1 00:00:02,793 --> 00:00:04,655 -Oh. -Where's Rowena? 2 00:00:04,758 --> 00:00:07,586 Uh, she's out running a few errands. 3 00:00:08,965 --> 00:00:10,895 I hope you're here with some good news 4 00:00:10,896 --> 00:00:13,366 because it's not the best time for anything else. 5 00:00:13,448 --> 00:00:16,068 Yeah. How you holding up? 6 00:00:17,517 --> 00:00:19,344 Changes from minute to minute. 7 00:00:19,345 --> 00:00:21,550 Well, hopefully what I've come to say will help brighten 8 00:00:21,551 --> 00:00:23,310 a few of those minutes. 9 00:00:23,413 --> 00:00:28,551 Why have I been summoned by my employee at this ungodly hour? 10 00:00:28,655 --> 00:00:31,034 It's 11:00 a.m. My guys start at 6:00. 11 00:00:32,103 --> 00:00:33,862 I'm rich. I don't. 12 00:00:33,965 --> 00:00:36,135 We didn't pass this morning's inspection. 13 00:00:36,793 --> 00:00:38,137 Meaning? 14 00:00:38,241 --> 00:00:41,172 Construction on your house has been shut down. 15 00:00:41,275 --> 00:00:42,325 Indefinitely. 16 00:00:42,413 --> 00:00:46,000 Say that again. 17 00:00:46,103 --> 00:00:50,517 And this time, you better not mean it. 18 00:00:51,689 --> 00:00:54,310 ? ? 19 00:01:22,275 --> 00:01:24,655 I'm only gonna say this once, Randy. 20 00:01:24,758 --> 00:01:27,310 This shipment better go off without a hitch, 21 00:01:27,413 --> 00:01:29,310 or there will be blood. 22 00:01:30,758 --> 00:01:34,482 I do not envy the guy on the other end of that call. 23 00:01:34,586 --> 00:01:37,172 Oh, I'm just offering a little work incentive. 24 00:01:38,275 --> 00:01:40,275 I'm surprised to see you here. 25 00:01:40,379 --> 00:01:43,517 I thought we agreed to keep a safe distance from each other. 26 00:01:43,620 --> 00:01:46,448 Well, I figured it was past time to touch base. 27 00:01:46,551 --> 00:01:49,172 Well, I am pleased by the visit, but... 28 00:01:49,275 --> 00:01:51,344 last time I saw that look on your face 29 00:01:51,448 --> 00:01:54,586 was when you were a kid looking for work. 30 00:01:54,689 --> 00:01:56,896 The Banneker gig coming up short? 31 00:01:57,000 --> 00:02:01,379 Because I can always offer a side hustle. 32 00:02:01,482 --> 00:02:05,034 I am here for business, yes, but also something personal. 33 00:02:05,137 --> 00:02:07,068 I'm intrigued. 34 00:02:08,482 --> 00:02:10,655 I am seeing Eva Thomas. 35 00:02:10,758 --> 00:02:13,517 I've heard. 36 00:02:13,620 --> 00:02:14,724 Figured you'd know. 37 00:02:14,725 --> 00:02:16,481 Still got eyes and ears everywhere, 38 00:02:16,482 --> 00:02:19,551 which also means you know we're moving in similar circles. 39 00:02:20,827 --> 00:02:23,931 You're in business with Eva's big bad mama. 40 00:02:24,034 --> 00:02:26,310 You're gonna take your tiny little legs 41 00:02:26,413 --> 00:02:29,551 and you're gonna run to your Mr. Inspector, 42 00:02:29,655 --> 00:02:31,310 and you're going to tell him 43 00:02:31,413 --> 00:02:36,103 to get his behind down to Orphey Gene's tout de suite. 44 00:02:36,206 --> 00:02:38,000 Capisce? 45 00:02:39,068 --> 00:02:41,620 Yes, I am sick and tired 46 00:02:41,724 --> 00:02:44,103 of living in a hotel. 47 00:02:45,896 --> 00:02:47,965 Please, have a seat. 48 00:02:48,068 --> 00:02:50,827 I'm Kat Richardson, Nicole Dupree's daughter. 49 00:02:50,828 --> 00:02:53,136 I know. I've seen some photos around your mom's house. 50 00:02:53,137 --> 00:02:54,447 FRANK: You really shouldn't 51 00:02:54,448 --> 00:02:55,930 -have made a call like that. -Really? 52 00:02:55,931 --> 00:02:57,585 LESLIE: And you really should do your job right... 53 00:02:57,586 --> 00:02:59,137 What's going on over there? 54 00:02:59,138 --> 00:03:00,930 -Weekly villains' meeting? -[indistinct arguing] 55 00:03:00,931 --> 00:03:03,034 Could be some construction issues. 56 00:03:04,034 --> 00:03:05,965 Sometimes wishes do come true. 57 00:03:06,068 --> 00:03:07,827 It's nice to meet you. 58 00:03:07,828 --> 00:03:09,861 I've heard nothing but good things about you. 59 00:03:09,862 --> 00:03:11,758 Well, I should hope so, 60 00:03:11,862 --> 00:03:14,793 but I didn't come here to talk about me. 61 00:03:14,896 --> 00:03:18,068 What are your intentions concerning my mother? 62 00:03:19,103 --> 00:03:21,793 [crying]: I am so sorry to drop in like this, 63 00:03:21,896 --> 00:03:24,379 but I just, I just needed to talk. 64 00:03:24,380 --> 00:03:27,205 Don't worry, honey. Best friends have standing appointments. 65 00:03:27,206 --> 00:03:29,172 Is it Deanna? Is she okay? 66 00:03:33,078 --> 00:03:35,930 [groans] What do I pay you for 67 00:03:35,931 --> 00:03:37,757 if not to keep things like this from happening? 68 00:03:37,758 --> 00:03:40,620 Aw. She looks pressed. 69 00:03:40,724 --> 00:03:44,137 -You don't mind? -Not in the slightest. 70 00:03:44,241 --> 00:03:47,586 So, the deal with you and my mom? 71 00:03:48,586 --> 00:03:50,034 We're seeing each other. 72 00:03:50,137 --> 00:03:51,689 Okay, vague. 73 00:03:51,793 --> 00:03:54,206 If I had a better way of describing it, I would. 74 00:03:54,310 --> 00:03:58,344 Try, because I'm very protective of those I love. 75 00:03:58,448 --> 00:04:02,172 And so am I. I have two sons that I would do anything for. 76 00:04:02,275 --> 00:04:03,724 Ah. 77 00:04:03,827 --> 00:04:05,379 And where's their mom? 78 00:04:05,482 --> 00:04:07,931 'Cause the last thing my mother needs 79 00:04:07,932 --> 00:04:10,309 is another crazy ex coming out of the woodwork. 80 00:04:10,310 --> 00:04:12,965 She passed away a few years ago. 81 00:04:13,068 --> 00:04:14,724 Oh. 82 00:04:14,827 --> 00:04:17,689 I'm, uh, I'm sorry to hear that. 83 00:04:17,793 --> 00:04:20,137 Well, I hope this helps. 84 00:04:20,241 --> 00:04:22,896 I very much enjoy spending time with your mother. 85 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:24,724 Nice words. 86 00:04:24,827 --> 00:04:26,655 So what else would you like to know? 87 00:04:26,758 --> 00:04:27,896 I'm an open book. 88 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:32,620 Good, because I'm a very big reader. 89 00:04:34,034 --> 00:04:37,586 Thanks for getting the inspector to agree to meet with my mother. 90 00:04:37,689 --> 00:04:39,896 Why are you thanking this man 91 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:43,482 for a job that I am paying him to do? 92 00:04:43,586 --> 00:04:45,758 EVA: I'm sure this delay is just a blip. 93 00:04:45,862 --> 00:04:48,586 Well, I got a few blipping words on the tip of my tongue. 94 00:04:48,689 --> 00:04:51,896 It's because of you and your endless changes 95 00:04:51,897 --> 00:04:54,723 that the construction extended over the property line. 96 00:04:54,724 --> 00:04:57,517 Whew. Bring it back on the side of my line, then. 97 00:04:57,620 --> 00:04:59,310 It's not that simple. 98 00:04:59,413 --> 00:05:02,137 How much are we over the property line? 99 00:05:03,689 --> 00:05:05,137 One inch. 100 00:05:06,965 --> 00:05:08,724 Are you telling me 101 00:05:08,827 --> 00:05:13,586 that your crew is taking a paid vacation on my dime 102 00:05:13,689 --> 00:05:15,275 over an inch? 103 00:05:17,103 --> 00:05:18,862 Them's the bylaws. 104 00:05:18,965 --> 00:05:20,206 And the breaks. 105 00:05:22,137 --> 00:05:23,448 Oh. 106 00:05:23,551 --> 00:05:25,448 You think so? 107 00:05:25,551 --> 00:05:28,000 I was able to call in a favor, stop construction. 108 00:05:28,103 --> 00:05:29,620 I mean, for now at least. 109 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:31,688 You know, it's all thanks to that one little oversight. 110 00:05:31,689 --> 00:05:33,827 Hallelujah. 111 00:05:34,862 --> 00:05:37,517 You know, you got to love the irony that a woman 112 00:05:37,620 --> 00:05:40,827 who takes a mile when given an inch 113 00:05:40,931 --> 00:05:43,137 is thwarted by that very same inch. 114 00:05:43,241 --> 00:05:46,034 Yeah. And based on the plans that I saw, 115 00:05:46,137 --> 00:05:47,344 check this out, 116 00:05:47,448 --> 00:05:50,379 Leslie is actually planning to reconstruct 117 00:05:50,482 --> 00:05:54,482 Michelangelo's David in the form of Idris Elba. 118 00:05:55,655 --> 00:05:57,448 You don't know the half of it. 119 00:05:58,724 --> 00:06:02,034 But we are grateful for your legal prowess. 120 00:06:02,137 --> 00:06:06,896 And that noise was driving my wife out of her mind. 121 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:09,206 Now maybe Anita can have just a little bit 122 00:06:09,310 --> 00:06:10,620 of peace in our own home. 123 00:06:10,724 --> 00:06:13,068 Yeah. Well, I can see 124 00:06:13,069 --> 00:06:14,619 -how exhausted you are. -[door opening] 125 00:06:14,620 --> 00:06:16,379 I'm sure she is, too, so... 126 00:06:16,482 --> 00:06:18,758 -I should be on my way. -ANITA: Wait. 127 00:06:20,379 --> 00:06:21,827 I'm glad to see you, Bill. 128 00:06:25,275 --> 00:06:27,275 I have never seen her behave like that. 129 00:06:27,379 --> 00:06:29,275 Neither have I. 130 00:06:29,379 --> 00:06:31,620 Sure, when we were under the same roof 131 00:06:31,724 --> 00:06:34,137 and the twins were teens, 132 00:06:34,241 --> 00:06:37,275 she and I could go for a few rounds, but... 133 00:06:37,379 --> 00:06:40,137 Lord, I remember those days with Kat. 134 00:06:40,241 --> 00:06:44,620 But I have never seen her go ballistic in public. 135 00:06:44,724 --> 00:06:47,310 I mean, the... that outburst, 136 00:06:47,413 --> 00:06:50,103 the-the venom in her words. 137 00:06:50,206 --> 00:06:51,758 They cut right through me. 138 00:06:51,862 --> 00:06:54,551 My heart broke for the both of you. 139 00:06:55,551 --> 00:06:57,586 My baby is in such pain, 140 00:06:57,689 --> 00:06:59,655 and I can't do a damn thing to help her. 141 00:06:59,758 --> 00:07:00,965 She won't let me. 142 00:07:01,068 --> 00:07:03,551 I know, honey, I know. 143 00:07:03,655 --> 00:07:07,000 But sometimes space is the best thing you can do here. 144 00:07:07,103 --> 00:07:10,517 That's why I let Donnell go after her... after. 145 00:07:10,620 --> 00:07:13,620 I... I knew she couldn't talk reasonably with me. 146 00:07:13,724 --> 00:07:16,103 That was probably the right thing to do. 147 00:07:16,206 --> 00:07:19,379 But how much more distance does she need? 148 00:07:19,482 --> 00:07:21,344 It's-it's been six months, 149 00:07:21,448 --> 00:07:24,344 and she has already missed her father's funeral, 150 00:07:24,448 --> 00:07:27,103 the holidays in Fairmont Crest, and... 151 00:07:27,104 --> 00:07:29,723 and now she's threatening to never come home again. 152 00:07:29,724 --> 00:07:33,551 I will help any way I can. 153 00:07:33,655 --> 00:07:37,896 I am very much a silent partner in the clinic. 154 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:42,448 I try to spend as little time with Leslie Thomas as possible. 155 00:07:44,655 --> 00:07:46,172 Though I do like Eva. 156 00:07:46,173 --> 00:07:48,033 I mean, that girl must have the constitution 157 00:07:48,034 --> 00:07:50,620 of Muhammad Ali to put up with a mother like that. 158 00:07:50,724 --> 00:07:54,034 Oh, yeah, Leslie gives whole new meaning to the word "extra." 159 00:07:54,137 --> 00:07:56,758 I had to put her in check about my upcoming wedding 160 00:07:56,862 --> 00:07:58,620 since there's no engagement. 161 00:07:58,621 --> 00:08:00,619 Now, I do find her mess amusing, though. 162 00:08:00,620 --> 00:08:01,964 Probably 'cause it's new to me. 163 00:08:01,965 --> 00:08:04,275 But Eva's been dealing with it her whole life. 164 00:08:04,379 --> 00:08:07,517 And you know what it's like to have an overbearing parent. 165 00:08:07,620 --> 00:08:11,137 Yeah, I'm real familiar with all control all the time 166 00:08:11,241 --> 00:08:12,379 as a family dynamic. 167 00:08:12,482 --> 00:08:15,310 So, my guess is 168 00:08:15,413 --> 00:08:18,931 you're hoping to clean up some of this mess for yourself 169 00:08:19,034 --> 00:08:22,896 by sharing my secrets with your girlfriend. 170 00:08:27,448 --> 00:08:29,827 Most of my old friends are locked up or dead, 171 00:08:29,931 --> 00:08:32,448 but I'm neither one, thanks to you. 172 00:08:32,551 --> 00:08:34,379 Look, I owe you, Joey, 173 00:08:34,482 --> 00:08:36,758 and I'll always be loyal. 174 00:08:36,862 --> 00:08:38,586 Feeling's mutual. 175 00:08:38,689 --> 00:08:41,519 Eva is just as loyal to the important people in her life, 176 00:08:41,586 --> 00:08:43,793 and I'd like to think that I'm one of them. 177 00:08:43,896 --> 00:08:47,655 You know, I don't think I've ever seen you like this before. 178 00:08:47,758 --> 00:08:49,689 It's like a weight's been lifted. 179 00:08:49,793 --> 00:08:52,323 Probably because I stopped living in the shadows. 180 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:55,206 So, Eva's brightened up your life. 181 00:08:55,310 --> 00:08:56,620 Lucky you. 182 00:08:56,724 --> 00:08:58,827 Thanks to you. 183 00:08:58,931 --> 00:09:01,586 But she and I don't keep secrets, 184 00:09:01,689 --> 00:09:04,275 so I'd like to tell her about our... 185 00:09:04,379 --> 00:09:06,103 complicated friendship. 186 00:09:06,104 --> 00:09:07,585 But I would never tell anybody 187 00:09:07,586 --> 00:09:09,696 about your business without your say-so. 188 00:09:12,965 --> 00:09:15,689 Go ahead, with my blessing. 189 00:09:16,827 --> 00:09:18,586 But know this, 190 00:09:18,689 --> 00:09:23,000 once the name "Joey Armstrong" is rung, 191 00:09:23,103 --> 00:09:24,517 you can't un-ring it. 192 00:09:27,758 --> 00:09:32,137 This is the first time Deanna came home after Doug's death, 193 00:09:32,241 --> 00:09:35,724 which should've brought on a slew of memories for her. 194 00:09:35,827 --> 00:09:40,275 And that dedication ceremony was, in part, a memorial to him. 195 00:09:41,344 --> 00:09:45,103 I think patience mixed with love 196 00:09:45,206 --> 00:09:46,965 is all you can do here. 197 00:09:47,068 --> 00:09:51,896 You said something similar after Deanna acted out at Uptown, 198 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:55,103 and I've been keeping my distance, but... 199 00:09:55,206 --> 00:09:56,724 it is so hard. 200 00:09:56,827 --> 00:09:58,689 I don't doubt that at all. 201 00:09:58,690 --> 00:10:00,964 Donnell said there are days where she stays 202 00:10:00,965 --> 00:10:03,448 holed up in her room and refuses to get out of bed, 203 00:10:03,551 --> 00:10:06,862 and then will go out partying all night till the sun comes up. 204 00:10:06,965 --> 00:10:08,931 Like a lot of college kids. 205 00:10:11,034 --> 00:10:15,034 Deanna's always had big emotions. 206 00:10:15,137 --> 00:10:17,827 But there was always a rhythm to the pendulum. 207 00:10:18,931 --> 00:10:22,896 Donnell and I have noticed that the tempo has been off. 208 00:10:25,137 --> 00:10:27,758 Do you think this is how she's grieving her father? 209 00:10:29,068 --> 00:10:30,275 Quite possibly. 210 00:10:31,310 --> 00:10:34,793 We don't know how Deanna's grief is gonna manifest yet. 211 00:10:34,896 --> 00:10:37,344 It can come in unexpected waves. 212 00:10:38,586 --> 00:10:41,596 She did tell me that she's still meeting with her therapist. 213 00:10:42,172 --> 00:10:44,206 And I-I think that's true, 214 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:48,379 but maybe you could use your connections at Banneker, 215 00:10:48,482 --> 00:10:50,232 reach out and just make sure she's 216 00:10:50,233 --> 00:10:52,516 actually showing up for her therapy sessions. 217 00:10:52,517 --> 00:10:55,241 As your best friend and a mother, 218 00:10:55,344 --> 00:10:57,068 I hear you and I'm with you. 219 00:10:58,137 --> 00:10:59,586 So who's against me? 220 00:10:59,689 --> 00:11:02,034 Never against you. 221 00:11:02,137 --> 00:11:03,413 But as a psychiatrist, 222 00:11:03,517 --> 00:11:05,827 I have certain ethical constraints. 223 00:11:05,931 --> 00:11:08,482 Since Deanna's an adult, I can't just find out 224 00:11:08,586 --> 00:11:11,103 anything about her without her consent. 225 00:11:13,103 --> 00:11:14,758 So, I'm being shut out. 226 00:11:15,827 --> 00:11:16,877 Again. 227 00:11:18,620 --> 00:11:20,172 Am I being played, Frankie? 228 00:11:20,275 --> 00:11:22,724 Huh, are you trying to jack up the prices 229 00:11:22,725 --> 00:11:25,274 on this Chi-town sister? Is that what's going on? 230 00:11:25,275 --> 00:11:27,965 Because, honey, I can do some jacking right back. 231 00:11:28,068 --> 00:11:31,551 I warned you, Ms. Thomas, many times. 232 00:11:31,552 --> 00:11:32,999 Now, when the inspector gets here... 233 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:34,275 Oh, wait, wait, wait. 234 00:11:34,379 --> 00:11:37,724 Please tell me, where in the hell is this inspector, hmm? 235 00:11:37,725 --> 00:11:39,964 Just like always, if you want something done 236 00:11:39,965 --> 00:11:42,586 the right way, you got to do it your damn self. 237 00:11:42,689 --> 00:11:45,103 Now... You know, 238 00:11:45,206 --> 00:11:48,724 the world, sometimes it throws things at me. 239 00:11:48,827 --> 00:11:50,931 And the thing about me is I can catch it 240 00:11:51,034 --> 00:11:53,310 and throw it right on back. 241 00:11:53,413 --> 00:11:54,827 -Oh, yes. -[door opens] 242 00:11:54,931 --> 00:11:58,137 Especially where men are concerned. 243 00:11:58,241 --> 00:11:59,862 Uh, about that... 244 00:11:59,965 --> 00:12:01,965 LESLIE: Mm-hmm. 245 00:12:02,068 --> 00:12:03,241 Uh, over here. 246 00:12:14,862 --> 00:12:17,000 It's-it's good to see you, too, Anita. 247 00:12:19,206 --> 00:12:22,379 I know I'm not looking my best, but, um... 248 00:12:22,482 --> 00:12:25,034 to put it mildly, but... 249 00:12:25,137 --> 00:12:28,413 it makes sense 'cause I'm not feeling my best. 250 00:12:28,517 --> 00:12:31,000 You know, the good old chemo double whammy. 251 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,103 Uh... 252 00:12:34,137 --> 00:12:36,655 Maybe right now is not the best time for a visit. 253 00:12:36,758 --> 00:12:39,758 -I agree. -Sit down, Bill. 254 00:12:40,758 --> 00:12:41,808 Yes, ma'am. 255 00:12:45,758 --> 00:12:47,034 I'm, um... 256 00:12:48,586 --> 00:12:50,448 I'm sorry, Anita. You're stuck here 257 00:12:50,449 --> 00:12:51,964 toughing this out when you and Vernon 258 00:12:51,965 --> 00:12:53,447 should be enjoying yourselves. 259 00:12:53,448 --> 00:12:58,034 Oh, we will be taking that "plan your own adventure" trip 260 00:12:58,137 --> 00:13:00,310 Nicole gave us at Christmas. 261 00:13:00,413 --> 00:13:03,103 It's just a question of time. 262 00:13:03,206 --> 00:13:05,931 Yeah. Yeah. Well, 263 00:13:05,932 --> 00:13:08,378 you're one of the strongest women I've ever known. 264 00:13:08,379 --> 00:13:10,849 I mean, with the possible exception of Dani, but... 265 00:13:10,850 --> 00:13:13,378 Since she gets her strength from you, 266 00:13:13,379 --> 00:13:15,550 safe to assume that you're still in the lead. 267 00:13:15,551 --> 00:13:18,517 Complimenting both me and Dani? 268 00:13:18,620 --> 00:13:20,275 Will wonders never cease? 269 00:13:20,379 --> 00:13:22,758 Yeah, he's just telling the truth. 270 00:13:22,862 --> 00:13:26,517 Everyone in this family gets their grit from you, my love. 271 00:13:26,620 --> 00:13:27,965 Yup. 272 00:13:28,068 --> 00:13:30,241 Yeah, that's right. 273 00:13:30,344 --> 00:13:34,689 That's why this family is virtually invincible, mm-hmm. 274 00:13:35,862 --> 00:13:37,827 Anita, you keep 275 00:13:37,828 --> 00:13:40,343 harnessing that power and that iron will of yours, 276 00:13:40,344 --> 00:13:42,413 and cancer won't know what hit it. 277 00:13:49,379 --> 00:13:52,586 I appreciate your faith in my fortitude, but... 278 00:13:52,689 --> 00:13:55,034 I have to admit, 279 00:13:55,137 --> 00:13:57,275 cancer's winning this round today. 280 00:13:57,379 --> 00:14:00,862 So, I'll take that as my cue to let you get some rest. 281 00:14:00,965 --> 00:14:03,551 -I'll show you out. -No, no, no, no. 282 00:14:03,655 --> 00:14:05,551 Not until I thank you myself. 283 00:14:05,552 --> 00:14:09,412 I overheard you telling Vernon that you managed to put a stop 284 00:14:09,413 --> 00:14:11,643 to that god-awful racket across the street. 285 00:14:11,724 --> 00:14:13,586 Oh, it's nothing. 286 00:14:13,689 --> 00:14:17,103 False modesty doesn't become you. 287 00:14:18,655 --> 00:14:21,620 You and I, we've had our... 288 00:14:21,724 --> 00:14:23,474 Well, we've been at odds at times, 289 00:14:23,475 --> 00:14:25,723 but you really came through for me this time. 290 00:14:25,724 --> 00:14:28,482 So, I-I thank you. 291 00:14:30,275 --> 00:14:31,931 You're welcome. 292 00:14:32,034 --> 00:14:33,689 Vernon. 293 00:14:34,965 --> 00:14:36,758 I'm having a craving. 294 00:14:36,862 --> 00:14:38,344 What can I get you, love? 295 00:14:38,448 --> 00:14:41,793 I would love some of Orphey Gene's shrimp and grits. 296 00:14:41,896 --> 00:14:44,137 Since Rowena's out running errands, 297 00:14:44,241 --> 00:14:45,801 would you mind getting me some? 298 00:14:45,827 --> 00:14:49,137 Well, you know, I have an app here. 299 00:14:49,241 --> 00:14:52,034 I could just order it, and they'll deliver it. 300 00:14:52,035 --> 00:14:54,343 -It'll be much faster. -No, no, no, no, no, no. 301 00:14:54,344 --> 00:14:59,103 It's much better when it's delivered by loving hands. 302 00:14:59,206 --> 00:15:00,896 And... 303 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:03,379 Bill will stay and keep me company. 304 00:15:03,482 --> 00:15:05,206 Isn't that right? 305 00:15:05,310 --> 00:15:06,379 Of course. 306 00:15:10,724 --> 00:15:13,206 -I won't be long. -Take your time. 307 00:15:20,862 --> 00:15:23,137 All right, Anita. 308 00:15:23,241 --> 00:15:24,724 What's this about? 309 00:15:26,275 --> 00:15:29,862 You once told me to lean on the people around me for help. 310 00:15:30,931 --> 00:15:32,827 Does that include you? 311 00:15:34,827 --> 00:15:38,413 I know how hard you've worked to bury your past. 312 00:15:38,517 --> 00:15:41,965 I only suggested not bringing it up for your sake. 313 00:15:42,068 --> 00:15:44,448 But your life is your own. 314 00:15:44,551 --> 00:15:47,551 As far as our relationship is concerned, 315 00:15:47,655 --> 00:15:49,172 I have nothing to hide. 316 00:15:50,241 --> 00:15:54,275 There are no secrets to be kept from Eva or anybody else. 317 00:15:55,275 --> 00:15:57,344 Thank you for understanding. 318 00:15:57,448 --> 00:16:00,038 You know, earlier, you mentioned me being lighter. 319 00:16:00,039 --> 00:16:02,516 I can see that some things have changed for you, too. 320 00:16:02,517 --> 00:16:04,931 Yeah. Could be. 321 00:16:05,034 --> 00:16:08,758 I'm not one to show my hand, but Vanessa's a sure bet. 322 00:16:10,689 --> 00:16:12,310 Oh, hi, Izaiah. 323 00:16:12,413 --> 00:16:14,344 What's up, Vanessa? 324 00:16:14,345 --> 00:16:15,861 Joey, I'm gonna head out of here, 325 00:16:15,862 --> 00:16:18,413 -but thank you. -I'll see you around. 326 00:16:22,137 --> 00:16:26,034 I thought you two were keeping your distance from each other. 327 00:16:26,137 --> 00:16:29,896 That boy has got it bad for Eva Thomas. 328 00:16:29,897 --> 00:16:31,861 That's not news to anyone with eyes, 329 00:16:31,862 --> 00:16:33,862 but how does that involve you? 330 00:16:33,965 --> 00:16:35,827 Oh, he wanted to make sure I was okay 331 00:16:35,931 --> 00:16:38,862 with him sharing our less than savory past. 332 00:16:38,965 --> 00:16:40,551 And? 333 00:16:40,655 --> 00:16:43,137 Who am I to stand in the way of true love? 334 00:16:44,344 --> 00:16:47,827 You really are an incredibly kind man. 335 00:16:47,931 --> 00:16:51,482 Well, don't let that get around. Could ruin my street cred. 336 00:16:51,586 --> 00:16:54,137 You'll never be in danger of losing your edge. 337 00:16:55,241 --> 00:16:58,862 I just wish people could see the man in front of me, 338 00:16:58,965 --> 00:17:02,241 especially this paternal streak. 339 00:17:02,344 --> 00:17:03,862 It's not what I would call it. 340 00:17:03,863 --> 00:17:05,516 Well, if everyone could just see... 341 00:17:05,517 --> 00:17:08,448 No, no. You know what? What you see... 342 00:17:08,551 --> 00:17:11,344 is for a very select few, and you're the only one 343 00:17:11,448 --> 00:17:14,586 that has an all-access pass. 344 00:17:14,689 --> 00:17:16,310 Besides, 345 00:17:16,413 --> 00:17:19,123 you wouldn't want to share me with anyone, would you? 346 00:17:28,172 --> 00:17:29,222 [knock on door] 347 00:17:29,310 --> 00:17:30,896 Come in. 348 00:17:34,068 --> 00:17:36,068 I didn't expect to see you return 349 00:17:36,172 --> 00:17:38,344 to the scene of the crime so soon. 350 00:17:38,448 --> 00:17:43,241 Well, our thing is to be direct. Today is no different. 351 00:17:43,344 --> 00:17:45,931 If this is some sort of justification 352 00:17:46,034 --> 00:17:47,517 for the way you behaved... 353 00:17:47,620 --> 00:17:49,103 I wouldn't waste my breath. 354 00:17:50,758 --> 00:17:54,068 I think we both know that I... 355 00:17:54,069 --> 00:17:55,688 was coming from a place of jealousy, 356 00:17:55,689 --> 00:17:57,275 so I'm here to apologize. 357 00:17:59,689 --> 00:18:01,172 Go ahead. 358 00:18:01,275 --> 00:18:03,896 Clearly, that wasn't enough to smooth things over. 359 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:06,827 [laughs] Not by a long shot. 360 00:18:09,034 --> 00:18:11,620 You were right to call me out on my behavior. 361 00:18:12,724 --> 00:18:15,517 It didn't seem like you. 362 00:18:15,620 --> 00:18:17,965 Granted, I don't know you all that well. 363 00:18:18,068 --> 00:18:19,827 No, but you do, intimately. 364 00:18:20,896 --> 00:18:23,379 But you're right. It was unlike me. 365 00:18:24,413 --> 00:18:27,517 Truth is, I've never really been in this situation. 366 00:18:27,620 --> 00:18:29,827 And what situation is that? 367 00:18:30,896 --> 00:18:33,310 I've never had to fight for a woman's attention. 368 00:18:34,448 --> 00:18:38,413 Now, Ms. Inspector, between us gals, 369 00:18:38,517 --> 00:18:42,896 um, I'm sure that we can work things out. 370 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:45,551 Ma'am, my mother just wants to cooperate. 371 00:18:45,655 --> 00:18:47,241 Here's what we can do to comply. 372 00:18:47,242 --> 00:18:48,688 LESLIE: Okay, look, let's just cut 373 00:18:48,689 --> 00:18:50,517 straight to the chase, all right? 374 00:18:50,620 --> 00:18:53,206 I have oodles of moolah 375 00:18:53,310 --> 00:18:55,793 to smooth out any little problems, 376 00:18:55,794 --> 00:18:58,067 -and you look like you need... -[Eva clears throat] 377 00:18:58,068 --> 00:19:00,758 I mean, would love some money. Mm-hmm. 378 00:19:00,862 --> 00:19:04,172 EVA: Uh, what my mother means is that everyone likes money. 379 00:19:04,275 --> 00:19:06,517 I got my checkbook, honey. Let's just... 380 00:19:06,620 --> 00:19:09,344 All construction stops 381 00:19:09,448 --> 00:19:12,275 until after new plans have been approved. 382 00:19:12,379 --> 00:19:15,448 You've granted waivers for worse things than that. 383 00:19:15,551 --> 00:19:18,310 EVA: Can't we just trim the renovation? 384 00:19:18,413 --> 00:19:22,103 -It's one inch. I mean... -None of this will work. 385 00:19:22,104 --> 00:19:24,999 Are you seriously telling me that I don't get my shouse? 386 00:19:25,000 --> 00:19:27,378 -I'm sure you're busy. -Are you serious right now? 387 00:19:27,379 --> 00:19:29,481 We can't, we can't thank you enough for coming. 388 00:19:29,482 --> 00:19:30,532 Thank you so much. 389 00:19:30,551 --> 00:19:31,896 That is rude! 390 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:34,448 -Mama! -Just rude! What? 391 00:19:34,551 --> 00:19:36,344 Don't you "mama" me. All right? 392 00:19:36,448 --> 00:19:37,888 Is this one of those moments? 393 00:19:37,896 --> 00:19:41,620 "Mama, just let the people just walk all over you" time? 394 00:19:41,724 --> 00:19:43,044 Is that the time right now? 395 00:19:43,103 --> 00:19:46,310 Anything I say to you would be pointless. 396 00:19:46,413 --> 00:19:48,137 I have had it. 397 00:19:48,241 --> 00:19:49,724 You know what? Don't call me. 398 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:53,310 I'll call you. Maybe. 399 00:19:55,482 --> 00:19:57,034 LESLIE: Eva? 400 00:19:58,655 --> 00:20:00,000 Eva! 401 00:20:22,758 --> 00:20:24,000 Rough day? 402 00:20:24,103 --> 00:20:26,379 Did you have something to do with this? 403 00:20:26,482 --> 00:20:28,827 Mm, I'm just here for the tea. 404 00:20:28,931 --> 00:20:31,172 I will find a way. 405 00:20:32,344 --> 00:20:33,931 Knock yourself out. 406 00:20:34,896 --> 00:20:36,793 It's nice to see you getting back 407 00:20:36,896 --> 00:20:39,068 some of what you've dished out. 408 00:20:39,172 --> 00:20:41,896 That little stunt you pulled with the wedding venue: 409 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,689 an all-time low, even for you. 410 00:20:44,793 --> 00:20:48,551 Don't you ever come for me and mine again. 411 00:20:48,655 --> 00:20:51,034 Or what, Kitty Kat? 412 00:20:51,137 --> 00:20:54,344 Are you gonna use your little itty bitty kitty claws 413 00:20:54,448 --> 00:20:56,103 on this lioness? 414 00:20:57,482 --> 00:21:00,448 Karma's an even bigger bitch than you, 415 00:21:00,551 --> 00:21:03,586 so take the call from on high 416 00:21:03,689 --> 00:21:06,000 and move the hell on. 417 00:21:10,379 --> 00:21:11,819 I thought you would just call. 418 00:21:11,896 --> 00:21:13,241 You text 911... 419 00:21:14,241 --> 00:21:15,724 ...I come running. 420 00:21:15,827 --> 00:21:17,068 You okay? 421 00:21:17,172 --> 00:21:19,275 Just the usual insanity. 422 00:21:19,276 --> 00:21:22,033 Did your mom book us on a romantic trip 423 00:21:22,034 --> 00:21:24,655 on the next shuttle to space? 424 00:21:24,656 --> 00:21:26,964 You know what? That'd be actually kind of dope. 425 00:21:26,965 --> 00:21:28,655 Yeah. We could have our own planet. 426 00:21:28,689 --> 00:21:30,206 No parents allowed. 427 00:21:30,310 --> 00:21:33,241 How do you always see the silver lining in everything? 428 00:21:33,344 --> 00:21:35,172 -It's a gift. -You have so many. 429 00:21:35,275 --> 00:21:36,827 I mean, it's hard to keep track. 430 00:21:36,931 --> 00:21:38,241 Mm. 431 00:21:38,344 --> 00:21:40,068 So what'd she do this time? 432 00:21:40,172 --> 00:21:42,896 Well, thankfully, it's got nothing to do with us. 433 00:21:42,897 --> 00:21:45,309 And you know what? I'm officially clocking out 434 00:21:45,310 --> 00:21:47,344 of parenting my parent for the day. 435 00:21:47,345 --> 00:21:49,205 Sometimes I feel like all I do with you 436 00:21:49,206 --> 00:21:50,827 is vent about my mama drama. 437 00:21:50,931 --> 00:21:53,206 I like a little drama. 438 00:21:53,207 --> 00:21:55,067 Besides, I was just telling a close friend 439 00:21:55,068 --> 00:21:57,861 that one of my favorite things about you is how loyal you are 440 00:21:57,862 --> 00:22:00,965 to the people you love, despite their shortcomings. 441 00:22:01,068 --> 00:22:03,068 Of which there are many. 442 00:22:03,172 --> 00:22:05,827 Yeah. We all got plenty. 443 00:22:06,793 --> 00:22:08,068 [cell phone chimes] 444 00:22:11,364 --> 00:22:13,447 Hey. 445 00:22:13,448 --> 00:22:16,103 How about a game of blackjack? 446 00:22:16,206 --> 00:22:17,275 [chuckles softly] 447 00:22:17,379 --> 00:22:18,689 Some other time. 448 00:22:20,655 --> 00:22:22,620 -Deanna? -Mm. 449 00:22:23,758 --> 00:22:26,344 Well, Donnell says she's okay. 450 00:22:26,448 --> 00:22:27,793 I talked to Nicole. 451 00:22:27,896 --> 00:22:30,482 She says I should respect her boundaries 452 00:22:30,586 --> 00:22:32,620 but stay connected. 453 00:22:35,793 --> 00:22:37,172 Leave her a voicemail. 454 00:22:37,275 --> 00:22:40,517 She'll listen to it when she's ready, 455 00:22:40,620 --> 00:22:43,090 but she'll know that you're always there for her. 456 00:22:48,758 --> 00:22:50,034 [line ringing] 457 00:22:50,137 --> 00:22:51,482 [sighs] 458 00:22:51,586 --> 00:22:52,636 [sniffles] 459 00:22:54,068 --> 00:22:57,965 Deanna, baby, it's your mom. 460 00:22:58,068 --> 00:23:01,034 You once told me that the stroke taught you 461 00:23:01,137 --> 00:23:04,793 not to shut out the people who want to help you. 462 00:23:04,896 --> 00:23:07,689 And you recommended that I follow that example. 463 00:23:07,793 --> 00:23:10,000 You include me in that group? 464 00:23:11,586 --> 00:23:12,862 I'm touched. 465 00:23:12,965 --> 00:23:16,068 Well, you're certainly not at the top of the list, 466 00:23:16,172 --> 00:23:17,551 but... 467 00:23:17,655 --> 00:23:20,379 I know I can count on you for some things. 468 00:23:20,482 --> 00:23:21,896 Huh. 469 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,050 [grunts softly] 470 00:23:23,137 --> 00:23:24,724 This should be good. 471 00:23:26,896 --> 00:23:28,931 You are one of the few people... 472 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,517 ...who will tell me the unvarnished truth, 473 00:23:32,620 --> 00:23:34,896 who will trust that I can take it. 474 00:23:35,896 --> 00:23:37,551 The truth about what? 475 00:23:39,655 --> 00:23:41,689 When you look at me, 476 00:23:41,793 --> 00:23:43,068 what do you see? 477 00:23:44,068 --> 00:23:46,517 Do you still see Anita Dupree? 478 00:23:47,482 --> 00:23:49,482 Or is it just... 479 00:23:49,586 --> 00:23:50,724 cancer? 480 00:23:55,068 --> 00:23:58,137 [sighs] If you really want the truth... 481 00:23:59,965 --> 00:24:01,724 ...I see my mother. 482 00:24:09,413 --> 00:24:10,896 The truth is... 483 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:12,965 a few months ago... 484 00:24:13,147 --> 00:24:15,964 ...I probably wouldn't have thought 485 00:24:15,965 --> 00:24:18,413 about our current situation too much, 486 00:24:18,517 --> 00:24:21,482 'cause I didn't come here looking for anything serious. 487 00:24:22,793 --> 00:24:26,172 And now, since we are being direct? 488 00:24:26,275 --> 00:24:29,000 Well, the connection that we share, I... 489 00:24:30,034 --> 00:24:33,758 ...never took into account that this same chain... 490 00:24:33,862 --> 00:24:38,000 reaction could be happening over in column "B." 491 00:24:39,310 --> 00:24:42,862 You being column "A," I suppose? 492 00:24:42,965 --> 00:24:45,931 That would imply that one column favors the other. 493 00:24:46,034 --> 00:24:48,931 I'm not going to apologize for how the alphabet works. 494 00:24:48,932 --> 00:24:52,964 After ending your decades-long marriage, 495 00:24:52,965 --> 00:24:55,551 you deserve to explore all your options. 496 00:24:57,482 --> 00:25:00,137 But I was hoping that... 497 00:25:01,344 --> 00:25:03,344 ...you'd still like to consider... 498 00:25:04,344 --> 00:25:07,965 ...me as an option after, you know, my, uh... 499 00:25:08,068 --> 00:25:09,620 Off day? 500 00:25:09,724 --> 00:25:11,172 [chuckles] 501 00:25:12,241 --> 00:25:13,862 So... 502 00:25:13,965 --> 00:25:15,793 do I still have a column? 503 00:25:17,275 --> 00:25:18,827 You do. 504 00:25:19,827 --> 00:25:24,000 And that column has a lot of check marks on it. 505 00:25:24,103 --> 00:25:27,620 Especially considering I happen to really like 506 00:25:27,724 --> 00:25:31,655 when a man can admit that he's made mistakes. 507 00:25:32,896 --> 00:25:36,758 But your body-melting neck massage 508 00:25:36,862 --> 00:25:39,758 might rank a little bit higher than that. 509 00:25:41,068 --> 00:25:43,793 -[chuckles] -Somewhere between being direct 510 00:25:43,896 --> 00:25:46,931 and those incredibly beautiful eyes. 511 00:25:49,931 --> 00:25:52,034 I'm about to be really direct. 512 00:25:52,137 --> 00:25:54,172 Oh. 513 00:25:54,275 --> 00:25:57,586 I want to give you the key to everything. 514 00:26:01,379 --> 00:26:04,103 But, seriously, you're pure bliss 515 00:26:04,206 --> 00:26:06,827 after the train wreck my life has been till now. 516 00:26:06,931 --> 00:26:08,000 [chuckles] 517 00:26:08,103 --> 00:26:10,344 Have you missed my own mess? 518 00:26:11,379 --> 00:26:13,137 Hello? My own family? 519 00:26:14,482 --> 00:26:17,689 From what you've said, your only problem is your dad. 520 00:26:17,793 --> 00:26:21,206 Jacob, Luke, your mom- they're squarely Team Izaiah. 521 00:26:21,310 --> 00:26:23,180 I think the only problem with Elon is 522 00:26:23,206 --> 00:26:25,517 he just doesn't know you like I do. 523 00:26:25,620 --> 00:26:28,448 Well, no one has ever known me like you. 524 00:26:28,551 --> 00:26:31,344 Well, I can name one thing I don't know. 525 00:26:31,448 --> 00:26:34,241 Who's this friend you were talking me up about? 526 00:26:34,344 --> 00:26:36,379 Do I know her? 527 00:26:36,482 --> 00:26:38,034 It's... 528 00:26:38,137 --> 00:26:39,793 Joey Armstrong. 529 00:26:40,793 --> 00:26:41,896 Oh. 530 00:26:41,897 --> 00:26:43,654 I didn't know you two knew each other. 531 00:26:43,655 --> 00:26:44,705 Yeah. 532 00:26:44,706 --> 00:26:46,136 Yeah, Joey's the only other person 533 00:26:46,137 --> 00:26:48,000 that has always seen the good in me, 534 00:26:48,103 --> 00:26:49,655 even at my lowest. 535 00:26:52,310 --> 00:26:54,965 You seldom talk about your family. 536 00:26:55,068 --> 00:26:56,172 I know your father was... 537 00:26:56,275 --> 00:26:58,068 Never the man he needed to be. 538 00:27:00,310 --> 00:27:02,034 Not for me. 539 00:27:02,137 --> 00:27:04,310 Not for my mother, either. 540 00:27:04,413 --> 00:27:07,275 He tried to dim her light every chance he got. 541 00:27:08,344 --> 00:27:11,758 And somehow I remind you of that... 542 00:27:11,862 --> 00:27:13,206 dynamic? 543 00:27:13,310 --> 00:27:14,379 Well... 544 00:27:14,482 --> 00:27:16,379 But not in the way you might think. 545 00:27:17,827 --> 00:27:20,689 Vernon has always stoked your flame, 546 00:27:20,690 --> 00:27:22,240 encouraged you to burn brighter. 547 00:27:22,241 --> 00:27:23,413 But this... 548 00:27:23,517 --> 00:27:25,793 this damn cancer is snuffing out your spark. 549 00:27:25,896 --> 00:27:29,137 [sighs] Well, the "crab" has a way of doing that. 550 00:27:29,241 --> 00:27:32,448 You know, when I first saw you today when I came in... 551 00:27:33,793 --> 00:27:35,275 ...I thought I saw my mother. 552 00:27:36,275 --> 00:27:38,103 Yeah. I mean, just for a second, but... 553 00:27:39,689 --> 00:27:42,310 I got to be honest- it threw me. 554 00:27:43,344 --> 00:27:44,482 Hit me hard. 555 00:27:44,483 --> 00:27:47,240 I knew you were feeling something, 556 00:27:47,241 --> 00:27:49,310 -but I never thought that. -[sighs] 557 00:27:49,413 --> 00:27:52,068 [chuckles softly] I'm sorry for oversharing. 558 00:27:52,172 --> 00:27:54,379 Oh, please. Don't you dare apologize. 559 00:27:54,482 --> 00:27:55,758 [chuckles softly] 560 00:27:55,862 --> 00:27:59,000 Now, see, that is nothing like my mother. 561 00:27:59,965 --> 00:28:01,931 And you two look nothing alike. 562 00:28:02,034 --> 00:28:03,655 But yet... 563 00:28:05,103 --> 00:28:08,068 ...something about me now 564 00:28:08,172 --> 00:28:09,586 reminds you of her. 565 00:28:13,172 --> 00:28:14,586 By the end... 566 00:28:15,586 --> 00:28:17,026 ...my mother was so beaten down, 567 00:28:17,103 --> 00:28:19,333 she stopped believing she would get better. 568 00:28:20,551 --> 00:28:24,310 Dani once told me that her... 569 00:28:24,413 --> 00:28:26,551 -depression was soul-crushing. -Yeah. 570 00:28:26,655 --> 00:28:28,137 Yeah. Crushed her soul 571 00:28:28,241 --> 00:28:30,351 and everybody's soul who cared about her. 572 00:28:31,206 --> 00:28:33,000 Listen to me. 573 00:28:36,034 --> 00:28:38,689 You do not let cancer bully you into submission. 574 00:28:38,793 --> 00:28:40,655 You understand? Don't do that. 575 00:28:40,758 --> 00:28:43,137 You use every tool at your disposal. 576 00:28:43,241 --> 00:28:44,551 I have. 577 00:28:44,655 --> 00:28:46,034 Anita. 578 00:28:47,103 --> 00:28:49,033 I can see that you're in pain right now. 579 00:28:49,034 --> 00:28:51,343 Have you talked to your doctor about it? 580 00:28:51,344 --> 00:28:52,724 He knows. 581 00:28:52,725 --> 00:28:54,999 Because you assume that? Or did you tell him that? 582 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:56,827 -Well, I... -Did he hear you? 583 00:28:59,482 --> 00:29:00,862 Did he hear you? 584 00:29:00,965 --> 00:29:02,827 Make him hear you. 585 00:29:02,931 --> 00:29:05,172 Don't just sit and suffer in silence 586 00:29:05,173 --> 00:29:06,585 or brace yourself against the storm. 587 00:29:06,586 --> 00:29:08,379 Don't do that. Please don't do that. 588 00:29:09,379 --> 00:29:12,029 You reach out for the help that's reaching out to you. 589 00:29:12,586 --> 00:29:14,068 And if the worst happens? 590 00:29:14,069 --> 00:29:16,516 No, come on. We're speaking truth, 591 00:29:16,517 --> 00:29:17,827 so don't stop now. 592 00:29:17,931 --> 00:29:19,862 You'll know that you faced cancer 593 00:29:19,863 --> 00:29:22,757 with the same determination that took the Articulettes to fame. 594 00:29:22,758 --> 00:29:24,999 The same determination that made you an EGOT. 595 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:26,344 When the path is blocked, 596 00:29:26,345 --> 00:29:28,378 Anita Dupree does not wait for miracles. 597 00:29:28,379 --> 00:29:29,482 She makes one. 598 00:29:31,758 --> 00:29:33,137 You think a lot of me. 599 00:29:33,241 --> 00:29:35,448 Well, I've seen what you can do. 600 00:29:40,620 --> 00:29:42,862 Well, uh... 601 00:29:42,965 --> 00:29:44,827 I take it my work here is done? 602 00:29:52,793 --> 00:29:54,896 You can see yourself out, yeah? 603 00:29:56,241 --> 00:29:57,689 Yeah. 604 00:30:12,275 --> 00:30:13,827 [door opens] 605 00:30:21,862 --> 00:30:23,896 [shuddering] 606 00:30:31,995 --> 00:30:35,930 Hey, hey, she's fine. Your grandmother is fine. 607 00:30:35,931 --> 00:30:37,378 Then why were you standing here like... 608 00:30:37,379 --> 00:30:38,862 I just came by to let them know 609 00:30:38,965 --> 00:30:40,715 I took care of the noise pollution. 610 00:30:40,758 --> 00:30:41,931 [sighs] 611 00:30:41,932 --> 00:30:44,102 -Thank you. -[chuckles softly] 612 00:30:44,103 --> 00:30:45,896 Yeah. 613 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:48,965 Look, we may not legally be family anymore, but... 614 00:30:50,137 --> 00:30:52,275 ...all those years don't disappear, Kat. 615 00:30:52,276 --> 00:30:53,412 Hmm? 616 00:30:53,413 --> 00:30:55,275 I got the same number. 617 00:30:55,379 --> 00:30:57,310 I'll pick up if you call me. 618 00:30:57,413 --> 00:31:00,310 -Okay? -Okay. 619 00:31:02,241 --> 00:31:03,517 [door opens] 620 00:31:05,379 --> 00:31:06,862 [door closes] 621 00:31:06,965 --> 00:31:08,206 ANITA: Dr. McCormick, 622 00:31:08,310 --> 00:31:10,344 this is Anita Dupree. 623 00:31:11,482 --> 00:31:13,206 All right, Monica. 624 00:31:14,758 --> 00:31:16,827 I, uh... I want to take you up on your offer 625 00:31:16,931 --> 00:31:18,931 to consult on my case. 626 00:31:19,034 --> 00:31:21,379 I need all the help I can get. 627 00:31:23,241 --> 00:31:26,379 The twins would always need a cooldown phase after a blowup. 628 00:31:26,380 --> 00:31:28,964 You know, Donnell would come around pretty quickly 629 00:31:28,965 --> 00:31:31,310 after he had a chance to think, but... 630 00:31:32,413 --> 00:31:34,448 ...Deanna, 631 00:31:34,551 --> 00:31:36,620 she always needed, mm, 632 00:31:36,724 --> 00:31:39,724 a little more time to-to sift through her feelings. 633 00:31:40,793 --> 00:31:43,068 And waiting isn't exactly your strong suit. 634 00:31:43,172 --> 00:31:45,724 Uh, like it's yours? 635 00:31:45,827 --> 00:31:48,310 I'll let you in on a secret. 636 00:31:50,103 --> 00:31:52,586 I got where I am mostly by grit 637 00:31:52,689 --> 00:31:54,551 and trusting my gut. 638 00:31:54,655 --> 00:31:57,344 I would love to do that, but... 639 00:31:57,448 --> 00:31:59,862 I'm just feeling off-kilter right now. 640 00:31:59,965 --> 00:32:01,965 Well, that's my point. 641 00:32:02,068 --> 00:32:04,958 Sometimes even the mighty need a little divine guidance. 642 00:32:04,965 --> 00:32:08,034 Oh, is this the Gambling Buddha talking? 643 00:32:08,137 --> 00:32:10,068 Emphasis on the "gambling." 644 00:32:10,172 --> 00:32:13,034 What I'm suggesting is that you play the odds. 645 00:32:14,068 --> 00:32:16,862 The odds are Deanna will come back. 646 00:32:16,965 --> 00:32:19,206 She always has before, right? 647 00:32:20,793 --> 00:32:21,931 Good. 648 00:32:22,034 --> 00:32:24,758 Then let me take care of you. 649 00:32:24,759 --> 00:32:25,861 Hmm? 650 00:32:25,862 --> 00:32:27,241 Come with me. 651 00:32:28,551 --> 00:32:30,000 I have something for you. 652 00:32:30,103 --> 00:32:32,724 Joey was there for me, Eva, 653 00:32:32,827 --> 00:32:34,310 when nobody else was. 654 00:32:35,310 --> 00:32:36,758 Thank God for that. 655 00:32:37,793 --> 00:32:40,068 I'm glad you can share all of this with me. 656 00:32:40,172 --> 00:32:41,758 And you're okay with it? 657 00:32:42,758 --> 00:32:46,517 I mean, I know you were a bad boy turned Banneker man. 658 00:32:46,620 --> 00:32:48,241 But now I know how you got there. 659 00:32:49,241 --> 00:32:52,034 Yeah. I owe Joey so much. 660 00:32:53,103 --> 00:32:54,724 Even my relationship with you. 661 00:32:56,827 --> 00:32:58,241 How do you figure that? 662 00:32:58,344 --> 00:33:01,482 Well, if I had kept on that other path, 663 00:33:01,586 --> 00:33:03,827 I might not be here with you right now. 664 00:33:04,827 --> 00:33:07,862 Matter of fact, I may not be anywhere. 665 00:33:09,137 --> 00:33:12,517 But I really do believe that, no matter what, 666 00:33:12,620 --> 00:33:14,910 the universe would have brought us together. 667 00:33:15,172 --> 00:33:18,275 So now you almost know everything. 668 00:33:18,379 --> 00:33:20,275 Except... 669 00:33:20,379 --> 00:33:22,206 I really do... 670 00:33:22,310 --> 00:33:23,655 Words can wait. 671 00:33:24,655 --> 00:33:27,793 I have something else in mind. 672 00:33:35,310 --> 00:33:37,793 Is that the key to your heart? 673 00:33:37,896 --> 00:33:39,068 Not quite. 674 00:33:39,172 --> 00:33:41,034 It's the key to my new place. 675 00:33:41,035 --> 00:33:42,826 You can come and go as you please, 676 00:33:42,827 --> 00:33:44,172 on your terms. 677 00:33:44,275 --> 00:33:46,724 No strings or conditions. 678 00:33:47,758 --> 00:33:51,000 And what is the protocol for just stopping by? 679 00:33:51,103 --> 00:33:52,172 Just in case. 680 00:33:52,173 --> 00:33:54,102 Well, I'm not interested in seeing anyone, 681 00:33:54,103 --> 00:33:55,689 nor do I intend to. 682 00:33:55,793 --> 00:33:59,551 I am, uh, not ready to reciprocate. 683 00:33:59,655 --> 00:34:01,689 And I wasn't expecting you to. 684 00:34:01,793 --> 00:34:05,448 And what if I don't choose your column in the end? 685 00:34:06,620 --> 00:34:09,655 I've learned the hard way that life is too short. 686 00:34:09,656 --> 00:34:12,550 I'm not interested in playing games, 687 00:34:12,551 --> 00:34:16,965 and I'm also not about having any regrets. 688 00:34:17,068 --> 00:34:18,586 I have one condition. 689 00:34:18,689 --> 00:34:20,344 Name it. 690 00:34:20,448 --> 00:34:22,689 Don't make me guess. 691 00:34:23,862 --> 00:34:26,034 What do you want for your housewarming? 692 00:34:28,103 --> 00:34:30,275 That property line looks a little off. 693 00:34:31,310 --> 00:34:33,448 -Apparently, it is. -Mm. 694 00:34:33,551 --> 00:34:37,413 I'd say by about an inch. 695 00:34:39,068 --> 00:34:40,551 It was you. 696 00:34:42,068 --> 00:34:44,931 You doused my shouse, didn't you, Vern? 697 00:34:45,896 --> 00:34:48,448 I've told you before- 698 00:34:48,551 --> 00:34:50,551 it's "Senator Dupree" to you. 699 00:34:51,551 --> 00:34:55,448 Well, thanks to you, I've had one hell of a day, Senator. 700 00:34:55,551 --> 00:34:57,827 Whatever do you mean? 701 00:34:57,931 --> 00:34:59,551 Hmm. 702 00:35:01,965 --> 00:35:05,689 You know, I've played nice with you Duprees. 703 00:35:05,793 --> 00:35:07,103 Since when? 704 00:35:07,206 --> 00:35:10,448 I took to the sidelines on WinterFest, 705 00:35:10,551 --> 00:35:12,862 and I did not make one scene. 706 00:35:12,965 --> 00:35:16,275 And then when you and Anita tried to stiff me 707 00:35:16,379 --> 00:35:18,482 with the lunch for the Articulettes 708 00:35:18,586 --> 00:35:20,000 that I paid good money for, 709 00:35:20,103 --> 00:35:22,310 I just let it slide. 710 00:35:22,413 --> 00:35:24,275 But this, Vernon? 711 00:35:24,379 --> 00:35:27,965 I can only be pushed so far. 712 00:35:28,068 --> 00:35:30,793 You're wrong about that. 713 00:35:32,862 --> 00:35:36,103 I have only begun to push. 714 00:35:37,551 --> 00:35:39,172 Game on. 715 00:35:45,862 --> 00:35:48,137 Sometimes I wonder if this is 716 00:35:48,241 --> 00:35:50,586 a dream that you wake up from 717 00:35:50,689 --> 00:35:52,793 -right when it gets good. -Let's find out. 718 00:35:52,896 --> 00:35:54,413 If Carlton and Kial were cars, 719 00:35:54,414 --> 00:35:56,447 who would you drive for 100,000 miles? 720 00:35:56,448 --> 00:35:58,103 It is not a competition. 721 00:35:58,206 --> 00:36:00,724 Conceivably, you could keep both. 722 00:36:00,827 --> 00:36:03,310 I want to sign a do-not-resuscitate order. 723 00:36:03,413 --> 00:36:07,000 I haven't been able to stop Anita from doing what she wants 724 00:36:07,103 --> 00:36:08,689 a day in our lives. 725 00:36:08,793 --> 00:36:10,827 -Smitty, listen. -No, you listen. 726 00:36:10,931 --> 00:36:13,344 We said if this got out of hand, 727 00:36:13,345 --> 00:36:15,516 if this got dangerous, we would pull the plug. 728 00:36:15,517 --> 00:36:16,965 Well, Jacob, it's dangerous. 729 00:36:23,172 --> 00:36:26,103 Captioning sponsored by CBS 730 00:36:26,206 --> 00:36:29,172 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 731 00:36:29,222 --> 00:36:33,772 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0