1 00:00:05,472 --> 00:00:07,508 (humming) 2 00:00:09,910 --> 00:00:11,578 Well, somebody's in a good mood. 3 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:13,213 -Hey, you're back. -Yeah. 4 00:00:13,214 --> 00:00:14,680 -Where were you this time? -Dallas. 5 00:00:14,681 --> 00:00:16,415 I was at an orthopedic conference. 6 00:00:16,416 --> 00:00:18,284 You know, the focus was on pro athletes. 7 00:00:18,285 --> 00:00:20,120 -Oh. -You should've been there. 8 00:00:20,121 --> 00:00:22,121 If you ever want to change, the NFL would be lucky 9 00:00:22,122 --> 00:00:23,524 to have your PT magic. 10 00:00:23,624 --> 00:00:27,427 Oh, and leave all this? Please. Garland is where I belong. 11 00:00:27,428 --> 00:00:30,229 I understand that. I soaked up all the knowledge I could, 12 00:00:30,230 --> 00:00:31,864 but I was really ready to get back. 13 00:00:31,865 --> 00:00:33,433 Well, that's new. 14 00:00:33,534 --> 00:00:34,801 Let me guess why. 15 00:00:34,902 --> 00:00:37,938 Starts with "Nicole," ends with "Dupree"? 16 00:00:37,939 --> 00:00:39,405 Says the woman who's practically 17 00:00:39,406 --> 00:00:42,296 dancing behind her desk. Is there any particular reason? 18 00:00:42,297 --> 00:00:44,510 I just woke up on the right side of the bed. 19 00:00:44,511 --> 00:00:47,481 -(laptop chimes) -Oh, I have patients calling. 20 00:00:47,482 --> 00:00:50,049 Yeah, and I have a spinal decompression consult 21 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:51,100 in a few. 22 00:00:51,118 --> 00:00:52,953 Looks like we'll have to table this. 23 00:00:53,754 --> 00:00:56,156 Oh, and Nicole's not in till later today. 24 00:00:58,392 --> 00:00:59,760 She's worth the wait. 25 00:01:00,494 --> 00:01:02,062 You have perfect timing. 26 00:01:02,162 --> 00:01:05,365 You caught me before I head out to 27 00:01:05,465 --> 00:01:08,135 discuss my next lecture series with the dean. 28 00:01:08,235 --> 00:01:09,770 Those kids are so lucky. 29 00:01:09,870 --> 00:01:11,972 No, no, I am. 30 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:14,308 No, for all the reasons. 31 00:01:14,408 --> 00:01:17,678 Those kids give me hope for the future. 32 00:01:17,778 --> 00:01:21,815 And this woman being all lit up again 33 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:23,216 gives me life. 34 00:01:23,784 --> 00:01:25,786 How is your soreness today, Mother? 35 00:01:25,886 --> 00:01:27,421 It's fading away. 36 00:01:28,488 --> 00:01:31,625 I never thought I would be looking forward to radiation, 37 00:01:31,725 --> 00:01:34,695 but the sooner I start this phase of my treatment, 38 00:01:34,795 --> 00:01:38,365 the sooner I can say goodbye to the big C for good. 39 00:01:38,465 --> 00:01:40,067 VERNON: Mm. Amen. 40 00:01:40,167 --> 00:01:44,905 After one heck of a stretch, every Dupree is in a good place. 41 00:01:46,073 --> 00:01:48,208 Well, we are all so happy for you, Mother. 42 00:01:48,308 --> 00:01:50,644 -I should get going. -Um... 43 00:01:50,744 --> 00:01:54,414 I can't be blissfully happy unless my whole brood is. 44 00:01:55,282 --> 00:01:56,984 What's this? What's going on? 45 00:01:58,318 --> 00:02:01,455 It's not a five-alarm fire that needs fixing today. 46 00:02:01,555 --> 00:02:02,689 Well... 47 00:02:03,557 --> 00:02:05,926 -I'm not comforted. -Neither am I. 48 00:02:07,861 --> 00:02:10,163 Ask Dani. It's not mine to tell. 49 00:02:10,263 --> 00:02:12,566 Really, I don't want to be late. I should go. 50 00:02:18,739 --> 00:02:20,273 She didn't just kiss and run. 51 00:02:21,074 --> 00:02:22,609 I can chase her down. 52 00:02:22,709 --> 00:02:23,944 I'm still swift. 53 00:02:24,044 --> 00:02:25,734 -Oh, yes, you are. -(door closes) 54 00:02:26,546 --> 00:02:29,583 But we want our girls to confide in each other. 55 00:02:30,283 --> 00:02:32,019 Let's go to the source. 56 00:02:32,753 --> 00:02:37,624 Dani has been on a longer than usual chaos-free streak. 57 00:02:38,492 --> 00:02:40,560 Are you saying she's overdue? 58 00:02:41,228 --> 00:02:44,097 I'm just wondering what she's gotten herself into now. 59 00:02:44,197 --> 00:02:45,532 VERNON: Mm. 60 00:02:45,632 --> 00:02:48,268 ? ? 61 00:03:17,664 --> 00:03:20,701 (sighs) Don't go out there. 62 00:03:21,168 --> 00:03:23,236 Have the aliens landed or something? 63 00:03:25,005 --> 00:03:26,640 It is hotter than Hades. 64 00:03:28,542 --> 00:03:31,645 Well, I happen to have an ice-cold water right here. 65 00:03:31,745 --> 00:03:33,980 -Oh. Thank you. -Mm-hmm. 66 00:03:34,081 --> 00:03:36,191 -Is there anything else I can get you? -Mm. 67 00:03:37,250 --> 00:03:39,553 This will hold me over while I wait for Nicole. 68 00:03:40,554 --> 00:03:43,824 Heat aside, how are you and your not-so-littles doing? 69 00:03:44,925 --> 00:03:48,328 Deanna's home and working with me at my agency, 70 00:03:48,329 --> 00:03:50,963 and Donnell's taking a couple of courses this summer. 71 00:03:50,964 --> 00:03:53,266 Oh, the way Donnell stepped up 72 00:03:53,366 --> 00:03:56,570 for my Samantha through all her debutante drama, 73 00:03:56,670 --> 00:03:59,106 he will always have a special place in my heart. 74 00:03:59,206 --> 00:04:01,475 Now, you please tell him I said hi. 75 00:04:01,575 --> 00:04:03,977 Will do. He really did have fun. 76 00:04:05,312 --> 00:04:08,782 Not to be greedy, but maybe Donnell can give 77 00:04:08,882 --> 00:04:10,617 Tyrell the tea on Banneker? 78 00:04:10,717 --> 00:04:11,952 Mm. 79 00:04:12,052 --> 00:04:13,720 I'll have him text Tyrell. 80 00:04:15,856 --> 00:04:17,524 You must be so proud. 81 00:04:18,191 --> 00:04:20,827 I am, of both my kids. 82 00:04:21,695 --> 00:04:24,765 It's so hard to believe that Tyrell is old enough 83 00:04:24,865 --> 00:04:26,366 to be a big college man. 84 00:04:27,901 --> 00:04:30,437 I remember when Doug and I found out that Deanna 85 00:04:30,537 --> 00:04:33,106 and Donnell were accepted. We were bursting. 86 00:04:33,206 --> 00:04:35,275 Mm. Just having Tyrell and Samantha 87 00:04:35,375 --> 00:04:37,144 back in my life is a miracle. 88 00:04:37,244 --> 00:04:39,679 But I get to see them all the time, 89 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:42,883 and they include me in their big, important moments. 90 00:04:42,983 --> 00:04:44,151 Hey. 91 00:04:45,118 --> 00:04:47,120 You're their mother, June. 92 00:04:48,822 --> 00:04:50,791 Who's made a lot of mistakes. 93 00:04:51,892 --> 00:04:54,227 But you never set out to hurt them. 94 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:57,297 That counts for a lot. 95 00:04:57,298 --> 00:05:00,966 You know, I used to tell people all the time 96 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:04,204 that there's no such thing as second chances and do-overs, 97 00:05:04,205 --> 00:05:06,372 but now, I have to eat my words, 'cause lookee here, 98 00:05:06,373 --> 00:05:07,908 lookee here, lookee here. 99 00:05:08,008 --> 00:05:09,743 You never know until you know. 100 00:05:12,512 --> 00:05:14,682 Chief, I just sent you the incident report 101 00:05:14,714 --> 00:05:16,516 -for Park Street. -Was it robbery? 102 00:05:16,517 --> 00:05:19,385 Yeah. You wanted to look it over, remember? 103 00:05:19,386 --> 00:05:22,088 Later. I got lunch. At least I think I do. 104 00:05:22,189 --> 00:05:23,423 You're not sure? 105 00:05:23,523 --> 00:05:25,091 I asked Izaiah to meet me. 106 00:05:25,192 --> 00:05:27,327 -As in my brother? -That's the one. 107 00:05:27,427 --> 00:05:28,829 Okay. Wait, wait, wait, wait. 108 00:05:28,929 --> 00:05:31,832 You asked him to sit down with you? Why? 109 00:05:31,932 --> 00:05:33,862 He's my son. Isn't that reason enough? 110 00:05:34,835 --> 00:05:37,504 Well, I don't know, Pops. You tell me. 111 00:05:39,906 --> 00:05:42,309 It's hard to leave my book, my couch, 112 00:05:42,409 --> 00:05:45,478 and my man, but PT awaits. 113 00:05:48,081 --> 00:05:49,282 Izaiah. 114 00:05:50,250 --> 00:05:51,918 Uh, I'm driving you. 115 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:54,721 Nope. But what's got you all bugging? 116 00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:58,124 Pops texted. 117 00:05:58,758 --> 00:06:00,060 What about? 118 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:02,229 He wants to meet at Orphey Gene's, 119 00:06:02,329 --> 00:06:05,765 but I'm gonna tell him I'm otherwise occupied. 120 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:08,690 You don't want to know what it's about? 121 00:06:09,636 --> 00:06:13,240 He just expects me to drop everything to go get judged. 122 00:06:13,340 --> 00:06:15,990 It's not like he's asking to split the combo platter. 123 00:06:16,309 --> 00:06:19,246 That platter is bomb. Mom and I finished it once. 124 00:06:21,915 --> 00:06:23,316 All's right with the world. 125 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:26,019 You know? I'm-I'm-I'm in my happy place, 126 00:06:26,119 --> 00:06:27,654 kicking it with my woman. 127 00:06:27,754 --> 00:06:30,590 Watching you read is so damn sexy, by the way. 128 00:06:31,691 --> 00:06:34,628 And then, boom, one text from Pops, 129 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:36,897 and I'm 17 and ducking again. 130 00:06:38,899 --> 00:06:41,434 So... hard pass? 131 00:06:46,166 --> 00:06:49,942 I'm not up for another round of awkward silence 132 00:06:49,943 --> 00:06:52,593 followed by a-a trip down memory lane of my misdeeds. 133 00:06:52,612 --> 00:06:55,202 But I thought you two had a moment when I was laid up? 134 00:06:55,582 --> 00:06:57,984 Hitting pause on the sanctimony under duress 135 00:06:58,084 --> 00:06:59,519 doesn't make it a trend. 136 00:06:59,619 --> 00:07:01,955 Well, there's only one way to know. 137 00:07:02,923 --> 00:07:06,960 I have zero curiosity, except... 138 00:07:07,060 --> 00:07:08,762 what if there's more to it? 139 00:07:08,763 --> 00:07:11,497 You know, what-what if it has something to do with Ma or Luke? 140 00:07:11,498 --> 00:07:13,166 Oh, babe, I hope not. 141 00:07:13,167 --> 00:07:15,501 Maybe Pops knows that's where my mind would jump, 142 00:07:15,502 --> 00:07:17,537 so he's being deliberately cryptic. 143 00:07:17,538 --> 00:07:21,273 Well, that sounds more like a Leslie move than an Elon one. 144 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:23,576 Yeah, I don't... I don't like flying blind. 145 00:07:25,645 --> 00:07:26,813 I'm calling Jacob. 146 00:07:28,214 --> 00:07:29,983 I bet he can clue me in. 147 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:39,025 Come on. Pick up, brah. 148 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:43,663 Voicemail. 149 00:07:44,931 --> 00:07:47,400 Pops has me right where he wants me. 150 00:07:49,269 --> 00:07:50,770 I can't mess around. 151 00:07:50,870 --> 00:07:52,472 I gotta find out. 152 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:57,677 Izaiah's in, so you don't have to call him back. 153 00:07:57,777 --> 00:07:59,157 How do you know he called me? 154 00:07:59,746 --> 00:08:01,426 Look, without touching my phone, 155 00:08:01,427 --> 00:08:02,781 I already know my brother's wondering 156 00:08:02,782 --> 00:08:04,117 just as hard as I am. 157 00:08:05,118 --> 00:08:06,519 It's your mother. 158 00:08:07,454 --> 00:08:09,022 -Is Ma okay? -No, she's fine. 159 00:08:09,122 --> 00:08:10,490 She's just been on me about 160 00:08:10,491 --> 00:08:12,891 getting her boys around the table for family dinner 161 00:08:12,892 --> 00:08:14,694 now that Izaiah's home for good. 162 00:08:15,195 --> 00:08:16,796 So it's all Ma? 163 00:08:16,797 --> 00:08:18,397 You mean not tell me there's no part of you 164 00:08:18,398 --> 00:08:19,631 that misses your youngest? 165 00:08:19,632 --> 00:08:21,935 I've been doing some thinking about Izaiah. 166 00:08:22,035 --> 00:08:23,235 It's time to mend fences. 167 00:08:23,236 --> 00:08:24,737 Well, I'm glad to hear you say that. 168 00:08:24,738 --> 00:08:26,038 I just hope your brother can show up 169 00:08:26,039 --> 00:08:27,640 without being on the defensive. 170 00:08:27,741 --> 00:08:29,476 See that? That right there? 171 00:08:29,576 --> 00:08:31,711 That's already you on the offensive. 172 00:08:32,479 --> 00:08:33,980 I'm talking to you, not him. 173 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:38,284 But when you do, history says that can go down real quick 174 00:08:38,385 --> 00:08:41,087 unless you listen to your eldest. 175 00:08:42,222 --> 00:08:44,724 So what say you, little brother's keeper? 176 00:08:45,125 --> 00:08:46,493 All right, listen. 177 00:08:46,593 --> 00:08:49,529 When it comes to Izaiah, stick to safe subjects: 178 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:51,765 Eva, his job, 179 00:08:51,865 --> 00:08:53,800 the weather, things like that. 180 00:08:53,900 --> 00:08:56,036 Just ask questions and listen. 181 00:08:56,136 --> 00:08:59,146 If I wanted to be micromanaged, I would've told your mother. 182 00:08:59,205 --> 00:09:01,641 -You didn't? -And you bet not either. 183 00:09:01,741 --> 00:09:04,451 Because you already think things are gonna go south? 184 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:07,180 Pops, look, it's like a cold case 185 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:08,882 that needs a fresh set of eyes. 186 00:09:08,982 --> 00:09:11,872 You already tried it your way, and look where that got you. 187 00:09:11,873 --> 00:09:13,752 So, maybe try something a little different 188 00:09:13,753 --> 00:09:15,623 to get a better outcome with your son. 189 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:19,459 -And that's all I'm gonna say. -Yeah. 190 00:09:20,427 --> 00:09:21,807 I got to get to Orphey Gene's. 191 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:23,229 Yes, sir. 192 00:09:25,498 --> 00:09:27,534 (both laughing) 193 00:09:28,868 --> 00:09:30,336 Sorry I'm late. 194 00:09:30,437 --> 00:09:31,671 What's so funny? 195 00:09:31,771 --> 00:09:34,074 Oh, I... We were just catching up. 196 00:09:34,174 --> 00:09:36,709 Uh, we were bonding over the Belle-scares. 197 00:09:36,710 --> 00:09:40,612 June, we have to schedule some more time to celebrate Tyrell 198 00:09:40,613 --> 00:09:42,603 before Banneker. This summer is flying. 199 00:09:42,615 --> 00:09:45,218 Mm-hmm. Yes, it is. And my baby boy- 200 00:09:45,318 --> 00:09:48,588 oh, excuse me, I mean, Tyrell- 201 00:09:48,688 --> 00:09:50,056 is doing so good. 202 00:09:50,156 --> 00:09:53,393 Our boy has made us all proud. 203 00:09:53,493 --> 00:09:55,328 Yes. All right, well, I'm-a get 204 00:09:55,428 --> 00:09:58,198 the two of you set up right over there. 205 00:09:58,199 --> 00:10:01,033 -Oh, ooh, so sorry. -You're good, you're good. 206 00:10:01,034 --> 00:10:03,403 I so needed this no-drama lunch with you. 207 00:10:03,503 --> 00:10:04,671 -Oh. -Thank you, June. 208 00:10:04,672 --> 00:10:06,138 -You're welcome. -Thank you. 209 00:10:06,139 --> 00:10:09,909 So you have something delicious and messy to share? 210 00:10:10,009 --> 00:10:14,147 I might've thrown a grenade into someone's day. 211 00:10:14,247 --> 00:10:16,416 Do we hate them or love them? 212 00:10:16,417 --> 00:10:18,117 We are not playing the guessing game. 213 00:10:18,118 --> 00:10:19,586 -It's not mine to tell. -Hmm. 214 00:10:20,753 --> 00:10:23,703 Well, if it's someone you care about, all will be forgiven. 215 00:10:23,704 --> 00:10:25,257 At least that's what I tell myself. 216 00:10:25,258 --> 00:10:27,527 I wish I could be more like you. 217 00:10:27,528 --> 00:10:29,061 Who can blame you? I'm fabulous. 218 00:10:29,062 --> 00:10:31,264 Oh, somebody is feeling herself today. 219 00:10:31,364 --> 00:10:33,114 There's more where that came from. 220 00:10:33,115 --> 00:10:34,900 We will get you one of these sweet teas. 221 00:10:34,901 --> 00:10:36,569 It will do wonders for you. 222 00:10:37,403 --> 00:10:40,173 (phone buzzing) 223 00:10:40,273 --> 00:10:41,541 Oh. 224 00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:42,709 Hi, Daddy. 225 00:10:42,809 --> 00:10:45,278 I'm not catching you at a bad time, am I? 226 00:10:45,378 --> 00:10:48,314 Pammy and I were just about to get lunch with a model. Why? 227 00:10:48,414 --> 00:10:51,584 Well, do you think you could stop by the house on your way? 228 00:10:51,684 --> 00:10:53,086 Of course. 229 00:10:53,186 --> 00:10:54,521 Is everything okay? 230 00:10:54,621 --> 00:10:57,891 That's what your mother and I were trying to deduce. 231 00:10:57,991 --> 00:10:59,392 I'll be right there. 232 00:11:06,699 --> 00:11:09,068 -Daddy? Mother? -VERNON: In here. 233 00:11:11,571 --> 00:11:14,221 I have been playing worst-case scenarios in my head 234 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:15,675 the whole way over here. 235 00:11:15,775 --> 00:11:17,410 We've been doing the same. 236 00:11:17,411 --> 00:11:21,013 Is there something you want to share with us, Danielle? 237 00:11:21,014 --> 00:11:23,716 Why do I feel like I am 12 years old 238 00:11:23,816 --> 00:11:25,351 and I just snuck out of my room? 239 00:11:25,352 --> 00:11:26,652 No, we're thinking about something 240 00:11:26,653 --> 00:11:28,888 more recent you might be hiding. 241 00:11:29,923 --> 00:11:33,126 Well, whatever you've heard, it's not what you think. 242 00:11:33,127 --> 00:11:34,893 And people shouldn't be talking out of school. 243 00:11:34,894 --> 00:11:36,696 Especially not about Bill and me. 244 00:11:36,796 --> 00:11:39,632 Nothing has changed between us. Not now. Not ever. 245 00:11:42,101 --> 00:11:45,972 Who said anything about you and Bill? 246 00:11:46,639 --> 00:11:50,043 We weren't the least bit concerned about you and Bill. 247 00:11:50,510 --> 00:11:52,078 Should we be? 248 00:11:53,613 --> 00:11:55,582 Yeah, I got my handcuffs. 249 00:11:55,583 --> 00:11:57,449 You know I don't go anywhere without them. 250 00:11:57,450 --> 00:12:00,653 I can't wait to arrest you. 251 00:12:00,654 --> 00:12:02,688 Hey, man, you got some bleach over there? 252 00:12:02,689 --> 00:12:04,557 Do I look like maintenance? 253 00:12:04,558 --> 00:12:05,857 I need to scrub that image of you 254 00:12:05,858 --> 00:12:07,626 and your criminal ladylove out of my mind. 255 00:12:07,627 --> 00:12:10,763 Hey, work hard, celebrate harder. 256 00:12:11,564 --> 00:12:13,533 And now that her child's on the mend, 257 00:12:13,633 --> 00:12:16,035 Leslie's in rare and more finer form. 258 00:12:16,135 --> 00:12:18,538 Look, I got your drift, and I don't want it. 259 00:12:19,572 --> 00:12:21,074 I can keep it professional. 260 00:12:22,775 --> 00:12:26,346 Hey, something just crossed my desk 261 00:12:26,446 --> 00:12:28,381 that has your name all over it. 262 00:12:34,454 --> 00:12:36,756 Eva, you here for a follow-up? 263 00:12:36,856 --> 00:12:39,325 Oh, uh, I have a PT session with Shanice. 264 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:40,760 She's rounding right now. 265 00:12:40,860 --> 00:12:41,910 Oh. 266 00:12:42,729 --> 00:12:44,430 -Uh, since I have you... -Mm-hmm. 267 00:12:44,530 --> 00:12:46,899 I know Kat's doing her PT with you. 268 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:49,170 You want to race her around the desk again? 269 00:12:50,036 --> 00:12:52,272 Maybe? If that means she's doing well. 270 00:12:53,106 --> 00:12:54,307 Is she? 271 00:12:54,308 --> 00:12:56,608 I know you have that confidentiality, 272 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:59,345 but maybe you can just blink once for yes. 273 00:12:59,445 --> 00:13:02,315 -I wish. -It was worth a try. 274 00:13:04,417 --> 00:13:06,286 Look, she looked good when I saw her. 275 00:13:06,287 --> 00:13:07,919 Well, maybe I could just text my dad, 276 00:13:07,920 --> 00:13:10,922 -but I'm trying to respect half-sister boundaries. -Mm-hmm. 277 00:13:10,923 --> 00:13:13,860 But at the same time, she's the reason I'm alive, so 278 00:13:13,960 --> 00:13:15,950 the lines are kind of blurred right now. 279 00:13:15,951 --> 00:13:18,530 Hypothetically, it'd be safe to say, 280 00:13:18,531 --> 00:13:21,968 with somebody of that level of mobility, 281 00:13:22,068 --> 00:13:26,372 and who actually isn't on the PT roster, is doing quite well. 282 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:28,941 That's good to hear, hypothetically. 283 00:13:29,042 --> 00:13:31,611 Mm-hmm. And how are you feeling? 284 00:13:31,711 --> 00:13:33,479 Restless. 285 00:13:33,579 --> 00:13:35,848 This is my longest stretch without working 286 00:13:35,948 --> 00:13:37,383 since I was like ten. 287 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:38,985 Ten? 288 00:13:38,986 --> 00:13:41,219 Well, I had a lemonade stand, and then I started 289 00:13:41,220 --> 00:13:43,589 working at the salon. 290 00:13:43,690 --> 00:13:45,992 Look, I was born to hustle, and I miss it. 291 00:13:46,092 --> 00:13:48,127 I am itching to get back to work. 292 00:13:48,128 --> 00:13:50,762 And your dad's keeping you off your feet. 293 00:13:50,763 --> 00:13:52,732 A transplant is not a joke. 294 00:13:52,832 --> 00:13:54,867 I can sit at my desk at the practice 295 00:13:54,967 --> 00:13:58,137 as easily as I can sit on my couch at home. 296 00:13:58,237 --> 00:14:00,827 Look, there is protective, and then there is my dad. 297 00:14:02,208 --> 00:14:03,776 I have to agree with Ted. 298 00:14:04,811 --> 00:14:05,978 As a doctor? 299 00:14:06,713 --> 00:14:08,181 As a dad. 300 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:11,084 Hey. How's Kat recovering? 301 00:14:11,184 --> 00:14:14,053 -Hi! She is raring to go. -That's good to hear. 302 00:14:14,153 --> 00:14:16,189 Well, enjoy your lunch. 303 00:14:18,725 --> 00:14:22,195 Mmm. Well, if it isn't my favorite chief. 304 00:14:22,295 --> 00:14:23,563 You didn't call in. 305 00:14:23,564 --> 00:14:25,797 So does that mean you're going to be staying a while? 306 00:14:25,798 --> 00:14:27,533 I need a booth for two. 307 00:14:27,633 --> 00:14:29,068 Okay. 308 00:14:29,069 --> 00:14:30,202 Mm. Right here. 309 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:31,804 -Right here? Great. -Mm-hmm. 310 00:14:31,904 --> 00:14:34,173 You go on and sit yourself down. 311 00:14:35,174 --> 00:14:37,510 I was surprised, too. 312 00:14:38,111 --> 00:14:39,946 But Deanna actually set it up. 313 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:43,015 And there we were at Uptown and Joey and Deanna 314 00:14:43,116 --> 00:14:46,619 were actually laughing and comparing wine notes. 315 00:14:47,687 --> 00:14:50,397 Are you sure you just weren't seeing what you wanted? 316 00:14:50,456 --> 00:14:53,359 Deanna's really making an effort. 317 00:14:53,459 --> 00:14:55,128 She, you know... 318 00:14:55,228 --> 00:14:57,830 Joey may never be her favorite person, but... 319 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:00,466 ...if that's not progress, 320 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:01,901 what could it be? 321 00:15:02,001 --> 00:15:03,569 I don't know. 322 00:15:03,669 --> 00:15:06,806 But that is quite a departure from how she first took to Joey. 323 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:08,141 She was mourning. 324 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:09,776 That was months ago. 325 00:15:09,876 --> 00:15:13,112 She's maintained her resistance all these months. 326 00:15:13,212 --> 00:15:15,681 But she is in a much better place now. 327 00:15:15,782 --> 00:15:19,051 And-and-and we're closer now that we're working together. 328 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:23,122 Deanna has always run hot and cold. 329 00:15:23,222 --> 00:15:26,125 -I just- I want you to manage your expectations. -I will. 330 00:15:26,225 --> 00:15:27,693 I promise. 331 00:15:29,962 --> 00:15:31,531 Hey. 332 00:15:31,631 --> 00:15:33,866 Okay. Just tell me who's hurt. 333 00:15:33,966 --> 00:15:35,902 -Or sick. -Everything's fine. 334 00:15:36,002 --> 00:15:38,472 Just wanted to have a proper sit-down with my son. 335 00:15:38,473 --> 00:15:40,972 (scoffs) You made me worry for nothing. 336 00:15:40,973 --> 00:15:44,343 Yeah. It's the only way I could get you here. 337 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:46,112 You're right about that. 338 00:15:50,817 --> 00:15:53,319 Sorry. My brain went to Bill because of that scare. 339 00:15:53,419 --> 00:15:54,987 VERNON: We know. 340 00:15:55,087 --> 00:15:58,624 And we're glad he's back on his feet. 341 00:15:58,724 --> 00:16:00,159 And not to be insensitive, 342 00:16:00,259 --> 00:16:02,195 but what does that have to do with you? 343 00:16:03,162 --> 00:16:04,797 Oh. Um, 344 00:16:04,897 --> 00:16:07,633 well, the kids roped me into going to visit him 345 00:16:07,634 --> 00:16:09,201 because they thought that Bill needed me 346 00:16:09,202 --> 00:16:10,936 and you know how he gets when he's sick. 347 00:16:10,937 --> 00:16:14,340 But I gently reminded them that he has a wife now. 348 00:16:14,341 --> 00:16:17,142 And while Hayley doesn't exactly scream "caregiver," 349 00:16:17,143 --> 00:16:19,412 he is her problem, not mine. 350 00:16:19,512 --> 00:16:20,813 -Amen to that. -Mm. 351 00:16:20,913 --> 00:16:22,748 Well, don't scare us like that. 352 00:16:22,849 --> 00:16:25,785 -Mm. -Bursting in here just now with Bill on your lips. 353 00:16:25,885 --> 00:16:27,987 We thought you might have had a... 354 00:16:28,087 --> 00:16:29,522 weak moment. 355 00:16:29,622 --> 00:16:31,691 But forgive us. 356 00:16:31,791 --> 00:16:33,493 (chuckles) 357 00:16:33,494 --> 00:16:35,627 The thought never should've entered our minds. 358 00:16:35,628 --> 00:16:37,662 There's nothing for you to apologize for. 359 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:39,999 My track record is cause enough. 360 00:16:40,099 --> 00:16:41,149 That's history. 361 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:42,602 Dead and buried. 362 00:16:42,702 --> 00:16:45,638 Now tell us what the big mystery is. 363 00:16:45,639 --> 00:16:47,305 Yes, Nicole gave us the impression 364 00:16:47,306 --> 00:16:49,208 something serious is happening, 365 00:16:49,308 --> 00:16:50,910 but she stopped short. 366 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:52,445 She told you that? 367 00:16:52,545 --> 00:16:55,314 We know both our daughters so well, 368 00:16:55,414 --> 00:16:57,704 we can tell when something's troubling them. 369 00:16:57,783 --> 00:16:59,719 Now, don't get mad at your sister. 370 00:16:59,819 --> 00:17:00,869 I'm not mad. 371 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:03,222 I'm sad. 372 00:17:04,690 --> 00:17:07,527 There is some news about Naomi. 373 00:17:08,794 --> 00:17:09,862 Naomi? 374 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:13,833 What's happening with our granddaughter? 375 00:17:13,834 --> 00:17:16,735 Last time I checked, it was the chief's job to assign cases. 376 00:17:16,736 --> 00:17:19,038 Your dad's playing keep-away on this one. 377 00:17:19,039 --> 00:17:20,438 Probably wants to give you a breather 378 00:17:20,439 --> 00:17:22,041 after busting the plasma ring. 379 00:17:22,141 --> 00:17:24,176 But you think I'm good for it? 380 00:17:24,277 --> 00:17:28,147 There's a guy doing a quarter to life up in Jessup Correctional. 381 00:17:28,247 --> 00:17:30,550 Word is he's got info 382 00:17:30,650 --> 00:17:33,686 that'll help us nail more members of his crew. 383 00:17:33,786 --> 00:17:36,289 Okay. What's the play? 384 00:17:36,389 --> 00:17:38,024 You pose as a convict, 385 00:17:38,124 --> 00:17:41,961 move into his cell, and hopefully get him talking. 386 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:44,196 Yeah, I don't know, man. 387 00:17:44,297 --> 00:17:48,167 So, the big man's just gonna ride his first win forever. 388 00:17:48,267 --> 00:17:50,069 Okay, I didn't say that. 389 00:17:50,169 --> 00:17:53,906 You need to prove to every cop here 390 00:17:54,006 --> 00:17:56,542 that you're more than just the chief's son. 391 00:17:57,476 --> 00:17:58,778 Here's your chance. 392 00:17:58,878 --> 00:18:02,515 And what other answer is there than, "Hell yeah"? 393 00:18:04,317 --> 00:18:07,787 I know you have it memorized, but do you want menus? 394 00:18:07,887 --> 00:18:09,388 Just coffee for me. 395 00:18:09,389 --> 00:18:10,488 I'm not staying long. 396 00:18:10,489 --> 00:18:12,058 We'll take those menus. 397 00:18:12,158 --> 00:18:14,327 Oh, the chief trumps you, cutie. 398 00:18:14,427 --> 00:18:16,237 Coming right up. (chuckles softly) 399 00:18:17,029 --> 00:18:18,931 Making up my mind for me. 400 00:18:19,031 --> 00:18:20,081 You never change. 401 00:18:20,132 --> 00:18:22,702 Oh, please. Tell me, how's Eva doing? 402 00:18:22,802 --> 00:18:24,537 -Amazing. -That's good. 403 00:18:24,637 --> 00:18:26,872 Glad everything's working out. 404 00:18:26,973 --> 00:18:28,874 You could've texted me to ask that. 405 00:18:28,975 --> 00:18:30,309 Why am I really here? 406 00:18:31,344 --> 00:18:33,713 This dynamic that we got going... 407 00:18:33,813 --> 00:18:35,247 it's unsustainable. 408 00:18:35,348 --> 00:18:36,398 (sighs) 409 00:18:36,482 --> 00:18:38,784 -Ma's behind this. -No, she's not. 410 00:18:38,884 --> 00:18:40,720 She doesn't know I'm here. This is me 411 00:18:40,820 --> 00:18:42,930 trying to shift things between you and I, 412 00:18:42,931 --> 00:18:45,223 because I realize now that you're not that kid 413 00:18:45,224 --> 00:18:47,593 that left home all those years ago. 414 00:18:47,594 --> 00:18:49,461 And I've been remiss not to acknowledge 415 00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:50,963 this new and improved you. 416 00:18:52,665 --> 00:18:54,200 Okay. 417 00:18:54,201 --> 00:18:56,401 Who are you and what have you done with my pops? 418 00:18:56,402 --> 00:18:59,305 'Cause he's never said a kind word about me to my face. 419 00:18:59,405 --> 00:19:00,806 And that's on me. 420 00:19:00,807 --> 00:19:03,642 Look, I just tried to raise you like my father raised me. 421 00:19:03,643 --> 00:19:05,678 That man rode me hard, Izaiah. 422 00:19:06,679 --> 00:19:08,119 Made me the man that I am today. 423 00:19:08,120 --> 00:19:10,315 And I figured I needed to do the same for my boys. 424 00:19:10,316 --> 00:19:11,951 But I guess, you know, 425 00:19:12,051 --> 00:19:14,320 maybe one approach didn't fit all. 426 00:19:14,420 --> 00:19:16,155 But I need you to understand 427 00:19:16,255 --> 00:19:19,625 that it was always my intention to help you. 428 00:19:21,761 --> 00:19:23,829 I want you to try seeing 429 00:19:23,830 --> 00:19:25,697 from your dad's point of view for a second. 430 00:19:25,698 --> 00:19:27,433 (sighs) How's that? 431 00:19:28,668 --> 00:19:30,936 Well, having two kids in the OR... 432 00:19:31,904 --> 00:19:33,973 ...at the exact same moment... 433 00:19:35,141 --> 00:19:37,510 ...both in... hanging in the balance, you know, 434 00:19:37,610 --> 00:19:39,145 is a parent's worst nightmare. 435 00:19:40,112 --> 00:19:42,048 I mean, my kids are perfectly fine, 436 00:19:42,148 --> 00:19:45,484 yes, but the image alone, it just scares me. 437 00:19:46,585 --> 00:19:49,021 Are they still in high school, or...? 438 00:19:49,121 --> 00:19:50,423 They're grown. 439 00:19:50,523 --> 00:19:52,458 (chuckles) But nothing changes. 440 00:19:52,558 --> 00:19:54,794 You know, job for life is to protect them. 441 00:19:55,795 --> 00:19:56,896 But he's a doctor. 442 00:19:56,996 --> 00:19:59,065 Shouldn't he get that I'm well now? 443 00:19:59,165 --> 00:20:01,634 You're gonna have to give him a minute, at least. 444 00:20:02,902 --> 00:20:04,437 You and Kat were both in the OR 445 00:20:04,438 --> 00:20:06,171 and there was nothing he could do. 446 00:20:06,172 --> 00:20:08,774 Now, well, Ted's in overdrive. 447 00:20:10,242 --> 00:20:11,610 Yeah. 448 00:20:11,711 --> 00:20:13,345 Thanks for that, Kial. 449 00:20:14,180 --> 00:20:17,550 I'll ease up on complaining every time he fusses over me. 450 00:20:17,650 --> 00:20:19,880 -Now you're good with that. -(both chuckle) 451 00:20:21,253 --> 00:20:24,523 Not everyone takes the time to puff up somebody else's kid. 452 00:20:25,825 --> 00:20:28,861 Do yours know that they scored big-time with you? 453 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:32,619 -We're doing fine. -(chuckles softly) 454 00:20:33,099 --> 00:20:34,233 (laughs) 455 00:20:34,333 --> 00:20:36,769 Nicole is lucky to have a man like you. 456 00:20:37,937 --> 00:20:39,739 I'm the lucky one. 457 00:20:41,307 --> 00:20:43,442 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 458 00:20:43,542 --> 00:20:46,011 Mm. Are we gonna see a father-son throwdown 459 00:20:46,112 --> 00:20:47,922 like at Jacob and Naomi's wedding? 460 00:20:47,980 --> 00:20:50,716 Their body language indicates that they are trying 461 00:20:50,816 --> 00:20:53,018 to gut out their obvious tension. 462 00:20:53,119 --> 00:20:55,354 -Hmm. -Never thought I'd see that. 463 00:20:55,355 --> 00:20:57,188 Maybe there's something in the air. 464 00:20:57,189 --> 00:21:00,326 I mean, Deanna making nice with Joey, 465 00:21:00,426 --> 00:21:02,361 Izaiah breaking bread with his dad. 466 00:21:02,461 --> 00:21:04,296 People are coming together. 467 00:21:04,396 --> 00:21:05,831 Maybe it's the heat wave. 468 00:21:05,832 --> 00:21:08,266 Or maybe it's the social-emotional dynamics 469 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:10,836 that are based in something deeper than vibes. 470 00:21:12,138 --> 00:21:14,206 -Okay. Uh, you lost me. -(chuckles) 471 00:21:14,306 --> 00:21:17,910 Give Dr. Dupree a break and let me talk to Naughty Nicole. 472 00:21:18,010 --> 00:21:19,612 Where is my man update? 473 00:21:20,913 --> 00:21:24,283 Something unexpected did happen in that arena. 474 00:21:24,383 --> 00:21:27,486 And was this a good surprise or bad? 475 00:21:27,586 --> 00:21:29,288 Definitely good. 476 00:21:34,026 --> 00:21:35,586 Thanks for setting me straight. 477 00:21:36,362 --> 00:21:38,531 Can we keep this little chat between us? 478 00:21:38,532 --> 00:21:40,532 I wouldn't want to hurt my dad's feelings, 479 00:21:40,533 --> 00:21:42,802 and I'm just really grateful to have him. 480 00:21:42,902 --> 00:21:43,952 Of course. 481 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:45,905 And I'm sure he knows that. 482 00:21:46,005 --> 00:21:48,641 Oh, and, by the way, you know what? 483 00:21:48,741 --> 00:21:50,242 Take it easy. 484 00:21:50,342 --> 00:21:52,378 You know, having a transplant is... 485 00:21:52,478 --> 00:21:54,747 well, it's tough, and it's both... 486 00:21:54,847 --> 00:21:56,849 hard emotionally and physically. 487 00:21:58,150 --> 00:22:00,920 But my head keeps going to all the work that's piling up 488 00:22:00,953 --> 00:22:02,655 at the practice and at the clinic. 489 00:22:02,656 --> 00:22:05,390 And I'm sure your father has everything handled at work. 490 00:22:05,391 --> 00:22:08,828 You said you were looking for a new manager at the clinic? 491 00:22:08,928 --> 00:22:13,032 I mean, I was interviewing candidates before the tornado. 492 00:22:13,132 --> 00:22:15,835 But the few who applied weren't the right fit. 493 00:22:15,935 --> 00:22:18,237 Look, Derek left big shoes to fill. 494 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:19,905 Mm. Of course. 495 00:22:19,906 --> 00:22:23,074 (sighs) Look, I need someone who knows their stuff 496 00:22:23,075 --> 00:22:24,577 and who also has a heart 497 00:22:24,578 --> 00:22:26,578 and won't look down on the people we serve. 498 00:22:26,579 --> 00:22:28,214 Mm. Well, you know what? 499 00:22:28,215 --> 00:22:30,381 Eventually the right person's gonna show up. 500 00:22:30,382 --> 00:22:31,517 I'm here. 501 00:22:31,518 --> 00:22:32,884 Ooh, and you are here early. 502 00:22:32,885 --> 00:22:34,954 -We are already off to a great start. -Mm. 503 00:22:35,955 --> 00:22:37,256 Okay. 504 00:22:37,356 --> 00:22:38,524 What? 505 00:22:38,525 --> 00:22:41,826 Do you need to give me a moisturizer recommendation? 506 00:22:41,827 --> 00:22:43,577 Or does that glow you're sporting 507 00:22:43,578 --> 00:22:44,696 have to do with my dad? 508 00:22:44,697 --> 00:22:46,398 Uh-uh. We are on the clock, 509 00:22:46,399 --> 00:22:48,299 and every second is dedicated to you, 510 00:22:48,300 --> 00:22:50,336 -not me. So let's get going. -Mm. Mm-hmm. 511 00:22:50,337 --> 00:22:51,502 -Mm-hmm. -Mm-hmm. -Good luck. 512 00:22:51,503 --> 00:22:53,373 -You're gonna need it. -(chuckling) 513 00:22:54,707 --> 00:22:56,147 And I will deal with you later. 514 00:22:56,148 --> 00:22:58,276 I'm looking forward to it. 515 00:22:58,277 --> 00:22:59,912 (Shanice chuckles) 516 00:23:00,012 --> 00:23:02,181 I thought I had them both figured out. 517 00:23:02,281 --> 00:23:04,571 Carlton was making the big play for my heart, 518 00:23:04,617 --> 00:23:06,318 -and Kial was... -Strictly funsies 519 00:23:06,418 --> 00:23:08,220 for all your other parts. And? 520 00:23:08,320 --> 00:23:09,421 (chuckles) 521 00:23:09,521 --> 00:23:11,290 And after the tornado, 522 00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:13,726 Kial came over and just... 523 00:23:13,826 --> 00:23:15,995 laid with me all night. 524 00:23:16,095 --> 00:23:17,429 Just like that, 525 00:23:17,529 --> 00:23:21,700 Kial is where I need to be when I need someplace to lean. 526 00:23:21,800 --> 00:23:24,536 And the sex is still scorching? 527 00:23:24,637 --> 00:23:26,272 Mmm. It is. 528 00:23:26,273 --> 00:23:29,274 -Well, then, ding-a-ling-ling, you have a winner. -(laughing) 529 00:23:29,275 --> 00:23:31,145 When are you gonna let Carlton down? 530 00:23:32,478 --> 00:23:33,712 I'm not. 531 00:23:34,713 --> 00:23:37,216 (stammers) But Kial is fulfilling all the needs. 532 00:23:37,316 --> 00:23:38,684 You have a key to his place. 533 00:23:38,784 --> 00:23:40,252 You have mind-blowing sex. 534 00:23:40,352 --> 00:23:42,187 And you're connecting. 535 00:23:42,288 --> 00:23:44,757 When not having sex feels that good, 536 00:23:44,857 --> 00:23:46,091 you're in it. 537 00:23:46,191 --> 00:23:48,694 So what am I missing? 538 00:23:48,695 --> 00:23:52,797 The part where I don't want to stop having the time of my life 539 00:23:52,798 --> 00:23:54,099 with both men. 540 00:23:54,199 --> 00:23:55,768 Oh. (chuckles) 541 00:23:55,868 --> 00:23:58,871 Okay. Uh, where was this enlightened pops 542 00:23:58,872 --> 00:24:00,872 back in the day when you were forcing that badge on me, 543 00:24:00,873 --> 00:24:02,674 -knowing I didn't want it? -You could've stood up to me 544 00:24:02,675 --> 00:24:04,275 and said no instead of running the streets. 545 00:24:04,276 --> 00:24:05,910 You could've not hauled your own kid downtown. 546 00:24:05,911 --> 00:24:08,747 You broke the law that I swore to uphold. 547 00:24:08,748 --> 00:24:10,648 -And I helped you anyway. -(scoffs) 548 00:24:10,649 --> 00:24:13,118 Even though you didn't show an ounce of remorse. 549 00:24:13,218 --> 00:24:15,868 -Only to save face, huh, Chief? -Look, enough. Okay? 550 00:24:15,869 --> 00:24:17,822 Now, we can't keep going back and forth. 551 00:24:17,823 --> 00:24:19,892 Can't we step out of the past already? 552 00:24:19,992 --> 00:24:21,627 (scoffs) 553 00:24:21,727 --> 00:24:24,430 I've worked on myself, Pops. 554 00:24:24,530 --> 00:24:27,360 You're still stuck back in time slamming who I used to be. 555 00:24:28,267 --> 00:24:30,536 And as long as you're there, I... (sighs) 556 00:24:30,636 --> 00:24:32,671 I don't see how we move forward. 557 00:24:34,807 --> 00:24:36,809 When would somebody need to go under? 558 00:24:36,909 --> 00:24:39,211 The informant we had just transferred out. 559 00:24:39,311 --> 00:24:41,714 We're back to square one and losing time. 560 00:24:41,715 --> 00:24:43,848 -We need to get someone in now and- -Well, 561 00:24:43,849 --> 00:24:45,384 it's not gonna be me. 562 00:24:45,484 --> 00:24:47,820 I need to stick close to home right now. 563 00:24:49,121 --> 00:24:51,991 Okay. I'm gonna rip off the bandage. 564 00:24:52,091 --> 00:24:54,193 Naomi has the BRCA gene. 565 00:24:56,729 --> 00:24:58,163 The girls were tested. 566 00:24:58,263 --> 00:24:59,598 She was clear. 567 00:24:59,599 --> 00:25:02,166 She didn't tell us because she didn't want you to know- 568 00:25:02,167 --> 00:25:04,803 or-or any of us, because she didn't want us to worry. 569 00:25:04,903 --> 00:25:06,605 Jacob was undercover. 570 00:25:06,705 --> 00:25:08,741 And I was in the throes of it. 571 00:25:10,209 --> 00:25:12,439 Just when I thought we were out of the woods, 572 00:25:12,444 --> 00:25:14,246 the hits keep coming. 573 00:25:15,214 --> 00:25:16,615 First you 574 00:25:16,715 --> 00:25:19,084 and now my granddaughter 575 00:25:19,184 --> 00:25:21,420 inherited this curse from me. 576 00:25:22,888 --> 00:25:24,957 -It's not your fault, my love. -It's not, 577 00:25:25,057 --> 00:25:27,760 -Mother. -Well, it feels like it. 578 00:25:28,727 --> 00:25:31,597 I would give anything to spare you both. 579 00:25:32,598 --> 00:25:34,366 I blamed myself, too, 580 00:25:34,466 --> 00:25:36,335 when I first heard. 581 00:25:36,435 --> 00:25:39,071 And I cried enough tears for all of us. 582 00:25:39,171 --> 00:25:42,674 But Naomi doesn't want our tears or our guilt. 583 00:25:42,775 --> 00:25:44,877 How's she holding up? 584 00:25:44,977 --> 00:25:46,378 With grace. 585 00:25:46,379 --> 00:25:49,313 But we didn't see the part where she fell apart. 586 00:25:49,314 --> 00:25:51,817 And I- and I hate that she had to get here on her own. 587 00:25:51,917 --> 00:25:53,318 Our poor girl. 588 00:25:53,419 --> 00:25:55,654 I know it's a blow. 589 00:25:55,754 --> 00:25:57,322 But when you see her, 590 00:25:57,423 --> 00:26:00,626 the one thing she can't handle is us feeling sorry for her. 591 00:26:01,393 --> 00:26:03,128 This is her journey, 592 00:26:03,228 --> 00:26:06,865 and she's going to need all of us there to help her, 593 00:26:06,965 --> 00:26:09,234 whatever comes 594 00:26:09,334 --> 00:26:10,969 and on her terms. 595 00:26:11,070 --> 00:26:13,539 We're here for whatever she needs. 596 00:26:13,639 --> 00:26:16,708 Well, I am not going to hide my fear from her. 597 00:26:16,809 --> 00:26:19,411 And I will cool it on the pity. 598 00:26:20,379 --> 00:26:22,181 But for now... 599 00:26:22,281 --> 00:26:23,916 Mother... 600 00:26:23,917 --> 00:26:25,016 let it out. 601 00:26:25,017 --> 00:26:27,052 (crying) 602 00:26:36,541 --> 00:26:39,764 -I haven't changed? -IZAIAH: Mm. 603 00:26:39,765 --> 00:26:42,334 The man I used to be wouldn't have called you at all. 604 00:26:43,302 --> 00:26:45,292 Good job. You get points for attendance. 605 00:26:45,337 --> 00:26:46,772 (Izaiah scoffs) 606 00:26:46,872 --> 00:26:49,074 What do you want from me, Izaiah? 607 00:26:49,174 --> 00:26:50,509 For us to communicate. 608 00:26:51,477 --> 00:26:52,845 You and your father didn't. 609 00:26:52,945 --> 00:26:54,780 We haven't. 610 00:26:54,880 --> 00:26:58,317 C-Can you stop dictating and-and just be my pops 611 00:26:58,417 --> 00:26:59,685 here in the present, 612 00:26:59,785 --> 00:27:01,286 so we can break that cycle? 613 00:27:04,189 --> 00:27:06,758 Is that what you learned from that fancy college? 614 00:27:08,393 --> 00:27:10,395 I-I learned it long before that. 615 00:27:10,496 --> 00:27:12,498 But... but, yeah, 616 00:27:12,598 --> 00:27:14,633 yeah, I've-I've seen tons of kids 617 00:27:14,733 --> 00:27:16,233 come through my office doors, 618 00:27:16,268 --> 00:27:19,271 pushed to the limit by their parents' expectations. 619 00:27:19,371 --> 00:27:22,241 I-I got to teach 'em how to set those aside 620 00:27:22,341 --> 00:27:24,476 and focus on what's right for them, 621 00:27:24,576 --> 00:27:26,345 just like I had to with you. 622 00:27:27,346 --> 00:27:28,747 Okay. 623 00:27:28,847 --> 00:27:30,516 You want the real? 624 00:27:31,884 --> 00:27:34,714 When you were all torn up about Eva being in the hospital... 625 00:27:35,621 --> 00:27:40,092 ...I was struck about how big of a distance it was between us. 626 00:27:40,192 --> 00:27:42,427 And to reach across that and hug my son, 627 00:27:42,428 --> 00:27:44,328 even for a hard minute, let me know it was time 628 00:27:44,329 --> 00:27:46,331 to close that gap of good. 629 00:27:46,332 --> 00:27:50,201 Now, I know that I'm overdue for saying this, Izaiah, 630 00:27:50,202 --> 00:27:53,839 but I am happy that you found something that you're good at, 631 00:27:53,939 --> 00:27:56,008 that's rewarding and respectable. 632 00:27:57,009 --> 00:27:59,211 That's all I ever wanted for you, son. 633 00:27:59,311 --> 00:28:00,812 For all of my boys. 634 00:28:03,315 --> 00:28:06,752 Hmm. Can I warm you up or are you still heading out? 635 00:28:11,723 --> 00:28:12,991 Pour away. 636 00:28:20,132 --> 00:28:21,500 Thank you. 637 00:28:25,971 --> 00:28:27,673 So, uh... 638 00:28:28,640 --> 00:28:29,708 You think the, uh... 639 00:28:29,709 --> 00:28:31,475 the Commanders got a chance this year? 640 00:28:31,476 --> 00:28:32,578 (chuckles softly) 641 00:28:33,545 --> 00:28:35,047 I hope so. 642 00:28:35,533 --> 00:28:37,582 Ah. 643 00:28:37,583 --> 00:28:39,318 -Hey. -Hey. Heading out? 644 00:28:39,418 --> 00:28:41,987 No. I'm about to scrub in with Dr. Singh in a bit. 645 00:28:42,087 --> 00:28:43,422 Mm. 646 00:28:43,522 --> 00:28:44,782 What's up with the smile? 647 00:28:45,924 --> 00:28:47,292 What smile? 648 00:28:48,327 --> 00:28:51,096 Is Eva right? Is that Ted-inspired? 649 00:28:51,196 --> 00:28:52,246 (laughs) 650 00:28:52,331 --> 00:28:53,999 I hate that it's this obvious. 651 00:28:54,099 --> 00:28:56,501 I'm glad things are going well, friend. 652 00:28:56,502 --> 00:28:58,603 -I didn't know that I could have this. -Mm. 653 00:28:58,604 --> 00:28:59,738 Now you know. 654 00:28:59,838 --> 00:29:01,907 Ah. You know, Ted said that... 655 00:29:01,908 --> 00:29:03,874 Know what? Nope. I don't want to talk about it. 656 00:29:03,875 --> 00:29:04,955 I don't want to jinx it. 657 00:29:05,043 --> 00:29:08,280 Then don't. I respect a little self-protect. 658 00:29:08,281 --> 00:29:09,614 Ted said he's falling in love with me, 659 00:29:09,615 --> 00:29:10,948 and then I said it back. I mean, not right away, 660 00:29:10,949 --> 00:29:12,016 because I freaked out first, 661 00:29:12,017 --> 00:29:13,485 but then I pulled the trigger. 662 00:29:13,486 --> 00:29:16,487 -That's a big step. Congrats. -(chuckling) 663 00:29:16,488 --> 00:29:18,323 (elevator doors open) 664 00:29:18,324 --> 00:29:20,424 Uh, I have a patient, and you have Nicole. 665 00:29:20,425 --> 00:29:21,685 (Shanice clears throat) 666 00:29:22,594 --> 00:29:24,429 I was just thinking about you. 667 00:29:24,529 --> 00:29:26,331 -Oh, yeah? -How was Dallas? 668 00:29:26,431 --> 00:29:28,033 Dallas was good, 669 00:29:28,133 --> 00:29:29,901 but I was ready to get home. 670 00:29:30,002 --> 00:29:33,472 I like that you call Barrington County home now. 671 00:29:33,473 --> 00:29:34,905 I know a huge part of your heart 672 00:29:34,906 --> 00:29:36,836 is still in California with your boys. 673 00:29:36,875 --> 00:29:37,925 Well, who knows? 674 00:29:37,943 --> 00:29:39,811 Maybe one day, they'll move closer. 675 00:29:39,812 --> 00:29:42,513 In the meantime, I'm still getting newly acquainted 676 00:29:42,514 --> 00:29:44,483 with my, uh, amenities. 677 00:29:44,583 --> 00:29:46,418 Am I one of those perks? 678 00:29:46,518 --> 00:29:48,754 Oh, you're a lot more than that. 679 00:29:48,854 --> 00:29:49,921 Hmm. 680 00:29:50,022 --> 00:29:53,125 Come to my office and show-and-tell me more. 681 00:29:56,495 --> 00:29:59,531 I know the Red Market investigation cost you. 682 00:29:59,532 --> 00:30:01,365 You're still spending all your spare time 683 00:30:01,366 --> 00:30:02,734 tracking down the Impaler. 684 00:30:02,834 --> 00:30:05,304 That's not why I'm turning down the Jessup thing. 685 00:30:05,305 --> 00:30:07,772 I have a few other things going on that I can't get into 686 00:30:07,773 --> 00:30:08,974 that I need to focus on. 687 00:30:09,074 --> 00:30:10,575 I can't go dark for that long. 688 00:30:10,676 --> 00:30:12,711 Understood. 689 00:30:12,811 --> 00:30:14,813 I just wanted you to have first dibs. 690 00:30:14,913 --> 00:30:16,603 -If you change your mind... -I won't. 691 00:30:17,416 --> 00:30:19,384 But thanks, Marcel. For real. 692 00:30:21,753 --> 00:30:23,255 (Anita sniffling) 693 00:30:23,355 --> 00:30:25,257 I'm done. (shuddering) 694 00:30:25,258 --> 00:30:28,326 -Mother, you pulled through this. -(sniffles) 695 00:30:28,327 --> 00:30:30,662 And Naomi and I are not sick. 696 00:30:30,762 --> 00:30:33,465 We cannot get worked up 697 00:30:33,565 --> 00:30:37,235 over something that has yet to happen 698 00:30:37,336 --> 00:30:40,038 or, God willing, may never happen at all. 699 00:30:40,039 --> 00:30:41,405 Listen to your wise husband. 700 00:30:41,406 --> 00:30:42,774 Yeah, I'm good. I'm good. 701 00:30:42,874 --> 00:30:46,211 Vernon, don't you have a dean to talk to about a lecture? 702 00:30:46,212 --> 00:30:47,745 -(sniffles) -And I would love some time with Mom. 703 00:30:47,746 --> 00:30:50,396 -I thought you had plans for lunch. -No, I told Pamela 704 00:30:50,415 --> 00:30:52,017 to take the meeting without me. 705 00:30:52,984 --> 00:30:54,186 Very well. 706 00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:57,022 But my phone is on. 707 00:30:57,122 --> 00:30:58,172 Go. 708 00:30:59,057 --> 00:31:00,192 I love you, woman. 709 00:31:00,292 --> 00:31:01,727 I love you, too. 710 00:31:01,827 --> 00:31:03,228 (chuckles softly) 711 00:31:06,431 --> 00:31:10,102 Why must all three of us have it? 712 00:31:12,404 --> 00:31:14,639 We are all warrior women. 713 00:31:14,740 --> 00:31:17,776 And that's why we're gonna survive this. 714 00:31:17,876 --> 00:31:21,113 Naomi is going to have to do what you're already doing. 715 00:31:21,114 --> 00:31:23,247 Never miss an appointment or a screening. 716 00:31:23,248 --> 00:31:24,298 Be proactive. 717 00:31:24,383 --> 00:31:26,918 Well, that isn't an issue. 718 00:31:28,387 --> 00:31:30,288 Except that it is. 719 00:31:33,792 --> 00:31:38,529 Naomi is researching every aspect of this thing. 720 00:31:38,530 --> 00:31:41,466 Well, just like you did when you first found out. 721 00:31:41,467 --> 00:31:43,000 You went, you had your mammogram, 722 00:31:43,001 --> 00:31:45,369 and you talked to the doctors about all the options. 723 00:31:45,370 --> 00:31:47,939 Oh, she is doing that with a vengeance. 724 00:31:49,141 --> 00:31:51,243 Why do you say that like it's a bad thing? 725 00:31:51,244 --> 00:31:55,079 I am trying to respect Naomi's boundaries, 726 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:57,315 and I came by this information secondhand. 727 00:31:57,416 --> 00:32:00,218 There isn't anything a parent isn't privy to 728 00:32:00,318 --> 00:32:02,521 when it concerns their children. 729 00:32:02,621 --> 00:32:04,289 Or grandchildren. 730 00:32:05,290 --> 00:32:06,725 You're right. 731 00:32:06,726 --> 00:32:08,859 And you need to know this because she needs 732 00:32:08,860 --> 00:32:10,529 that Anita Dupree guidance. 733 00:32:11,863 --> 00:32:15,467 Mother, Naomi is planning on getting a double mastectomy. 734 00:32:16,468 --> 00:32:18,303 And you have to talk her out of it. 735 00:32:21,239 --> 00:32:22,874 Well, well. 736 00:32:22,974 --> 00:32:25,043 I don't see any signs of an actual dustup. 737 00:32:25,143 --> 00:32:26,378 So how'd it go? 738 00:32:26,379 --> 00:32:28,746 No fisticuffs. I'd say we made it to a slight thaw. 739 00:32:28,747 --> 00:32:31,148 Well, that's a lot further than I thought you'd get. 740 00:32:31,149 --> 00:32:32,584 At least it was something. 741 00:32:32,684 --> 00:32:34,374 -That's good to hear, Pops. -Yeah. 742 00:32:34,375 --> 00:32:35,820 Look, I got to go. But I wanted to say 743 00:32:35,821 --> 00:32:36,987 sorry I couldn't take that case. 744 00:32:36,988 --> 00:32:38,490 What case? 745 00:32:38,491 --> 00:32:40,858 The undercover thing at Jessup. 746 00:32:40,859 --> 00:32:42,660 Oh, don't give that another thought. 747 00:32:42,661 --> 00:32:44,262 You got enough on your plate. 748 00:32:44,263 --> 00:32:46,430 -Thanks, Pops. -Mm-hmm. 749 00:32:46,431 --> 00:32:47,899 I'll see you. 750 00:32:49,553 --> 00:32:51,635 Hey. 751 00:32:51,636 --> 00:32:54,005 What the hell is wrong with you? 752 00:32:54,105 --> 00:32:55,340 Bad lunch? 753 00:32:55,341 --> 00:32:57,174 -Your reflux acting up? -Trying to rope Jacob 754 00:32:57,175 --> 00:32:58,510 into going undercover. 755 00:32:58,610 --> 00:33:00,779 You can't baby him 'cause he's your kid. 756 00:33:00,879 --> 00:33:01,929 He's a man. 757 00:33:01,980 --> 00:33:03,548 And he's good at what he does. 758 00:33:03,549 --> 00:33:06,317 -You can't hold him back. -I'll decide when he's ready. 759 00:33:06,318 --> 00:33:08,848 I don't want my son shanked in the shower at Jessup. 760 00:33:08,849 --> 00:33:11,622 Look, from now on, anything come across your desk, 761 00:33:11,623 --> 00:33:12,858 you bring it to me first. 762 00:33:12,958 --> 00:33:15,660 I'm the chief, and don't you forget it again. 763 00:33:20,599 --> 00:33:22,200 (door unlocking) 764 00:33:22,300 --> 00:33:23,602 (door opens) 765 00:33:24,903 --> 00:33:26,371 How was PT? 766 00:33:26,471 --> 00:33:28,874 Shanice does not play. 767 00:33:30,876 --> 00:33:33,912 Okay. So tell me about your dad. 768 00:33:35,180 --> 00:33:37,616 No one's sick or dying. 769 00:33:37,716 --> 00:33:39,150 -Okay. -But... 770 00:33:39,251 --> 00:33:41,453 I don't know what Pops and I are. 771 00:33:41,553 --> 00:33:44,322 I mean, one minute, we're back to the same old fight. 772 00:33:44,422 --> 00:33:47,225 The next, he was telling me he's proud of me. 773 00:33:47,325 --> 00:33:49,227 That's a good thing, isn't it? 774 00:33:49,327 --> 00:33:52,130 I'm not 100% sure I can believe it. 775 00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:54,132 You know? But in the past, 776 00:33:54,232 --> 00:33:56,268 anytime we inch toward something, 777 00:33:56,368 --> 00:33:58,069 Pops returns to form. 778 00:33:58,169 --> 00:34:00,906 Okay, but why would he put in all this effort 779 00:34:01,006 --> 00:34:02,307 if he wasn't for real? 780 00:34:03,275 --> 00:34:06,244 I just feel like there has to be something else at play here. 781 00:34:07,245 --> 00:34:08,680 No, I get it. 782 00:34:08,780 --> 00:34:11,082 Look, I know Mama loves me something fierce, 783 00:34:11,182 --> 00:34:13,351 but she's always working an angle. 784 00:34:14,319 --> 00:34:16,121 Maybe just do what I do. 785 00:34:16,221 --> 00:34:17,622 What's that? 786 00:34:17,722 --> 00:34:20,492 You keep on keeping on in good faith. 787 00:34:20,493 --> 00:34:23,093 And the second he makes a move that doesn't feel right, 788 00:34:23,094 --> 00:34:25,744 you shut it down, and then you haven't lost anything. 789 00:34:26,631 --> 00:34:28,033 But... 790 00:34:28,133 --> 00:34:29,968 if he's really in, 791 00:34:29,969 --> 00:34:32,570 having a halfway decent relationship with your father 792 00:34:32,571 --> 00:34:34,839 isn't the worst thing, is it? 793 00:34:36,708 --> 00:34:39,411 In addition to being the baddest woman on the planet... 794 00:34:39,412 --> 00:34:41,645 (chuckles softly) ...you're pretty damn brilliant. 795 00:34:41,646 --> 00:34:43,147 Are you just now figuring that out? 796 00:34:43,148 --> 00:34:44,382 (chuckles) 797 00:34:44,482 --> 00:34:45,717 Come here. 798 00:34:47,385 --> 00:34:49,588 -Mmm. -Mmm. 799 00:34:52,190 --> 00:34:53,240 Mmm. 800 00:34:53,325 --> 00:34:54,759 (chuckling softly) 801 00:34:54,859 --> 00:34:57,228 I might just have to go away again 802 00:34:57,329 --> 00:34:59,397 to get a home welcoming like that. 803 00:34:59,497 --> 00:35:01,299 Don't you dare. 804 00:35:01,399 --> 00:35:02,968 I missed you. 805 00:35:04,869 --> 00:35:06,237 I missed you. 806 00:35:07,806 --> 00:35:09,307 How was your week? 807 00:35:09,407 --> 00:35:11,176 Uh, way too eventful. 808 00:35:11,177 --> 00:35:13,310 I thought I was done with being surprised, 809 00:35:13,311 --> 00:35:15,146 but life has other plans. 810 00:35:15,246 --> 00:35:17,749 You're talking about Ted and Shanice. 811 00:35:17,849 --> 00:35:20,452 You know, it's okay if you want to talk about them. 812 00:35:20,552 --> 00:35:22,354 What about them? 813 00:35:24,255 --> 00:35:25,790 I thought you knew. 814 00:35:25,890 --> 00:35:27,592 Knew what? 815 00:35:29,094 --> 00:35:30,595 Kial... 816 00:35:32,597 --> 00:35:37,769 Ted and Shanice, they've gotten to the L-O-V-E stage. 817 00:35:39,971 --> 00:35:41,373 I'm so sorry. 818 00:35:41,473 --> 00:35:43,875 I didn't mean to hit you with another surprise. 819 00:35:43,975 --> 00:35:46,611 No, no, no. I'm-I'm glad you told me. 820 00:35:46,612 --> 00:35:48,979 I didn't mean to blindside you. 821 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:50,548 Don't worry about it. 822 00:35:53,084 --> 00:35:54,653 Are you okay? 823 00:35:54,753 --> 00:35:56,888 They have been together for a while now. 824 00:35:56,988 --> 00:35:59,524 It's the natural next step. 825 00:35:59,624 --> 00:36:01,893 (sighs) I don't know why I feel so strange 826 00:36:01,993 --> 00:36:04,262 hearing that he's in love with someone else. 827 00:36:04,362 --> 00:36:06,052 Well, you were married for years. 828 00:36:06,097 --> 00:36:09,100 Of course you're gonna have some kind of feelings. 829 00:36:11,703 --> 00:36:14,539 Or were you mourning what you had? 830 00:36:15,707 --> 00:36:17,817 Were you holding out hope for you and Ted? 831 00:36:25,283 --> 00:36:28,186 Captioning sponsored by CBS 832 00:36:28,286 --> 00:36:31,322 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 833 00:36:31,372 --> 00:36:35,922 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0