1 00:00:09,034 --> 00:00:13,034 Oh! How did my baby get to be so sneaky? 2 00:00:13,137 --> 00:00:15,034 -What now? -Only you 3 00:00:15,035 --> 00:00:17,274 could turn what was supposed to be breakfast in bed 4 00:00:17,275 --> 00:00:19,205 into lunch in bed, and if you keep it up, 5 00:00:19,206 --> 00:00:21,616 we're gonna be in these sheets come dinnertime. 6 00:00:21,617 --> 00:00:23,171 Well, you woke up looking like this. 7 00:00:23,172 --> 00:00:24,862 What's a man to do? 8 00:00:24,863 --> 00:00:27,688 I'm definitely gonna have a lot to talk about 9 00:00:27,689 --> 00:00:29,249 when the cameras start rolling. 10 00:00:30,172 --> 00:00:32,517 The Tia Allen interview. Remember? 11 00:00:33,655 --> 00:00:35,620 I'm kidding. Hey. 12 00:00:35,724 --> 00:00:38,103 I would never share our intimate details. 13 00:00:38,104 --> 00:00:42,412 People are supposed to have your name on their lips anyway, 14 00:00:42,413 --> 00:00:44,931 -not me. -Babe. 15 00:00:45,034 --> 00:00:48,034 I know that the Forrester campaign was a no go 16 00:00:48,035 --> 00:00:49,826 because you didn't want to steal focus, 17 00:00:49,827 --> 00:00:51,344 but this isn't a shoot. 18 00:00:51,448 --> 00:00:53,206 This is an interview. 19 00:00:53,310 --> 00:00:56,896 You won't be striking poses, you'll be talking. 20 00:00:57,000 --> 00:00:58,931 By my side. 21 00:00:59,034 --> 00:01:00,517 I don't know, Dani. 22 00:01:00,620 --> 00:01:01,896 Come on. 23 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:05,068 We get to control how the world sees us. 24 00:01:05,172 --> 00:01:06,931 Create our own narrative. 25 00:01:07,034 --> 00:01:09,504 People are gonna fall in love with our love story. 26 00:01:09,586 --> 00:01:11,576 And being the power couple that we are, 27 00:01:11,655 --> 00:01:13,620 it's gonna pay off in dividends 28 00:01:13,724 --> 00:01:16,014 -for both of our careers. -[phone vibrating] 29 00:01:18,033 --> 00:01:19,965 Oh. 30 00:01:20,068 --> 00:01:21,137 What's up, Sissy? 31 00:01:21,241 --> 00:01:24,206 I need you to meet me at the club. 32 00:01:24,310 --> 00:01:25,827 ASAP. 33 00:01:26,793 --> 00:01:29,689 Ooh-wee, that was brutal. 34 00:01:30,655 --> 00:01:31,724 TED: There she is. 35 00:01:31,827 --> 00:01:33,862 On her feet. 36 00:01:33,863 --> 00:01:35,654 Can you please remind your girlfriend 37 00:01:35,655 --> 00:01:38,032 that it's PT, and we're not training for the Olympics? 38 00:01:38,033 --> 00:01:40,620 -Hmm. -Hey, my patients end up in better shape 39 00:01:40,723 --> 00:01:42,473 than they were before the surgery. 40 00:01:42,551 --> 00:01:45,261 One day, I'm sure my core will thank you, but not today. 41 00:01:45,262 --> 00:01:46,619 Well, you're one session closer 42 00:01:46,620 --> 00:01:48,171 to me having you back full-time. 43 00:01:48,172 --> 00:01:49,862 Uh, baby steps. 44 00:01:49,863 --> 00:01:51,757 But I am excited to get back to interviewing 45 00:01:51,758 --> 00:01:52,965 for the clinic, though. 46 00:01:52,966 --> 00:01:54,792 Thanks for letting me meet my next candidate 47 00:01:54,793 --> 00:01:56,205 -in your office here. -Of course. 48 00:01:56,206 --> 00:01:57,862 Good luck. 49 00:01:57,863 --> 00:01:59,826 Yeah, and don't forget to do your exercises 50 00:01:59,827 --> 00:02:01,482 before our next session. 51 00:02:01,586 --> 00:02:03,000 -Yes, ma'am. -Uh-huh. 52 00:02:04,275 --> 00:02:06,275 MAN [on P.A.]: Nurse Hugo to ICU. 53 00:02:06,379 --> 00:02:09,240 Well, she was just starting to like me. 54 00:02:09,344 --> 00:02:10,965 I still love you. 55 00:02:11,068 --> 00:02:12,551 Oh, you better. 56 00:02:12,655 --> 00:02:16,068 Now, I would love to get some coffee for the woman I love. 57 00:02:16,172 --> 00:02:17,793 Are you in? 58 00:02:17,794 --> 00:02:19,964 Isn't that funny how, ever since we broke the seal, 59 00:02:19,965 --> 00:02:21,344 we can't stop saying it? 60 00:02:21,448 --> 00:02:23,137 How many "loves" is that now? 61 00:02:23,241 --> 00:02:24,931 Never enough. 62 00:02:27,517 --> 00:02:30,137 ? ? 63 00:02:57,551 --> 00:03:00,689 Kat hasn't been this mad at me in forever. 64 00:03:00,690 --> 00:03:03,033 But it's not like you mentioned her in your live stream. 65 00:03:03,034 --> 00:03:04,378 That's what she wanted, right? 66 00:03:04,379 --> 00:03:05,965 To not be named the donor? 67 00:03:06,068 --> 00:03:08,000 She thinks I was too nice to Eva. 68 00:03:08,001 --> 00:03:11,826 I thought they were getting along better after the surgery. 69 00:03:11,827 --> 00:03:14,758 Kat's been spinning since the surgery. 70 00:03:14,759 --> 00:03:17,585 She rejected Tomas' proposal in front of the whole fam 71 00:03:17,586 --> 00:03:19,240 and then bought a condo as casually 72 00:03:19,241 --> 00:03:21,482 as she buys a pair of red bottoms. 73 00:03:21,586 --> 00:03:23,724 What do you think is up with her? 74 00:03:23,827 --> 00:03:27,655 Maybe she needed an excuse to renew their beef? 75 00:03:27,758 --> 00:03:30,689 Hating Eva has been her baseline since they met. 76 00:03:30,793 --> 00:03:33,310 Now she's back at it in full force. 77 00:03:34,310 --> 00:03:35,630 I don't know what's worse, 78 00:03:35,655 --> 00:03:38,586 my supposed bestie cuz gassing Eva 79 00:03:38,689 --> 00:03:40,586 or her acting all innocent after? 80 00:03:40,587 --> 00:03:42,066 I caught a little of the live. 81 00:03:42,067 --> 00:03:44,172 I didn't know they were tight like that. 82 00:03:44,275 --> 00:03:47,896 Chelsea gets carried away when she's in do-gooder mode, 83 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:50,067 but that doesn't mean she had to make Eva 84 00:03:50,172 --> 00:03:51,724 sound like she was Oprah. 85 00:03:51,725 --> 00:03:53,033 Especially when you're the real hero. 86 00:03:53,034 --> 00:03:55,205 Why didn't you show up and get your flowers? 87 00:03:55,206 --> 00:03:58,448 I was not about to debut Eva as my long-lost, 88 00:03:58,551 --> 00:04:01,172 unwanted half sister to the ChelseaFam. 89 00:04:01,275 --> 00:04:02,965 Wait. People don't know? 90 00:04:03,068 --> 00:04:04,655 Well, you know, Fairmont Crest 91 00:04:04,758 --> 00:04:06,862 generally takes care of their own. 92 00:04:06,863 --> 00:04:09,136 I mean, she was interviewed at Martin's fundraiser, 93 00:04:09,137 --> 00:04:12,000 but they obviously didn't get into the dirty details. 94 00:04:12,103 --> 00:04:15,000 Well, at least she didn't spill all and embarrass you. 95 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,757 I am a mogul on the rise, 96 00:04:17,862 --> 00:04:21,274 not a subplot in some secret baby mama drama. 97 00:04:21,379 --> 00:04:23,413 You're also major inspo for me. 98 00:04:23,517 --> 00:04:25,517 You are very sweet. 99 00:04:25,620 --> 00:04:28,413 Not really, but I am honest. 100 00:04:28,517 --> 00:04:31,347 Whenever I hit a bump, I ask myself, "What would Kat do?" 101 00:04:31,448 --> 00:04:33,586 And it usually works for you? 102 00:04:33,689 --> 00:04:36,103 Yeah. Mom and I are making good progress. 103 00:04:36,206 --> 00:04:37,827 Aw. See? 104 00:04:37,931 --> 00:04:41,689 You just needed some time to... to move past your grief. 105 00:04:41,793 --> 00:04:44,448 Yeah, that wasn't the only thing between us. 106 00:04:44,551 --> 00:04:45,931 Oh? 107 00:04:46,034 --> 00:04:47,931 You gave me the perfect way to handle 108 00:04:48,034 --> 00:04:50,024 Mom's thug boyfriend Joey Armstrong, 109 00:04:50,103 --> 00:04:53,241 and it's working like a charm. 110 00:04:56,172 --> 00:04:57,310 [knocking on door] 111 00:04:57,413 --> 00:04:58,620 Come in. 112 00:04:59,965 --> 00:05:01,931 Hi. I'm looking for Eva Thomas. 113 00:05:02,034 --> 00:05:04,000 -That's me. You must be Noah. -Yeah. 114 00:05:05,862 --> 00:05:08,793 Thanks for coming in. Look, I'll get straight to it. 115 00:05:08,794 --> 00:05:11,550 At Phoenix Street, we serve a very vulnerable community, 116 00:05:11,551 --> 00:05:14,517 so we need a clinic manager with the necessary expertise 117 00:05:14,620 --> 00:05:17,241 but also someone with heart. 118 00:05:17,344 --> 00:05:19,694 How are your administrative and tech skills? 119 00:05:19,793 --> 00:05:21,827 Well, I do have a business degree, so... 120 00:05:21,931 --> 00:05:24,344 Mama, what are you doing? 121 00:05:24,448 --> 00:05:27,034 Don't tell me that you got started without me. 122 00:05:27,137 --> 00:05:28,206 Who's this? 123 00:05:28,310 --> 00:05:30,172 Hi, I'm Noah. And you are? 124 00:05:30,275 --> 00:05:31,586 The owner of the clinic, 125 00:05:31,689 --> 00:05:35,379 and the one who decides who should run it. 126 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,344 Mama, I got this. 127 00:05:43,448 --> 00:05:45,655 I'm Leslie Thomas. 128 00:05:45,758 --> 00:05:47,793 My daughter somehow has forgotten 129 00:05:47,896 --> 00:05:50,241 that I'll be the one signing the checks, 130 00:05:50,344 --> 00:05:51,965 if you're hired. 131 00:05:52,931 --> 00:05:55,551 Noah, I see that you have a business degree, 132 00:05:55,655 --> 00:05:59,068 but I'm not seeing any medical or administrative experience 133 00:05:59,172 --> 00:06:01,137 -on your r�sum�. -You got me there. 134 00:06:01,138 --> 00:06:02,688 I haven't exactly had the opportunity 135 00:06:02,689 --> 00:06:04,000 to put my degree to work. 136 00:06:04,103 --> 00:06:05,448 I'm a musician. 137 00:06:06,482 --> 00:06:09,432 Okay, uh, then why would you apply for a job in health care? 138 00:06:09,448 --> 00:06:11,448 I want to support myself, mainly. 139 00:06:11,551 --> 00:06:12,862 My dad was in medicine, 140 00:06:12,863 --> 00:06:15,240 and he thought I might be a good fit for it, too. 141 00:06:15,241 --> 00:06:17,620 Uh, and what do you think? 142 00:06:17,724 --> 00:06:19,103 -Uh... -LESLIE: Your daddy. 143 00:06:19,206 --> 00:06:22,724 So, what does he do in the medical field? 144 00:06:22,725 --> 00:06:25,240 He's here in the DMV now, but he's a traveling doctor. 145 00:06:25,241 --> 00:06:26,586 His name's Kial Rollins. 146 00:06:27,793 --> 00:06:30,448 From Nicole Dupree's stable of men? 147 00:06:31,793 --> 00:06:33,689 Okay, what a small world. 148 00:06:33,690 --> 00:06:35,309 -Stable of men? -EVA: Mama has quite 149 00:06:35,310 --> 00:06:36,758 an imagination. 150 00:06:36,862 --> 00:06:39,551 Have you met Nicole yet? 151 00:06:39,552 --> 00:06:41,033 Yeah. She seems really great. 152 00:06:41,034 --> 00:06:42,084 Are you two friends? 153 00:06:43,758 --> 00:06:45,931 Well, we've shared things... 154 00:06:46,034 --> 00:06:49,896 not the closest of friends have. 155 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:53,310 Which has nothing to do with this job. 156 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:54,482 I disagree. 157 00:06:54,586 --> 00:06:58,034 I can't think of anything more relevant. 158 00:06:58,137 --> 00:07:00,187 -Deanna, what did you do? -I played nice. 159 00:07:00,275 --> 00:07:01,905 I invited Mom and Joey to dinner. 160 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,413 Okay, walk me through this, 161 00:07:03,517 --> 00:07:06,551 because I remember telling you to protect your peace. 162 00:07:06,655 --> 00:07:09,517 Now you're hanging out over martinis and a meal? 163 00:07:09,620 --> 00:07:12,172 I may have another voice in my head guiding me, too. 164 00:07:13,206 --> 00:07:15,448 Someone who I hope also knows 165 00:07:15,551 --> 00:07:17,724 that Joey is not to be messed with. 166 00:07:17,827 --> 00:07:19,551 Someone you would never expect. 167 00:07:20,586 --> 00:07:23,344 And now I must know who this life guru is. 168 00:07:24,379 --> 00:07:26,517 Mr. Hawthorne. 169 00:07:26,518 --> 00:07:28,999 Every time a student calls me that, 170 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:30,931 I still look around for my dad. 171 00:07:31,034 --> 00:07:34,862 You know, you could still become a model like Aunt Dani wanted. 172 00:07:34,965 --> 00:07:36,689 It would take you far, far away 173 00:07:36,793 --> 00:07:39,137 from your unnecessary entanglements here. 174 00:07:39,241 --> 00:07:41,275 No, we need Mr. Hawthorne at Banneker. 175 00:07:41,379 --> 00:07:43,241 He is the best advisor ever. 176 00:07:43,344 --> 00:07:44,931 Thank you, Deanna. 177 00:07:45,034 --> 00:07:46,758 How's that internship going? 178 00:07:46,759 --> 00:07:48,999 You said that working for my mom would be a great opportunity 179 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:50,654 for us to repair our relationship 180 00:07:50,655 --> 00:07:52,000 and get back on track. 181 00:07:52,103 --> 00:07:53,275 You were so right. 182 00:07:53,276 --> 00:07:55,378 Well, sounds like you've been putting in that work. 183 00:07:55,379 --> 00:07:56,448 Keep it up. 184 00:07:56,551 --> 00:07:58,000 You got it. 185 00:07:58,103 --> 00:08:02,172 Kat. You, uh, you still good, recovery-wise? 186 00:08:02,275 --> 00:08:03,448 Peachy. 187 00:08:03,551 --> 00:08:04,965 That's good to hear. 188 00:08:05,068 --> 00:08:07,551 Now I'm, uh, I'm-a go see about my takeout order. 189 00:08:08,931 --> 00:08:12,275 So, Izaiah is your other advisor, 190 00:08:12,379 --> 00:08:14,068 in school and in life? 191 00:08:14,172 --> 00:08:17,413 You got it. He's awesome. 192 00:08:17,414 --> 00:08:19,757 You know, Kat just went through something life-affirming. 193 00:08:19,758 --> 00:08:22,348 She should not be holding on to all this negativity. 194 00:08:22,448 --> 00:08:24,241 And I'm caught in the wake of it. 195 00:08:24,344 --> 00:08:27,896 This is not good for Kat or me or ChelseaKat. 196 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:31,793 I just want all this lingering tension to be gone already. 197 00:08:31,896 --> 00:08:34,586 I wish she would see that her resentment 198 00:08:34,688 --> 00:08:35,931 is weighing her down, 199 00:08:36,034 --> 00:08:37,904 and affecting the people around her. 200 00:08:37,905 --> 00:08:39,516 You have a business to consider. 201 00:08:39,517 --> 00:08:41,241 Right. I thought the live stream 202 00:08:41,344 --> 00:08:43,861 would be a positive for me and Kat. 203 00:08:43,965 --> 00:08:45,413 I was wrong. 204 00:08:45,517 --> 00:08:49,965 I thought that the Hero Handbag was an all-around win, but... 205 00:08:49,966 --> 00:08:51,999 now I'm wondering if that was a mistake, too. 206 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:55,241 Mm-mmm. Don't you dare take back that good thing 207 00:08:55,344 --> 00:08:57,655 because of pressure from someone else. 208 00:08:57,656 --> 00:09:00,412 You do not walk on eggshells to appease other people, 209 00:09:00,413 --> 00:09:03,034 and you sure as hell don't second-guess yourself 210 00:09:03,137 --> 00:09:05,137 because of other people's issues. 211 00:09:06,586 --> 00:09:07,827 Ooh. 212 00:09:07,828 --> 00:09:10,102 I appreciate the passion and the backup, sis, 213 00:09:10,103 --> 00:09:12,000 but you're coming in a little hot. 214 00:09:12,103 --> 00:09:14,517 Are you sure this is still about me and Kat? 215 00:09:21,517 --> 00:09:25,551 Someone is very interested in champagne they didn't drink. 216 00:09:25,552 --> 00:09:27,792 I'm just trying to figure out who sent that. 217 00:09:27,793 --> 00:09:30,689 Well, gifts come with the territory for top models. 218 00:09:30,793 --> 00:09:34,275 Mostly from prospective clients trying to get in on the action. 219 00:09:34,379 --> 00:09:36,448 Mm, but why not just sign the card? 220 00:09:36,551 --> 00:09:38,137 It's not sitting right with me. 221 00:09:38,241 --> 00:09:40,448 Someone literally left me a Maserati once. 222 00:09:40,551 --> 00:09:42,068 As in, the one in your garage? 223 00:09:42,172 --> 00:09:44,793 Oh, no, baby, that one was handpicked by moi. 224 00:09:44,896 --> 00:09:48,034 My point is it's surprises like this 225 00:09:48,137 --> 00:09:49,862 that make life more interesting. 226 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:51,068 Don't you agree? 227 00:09:51,172 --> 00:09:52,275 Yeah. 228 00:09:52,379 --> 00:09:54,137 Hey, you have nothing to worry 229 00:09:54,241 --> 00:09:56,137 your handsome head about. 230 00:09:56,241 --> 00:09:58,310 Mwah. Now I'm off to meet Sissy. 231 00:09:58,413 --> 00:09:59,931 -All right. Bye. -Okay. 232 00:10:14,306 --> 00:10:18,826 Excuse us, Noah, but your dad's personal life 233 00:10:18,827 --> 00:10:20,551 is not a part of this interview. 234 00:10:20,655 --> 00:10:22,862 I beg to differ. 235 00:10:22,965 --> 00:10:26,103 Your daddy, being in medicine and all, 236 00:10:26,206 --> 00:10:30,137 means that medicine has been your whole life, right? 237 00:10:30,241 --> 00:10:34,793 And he's given you an instant connection to the Dupree family. 238 00:10:34,896 --> 00:10:36,137 Hmm? 239 00:10:36,241 --> 00:10:40,379 Well, their inner circle means everything in this town. 240 00:10:40,482 --> 00:10:41,965 EVA: However, it means 241 00:10:42,068 --> 00:10:44,379 absolutely nothing to our free clinic. 242 00:10:44,482 --> 00:10:48,103 Guess I just have to spell it out. 243 00:10:48,206 --> 00:10:51,034 Okay. Fundraising... 244 00:10:51,137 --> 00:10:53,965 is a big part of this gig. 245 00:10:54,068 --> 00:10:56,517 Now, the Duprees do love to philanthropize, 246 00:10:56,620 --> 00:11:01,206 but there are deeper pockets in this town. 247 00:11:01,310 --> 00:11:04,896 So, Noah, who do you know? 248 00:11:05,862 --> 00:11:07,551 Do you have a girlfriend? 249 00:11:08,655 --> 00:11:10,103 -A boyfriend? -Mama, stop. 250 00:11:10,104 --> 00:11:12,033 I don't even think it's legal to go there. 251 00:11:12,034 --> 00:11:14,103 What? I did not ask the boy 252 00:11:14,206 --> 00:11:16,517 to stand up, strip down and show me his goods. 253 00:11:16,620 --> 00:11:19,241 It's okay, I'm not offended. 254 00:11:19,242 --> 00:11:21,826 I don't have a girlfriend. I'm actually new in town. 255 00:11:21,827 --> 00:11:24,965 Oh, well, with that face card, honey, 256 00:11:25,068 --> 00:11:27,482 the women will be lining up. 257 00:11:27,586 --> 00:11:30,793 Well, my longest relationship has been with my guitar. 258 00:11:30,896 --> 00:11:32,766 But if it's a question of character, 259 00:11:32,793 --> 00:11:34,241 I think I'm a pretty good guy. 260 00:11:35,275 --> 00:11:38,758 I do want to ask you about that relationship after all. 261 00:11:38,862 --> 00:11:41,000 If music is your life, then it sounds like 262 00:11:41,103 --> 00:11:43,655 the clinic is a fallback position. 263 00:11:43,758 --> 00:11:45,928 How will you balance your rock star dreams 264 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,689 with this day job? 265 00:11:48,655 --> 00:11:50,155 Sorry, I have to take this call. 266 00:11:50,172 --> 00:11:52,724 When your mom is your boss, work just never ends. 267 00:11:52,827 --> 00:11:54,172 Mm-hmm. 268 00:11:58,931 --> 00:12:01,448 Daddy, I almost blew it. 269 00:12:01,449 --> 00:12:04,102 I just need a moment to get myself together, 270 00:12:04,103 --> 00:12:05,655 and looking at you helps. 271 00:12:06,655 --> 00:12:08,620 No, I won't let it happen again. 272 00:12:09,827 --> 00:12:11,206 Deanna. 273 00:12:12,655 --> 00:12:13,862 Are you okay? 274 00:12:21,379 --> 00:12:23,482 Hey, Kat. 275 00:12:23,586 --> 00:12:24,827 -Hey. -Hmm. 276 00:12:24,931 --> 00:12:27,103 I saw Chelsea's live. 277 00:12:28,206 --> 00:12:30,620 Et tu, Andre? 278 00:12:31,620 --> 00:12:33,172 Let me guess. You want to know 279 00:12:33,275 --> 00:12:35,448 why I didn't make it a half sister act? 280 00:12:36,448 --> 00:12:38,517 Cute wordplay, but nah. 281 00:12:38,518 --> 00:12:40,033 I take pictures for a living, 282 00:12:40,034 --> 00:12:43,793 which means I like to be behind the camera, so I get it. 283 00:12:43,896 --> 00:12:46,310 You're the first one who does. 284 00:12:46,413 --> 00:12:49,758 Yeah. Broadcasting your moves never felt right to me. 285 00:12:49,862 --> 00:12:52,310 You never know who's watching. 286 00:12:52,413 --> 00:12:57,827 Chelsea's habits gave that crazy stalker Allison access. 287 00:12:57,931 --> 00:12:59,517 She's a lot more careful now, 288 00:12:59,620 --> 00:13:03,206 but still, that's a different level of exposure. 289 00:13:03,310 --> 00:13:05,103 Mm-hmm. 290 00:13:05,206 --> 00:13:07,076 I guess I just have to get over myself. 291 00:13:08,310 --> 00:13:11,896 Tia Allen wants to do this huge profile piece on Dani, 292 00:13:11,897 --> 00:13:14,240 and that means she's gonna interview the whole family, 293 00:13:14,241 --> 00:13:15,291 including me. 294 00:13:16,275 --> 00:13:17,344 -Wow. -Yeah. 295 00:13:17,448 --> 00:13:19,689 Aunt Dani got Tia Allen? 296 00:13:19,793 --> 00:13:22,241 Right? So, I can't say no to that. 297 00:13:22,344 --> 00:13:24,482 Yeah, you can. 298 00:13:24,586 --> 00:13:25,862 I don't care who it is. 299 00:13:25,965 --> 00:13:28,586 If you don't feel comfortable doing it, don't. 300 00:13:29,586 --> 00:13:32,172 Okay, I'm here. What's with the SOS? 301 00:13:32,275 --> 00:13:33,689 It's Ted. 302 00:13:33,793 --> 00:13:35,344 Are the fantasies back? 303 00:13:35,448 --> 00:13:37,413 We did something even more risqu�. 304 00:13:37,414 --> 00:13:40,240 We had a no-holds-barred talk about our significant others. 305 00:13:40,241 --> 00:13:43,275 Oof! Pretty dangerous water to tread with an ex. 306 00:13:43,379 --> 00:13:44,827 Did his jealousy switch on? 307 00:13:44,931 --> 00:13:46,862 He was in complete control, 308 00:13:46,965 --> 00:13:49,137 and even made some really valid points. 309 00:13:49,138 --> 00:13:51,171 Had me up all night wondering if he was right. 310 00:13:51,172 --> 00:13:52,620 What did he say? 311 00:13:52,724 --> 00:13:56,517 Ted basically thinks that I have kicked Carlton to the curb. 312 00:13:56,620 --> 00:13:58,103 Oh, that? 313 00:13:58,104 --> 00:13:59,861 Well, anyone can see that you're spending more time 314 00:13:59,862 --> 00:14:02,000 with your ortho boo than your plastic one. 315 00:14:02,103 --> 00:14:04,103 Why didn't you say anything to me? 316 00:14:04,206 --> 00:14:06,034 Say what, exactly? 317 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:08,241 How you appear to feel? 318 00:14:09,655 --> 00:14:13,482 Kial has been my soft place to land. 319 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:16,551 Meanwhile, Carlton is such an amazing man, but... 320 00:14:16,552 --> 00:14:18,895 -You're in a holding pattern. -But I still don't want 321 00:14:18,896 --> 00:14:20,550 my relationship status to change. 322 00:14:20,551 --> 00:14:22,793 I need it to stay casual. 323 00:14:22,896 --> 00:14:25,517 Is it possible that you're a little bit afraid 324 00:14:25,620 --> 00:14:27,310 to become a one-man woman again? 325 00:14:27,311 --> 00:14:30,619 It feels nice to have these feelings swirling. 326 00:14:30,620 --> 00:14:32,931 I just, I don't want exclusivity or pressure 327 00:14:33,034 --> 00:14:34,586 changing our arrangement. 328 00:14:34,689 --> 00:14:36,275 I don't see what the problem is. 329 00:14:36,379 --> 00:14:38,129 If you are getting your needs met, 330 00:14:38,206 --> 00:14:40,758 stay the Kial course and forget what Ted said. 331 00:14:40,862 --> 00:14:42,034 It's not that easy. 332 00:14:42,137 --> 00:14:44,034 -What's hard? -Guilt! 333 00:14:44,035 --> 00:14:45,792 I feel like the worst person in the world 334 00:14:45,793 --> 00:14:47,482 for leading Carlton on. 335 00:14:47,483 --> 00:14:49,240 I don't know what Nicole's gonna do with it, 336 00:14:49,241 --> 00:14:51,724 but I told her what I thought. 337 00:14:51,827 --> 00:14:53,551 I didn't mean to cause any drama. 338 00:14:53,552 --> 00:14:54,999 I should have known telling Kial 339 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:56,792 was like blurting it to Nicole myself. 340 00:14:56,793 --> 00:14:58,793 Yeah, well, I'm-I'm glad. 341 00:14:58,794 --> 00:15:00,861 I mean, I wanted Nicole to know where my heart is, 342 00:15:00,862 --> 00:15:03,171 and frankly, I think it's shifted us into a better place. 343 00:15:03,172 --> 00:15:04,689 Really? 344 00:15:04,793 --> 00:15:07,827 It's never been more clear that we've both moved on, 345 00:15:07,931 --> 00:15:10,068 and we got to talk as friends. 346 00:15:10,172 --> 00:15:11,517 Oh. 347 00:15:11,518 --> 00:15:13,930 Well then, I will make sure you and I are the subject 348 00:15:13,931 --> 00:15:15,965 of hospital gossip more often. 349 00:15:15,966 --> 00:15:17,688 -Mm. -After all these years of dishing it, 350 00:15:17,689 --> 00:15:19,919 I guess it's only fair that I get it in return. 351 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,137 Hmm. 352 00:15:21,138 --> 00:15:22,412 Well, it's a good thing I know how to get 353 00:15:22,413 --> 00:15:23,758 the rumor mill spinning up. 354 00:15:27,631 --> 00:15:31,516 Sorry, I didn't mean to come in so harsh. 355 00:15:31,517 --> 00:15:33,275 It was just... 356 00:15:33,379 --> 00:15:36,206 residual energy from dropping the BRCA bomb. 357 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:38,724 I'm sorry for how I handled that. 358 00:15:38,827 --> 00:15:42,310 It's your news, and I made it all about me. 359 00:15:42,413 --> 00:15:45,655 You were carrying that all alone all that time. 360 00:15:45,758 --> 00:15:48,517 But now you have us, you have me. 361 00:15:49,896 --> 00:15:52,306 I might need to cash in on that sooner than later. 362 00:15:52,344 --> 00:15:53,793 What's up? 363 00:15:53,896 --> 00:15:55,206 Mom. 364 00:15:55,207 --> 00:15:56,654 She found out about my plans 365 00:15:56,655 --> 00:15:59,724 about potentially getting a double mastectomy. 366 00:15:59,827 --> 00:16:01,448 What did she say? 367 00:16:01,551 --> 00:16:02,793 She is so opposed to it. 368 00:16:02,896 --> 00:16:05,620 She sent Gran to do all the talking. 369 00:16:05,621 --> 00:16:07,619 -She matriarched you? -Well, she tried, 370 00:16:07,620 --> 00:16:11,000 but Gran understands that I don't want to go through 371 00:16:11,103 --> 00:16:12,896 what she just went through. 372 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:16,241 So, she's gonna try to talk to mom to get her on board. 373 00:16:16,344 --> 00:16:18,310 Sounds like Gran. 374 00:16:18,413 --> 00:16:20,551 And Andre says she's really trying. 375 00:16:21,551 --> 00:16:24,081 It's just gonna be awkward running into her again. 376 00:16:24,103 --> 00:16:25,758 You've been ducking her calls? 377 00:16:25,862 --> 00:16:27,724 More like she's been ducking me. 378 00:16:27,725 --> 00:16:29,688 And it's strange, because she's usually 379 00:16:29,689 --> 00:16:32,448 the grizzly-level mama bear, but... 380 00:16:32,551 --> 00:16:35,758 that must mean she's really having a hard time with this. 381 00:16:35,862 --> 00:16:38,517 Well, do you want me to try to bridge the gap? 382 00:16:38,620 --> 00:16:41,620 At this point, I know every trick there is to managing Mom. 383 00:16:41,724 --> 00:16:45,551 Unless you have a magic wand to make it all go away, 384 00:16:45,655 --> 00:16:48,448 I think we're just gonna have to get through it. 385 00:16:48,551 --> 00:16:50,344 Okay. 386 00:16:50,448 --> 00:16:52,965 If any man is getting the presence 387 00:16:52,966 --> 00:16:55,792 and pleasure of your company, they should be thanking you, 388 00:16:55,793 --> 00:16:57,965 if you get my drift. 389 00:16:58,068 --> 00:17:00,827 I think Carlton only agreed to be nonexclusive 390 00:17:00,931 --> 00:17:04,413 because he thought one day, it would help him win my heart. 391 00:17:04,517 --> 00:17:08,068 I was so raw after Ted, 392 00:17:08,172 --> 00:17:11,655 and Carlton was familiar and so safe. 393 00:17:11,758 --> 00:17:12,896 He got me over the hump. 394 00:17:12,897 --> 00:17:14,343 And what does he get in return? 395 00:17:14,344 --> 00:17:15,964 You didn't use him, Nicole. 396 00:17:16,068 --> 00:17:18,838 Neither of you could have known that this would happen. 397 00:17:18,839 --> 00:17:20,930 -The heart wants what the heart wants? -Yes. 398 00:17:20,931 --> 00:17:23,941 That is a classic excuse for doing whatever the hell we want. 399 00:17:23,964 --> 00:17:25,310 As much as we would like to, 400 00:17:25,413 --> 00:17:28,137 we cannot control who we're drawn to. We can't. 401 00:17:28,241 --> 00:17:29,482 You saw how Andre and I 402 00:17:29,586 --> 00:17:31,876 went from being sneaky links to wedded bliss. 403 00:17:32,413 --> 00:17:33,463 What are you saying? 404 00:17:33,551 --> 00:17:35,931 You take care of your own needs. 405 00:17:36,034 --> 00:17:38,448 -That seems... -Necessary. 406 00:17:38,551 --> 00:17:42,103 That way, when you're ready, you won't be half stepping. 407 00:17:42,104 --> 00:17:44,033 And let me remind you in the meantime 408 00:17:44,034 --> 00:17:46,689 that you are dealing with two grown-ass men 409 00:17:46,690 --> 00:17:48,792 who are completely capable of opting out 410 00:17:48,793 --> 00:17:50,412 if they are no longer able to handle 411 00:17:50,413 --> 00:17:52,223 -being your part-time lovers. -But... 412 00:17:52,241 --> 00:17:53,965 No buts. 413 00:17:54,068 --> 00:17:57,310 If what you need is more time, then you take it. 414 00:17:57,413 --> 00:18:00,448 You don't have to apologize to anyone or change a thing. 415 00:18:02,241 --> 00:18:05,310 I know you, and my cousin Andre 416 00:18:05,413 --> 00:18:08,379 is not one to be pressured into doing things. 417 00:18:08,482 --> 00:18:11,965 Okay, let's just back up before this becomes a whole thing. 418 00:18:13,275 --> 00:18:14,862 All I'm saying is... 419 00:18:15,862 --> 00:18:17,792 I don't want my stuff to get in the way, 420 00:18:17,793 --> 00:18:20,482 when Dani is finally basking again. 421 00:18:20,586 --> 00:18:24,310 You can't make or break Aunt Dani's rise. 422 00:18:24,413 --> 00:18:26,068 She's friggin' Dani Dupree. 423 00:18:26,172 --> 00:18:28,582 If you want to be the behind-the-scenes hubby, 424 00:18:28,586 --> 00:18:29,827 she'll understand. 425 00:18:29,828 --> 00:18:31,171 You wouldn't be the first. 426 00:18:31,172 --> 00:18:33,620 And who are you thinking of? 427 00:18:33,724 --> 00:18:36,758 Dolly Parton's husband was the love of her life, 428 00:18:36,759 --> 00:18:38,792 and we don't know a damn thing about him 429 00:18:38,793 --> 00:18:41,103 except how deeply she loved him. 430 00:18:41,206 --> 00:18:45,413 Him staying out the spotlight had no bearing on her career. 431 00:18:45,414 --> 00:18:47,516 Well, unfortunately, Elvis left that building 432 00:18:47,517 --> 00:18:50,275 when our Vegas wedding photo blew up. 433 00:18:50,276 --> 00:18:51,826 Everybody knows who I'm married to. 434 00:18:51,827 --> 00:18:53,147 [phone vibrates, chimes] 435 00:19:02,689 --> 00:19:05,482 What's going on? You seem upset. 436 00:19:05,483 --> 00:19:07,033 Nothing, just hung up with a friend 437 00:19:07,034 --> 00:19:08,931 and started thinking about my dad. 438 00:19:09,034 --> 00:19:10,310 I miss him so much. 439 00:19:10,413 --> 00:19:12,103 Of course you do. 440 00:19:12,104 --> 00:19:14,723 Look, Deanna, I know you're killing it 441 00:19:14,724 --> 00:19:17,448 with your internship and at school, but, uh, 442 00:19:17,449 --> 00:19:20,033 that loss you're also carrying can creep in any time. 443 00:19:20,034 --> 00:19:23,344 So, if you ever need an ear, I'm a text away. 444 00:19:23,345 --> 00:19:25,102 I appreciate that, Mr. Hawthorne, 445 00:19:25,103 --> 00:19:28,344 but I'm back home now with my friends and my family. 446 00:19:28,448 --> 00:19:29,498 I'm good. 447 00:19:30,517 --> 00:19:31,896 If anything changes... 448 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,655 I know. 449 00:19:33,758 --> 00:19:34,965 Good. 450 00:19:36,931 --> 00:19:38,620 I understand you have concerns. 451 00:19:38,724 --> 00:19:41,103 I won't lie, music is my heart. 452 00:19:41,206 --> 00:19:43,586 But my gigs are always after hours, 453 00:19:43,587 --> 00:19:44,861 although I could see how 454 00:19:44,862 --> 00:19:46,792 me coming into work tired the next day 455 00:19:46,862 --> 00:19:48,655 isn't the best look, either. 456 00:19:48,758 --> 00:19:50,206 Right. 457 00:19:50,310 --> 00:19:52,379 But hey, I appreciate your honesty. 458 00:19:52,482 --> 00:19:55,379 Unfortunately, we need someone who's committed. 459 00:19:55,482 --> 00:19:58,344 Again, very vulnerable community. 460 00:19:58,448 --> 00:20:00,172 And that's not me. 461 00:20:00,275 --> 00:20:03,344 But I do love what the clinic stands for. 462 00:20:04,344 --> 00:20:06,758 -Thank you both for your time. -Yeah. 463 00:20:06,862 --> 00:20:09,379 Uh, this isn't over. 464 00:20:09,482 --> 00:20:12,689 The last man who had this position, well, 465 00:20:12,793 --> 00:20:14,862 he didn't have experience, either, 466 00:20:14,965 --> 00:20:17,655 but he wasn't so bad, was he? 467 00:20:17,656 --> 00:20:19,585 Having an unconventional background 468 00:20:19,586 --> 00:20:21,343 could actually be a good fit for you. 469 00:20:21,344 --> 00:20:22,586 How's that? 470 00:20:22,689 --> 00:20:25,482 Well, you pull out your guitar on stressful days 471 00:20:25,586 --> 00:20:29,862 and serenade the clinic, and make everyone feel better 472 00:20:29,965 --> 00:20:33,793 about whatever their struggles are for the day. 473 00:20:34,758 --> 00:20:36,827 I hadn't thought about it that way. 474 00:20:36,931 --> 00:20:38,862 Plus, being a musician- 475 00:20:38,965 --> 00:20:41,965 you know, it's not a good way to make a living. 476 00:20:43,206 --> 00:20:45,724 My mother was one, so I know. 477 00:20:45,827 --> 00:20:47,517 Really? What'd your mother play? 478 00:20:47,620 --> 00:20:50,551 Oh, her instrument was her voice. 479 00:20:50,655 --> 00:20:53,344 Unfortunately, I never met her, but... 480 00:20:53,448 --> 00:20:55,517 she was cast out of the music industry 481 00:20:55,620 --> 00:20:58,103 and forced to struggle unnecessarily. 482 00:20:58,206 --> 00:20:59,655 Mama, can we chat outside? 483 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:02,241 No, baby girl, 484 00:21:02,344 --> 00:21:04,103 because my mind is made up. 485 00:21:05,241 --> 00:21:06,965 Noah, you're hired. 486 00:21:07,068 --> 00:21:09,103 -Really? -Yes. 487 00:21:09,206 --> 00:21:10,551 You don't seem sold. 488 00:21:10,655 --> 00:21:12,945 Uh, well, we still have a few more candidates 489 00:21:12,965 --> 00:21:14,655 that we're considering. 490 00:21:14,758 --> 00:21:18,137 Uh, ones that may be better for the job. 491 00:21:18,241 --> 00:21:19,482 No, we don't. 492 00:21:19,586 --> 00:21:22,068 We've been struggling to get applicants. 493 00:21:22,172 --> 00:21:24,222 Mama, perhaps we can go out here and talk. 494 00:21:24,310 --> 00:21:25,827 No, perhaps we can't, 495 00:21:25,931 --> 00:21:29,103 because, come on, baby girl. 496 00:21:29,206 --> 00:21:31,241 I feel good about this. 497 00:21:31,344 --> 00:21:34,344 And you seem like a smart man, Noah. 498 00:21:34,448 --> 00:21:36,310 Are you a smart man? 499 00:21:36,413 --> 00:21:37,482 -Think so. -Yeah. 500 00:21:37,586 --> 00:21:39,965 Oh, well, there it is. 501 00:21:40,068 --> 00:21:43,413 And he looks like a quick study, too, so... 502 00:21:43,517 --> 00:21:45,344 What do you say, boo? 503 00:21:48,758 --> 00:21:51,482 Welcome to Phoenix Street Free Clinic. 504 00:21:52,862 --> 00:21:54,068 EVA: Yes. 505 00:21:54,172 --> 00:21:55,448 -Thank you. -Mm-hmm. 506 00:21:55,449 --> 00:21:57,861 -All right. Thank you so much. -Yeah, absolutely. 507 00:21:57,862 --> 00:21:59,034 Welcome. 508 00:22:04,862 --> 00:22:06,206 [knocking on door] 509 00:22:08,379 --> 00:22:10,379 Well, there she is. 510 00:22:10,482 --> 00:22:11,793 How was therapy? 511 00:22:11,896 --> 00:22:15,068 Shanice makes it feel like Pilates on steroids. 512 00:22:15,172 --> 00:22:18,241 Mm. Well, every move is a step towards you being better. 513 00:22:18,242 --> 00:22:21,240 You're not the one having your body contorted 514 00:22:21,241 --> 00:22:24,068 into weird positions. 515 00:22:24,172 --> 00:22:27,379 Okay, why am I feeling a little jealous of Shanice right now? 516 00:22:29,103 --> 00:22:31,482 I did an interview while I was there, too. 517 00:22:31,586 --> 00:22:33,758 Hired a new manager for Phoenix Street. 518 00:22:33,862 --> 00:22:36,068 Oh, nice. You must be relieved. 519 00:22:36,172 --> 00:22:38,241 Not really. Mama basically demanded 520 00:22:38,344 --> 00:22:40,241 that I hire this guy Noah. 521 00:22:40,344 --> 00:22:41,448 Why? 522 00:22:41,551 --> 00:22:43,181 -What's in it for her? -Exactly. 523 00:22:43,275 --> 00:22:45,310 And he's not even qualified. 524 00:22:45,413 --> 00:22:47,724 But then again, Derek wasn't, either. 525 00:22:47,827 --> 00:22:51,137 But you said Derek had related experience, though, right? 526 00:22:51,241 --> 00:22:53,241 Yeah. 527 00:22:53,344 --> 00:22:56,862 I guess there's a lot of skills that translate, 528 00:22:56,965 --> 00:22:59,315 but he just doesn't seem excited about the job. 529 00:22:59,413 --> 00:23:02,000 As excited as Derek, you mean. 530 00:23:02,001 --> 00:23:05,826 Baby, no one's gonna be able to fill those shoes, 531 00:23:05,827 --> 00:23:07,965 so you got to stop looking for it. 532 00:23:08,068 --> 00:23:09,827 Yeah, you're right. 533 00:23:09,828 --> 00:23:11,447 I'll just hope this wannabe rock star 534 00:23:11,448 --> 00:23:13,620 is an admin rock star, too. 535 00:23:21,931 --> 00:23:23,275 Here to ask for more money? 536 00:23:23,379 --> 00:23:24,965 No. Looking for you. 537 00:23:25,068 --> 00:23:26,793 You never sent me a cash request. 538 00:23:26,794 --> 00:23:29,171 I didn't want to take what was probably your last. 539 00:23:29,172 --> 00:23:30,620 -Ouch. -Besides, 540 00:23:30,724 --> 00:23:32,044 I don't even know your name. 541 00:23:32,068 --> 00:23:33,517 I'm Noah. 542 00:23:33,620 --> 00:23:36,172 And your ark brought you all the way from Cali? 543 00:23:36,275 --> 00:23:37,862 Sorry. 544 00:23:37,863 --> 00:23:39,619 You probably get that all the time. 545 00:23:39,620 --> 00:23:41,206 No, you're the first. 546 00:23:41,310 --> 00:23:42,360 And you are? 547 00:23:42,448 --> 00:23:43,965 Deanna. 548 00:23:44,068 --> 00:23:45,878 Sorry, no fun jokes to be made there. 549 00:23:45,896 --> 00:23:48,068 It's cool. I could work it into a song. 550 00:23:48,172 --> 00:23:50,172 No one's ever written a song about me. 551 00:23:50,275 --> 00:23:54,517 Well, allow me to be the first, and allow me to pay you back. 552 00:23:59,034 --> 00:24:00,827 You only owe me 20. 553 00:24:00,931 --> 00:24:02,011 Consider it interest. 554 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:05,827 ? Baby it's you? 555 00:24:05,931 --> 00:24:07,137 ? Baby, it's you.? 556 00:24:07,138 --> 00:24:08,999 Well, we can finally take that trip 557 00:24:09,000 --> 00:24:11,655 we were talking about and celebrate our milestone. 558 00:24:11,758 --> 00:24:15,172 Oh, I recall us having two very different ideas 559 00:24:15,275 --> 00:24:17,034 of a romantic getaway. 560 00:24:17,035 --> 00:24:18,654 I heard you loud and clear. No camping. 561 00:24:18,655 --> 00:24:20,067 It's only thousand-count sheets 562 00:24:20,068 --> 00:24:22,896 and five stars only for my woman. 563 00:24:23,000 --> 00:24:24,862 Oh, that's music to my ears. 564 00:24:24,965 --> 00:24:27,034 Are you in a New York state of mind? 565 00:24:27,137 --> 00:24:28,551 I love New York. 566 00:24:28,655 --> 00:24:33,206 Oh, we can start at Sylvia's in Harlem and work our way down, 567 00:24:33,310 --> 00:24:34,655 take in a Broadway show, 568 00:24:34,758 --> 00:24:37,517 climb Lady Liberty and take in the view. 569 00:24:37,620 --> 00:24:38,689 Mm. 570 00:24:38,793 --> 00:24:40,517 See, you were this close. 571 00:24:40,620 --> 00:24:42,172 I live on my feet. 572 00:24:42,275 --> 00:24:44,068 A vacation should be relaxing. 573 00:24:44,172 --> 00:24:45,586 Hmm. Okay. 574 00:24:45,689 --> 00:24:47,758 Uh, how about we take in the statue 575 00:24:47,862 --> 00:24:50,068 from the comfort of a private boat? 576 00:24:50,172 --> 00:24:53,000 Ooh. Now you're speaking my language. 577 00:24:57,068 --> 00:24:59,620 I cannot believe I let Ted get in my head like that. 578 00:24:59,621 --> 00:25:01,757 I hope I didn't pull you away from anything important. 579 00:25:01,758 --> 00:25:04,551 I was spending quality time with my honey, 580 00:25:04,655 --> 00:25:07,413 but Andre and I have endless supply of that. 581 00:25:08,758 --> 00:25:11,517 I will never get tired of seeing you this happy. 582 00:25:11,620 --> 00:25:13,655 -And dare I say domestic? -I object. 583 00:25:13,758 --> 00:25:15,344 The days of me 584 00:25:15,448 --> 00:25:17,758 simply being a homemaker are behind me. 585 00:25:17,862 --> 00:25:20,482 No, now I am enjoying my marriage 586 00:25:20,586 --> 00:25:22,931 while also building my personal brand. 587 00:25:23,034 --> 00:25:24,586 And what does that look like? 588 00:25:24,587 --> 00:25:27,343 Reintroducing the supermodel to this generation and the next. 589 00:25:27,344 --> 00:25:28,620 I have had it up to here 590 00:25:28,621 --> 00:25:30,447 with these influencers-turned-models 591 00:25:30,448 --> 00:25:31,896 who can't even walk. 592 00:25:31,897 --> 00:25:34,654 I would say I'm looking forward to the Dani renaissance, 593 00:25:34,655 --> 00:25:37,586 but I think we are already here. 594 00:25:37,689 --> 00:25:41,379 Tia Allen wants to do an in-depth interview on me. 595 00:25:41,482 --> 00:25:42,896 It feels like old times. 596 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:46,827 Better, because now you're in control, 597 00:25:46,828 --> 00:25:48,723 and you're not making any sacrifices 598 00:25:48,724 --> 00:25:51,137 for some ungrateful man cheating on you. 599 00:25:52,448 --> 00:25:54,498 I don't want to dwell on the past, Nicole. 600 00:25:54,551 --> 00:25:56,689 And we won't. 601 00:25:56,793 --> 00:25:59,172 I am very proud of you, Sissy. 602 00:25:59,275 --> 00:26:01,034 And I am proud of you. 603 00:26:01,137 --> 00:26:02,862 You have found your power, 604 00:26:02,965 --> 00:26:05,413 and you're refusing to put it back down. 605 00:26:06,413 --> 00:26:08,413 Here's to the Dupree girls. 606 00:26:11,724 --> 00:26:14,103 Really, Naomi? 607 00:26:14,206 --> 00:26:15,551 You cousin-bombed me? 608 00:26:15,655 --> 00:26:17,827 Kat, I had no part in this. 609 00:26:17,931 --> 00:26:20,965 Okay. The only way the two of you are going to make up 610 00:26:21,068 --> 00:26:23,310 is if you actually talk to each other. 611 00:26:23,413 --> 00:26:26,543 Well, apparently I've already said too much on my live stream. 612 00:26:26,551 --> 00:26:28,689 Nope. I will not be painted 613 00:26:28,793 --> 00:26:31,655 as the irrational villain yet again. 614 00:26:31,656 --> 00:26:33,412 No one is painting you as the villain. 615 00:26:33,413 --> 00:26:34,965 But come on, Kat, 616 00:26:35,068 --> 00:26:37,655 how can you slam me for only doing what you asked? 617 00:26:37,758 --> 00:26:39,965 You're not seeing the big picture. 618 00:26:40,068 --> 00:26:41,328 I was backed into a corner. 619 00:26:41,413 --> 00:26:44,241 My only options were to let Eva die 620 00:26:44,344 --> 00:26:47,137 and forever be known as some kind of murderer, 621 00:26:47,241 --> 00:26:50,758 or to give up a piece of my body to someone I hate. 622 00:26:50,862 --> 00:26:52,413 You're a hero for what you did. 623 00:26:52,517 --> 00:26:54,551 And all Eva had to do 624 00:26:54,655 --> 00:26:57,379 was wake up with a shiny new liver. 625 00:26:57,482 --> 00:27:00,413 She never knew she was hours away from dying, 626 00:27:00,517 --> 00:27:03,551 never had the stress of facing surgery. 627 00:27:03,655 --> 00:27:05,172 I carried that. 628 00:27:06,172 --> 00:27:08,551 All Eva did was lie there, 629 00:27:08,655 --> 00:27:12,655 but yet you kept praising her for being so brave when... 630 00:27:12,758 --> 00:27:14,310 when she didn't do anything. 631 00:27:14,413 --> 00:27:17,000 I had no idea that's how you were feeling. 632 00:27:17,103 --> 00:27:18,758 Thanks. 633 00:27:18,862 --> 00:27:20,862 Eva was lying there 634 00:27:20,965 --> 00:27:22,551 because that's all she could do. 635 00:27:22,552 --> 00:27:24,688 And telling her story to the entire Internet 636 00:27:24,689 --> 00:27:25,931 took courage. 637 00:27:25,932 --> 00:27:27,205 I-If you had just joined us, 638 00:27:27,206 --> 00:27:28,861 I would have sung your praises, too. 639 00:27:28,862 --> 00:27:31,793 Told the whole world how heroic and unselfish you are, 640 00:27:31,794 --> 00:27:33,861 but you wouldn't even let me say your damn name. 641 00:27:33,862 --> 00:27:35,896 Because I want all of this behind me. 642 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:38,551 Kat, I'm sorry you have organ donor's remorse, 643 00:27:38,655 --> 00:27:40,344 but this is not on me. 644 00:27:40,448 --> 00:27:43,655 Okay, I understand how you're feeling, too. 645 00:27:44,655 --> 00:27:46,103 Uh-uh. 646 00:27:46,206 --> 00:27:50,275 You set up this meetup, so you have to choose a side. 647 00:27:59,724 --> 00:28:01,862 -The best is yet to come, Sissy. -You rang? 648 00:28:01,965 --> 00:28:04,137 Keep it moving. We were having a nice time. 649 00:28:04,241 --> 00:28:06,896 Aw, I want to drop some knowledge on Nicole. 650 00:28:07,000 --> 00:28:08,275 Positive I don't need it. 651 00:28:08,379 --> 00:28:11,896 Oh, you might not, but your vanilla latte Kial will. 652 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:15,862 I just hired his son to manage my free clinic. 653 00:28:15,965 --> 00:28:17,551 Good for Noah. 654 00:28:17,655 --> 00:28:21,310 He is every bit as fine as his daddy. 655 00:28:21,311 --> 00:28:23,205 You know, he was a bit confused, though, 656 00:28:23,206 --> 00:28:25,931 when I told him about your flighty dating style. 657 00:28:26,034 --> 00:28:28,241 Yeah. So, does that mean 658 00:28:28,344 --> 00:28:32,034 that you are going back to being Miss Prim and Proper 659 00:28:32,137 --> 00:28:33,793 with just one man? 660 00:28:33,896 --> 00:28:37,655 Or are you still Naughty Nikki, 661 00:28:37,758 --> 00:28:40,344 still in the house? 662 00:28:41,413 --> 00:28:43,223 Keep talking to my sister like that. 663 00:28:44,551 --> 00:28:45,758 I dare you. 664 00:28:51,862 --> 00:28:53,724 Yo. I'm sorry, Unc. 665 00:28:53,827 --> 00:28:55,137 I should have texted. 666 00:28:55,241 --> 00:28:57,655 No, all good. I don't mind a surprise drive-by. 667 00:28:57,758 --> 00:29:00,965 Well, that makes one of us. 668 00:29:01,068 --> 00:29:03,482 Yeah? What's going on? 669 00:29:03,586 --> 00:29:05,793 I could use your take on something. 670 00:29:05,896 --> 00:29:08,000 Hey. Lay it on me. 671 00:29:08,001 --> 00:29:10,723 Okay, I checked the calendar, and there are three weeks 672 00:29:10,724 --> 00:29:12,999 I can take off. We just need to coordinate our sch... 673 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:15,000 Oh. I'm so sorry. 674 00:29:15,103 --> 00:29:16,620 Um, excuse me. 675 00:29:17,620 --> 00:29:20,275 I hope I'm not interrupting anything heavy. 676 00:29:20,379 --> 00:29:22,586 Uh, not exactly sure. 677 00:29:22,689 --> 00:29:25,551 Andre was about to fill me in. 678 00:29:29,034 --> 00:29:31,000 -Where'd you get the money? -My dad. 679 00:29:31,103 --> 00:29:33,620 But I'm done freeloading. I just got a job. 680 00:29:33,724 --> 00:29:35,137 New gig? 681 00:29:35,241 --> 00:29:36,724 Uh, no, it's a day job. 682 00:29:36,725 --> 00:29:38,136 My dad was pushing me kind of hard, 683 00:29:38,137 --> 00:29:41,241 so I did the interview and I got it. 684 00:29:41,344 --> 00:29:42,586 Congrats. 685 00:29:42,689 --> 00:29:45,068 I know, I should be more grateful, it's just... 686 00:29:45,172 --> 00:29:47,758 I mainly got my business degree to buy time, 687 00:29:47,759 --> 00:29:49,757 and I thought I would have made it by now. 688 00:29:49,758 --> 00:29:51,988 But honestly, when they told me I was hired, 689 00:29:52,068 --> 00:29:53,517 a part of me was relieved. 690 00:29:53,620 --> 00:29:55,620 I don't love relying on my dad 691 00:29:55,724 --> 00:29:59,172 or having pretty ladies cover my lunch. 692 00:30:00,862 --> 00:30:02,965 I feel you. I don't exactly dream 693 00:30:02,966 --> 00:30:05,378 of being like one of those Selling Sunsetwomen, 694 00:30:05,379 --> 00:30:08,620 but working for my mom's real estate company has been fun. 695 00:30:08,724 --> 00:30:10,379 Maybe your new gig will be, too. 696 00:30:10,482 --> 00:30:11,758 I hope so. 697 00:30:11,759 --> 00:30:13,481 The idea of being confined to an office 698 00:30:13,482 --> 00:30:16,241 40 hours a week always sounded soul-crushing. 699 00:30:16,344 --> 00:30:18,172 What's the job? 700 00:30:18,275 --> 00:30:19,862 Managing a free clinic. 701 00:30:21,724 --> 00:30:23,551 The Phoenix Street Free Clinic? 702 00:30:23,655 --> 00:30:24,965 Yeah. You know it? 703 00:30:25,965 --> 00:30:28,551 Yeah, it's dedicated to my dad. 704 00:30:28,552 --> 00:30:30,171 Did Shanice wear you out too much 705 00:30:30,172 --> 00:30:32,275 or do you have some energy left for me? 706 00:30:32,379 --> 00:30:34,275 What did you have in mind? 707 00:30:34,379 --> 00:30:38,172 I want to take you out to where it all began. 708 00:30:38,275 --> 00:30:40,206 Uptown? 709 00:30:40,310 --> 00:30:41,689 I remember rolling up 710 00:30:41,793 --> 00:30:43,241 and seeing you with 711 00:30:43,344 --> 00:30:46,931 a book thinking, "Damn, he's fine and smart." 712 00:30:47,034 --> 00:30:48,724 The second we locked eyes, 713 00:30:48,827 --> 00:30:50,413 I knew you were special. 714 00:30:50,517 --> 00:30:52,586 Tell me more. 715 00:30:52,689 --> 00:30:55,655 For real, I, uh, I was still dealing with whatever 716 00:30:55,758 --> 00:30:59,896 with Yolanda, but something to me just clicked on. 717 00:30:59,897 --> 00:31:02,447 I didn't know stuff like that happened outside of rom-coms. 718 00:31:02,448 --> 00:31:04,862 Are you saying I'm your romantic lead? 719 00:31:04,965 --> 00:31:07,896 Mm-hmm. And tonight will be a movie. 720 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:10,103 You know, there's always a preview 721 00:31:10,206 --> 00:31:12,172 to get you in the right frame of mind. 722 00:31:12,275 --> 00:31:13,482 Mm. 723 00:31:19,275 --> 00:31:20,325 [grunts softly] 724 00:31:21,689 --> 00:31:23,103 What's wrong? 725 00:31:29,793 --> 00:31:32,206 -Doug McBride's your dad? -You know him? 726 00:31:32,207 --> 00:31:34,585 No, I just read the plaque at the clinic when I went by. 727 00:31:34,586 --> 00:31:35,966 He must have been a great man. 728 00:31:36,068 --> 00:31:38,793 He was the best father in the whole world. 729 00:31:38,896 --> 00:31:40,646 He didn't deserve to die like that. 730 00:31:42,137 --> 00:31:44,103 Feel the same way about my mom. 731 00:31:45,103 --> 00:31:46,303 Can I ask what happened? 732 00:31:47,758 --> 00:31:49,000 Car accident. 733 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:52,206 -You? -Heart attack. 734 00:31:54,689 --> 00:31:58,068 Hey, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stir anything up. I... 735 00:31:58,069 --> 00:32:00,171 It's been a while since my mom, so I guess it's easier 736 00:32:00,172 --> 00:32:01,517 for me to talk about it. 737 00:32:01,620 --> 00:32:03,620 Yeah, probably. 738 00:32:03,621 --> 00:32:07,343 Now that you're rolling in the big bucks, 739 00:32:07,344 --> 00:32:08,784 what are you gonna do with it? 740 00:32:08,827 --> 00:32:11,724 Twenty-five whole dollars. 741 00:32:11,827 --> 00:32:13,793 The options are endless. 742 00:32:13,896 --> 00:32:15,068 Right. 743 00:32:16,206 --> 00:32:18,241 Do you have plans tonight, Deanna? 744 00:32:20,206 --> 00:32:22,206 I don't know. What are you thinking? 745 00:32:22,310 --> 00:32:24,551 That I want to get to know you better. 746 00:32:25,551 --> 00:32:29,344 But I'm new here, so I'm definitely open to suggestions. 747 00:32:31,827 --> 00:32:33,620 Did I hurt you? 748 00:32:33,724 --> 00:32:36,275 No, I'm just out of practice. 749 00:32:36,379 --> 00:32:39,586 Besides, I need to put together tonight's look. 750 00:32:39,689 --> 00:32:42,000 My return needs to have the girls gagged. 751 00:32:42,103 --> 00:32:43,965 Well, you could put on a garbage bag 752 00:32:44,068 --> 00:32:45,482 and still be beautiful. 753 00:32:45,586 --> 00:32:47,896 But seriously, there's no pressure 754 00:32:47,897 --> 00:32:50,033 to do anything strenuous if you're not feeling it. 755 00:32:50,034 --> 00:32:52,379 No, I'm-I'm feeling it. Don't worry. 756 00:32:56,482 --> 00:32:59,000 Prepare to be dazzled. 757 00:32:59,103 --> 00:33:00,689 I already am. 758 00:33:06,379 --> 00:33:09,000 There is no right or wrong here. 759 00:33:09,103 --> 00:33:10,344 I kind of agree with Kat. 760 00:33:10,448 --> 00:33:12,198 You made us lay out our grievances. 761 00:33:12,241 --> 00:33:14,291 -Now tell her why I'm right. -KAT: Mm-hmm. 762 00:33:16,586 --> 00:33:18,103 Not cool. 763 00:33:18,206 --> 00:33:20,551 It worked when you were little, worked now. 764 00:33:21,827 --> 00:33:23,413 What did I miss? 765 00:33:23,517 --> 00:33:25,896 You two needed a common enemy. 766 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:28,724 Voil�. Now you can take your frustration out on me. 767 00:33:28,725 --> 00:33:30,688 At least you're not mad at each other anymore. 768 00:33:30,689 --> 00:33:32,310 So sneaky. 769 00:33:32,413 --> 00:33:34,724 I guess if we can agree 770 00:33:34,827 --> 00:33:36,896 that Naomi is highly manipulative 771 00:33:37,000 --> 00:33:38,896 when she wants to be... 772 00:33:39,896 --> 00:33:43,551 ...then we're not too far out of sync. 773 00:33:43,552 --> 00:33:47,274 It's not like we won't eventually make up anyway. 774 00:33:47,275 --> 00:33:50,172 May as well just cut to the chase. 775 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,689 Damn, I'm good. 776 00:33:55,793 --> 00:33:57,620 -Oh, my gosh. -Ugh. Ugh. 777 00:33:57,724 --> 00:33:59,206 I am. 778 00:34:00,241 --> 00:34:01,655 Uh, I'll let you two talk. 779 00:34:01,758 --> 00:34:03,620 Oh, no, you can stay. Really. 780 00:34:03,724 --> 00:34:05,834 I was just about to tell Uncle Ted how Dani 781 00:34:05,862 --> 00:34:08,206 booked an interview with Tia Allen. 782 00:34:08,310 --> 00:34:10,068 Oh. She's a big deal. 783 00:34:10,172 --> 00:34:11,793 -Mm-hmm. -Yeah. 784 00:34:11,794 --> 00:34:14,240 And Dani's headed back out into the fame stratosphere, 785 00:34:14,241 --> 00:34:16,793 so I'm trying to adjust to the altitude. 786 00:34:16,794 --> 00:34:19,895 -Yeah. -You've been around high-profile people your whole career. 787 00:34:19,896 --> 00:34:22,366 I can't think of anyone better prepared for this. 788 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:25,344 I have, haven't I? 789 00:34:25,345 --> 00:34:28,309 I guess I'm making something out of nothing. 790 00:34:28,310 --> 00:34:30,275 You got this, neph. 791 00:34:30,379 --> 00:34:33,862 Yeah. You know what is a big deal, though? 792 00:34:33,965 --> 00:34:36,195 This-this trip you guys are finally taking. 793 00:34:36,275 --> 00:34:38,745 So, what made you guys finally pull the trigger? 794 00:34:39,757 --> 00:34:41,103 Should I tell him? 795 00:34:41,206 --> 00:34:43,827 Well, we don't want him to be the last to know. 796 00:34:43,931 --> 00:34:45,344 Last to know what? 797 00:34:45,447 --> 00:34:46,887 That I realized the obvious: 798 00:34:46,888 --> 00:34:49,033 I am head over heels in love with this woman, 799 00:34:49,034 --> 00:34:52,137 and thankfully, she loves me back. 800 00:34:52,241 --> 00:34:53,585 Oh, man. 801 00:34:53,688 --> 00:34:56,103 I'm happy for you. Really. 802 00:34:56,206 --> 00:34:59,379 You know, Dani and I had love sneak up on us, too. 803 00:34:59,482 --> 00:35:01,172 I wish you both what we found. 804 00:35:01,275 --> 00:35:03,103 That deep, long love. 805 00:35:03,206 --> 00:35:04,448 No pressure, though. 806 00:35:04,551 --> 00:35:06,206 Well, after a bumpy start, 807 00:35:06,310 --> 00:35:10,310 we're both ready for smooth sailing from here on out. 808 00:35:15,655 --> 00:35:17,620 You want some of this, Itty Bitty? 809 00:35:17,621 --> 00:35:19,964 It's been a while since I made a scene in this country club. 810 00:35:19,965 --> 00:35:21,517 I'm long overdue to check a ho. 811 00:35:21,620 --> 00:35:23,137 Uh, Dani, stop. 812 00:35:24,344 --> 00:35:25,655 I got this. 813 00:35:27,206 --> 00:35:30,034 You know what, why do we even have to fight at all? 814 00:35:30,137 --> 00:35:33,620 I mean, your daughter gave mine a chunk of her liver, 815 00:35:33,724 --> 00:35:38,206 so why can't we mothers just come to some common ground? 816 00:35:39,241 --> 00:35:42,793 You are so transparent, Leslie. 817 00:35:42,896 --> 00:35:44,336 You don't want my friendship. 818 00:35:44,413 --> 00:35:45,758 Like you'd ever get it. 819 00:35:45,862 --> 00:35:48,413 You are here digging into my business 820 00:35:48,517 --> 00:35:51,379 because you are obsessed with me. 821 00:35:51,482 --> 00:35:53,793 And deep down, you are clinging on to hope 822 00:35:53,896 --> 00:35:56,103 that Ted will take you back. 823 00:35:56,206 --> 00:36:00,758 But please, allow me to give you some advice, sweetheart. 824 00:36:01,758 --> 00:36:05,758 Give up, once and for all. 825 00:36:05,862 --> 00:36:10,103 Why? That nurse ain't nothing but a placeholder. 826 00:36:11,137 --> 00:36:12,724 Ted told me himself. 827 00:36:12,827 --> 00:36:15,586 He is all in with Shanice. 828 00:36:15,689 --> 00:36:16,896 They're in love. 829 00:36:24,827 --> 00:36:27,758 Captioning sponsored by CBS 830 00:36:27,862 --> 00:36:30,862 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 831 00:36:30,912 --> 00:36:35,462 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0