1 00:00:03,482 --> 00:00:07,173 -(metronome ticking) -(plays chord) 2 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:09,209 (strained humming of scales) 3 00:00:09,210 --> 00:00:12,478 -(clears throat) -(plays chord) 4 00:00:12,479 --> 00:00:14,348 (strained singing scales) 5 00:00:14,448 --> 00:00:16,350 (clears throat, hums) 6 00:00:16,450 --> 00:00:17,618 (plays chord) 7 00:00:17,718 --> 00:00:19,853 (strained singing scales) 8 00:00:19,953 --> 00:00:21,989 (clearing throat) 9 00:00:28,428 --> 00:00:29,496 (plays chord) 10 00:00:29,596 --> 00:00:32,900 (singing scales) 11 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:34,768 -(clears throat) -(plays chord) 12 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:36,703 (strained singing scales) 13 00:00:36,803 --> 00:00:38,839 (clearing throat) Mm. 14 00:00:38,939 --> 00:00:42,509 -(plays chord) -(strained singing scales) 15 00:00:42,609 --> 00:00:44,611 (clearing throat) 16 00:00:44,711 --> 00:00:45,779 (sighs heavily) 17 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:47,714 (discordant notes) 18 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:05,599 Well, I bet I know what put that smile on your face. 19 00:01:08,335 --> 00:01:10,971 ? ? 20 00:01:38,365 --> 00:01:40,467 Coffee, bagels- 21 00:01:40,567 --> 00:01:42,135 all the faves. 22 00:01:43,670 --> 00:01:45,339 Breakfast for the family, 23 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:46,974 unprompted? 24 00:01:47,074 --> 00:01:48,342 We better enjoy it 25 00:01:48,442 --> 00:01:50,132 before he unleashes the bad news. 26 00:01:50,177 --> 00:01:52,479 Why's it got to be bad news? 27 00:01:52,579 --> 00:01:55,169 Maybe I just want to spend quality time with my dads. 28 00:01:56,116 --> 00:01:57,551 Let's eat first. 29 00:01:57,651 --> 00:02:00,187 This must be really bad. 30 00:02:02,422 --> 00:02:03,724 Fine. 31 00:02:03,824 --> 00:02:05,692 There is something. 32 00:02:06,660 --> 00:02:09,796 How excited are you about the Essence magazine article? 33 00:02:09,896 --> 00:02:11,865 That was insane. 34 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:13,400 And Tokyo this fall. 35 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:14,935 Girl, I'm so jelly. 36 00:02:15,035 --> 00:02:16,637 Not sure I'm going. 37 00:02:17,604 --> 00:02:18,772 Wait, why not? 38 00:02:18,773 --> 00:02:21,073 You know the 'rents- school, school, school. 39 00:02:21,074 --> 00:02:23,510 Wouldn't traveling teach me more? 40 00:02:23,610 --> 00:02:24,930 I mean, look at my Aunt Dani. 41 00:02:24,945 --> 00:02:28,382 She's so smart and worldly. 42 00:02:28,482 --> 00:02:32,853 Ooh, maybe I can ask Grandma to go to... 43 00:02:32,953 --> 00:02:34,655 -support Aunt Kat. -Mm. 44 00:02:34,755 --> 00:02:36,723 And with a built-in chaperone, 45 00:02:36,823 --> 00:02:39,159 you think your dads will have to say yes. 46 00:02:39,259 --> 00:02:40,594 It's worth a try, right? 47 00:02:41,695 --> 00:02:44,264 Those home fries ain't gonna eat themselves. 48 00:02:45,666 --> 00:02:48,702 I'm not that hungry. I just needed some fuel. 49 00:02:48,802 --> 00:02:50,404 (laughing) 50 00:02:50,405 --> 00:02:52,905 You gonna say what's up to your niece 51 00:02:52,906 --> 00:02:53,956 and her friend? 52 00:02:54,908 --> 00:02:57,044 I don't want to interrupt. 53 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:00,313 Busy day? 54 00:03:01,715 --> 00:03:04,317 Uh, I'm gonna swing by the clinic, 55 00:03:04,418 --> 00:03:06,019 see if Noah needs some help. 56 00:03:06,119 --> 00:03:08,188 Mm. He hanging in there? 57 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:10,891 He did great his first day, 58 00:03:10,991 --> 00:03:12,861 but there's still a lot to figure out. 59 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:15,696 So, Leslie made a good hire, then? 60 00:03:15,796 --> 00:03:17,497 Sure. 61 00:03:17,597 --> 00:03:19,527 I just know from personal experience 62 00:03:19,533 --> 00:03:22,269 stepping into a new gig can be hard. 63 00:03:25,505 --> 00:03:27,741 This is about last night. 64 00:03:28,709 --> 00:03:30,343 You're still in your head. 65 00:03:30,444 --> 00:03:33,013 But you don't have to be, Eva. 66 00:03:33,113 --> 00:03:34,247 Okay? Not for me. 67 00:03:35,215 --> 00:03:37,718 So why don't we talk about it? 68 00:03:42,474 --> 00:03:44,523 How do you feel? 69 00:03:44,524 --> 00:03:45,726 Eh. 70 00:03:45,826 --> 00:03:48,528 The radiation is taking less of a toll on my body 71 00:03:48,628 --> 00:03:50,497 than the chemo did, that's for sure. 72 00:03:50,597 --> 00:03:52,933 Mm. Rest is probably key 73 00:03:53,033 --> 00:03:55,368 to long-term recovery. 74 00:03:55,469 --> 00:03:57,204 Music can wait, can't it? 75 00:03:58,205 --> 00:04:00,173 So much time is slipping away. 76 00:04:00,273 --> 00:04:02,976 I mean, last year, I had a spotlight and a set list. 77 00:04:04,010 --> 00:04:06,780 Has it been a whole year since then? 78 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:08,014 I hadn't realized. 79 00:04:08,115 --> 00:04:09,616 Nearly slipped my mind, too, 80 00:04:09,617 --> 00:04:11,550 till I got a message from Tracy and Sharon 81 00:04:11,551 --> 00:04:13,420 saying "happy anniversary." 82 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:15,822 That upset you? 83 00:04:15,922 --> 00:04:19,392 Well, the-the sentiment was pitch-perfect. 84 00:04:19,493 --> 00:04:22,929 But I am nowhere near ready to go into the studio 85 00:04:23,029 --> 00:04:24,865 and honor Barbara. 86 00:04:27,100 --> 00:04:30,670 I know you're chomping at the bit to do that, my dear. 87 00:04:32,105 --> 00:04:35,475 But your lungs took quite a beating from the chemo. 88 00:04:36,510 --> 00:04:38,779 But the recording session with Devon... 89 00:04:38,879 --> 00:04:42,182 If that's your concern, we can reschedule. 90 00:04:42,282 --> 00:04:44,851 You take a step back for now. 91 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:49,389 Give yourself enough time to ease your voice back into shape. 92 00:04:54,394 --> 00:04:56,563 Okay. Quit stalling. 93 00:04:56,564 --> 00:05:00,099 I've been exploring different arrangements 94 00:05:00,100 --> 00:05:02,401 that will help with me and Jessica's relationship. 95 00:05:02,402 --> 00:05:05,739 And spending every waking minute together this summer 96 00:05:05,839 --> 00:05:07,219 isn't accomplishing that? 97 00:05:08,141 --> 00:05:09,376 Quality time is good, 98 00:05:09,476 --> 00:05:11,478 but I've got to be strategic about... 99 00:05:11,578 --> 00:05:12,879 About what? 100 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:15,081 Me being at Banneker 101 00:05:15,182 --> 00:05:16,650 and her being at UCLA. 102 00:05:16,750 --> 00:05:20,754 Well, Banneker is only less than a hour away from us. 103 00:05:20,755 --> 00:05:22,822 You're gonna be bringing us your laundry, 104 00:05:22,823 --> 00:05:24,524 eating us out of house and home. 105 00:05:24,624 --> 00:05:26,993 It's a time-honored college tradition. 106 00:05:26,994 --> 00:05:28,127 I think he'll be back. 107 00:05:28,128 --> 00:05:29,128 Early September? 108 00:05:29,129 --> 00:05:30,530 At the latest. 109 00:05:30,630 --> 00:05:31,965 Not possible. 110 00:05:32,065 --> 00:05:35,068 'Cause I'm gonna be spending every weekend with Jessica. 111 00:05:38,138 --> 00:05:40,668 Ugh, I so wish I could be there front row and center 112 00:05:40,669 --> 00:05:43,642 to watch ChelseaKat make their first international debut. 113 00:05:43,643 --> 00:05:45,579 You can still go, Jessica. 114 00:05:45,679 --> 00:05:49,282 In fact, all of you fans out there can attend. 115 00:05:49,382 --> 00:05:50,984 Uh, how? 116 00:05:51,084 --> 00:05:52,552 Did you just score big? 117 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:55,989 Mm. My big score is working with the ChelseaKat brand. 118 00:05:56,089 --> 00:05:59,826 And now our whole ChelseaKat fam gets to experience the event 119 00:05:59,926 --> 00:06:01,661 because it will be live streamed 120 00:06:01,761 --> 00:06:05,198 at 121 00:06:05,298 --> 00:06:06,399 See you there, fam. 122 00:06:07,701 --> 00:06:09,202 And it's posted. 123 00:06:09,302 --> 00:06:11,404 You rock as a team brand ambassador. 124 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:13,773 Thank you for being my guest. 125 00:06:13,874 --> 00:06:16,476 Your Japanese recs were great content. 126 00:06:16,576 --> 00:06:18,445 And I love doing it. 127 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:21,047 Then why do you look like I'm making you take 128 00:06:21,147 --> 00:06:22,916 another cotillion class? 129 00:06:23,016 --> 00:06:27,487 Just reminding me that there's so much more world out there. 130 00:06:27,587 --> 00:06:29,055 And? 131 00:06:29,155 --> 00:06:30,490 And... 132 00:06:30,590 --> 00:06:32,359 Okay, don't get me wrong- 133 00:06:32,459 --> 00:06:36,263 I love being in this summer love bubble with your brother, but... 134 00:06:36,363 --> 00:06:37,931 -Bubbles burst. -Yeah. 135 00:06:37,932 --> 00:06:40,199 I feel like I've been ghosting my own needs 136 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:42,669 because I've been focusing so hard on Tyrell. 137 00:06:42,670 --> 00:06:44,803 Like last week, when I went to visit UCLA 138 00:06:44,804 --> 00:06:46,840 and met my soon-to-be roomie. 139 00:06:46,940 --> 00:06:50,410 Just made me realize how small I've made my universe. 140 00:06:50,510 --> 00:06:53,847 It feels like I'm losing me. 141 00:06:53,848 --> 00:06:56,916 Can we table the discussion about my surgical scars 142 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:57,967 for another time? 143 00:06:57,984 --> 00:06:59,386 Sure. 144 00:07:01,354 --> 00:07:05,025 So, what's next on your agenda for today, boo? 145 00:07:05,026 --> 00:07:07,793 There's some stuff I would like to catch up on 146 00:07:07,794 --> 00:07:09,129 at my dad's practice. 147 00:07:09,229 --> 00:07:12,132 It's so badass how much you take on. 148 00:07:12,133 --> 00:07:14,300 It's one of the things I love most about you. 149 00:07:14,301 --> 00:07:16,937 My multitasking tops your list? 150 00:07:17,037 --> 00:07:18,605 Nah. 151 00:07:18,705 --> 00:07:19,873 Nah, your strength. 152 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:22,442 Like I said last night, 153 00:07:22,542 --> 00:07:25,211 the way you survive whatever life throws at you, 154 00:07:25,312 --> 00:07:28,014 no matter how insanely challenging it may be. 155 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:34,587 I love you. 156 00:07:34,688 --> 00:07:36,289 You know that? 157 00:07:36,389 --> 00:07:38,525 Yeah. Yeah, I know. 158 00:07:38,625 --> 00:07:40,226 But I love you more. 159 00:07:41,494 --> 00:07:42,762 Mwah. 160 00:07:45,298 --> 00:07:47,348 What a lovely surprise running into you. 161 00:07:47,434 --> 00:07:50,203 Early morning pickup game with Andre and Ted. 162 00:07:50,204 --> 00:07:53,138 That smile on your face because you finally got some rest? 163 00:07:53,139 --> 00:07:55,641 Oh, I was asleep before my head even hit the pillow. 164 00:07:55,642 --> 00:07:56,743 Mm. 165 00:07:56,843 --> 00:07:58,745 Well, when are you down for that date 166 00:07:58,845 --> 00:08:00,246 that we took a rain check on? 167 00:08:00,347 --> 00:08:02,182 I'm free now. 168 00:08:02,282 --> 00:08:06,186 Wow. I see that Kial gets nights 169 00:08:06,286 --> 00:08:09,289 and poor Carlton here is relegated to, uh, 170 00:08:09,389 --> 00:08:10,623 brekky-breks. 171 00:08:10,724 --> 00:08:13,293 Yeah, you know, that worked for me and Teddy Bear 172 00:08:13,393 --> 00:08:16,096 once upon a mattress. 173 00:08:18,759 --> 00:08:23,769 I have no idea what you are prattling on about, Leslie. 174 00:08:23,770 --> 00:08:26,006 Have you met Kial's son Noah? 175 00:08:26,106 --> 00:08:27,307 Sweetie pie. 176 00:08:27,407 --> 00:08:30,243 And he's the new manager at my clinic. 177 00:08:30,343 --> 00:08:32,412 Now, while we were discussing work, 178 00:08:32,512 --> 00:08:35,181 he mentioned that, uh, 179 00:08:35,281 --> 00:08:37,550 while he's been staying at his dad's, 180 00:08:37,650 --> 00:08:41,254 his dad has been staying at his girlfriend's every night. 181 00:08:41,354 --> 00:08:43,423 Yeah. So, apparently, 182 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:46,393 while he's crashing there to get the lay of the land... 183 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:50,864 ...meanwhile, Daddy is getting laid by darling Nikki 184 00:08:50,964 --> 00:08:52,599 at the Comfort Inn and Suites. 185 00:08:53,600 --> 00:08:56,636 This just happened to spill out of your employee's mouth 186 00:08:56,637 --> 00:08:59,271 in the middle of talking about payroll and supplies? 187 00:08:59,272 --> 00:09:02,342 Okay, whatever this is, 188 00:09:02,442 --> 00:09:04,110 I don't have time for it. 189 00:09:04,210 --> 00:09:05,378 I have a consult. 190 00:09:05,379 --> 00:09:08,714 Yeah, well, I have a meeting with the club prez myself. 191 00:09:08,715 --> 00:09:10,517 So, ta-ta. 192 00:09:12,819 --> 00:09:14,020 Can I call you later? 193 00:09:14,120 --> 00:09:16,022 Find a better time for our date? 194 00:09:16,122 --> 00:09:17,424 Of course. 195 00:09:23,430 --> 00:09:25,432 Okay, we know 196 00:09:25,532 --> 00:09:28,001 how much you care about Jessica. 197 00:09:28,101 --> 00:09:32,605 We also know that this is your first serious relationship. 198 00:09:32,705 --> 00:09:34,607 Those can be... 199 00:09:34,707 --> 00:09:36,142 intense. 200 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:39,546 Does she even know your plans for the two of you? 201 00:09:41,981 --> 00:09:44,651 So, without running this past your girlfriend, 202 00:09:44,751 --> 00:09:47,754 you're planning to sacrifice your time, energy, 203 00:09:47,854 --> 00:09:51,558 and a full shot at a college experience? 204 00:09:51,658 --> 00:09:53,293 The math ain't mathing. 205 00:09:54,294 --> 00:09:55,361 Why can't you get it? 206 00:09:55,462 --> 00:09:56,963 I love Jessica. 207 00:09:56,964 --> 00:09:59,498 Why do you guys keep treating me like a dumbass kid? 208 00:09:59,499 --> 00:10:01,234 I know how I feel, 209 00:10:01,334 --> 00:10:03,403 and I know what she needs. 210 00:10:03,503 --> 00:10:06,606 When I hear someone planning something 211 00:10:06,706 --> 00:10:07,966 for someone else's life, 212 00:10:08,041 --> 00:10:09,509 my antennae go up. 213 00:10:10,710 --> 00:10:12,700 Look, we're just trying to protect you. 214 00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:15,415 I don't need protection. 215 00:10:15,515 --> 00:10:16,983 Wrong, son. 216 00:10:18,485 --> 00:10:21,588 Right now, your heart could use a full set of armor. 217 00:10:21,589 --> 00:10:23,956 -Here you are, ladies. -Thank you. -Thanks. 218 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:25,558 Enjoy. You're so welcome. 219 00:10:26,559 --> 00:10:29,529 So, tell me what went down in Cali. 220 00:10:31,297 --> 00:10:33,266 I met my roommate. Super cool. 221 00:10:33,366 --> 00:10:35,235 A student athlete on a scholarship. 222 00:10:35,335 --> 00:10:37,237 And we went to a party together. 223 00:10:37,337 --> 00:10:39,005 Mm. The dudes, though- 224 00:10:39,006 --> 00:10:40,105 super hot? 225 00:10:40,106 --> 00:10:41,841 I knew it. 226 00:10:41,941 --> 00:10:44,777 Those west coast boys have swagger. 227 00:10:45,812 --> 00:10:47,947 Hold up. Did you cheat on my brother? 228 00:10:48,047 --> 00:10:49,382 No. 229 00:10:49,482 --> 00:10:50,717 Good. 230 00:10:50,718 --> 00:10:52,251 Because even though you're my girl, 231 00:10:52,252 --> 00:10:54,454 Tyrell is my brother and fam is fam. 232 00:10:54,554 --> 00:10:56,544 And I never ever want to see him get hurt. 233 00:10:58,591 --> 00:11:00,560 There's that look again. 234 00:11:00,660 --> 00:11:01,928 What gives, Jessica? 235 00:11:02,896 --> 00:11:04,531 I had a great time out there. 236 00:11:04,631 --> 00:11:06,399 And, come on, going out to parties 237 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:09,202 with my roomie's friends- athletes. 238 00:11:09,302 --> 00:11:10,970 That's so not Tyrell's thing. 239 00:11:11,070 --> 00:11:15,441 Oh. So you're worried that your 'ship won't fit. 240 00:11:17,477 --> 00:11:19,946 What's got you ignoring the outside world? 241 00:11:20,046 --> 00:11:22,348 AI is telepathic. 242 00:11:22,448 --> 00:11:24,017 I'm convinced. 243 00:11:24,117 --> 00:11:25,885 And it's creeping me out. 244 00:11:25,886 --> 00:11:27,486 You know, you think something once 245 00:11:27,487 --> 00:11:29,454 and then your phone loads up a shopping cart. 246 00:11:29,455 --> 00:11:32,859 Mm. Turn off your notifications if it bothers you that much. 247 00:11:32,959 --> 00:11:35,528 Mm. Unfortunately, 248 00:11:35,628 --> 00:11:38,331 some things can't be ignored in real life. 249 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:43,703 Oh. I am so glad I ran into you. 250 00:11:43,803 --> 00:11:45,838 I wish I could say the same. 251 00:11:45,939 --> 00:11:48,829 Oh, damn, Vern. Here I am trying to be neighborly over here. 252 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:50,777 We're no longer neighbors. 253 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:52,579 You have an empty lot. 254 00:11:52,679 --> 00:11:53,880 Ah, yes. 255 00:11:53,980 --> 00:11:58,084 That tornado nearly took out everything from me. 256 00:11:58,184 --> 00:11:59,619 Quite a bit. 257 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:01,854 Even my daughter, almost. 258 00:12:01,955 --> 00:12:03,856 Well, I'm glad Eva pulled through. 259 00:12:03,957 --> 00:12:05,525 Oh, thank you, Vern. 260 00:12:05,625 --> 00:12:07,060 That's very kind of you. 261 00:12:08,027 --> 00:12:09,562 Now you can thank me. 262 00:12:09,662 --> 00:12:11,764 For? 263 00:12:11,864 --> 00:12:14,634 Well, you will be pleased to know, Mr. Squash Player, 264 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:17,704 that the Leslie Thomas Sports Complex 265 00:12:17,804 --> 00:12:20,473 is back up and on schedule. 266 00:12:20,573 --> 00:12:25,144 And I'm also glad to share that construction will begin 267 00:12:25,245 --> 00:12:27,280 on my shouse... 268 00:12:27,380 --> 00:12:28,481 posthaste. 269 00:12:28,581 --> 00:12:30,950 The inspector stopped that, remember? 270 00:12:31,050 --> 00:12:34,887 Ah, yes, that encroachment violation that you maneuvered. 271 00:12:34,988 --> 00:12:36,556 Ooh, glory. 272 00:12:36,656 --> 00:12:40,093 But there is a silver lining to every cloud. 273 00:12:40,193 --> 00:12:41,828 -How so? -Well, 274 00:12:41,829 --> 00:12:43,462 the twister knocked everything down, 275 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:48,001 which means there's no structure over your property line anymore. 276 00:12:48,101 --> 00:12:51,037 So now I can begin my 277 00:12:51,137 --> 00:12:53,573 new plans and specs 278 00:12:53,673 --> 00:12:55,174 to resume. 279 00:12:56,175 --> 00:12:57,977 How wonderful, Leslie. 280 00:12:58,077 --> 00:12:59,245 For you. 281 00:12:59,345 --> 00:13:01,981 And you wanted to open up your door 282 00:13:02,081 --> 00:13:04,717 and look at an empty, vacant lot 283 00:13:04,817 --> 00:13:07,654 when you could see a whole work of art. 284 00:13:08,655 --> 00:13:10,123 -Art. -Mm. 285 00:13:11,291 --> 00:13:14,360 You do stretch the meaning of so many words. 286 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:17,430 Well, be that as it may, Vern, 287 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:20,767 construction will begin soon. 288 00:13:20,867 --> 00:13:22,735 Full force. 289 00:13:30,343 --> 00:13:32,111 ? ? 290 00:13:49,762 --> 00:13:51,064 (door shuts) 291 00:13:54,267 --> 00:13:57,036 Glad to see your radiation appointment went well. 292 00:13:57,037 --> 00:13:59,171 Phone call wasn't enough? You had to come see for yourself? 293 00:13:59,172 --> 00:14:01,174 Among other things. 294 00:14:01,274 --> 00:14:03,144 -Where's Daddy? -He went to the club. 295 00:14:04,043 --> 00:14:06,546 So, I'm all you got. 296 00:14:06,646 --> 00:14:07,847 What is it, Nicole? 297 00:14:09,082 --> 00:14:10,416 I need your help. 298 00:14:10,689 --> 00:14:14,052 I wasn't surprised about you calling 299 00:14:14,053 --> 00:14:15,520 and asking me to squeeze you in. 300 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:17,423 A lot of people do that. 301 00:14:17,424 --> 00:14:19,291 But why don't you want your dad knowing 302 00:14:19,292 --> 00:14:21,494 about whatever it is that's going on? 303 00:14:22,462 --> 00:14:24,163 I've got my reasons. 304 00:14:24,164 --> 00:14:26,698 It's because I'm the better plastic surgeon, isn't it? 305 00:14:26,699 --> 00:14:29,102 It's okay. You can say it. 306 00:14:29,202 --> 00:14:33,673 I think both of my bosses in the practice are top-notch. 307 00:14:33,773 --> 00:14:36,409 Okay, well, all kidding aside, my dear... 308 00:14:37,377 --> 00:14:39,245 ...what's really going on? 309 00:14:39,345 --> 00:14:42,548 I know that you've performed miracles for burn victims 310 00:14:42,648 --> 00:14:43,983 and trauma survivors. 311 00:14:44,984 --> 00:14:47,854 And you've helped them feel like themselves again. 312 00:14:47,954 --> 00:14:50,456 And, um, that-that's what I need, Carlton. 313 00:14:50,556 --> 00:14:52,392 I need people to see me- 314 00:14:52,492 --> 00:14:55,161 the Eva who takes names and she kicks ass 315 00:14:55,261 --> 00:14:59,031 and she loves to rock a crop top on occasion while doing it. 316 00:15:00,867 --> 00:15:02,668 It's your liver transplant scar. 317 00:15:03,703 --> 00:15:06,839 Which is difficult on a number of levels. 318 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:10,209 What you tell your patients- 319 00:15:10,309 --> 00:15:12,278 not all scars can be seen... 320 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:15,314 ...I'm living it. 321 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:17,316 Like-like, most of my scars 322 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:19,585 I consider to be badges of honor, 323 00:15:19,685 --> 00:15:23,856 like, from scraped knees to ice burns from skating. 324 00:15:24,957 --> 00:15:26,559 But this one... 325 00:15:28,628 --> 00:15:32,598 This one stares at me when I look at it in the mirror. 326 00:15:32,698 --> 00:15:34,534 And every time, 327 00:15:34,634 --> 00:15:35,968 it-it takes pieces, 328 00:15:36,068 --> 00:15:38,704 it takes pieces of me with it. 329 00:15:38,805 --> 00:15:41,107 Like, I avoid the mirror until it's covered. 330 00:15:41,207 --> 00:15:44,277 Like, I never used to hide from my own body like this, Carlton. 331 00:15:44,343 --> 00:15:45,778 Okay. Okay. 332 00:15:47,380 --> 00:15:48,681 Let's see the scar. 333 00:15:49,649 --> 00:15:50,850 Okay. 334 00:15:53,586 --> 00:15:56,189 It's actually healing very well. 335 00:15:56,289 --> 00:15:59,091 Dr. Arnold did a fantastic job, 336 00:15:59,092 --> 00:16:00,725 especially given the circumstances. 337 00:16:00,726 --> 00:16:02,628 The fact that I almost died? 338 00:16:02,728 --> 00:16:04,697 Well, as far as scars go, 339 00:16:04,797 --> 00:16:06,966 I have seen a lot worse. 340 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:09,869 Great. So-so you can help me? 341 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,104 I'm afraid not. 342 00:16:14,540 --> 00:16:16,409 Enough is enough. 343 00:16:16,509 --> 00:16:17,910 Take the insurance money, 344 00:16:18,010 --> 00:16:19,145 sell the land, 345 00:16:19,245 --> 00:16:22,448 cut your losses and move elsewhere, 346 00:16:22,548 --> 00:16:24,150 preferably out of state. 347 00:16:25,685 --> 00:16:29,021 I have family and community ties here. 348 00:16:29,121 --> 00:16:32,692 Then don't subject them or the rest of us 349 00:16:32,792 --> 00:16:34,994 to some ridiculous display. 350 00:16:35,094 --> 00:16:38,831 Nothing about my studio-slash-house 351 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:40,600 is ridiculous. 352 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:42,735 This is just a waste of time. 353 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:44,604 I've got appointments. 354 00:16:44,704 --> 00:16:47,773 Hey. Vernon, I will not be ignored. 355 00:16:48,741 --> 00:16:50,476 And I am here to stay. 356 00:16:52,645 --> 00:16:53,913 Yo. 357 00:16:54,013 --> 00:16:55,848 Y'all seen, uh, Senator Dupree? 358 00:16:55,948 --> 00:16:57,416 Mm, I-I haven't. 359 00:16:57,517 --> 00:16:59,218 Neither have I. 360 00:16:59,219 --> 00:17:00,318 Excellent. 361 00:17:00,319 --> 00:17:01,759 Last thing I want to be is late. 362 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:03,421 -You got a second, join us. -ANDRE: Mm. 363 00:17:03,422 --> 00:17:04,724 Yeah. 364 00:17:04,824 --> 00:17:07,260 So, uh, how are you holding up? 365 00:17:08,594 --> 00:17:10,062 -Honestly? -Mm. 366 00:17:10,063 --> 00:17:12,397 Being back in this building kind of trips me out. 367 00:17:12,398 --> 00:17:13,499 Mm. 368 00:17:13,599 --> 00:17:16,202 I've been trying all summer not to hurt Tyrell. 369 00:17:16,203 --> 00:17:18,303 I mean, you know I thought breaking up would be best, 370 00:17:18,304 --> 00:17:19,354 but... 371 00:17:19,438 --> 00:17:21,073 things heated up and, like... 372 00:17:21,173 --> 00:17:23,476 I don't want to hear about you two's sex life. 373 00:17:23,576 --> 00:17:24,626 Period. 374 00:17:24,644 --> 00:17:26,746 How am I supposed to say goodbye now? 375 00:17:27,747 --> 00:17:30,983 Maybe by reminding yourself that by standing still 376 00:17:31,083 --> 00:17:32,752 it's gonna hurt worse. 377 00:17:32,852 --> 00:17:34,186 For the both of you. 378 00:17:34,287 --> 00:17:35,855 Yeah. 379 00:17:35,955 --> 00:17:37,490 Right. 380 00:17:40,927 --> 00:17:45,064 Look, it's easy to get caught up in something 381 00:17:45,164 --> 00:17:47,433 that you care about so deeply. 382 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:49,468 But that shouldn't be your sole focus. 383 00:17:50,469 --> 00:17:51,537 My plate's full. 384 00:17:51,637 --> 00:17:53,139 I've got Jessica and school 385 00:17:53,239 --> 00:17:55,641 and a side of a family. 386 00:17:56,642 --> 00:17:59,592 Tyrell, you're not half-assing your way through college. 387 00:17:59,679 --> 00:18:03,049 And being a part of this family is not some side dish. 388 00:18:03,149 --> 00:18:05,651 It comes with honor and responsibility. 389 00:18:05,751 --> 00:18:07,353 You know what? 390 00:18:07,354 --> 00:18:10,455 I'm tired of listening to what everybody's telling me to do. 391 00:18:10,456 --> 00:18:12,725 I'm 18. Grown by law. 392 00:18:12,726 --> 00:18:15,460 I should be able to buy a plane ticket to see and visit 393 00:18:15,461 --> 00:18:16,896 my girlfriend. 394 00:18:16,996 --> 00:18:19,265 Yeah, but you need money. 395 00:18:19,365 --> 00:18:20,866 And how are you gonna get that? 396 00:18:20,867 --> 00:18:23,868 You gonna be a flight attendant on the first red-eye to L.A.? 397 00:18:23,869 --> 00:18:25,904 You know, I thought if I were to explain to you two, 398 00:18:25,905 --> 00:18:27,773 you would understand. My bad! 399 00:18:27,873 --> 00:18:28,923 Oh... 400 00:18:32,244 --> 00:18:33,646 (door shuts) 401 00:18:40,686 --> 00:18:43,222 You just said you've seen worse scars. 402 00:18:43,223 --> 00:18:44,322 I have. 403 00:18:44,323 --> 00:18:45,791 Okay, so why the hard pass? 404 00:18:45,792 --> 00:18:48,259 Because there is no quick fix for a situation like yours. 405 00:18:48,260 --> 00:18:49,395 Okay, why not? 406 00:18:49,495 --> 00:18:51,030 Because you are still healing. 407 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:53,566 From two things: your damage control surgery 408 00:18:53,666 --> 00:18:55,034 and your liver transplant. 409 00:18:56,202 --> 00:18:59,805 Okay. Shouldn't we be able to fix it while it's still fresh? 410 00:18:59,905 --> 00:19:01,045 That's not how it works. 411 00:19:01,046 --> 00:19:03,108 Any potential scar revision has to wait 412 00:19:03,109 --> 00:19:06,119 until your body has fully healed and the tissue has settled. 413 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:07,979 Okay, well, can't we just speed it up? 414 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:09,515 I mean, I mean, I'm young. 415 00:19:09,516 --> 00:19:11,216 And before this, pretty healthy. 416 00:19:11,217 --> 00:19:13,027 Doesn't that count for something? 417 00:19:13,028 --> 00:19:14,052 Of course it does. 418 00:19:14,053 --> 00:19:15,554 In general. 419 00:19:15,555 --> 00:19:18,590 Now, once your transplant team signs off on your recovery, 420 00:19:18,591 --> 00:19:20,326 then we can look at our options. 421 00:19:20,426 --> 00:19:22,461 Okay. Like-like what? 422 00:19:22,561 --> 00:19:25,798 Well, there are advancements in laser, stem cell treatments 423 00:19:25,898 --> 00:19:29,468 that we can explore based on your progress by then. 424 00:19:29,568 --> 00:19:32,171 A-And so those procedures will get rid of the scar? 425 00:19:33,205 --> 00:19:35,195 The goal is to minimize the appearance. 426 00:19:36,776 --> 00:19:38,310 So, no promises. 427 00:19:38,411 --> 00:19:40,279 Just honesty. 428 00:19:40,280 --> 00:19:42,714 Well, what am I supposed to do in the meantime, Carlton? 429 00:19:42,715 --> 00:19:44,517 I feel so disconnected to my body. 430 00:19:44,617 --> 00:19:47,520 Okay, that is more complicated. 431 00:19:48,554 --> 00:19:50,089 Eva, 432 00:19:50,189 --> 00:19:52,725 you've just survived a life-saving surgery. 433 00:19:52,825 --> 00:19:56,128 It's-it's not uncommon for organ transplant recipients 434 00:19:56,228 --> 00:20:00,800 to explore and discuss their new normal with a professional. 435 00:20:01,801 --> 00:20:03,736 I don't need therapy, Carlton. 436 00:20:03,836 --> 00:20:06,272 I-I need to feel like myself again. 437 00:20:07,273 --> 00:20:08,323 Okay. 438 00:20:09,842 --> 00:20:12,312 You're more than welcome to get a second opinion. 439 00:20:13,079 --> 00:20:16,916 But any reputable MD is going to agree with me, Eva. 440 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:21,854 I know for a fact that your father would. 441 00:20:25,124 --> 00:20:30,029 The night of the tornado was sheer terror. 442 00:20:30,129 --> 00:20:32,565 No shame, still got me shook. 443 00:20:32,665 --> 00:20:35,000 Yeah. That's all of us. 444 00:20:35,101 --> 00:20:37,169 A game of pickup ball- 445 00:20:37,269 --> 00:20:38,839 that can only get you but so far. 446 00:20:38,938 --> 00:20:40,539 Emotionally, that is. 447 00:20:40,540 --> 00:20:42,373 Well, when Kat and Eva were missing, 448 00:20:42,374 --> 00:20:43,609 when Martin was missing 449 00:20:43,709 --> 00:20:46,912 until we managed to find him under a freaking tree. 450 00:20:47,012 --> 00:20:48,948 Word. Man, that... 451 00:20:49,048 --> 00:20:51,984 that got to be one of the worst nights of my life. 452 00:20:52,084 --> 00:20:54,019 In the end, everybody made it through. 453 00:20:54,120 --> 00:20:55,521 Yeah. 454 00:20:55,621 --> 00:20:57,389 So, how's my cousin been? 455 00:20:57,490 --> 00:20:59,660 The last time I saw y'all, she looked great. 456 00:20:59,692 --> 00:21:01,293 -Uh... -LESLIE: Don't you dare 457 00:21:01,393 --> 00:21:03,162 walk away from me, Vernon Dupree. 458 00:21:04,163 --> 00:21:05,213 (stammering) 459 00:21:05,214 --> 00:21:06,297 -Not it. -Not it. 460 00:21:06,298 --> 00:21:07,438 (chuckling): You-you... 461 00:21:08,701 --> 00:21:09,902 -Okay. -Mm. 462 00:21:09,903 --> 00:21:11,102 LESLIE: You are being rude 463 00:21:11,103 --> 00:21:13,405 right now. Come on. 464 00:21:13,506 --> 00:21:17,309 I've heard all the bluster I can stomach for the day. 465 00:21:17,409 --> 00:21:19,011 Senator Dupree. 466 00:21:19,979 --> 00:21:22,715 Leslie. Uh, can I help? 467 00:21:22,815 --> 00:21:24,750 Just a neighborly spat. 468 00:21:24,850 --> 00:21:25,900 -Hmm. -Hmm. 469 00:21:25,951 --> 00:21:27,052 Wonder if it can wait. 470 00:21:27,053 --> 00:21:28,987 Uh, Senator Dupree has a real tight window 471 00:21:28,988 --> 00:21:31,757 with his busy schedule, and he and I have a meeting. 472 00:21:31,857 --> 00:21:33,259 It's very important to me. 473 00:21:33,359 --> 00:21:37,229 Oh. What biz do you two have with each other? 474 00:21:37,230 --> 00:21:39,931 Banneker. Specifically, internship opportunities 475 00:21:39,932 --> 00:21:41,200 for my students. 476 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:44,203 Oh. Well, I think I should be a part of that convo, 477 00:21:44,303 --> 00:21:47,139 considering that I funded the very clinic 478 00:21:47,140 --> 00:21:49,574 that actually has an arrangement with Banneker. 479 00:21:49,575 --> 00:21:51,343 Do you never tire 480 00:21:51,443 --> 00:21:55,414 of announcing the money you spend to bleach your reputation? 481 00:21:55,514 --> 00:21:58,284 -Okay. I- -Any-any clinic meeting 482 00:21:58,384 --> 00:22:00,085 should involve Eva. 483 00:22:00,086 --> 00:22:01,986 Why don't you swing by the apartment 484 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:03,789 and we can talk about that later? 485 00:22:03,889 --> 00:22:06,125 I would love that. 486 00:22:06,225 --> 00:22:09,628 It's nice to be somewhere that I'm actually wanted. 487 00:22:13,132 --> 00:22:16,135 If you decide to change careers, 488 00:22:16,235 --> 00:22:18,971 I'll put in a good word for you at the UN. 489 00:22:19,071 --> 00:22:21,340 'Cause you clearly have a knack 490 00:22:21,440 --> 00:22:23,876 for brokering the peace, son. 491 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,415 You okay, bro? 492 00:22:29,515 --> 00:22:30,850 I was. 493 00:22:30,851 --> 00:22:32,350 Until the 'rents shot down my plan 494 00:22:32,351 --> 00:22:34,619 to fly out to L.A. to see my girlfriend every weekend. 495 00:22:34,620 --> 00:22:35,788 Say what? 496 00:22:35,888 --> 00:22:37,156 Got to go. Yep. 497 00:22:39,124 --> 00:22:40,893 It's a good plan. 498 00:22:40,993 --> 00:22:43,395 School here two days a week, 499 00:22:43,396 --> 00:22:45,797 and then I have Friday through Mondays to be with you. 500 00:22:45,798 --> 00:22:48,133 I'm sure you worked that out on paper, 501 00:22:48,234 --> 00:22:50,035 but that is so not gonna happen. 502 00:22:50,135 --> 00:22:51,185 Why not? 503 00:22:51,237 --> 00:22:52,972 Uh, you don't know my schedule 504 00:22:53,072 --> 00:22:56,308 or what activities I'll be into because I don't even know yet. 505 00:22:56,408 --> 00:22:59,245 I assumed you would want to spend time with me 506 00:22:59,246 --> 00:23:01,012 instead of auditioning for a play. 507 00:23:01,013 --> 00:23:02,514 Wrong. 508 00:23:02,615 --> 00:23:04,717 I mean, I-I love spending time with you, 509 00:23:04,718 --> 00:23:07,252 Tyrell, but, no, I'm not going to miss out on stuff 510 00:23:07,253 --> 00:23:09,020 because of your desperate attempt to try 511 00:23:09,021 --> 00:23:11,156 and, like, keep us together. 512 00:23:11,257 --> 00:23:12,591 -I'm desperate now? -Uh, 513 00:23:12,691 --> 00:23:14,627 that's not what I meant. 514 00:23:14,727 --> 00:23:18,230 All I'm saying is I won't know what I want until I get there. 515 00:23:18,231 --> 00:23:20,298 And so, no, I'm not going to be closed off 516 00:23:20,299 --> 00:23:22,166 because you decided on your own to make 517 00:23:22,167 --> 00:23:23,917 weekly commutes to the west coast. 518 00:23:23,918 --> 00:23:26,638 And I don't want you skipping out on amazing opportunities 519 00:23:26,639 --> 00:23:29,408 at Banneker, like-like joining chess club 520 00:23:29,508 --> 00:23:32,511 or a frat or the robotics club. 521 00:23:32,512 --> 00:23:36,581 You're just softballing because you believe we won't work out. 522 00:23:36,582 --> 00:23:38,984 I can't predict the future. 523 00:23:39,084 --> 00:23:40,519 But I hope we do. 524 00:23:41,487 --> 00:23:43,188 Hope? 525 00:23:43,289 --> 00:23:44,823 That's your plan? 526 00:23:44,924 --> 00:23:47,993 Jes-Jessica, we have to make our futures happen now 527 00:23:48,093 --> 00:23:50,029 or this would be some BS cop-out. 528 00:23:50,996 --> 00:23:52,398 Say what you really mean. 529 00:23:54,133 --> 00:23:55,234 Okay, fine. 530 00:23:55,334 --> 00:23:58,671 I think we should break up. Starting now. 531 00:24:01,941 --> 00:24:03,242 I know as well as anyone 532 00:24:03,243 --> 00:24:05,043 how that woman can get under your skin. 533 00:24:05,044 --> 00:24:08,681 But Leslie lobbing Leslie-isms is nothing new. 534 00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:10,549 I know, but... 535 00:24:11,517 --> 00:24:14,687 Do you think I have it all wrong when it comes to men? 536 00:24:15,688 --> 00:24:19,892 You have not one but two fine gentlemen courting you. 537 00:24:19,992 --> 00:24:21,460 You're doing just fine. 538 00:24:21,461 --> 00:24:23,394 You just aren't ready to commit to anyone. 539 00:24:23,395 --> 00:24:26,365 Not after the way my marriage ended. 540 00:24:26,366 --> 00:24:28,900 I spent so much time mourning that relationship. 541 00:24:28,901 --> 00:24:31,670 I have been determined to never offer my entire heart 542 00:24:31,770 --> 00:24:33,439 to anyone ever again. 543 00:24:33,539 --> 00:24:35,808 I'm done with love. 544 00:24:35,908 --> 00:24:39,078 A professional would have a field day with that. 545 00:24:39,178 --> 00:24:40,946 Okay. I know. Classic avoidance. 546 00:24:41,046 --> 00:24:42,214 You think? 547 00:24:42,314 --> 00:24:45,184 Sometimes it's the best way to shield ourselves. 548 00:24:46,185 --> 00:24:47,386 After Ted's betrayal, 549 00:24:47,486 --> 00:24:50,055 understandably, you would assume that position. 550 00:24:50,155 --> 00:24:52,124 For a while. 551 00:24:52,224 --> 00:24:54,126 I have been very intentional 552 00:24:54,226 --> 00:24:57,463 about keeping everything casual and fun. 553 00:24:57,563 --> 00:24:59,932 -And are you? Having fun? -I am. 554 00:25:00,933 --> 00:25:02,835 Or at least I was. 555 00:25:03,802 --> 00:25:07,873 Do you think I'm just setting the stage for disaster? 556 00:25:12,671 --> 00:25:16,247 Agreed. Tyrell's plan is ludicrous. 557 00:25:16,248 --> 00:25:17,516 But we need to figure out 558 00:25:17,616 --> 00:25:20,719 a better way to get through to our lovestruck teen. 559 00:25:20,819 --> 00:25:22,621 Ooh! Lox and bagels. 560 00:25:22,721 --> 00:25:24,423 -I'm starving. -Watch out. 561 00:25:24,523 --> 00:25:26,792 I'm pretty sure it's laced with teen rage. 562 00:25:26,892 --> 00:25:30,062 I assumed you ate at Orphey Gene's with Jessica. 563 00:25:30,162 --> 00:25:31,563 She sprung for a drink. 564 00:25:31,663 --> 00:25:33,465 We didn't get to breakfast. 565 00:25:33,565 --> 00:25:35,200 Tyrell showed up. 566 00:25:35,300 --> 00:25:38,070 I heard about your chat before I dipped. 567 00:25:38,170 --> 00:25:42,808 We are concerned about Tyrell's unrealistic expectations 568 00:25:42,908 --> 00:25:44,243 when it comes to Jessica. 569 00:25:44,343 --> 00:25:47,279 And your brother is fast approaching a world of hurt, 570 00:25:47,379 --> 00:25:49,429 the way he's whooshing through his life. 571 00:25:49,448 --> 00:25:50,949 That's not new for him. 572 00:25:51,050 --> 00:25:53,519 He was the speed chess champ, remember? 573 00:25:53,619 --> 00:25:55,387 It's his M.O. 574 00:25:55,487 --> 00:25:57,189 What do you mean? 575 00:25:57,289 --> 00:25:59,158 When he lets someone in like this 576 00:25:59,258 --> 00:26:01,360 and the warning light turns yellow, 577 00:26:01,460 --> 00:26:03,328 instead of slowing down, 578 00:26:03,429 --> 00:26:06,031 Tyrell steps on the gas. 579 00:26:09,168 --> 00:26:12,071 Okay, look, I could use your advice on something. 580 00:26:12,171 --> 00:26:15,340 Well, it's more of an answer to a hypothetical question. 581 00:26:15,441 --> 00:26:17,142 Okay, hit me. 582 00:26:18,110 --> 00:26:20,012 If you could've... 583 00:26:20,013 --> 00:26:22,480 if you could've told Nicole everything about Leslie 584 00:26:22,481 --> 00:26:23,649 -early on, -Hmm. 585 00:26:23,749 --> 00:26:25,050 way back when, 586 00:26:25,150 --> 00:26:26,251 would you? 587 00:26:27,619 --> 00:26:29,655 I still go back and forth on that. 588 00:26:29,755 --> 00:26:31,123 I don't know. 589 00:26:31,223 --> 00:26:34,593 I mean, for sure, I wish I would've been there for Eva. 590 00:26:34,693 --> 00:26:37,563 Okay, well, let's take the baby part out of the equation. 591 00:26:37,663 --> 00:26:40,699 I'd like to think that Nicole and I could weather it, 592 00:26:40,700 --> 00:26:42,233 but that's wishful thinking. 593 00:26:42,234 --> 00:26:46,438 Odds are I just would've got kicked to the curb earlier. 594 00:26:46,439 --> 00:26:49,507 Where's this question coming from? 595 00:26:49,508 --> 00:26:52,111 I'm worried my past is... 596 00:26:52,211 --> 00:26:53,745 catching up with me. 597 00:26:53,746 --> 00:26:57,915 I've been stumbling towards making a decision, 598 00:26:57,916 --> 00:27:00,252 and I don't want to make the wrong one. 599 00:27:00,253 --> 00:27:02,553 I know what it feels like to have the rug pulled out 600 00:27:02,554 --> 00:27:03,856 from underneath you, 601 00:27:03,857 --> 00:27:06,357 and I would hate to do that to somebody I care about. 602 00:27:06,358 --> 00:27:08,168 And I really care about both of them. 603 00:27:09,194 --> 00:27:10,429 Okay. 604 00:27:10,529 --> 00:27:12,030 How did all of this start? 605 00:27:12,131 --> 00:27:14,867 I gravitated towards Carlton because 606 00:27:14,967 --> 00:27:18,303 he was familiar, and I felt safe. 607 00:27:18,403 --> 00:27:20,873 And I knew he'd been crushing on me for a while 608 00:27:20,973 --> 00:27:23,509 and he'd fit in with Dupree events. 609 00:27:23,609 --> 00:27:25,310 Yes, he would. 610 00:27:26,311 --> 00:27:28,347 And then with Kial... 611 00:27:29,481 --> 00:27:31,250 He was unexpected. 612 00:27:31,350 --> 00:27:33,185 A complete stranger. 613 00:27:33,285 --> 00:27:36,121 But there was this attraction. 614 00:27:36,122 --> 00:27:37,288 And you could be carefree. 615 00:27:37,289 --> 00:27:39,324 So much. 616 00:27:39,325 --> 00:27:42,093 And do you know, after all of this time, 617 00:27:42,094 --> 00:27:44,830 I still feel that easy, carefree way with him. 618 00:27:44,930 --> 00:27:48,901 Kial is sensitive and seems to know me better than anyone. 619 00:27:49,001 --> 00:27:51,136 Better than me, sometimes. 620 00:27:51,236 --> 00:27:54,039 Well, it sounds like you have your answer. 621 00:27:54,139 --> 00:27:55,759 Your heart is leading you there, 622 00:27:55,807 --> 00:27:58,143 but your head is getting in the way. 623 00:27:58,243 --> 00:28:00,712 So what do I do? 624 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:04,049 Analysis leads to paralysis. 625 00:28:04,149 --> 00:28:06,151 Who is the shrink here? 626 00:28:06,251 --> 00:28:07,986 Today, me. 627 00:28:07,987 --> 00:28:10,588 And I don't believe you're anywhere near finished 628 00:28:10,589 --> 00:28:12,591 with having love in your life. 629 00:28:14,860 --> 00:28:16,300 You know where my grandpa is? 630 00:28:17,029 --> 00:28:18,864 Ted won't be in until later. 631 00:28:18,964 --> 00:28:20,465 And my grandma? 632 00:28:20,566 --> 00:28:22,401 I'm pretty sure Nicole's off today. 633 00:28:25,604 --> 00:28:26,939 Do you have a minute? 634 00:28:29,975 --> 00:28:32,611 (knocking, tapping) 635 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:35,547 Hola, mamacita. 636 00:28:35,647 --> 00:28:37,783 -Hey, Mama. -Mwah. Hey. 637 00:28:37,784 --> 00:28:39,450 Just a warning: I'm not in a good mood. 638 00:28:39,451 --> 00:28:40,752 Aw. 639 00:28:40,852 --> 00:28:43,522 Where's my baby's usual fire? 640 00:28:44,856 --> 00:28:46,536 Are you packing Izaiah's things? 641 00:28:47,526 --> 00:28:49,595 What did that boyfriend of yours do? 642 00:28:49,695 --> 00:28:52,998 It's nothing like that, okay? It's not him at all. 643 00:28:53,098 --> 00:28:55,000 It's me, Mama. 644 00:28:56,915 --> 00:29:00,871 Mama, this scar from the surgeries is really doing 645 00:29:00,872 --> 00:29:02,608 a number on my head. 646 00:29:02,708 --> 00:29:05,177 Like I'm never gonna feel like myself again. 647 00:29:05,277 --> 00:29:06,812 Oh, honey. 648 00:29:07,779 --> 00:29:11,416 You are the most beautiful person in the world. 649 00:29:11,516 --> 00:29:14,186 You are light and love. 650 00:29:14,286 --> 00:29:15,454 And maimed. 651 00:29:19,691 --> 00:29:20,959 Hey. 652 00:29:25,964 --> 00:29:28,967 I know I haven't been the best role model. 653 00:29:29,935 --> 00:29:31,737 I put appearances and... 654 00:29:32,738 --> 00:29:35,641 ...how people saw us ahead of everything else. 655 00:29:37,042 --> 00:29:39,011 And I'm sorry. 656 00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:41,013 I'm so sorry, baby. 657 00:29:42,948 --> 00:29:47,452 But the only thing that I see in front of me right now... 658 00:29:48,487 --> 00:29:50,822 ...is that you are here. 659 00:29:51,790 --> 00:29:54,559 My beautiful, bright baby girl. 660 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:59,698 Alive and healthy. 661 00:30:01,199 --> 00:30:05,570 And I know for a fact, honey, that Izaiah loves you. 662 00:30:05,671 --> 00:30:07,673 Oh, gosh. 663 00:30:07,773 --> 00:30:10,208 That's the only thing he is looking at you with, 664 00:30:10,309 --> 00:30:12,311 is-is complete love. 665 00:30:14,012 --> 00:30:17,749 Do you know that when we were at that hospital, 666 00:30:17,849 --> 00:30:20,552 that man sat there 667 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:24,056 with me, waiting patiently and... 668 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:26,258 praying. 669 00:30:26,358 --> 00:30:28,727 And, baby, he did not even leave your side. 670 00:30:28,827 --> 00:30:30,562 Not for a minute. 671 00:30:31,563 --> 00:30:35,734 He doesn't care about some dang old scar. 672 00:30:35,735 --> 00:30:39,203 That's what he kind of said last night. 673 00:30:39,204 --> 00:30:41,807 Okay. Come on. Then believe it. 674 00:30:41,907 --> 00:30:43,809 Believe him. 675 00:30:43,909 --> 00:30:45,577 Hmm. 676 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:48,046 Because he loves you almost- 677 00:30:48,146 --> 00:30:49,948 almost- 678 00:30:50,048 --> 00:30:51,483 as much as I do. 679 00:30:52,484 --> 00:30:54,853 So you just lean on your mama 680 00:30:54,953 --> 00:30:57,055 and you lean on your man 681 00:30:57,155 --> 00:31:01,393 and you take whatever punches this world hands you, baby, 682 00:31:01,493 --> 00:31:05,330 and you break through right to the other side. 683 00:31:06,331 --> 00:31:07,381 Huh? 684 00:31:07,466 --> 00:31:10,135 I didn't know you were a Jim Morrison fan. 685 00:31:10,235 --> 00:31:13,138 I know. That's 'cause I never told you, boo. 686 00:31:15,073 --> 00:31:17,876 So are you gonna be letting go of appearances, too? 687 00:31:18,844 --> 00:31:21,313 Mm. Maybe a little... 688 00:31:21,413 --> 00:31:23,115 teensy-weensy bit. 689 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:24,649 Just a bit. 690 00:31:24,750 --> 00:31:25,917 Yeah. 691 00:31:26,885 --> 00:31:28,153 I love you. 692 00:31:28,253 --> 00:31:29,621 I love you too. 693 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:31,556 Oh. 694 00:31:31,656 --> 00:31:33,492 Samantha, we're not pushing you 695 00:31:33,592 --> 00:31:35,560 to talk about anything upsetting. 696 00:31:36,528 --> 00:31:37,796 It's okay. 697 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,499 I deal with things differently than Tyrell. 698 00:31:40,599 --> 00:31:43,735 But while we were waiting to get placed, 699 00:31:43,835 --> 00:31:45,804 Tyrell ran away to look for June. 700 00:31:45,805 --> 00:31:48,372 I remember reading about a couple AWOL incidents. 701 00:31:48,373 --> 00:31:50,642 They were more like prison breaks. 702 00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:52,210 Lots of them. 703 00:31:52,310 --> 00:31:53,478 He felt cornered 704 00:31:53,578 --> 00:31:55,113 and fought for a way out. 705 00:31:55,114 --> 00:31:57,214 Because he's been hardwired not to trust 706 00:31:57,215 --> 00:31:59,050 that life's just gonna work out. 707 00:31:59,051 --> 00:32:01,485 Even though we ended up in the most perfect place. 708 00:32:01,486 --> 00:32:03,321 But the impact of all that fear- 709 00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:06,725 it doesn't just vanish because the circumstances change. 710 00:32:06,726 --> 00:32:09,860 SAMANTHA: The day that Tyrell realized that getting to June 711 00:32:09,861 --> 00:32:12,664 or her coming back for us was never gonna happen... 712 00:32:13,965 --> 00:32:15,967 ...there was a power outage inside him. 713 00:32:17,436 --> 00:32:19,404 I should've seen it sooner. 714 00:32:19,504 --> 00:32:21,306 I mean, we've talked. 715 00:32:21,406 --> 00:32:24,643 But I didn't really take in the death grip he has 716 00:32:24,743 --> 00:32:26,511 to clinging to the people he loves. 717 00:32:26,611 --> 00:32:28,847 This isn't really about Jessica. 718 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,415 It's about old wounds. 719 00:32:30,515 --> 00:32:31,850 (phone chimes) 720 00:32:34,486 --> 00:32:36,688 Oh, this is Jessica. 721 00:32:38,690 --> 00:32:40,192 "Broke up with T. 722 00:32:40,292 --> 00:32:41,626 Be there for him, please." 723 00:32:43,528 --> 00:32:45,897 Oh, crap. This is not good. 724 00:32:47,732 --> 00:32:49,601 I know this is probably weird, 725 00:32:49,701 --> 00:32:51,036 but thanks for listening. 726 00:32:51,136 --> 00:32:52,404 Thanks for the trust, man. 727 00:32:52,504 --> 00:32:54,406 But I got to say, when you go in, 728 00:32:54,506 --> 00:32:55,740 you go all in. 729 00:32:56,741 --> 00:32:58,376 Jessica and I are endgame. 730 00:32:58,477 --> 00:32:59,711 I know that. 731 00:32:59,712 --> 00:33:01,879 Why can't she just see what's in front of her? 732 00:33:01,880 --> 00:33:05,083 Pop said I made all the concessions, and I did. 733 00:33:05,183 --> 00:33:07,252 Why can't it just be a win-win for her? 734 00:33:07,352 --> 00:33:09,354 You think it would be, right? 735 00:33:11,089 --> 00:33:13,658 The equation lines up, but... 736 00:33:13,659 --> 00:33:16,227 only when you're willing to exclude certain variables. 737 00:33:16,228 --> 00:33:17,996 Like? 738 00:33:18,096 --> 00:33:19,831 Some of your needs. 739 00:33:20,799 --> 00:33:23,401 You're saying the formula itself could be flawed? 740 00:33:27,906 --> 00:33:30,575 At least one person in this scenario will get hurt, 741 00:33:30,675 --> 00:33:32,244 and that is one too many. 742 00:33:32,344 --> 00:33:34,112 Such is life. 743 00:33:34,212 --> 00:33:36,381 All you can do is be open and honest. 744 00:33:36,481 --> 00:33:37,716 As you have. 745 00:33:37,816 --> 00:33:39,150 So have Kial and Carlton. 746 00:33:39,251 --> 00:33:40,619 In their own way. 747 00:33:40,620 --> 00:33:43,254 Which is why I think it's unfair to keep either one of them 748 00:33:43,255 --> 00:33:45,524 at arm's length, especially Carlton, 749 00:33:45,624 --> 00:33:47,826 who I've known almost my entire adult life. 750 00:33:47,926 --> 00:33:49,261 I reiterate, 751 00:33:49,361 --> 00:33:51,891 adult men are responsible for their own feelings. 752 00:33:51,930 --> 00:33:54,566 I'm not ignoring that. 753 00:33:54,567 --> 00:33:58,035 Just because you're not choosing one doesn't mean 754 00:33:58,036 --> 00:33:59,804 you're committing to the other. 755 00:34:01,039 --> 00:34:02,974 May I make a suggestion? 756 00:34:02,975 --> 00:34:04,742 Something I wouldn't typically offer. 757 00:34:04,743 --> 00:34:06,778 And this is specifically for you. 758 00:34:06,878 --> 00:34:08,688 This would not work for your sister. 759 00:34:09,114 --> 00:34:10,482 All right. Lay it on me. 760 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:14,853 You have always thrived under pressure. 761 00:34:15,987 --> 00:34:17,689 So I have heard. 762 00:34:17,789 --> 00:34:20,492 But I don't feel like I'm thriving right now. 763 00:34:20,592 --> 00:34:25,497 You, my type A, straight-A analyst- 764 00:34:25,597 --> 00:34:27,999 you need a deadline. 765 00:34:28,099 --> 00:34:30,001 A self-imposed one. 766 00:34:30,002 --> 00:34:32,636 Your two paramours don't need to know anything about it. 767 00:34:32,637 --> 00:34:33,805 This is for you alone. 768 00:34:33,905 --> 00:34:36,308 You just need to choose your moment. 769 00:34:37,776 --> 00:34:39,578 You actually think so? 770 00:34:39,678 --> 00:34:42,614 Well, all of this ad infinitum arrangement 771 00:34:42,714 --> 00:34:44,716 is just muddying the waters. 772 00:34:48,053 --> 00:34:49,654 Okay. 773 00:34:49,754 --> 00:34:51,590 Thank you, Mother. 774 00:34:51,690 --> 00:34:53,892 By this time next week, 775 00:34:53,992 --> 00:34:55,961 I will have my answer. 776 00:34:56,061 --> 00:35:00,131 I was hoping I could place some students as interns with you. 777 00:35:00,231 --> 00:35:03,568 I got two in mind that may be great future political minds. 778 00:35:04,836 --> 00:35:08,673 I love the notion of mentoring the next generation. 779 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:10,375 Enacting change 780 00:35:10,475 --> 00:35:12,410 was always a calling. 781 00:35:12,510 --> 00:35:15,914 Yeah, I-I didn't always know what my passion was. 782 00:35:16,014 --> 00:35:19,551 But helping young people discover their own unique paths 783 00:35:19,651 --> 00:35:21,386 just does it for me. 784 00:35:21,486 --> 00:35:23,321 There's fire in you. 785 00:35:24,589 --> 00:35:27,792 It reminds me of myself when I began. 786 00:35:29,227 --> 00:35:31,129 What are you even talking about? 787 00:35:31,229 --> 00:35:32,931 Did you step out on Dani? 788 00:35:33,932 --> 00:35:35,000 You're tripping. 789 00:35:35,100 --> 00:35:36,735 Never. 790 00:35:36,736 --> 00:35:39,937 This is from when I was hopping around Europe, 791 00:35:39,938 --> 00:35:41,172 being a nomad. 792 00:35:42,574 --> 00:35:44,943 After your parents passed away, huh? 793 00:35:45,043 --> 00:35:47,445 Let's just say... 794 00:35:47,545 --> 00:35:50,148 some things happened abroad that, uh, 795 00:35:50,248 --> 00:35:52,283 I've omitted from my bio. 796 00:35:52,384 --> 00:35:55,353 Sometimes I damn near forget that it happened myself. 797 00:35:55,453 --> 00:35:58,123 Mm. Well, I'm not the best guy 798 00:35:58,223 --> 00:36:01,092 to dole out that kind of advice. 799 00:36:01,192 --> 00:36:03,194 But whatever happened before Dani 800 00:36:03,294 --> 00:36:05,463 is kind of irrelevant now. 801 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:08,166 Do this one thing: 802 00:36:08,266 --> 00:36:09,334 be better than me. 803 00:36:09,434 --> 00:36:10,969 Be honest. 804 00:36:11,069 --> 00:36:13,772 And whatever happened then 805 00:36:13,872 --> 00:36:17,475 will not derail what you and Dani have got going now. 806 00:36:24,616 --> 00:36:27,519 Captioning sponsored by CBS 807 00:36:27,619 --> 00:36:30,655 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 808 00:36:30,705 --> 00:36:35,255 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0