1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,862 I really wish I could, Sharon, but... 2 00:00:03,965 --> 00:00:05,275 maybe next time. 3 00:00:06,586 --> 00:00:08,689 Okay. Thank you for understanding. 4 00:00:08,793 --> 00:00:09,843 Bye-bye. 5 00:00:11,034 --> 00:00:12,594 What's happening with Sharon? 6 00:00:13,137 --> 00:00:15,827 Sharon and Tracy are coming to town for Jazz Fest. 7 00:00:15,828 --> 00:00:18,102 They're filling in for an act that had to cancel. 8 00:00:18,103 --> 00:00:20,344 Oh. That doesn't sound like bad news, 9 00:00:20,448 --> 00:00:21,655 at least not for them. 10 00:00:21,758 --> 00:00:26,551 They asked me to join them on stage at Jazz Fest. 11 00:00:26,655 --> 00:00:28,448 I hated to have to turn them down. 12 00:00:28,449 --> 00:00:30,861 So call her back and tell her you changed your mind. 13 00:00:30,862 --> 00:00:32,171 Vernon... 14 00:00:32,275 --> 00:00:33,862 I know, I know. 15 00:00:33,965 --> 00:00:35,862 Chemo affected your voice. 16 00:00:35,965 --> 00:00:37,068 Exactly. 17 00:00:37,069 --> 00:00:40,102 But you've been working to get it back into shape. 18 00:00:40,103 --> 00:00:41,206 Hmm? 19 00:00:41,310 --> 00:00:44,068 You'll be done with your radiation next week. 20 00:00:44,172 --> 00:00:48,241 What a better way to celebrate than to sing for joy? 21 00:00:48,344 --> 00:00:50,241 [Izaiah and Kat laughing] 22 00:00:50,344 --> 00:00:51,620 Are you blushing? 23 00:00:51,724 --> 00:00:53,689 -You are. -Kat. Stop. [laughs] 24 00:00:54,896 --> 00:00:55,946 You're bad. 25 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,137 -Oh, my gosh. -No. 26 00:00:57,241 --> 00:00:58,793 Hi, Kat. 27 00:00:59,896 --> 00:01:02,344 -Hey, babe. -Oh, hey. 28 00:01:02,448 --> 00:01:03,793 Hey. 29 00:01:05,965 --> 00:01:07,482 Did your brother bail on you? 30 00:01:07,586 --> 00:01:10,793 Uh... nah, Jacob got called back to the station 31 00:01:10,896 --> 00:01:13,068 for some emergency, so... 32 00:01:13,172 --> 00:01:14,413 Kat took pity on me. 33 00:01:14,517 --> 00:01:17,241 He just looked so sad sitting here all by himself. 34 00:01:17,344 --> 00:01:18,862 Isn't that funny? 35 00:01:18,965 --> 00:01:21,620 The exact same thing just happened with me and Tomas. 36 00:01:21,621 --> 00:01:24,447 -You were at the club? -EVA: Uh-huh. 37 00:01:24,448 --> 00:01:27,344 He said you had to take off to deal with some work thing, 38 00:01:27,345 --> 00:01:28,999 but he must have gotten that wrong 39 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:31,827 because, well, here you are. 40 00:01:37,896 --> 00:01:39,551 Bill, I have some... 41 00:01:40,517 --> 00:01:41,827 Oh. [chuckles] 42 00:01:41,931 --> 00:01:44,378 I didn't realize you were still here, Naomi. 43 00:01:44,482 --> 00:01:46,448 What do you need, sweetheart? 44 00:01:46,551 --> 00:01:49,137 Well, I just came in to make sure 45 00:01:49,138 --> 00:01:50,792 my husband wasn't working too hard 46 00:01:50,793 --> 00:01:52,241 on his first day back to work. 47 00:01:52,344 --> 00:01:55,896 But I'm sure Naomi is keeping a watchful eye. 48 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:58,793 Well, actually, Naomi and I just started working 49 00:01:58,896 --> 00:02:01,379 on a new case together. It's pretty interesting. 50 00:02:02,137 --> 00:02:03,689 Tell me you're joking. 51 00:02:05,344 --> 00:02:08,000 ? ? 52 00:02:36,896 --> 00:02:39,827 -Hi, there. -Hi. Hi. Hello. 53 00:02:39,930 --> 00:02:41,896 [both laughing] 54 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,206 I have a terrible habit. 55 00:02:43,310 --> 00:02:45,137 People never see me coming. 56 00:02:45,138 --> 00:02:47,240 Well, at least you're a pleasant surprise. 57 00:02:47,241 --> 00:02:48,965 -Please, sit down. -Oh, thank you. 58 00:02:48,966 --> 00:02:50,999 I see you're getting Vanessa's money's worth out 59 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:52,688 of that guest pass she arranged for you. 60 00:02:52,689 --> 00:02:54,620 Oh, and I am so grateful. Wow. 61 00:02:54,724 --> 00:02:56,172 That kickboxing class? 62 00:02:56,275 --> 00:02:59,551 It's really good for getting out all my aggression. 63 00:02:59,655 --> 00:03:01,103 Interesting. 64 00:03:01,104 --> 00:03:02,481 Now, I don't know you very well, Heather, 65 00:03:02,482 --> 00:03:03,826 but I wouldn't have pegged you as someone 66 00:03:03,827 --> 00:03:05,826 who would enjoy something so combative. 67 00:03:05,827 --> 00:03:07,896 Never judge a book by its cover. 68 00:03:08,724 --> 00:03:10,344 I'm lethal. 69 00:03:10,448 --> 00:03:11,758 I just bet you are. 70 00:03:15,310 --> 00:03:17,103 What's that concerned look? 71 00:03:17,206 --> 00:03:18,896 I don't have all the details yet, 72 00:03:18,897 --> 00:03:20,550 but I knew you'd want to know right away. 73 00:03:20,551 --> 00:03:22,206 What happened? 74 00:03:22,310 --> 00:03:24,827 The Impaler's back, and he's made a move. 75 00:03:25,827 --> 00:03:27,896 Chief, I heard you needed me back here. 76 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,103 What's going on? 77 00:03:30,172 --> 00:03:32,172 I got a call from the warden 78 00:03:32,275 --> 00:03:35,206 at Barrington County's Woman Correctional Facility. 79 00:03:35,793 --> 00:03:38,034 -Don't tell me. -Yeah. Lia Whitmore is dead. 80 00:03:43,448 --> 00:03:45,862 My conversation with Izaiah was work. 81 00:03:46,448 --> 00:03:48,275 Uh, how was your workout, babe? 82 00:03:49,206 --> 00:03:51,172 I decided you were right, so I held off. 83 00:03:51,275 --> 00:03:54,379 Oh, because you were distracted by Tomas? 84 00:03:54,380 --> 00:03:56,516 Oh, we were just talking for a few minutes. 85 00:03:56,517 --> 00:03:59,067 -Not about you. Don't worry. -Oh, I'm not. 86 00:04:00,793 --> 00:04:04,344 Uh, Kat was filling me in on her upcoming trip to Tokyo. 87 00:04:04,448 --> 00:04:06,586 Oh, that's happening soon, right? 88 00:04:06,689 --> 00:04:07,827 -Yep. -EVA: Hmm. 89 00:04:07,931 --> 00:04:09,310 ChelseaKat is teaming up 90 00:04:09,413 --> 00:04:11,517 with a fashion company called- 91 00:04:11,620 --> 00:04:14,103 -uh, what was it again? -Takahashi. 92 00:04:14,206 --> 00:04:15,256 IZAIAH: Yeah. 93 00:04:16,103 --> 00:04:17,481 Oh, okay. 94 00:04:17,586 --> 00:04:21,413 Oh, I'm-I'm not surprised you haven't heard of it. 95 00:04:21,517 --> 00:04:22,689 They're very high-end. 96 00:04:22,793 --> 00:04:26,724 Um, Takahashi is featuring ChelseaKat bags 97 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:28,378 at the Tokyo Fashion Collective. 98 00:04:28,379 --> 00:04:29,517 And who knows? 99 00:04:29,620 --> 00:04:32,172 Hopefully, this is the beginning of a long, 100 00:04:32,275 --> 00:04:33,827 productive partnership. 101 00:04:33,828 --> 00:04:36,757 The way you and Chelsea played this whole thing was slick. 102 00:04:36,758 --> 00:04:38,241 I mean, starting small, 103 00:04:38,242 --> 00:04:40,343 maintaining control over your own brand 104 00:04:40,344 --> 00:04:42,724 and not letting the-the VC guys come in 105 00:04:42,725 --> 00:04:45,067 with all their "market research" and tell you what to do. 106 00:04:45,068 --> 00:04:46,698 -Yeah, I- -So that... that was some 107 00:04:46,699 --> 00:04:48,964 genius-level business sense, right there. 108 00:04:48,965 --> 00:04:51,067 Thanks. I mean, I can't take all the credit. 109 00:04:51,068 --> 00:04:52,878 Chelsea was the one who insisted on 110 00:04:52,931 --> 00:04:55,461 maintaining independence and creative control 111 00:04:55,482 --> 00:04:56,793 from the beginning. 112 00:04:56,896 --> 00:04:58,413 Now, that took guts. 113 00:04:58,517 --> 00:05:00,447 Yeah. I hope y'all have a blast in Tokyo. 114 00:05:00,482 --> 00:05:03,413 Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it. 115 00:05:03,517 --> 00:05:07,344 Well, I'm glad you're finally getting to go, Kat. 116 00:05:08,689 --> 00:05:09,896 Thanks, Eva. 117 00:05:13,586 --> 00:05:17,793 Uh, shoot, I'm going to be late to meeting with Chelsea. 118 00:05:17,896 --> 00:05:19,793 Uh, I'll just text her on the way. 119 00:05:19,896 --> 00:05:22,379 Bye, Izaiah. 120 00:05:22,482 --> 00:05:24,103 -Eva. -See you. 121 00:05:24,206 --> 00:05:25,413 Goodbye. 122 00:05:26,172 --> 00:05:27,758 -Bye, June. -Bye, Kat. 123 00:05:30,896 --> 00:05:33,758 You want to tell me why you were sucking up to my sister? 124 00:05:34,965 --> 00:05:36,137 How did she die? 125 00:05:36,138 --> 00:05:39,895 We found her this morning in her cell and unresponsive. 126 00:05:39,896 --> 00:05:42,482 Possible overdose. They're calling it a suicide. 127 00:05:42,586 --> 00:05:43,636 Are you buying that? 128 00:05:43,637 --> 00:05:45,240 I don't take anything face value. 129 00:05:45,241 --> 00:05:46,827 You know that. 130 00:05:46,828 --> 00:05:49,309 But Lia sure as hell had reason to feel depressed. 131 00:05:49,310 --> 00:05:51,840 The U.S. Attorney had a rock-solid case against her. 132 00:05:51,931 --> 00:05:54,655 She was set to spend a long time in prison. 133 00:05:54,758 --> 00:05:57,724 -Was she on suicide watch? -No, she wasn't. 134 00:05:57,725 --> 00:05:59,205 And before you ask me anything else, 135 00:05:59,206 --> 00:06:01,793 there will be a full and thorough investigation. 136 00:06:01,896 --> 00:06:03,586 Yeah, there needs to be. 137 00:06:03,689 --> 00:06:06,399 Because you got to be wondering the same thing as I am: 138 00:06:06,413 --> 00:06:08,310 whether the Impaler got to her. 139 00:06:08,413 --> 00:06:11,310 How do your sources know it wasn't suicide? 140 00:06:11,413 --> 00:06:14,586 My guy says it has the stink of the Impaler all over it. 141 00:06:14,689 --> 00:06:16,586 That's an assumption. 142 00:06:16,689 --> 00:06:19,000 Keep digging. I need a confirmation. 143 00:06:19,517 --> 00:06:20,689 Boss... 144 00:06:20,793 --> 00:06:23,344 then your best shot is to ask your sister. 145 00:06:23,862 --> 00:06:26,965 I mean, she's the only one with a direct line to the Impaler. 146 00:06:26,966 --> 00:06:30,274 She showed up here when you agreed to meet with him. 147 00:06:30,275 --> 00:06:31,655 She's obviously connected. 148 00:06:31,689 --> 00:06:32,965 Don't worry about it. 149 00:06:33,724 --> 00:06:35,620 I'll take care of my sister. 150 00:06:36,620 --> 00:06:39,758 And never repeat what you just said to anybody. 151 00:06:39,862 --> 00:06:41,172 Ever. 152 00:06:42,379 --> 00:06:44,034 Are you meeting someone? 153 00:06:44,035 --> 00:06:46,102 -Your handsome hubby, perhaps? -DANI: Mm. 154 00:06:46,103 --> 00:06:47,363 My daughters and my niece. 155 00:06:47,364 --> 00:06:49,895 We're doing a wedding planning session for my youngest. 156 00:06:49,896 --> 00:06:50,965 Oh. 157 00:06:50,966 --> 00:06:52,240 They're not just going to keep it 158 00:06:52,241 --> 00:06:53,758 simple and sweet like you? 159 00:06:53,759 --> 00:06:56,033 Vegas chapel, Anita Williams impersonator? 160 00:06:56,034 --> 00:06:59,448 Gosh, sometimes I forget everyone has seen that photo. 161 00:07:00,482 --> 00:07:02,000 It made quite the impression. 162 00:07:02,001 --> 00:07:04,171 Well, if you saw it in London, I have to agree. 163 00:07:04,172 --> 00:07:07,275 Yeah, I'm probably more well-read than most, 164 00:07:07,379 --> 00:07:08,896 but, yeah, I saw it. 165 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:10,517 And less judgmental. 166 00:07:10,620 --> 00:07:13,172 Folks around here had a lot to say about it. 167 00:07:13,275 --> 00:07:15,620 I bet I can guess who made the biggest stink. 168 00:07:16,551 --> 00:07:18,137 Your ex. Am I right? 169 00:07:19,620 --> 00:07:22,034 I hope you told that bastard 170 00:07:22,137 --> 00:07:24,551 to eat his lying, cheating heart out 171 00:07:24,655 --> 00:07:26,645 and that's what put him in the hospital. 172 00:07:27,344 --> 00:07:28,482 Afraid not. 173 00:07:29,655 --> 00:07:32,000 All the stress in Bill's life is due to 174 00:07:32,103 --> 00:07:34,344 his Little League trophy wife. 175 00:07:34,448 --> 00:07:37,034 Naomi, I thought the whole point of you being here 176 00:07:37,137 --> 00:07:39,727 was to reduce your father's workload, not add to it. 177 00:07:39,758 --> 00:07:42,482 I took on the case and I convinced Naomi to help. 178 00:07:42,586 --> 00:07:46,172 I'll be taking lead, so it won't give Dad extra work. 179 00:07:46,275 --> 00:07:48,413 Mm. I'm holding you to that. 180 00:07:48,517 --> 00:07:51,689 I got to go. I'm meeting Mom and Chelsea at the club. 181 00:07:51,690 --> 00:07:53,550 Okay. Well, thanks for filling in for me 182 00:07:53,551 --> 00:07:55,103 while I was out of the office. 183 00:07:55,206 --> 00:07:56,413 No problem, Dad. 184 00:08:01,827 --> 00:08:03,551 Why don't we... 185 00:08:03,655 --> 00:08:06,103 treat ourselves to a nice, leisurely lunch? 186 00:08:06,206 --> 00:08:08,517 Hmm? A little champagne, caviar? 187 00:08:08,620 --> 00:08:11,448 Even if I wanted to, babe, I-I can't. 188 00:08:11,551 --> 00:08:13,448 I have a dental appointment. 189 00:08:13,551 --> 00:08:15,103 Oh, okay. 190 00:08:15,104 --> 00:08:16,999 -Well, I guess I'll be getting takeout. -Oh. 191 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:19,793 You will do nothing of the kind, Bill Hamilton. 192 00:08:19,896 --> 00:08:22,931 Because you have a wife who loves you, 193 00:08:22,932 --> 00:08:25,654 even though you may drive her a little crazy sometimes. 194 00:08:25,655 --> 00:08:29,103 I made you a nice, healthy salad 195 00:08:29,206 --> 00:08:31,241 with a raspberry vinaigrette. 196 00:08:32,275 --> 00:08:33,551 It's in the break room. 197 00:08:33,552 --> 00:08:34,999 -I'll go get it for you. -Okay, no. 198 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:37,413 No, no, that's-that's great. Thank you. 199 00:08:37,414 --> 00:08:38,999 But I just remembered that Tomas wants to talk 200 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:40,240 about the Ferguson case, 201 00:08:40,241 --> 00:08:42,171 so I'll eat the salad after we're done. 202 00:08:42,793 --> 00:08:44,413 -Okay. -All right. 203 00:08:53,965 --> 00:08:55,310 [sighs] 204 00:09:04,827 --> 00:09:06,172 [scoffs] 205 00:09:07,172 --> 00:09:08,965 [line ringing] 206 00:09:09,068 --> 00:09:11,655 No, I can't wait. 207 00:09:11,758 --> 00:09:13,758 This is the only time I have free. 208 00:09:15,310 --> 00:09:18,655 Okay. Yes, Uptown's fine. 209 00:09:18,758 --> 00:09:20,724 Mm-hmm. I'm leaving right now. 210 00:09:21,379 --> 00:09:22,931 [exhales] 211 00:09:27,413 --> 00:09:28,913 Yes, I have made some progress 212 00:09:28,965 --> 00:09:30,310 in getting my voice back, 213 00:09:30,413 --> 00:09:33,068 and I do believe I'll be ready to go into the studio 214 00:09:33,172 --> 00:09:35,042 when it's time, but I'm not there yet. 215 00:09:35,965 --> 00:09:38,034 -I think you sound wonderful. -Mm. 216 00:09:39,517 --> 00:09:43,034 You and I both know that you are extremely biased. 217 00:09:43,137 --> 00:09:44,724 No more than you are. 218 00:09:45,413 --> 00:09:47,862 You've always been your own toughest critic. 219 00:09:48,965 --> 00:09:51,758 If you mean holding myself to a certain standard... 220 00:09:51,862 --> 00:09:54,689 An overly harsh one, if you ask me. 221 00:09:55,344 --> 00:09:59,827 I feel the same sense of duty in my work as you do, 222 00:09:59,931 --> 00:10:02,551 and I know you would never half step 223 00:10:02,655 --> 00:10:03,827 on one of your speeches. 224 00:10:03,931 --> 00:10:06,931 A half step from Anita Dupree 225 00:10:07,034 --> 00:10:09,413 is worth ten of anybody else's. 226 00:10:09,517 --> 00:10:12,275 No. When people pay good money to come and see me, 227 00:10:12,379 --> 00:10:14,793 they want to see the very best of me. 228 00:10:16,137 --> 00:10:20,862 Granted, you may not be at your peak just now. 229 00:10:20,965 --> 00:10:22,068 But... 230 00:10:22,172 --> 00:10:25,310 people don't just love your voice. 231 00:10:25,413 --> 00:10:27,241 They love you. 232 00:10:28,517 --> 00:10:32,896 They would be overjoyed just to come and see you on that stage 233 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:35,344 and celebrate with you. 234 00:10:35,448 --> 00:10:38,689 They won't care whether every note is pitch-perfect. 235 00:10:38,793 --> 00:10:40,620 But I do. 236 00:10:41,655 --> 00:10:44,275 When I go back on that stage, 237 00:10:44,379 --> 00:10:46,206 I need to be the Anita Williams 238 00:10:46,310 --> 00:10:48,655 that they expect and deserve to see. 239 00:10:48,758 --> 00:10:50,862 Otherwise, I won't go at all. 240 00:10:50,965 --> 00:10:53,068 What if they can tweak the arrangement 241 00:10:53,172 --> 00:10:55,931 to suit the way your voice sounds now? 242 00:10:56,034 --> 00:10:58,384 You just won't take no for an answer, will you? 243 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:00,827 All right. 244 00:11:00,931 --> 00:11:02,137 I'll prove it to you. 245 00:11:03,448 --> 00:11:07,310 I'll admit, uh, that Vegas photo really upset me at first. 246 00:11:07,413 --> 00:11:10,206 Andre and I wanted to keep our wedding under wraps. 247 00:11:10,310 --> 00:11:11,965 Oh, yeah. 248 00:11:12,068 --> 00:11:14,241 Secrecy can really spice things up. 249 00:11:14,344 --> 00:11:17,241 Trust me, we have more spice than we can handle. 250 00:11:17,344 --> 00:11:19,379 [Dani laughs] 251 00:11:19,482 --> 00:11:22,344 -But I love that photo now. -Oh. 252 00:11:22,345 --> 00:11:24,481 Not just because it's my entire wedding album, 253 00:11:24,482 --> 00:11:26,654 but also because it was partially responsible 254 00:11:26,655 --> 00:11:28,275 for reviving my modeling career. 255 00:11:28,344 --> 00:11:30,793 Oh, so Tatum saw it. 256 00:11:30,794 --> 00:11:33,067 And Ridge Forrester of Forrester Creations. 257 00:11:33,068 --> 00:11:36,136 He offered to build an entire ad campaign around Andre and me. 258 00:11:36,137 --> 00:11:37,620 Wow. 259 00:11:37,621 --> 00:11:39,999 Why on earth would you turn down Ridge Forrester? 260 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:42,310 Unfortunately, my honey's camera shy. 261 00:11:42,413 --> 00:11:43,758 [laughing]: No. He's... 262 00:11:44,620 --> 00:11:46,655 That's such a surprise. I, uh... 263 00:11:46,656 --> 00:11:48,792 Just, uh, him being a photographer and all. 264 00:11:48,793 --> 00:11:50,895 -I wouldn't expect... -He likes to point out 265 00:11:50,896 --> 00:11:52,895 that being on one side of the camera is very different 266 00:11:52,896 --> 00:11:54,137 from being on the other. 267 00:11:54,724 --> 00:11:56,068 I can see that. 268 00:11:56,172 --> 00:11:59,206 Yeah. I'm a... I'm a pretty private person myself, too. 269 00:11:59,310 --> 00:12:02,140 I don't like being surprised by a public spotlight on me. 270 00:12:02,206 --> 00:12:03,724 Duly noted. 271 00:12:03,827 --> 00:12:06,297 If I see paparazzi lurking, I'll tell you to duck. 272 00:12:06,310 --> 00:12:07,965 You're a good friend, Dani. 273 00:12:07,966 --> 00:12:10,964 Enjoy the wedding planning today. 274 00:12:10,965 --> 00:12:12,206 Oh, thank you. 275 00:12:14,689 --> 00:12:16,000 -Bye. -Bye, doll. 276 00:12:21,448 --> 00:12:23,413 [phone buzzing] 277 00:12:26,689 --> 00:12:27,739 Hello, dear brother. 278 00:12:27,827 --> 00:12:28,877 JOEY: Casino. 279 00:12:28,965 --> 00:12:30,137 Now. 280 00:12:31,172 --> 00:12:33,379 What sparks this brusque mood? 281 00:12:33,482 --> 00:12:35,862 I think you know damn well. 282 00:12:40,310 --> 00:12:45,930 Since you pushed your meeting with Tomas back to lunchtime, 283 00:12:45,931 --> 00:12:47,378 want me to order something for you? 284 00:12:47,379 --> 00:12:48,723 Maybe try that new Thai place? 285 00:12:48,724 --> 00:12:50,448 No, um... 286 00:12:50,551 --> 00:12:51,931 Give my apologies to Tomas 287 00:12:51,932 --> 00:12:53,516 and let him know I need to postpone again. 288 00:12:53,517 --> 00:12:54,862 Something came up. 289 00:12:55,441 --> 00:12:59,171 Don't worry, I was totally prepared 290 00:12:59,172 --> 00:13:01,137 for Aunt Nicole to veto the Nikki bag. 291 00:13:01,138 --> 00:13:03,757 I spent some time last night coming up with better ideas, 292 00:13:03,758 --> 00:13:06,168 and I have a whole list I can share with you later. 293 00:13:06,169 --> 00:13:07,585 I had such good ideas for the Nikki. 294 00:13:07,586 --> 00:13:10,310 Well, you'll have even better ideas for the new name. 295 00:13:10,311 --> 00:13:12,205 Good thing we're still in preproduction with that one. 296 00:13:12,206 --> 00:13:14,931 We won't start thinking about that until after Tokyo 297 00:13:14,932 --> 00:13:17,136 and after the new bag is launched next month. 298 00:13:17,137 --> 00:13:19,586 [squeals] I'm so excited for Tokyo. 299 00:13:19,689 --> 00:13:21,068 -I know. -[laughing] 300 00:13:21,172 --> 00:13:22,482 -Hey, Smitty. -Oh. 301 00:13:22,586 --> 00:13:24,724 Hey, I am so excited to run into you two. 302 00:13:24,827 --> 00:13:26,241 Of course you are. 303 00:13:26,344 --> 00:13:29,758 Well, we are the dream team, brightening everybody's day. 304 00:13:29,862 --> 00:13:32,586 Well, that, and my editor just pitched me 305 00:13:32,689 --> 00:13:35,482 a breaking story surrounding the fashion industry. 306 00:13:35,586 --> 00:13:38,344 You're investigating fashion trends now? 307 00:13:38,448 --> 00:13:40,206 Well, more like the business side. 308 00:13:40,207 --> 00:13:43,136 There's a whistleblower that's making some shocking claims 309 00:13:43,137 --> 00:13:44,862 about major fashion brands 310 00:13:44,965 --> 00:13:47,379 using exploitative labor practices. 311 00:13:48,137 --> 00:13:50,448 Is that part of the Italian investigation 312 00:13:50,449 --> 00:13:52,792 into luxury brands that were using sweatshops? 313 00:13:52,793 --> 00:13:54,585 Well, this is based on new information 314 00:13:54,586 --> 00:13:56,136 that hasn't hit the mainstream media yet, 315 00:13:56,137 --> 00:13:58,655 which makes it ripe for an expos�. 316 00:13:58,758 --> 00:14:01,793 But yeah, allegedly, there are several high-end brands 317 00:14:01,794 --> 00:14:04,240 that are hiring manufacturers around the globe 318 00:14:04,241 --> 00:14:06,827 with deplorable working conditions. 319 00:14:06,931 --> 00:14:09,379 Which is why it's so important for us 320 00:14:09,482 --> 00:14:11,758 to police our own supply chain. 321 00:14:11,759 --> 00:14:13,378 We never want to be responsible 322 00:14:13,379 --> 00:14:16,000 for child labor or unsafe conditions. 323 00:14:16,103 --> 00:14:19,310 CHELSEA: Absolutely. I heard workers logging 75 hours a week 324 00:14:19,413 --> 00:14:21,379 -for 33 cents an hour. -SMITTY: Oof. 325 00:14:21,380 --> 00:14:22,792 I don't know how these executives 326 00:14:22,793 --> 00:14:25,033 running these companies live with themselves. 327 00:14:25,034 --> 00:14:27,205 What names did the whistleblower mention? 328 00:14:27,206 --> 00:14:30,655 Oh. Well, I don't know any of these brands, but maybe you do. 329 00:14:31,448 --> 00:14:34,000 Uh, Dubois d'Avenel, 330 00:14:34,103 --> 00:14:36,448 Sable and Strand, Takahashi, 331 00:14:36,551 --> 00:14:37,931 Fiorenza Virelli... 332 00:14:38,034 --> 00:14:40,413 Wait, wait, wait. Back up? 333 00:14:40,517 --> 00:14:41,655 CHELSEA: Takahashi. 334 00:14:41,758 --> 00:14:43,413 No way. 335 00:14:43,517 --> 00:14:45,310 Well, nothing's been proven yet. 336 00:14:45,413 --> 00:14:46,803 KAT: But it doesn't matter. 337 00:14:46,862 --> 00:14:50,517 Social media will eat us alive for allegations alone. 338 00:14:53,730 --> 00:14:58,654 Oh, you polished off your breakfast real quick, Eva. 339 00:14:58,655 --> 00:14:59,930 You must have been real hungry. 340 00:14:59,931 --> 00:15:02,379 More like hangry. [chuckles] 341 00:15:02,380 --> 00:15:05,343 I can bring you some more biscuits if you like. 342 00:15:05,344 --> 00:15:07,448 Um, I'm good. Thanks, June. 343 00:15:12,827 --> 00:15:14,620 What? Did I lie? 344 00:15:14,724 --> 00:15:17,554 That wasn't just low blood sugar talking and you know it. 345 00:15:17,555 --> 00:15:20,309 When I was speaking with Tomas this morning, 346 00:15:20,310 --> 00:15:22,723 we avoided discussing his relationship with Kat 347 00:15:22,724 --> 00:15:25,194 because we wanted to respect her feelings. Okay? 348 00:15:25,275 --> 00:15:28,310 And then I show up here and find her hanging all over my man. 349 00:15:28,413 --> 00:15:29,463 Oh. 350 00:15:29,551 --> 00:15:31,206 Nobody was hanging over anyone. 351 00:15:31,310 --> 00:15:33,206 Okay? Kat and I, we weren't 352 00:15:33,207 --> 00:15:34,964 discussing anything personal, either. 353 00:15:34,965 --> 00:15:38,068 Like she said, we were just talking about ChelseaKat. 354 00:15:38,172 --> 00:15:41,034 About wonderful, wonderful ChelseaKat 355 00:15:41,137 --> 00:15:43,724 and Kat's genius-level business sense. 356 00:15:44,241 --> 00:15:47,431 Are you seriously this pissed because I gave Kat a compliment? 357 00:15:47,432 --> 00:15:50,102 You got to admit, what she and Chelsea have accomplished 358 00:15:50,103 --> 00:15:52,813 in this short amount of time, it's pretty impressive. 359 00:15:53,241 --> 00:15:55,965 Izaiah, they're selling purses, okay? 360 00:15:56,068 --> 00:15:57,931 It's not rocket science. 361 00:15:57,932 --> 00:16:00,412 And it's not like they grew the business from nothing. 362 00:16:00,413 --> 00:16:02,757 Chelsea had the connections and the brand following- 363 00:16:02,758 --> 00:16:05,482 not to mention the money- to start ChelseaKat, 364 00:16:05,586 --> 00:16:08,103 because her mother got her into fashion 365 00:16:08,206 --> 00:16:10,076 and modeling when she was a teenager. 366 00:16:10,896 --> 00:16:14,000 And although Kat had the best education money could buy, 367 00:16:14,001 --> 00:16:16,861 she had zero experience in the fashion industry, okay? 368 00:16:16,862 --> 00:16:18,551 Nobody but her cousin would have 369 00:16:18,655 --> 00:16:20,465 hired her to do what she's doing now. 370 00:16:21,172 --> 00:16:24,413 True, but that doesn't mean she's not good at it. 371 00:16:25,172 --> 00:16:28,931 It's no accident that ChelseaKat has had this success. 372 00:16:29,482 --> 00:16:31,758 Well, I'm just glad all this success 373 00:16:31,759 --> 00:16:33,964 is taking Kat out of the country for a while. 374 00:16:33,965 --> 00:16:35,689 Okay? I could use the break. 375 00:16:37,206 --> 00:16:38,689 Who is this whistleblower? 376 00:16:38,793 --> 00:16:41,758 And has Takahashi responded to their allegations? 377 00:16:41,862 --> 00:16:43,827 It's still a small story so far. 378 00:16:43,828 --> 00:16:45,447 There's only one press release, 379 00:16:45,448 --> 00:16:46,930 from a workers' rights organization. 380 00:16:46,931 --> 00:16:48,861 The whistleblower is still anonymous. 381 00:16:48,862 --> 00:16:50,343 And as far as I can tell from their website, 382 00:16:50,344 --> 00:16:53,114 Takahashi has not responded to any of the allegations. 383 00:16:53,172 --> 00:16:54,965 Kat, I thought I heard your voice. 384 00:16:55,068 --> 00:16:57,862 -Is there a problem? -More like a disaster. 385 00:16:57,863 --> 00:17:00,067 Smitty told us that somebody is claiming 386 00:17:00,068 --> 00:17:03,586 that Takahashi is using sweatshop labor 387 00:17:03,689 --> 00:17:05,586 to produce his fashion line. 388 00:17:05,689 --> 00:17:07,344 -No. -Naomi's on it. 389 00:17:07,448 --> 00:17:08,931 What does she think? 390 00:17:08,932 --> 00:17:11,309 She's getting in touch with their New York office 391 00:17:11,310 --> 00:17:13,826 to see how much truth there is to these allegations. 392 00:17:13,827 --> 00:17:16,723 Even though a company might have the best of intentions, 393 00:17:16,827 --> 00:17:18,172 they could hire thousands 394 00:17:18,275 --> 00:17:21,034 of subcontractors around the globe who don't. 395 00:17:21,137 --> 00:17:22,413 [phone chimes] 396 00:17:24,619 --> 00:17:26,378 Oh, I am sorry. I have to go. 397 00:17:26,379 --> 00:17:27,930 Smitty, can you please let us know 398 00:17:27,931 --> 00:17:29,681 if you hear anything else on this? 399 00:17:29,758 --> 00:17:31,748 Yeah, I promise to give you any updates. 400 00:17:34,034 --> 00:17:36,379 We are just days away from the fashion show. 401 00:17:36,482 --> 00:17:39,137 And we have a new bag due to drop for presale soon. 402 00:17:39,241 --> 00:17:41,310 -The timing couldn't be worse. -Listen. 403 00:17:41,413 --> 00:17:44,310 If there is any chance this could explode into a scandal, 404 00:17:44,311 --> 00:17:46,585 you can't afford to have ChelseaKat mixed up in it. 405 00:17:46,586 --> 00:17:47,793 Well... 406 00:17:47,896 --> 00:17:50,655 are you saying that we might need to drop out? 407 00:17:52,965 --> 00:17:55,000 [vocalizing] 408 00:18:02,931 --> 00:18:04,931 Sounds good to me. 409 00:18:05,034 --> 00:18:08,724 And a week from now, it'll be even better still, 410 00:18:08,827 --> 00:18:10,655 -I'm sure. -Just listen. 411 00:18:13,586 --> 00:18:15,758 [vocalizing scale] 412 00:18:15,862 --> 00:18:17,517 [voice breaks, clears throat] 413 00:18:17,620 --> 00:18:20,068 [vocalizes, clears throat] 414 00:18:23,137 --> 00:18:24,896 Now do you understand? 415 00:18:25,931 --> 00:18:28,172 It's not just that my range has diminished. 416 00:18:28,173 --> 00:18:29,723 I mean, that's bad enough, but 417 00:18:29,724 --> 00:18:32,379 I don't have the control that I should. 418 00:18:32,482 --> 00:18:34,448 Because of the chemo. 419 00:18:35,172 --> 00:18:38,724 I knew there would be some temporary hoarseness and... 420 00:18:38,827 --> 00:18:41,758 possible muscle weakness with my vocal cords. 421 00:18:43,620 --> 00:18:46,655 I guess I should be happy that it's not worse than it is. 422 00:18:46,758 --> 00:18:48,689 And it's probably short-term. 423 00:18:48,793 --> 00:18:51,724 Yes, that is, that is highly likely. 424 00:18:52,551 --> 00:18:55,793 However, if I overwork my voice now, 425 00:18:55,896 --> 00:18:58,068 it could slow the recovery process. 426 00:18:59,241 --> 00:19:01,241 I apologize for pushing. 427 00:19:02,551 --> 00:19:04,862 Don't you ever apologize. 428 00:19:04,863 --> 00:19:08,619 If you hadn't pushed me to reconnect with Sharon and Tracy, 429 00:19:08,620 --> 00:19:11,000 I wouldn't have my dearest friends in my life. 430 00:19:11,001 --> 00:19:12,999 And I don't know how I would have 431 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:15,275 gotten through the cancer without... 432 00:19:15,379 --> 00:19:17,344 my Articulette sisters. 433 00:19:20,448 --> 00:19:22,137 Sweetheart... 434 00:19:22,241 --> 00:19:25,689 you have always believed that I could do anything... 435 00:19:25,793 --> 00:19:27,551 and I love you for that, 436 00:19:27,655 --> 00:19:29,241 with your pushy self... 437 00:19:31,068 --> 00:19:32,862 ...even when you're dead wrong. 438 00:19:34,379 --> 00:19:38,068 Thanks for squeezing me into your busy schedule. 439 00:19:38,172 --> 00:19:40,551 What was so damn urgent? 440 00:19:40,655 --> 00:19:42,000 I need more of the stuff. 441 00:19:42,103 --> 00:19:44,931 I have had all I can stomach 442 00:19:45,034 --> 00:19:46,758 of Bill Hamilton, Esquire. 443 00:19:46,862 --> 00:19:48,551 You need to cool down. 444 00:19:48,655 --> 00:19:50,525 When you get all up in your feelings, 445 00:19:50,586 --> 00:19:52,344 you tend to get sloppy. 446 00:19:53,034 --> 00:19:54,904 -I don't do sloppy, Randy... -[scoffs] 447 00:19:54,965 --> 00:19:57,068 ...best believe that, but 448 00:19:57,172 --> 00:19:59,000 if I play my cards right, 449 00:19:59,103 --> 00:20:01,034 I might not even need the new vial. 450 00:20:01,137 --> 00:20:03,241 Girl, what have you done? 451 00:20:03,344 --> 00:20:07,517 Well, I just made my hubby a delicious salad 452 00:20:07,620 --> 00:20:10,758 and used all the toxin I had in his dressing. 453 00:20:11,793 --> 00:20:13,931 With any luck, I mean, he'll have 454 00:20:14,034 --> 00:20:16,689 stopped breathing by the time I get back. 455 00:20:24,979 --> 00:20:29,412 CHELSEA: I've seen her out with that guy, Sammy, 456 00:20:29,413 --> 00:20:30,586 and Mom has, too. 457 00:20:30,689 --> 00:20:32,862 I can tell there's something going on. 458 00:20:32,863 --> 00:20:34,136 Are you talking about the same guy 459 00:20:34,137 --> 00:20:35,481 that helped Hayley in her darkest moment? 460 00:20:35,482 --> 00:20:37,827 The same guy I met? Come on, Chelsea, stop- 461 00:20:38,758 --> 00:20:40,827 That's reckless and stupid. 462 00:20:41,551 --> 00:20:43,758 That's exactly how she was with you. 463 00:20:43,862 --> 00:20:46,512 And you obviously didn't think you would get caught. 464 00:20:56,896 --> 00:20:59,758 Well, I am going to go brush my teeth. 465 00:20:59,862 --> 00:21:01,732 Told Bill I was going to the dentist, 466 00:21:01,793 --> 00:21:04,203 so if I don't come back with minty fresh breath, 467 00:21:04,275 --> 00:21:06,103 he'll have questions. 468 00:21:07,551 --> 00:21:09,620 Listen to me. Baby... 469 00:21:09,724 --> 00:21:12,614 no one gets the whole sibling rivalry thing more than I do. 470 00:21:13,379 --> 00:21:15,310 I was the youngest of three boys 471 00:21:15,311 --> 00:21:17,412 and I resented the hell out of my brothers. 472 00:21:17,413 --> 00:21:19,655 Thought the world just spun easier for them. 473 00:21:20,724 --> 00:21:24,241 They liked what Pops likes, wanted what he wanted. 474 00:21:24,344 --> 00:21:25,793 Hell, they wanted to be him, 475 00:21:25,896 --> 00:21:28,275 so when I turned out different... 476 00:21:28,379 --> 00:21:30,241 they read that as "wrong." 477 00:21:30,344 --> 00:21:31,793 "Boy needs to shape up." 478 00:21:32,655 --> 00:21:35,344 When everybody around me seemed perfectly happy 479 00:21:35,448 --> 00:21:37,551 with the way things were and I wasn't... 480 00:21:39,068 --> 00:21:41,310 ...I figured the problem had to be me. 481 00:21:41,413 --> 00:21:43,172 But it's not. 482 00:21:43,173 --> 00:21:45,033 Like, who cares if you're not like Jacob- 483 00:21:45,034 --> 00:21:46,904 or Luke, for that matter? You're you. 484 00:21:46,905 --> 00:21:49,585 And I hope your family has started to appreciate you 485 00:21:49,586 --> 00:21:50,758 for who you are. 486 00:21:51,896 --> 00:21:53,156 Yeah, I'd like to think so. 487 00:21:54,517 --> 00:21:56,207 I wish I could say what they think 488 00:21:56,241 --> 00:21:58,068 doesn't matter to me, but... 489 00:21:58,827 --> 00:22:00,310 ...if I'm keeping it real, 490 00:22:00,413 --> 00:22:02,689 it still kind of does, down deep. 491 00:22:04,172 --> 00:22:06,275 Just like the way Kat looks down on me 492 00:22:06,379 --> 00:22:08,413 will probably always bother me. 493 00:22:08,517 --> 00:22:10,827 Even though you're every bit as good as she is. 494 00:22:11,724 --> 00:22:14,314 And I think that's the thing that gets to me the most. 495 00:22:14,315 --> 00:22:16,654 Like Kat's so-called superiority is just because 496 00:22:16,655 --> 00:22:18,345 she was born behind those gates, 497 00:22:18,413 --> 00:22:21,172 with people falling all over themselves to help her. 498 00:22:22,241 --> 00:22:25,310 In another timeline, you could have been Kat. 499 00:22:25,413 --> 00:22:27,413 Damn right. 500 00:22:28,827 --> 00:22:30,482 But you know what? 501 00:22:30,483 --> 00:22:32,136 I wouldn't even change a thing, 502 00:22:32,137 --> 00:22:34,137 because I like who I am, 503 00:22:34,241 --> 00:22:37,275 the person my experiences- even the bad ones- have made me. 504 00:22:38,517 --> 00:22:40,034 So Kat can keep the glam job, 505 00:22:40,137 --> 00:22:42,172 the trips to exotic places, 506 00:22:42,275 --> 00:22:44,275 the fame, the fashion, 507 00:22:44,379 --> 00:22:45,655 all of it. 508 00:22:46,724 --> 00:22:49,344 Because everything I need to be happy 509 00:22:49,448 --> 00:22:51,586 is sitting right here in front of me. 510 00:22:55,275 --> 00:22:58,068 -KAT: Well? -Takahashi's New York office 511 00:22:58,069 --> 00:23:00,309 is claiming they know nothing about anything. 512 00:23:00,310 --> 00:23:03,620 They want to wait until you both are in Tokyo to discuss things. 513 00:23:03,621 --> 00:23:06,757 At that point, the social media blitz will already be underway. 514 00:23:06,758 --> 00:23:08,309 ChelseaKat could be effectively canceled 515 00:23:08,310 --> 00:23:09,792 while we're still up in the air. 516 00:23:09,793 --> 00:23:12,983 Naomi, you need to let them know that approach is unacceptable. 517 00:23:13,344 --> 00:23:15,482 If Takahashi knew- or should have known- 518 00:23:15,483 --> 00:23:17,481 that his employees were being exploited, 519 00:23:17,482 --> 00:23:19,343 I don't want to associate with his brand. 520 00:23:19,344 --> 00:23:21,619 Can you imagine how much that would conflict 521 00:23:21,620 --> 00:23:23,430 with your message of empowerment? 522 00:23:24,137 --> 00:23:26,379 Collaborating with a sweatshop owner? 523 00:23:26,482 --> 00:23:28,232 I don't even want to think about it. 524 00:23:29,586 --> 00:23:32,068 Naomi, um, what would the consequences be 525 00:23:32,069 --> 00:23:34,033 if we were to back out of the show now? 526 00:23:34,034 --> 00:23:37,206 Well, I insisted on a reverse morality clause 527 00:23:37,310 --> 00:23:38,690 in the ChelseaKat contract. 528 00:23:38,724 --> 00:23:40,517 That way, it gives you the right to 529 00:23:40,518 --> 00:23:42,412 immediately terminate your partnership 530 00:23:42,413 --> 00:23:45,482 if it goes public that Takahashi engages in 531 00:23:45,586 --> 00:23:46,793 unethical practices. 532 00:23:46,896 --> 00:23:49,896 And that is my brilliant lawyer daughter. 533 00:23:50,896 --> 00:23:52,310 Just so you guys know, 534 00:23:52,413 --> 00:23:55,379 there is a similar clause in your Fenmore's contract. 535 00:23:55,482 --> 00:23:56,862 No worries there. 536 00:23:56,965 --> 00:23:59,795 Fenmore would never be involved in something like this. 537 00:23:59,896 --> 00:24:01,275 Which is my point. 538 00:24:02,310 --> 00:24:04,724 If ChelseaKat's reputation is tarnished 539 00:24:04,827 --> 00:24:07,379 by its association with Takahashi, 540 00:24:07,482 --> 00:24:10,689 Fenmore's would have grounds to cancel your deal. 541 00:24:12,965 --> 00:24:16,034 Everything we've worked for could just go up in smoke? 542 00:24:16,137 --> 00:24:18,172 We won't let that happen. 543 00:24:18,275 --> 00:24:20,655 I have a call in to Fenmore's general counsel. 544 00:24:20,758 --> 00:24:23,048 Chelsea Bear, I am so sorry this is happening. 545 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,758 But thank God you have your sister looking out for you. 546 00:24:28,827 --> 00:24:30,379 Hey, Jacob. 547 00:24:30,482 --> 00:24:31,689 Why'd you...? 548 00:24:34,827 --> 00:24:35,965 What happened? 549 00:24:37,275 --> 00:24:38,835 Lia Whitmore died this morning. 550 00:24:41,689 --> 00:24:43,000 How? 551 00:24:43,103 --> 00:24:44,655 It looks like an overdose. 552 00:24:44,656 --> 00:24:47,205 -Looks like? -We're still waiting 553 00:24:47,206 --> 00:24:48,723 to hear back from the medical examiner. 554 00:24:48,724 --> 00:24:50,068 But as far as I know, 555 00:24:50,172 --> 00:24:52,702 there haven't been any obvious signs of foul play. 556 00:24:53,827 --> 00:24:55,758 I knew she was desperate, but... 557 00:24:55,759 --> 00:24:59,516 When I talked to her yesterday, it never crossed my mind that... 558 00:24:59,517 --> 00:25:01,000 Wait, you talked to her? 559 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:04,137 Why am I just now hearing about this? 560 00:25:08,655 --> 00:25:11,275 I told you I didn't want any trouble in my town. 561 00:25:13,034 --> 00:25:14,827 And I listened to you. 562 00:25:14,931 --> 00:25:17,448 Then why is Lia Whitmore dead? 563 00:25:18,586 --> 00:25:21,379 Because she's a whole lot less trouble when she's dead. 564 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:25,241 This is me listening to you. 565 00:25:25,344 --> 00:25:28,234 Joey, I don't know why you're acting so shocked and upset. 566 00:25:28,275 --> 00:25:30,413 You and I both know this is on you. 567 00:25:35,344 --> 00:25:38,114 So you orchestrate a murder, but somehow it's my fault. 568 00:25:38,724 --> 00:25:41,448 Well, I wanted to keep things simple 569 00:25:41,449 --> 00:25:43,412 and go directly to the obnoxious reporter, 570 00:25:43,413 --> 00:25:44,862 but you objected. 571 00:25:44,863 --> 00:25:46,447 So, being a good sister, I had to come up with 572 00:25:46,448 --> 00:25:48,241 another way to get my plan across. 573 00:25:48,242 --> 00:25:51,136 I take it Lia was talking to Smitty about the plasma ring? 574 00:25:51,137 --> 00:25:53,206 Yeah, as early as yesterday afternoon. 575 00:25:54,241 --> 00:25:56,724 Well, Smitty has lots of sources. 576 00:25:56,827 --> 00:25:58,827 What's the plan, Heather? 577 00:25:58,931 --> 00:26:01,655 A trail of dead bodies through the DMV? 578 00:26:02,379 --> 00:26:04,849 That will definitely bring the police to my door 579 00:26:04,896 --> 00:26:06,310 and I won't have it. 580 00:26:07,310 --> 00:26:08,448 [sighs] 581 00:26:08,449 --> 00:26:10,033 It's such a shame that they always think 582 00:26:10,034 --> 00:26:12,896 the Impaler is some big, strapping, manly man. 583 00:26:13,724 --> 00:26:15,586 But so terribly convenient. 584 00:26:15,689 --> 00:26:17,413 I'm not your convenience. 585 00:26:18,896 --> 00:26:21,275 I need to know that Lia isn't the first many. 586 00:26:22,448 --> 00:26:23,862 It's a one and done. 587 00:26:24,827 --> 00:26:26,586 And why should I believe that? 588 00:26:27,448 --> 00:26:30,862 Oh, it was actually a lot more money and juice than I expected. 589 00:26:31,517 --> 00:26:33,482 Plus, Lia's sudden demise 590 00:26:33,586 --> 00:26:36,517 is enough to dissuade potential blabbermouths, I think. 591 00:26:37,620 --> 00:26:40,000 -There's a flaw in that logic. -I doubt it. 592 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:43,896 Lia's death is presumed to be a suicide. 593 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:47,551 So if the Impaler can't take credit, 594 00:26:47,655 --> 00:26:49,896 there is no intimidation factor. 595 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:52,620 Well, conspiracy theories abound these days. 596 00:26:54,275 --> 00:26:56,325 Especially around an unexpected death. 597 00:26:56,379 --> 00:26:57,620 So even without proof, 598 00:26:57,724 --> 00:27:00,554 people's suspicions will be enough to serve my purpose. 599 00:27:00,555 --> 00:27:02,033 -And what is that? -[knock at door] 600 00:27:02,034 --> 00:27:03,084 [door opens] 601 00:27:04,896 --> 00:27:06,896 Chief Hawthorne. 602 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:08,931 I was expecting you. 603 00:27:10,620 --> 00:27:12,550 I would like a few moments of your time. 604 00:27:13,137 --> 00:27:15,275 Well, I will excuse myself 605 00:27:15,379 --> 00:27:17,310 and let you men talk. 606 00:27:17,413 --> 00:27:19,379 I'm Heather Armstrong, by the way. 607 00:27:20,137 --> 00:27:21,379 Pleased to meet you... 608 00:27:22,482 --> 00:27:24,000 ...Ms. Armstrong? 609 00:27:24,103 --> 00:27:25,482 My sister. 610 00:27:27,448 --> 00:27:29,482 And an alibi. Whatever happened, 611 00:27:29,586 --> 00:27:32,000 and for however long, he was with me. 612 00:27:38,896 --> 00:27:40,275 [door closes] 613 00:27:41,344 --> 00:27:44,000 Yeah, I've held off as long as I could, but 614 00:27:44,103 --> 00:27:45,853 this brother has got to get to work. 615 00:27:45,862 --> 00:27:47,275 [Eva groans playfully] 616 00:27:47,379 --> 00:27:48,482 I'll see you later? 617 00:27:50,103 --> 00:27:51,862 Mwah. I can't wait. 618 00:27:53,793 --> 00:27:55,551 -See you, June. -All right, Izaiah. 619 00:27:55,552 --> 00:27:57,171 Hey, June, can you please bring the check? 620 00:27:57,172 --> 00:27:59,413 Oh, it's right there. Brought it a while back. 621 00:27:59,517 --> 00:28:01,793 Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't even notice. 622 00:28:01,896 --> 00:28:03,655 It's okay. I get it. 623 00:28:03,656 --> 00:28:05,136 If I had a boyfriend that cute, 624 00:28:05,137 --> 00:28:07,127 that's all I'd be looking at too, chile. 625 00:28:08,241 --> 00:28:10,896 For the record, he is more than just a pretty face. 626 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:13,310 I know. I clocked the shoulders, too. 627 00:28:16,689 --> 00:28:19,655 But seriously, those Hawthorne boys, 628 00:28:19,758 --> 00:28:21,344 they mama raised them right. 629 00:28:21,448 --> 00:28:22,862 Mm-hmm. 630 00:28:22,863 --> 00:28:25,654 Everything good that's happened in my life the past year, 631 00:28:25,655 --> 00:28:29,344 I owe to Jacob for taking the time to listen to me. 632 00:28:29,965 --> 00:28:32,206 Most folks just... 633 00:28:32,310 --> 00:28:33,482 looked the other way. 634 00:28:35,241 --> 00:28:36,758 Not him. 635 00:28:36,862 --> 00:28:40,586 He asked Naomi to help me, and... You know the rest. 636 00:28:41,586 --> 00:28:42,965 Look, it's no small thing 637 00:28:43,068 --> 00:28:45,118 when someone treats you like you matter. 638 00:28:45,551 --> 00:28:46,601 It's everything. 639 00:28:47,620 --> 00:28:49,379 You hold on tight to that man. 640 00:28:49,482 --> 00:28:51,551 And you make sure that he keeps knowing 641 00:28:51,655 --> 00:28:53,379 that he is your everything. 642 00:28:58,172 --> 00:29:00,702 It's the most prudent way to handle the situation. 643 00:29:01,379 --> 00:29:02,896 Okay, thank you. 644 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:04,050 Take care. 645 00:29:06,931 --> 00:29:08,413 The trip's off, isn't it? 646 00:29:08,517 --> 00:29:11,310 Fenmore's doesn't want Takahashi's bad press 647 00:29:11,413 --> 00:29:13,206 dragging ChelseaKat down, too. 648 00:29:13,310 --> 00:29:15,724 Well, thank God Smitty tipped us off when he did. 649 00:29:15,827 --> 00:29:17,310 Well, so what now? 650 00:29:17,413 --> 00:29:20,000 I issue a notice to Takahashi 651 00:29:20,103 --> 00:29:22,103 stating that the agreement's on hold 652 00:29:22,206 --> 00:29:25,310 until this issue can be resolved to your satisfaction. 653 00:29:25,413 --> 00:29:27,163 Okay. What do we tell my followers? 654 00:29:27,206 --> 00:29:30,034 We've been talking this collaboration up 24/7. 655 00:29:30,035 --> 00:29:32,585 Well, don't say anything negative about Takahashi, 656 00:29:32,586 --> 00:29:34,379 since nothing's been proven. 657 00:29:34,380 --> 00:29:37,205 You don't want to set yourself up for a defamation suit. 658 00:29:37,206 --> 00:29:38,620 Just say 659 00:29:38,621 --> 00:29:41,067 that you're disappointed things didn't work out. 660 00:29:41,068 --> 00:29:42,862 Oh. Chelsea and Kat, come here. 661 00:29:42,965 --> 00:29:44,775 I know how disappointed you must be. 662 00:29:45,724 --> 00:29:48,074 I'll head to the office to draft up that notice. 663 00:29:48,172 --> 00:29:49,551 Well, I will walk you out. 664 00:29:49,655 --> 00:29:51,155 I have some nonlegal language 665 00:29:51,156 --> 00:29:53,102 that I would like for you to add to that notice. 666 00:29:53,103 --> 00:29:55,655 The nerve. Dragging my daughter into this mess. 667 00:29:56,206 --> 00:29:57,344 Thanks, Naomi. 668 00:29:57,448 --> 00:29:59,862 Always. Chels... hang in there. 669 00:30:06,620 --> 00:30:09,068 -Why do people have to suck? -Right? 670 00:30:09,069 --> 00:30:13,447 I didn't tell you about my conversation with Lia yet 671 00:30:13,448 --> 00:30:14,768 because nothing came of it. 672 00:30:14,769 --> 00:30:17,067 When she agreed to meet me again, 673 00:30:17,068 --> 00:30:18,448 I thought it was a good sign. 674 00:30:18,449 --> 00:30:19,861 Thought she was gonna give me more information 675 00:30:19,862 --> 00:30:20,942 about the plasma ring. 676 00:30:20,965 --> 00:30:22,379 But that didn't happen. 677 00:30:22,482 --> 00:30:23,620 No. 678 00:30:23,621 --> 00:30:25,895 I got the sense that she was trying to 679 00:30:25,896 --> 00:30:27,517 pump me for information. 680 00:30:27,620 --> 00:30:29,206 Why would she do that? 681 00:30:30,310 --> 00:30:31,413 I can't be sure. 682 00:30:32,655 --> 00:30:33,705 But... 683 00:30:33,793 --> 00:30:35,482 she really was desperate to 684 00:30:35,586 --> 00:30:37,396 get herself out of the mess she made. 685 00:30:38,482 --> 00:30:39,931 So maybe she thought 686 00:30:39,932 --> 00:30:41,585 that if she knew who your suspects were, 687 00:30:41,586 --> 00:30:43,723 she could come up with a testimony against them 688 00:30:43,724 --> 00:30:45,205 to try to get herself a better deal. 689 00:30:45,206 --> 00:30:46,757 Yeah, but that would never work. 690 00:30:46,758 --> 00:30:48,896 Like I said, she was desperate. 691 00:30:48,897 --> 00:30:52,757 Okay, well, did she say she was scared of someone, 692 00:30:52,758 --> 00:30:54,378 or had she been getting threats? 693 00:30:56,172 --> 00:30:58,344 Do you think this wasn't a suicide? 694 00:31:01,081 --> 00:31:04,930 -On the bright side... -There's a bright side? 695 00:31:04,931 --> 00:31:08,379 ...we have a lot of unexpected free time. 696 00:31:08,482 --> 00:31:10,724 We can still go on a trip anywhere you like. 697 00:31:11,413 --> 00:31:13,310 After that Allison scare, 698 00:31:13,413 --> 00:31:15,482 you could use a break. 699 00:31:15,586 --> 00:31:18,551 I so do. But we can't leave right now. 700 00:31:18,552 --> 00:31:20,481 People are going to have a million questions for us 701 00:31:20,482 --> 00:31:22,275 and we'll be dealing with lawyers. 702 00:31:22,276 --> 00:31:24,309 And it won't help being on a beach somewhere 703 00:31:24,310 --> 00:31:26,343 watching clips of the Tokyo Fashion Collective 704 00:31:26,344 --> 00:31:27,974 that we aren't a part of anymore. 705 00:31:28,896 --> 00:31:31,241 Well, maybe you could use this time 706 00:31:31,344 --> 00:31:33,862 to channel your creative side. 707 00:31:33,965 --> 00:31:37,241 Maybe see what those designing instincts take you. 708 00:31:37,344 --> 00:31:39,620 I can't design when I'm depressed. 709 00:31:39,724 --> 00:31:41,620 I know. I just... 710 00:31:42,724 --> 00:31:44,827 I just hate seeing you down like this. 711 00:31:45,448 --> 00:31:46,965 I hate us being down like this. 712 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:50,379 I know. I'm sorry. 713 00:31:53,068 --> 00:31:54,241 Okay. 714 00:31:54,242 --> 00:31:56,550 On the bright side, we will get through this 715 00:31:56,551 --> 00:31:58,102 like we get through everything else: 716 00:31:58,103 --> 00:31:59,153 together. 717 00:32:07,827 --> 00:32:09,034 Vernon? 718 00:32:10,137 --> 00:32:12,137 I just got a call from Franklin, 719 00:32:12,241 --> 00:32:14,344 over at the corrections department. 720 00:32:14,448 --> 00:32:18,034 He wanted to give us a heads-up before the news got out. 721 00:32:18,793 --> 00:32:20,310 What? What's happened? 722 00:32:21,620 --> 00:32:24,862 Lia Whitmore apparently died by suicide. 723 00:32:26,620 --> 00:32:27,689 What? 724 00:32:31,551 --> 00:32:34,103 What she did was despicable and 725 00:32:34,206 --> 00:32:36,862 she deserved to be in prison for a long time, but... 726 00:32:38,827 --> 00:32:40,551 It's awful to think... 727 00:32:40,552 --> 00:32:44,067 ...of someone reaching that level of hopelessness 728 00:32:44,068 --> 00:32:46,241 where the pain they're feeling is greater 729 00:32:46,344 --> 00:32:47,827 than their will to live. 730 00:32:49,068 --> 00:32:52,137 Not everyone can pull themselves back from that edge. 731 00:32:54,655 --> 00:32:58,034 Not everyone has the support I did. 732 00:32:59,758 --> 00:33:01,103 It's sad. 733 00:33:02,793 --> 00:33:05,413 After working with Lia for so long... 734 00:33:05,414 --> 00:33:08,447 We need to reach out to the hospital board. 735 00:33:08,448 --> 00:33:10,827 Right away. Yeah. 736 00:33:10,828 --> 00:33:13,343 Nobody knows anything for certain at this point. 737 00:33:13,344 --> 00:33:15,394 The matter's still being investigated. 738 00:33:16,551 --> 00:33:19,068 But I wouldn't put anything past the Impaler. 739 00:33:19,172 --> 00:33:22,000 So, going forward, until we have all the facts, 740 00:33:22,001 --> 00:33:24,205 everybody that had a hand in breaking up the plasma ring 741 00:33:24,206 --> 00:33:25,586 needs to watch their backs. 742 00:33:25,587 --> 00:33:27,585 I already texted Grayson and gave him the heads-up. 743 00:33:27,586 --> 00:33:29,241 Is this based on a hunch 744 00:33:29,344 --> 00:33:32,413 or is there an actual indication that Lia was murdered? 745 00:33:32,517 --> 00:33:33,655 Uh-oh. 746 00:33:33,656 --> 00:33:35,516 It's never a good sign when the two of you 747 00:33:35,517 --> 00:33:37,000 have your heads together. 748 00:33:38,827 --> 00:33:39,931 What happened? 749 00:33:39,932 --> 00:33:43,654 Lia Whitmore was found dead in her jail cell this morning. 750 00:33:43,655 --> 00:33:45,379 Apparently, she overdosed. 751 00:33:46,896 --> 00:33:48,655 Suicide? Or... 752 00:33:48,758 --> 00:33:51,000 did the Impaler find a way to shut her up? 753 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:54,689 At this point, murder is a stretch. 754 00:33:54,690 --> 00:33:56,550 Lia wasn't a real threat to the Impaler 755 00:33:56,551 --> 00:33:58,961 and she didn't know enough about his operation. 756 00:34:00,034 --> 00:34:02,827 And Jacob said that there was no sign of foul play. 757 00:34:02,931 --> 00:34:04,724 -Right? -Right. 758 00:34:04,827 --> 00:34:06,877 So there's nothing to worry about, babe. 759 00:34:07,517 --> 00:34:09,447 -If you're sure. -I'm certain. 760 00:34:09,551 --> 00:34:11,482 Come here. 761 00:34:16,551 --> 00:34:17,862 If you were expecting me, 762 00:34:17,965 --> 00:34:19,835 that must mean you've heard the news. 763 00:34:20,206 --> 00:34:23,896 I heard one of the Impaler's minions died in her cell. 764 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:26,275 Sad end to an even sadder life. 765 00:34:27,344 --> 00:34:29,334 My guess is the Impaler would disagree. 766 00:34:30,034 --> 00:34:33,344 No one's nominating him for Employer of the Year, 767 00:34:33,447 --> 00:34:35,896 -that's for sure. -You find this funny? 768 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:38,000 No, I don't. 769 00:34:38,103 --> 00:34:40,757 I'm disgusted by it all, if you want to know the truth. 770 00:34:40,862 --> 00:34:42,655 Yeah. I believe you. 771 00:34:43,310 --> 00:34:44,896 Probably because I know 772 00:34:44,897 --> 00:34:46,584 you wouldn't want this Impaler bastard 773 00:34:46,585 --> 00:34:48,102 running roughshod all over your territory. 774 00:34:48,103 --> 00:34:49,723 -Mm, you got that right. -Well, then, damn it, 775 00:34:49,724 --> 00:34:51,378 help me put a stop to it. Tell me what you know 776 00:34:51,379 --> 00:34:53,862 so I can take the Impaler off your hands. 777 00:35:01,931 --> 00:35:04,448 I'm glad to see you eating your salad. 778 00:35:04,551 --> 00:35:06,655 Well, you insisted. 779 00:35:06,758 --> 00:35:07,808 I know. 780 00:35:07,809 --> 00:35:09,826 But sometimes you do cheat a little bit 781 00:35:09,827 --> 00:35:11,327 when you think I'm not looking. 782 00:35:12,137 --> 00:35:13,586 Is that a fact? 783 00:35:14,586 --> 00:35:16,448 I'm just joking. Okay? 784 00:35:16,551 --> 00:35:19,482 -I'll let you finish your lunch. -No, no, don't rush off. 785 00:35:20,931 --> 00:35:22,517 Come on in. 786 00:35:22,620 --> 00:35:24,310 Let's see that smile. 787 00:35:26,206 --> 00:35:28,344 Yeah. It's so beautiful. 788 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:31,275 Mm. Must be all that great dental care. 789 00:35:31,379 --> 00:35:33,310 -Mm-hmm. -How was your appointment? 790 00:35:33,413 --> 00:35:35,344 [groans] Never fun. 791 00:35:44,137 --> 00:35:45,551 Payback's long overdue. 792 00:35:45,655 --> 00:35:47,275 I just need more time. 793 00:35:47,379 --> 00:35:48,931 Who you talking to? 794 00:35:48,932 --> 00:35:50,585 The Impaler could be tying up loose ends, 795 00:35:50,586 --> 00:35:52,172 which means I could be next. 796 00:35:52,275 --> 00:35:53,655 I need to see you. 797 00:35:53,758 --> 00:35:55,344 It's about your mother. 798 00:35:55,448 --> 00:35:58,655 Aw. My little romantic. 799 00:35:58,656 --> 00:36:00,930 -What happened to your hand? -Nothing important. 800 00:36:00,931 --> 00:36:02,551 I know I'm a married man, 801 00:36:02,655 --> 00:36:05,245 but I don't think I could ever stop caring about you. 802 00:36:05,862 --> 00:36:07,413 I will be taking this. 803 00:36:07,517 --> 00:36:10,241 That sandwich is for Bill. 804 00:36:11,413 --> 00:36:13,620 Stop it. Stop. Stop right now. 805 00:36:13,724 --> 00:36:15,206 You stop playing in my face 806 00:36:15,207 --> 00:36:16,688 and stop insulting my intelligence, 807 00:36:16,689 --> 00:36:17,739 damn it, stop it. 808 00:36:23,310 --> 00:36:26,206 Captioning sponsored by CBS 809 00:36:26,310 --> 00:36:29,310 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 810 00:36:29,360 --> 00:36:33,910 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0