1 00:00:05,482 --> 00:00:07,034 [elevator bell dings] 2 00:00:07,137 --> 00:00:10,103 -SHANICE: Mm. Hey, handsome. -TED: Hey, yourself. 3 00:00:10,206 --> 00:00:13,379 Uh... What are they doing here? Is it Anita? 4 00:00:13,482 --> 00:00:16,758 I heard she started a tough new regimen of chemo. 5 00:00:17,655 --> 00:00:20,305 I wish I could fill you in, but I only have permission 6 00:00:20,310 --> 00:00:22,360 to share info with the patient's family. 7 00:00:22,413 --> 00:00:25,241 And that's no longer me. 8 00:00:25,344 --> 00:00:28,758 -Try and calm down. -How can I? 9 00:00:28,759 --> 00:00:30,861 Daddy said that Mother is in so much pain, 10 00:00:30,862 --> 00:00:32,827 he's worried she might give up. 11 00:00:32,931 --> 00:00:35,000 Do you think she'd do that? 12 00:00:35,001 --> 00:00:36,895 Sometimes, people in pain say things 13 00:00:36,896 --> 00:00:38,551 that they don't truly mean. 14 00:00:38,655 --> 00:00:41,172 With Mother in treatment and on medication now, 15 00:00:41,275 --> 00:00:44,379 I expect her state of mind has improved considerably. 16 00:00:44,482 --> 00:00:45,620 Yeah. 17 00:00:45,724 --> 00:00:49,206 You've made a decision. What is it? 18 00:00:50,758 --> 00:00:52,448 I spoke... 19 00:00:52,551 --> 00:00:55,862 with Dr. McCormick, who gave me a... 20 00:00:55,965 --> 00:00:59,103 an inspiring pep talk about one of her patients. 21 00:01:00,137 --> 00:01:02,000 Glad it made an impression. 22 00:01:02,931 --> 00:01:05,724 And the meds are also kicking in, 23 00:01:05,827 --> 00:01:09,172 so the pain is starting to subside. 24 00:01:09,275 --> 00:01:10,620 Even better. 25 00:01:11,793 --> 00:01:13,620 But it's not enough, Vernon. 26 00:01:15,275 --> 00:01:17,482 One person's success 27 00:01:17,586 --> 00:01:20,241 is another person's definition of failure. 28 00:01:21,655 --> 00:01:24,245 The relief that I'm feeling right now will wear off. 29 00:01:25,172 --> 00:01:27,586 And the effects of the chemo... 30 00:01:27,689 --> 00:01:31,413 will only intensify with each new round. 31 00:01:31,517 --> 00:01:33,620 And before you know it, 32 00:01:33,621 --> 00:01:36,378 I'll be right back where I was when you wheeled me in here. 33 00:01:36,379 --> 00:01:40,344 Sweetheart, there are ways to get ahead of this. 34 00:01:40,448 --> 00:01:43,413 Now, I know the side effects 35 00:01:43,517 --> 00:01:46,655 were more debilitating than we anticipated, but... 36 00:01:46,758 --> 00:01:48,965 No. No, you don't. 37 00:01:50,413 --> 00:01:52,068 Nor do I ever want you to. 38 00:01:53,103 --> 00:01:55,827 I asked the hospital to prepare a DNR. 39 00:01:57,551 --> 00:01:59,206 I'm stopping the chemo. 40 00:02:00,793 --> 00:02:03,517 Vernon, I'm gonna let the cancer take its course. 41 00:02:06,965 --> 00:02:09,551 ? ? 42 00:02:36,896 --> 00:02:38,724 Something bad happened, I know it. 43 00:02:38,827 --> 00:02:40,379 Hey, come on, Kat. 44 00:02:40,380 --> 00:02:43,516 Don't let your imagination glom on to worst-case scenarios. 45 00:02:43,517 --> 00:02:45,413 I'm sure your grandmother's fine. 46 00:02:45,517 --> 00:02:47,586 Then why hasn't my mom called? 47 00:02:47,689 --> 00:02:50,655 Maybe she's busy getting Anita situated to come home 48 00:02:50,758 --> 00:02:53,000 right this second. Give it a little time. 49 00:02:54,448 --> 00:02:56,724 -I can't. -Okay, well, 50 00:02:56,827 --> 00:02:58,551 I'll give you some privacy. 51 00:03:02,413 --> 00:03:04,758 [line rings] 52 00:03:04,759 --> 00:03:07,102 NICOLE [over phone]: Kat. 53 00:03:07,103 --> 00:03:08,689 Hi, Mom. How's Gran? 54 00:03:08,793 --> 00:03:11,344 As soon as they update Aunt Dani and me 55 00:03:11,345 --> 00:03:12,895 and give us more information, 56 00:03:12,896 --> 00:03:15,241 I promise I will give you a call. 57 00:03:15,344 --> 00:03:17,000 The very second, Mom. 58 00:03:18,172 --> 00:03:19,758 -Hey. -Hey. 59 00:03:19,759 --> 00:03:21,826 Looks like we were both in a mood for Orphey Gene's. 60 00:03:21,827 --> 00:03:23,826 Ah, yeah, well, it'll be a quick grab and go for me. 61 00:03:23,827 --> 00:03:25,067 I got to get back to the office. 62 00:03:25,068 --> 00:03:26,171 Yeah, I'll be back at it, too. 63 00:03:26,172 --> 00:03:27,826 I'm planning to work late tonight. 64 00:03:27,827 --> 00:03:29,412 All right, well, see that you do. 65 00:03:29,413 --> 00:03:31,482 Oh, speaking of, the paperwork came in. 66 00:03:31,483 --> 00:03:34,861 All charges against Lynette Wise have been officially dismissed. 67 00:03:34,862 --> 00:03:36,551 You pulled a miracle on that one. 68 00:03:36,655 --> 00:03:37,915 Hey, man, that's what I do. 69 00:03:37,931 --> 00:03:39,862 And now that you're junior partner, 70 00:03:39,965 --> 00:03:42,255 I expect you to use your network to do the same. 71 00:03:43,344 --> 00:03:44,965 [Hayley laughs] 72 00:03:45,068 --> 00:03:46,620 This is who I remember. 73 00:03:46,724 --> 00:03:49,068 Throwing back drinks, having a good kiki 74 00:03:49,172 --> 00:03:51,310 while the sun is still shining. 75 00:03:51,311 --> 00:03:53,619 I was beginning to think that new tax bracket 76 00:03:53,620 --> 00:03:54,688 sucked the life out of you. 77 00:03:54,689 --> 00:03:56,655 Oh, girl. I am still her. 78 00:03:56,758 --> 00:03:58,517 -Mm-hmm. -Okay? 79 00:03:58,620 --> 00:04:02,931 Bill and I do a lot of fun things together. 80 00:04:03,034 --> 00:04:04,172 I bet you do. 81 00:04:04,275 --> 00:04:08,379 [laughs] What's got you in such a good mood? 82 00:04:08,482 --> 00:04:10,344 My charges are officially dropped. 83 00:04:10,448 --> 00:04:12,275 Well, you're welcome. 84 00:04:12,379 --> 00:04:13,931 Mm-hmm. Thank you. 85 00:04:14,034 --> 00:04:17,689 And I may have indulged in a little horizontal activity. 86 00:04:17,793 --> 00:04:20,275 -Lynette Wise. -Mm-hmm. 87 00:04:21,379 --> 00:04:23,862 You've been here for a hot little minute. 88 00:04:23,965 --> 00:04:25,931 Who's the lucky guy, hmm? 89 00:04:26,931 --> 00:04:28,379 Your cousin. 90 00:04:30,068 --> 00:04:34,517 These past few days have been awful. I know that. 91 00:04:34,518 --> 00:04:37,826 But that doesn't mean you stop treatment. 92 00:04:37,827 --> 00:04:39,586 That doesn't mean you give up. 93 00:04:39,689 --> 00:04:42,482 I'm making a choice. 94 00:04:43,758 --> 00:04:46,689 I won't keep battling cancer if it's gonna be like this. 95 00:04:46,793 --> 00:04:49,413 Sweetheart, y-you can't predict... 96 00:04:49,517 --> 00:04:52,241 That this torture will get 97 00:04:52,344 --> 00:04:54,344 even more agonizing? 98 00:04:54,448 --> 00:04:56,137 Given the past... 99 00:04:56,241 --> 00:04:57,448 it's a safe guess. 100 00:04:57,551 --> 00:05:00,482 -Anita... -I have had an amazing life. 101 00:05:00,586 --> 00:05:03,551 One that has surpassed my wildest dreams. 102 00:05:04,275 --> 00:05:06,068 I've seen the world. 103 00:05:06,172 --> 00:05:08,379 Sang to sold-out audiences, 104 00:05:08,482 --> 00:05:11,758 married the love of my life, and raised a beautiful family. 105 00:05:11,862 --> 00:05:14,103 Why are you speaking in the past tense? 106 00:05:15,137 --> 00:05:17,413 Because chemo has taught me something. 107 00:05:18,655 --> 00:05:21,344 That I care more about the quality 108 00:05:21,448 --> 00:05:23,310 of my life than its length. 109 00:05:24,620 --> 00:05:29,068 These treatments are destroying my body and my spirit. 110 00:05:30,689 --> 00:05:33,931 I will have painkillers on hand. 111 00:05:35,896 --> 00:05:38,586 But I will live the remaining... 112 00:05:38,689 --> 00:05:41,172 days as I see fit. 113 00:05:42,172 --> 00:05:44,310 -Remaining... -That way... 114 00:05:45,586 --> 00:05:47,689 ...I will go out on my own terms. 115 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:51,448 Rather than suffer 116 00:05:51,551 --> 00:05:53,896 for God knows how long, 117 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:56,413 until the inevitable happens. 118 00:05:56,517 --> 00:05:59,034 It is not fair to me or you. 119 00:06:01,034 --> 00:06:05,310 Now, I want you to ask Dani and Nicole to come in here. 120 00:06:05,413 --> 00:06:08,275 I want them to witness me signing the DNR. 121 00:06:13,691 --> 00:06:16,930 -You and Randy? -Makes me think he has 122 00:06:16,931 --> 00:06:18,371 some type of ulterior motive. 123 00:06:20,655 --> 00:06:22,405 Unless you put him up to something. 124 00:06:23,068 --> 00:06:25,538 Wait, you think I suggest that he spin the block? 125 00:06:25,586 --> 00:06:27,034 What do I get out of that? 126 00:06:27,137 --> 00:06:29,517 I don't know. It's strange. 127 00:06:29,620 --> 00:06:31,689 I mean, his sudden interest? 128 00:06:31,690 --> 00:06:33,792 Especially since he's all up into church now. 129 00:06:33,793 --> 00:06:36,068 [laughing] 130 00:06:37,172 --> 00:06:38,482 -Randy? -Yes. 131 00:06:38,586 --> 00:06:42,241 Uh-uh. Unless there's some high-stakes bingo games 132 00:06:42,242 --> 00:06:43,895 in the basement, that can't be true. 133 00:06:43,896 --> 00:06:46,034 No, I swear. 134 00:06:46,137 --> 00:06:48,847 He told me that he's going to services and everything. 135 00:06:48,848 --> 00:06:52,102 It's like that man is at war with who he is 136 00:06:52,103 --> 00:06:53,274 versus who he wants to be. 137 00:06:53,275 --> 00:06:55,445 How else would you explain that behavior? 138 00:06:57,137 --> 00:06:59,413 He's either going through a midlife crisis 139 00:06:59,517 --> 00:07:01,206 or he's working an angle. 140 00:07:01,310 --> 00:07:02,724 What do you think? 141 00:07:04,724 --> 00:07:07,103 Oh, here we go. Look, I got to get back at it. 142 00:07:07,451 --> 00:07:11,550 If Kat needs me, you tell her she can call me. 143 00:07:11,551 --> 00:07:14,655 And if you need more time with her tonight, take it. 144 00:07:14,758 --> 00:07:16,448 -Thanks, boss. -Yeah. 145 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:23,620 Hey. Want to talk about it? 146 00:07:23,724 --> 00:07:25,793 Nothing new to report. 147 00:07:25,896 --> 00:07:29,206 Mom told me to stay put and she'll fill me in when she can. 148 00:07:29,207 --> 00:07:31,550 She still doesn't want me to alert the family. 149 00:07:31,551 --> 00:07:32,620 That's good advice. 150 00:07:32,724 --> 00:07:34,793 This way no one worries unnecessarily. 151 00:07:35,655 --> 00:07:37,482 Right. 152 00:07:37,586 --> 00:07:40,137 I saw you talking to Bill. What's he up to? 153 00:07:40,241 --> 00:07:42,206 You want to talk about my boring work 154 00:07:42,207 --> 00:07:43,999 with everything you got going on? 155 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:47,310 Please. I could use the distraction. 156 00:07:47,413 --> 00:07:49,689 So what's the latest 157 00:07:49,793 --> 00:07:52,827 at the Law Offices of Bill Hamilton, Esquire? 158 00:07:53,896 --> 00:07:55,758 Hey, I, uh... 159 00:07:55,862 --> 00:07:58,586 heard you were here. I hope I'm not intruding. 160 00:07:58,689 --> 00:07:59,931 Come on in, Ted. 161 00:08:04,793 --> 00:08:06,827 So how am I doing, Doc? 162 00:08:07,931 --> 00:08:09,965 Vitals are good. Uh... 163 00:08:09,966 --> 00:08:11,792 Let's hear it from your perspective. 164 00:08:11,793 --> 00:08:13,827 Better now. 165 00:08:13,931 --> 00:08:16,448 But this treatment is taking its toll. 166 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:19,448 I'm sorry to hear that, Anita. 167 00:08:19,551 --> 00:08:23,379 Look, I know my days as a Dupree-adjacent are no longer. 168 00:08:24,827 --> 00:08:26,827 But I will always consider you family. 169 00:08:27,586 --> 00:08:30,517 You're my grandchildren's father. 170 00:08:30,620 --> 00:08:32,172 You're forever family. 171 00:08:33,103 --> 00:08:35,034 You and Nicole did well with Kat. 172 00:08:35,827 --> 00:08:39,965 We're really enjoying having her at the house with us. 173 00:08:41,517 --> 00:08:43,034 Having her at the house? 174 00:08:44,068 --> 00:08:45,620 You didn't know she moved in? 175 00:08:46,931 --> 00:08:49,241 I-I didn't. No. 176 00:08:49,344 --> 00:08:51,275 I'm sure she was gonna tell you. 177 00:08:51,379 --> 00:08:53,862 It only happened a few days ago. 178 00:08:53,965 --> 00:08:56,517 But may I... 179 00:08:56,620 --> 00:08:59,517 -offer you some advice? -Please. 180 00:09:01,137 --> 00:09:04,068 Be more proactive with your children. 181 00:09:05,206 --> 00:09:09,620 Don't wait for them to share what's going on with them. 182 00:09:10,448 --> 00:09:13,034 -Ask. -Yes, ma'am. 183 00:09:14,068 --> 00:09:16,862 I want to commend you for... 184 00:09:16,965 --> 00:09:20,793 making up for your absence in Eva's life. 185 00:09:20,896 --> 00:09:22,827 But don't shortchange the children 186 00:09:22,931 --> 00:09:24,862 you raised in the process. 187 00:09:24,965 --> 00:09:26,448 It's not fair. 188 00:09:26,551 --> 00:09:29,827 I've always, uh, struggled with 189 00:09:29,931 --> 00:09:31,896 communication. 190 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,793 All the things 191 00:09:33,896 --> 00:09:36,379 left unsaid, they just build up over time. 192 00:09:36,482 --> 00:09:38,827 In retrospect, that's... 193 00:09:38,931 --> 00:09:40,413 what ruined my marriage. 194 00:09:40,517 --> 00:09:43,310 Do better while you can. 195 00:09:43,413 --> 00:09:46,000 Anything that's weighing on you or 196 00:09:46,103 --> 00:09:47,973 that you're putting off till later, 197 00:09:48,068 --> 00:09:50,931 handle it now because your health is not promised. 198 00:09:51,034 --> 00:09:52,517 Trust me. 199 00:09:52,620 --> 00:09:54,517 You're gonna beat this, Anita. 200 00:09:54,620 --> 00:09:56,034 Eh. 201 00:09:57,275 --> 00:09:59,724 Uh, did you need anything? 202 00:10:00,724 --> 00:10:02,586 Yes. 203 00:10:02,689 --> 00:10:06,137 I need you to be more intentional 204 00:10:06,241 --> 00:10:08,586 about the life you want to have 205 00:10:08,689 --> 00:10:10,793 and the man you want to be. 206 00:10:12,172 --> 00:10:15,482 Your children will need him after I'm gone. 207 00:10:19,517 --> 00:10:21,379 Daddy. 208 00:10:21,482 --> 00:10:23,482 I'm sorry to keep you waiting so long. 209 00:10:23,586 --> 00:10:25,482 After I left your mother, 210 00:10:25,586 --> 00:10:27,517 I needed to check in with her doctor. 211 00:10:27,620 --> 00:10:29,896 -Can we see her now? -Uh, in a bit. 212 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,517 What's happening? 213 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:35,862 The, uh, meds and fluids 214 00:10:35,965 --> 00:10:38,413 have brought her pain down, 215 00:10:38,517 --> 00:10:41,758 so she's doing better in body. 216 00:10:42,482 --> 00:10:44,103 But... 217 00:10:44,206 --> 00:10:45,620 in her mind... 218 00:10:46,758 --> 00:10:48,517 ...in her mind... 219 00:10:48,620 --> 00:10:49,670 Daddy? 220 00:10:51,655 --> 00:10:56,034 It seems your mother has lost her will to live. 221 00:10:56,137 --> 00:10:58,551 Well, that's common in cancer patients 222 00:10:58,655 --> 00:11:00,103 to go into a full depression. 223 00:11:00,206 --> 00:11:02,137 Mother will get past that. 224 00:11:02,241 --> 00:11:04,379 She wants to quit her chemotherapy. 225 00:11:04,482 --> 00:11:05,620 What? 226 00:11:05,724 --> 00:11:07,758 If she does that, the cancer's gonna... 227 00:11:07,862 --> 00:11:10,896 She intends to sign a do-not-resuscitate order. 228 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:12,275 Oh, come on. 229 00:11:13,448 --> 00:11:16,965 She wants to die on her own terms. 230 00:11:17,068 --> 00:11:20,034 -She wants to give up. -You can't let her do that. 231 00:11:21,862 --> 00:11:25,793 I haven't been able to stop Anita from doing what she wants 232 00:11:25,896 --> 00:11:27,896 a day in our lives. 233 00:11:30,034 --> 00:11:32,965 She wants you both there when she signs. 234 00:11:33,068 --> 00:11:36,896 -Well, we will change her mind. -Yes, we will. 235 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:38,827 This will not be the end. 236 00:11:41,206 --> 00:11:44,517 At this point I'll take all the help I can get. 237 00:11:52,379 --> 00:11:54,344 Look, the only agenda Randy has 238 00:11:54,448 --> 00:11:56,620 is satisfying his own horniness. 239 00:11:56,621 --> 00:11:58,654 If he's got some maniacal plan that involves 240 00:11:58,655 --> 00:12:00,885 getting you in his bed, I don't know about it. 241 00:12:00,886 --> 00:12:02,585 Look, I got your damn charges dropped. 242 00:12:02,586 --> 00:12:04,172 Don't I deserve some credit? 243 00:12:04,275 --> 00:12:05,689 You came through. 244 00:12:05,793 --> 00:12:08,965 -I can't deny. -Yeah. I've always had your back. 245 00:12:09,068 --> 00:12:11,172 Like that time in New York. 246 00:12:11,173 --> 00:12:14,826 When you distracted that rent-a-cop 247 00:12:14,827 --> 00:12:17,241 so that I could boost those designer bags. 248 00:12:17,344 --> 00:12:19,310 I still remember his breath. 249 00:12:19,413 --> 00:12:21,103 We had fun, didn't we? 250 00:12:21,206 --> 00:12:23,206 The best time. 251 00:12:23,310 --> 00:12:25,724 Oh, and you looked out for me, too. 252 00:12:25,827 --> 00:12:27,277 -For sure. -Remember Barry? 253 00:12:27,310 --> 00:12:29,206 [laughs] 254 00:12:29,207 --> 00:12:31,447 How could you leave those credit cards laying around 255 00:12:31,448 --> 00:12:34,033 that man's house when you had them in his name, girl? 256 00:12:34,034 --> 00:12:37,103 But you know what? You came through. 257 00:12:37,206 --> 00:12:40,965 And that's when I knew you were my ride-or-die. 258 00:12:41,068 --> 00:12:44,206 We'd take those fools for as much as possible 259 00:12:44,310 --> 00:12:46,689 as long as we could. 260 00:12:48,655 --> 00:12:50,241 And then... 261 00:12:50,344 --> 00:12:51,965 I met Bill. 262 00:12:52,068 --> 00:12:55,413 And, you know, that's when I realized 263 00:12:55,517 --> 00:12:59,275 there was more to life than... than the con. 264 00:12:59,379 --> 00:13:01,000 Copy of your will, as requested. 265 00:13:01,001 --> 00:13:02,102 Oh. 266 00:13:02,103 --> 00:13:04,655 -Feeling okay? -Yeah, yeah. 267 00:13:04,656 --> 00:13:06,999 I feel fine physically, but I've just been reminded 268 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:09,758 that even the most formidable of us aren't immortal. 269 00:13:09,759 --> 00:13:11,516 And I want to make sure it's up to date. 270 00:13:11,517 --> 00:13:12,931 I understand. 271 00:13:12,932 --> 00:13:15,447 You always advise clients to revise their wills 272 00:13:15,448 --> 00:13:17,379 with any life changes, so... 273 00:13:17,380 --> 00:13:18,723 Let me know if you need anything else. 274 00:13:18,724 --> 00:13:20,620 All right. Yeah. Thank you. 275 00:13:25,551 --> 00:13:27,275 [sighs] 276 00:13:43,413 --> 00:13:45,655 Hey, son. Um... 277 00:13:45,758 --> 00:13:48,413 I know you're busy with the campaign, 278 00:13:48,517 --> 00:13:49,620 but it's been too long. 279 00:13:49,724 --> 00:13:52,275 Let's, uh, catch up when you get a break. 280 00:13:52,379 --> 00:13:54,827 Maybe we can go dessert hopping 281 00:13:54,931 --> 00:13:57,413 like we did when you were a kid, huh? 282 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:00,172 Love you, Martin. 283 00:14:07,827 --> 00:14:10,896 Hey. I spoke with Anita. 284 00:14:12,724 --> 00:14:15,689 I didn't overstep. She called me in. 285 00:14:15,793 --> 00:14:18,143 Okay. Is she more optimistic about treatment? 286 00:14:18,896 --> 00:14:21,896 You know, we didn't even talk about the chemo. 287 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:25,758 She was more interested in giving me words of wisdom. 288 00:14:25,862 --> 00:14:27,758 -Yeah. -Almost felt like... 289 00:14:27,862 --> 00:14:29,965 she was saying goodbye. 290 00:14:30,068 --> 00:14:32,238 Yeah, I see that in patients when they fear 291 00:14:32,239 --> 00:14:33,964 they won't be around much longer. 292 00:14:33,965 --> 00:14:35,964 They try to pour out as many gems as possible 293 00:14:35,965 --> 00:14:37,241 before it's too late. 294 00:14:37,344 --> 00:14:38,724 I hope she's wrong. 295 00:14:38,827 --> 00:14:42,137 She did say some things that resonated, though. 296 00:14:42,241 --> 00:14:44,620 You know, it's not too late to course correct, 297 00:14:44,724 --> 00:14:47,034 -and it's, uh... -Yeah. In what way? 298 00:14:47,137 --> 00:14:50,087 Being more involved with my kids and my grandkids, for one. 299 00:14:50,172 --> 00:14:52,344 You know, we lost our connection 300 00:14:52,448 --> 00:14:55,896 since the split, and it's up to me to rectify. 301 00:14:56,862 --> 00:14:59,379 I could also spend more quality time with you. 302 00:14:59,482 --> 00:15:00,931 Mm. 303 00:15:01,034 --> 00:15:03,862 Like dinner this weekend? 304 00:15:03,965 --> 00:15:05,344 Bigger. 305 00:15:05,448 --> 00:15:08,218 Look, I know we're new and people have their opinions, 306 00:15:08,310 --> 00:15:09,827 but I don't care. 307 00:15:11,620 --> 00:15:13,241 Let's take a vacation together. 308 00:15:15,137 --> 00:15:17,448 Please tell us Daddy misunderstood. 309 00:15:18,206 --> 00:15:21,551 You do not want to die, right? 310 00:15:21,655 --> 00:15:25,103 Everyone's days on this Earth are finite, baby. 311 00:15:25,206 --> 00:15:28,275 But you are actively trying to shorten yours. 312 00:15:28,379 --> 00:15:31,931 I am making the most of what I have left. 313 00:15:32,034 --> 00:15:33,689 The good ones. 314 00:15:33,793 --> 00:15:35,448 Not days like today. 315 00:15:36,689 --> 00:15:39,827 I spoke with Bill and with Ted. 316 00:15:39,931 --> 00:15:41,965 It's the first of many conversations 317 00:15:42,068 --> 00:15:44,862 I plan to have with the people in my life. 318 00:15:45,551 --> 00:15:50,000 I do not intend to leave here with unfinished business. 319 00:15:50,517 --> 00:15:53,896 So what? You're embarking on a farewell life tour? 320 00:15:53,897 --> 00:15:56,550 Like you're hitting stadiums with the Articulettes? 321 00:15:56,551 --> 00:15:58,103 Saying your last goodbyes? 322 00:15:58,206 --> 00:15:59,758 Nicole, don't be upset. 323 00:15:59,862 --> 00:16:02,517 I know that cancer is unbearable, 324 00:16:02,620 --> 00:16:05,241 but Mother, you will get past this, you know that. 325 00:16:05,344 --> 00:16:08,586 No. I don't. 326 00:16:08,689 --> 00:16:12,275 And you cannot speak to this misery unless you have lived it. 327 00:16:12,379 --> 00:16:15,482 So then why don't we connect you with some cancer survivors? 328 00:16:15,483 --> 00:16:17,205 Maybe hearing their stories will help. 329 00:16:17,206 --> 00:16:20,344 A handful of stories is not gonna change my mind. 330 00:16:21,551 --> 00:16:25,275 I won't continue subjecting myself to this brutal treatment, 331 00:16:25,379 --> 00:16:28,137 especially when there are no guarantees I'll live. 332 00:16:28,241 --> 00:16:31,275 -Mother, you cannot... -ANITA: Vernon. 333 00:16:31,379 --> 00:16:33,275 I did not ask you to bring them in here 334 00:16:33,379 --> 00:16:35,413 for them to try to change my mind. 335 00:16:36,724 --> 00:16:39,310 I love you far too much to just 336 00:16:39,413 --> 00:16:42,689 let you make such a colossal mistake. 337 00:16:44,413 --> 00:16:46,620 I know this is a shock. 338 00:16:46,724 --> 00:16:49,000 And I know it seems unfair. 339 00:16:50,413 --> 00:16:52,241 But you have to trust me. 340 00:16:53,586 --> 00:16:56,137 Nicole, you remember that binder I gave you 341 00:16:56,241 --> 00:16:58,275 with instructions for after I'm gone? 342 00:16:59,379 --> 00:17:01,586 How long have you been planning this? 343 00:17:01,689 --> 00:17:04,724 It was supposed to be a last resort. 344 00:17:05,724 --> 00:17:08,413 If treatment failed. 345 00:17:08,517 --> 00:17:11,034 You insisting on giving up 346 00:17:11,035 --> 00:17:12,895 and not fighting for your life was not part of the deal. 347 00:17:12,896 --> 00:17:16,172 So no, I am not upholding a thing 348 00:17:16,275 --> 00:17:18,517 if this is the decision you're making. 349 00:17:24,344 --> 00:17:25,689 -Hey, babe. -Mm. 350 00:17:25,793 --> 00:17:27,241 You... 351 00:17:27,344 --> 00:17:29,172 are the sexiest man 352 00:17:29,275 --> 00:17:31,344 I've ever met. 353 00:17:31,448 --> 00:17:32,965 You know that? 354 00:17:35,689 --> 00:17:37,655 What's wrong? 355 00:17:37,758 --> 00:17:40,586 -Well, I'm just in a mood. -Huh. 356 00:17:40,689 --> 00:17:43,931 Okay, well, how about 357 00:17:44,034 --> 00:17:46,931 I change it, hmm? 358 00:17:50,586 --> 00:17:52,448 Or not. 359 00:17:54,896 --> 00:17:57,137 What if I-I listen? 360 00:17:57,241 --> 00:17:59,711 Bottling up whatever you're feeling won't help. 361 00:18:02,034 --> 00:18:04,448 Anita's battle with cancer isn't going well. 362 00:18:06,344 --> 00:18:08,103 I-I just don't understand. 363 00:18:08,206 --> 00:18:10,793 She seemed so strong in her interview. 364 00:18:10,896 --> 00:18:12,156 You know, I was thinking, 365 00:18:12,206 --> 00:18:15,758 if Anita actually... dies... 366 00:18:15,862 --> 00:18:17,103 Yes? 367 00:18:17,104 --> 00:18:20,550 I don't know how Chelsea and Naomi will be able to handle it. 368 00:18:20,551 --> 00:18:22,724 I'd probably fall apart myself. 369 00:18:22,827 --> 00:18:24,448 That's understandable. 370 00:18:24,551 --> 00:18:27,310 I mean, Anita has always been like a mother to you. 371 00:18:28,655 --> 00:18:30,517 -Yeah. -If... 372 00:18:30,620 --> 00:18:34,448 that happens, I'll be here to put you back together. 373 00:18:34,551 --> 00:18:37,793 Yeah. Dani tested positive for that BRCA gene. 374 00:18:37,794 --> 00:18:40,481 I had a stroke, which puts me at risk for all sorts of issues, 375 00:18:40,482 --> 00:18:41,895 and not to mention that weird blood test 376 00:18:41,896 --> 00:18:45,379 that's reminded me that things can change at any time. 377 00:18:45,482 --> 00:18:46,758 Just... 378 00:18:48,241 --> 00:18:50,655 As much as I hate to admit it, 379 00:18:50,758 --> 00:18:52,344 I'm already vulnerable. 380 00:18:52,448 --> 00:18:56,103 You know, I may not be here for the kids I already have. 381 00:18:56,104 --> 00:18:57,585 Not to mention a brand-new human 382 00:18:57,586 --> 00:18:59,551 you and I could bring into the world. 383 00:19:00,724 --> 00:19:02,689 What are you saying? 384 00:19:02,793 --> 00:19:05,482 With all this to consider, 385 00:19:05,586 --> 00:19:07,517 I'm not sure I want to... 386 00:19:07,620 --> 00:19:09,827 have another child anymore. 387 00:19:11,689 --> 00:19:14,344 Is this the female client you mentioned before? 388 00:19:14,448 --> 00:19:17,206 The one whose case Hayley got Bill to do pro bono? 389 00:19:17,310 --> 00:19:18,551 Same one. 390 00:19:18,655 --> 00:19:20,379 And you got the charges dropped? 391 00:19:21,620 --> 00:19:25,000 But I just can't... shake the suspicion 392 00:19:25,001 --> 00:19:27,378 that there's more to her story than she's letting on. 393 00:19:27,379 --> 00:19:28,895 What's bothering you about it? 394 00:19:28,896 --> 00:19:30,585 Whenever you're prepping a defense, 395 00:19:30,586 --> 00:19:32,586 the first step is a background check. 396 00:19:32,689 --> 00:19:35,206 Usually, that report would show 397 00:19:35,310 --> 00:19:37,379 former addresses, jobs, schools, 398 00:19:37,380 --> 00:19:39,033 outstanding debt, things like that. 399 00:19:39,034 --> 00:19:40,275 And hers? 400 00:19:40,379 --> 00:19:43,206 Her client report came back showing hardly anything. 401 00:19:43,310 --> 00:19:45,448 A birth certificate, a single job 402 00:19:45,551 --> 00:19:47,586 in her entire employment history. 403 00:19:47,689 --> 00:19:51,172 Is it possible she's only ever worked and lived in one place? 404 00:19:51,275 --> 00:19:55,344 Maybe, but we also run checks on a client's digital footprint. 405 00:19:55,448 --> 00:19:58,482 Usually, that'll turn up website subscriptions, 406 00:19:58,586 --> 00:20:00,146 several social media accounts. 407 00:20:00,172 --> 00:20:03,551 But this woman, one account with a couple of posts. 408 00:20:03,655 --> 00:20:04,931 That is weird. 409 00:20:05,034 --> 00:20:08,103 I don't know anybody who's that far off the grid. 410 00:20:08,206 --> 00:20:10,016 You don't think I'm overreacting? 411 00:20:10,034 --> 00:20:11,448 Not at all. 412 00:20:11,551 --> 00:20:14,172 I've heard enough crime podcasts to know 413 00:20:14,275 --> 00:20:17,310 nobody's spotless unless they're hiding something. 414 00:20:17,413 --> 00:20:20,379 She probably had a completely different identity 415 00:20:20,482 --> 00:20:22,275 before coming to you. 416 00:20:22,379 --> 00:20:24,551 I had fun the other night. 417 00:20:24,655 --> 00:20:28,103 Is that all I am? Just fun? 418 00:20:28,206 --> 00:20:29,517 Um... 419 00:20:29,620 --> 00:20:31,137 What do you want me to say? 420 00:20:31,241 --> 00:20:32,561 I had the thrill of my life? 421 00:20:33,655 --> 00:20:35,586 That you rocked my world? 422 00:20:35,689 --> 00:20:37,620 [inhales, moans] 423 00:20:37,724 --> 00:20:41,172 That my body remembers still how you made it feel? 424 00:20:41,275 --> 00:20:43,310 You're hot. We fit. 425 00:20:46,241 --> 00:20:47,344 We do. 426 00:20:51,275 --> 00:20:52,724 But then, on the other hand, 427 00:20:52,827 --> 00:20:54,877 wasn't it you who just said- what was it? 428 00:20:54,931 --> 00:20:57,581 That you were immune to me? And then, out of the blue, 429 00:20:57,586 --> 00:21:00,416 you want to start showing public displays of affection. 430 00:21:00,896 --> 00:21:02,344 So what happened, lover? 431 00:21:03,689 --> 00:21:05,551 What can I say? People get urges. 432 00:21:05,655 --> 00:21:07,655 Right. So it was just a simple what? 433 00:21:07,758 --> 00:21:09,413 Biological reaction? 434 00:21:09,517 --> 00:21:11,310 Nothing more, nothing less. 435 00:21:11,413 --> 00:21:14,655 Come on, Randy. I know when you're working an angle. 436 00:21:14,758 --> 00:21:18,103 Either you tell me now or I find out. 437 00:21:18,206 --> 00:21:20,206 I'll make you pay for it. 438 00:21:20,310 --> 00:21:22,275 Do you really expect me to believe 439 00:21:22,379 --> 00:21:24,862 my logical, type A 440 00:21:24,965 --> 00:21:28,241 firstborn daughter will let things fall apart 441 00:21:28,344 --> 00:21:30,344 if I don't die the way she wants? 442 00:21:30,448 --> 00:21:32,758 -Anita. -ANITA: Not for one second 443 00:21:32,759 --> 00:21:33,930 will I entertain the thought 444 00:21:33,931 --> 00:21:35,681 that you will let this family down 445 00:21:35,682 --> 00:21:37,516 because you're not getting your way. 446 00:21:37,517 --> 00:21:38,931 Not getting our way? 447 00:21:38,932 --> 00:21:40,343 You're the one being selfish. 448 00:21:40,344 --> 00:21:42,206 -Dani. -No, no, you would deprive us 449 00:21:42,310 --> 00:21:44,482 of what could be decades more time with you 450 00:21:44,586 --> 00:21:46,456 because you're having a rough week? 451 00:21:46,862 --> 00:21:49,032 And what happens if the cancer comes back? 452 00:21:49,896 --> 00:21:52,000 Or if this chemo doesn't even work? 453 00:21:53,000 --> 00:21:56,689 Or that the next round breaks me down even more? 454 00:21:56,690 --> 00:21:59,343 You want to see your mother wither away 455 00:21:59,344 --> 00:22:01,214 to the place where you're feeding me 456 00:22:01,275 --> 00:22:03,448 and clothing me and bathing me, 457 00:22:03,551 --> 00:22:06,413 and is that what you want for your mother? 458 00:22:06,517 --> 00:22:10,103 I said in sickness and in health, and I meant every word. 459 00:22:10,206 --> 00:22:12,275 -Vernon, this isn't... -DANI: Okay. 460 00:22:12,379 --> 00:22:16,379 If-if she stopped, could she resume chemo again? 461 00:22:16,482 --> 00:22:17,965 Yes. 462 00:22:18,068 --> 00:22:19,896 But this is an aggressive cancer, 463 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:23,448 which requires an aggressive treatment. 464 00:22:23,551 --> 00:22:25,758 With every session you miss, Mother, 465 00:22:25,862 --> 00:22:28,452 it becomes more likely that the cancer will spread. 466 00:22:33,344 --> 00:22:37,034 I know you all don't agree with me, and that's fine. 467 00:22:38,551 --> 00:22:41,620 But I hope, one day, you'll understand... 468 00:22:43,655 --> 00:22:45,793 ...why I can't keep letting them 469 00:22:45,896 --> 00:22:48,862 pump that dreadful chemical into my body. 470 00:22:58,132 --> 00:23:01,688 What do you think about Joshua Tree, huh? 471 00:23:01,689 --> 00:23:04,171 Nothing but open sky and beautiful desert for miles. 472 00:23:04,172 --> 00:23:08,206 Imagine us cozying up in a sleeping bag 473 00:23:08,310 --> 00:23:10,413 looking up at the night stars, huh? 474 00:23:10,414 --> 00:23:13,447 Let me make sure I'm understanding correctly 475 00:23:13,448 --> 00:23:16,033 because it sounds like you're suggesting camping. 476 00:23:16,034 --> 00:23:18,517 -Mm-hmm. -You want me, Shanice, 477 00:23:18,620 --> 00:23:21,482 to sleep on the ground with dirt and bugs? 478 00:23:22,344 --> 00:23:25,586 You know, they do have these things called tents. 479 00:23:25,689 --> 00:23:28,482 Ted, I don't even like birds. And now, you want me to be 480 00:23:28,586 --> 00:23:30,689 on first name basis with crawly nature? 481 00:23:30,793 --> 00:23:33,793 Hmm. Okay, what would you prefer, hmm? 482 00:23:35,206 --> 00:23:38,034 Ooh, Miami, baby. South Beach. 483 00:23:38,137 --> 00:23:40,413 We can get, like, an ocean-view suite, 484 00:23:40,517 --> 00:23:42,413 -hit the strip. -Mm-hmm. 485 00:23:42,517 --> 00:23:45,931 Soak up some sun, dance till sunrise. 486 00:23:46,034 --> 00:23:47,827 You mean, like, a tourist trap? 487 00:23:47,931 --> 00:23:50,821 [scoffs] I'm sorry, is that too low-brow for your taste? 488 00:23:52,206 --> 00:23:54,206 [laughs] I will have you know, 489 00:23:54,310 --> 00:23:56,965 I love a good old tacky, touristy trip. 490 00:23:57,068 --> 00:24:01,310 Hmm. You in a bikini, now, that gets my attention. 491 00:24:02,379 --> 00:24:04,724 So you're giving up on us having a baby? 492 00:24:06,034 --> 00:24:09,827 It's not like I don't love the idea of making a Bill Junior 493 00:24:09,931 --> 00:24:11,551 or even an adorable mini Hayley, 494 00:24:11,655 --> 00:24:14,344 but, you know, I'd want to give them the world, 495 00:24:14,345 --> 00:24:16,516 but if I'm not around, you could end up raising our kid alone. 496 00:24:16,517 --> 00:24:19,620 Listen, I've had 497 00:24:19,724 --> 00:24:23,241 fears and doubts about getting pregnant again. 498 00:24:23,344 --> 00:24:24,586 You know what? 499 00:24:25,896 --> 00:24:30,241 This isn't a decision we have to make today, okay? 500 00:24:30,344 --> 00:24:33,482 Yeah. Well, thanks for being so understanding. 501 00:24:33,586 --> 00:24:34,636 Yeah. 502 00:24:35,689 --> 00:24:38,689 -When you've had time to sit with this... -Mm-hmm? 503 00:24:40,517 --> 00:24:42,379 ...we'll revisit it, 504 00:24:42,482 --> 00:24:45,620 but only when you're ready. 505 00:24:45,724 --> 00:24:47,586 -Okay? -Okay. 506 00:24:51,172 --> 00:24:53,448 Women love questioning a good thing. 507 00:24:53,551 --> 00:24:57,275 There's nothing going on here except soul-snatching sex. 508 00:24:58,965 --> 00:25:00,724 Okay, it's been a while. 509 00:25:00,725 --> 00:25:02,516 And the caliber of women that come into the casino 510 00:25:02,517 --> 00:25:05,407 are not exactly checking for the hired help, you feel me? 511 00:25:05,408 --> 00:25:08,757 Is that your roundabout way of saying that you're lonely? 512 00:25:08,758 --> 00:25:10,586 I am. 513 00:25:10,689 --> 00:25:12,724 And it... 514 00:25:12,827 --> 00:25:14,620 It took a while for me to own it, 515 00:25:14,724 --> 00:25:17,344 but there is still something about you. 516 00:25:17,345 --> 00:25:20,895 And after all this time, having you back just feels... 517 00:25:20,896 --> 00:25:21,964 Look, let me, let me stop you 518 00:25:21,965 --> 00:25:23,655 before you put a flower in my hair. 519 00:25:25,413 --> 00:25:27,517 You see that empty glass over there? 520 00:25:28,724 --> 00:25:30,344 It wasn't me pregaming. 521 00:25:30,448 --> 00:25:32,344 It was me and Hayley catching up. 522 00:25:32,345 --> 00:25:34,861 And you and I both know how loose-lipped she gets 523 00:25:34,862 --> 00:25:36,552 when that liquor hits her system. 524 00:25:38,344 --> 00:25:42,137 So, I'm gonna give you one more chance to admit 525 00:25:42,241 --> 00:25:44,206 what's going on. 526 00:25:46,344 --> 00:25:48,758 Seems you can't think of one good reason 527 00:25:48,862 --> 00:25:50,068 to keep up the good fight. 528 00:25:51,413 --> 00:25:53,586 So, I'm gonna name a few. 529 00:25:53,689 --> 00:25:55,034 First... 530 00:25:56,275 --> 00:25:57,965 ...your granddaughter's wedding. 531 00:25:58,965 --> 00:26:01,655 Chelsea will be the picture of perfection, 532 00:26:01,758 --> 00:26:04,241 and I know you want to be there to choose her gown. 533 00:26:04,344 --> 00:26:07,758 And to see Chelsea and Madison share their first dance. 534 00:26:07,759 --> 00:26:09,826 Not to mention getting all the juicy gossip 535 00:26:09,827 --> 00:26:13,793 from Chelsea's messy influencer friends. [laughs] 536 00:26:13,794 --> 00:26:16,412 Do you really want her to start that next phase of her life 537 00:26:16,413 --> 00:26:18,724 without the presence of her grandmother? 538 00:26:18,725 --> 00:26:20,550 And then, there's all that work you did 539 00:26:20,551 --> 00:26:22,896 for Samantha and her debut. 540 00:26:22,897 --> 00:26:24,826 I know for a fact you don't want to miss 541 00:26:24,827 --> 00:26:26,447 seeing her get crowned Platinum Deb 542 00:26:26,448 --> 00:26:28,516 in front of Anastasia and her granddaughter. 543 00:26:28,517 --> 00:26:31,000 She goes by Chessy now. Reminds me of a little rat. 544 00:26:31,103 --> 00:26:32,413 [laughs] 545 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:37,517 Soon after, Tyrell, his graduation, 546 00:26:37,620 --> 00:26:41,103 college, choosing a major, pledging. 547 00:26:41,206 --> 00:26:42,586 And my anniversary. 548 00:26:42,587 --> 00:26:44,688 Andre and I are throwing the hottest party 549 00:26:44,689 --> 00:26:46,482 Fairmont Crest has ever seen. 550 00:26:46,586 --> 00:26:48,756 We might even bring down Jilly from Philly. 551 00:26:52,206 --> 00:26:54,862 You may think it's finished. 552 00:26:54,965 --> 00:26:59,896 But there are many more chapters in the book of Dupree. 553 00:27:02,034 --> 00:27:04,084 Don't you want to see what happens next? 554 00:27:07,088 --> 00:27:10,378 Do you think that maybe she's been lying 555 00:27:10,379 --> 00:27:12,129 about who she is this entire time? 556 00:27:12,206 --> 00:27:14,275 Was the case serious? 557 00:27:14,276 --> 00:27:15,895 Serious enough that a conviction 558 00:27:15,896 --> 00:27:18,306 would've meant multiple years in prison, yeah. 559 00:27:19,448 --> 00:27:21,827 Was it Lynette Wise? Embezzlement? 560 00:27:21,931 --> 00:27:24,931 Can't confirm. Privileged. 561 00:27:25,034 --> 00:27:29,103 Well, let's just say I'm right, since I usually am. 562 00:27:29,206 --> 00:27:31,172 What does Bill think? 563 00:27:31,275 --> 00:27:34,068 I showed him that barely anything came up 564 00:27:34,172 --> 00:27:36,517 in our due diligence. He just shrugged it off 565 00:27:36,620 --> 00:27:38,965 and said that happens occasionally. 566 00:27:39,068 --> 00:27:40,118 After that... 567 00:27:40,172 --> 00:27:42,758 He got the charges dropped. 568 00:27:42,862 --> 00:27:44,551 But why would he do that? 569 00:27:45,310 --> 00:27:48,310 Apparently, it was a request from Hayley. 570 00:27:48,413 --> 00:27:52,793 Since this client was with her when she was mugged, 571 00:27:52,896 --> 00:27:56,448 Hayley felt like she owed her. 572 00:27:56,551 --> 00:27:57,758 Mm. 573 00:27:57,862 --> 00:28:01,172 Now, this is definitely shady. 574 00:28:01,275 --> 00:28:02,665 RANDY: What'd Hayley say? 575 00:28:03,586 --> 00:28:04,965 What do you think she said? 576 00:28:05,068 --> 00:28:07,379 Lynette, don't play games with me. 577 00:28:07,482 --> 00:28:09,832 Did you tell her about us? 'Cause I sure didn't. 578 00:28:10,655 --> 00:28:13,517 It turns out you don't kiss and tell. 579 00:28:13,620 --> 00:28:15,551 Hayley doesn't know a thing. 580 00:28:15,655 --> 00:28:19,586 The way I live my life is nobody's business but mine. 581 00:28:19,689 --> 00:28:21,619 -Mm. -I wouldn't tell Hayley anything. 582 00:28:21,620 --> 00:28:23,171 She'd probably just run back and tell you. 583 00:28:23,172 --> 00:28:25,275 Yeah, with intel you probably fed her. 584 00:28:25,379 --> 00:28:28,206 Okay, you need to relax. Have another drink. 585 00:28:28,310 --> 00:28:30,620 Nobody is out to get you. 586 00:28:30,724 --> 00:28:34,448 Look, I'm working an honest job at the casino. 587 00:28:34,551 --> 00:28:36,896 Hayley is happily married. 588 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:40,965 Now, we can keep going back and forth... 589 00:28:42,724 --> 00:28:45,965 ...or we can go do something we both really enjoy. 590 00:28:46,068 --> 00:28:47,275 It's your call, boo. 591 00:28:50,551 --> 00:28:55,034 Losing Anita would be a ripple effect on the entire family. 592 00:28:55,689 --> 00:28:59,137 If that happens, Chelsea and Naomi will need you. 593 00:28:59,138 --> 00:29:01,688 And look, you can't be there for them if you're busy 594 00:29:01,689 --> 00:29:03,137 with a newborn. I get it. 595 00:29:03,758 --> 00:29:05,724 I don't even know what to say. 596 00:29:05,725 --> 00:29:06,930 I mean, you're really okay 597 00:29:06,931 --> 00:29:08,981 with putting your future on hold for me? 598 00:29:09,517 --> 00:29:12,172 One of the reasons I love you 599 00:29:12,275 --> 00:29:14,862 is because you take such good care 600 00:29:14,965 --> 00:29:16,931 of everyone in your orbit, 601 00:29:17,034 --> 00:29:20,758 whether it's me, your-your kids, your clients. 602 00:29:21,586 --> 00:29:23,965 We are all so fortunate 603 00:29:24,068 --> 00:29:28,137 to experience your support and-and your vision, babe. 604 00:29:28,241 --> 00:29:30,517 And this is just one of those things. 605 00:29:30,620 --> 00:29:32,620 You're amazing, Hayley. 606 00:29:33,379 --> 00:29:36,586 Tonight, how about 607 00:29:36,689 --> 00:29:38,482 I take care of you? 608 00:29:38,586 --> 00:29:41,517 How does that sound, huh? 609 00:29:41,620 --> 00:29:44,275 Perfect. Like you. 610 00:29:46,793 --> 00:29:48,448 I hear you. 611 00:29:48,551 --> 00:29:52,172 And even though I know it's hard to believe right now, 612 00:29:52,275 --> 00:29:53,344 I love you. 613 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:58,724 Vernon. Please give me that folder. 614 00:29:58,827 --> 00:30:01,137 Mother, please, I'm begging you. 615 00:30:01,241 --> 00:30:02,551 Don't sign it, Mom. 616 00:30:04,068 --> 00:30:06,206 VERNON: After everything we discussed, 617 00:30:06,310 --> 00:30:09,206 everything you heard today, 618 00:30:09,310 --> 00:30:11,000 you still want to do this? 619 00:30:11,103 --> 00:30:13,758 If you don't give it to her, she can't sign it. 620 00:30:18,896 --> 00:30:21,793 Well, if there isn't a signature, it's not valid. 621 00:30:21,896 --> 00:30:24,448 -Danielle. -No, Mother! 622 00:30:24,551 --> 00:30:25,620 No. 623 00:30:28,379 --> 00:30:29,429 Give it to me. 624 00:30:38,758 --> 00:30:42,482 It's okay, we just have to trust that your mother 625 00:30:42,586 --> 00:30:45,379 is making the right decision for herself. 626 00:30:47,172 --> 00:30:49,931 Even if it breaks all our hearts. 627 00:30:51,517 --> 00:30:53,867 The best decision I ever made was marrying you. 628 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:57,827 Thank you for the beautiful life you gave me. 629 00:31:16,827 --> 00:31:18,482 VERNON: Oh. Oh... 630 00:31:18,586 --> 00:31:20,172 -Thank you. -Oh. 631 00:31:20,275 --> 00:31:23,103 Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. 632 00:31:28,114 --> 00:31:31,688 Look, I got things going on. So what does 633 00:31:31,689 --> 00:31:33,171 -Your Highness need now? -Okay, news flash. 634 00:31:33,172 --> 00:31:35,034 Now, this gonna sound crazy, 635 00:31:35,137 --> 00:31:38,827 but I am so grateful for Dani. 636 00:31:38,828 --> 00:31:41,930 Thanks to those airhead daughters she gave him 637 00:31:41,931 --> 00:31:43,241 and her crappy DNA, 638 00:31:43,344 --> 00:31:47,482 Bill no longer wants me to push out his big-ass baby. 639 00:31:47,586 --> 00:31:50,586 Okay. As if you could actually do that. 640 00:31:50,587 --> 00:31:51,723 You still sneaking the pill? 641 00:31:51,724 --> 00:31:53,206 Of course. 642 00:31:53,310 --> 00:31:55,172 You still hooking up with Lynette? 643 00:31:55,275 --> 00:31:57,551 Yeah. She told me. 644 00:31:57,552 --> 00:31:59,136 A little notice would've been nice. 645 00:31:59,137 --> 00:32:00,887 What did you expect I was gonna do? 646 00:32:00,896 --> 00:32:04,413 All right? I told you I would keep Lynette in check. 647 00:32:04,414 --> 00:32:06,447 And she's hell-bent on staying in town, 648 00:32:06,448 --> 00:32:10,379 so this way I get to stay in her head and her bed. 649 00:32:10,482 --> 00:32:14,000 So pillow talk espionage is your grand plan? 650 00:32:14,103 --> 00:32:15,793 Lynette ain't dumb. 651 00:32:15,896 --> 00:32:17,896 She's more suspicious now than ever. 652 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,170 And what's this about you going to church? 653 00:32:20,620 --> 00:32:23,517 Never mind that. Look, she tried to trick me 654 00:32:23,620 --> 00:32:26,210 by implying that you got tipsy and let our plan slip. 655 00:32:27,793 --> 00:32:30,068 The fact that she's still questioning us 656 00:32:30,172 --> 00:32:33,344 after getting everything she wants only means one thing. 657 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:37,137 You were right. She's a threat. 658 00:32:37,965 --> 00:32:39,793 And now that the U.S. Attorney 659 00:32:39,896 --> 00:32:41,655 is no longer pursuing the case, 660 00:32:41,758 --> 00:32:44,413 I'm expected to just move on. 661 00:32:44,517 --> 00:32:46,931 Speaking from personal experience, 662 00:32:47,034 --> 00:32:49,084 that's difficult when you know someone 663 00:32:49,103 --> 00:32:52,137 isn't being held responsible for their crimes. 664 00:32:52,241 --> 00:32:54,241 Feels like I've been played. 665 00:32:55,034 --> 00:32:56,827 So what are you gonna do? 666 00:32:58,137 --> 00:33:01,896 Not sure, but I know I want the full story. 667 00:33:01,897 --> 00:33:05,688 So you'd seriously rather spend the night with lions, tigers, 668 00:33:05,689 --> 00:33:09,758 and bears than room service and functional bathrooms? 669 00:33:09,759 --> 00:33:11,619 Okay, how about we meet in the middle? 670 00:33:11,620 --> 00:33:13,240 Have you ever heard of glamping? 671 00:33:13,241 --> 00:33:17,274 You would think all the years of me rejecting 672 00:33:17,275 --> 00:33:19,862 his camping idea would have made an impression. 673 00:33:20,413 --> 00:33:23,068 Ted, not all women think that roughing it 674 00:33:23,172 --> 00:33:24,413 in the wilderness is fun. 675 00:33:24,517 --> 00:33:26,586 See? She gets it. 676 00:33:26,689 --> 00:33:29,172 We all have our own definitions of RandR. 677 00:33:31,103 --> 00:33:33,793 Mother told me that she had a chat with you. 678 00:33:33,896 --> 00:33:37,517 Uh, yeah, she gave me the push I needed. 679 00:33:37,620 --> 00:33:39,862 Although, I didn't love how it came about. 680 00:33:39,863 --> 00:33:43,274 Shanice, I know you're aware of the decision 681 00:33:43,275 --> 00:33:45,034 my mother was facing. 682 00:33:45,137 --> 00:33:48,000 I'm happy to relay that she has changed her mind. 683 00:33:49,172 --> 00:33:51,517 She is gonna keep fighting for her life. 684 00:33:51,620 --> 00:33:54,758 Hopefully, we have her around for many, many years to come. 685 00:33:54,862 --> 00:33:56,482 All right. 686 00:33:58,689 --> 00:34:00,551 [knock on door] 687 00:34:00,655 --> 00:34:03,172 -What are you doing here? -I got your text. 688 00:34:03,275 --> 00:34:06,165 Figured I'd come in person to tell you Mom's doing better. 689 00:34:06,241 --> 00:34:07,586 Oh. Okay, good. 690 00:34:07,689 --> 00:34:10,339 Thanks for the update, but you could've just called. 691 00:34:11,344 --> 00:34:13,275 Today was hard, Bill. 692 00:34:13,379 --> 00:34:16,068 And after our talk, I figured 693 00:34:16,172 --> 00:34:18,551 you were the right person to come to. 694 00:34:20,137 --> 00:34:23,206 You know, Mother's always been this pillar of strength. 695 00:34:23,310 --> 00:34:27,689 Even in hard times, she's maintained composure. 696 00:34:27,793 --> 00:34:30,586 She stood tall, leaned on her principles. 697 00:34:30,689 --> 00:34:33,379 -Yeah. -But today... 698 00:34:35,310 --> 00:34:36,448 ...she wanted to give up. 699 00:34:38,413 --> 00:34:42,586 She wanted to quit chemo and let whatever would happen, happen. 700 00:34:42,689 --> 00:34:44,275 [Bill sighs] 701 00:34:44,379 --> 00:34:46,551 And trying to convince her to stay with us... 702 00:34:46,655 --> 00:34:49,413 All right, well, I-I'm glad you did. 703 00:34:51,206 --> 00:34:55,103 I mean, this whole thing has got me in some sort of... 704 00:34:55,206 --> 00:34:57,344 existential crisis, too. 705 00:34:57,448 --> 00:34:58,896 In what way? 706 00:35:00,103 --> 00:35:01,172 Well... 707 00:35:02,344 --> 00:35:04,068 Hayley and I have been, you know, 708 00:35:04,172 --> 00:35:06,310 talking about trying for a baby, 709 00:35:06,413 --> 00:35:07,973 but I'm having second thoughts. 710 00:35:07,974 --> 00:35:10,964 You know, it hit home that I might not even be around 711 00:35:10,965 --> 00:35:12,517 to raise him or her. 712 00:35:13,034 --> 00:35:16,206 So, now you have an upset wife on top of everything else. 713 00:35:16,310 --> 00:35:17,620 Well, no. 714 00:35:17,724 --> 00:35:21,000 No, actually, she was surprisingly understanding. 715 00:35:21,103 --> 00:35:24,482 She sees how affected I am by Anita's condition. 716 00:35:24,483 --> 00:35:27,654 She knows, like everyone else, your mother's one in a million. 717 00:35:27,655 --> 00:35:28,758 Hmm. 718 00:35:29,724 --> 00:35:31,482 You fight dirty. 719 00:35:32,482 --> 00:35:33,982 Getting the girls to remind me 720 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:37,137 of all the things I have to look forward to. 721 00:35:37,241 --> 00:35:40,965 It was a "by any means necessary" situation. 722 00:35:41,965 --> 00:35:45,310 I've always been able to find the silver lining. 723 00:35:45,413 --> 00:35:47,137 To see the glass as half full. 724 00:35:48,827 --> 00:35:51,413 You met a new version of yourself today. 725 00:35:51,517 --> 00:35:54,379 This illness, it's changing me. 726 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:58,379 And the pain will come back. 727 00:35:58,482 --> 00:36:00,517 And we'll do whatever it takes 728 00:36:00,620 --> 00:36:03,206 to make you comfortable as you fight this. 729 00:36:03,931 --> 00:36:05,172 Okay. 730 00:36:06,172 --> 00:36:08,551 Thank you for not giving up. 731 00:36:15,310 --> 00:36:16,827 Thank you. 732 00:36:16,931 --> 00:36:18,965 ? ? 733 00:36:25,310 --> 00:36:27,275 Captioning sponsored by CBS 734 00:36:27,276 --> 00:36:30,117 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 735 00:36:30,118 --> 00:36:34,668 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0