1 00:00:05,448 --> 00:00:06,793 How you feeling? 2 00:00:06,896 --> 00:00:09,862 Surprisingly calm. 3 00:00:09,965 --> 00:00:12,965 Well, I'm behind you 100%. 4 00:00:13,068 --> 00:00:16,379 That's the only reason I have the nerve to do this. 5 00:00:16,482 --> 00:00:17,793 I love you, Tomas. 6 00:00:17,896 --> 00:00:19,379 Love you, too. 7 00:00:20,620 --> 00:00:21,670 [knock on door] 8 00:00:22,655 --> 00:00:23,705 Come in. 9 00:00:25,034 --> 00:00:26,594 Do we have a meeting scheduled? 10 00:00:26,655 --> 00:00:29,172 I took a chance that you'd have a few minutes free. 11 00:00:29,275 --> 00:00:31,034 What I have to say won't take long. 12 00:00:32,068 --> 00:00:33,827 Okay, go ahead. 13 00:00:39,448 --> 00:00:43,827 Working at this illustrious firm with you 14 00:00:43,931 --> 00:00:47,862 was my dream even before I graduated law school. 15 00:00:48,620 --> 00:00:51,068 My crim law professor took our class to watch 16 00:00:51,172 --> 00:00:52,448 one of your arguments. 17 00:00:53,344 --> 00:00:55,103 Blew my mind. 18 00:00:55,206 --> 00:00:59,655 After that, I sat in on as many of your trials as I could, 19 00:00:59,758 --> 00:01:01,482 watching the maestro at work. 20 00:01:01,586 --> 00:01:05,689 Okay, uh, delightful as this is, is there a point? 21 00:01:06,259 --> 00:01:09,619 The day you hired me as an associate 22 00:01:09,620 --> 00:01:11,827 was one of the proudest moments of my life, 23 00:01:11,931 --> 00:01:14,758 and being promoted to junior partner meant 24 00:01:14,862 --> 00:01:16,689 more to me than I can say. 25 00:01:17,551 --> 00:01:20,413 But lately, things have changed. 26 00:01:20,414 --> 00:01:22,757 And I don't want to work somewhere 27 00:01:22,758 --> 00:01:24,965 I'm not valued or respected. 28 00:01:30,344 --> 00:01:31,758 What's that? 29 00:01:31,862 --> 00:01:33,931 My letter of resignation. 30 00:01:35,379 --> 00:01:36,827 This because of Hayley? 31 00:01:37,620 --> 00:01:39,206 Yes. 32 00:01:40,862 --> 00:01:43,172 I texted you over an hour ago. 33 00:01:43,275 --> 00:01:44,379 Oh. 34 00:01:44,482 --> 00:01:45,682 Did the lady of the manor 35 00:01:45,689 --> 00:01:47,499 miss her afternoon tea and crumpet 36 00:01:47,551 --> 00:01:49,111 with her country club bitches? 37 00:01:49,172 --> 00:01:52,620 I don't just sit on my ass all day, Lynette. I have a job. 38 00:01:52,724 --> 00:01:56,103 Why? You bagged one of the richest men in the DMV. 39 00:01:56,206 --> 00:01:59,103 Okay, I didn't bag Bill, all right? 40 00:01:59,206 --> 00:02:00,551 I fell in love with him. 41 00:02:00,655 --> 00:02:02,034 Girl, please. 42 00:02:02,137 --> 00:02:05,103 You fell in love with Harvey, Clyde... 43 00:02:05,206 --> 00:02:07,448 [laughs] Oh, and Umberto. 44 00:02:07,551 --> 00:02:09,793 You married them, too. 45 00:02:09,896 --> 00:02:13,000 You left them suckers all broken-hearted and busted. 46 00:02:15,310 --> 00:02:17,344 ? ? 47 00:02:47,793 --> 00:02:51,275 Vandanna. How's it hanging? 48 00:02:51,379 --> 00:02:53,034 Flat on the floor. 49 00:02:53,137 --> 00:02:56,103 You look like you could use a ceramics therapy session. 50 00:02:56,206 --> 00:02:57,406 Even that wouldn't help. 51 00:02:57,413 --> 00:02:59,931 Well, I will keep them handy just in case. 52 00:03:00,034 --> 00:03:01,965 So what's got you down in the dumps? 53 00:03:03,206 --> 00:03:06,241 A disastrous double date with your sister. 54 00:03:08,275 --> 00:03:09,344 Hey, Mom. 55 00:03:09,827 --> 00:03:11,655 Hey, yourself. 56 00:03:11,758 --> 00:03:13,517 I'm meeting Chelsea at Uptown, 57 00:03:13,620 --> 00:03:16,275 but I wanted to stop by and see you. 58 00:03:16,276 --> 00:03:18,688 Well, I always love when one of my children drops by 59 00:03:18,689 --> 00:03:20,965 -just to catch up. -Good. 60 00:03:21,068 --> 00:03:23,000 So, tell me all about 61 00:03:23,103 --> 00:03:25,620 your double date with Vanessa and Joey. 62 00:03:26,847 --> 00:03:28,930 Chelsea. 63 00:03:28,931 --> 00:03:30,448 Hey, Uncle Ted. 64 00:03:31,586 --> 00:03:34,965 Everything okay? You look, uh, tense. 65 00:03:34,966 --> 00:03:37,067 Well, Kat and I have been climbing the walls 66 00:03:37,068 --> 00:03:38,274 waiting to hear if Fenmore's 67 00:03:38,275 --> 00:03:39,654 will be carrying ChelseaKat bags. 68 00:03:39,655 --> 00:03:43,068 Ah. Well, those executives are a bunch of fools 69 00:03:43,069 --> 00:03:45,516 if they don't jump at the chance to work with you two. 70 00:03:45,517 --> 00:03:48,067 Not only haven't they jumped, they're dragging their feet. 71 00:03:48,068 --> 00:03:50,412 It's taking forever to get an answer from them, 72 00:03:50,413 --> 00:03:53,067 and it's starting to feel like it's just not gonna happen. 73 00:03:53,068 --> 00:03:54,482 Huh. 74 00:03:54,586 --> 00:03:58,689 I assume Naomi is handling the business side, huh? 75 00:03:58,690 --> 00:04:01,654 She's doing the negotiating and has tried to nudge them along, 76 00:04:01,655 --> 00:04:03,482 but it's been days of nothing. 77 00:04:03,586 --> 00:04:06,793 Even if it's bad news, I wish they would just let us know. 78 00:04:06,896 --> 00:04:08,310 Put us out of our misery. 79 00:04:08,311 --> 00:04:11,930 Are you sure you're up for another guest this afternoon? 80 00:04:11,931 --> 00:04:16,034 Well, I'm as fine as I ever am these days. 81 00:04:17,310 --> 00:04:20,586 Chemo likes to keep things interesting. 82 00:04:20,689 --> 00:04:24,172 Different side effects pop up when I least expect them. 83 00:04:24,173 --> 00:04:26,999 Well, I'm glad you were feeling well enough for Easter brunch. 84 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:28,241 Mm. 85 00:04:28,344 --> 00:04:31,000 Sorry I had to leave early. 86 00:04:31,103 --> 00:04:34,275 I was... feeling off. 87 00:04:34,862 --> 00:04:38,344 Well, if anyone understands that, I do. 88 00:04:38,448 --> 00:04:40,827 I did miss seeing Jacob, though. 89 00:04:40,931 --> 00:04:43,551 But yesterday was your anniversary, wasn't it? 90 00:04:43,655 --> 00:04:45,413 How did you two celebrate? 91 00:04:46,310 --> 00:04:47,517 We didn't. 92 00:04:51,013 --> 00:04:55,274 Jacob had Izaiah set up an anniversary surprise 93 00:04:55,275 --> 00:04:56,551 in our apartment. 94 00:04:56,655 --> 00:04:58,862 -Well, that was thoughtful. -Yeah. 95 00:04:58,965 --> 00:05:00,896 But I'm sure you would've preferred 96 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:02,931 spending time with him. 97 00:05:03,758 --> 00:05:06,689 We just couldn't coordinate our schedules. 98 00:05:06,793 --> 00:05:11,137 I remember being out on the road touring and 99 00:05:11,241 --> 00:05:16,068 every moment away from my loved ones, I just ached. 100 00:05:16,931 --> 00:05:21,551 And nothing takes that ache away or makes it any better, does it? 101 00:05:22,275 --> 00:05:24,034 No, baby. 102 00:05:24,137 --> 00:05:28,965 But when you finally reunite with your man, 103 00:05:29,068 --> 00:05:30,896 you put him to work, 104 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:34,172 keeping you up all night, making your toes curl. 105 00:05:34,275 --> 00:05:35,482 Gran! 106 00:05:35,586 --> 00:05:37,448 -What? -Oh, wow. 107 00:05:37,551 --> 00:05:40,172 How do you think your mother and auntie got here? 108 00:05:43,896 --> 00:05:46,586 Naomi, you know you can tell me anything. 109 00:05:48,551 --> 00:05:49,793 Gran, um... 110 00:05:51,896 --> 00:05:53,106 -Jacob is... -[coughing] 111 00:05:57,275 --> 00:05:59,344 Gran. Gran. 112 00:05:59,448 --> 00:06:02,344 Let me take this time to congratulate you 113 00:06:02,448 --> 00:06:05,000 on your engagement in person. 114 00:06:05,103 --> 00:06:08,034 Thank you. Madison and I are very happy. 115 00:06:08,862 --> 00:06:12,206 And let me also take this time to say how sorry I am that Dana 116 00:06:12,310 --> 00:06:15,310 -stole your wedding ideas. -It'll be fine. 117 00:06:15,311 --> 00:06:17,619 My dad has already undone most of the damage. 118 00:06:17,620 --> 00:06:19,654 You know, leave it to Bill Hamilton to fix things. 119 00:06:19,655 --> 00:06:22,000 He's on a mission for Madison and I 120 00:06:22,103 --> 00:06:23,793 to have the wedding of our dreams. 121 00:06:23,862 --> 00:06:27,103 It's hard for me to think of you marrying at all. 122 00:06:27,206 --> 00:06:30,655 To my mind, you and Kat are still little girls. 123 00:06:30,758 --> 00:06:32,413 Time passes, Uncle Ted. 124 00:06:32,414 --> 00:06:34,723 This year alone, it's been your engagement 125 00:06:34,724 --> 00:06:37,551 and, uh, Anita's illness. 126 00:06:37,655 --> 00:06:39,758 Nicole and I moving past our bitterness 127 00:06:39,862 --> 00:06:41,724 and being civil to one another. 128 00:06:41,827 --> 00:06:44,896 I think everyone is relieved by that latest development. 129 00:06:45,965 --> 00:06:48,241 I just hope Kat can take a page out of 130 00:06:48,344 --> 00:06:52,310 her parents' book and find a way to get along with Eva. 131 00:06:52,413 --> 00:06:55,448 Yeah, just one problem with that scenario. 132 00:06:55,551 --> 00:06:57,034 Kat's not a big reader. 133 00:06:57,137 --> 00:06:59,241 Oh. 134 00:06:59,344 --> 00:07:01,896 Every detail, please. 135 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,862 I am afraid the date did not live up 136 00:07:04,965 --> 00:07:06,689 to Vanessa's expectations. 137 00:07:06,793 --> 00:07:09,931 All I wanted was for everyone to get along and have a good time. 138 00:07:09,932 --> 00:07:11,654 Oh, I spoke to Nicole at Easter brunch, 139 00:07:11,655 --> 00:07:14,862 so I know that didn't happen, but she didn't provide details. 140 00:07:14,965 --> 00:07:17,482 Before we even ordered drinks, 141 00:07:17,483 --> 00:07:20,343 it was apparent that the night was going to be a disaster. 142 00:07:20,344 --> 00:07:22,034 Joey started going in on Carlton 143 00:07:22,035 --> 00:07:23,792 for being a plastic surgeon because his mother... 144 00:07:23,793 --> 00:07:25,965 ...passed away on the operating table 145 00:07:26,068 --> 00:07:27,551 during a cosmetic procedure. 146 00:07:27,552 --> 00:07:30,067 Whew. You see, that's why I've never gone under the knife. 147 00:07:30,068 --> 00:07:31,309 Too many things can go wrong. 148 00:07:31,310 --> 00:07:33,965 -Yes, and back to me. -Oh, uh, sorry. 149 00:07:34,068 --> 00:07:37,034 Uh, Nicole understood that what happened to Joey's mom 150 00:07:37,137 --> 00:07:38,517 was tragic, of course, 151 00:07:38,620 --> 00:07:41,689 but while she understood where Joey was coming from, 152 00:07:41,793 --> 00:07:43,689 Nicole accused him of... 153 00:07:43,793 --> 00:07:45,896 ...making unwarranted accusations 154 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,448 about all plastic surgeons. 155 00:07:47,551 --> 00:07:50,000 Joey even accused them all of being unethical 156 00:07:50,103 --> 00:07:52,896 and cashing in on their insecurities and addictions. 157 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:54,500 And how did Carlton take that? 158 00:07:54,551 --> 00:07:56,344 Carlton and I did our best 159 00:07:56,448 --> 00:07:59,793 to politely point out that Joey was dead wrong, but... 160 00:07:59,896 --> 00:08:01,931 Joey wasn't backing down, 161 00:08:02,034 --> 00:08:05,344 so Nicole brought up the casino and said that... 162 00:08:05,448 --> 00:08:07,379 ...he's living in a glass house, 163 00:08:07,380 --> 00:08:09,309 profiting off of people's addictions 164 00:08:09,310 --> 00:08:12,000 even more than he claims the plastic surgeons do. 165 00:08:12,001 --> 00:08:14,171 And you didn't let him get away with that? 166 00:08:14,172 --> 00:08:15,586 Why would I? 167 00:08:15,689 --> 00:08:17,172 I'm a Dupree. 168 00:08:17,275 --> 00:08:19,931 And then, the way he leaned into all the scary things 169 00:08:20,034 --> 00:08:22,827 people say about him, as if that would shut me down. 170 00:08:22,931 --> 00:08:26,448 He even made a joke about bodies being buried. 171 00:08:26,551 --> 00:08:27,862 Literally. 172 00:08:27,863 --> 00:08:29,999 He does that kind of thing to get a reaction, 173 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:33,241 but Nicole's response was all out of proportion, 174 00:08:33,344 --> 00:08:35,862 like it was intentionally aimed at her. 175 00:08:35,965 --> 00:08:39,551 Then Carlton brought up Joey's other enterprises 176 00:08:39,655 --> 00:08:42,310 and accused him of being a tax cheat. 177 00:08:42,413 --> 00:08:44,241 -Well... -Don't you start. 178 00:08:44,344 --> 00:08:46,896 So then, Joey 179 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:49,413 kind of implied that... 180 00:08:49,517 --> 00:08:51,413 the Dupree Heritage Foundation... 181 00:08:51,517 --> 00:08:54,413 ...was the biggest tax dodge of all. 182 00:08:54,517 --> 00:08:56,551 I was done. 183 00:08:56,655 --> 00:08:58,344 I told Vanessa I loved her, but I... 184 00:08:58,448 --> 00:09:01,620 ...couldn't stick around another minute. Nicole just... 185 00:09:01,724 --> 00:09:04,413 ...stormed out along with Carlton. 186 00:09:04,517 --> 00:09:06,896 So ended the double date from hell. 187 00:09:07,827 --> 00:09:11,379 I really wanted everyone to get along for Vanessa's sake. 188 00:09:11,482 --> 00:09:14,379 She's had such a rough time since Doug died. 189 00:09:14,482 --> 00:09:17,344 But why did she have to fall for Joey Armstrong? 190 00:09:17,448 --> 00:09:18,948 I don't think he's all that bad. 191 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:22,448 And that is my cue to go meet Chelsea. 192 00:09:23,448 --> 00:09:27,241 But, Mom, I think you should try a double date do-over. 193 00:09:27,344 --> 00:09:29,517 You just have to set ground rules 194 00:09:29,620 --> 00:09:32,413 about appropriate topics of conversation. 195 00:09:32,517 --> 00:09:34,310 Hard pass. 196 00:09:35,344 --> 00:09:37,000 Weren't you the one lecturing me 197 00:09:37,103 --> 00:09:39,965 about giving Eva a second chance? 198 00:09:40,068 --> 00:09:42,000 Maybe you should take your own advice 199 00:09:42,103 --> 00:09:44,724 before you end up losing your best friend. 200 00:09:46,620 --> 00:09:49,862 When did my daughter become so wise? 201 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:53,758 When she learned to take the win and leave. 202 00:09:57,793 --> 00:10:01,102 You're too smart to leave one job 203 00:10:01,103 --> 00:10:02,550 without having found another. 204 00:10:02,551 --> 00:10:05,448 I'm joining Stickle and Garrett, as a partner. 205 00:10:06,137 --> 00:10:09,172 I know it's a smaller and less prestigious firm. 206 00:10:09,275 --> 00:10:11,206 Still reputable, though. 207 00:10:11,310 --> 00:10:15,310 I think someplace smaller will be good for me. 208 00:10:15,413 --> 00:10:18,103 I've realized I've let my ambition turn me into 209 00:10:18,206 --> 00:10:20,758 someone I don't recognize. 210 00:10:20,759 --> 00:10:22,412 You know, during your first interview 211 00:10:22,413 --> 00:10:24,516 for the junior associate position here, 212 00:10:24,517 --> 00:10:26,448 I saw a lot of myself in you. 213 00:10:26,551 --> 00:10:29,827 Yeah. At that very same stage in my career. 214 00:10:29,931 --> 00:10:33,413 Hungry, eager to prove yourself, 215 00:10:33,517 --> 00:10:36,047 and you knew exactly who and where you wanted to be. 216 00:10:36,793 --> 00:10:40,000 Look, you might be irritating as hell, 217 00:10:40,103 --> 00:10:41,862 Tomas, and a big pain in my ass, 218 00:10:41,863 --> 00:10:43,999 but I invested a lot of time and effort into making you 219 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,310 a hell of an attorney, 220 00:10:45,413 --> 00:10:47,931 and I don't plan on letting that go to waste, so no. 221 00:10:49,655 --> 00:10:53,172 I don't accept your resignation. You're not going anywhere. 222 00:10:53,173 --> 00:10:57,102 -You really feel that way? -Hey, come on, man. 223 00:10:57,103 --> 00:10:59,413 Listen, I'm not gonna let you throw away 224 00:10:59,517 --> 00:11:02,620 a brilliant future just because your ego took a hit, 225 00:11:02,724 --> 00:11:05,137 and especially since I'm starting to think 226 00:11:05,241 --> 00:11:07,771 that your suspicions about Lynette were spot-on. 227 00:11:08,758 --> 00:11:12,896 This is the last thing I plan on buying with my own money. 228 00:11:13,000 --> 00:11:15,586 Next time I'll be spending those Hamilton stacks. 229 00:11:17,931 --> 00:11:20,581 Unless you want me to tell Bill about all of your exes. 230 00:11:21,482 --> 00:11:23,275 All of them. 231 00:11:23,379 --> 00:11:26,275 Men like Umberto and the rest 232 00:11:26,379 --> 00:11:29,000 are exactly why I fell in love with Bill. 233 00:11:29,103 --> 00:11:32,965 I never met a really good man before. 234 00:11:33,068 --> 00:11:34,482 You used to be a better liar. 235 00:11:35,413 --> 00:11:38,758 And you've forgotten what truth sounds like. 236 00:11:38,862 --> 00:11:41,655 People do change, Lynette, and I have. 237 00:11:47,241 --> 00:11:49,000 It's your favorite dessert. 238 00:11:50,827 --> 00:11:53,931 That wasn't necessary, but thank you. 239 00:11:54,034 --> 00:11:56,620 Yeah, I ran into Chelsea when I was picking it up. 240 00:11:56,724 --> 00:11:58,379 She seemed wound up about 241 00:11:58,482 --> 00:12:00,379 some, uh, ChelseaKat deal. 242 00:12:00,482 --> 00:12:03,137 Aw, the girls are ecstatic about the possibility 243 00:12:03,241 --> 00:12:04,344 of being in Fenmore's. 244 00:12:04,448 --> 00:12:06,310 So I gathered. 245 00:12:06,413 --> 00:12:08,689 I assume you're coming to Martin's debate? 246 00:12:08,793 --> 00:12:10,172 Wouldn't miss it. 247 00:12:10,275 --> 00:12:12,482 I always get such a thrill watching my son 248 00:12:12,586 --> 00:12:14,275 decimate his opponents. 249 00:12:14,379 --> 00:12:17,655 Yeah, he is a beast on that debate stage, huh? 250 00:12:17,758 --> 00:12:21,103 Samantha and Tyrell must be excited about cotillion, huh? 251 00:12:24,413 --> 00:12:27,827 -What's going on? -Nothing. Just... 252 00:12:27,931 --> 00:12:29,862 You brought me a sweet, 253 00:12:29,965 --> 00:12:31,931 which means you're buttering me up. 254 00:12:32,034 --> 00:12:36,103 You're making small talk and you hate small talk, 255 00:12:36,104 --> 00:12:38,205 which means that you're avoiding saying 256 00:12:38,206 --> 00:12:39,481 whatever you came here to say. 257 00:12:39,482 --> 00:12:42,551 So, out with it, Theodore Richardson. 258 00:12:42,655 --> 00:12:44,172 Why are you really here? 259 00:12:44,173 --> 00:12:47,826 You haven't heard from Naomi about Fenmore's yet? 260 00:12:47,827 --> 00:12:49,000 No. 261 00:12:49,001 --> 00:12:53,240 Well, your dad was just here picking up some takeout. 262 00:12:53,241 --> 00:12:55,482 -We had a nice chat. -Oh, I was with Mom, 263 00:12:55,586 --> 00:12:57,816 and that conversation was decidedly spicy. 264 00:12:57,827 --> 00:13:00,137 -About? -The disastrous double date 265 00:13:00,241 --> 00:13:03,275 between her and Carlton and Vanessa and Joey. 266 00:13:03,379 --> 00:13:04,589 -Fireworks? -Nuclear. 267 00:13:04,689 --> 00:13:05,739 Exciting. 268 00:13:10,931 --> 00:13:13,517 So, um, when was the last time you texted Naomi? 269 00:13:13,518 --> 00:13:16,067 First thing this morning. I told her to let us know 270 00:13:16,068 --> 00:13:17,689 as soon as she heard anything. 271 00:13:18,655 --> 00:13:21,125 You know, I've been going over our presentation 272 00:13:21,137 --> 00:13:23,689 -in my mind... -So have I. 273 00:13:23,690 --> 00:13:26,585 -You could've done better. -You could've done better. 274 00:13:26,586 --> 00:13:28,034 -Me? -Me? 275 00:13:30,653 --> 00:13:35,412 I have advice if you want it, but if you just want to vent, 276 00:13:35,413 --> 00:13:37,826 -I'm happy to sit and listen. -Oh, advice, please. 277 00:13:37,827 --> 00:13:39,267 I will take a heaping helping 278 00:13:39,344 --> 00:13:42,137 -of Dani Dupree truth telling. -Follow your heart. 279 00:13:42,896 --> 00:13:44,827 -And? -That's it. 280 00:13:44,828 --> 00:13:48,171 No offense, but I could've gotten that 281 00:13:48,172 --> 00:13:49,448 from a greeting card. 282 00:13:49,551 --> 00:13:52,586 I was expecting you to tell me to go guns a-blazing, 283 00:13:52,689 --> 00:13:55,620 force the people I love into the same room, and 284 00:13:55,724 --> 00:13:58,374 force them to hug it out until they're holding hands 285 00:13:58,379 --> 00:13:59,896 and singing in harmony. 286 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:03,034 When have I... Harmony? That... Never mind. 287 00:14:03,137 --> 00:14:06,482 Um, no, I'm just telling you to do what worked for me. 288 00:14:06,586 --> 00:14:10,137 Andre was supposed to be a temporary good time, that's all. 289 00:14:10,241 --> 00:14:11,931 So, when we got married, 290 00:14:12,034 --> 00:14:14,275 no one was more surprised than me. 291 00:14:14,379 --> 00:14:17,586 And when we decided to stay married? 292 00:14:17,689 --> 00:14:20,586 That was Dupree drama on overdrive. 293 00:14:21,965 --> 00:14:25,241 But he makes me happier than I've been in a long time. 294 00:14:25,344 --> 00:14:27,206 I know that's true. 295 00:14:27,310 --> 00:14:30,172 Following my heart led me to Andre. 296 00:14:30,275 --> 00:14:32,034 Does Joey make you happy? 297 00:14:33,931 --> 00:14:38,068 It's been a lot of years since I felt so alive. 298 00:14:39,896 --> 00:14:42,793 I don't want to walk away from the man who makes me feel... 299 00:14:44,379 --> 00:14:46,482 -...everything. -Then don't. 300 00:14:46,586 --> 00:14:48,413 Negate the negative Nellies. 301 00:14:48,414 --> 00:14:49,895 "If they ain't paying your bills..." 302 00:14:49,896 --> 00:14:51,724 Are you seriously quoting RuPaul? 303 00:14:51,827 --> 00:14:53,655 RuPaul's mom, actually. 304 00:14:53,758 --> 00:14:57,310 But the point is, if they care about you 305 00:14:57,413 --> 00:15:00,827 and they really love you, they'll come around. 306 00:15:00,931 --> 00:15:03,310 And if they don't, who needs them? 307 00:15:04,620 --> 00:15:06,172 I need my daughter. 308 00:15:07,310 --> 00:15:09,586 And she's the one who hates Joey the most. 309 00:15:11,413 --> 00:15:14,379 I should've known you'd see right through me. 310 00:15:14,482 --> 00:15:16,827 I was at the club on Easter. 311 00:15:16,931 --> 00:15:20,379 -Oh. I didn't see you there. -Well, I-I didn't stay long. 312 00:15:20,482 --> 00:15:23,448 I ran into Carlton, and he seemed like he needed a drink 313 00:15:23,551 --> 00:15:27,862 after seeing you and Kial brunching with the Duprees. 314 00:15:29,275 --> 00:15:30,415 Pretty soon, isn't it? 315 00:15:30,517 --> 00:15:32,896 Uh, to be introducing him to the family? 316 00:15:34,103 --> 00:15:36,862 I know you did not just come to my office 317 00:15:36,965 --> 00:15:40,551 to ask me, your ex-wife, about my dating life. 318 00:15:41,103 --> 00:15:43,241 Well... it's none of my business. 319 00:15:43,344 --> 00:15:45,344 But, you know, me and Carlton are boys, 320 00:15:45,448 --> 00:15:49,034 and he waited a long time to have a shot with you. 321 00:15:49,035 --> 00:15:51,067 Not as long as I would've liked, since he didn't wait 322 00:15:51,068 --> 00:15:54,000 until the ink dried on the divorce papers, 323 00:15:54,103 --> 00:15:57,206 but, you know, he and I had a talk. Yeah. 324 00:15:57,310 --> 00:15:58,689 -Really? -Yeah. 325 00:15:58,793 --> 00:16:01,379 W-We're reinstating the bro code. 326 00:16:01,482 --> 00:16:04,344 You know, not letting a woman come between us again, 327 00:16:04,448 --> 00:16:06,655 even one as beautiful and as smart 328 00:16:06,758 --> 00:16:09,275 and fascinating as you, huh. 329 00:16:09,379 --> 00:16:13,793 Well, I don't know whether to be flattered or appalled. 330 00:16:13,896 --> 00:16:16,206 Flattered. Always. 331 00:16:16,310 --> 00:16:19,551 And-and while I do support you, uh, exploring 332 00:16:19,655 --> 00:16:21,689 your romantic options, 333 00:16:21,793 --> 00:16:24,724 you know, in the end, I think Carlton is better for you. 334 00:16:24,827 --> 00:16:27,241 I mean, this Kial guy 335 00:16:27,344 --> 00:16:30,758 is practically a stranger, yeah? 336 00:16:32,275 --> 00:16:35,586 Funny you are down on Kial 337 00:16:35,587 --> 00:16:37,481 since the woman that you're dating 338 00:16:37,482 --> 00:16:39,592 is the one that set us up in the first place. 339 00:16:40,724 --> 00:16:44,000 So what does that say about your opinion 340 00:16:44,103 --> 00:16:46,137 on Shanice's judgement? 341 00:16:48,689 --> 00:16:51,039 I'm the reason we got the meeting to begin with. 342 00:16:51,040 --> 00:16:53,619 That's why you were the one that did most of the talking, 343 00:16:53,620 --> 00:16:55,309 so if anyone blew our deal, it was you. 344 00:16:55,310 --> 00:16:57,033 Well, I had to do most of the talking 345 00:16:57,034 --> 00:16:59,481 because you froze when you saw Lauren Fenmore on the screen. 346 00:16:59,482 --> 00:17:01,689 Because we weren't expecting her. 347 00:17:01,793 --> 00:17:05,000 There we were talking with the buyer, when in pops 348 00:17:05,103 --> 00:17:08,275 Lauren Fenmore, the ultimate store mogul, 349 00:17:08,379 --> 00:17:10,793 fashion designer, girlboss. 350 00:17:12,413 --> 00:17:14,517 Okay, maybe I was a little starstruck, 351 00:17:14,620 --> 00:17:16,610 but I totally recovered and delivered 352 00:17:16,620 --> 00:17:18,827 a fabulous financial presentation. 353 00:17:18,828 --> 00:17:21,067 Well, your "fabulous presentation" 354 00:17:21,068 --> 00:17:22,448 made their eyes glaze over. 355 00:17:22,551 --> 00:17:25,517 Well, it wasn't like your PowerPoint was on point. 356 00:17:25,518 --> 00:17:26,861 I tried to get your help with it. 357 00:17:26,862 --> 00:17:28,447 You know I hate doing stuff like that. 358 00:17:28,448 --> 00:17:31,344 More like you were all caught up in your proposal drama. 359 00:17:31,448 --> 00:17:34,586 "I proposed. I took it back. I proposed again." 360 00:17:34,587 --> 00:17:36,309 My issues with Madison were serious. 361 00:17:36,310 --> 00:17:37,931 Yeah, well, so was this meeting. 362 00:17:37,932 --> 00:17:39,757 Well, your mind wasn't in it either 363 00:17:39,758 --> 00:17:42,102 because your mother decided to have a glow-up. 364 00:17:42,103 --> 00:17:45,172 My mother had a complete life transformation, 365 00:17:45,275 --> 00:17:46,758 and I needed time to recover. 366 00:17:46,759 --> 00:17:49,619 Time you could've spent helping me with the PowerPoint. 367 00:17:49,620 --> 00:17:53,103 Well, I wish I had because I would've changed everything. 368 00:17:53,206 --> 00:17:56,586 Your lousy PowerPoint is what killed our deal. 369 00:17:57,760 --> 00:18:00,895 -ANITA: Thank you, sweetheart. -Yeah. 370 00:18:00,896 --> 00:18:03,689 Coughing is one of those side effects I mentioned. 371 00:18:03,793 --> 00:18:06,344 It comes and goes. But you were telling me 372 00:18:06,448 --> 00:18:07,896 something about Jacob? 373 00:18:08,793 --> 00:18:10,241 Um, yeah. 374 00:18:11,413 --> 00:18:13,379 Jacob extended his training, 375 00:18:13,482 --> 00:18:15,965 so he will be gone longer than we expected. 376 00:18:17,620 --> 00:18:21,000 Naomi, I am strong enough to handle anything 377 00:18:21,103 --> 00:18:22,310 you want to discuss. 378 00:18:22,413 --> 00:18:25,103 I know, I know. 379 00:18:25,206 --> 00:18:26,655 And I appreciate you. 380 00:18:26,758 --> 00:18:27,808 [phone chimes] 381 00:18:30,689 --> 00:18:32,137 It's from Fenmore's. 382 00:18:33,241 --> 00:18:36,241 Gran, are you feeling up for an outing? 383 00:18:36,344 --> 00:18:39,234 I could use your help breaking the news to Chelsea and Kat. 384 00:18:42,944 --> 00:18:47,136 You agree that there's more to Lynette's story? 385 00:18:47,137 --> 00:18:49,724 Mm-hmm. Yeah. Lynette met Hayley 386 00:18:49,827 --> 00:18:52,379 at her first consultation with me, 387 00:18:52,380 --> 00:18:54,516 and then she immediately ingratiated herself 388 00:18:54,517 --> 00:18:55,655 into Hayley's life. 389 00:18:55,656 --> 00:18:57,792 Their friendship did develop pretty fast. 390 00:18:57,793 --> 00:18:59,654 Yeah, it did. You know, Lynette probably 391 00:18:59,655 --> 00:19:01,758 spotted how lonely Hayley was. 392 00:19:01,862 --> 00:19:04,551 And Hayley, with the big heart that she has, 393 00:19:04,552 --> 00:19:06,516 was willing to give Lynette a chance, 394 00:19:06,517 --> 00:19:09,689 which Lynette then used to her advantage. 395 00:19:09,793 --> 00:19:11,862 By getting you to take her case pro bono 396 00:19:11,863 --> 00:19:13,999 and then getting the charges dropped entirely. 397 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:16,861 Yeah. Yeah, That probably was Lynette's plan the whole time. 398 00:19:16,862 --> 00:19:19,241 But this... No, there's something else. 399 00:19:19,242 --> 00:19:21,102 Something big must've gone down for Hayley 400 00:19:21,103 --> 00:19:22,688 to be that in debt of her to get me 401 00:19:22,689 --> 00:19:24,895 to pull out all the stops to get Lynette clear. 402 00:19:24,896 --> 00:19:27,103 -You think the mugging... -Was a setup. 403 00:19:28,241 --> 00:19:30,310 Girl, I know you've changed. 404 00:19:30,413 --> 00:19:32,620 Your looks, your name. 405 00:19:33,689 --> 00:19:37,724 Your backstory. But the game? The game is still the same. 406 00:19:37,827 --> 00:19:41,103 You've seen Bill. How could I not fall in love with him? 407 00:19:41,206 --> 00:19:43,448 Yeah. Oh, I've seen a lot. 408 00:19:43,551 --> 00:19:45,862 I've seen the custom suits, 409 00:19:45,965 --> 00:19:48,482 the Italian loafer, the expensive watches. 410 00:19:49,344 --> 00:19:51,551 But I've also seen your designer clothes, 411 00:19:51,655 --> 00:19:53,758 the jewelry, the shoes. 412 00:19:54,344 --> 00:19:56,154 You've got it made behind the gates. 413 00:19:57,655 --> 00:20:00,758 And all I'm asking for is a fraction of what you have 414 00:20:00,862 --> 00:20:03,000 just so that my life can be comfortable. 415 00:20:03,103 --> 00:20:06,206 I'm not sure that I can help you with that, Lynette. 416 00:20:06,310 --> 00:20:08,120 Well, then you better figure it out. 417 00:20:08,965 --> 00:20:11,206 Because if you're not willing to share, 418 00:20:11,310 --> 00:20:15,000 then I can make your life very uncomfortable. 419 00:20:16,896 --> 00:20:18,620 Your baby hair was too extra. 420 00:20:18,724 --> 00:20:20,379 My baby hair was on point. 421 00:20:20,380 --> 00:20:23,136 It was better than that old lady suit that you were wearing. 422 00:20:23,137 --> 00:20:25,275 The word you're looking for is classic. 423 00:20:25,276 --> 00:20:27,826 But even that wasn't enough to overcome the fact 424 00:20:27,827 --> 00:20:31,551 -that those bag designs... -Do not come for my designs. 425 00:20:31,552 --> 00:20:33,378 You confused their lawyer by telling him 426 00:20:33,379 --> 00:20:34,723 to send the contract to my father, 427 00:20:34,724 --> 00:20:36,689 then, oh, no, wait, send it to Naomi. 428 00:20:36,690 --> 00:20:38,343 All because you were mad at my dad. 429 00:20:38,344 --> 00:20:42,344 That's because your father and his wife were picking on Tomas. 430 00:20:42,448 --> 00:20:45,206 Ladies, rein it in. 431 00:20:45,310 --> 00:20:47,000 -Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am. 432 00:20:47,103 --> 00:20:48,448 -Sorry, Gran. -Sorry. 433 00:20:49,482 --> 00:20:52,793 Your cousin has some news, and I want you to take it calmly. 434 00:20:52,896 --> 00:20:55,068 -You heard something? -About Fenmore's? 435 00:20:55,172 --> 00:20:57,689 Yeah. They said... 436 00:20:59,206 --> 00:21:02,103 ...they are delighted to be in business with ChelseaKat. 437 00:21:04,206 --> 00:21:05,724 We did it. 438 00:21:10,210 --> 00:21:14,102 I am not questioning Shanice's judgement. 439 00:21:14,103 --> 00:21:15,655 Ah, just mine. 440 00:21:15,758 --> 00:21:17,896 Actually, I'm questioning my own 441 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:21,137 for coming down here and starting any of this. 442 00:21:23,689 --> 00:21:26,000 Poor beleaguered Ted. 443 00:21:26,103 --> 00:21:27,620 Yeah, you got that right. 444 00:21:27,724 --> 00:21:30,827 So how are things going with you and Shanice? 445 00:21:32,517 --> 00:21:34,862 I like her a lot. 446 00:21:34,965 --> 00:21:37,724 But I think she may want more 447 00:21:37,827 --> 00:21:40,137 than I'm willing to give at the moment. 448 00:21:40,241 --> 00:21:44,586 See, that is exactly why I invited Kial to Easter brunch. 449 00:21:44,587 --> 00:21:47,102 I just wanted to enjoy the omelet bar with somebody 450 00:21:47,103 --> 00:21:50,275 who wasn't pushing me to define our relationship. 451 00:21:50,379 --> 00:21:54,482 Ah. Sometimes eggs is just eggs, huh? 452 00:21:54,586 --> 00:21:58,551 And I am not putting all of mine into any one basket. 453 00:21:58,655 --> 00:22:00,551 Who would've thought? 454 00:22:00,655 --> 00:22:04,379 A year ago, we were married and planning our anniversary party. 455 00:22:06,172 --> 00:22:09,758 And now, we are having a civil conversation 456 00:22:09,862 --> 00:22:11,655 about the people we are dating. 457 00:22:12,758 --> 00:22:14,827 I'm just glad we're on speaking terms. 458 00:22:14,931 --> 00:22:17,461 There was a time I thought that would never happen. 459 00:22:19,068 --> 00:22:20,896 Me too. 460 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:23,172 I am glad we were both wrong. 461 00:22:24,172 --> 00:22:27,896 I would never advise you to turn your back on your daughter. 462 00:22:29,103 --> 00:22:32,068 But underneath all of the anger and bitterness 463 00:22:32,172 --> 00:22:34,379 that Deanna's feeling, 464 00:22:34,482 --> 00:22:36,103 she really loves you 465 00:22:36,206 --> 00:22:37,655 and she wants you to be happy. 466 00:22:38,482 --> 00:22:41,132 It might take her some time to get there, but she will. 467 00:22:43,103 --> 00:22:44,517 You have more faith than I do. 468 00:22:45,862 --> 00:22:47,758 The thing is, I really believe that, 469 00:22:47,862 --> 00:22:51,344 once people get to know Joey, not the rumors, 470 00:22:51,448 --> 00:22:53,448 they'll see how great he is for me. 471 00:22:53,551 --> 00:22:56,551 He lets me set the tone. He doesn't push. 472 00:22:56,655 --> 00:22:59,655 He's willing to take as much or as little as I want to give. 473 00:22:59,758 --> 00:23:02,517 Sounds like what Nicole has with Kial. 474 00:23:02,620 --> 00:23:05,150 Maybe she should bring him to the next double date. 475 00:23:05,151 --> 00:23:07,723 I don't know if I will be able to convince Joey 476 00:23:07,724 --> 00:23:10,551 to ever do that again. 477 00:23:10,655 --> 00:23:13,172 Unless... Dani, would you consider... 478 00:23:13,275 --> 00:23:14,724 Oh, no, no, no, no. 479 00:23:14,827 --> 00:23:18,137 I've already signed myself up for one doomed dinner for four. 480 00:23:18,241 --> 00:23:19,344 With who? 481 00:23:19,448 --> 00:23:23,206 Andre wants Ted and Shanice to come over. 482 00:23:23,207 --> 00:23:24,964 I'm gonna have to order something 483 00:23:24,965 --> 00:23:27,550 we can eat with our hands because I don't trust myself 484 00:23:27,551 --> 00:23:29,172 with utensils around that man. 485 00:23:29,275 --> 00:23:32,172 But I will do it because my love for Andre 486 00:23:32,275 --> 00:23:35,896 is greater than my detestation of Ted. 487 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:39,655 That is saying something. You have huge hate for Ted. 488 00:23:39,656 --> 00:23:42,723 -Love makes you do crazy things. -[phone chimes] 489 00:23:42,724 --> 00:23:43,862 Oh. 490 00:23:47,137 --> 00:23:50,275 Oh. Chelsea's inviting us to Uptown for a celebration. 491 00:23:50,379 --> 00:23:53,413 Come along. You can use some champagne and a couple laughs. 492 00:23:53,517 --> 00:23:55,862 I wouldn't be good company. 493 00:23:55,965 --> 00:23:59,517 Plus, I need to check in with my assistant at the office. 494 00:23:59,620 --> 00:24:01,344 Has any of this helped? 495 00:24:02,172 --> 00:24:04,241 The needle moved. 496 00:24:04,344 --> 00:24:07,414 There's just so many emotions surging around in me right now. 497 00:24:07,551 --> 00:24:09,275 Have you tried writing it down? 498 00:24:09,379 --> 00:24:12,586 You could write a letter to yourself or journal entry 499 00:24:12,689 --> 00:24:17,206 or just jot some things down on the back of an old donut bag. 500 00:24:17,207 --> 00:24:19,412 So there's written proof of what a mess I am? 501 00:24:19,413 --> 00:24:21,517 No, Vanessa. 502 00:24:21,620 --> 00:24:25,517 So you can process some of these intense emotions. 503 00:24:26,965 --> 00:24:29,034 And if that doesn't work... 504 00:24:30,206 --> 00:24:31,896 ...ceramics therapy, baby. 505 00:24:33,745 --> 00:24:38,136 BILL: The mugging took place in a parking lot 506 00:24:38,137 --> 00:24:39,619 where there are no security cameras. 507 00:24:39,620 --> 00:24:41,999 Now, Lynette could've easily scouted locations 508 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,690 and chosen one to suit her needs, 509 00:24:43,691 --> 00:24:45,274 and it would've been easy for her to get Hayley 510 00:24:45,275 --> 00:24:48,793 to agree to meet at a designated place and time. 511 00:24:48,896 --> 00:24:51,344 Hayley told me that Lynette called her that day 512 00:24:51,448 --> 00:24:54,724 to ask her to deliver the pro bono retainer agreement. 513 00:24:54,827 --> 00:24:57,310 But Lynette denied making the call, 514 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:59,310 which could've been a lie. 515 00:24:59,413 --> 00:25:00,689 Right. 516 00:25:00,690 --> 00:25:03,240 And they did find the scumbag who attacked Hayley 517 00:25:03,241 --> 00:25:05,482 passed out on a park bench. 518 00:25:05,483 --> 00:25:07,723 And while this town is in the throes of winter. 519 00:25:07,724 --> 00:25:08,984 Now, he stole her wallet, 520 00:25:09,068 --> 00:25:11,482 you know, cash, credit card, even her jewelry. 521 00:25:11,586 --> 00:25:13,310 It's freezing outside, 522 00:25:13,413 --> 00:25:16,758 but he didn't use a dime of it to get himself a hotel room? 523 00:25:16,759 --> 00:25:18,412 -Doesn't pass the smell test. -Right. 524 00:25:18,413 --> 00:25:20,688 And then he's conveniently released from jail, 525 00:25:20,689 --> 00:25:23,689 and he just suddenly disappears, nowhere to be found. 526 00:25:23,793 --> 00:25:27,068 You think Lynette has pull with the judge who released him? 527 00:25:27,069 --> 00:25:29,136 No, no, come on, if she was that connected, 528 00:25:29,137 --> 00:25:31,792 she wouldn't have needed me to get the charges dropped. 529 00:25:31,793 --> 00:25:34,379 The charges were dropped, though, so 530 00:25:34,482 --> 00:25:36,137 why is she still hanging around? 531 00:25:36,241 --> 00:25:37,862 Money. 532 00:25:37,965 --> 00:25:39,310 But from where? 533 00:25:40,310 --> 00:25:43,137 What kind of scam is our alleged embezzler running? 534 00:25:43,241 --> 00:25:44,413 [phone chimes] 535 00:25:46,137 --> 00:25:47,187 [phone chimes] 536 00:25:48,328 --> 00:25:51,688 Chelsea just heard from Fenmore's. 537 00:25:51,689 --> 00:25:53,516 The family's meeting at Uptown to celebrate. 538 00:25:53,517 --> 00:25:56,000 -I got the same text from Kat. -Yeah. 539 00:25:57,165 --> 00:26:00,274 I'll call Stickle and Garrett, 540 00:26:00,275 --> 00:26:02,565 turn down their offer, and meet you at Uptown. 541 00:26:02,655 --> 00:26:06,241 Hm. Well, yes to the first part, but hell no to the second. 542 00:26:06,242 --> 00:26:08,654 What? You didn't think that your betrayal 543 00:26:08,655 --> 00:26:10,517 would go unpunished, did you? 544 00:26:10,518 --> 00:26:12,619 You're lucky I didn't call Stickle and get the offer 545 00:26:12,620 --> 00:26:15,379 withdrawn before firing you myself. 546 00:26:15,482 --> 00:26:17,172 I know, and I'm grateful for that. 547 00:26:17,275 --> 00:26:21,862 Then show it by toeing the line exactly how and when I tell you. 548 00:26:21,863 --> 00:26:23,619 The only reason they wanted you in the first place 549 00:26:23,620 --> 00:26:25,655 is because I trained you. 550 00:26:25,656 --> 00:26:27,688 You owe your career to me, and don't you forget it. 551 00:26:27,689 --> 00:26:29,723 And from here on out, I expect you to remember whose name 552 00:26:29,724 --> 00:26:32,827 is on that door and who's actually in charge around here. 553 00:26:32,931 --> 00:26:34,896 -Yes, sir. -Yeah. So... 554 00:26:35,896 --> 00:26:37,965 The Lynette situation is top priority. 555 00:26:37,966 --> 00:26:40,412 All right? So you're gonna have to skip that party 556 00:26:40,413 --> 00:26:42,793 and dig into the inconsistencies of her story. 557 00:26:42,794 --> 00:26:44,309 -Will do. -All right. And look, 558 00:26:44,310 --> 00:26:46,274 don't say anything about this to Hayley, okay? 559 00:26:46,275 --> 00:26:47,775 She's already fragile enough 560 00:26:47,793 --> 00:26:49,758 without realizing that her friend 561 00:26:49,862 --> 00:26:52,241 manipulated her and turned her into a victim. 562 00:26:53,413 --> 00:26:55,448 I thought we were friends. 563 00:26:55,551 --> 00:26:57,241 More than friends. Family. 564 00:26:57,344 --> 00:26:59,275 Baby, we are. 565 00:26:59,379 --> 00:27:01,206 And family helps family. 566 00:27:01,310 --> 00:27:03,689 Well, I got Bill to take your case pro bono, 567 00:27:03,690 --> 00:27:05,412 I got him to get the charges dropped, 568 00:27:05,413 --> 00:27:07,344 and I put you up in that hotel room. 569 00:27:07,448 --> 00:27:10,275 All you've done for me was pop me in the face. 570 00:27:10,379 --> 00:27:14,137 Well, I didn't go to Bill and tell him about your past. 571 00:27:14,241 --> 00:27:16,411 And I mean, I guess that's worth a few zeros 572 00:27:16,412 --> 00:27:18,033 when you're tapping out the mobile deposit. 573 00:27:18,034 --> 00:27:19,655 How many zeros we talking? 574 00:27:19,758 --> 00:27:21,827 Mm... 575 00:27:21,931 --> 00:27:25,000 I don't know. Enough for me to retire 576 00:27:25,001 --> 00:27:26,861 and kick my feet up for the rest of my life. 577 00:27:26,862 --> 00:27:30,758 Lynette, I don't have access to that kind of money. 578 00:27:30,862 --> 00:27:34,551 All our investments are in Bill's name or joint accounts. 579 00:27:34,655 --> 00:27:37,206 The bank would alert him 580 00:27:37,207 --> 00:27:39,171 if I tried to withdraw a lump sum that big. 581 00:27:39,172 --> 00:27:41,655 Well, then set up weekly payments. 582 00:27:41,758 --> 00:27:44,655 Tell him that you're sponsoring some poor little orphan 583 00:27:44,758 --> 00:27:48,000 or some one-eyed dog who needs assistance on the regular. 584 00:27:49,827 --> 00:27:51,965 -Do we have a deal? -Do I have a choice? 585 00:27:52,068 --> 00:27:53,118 No good ones. 586 00:27:54,586 --> 00:27:55,793 I have one condition. 587 00:27:55,794 --> 00:27:58,895 I'm sorry you thought this was a negotiation. 588 00:27:58,896 --> 00:28:02,068 Look, I'm going to pay you what you ask, 589 00:28:02,172 --> 00:28:05,724 but you have to leave the DMV. 590 00:28:07,758 --> 00:28:10,206 But then I'll miss all our good times together. 591 00:28:10,310 --> 00:28:12,482 I mean, and hitting the sheets with Randy... 592 00:28:14,103 --> 00:28:15,482 I don't know. 593 00:28:15,483 --> 00:28:17,102 I mean, I guess I can make new friends 594 00:28:17,103 --> 00:28:19,655 with all the paper you'll be running me. 595 00:28:22,206 --> 00:28:23,310 It's a deal. 596 00:28:28,854 --> 00:28:31,826 You're staying at Bill's firm? 597 00:28:31,827 --> 00:28:34,136 Maybe I should book couch time for you with my mother. 598 00:28:34,137 --> 00:28:36,103 I gave him my resignation letter, 599 00:28:36,206 --> 00:28:37,655 but he refused to accept it. 600 00:28:37,758 --> 00:28:39,896 He tore it and tossed it in the fireplace. 601 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:42,620 So? He can't force you to work with him. 602 00:28:42,724 --> 00:28:45,494 There was a constitutional amendment and everything. 603 00:28:45,551 --> 00:28:47,000 Lincoln said so. 604 00:28:47,103 --> 00:28:50,620 He said that I reminded him of a younger version of himself. 605 00:28:50,621 --> 00:28:53,205 Do you have any idea what it felt like to have someone 606 00:28:53,206 --> 00:28:55,793 I admire so much tell me I have what it takes? 607 00:28:55,896 --> 00:28:57,827 I'm sure that was nice, but... 608 00:28:57,828 --> 00:28:59,585 I never wanted to quit in the first place, 609 00:28:59,586 --> 00:29:02,517 but I felt I had no choice with Hayley gunning for me. 610 00:29:02,620 --> 00:29:04,862 I just wanted to go out on my own terms 611 00:29:04,965 --> 00:29:06,758 before I was tossed out. 612 00:29:06,862 --> 00:29:09,000 So what changed? 613 00:29:09,103 --> 00:29:12,827 Bill agrees with me that there's more to Lynette's story. 614 00:29:12,931 --> 00:29:15,172 Really? That is huge, 615 00:29:15,275 --> 00:29:16,793 especially when he was the one 616 00:29:16,794 --> 00:29:18,964 who wanted you to drop it in the first place. 617 00:29:18,965 --> 00:29:21,895 Our professional relationship's already getting back on track. 618 00:29:21,896 --> 00:29:23,964 He tore me a new one about trying to jump ship. 619 00:29:23,965 --> 00:29:27,379 He was mad and you're happy about that? 620 00:29:27,380 --> 00:29:29,033 If he didn't want me to stay at the firm, 621 00:29:29,034 --> 00:29:30,724 he wouldn't have been pissed off. 622 00:29:30,793 --> 00:29:32,206 He'd have let me walk. 623 00:29:32,310 --> 00:29:33,931 But me staying on here means 624 00:29:34,034 --> 00:29:35,844 I'll have to miss your celebration. 625 00:29:35,896 --> 00:29:37,793 He gave me an urgent assignment 626 00:29:37,896 --> 00:29:39,965 I have to start working on right away. 627 00:29:40,068 --> 00:29:44,275 Well, it'll suck not having you here with me, but 628 00:29:44,379 --> 00:29:47,206 if you're happy with how things worked out, 629 00:29:47,310 --> 00:29:49,551 I guess I'm happy, too. 630 00:29:49,655 --> 00:29:52,793 I'm right where I've wanted to be since law school. 631 00:29:52,896 --> 00:29:55,275 The full partnership I've been chasing 632 00:29:55,379 --> 00:29:57,241 feels like it's closer than ever. 633 00:29:57,344 --> 00:29:59,896 I'm happy for you, babe. 634 00:29:59,897 --> 00:30:02,033 I'll let you get back to your happy place, 635 00:30:02,034 --> 00:30:05,000 a well-deserved party celebrating your triumph. 636 00:30:05,103 --> 00:30:06,931 And you get back to work. 637 00:30:07,034 --> 00:30:09,000 Have a great time. 638 00:30:09,103 --> 00:30:10,153 I will. 639 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,758 Hey, coz, I only have a minute. 640 00:30:13,862 --> 00:30:16,512 Those damn Duprees are throwing yet another party, 641 00:30:16,517 --> 00:30:18,206 and Bill wants me there. 642 00:30:18,310 --> 00:30:21,103 So how about that low-rent sneaky link 643 00:30:21,104 --> 00:30:23,136 you've been getting your freak on with 644 00:30:23,137 --> 00:30:26,862 is trying to become a high-class hustler on my dime. 645 00:30:27,965 --> 00:30:31,310 Yeah, that bitch Lynette is still blackmailing me, 646 00:30:31,413 --> 00:30:34,551 but only she's upped her ask by a few million. 647 00:30:35,517 --> 00:30:37,827 Yeah, you heard right. 648 00:30:37,931 --> 00:30:39,758 And if I don't pay, 649 00:30:39,862 --> 00:30:43,931 she's gonna run straight to Bill and put my past on blast. 650 00:30:49,034 --> 00:30:50,241 Did what I had to. 651 00:30:50,344 --> 00:30:55,103 I agreed to pay up, but only if she leaves town. 652 00:30:56,551 --> 00:30:58,206 Yeah, she went for it. 653 00:30:58,207 --> 00:31:01,516 I don't know. She's probably in the hotel room 654 00:31:01,517 --> 00:31:04,068 that I'm paying for, packing her bags. 655 00:31:04,069 --> 00:31:07,723 There's a place in Kalorama that just came on the market. 656 00:31:07,724 --> 00:31:10,827 Or if you're looking for something a little more lively, 657 00:31:10,931 --> 00:31:14,724 we have properties in Georgetown that are to die for. 658 00:31:14,827 --> 00:31:17,724 You said you're looking for a condo, right? 659 00:31:17,827 --> 00:31:22,275 Yes. All those locations sound wonderful. 660 00:31:22,379 --> 00:31:24,551 I do have one condition, though. 661 00:31:24,655 --> 00:31:28,275 I must have a penthouse with a view. 662 00:31:29,793 --> 00:31:31,827 Tomas called and told me the news. 663 00:31:31,931 --> 00:31:34,068 Hm. The good news, you mean. 664 00:31:34,069 --> 00:31:36,412 You have my boyfriend working through my party, 665 00:31:36,413 --> 00:31:39,862 so, so far, not good news where I'm concerned. 666 00:31:40,482 --> 00:31:42,892 I hope you really do appreciate Tomas' talents 667 00:31:42,896 --> 00:31:44,456 and aren't just toying with him. 668 00:31:45,172 --> 00:31:47,551 And you better not let your wife call the shots 669 00:31:47,655 --> 00:31:49,379 when it comes to his career. 670 00:31:52,931 --> 00:31:55,620 You look like you were sucking on a lemon. 671 00:31:55,621 --> 00:31:58,688 No, our niece is just upset because she doesn't appreciate 672 00:31:58,689 --> 00:32:00,412 how I choose to educate her boyfriend. 673 00:32:00,413 --> 00:32:03,663 I mean, most young lawyers would kill for my personal attention. 674 00:32:03,689 --> 00:32:06,482 Poor underappreciated name partner. 675 00:32:06,586 --> 00:32:08,896 My heart, it-it just bleeds for you, really. 676 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:11,241 -Aw. -Well, I just miss the days 677 00:32:11,242 --> 00:32:13,136 when Chelsea and Kat were playing with dolls 678 00:32:13,137 --> 00:32:14,344 and racing tricycles. 679 00:32:14,345 --> 00:32:16,688 I still have their old dolls if your child bride 680 00:32:16,689 --> 00:32:19,206 wants to borrow them for one of her playdates. 681 00:32:19,310 --> 00:32:22,068 I don't know why I keep coming around you Duprees. 682 00:32:22,172 --> 00:32:25,965 Because we make your blood boil and you love it. 683 00:32:30,275 --> 00:32:32,205 We want to thank our wonderful family 684 00:32:32,206 --> 00:32:34,343 for all of their support and encouragement. 685 00:32:34,344 --> 00:32:36,034 There are a lot of family members 686 00:32:36,137 --> 00:32:38,034 and loved ones who can't be here 687 00:32:38,137 --> 00:32:40,448 for various reasons, 688 00:32:40,551 --> 00:32:42,965 and we want to include them, too. 689 00:32:43,068 --> 00:32:45,965 So, Naomi's recording so we can share it. 690 00:32:45,966 --> 00:32:48,516 We wouldn't be here without you. You have our thanks. 691 00:32:48,517 --> 00:32:50,827 And heartfelt gratitude. 692 00:32:50,828 --> 00:32:53,619 You have been my ride or die in this designing journey 693 00:32:53,620 --> 00:32:54,965 and throughout my life. 694 00:32:55,068 --> 00:32:56,620 Right back at you, Chels. 695 00:32:56,724 --> 00:33:00,172 I can't imagine a better business partner and cousin. 696 00:33:00,275 --> 00:33:02,586 -We are so good together. -Mm-hmm. 697 00:33:02,587 --> 00:33:03,757 But this is all because of your 698 00:33:03,758 --> 00:33:05,516 wonderful financial presentation. 699 00:33:05,517 --> 00:33:08,862 No, it's because your PowerPoint was so on point. 700 00:33:08,965 --> 00:33:10,965 CHELSEA: Well, yes. Well, 701 00:33:11,068 --> 00:33:14,241 we're so busy giving each other our flowers, 702 00:33:14,344 --> 00:33:17,724 but there's someone else here who deserves applause. 703 00:33:17,827 --> 00:33:19,206 Gran. 704 00:33:19,207 --> 00:33:21,378 KAT: Thank you for being the inspiration 705 00:33:21,379 --> 00:33:24,241 for the Anita Baby, which is the purse 706 00:33:24,344 --> 00:33:27,000 that sealed the deal with Fenmore's. 707 00:33:27,103 --> 00:33:29,965 We can't wait for it to hit the shelves in their stores. 708 00:33:30,068 --> 00:33:31,551 To ChelseaKat. 709 00:33:31,655 --> 00:33:34,896 And to Anita Williams Dupree. 710 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:36,620 -Here, here. -[cheers] 711 00:33:37,758 --> 00:33:40,689 I cannot believe our miracle baby is all grown up 712 00:33:40,793 --> 00:33:42,482 and a fashion mogul. 713 00:33:42,586 --> 00:33:44,620 And gives one hell of a speech. 714 00:33:44,724 --> 00:33:46,586 I would even say "egg-cellent." 715 00:33:47,172 --> 00:33:49,068 A dad joke? Really? 716 00:33:49,896 --> 00:33:52,137 What did you "egg-spect"? 717 00:33:52,241 --> 00:33:54,206 NICOLE: You need to stop. 718 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:57,655 Hey, ChelseaFam. Your girls are killing it. 719 00:33:57,758 --> 00:34:00,517 We wanted to let you know that all ChelseaKat designs 720 00:34:00,620 --> 00:34:03,551 will soon be found in Fenmore's department stores, 721 00:34:03,655 --> 00:34:06,482 and the bag that everybody wants to get their hands on- 722 00:34:06,586 --> 00:34:08,068 the Anita Baby- 723 00:34:08,172 --> 00:34:11,172 is already available to order, so get yours. 724 00:34:11,275 --> 00:34:14,034 Also, the inspiration for this bag 725 00:34:14,137 --> 00:34:17,896 is right here with us on this very special occasion. 726 00:34:21,275 --> 00:34:23,689 Isn't she fabulous? 727 00:34:23,793 --> 00:34:27,413 I want to also give my ChelseaFam another exclusive. 728 00:34:27,517 --> 00:34:29,482 When the Dupree women come together, 729 00:34:29,586 --> 00:34:32,655 sometimes we runway strut. 730 00:34:32,758 --> 00:34:35,000 Gran, can you give us a beat? 731 00:34:37,413 --> 00:34:39,310 [coughing] 732 00:34:40,310 --> 00:34:41,793 [beatboxing] 733 00:34:41,896 --> 00:34:44,172 That's my sister, Naomi, y'all. 734 00:34:47,275 --> 00:34:48,965 Work, work. Hey. 735 00:34:49,068 --> 00:34:51,517 Mom, do you want to get in on this? 736 00:34:51,620 --> 00:34:54,137 I mean, I thought you'd never ask. 737 00:34:55,344 --> 00:34:58,034 -Uh-huh. -Yes. 738 00:34:58,137 --> 00:35:00,172 CHELSEA: Work it. Work it, Mom. 739 00:35:00,275 --> 00:35:02,625 -I know you got the moves. -DANI: Come on, Sissy. 740 00:35:02,689 --> 00:35:05,068 Or are you too dignified to get down? 741 00:35:05,172 --> 00:35:06,586 Oh! 742 00:35:06,689 --> 00:35:08,689 Challenge accepted. 743 00:35:08,793 --> 00:35:10,413 -Hey. -I know that's right. 744 00:35:10,517 --> 00:35:12,310 -Hey. -[cheering] 745 00:35:12,413 --> 00:35:13,862 Walk, walk, walk. 746 00:35:13,965 --> 00:35:16,517 -Now you, Naomi. -Come on. Work it, sis. 747 00:35:16,518 --> 00:35:18,309 -You can skip me. -Come on, get up there, girl. 748 00:35:18,310 --> 00:35:20,480 -NICOLE: Come on, let's go. -[beatboxing] 749 00:35:20,481 --> 00:35:21,516 KAT: Hey. 750 00:35:21,517 --> 00:35:22,567 NAOMI: Okay. 751 00:35:23,517 --> 00:35:25,103 -Uh-huh. -Hey, girl. 752 00:35:25,206 --> 00:35:27,206 -Yes! -[cheering] 753 00:35:29,448 --> 00:35:30,931 That's my sister. 754 00:35:34,137 --> 00:35:35,758 -Love you, Gran. -Aw. 755 00:35:35,862 --> 00:35:37,586 Love you both, my babies. 756 00:35:37,689 --> 00:35:39,724 -Congratulations. -Thank you. 757 00:35:44,379 --> 00:35:47,275 Captioning sponsored by CBS 758 00:35:47,379 --> 00:35:50,379 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 759 00:35:50,429 --> 00:35:54,979 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0