1 00:00:06,827 --> 00:00:09,275 Izaiah Hawthorne, I am falling 2 00:00:09,379 --> 00:00:11,172 so deeply in love with you. 3 00:00:11,275 --> 00:00:13,625 Are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost. 4 00:00:14,448 --> 00:00:16,931 Uh, yeah. Uh, I-I need to go. 5 00:00:16,932 --> 00:00:18,412 I'll be home real soon, baby. 6 00:00:18,413 --> 00:00:20,620 - You promise? - On my life. 7 00:00:20,724 --> 00:00:23,482 I am ready to close this chapter of my life... 8 00:00:23,586 --> 00:00:25,724 our lives... today. 9 00:00:25,725 --> 00:00:28,861 CHELSEA: I didn't know anyone was filming us. 10 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:31,965 We love a woman who speaks her mind. 11 00:00:32,068 --> 00:00:35,758 - Welcome to Tokyo, ChelseaKat! - Oh, yes! 12 00:00:35,862 --> 00:00:38,620 Tyrell, they're so pretty. 13 00:00:38,724 --> 00:00:41,034 We are so proud of you both. 14 00:00:41,137 --> 00:00:43,206 And we can't wait for tomorrow. 15 00:00:43,207 --> 00:00:45,999 The cotillion is finally here! 16 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:48,448 The gowns, the dancing, the magic of it all. 17 00:00:48,551 --> 00:00:50,724 - I love it! - Says the woman 18 00:00:50,827 --> 00:00:52,448 who chose not to make her debut. 19 00:00:52,551 --> 00:00:55,482 Because said woman already had a successful career 20 00:00:55,586 --> 00:00:57,482 like her mother and my Chelsea Bear. 21 00:00:57,586 --> 00:01:01,137 But as a proud sister, auntie and mother to other 22 00:01:01,241 --> 00:01:03,379 Dupree debutantes, I am just as thrilled 23 00:01:03,482 --> 00:01:06,655 to attend this event as anyone in the family. Cheers. 24 00:01:06,758 --> 00:01:08,206 And not everyone. 25 00:01:08,207 --> 00:01:11,102 I can set up Eva's Cotillion Hair Boutique 26 00:01:11,103 --> 00:01:12,862 in Nicole's bedroom. 27 00:01:12,965 --> 00:01:15,413 - It's so nice of you to do this. - Mm. 28 00:01:15,414 --> 00:01:18,619 It'll be so much fun making you look even more beautiful, niece. 29 00:01:18,620 --> 00:01:20,551 NICOLE: Until June arrives, 30 00:01:20,655 --> 00:01:22,413 relax. Help yourself, Eva. 31 00:01:22,517 --> 00:01:23,896 Thanks. 32 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,034 I am so excited for you. 33 00:01:26,137 --> 00:01:29,793 So am I, and I'm also kind of nervous. 34 00:01:29,794 --> 00:01:32,102 Oh, we've all been there. Excited, nervous, 35 00:01:32,103 --> 00:01:33,724 afraid you're going to throw up. 36 00:01:33,827 --> 00:01:35,655 It's the cotillion trifecta. 37 00:01:35,758 --> 00:01:38,758 Just remember, you own the room. It doesn't own you. 38 00:01:38,862 --> 00:01:40,724 Jessica, that goes for you, too. 39 00:01:40,827 --> 00:01:42,793 Thanks, Chelsea. Thanks to all of you 40 00:01:42,896 --> 00:01:47,275 for inviting me to your family's, like, pre-cotillion? 41 00:01:47,379 --> 00:01:49,689 - [laughter] - You are more than welcome. 42 00:01:49,793 --> 00:01:52,655 We Duprees believe that getting ready is half the fun. 43 00:01:52,758 --> 00:01:54,172 - Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm. 44 00:01:57,965 --> 00:01:59,175 DANI: I just checked in 45 00:01:59,275 --> 00:02:00,620 with my parents upstairs, 46 00:02:00,724 --> 00:02:03,724 and everything is going according to plan, 47 00:02:03,827 --> 00:02:05,327 which is not the case down here. 48 00:02:05,379 --> 00:02:08,310 Good Lord, man, a woman's work is never done. 49 00:02:08,311 --> 00:02:10,033 Well, at least my woman's work never is. 50 00:02:10,034 --> 00:02:12,482 Mm. Well, your irrational dislike of bow ties 51 00:02:12,586 --> 00:02:14,551 has given me plenty of opportunity 52 00:02:14,655 --> 00:02:17,068 to work over the years. 53 00:02:17,172 --> 00:02:20,034 Mmm. Mmm, mmm, mmm. 54 00:02:20,137 --> 00:02:22,862 You... are absolutely stunning. 55 00:02:22,965 --> 00:02:25,068 Thank you, good sir, 56 00:02:25,172 --> 00:02:29,068 but please save your compliments for tonight's Platinum Deb. 57 00:02:29,172 --> 00:02:30,965 NAOMI: I haven't been crowned yet. 58 00:02:31,068 --> 00:02:32,965 You are not dressed. 59 00:02:33,068 --> 00:02:34,655 One of the buttons came loose, 60 00:02:34,758 --> 00:02:36,448 but Rowena's sewing it right now. 61 00:02:36,449 --> 00:02:38,688 - Everything will be just fine. - She better sew fast. 62 00:02:38,689 --> 00:02:40,309 Otherwise, we'll miss your debut. 63 00:02:40,310 --> 00:02:42,413 Ah, we'll get there in plenty of time. 64 00:02:42,414 --> 00:02:44,309 And if you two do run late, then I'll just... 65 00:02:44,310 --> 00:02:46,033 I don't know... start the Electric Slide 66 00:02:46,034 --> 00:02:47,827 to keep folks busy. 67 00:02:47,931 --> 00:02:49,586 I would pay to see that, but no. 68 00:02:49,689 --> 00:02:52,206 No, I want everything to be just perfect tonight. 69 00:02:52,310 --> 00:02:56,620 Mm. I get to waltz with our beautiful daughter, 70 00:02:56,724 --> 00:02:59,482 and I can't think of a better way to spend an evening. 71 00:02:59,586 --> 00:03:02,517 Ah, except maybe dancing with my beautiful wife. 72 00:03:02,620 --> 00:03:03,862 Bill... 73 00:03:03,965 --> 00:03:05,137 HAYLEY: Bill? 74 00:03:05,241 --> 00:03:08,862 Uh... Bill? 75 00:03:08,965 --> 00:03:11,241 Where were you just now? 76 00:03:11,766 --> 00:03:14,516 VERNON: Welcome, gentlemen. 77 00:03:14,517 --> 00:03:16,896 It's that time again. 78 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:18,689 Ah, being back here for this 79 00:03:18,690 --> 00:03:20,999 - brings back an awful lot of memories. - VERNON: Mm. 80 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,793 So you guys always pregame together? 81 00:03:23,896 --> 00:03:27,137 - It's family tradition. - Usually, though, 82 00:03:27,138 --> 00:03:29,205 the ladies get ready here at the house, 83 00:03:29,206 --> 00:03:30,689 but not this time. 84 00:03:30,793 --> 00:03:33,344 How is Anita doing tonight? 85 00:03:33,448 --> 00:03:35,310 - Yeah. - Will we see her at all? 86 00:03:35,413 --> 00:03:37,448 I asked her earlier how she was feeling. 87 00:03:38,724 --> 00:03:41,655 - We won't be seeing her for a while. - Mm-hmm. 88 00:03:41,758 --> 00:03:44,551 It is a shame that Mother couldn't be a part of this, 89 00:03:44,655 --> 00:03:46,137 but she did warn us last night 90 00:03:46,241 --> 00:03:47,689 that she might not be up for it. 91 00:03:47,793 --> 00:03:49,931 But we can show her pictures, at least. 92 00:03:50,034 --> 00:03:51,862 And videos of all the preparation, 93 00:03:51,965 --> 00:03:54,206 which is the next best thing to this. 94 00:03:54,310 --> 00:03:55,689 Why settle for second best 95 00:03:55,690 --> 00:03:57,309 when you can have the real thing? 96 00:03:57,310 --> 00:03:58,896 Great-Gran! 97 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:02,206 Oh, my God! Ah! 98 00:04:04,137 --> 00:04:06,758 ? ? 99 00:04:32,682 --> 00:04:35,585 Don't even worry about it, boss. 100 00:04:35,586 --> 00:04:36,896 I'll take care of it. 101 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:38,870 Nobody gets in that's not on the list. 102 00:04:38,871 --> 00:04:42,378 Security always this tight when the higher-ups meet? 103 00:04:42,379 --> 00:04:44,000 This ain't just any meeting. 104 00:04:44,103 --> 00:04:45,344 The boss is thinking 105 00:04:45,448 --> 00:04:47,558 about taking the operation out of the DMV. 106 00:04:47,655 --> 00:04:49,862 What? Why? 107 00:04:49,965 --> 00:04:51,955 We got a good system in place right here. 108 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:54,068 Why they tryin' to switch it up? 109 00:04:55,103 --> 00:04:57,103 You just Mr. Questions today, huh? 110 00:04:57,104 --> 00:05:00,378 Are you sure there are cops watching this place? 111 00:05:00,379 --> 00:05:01,896 I didn't see any on the way up. 112 00:05:03,034 --> 00:05:06,104 Plainclothes. They already told me that you were on the way in. 113 00:05:06,586 --> 00:05:08,034 Oh. 114 00:05:08,137 --> 00:05:10,067 - Well, good. - What are you doing here? 115 00:05:11,931 --> 00:05:13,551 Had to get this in your hands. 116 00:05:13,933 --> 00:05:17,481 And before you ask, I wasn't followed. 117 00:05:17,482 --> 00:05:18,758 I made sure of that. 118 00:05:20,241 --> 00:05:21,931 What is all this? 119 00:05:22,931 --> 00:05:24,896 My and my mom's important paperwork... 120 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:28,241 bank records, medical records, 121 00:05:28,344 --> 00:05:30,344 passwords, wills. 122 00:05:32,206 --> 00:05:34,496 A financial power of attorney made out to you. 123 00:05:36,482 --> 00:05:39,312 Everything you'll need in case something happens to me. 124 00:05:40,946 --> 00:05:45,240 - Gran, we're so glad you're here. - Should you be here? 125 00:05:45,241 --> 00:05:46,585 Are you still feeling the side effects 126 00:05:46,586 --> 00:05:48,102 from that last round of chemo treatment? 127 00:05:48,103 --> 00:05:49,861 Mother, of course we're thrilled you're here, 128 00:05:49,862 --> 00:05:52,212 - but you said you were... - Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. 129 00:05:53,172 --> 00:05:55,758 No, I am not 100%, 130 00:05:55,862 --> 00:05:58,392 but last night, I made a point of going to bed early. 131 00:05:58,448 --> 00:06:00,448 I took it easy this morning. 132 00:06:00,551 --> 00:06:03,081 I'm not going to have any champagne this evening, 133 00:06:03,137 --> 00:06:06,206 and I am going to try to stay seated, 134 00:06:06,207 --> 00:06:09,102 but there is no way in the world I was going to miss a minute 135 00:06:09,103 --> 00:06:11,448 of my great-granddaughter's cotillion. 136 00:06:11,551 --> 00:06:13,448 I'm just so glad you're here. 137 00:06:13,551 --> 00:06:15,620 Baby, so am I. 138 00:06:16,689 --> 00:06:19,931 I am. I just hope, after all this effort 139 00:06:20,034 --> 00:06:22,206 by you and everyone else 140 00:06:22,310 --> 00:06:25,241 that you're not too disappointed 141 00:06:25,344 --> 00:06:28,137 if I'm not chosen to be the Platinum Deb. 142 00:06:28,241 --> 00:06:33,241 Samantha, we are already more proud of you than we can say. 143 00:06:33,344 --> 00:06:36,413 Every day you do something... 144 00:06:36,517 --> 00:06:38,517 you are someone... 145 00:06:38,620 --> 00:06:40,758 that fills us with pride. 146 00:06:40,862 --> 00:06:43,034 Platinum Deb or no Platinum Deb. 147 00:06:43,137 --> 00:06:45,482 To us, 148 00:06:45,586 --> 00:06:48,275 you are perfect and beloved 149 00:06:48,379 --> 00:06:50,310 just the way you are. 150 00:06:52,034 --> 00:06:55,793 It's great that Anita will be able to join in the festivities. 151 00:06:55,896 --> 00:06:59,068 I heard she finished her chemotherapy the other day. 152 00:06:59,172 --> 00:07:02,379 Oh, watching her ring that victory bell... 153 00:07:02,482 --> 00:07:04,551 - it was a glorious moment. - Mm. 154 00:07:06,034 --> 00:07:08,103 This may sound presumptuous, 155 00:07:08,206 --> 00:07:11,689 but chalk it up to me being here for the first time in ages. 156 00:07:11,793 --> 00:07:16,103 I know you two have a veritable army of people to rely on, 157 00:07:16,206 --> 00:07:18,517 but I'd like to be one of them. 158 00:07:18,518 --> 00:07:20,826 I'm only a phone call away if you need anything. 159 00:07:20,827 --> 00:07:23,172 - As you've already proven, Ted. - Mm. 160 00:07:23,275 --> 00:07:24,758 And I appreciate that. 161 00:07:25,758 --> 00:07:27,568 I wasn't sure if I would be included 162 00:07:27,620 --> 00:07:29,310 in the get-together this year. 163 00:07:29,413 --> 00:07:31,448 I expected to see all of you at the... 164 00:07:31,551 --> 00:07:33,206 at the venue. 165 00:07:33,310 --> 00:07:37,517 Well, since you and Nicole are getting along, 166 00:07:37,620 --> 00:07:39,655 Anita and I felt that it was only right 167 00:07:39,758 --> 00:07:43,586 that you should celebrate this tradition with your grandson. 168 00:07:43,587 --> 00:07:47,274 Tyrell, you can spend a little time with your dads 169 00:07:47,275 --> 00:07:49,517 before you get to see Jessica, can't you? 170 00:07:49,620 --> 00:07:52,379 Don't know. You two are pretty boring. 171 00:07:52,482 --> 00:07:54,379 Will Donnell be joining us? 172 00:07:54,482 --> 00:07:56,413 Dad, don't you remember? 173 00:07:56,517 --> 00:07:58,448 Especially after Samantha gave us 174 00:07:58,551 --> 00:08:01,000 that extended monologue on the topic. 175 00:08:01,103 --> 00:08:03,103 - Donnell had a final today. - Yeah. 176 00:08:03,206 --> 00:08:04,482 That's right. Sorry. 177 00:08:04,483 --> 00:08:07,033 - He's gonna meet her later at the ballroom. - Okay. 178 00:08:07,034 --> 00:08:09,000 Okay, Richardson-Smith men, 179 00:08:09,001 --> 00:08:11,826 this right here looks like a great photo to kick things off. 180 00:08:11,827 --> 00:08:13,724 - Okay. All right. - Come on. Let's see. 181 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:14,965 Here. You in the middle. 182 00:08:15,068 --> 00:08:16,689 - Oh. - Here you go. 183 00:08:16,690 --> 00:08:18,102 - Stand up straight. - ANDRE: All right. 184 00:08:18,103 --> 00:08:19,206 Right here. 185 00:08:20,931 --> 00:08:22,000 Nice. 186 00:08:23,586 --> 00:08:25,068 Yeah, I like that one. 187 00:08:25,172 --> 00:08:27,582 - This way. - SMITTY: Are you guys coming in? - Yup. 188 00:08:27,655 --> 00:08:29,517 -[overlapping chatter] 189 00:08:29,518 --> 00:08:30,757 - Hey, gentlemen. - Ted. 190 00:08:30,758 --> 00:08:32,620 - All right. - All right. 191 00:08:32,724 --> 00:08:34,517 Just a little... 192 00:08:34,518 --> 00:08:36,067 SAMANTHA: Thanks for doing this, Chelsea. 193 00:08:36,068 --> 00:08:37,862 Any time. I love 194 00:08:37,863 --> 00:08:40,171 that you girls are doing a get-ready-with-me video. 195 00:08:40,172 --> 00:08:41,826 I just figured, since I'm doing cotillion, 196 00:08:41,827 --> 00:08:43,689 I might as well go all in. 197 00:08:43,793 --> 00:08:47,241 Oh, yeah. She was even advising Jada McCray on how to do hers. 198 00:08:47,242 --> 00:08:48,964 - Mm-hmm. - SAMANTHA: I just figured 199 00:08:48,965 --> 00:08:51,826 that most girls don't know what it takes to do a quality video, 200 00:08:51,827 --> 00:08:54,103 and I figured that she could benefit 201 00:08:54,206 --> 00:08:57,241 from my experience doing socials for ChelseaKat. 202 00:08:57,344 --> 00:09:00,137 Well, as much as Nathan and Chessy tried their hardest 203 00:09:00,241 --> 00:09:02,034 to suck the joy out of this for you, 204 00:09:02,035 --> 00:09:04,585 the video will prove that they won't even slow you down. 205 00:09:04,586 --> 00:09:06,206 This video is for you, too. 206 00:09:06,310 --> 00:09:07,931 JESSICA: Mm, I guess. 207 00:09:08,034 --> 00:09:09,482 Cotillion is more something 208 00:09:09,483 --> 00:09:11,930 I'm just doing for my parents, but I have to admit, 209 00:09:11,931 --> 00:09:14,413 getting ready with all of you guys is way more fun 210 00:09:14,517 --> 00:09:16,689 than just getting ready at home with my dad. 211 00:09:16,793 --> 00:09:19,137 Wait. When is your mom getting in? 212 00:09:19,138 --> 00:09:21,723 Well, she said her flight from Dubai would be landing 213 00:09:21,724 --> 00:09:25,000 just in time for them to make the main event, so... 214 00:09:25,001 --> 00:09:26,930 - Okay, you girls ready? - SAMANTHA: Yes. 215 00:09:26,931 --> 00:09:29,620 Okay. Ready. Go. 216 00:09:29,724 --> 00:09:32,314 Hey there, everybody. Samantha Richardson-Smith... 217 00:09:32,413 --> 00:09:33,724 And Jessica Harris. 218 00:09:33,827 --> 00:09:36,586 And get ready with us as we get prepped for... 219 00:09:36,689 --> 00:09:38,206 cotillion. 220 00:09:39,275 --> 00:09:41,620 I really appreciate you letting me come over 221 00:09:41,724 --> 00:09:43,517 and be a part of all this. 222 00:09:43,620 --> 00:09:45,241 You are Samantha's aunt. 223 00:09:45,242 --> 00:09:47,067 It means a lot to her to have you here. 224 00:09:47,068 --> 00:09:48,275 You're welcome. 225 00:09:48,379 --> 00:09:49,517 Ooh. Step one... 226 00:09:49,518 --> 00:09:51,343 I don't think everyone feels that way. 227 00:09:51,344 --> 00:09:52,448 Hmm. 228 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:55,000 - Hello, Eva. - Kat. 229 00:09:57,482 --> 00:09:58,965 - Let me go get set up. - Mm-hmm. 230 00:10:00,310 --> 00:10:02,172 This day is about Samantha. 231 00:10:02,275 --> 00:10:03,827 I know. 232 00:10:03,828 --> 00:10:07,654 You managed to be civil with Eva at your surprise birthday party. 233 00:10:07,655 --> 00:10:09,310 I hope that can continue. 234 00:10:09,413 --> 00:10:11,655 I don't intend on making any trouble. 235 00:10:11,656 --> 00:10:14,171 Well, you know what they say about good intentions. 236 00:10:14,172 --> 00:10:16,344 No big scenes, Mom. 237 00:10:16,448 --> 00:10:17,931 I promise. 238 00:10:18,034 --> 00:10:19,413 And step four... 239 00:10:19,517 --> 00:10:21,931 You are still full of surprises, Mom. 240 00:10:21,932 --> 00:10:23,999 Oh, I'd like to think that will never change. 241 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,620 Mm. 242 00:10:25,724 --> 00:10:27,965 We're here! 243 00:10:28,068 --> 00:10:30,206 Come on. 244 00:10:30,310 --> 00:10:32,620 [all exclaiming] 245 00:10:36,586 --> 00:10:39,068 Hi, everybody. I... 246 00:10:39,069 --> 00:10:40,343 I really hope I'm not late. 247 00:10:40,344 --> 00:10:42,103 You are not. 248 00:10:42,206 --> 00:10:43,586 I love that dress. 249 00:10:43,689 --> 00:10:44,965 SAMANTHA: June! 250 00:10:45,068 --> 00:10:48,655 Oh, my God, you look amazing. 251 00:10:48,758 --> 00:10:50,931 Your dads got this dress for me 252 00:10:51,034 --> 00:10:53,172 after Nicole helped them pick it out. 253 00:10:54,551 --> 00:10:56,655 So kind of all of you. 254 00:10:56,758 --> 00:10:59,137 And my hair. Uh, Eva's 255 00:10:59,241 --> 00:11:00,965 going to do that, right? 256 00:11:01,068 --> 00:11:02,620 Looking forward to it. 257 00:11:04,827 --> 00:11:06,551 And Naomi loaned me the jewels. 258 00:11:06,552 --> 00:11:08,136 Thank you again for that, Naomi. 259 00:11:08,137 --> 00:11:10,034 It is my pleasure, June. 260 00:11:10,035 --> 00:11:13,240 So I guess you could say what you're seeing here 261 00:11:13,241 --> 00:11:15,471 is what a whole group of people put together. 262 00:11:15,793 --> 00:11:17,137 What I see 263 00:11:17,241 --> 00:11:20,551 is my beautiful, beautiful mother. 264 00:11:20,655 --> 00:11:23,655 And I am so, so glad you're coming. 265 00:11:24,620 --> 00:11:25,896 Oh. 266 00:11:28,206 --> 00:11:29,965 I was just... 267 00:11:30,068 --> 00:11:31,938 thinking back to Naomi's cotillion. 268 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,724 Ah, that's right. 269 00:11:33,725 --> 00:11:35,585 The cotillion is tonight, isn't it? 270 00:11:35,586 --> 00:11:37,724 Mm-hmm, yeah. 271 00:11:37,827 --> 00:11:40,482 Yeah, that was such a special time. 272 00:11:41,620 --> 00:11:43,793 All the Duprees gathering together, 273 00:11:43,896 --> 00:11:46,413 from the prep to the last dance. 274 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:48,171 You know, I'm glad Martin and Smitty get a chance 275 00:11:48,172 --> 00:11:50,282 to experience it with their own daughter. 276 00:11:51,068 --> 00:11:53,620 Is that just nostalgia, 277 00:11:53,724 --> 00:11:55,965 or do you feel like you're missing out 278 00:11:56,068 --> 00:11:57,620 on all that togetherness 279 00:11:57,724 --> 00:12:00,344 because you chose me? 280 00:12:00,448 --> 00:12:02,896 What? A romantic dinner with my better half? 281 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:04,310 What could beat that? 282 00:12:04,413 --> 00:12:06,043 Oh, come on. I know how important 283 00:12:06,103 --> 00:12:08,344 - those Duprees are to you. - Mm-hmm. 284 00:12:08,448 --> 00:12:11,448 That Vernon was more of a father to you than your own dad. 285 00:12:11,551 --> 00:12:14,551 Well, Vernon did play a pivotal role in my life. 286 00:12:14,655 --> 00:12:16,448 Past tense. 287 00:12:17,448 --> 00:12:18,965 You know, 288 00:12:19,068 --> 00:12:20,517 and speaking of past, 289 00:12:20,518 --> 00:12:22,895 we never talked much about who you leaned on, 290 00:12:22,896 --> 00:12:25,000 you know, after you lost your parents. 291 00:12:26,275 --> 00:12:31,793 Well, that's because I prefer to look forward, not back. 292 00:12:31,896 --> 00:12:33,620 Yeah, I hear you. 293 00:12:33,621 --> 00:12:35,274 I just can't help being curious 294 00:12:35,275 --> 00:12:37,000 - about that part of your life. - Mm. 295 00:12:39,864 --> 00:12:43,136 Nicole, thank you so much for hosting 296 00:12:43,137 --> 00:12:44,378 the pre-cotillion festivities here. 297 00:12:44,379 --> 00:12:45,689 Happy to do it. 298 00:12:45,690 --> 00:12:47,378 The girls will get their hair and makeup done here. 299 00:12:47,379 --> 00:12:49,723 Mm-hmm, and then get dressed over at our house. 300 00:12:49,724 --> 00:12:51,067 But weren't we just doing that 301 00:12:51,068 --> 00:12:52,481 so Great-Gran could see our dresses? 302 00:12:52,482 --> 00:12:54,171 Now that she's here, we could just 303 00:12:54,172 --> 00:12:55,612 get ready right here, right? 304 00:12:58,344 --> 00:13:02,068 Dupree debutantes always have their first picture taken 305 00:13:02,172 --> 00:13:04,103 on our staircase. 306 00:13:04,206 --> 00:13:07,655 To memorialize your first entrance in your gown. 307 00:13:07,758 --> 00:13:11,068 - We do love our traditions. - Mm-hmm. 308 00:13:11,069 --> 00:13:13,171 Jessica, I'm sure Andre would be more than happy 309 00:13:13,172 --> 00:13:15,344 to take pictures of you for your parents. 310 00:13:15,448 --> 00:13:17,068 Oh, that would be killer. 311 00:13:17,069 --> 00:13:18,895 - Thanks, Mrs. Dupree. - ANITA: No, no. 312 00:13:18,896 --> 00:13:21,655 Thank you... for indulging me. 313 00:13:21,758 --> 00:13:23,862 [laughter] 314 00:13:23,965 --> 00:13:26,586 So, Andre wants to take me to Tokyo 315 00:13:26,689 --> 00:13:28,551 to see your bags on the runway. 316 00:13:28,655 --> 00:13:30,793 - You're coming to Tokyo? - I swear 317 00:13:30,896 --> 00:13:35,068 I am not trying to steal a speck of your spotlight. 318 00:13:35,172 --> 00:13:37,137 I just want to be there in the room 319 00:13:37,241 --> 00:13:39,793 as your first and biggest fan. 320 00:13:39,896 --> 00:13:41,310 Would that be okay? 321 00:13:41,311 --> 00:13:45,102 Well, only if you promise not to jump on the runway or yell, 322 00:13:45,103 --> 00:13:48,103 "That's my baby's bag," as the models walk by. 323 00:13:48,104 --> 00:13:51,309 I will restrain myself from actually interrupting the show, 324 00:13:51,310 --> 00:13:53,120 but not from bragging to everybody 325 00:13:53,206 --> 00:13:56,344 about my brilliant, beautiful daughter. 326 00:13:56,448 --> 00:13:58,517 I guess I can live with that. 327 00:13:58,620 --> 00:14:00,586 So I can come? 328 00:14:01,620 --> 00:14:05,068 Mom, it would actually be really great to have you there 329 00:14:05,172 --> 00:14:06,862 and to share that moment with you. 330 00:14:06,863 --> 00:14:11,688 VERNON: You won't regret choosing Banneker, Tyrell. 331 00:14:11,689 --> 00:14:14,206 No, it offers wonderful opportunities 332 00:14:14,310 --> 00:14:17,793 in science, humanities, 333 00:14:17,896 --> 00:14:21,448 which I'm sure you must know for yourself already. 334 00:14:21,551 --> 00:14:23,517 It all sounds great. 335 00:14:23,620 --> 00:14:26,000 Hey, you don't seem too excited. 336 00:14:27,241 --> 00:14:29,103 I am, about college. 337 00:14:29,206 --> 00:14:31,316 Banneker has always been my first choice. 338 00:14:31,413 --> 00:14:33,206 - VERNON: Hmm. - TED: But 339 00:14:33,310 --> 00:14:35,655 it's missing one important thing? 340 00:14:35,758 --> 00:14:37,241 - Jessica. - Hmm. 341 00:14:37,344 --> 00:14:38,793 She decided to go to UCLA. 342 00:14:38,794 --> 00:14:41,481 So now we're stuck doing the whole long-distance thing. 343 00:14:41,482 --> 00:14:44,689 Look, I know it won't be easy, 344 00:14:44,793 --> 00:14:46,482 but if it's meant to be, 345 00:14:46,586 --> 00:14:48,275 it's meant to be. 346 00:14:48,379 --> 00:14:49,655 Amen to that. 347 00:14:50,655 --> 00:14:52,379 Isn't it nice to set aside work 348 00:14:52,482 --> 00:14:54,827 and only focus on family for a change? 349 00:14:54,931 --> 00:14:57,103 It sure is. 350 00:14:57,206 --> 00:14:59,517 - Cheers. - Cheers. 351 00:14:59,620 --> 00:15:02,586 I don't understand. Why would I need all of this? 352 00:15:02,587 --> 00:15:04,343 I know I don't have a right to ask, 353 00:15:04,344 --> 00:15:06,931 but you're the only one I trust. 354 00:15:07,034 --> 00:15:09,034 Oh, God. 355 00:15:10,517 --> 00:15:12,931 For a lot of reasons, Ashley. You're it for me. 356 00:15:13,034 --> 00:15:15,137 There's no one else. 357 00:15:17,827 --> 00:15:19,517 What do you need? 358 00:15:19,620 --> 00:15:21,000 If something happens to me, 359 00:15:21,001 --> 00:15:22,861 I need you to withdraw all the money from the account 360 00:15:22,862 --> 00:15:25,205 and use it to pay for as many months of my mom's care 361 00:15:25,206 --> 00:15:27,965 as it will for where she's currently at, okay? 362 00:15:28,068 --> 00:15:30,793 There's also an insurance policy through work. 363 00:15:30,794 --> 00:15:32,205 She's my only beneficiary, so... 364 00:15:32,206 --> 00:15:33,481 so she shouldn't have any problem collecting. 365 00:15:33,482 --> 00:15:35,861 Okay, you're seriously scaring me. What the hell 366 00:15:35,862 --> 00:15:36,895 - is going on? - I just need to make sure 367 00:15:36,896 --> 00:15:38,206 that the bills are paid 368 00:15:38,207 --> 00:15:39,895 - so my mom doesn't end up on the street. - Hey, hey. 369 00:15:39,896 --> 00:15:41,274 Naomi said this whole nightmare is gonna 370 00:15:41,275 --> 00:15:43,805 - be over really soon. - Maybe not soon enough for me. 371 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,650 Okay, I thought I'd find a way out, but now I'm afraid... 372 00:15:46,655 --> 00:15:48,413 this doesn't end well for me. 373 00:15:48,517 --> 00:15:50,241 Don't talk like that. 374 00:15:51,275 --> 00:15:54,206 If I don't say this now, I may never get the chance. 375 00:15:54,310 --> 00:15:56,965 These past few months with you 376 00:15:56,966 --> 00:15:58,481 have been a bright spot in my life 377 00:15:58,482 --> 00:16:00,758 where everything else has just been so dark. 378 00:16:00,862 --> 00:16:03,103 Thank you, Ashley. 379 00:16:03,206 --> 00:16:06,103 Your "thank you" sounds like "goodbye." 380 00:16:06,206 --> 00:16:08,310 Yeah, I have to get going. 381 00:16:08,413 --> 00:16:11,123 And I don't want to push, but I really need your answer. 382 00:16:13,758 --> 00:16:16,034 Can I count on you to handle things? 383 00:16:17,655 --> 00:16:19,586 Of course I got questions, boss. 384 00:16:19,689 --> 00:16:22,159 If this ring goes down, where does that leave me? 385 00:16:22,206 --> 00:16:23,965 'Cause I got to get this bread. 386 00:16:25,206 --> 00:16:26,482 Man, we all do. 387 00:16:26,483 --> 00:16:29,136 Too many eyes on the hospital lately 388 00:16:29,137 --> 00:16:30,793 to keep sourcing from there. 389 00:16:30,896 --> 00:16:33,586 So you look to supply without using Garland? 390 00:16:33,587 --> 00:16:34,861 - [phone buzzing] - Quit the chatter. 391 00:16:34,862 --> 00:16:36,172 Go check the perimeter. 392 00:16:36,275 --> 00:16:38,865 Triple-check and make sure we not missing nothing. 393 00:16:38,896 --> 00:16:40,448 Any update? 394 00:16:40,551 --> 00:16:42,689 LIA: Grayson's in place at the clinic. 395 00:16:42,690 --> 00:16:44,412 He'll bring the first delivery to you 396 00:16:44,413 --> 00:16:45,827 before the meeting starts. 397 00:16:45,828 --> 00:16:48,205 If we can't prove we got another solid place to get the product, 398 00:16:48,206 --> 00:16:50,723 we'll have to move the whole operation out of the DMV. 399 00:16:50,724 --> 00:16:53,137 And that'll mess up our whole cash flow. 400 00:16:53,241 --> 00:16:54,827 I know what's at stake. 401 00:16:54,931 --> 00:16:56,965 I don't need you reminding me. 402 00:17:00,655 --> 00:17:02,827 Hi, Derek. 403 00:17:02,931 --> 00:17:05,034 I appreciate you coming. 404 00:17:05,137 --> 00:17:06,637 Well, you made it sound urgent. 405 00:17:06,655 --> 00:17:09,241 Oh, didn't mean to. 406 00:17:09,344 --> 00:17:12,206 I just want to thank you for putting Grayson Perez 407 00:17:12,310 --> 00:17:14,793 on the clinic's volunteer schedule. 408 00:17:14,794 --> 00:17:16,930 And to make sure we're all on the same page. 409 00:17:16,931 --> 00:17:20,275 Yeah, um... about that... 410 00:17:20,276 --> 00:17:23,654 With all due respect, Dr. Whitmore, 411 00:17:23,655 --> 00:17:26,137 I still think it's a big mistake 412 00:17:26,241 --> 00:17:27,931 to let Grayson work at the clinic. 413 00:17:28,655 --> 00:17:32,172 Look, you've been doing wonderful work 414 00:17:32,275 --> 00:17:34,448 managing the free clinic, 415 00:17:34,551 --> 00:17:37,517 so, of course, I have to respect your input... 416 00:17:37,620 --> 00:17:40,034 - Thank you. - Under normal circumstances. 417 00:17:40,137 --> 00:17:42,551 But your resistance 418 00:17:42,655 --> 00:17:44,793 to a perfectly reasonable request 419 00:17:44,896 --> 00:17:47,965 is really raising some red flags. 420 00:17:47,966 --> 00:17:49,412 - Sorry about that. - So am I, 421 00:17:49,413 --> 00:17:51,655 because I really can't have your attitude 422 00:17:51,758 --> 00:17:54,103 creating a problem for me. 423 00:17:58,345 --> 00:18:01,723 Thank you so much for being here, 424 00:18:01,724 --> 00:18:03,474 especially today, out of all days. 425 00:18:05,137 --> 00:18:06,413 EVA: Mm. 426 00:18:06,517 --> 00:18:08,448 ALL: Happy birthday! 427 00:18:09,517 --> 00:18:11,965 Oh, thank you. 428 00:18:12,724 --> 00:18:15,206 - A present, too? - Mm-hmm. 429 00:18:15,310 --> 00:18:17,310 Let's see what you got me. 430 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:21,241 - Do you like it, Auntie? - Oh. 431 00:18:21,344 --> 00:18:24,137 Almost as much as I love it when you call me that. 432 00:18:24,138 --> 00:18:25,619 This is my favorite perfume. 433 00:18:25,620 --> 00:18:27,000 Thank you. 434 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:30,482 So, got any big plans? 435 00:18:30,586 --> 00:18:32,000 Of course she does. 436 00:18:32,103 --> 00:18:34,827 - Her boyfriend is incredibly hot. - Oh. 437 00:18:34,931 --> 00:18:36,965 So is he, uh, taking you out to dinner? 438 00:18:37,068 --> 00:18:38,517 Or to a dance club? 439 00:18:38,620 --> 00:18:41,310 Okay, Izaiah and I will find a way to celebrate. 440 00:18:41,413 --> 00:18:43,137 Don't you worry. 441 00:18:43,241 --> 00:18:47,068 June, okay, if you aren't really feeling any of these wigs... 442 00:18:48,965 --> 00:18:51,034 this one right here... 443 00:18:52,068 --> 00:18:54,172 I think we have a winner. 444 00:18:54,275 --> 00:18:56,034 Hmm. 445 00:18:56,137 --> 00:18:59,655 Now you know I love my natural coils and curls. 446 00:19:01,137 --> 00:19:04,724 But tonight is about embracing new experiences. 447 00:19:04,827 --> 00:19:06,068 I'll try it. 448 00:19:06,172 --> 00:19:08,793 I am so glad you're here. 449 00:19:08,896 --> 00:19:10,413 Let's do this, baby girl. 450 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:16,620 Here's to the end of Gran's chemo. 451 00:19:16,724 --> 00:19:18,344 And none too soon. 452 00:19:18,448 --> 00:19:21,758 You came through it with such grace, Gran. 453 00:19:21,862 --> 00:19:23,448 I wish I had that strength. 454 00:19:23,551 --> 00:19:25,181 Well, I'm glad you don't have to. 455 00:19:25,827 --> 00:19:30,068 Thank goodness that part of my journey is over. 456 00:19:30,172 --> 00:19:32,965 But here's to Chelsea and the way you handled yourself 457 00:19:33,068 --> 00:19:36,206 on that live stream about the reporter harassing Madison. 458 00:19:36,207 --> 00:19:38,481 Well, thank you, but I can't take all the credit. 459 00:19:38,482 --> 00:19:42,206 Kat and Mom and Dad and Naomi... they all helped. 460 00:19:42,310 --> 00:19:45,931 It just fills my spirit to see how you rally around each other, 461 00:19:45,932 --> 00:19:48,102 - just like you rallied around me. - Mm-hmm. 462 00:19:48,103 --> 00:19:49,896 - Cheers. - Cheers. - Cheers. 463 00:19:51,344 --> 00:19:54,310 While we have a private moment, I need an update. 464 00:19:54,413 --> 00:19:57,344 Are you still having flashes of Ted in your bed? 465 00:19:57,345 --> 00:19:58,792 Can we please not do this here? 466 00:19:58,793 --> 00:20:00,068 I'll take that as a "yes." 467 00:20:00,172 --> 00:20:02,344 I'm just being a supportive sister. 468 00:20:02,345 --> 00:20:03,723 How about a little less support 469 00:20:03,724 --> 00:20:05,033 and a lot more minding your own business 470 00:20:05,034 --> 00:20:06,620 would be greatly appreciated. 471 00:20:06,621 --> 00:20:08,205 But there's no judgment here, Sissy. 472 00:20:08,206 --> 00:20:09,413 It is perfectly normal 473 00:20:09,414 --> 00:20:11,102 to have the occasional thought about your ex. 474 00:20:11,103 --> 00:20:14,172 Now are we talking PG-13, R or NC-17? 475 00:20:14,275 --> 00:20:15,827 - No comment. - Don't tell me 476 00:20:15,931 --> 00:20:18,620 it's X-tra Special. 477 00:20:18,724 --> 00:20:21,379 Oh look. That chair needs somebody to sit in it. 478 00:20:21,482 --> 00:20:23,724 Just please try not to undress Ted 479 00:20:23,725 --> 00:20:25,136 with your eyes when you see him later. 480 00:20:25,137 --> 00:20:27,517 This is a family-friendly event, Nicole. 481 00:20:27,620 --> 00:20:29,655 Good talk! 482 00:20:30,862 --> 00:20:33,862 Feels really strange to be here today, 483 00:20:33,965 --> 00:20:36,482 you know, like nothing's changed, 484 00:20:36,586 --> 00:20:38,241 when so much has. 485 00:20:39,137 --> 00:20:40,517 I get it, Unc. 486 00:20:40,518 --> 00:20:43,240 But, hey, at least you and Nicole are in a good place now. 487 00:20:43,241 --> 00:20:44,724 Yeah, true. 488 00:20:44,827 --> 00:20:46,655 But I-I ran into her yesterday, 489 00:20:46,758 --> 00:20:48,862 and she seemed a little... 490 00:20:48,965 --> 00:20:50,586 off around me. 491 00:20:50,689 --> 00:20:54,275 Huh. Maybe she was feeling sentimental, too. 492 00:20:55,965 --> 00:20:58,724 Yeah, you're-you're probably right. 493 00:20:58,827 --> 00:21:02,448 I can understand why this may be a little hard for you. 494 00:21:02,551 --> 00:21:05,724 I know you and Nurse Morgan once had a relationship, 495 00:21:05,827 --> 00:21:08,517 and that she was with Grayson until recently. 496 00:21:08,518 --> 00:21:10,550 I would never let my personal situation 497 00:21:10,551 --> 00:21:12,343 affect my professional decisions. 498 00:21:12,344 --> 00:21:13,931 I want to believe you, 499 00:21:14,034 --> 00:21:16,379 because we're all on the same team 500 00:21:16,482 --> 00:21:18,241 to provide the best care 501 00:21:18,344 --> 00:21:20,413 to as many people as possible. 502 00:21:20,414 --> 00:21:23,240 I probably shouldn't mention this, 503 00:21:23,241 --> 00:21:27,000 but did you know Grayson has a family member 504 00:21:27,103 --> 00:21:29,413 battling a neurological disease? 505 00:21:29,517 --> 00:21:32,689 He's facing some major medical debt. 506 00:21:32,793 --> 00:21:34,310 I'm sorry to hear that. 507 00:21:34,311 --> 00:21:36,205 I-I just don't see how that's relevant. 508 00:21:36,206 --> 00:21:38,550 It's not like the volunteers get paid at the clinic. 509 00:21:38,551 --> 00:21:41,275 And I'm just trying to explain why he is so passionate 510 00:21:41,379 --> 00:21:44,000 about volunteering at the clinic. 511 00:21:44,103 --> 00:21:47,000 He wants to provide others who otherwise 512 00:21:47,103 --> 00:21:49,724 would be unable to afford treatment. 513 00:21:49,827 --> 00:21:51,655 I had no idea he was such a saint. 514 00:21:51,758 --> 00:21:54,965 Grayson has a lot to offer at the clinic, 515 00:21:55,068 --> 00:21:58,862 and that's why I... and your employer, Leslie Thomas... 516 00:21:58,965 --> 00:22:01,551 want you to make a place for him there 517 00:22:01,655 --> 00:22:03,965 where he can utilize his talents. 518 00:22:05,965 --> 00:22:08,482 Do we understand each other? 519 00:22:09,482 --> 00:22:10,758 We do. 520 00:22:10,862 --> 00:22:11,931 LIA: Hmm. 521 00:22:11,932 --> 00:22:13,309 There has to be another solution, okay? 522 00:22:13,310 --> 00:22:14,690 You could still leave town, 523 00:22:14,691 --> 00:22:15,964 - and then you send money back for your mom. - If I run, 524 00:22:15,965 --> 00:22:16,964 they'll put a target on my mom's back. 525 00:22:16,965 --> 00:22:18,033 Do you really think that Lia 526 00:22:18,034 --> 00:22:19,240 - is going to go after... - Use a sick woman 527 00:22:19,241 --> 00:22:20,291 to come after me? 528 00:22:20,344 --> 00:22:21,394 In a heartbeat. 529 00:22:21,395 --> 00:22:25,999 God, I hate myself for dragging her and you into all this. 530 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,551 Okay, stop, stop. 531 00:22:28,896 --> 00:22:32,137 Grayson, you have made some terrible mistakes, but... 532 00:22:32,241 --> 00:22:33,291 Hey. 533 00:22:34,275 --> 00:22:36,206 You are still a really good person 534 00:22:36,310 --> 00:22:38,379 with a really good heart. 535 00:22:38,380 --> 00:22:40,757 Even after everything, you still believe that? 536 00:22:40,758 --> 00:22:43,206 Mm-hmm. I do. 537 00:22:43,310 --> 00:22:45,896 You have no idea how much that means to me. 538 00:22:47,827 --> 00:22:48,877 Oh, geez... 539 00:22:48,965 --> 00:22:50,835 But I still need your answer, Ashley. 540 00:22:50,836 --> 00:22:52,930 - Will you? - I will take care of your mom 541 00:22:52,931 --> 00:22:54,586 if something happens, 542 00:22:54,689 --> 00:22:57,379 but please don't let anything happen to you. 543 00:23:06,517 --> 00:23:08,551 ? ? 544 00:23:23,793 --> 00:23:25,896 Thought we could use these. 545 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:28,931 Hmm. Why? Is that because it's too painful 546 00:23:29,034 --> 00:23:30,931 for you to talk about your past? 547 00:23:31,034 --> 00:23:34,103 No. Look, I thought we could use a drink. 548 00:23:34,104 --> 00:23:36,033 - It's not that deep, Bill. - Oh, well, you have 549 00:23:36,034 --> 00:23:37,354 to forgive me, sweetheart. 550 00:23:37,379 --> 00:23:39,849 Your silence on this topic has to mean something. 551 00:23:39,850 --> 00:23:41,688 Even when we were planning our wedding, 552 00:23:41,689 --> 00:23:43,412 and you chose not to invite anyone from back home, 553 00:23:43,413 --> 00:23:45,137 you didn't say much about why. 554 00:23:45,241 --> 00:23:48,034 Yeah, that's because there wasn't much to say. 555 00:23:48,137 --> 00:23:51,379 I had an aunt, a-a few cousins 556 00:23:51,482 --> 00:23:53,965 and some friends, babe, 557 00:23:54,068 --> 00:23:56,517 but they never made me feel 558 00:23:56,620 --> 00:24:00,275 as wanted as I do with you. 559 00:24:00,379 --> 00:24:03,931 Hmm. So you haven't kept in contact with anyone? 560 00:24:04,034 --> 00:24:07,586 Yeah, I-I did for a while, with one person, 561 00:24:07,689 --> 00:24:09,482 my best friend. 562 00:24:09,586 --> 00:24:12,275 Well, she was more like... 563 00:24:12,379 --> 00:24:13,827 a sister to me. 564 00:24:13,931 --> 00:24:15,827 But we lost touch, 565 00:24:15,931 --> 00:24:18,758 and I moved here to start over. 566 00:24:19,931 --> 00:24:22,862 Where... we met, 567 00:24:22,965 --> 00:24:27,103 and I was able to start a new, wonderful life with you. 568 00:24:27,206 --> 00:24:28,620 Hmm. 569 00:24:28,621 --> 00:24:30,964 You know, maybe I should take you back to Philly sometime, 570 00:24:30,965 --> 00:24:32,517 you know, just for a visit. 571 00:24:32,518 --> 00:24:34,826 You can show me around a few of your old stomping grounds. 572 00:24:34,827 --> 00:24:36,274 And I'd love to meet your aunt and your cousins 573 00:24:36,275 --> 00:24:38,805 - and that best friend of yours. - You can't do that! 574 00:24:40,758 --> 00:24:44,000 This beat is using techniques learned from the one and only 575 00:24:44,103 --> 00:24:45,758 Chelsea Hamilton, so you know 576 00:24:45,759 --> 00:24:47,757 they're guaranteed to max out the glam. 577 00:24:47,758 --> 00:24:49,258 Say hey to the camera, Chelsea. 578 00:24:49,344 --> 00:24:50,965 Hi. 579 00:24:50,966 --> 00:24:53,067 And don't worry. We will 580 00:24:53,068 --> 00:24:54,388 drop a link in the comments 581 00:24:54,413 --> 00:24:56,241 for all the products, y'all. 582 00:24:56,344 --> 00:25:00,517 But the little touches will stay a secret for family. 583 00:25:01,517 --> 00:25:03,689 And friends. 584 00:25:05,206 --> 00:25:08,103 Good thing you're drinking that instead of champagne. 585 00:25:08,206 --> 00:25:10,137 You are on the job, after all. 586 00:25:10,241 --> 00:25:11,586 Oh, this isn't a job. 587 00:25:11,689 --> 00:25:13,517 I'm here for our niece. 588 00:25:13,620 --> 00:25:16,275 I'm glad Samantha's happy, but for your own sake... 589 00:25:16,379 --> 00:25:19,068 Oh, like you care now? 590 00:25:19,172 --> 00:25:23,068 Don't get used to being invited to family events. 591 00:25:23,172 --> 00:25:25,620 Stumbling into my birthday party, 592 00:25:25,724 --> 00:25:28,310 helping with cotillion prep... 593 00:25:28,413 --> 00:25:30,206 those are just flukes. 594 00:25:30,310 --> 00:25:33,034 Mm-hmm. Well, you may not see me as family, 595 00:25:33,137 --> 00:25:35,379 but our brother and niece do. 596 00:25:35,482 --> 00:25:36,862 You know what? 597 00:25:36,965 --> 00:25:39,586 Martin and Samantha both invited me to Cotillion. 598 00:25:39,689 --> 00:25:41,000 You're coming? 599 00:25:41,103 --> 00:25:43,344 Nah, I already had plans. It's my birthday. 600 00:25:43,448 --> 00:25:45,827 Oh. No party? 601 00:25:45,931 --> 00:25:47,896 Well, I had an early celebration. 602 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:51,275 My mom, Izaiah and Dad. 603 00:25:51,379 --> 00:25:53,931 But Dad still called me first thing this morning. 604 00:25:54,034 --> 00:25:56,137 Isn't our father the sweetest? 605 00:26:01,551 --> 00:26:03,758 Naomi, you all right? 606 00:26:03,862 --> 00:26:05,172 Yeah, Mom. I'm fine. 607 00:26:05,275 --> 00:26:07,551 Not in the least. 608 00:26:07,655 --> 00:26:10,793 Honey, I know how important and special cotillion is to you. 609 00:26:10,896 --> 00:26:13,241 Of course you're having a hard time and 610 00:26:13,344 --> 00:26:15,965 wishing Jacob was here with you. 611 00:26:16,965 --> 00:26:18,551 Yeah, I am. 612 00:26:18,655 --> 00:26:23,586 But I think his time away is finally coming to an end. 613 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:34,896 Here you are. 614 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:37,655 Hey. Yeah. Yeah, right where it should be. 615 00:26:37,758 --> 00:26:40,275 Um, anything I can do for you? 616 00:26:40,276 --> 00:26:42,309 Uh, yeah. I'm glad I caught you before my meeting. 617 00:26:42,310 --> 00:26:43,999 The nurses need you to restock the supplies 618 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,550 in the exam room as soon as possible. 619 00:26:45,551 --> 00:26:47,689 I'm on it. 620 00:26:49,931 --> 00:26:53,620 It gladdens my heart to see Tyrell and Samantha 621 00:26:53,724 --> 00:26:56,551 honoring the cotillion tradition. 622 00:26:56,655 --> 00:26:57,896 - Me, too. - Yeah. 623 00:26:57,897 --> 00:26:59,619 And they've really enjoyed doing it. 624 00:26:59,620 --> 00:27:01,586 - Well, Samantha, anyway. - [laughs] 625 00:27:03,655 --> 00:27:05,724 I know there's been a little tension 626 00:27:05,827 --> 00:27:09,724 between you and Martin over his possible Senate run. 627 00:27:09,827 --> 00:27:11,551 Uh, if it will help, 628 00:27:11,655 --> 00:27:15,758 I'd be happy to discuss any of your concerns with you. 629 00:27:15,862 --> 00:27:17,931 I appreciate the gesture, 630 00:27:18,034 --> 00:27:20,448 but that's so far down the road. 631 00:27:21,448 --> 00:27:24,098 I don't feel like that needs to be discussed tonight. 632 00:27:24,172 --> 00:27:27,206 There are other things far more deserving 633 00:27:27,310 --> 00:27:29,137 of our attention, don't you think? 634 00:27:29,241 --> 00:27:30,620 That's for sure. 635 00:27:32,862 --> 00:27:35,310 I think I'll pour myself another Tiger Woods. 636 00:27:35,413 --> 00:27:37,896 - Anything for you? - No thanks. 637 00:27:57,517 --> 00:27:59,655 Listen, I had to cut ties 638 00:27:59,758 --> 00:28:02,931 with my relatives a long time ago. 639 00:28:03,034 --> 00:28:04,904 Most of them were in and out of prison 640 00:28:04,931 --> 00:28:06,965 for a laundry list of crimes, 641 00:28:07,068 --> 00:28:09,931 and I didn't want them bringing me down, too. 642 00:28:10,034 --> 00:28:11,448 Hmm. 643 00:28:11,551 --> 00:28:13,137 Well, it must have been hard. 644 00:28:13,241 --> 00:28:15,137 [scoffs] They never cared about me, 645 00:28:15,241 --> 00:28:18,310 so, I made myself not care about them. 646 00:28:18,413 --> 00:28:20,310 Yeah. 647 00:28:20,413 --> 00:28:22,413 Babe... [sighs] 648 00:28:22,517 --> 00:28:25,310 I'd rather talk about our future. 649 00:28:25,413 --> 00:28:28,724 You know I cannot wait until you hand over the reins 650 00:28:28,827 --> 00:28:32,724 of the firm to Tomas so we can retire to St. Barts. 651 00:28:32,827 --> 00:28:34,379 Look, 652 00:28:34,380 --> 00:28:36,274 I know there's a bit of an age gap between us, 653 00:28:36,275 --> 00:28:38,805 but you don't have to put me out to pasture just yet. 654 00:28:39,344 --> 00:28:40,793 And besides, 655 00:28:40,896 --> 00:28:43,426 I'm hoping that Naomi will take over for me one day. 656 00:28:43,448 --> 00:28:46,000 Well, don't wait too long. 657 00:28:46,103 --> 00:28:48,206 Listen, I want us to be in St. Barts 658 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:50,931 while we both can enjoy it... 659 00:28:51,034 --> 00:28:53,103 and each other. 660 00:28:53,206 --> 00:28:55,724 - Hmm. - You know, I plan 661 00:28:55,827 --> 00:28:59,241 on wearing nothing but bikinis all day long. 662 00:28:59,344 --> 00:29:02,054 And nothing but nothing all night long if I have my way. 663 00:29:02,137 --> 00:29:04,241 You always do. 664 00:29:04,344 --> 00:29:09,793 So, here's to blissful, lazy days ahead. 665 00:29:14,206 --> 00:29:17,034 You... look sharp. 666 00:29:17,137 --> 00:29:18,655 Except for one thing. 667 00:29:18,758 --> 00:29:20,862 Let me fix your bow tie properly. 668 00:29:20,965 --> 00:29:23,241 Ah, I remember what I taught you, Martin. 669 00:29:23,242 --> 00:29:25,481 - What? Is that back in prehistoric times? - Uh. 670 00:29:25,482 --> 00:29:27,964 Yeah, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth in tuxedos. 671 00:29:27,965 --> 00:29:30,103 Boy, get over here. 672 00:29:30,206 --> 00:29:33,034 - It's a rite of passage, all right. - Yeah. 673 00:29:33,137 --> 00:29:36,482 Hey, Tyrell, let me grab some photos over here? 674 00:29:40,103 --> 00:29:42,241 All right, let's see you get some... 675 00:29:43,344 --> 00:29:44,724 Smile, would you? 676 00:29:44,725 --> 00:29:46,447 TYRELL: Sorry. It's kind of hard 677 00:29:46,448 --> 00:29:48,136 to feel like me being all dressed up like this. 678 00:29:48,137 --> 00:29:50,586 Yeah. Don't sweat it. You're looking good. 679 00:29:52,862 --> 00:29:54,724 How's cotillion treating you? 680 00:29:54,827 --> 00:29:57,551 Hate the dancing, but doing it with Jessica? 681 00:29:57,552 --> 00:29:59,343 - Mm? - Can never complain about that. 682 00:29:59,344 --> 00:30:01,793 Yeah, formal wear, 683 00:30:01,896 --> 00:30:04,000 etiquette classes? 684 00:30:04,001 --> 00:30:06,102 Not exactly every teenage guy's favorite thing 685 00:30:06,103 --> 00:30:07,344 to do in their free time. 686 00:30:07,448 --> 00:30:11,241 But if you're willing to do all of this, 687 00:30:11,344 --> 00:30:13,689 you must really like her. 688 00:30:13,793 --> 00:30:15,551 Yeah, I do. 689 00:30:15,655 --> 00:30:17,000 ANDRE: Hmm. 690 00:30:21,206 --> 00:30:23,241 It's giving... 691 00:30:24,275 --> 00:30:26,034 I look... 692 00:30:26,137 --> 00:30:27,655 Like what you are. 693 00:30:27,758 --> 00:30:30,068 A lovely young woman. 694 00:30:30,069 --> 00:30:31,895 And you're done in plenty of time to head over 695 00:30:31,896 --> 00:30:34,412 to your great-grandmother's house to put on your gown. 696 00:30:34,413 --> 00:30:36,000 Thanks, Eva. 697 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:40,110 More later, y'all, from the Dupree house. 698 00:30:40,931 --> 00:30:42,206 Come on, Samantha. 699 00:30:42,310 --> 00:30:45,620 Wait. Uh, I have to do something first. 700 00:30:45,724 --> 00:30:48,413 Okay. I'll be right outside. 701 00:30:55,068 --> 00:30:58,172 Thank you, Aunt Eva, for being here 702 00:30:58,275 --> 00:31:00,344 on your birthday 703 00:31:00,448 --> 00:31:03,551 and making this night even more special. 704 00:31:08,275 --> 00:31:10,551 I still can't believe I'm standing 705 00:31:10,655 --> 00:31:13,965 with the Miss Anita Williams. 706 00:31:14,068 --> 00:31:16,448 June, we've come across each other enough now. 707 00:31:16,551 --> 00:31:19,896 I hope you're a little more at ease with me? 708 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,379 I'm getting there. 709 00:31:21,482 --> 00:31:23,000 But tonight... it... 710 00:31:23,103 --> 00:31:24,862 Stressful? 711 00:31:24,965 --> 00:31:26,620 And then some. 712 00:31:26,724 --> 00:31:28,793 Cotillion can be intimidating. 713 00:31:28,896 --> 00:31:32,103 There was a point when this was a whole new world to me, too. 714 00:31:32,206 --> 00:31:33,827 Oh, that's right. 715 00:31:33,931 --> 00:31:35,741 You grew up in Chicago, didn't you? 716 00:31:35,793 --> 00:31:37,689 - The projects. - Mm. 717 00:31:37,793 --> 00:31:39,793 When I was with the Articulettes, 718 00:31:39,794 --> 00:31:41,999 we performed at a cotillion after-party, 719 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:44,103 so I had a glimpse. 720 00:31:44,206 --> 00:31:46,376 But the first time I experienced the event 721 00:31:46,413 --> 00:31:48,689 in its entirety was as Vernon's date. 722 00:31:48,793 --> 00:31:51,068 His family always attended. 723 00:31:51,172 --> 00:31:53,655 My family certainly did not. 724 00:31:53,758 --> 00:31:55,827 - Mm. - And now you are a part 725 00:31:55,931 --> 00:31:57,965 of our cotillion tradition, too. 726 00:31:58,068 --> 00:31:59,310 This is an experience 727 00:31:59,413 --> 00:32:01,643 that you and Samantha will always remember. 728 00:32:01,689 --> 00:32:02,931 Thank you. 729 00:32:03,034 --> 00:32:05,137 [clears throat loudly] 730 00:32:05,241 --> 00:32:07,241 Presenting... 731 00:32:07,344 --> 00:32:08,724 [overlapping chatter] 732 00:32:08,827 --> 00:32:11,068 [all exclaiming] 733 00:32:12,793 --> 00:32:15,931 Well, thanks to Eva, our hair is already done. 734 00:32:16,034 --> 00:32:19,758 So now it's time to head to the Grands' and get our fit on! 735 00:32:19,862 --> 00:32:21,793 [laughing, whooping] 736 00:32:21,896 --> 00:32:24,344 I can't wait to see both of you in all your glory. 737 00:32:24,448 --> 00:32:25,689 NICOLE: None of us can. 738 00:32:25,793 --> 00:32:28,965 Now, go, scooch. We are right behind you. 739 00:32:29,068 --> 00:32:31,103 [indistinct, overlapping chatter] 740 00:32:37,172 --> 00:32:39,172 ? ? 741 00:33:04,673 --> 00:33:08,274 DEREK: What the hell are you doing? 742 00:33:08,275 --> 00:33:09,724 Derek. I, um... 743 00:33:09,827 --> 00:33:12,417 The freezer isn't cold enough, so I'm moving these 744 00:33:12,448 --> 00:33:14,275 - to another... - Aah, cut the crap. 745 00:33:14,276 --> 00:33:16,309 I always knew something was off about you. 746 00:33:16,310 --> 00:33:17,585 I knew it, but I'll tell you, 747 00:33:17,586 --> 00:33:19,171 - I didn't take you as a thief. - Listen to me. 748 00:33:19,172 --> 00:33:20,447 Yeah, save it. I'm calling the cops. 749 00:33:20,448 --> 00:33:21,758 They already know. 750 00:33:27,862 --> 00:33:30,812 Delivery should be here soon. Meeting'll start after that. 751 00:33:32,068 --> 00:33:33,448 Everything good? 752 00:33:33,551 --> 00:33:36,000 Oh, for sure. I'm ready. 753 00:33:46,931 --> 00:33:50,379 I'm working with Jacob Hawthorne on an investigation. 754 00:33:50,482 --> 00:33:52,379 More lies. Jacob's out of town 755 00:33:52,482 --> 00:33:54,551 doing some special training program. 756 00:33:54,552 --> 00:33:56,412 It's just to cover so people don't ask too many questions. 757 00:33:56,413 --> 00:33:57,861 Look, you have to get out of my way. 758 00:33:57,862 --> 00:33:59,758 You are not going anywhere. 759 00:34:00,793 --> 00:34:02,896 I need to make this delivery right now. 760 00:34:03,000 --> 00:34:04,586 My life is on the line, 761 00:34:04,689 --> 00:34:07,399 and if we don't play this right, Ashley's will be, too. 762 00:34:19,724 --> 00:34:21,965 [crying] 763 00:34:29,655 --> 00:34:31,103 [phone chimes] 764 00:34:45,241 --> 00:34:46,655 You... 765 00:34:47,620 --> 00:34:49,655 You look amazing. 766 00:34:49,758 --> 00:34:52,551 Thanks. I think seeing you in a tux 767 00:34:52,655 --> 00:34:55,068 might make this awful event all worth it. 768 00:34:55,069 --> 00:34:57,792 You didn't have to sneak downstairs in the elevator. 769 00:34:57,793 --> 00:34:59,136 You could just make a big entrance, 770 00:34:59,137 --> 00:35:01,067 like Samantha's going to on the staircase. 771 00:35:01,068 --> 00:35:04,896 Nah, the staircase is a moment for your family and Samantha. 772 00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:07,000 I've got what I like right here. 773 00:35:10,076 --> 00:35:15,619 All right, Samantha's almost finished getting dressed. 774 00:35:15,620 --> 00:35:18,000 - Are we ready? - ALL: Yes! [laughing] 775 00:35:19,689 --> 00:35:21,827 June, you look lovely. 776 00:35:21,931 --> 00:35:23,413 Oh, thank you. 777 00:35:23,517 --> 00:35:26,241 Thank you both. Thank you for this dress. 778 00:35:26,242 --> 00:35:27,619 Thank you for including me. 779 00:35:27,620 --> 00:35:29,482 Thank you for everything. 780 00:35:35,344 --> 00:35:36,758 TED: I'm glad 781 00:35:36,862 --> 00:35:38,931 we could share this moment together. 782 00:35:40,551 --> 00:35:41,793 Me, too. 783 00:35:41,896 --> 00:35:43,103 Sharing is caring. 784 00:35:44,103 --> 00:35:46,000 How are you doing, my love? 785 00:35:46,103 --> 00:35:47,482 Still feeling all right? 786 00:35:48,482 --> 00:35:51,344 - I am over the moon. - Mm. 787 00:35:53,241 --> 00:35:55,379 [all exclaiming] 788 00:35:56,379 --> 00:35:58,379 VERNON: Wow. 789 00:36:02,413 --> 00:36:04,823 - ANITA: Yes, baby. Yes. - [overlapping chatter] 790 00:36:06,413 --> 00:36:08,793 ? ? 791 00:36:16,620 --> 00:36:18,379 VERNON: Yeah! 792 00:36:26,034 --> 00:36:28,965 Captioning sponsored by CBS 793 00:36:29,068 --> 00:36:32,034 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 794 00:36:32,084 --> 00:36:36,634 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0