1 00:00:06,413 --> 00:00:08,482 [cheers and applause] 2 00:00:11,689 --> 00:00:14,724 I'm proud to announce your Platinum Deb for 2026, 3 00:00:14,827 --> 00:00:17,837 Miss Samantha Richardson-Smith! - [gasping, chuckling] 4 00:00:17,838 --> 00:00:19,723 OFFICER: Shots fired! Shots fired! Move in! 5 00:00:19,724 --> 00:00:21,103 He's losing a lot of blood. 6 00:00:21,104 --> 00:00:22,205 ASHLEY: Gunshot victim. 7 00:00:22,206 --> 00:00:23,646 Take him to OR 3, down the hall. 8 00:00:24,379 --> 00:00:25,429 Derek. 9 00:00:25,482 --> 00:00:26,862 Something went wrong. 10 00:00:26,965 --> 00:00:29,379 Derek is dead and I'm never gonna see him again. 11 00:00:29,380 --> 00:00:30,481 I had to call 12 00:00:30,482 --> 00:00:31,965 his parents. 13 00:00:32,068 --> 00:00:36,344 I had to tell them that their pride and joy died. 14 00:00:37,379 --> 00:00:38,482 Please just go. 15 00:00:39,517 --> 00:00:42,068 Would you believe that I love your mother? 16 00:00:42,069 --> 00:00:44,378 What happens when someone decides they want to get to you 17 00:00:44,379 --> 00:00:45,482 through her? 18 00:00:45,586 --> 00:00:46,965 - Deanna. - [gasps] 19 00:00:49,689 --> 00:00:50,739 Daddy? 20 00:00:52,448 --> 00:00:55,344 Are you sure Donnell is any more accepting of Joey 21 00:00:55,448 --> 00:00:56,793 than Deanna? 22 00:00:56,896 --> 00:00:58,448 Or is he playing the good son 23 00:00:58,551 --> 00:01:00,481 and telling you what you want to hear? 24 00:01:02,068 --> 00:01:03,758 I-It's not like that. 25 00:01:05,034 --> 00:01:07,551 Donnell and Joey really have bonded. 26 00:01:07,655 --> 00:01:11,103 Yes, Donnell had concerns 27 00:01:11,206 --> 00:01:12,724 early on, after Doug passed... 28 00:01:12,827 --> 00:01:15,241 rightfully so... but... 29 00:01:15,344 --> 00:01:16,655 they're moving forward 30 00:01:16,758 --> 00:01:19,310 and establishing their own relationship. 31 00:01:21,620 --> 00:01:24,379 Then I am sure it must make you feel good 32 00:01:24,482 --> 00:01:27,103 that your son and partner are getting along. 33 00:01:27,206 --> 00:01:28,896 Nothing makes me happier. 34 00:01:29,862 --> 00:01:32,517 Which is why I'm holding out hope 35 00:01:32,620 --> 00:01:36,034 that Deanna will come around and see Joey for the good man he is. 36 00:01:38,620 --> 00:01:41,689 Your children are grown 37 00:01:41,793 --> 00:01:44,551 and are living their own lives, Vanessa. 38 00:01:44,655 --> 00:01:48,034 I know you want them both to accept your relationship, 39 00:01:48,137 --> 00:01:50,517 but is there more to this? 40 00:01:50,620 --> 00:01:53,310 Well, what more could there be? 41 00:01:53,413 --> 00:01:56,827 I'm just wondering if there's an underlying reason 42 00:01:56,931 --> 00:02:00,103 that you want the twins to love Joey as much as you do. 43 00:02:01,310 --> 00:02:04,965 Like maybe you're hoping that, one day, 44 00:02:05,068 --> 00:02:08,689 he'll step into a currently vacant paternal role? 45 00:02:08,763 --> 00:02:13,171 I've been trying to let the past stay where it is. 46 00:02:13,172 --> 00:02:16,137 But something about this... 47 00:02:16,241 --> 00:02:18,068 about you... 48 00:02:18,172 --> 00:02:20,172 it just keeps bringing me back. 49 00:02:21,724 --> 00:02:23,896 So I'm gonna ask you this one last time, 50 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,379 and I just need the truth. 51 00:02:26,379 --> 00:02:29,000 Did you have anything to do with my father's death? 52 00:02:30,482 --> 00:02:33,758 [sighs] Donnell, we've been over every factor 53 00:02:33,862 --> 00:02:35,793 of the night your father died. 54 00:02:35,896 --> 00:02:38,606 I arranged for you to speak directly to the bartender 55 00:02:38,655 --> 00:02:41,103 who overserved him. You saw the video footage 56 00:02:41,206 --> 00:02:42,256 with your own eyes. 57 00:02:42,344 --> 00:02:43,862 I did. 58 00:02:43,965 --> 00:02:46,862 Then why question what you already know? 59 00:02:46,965 --> 00:02:49,724 Because maybe I'm not buying what you're selling. 60 00:02:49,827 --> 00:02:52,827 My sister can get worked up sometimes, that's for sure, 61 00:02:52,828 --> 00:02:55,067 but she's always been really good at reading people. 62 00:02:55,068 --> 00:02:56,137 There's a reason 63 00:02:56,241 --> 00:02:58,655 - she doesn't trust you. - I'm in no way 64 00:02:58,656 --> 00:03:00,688 dismissing your sister's instincts, 65 00:03:00,689 --> 00:03:02,620 but isn't it possible that her pain 66 00:03:02,724 --> 00:03:04,655 might be coloring her judgment? 67 00:03:04,758 --> 00:03:06,034 Maybe. 68 00:03:07,379 --> 00:03:10,482 Deanna took Dad's death harder than anyone ever expected. 69 00:03:10,586 --> 00:03:12,413 But that's not just it. 70 00:03:12,414 --> 00:03:15,274 You know what people say most about you online? 71 00:03:15,275 --> 00:03:18,482 Oh, I can't wait to hear what social media trolls 72 00:03:18,586 --> 00:03:21,379 have to say about someone they've never even met. 73 00:03:22,655 --> 00:03:24,525 That you never get held accountable 74 00:03:24,551 --> 00:03:25,631 for who you really are. 75 00:03:26,931 --> 00:03:28,793 And who am I, Donnell? 76 00:03:28,794 --> 00:03:31,412 That's what I'm still trying to figure out. 77 00:03:31,413 --> 00:03:33,931 It makes sense that you never get caught 78 00:03:34,034 --> 00:03:36,689 if you use other people to do the actual dirty deeds. 79 00:03:37,931 --> 00:03:40,761 Which might be how you got off the hook for my dad's death. 80 00:03:45,586 --> 00:03:47,275 - Deanna. - [gasps] 81 00:03:48,241 --> 00:03:49,291 Daddy? 82 00:03:51,655 --> 00:03:53,344 Daddy, is this real? 83 00:03:54,344 --> 00:03:56,482 Are you just gonna stare 84 00:03:56,586 --> 00:03:59,000 or are you gonna come over and see for yourself? 85 00:03:59,103 --> 00:04:01,482 [cries] 86 00:04:01,586 --> 00:04:05,413 Oh, I missed you so much, Daddy. [shudders] 87 00:04:05,517 --> 00:04:08,793 Mom and Donnell are insufferable without you. 88 00:04:08,896 --> 00:04:10,137 [sniffles] 89 00:04:10,241 --> 00:04:12,344 I missed you, too, baby girl. 90 00:04:13,344 --> 00:04:14,758 You don't know how much. 91 00:04:15,724 --> 00:04:18,344 ? ? 92 00:04:45,758 --> 00:04:50,551 Lia went out of her way to let lab guy volunteer. 93 00:04:50,655 --> 00:04:52,206 She convinced me. 94 00:04:52,207 --> 00:04:54,033 Meanwhile, all she wanted was access 95 00:04:54,034 --> 00:04:55,965 so that she could steal from me. 96 00:04:55,966 --> 00:04:58,205 The idea was that having people from the hospital 97 00:04:58,206 --> 00:05:00,688 working with us would make people trust the clinic more. 98 00:05:00,689 --> 00:05:02,896 [sighs] You know what gets me? 99 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:04,068 - Mm. - [Eva sighs] 100 00:05:05,068 --> 00:05:07,862 Is that woman wasn't even a good crook. 101 00:05:07,965 --> 00:05:11,034 Okay? She didn't even have an ounce of street smarts, 102 00:05:11,137 --> 00:05:12,337 with all that education. 103 00:05:12,413 --> 00:05:14,758 Now I got to do damage control. 104 00:05:14,759 --> 00:05:16,205 Look, Mama, I know you're upset, 105 00:05:16,206 --> 00:05:18,585 but let's not lose sight of what really matters here... 106 00:05:18,586 --> 00:05:19,636 Derek's death. 107 00:05:19,724 --> 00:05:21,413 [sighs] 108 00:05:21,517 --> 00:05:23,827 I will send little Ashley some flowers. 109 00:05:23,931 --> 00:05:26,310 Mama, he died. Don't be insensitive. 110 00:05:26,413 --> 00:05:29,965 Girl, that is more than he'd do for me, and you know it. 111 00:05:30,068 --> 00:05:34,034 Excuse me if my mind is on saving this clinic 112 00:05:34,137 --> 00:05:36,137 and finding a new manager. 113 00:05:37,517 --> 00:05:41,517 Tell me you didn't say anything to the cops about Lynette. 114 00:05:41,620 --> 00:05:44,000 Now, why would I snitch on myself, all right? 115 00:05:44,103 --> 00:05:46,689 Lynette was the last thing on their minds. 116 00:05:46,793 --> 00:05:49,758 They wanted to question me about the blood plasma ring. 117 00:05:49,862 --> 00:05:53,275 Wait, so Joey had you wrapped up in that mess, too? 118 00:05:53,379 --> 00:05:54,517 Nah. 119 00:05:54,620 --> 00:05:56,430 The police saw me at the warehouse, 120 00:05:56,431 --> 00:05:58,861 you know, near where everything happened, and... 121 00:05:58,862 --> 00:06:00,422 they assumed Joey was involved. 122 00:06:00,517 --> 00:06:03,034 [sighs] Man, you have to be more careful. 123 00:06:03,035 --> 00:06:05,067 You can't be out here getting arrested. 124 00:06:05,068 --> 00:06:07,689 Not when I need your help now more than ever. 125 00:06:07,793 --> 00:06:09,172 See? 126 00:06:09,173 --> 00:06:12,102 And for a brief second there, I thought you actually cared 127 00:06:12,103 --> 00:06:14,103 that I was almost in a shoot-out. 128 00:06:15,137 --> 00:06:16,310 Come on now. 129 00:06:16,413 --> 00:06:19,000 You know you're my favorite cousin. 130 00:06:19,103 --> 00:06:21,033 - [scoffs] - I mean, I'd be devastated 131 00:06:21,103 --> 00:06:22,758 if something happened to you. 132 00:06:23,896 --> 00:06:26,689 How else would I get the special elixir 133 00:06:26,793 --> 00:06:29,413 I'm feeding Bill every day, hmm? 134 00:06:29,517 --> 00:06:30,896 [Randy scoffs] 135 00:06:32,689 --> 00:06:34,482 [sighs] 136 00:06:38,726 --> 00:06:42,378 I have a quick update on Lynette, boss. 137 00:06:42,379 --> 00:06:43,709 - Is now a good time? - Yeah. 138 00:06:44,137 --> 00:06:45,187 [sniffs] 139 00:06:46,689 --> 00:06:48,724 There's a barista at The Bowman's cafe 140 00:06:48,827 --> 00:06:50,379 who got close to Lynette. 141 00:06:50,482 --> 00:06:52,689 He said she never missed a single morning 142 00:06:52,793 --> 00:06:54,448 to chat with him over coffee. 143 00:06:55,931 --> 00:06:57,310 Coffee? 144 00:06:57,413 --> 00:06:58,655 That's what you have? 145 00:06:58,758 --> 00:07:01,048 According to him, Lynette was going on and on 146 00:07:01,068 --> 00:07:02,241 about loving D.C. 147 00:07:02,344 --> 00:07:04,827 and had even shown him pictures of the penthouse. 148 00:07:04,931 --> 00:07:07,068 Okay, so she had a crush on this guy. 149 00:07:07,172 --> 00:07:10,137 And her leaving caught him by total surprise. 150 00:07:10,241 --> 00:07:12,793 Especially since she'd just invited him 151 00:07:12,896 --> 00:07:14,413 to a one-on-one housewarming 152 00:07:14,517 --> 00:07:16,379 - once she had the keys. - [chuckles] 153 00:07:16,482 --> 00:07:18,344 Well, that is interesting, 154 00:07:18,448 --> 00:07:21,965 but it's not proof that she just didn't change her mind. 155 00:07:22,965 --> 00:07:25,206 I thought you had your own suspicions 156 00:07:25,207 --> 00:07:26,757 - about her leaving. - Uh, yeah. 157 00:07:26,758 --> 00:07:30,310 Yeah. Initially, I was sure Lynette was conning Hayley. 158 00:07:30,413 --> 00:07:33,586 But without Keegan finding any evidence, it's just a theory. 159 00:07:33,689 --> 00:07:36,034 But when Kat spoke 160 00:07:36,137 --> 00:07:37,517 - to the barista... - Kat? 161 00:07:38,724 --> 00:07:40,724 Kat is your source? 162 00:07:40,827 --> 00:07:43,344 Despite what I've repeatedly told you. 163 00:07:44,517 --> 00:07:45,655 [scoffs] 164 00:07:45,656 --> 00:07:48,930 [sighs] We've used enough resources on this. 165 00:07:48,931 --> 00:07:49,981 All right? 166 00:07:50,034 --> 00:07:51,517 Drop it, Tomas. 167 00:07:55,655 --> 00:07:56,793 [sets down mug] 168 00:07:57,620 --> 00:07:59,206 [sighs] 169 00:08:07,244 --> 00:08:10,930 Would I love Joey opening presents with us 170 00:08:10,931 --> 00:08:13,206 on Christmas morning or... 171 00:08:13,310 --> 00:08:16,310 taking road trips together to Chincoteague? 172 00:08:16,413 --> 00:08:18,000 Absolutely. But... 173 00:08:19,310 --> 00:08:21,275 I don't know what the future holds. 174 00:08:21,276 --> 00:08:24,826 We've agreed to be partners, and it's working for now. 175 00:08:24,827 --> 00:08:27,068 And how does Joey feel about it? 176 00:08:27,172 --> 00:08:29,482 Since he's never had children himself. 177 00:08:30,517 --> 00:08:32,758 We haven't exactly discussed it. 178 00:08:32,759 --> 00:08:35,688 Right now, it's all about keeping the peace with Donnell 179 00:08:35,689 --> 00:08:38,413 and finding a way to create it with Deanna. 180 00:08:39,551 --> 00:08:41,344 I understand. 181 00:08:41,448 --> 00:08:45,482 It was a much easier ask in my situation with Kat and Martin. 182 00:08:45,483 --> 00:08:49,033 I thought you were going to stop being so judgmental. 183 00:08:49,034 --> 00:08:51,379 That was not a shot at Joey. 184 00:08:51,482 --> 00:08:54,492 I just mean that Kat and Martin still have Ted in their lives. 185 00:08:54,551 --> 00:08:58,275 I'm not asking them to accept another man in that role. 186 00:08:58,379 --> 00:09:01,724 Mm. Especially when that man is still so prominent 187 00:09:01,827 --> 00:09:03,862 in that mind of yours. 188 00:09:03,965 --> 00:09:06,975 Have any more spicy thoughts about that ex-hubby of yours? 189 00:09:07,827 --> 00:09:10,724 Whatever that was seems to have... 190 00:09:10,827 --> 00:09:12,000 solved itself. 191 00:09:12,103 --> 00:09:16,827 So Carlton gave you literal sexual healing. 192 00:09:16,931 --> 00:09:18,551 Mm. I take it that means 193 00:09:18,655 --> 00:09:21,724 that he's got the coveted top spot over Kial? 194 00:09:21,827 --> 00:09:23,172 [phone chimes] 195 00:09:25,482 --> 00:09:26,793 [chuckles] 196 00:09:26,896 --> 00:09:29,068 You have spoke him up. 197 00:09:29,172 --> 00:09:30,275 - It's Kial. - Mm. 198 00:09:30,379 --> 00:09:33,068 He's in the neighborhood and wants to come by. 199 00:09:33,172 --> 00:09:37,172 So, the verdict is still out on who's number one. 200 00:09:37,275 --> 00:09:39,000 Looks like it. 201 00:09:39,103 --> 00:09:41,000 - I'm so proud of Samantha. - Mm. 202 00:09:41,001 --> 00:09:42,895 - Yeah. - She set her sights on Platinum Deb 203 00:09:42,896 --> 00:09:44,619 - and won it fair and square. - Mm-hmm. 204 00:09:44,620 --> 00:09:46,827 Seeing her wear that tiara 205 00:09:46,931 --> 00:09:50,482 transported me right back to when you graced that stage. 206 00:09:50,586 --> 00:09:51,931 - Aw. - [chuckles softly] 207 00:09:52,034 --> 00:09:54,344 Is that why you were making eyes at Mom? 208 00:09:54,448 --> 00:09:57,206 You were, uh, feeling nostalgic? 209 00:09:57,310 --> 00:09:59,379 "Making eyes"? 210 00:09:59,482 --> 00:10:00,655 Come on, Dad. 211 00:10:00,758 --> 00:10:02,862 Every deb in there could see it. 212 00:10:02,965 --> 00:10:04,689 Hmm. Well, 213 00:10:04,793 --> 00:10:07,068 if I was, it wasn't intentional. 214 00:10:07,069 --> 00:10:08,171 Hmm. 215 00:10:08,172 --> 00:10:10,517 I noticed you didn't bring a date. 216 00:10:10,620 --> 00:10:12,413 And? 217 00:10:12,517 --> 00:10:13,793 And... 218 00:10:13,896 --> 00:10:15,724 neither did Mom. 219 00:10:15,827 --> 00:10:18,379 I can't help but wonder 220 00:10:18,482 --> 00:10:21,689 if maybe it meant something. 221 00:10:25,275 --> 00:10:26,325 Mm. 222 00:10:26,413 --> 00:10:28,275 How are you real? 223 00:10:29,241 --> 00:10:30,896 I'm here 224 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:33,862 because my Deanna Doll needed me. 225 00:10:33,965 --> 00:10:35,793 You were right, baby girl. 226 00:10:35,896 --> 00:10:39,241 Your mother and Joey Armstrong are gaslighting you. 227 00:10:39,344 --> 00:10:41,000 I knew it. 228 00:10:41,103 --> 00:10:43,241 My gut told me something wasn't right. 229 00:10:43,344 --> 00:10:45,103 But he's got everybody convinced 230 00:10:45,206 --> 00:10:47,413 he's this great guy who cares about Mom. 231 00:10:47,517 --> 00:10:49,172 It's all a facade. 232 00:10:49,275 --> 00:10:51,413 You have to get your mom away from him 233 00:10:51,517 --> 00:10:52,862 before it's too late. 234 00:10:52,965 --> 00:10:55,758 I tried. It's like she's under his spell. 235 00:10:55,862 --> 00:10:58,172 Then find a way to break it. 236 00:10:59,517 --> 00:11:03,034 Joey is the reason I'm dead. 237 00:11:03,137 --> 00:11:06,517 He took total advantage of my... 238 00:11:06,518 --> 00:11:07,619 condition. 239 00:11:07,620 --> 00:11:10,137 He stole my money 240 00:11:10,241 --> 00:11:11,586 and my wife. 241 00:11:11,587 --> 00:11:13,654 So they were still together while you were alive? 242 00:11:13,655 --> 00:11:15,620 Mom was lying about that, too? 243 00:11:15,724 --> 00:11:19,344 They flaunted it in my face every chance they had. 244 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:20,999 But this isn't all your mom's fault. 245 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,172 This is on Joey. 246 00:11:23,275 --> 00:11:25,793 I refused to go along with his sick conditions, 247 00:11:25,896 --> 00:11:28,655 and he took it upon himself to... 248 00:11:28,758 --> 00:11:30,379 teach me a lesson. 249 00:11:30,482 --> 00:11:32,052 DONNELL: At the end of the day, 250 00:11:32,137 --> 00:11:34,896 your bartender is on your payroll, 251 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:37,275 which means he would do whatever you asked. 252 00:11:37,379 --> 00:11:40,275 And the forensic report and the video you saw? 253 00:11:40,276 --> 00:11:42,688 I could hop online and make a deepfake of that right now. 254 00:11:42,689 --> 00:11:45,758 Yes, you could. You could use AI 255 00:11:45,862 --> 00:11:48,068 to fool a few people on the Internet. 256 00:11:48,172 --> 00:11:50,965 But we're talking about a professional CSI team. 257 00:11:51,068 --> 00:11:54,344 They combed through every frame of that footage, 258 00:11:54,448 --> 00:11:56,978 and they determined that it hadn't been doctored. 259 00:11:56,979 --> 00:11:58,757 Now, do I have them on payroll, too? 260 00:11:58,758 --> 00:11:59,931 Well, who's to say? 261 00:12:01,310 --> 00:12:03,620 Donnell, I know this isn't easy to hear, 262 00:12:03,724 --> 00:12:07,000 but from the moment your father got up from that card table 263 00:12:07,103 --> 00:12:09,172 and everything after that 264 00:12:09,275 --> 00:12:10,620 is on him. 265 00:12:11,793 --> 00:12:15,103 He crashed his car into a ravine 266 00:12:15,206 --> 00:12:17,172 miles away from here. 267 00:12:17,275 --> 00:12:19,685 Which worked out perfectly for you, didn't it? 268 00:12:20,344 --> 00:12:22,310 Despite what you see on the Internet, 269 00:12:22,413 --> 00:12:24,517 I'm not the boogeyman of the DMV. 270 00:12:24,620 --> 00:12:26,586 I thought you realized that. 271 00:12:27,793 --> 00:12:30,034 So you're not a monster. 272 00:12:30,035 --> 00:12:31,792 But you're definitely an opportunist. 273 00:12:31,793 --> 00:12:35,344 You watched as my dad wrecked his life in your casino 274 00:12:35,448 --> 00:12:36,758 night after night. 275 00:12:36,759 --> 00:12:38,826 That gave you the perfect opportunity 276 00:12:38,827 --> 00:12:41,000 to swoop in and play my mother's savior. 277 00:12:42,482 --> 00:12:43,896 Tell me I'm wrong. 278 00:12:46,510 --> 00:12:49,481 Yeah, I can't speak for your mother, 279 00:12:49,482 --> 00:12:51,067 but maybe she came to cotillion stag 280 00:12:51,068 --> 00:12:52,378 because she couldn't decide 281 00:12:52,379 --> 00:12:54,172 between Carlton or Kial, 282 00:12:54,275 --> 00:12:56,310 so she brought neither. 283 00:12:56,413 --> 00:12:58,103 Can you imagine if she walked in 284 00:12:58,206 --> 00:13:00,496 - with both of them? [chuckles] - [chuckles] 285 00:13:01,137 --> 00:13:03,427 Your mother's far too considerate to do that. 286 00:13:03,517 --> 00:13:05,448 And you? 287 00:13:05,551 --> 00:13:08,344 I didn't see you leading Shanice onto the dance floor. 288 00:13:09,379 --> 00:13:10,724 Uh, I thought about it. 289 00:13:10,725 --> 00:13:12,964 But in the end, I thought it'd be better if we... 290 00:13:12,965 --> 00:13:15,275 kept the spotlight on Samantha's big night. 291 00:13:15,379 --> 00:13:17,862 I doubt Samantha would have cared. 292 00:13:17,965 --> 00:13:19,015 We all like Shanice. 293 00:13:19,103 --> 00:13:21,034 Yeah. Well, uh... 294 00:13:21,137 --> 00:13:23,551 Shanice is not too fond of me these days. 295 00:13:23,655 --> 00:13:25,931 I doubt she would have come anyway. 296 00:13:26,827 --> 00:13:28,620 Dad, what did you do? 297 00:13:29,620 --> 00:13:31,689 Uh, we had an argument, 298 00:13:31,793 --> 00:13:34,310 and I've been trying to, uh... 299 00:13:34,413 --> 00:13:37,310 smooth things out and get back in her good graces, but... 300 00:13:38,310 --> 00:13:41,655 I don't know. It's still pretty, uh, tense. 301 00:13:41,656 --> 00:13:43,654 I thought things were going well with you two. 302 00:13:43,655 --> 00:13:45,655 They were. Until... 303 00:13:46,724 --> 00:13:49,206 Don't you dare say that woman's name. 304 00:13:49,310 --> 00:13:52,379 Until Shanice walked in on me 305 00:13:52,482 --> 00:13:54,103 comforting Leslie. 306 00:13:55,413 --> 00:13:56,503 LESLIE: I'm in a bind 307 00:13:56,504 --> 00:13:58,274 and you're in a committed relationship 308 00:13:58,275 --> 00:13:59,448 with that dang phone. 309 00:13:59,551 --> 00:14:01,862 Well, I was reading the posts about Derek. 310 00:14:01,965 --> 00:14:04,448 He was really loved by his firefighting crew. 311 00:14:04,551 --> 00:14:07,206 May he rest in peace. 312 00:14:07,310 --> 00:14:10,655 And may his replacement accept my offer. 313 00:14:11,758 --> 00:14:13,103 No. 314 00:14:13,104 --> 00:14:15,895 Okay, what about "I have a job" don't you understand? 315 00:14:15,896 --> 00:14:19,551 [sighs] You are familiar with the clinic, baby. 316 00:14:19,655 --> 00:14:24,034 And you are great every time you work there, okay? 317 00:14:24,137 --> 00:14:26,965 Don't you want to work alongside your mama? 318 00:14:27,965 --> 00:14:29,482 No, I don't. 319 00:14:29,586 --> 00:14:31,068 - Really? - And, look, 320 00:14:31,172 --> 00:14:32,965 I'm not quitting on Dad. 321 00:14:32,966 --> 00:14:34,757 Are you gonna let this clinic just fall apart 322 00:14:34,758 --> 00:14:37,655 after everything we've put into it? 323 00:14:40,448 --> 00:14:43,068 Maybe I could help you out. 324 00:14:43,172 --> 00:14:44,896 Ooh! Ooh. 325 00:14:44,897 --> 00:14:46,550 I knew my baby would come through 326 00:14:46,551 --> 00:14:47,793 - for her mama. - Okay. 327 00:14:47,794 --> 00:14:49,378 - It's temporary. - [chuckles] 328 00:14:49,379 --> 00:14:51,309 Just until you can find a replacement. 329 00:14:51,310 --> 00:14:53,309 And I still have to get Dad's permission. 330 00:14:53,310 --> 00:14:55,344 Okay. You work on that, and 331 00:14:55,448 --> 00:14:57,378 I'll work on getting us out from under 332 00:14:57,379 --> 00:14:59,448 this dark, looming cloud. 333 00:14:59,551 --> 00:15:00,601 RANDY: So, 334 00:15:00,620 --> 00:15:02,896 forget my freedom. 335 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:04,517 All that matters to you 336 00:15:04,620 --> 00:15:06,689 is taking down your happily ever after. 337 00:15:06,793 --> 00:15:08,965 - Man, don't get soft on me. - [sighs] 338 00:15:09,068 --> 00:15:10,758 You know I got love for you, Randy. 339 00:15:10,793 --> 00:15:12,517 But, listen, 340 00:15:12,620 --> 00:15:14,482 it's time to switch things up. 341 00:15:15,724 --> 00:15:18,758 I've increased the dose on my end. 342 00:15:18,862 --> 00:15:20,912 But with Bill's "built like a tank" ass, 343 00:15:20,965 --> 00:15:22,517 it's still not working. 344 00:15:23,551 --> 00:15:25,482 What are you expecting to see? 345 00:15:25,586 --> 00:15:27,689 Poison is slow-acting. 346 00:15:27,793 --> 00:15:29,448 Yeah, easy for you to say. 347 00:15:29,449 --> 00:15:32,102 You get to be a junior mobster with that boss of yours 348 00:15:32,103 --> 00:15:33,619 - and play the slots all day. - Oh. 349 00:15:33,620 --> 00:15:36,103 Boohoo. Cry me a river. 350 00:15:36,206 --> 00:15:37,448 Big house, 351 00:15:37,551 --> 00:15:39,206 unlimited black card. 352 00:15:39,310 --> 00:15:40,931 Yeah, spare me. 353 00:15:41,034 --> 00:15:43,758 Stay on the plan. 354 00:15:43,862 --> 00:15:46,212 Everything is working exactly as it should be. 355 00:15:46,310 --> 00:15:48,068 Well, it needs to move faster. 356 00:15:48,172 --> 00:15:50,034 Okay? I'm ready to be on a beach 357 00:15:50,137 --> 00:15:52,241 with that pi�a colada, like, yesterday. 358 00:15:55,448 --> 00:15:57,206 Okay. 359 00:15:58,965 --> 00:16:00,965 [sighs] Okay. 360 00:16:02,931 --> 00:16:04,000 Mm. 361 00:16:07,482 --> 00:16:08,862 [sighs] 362 00:16:11,141 --> 00:16:14,412 Of course I noticed your mother's beauty, 363 00:16:14,413 --> 00:16:17,068 but I didn't plot against her and Doug. 364 00:16:17,172 --> 00:16:18,896 And in case you hadn't noticed, 365 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:21,724 it's not like your mother is easily controlled. 366 00:16:21,827 --> 00:16:23,241 She makes her own decisions. 367 00:16:24,241 --> 00:16:25,689 That part's true. 368 00:16:25,793 --> 00:16:27,586 My sister got it honest. 369 00:16:28,586 --> 00:16:30,996 Never in a million years would I have predicted 370 00:16:31,068 --> 00:16:32,931 that we'd be in a relationship. 371 00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:34,413 But even as friends, 372 00:16:34,414 --> 00:16:36,757 could you not tell that she was in love with him? 373 00:16:36,758 --> 00:16:37,965 Why would you let him 374 00:16:38,068 --> 00:16:40,598 come in here and completely obliterate himself? 375 00:16:40,599 --> 00:16:43,999 The right thing would have been to just cut him off. 376 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,826 We were aware that your father had a problem. 377 00:16:45,827 --> 00:16:47,724 But, Donnell, this is a business. 378 00:16:48,827 --> 00:16:51,477 Casinos make a lot of money off of people's problems. 379 00:16:51,478 --> 00:16:54,102 So you're proud of exploiting people's weaknesses? 380 00:16:54,103 --> 00:16:56,620 I believe adults have the right to self-govern, 381 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:59,758 even if that means coming to an unfortunate consequence. 382 00:16:59,862 --> 00:17:03,206 No, what that means is, as long as the house wins, 383 00:17:03,207 --> 00:17:05,102 who cares who you have to bleed dry? 384 00:17:05,103 --> 00:17:07,516 All right, I understand that you need someone to blame. 385 00:17:07,517 --> 00:17:09,724 Doug made his choice. 386 00:17:10,896 --> 00:17:13,758 His death doesn't keep me awake at night. 387 00:17:13,862 --> 00:17:17,931 But I am grateful that I can be there for Vanessa 388 00:17:18,034 --> 00:17:20,793 as she tries to move forward in spite of it. 389 00:17:20,896 --> 00:17:24,172 No one can say you shy away from the hard conversations. 390 00:17:25,206 --> 00:17:26,482 Not my style. 391 00:17:27,448 --> 00:17:28,655 Are we good? 392 00:17:29,689 --> 00:17:31,896 I appreciate you telling me the truth. 393 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,379 We can leave it there. 394 00:17:37,827 --> 00:17:39,482 [door closes] 395 00:17:40,724 --> 00:17:41,793 DOUG: I came 396 00:17:41,896 --> 00:17:43,655 to my brilliant daughter 397 00:17:43,758 --> 00:17:45,413 because you are the only one... 398 00:17:46,586 --> 00:17:49,206 that can see through his arrogant lies. 399 00:17:50,068 --> 00:17:51,241 I'm worried. 400 00:17:51,344 --> 00:17:53,689 About your mom... [sighs] 401 00:17:53,793 --> 00:17:55,034 and you. 402 00:17:55,137 --> 00:17:57,689 [sighs] I'm trying really hard to be okay. 403 00:17:58,517 --> 00:18:00,655 You are more than okay. 404 00:18:00,758 --> 00:18:03,241 You are perfect. 405 00:18:03,344 --> 00:18:05,068 We just have to 406 00:18:05,172 --> 00:18:09,000 get your brother and mom from under Joey's grip. 407 00:18:09,103 --> 00:18:12,172 He'll just end up hurting 'em both. 408 00:18:12,275 --> 00:18:14,551 Mom isn't even mourning you anymore. 409 00:18:14,655 --> 00:18:17,905 I mean, she parades Joey around town like he's your replacement. 410 00:18:17,906 --> 00:18:20,136 If he breaks her heart, it'll be karmic retribution, 411 00:18:20,137 --> 00:18:21,551 - if you ask me. - Hey. 412 00:18:21,655 --> 00:18:24,482 I don't want you carrying that. 413 00:18:25,482 --> 00:18:27,827 Yes, your mom made some mistakes, 414 00:18:27,931 --> 00:18:30,448 but she loves you. 415 00:18:31,448 --> 00:18:33,310 And she deserves grace. 416 00:18:34,344 --> 00:18:35,517 Right? 417 00:18:35,620 --> 00:18:37,000 [mouths] 418 00:18:37,103 --> 00:18:38,551 I guess. 419 00:18:38,655 --> 00:18:42,482 This isn't some score you need to handle, Deanna. 420 00:18:42,586 --> 00:18:46,586 This is about making sure you're both safe. 421 00:18:47,724 --> 00:18:48,965 Can you do that for me? 422 00:18:49,068 --> 00:18:50,206 [gasps] 423 00:18:53,206 --> 00:18:54,586 Daddy... 424 00:19:00,497 --> 00:19:05,792 I was going to tell you not to let me keep you from Kial, 425 00:19:05,793 --> 00:19:07,483 but it seems you're already on go. 426 00:19:07,551 --> 00:19:09,344 I knew you'd understand. 427 00:19:09,345 --> 00:19:10,481 [chuckles softly] 428 00:19:10,482 --> 00:19:12,344 I am enamored 429 00:19:12,448 --> 00:19:14,689 with this liberated version of you. 430 00:19:14,793 --> 00:19:17,241 But I have to ask... 431 00:19:17,344 --> 00:19:21,310 are you sure Kial is who you want 432 00:19:21,413 --> 00:19:24,068 when Carlton has been taking such good care of you? 433 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:30,068 I'm not saying that Kial is who I'm picking overall. 434 00:19:30,069 --> 00:19:33,102 They both bring something unique and interesting to the table. 435 00:19:33,103 --> 00:19:35,000 And to the bedroom, I'm sure. 436 00:19:35,103 --> 00:19:38,034 You know it is more substantive than that. 437 00:19:38,137 --> 00:19:41,103 My relationship with the both of them goes... 438 00:19:41,206 --> 00:19:43,137 - beyond sex. - Mm-hmm. 439 00:19:43,241 --> 00:19:44,862 Whatever you say. 440 00:19:44,965 --> 00:19:47,068 - [door rattles] - Oh. That'll be my cue. 441 00:19:47,172 --> 00:19:48,586 [chuckles softly] 442 00:19:51,068 --> 00:19:52,827 Hello, ladies. 443 00:19:52,931 --> 00:19:54,448 Hmm. 444 00:19:54,551 --> 00:19:56,413 Wanda let me in. 445 00:19:57,689 --> 00:19:59,172 Didn't mean to interrupt. 446 00:19:59,275 --> 00:20:00,655 Oh, not at all. 447 00:20:00,758 --> 00:20:02,275 I was just leaving. 448 00:20:03,448 --> 00:20:06,000 You two enjoy yourselves. [chuckles softly] 449 00:20:07,724 --> 00:20:09,724 I'm sorry. I didn't know you had company. 450 00:20:09,827 --> 00:20:11,379 It's fine. 451 00:20:11,482 --> 00:20:13,827 You are right on time. 452 00:20:18,241 --> 00:20:20,413 You'll never guess who I just saw. 453 00:20:20,517 --> 00:20:21,793 Who? 454 00:20:22,965 --> 00:20:25,793 Miss Violet, our old tennis coach. 455 00:20:25,794 --> 00:20:28,171 Uh, you should, uh, get back into lessons with her 456 00:20:28,172 --> 00:20:30,102 and burn off all that hyped-up energy. 457 00:20:30,137 --> 00:20:31,655 What's with the mood? 458 00:20:31,758 --> 00:20:33,078 Where are you coming from? 459 00:20:33,137 --> 00:20:34,586 Joey's. 460 00:20:34,587 --> 00:20:36,999 I was returning the cufflinks. 461 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:38,862 Good. I hope you told him 462 00:20:38,863 --> 00:20:40,999 you're never wearing anything of his ever again. 463 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:42,931 All right. You need to chill, Deanna. 464 00:20:42,932 --> 00:20:44,412 I went over there to confront him 465 00:20:44,413 --> 00:20:45,983 because I let you get in my head. 466 00:20:46,068 --> 00:20:47,118 Uh-huh. 467 00:20:47,206 --> 00:20:49,256 And he was the perfect, upstanding man? 468 00:20:49,275 --> 00:20:51,689 No. But he was honest. 469 00:20:51,690 --> 00:20:53,826 I really think you need to cut him some slack. 470 00:20:53,827 --> 00:20:56,620 -He's lying to you and Mom. I know it. -I don't. 471 00:20:56,724 --> 00:20:59,068 We share a birthday, not a brain. 472 00:20:59,172 --> 00:21:00,655 I'm leaving it alone. 473 00:21:02,103 --> 00:21:04,862 Just the person I was looking for. 474 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,344 I highly doubt that. 475 00:21:08,345 --> 00:21:10,309 You know, you should be more confident. 476 00:21:10,310 --> 00:21:13,068 A lot of people are into the strong, silent type 477 00:21:13,172 --> 00:21:14,222 like yourself. 478 00:21:14,275 --> 00:21:15,931 - Is that a fact? - Mm. 479 00:21:16,034 --> 00:21:17,241 What do you want? 480 00:21:17,344 --> 00:21:20,068 Well, I was searching for your boss, 481 00:21:20,172 --> 00:21:21,965 but I'm having some trouble. 482 00:21:22,068 --> 00:21:26,448 [chuckles] Well, if Joey is ignoring your calls, 483 00:21:26,551 --> 00:21:28,413 I'm sure he has a reason. 484 00:21:28,517 --> 00:21:31,586 Well, I want to make sure that he isn't upset 485 00:21:31,689 --> 00:21:33,413 with little old me. 486 00:21:33,517 --> 00:21:37,103 Certainly not over something that I have no control over. 487 00:21:37,206 --> 00:21:38,517 So, come on. 488 00:21:38,620 --> 00:21:40,517 Tell me what you've heard. 489 00:21:41,744 --> 00:21:43,792 KAT: What is it 490 00:21:43,793 --> 00:21:45,172 with Leslie? 491 00:21:45,275 --> 00:21:48,103 How do you keep letting her get her claws in you? 492 00:21:48,206 --> 00:21:49,758 Okay, it's not what you think. 493 00:21:49,862 --> 00:21:50,931 You just said... 494 00:21:51,034 --> 00:21:52,482 I was at the hospital, 495 00:21:52,586 --> 00:21:56,103 and I walked in on Anita reading Dana for filth. 496 00:21:56,206 --> 00:21:58,724 And I mean tearing her all the way down. 497 00:21:58,827 --> 00:22:01,137 And you didn't get it on video for me? 498 00:22:02,172 --> 00:22:04,103 Dana was genuinely hurt, 499 00:22:04,104 --> 00:22:05,895 and I couldn't help feeling for her. 500 00:22:05,896 --> 00:22:08,246 And I was holding her hands when I told her that... 501 00:22:08,344 --> 00:22:10,551 Which Shanice saw 502 00:22:10,655 --> 00:22:12,045 - and didn't like. - [sighs] 503 00:22:12,103 --> 00:22:13,153 Yeah. 504 00:22:13,206 --> 00:22:14,586 Dad, you've got a good heart. 505 00:22:14,655 --> 00:22:17,482 But that woman will take a kind gesture 506 00:22:17,586 --> 00:22:19,516 and turn it into a Jumbotron proposal. 507 00:22:19,586 --> 00:22:20,636 Mm-hmm. 508 00:22:20,637 --> 00:22:21,999 Oh, would you look at that? 509 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:24,413 One mention and we conjured up the sequel. 510 00:22:24,517 --> 00:22:26,551 Excuse me for popping by like this. 511 00:22:26,552 --> 00:22:28,723 I saw on your calendar that you would be here. 512 00:22:28,724 --> 00:22:32,344 Nice. Becoming more like your stalker mother every day. 513 00:22:32,448 --> 00:22:34,310 Kat, please. 514 00:22:34,413 --> 00:22:36,068 Wh-What's up, Eva? You okay? 515 00:22:36,172 --> 00:22:37,222 I'm fine. It's work. 516 00:22:37,223 --> 00:22:38,930 I just needed to run something by you. 517 00:22:38,931 --> 00:22:41,275 Is it, uh, that urgent? 518 00:22:41,379 --> 00:22:42,429 It'll be quick. 519 00:22:42,517 --> 00:22:44,275 I really don't mean to interrupt. 520 00:22:44,379 --> 00:22:46,172 Sorry, Kat, do you mind? 521 00:22:46,275 --> 00:22:48,896 Have at it. Since this clearly can't wait 522 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:51,758 until normal business hours, 523 00:22:51,862 --> 00:22:54,793 we'll finish the cotillion recap tomorrow. 524 00:22:54,896 --> 00:22:56,862 - TED: Okay. - Oh, Samantha texted me 525 00:22:56,965 --> 00:22:58,413 that she won Platinum Deb. 526 00:22:59,413 --> 00:23:02,413 Congrats. I'm sure all of your hard work made a difference. 527 00:23:03,862 --> 00:23:05,137 Thanks. 528 00:23:05,241 --> 00:23:06,291 And... 529 00:23:06,310 --> 00:23:07,931 you did a good job with her hair. 530 00:23:08,034 --> 00:23:09,379 TED: Mm. 531 00:23:09,380 --> 00:23:10,757 I'll call you later, sweetheart. 532 00:23:10,758 --> 00:23:12,034 - Mm-hmm. - Mm. 533 00:23:12,137 --> 00:23:13,344 - Bye. - Bye. 534 00:23:14,620 --> 00:23:17,620 [sighs] Okay, so Mama has asked me to manage 535 00:23:17,724 --> 00:23:20,586 the clinic until they can find a replacement for Derek. 536 00:23:20,689 --> 00:23:23,413 [sighs] Okay, what about RandF? 537 00:23:23,517 --> 00:23:27,482 I was hoping that I can cut my hours by half? 538 00:23:27,586 --> 00:23:29,965 So did the boys get along this time? 539 00:23:30,068 --> 00:23:31,482 [chuckles] 540 00:23:31,586 --> 00:23:33,620 No near fights this trip. 541 00:23:34,827 --> 00:23:36,068 Noah, he had a show, 542 00:23:36,069 --> 00:23:38,516 and Connor was able to get out of work to make it. 543 00:23:38,517 --> 00:23:40,000 We enjoyed ourselves. 544 00:23:40,103 --> 00:23:41,310 Good. 545 00:23:41,413 --> 00:23:44,172 Having a son as musically talented as Noah 546 00:23:44,275 --> 00:23:45,793 must be something. 547 00:23:46,758 --> 00:23:48,378 As a daughter of an Articulette, 548 00:23:48,413 --> 00:23:51,172 I can understand why you would appreciate that. 549 00:23:51,275 --> 00:23:53,620 However, I had a hard time 550 00:23:53,724 --> 00:23:56,379 accepting Noah's musical pursuits. 551 00:23:56,482 --> 00:23:59,482 Ah, you weren't inspired by the, uh, 552 00:23:59,586 --> 00:24:01,586 - struggling artist life? - No. 553 00:24:02,551 --> 00:24:04,586 I didn't want him to be. 554 00:24:04,689 --> 00:24:07,931 I was encouraging him to get his business degree as a backup. 555 00:24:08,034 --> 00:24:09,724 What made you change your mind? 556 00:24:09,827 --> 00:24:11,310 Their mother. 557 00:24:11,413 --> 00:24:14,689 She supported Noah's musical dream, and... 558 00:24:14,793 --> 00:24:16,603 she just wanted the boys to be happy. 559 00:24:16,655 --> 00:24:18,034 And Noah... [chuckles] 560 00:24:18,137 --> 00:24:19,413 he reminded me of that. 561 00:24:19,517 --> 00:24:22,655 And then I realized that I needed to stop nudging him 562 00:24:22,758 --> 00:24:24,448 in the opposite direction. 563 00:24:24,551 --> 00:24:28,620 I'm sure that made your relationship stronger... 564 00:24:28,724 --> 00:24:31,827 him knowing that he could rely on your support. 565 00:24:32,965 --> 00:24:34,517 I would say yes. 566 00:24:35,724 --> 00:24:40,137 The boys and I have come a long way since she's passed away. 567 00:24:40,241 --> 00:24:42,275 I think she'd be happy where we landed. 568 00:24:46,034 --> 00:24:47,379 Doctor... 569 00:24:48,551 --> 00:24:50,206 Are you... 570 00:24:50,310 --> 00:24:53,862 asking me if I fantasize about my late wife 571 00:24:53,965 --> 00:24:55,206 when we're together? 572 00:24:55,310 --> 00:24:58,448 I am. But there is a method to my madness. 573 00:24:59,689 --> 00:25:00,793 No. 574 00:25:01,827 --> 00:25:03,068 I don't. 575 00:25:04,206 --> 00:25:08,655 Sarah, she was an extremely meaningful part of my past. 576 00:25:11,896 --> 00:25:13,965 But you are my present. 577 00:25:14,931 --> 00:25:17,137 And you have my... 578 00:25:17,241 --> 00:25:18,965 entire... 579 00:25:19,068 --> 00:25:20,413 focus. 580 00:25:29,655 --> 00:25:32,586 You're asking me because this has happened to you? 581 00:25:36,068 --> 00:25:38,689 Do you fantasize about Ted when we're together? 582 00:25:39,724 --> 00:25:41,413 Not with you. 583 00:25:42,793 --> 00:25:44,206 With Carlton. 584 00:25:49,818 --> 00:25:52,309 It has only happened once, 585 00:25:52,310 --> 00:25:54,517 and I'm still trying to make sense of it. 586 00:25:55,655 --> 00:25:57,206 What you got? 587 00:25:57,310 --> 00:25:59,551 The only logical explanation 588 00:25:59,655 --> 00:26:01,793 is that it was our anniversary 589 00:26:01,896 --> 00:26:03,586 and Ted was on my mind. 590 00:26:04,965 --> 00:26:06,517 Does that bother you? 591 00:26:06,620 --> 00:26:08,068 No. 592 00:26:09,931 --> 00:26:13,379 I think it's important that we continue to keep things open. 593 00:26:15,724 --> 00:26:18,862 If I have learned anything from the downfall of my marriage 594 00:26:18,965 --> 00:26:21,758 is that secrets will ruin a marriage faster 595 00:26:21,862 --> 00:26:24,827 than money problems or communication issues. 596 00:26:24,931 --> 00:26:28,931 I am leaning full tilt on radical honesty. 597 00:26:30,310 --> 00:26:32,068 You know... 598 00:26:32,172 --> 00:26:34,448 becoming a widower... 599 00:26:35,862 --> 00:26:38,931 has changed my complete perspective. 600 00:26:39,034 --> 00:26:41,172 It made me stop, 601 00:26:41,173 --> 00:26:42,895 you know, sweating the small stuff 602 00:26:42,896 --> 00:26:44,931 and focus on what really matters. 603 00:26:45,034 --> 00:26:48,862 Well, I am glad to benefit 604 00:26:48,965 --> 00:26:51,344 from your introspection. 605 00:26:51,448 --> 00:26:53,379 [laughs] 606 00:26:53,482 --> 00:26:55,862 You are very easy to talk to. 607 00:26:56,862 --> 00:26:58,758 What can I say? 608 00:26:58,862 --> 00:27:00,552 - I'm the perfect gentleman. - Hmm. 609 00:27:00,620 --> 00:27:03,000 - And modest, too. - [laughing] 610 00:27:03,103 --> 00:27:04,724 What a catch. 611 00:27:05,689 --> 00:27:07,103 [door closes] 612 00:27:07,206 --> 00:27:11,344 Donnell told me earlier he had an errand to run, and... 613 00:27:12,344 --> 00:27:13,586 now I know what it was. 614 00:27:14,620 --> 00:27:16,310 He came by to return these. 615 00:27:17,310 --> 00:27:20,482 And to give me the third degree about us. 616 00:27:20,483 --> 00:27:21,619 [sighs] 617 00:27:21,620 --> 00:27:23,206 Deanna's gotten in his head. 618 00:27:24,206 --> 00:27:25,275 What did he say? 619 00:27:25,379 --> 00:27:27,103 Oh, he was curious. 620 00:27:28,103 --> 00:27:31,310 About the part I played in his father's death 621 00:27:31,413 --> 00:27:34,655 and exactly how our relationship started. 622 00:27:35,965 --> 00:27:38,482 I'm sorry he sprang all that on you. 623 00:27:38,586 --> 00:27:40,241 The twins are still... 624 00:27:41,586 --> 00:27:42,689 struggling. 625 00:27:42,793 --> 00:27:45,344 They're loyal to their parents. 626 00:27:45,448 --> 00:27:47,241 They just want the best for you. 627 00:27:47,344 --> 00:27:49,068 Mm. Thank you. 628 00:27:49,172 --> 00:27:50,724 [both chuckle] 629 00:27:50,827 --> 00:27:52,413 For being patient with them. 630 00:27:53,413 --> 00:27:57,206 I know you don't usually explain yourself to anyone, 631 00:27:57,310 --> 00:27:58,965 so... 632 00:27:59,068 --> 00:28:02,448 I appreciate you making concessions for my family. 633 00:28:02,449 --> 00:28:06,378 I've spent way more time here than you, Deanna. 634 00:28:06,379 --> 00:28:08,000 Joey's not all that bad. 635 00:28:08,001 --> 00:28:09,861 All that time you've been spending with him, 636 00:28:09,862 --> 00:28:12,448 it's done nothing but brainwash you like Mom. 637 00:28:12,551 --> 00:28:15,000 - Dad would agree. - Well, Dad's gone. 638 00:28:15,001 --> 00:28:17,481 We need to lean on each other, Deanna. 639 00:28:17,482 --> 00:28:19,517 Because as much as it hurts, 640 00:28:19,620 --> 00:28:21,180 we're never gonna see Dad again. 641 00:28:21,206 --> 00:28:22,482 Maybe you won't. 642 00:28:22,586 --> 00:28:24,206 What's that supposed to mean? 643 00:28:24,207 --> 00:28:27,412 There's nothing you can do or say 644 00:28:27,413 --> 00:28:29,067 that's gonna make me take Joey's side. 645 00:28:29,068 --> 00:28:31,689 Okay, you know what? Whatever. 646 00:28:31,793 --> 00:28:33,103 I'm going back to campus. 647 00:28:34,137 --> 00:28:35,887 There's no getting through to you. 648 00:28:36,275 --> 00:28:37,827 [gasps] Oh. 649 00:28:37,931 --> 00:28:39,827 Ready to blow off some steam? 650 00:28:39,931 --> 00:28:41,344 Absolutely. 651 00:28:41,345 --> 00:28:44,067 Bill chewed me out for bringing up 652 00:28:44,068 --> 00:28:46,034 your latest discovery about Lynette. 653 00:28:46,137 --> 00:28:47,187 Why? 654 00:28:47,275 --> 00:28:49,482 That barista gave me solid intel. 655 00:28:49,586 --> 00:28:51,793 Lynette wasn't planning to leave town. 656 00:28:51,896 --> 00:28:54,793 He's upset you're still digging. 657 00:28:54,896 --> 00:28:56,965 [sighs] Who cares about the messenger 658 00:28:57,068 --> 00:28:58,620 when the message is so good? 659 00:28:58,724 --> 00:29:00,103 - [scoffs] - Mamita, 660 00:29:00,206 --> 00:29:02,448 I love you, but you're not listening. 661 00:29:07,620 --> 00:29:09,931 All we've presented are theories. 662 00:29:10,034 --> 00:29:11,896 Lia getting revenge, 663 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,689 Hayley being involved, 664 00:29:13,793 --> 00:29:15,965 or even Dani saying they were friends... 665 00:29:16,068 --> 00:29:17,827 it's all... 666 00:29:17,931 --> 00:29:19,068 unfounded. 667 00:29:20,103 --> 00:29:23,137 He said Dani will go out of her way to disparage Hayley. 668 00:29:23,241 --> 00:29:26,862 And since Keegan couldn't corroborate, he's... 669 00:29:26,965 --> 00:29:28,482 closing the file. 670 00:29:28,586 --> 00:29:32,103 But I haven't even had a chance to talk to Jacob yet. 671 00:29:33,137 --> 00:29:35,344 If Bill finds out you're still digging 672 00:29:35,448 --> 00:29:37,793 and he thinks it's on behalf of me, 673 00:29:37,896 --> 00:29:40,862 it'll put everything I've been working for in jeopardy. 674 00:29:40,965 --> 00:29:43,344 So whatever you're so hellbent on doing, 675 00:29:43,448 --> 00:29:44,655 keep me out of it. 676 00:29:44,758 --> 00:29:47,137 Seriously, Kat. I-I don't want any part of it. 677 00:29:53,198 --> 00:29:55,757 [footsteps approaching] 678 00:29:55,758 --> 00:29:56,808 HAYLEY: Hey, honey. 679 00:29:56,827 --> 00:29:58,551 - Hey. - Ready to head home? 680 00:29:58,655 --> 00:30:01,103 Uh, well, well, not just yet. 681 00:30:01,206 --> 00:30:03,976 I still have to finish notating this brief for Pauline. 682 00:30:04,896 --> 00:30:07,344 Oh. Well, since you're keeping at it, 683 00:30:07,345 --> 00:30:09,412 - I will make you another coffee. - No, no. 684 00:30:09,413 --> 00:30:10,861 No more coffee for me. [chuckles] 685 00:30:10,862 --> 00:30:13,068 I'm already shaky enough. 686 00:30:13,965 --> 00:30:16,413 Oh, no. Well, let me get you some water. 687 00:30:16,517 --> 00:30:18,586 I-I wouldn't want you too wired. 688 00:30:25,103 --> 00:30:28,241 - For how long? - Only until Mama hires someone qualified. 689 00:30:28,344 --> 00:30:30,394 And trust me... your practice won't suffer. 690 00:30:30,395 --> 00:30:32,550 I already do most of the scheduling from my tablet 691 00:30:32,551 --> 00:30:35,034 and your recurring supplies are on auto-order 692 00:30:35,137 --> 00:30:37,689 and emergency calls are routed to my cell. 693 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:41,137 Sounds like you thought of everything. 694 00:30:42,137 --> 00:30:43,586 You really want to do this? 695 00:30:44,344 --> 00:30:45,517 I do. 696 00:30:45,620 --> 00:30:47,068 For Derek. 697 00:30:47,172 --> 00:30:50,002 We became friends while working at the clinic together. 698 00:30:50,003 --> 00:30:52,895 And making sure it continues to run smoothly 699 00:30:52,896 --> 00:30:54,137 is what he would want. 700 00:30:55,172 --> 00:30:57,620 That's a nice way to honor his memory. 701 00:30:57,724 --> 00:30:59,413 It's very sweet of you, Eva. 702 00:30:59,517 --> 00:31:01,413 [chuckles softly] So you're okay 703 00:31:01,517 --> 00:31:05,137 with me pulling double duty just for a little while? 704 00:31:05,241 --> 00:31:07,068 I am. 705 00:31:07,069 --> 00:31:08,654 You were brilliant with Nicole. 706 00:31:08,655 --> 00:31:10,793 You're a godsend to RandF. 707 00:31:10,794 --> 00:31:13,378 I have no doubt you'll bring that same care and commitment 708 00:31:13,379 --> 00:31:14,965 to the clinic, too, hmm? 709 00:31:15,068 --> 00:31:16,758 Thanks, Dad. 710 00:31:16,862 --> 00:31:18,620 And I promise I won't let anything 711 00:31:18,724 --> 00:31:20,206 slip through the cracks. 712 00:31:20,207 --> 00:31:22,240 I know. 713 00:31:22,241 --> 00:31:23,517 I trust you. 714 00:31:28,137 --> 00:31:29,862 So now that we're all hydrated, 715 00:31:29,863 --> 00:31:32,240 why don't we go upstairs and see where I measure up 716 00:31:32,241 --> 00:31:34,000 against all your fantasies? 717 00:31:34,103 --> 00:31:37,586 Oh, I would love to put you to the test. 718 00:31:37,689 --> 00:31:41,241 But I do have some session notes I need to review tonight. 719 00:31:41,344 --> 00:31:43,482 - I'm sorry. - It's all good. I can finish 720 00:31:43,586 --> 00:31:45,936 the novel I started on the plane while you work. 721 00:31:46,413 --> 00:31:47,827 You want to stay? 722 00:31:48,827 --> 00:31:49,931 If it's okay. 723 00:31:50,896 --> 00:31:52,068 I enjoy your company, 724 00:31:52,172 --> 00:31:54,724 whether it's stimulating our minds 725 00:31:54,827 --> 00:31:56,655 or our bodies. 726 00:31:59,344 --> 00:32:00,724 Make yourself at home. 727 00:32:00,827 --> 00:32:02,931 - I'm gonna grab my tablet. - Okay. 728 00:32:10,379 --> 00:32:12,310 - [chuckles] - Shall we? 729 00:32:12,413 --> 00:32:14,517 - We shall. - [chuckles] 730 00:32:29,517 --> 00:32:31,241 Actually... 731 00:32:31,344 --> 00:32:33,689 what about a-a scotch? 732 00:32:33,793 --> 00:32:36,551 Uh, well, you know, I'd like a nice drink, but... 733 00:32:36,552 --> 00:32:38,688 I can't be buzzed while I'm working on this. 734 00:32:38,689 --> 00:32:40,033 We can't afford any mistakes. 735 00:32:40,034 --> 00:32:42,068 As if a tipsy Bill isn't sharper 736 00:32:42,172 --> 00:32:44,862 - than a thousand sober attorneys. - [chuckles] 737 00:32:44,931 --> 00:32:48,171 I know what you're doing, Hayley. 738 00:32:48,172 --> 00:32:49,482 Mm-hmm. 739 00:32:49,586 --> 00:32:51,241 You want me nice and loose 740 00:32:51,242 --> 00:32:53,240 so you can take advantage of me tonight. 741 00:32:53,241 --> 00:32:54,827 Told you you were sharp. 742 00:32:54,828 --> 00:32:56,757 - Caught me. [chuckles] - [chuckles] Okay. 743 00:32:56,758 --> 00:32:57,757 Well, I'll allow it. 744 00:32:57,758 --> 00:32:59,862 - But just a little, okay? - Okay. 745 00:32:59,965 --> 00:33:01,517 Coming right up. 746 00:33:06,103 --> 00:33:08,103 [pouring] 747 00:33:19,413 --> 00:33:21,068 Hmm. 748 00:33:27,206 --> 00:33:29,068 Mm. [chuckles softly] 749 00:33:29,172 --> 00:33:32,068 - You love taking care of your man, don't you? - Mm. 750 00:33:32,172 --> 00:33:36,896 Making sure you're taken care of is my most important duty. 751 00:33:37,000 --> 00:33:38,050 [chuckles softly] 752 00:33:39,241 --> 00:33:41,275 I'm sorry, who are you again? 753 00:33:41,379 --> 00:33:43,000 [chuckles] 754 00:33:43,103 --> 00:33:45,206 Hunty, please. 755 00:33:45,310 --> 00:33:49,344 This town can't stop talking about me since I came back here. 756 00:33:49,448 --> 00:33:51,068 - Mm. - Aw. 757 00:33:51,172 --> 00:33:53,000 You're just being discreet. 758 00:33:53,103 --> 00:33:55,000 You know, I respect that. 759 00:33:55,103 --> 00:33:57,344 We do work with a, um... 760 00:33:57,448 --> 00:34:00,517 [chuckles softly] complicated man. 761 00:34:00,620 --> 00:34:02,758 One who wouldn't appreciate 762 00:34:02,862 --> 00:34:05,413 conversations like this behind his back. 763 00:34:06,413 --> 00:34:08,172 If Joey wanted to reach you, 764 00:34:08,275 --> 00:34:09,413 trust me, 765 00:34:09,517 --> 00:34:11,137 you would be reached. 766 00:34:11,241 --> 00:34:12,482 Okay, look, 767 00:34:12,586 --> 00:34:15,517 I just need some answers, all right? 768 00:34:15,620 --> 00:34:18,758 Because if Joey really is ticked off 769 00:34:18,862 --> 00:34:23,724 and blames me for allowing that ring to infiltrate the clinic... 770 00:34:24,758 --> 00:34:26,896 then he may pull his finances. 771 00:34:27,862 --> 00:34:29,413 And that would just... 772 00:34:29,414 --> 00:34:31,412 Leave you up the creek without a paddle. 773 00:34:31,413 --> 00:34:33,482 I don't want to lose my clinic. 774 00:34:33,586 --> 00:34:35,689 Oh, I'm sorry, sport. 775 00:34:36,655 --> 00:34:37,931 It's not my problem. 776 00:34:40,482 --> 00:34:41,862 How about this? 777 00:34:43,034 --> 00:34:47,793 What if I come across anything that affects you or your boss 778 00:34:47,896 --> 00:34:51,586 and I just come straight to you with it? 779 00:34:51,689 --> 00:34:56,206 And you tell me if you hear anything about me and Eva. 780 00:34:56,310 --> 00:34:57,551 Deal? 781 00:34:57,655 --> 00:35:01,586 So, you want to form an alliance 782 00:35:01,689 --> 00:35:05,344 like one of those reality survival shows? 783 00:35:05,345 --> 00:35:06,481 [chuckles] 784 00:35:06,482 --> 00:35:08,275 Isn't that all life is? 785 00:35:10,655 --> 00:35:12,034 So what do you say? 786 00:35:12,137 --> 00:35:13,448 I say... 787 00:35:14,586 --> 00:35:16,724 I respectfully decline. 788 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:21,310 I've met my quota for crazy women in my life. 789 00:35:22,931 --> 00:35:24,137 We're partners. 790 00:35:24,241 --> 00:35:26,206 We show up for each other, 791 00:35:26,310 --> 00:35:29,379 even if it's in the face of angry college students. 792 00:35:29,482 --> 00:35:31,241 [chuckles softly] Well, 793 00:35:31,344 --> 00:35:34,172 we both know we were never gonna be 794 00:35:34,275 --> 00:35:37,000 Fairmont Crest's most popular couple. 795 00:35:37,103 --> 00:35:40,413 Well, you've proven you don't care about outside opinions. 796 00:35:41,448 --> 00:35:43,931 But does that apply to your own kids? 797 00:35:46,931 --> 00:35:48,620 My kids love me. 798 00:35:49,620 --> 00:35:52,413 And when they get to know the real you, 799 00:35:52,517 --> 00:35:54,034 they'll love you, too. 800 00:35:55,034 --> 00:35:56,689 That's what I care about. 801 00:35:58,964 --> 00:36:01,447 DEANNA [whispers]: Daddy, 802 00:36:01,448 --> 00:36:02,724 come back. 803 00:36:05,482 --> 00:36:06,862 Daddy. 804 00:36:08,275 --> 00:36:10,793 Daddy, I need you here. 805 00:36:10,896 --> 00:36:13,103 Nobody understands me like you do. 806 00:36:14,103 --> 00:36:15,724 Daddy, come back. 807 00:36:15,827 --> 00:36:16,931 [sobs] 808 00:36:17,034 --> 00:36:18,586 Daddy... 809 00:36:24,137 --> 00:36:27,068 Captioning sponsored by CBS 810 00:36:27,172 --> 00:36:30,137 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 811 00:36:30,187 --> 00:36:34,737 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0