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Thank you.

Mama didn't teach you any manners?

Don't make me make a scene when all I'm trying to do

is say hey, hey.

Hello there.

Happy?

Oh, no need to get all uppity.

Allow me to introduce you to Marcel Malone.

I know who Detective Malone is.

We've crossed paths, just never formally met.

So y'all two besties?

She just doesn't know it yet.

Leslie is not and will not ever be my best friend.

Oh. No sense in fighting it.

When Leslie gets something in her head, she's relentless.

Is that how she got you?

Pursued you until she wore you down?

No, I... I didn't put up much of a fight.

Please. He wears the badge,

but everyone knows that I do the arresting,

and I always get my man.

You waited until I was trapped

in this Zoom meeting to tempt me.

Perk of having the kids out of the house.

We can walk around as nature intended.

Down, Congressman. You have to wait

for your Foreign Affairs Committee meeting to be over.

I suggest you find a way to move the congresswoman along.

-Oh. -And I will go and make us some coffee.

Make it strong because we'll both need the stamina.

Strong, it is.

[phone buzzing]

Morning.

I'm glad you picked up.

I need you to come down to the station.

And you should bring your lawyer.

You sound serious.

We'll talk when you get here.

Who was that?

I'm gonna need something stronger than that, man.

-A beer? -Try shots, multiple.

Enough to forget what I saw.

All right, talk to me. What happened?

Well, the boss called in all the couriers in for a meeting,

and he said he wanted to "clear the air."

That doesn't sound good.

No. He was pacing like a caged animal, you know?

Talking about trust and loyalty.

You know, and then, he said, "One of you's a snitch."

SMITTY: What happened next?

Max?

Well, suddenly, Cal went down hard.

You know?

Beat him down right in front of us.

No warning, you know?

The blood, the screaming, it was...

And these guys, they're not playing around, okay?

I got to get out.

♪ ♪

-Hey. Good morning, Senator. -Hey, Andre.

Welcome back to this side

-of the Pacific. -Thanks.

I actually have a few vacation calories I need to burn off.

Looks like you're deep into something, too.

Yeah, it's the first lecture of the semester at Banneker.

It's about the deliberate use of distractions in American history

and how what you see happening in public

almost never reflects

what's really going on behind closed doors.

Well, I'm sure you have some great stories to tell,

and I would love to hear them at some point.

Well, I-I do need to take a break,

and it's been a while since we had a talk.

You sure? I know how serious you professors take your work.

Some conversations are more important than a lecture.

Sit.

-There's my girl. -Mother.

-Welcome back. -Thank you.

-Daddy home? -Oh, no. Just us gals.

Come, sit. I want to hear all about Seoul.

Andre worked a lot, but we managed to...

To take advantage of the second honeymoon aspect?

We did.

And when we weren't busy doing that,

we saw as many sights as we could see.

Those markets. Oh.

The best Korean skin care products on the planet.

Your skin is about to have a renaissance.

Oh, my.

And a few other things in there for you and Daddy.

Oh. Thank you, sweetheart.

I am so pleased you had such a wonderful time

on your first anniversary.

-You seem so happy. -I am.

Good. Now,

make your mother even happier,

tell me that you did not spend one single second of this trip

in communication with Bill.

So the motion for summary judgment?

Filed. Now, it's just a matter of time before we win this case.

Okay. Good work.

That's one less item on the board.

Tell me about it.

Okay, let's pivot to June's friend.

Okay. All right. How's that going?

Well, after talking to her last week,

I'm confident that we have grounds

for a legitimate suit against her landlord.

Mm. Okay, so what's your approach?

Well, I'm well aware that you and Walter Vaughan

are longtime acquaintances,

but I'm ready to put him on blast

for being a heartless landlord

and targeting a hardworking woman

raising a son on the spectrum.

You are firing on all cylinders.

I've had an excellent mentor.

Do you need anything else before I head back to the office?

-Uh, no, nothing really. -Okay.

So when does your mother get back from Korea?

She got back last night. Why do you ask?

Just a passing thought.

And how was her trip?

I don't know, I haven't talked to her yet.

Would you like me to call her and file a full report?

There's no need for the attitude. I'm just curious.

Maybe your curiosity is the problem.

If you've got something on your mind, say it.

Fine.

An amicable, supportive relationship

between you and Mom is one thing,

but we both know it was more than just passing thoughts.

Jacob wants to question you again?

With my legal representative present.

More about Lia Whitmore?

I wish I knew. He didn't say.

But that's the only thing that makes sense.

Well, the sooner we get answers, the better.

Yeah. I need to go get cleaned up.

And while you do that, I'll hit up Naomi.

Assuming that's all right?

Please do. Thank you.

So you got back from Seoul last night?

Yeah. Late.

Sorry if you and Anita expected us to check in.

No, it's not what I meant.

I'm simply pleased that you stayed

for the entire trip.

Why wouldn't we?

Well, we assumed you would.

So, Dani?

I think even you'll agree

Dani's attention has been divided lately.

I did not call Bill. Not once.

The girls kept me updated about what was going on back home.

So you had no contact at all?

Dani?

Bill sent...

He sent me a text.

For what reason?

There wasn't another medical issue.

The girls didn't say anything about that.

He just wanted to let me know that everything was all right.

And don't look at me like that

because I didn't do anything wrong.

So did you respond?

It wasn't a big deal. It was a couple texts back and forth.

[phone buzzing]

-I need to take this. -Sure, we can talk about this later...

Oh, no, no. You sit.

We are not done.

Sharon.

So your mother and I can't check in with each other?

I just wanted to know how her trip went.

You know how much she loves Korea.

Please, Dad. Now is not the time for a sentimental trip

down memory lane.

Uh, well, a time was had, but okay.

See, the fact that you're deflecting

and not denying tells me everything I need to know.

[phone chimes]

Maybe you should check that.

Get some fresh air while you're at it.

Right, 'cause I'm the one out of line. Understood.

[line ringing]

What's going on?

Jacob wants to question Smitty again,

with his attorney present.

He just called to ask him to come down to the station.

-I don't like the sound of that. -Neither do I.

I hoped Smitty's last conversation with Jacob

had closed that door.

I don't know what else he could grill him about.

Well, clearly, the police feel they have

something worth pursuing.

Does Smitty want me there?

Definitely, if you're available.

But if you're busy...

I'm on my way.

Okay.

You don't have to choose your words with me, Vernon.

Please, just-just say what's on your mind.

I wondered if Dani might cut her trip short,

given Bill's health concerns.

-You know how she is. -Yeah.

You raised a wonderful, caring daughter.

But you don't have to worry, okay?

We had an amazing time in Seoul, start to finish.

Dani's focus was on the trip, on me, on us.

-Good. -Yeah.

That's what Anita and I wanted,

two of you to have some time together without

the complications of home pulling at her.

Yeah.

Was that not the case?

Well, Dani didn't reach out to Bill.

She didn't complicate anything,

but that didn't make him stop reaching out to her.

Is that so?

Yeah, but it's, uh... it's cool.

I mean, how many times is the man gonna be

in the hospital with heart complications?

Especially now that they fixed him up. Yeah.

So, it was one and done. There is nothing to be concerned with.

Relax. I come in peace.

We are not friends, Leslie.

I am the ally that you'll eventually

wish that you had.

Yeah. I'm simply waiting for you

to open up your eyes and catch up.

What do you want?

To apologize.

I mean, I shouldn't have put you on the spot,

and-and I should've known

that you'd be uncomfortable chatting up a cop.

I've got nothing to hide, unlike some people.

But hey, you want to play with fire?

By all means.

Well, normally, you know,

I keep my distance from the boys in blue, but

they could be very useful.

And Marcel won't bite unless you ask him to.

Mm.

Already more than I need to know, girl.

Yeah, well, I-I really am

an upstanding citizen these days.

Marcel is Team Leslie.

If you know what I mean.

Wonderful. Well, enjoy your man. I got to get back to mine.

So your friend ain't too friendly, huh?

Give it time.

Anybody who doesn't see everything you got going on

is a damn fool.

Aw, that's sweet.

You sure know what to say.

You know, it's too bad you have to rush off to work 'cause

I'd love to show you how grateful I am

for that wonderful compliment.

Mm. I believe the station can survive

without me a little longer.

So what are we still doing here? Come on.

Why did you change?

I thought you were working from home today.

Naomi is meeting us at the station. We should go.

Martin.

There's no version of this where I let you walk in there alone.

When word of this gets out

that I'm being questioned by the police,

which it will, the last thing you need is a photo

of us walking into the precinct house right before the election.

I already told you,

Granddad told me not to stress over it.

Well, I am.

Martin, whatever this is, it cannot touch you.

I don't care.

Martin...

Please.

Okay. If that's what you want.

Thank you.

But if this thing goes left, you hit me up immediately.

-Promise me. -I will.

And I will recite chapter and verse

every single question I was asked when I get home.

I'm gonna hold you to that.

And stop worrying.

We're probably making a bigger deal than this is.

Yeah. Won't we feel dumb when we realize

this is all just routine?

Just know I love you more than life itself.

And I would never

do anything to hurt you or this family.

You got this.

-Hey. -Hey, yourself.

You here for Smitty?

He's on his way.

Care to tell me what this is about?

You know the drill. Ongoing investigation,

information on a need-to-know basis.

Come on. You're about to interview my client

with me right there.

Right now, we're not husband and wife.

I need you to let me be a cop,

and Smitty needs you to be the best attorney you can be.

Thank you for coming again.

Of course.

I'd like to put you on retainer officially,

if you'll have me as a client.

If it comes to that, yes.

But let's just see what we're dealing with here, okay?

All right, stay calm, follow my lead.

Don't volunteer anything and only answer

the questions you are asked.

Got it.

All right. [clears throat]

Detective.

We're ready.

Okay.

Mr. Smith, tell me your association

with Max Rodriguez.

Wait, why would you...

Max was a courier for the Red Market plasma ring.

He became my source for my articles,

and then, he paved the way for you,

Detective Hawthorne, to go undercover in the operation.

And when was the last time you saw him?

It's been a while.

Hmm.

Mr. Smith, we have reason to believe you met with Max

two days before Lia Whitmore died.

That's not a question, Detective.

If you believe you have proof of something, disclose it.

Otherwise, this conversation ends now.

Is that you?

Appears to be.

JACOB: And that's Max Rodriguez, correct?

Appears to be Max, yes.

And where was this taken?

-It looks like Uptown. -Uptown.

And what is Max slipping you in the photo?

NAOMI: Do not answer that.

It's a simple question, Counselor.

Are you bringing charges against my client?

No.

Are you placing him under arrest?

No, I'm not.

Then this interview is over. Let's go.

♪ ♪

Breakfast is served.

Aw, you didn't have to do that.

Since you got such an early start this morning,

I stopped by Orphey Gene's

and got you a bagel with veggie schmear.

Oh.

I didn't even know Orphey's had that on the menu.

It's not quite the same as biscuits and gravy, but

I appreciate it.

Well, came with a cost.

I ran into Leslie and she's having

the time of her life rediscovering romance with a man

old enough to remember dial-up Internet.

Like, I have any interest in her geriatric sex life.

Bill?

Bill!

Ah, yeah. I'm sorry. Um...

My mind's on work.

It's unfortunate that you had to deal with that woman.

Well, it was worth it.

Clearly,

you need something in your stomach.

-Mm-hmm. -Thank you.

Hello, Bill. Hayley.

Vernon. Wasn't expecting to see you.

Yeah. Bill's calendar is pretty full today,

Senator Dupree.

You probably should've called.

I heard that that's big with you.

Never have known a child to

call before visiting their own father.

Give us a minute.

I'll get right to it.

I ran into Andre at the club.

He mentioned that you reached out to Dani

while they were in Korea.

Yeah, and Andre felt that was your business to know?

I had questions. He answered them.

You keep assuring me there's nothing between you and Dani,

but we all know the way the two of you orbit

each other has never been healthy.

For the millionth and one time,

Vernon, I am not trying to disrupt Dani's marriage.

I thought we put this to rest when you came to the hospital.

Clearly, that's not the case.

So, let me be unequivocal.

Stay in your lane, Bill.

Focus on your wife and let my daughter be.

Sharon wanted to share some ideas

for the upcoming recording session,

and she also wanted to check on my voice.

How are you feeling?

I kept thinking about you, and you seem stronger.

-Don't do that. -Do what?

Redirect the conversation.

You've used that little trick since you were four years old

and you spilled red juice all over my white sofa.

No, we were talking about Bill.

If you are worried that I was secretly communicating with Bill

behind my husband's back, you can let that go.

I told Andre about the text.

I wasn't hiding anything, and he was fine.

Was he?

With Bill reaching out to you

from all the way on the other side of the world,

something he apparently felt entitled to do.

Andre is understanding.

He appreciated that I told him the truth.

Mother, we've been around this block so many times,

the pavement should have dents from my stilettos.

I want Andre. I do not want Bill.

And I'm tired of feeling guilty. I'm done.

Guilty?

Guilty about what, exactly?

Danielle, did something happen between you and Bill?

That is not what I meant, Mother.

Well, enlighten me. What did you mean?

I was simply saying that I am tired of being made

to feel guilty. You just got me all up in my feelings.

-Oh, did I? -Yes. And that question was out...

That question is warranted.

The past few months, the energy between you two has shifted.

Mother.

When Bill got out of surgery, he asked for you.

Not his current wife, but you, his ex-wife.

-He was ill. -You referred to him as your husband,

as if the last several years hadn't even happened.

I misspoke.

You have spent a considerable amount of time and energy

trying to prove that Hayley is being unfaithful to him.

He's the father of my children.

And don't think I've forgotten that when you and Vanessa

were having that conversation,

you felt fit to

praise his prowess in the bedroom.

Oh, my God. I was simply saying that being lonely

was more a reason for Hayley to step out on Bill

than lack of sex.

Yeah, well, that doesn't explain why

you are allowing Bill to live rent-free in your head.

Now, you're giving me all these assurances,

but your actions tell a different story.

I'm your mother.

A mother knows when all is not as it seems with her child.

I love you, Danielle,

and whatever it is, you can tell me.

I love you, too, Mom.

And I am telling you,

there is nothing going on right now between Bill and me.

I won't pretend that Dani and I don't share something.

A closeness that, honestly, I didn't think was possible

after the divorce.

And maybe it isn't something that other people can understand

from the outside, but I know what it is.

And what it isn't is a threat to Dani's marriage,

to her happiness, and she'll tell you the same thing.

-Oh, I'm sure she would. -I'm sure she has.

Something's telling me that this is all coming from Andre.

It is not.

Yeah, that kid would rather have you run his interference

than doing it himself. He's always been sensitive

about my relationship with Dani, and that insecurity of his,

that's his cross to carry, not mine.

Let me stop you right there.

The only relationship Dani has is with Andre,

and if you think my son-in-law dispatched me here

like some doggone errand boy...

Did you or did you not

come straight here after talking to him?

I came here because of something you said, Bill.

It keeps rattling around in my head.

About the mistake you made when you divorced my daughter.

Why do you keep bringing that up?

Because you keep giving me reason to.

And I keep trying to tell you, Vernon, that...

Regret is a dangerous emotion, Bill.

It's the kind of emotion that makes a man

want to rewrite history in his own mind.

-I am not... -Convince him that a door is open

that has been closed long ago.

Choices were made, by you.

Live with them.

Everyone else has moved on.

You know how much I respect you,

how much I've always respected you.

So, please believe me when I tell you

that I know perfectly well that...

...that there's no going back.

Mm, mm, mm.

Now, that is how a woman should start her morning.

You're welcome.

Oh, are you getting presumptuous?

Because, uh, I-I don't know who told you

that you did all the work.

Last time I checked, there were two people in this bed.

You know, you do more for me than you probably realize.

Aw. Don't you go getting all soft on me.

Just telling you the way I see it.

I'm sorry if I broke your "keeping it casual" rule.

Sometimes, I just can't...

Never mind.

I'll be on my way.

Hold up.

We're not done here.

[door closes]

How did it go?

I'm not even sure how to answer that.

I don't understand.

Jacob had questions about a meeting

between Smitty and Max.

Max?

My source for the Red Market ring.

According to the security footage at Uptown,

they met two days before Lia died.

So, if there's anything you haven't shared with me,

now is the time.

I'm not hiding anything, I swear.

And Max is in witness protection.

I couldn't reach out to him if I wanted to.

I don't know where he is. I don't know what name

he's using, let alone how to set up a meeting with him.

And people just don't stroll out of protection

and grab a drink with a reporter.

There are U.S. Marshals whose job is to make sure

that doesn't happen.

Well, not necessarily.

The restrictions could've been loosened

if the threat level was reassessed

and Max was deemed a lower risk.

He'd have more freedom of movement,

and he could've snuck away, but that's just speculation.

Smitty, did you meet with Max at Uptown?

Yeah, a few times.

But that was months ago, well before he was attacked.

He was scared.

Said that somebody in the ring

was suspicious of him being a leak.

He had a right to be afraid.

He ended up in the hospital stabbed.

But that footage that Jacob showed us,

wherever it's from, the date is wrong.

And Max never handed me anything, not even once.

That footage needs to be analyzed.

Okay, we'll-we'll get there, but first things first,

where were you the day you supposedly met with him?

Well, let me check.

Boom. Yes. I had an appointment.

-Okay. -Finally, some good news.

And it was canceled, so I ended up working from home.

Anyone with you?

The kids were at their friends'.

-What's the date? -Uh, August 24th.

I was buried in campaign meetings all day,

back-to-back with the staff.

So there was no one here

who could actually confirm that you were here?

Afraid not.

I just, I don't understand.

What does this have to do with Lia?

That is yet to be revealed.

But until we know more, the rules are simple.

You do not speak with police

unless I am present with you.

Okay? Either of you.

Don't discuss the details of the questioning with anyone.

Not your friends, family, staff, no one.

And if anyone reaches out to you, you direct them to me.

I hear you.

Great.

Now, I'm sure you two need a moment,

-so I will be in touch. Okay? -Thank you.

Why are you so into me?

You fishing for another compliment?

You know, I gave you several this morning.

I'm serious.

I'd like an actual answer.

All right, then.

You're gorgeous.

Sharp as a razor.

You're fiery. You're funny.

You're the most thrilling woman I've ever met, Leslie.

So why is it so hard for you to believe

that a man would want more than a good time with you?

Because every other man I've been with,

I've had to chase.

That's your first mistake.

I'm not every other man.

No, you aren't.

And as much as I'd enjoy proving that to you right now,

I need to go.

-A surprise treat? -Yeah. Sweets for my sweet.

Aw.

So how was the visit with Anita?

Nice.

Nice. Is that it?

We almost lost her. I guess every visit is a gift.

Yeah. Oh, speaking of that,

how did she like the presents that you got her?

She didn't get around to opening them,

-but I know she'll love them. -Yeah.

How did you know I only delivered a gift to my mother?

I ran into your dad at the country club.

-You two have a nice chat? -Yeah.

Yeah. He wanted to hear all about the trip,

and I told him that it was incredible,

-just like my beautiful wife. -Oh.

Everything okay with you and Vernon?

Just fine.

-Bill. -Nothing worth talking about.

All right.

Hi, I'm interested in shipping some items

from Barrington County, Maryland,

to Saint Bart's.

Not sure the exact date yet.

Okay. You think you'd be able to squeeze me in last minute

if I double your fee?

Something ugly is coming.

I can feel it.

Look, don't do that.

Naomi is in your corner.

Jacob is a great cop, and whatever it looks like,

he's just trying to find the truth.

That's what you need to believe right now,

and I love you for it.

What are you not saying?

There is only one logical explanation

for what's happening right now.

I'm being set up by the Impaler.

Think Miss Hamilton-Hawthorne

and Detective Hawthorne can be excused?

I'd like to speak to my husband.

Gladly.

Even if it's about Smitty?

Your husband is all ears.

I'm gonna represent him officially.

Are you sure you want to do that?

-Jacob. -I'm not asking you to step back.

This is 100% your call.

Smitty deserves someone who knows him

fighting in that room.

Martin, too.

But you and me,

we can handle being on opposite sides of things, right?

Yeah, of course. We can handle it.

Now, some days, we'll have our moments for sure,

but when we come home at night...

We'll leave it outside.

-We'll leave it outside. -Yeah.

We can do this.

I hope you had a good workout.

No, it didn't happen.

Jet lag caught up with you?

No, I figured out pretty quickly that, um,

I was not gonna be able to concentrate.

Mm. Mind's stuck on work?

More like stuck on you.

-Me? -Yeah.

I couldn't help thinking about all the ways

that you could help me work up a sweat.

Well, say less.

-Hello, darling. -Dani was here.

Ah, interesting coincidence.

I crossed paths with Andre at the club.

He mentioned that, uh, Bill had been in contact

with Dani while they were away.

Dani admitted as much to me as well.

And I was not happy to hear that.

Neither was I,

so I paid Bill a visit.

Mm-hmm. I made it abundantly clear

that there is no future

where he and our daughter circle back to each other.

And Bill being Bill,

he denied even considering the possibility.

-Naturally. -Mm-hmm.

But...

I have to tell you.

Right before I left,

something in his tone shifted.

There was an earnestness there.

Really. How so?

I can't quite put my finger on it, but...

It felt like he had something more to say,

but he stopped himself.

Something was off with Dani, too,

when I pressed her about Bill.

I won't go into the play-by-play, but

I was not satisfied by the end of the conversation.

Now, I don't know what has happened

between the two of them,

but our daughter is not telling us the whole story.

So, Dani and Bill both are holding something back.

[groans]

[shudders]

[groans, sighs]

That's it. That's it.

[line ringing]

Hey. I need to see you.

This can't wait.

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