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[ Labored breathing ]

[ Screams ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

Okay. You're okay.

It's okay. You're okay.

[ Heartbeat echoing ]

[ Breathing deeply, slowly ]

♪♪

-[ Groans ]

No good morning kiss, baby?

-I thought you were still asleep.

I didn't want to wake you.

Good morning, baby.

-Mm. Good morning, beautiful.

-Mm.

-Mnh-mnh. -Mm.

-Malcolm... -Mm-hmm?

-You know I have to be on set by 6:30.

-Mm-hmm. You're not gonna be late, baby.

-You say that every time, and I'm late every time.

You know, they're starting to think I'm a diva.

-They just starting to think that?

[ Both laugh ]

How about this? How about you blame me?

-Oh, on you, hmm?

-Malcolm Fuller, six-time NFL Pro Bowler and league MVP?

I don't think so.

They're gonna burn me at the stake.

-You know what? You might be right.

-[ Laughs ] I know I'm right. -Yeah, you right.

-What? [ Laughs ] -We ain't got much time.

[ Both moaning softly ]

♪♪

♪♪

[ Dramatic music plays ]

-[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Grunting, panting ]

[ Hyperventilating ]

[ Inhales sharply ]

[ Screaming ] Malcolm!

Malcolm!

[ Sobbing ]

Malcolm!

[ Sobbing ]

-Baby, what's wrong?

-[ Sobbing ]

♪♪

-It's okay. It's okay.

♪♪

[ Thunder rumbles ]

♪♪

-So, the podcast records at noon,

and then we have a late lunch

with Bill Brackman from the network.

Oh, the Aura Network wants to get in

a quick phone interview right after,

and you have a shoot tomorrow with Crown Magazine.

But if it's too much, we can reschedule.

Trice says she wants you to call her

"before she has to pull up on you."

[ Laughs ] Your sister's words, not mine.

Okay, so do you want me to confirm with Aura?

Serena?

Did you hear me?

-Wait, what did you say?

-Do you want me -- -One second. Sir?

Can you turn the air down, please?

It feels like a sauna in here.

-55 it is.

-Thank you.

-[ Clears throat ]

So...do you want me to confirm with Aura?

The phone interview today?

And what do you want me to tell Patrice?

-Um, you can tell my sister that I'll call her back later today.

-Okay.

-Actually, can you reschedule Aura?

Something just came up.

-Yeah, sure.

Is everything okay?

-Of course.

-Alright.

-You didn't tell me that "The Chat"

was on the press junket schedule for today.

-Yeah, I did. Uh... -No.

-Yeah. Here it is.

I sent it this week with the itinerary.

-Julie, next time, you need to confirm with me

if I don't reply.

Don't just assume that I approved.

-Oh, well, you told me not to -- -No, no, no.

I know what I said, Julie.

I'm sorry.

It's -- It's not you, alright?

I'm just... [ Sighs heavily ]

I just -- I haven't been feeling like myself lately.

-It's okay.

[ Clears throat ]

So, what's the deal with Tanya?

I mean, she talks about Malcolm on her show

whenever she can, often ambushes her guests,

and, pardon me for saying,

but she seems to have an ax to grind with you specifically.

Have you met her?

-Hmm.

Something like that.

-Mm.

-This is Serena Fuller.

I need Gloria Cheeves. Now.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

-[ Speaking Spanish ]

[ Sighs ] No.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

-Okay, guys, and we're live

in five, four, three, two... [ Cheers and applause ]

-Serena Fuller.

Everyone I know has been raving over "Danger Zone."

-Mm, that's great to hear.

You know, we had the best time making that movie --

-Awesome.

I watched the film last night,

and OMG, non-stop action. -[ Clears throat ]

I mean, it had to be difficult for you to do

some of those scenes.

We all know you're an OG, but my goodness.

-Well, on every production set,

there are stunt doubles and trainers.

Safety is always a priority -- -Nice.

And I'm sure your husband enjoyed

seeing you kick some butt.

I went to college with her husband, Malcolm Fuller.

[ Cheers and applause ] And let's just say,

I know how he loves a good action movie.

-Huh.

Yes, he used to.

But now his preferences have changed.

-We're gonna have to cut that for replay.

-Ya think?

-And fun fact -- he actually recommended me

for my first on-air job at Sports One.

And it has been uphill from there.

You've been married five years?

-Six.

Six wonderful, amazing years.

Do you know that he still tells me every morning

when we get up that I'm the love of his life?

It's so sweet. [ Cheers and applause ]

-So, now, I know you didn't want to discuss anything personal...

-I don't.

-...but Malcolm's fans have been begging for me to ask.

-Okay, she's already asked like three questions

that she wasn't supposed to. Aren't you gonna do something?

-We can't. It's live TV.

-What? -And we're trending.

-No, no, no, no, no.

See, I need -- No, I need -- -Let's -- Let's go.

-Okay. This is some bullshit.

-Do you think that there will be a baby in the future?

-Oh, shit.

-I mean, I ask Malcolm every time I get a chance,

but he keeps avoiding answering the question.

So now that I have you in the hot seat,

the fans are dying to know. [ Cheers and applause ]

-[ Chuckles ] Is it the fans or is it you?

[ Both chuckle ]

-Mm.

-A baby would be a blessing.

But regardless of who's asking

or what Malcolm and I go through,

we are completely dedicated to one another.

You'll get that too someday.

I'll be praying for you.

-And we'll be right back. [ Cheers and applause ]

-Hey, babe. What's up?

-Why didn't you tell me you got her the job at Sports One?

-Got who a job? What are you talking about, baby?

-Tanya Lee.

-Tanya Lee?

Baby, that was so long ago.

-Does it matter how long ago it was?

-Yeah, it does, because you know we were just friends.

A-And I didn't get the girl a job, okay?

We were at the same event at the same time.

She asked for an intro.

I gave her an intro, and that was it.

Serena, you don't have to worry about Tanya Lee, okay?

-I'm not worried about Tanya.

I just -- I refuse to go through a situation

like that again, Malcolm.

-You won't, baby. Look, that was before.

I-I promised you I would never hurt you like that again,

and I meant that.

[ Sighs ] You believe me, right?

-Yes. I-I'm sorry.

I-I did her show earlier, and I didn't even realize

that it was on the schedule today, so...

I-I'll tell you all about it later.

-Do I wanna know how that went? Do I really want to know?

-Probably not. -Yeah, probably not.

Listen, Tanya and nobody else

is worth losing you, baby, alright?

I love you.

-I love you, too.

♪♪

[ Sighs ]

-♪ Dale

-♪ Tu me llama, tu me llama tu, baby ♪

-♪ Dale

-♪ Tu me llama, tu me llama tu, baby ♪

-♪ Dale

-♪ Ooo, dame tu love, dame tu love ♪

-♪ Dale

-♪ Tu me llama, tu me llama tu, baby ♪

♪♪

[ Door opens ] -Mrs. Fuller.

Always nice to see you. -Mm.

-My apologies for the wait.

-What did the tests say?

-Well, the good news is you're healthy.

Your blood pressure, cholesterol, vitals --

all look good. -And?

-Well, Mrs. Fuller, as you know,

we've administered blood tests,

a transvaginal ultrasound, a laparoscopy --

-I know my medical history.

W-What are you trying to say?

-There's a fertility specialist I'd like to refer you to.

Her name is Dr. Mulligan.

Matter of fact, I should have a card here for --

Oh, yeah. Here you go.

-You can't tell me what's wrong with me?

-Well, there may be nothing wrong, per se.

But to be honest, Mrs. Fuller,

your particular situation brings us to a potential abnormality.

But before we get too far ahead of ourselves,

I'd like to refer you to Dr. Mulligan.

She specializes in this and can better explain.

-[ Exhales shakily ] Fine.

Then I'm gonna need you to get me in today.

-I'll see what I can do.

♪♪

[ Door opens, closes ]

♪♪

-Good morning. Dr. Mulligan's office.

Yes, Ms. Johnson. How are you? Yes, ma'am.

Yes, we got your test results in, yes, ma'am.

-Uh, excuse me, I have an appointment.

-Ms. Johnson, hold on one second.

Ma'am, one -- one moment, please.

Yes, ma'am, Dr. Mulligan said

that she can see you on Thursday.

We have a 9:30, a 10:30, or a 12:00.

Which one would be better for you?

-Ma'am -- -Yes --

-Excuse me, I have a -- -One moment, please.

Yes, ma'am, Ms. Johnson.

-Excuse my reach.

♪♪

Were you gonna read?

My bad. -No, it's fine.

-Just need something to read while I wait.

-You waiting to see a fertility specialist?

-Nah.

A friend of mine is having a baby.

I'm just here for her, you know, support.

-Oh.

Okay.

-Okay, so I have you down for 11:00.

Yes, ma'am. And we'll see you then.

-Sweetheart.

-[ Gasps ] Oh, my God.

You're Serena Fuller. -Mm.

-[ Quietly ] Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Serena -- Oh, my God, girl, I love you.

I've seen every last one of -- -Shh, shh, shh.

-Oh, my God, Serena Fuller.

Oh, my God. Yes, yes, yes, yes.

Dr. Mulligan is waiting for you.

Oh, my God. Serena Fuller in our office.

Oh, my God. Yes, go right in.

-I've conferred with your primary, Dr. Dancy --

-Mm-hmm. -...and we both agree that

based on your age and symptoms of late,

your difficulty in conceiving, Mrs. Fuller,

it appears that you have early-onset menopause.

[ Heartbeat echoing ]

-[ Echoing ] Early onset menopause.

-W-What?

-At 37 years old is younger than average for menopause.

Your ovaries had already stopped

producing normal amounts of estrogen,

but now those levels are extremely low,

and that affects egg production

and the ability to release eggs regularly.

Now, you've probably been experiencing irregular periods,

hot flashes, and irritability, correct?

-[ Sniffles ] Yes.

-Now, I understand --

I see you've been through three cycles of in vitro,

you've had fibroids in the past,

and you recently had your eighth miscarriage.

-My ninth.

-I'm sorry to hear that.

-I've been... [ Inhales deeply ]

Thank you.

You know, I've been praying so much for a baby,

every day and every night,

and this keeps -- it keeps happening, and...

[voice breaking] I-I think it's all my fault.

-It's no one's fault, Serena. -No, no, it is.

Because I shouldn't have waited.

He wanted to start trying

when we first got married six years ago,

but I was too busy chasing after this career.

And I j-- I just should have listened to him.

-You may have run into the same problems six years ago.

Sometimes, these things just happen.

But right now, you need to decide

how you want to move forward.

Now, you're free to continue in vitro,

but I know how hard a toll that process can take.

Have you thought about a surrogate?

-I mean...no.

I-I wanted to, but --

No, I-I hadn't.

-Well, based on your situation, you're a great candidate.

Now, typically, with a surrogate, we, uh,

inseminate her with the parent's embryo,

and she carries a child

and gives birth for you and your husband.

But in the instance where there is no embryo

or no viable eggs --

which may be the case for you --

we can use your husband's sperm and the surrogate's egg.

And upon birth, she would immediately give the child

to you for adoption.

-How?

Where would we even find this person?

-We have a vast database of women

that come through our office,

and we screen them and then connect you.

-And if she changes her mind?

-There are legal documents that can be put into place

prior to any procedure,

uh, to make sure issues like that are avoided.

-Oh.

I just...

[ Sniffles ]

-Think about it.

It may be your best option.

-Thank you. -Of course.

♪♪

-Sleeping Beauty.

-Mm.

Hi, baby. How was your flight?

-Mm...

It was long.

I couldn't stop thinking about this bed.

-That's all? -Ah, this bed is so comfortable.

-That's all? -Mm.

No, of course not, I --

My mom, too.

I gotta call her. -Okay, you know what?

-[ Chuckles ]

Nah.

Nah, you know I missed my fine-ass wife, too.

-Mm. -Mm.

Mm.

-Um, wait, Malcolm.

We need to talk.

-What's going on? You okay?

-Yeah, I'm fine. I just...

I think we should get a surrogate.

-Oh, come on, baby. We already been through this.

-I don't understand what your issue is about it, though.

-I-I just don't like the whole thing,

trying to control life and -- and how it goes, okay?

I feel like if -- if God wants us to have a baby,

we'll have a baby. -So, that's it?

I'm not even supposed to try at all?

-Baby, we've been trying, babe.

-[ Sighs ]

Look, Malcolm, I know that you want a family, okay?

-Yes. I-I do want a family.

Baby, listen.

I-I want whatever's supposed to happen to happen, baby, okay?

I-I'm just tired of the -- the forcing it all the time.

I-I didn't mean it like that, baby.

I'm sorry. -No.

I went to see Dr. Dancy, okay?

He did a series of tests, and they all came back inconclusive,

so he sent me to a specialist.

-Okay.

-I may not ever be able to give you a baby, Malcolm.

-Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

-That's a reality that we have to talk about

and we have to deal with.

-Come here, come here, come here.

-[ Sighs ] -Don't say that. Okay?

-Will you at least come hear about it for me?

-[ Sighs] Yeah. I-I will.

I love you, baby.

-I love you, too.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sizzling ]

Smells delicious. -[ Chuckles ]

-Everybody I know was calling me

after they saw the show. -Ugh.

-I thought I was gonna have to pull up on Miss Tanya.

-Mm. -Wait by her car...

-Mm-hmm. -...and just --

-And just what? -Girl, just...

shake her really hard by the shoulders.

'Cause you know how I got this whole situation.

-Oh, girl. -No, but seriously.

That heffa is bold. -Mm-hmm.

-I'm surprised you were able to stay so calm.

-No, for realfor real, I almost lost it.

But at the end of the day,

I know that Tanya is a non-factor.

-Period. Okay? -Period.

[ Both laugh ]

I can't believe you got me quoting reality show villains.

-They're the ones with the best shade.

-Mm.

-Listen, if you said yes to the Housewives,

honey, sweetie pie, that would have been everything.

'Cause you know I'd have to live my life through you

'cause I'm all saddled down, married with three --

whew! -- soon to be four kids.

And these virgin mimosas.

-Mm.

-So, what's wrong with you?

-[ Scoffs ] Girl, nothing. I'm okay.

-Mnh-mm. Nope.

I can tell something's wrong.

So, what's going on? -[ Sighs ]

Fine. I went to the doctor.

-Okay. And?

-And my eggs are officially fried.

[ Chuckles ]

Girl, guess I won't be doing that anytime soon.

Maybe ever.

[ Laughing ] You see how I said "ever"?

-Mm-hmm. -Ever.

-What did they say, Ree?

-They said that I have early-onset menopause.

At 37.

[ Chuckles ] Can you believe that?

It's crazy, right?

-I am sorry, Ree.

Do you want to pray about it? We can pray about it.

-No.

I'm good, girl. I'm done with that.

-What? What does that even mean?

She ain't mean that, God.

You can't say stuff like that.

Thank you.

What about adoption?

You ever thought about adoption? -No.

No, 'cause Malcolm has always wanted kids of his own, so no.

That's out. -Okay.

Well, that's fine and good and well.

But what does Ree want?

What do you want? You have been through a lot.

Menopause, the in vitro.

Now, are you pushing to have this baby

'cause you want to have one,

or you scared to lose your husband?

-See, that's why I don't like

telling you nothing -- that right there.

I need your support, Patrice, not your judgement.

-Okay. -I get it. You got four kids.

You happy. I'm trying to get there.

I'm trying to work out my life for me.

-Okay. I am sorry.

I'm here for you.

So, what are we gonna do? 'Cause -- What are we doing?

-Okay, fine. Well...

I met with a specialist -- Dr. Mulligan.

-Okay. -Everybody knows her.

She's supposed to be really good, and...

-Okay. -...we about to work out this baby thing.

-Okay, 'cause if you wanted a baby, not for nothing,

I would pop it out. -[ Laughing ]

How many kids you got over there?

I love my nieces and nephews, but mnh-mm.

-By my count, I'm still some W's over you from back in the day.

-Man, listen, I let you win. That was flag football, T.

-What?! I mean, we got a football right here.

No flags needed.

-We're gonna play tackle in the hallway?

-I mean... [ Both laugh ]

But I have been meaning to tell you something.

-Ah, here you go with this.

What's up, man?

-I mean, your spiral is trash.

Like, garbage.

-Listen, I don't even play quarterback,

and I can out-throw most of the boys in the league...

-Mm. -...right now, today, okay?

-Yeah, the Canadian league? That's what you mean?

Yeah. That's what I thought.

-You shady, man.

-But, um... how are things, really?

-They good.

Why you keep asking me that, like something wrong?

-Uh, because your wife clearly still has a problem with me.

-Okay, to be clear, that -- that's my fault.

That's not hers, alright?

-But you married her, so I don't get the problem.

I don't know, I guess I'm just surprised

y'all are still waiting to have kids,

'cause that's all you ever talked about in college.

-Yeah.

[ Sniffs ]

[ Sighs ]

-You know you can tell me anything, right?

Friends first, always.

-Um, uh, it's a little complicated, T.

-Mm.

I don't know.

I just can't imagine you not being a father.

-Yeah, me either.

[ Sighs ]

-I guess sometimes, I wish we would've kept ours.

-♪ Call me by surprise when you pulled up with your friends ♪

-Me too.

-♪ With your friends, yeah

♪ Pulled up, popped out one time... ♪

-Well, it's a procedure that's becoming

increasingly common since more women are waiting

'til later in life to have children.

-Okay, how do we know this person isn't crazy?

Can you guarantee that or what?

-Baby. -What? I'm just saying.

-Well, we do a thorough background check,

uh, physical health testing,

and psychiatric evaluation on all of our candidates.

But it's extremely important that both parties

are completely on board.

Are you sure you want to move forward?

-Yes.

-Yes. -Great.

Well, we always want to make sure

that our parents-to-be are on the same page.

-[ Quietly ] You okay?

-Yeah, I'm good. What you want me to say?

-Yes, Dr. Mulligan?

-Uh, can you please send Ms. Lopez back?

We're ready for her.

-Right away. -Thank you.

-[ Exhales slowly ]

[ Both speaking indistinctly ]

-Well, Hannah Lopez, I'd like you to meet

Malcolm and Serena Fuller, our future parents.

-It's so nice to meet you both.

It's something I kind of fell into.

-Mm, that's so interesting. -Okay. Yeah.

Alright. Talk to you later.

Really? How so?

Oh, forgive me.

I, uh, was on a business call when you walked in.

I'm Phillip Mackenzie.

-The Fullers' attorney.

-Yes. -Yes. They told me.

-Oh. Okay.

-My cousin's friend struggled with having children,

so she ended up using a surrogate.

Watching her go through that process, I thought, how amazing.

Someone being able to give another woman,

another family, the gift of life and a family of their own.

-Wow. I love that.

That's really beautiful.

-Uh, forgive me, but you haven't said much.

How do you feel about all this?

-I support my wife. -[ Clears throat ]

I know you've already read the terms via e-mail,

but, uh, have your attorney have a second look.

The NDA is in there as well,

and, uh, if you have any questions,

feel free to give me a call, alright?

-Thanks. I will.

-I'll walk you out.

[ Footsteps departing ]

Uh, just so you know, Hannah,

we are very motivated to move forward.

-I know. I'll be in touch soon.

See you soon. -Mm-hmm.

-♪ Dale

-♪ Tu me llama, tu me llama tu, baby ♪

-[ Speaking Spanish ]

-♪ Tu me llama tu, baby

-♪ Dale

-♪ Ooo dame tu love, dame tu love ♪

[ Cellphone ringing ]

-♪ Dale

-♪ Tu me llama, tu me llama tu, baby ♪

-♪ Vamos a la olla

♪ Ella Baja y lo recoja

-Hello? -Serena. It's Phillip.

You think you and Malcolm can make it into the office today?

I tried to reach him, but I didn't get an answer.

-He's broadcasting for the game today.

Did Hannah sign? -Not yet.

I think you need to come in.

There's a few things that concern me

that we need to discuss.

We can schedule a time that works for both --

-Uh, no. That's not necessary.

I'll be there.

Is she serious?

-Unfortunately, yes.

She's laid it out very clearly that if you want to proceed,

she's requesting your financial assistance and influence

in bringing her family to the US.

-How much does something like that even cost?

-I don't know off-hand, but --

-If it's under $100,000, just do it.

-Serena, listen. You can't --

-Phillip, I've been wanting a baby

for as long as I can remember.

Just give her want she wants.

Find out who I need to reach out to to make this happen.

-For the record, I'm advising against this.

-[ Sighs ]

Noted.

-[ Sighs ]

-And one more thing --

just make it clear in that contract that if I do this,

I'm in control of this pregnancy, not her.

-Noted.

-[ Sighs ] -♪ Who is she?

♪ Daddy is famous

♪ Mummy is gorgeous

♪ I guess that's just the price you pay ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

♪ Who is she?

♪ Daddy is loaded

♪ Mummy is goaded

♪ I guess that's just the price you pay ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

♪ For fame

-♪ Famous, famous

-♪ Fame

-♪ Famous, famous

-♪ For fame

-♪ Famous

-♪ Fame

♪ For fame

-She really didn't need to do all of this.

-Oh, yes, she did.

See, if that boy in there is like his daddy, he likes to eat.

[ Both laugh ]

Big boy.

-Here we go. -Mmm.

-Oh, wow. -Baby, look at you.

-Smells delicious. -Thank you.

-And it tastes delicious. Wait until you taste it.

-Oh! I forgot the bread.

-Her macaroni and cheese is just like --

-[ Gasps ]

-What?

-Feel him?

-♪ That's the price you pay

-Rolls or loaf?

-Rolls would be great, baby.

-I love rolls.

[ Dish clatters ]

-♪ Mummy is goaded

[ Thunder rumbles ]

-It was very nice meeting you, Patricia.

-Patrice.

-Bye, Hannah. -I don't trust her.

-Can we see her?

-She's close to giving birth,

so only one of you.

-If the mother is requesting --

-I am the mother.

-You are going to be an amazing father.

Let me know if you need anything. -He won't.

What, have you been having side conversations with her?

-It doesn't matter, okay?

Hey. Where's the fam?

-They went shopping. -Perfect.

Gives us enough time to do what we need to do.