Original subtitles

Knock, knock.

Auntie Dani!

Your dads let me in.

They were taking Tyrell to chess.

Oh, well, great.

I mean, you didn't come by to see them?

I came to see you.

Oh.

I ran into Martin earlier,

and he let me know that you really enjoyed

when Chelsea got you on the runway.

He said it really stirred something in you

and that you want to give this modeling thing a shot.

Oh, yeah. It was next level.

Well, your pop was, you know,

had his reservations, of course,

but I did my best to put him at ease.

That was nice of you. Thank you.

Samantha, if you really want to try to have a career,

you are going to need all the guidance you can get.

And who better to give you that than a former model, right?

Right.

You mean...

Me!

Girl, I hear the fashion show was on fire

'cause of Chelsea Hamilton.

I heard she killed it on the runway.

I don't know.

They made a bag thanks to her mom, Dani Dupree.

She put the whole thing together.

[chuckles] But get this.

After she helped them make that coin,

the charity gave her the boot.

Because I'm nosy. That's how I know.

No, but really, though, who does that?

Let you put together this fabulous fashion show

and then gives you the boot after you do the work?

Child, people are too messed up. Poor Dani Dupree.

Seems like she can't catch a break,

getting fired when she should be getting flowers.

Ooh. Girl, I got to go.

-For me? -Sorry, Shanice.

They're for Laura Peterson from Dr. Nicole Richardson.

Oh, that's nice.

So, how's it going?

Filling in as Dr. Nicole's personal assistant

while Laura recuperates?

Ah, great. Nicole's the best.

Shame what happened to Laura.

Some type of infection after cardiac arrest.

I can't talk to anyone outside the family

-about a patient's care. -Right.

I just figured Dr. Richardson would want details.

Well, you work with Laura's friend Mona.

Now she knows all.

You should get with her. And while you at it,

ask her what she thinks about Laura's new nurse.

New nurse?

♪ ♪

It's amazing what a little potassium will do.

♪ ♪

[soft grunt]

DOUG: Yes!

[soft grunting]

[sighs]

[door closes]

Just in time to see me on a roll, my friend.

I told you my luck would turn around.

I didn't realize there was a new nurse on duty here.

Nicole might want to talk to her

to thank her for caring for Laura.

I don't know much about her.

Said she transferred over from Provident Medical

a few days ago.

You met her?

Just in passing.

What's her name? Maybe I'll look her up.

Eva, why are you asking so many questions about this nurse?

[sighs]

"You are cordially invited to celebrate

"the wedding anniversary of Ted and Nicole Richardson.

Please RSVP to Eva Thomas." [chuckles]

Good job on the invitations, little Eva.

You are good at your job.

But no gifts? [scoffs] Please.

I have the perfect gift for the sappy couple.

[chuckles]

Sappy couple.

NICOLE [over video]: Do not film me doing this.

I'm not rea-- I'm not ready.

Stop. [laughing]

Okay. Was there ever a time

I, as a psychiatrist, needed counseling?

Actually, there were three.

The first was after my first miscarriage.

And, um, the third was after the loss of a patient,

because that was the toughest.

It all started one night

when I needed my husband.

And I couldn't find him.

Uncle Ted.

There's my favorite nephew.

What you doing hanging out in my office?

I'm your only nephew.

I came by to show you some of the footage

of the documentary of the nurses.

Now, it's just a start,

but I figured you might want to see it.

Sure.

Now, the footage about Nicole, that's not about the nurses.

No, but that's gonna probably end up

on the editing room floor.

We kind of got off topic.

Uh, something made me ask her, has the shrink ever been shrunk?

And then she went on this whole story,

-and I could show you if you want me to. -Yeah.

-[phone rings] -Hold that thought.

My assistant's not here today, so I'm answering my own phones.

Hello? Dr. Richardson.

Hello?

Is anyone there?

Hello?

TED: Hello?

Look, I'm very busy. Is someone there?

-What was that about? -Nothing, I guess.

You guess?

Yeah, it seems like I heard someone, except...

Think it was the wrong number?

Eh. You were saying? About the video.

Oh, yeah, um, I'd be glad to play it for you,

but it was kind of interesting.

And maybe I can ask you

some follow-up questions when we're done.

Okay. I thought you said

that wouldn't make it to the documentary.

Hey, who says I can't do a sequel?

Hmm. Show it to me.

Cool. All right.

[clears throat] Here we go.

-Let's see what you got. -Let's see what I got.

All right.

NICOLE [over video]: That night, I was home alone

with my toddler, Martin.

He had spiked a fever.

That wasn't concerning at first,

but it kept rising and he became lethargic.

It was snowing. Practically a blizzard.

My parents and my sister were out of town.

Everything that could go wrong, did.

Over the years, we have realized

that Ted is much better with crises

that have to do with the kids being sick.

And I'm much better with...

-Everything else? -...everything else.

-[laughs] -Damn. You're in sync.

[laughs]

Anyway, I got Martin to the hospital.

Ted showed up hours later.

The crisis had passed.

ANDRE [over video]: Where had he been?

Stuck behind an accident on the Beltway.

You remember that?

NICOLE: I was a mess.

When I couldn't reach him on the phone,

I kept thinking that I was gonna lose

my husband and my child in the same night.

And that kept running in my head like a loop,

so therapy.

And soon after,

I found out I was pregnant with our daughter Kat.

And Ted couldn't have been more present then or since.

-Pow! -[phone ringing]

Yeah, she's transferred to room 14.

Okay, thank you.

Sorry, Shanice. What were you saying?

Why were you asking so many questions about this nurse?

Well, I was thinking

if she treated Laura,

then maybe Dr. Richardson might want

to send her flowers, too, as a thank-you.

If I could just get her name.

I don't know her name.

Well, what does she look like? Maybe I could track her down.

Next you'll be asking to see all the nurses' employment files.

You know, has anyone ever told you you're very nosy?

[scoffs]

Kind of have to be to be a good assistant.

First rule, never take no for an answer.

Well, I'm trying to be a good nurse.

And the first rule is to never let the phones go unanswered.

So if you'll excuse me. [clears throat]

Nurses' station.

$10,000.

[quietly]: I'm going all in.

Hey, Doug,

maybe you should quit while you're ahead, man.

DOUG: Why would I do that?

Lady luck has got me on a streak.

[phone buzzing]

Sorry, I got to sit this one out.

Hey, Shanice, what's up?

Just got a call. There's been an accident.

It's a young boy, major trauma, cardiac arrest.

Needs surgery stat.

Isn't Gangemi on call tonight?

He was, but his wife went into labor.

We need you, Dr. McBride. Now.

I'll be right there.

Sorry, guys. I'm out.

Okay. What's going on?

Emergency surgery. I'm the only guy available.

Damn. Just when things were about to go my way.

Good game.

You know, Samantha, I managed Chelsea's career for many years,

and not for nothing, she made it to the top.

Yeah, I know. And you're amazing.

-But... -I know.

You're worried about your parents.

Well, I spoke to Martin.

I guess Smitty has his reservations, too.

Actually, Dad was pretty cool about it.

And I'm sure Pop will come around, too.

So, what's the problem?

CHELSEA: Samantha. Sorry I'm late.

Traffic was a bear.

Oh, Mom. What are you doing here?

I found out Samantha wants to follow in our footsteps

and she'll need a manager.

You're here because?

Well, uh, Samantha called me earlier and...

She asked you to be her manager.

I guess you don't need two managers.

That's true.

And I'm pretty busy with my company,

and Mom has all the experience managing careers.

I totally get what you're both saying, but...

to be fair, I did ask Chels first,

so maybe we should just stick with that.

That's fine. I just want to do whatever I can to help.

In fact, I've got a pretty impressive

modeling setup at my guest house.

Yeah, we had a blast there before the fashion show.

-It's legit. -You know what?

Why don't we go over there for a while

so that you can get a clearer sense

of what you need to do in this business.

Where'd Dougie boy go?

Got a call about some emergency surgery.

So to the hospital, probably.

Good, good.

Yeah, he was starting to win.

-Can't have that. -[scoffs]

Cover for me, will you?

What, you got a hot date or something?

That remains to be seen.

I will as soon as he arrives. Yes.

But...

Good, you're here.

You got to hurry and scrub in. They're waiting for you in OR.

Dr. McBride, are you okay?

You don't look so great.

What, are you diagnosing me now? I'm fine, Shanice.

Let's just go.

Oh!

You scared the living daylights out of me.

Mm, sorry. Guess you didn't hear me come in.

You were too busy messing with that wig.

What do you think? Does it make me look younger?

I'm not sure if the color is right for me.

Are you just playing around or is there more to it?

What are you getting at?

I've seen you in disguise before.

Like at Nicole's award ceremony.

Mm. When Ted got that creep to fire me?

Yeah, well, it's no big deal.

I mean, these getups are an easy way for me

to get information.

I may not know a lot, but I know people.

And people, hmm, they will talk to strangers, honey,

before they will talk to people that they know.

Mm-hmm.

-For real? -Oh, yeah.

Sure.

And this will also help me

get information that we need to move our plan forward.

And it's fun, too. [chuckles]

That I could have been an actress.

It's like, it's like playing pretend.

So, is that what you were doing at the hospital?

Impersonating a nurse? Playing pretend?

-Good job, Andre. -Just getting started.

Oh, sidenote.

Um, I got your invitation to the anniversary dinner.

So you coming?

I wouldn't miss it.

And I'd be happy to take photos.

You know, as an anniversary gift.

You obviously didn't read the invitation.

It said, "No gifts."

You know you're gonna want to look back on this later.

And who else is gonna document the perfect marriage?

Our marriage is far from perfect.

Don't sell yourself short. I've seen it up close.

Hmm.

I've been around you and Aunt Nicole a lot

since my folks died.

You're like a second father to me.

That was easy.

You leaned into me, and I cherished that.

I respected you. Still do.

You make me want to be,

I don't know, my best self?

You know, a better man.

Be careful what you ask for, Andre.

Hey, I'm not blowing smoke.

I've had some experiences lately that make me think

that maybe I could support somebody in the right way.

-Oh, yeah? -Like you do.

Who?

Nah, nobody in particular.

-Just... -[chuckles]

-Just thoughts. -Hmm.

Yeah, I've been taking

a hard look at who I don't want to be.

Like Bill Hamilton,

who straight-up cheated right under Dani's nose.

Downright lied to the mother of his kids.

I mean, creeping right behind her back,

the woman he promised to love and protect.

That's something that you would never do.

-You could never do. -Andre, stop!

I'm not who you think I am.

Wait. What do you mean that you're still not the person

that I thought you were?

Sorry. You wanting to be like me?

That's giving me way too much credit.

I'm just saying what I see.

Well, maybe you don't see everything.

I appreciate all of the things that you're saying about me,

but you're dead wrong about the man that I am.

Okay, look, I didn't mean to make you tight.

But how do you not come out in front

when I'm comparing you to Bill Hamilton?

Hmm.

Uncle Ted, you're so not the cheater that he is.

Yeah, well... [scoffs]

What?

Just like I lean on you,

you can confide in me, too, Uncle Ted.

We're family.

No judgment.

Yeah.

Well, I...

I'm no different than Bill Hamilton.

As much as I hate to admit it...

...I've been unfaithful, too.

Impersonating a nurse?

Eva, have you lost it?

I was talking to Shanice Johnson earlier.

-Who is that? -A nurse at the hospital.

And she said--

What were you doing talking to her?

I was delivering flowers to Laura from Nicole.

I was making small talk

and asked Nurse Johnson about Laura's condition.

She mentioned some new nurse who transferred in

a couple days ago, which is

when Laura took a turn for the worse.

So, you think it was me?

Was it?

Yeah.

Yeah, Eva, sure.

You got me.

Your mother is a total psychopath.

I didn't say that, and I didn't accuse you.

Ah, but you were thinking it.

-Mama... -Oh, well, no.

Tell me how I did it, little girl. Please, tell me.

-I don't know. -Hmm. Let me see. First, what?

Ooh. I hopped on my motorcycle,

and I ran Laura off the road.

Now I get dressed up like a nurse,

and I sneak into the hospital room,

and, ooh, I off her. Huh?

Who are you?

I was just asking.

You must be Boo-Boo the damn fool.

Because only a clown would think I'd do something like that.

[soft music playing]

[phone buzzes]

Thank you for meeting me.

I hope it wasn't an inconvenience

for your husband.

Actually, I just got a message from the hospital.

Doug got called in on an emergency.

Hmm.

Must be a tough life, being a surgeon.

[monitor beeping steadily]

♪ ♪

NURSE: Dr. McBride?

[monitor beeping steadily]

NURSE: Dr. McBride, are you okay?

The patient's blood pressure is dropping.

The bleeding isn't contained.

I know. I know. [pants]

Dr. Zweig, can you...

just finish up here?

ZWEIG: Certainly.

I need an assist.

Scalpel.

I'm sorry. It just must be a lot.

I mean, after all, a doctor has to be on his game

at all hours, day and night.

That's certainly true.

Doug and I don't see each other nearly as much

as we used to when we were...

When you were what, Vanessa?

Tell me more about the house you want to buy.

Hmm. I can tell you from experience

what long hours and separation can do to a marriage.

Guess you didn't catch the hint.

I don't want to talk about my marriage.

We're not.

We're talking about mine.

-You were married? -Hmm.

To the love of my life.

But it was right when the casino was taking off.

I was developing other businesses...

Was rarely home.

Told myself that I was working hard for us.

For her.

If I'm honest,

I was just getting high from being on top of the world.

Being a mogul suited me.

It was right about then

that I found out that she was having an affair.

You stepped out on Aunt Nicole.

Not to put too fine a point on it.

Yo, this is so unreal. You two seem so locked in.

We are now.

It happened more than 20 years ago.

I love your Aunt Nicole.

Martin was little, and Kat wasn't even born yet.

You mind me asking what went down?

We were going through a rough patch.

We went through a series of...

miscarriages.

But we kept jumping back up on the baby wagon.

Life became about cycle dates and medication reminders.

I kept pulling away.

I was working more, spending time with my friends

and my frat brothers and...

Then I met another woman.

She was a waitress by day, bartender by night.

She was silly. She was carefree.

She had this odd sense of humor.

Hmm. So, it wasn't one-off?

No.

I convinced both of us

that it was much more than sex so I wouldn't feel guilty.

Then she got pregnant.

You got another kid out there?

No.

She, uh, had it taken care of.

So, you asked her to...?

No. The abortion was her decision.

But I damn sure was relieved.

[scoffs]

And then what?

And then she left town.

And I realized that I needed Nicole.

I wanted Nicole. I needed to be a better man.

The man that you had always thought I was.

The husband and the father.

That's what I became.

I cheated that one time, and...

nephew, it scared me straight.

Did Aunt Nicole ever forgive you?

She never found out.

And God willing...

she never does.

Look, I'm almost afraid to ask...

...but why is this all on your mind now?

-Are you sick? -No. Nothing like that.

Then, why all of a sudden?

Seeing the video showed me

the pain that I put my family and Nicole through.

And the woman, Dana, she popped up out of the blue.

-Wait, so-so she's in town? -No.

I paid her 50 grand to leave.

[exhales]

Look, I know it sounds mercenary, paying her off,

but you don't know her.

What I thought was quirky was unstable.

She showed up at Nicole's job claiming to be suicidal.

-No way. -Yeah.

Then she came to her award ceremony

dressed as waitstaff.

Yo, what the hell?

Every time I saw her, she would escalate.

I don't want her around my family.

So I had to pay her off.

Because I don't know what she's capable of.

You think I'm running around here trying to kill people

while you're being an errand girl

for Nicole Richardson?

I never said you were trying to kill anybody.

It was deeply implied.

And I wouldn't even know Nicole Richardson

if you hadn't pushed me to get that job.

I had to push you.

I always push you to do more, be more, want more.

More for you. Not for me. For you.

Oh, I'm sorry. Am I the bad guy here?

I guess you're just, you're just above it all. Yes?

[scoffs] You should be grateful, little girl,

that I have done so much for you.

Oh, and now the guilt trip starts.

Oh, you think it was easy being a single mother, I see.

Stop being such a martyr, Mama. You weren't a single mother.

Alan was there.

[scoffs]

Alan was there like a rug growing mites.

But we got by. Yeah.

Oh, but what we could have had.

He certainly was not Ted.

No, he wasn't Ted.

But he was there.

And Ted, Ted didn't even want me.

Honey...

All I'm trying to do now

is fix the wreck

that those two bastards made of our lives.

Can't you see that?

You girls should take advantage of this space.

Samantha, now that you're not rushed and frantic

like before the fashion show, get familiar with everything.

Do you know how much most young girls would have

to spend to get access to a setup like this?

Modeling school is outrageously expensive

and not necessarily current.

Thanks for all this. Uh, it's really awesome.

I'm gonna go up to the house and get some snacks

and then we can get to work.

This is gonna be so much fun.

[sighs] Auntie Dani's being crazy generous,

but I was kind of hoping

that you would be the one managing me.

I mean, I'm more comfortable with you,

and you're closer to my age.

Don't worry, Samantha.

This is just my mom in manager mode.

Leave her to me.

All right. Carrots, celery, and nothing processed

that's gonna make anyone break out.

-Thanks. -Samantha,

why don't you go try on

one of those outfits and we'll get started?

Okay. Chelsea, if you're gonna successfully manage her,

you're gonna need to put her

through the paces of runway work.

And I don't just mean the general things, you know,

she has to, she has to learn to understand

the fashion that she's wearing.

How the fabrics move,

makeup technique, hair, nutrition, exercise.

She's gonna have to put together a portfolio.

She's gonna have to need to know

how to approach a photographer about test photos

without getting taken advantage of.

-Mom. -What?

I know you're just trying to help,

and Samantha and I both really appreciate it, but...

I'm doing it again.

Baby, you got to listen to me.

I'm sorry, Mama.

I know how much you've done for me.

Look, I love you so much.

I didn't mean to accuse you of hurting Laura.

You're not the only one with an imagination.

And I guess I let mine run away with me.

But I get scared.

Of me?

Of you taking your plans too far.

I mean, what's gonna happen if you don't sort of pull back?

Just a little.

Honey...

If that day ever comes,

if I get so far out there on a limb

that I can't come back...

I trust...

-Yeah. -No, honey, I know...

...that you will catch me.

Come here. [sniffles]

Thank you for listening.

Yeah.

Like I said, I got you.

I'm here for you. No judgment.

Yeah. Having somebody else know,

seems like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

Hmm. Yeah, everybody needs their witness.

I needed it more than I thought.

Hey, it's up to you, but don't you think

that Aunt Nicole would understand if you told her now?

Then that Dana woman wouldn't have

anything to hold over your head.

Yeah, but with the anniversary party

coming up soon, why stir the pot?

That's an approach, I guess.

But what's to keep her from sticking around and coming back?

She got what she came for.

With her, it's always been about the money.

And I should have known that when I first met her.

As long as you know, for sure, she's out.

You don't want her putting you on blast

with Aunt Nicole or Kat.

The threat is gone.

Now the hard part is for me to deal with my guilt.

Hmm. About the infidelity.

Seeing Dana was like seeing a mirror.

I had to face who I was then.

I was selfish, I was callous,

and Nicole was hurting.

And I betrayed my wedding vows.

It's been over 20 years.

You've been a faithful husband ever since.

Yeah, I have. I promise you I have.

I love my wife.

Okay, then I don't think you should allow

one mistake to overshadow your bond you have

with Nicole and your other family ties.

Hey, the Ted Richardson that I know

is a good husband and father,

and you're a bang-up uncle.

Focus on that, all right? Let the past go.

[sighs]

I meant what I said.

You're the best damn nephew ever.

And damn good friend, too.

I got you. Thank you.

Thank you, Uncle T.

That's when I found out she was sleeping

with one of my pit bosses.

What's a pit boss?

Somebody who keeps an eye on things,

makes sure the cards aren't marked.

Susses out the cheaters.

[scoffs] How do you like that for irony?

I'm so sorry.

Don't be.

We've been divorced so long now, it feels like a bad dream.

What about the pit boss?

I ran him out of town.

How exactly did you do that?

[chuckles]

Oh, sorry. It's not funny.

Well, it is a little funny.

I don't want to talk about my ex anymore.

Tell me about Dudley.

Doug. Short for Douglas.

Doug. I'm... I'm sorry.

Well, he seems like a great guy.

And you have kids in college.

So you got married when you were in kindergarten?

We met in high school. Been together ever since.

Isn't that the most boring thing you've ever heard?

Especially to somebody like you,

who's been everywhere and done everything.

I think it's sweet.

Wish I'd found a love like that.

At least you're still looking.

I mean, your dating life is all over the gossip sites.

It is, isn't it?

Not that I've been stalking you online or anything.

Well, don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

Especially about me.

WOMAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Johnson to room 311.

♪ ♪

Yeah, McBride here.

RANDY: Day one.

How's that surgery going?

Patient's fine.

I'm a wreck.

I could have killed that little boy tonight.

What happened?

I haven't had more than four hours

a night's sleep in a while.

I'm exhausted.

I nearly passed out in the OR.

My-my hands were shaking so hard,

it looked like a windshield wiper at warp speed.

Okay. Take a breath, Doug.

Once you get some rest, you'll be good.

That's the problem. I can't rest.

I'm here working all day.

I'm-I'm gambling late into the night.

Something's got to give, and it can't be my job.

I've got to stop gambling.

Now.

[chuckles]

Haven't I met you here before?

You have.

-How's it going, Andre? -[groans]

Oh, Nicole said you might need my help with your documentary.

Something about contacting nurses.

No, I got it.

But if I need some reinforcement,

I know who to give a shout.

While you've been filming, have you run across a new nurse

who recently transferred in from Provident Medical?

Nah, I don't think I've talked to anyone like that.

Why?

-Just wondering. -Hmm.

So, are you as good at filmmaking as photography?

You sure know how to stroke my ego.

-[chuckles] -Yeah, I'm finding my way.

I actually just left Uncle Ted's office

showing him some of the footage a little while ago.

You two seem close.

Yeah, we are.

He's like a second dad to me.

He's got my back, and I got his.

Hey, sweetheart, it's me.

I was going to propose one of my handcrafted martinis

and possibly one of my signature back rubs.

[chuckles]

I like how that sounds.

Okay, see you soon. Love you.

[phone ringing]

[ringing continues]

WOMAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Howard to room 808.

[line ringing]

Damn it, Ted!

I will not be ignored.

See you at the party.

Look who I found outside.

I don't want to have the cake unless I really know the cake.

Do you have to love the cake to eat the cake?

KAT: I just need to trust the cake.

This has always been about you getting back at me

for what you think I did to your mother.

It's a load of crap. Don't play me, Dad.

You know that's not my style, and I'm not afraid of you.

I've heard that getting back up

after a series of knockdown punches is a process.

Lucky for you, I have a proposal to make.

Do I have feelings for Joey Armstrong?

Yes.

What in the world?

What are you two up to?

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