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You're pregnant.

You and Bill must be so excited.

He's always had a soft spot for babies,

and now he'll have two in his house at the same time.

You and that imaginary baby in your belly.

Congratulations.

I imagine you played him like a Stradivarius.

A Stradivarius, young lady, is a very fine violin.

I know what a Stradivarius is.

Maybe Bill's and my child will learn to play one someday.

You know, he or she could play you a swan song.

[text alert clacks]

[knock at door]

Well, that was quick.

Hmm.

We've been seeing a lot of each other lately, haven't we, Teddy?

What the hell do you want now?

? ?

Hey.

Doug. I'm just checking in.

You seemed a little shaken up earlier.

I'm still trying to figure out

why you're being so decent to me.

Offer me a chance to win back the money?

You're questioning my generosity now?

[sighs] It's just that...

I've seen you with my wife.

Well, Vanessa and I have a real estate deal going.

It just looks to me like you like her.

And that maybe what you're telling me is

if I don't get you what's yours,

you'll take what's mine.

Well, now you're using the brains

that got you that medical degree.

And yes, your wife is extremely...

intelligent.

She might be very valuable to me.

You mean in business?

Well, of course I mean in business.

What do you think I mean? Never mind.

So, will you be there or not?

Yes. Yeah, I'll be there.

See you tonight.

-Been waiting long? -No.

But then, waiting for you is always worth it.

[chuckles]

? ?

We have to find out if Leslie was the nurse that hurt Laura,

and we have to figure out if Eva was in on it.

I'm great, Kat. How are you?

I'm serious, Jacob.

This is dragging on too long, and we can't let Eva

and Leslie get away with what they did.

You know, I got to give you your props, Hayley.

I say Stradivarius, you say swan song.

When you come up with a zinger, you commit.

Sell that sucker for all it's worth.

I'm good with my words.

I may not have had a high-fashioned life like you,

but I actually do have an education

where we learned law and language

and accomplished more than vapid three-point turns on runways.

Modeling requires precision and intentionality.

It's a careful balance between strategy

and perception.

So my model mind is assessing, analyzing and questioning:

would you be working so hard

to put me in my place if your story were true?

-[scoffs] -If you were really pregnant?

Just because you can't handle the truth

doesn't make it less real.

And you showing up here

jealous of an unborn child?

Wow, that is beyond petty.

It's pitiable.

Jealous, Hayley? Hardly.

My kid-raising days are over.

I am embarking on a new career.

Ooh, finally.

Something to fill your days besides harassing me.

You know, I knew you'd show up

insulting and sparking the minute you heard the news.

I'm shining a light on your latest lie.

Mm. Your words are just as empty as you are, Dani.

Meanwhile, my husband's anything but-

proof's growing inside me.

So you claim.

Focus.

We're connecting the dots here.

Okay? Now, you can accept it,

I am pregnant with Bill's child,

or you can let it destroy you.

Either way, I win.

Now, if you keep getting in my face,

insulting and denying my child's existence...

...I'll make sure you regret ever crossing me.

Oh, Hayley.

Is that desperation I hear?

Are you threatening me?

BILL: No.

I am.

Be careful of what you say to my wife.

Or what?

You'll have me arrested?

Oh, you really must miss me

to keep dragging me into all these legal dramas.

Should I be flattered?

Oh, Dani, you really need to get over Bill.

No, Bill needs to get over Bill.

I pity that baby.

Bill will do his utmost

to steal all of the attention away from that child,

if there even is a child.

I'm sorry. What are you insinuating?

What I am directly saying, Bill, is that that "baby" is a figment

of your desperate wife's imagination.

[chuckles] Okay.

For what earthly purpose, Dani?

God, Bill! For someone so smart, you can be incredibly dumb.

She made up the baby

so that she can sink

her low-class- though well-manicured-

claws deeper into you.

When Mona gets here,

she can confirm what I see in this picture.

I believe this is the nurse that went into Laura's room.

And I believe it's Leslie.

Have you learned anything since the last time

you pressured me into letting you help me?

What do we need, Kat?

Proof that it's Leslie.

And that this video hasn't been doctored or manufactured.

Where'd you get it?

From security via my cousin Andre.

-Why did Andre- -Oh, he's doing this documentary

-at the hospital. -About the nurses.

Yeah, I heard about it.

And he asked security for footage

so that he could use it for atmospheric shots.

Like people walking through halls,

getting on and off elevators.

And walking into people's rooms.

Mm-hmm. And see? There's a date right here.

The same day that Laura suddenly had a spike

in potassium that affected her heart,

which is the same day Shanice saw

that mysterious travel nurse.

-From Provident. -Mm-hmm.

And did you go to Provident to try to track her down?

Well, since this isn't my first day on the job, yes, I did.

I spoke to a lot of people on staff

over at Provident.

Nobody recognized the nurse who transferred

into Garland Memorial from there.

Not even temporarily.

We're getting close, Jacob. I could feel it.

Once Mona verifies that this is Leslie...

There she is.

I hope this is as important as you said.

It is. It absolutely is.

Why couldn't it wait until morning?

You could have just showed whatever this is to me

at your parents' house.

Jacob has this thing we need you to check out.

Uh, I wanted to get you both here at the same time

so y'all could review it together

and Jacob can make it official.

Thanks for doing this.

You know I'd do anything for your family.

What do you need?

This nurse was recorded walking into Laura's room

the night her potassium spiked.

Wait, are you saying that someone-

I just need you to take a close look at this, Mona.

Does anything stand out to you?

There is something familiar.

I knew it!

Remember the part about not influencing witnesses?

-Who do you think it is? -Leslie.

Kat, you're blowing this.

Please, just let Mona do this on her own.

Now that I know what I'm looking for,

every fiber of my being says that must be Leslie.

What'd I tell you?

But I can't be sure.

Aren't you gonna invite me in, like a gentleman?

Well, since you weren't invited to begin with, why start now?

I could cause a scene out here in the hallway, doctor...

-Okay, okay, okay. Come on. -Okay.

[quietly]: It turns out... [chuckles]

Wise choice, Teddikins.

I mean, because, you know, hotels do detest

all those noise complaints,

and it would be a shame for you and Eva to be evicted

from your respective rooms.

Don't you want to know why I'm here?

What I want is for you to go back to wherever you came from.

Mm. You used to say I came from Heaven, remember?

-Dana, I don't have time to- -Oh, my God.

It is chilly up in here.

Oh... [snaps fingers] ...that's right.

You used to like it when our hotel rooms were really cool

and I didn't mind because

I loved having your arms just...

[inhales] ...wrapped all around me.

Okay, fine. Listen, just, could you turn

the air conditioning down or something

so we can at least be comfortable, please?

I'll be comfortable once you're gone.

So spit out whatever it is you have to say

before I have security haul you out.

What is this about?

Our daughter.

What about Eva?

I just dropped by to say thank you.

For?

Helping her get a chair rental at that salon.

I mean, she enjoys hairdressing. And she is so good at it.

Ooh, and that place is very posh.

I didn't do it for you.

And now that you've expressed your thank you, you can go.

Well, you know, I would have called you,

but I figured you'd probably send me straight to voicemail.

Or I could have texted, but, I mean,

where is the fun in that?

I mean, people are so detached these days.

All this texting and scrolling and chatting.

[chuckles]

Manners require a human touch.

Dana, listen, I-

Oh, ooh! I thought you would never ask.

Yes, I would like a gin and tonic, please.

I don't know what you're playing at.

[clears throat]

Something in my throat.

[coughs, wheezes]

I could use...

I could use a drink.

I'm dying. [coughing]

I'll get you your tonic, and then you can get going.

Mm-hmm. Mm.

Wow. You always had a way with words, Teddy.

And you always had a way of twisting them.

Thank you. So, you want to join me?

No, you need to leave.

Kat is stopping by. I do not want you here.

Haven't we said everything we need to say to each other?

Okay, listen.

What I want to talk to you about is...

I'm worried about Eva.

I see, Dani. I see.

You're here to make

even more baseless accusations against Hayley.

Oh, my God.

I swear, your jealousy knows no bounds, does it?

Dani is right.

[sighs]

There is...

no child.

I...

I am not pregnant.

I made the whole thing up.

Only Dani Dupree,

with her infinite wisdom, was

brilliant enough to figure it out.

Only she could have sussed out my true motives

and dark, devious intentions.

Well, I'll need to hit the gym a little harder in the morning.

-Which gym? -The Country Club.

Where do you work out?

Oh, I don't do trainers or gyms.

Due to my hectic, demanding schedule,

I find other ways to work off the calories.

Sounds interesting. What ways are those?

Can I ask you something?

Of course.

But whether I answer or not depends on what the question is.

Can I interest you in-

-Yes. -[chuckles]

Gambling at my casino?

Oh, sure.

[chuckles] Why not? I...

I've never been one to turn down a chance to try my luck.

Shall we?

What can I do to help?

I mean, I really didn't want to share this with you,

but since you are her father, you have right to know.

Would you just spit it out, Dana?

Okay, fine.

The other day Eva asked

if you and I are ever getting back together again.

What?

Beautifully played, Hayley!

And later, when it is proven that there is no child,

you can bat your big eyes and say,

"But I said there was no baby.

Dani Dupree heard me tell Bill."

You are astonishing.

I've never seen anyone with a more devious mind than yours.

So, what's the plan, huh?

You're gonna claim that the doctor's office

got it wrong, that they mixed you up

with a different Hayley, at which point,

you'll weep and need daily comfort?

Hmm. You spend a lot of time thinking about me, don't you?

Only enough to sidestep your schemes.

I am a Dupree.

You are just a wannabe who will always be known

behind the gates of Fairmont Crest

as the home-wrecker you are.

Okay, look, that's enough, all right?

Dani, Hayley and I have found love, okay?

-And that love is as real as this baby is. -Stop, Bill.

I can fight my own battles.

Okay.

Thank you, Dani, for your discernment.

Now, if you are finished

being your usual insightful self

and feel like you've mortified my husband and me for the night,

it's getting late.

You know where the door is.

You're good, Hayley.

You're very good.

[clears throat] Just, uh, one more thing

before I find my way out.

As soon as that door closes behind me,

you will dissolve into tears.

You will collapse into Bill's arms

and try to prove

that this pregnancy is real.

That you only said it wasn't

to knock that smart-ass Dani Dupree down a peg.

Have at it.

But I know what I know.

[Bill sighs]

[sighs]

Come here, baby. Come here.

It's okay.

[crying]

? ?

Wasn't this seat taken?

That guy had an emergency.

Drake, my man.

Would you deal this lovely lady in?

Sure, boss. Glad to.

The game's five card stud, ma'am. No bring-in.

I think you'll have to explain as we go.

I'm not much of a gambler.

JOEY: No worries. I got you.

Look really closely, Mona.

We need a positive ID.

Something a little more firm than a feeling.

Is the nurse in this image Leslie or not?

I think.

Maybe.

I'm not friends with Leslie anymore.

I don't owe her any kind of loyalty.

I just can't be 100% sure

that this is Leslie in the nurse's uniform.

JACOB: All right. Well, I appreciate you taking the time

for coming down here and helping out with the case.

Well, I've got to go anyway.

You've got a social event this late?

-I'm going to see my dad. -Oh.

I would say send him my best, but...

I'm so disappointed in Ted.

A lot of people feel that way.

And I get why people are mad at him.

He's not perfect,

but I'm still his daughter, and I'm not gonna abandon him.

I promised to get him a sandwich.

Want to make sure he's taking care of himself.

That's very thoughtful of you.

As strong as he is,

I know this Leslie/Eva fiasco has really got him down.

You're a good girl, Kat.

Thanks for saying that.

Oh, and sorry for being so pushy about all of this.

As busy as you are, you're spending your time

trying to find out who hurt Laura and hold them accountable.

I couldn't be prouder of you or more grateful for that.

I wish I could've been more help.

At least you tried.

Good night.

Good night, girl.

Bye.

Is there anything else you want to share, Mona?

I can share that I don't trust Leslie.

We met in church.

Singing in the choir.

She went out of her way to befriend Jan and me

so that she could get information

to hurt Nicole and Ted.

Maybe I'd feel better about it if she just lied to me once,

but over and over again for months?

Who does that?

-It sounds like she hurt you, too. -She betrayed my trust.

I'm not gonna take a page out of her book and betray yours

by telling you something I know isn't true.

As much as I want to say it's Leslie in that photo,

I can't.

I appreciate your honesty and cooperation.

And because this is an ongoing investigation,

I might be reaching out again.

If you end up interrogating Leslie,

it may help you to know that if her lips are moving,

she's probably lying.

Does Eva really want us back together,

or did you make that up?

What do you think?

That I'm here angling for some kind of Ted/Dana redo?

That'd be a waste of time.

'Cause there won't be one. Ever.

You can assure Eva of that.

Was there ever anything real between us, Ted?

I'm not talking about us with you.

That conversation is off limits.

Do you get that?

Okay, the point is, now that the truth is out,

that we're her parents,

then it's time for us to parent our daughter.

And I'm not saying that,

that we have to be all sunshine

and light and sweetness,

because she'll see right through that.

But at least

we can have a united front for her.

United front for her about what?

Ted, there are decisions that she has to make.

Decisions about her life moving forward.

Where will she live?

Decisions about where she wants to go in her career,

decisions that deal with her ultimate life goals.

I could see where she could use some guidance.

But what I can't see is you and I being on the same page

about whatever that guidance is.

Why not?

Dana, you came to town with one goal:

destroy me and my marriage.

You accomplished that.

What more can Eva learn from you about goal setting?

Hmm.

Ouch.

Perhaps I deserve those harsh feelings toward me.

You think?

Just like you deserve Nicole's harsh feelings toward you.

But does punishing you for it

make it any better for the innocents involved?

Martin, your grandchildren, Kat and Eva?

No.

No, it doesn't.

See?

We agree on something.

Bitterness does not have to be the way forward, Ted.

So, I mean, let's just try to forgive each other.

For our daughter's sake. I mean, can we do that?

Leslie, whatever it is you're playing at, just stop.

-Please. -I poured you a beer.

Back when we were together,

this is the first thing that you wanted

after a long day.

And the first thing that you wanted after me, that is.

Sit down and relax,

and I will finish this conversation.

I thought we had gotten past this hostility.

You can't bend enough so we can have

a civil conversation about our child?

When did Eva say she was hoping you and I got back together?

What was the context?

Sit down, and I will tell you all about it.

My late husband, Alan, was a means to an end.

After Bill Hamilton threatened me

and I left town, I needed someone

who was safe and stable,

someone who didn't draw attention.

I was still afraid that Bill would find out

that I lied about not getting the abortion

and hunt me down and steal my child.

That's ancient history, Dana.

Yes, but it took me years to find Alan.

Someone who would give us a life that was safe.

And I was right, except for...

Alan was unkind to Eva?

Nothing that blatant.

It's just that he was dismissive.

In retrospect, she was very lonely.

And she built up this,

this image of, um,

of this knight in shining armor daddy

that was riding to save us.

-Hmm. -Mm.

And you did nothing to fuel this fantasy?

I missed you.

We were close,

and we meant something to each other.

I mean, I mean, doesn't...

Am-am I making this up?

I suppose I do owe you an apology.

We, uh, we met at a difficult time in my life.

Huh?

I regret having given you hope back then.

But let me make this clear to you

so you can make it clear to Eva.

Nicole is the woman that I love.

That won't ever stop.

She has my heart.

But she rejected you.

And here you are still. You're sleeping right here.

She's hurt and needs space.

Okay, what about you being hurt?

She doesn't care.

Nicole did nothing wrong.

We did.

And now I'm living apart from my wife because of you.

Because you tried to destroy

the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Oh, stop it, Ted.

You are still the man that you've always been.

And you are still the man who fell in love with me.

-Stop embellishing! -You are still the man that wanted me.

I am telling what you told me.

-I'm repeating it! -It was a lifetime ago!

So this is going nowhere.

You should leave.

Hey, I'm convinced

that you really don't care about me at all.

I don't mean anything to you.

But do you at least care about Eva?

I've already proven that.

I'm getting to know my child,

and I'm gonna do whatever it takes

to build that relationship

and make up for the years that we've lost.

Eva has you.

It's nice to know that something good came...

It's nice to know some good came from all of this.

What I will not do is further hurt my wife.

This is where I draw the line.

-So, you're definitely pregnant? -Without a shadow of a doubt.

Look, I wouldn't lie about anything so personal,

so important to us.

Look, I only said those things to get under Dani's skin.

Mm-hmm.

You know, Hayley, I have a reputation of being

the most fierce strategist in the entire DMV.

But sometimes...

Sometimes, you give me a run for my money.

[both chuckle]

I'm gonna take that as a compliment.

How do you do that?

It's just that Dani Dupree angers me to no end.

She is relentless, and...

after taking the high road for so long- and, I don't know,

maybe this has something to do with my hormones, too-

I-I can't help but want to retaliate.

Yeah, I know. I understand, babe. Don't worry.

You were just trifling with Dani

-to give her a taste of her own medicine. -Yeah.

Hmm? Come here.

You are my wife. You hear me?

You are first above all others.

I believe you above all others.

Mm? And the fact that you're

carrying my child has Dani gnashing her teeth.

Hmm.

Are we gonna have to live with nine months of this from her?

Well, it'll probably last a lot longer than that.

I mean, we always knew that Dani would be

a constant thorn when we decided to make our home here.

-True. -I mean, I don't know.

We could always sell this place, go buy a new one in D.C.

Eh, I'd rather

deal with Dani's antics until she gets distracted

by the next shiny object than live the rest of my life

knowing she ran our baby and us out of Fairmont Crest.

Okay. All right. Then that's what it'll be.

You know? She'll just have to get used to this new reality.

But... [sighs]

Babe, I have an important question to ask you,

and it's, uh,

it's vital to our future.

Well, aren't you a natural?

I guess I don't mind taking a few risks after all.

-I can't believe my luck. -Why? You catch on quick.

Are you sure you didn't rig this game so I'd clean up like this?

What kind of casino owner would I be if I bet against the house?

One who has a different game in mind.

A different game? Whatever do you mean?

Winning all the time is boring.

Surely you have something better to do with this poker table.

Sorry, gentlemen. This room is closed for the night.

Feel free to explore the casino's other attractions.

-Drake. -DRAKE: Yes, sir?

Open another private room for them.

Give them exclusive credit and drinks on me.

And, Drake.

Sir.

Lock the doors behind you.

Well, Ted, I can't believe your hunger.

-This is not, this is so not- -So soon after Nicole.

This is not what she's trying to make it look like.

It looks like she's here

alone with you in your hotel room,

having drinks and-and other things.

Kat, that's not what happened. Absolutely not.

Nothing happened here. Nothing.

All right. I guess I'll be heading out, lover boy.

You do that, Leslie or Dana or whoever you are today.

Brat.

-Kat, please. -I'm not stupid, Dad.

I know what that woman does, but so do you.

Why would you let her within two feet of you,

much less your room?

And right now,

when things with you and Mom are so bad?

Kat, I-

I don't even have words, Dad.

No words.

[door closes]

Ma'am, I apologize. We've already had last call.

Uh, ma'am? Uh, the kitchen is closed

and we've already had last call.

Oh. Oh, surely you can make an exception.

I'm Dani Dupree.

-I'll go make it myself. -Thank you.

-Vodka sour. -Yes, ma'am.

[sniffles]

HAYLEY: Oh, Dani. You really need to get over Bill.

BILL: I swear, your jealousy knows no bounds, does it?

HAYLEY: You spend a lot of time thinking about me, don't you?

[clears throat] I'll, uh,

[sniffles] I'll need another.

"Vital for our future."

I'm sort of intrigued

and sort of feel like you're teasing me.

What is it?

Well...

since you'll be carrying our child

for the rest of the year, you know,

what does that mean for our romance?

You mean our lovemaking sex?

Yeah. Okay. I wasn't gonna be so blunt, but...

But you're your best when you're blunt.

I never have to wonder where you stand.

There's another thing I love about you, Mrs. Hamilton.

What others see in me as a fault,

you see as good and noble.

I can't wait to be a father to our son. Or daughter.

Mm-hmm.

But if that means that we have to abstain, then...

I'll try my best to be noble.

Did you ever have to abstain before?

Oh, well, different time, different situation.

Okay, well, this is our situation.

So I've read that when a woman is pregnant,

she is even more sexually aroused than ever.

And, you know, I heard that making love is

actually healthy for the pregnancy process.

-Really? -Yes.

So what do you say we skip the nobility

and get right to the fun part?

-Yeah? -Yeah.

Oh, thank you.

I'm sorry, sir. We're closed.

Waiter, make one more exception for me, please.

It's my friend.

There'll be a, a generous tip in it for you.

Have a cocktail with me, Doug?

Sure.

He'll have what I'm having.

[sighs]

Well, I hate to be blunt, but you look like

something the cat dragged in.

No offense.

None taken.

Especially since that's exactly how I feel.

Thanks a lot.

To feeling all the feels and not liking it one bit.

-Hmm. -Yeah.

[upbeat music playing]

? Aw, girl?

? Ever since I was a baby child?

? Mama took one look and said?

? "This boy gonna walk a cold-ass mile"?

? But I don't believe it.?

? ?

[panting]

? ?

Come on, Kat.

Don't let Dana destroy the fragile thing

we've begun to build here.

I don't think she's the one destroying us, Dad.

It's you.

You and your naive goodness.

Since you can't seem to avoid getting wrapped up in her orbit,

maybe it's because you want to be with her.

Kat. No.

I stupidly dropped by to bring you food,

but it seems like you had an appetite for something else,

so I-I'll go.

Stay.

I want to spend time with you.

I'm wiped.

But if you hurry,

you might be able to catch her before she leaves the hotel,

since she seemed so eager to keep you company.

No, Kat.

[door closes]

[laughing]

Ooh, I see you, Leslie. [growls]

? Beep bop boom, boom boom bop, bam?

You are a rock star, baby.

[mimics guitar solo]

[sighs]

Really, Leslie? Are you?

Are you a rock star creating all this chaos?

Hells yeah!

Ooh, girl, you are more.

Oh, baby! Whee!

Yeah!

The universe, God's universe, has been so good to me,

and the timing couldn't be any better.

I am

Leslie Victorious.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

[mimics cheering]

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