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Nah, it was nothing.

Look, I'm just glad I can help.

It'll be our little secret.

I know I'm not exactly welcome

at the Richardson house right now, but...

if you need anything else, just hit me up.

No, I'll just be at Orphey Gene’s hanging out,

listening to my audiobook for a while.

No worries.

Bye.

I know, Jacob. I get it, but...

No, you're right.

Okay. I'll see you at home.

Love you.

Your husband sounds stressed.

What's his deal?

It's Kat.

He keeps warning her to stay out

of the Laura Peterson investigation,

but you know our cousin.

That's on-brand.

When Kat sinks her teeth into something,

she's like a shark that smells blood.

Well, at least her tenacity works in your favor,

-with your purse line. -Do you really think that Kat

is focused on business right now

while playing true crime podcaster?

She's already behind on delivering

our Instagram release schedule.

I'm sorry.

But I get it, though.

You know, even after years of being with Jacob,

hearing about some of his cases gives me an adrenaline rush,

you know? [laughs]

I guess once you get swept up

in the life-and-death stakes of police work,

the fashion business seems kind of tame.

You've obviously never been to Fashion Week.

Does it get that serious?

Girl, these designers throw hands over seating charts.

You try breaking up fights in six-inch heels.

-[both laugh] -I'm weak.

Speaking of hard heads, how's dad doing?

Ugh.

That man?

That man refused to stay overnight at the hospital,

even after Dr. McBride recommended it.

And get this: today, he insisted on going back to work.

[scoffs] Why am I not shocked?

I wonder how that's going.

Hey, baby.

Bill.

What are you doing here?

Uh, this is my house, last I checked.

Don't play with me. You know what I meant.

You okay?

Yeah. Well, can't a man leave work early

for no other reason than to see his hot smoke show of a wife?

[laughs softly]

Baby, I work with you, remember?

You never leave the office this early

unless there's something wrong.

So tell me the truth.

I just did.

You headed out?

Yeah, I'm meeting with my stylist at Tysons Galleria

to pick out a gala dress

-for that event next month. -Mm-hmm.

Since I'm going with my handsome husband,

I need something that pops.

But seeing as you're here, maybe I'll reschedule.

Oh, you'd do that for me?

How grateful will you be?

I'd be very grateful.

Ooh, I'm gonna hold you to it.

-[laughs] -Mmm.

-I'll be right back. -Okay.

[sighs]

♪ ♪

Someone maneuvered that poker table like a pro.

You sure you've never done that before?

It wasn't exactly a poker table.

Oh, well, let me guess.

A washing machine.

Was it on the spin or rinse cycle?

You've got quite an imagination.

-But no dice. -Mm.

Okay.

A trampoline? No, I got it.

Inside the cart of a Ferris wheel.

Now, that's a ride.

Let's just say the eight ball wasn't the only thing

getting pocketed.

-[slaps desk] -A pool table.

-Well, aren't you the saucy one? -[glass clinks]

I hope you enjoyed it.

I did at the time,

but the next day I could barely walk.

Which is how I felt when I woke up this morning.

But every ache and pain was worth it.

Couldn't agree more.

Listening to anything good?

Hey there.

Hey.

Uh, can I help you?

Yes.

[sighs] You're literally a lifesaver.

-Handsome, too. -[laughs softly]

I'm Kat Richardson,

Dr. Ted Richardson's daughter.

He's the doctor with the suite on the 11th floor.

I'm aware, but we're on the ninth floor.

Oh, yeah.

This is my sister's room.

She gave me a key, but I picked up my dad's by mistake.

See?

Hmm.

Any chance you could help a girl out?

Out here breaking hearts and taking names

-with that six-pack, huh? -Nah, mamita,

-I'm just trying to stay ready. -Mm.

Can't be slacking

when your boss expects excellence 24/7,

even when he's not 100 himself.

Wait, something's going on with Bill Hamilton?

He got taken to the hospital yesterday.

And here's the thing: he checked himself out

after a couple of hours.

Then he was back in the office at the crack of dawn

acting like it was all some fluke.

And you know he was there

before the sun was in the sky because...

Okay, yeah, I was there, too.

[laughs] Insane.

Driven.

And on your lunch hour, you just, what,

run a few miles for fun?

-You know me so well. -Mm-hmm.

I'll just grab a sandwich to go and...

Bill just canceled all of his appointments

for the rest of the day.

You think he's sick again?

I hope not.

There's no Law Offices of Bill Hamilton, Esquire,

without the boss.

And I'm counting on making partner.

Well, my money's on you and your six-pack.

What you think sent him to the hospital?

Nobody has a clue, but whatever it was, it seems

like he intimidated the doctors into signing him out.

That's Bill for you. The guy would rather flatline

-than admit he's not Superman. -Hmm.

Sounds like karma's catching up to him.

Not that I care.

I forgot there's no love lost between you two

after what he did to your mom.

How are things with you and her?

Still tense?

Oh, we're not speaking to each other.

Damn. Does that happen a lot?

Sometimes.

But when you share the same space,

you get over it fast.

That's not a problem anymore.

You moved out?

Mama kicked me out.

Packed my stuff and made it clear

she wants nothing to do with me.

Your dad?

He came to my rescue, gave me a nice place to stay.

Mom is not so forgiving.

You know that reflects more on her than it does you, right?

-Thanks for saying that. -It's true.

And, hey, at least she's still not trying to drag you

you into that whole motorcycle versus car drama.

Oh, if my mother knows what's best for her,

she'll keep it that way.

I've got insurance now.

-Really? -Mm-hmm.

What kind of insurance we talking?

The kind I'm keeping safe and secret.

My sister asked me to do this.

It's against policy

to let nonguests into occupied rooms.

And I completely understand.

She's a stylist, and she has this super

high-maintenance client coming.

Like, Saudi princess-level high-maintenance.

You know how that is.

There's no pleasing some people

when you work in the service industry.

Anyway, uh, Eva's gonna lose her job

if I don't grab this portfolio.

Well, she'll need to call and authorize it.

Do you think she has time for that,

in the middle of getting Her Highness'

bowls of hand-sorted green Skittles,

freshly peeled organic grapes

and Fiji Water that's been blessed

by three different religious leaders?

I mean, the woman demanded that she have

-her coffee stirred counterclockwise by... -Okay, okay, just...

[exhales] Oh, thank God.

No.

Thank you, Darius.

Well, I'm sure you have plenty of tasks to tend to,

and I'd hate to keep you.

You know what?

After all, time is money.

Now let's see what Dad's charity case has been hiding.

Well?

"Well" what?

I'm waiting.

Are you gonna tell me what you've been keeping from me

or am I gonna have to guess?

Baby, if you ask me what's wrong one more time,

I'm just gonna start coming up with symptoms

-just to make you happy, -[sighs] Bill.

Throw in some fainting spells, maybe speaking in tongues.

Stop with the deflection, please.

Can we just be serious for a minute?

I'm not just worried about you, Bill.

I am scared.

Okay. Listen.

[grunts]

Look, I hear you, all right?

But I'm-I'm not going anywhere.

I promise to stick around for a long, long time,

for you, for our baby and for us.

You need to take better care of yourself.

-I will. -I mean it.

You're gonna start eating healthy,

not working so much,

doing just as the doctor prescribed.

Everything to a T, no exceptions.

If you say so, Mrs. Hamilton.

How else are you gonna be around to teach our daughter

how to throw a baseball?

Okay, or our son ballet?

Ha. More jokes?

No, no, I'm serious as a sermon.

You, an alpha male--

Mr. I Eat Prosecutors For Lunch--

-would let your son do ballet? -[chuckles] Yeah.

Yeah, if that's what his heart desires.

As long as he promises to do his pliés

around all the other boys and make himself

-the best ballet dancer ever. -[laughs]

Oh, well, you know what?

Maybe you need to put those tights on yourself

-and show him how it's done. -[chuckles]

-I'm just saying. -Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Who's the one with all the jokes?

Mm.

You know I can't with Dad right now,

acting like nothing happened.

A transient ischemic attack is serious.

Did you call Aunt Nicole, get her take on it?

No, I didn't want to bother her.

But I did talk to a couple other doctors that I know.

Of course you did. And?

Well, by itself, a TIA is usually not that serious,

but it could mean there's an underlying issue.

Essentially, it's your body's way of warning you

that there's something wrong

with the blood flow to your brain.

Sis, I love you, but you're giving me flashbacks

to when you would help me with my bio homework.

You mean when I did it for you?

That too. Can you just bottom-line it for me?

If Dad ignores this,

it could lead to an actual stroke.

He could die?

Look, le-- we just have to know that we have to stay

on top of Dad is all, okay?

In fact, why don't we stop by later to do a check-in?

Okay, what time were you thinking?

Why? You've got some situationship going on

I don't know about?

My love life is nonexistent.

Especially after Allison hit me

with the "let's just be friends."

Allison?

Yeah, that's why I was acting so sus

when you saw me here before.

I just didn't want to get into it in front of Jacob.

Oh.

-I'm sorry. That sucks, Chels. -Mm.

But does this mean you're dating women now?

I mean, it's a possibility.

Hmm.

Does that weird you out?

God, no. No, you've always been adventurous.

Gay, bi, still exploring-- I just want you happy.

Thanks, sis, but it's all theoretical anyway.

It's not like I have any prospects lined up or anything.

Derek.

-Hey, babe. -What are you doing here?

-You're not hurt, are you? -In peak condition.

It's just a slow day at the station, so...

...I thought, uh...

-You thought... -Damn, why am I so nervous?

I... keep acting like this is our first date or something.

Oh, you want to ask me out.

You know, you could have called or texted.

Well, s-some things need to be said in person.

Plus, I miss seeing your face every day.

-Aw. -It's the best part of my day.

I just hate knowing that

I'm not gonna get to see you tonight after our shifts.

As much as we drove each other crazy

living together, with you getting mad at me

for leaving wet towels on the bed...

And eating my leftovers without asking.

I didn't even know about that one.

But yes, even with all that,

I still looked forward to coming home to you every single night.

Well, if I'm being honest,

the leftovers aren't the only thing I missed.

I bet you'll never look at a poker table

the same way again.

Not that one.

Nor will I ever forget your intoxicating scent.

[gasps]

How sweet it is.

Mm, there you go, quoting songs at me again.

Though I guess it's not sweet enough

to hold your attention for very long.

Either I'm boring you or you're expecting someone.

My dear, you could never bore me.

But we are expecting company.

Really? Who's joining us?

Your husband.

Why on Earth would you invite Doug here?

You're about to find out.

Vanessa.

Mr. Armstrong.

If I had known baseball involved such close instructions,

-I'd ask for lessons sooner. -[both chuckle]

-[strains]: Oh. -What is it? Are-are you...

Yeah, I'm just dehydrated, baby, yeah.

-Uh, a sports drink? -Yeah.

-Okay. -Yeah. Thanks, baby.

[grunts]

[sighs]

-Here. -[exhales] Thanks, babe.

-Are you really okay? -[laughs softly]

Now, I warned you about asking me that.

I can't help it.

It's the only thing on my mind, Bill.

Hmm. Well...

[grunts]

Maybe we need to distract you.

You know, I...

do have another serious condition.

Oh, and what is that?

Well, it's, um,

terminal attraction to my wife.

And there's only one treatment for that

-as far as I'm concerned. -Hmm.

I hope it involves bed rest.

Mm-hmm.

Something very close to that.

-Oh! -[both laugh]

BOTH: Mm...

So, this thing with your mom.

Ah. I've got you curious.

I'm just trying to piece it together.

So, she's really gonna regret it if she keeps trying

to pin that accident on you, huh?

She will.

You must have some kind of heavy leverage over her.

I do.

You know I want to know what that is.

[laughs softly]

Let's just say a girl's done being a puppet,

and I'm standing on business from now on.

I feel you on that.

Although, right now, you're giving me more sitting

than standing vibes.

What had you so engrossed when I came in?

Oh, it's this audiobook that I'm practically inhaling.

It's got me hooked.

I can't wait to finish it, but I don't want it to be over.

-Know what I mean? -Title?

House of Lord Astront.

Oh, Carl Ivati.

Work's been so busy, I haven't had a chance

to get into his new series.

[squeals softly] Okay.

So, it's this epic love story about a star-crossed couple

trying to find their way back to each other

across time and space, and it's totally amazing.

Like, I'm on the second book and I can't stop listening.

Well, if it's that good, maybe you'll let me

borrow it when you're done.

Okay, I get it.

You're making fun of me.

No, not at all, I love to read, and fiction is my jam.

And don't you dare tell anybody this,

but I'm a sucker for a good love story.

[laughs]

So, the first book is Mercy and Goodness

and it's all about how the couple first met

and how they got separated.

I have the book in my hotel room

if you want to come and grab it sometime.

So you're like me.

Physical book plus audio.

Is there any other way?

Maybe I can snag that first one now.

Seriously? I thought you had to get back to work.

I've got some time to spare

before I go back to clocking in those billable hours.

-And if it's an awesome trilogy... -It is.

Let's go.

[phone vibrates]

Jacob. Perfect timing.

Tell me you found something juicy.

Nothing? Seriously? [sighs]

That is so frustrating.

Uh, well, keep digging.

I just know she's hiding something.

Sorry. No, just...

Just organizing some things.

Yes, you've made it painfully clear

you want me to stay out of your investigation,

but it's obvious to me you need the help.

Jacob, uh, something's come up.

I got to bounce.

Are you really gonna act like that?

Like what?

You could at least say hello.

Oh, sorry. Hello.

This is my sister Naomi.

Naomi, this is Madison.

-Hi. -Hi.

Um, how do you two know each other?

We don't.

For somebody who just got out of the hospital,

you sure have a lot of energy.

Shouldn't you be taking it easy?

Well, what makes you think I'm not?

Ah. This is easy?

-Mm. -Huh.

Okay.

You just pounced on me like a horny teenager.

-[laughs] -Yeah.

Trust me, Mrs. Hamilton, I know exactly what I'm doing.

Mmm.

Oh, and what are you doing now, Mr. Know-it-all...

[Bill grunting softly]

-Bill? -[babbles softly]

-Huh? Baby... -[mutters]: Baby...

-Oh... -[gasps]

[moans softly]

I need an ambulance right away.

I keep coming up with these wild excuses

so I can come by and see you.

-Like what? -Oh, like...

"I need to check on this heart attack victim

-that I brought in last week." -Hmm.

Or like, "We're running low on tourniquets,

I need to come here and borrow some extra."

See, your reasons sound legit.

What am I supposed to tell Shanice

when I want to duck out to go to the firehouse?

Say you're bringing me lunch.

And substitute the lunches you guys cook at the station?

The famous firehouse meals everybody's heard about?

Yeah, fair point.

And besides, sooner or later, my supervisor's gonna catch on

and punish me with cleaning duties.

Guess we're gonna have to get more creative.

I could always rush in into another burning building.

Don't you dare.

Get myself a personal escort to your care.

-Medically speaking, of course. -Of course.

-[phone rings] -Ooh. One second.

Nurses station.

Uh, yep. What's your ETA?

Reason for transport?

Bill Hamilton?

Uh, yeah, he was just in. I'm pulling up his charts now.

This is unexpected.

Oh, the good doctor and I go way back.

In fact, you could call us old gambling buddies.

I had no idea.

Well, there's a lot you don't know, Vanessa.

You know what?

I don't have to sit here and listen to this.

-Actually, Doug, you do. -You gamble?

-A little. -[scoffs] A lot.

[sighs]

And no offense, Doc, but...

Vanessa, your husband isn't exactly Lucky Larry

when it comes to the cards.

He's into me for a quarter mil.

[gasps] A quarter of a mil? What the hell?

-Vanessa... -You lost

$250,000,

and, uh, what, you expect me to write a check?

Not exactly.

Make me understand. You don't want my money?

Oh, no.

Thanks to your husband, there's something

of much greater value on the table.

Your business.

[sighs]

What the hell is this crap?

I knew you were crazy, but basic, too?

[sighs]

Come on, Eva.

Where'd you stash the good stuff?

If my mother were a homicidal home-wrecker,

where would...

Trust, you're gonna love this story.

The writer was definitely in his bag.

If it ain't all that, it's on you.

Please, you know I wouldn't steer you wrong.

What are you talking about?

I built my business with my blood, sweat and tears.

You're not getting anywhere near it.

Au contraire.

And if you just listen to our proposal,

it might change that pretty mind of yours.

"Our"?

Baby, just listen. It's not as bad

-as it sounds. -Don't you dare "baby" me.

Not now, not after this.

But he is right.

You just need to look at this as something

that's mutually beneficial.

And how exactly would washing your money be beneficial to me?

Please.

A man like you doesn't look twice

at a business like mine unless he needs a rinse cycle.

Well, now I know who has the brains in the marriage.

But yes, that's exactly what we're proposing.

Unless you have a better way for him to clear the quarter mil

that has been keeping him up every night.

You really let it get this bad?

What, Doug, you couldn't have come to me first, by yourself?

I'm supposed to be your wife.

I thought I could protect you from all of this.

Protect me? By getting in bed with him?

Now, now, there's plenty of time

for finger-pointing later.

Let's just stay focused, shall we?

I'm sorry, Vanessa.

JOEY: You know, money laundering

has gotten such an ugly reputation,

but really, if you think about it,

it's just swapping my hard-earned dollars for yours.

Think of it as

financial choreography.

I supply the dancers, you provide the ballroom.

It's also a crime.

I could end up in federal prison.

[chuckles]

Look around you.

I know what I'm doing.

Don't you have anything to say?

If there was a way

I could take this all on myself

and leave you out of it, I would.

It's fine to say that now after you dragged me into it.

I can't believe this is my life right now.

Oh, come on, Vanessa, aren't you a little bit intrigued?

We both know you like to take a little dance

on the wild side, don't we?

Hold up. You don't know each other?

-No, we... -We met here yesterday,

at Uptown.

Uh, briefly.

And here we are again.

Isn't that crazy? It's like the universe

is trying to tell us something.

I just came in for the chocolate cheesecake.

Yes, it's everything.

I always add strawberries on top.

I need to get back to work.

But it was good seeing you both.

Yeah, nice meeting you.

Do you want to explain what the hell that was about?

-Give me his vitals. -BP is spiking at 200/105.

Okay, take him to trauma room two now.

Dr. McBride is out. Dr. Montgomery is standing by.

Oh, God, um...

we were just laughing, fooling around and...

he went limp.

He was awake, conscious,

but then that thing started happening with his words again.

-What if he's not okay? -Okay, Hayley,

Hayley, look at me. We're gonna fight for him, okay?

Please. Our baby.

He still hasn't felt a kick yet.

-I cannot do this alone. -Okay,

okay. Sit down. Sit down. I'm gonna be right back.

What the hell?

Wait. Something isn't right.

I definitely didn't leave this here.

Maybe housekeeping moved it while they were cleaning?

[mouthing]

I mean, I guess that's possible.

Hmm. Anyway, let me get you this book.

It's in here somewhere.

You are gonna love it.

So many twists and turns.

TOMAS: Ooh, I love twists and turns.

Ah, here it is.

I hope you enjoy it.

TOMAS: Gracias, mamita.

Don't worry, I'll have it back to you quick.

EVA: Nah, keep it as long as you need,

and maybe we can even link up later

to discuss your favorite parts.

For real, though,

it's nice having someone to talk to.

I mean, even with things going better with my dad,

it still feels mad lonely, you know?

Hey. You got me.

And then she hit me with this deep philosophical stuff

about the meaning of life.

I mean, who does that with a stranger?

Okay, let me get this straight.

This woman was mysterious about her job,

barely spoke to you

and then threw existential questions at you?

Intriguing, isn't it?

Not the word I would use.

Listen, you know I support whomever you want to date,

but this one-- this one gives me weird vibes.

I mean, the way she took off like that?

She did that the other day, too.

At least this time she said goodbye.

Chelsea, baby, you know you deserve someone

who's not gonna leave you hanging like that.

You're seeing her as standoffish.

-Mm-hmm. -I think that she's more shy.

I don't know.

I-I can't explain it, okay?

It's just something about her.

Well, I don't know what that something could be,

because this Madison-- if that even is her real name--

-[moans] -has barely revealed anything about herself to you.

Now, I didn't see her with a wedding ring on,

but for all you know, she's married.

[phone vibrates]

Saved by the bell.

It's Derek.

He probably wants to double with you and Jacob.

Hey, what's going on?

Hey, I'm at the hospital hanging with Ash,

and I thought you should know,

your dad was just brought in.

Hayley seemed pretty shook,

so I-I don't know if she thought to call you or Chelsea.

We're on our way.

What is it? What happened?

I can't take this anymore.

I've had enough.

Right place, and those are the right words,

but you probably should have said them

about six figures ago, don't you think, Doug?

I hope to see you at home.

-How dare you? -JOEY: You know,

I didn't force your husband to gamble.

He walked into my establishment on his own two feet.

This isn't about him. You played me.

You made me believe you cared.

I do care, Vanessa.

-Let me explain. -You had me

in this back room like some silly girl on prom night.

We had sex, for God's sake.

I felt something with you.

It was the first real attraction

that wasn't just about sex I've had in years,

Since Doug and I got together.

And it was all just part of your stupid game.

You are nothing but a liar,

you manipulative bastard.

What is it?

Eva, you mean a lot to me...

But my heart's somewhere else.

Ice-cold Kat?

The girl who's more fixated on investigating me and my mom

than actually spending time with you?

No, y-you don't know her the way I do.

I don't know her at all. That's part of the problem.

TOMAS: Kat and I talked about all that.

In fact, we talk about a lot of things.

It's one of the more open relationships I've ever had.

It's like that?

Yeah.

I think we have something special.

She's got me hooked.

And I have to see where it goes.

That's great.

I'm happy for one of you, at least.

Well, can we still be friends?

Oh, you know it.

I should get going, though.

I still got clients coming through and...

I got to get changed and get back to the office.

Thanks for the book, though.

Don't be a stranger.

Oh, and, Tomas?

Don't tell anybody about...

Don't worry, mamita.I got you.

[door closes]

[Eva sighs]

[phone vibrates]

Hey, Laura.

Need my help again?

I'll be right over.

[sighs]

So... your move.

[door closes]

[soft clatter]

TOMAS: Eva, you mean a lot to me...

...but my heart's somewhere else.

Innocent, my ass.

I told everyone you were mad shady.

And now I have the evidence to prove it.

Ash, where's Dad?

Hey. He just got moved to his room.

Derek told me he called you.

We need to know how he is. Please say he's okay.

It's too early to know anything definitive.

The best thing that we can do right now

is just try to stay calm, okay?

The tests and the doctor's exams--

they could take a while.

Is Doug McBride here?

I think having him there helped my dad the last time.

Dr. McBride is out, but Dr. Montgomery

is probably in with your dad right now.

[door closes]

Hi, there. I'm Dr. Montgomery, I'm a neurologist.

How are you feeling today, Mr. Hamilton?

[mutters indistinctly]

Mm, I'm gonna order a stroke protocol CT

and a full set of labs.

Stroke?

Oh, God, please, no.

Dani, show yourself, woman.

Is there something that you need to share, Andre?

VERNON: Dani,

-sweetheart? -[whispers]: Daddy?

The helmet and gloves that we retrieved

from Leslie's apartment are the same ones

that the rider on the bike in the accident had.

We are so close to putting that bitch away for good.

I'm the reason he's in the hospital in the first place.

-It's all my fault. -The love was real,

the sisterhood was real, and it's still here.

All we have to do is reclaim it.

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