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What did you do, Dani?

I am doing...

Andre Richardson.

Who are you?

Do you even remember how

to be my mother?

People have been lying to protect

the ones they love since time immemorial.

I just can't stop thinking about

we're paying that bastard off today.

You need to pull yourself together.

What do you think, Martin, we're gonna end the guy?

You think your grandfather and the chief of police

will sign off on that?

I'm Allison, also known as the woman

intruding on your date.

Apologies for that,

because I'm about to become

a lot more rude and intrusive.

Chelsea, did you hear what I said?

You want me back.

I should have never let you go in the first place.

We were so good together, weren't we?

Even with Craig there.

Can you imagine how hot we would have been without him?

I can and I did.

That's why I suggested that we get together just us.

And you were right.

I've missed you, baby.

So what do you think?

You want to give this another shot?

Hand over the bag, bruh.

You got this all wrong.

I didn't rob the casino.

This money belongs to me.

A guy gave it to me.

Called himself the Fixer.

Now I'm here to fix you.

Not necessary.

I'm not gonna be a problem for anybody anymore.

I'm gonna take this money.

I'm gonna leave.

You're never gonna see me again.

That just ain't happening.

Sorry.

But that bag of money,

that was just to get you to lower your guard, which you did.

Thank you.

Now I can step in and finish the job.

What job?

You messed with the wrong people.

Now, you and me,

we have to go for a little ride.

♪ ♪

[phone buzzing]

Hey, Cyn.

Yeah, I'm working on it right now.

What?

You can't kill the story.

I've uncovered a trail of payoffs

that could implicate Marcel Malone

and a high roller who--

Listen to me, this is the kind of expose

that will get headlines.

It will cement us as a go-to source

for investigative journalism.

Okay, well, I...

I also found out that Malone was hauled

in front of Internal Affairs.

Yes, the records are sealed, but I have a friend who--

[phone dings]

Yes, this is her right now.

Okay, I will keep you posted, I promise.

Okay.

Okay. What can you tell me about Malone and IA?

A witness. Great. Yes. Okay.

Do you have a name?

I'm ready.

Vernon Dupree.

Thank you for going with me to...

drop your mother off at the airport.

It was good to have some more time with Mother.

I've really missed her while she's been off

-in Chicago rehearsing. -Yeah.

It was good to see her and it was good

to see how her whole spirit lights up

while she talks about the Articulettes reunion concert.

Yes.

It's wonderful.

What's wrong, Daddy?

Nothing.

Miss my wife is all.

Really?

Because you seemed preoccupied all day.

Even before Mother left.

Does this have something to do with Martin?

All right, let me know as soon as you find out.

This is top priority.

All right, thanks.

What case was that about?

-Leslie Thomas. -Mm.

Last I heard, that case wasn't moving forward

because the judge declined to sign off on the DNA order.

You heard right.

But we caught a break.

The expert noticed a scratch on the side

of the motorcycle helmet that I got from Leslie's apartment.

So we're comparing it to the security footage.

Sounds like it could be a real break during the case.

Keep me posted.

Will do.

Ah. I understand

you've been talking to Martin Richardson's husband.

Uh, yeah. Yeah.

Uh, Smitty's always at the family functions,

so sometimes we touch base there.

-Why, what's up? -Heard he's been asking around

about Marcel Malone.

How do you know about that?

I have come across some information

about irregular payments made

to a certain member of the force.

One for $5,000,

the other for 100 times that amount.

Word gets around.

Yeah, you always used to tell Ma and me that cops like to gossip.

And you were right.

Yeah, don't I know.

It's a handy resource.

So what have you heard?

Okay, so Smitty did reach out to me in connection

to his profile on Marcel.

So I sat down and had a conversation with him.

Didn't realize.

I'd appreciate if you don't do that anymore.

Wait, I don't understand.

Yeah.

He rubbed Marcel the wrong way.

Apparently, he was asking all kinds of intrusive questions.

Look, Pop, Smitty has to ask questions for his piece,

and I didn't take them as intrusive.

Come on, Jacob, you know how these reporters are.

Always trying to make something out of nothing.

Marcel Malone is a distinguished cop

with a stellar career.

Not gonna have some over-eager journalist

dragging a man's good name through the mud.

Vernon Dupree testified at Malone's IA hearing.

Are you sure about this?

Of course I'm concerned.

Senator Dupree is a member of my family.

He's my husband's grandfather. I--

Hey. Yeah, um, yeah, I-- That's so interesting.

I will call you back. My husband just got home,

and we have some things we have to talk about.

Okay, thank you.

-Hey, babe. -Hey.

I heard you mention Granddad's name.

What's that all about?

Daddy!

Is what is bothering you related to Martin?

Why do you ask?

He was upset and distracted earlier today.

You two went upstairs to talk while Mother was here.

Is he okay?

Dani, I assure you, Martin is perfectly fine.

Yeah, well, now I know something's up,

because every time you're not telling the entire truth,

the switch flips and you turn on the suave.

Like that's supposed to distract somebody.

Who says?

I do.

It's a very clever trick, Daddy.

One that I've used a few times myself.

Well, I take serious umbrage at that.

See, my suave meter is

always on high

all the time.

I'm being serious.

And I'm sure it's something that you've noticed.

There is something up with Martin.

Smitty didn't join us.

Are those two having problems?

No.

Martin's marriage is just fine.

That I believe.

Martin and Smitty have always been relationship goals.

I thought your mother and I were your relationship goals.

Of course you are, Daddy.

I'm just talking about the younger,

messed up generation.

I see.

I only hope Chelsea and Madison can follow

in their footsteps.

You're pushing mighty hard

for those two to make it.

I don't think I'm pushing. I think I'm being...

encouraging and supportive.

Dani, it was you that set up that little, uh,

family meet and greet at the house the other day,

even though you knew Chelsea and Madison

hadn't been together that long.

All right, maybe I am pushing a little bit.

I just want my daughter to be happy.

Mm.

As happy as you are with Andre Richardson?

Your mother told me all about it.

She could never keep a secret.

Especially not from you.

And speaking of secrets, can we get back

to whatever is going on between you and Martin?

VANESSA: Hey, there!

Vanessa, hey.

Won't you join us?

Don't mind if I do.

I was out having drinks with a client,

and my office texted me to say that Dani wanted

to see me about something.

Yes, but it's about a real estate thing.

-It can wait. -No reason it should.

I'll leave you two to it.

Daddy, you and I were talking.

It's been a long day and, uh...

you know, your old man's exhausted.

Really, Vernon?

The tired old man shtick?

We can finish our conversation tomorrow.

Hmm? I'm headed home.

Goodbye.

VANESSA: Bye.

Our problem's being taken care of as we speak.

I'm just waiting for confirmation that it's done.

RANDY: Boss.

Well?

It's done.

But we have a problem.

CHELSEA: No problem, Kat.

Okay. Bye.

Sorry for the interruption.

It's okay.

So how do you feel about trying again?

You know, this time without my husband in the picture?

I'm sorry, Allison.

It's too late.

I'm seeing Madison and I'm really happy with her.

ALLISON: Oh.

Well, okay, then.

I'm glad.

You know, I want you to be happy.

And I hope now that the two of us are reconnected,

we could stay in touch, you know, maybe go out for drinks.

Honestly, I don't think that'd be a good idea.

Why not?

There's no reason why we can't be friends,

even if we can't be together.

But what you just told me is that friendship

is not what you're after.

Look, this is hard for me too, okay?

I remember how things were,

but things have changed.

And I really think that you're trying to pursue something

with me to avoid dealing with your issues with your husband.

That's not true, I want to be with you,

But I found somebody else.

So this Madison person, it's serious?

I really don't want to discuss my relationship with you.

You've made yourself a part of my life

and my heart, and now you want to walk away?

Pops, I think you're reading too much into this.

Trust me, Smitty is not trying to smear Marcel.

-In fact-- -[phone buzzing]

Hold on, I got to take this.

Hey, babe, I'm kind of in the middle of something--

I'm at the hospital, Jacob.

Please come quick, it's an emergency.

Dad, Pop.

-Hey, Tyrell. -Hey, son.

Come on in, tell us, tell us about your day.

Nothing much to tell.

Samantha was high-key insisting

that I should drive her to the mall,

which ended up forcing me to...

watch her try on some lame fits and give my opinion.

Yeah, you fell for that one, did you?

Lucky for me,

she ended up going out with Kat for dinner.

And you didn't want to go with them?

I'd rather eat glass than to be around

those two when they're being fashionistas.

If it's okay with you, I'm gonna go grab

some bars and go to the park.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Go to the park?

What's happening at the park?

I'm meeting some people from the chess club.

There's a bunch of OGs who play there.

Hoping to see if we can learn any new gambits from them.

That doesn't sound unreasonable.

Sounds like a good idea.

Could help sharpen their skills.

Exactly.

I think this is a good sign.

Him complaining about his sister

or wanting to improve his chess game?

Both.

It shows that Tyrell's getting back to his old self.

He's been through a lot this year with the harassment

at school, his relationship stuff with Jessica.

It seems to me he's getting through it

and he's coming out the other side.

He's a good kid.

We're lucky to have him.

Both of them.

Later, Dads.

Hey, have fun, but be home by curfew.

Bet.

So what were you saying about Granddad when I walked in?

Um...

My editor wants me to do a profile

on Vernon as soon as I'm done the one with Malone.

Ah, all of these profiles

are a waste of your abilities,

but I won't suggest again to fight it.

'Cause in addition to you being the most talented on her staff,

you're probably the most cooperative.

Wow, it's not every day you use the C-word to describe me.

We know you're the wordsmith in the family.

It kind of goes with the name Smith.

Yeah.

But, uh...

there are no words

to describe what this family means to me...

and how much I would do to protect us from any harm.

I know.

And I feel the exact same way.

Listen, uh, I just got

another source for my piece,

so I have to run for a little bit.

I know better than to...

stop you when you're chasing a scoop.

Love you.

I love you, too.

Damn it, Bill.

The one time I actually want to talk to you,

I get your voicemail.

Is that racist piece of trash dead or not?

I shot him, just like you said.

Then what's the problem?

I think...

I think there was a witness.

I think somebody might have saw me down at the dock

-when I was dumping the body. -Were you careless?

No.

Then how do you know someone spotted you?

Sounds like a screw-up on your part.

I'm not sure somebody actually saw me, okay?

I'm on edge, Joey.

I got a son

and his mother to think about.

I can't go to prison,

all right? I'm all they got.

Randy.

Relax.

Nobody's going to prison.

Look, if somebody actually spotted you,

then all you have to do is lay low for a bit.

It's simple, you just get out of town for a while.

Yeah, okay.

But what do I tell my son's mother?

If I ghost her, she starts asking questions,

and questions bring problems,

and you don't do well with problems, Joey.

So you take her and the kid with you.

Make a family vacation out of it.

I got it.

Go to California on me.

-Thanks, Joey. -Yeah.

Don't worry about it.

You stepped up, Randy.

Now, I'm not gonna say I'm surprised, but...

I am pleased.

So...

think of the trip as a bonus.

Aren't you forgetting something?

My money.

Thank you for getting here so fast.

-Of course, babe. -What's going on?

They just took her in for an examination.

Uh, she had a head injury when they found her.

Damn it. Some bastard beat her up?

The EMTs called me.

Thank God she had my card on her.

I'm just glad you could be here for her.

I know she's important to you.

She's just been through so much already,

and I feel completely helpless.

And, God, I called you when you were busy.

I hope I didn't pull you away from anything important.

No, no, no, no, not really. I just, um...

I was having a talk with my father.

Marcel I already told Jacob don't say another word

to that pesky reporter.

Right, right.

I'll get back to you on that as soon as I can.

All right.

Mr. Smith.

Don't you just hate those guys?

What guys?

Those pesky reporters.

No offense intended.

None taken.

Is, uh, Jacob around by chance?

You just missed him.

He's, uh, tending to some kind of emergency.

Huh. I'm sorry to hear that.

You know, maybe I could stick around

and ask you some questions, Chief Hawthorne?

If it's about Marcel Malone,

all I have to say is he's a cop's cop.

The man has an amazing nose for crime

and a unique ability to sift through mounds

of evidence and pull out what's relevant.

And let me tell you, I have the utmost respect

for Detective Malone's reputation.

Good to hear that.

You know what I also heard, though?

That even the legendary Marcel Malone has had

a few brushes with Internal Affairs.

Well, that don't mean much.

Those guys pretty much live to chap cop's asses.

-Oh. -They got a saying around here.

"IA" stands for "incredibly annoying."

-Mm-hmm. -That's funny.

You know, I heard a saying, too, recently.

It goes something like, um,

"If you dig deep enough,

"you find dirt on even the best of cops,

'cause it's how they get the job done."

Do you have a comment on that, Chief Hawthorne?

You wanted to talk real estate?

Yes. Pam and I are starting

-a new modeling agency. -I heard.

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

Except the time is coinciding with Kat and Chelsea

taking over my guest house for their new venture.

So I need to rent some office space.

How exciting, and you came to the right place.

I have plenty of inventory at the moment.

Does that mean business is good or bad?

So we have a deal?

Should we shake on it?

Oh, we can do better than that.

Business is...

...interesting.

What does that mean?

It means...

I have a confession to make.

Sorry, I left it in my car.

It's been a crazy night.

Well, as long as you're not crazy

with my money, it's all good.

I'll take that now.

What the hell?

What's going on?

Maybe right now what's best for you is to try

to make things good with Craig.

You want me to leave him?

That's not what I'm saying.

But if I leave him, then you can come back to me.

We can be together like we were before.

Allison, please hear me.

I am very happy with my romantic life right now, okay?

I'm in love.

Love her? You just met her.

Yeah, and we had an instant connection.

And so did we.

One that set our sheets on fire, Chelsea.

One that we can have again.

And look,

I'm not being selfish here.

If you want to keep seeing this...

Madison, too, then I'm fine with that--

That is not your decision.

I am in a committed relationship.

I-I just meant--

And knowing what you know about me,

the way that my dad almost destroyed my mother

by cheating on her,

you think that I would do that to somebody that I care about?

Never.

You'd never do that. I--

I shouldn't have said it...

I-I just feel so stupid for ruining things between us.

If I could just have...

even a little piece of that back--

You deserve to be more than a side piece.

We all do.

And I'm sorry for snapping.

I just...

I know what it's like

to lay your heart out

just for someone to not take it.

Mm.

Like I did to you.

This is payback.

Nowhere near.

This is me just moving on

to what feels right for me.

But you barely know her.

I'm getting there.

But more than that, I'm getting to know myself.

It's taking me a long time, but I'm beginning to understand

that looking back isn't serving me.

If you just let yourself...

You'd still feel what you felt for me.

It was real.

Are you gonna try to deny that now?

I remember asking for more from you.

That was as real as it gets.

So I knew it.

That means we can go back.

But I sat with it, I learned from it.

And the more that I did, the clearer it got.

Allison,

I'm not looking back.

I'm focused on moving forward.

And I suggest that... you do the same.

Keep your eyes on what's ahead.

Do you know where you are?

The hospital.

Right.

Do you know what year it is?

2025?

Right again.

You're doing well.

Madison.

They called you in on this?

Is June's condition that serious?

I am here on a neuro consult

to see if our patient has a concussion.

No need to worry just yet.

Um, Dr. Montgomery is my dad's neurologist.

And, Madison, this is my husband, Jacob.

Is that your name? June?

What's it to you?

It's a pretty name.

It's a lot handier than "hey, you."

You mind if I use it?

Knock yourself out.

I take it you and June know each other?

Yeah.

And the nurse on duty said it was okay for us to come in.

Now, it's pretty evident she's a victim of assault.

And since my husband's a cop,

the more he learns about it, the better.

I don't think June's in shape to answer any questions just yet.

From what I can tell, you were pretty badly beaten?

Unfortunately, June is not the first unhoused person

I've seen in this condition.

Unfortunately, same.

If you can, try to get her off the streets.

There have to be any number of shelters

in the area that will take her.

We've tried several times to get her to relocate,

but she just keeps going back to the underpass.

Hopefully, after this, she'll change her mind.

May I?

You're gonna be okay, June.

You just rest.

We'll handle it from here. Okay?

Doug, what a surprise.

You know, the casino's closed.

You didn't see the sign outside?

I saw it.

I just didn't think it applied to me

under the circumstances.

Because you're such a good player?

If you want to put it that way.

So what's going on here?

What's with the gun?

Randy was just leaving that with me for safekeeping.

He doesn't need it where he's going.

And where's Randy going?

-Uh... -Disneyland.

He's been working so hard, I thought it would be nice

if he could take the family on a vacation.

For how long?

Not sure.

Well, I hope not too long.

I depend on Randy for so much.

I got to go.

I'm gonna let you guys talk about me--

Randy, slow that roll.

We still have things to discuss.

I don't know how much you know about what's been

going on between Doug and me, but...

we've been having some marital problems.

-Is that bastard cheating on you? -Doug?

No, nothing like that.

It's more...

He got himself into a little financial trouble.

Oh.

Well, that's pretty bad, too.

It doesn't have anything to do with gambling, does it?

What makes you say that?

Well, Pamela and I were at Joey Armstrong's casino

a while back, just blowing off steam.

The casino's a great place to have a hot time.

I know that for a fact.

You ran into Doug?

Yeah, in one of those back rooms.

And he was all huddled up with Joey Armstrong himself.

And I remember thinking, what is a doctor and a...

Casino owner?

Eh, we'll go with that, sure.

Yeah, what could they have to talk about?

And what conclusion did you come to?

That it's none of my business.

It's considerate of you to see it that way.

Like talking about or talking at people

ever changes anything.

Mm. Been around way too much of that lately.

I will ask how you're doing, though?

Hanging in.

Although, I must say,

it was surprising to find out that...

...Doug got himself into a hole

playing poker at Joey's casino.

Doug is in debt to Joey Armstrong?

From what I've heard, Vanessa--

All the rumors, you mean?

Well, does Doug--

Do you need help?

It's all been handled, don't worry.

So you were able to pay Joey back?

Thanks so much, mm-hmm.

What the hell are you doing?!

All right, well, we might as well be comfortable

while you pump me for information, Mr. Smith.

Ah, we're practically family, Chief.

Call me Smitty.

Where were we, Smitty?

We were talking about

Marcel Malone and Internal Affairs.

Hmm. Well, since you've done such thorough research,

you must also know he's never even been reprimanded,

much less charged

with any untoward behavior.

Yeah, that's true. Nothing was proven.

That being the case, anything else?

Yeah, there was just one more quick question I had.

Oh, yeah.

What does Vernon Dupree have to do with any of this?

Nothing, as far as I know.

Can't think of any connection between

Vernon and Marcel Malone.

You know, that is interesting.

Because my source told me

that Senator Dupree testified on Malone's behalf

before the IA board just eight months ago.

Hmm.

And if I asked you the name of the source?

I don't think we have to go down that road, Chief.

We're-- we're getting along so well.

All right, Smitty, I won't play coy with you.

You already know that Vernon, Anita and I go way back,

so of course it came to my notice

that he might be a witness at a IA hearing.

However, I do believe that my friend

and your husband's grandfather is entitled to his privacy.

But if Vernon's not the one being investigated,

what's the risk of people knowing that he testified?

None.

All right.

I'll satisfy your curiosity.

However, as Internal Affair matters

are not subject to public disclosure,

I'll be making this statement off the record.

Understood.

Senator Dupree was not called in.

He appeared of his own accord.

Because...?

He had information about the charges against Malone.

Being a good citizen, he voluntarily came forward.

It was his testimony that helped get the investigation dropped.

What are you looking for, Smitty?

I don't have any agenda, Chief.

I'm just trying to answer some questions

that popped up when I was doing my piece on Malone.

But... anyway,

thank you so much for your cooperation.

You have been extremely helpful.

Martin, honey, are you okay?

I thought he was someone else.

I feel terrible.

Please, let me apologize, sir.

I am so sorry for what I did.

I confused you with a completely...

different employee.

I apologize if he gave you poor service, Congressman.

Would you like to report him?

No, I don't think that's necessary.

But his name is Kenneth.

Oh, Kenneth quit.

Can't say I'm disappointed to hear that.

Yeah, he said he wouldn't be coming back.

I'm surprised at Martin.

So am I.

I intend to find out what's going on tomorrow

when I talk to my father.

Sorry for the interruption.

That's all right.

Well, unless you've got anything else for me,

I'll get to work narrowing down the best options

for your agency's new home.

I think we've covered it all.

Thanks for thinking of me, Dani.

I should run, but...

I will be in touch soon

to set up a time for you

to see a few office locations.

I hope I didn't overstep

with what I said about Doug.

Not at all.

That situation's completely under control.

Is there a problem here?

Not at all.

In fact, I was thinking that Randy

could use a little extra cash for the trip.

Oh. I'm okay, thanks.

I'd hate it if the kid couldn't take all the rides.

You've already done so much for me, boss.

To each his own.

Enjoy the trip.

Yo, Randy, hold up.

Doug, I will hit you when I get back.

I know, I just want to buy you one drink

before you leave. Come on, just one.

Boy, you really are in a social mood tonight, Doug.

You sure you wouldn't want to play a round or two

of poker instead of...

keeping Randy from his vacation?

Well, like you said, Joey,

the casino's closed.

Plus, I quit gambling.

Really?

It's good to hear that, man.

So your debt?

Yeah.

Joey and I worked something out.

I'll tell you about it over that drink.

JOEY: Randy.

Don't miss your flight.

The scans are taking a while.

I hope that doesn't mean anything bad.

Madison is very thorough with her patients.

I saw that when she was treating Dad.

I just hope she's taking her time

to rule out worst-case scenario.

Yeah.

You take that from June?

Yeah, for safekeeping.

I don't want it to get lost or damaged.

In fact, let me just...

That's got to be a phone number.

I can barely make it out.

JACOB: Hmm.

But maybe it's somebody who knows her or...

cares about what's happened to her?

Let me see.

[line ringing]

Hello?

This-this is Naomi Hawthorne.

I'm calling about a friend of mine.

Her name is June.

They hung up.

Really not in the mood for a drink, Doug.

I got to go pack and get my family to the airport, man.

Relax. It's just one drink.

-And Vanessa's on her way over. -Vanessa--

What is Vanessa doing up in this, man?

I don't have time to be chatting with you, let alone with her.

Ah, there she is now.

Oh, man.

Hey, got your text.

What's going on?

Well, I ran into Randy at the casino.

Turns out he's taking a trip to California

indefinitely.

-That sounds nice for Randy. -It is.

DOUG: You sure about that?

'Cause I have a feeling something was going on

between you and Joey when I walked in.

Especially since he had a gun in his hand.

A gun? Randy, what's going on?

It was nothing.

Nothing, my ass.

You look scared.

And you still do.

Is that true?

Are you afraid of Joey?

Terrified.

Is that racist piece of trash dead or not?

I shot him, just like you said.

What's this all about, Elon?

Your grandson-in-law, the reporter?

He's found out about you testifying

before Internal Affairs on Marcel's behalf.

I thought those hearings were confidential.

Smitty's persistent.

And obviously have inside resources.

He's getting close, Vernon.

But that's all he knows about, correct?

The IA business.

Not about what happened two years ago.

That's all for now.

He didn't say anything about Martin, did he?

No.

Then we're fine.

I don't like it.

What's to keep him or anybody he tells

from wondering why you're doing favors for Detective Malone.

If anyone asks, I simply told the truth.

Same way I would have for anyone.

It's just a coincidence it happened to be for Marcel.

Yeah, well, I hope Martin's husband sees it that way

for all of our sakes.

Hey, I'm home.

Hey, Pop. In here.

What I want is to watch you squirm

like a worm on a hook.

Hmm, how are those adopted kids of yours?

Checkmate.

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