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[laughs] Jackie, that is outrageous.

No, stop. No more.

All right, listen, I have to go now.

I'll see you soon, Jackie.

[laughing]: Okay. Bye-bye.

Don't tell me you were on the phone

with that Anita Williams impersonator again.

Listen, Jackie Tyree is a wonderful conversationalist,

intelligent and witty.

Turns out, we have more in common than I thought.

You know, they say, uh, talking to yourself

is the first sign of insanity.

Well, not when you're the most entertaining person around.

What was this about "see you soon," huh?

You didn't accept those free tickets to her show, did you?

-Oh, of course not. -Well, that's a relief.

But I did invite her to Thanksgiving dinner.

Come again?

I'll tell you about it over dinner.

But I have a lot to catch you up on.

-There's more? -Much.

For starters... I have good news about Martin.

[door closes]

Um, what's going on?

Dad and Pop have something important to tell us.

Wait, no.

You guys can't get divorced. Not yet.

What? No, that's not what this is...

We are not getting a divorce.

In fact, it's the opposite.

Your pop is moving back home.

That is, if it's okay with you guys.

Yes, of course we're okay with it.

Are you two sure about this?

? ?

[R & B playing]

? I like, I like, I like, I like?

? I like...?

I understand congrats are in order.

Heard about you and Dani getting married.

Tell me where you're registered,

and Bill and I will get you a fruit bowl.

It was a spur-of-the-moment thing.

Aw, how romantic.

I trust no one pulled a gun on you

the way Dani did me and Bill on our wedding day?

No. Well, maybe that's because

neither one of us had to break up

any other marriages to get there.

Mm.

Well, here's to hoping you two stay together

and keep your grubby little paws

off other people's happily ever after.

What is your problem, lady?

That your wife

can't seem to stay away from my husband.

DANI: The man in his element.

Dani. Hey.

Yeah, yeah, I'm just working on my appeals papers

for the Leslie Thomas case.

Can you believe that judge is gonna let her

tear down the Jarvis house?

Well, the decision is full of errors,

so I have no doubt that we'll win on appeal.

You think that's gonna make her cease and desist

the endless construction noise? It's driving everyone berserk.

Especially my parents, who live directly across the street.

Believe me, Anita has made her dissatisfaction very clear.

You really think you can put a stop

to Leslie's latest insanity?

You doubt my legal abilities?

-Wouldn't dare. -[chuckles] Good.

[laughs]

But something tells me you didn't come all the way

over here to discuss the Thomas case?

Guilty as charged. I have something for you.

Yeah? Oh, well, well, don't shoot.

Ha ha.

I'm not here to end your life.

I'm here to celebrate the day it began.

Happy birthday, Bill.

That's a very nice gesture, but today's not my birthday.

I am very well aware that it's tomorrow,

but that is only a few hours away,

and you remember how I always like to be the first.

All too well, but this isn't a competition.

Oh, Bill, everything's a competition,

at least where we're concerned.

And besides, I'm sure Hayley has some big plans for you two

on the actual day.

I wouldn't want to intrude.

I don't think Hayley has any big plans to celebrate my birthday.

Of course she does.

She wouldn't miss the opportunity to dote on you

and make a big splash, preferably at the country club

in front of Fairmont Crest's finest.

Unless...

Hayley is upset at you.

You two had a fight, didn't you?

Is that why you were so grouchy this morning?

-I never said that. -I knew it.

I hate that you can still read me on occasion.

Ugh. Nothing will ever erase how well I know you, Bill Hamilton.

I'm so sorry there's trouble in paradise.

So tell me, what was the fight about?

You.

You must not be keeping Dani satisfied.

You need to work on that, Andre.

Happy women don't obsess over their ex-husbands.

You're the one who was obsessed, Hayley.

Dani told me how you came storming

into her place the other night, looking for Bill,

but, surprise, surprise, he wasn't there.

Oh, the fact he wasn't there that one time

doesn't mean the two of them haven't been spending

entirely too much time together.

Sometimes, yes, sure.

-They share two daughters. -Oh, they share two daughters.

I know.

So, they both use that same excuse. Interesting.

Andre, their daughters are grown-ass women.

It's not like they have to talk regularly

about figuring out school pickup times.

Okay, sure. Yes.

Maybe Dani and Bill do spend too much time together.

More than strictly necessary.

She told me she recently went to see him at his office.

Oh, there you go.

She's trying to steal him back.

No. Again, no.

So why did she go there then, huh?

She went to go set the record straight

about the way things are now,

to tell Bill that she is finally finished

with whatever hold he had on her and she's happy with me.

And you actually believe her?

Well, I thought you were supposed to be

some big-time ladies' man,

-Mr. International Player. -Yeah.

Instead, you're King Gullible as far as Dani is concerned.

Of course they're sure.

Pop moving back home is the right thing to do.

I think Tyrell's question is justified.

-This situation has been confusing for all of us. -Mm-hmm.

Your pop and I talked it out yesterday,

and we are both committed to making this work.

But your feelings matter, so talk to us.

And if, for any reason, you two aren't ready

-for me to move in... -Mm-hmm.

...I understand.

It's fine by me,

as long as Pop stays for good this time.

I am not letting him go away again.

Great. Welcome home, Pop.

Thanks, son.

It took you two long enough to listen to me.

You're welcome.

Thank you, Samantha.

You are wise beyond your years.

And keep it 100.

Well, anyways, I will give you two a minute.

That went well.

Yeah, well,

we should've known that our kids would take it in stride.

We raised a couple of great kids.

Agreed.

But this does not mean

that we need to dump adult problems on them.

Are you talking about keeping secrets now?

I just don't want the fact that we're happy

to cause us to blindly walk into a situation

that puts us at risk.

Now that we are a united front, we need to be on the same page

when it comes to protecting Samantha and Tyrell.

From...?

For one, I don't think

that they should know that Kenny's death was,

in essence, ordered by Joey Armstrong.

The less they know about that bastard, the better.

The fact that you owe that bastard a favor

is the real problem.

I can't help but wonder how it's gonna affect our family

when Joey decides it's time to collect.

You're quiet.

Didn't expect my decision to end our conversation.

I want to make sure I heard and understood you correctly.

My life is in shambles.

I just buried my husband, who died in a tragic car accident.

And now, the one person I count on,

the one person I need the most, chooses this moment

to tell me he thinks we should stop seeing each other?

-I'm sorry. -You can stuff your sorries in a sack, Joey.

What I want to know is why.

Why do you want nothing to do with me all of a sudden?

That's not what I said at all.

We have a very profitable business arrangement.

I definitely want that to continue.

It's the personal stuff I think should stop.

Oh, so you don't mind my laundering your money,

but as far as getting your sheets dirty in the first place,

you want out?

Well, I'm not sure I would put it so colorfully.

Put a lid on the sardonic sarcasm, Joey.

It's really starting to piss me off.

Where is this coming from all of a sudden?

I thought things were going well with us.

I... I just defended you to Nicole,

and you choose now to pull the rug out from under me?

Why?

-Is it something I did? -No.

Oh, so the thrill is just gone for you

now that you're no longer screwing another man's wife?

This isn't because of what happened to Doug.

But his death is the only thing that's changed.

[laughing]: Oh, my God.

That's-that's all this ever was for you.

Just a little thrill pulling the wool over my husband's eyes.

No. My wanting to end our personal relationship

has nothing to do with Doug.

This is about your son.

It is because of Joey Armstrong

that we were able to find Chelsea

when she was held hostage from that lunatic.

And I don't regret that.

I would've dealt with the devil himself

-to save my cousin. -Of course.

And I'm not blaming you for that.

I'm just saying that being in debt to Joey Armstrong

is a dangerous position to be in.

It's always possible he won't choose to collect.

I think Joey likes having leverage over people

even more than using it.

After all, he didn't come after us

after helping us cover up that horrible night.

And if he does?

Then we will handle it.

I really do hope you mean we.

I promise to tell you everything immediately.

I swear. No more secrets.

I've learned from my mistakes.

I am glad to hear it.

And I'm very glad to have you home.

So am I.

I am delighted to hear that Martin and Smitty

have worked things out and-and Martin's moved back in.

So am I.

But I don't mind telling you, I was starting to really worry.

Oh, not me. No.

I always had faith that they would get over

their differences and realize that

they're much better together than apart.

Really?

Now, weren't you the one worrying

about never having the house to ourselves ever again?

It's only because,

as much as I love having our grandson here, I...

I like it better when it's just the two of us.

Baby, me, too.

I can't wait to sit down to dinner

with my handsome husband and enjoy a little peace and quiet.

[construction noises]

Damn that woman.

And Bill, too, for failing to put an end to that ruckus.

You and Hayley were having a fight about little old me?

Don't-don't act all wide-eyed and innocent, Dani Dupree.

You live for this stuff.

I guess you do kind of know me, too.

So, what was the fight about? I need details.

Well, I'd like to say that I don't give a damn

about what you need and that this is between me and my wife.

-Current wife. -Right.

But you were kind enough to come all the way

to my office and wish me an early happy birthday.

So I will say...

...that I was none too pleased to find out that

Hayley came looking for me at your place last night.

Yeah, Hayley made quite the spectacle of herself.

Frankly, it was quite embarrassing,

but I took the high road, of course, as I always do.

Is that a fact?

If I really wanted to get under her skin,

I could've told her about our kiss the other night,

but I didn't breathe a word.

Mm. Did you tell Andre about it?

-Wasn't worth mentioning. -Hmm.

So you're already keeping secrets from your new husband?

Makes me wonder if he might be keeping secrets from you, too.

What's that supposed to mean?

I mean, seriously, Andre, how naive can you be?

You're married to the woman

and you don't even know how she operates.

I know Dani better than you ever could.

Oh, I have no doubt you know all about her tastes in the bedroom,

but clearly you know nothing about who Dani truly is

or how she operates.

-Hmm. -Like, saying one thing

but meaning another.

Showing up at our house or at Bill's office

to tell him for the millionth time

how she's over him or how she's done with him

when what she's really trying to do...

-Mm-hmm. -...is win him back.

Like, how can you be with someone

who clearly prefers my husband?

-What's even sadder... -Mm-hmm.

...is that she's wasting her time because it doesn't work.

Bill is completely unaffected

by all of Dani's passive-aggressive come-ons.

Hayley, you're the naive one.

It's your husband who's sniffing around after his ex,

which is no surprise to me

because the man is incapable of being faithful.

-Bill and I are happy. -Mm-hmm.

But Dani refuses to see that.

Here's something you probably don't know,

because why would Bill tell you?

I saw him last night at Orphey Gene's,

and he read me the riot act about my wife.

He practically was staking his claim on Dani.

Andre doesn't keep any secrets from me.

-Put a tail on him. -That serious?

Guys like that, they don't just stop trolling.

And if he's already stepping out on my...

daughters' mother, I want to know about it.

-Well, I guess we'll see. -What does that mean?

Look, you did not come all the way over here

to talk to me about Andre Richardson's trifling ass.

You came to give me a birthday present.

Well, I don't know if I want to give it to you now.

Oh, come on, please.

Come on, Dani. I really want to know what it is.

-You're a child. -Come on. What'd you get me?

Open it and find out.

SMITTY: Okay, dinner is ready.

Homework off the table. Plates on, please.

Is this any good?

Has it seriously been so long

that you're questioning my taste in wine?

I'm sorry, Smitty the sommelier,

but I just want to make sure it's paired appropriately

with the entree.

-Which is... -Lasagna.

-Hey, not for you. -Aw.

-In France, kids my age... -Listen to their parents.

It's nice not having an empty space at the table.

And nice cooking for the usual number of servings.

Hold up. I want to say something first.

-Okay. -That is not for you.

Papa's making a toast, and I need something to toast with.

Then use your water.

To our family.

It's been so long since we were together like this

over a lovely meal,

and I promise not to let that distance grow

between us ever again.

-Amen. -Amen.

So, how were your days?

AP Chemistry's getting interesting.

We've reached exothermic and endothermic processes.

Is that so?

I'm glad you're enjoying chemistry, Tyrell.

And I know you'll make A's in whatever processes you study.

What about you, Samantha?

School was fine, but the highlight of my day

was hanging out with Chelsea at Orphey Gene's.

-Is she okay? -Yeah, she's okay.

With everything that's going on,

and since I let that psycho Allison call in

during the purse launch.

Stop. There's literally no universe

you could've known that Allison was hijacking

the livestream from jail.

Of course not, and I'm sure Chelsea

doesn't hold you responsible either.

She doesn't.

And we had a great time at Orphey Gene's,

and she's totally back to her regular self.

Oh, and I got to hang out with June, too.

You hung out with our mom again?

What does my son have to do with any of this?

Donnell came by earlier.

He made a big point

that he didn't feel it was necessary for me

to be looking after his mother, that he's got that covered.

You know, when you think about it, it's really very admirable.

The kid just wants to protect you.

From you?

No, I didn't take it that way.

I don't believe that's the way he meant it.

I think he just feels that

it's better for him to be looking after his mother,

rather than her business partner.

You didn't say anything? Suggests anything?

Would I hurt your son?

No, but I didn't think you'd just lie down

and do whatever he says either,

To be clear,

there is only one member of your family

that I would ever lie down for, and that's you.

And only when you're on top.

Oh, come on.

You know, I feel for the kid.

He just lost his father, and he wants to look after his mother.

I think we should let him.

But you can both look after me,

in very different ways.

But if I were to look after you in the way you mean,

Donnell, who is far from dumb,

would pick up on that sooner than later.

If he sees his mother turning to another man

so soon after his father's death...

...that is not going to end well.

That's not going to be an issue.

It's like I was just telling Nicole.

Donell's going back to Banneker to be with his sister

-and finish out the semester. -Banneker?

Well, I guess I wasted my breath offering him a job.

Wh-What would make you do that?

He has potential.

He does, but we didn't send him to college...

To work in a casino. You know, I-I do have other businesses.

Several of them are actually legit.

-I know, but still... -You want something better

for your son than working for me.

It's okay. I get it.

I'm not even insulted.

Maybe a little insulted.

Well, lucky for you, he turned me down.

He said he didn't want to work in a place that

basically killed his father.

Well, I'm glad he won't be working with you.

I don't want him blaming the casino

for what Doug did to himself.

This casino didn't kill Doug any more than you did.

I'm just trying to look out for him.

I appreciate that.

I appreciate you. It means a lot to me.

You mean a lot to me,

which is why I don't want you pushing me away

because you think it's what my son wants.

I want you to concentrate on what I want,

and what I want is you.

Okay?

Well...

...if you insist.

[clears throat]

Randy. I...

[stammering] What are you doing here?

Last I knew, you two had, uh, parted ways

and you had left town.

Yeah, well, things change.

I've been back for a minute now.

Joey and I managed to work things out.

Even gave my job back.

When did this happen? How did this happen?

Randy and I came to an understanding.

Isn't that right, Randy?

Right.

Doug's unfortunate death made me realize that

life is just too short.

And, uh, for my own sake,

I should just let bygones be bygones.

Well, I'm glad you two were able to work things out.

At least...

some good came out of... out of all of this.

RANDY: I didn't get a chance to tell you before,

but I am so sorry about Doug.

You know, he and I have been friends for a long time.

Thank you, Randy. He really valued your friendship.

I'd hoped you'd say a few words at the memorial, but...

I really wanted to be there.

-I just... -What?

I didn't think Joey would take too kindly to that.

Bill tried to put me on notice. Do you believe that?

Told me if I hurt her,

that he'd find a way to make me regret it in some kind of way.

Please. When he is the king of making Dani feel pain.

Wait, so he was acting concerned about her?

Emphasis on "acting."

He pretty much accused me of marrying her for her money.

-It almost sounds like he was... -Jealous?

Of course not.

But...

Bill can be a compassionate man.

I mean, he can be protective of his ex

and still not care about her in that kind of way.

Mm. Well, you tell yourself that

if it helps you sleep better at night.

He wants you to make her happy, is all.

No, it's more like he wants me out of her life.

But that's not happening, is it?

Funny you should ask.

The Duprees, pretty much everybody,

is pushing for us two to break up

and to dissolve this relationship.

It's gotten to the point now that Dani

told me to think about...

if I still wanted to be with her.

And...?

The fact that she asked that

meant that I had to seriously consider our marriage

and whether or not we really have a future together.

I just texted her a little while ago

and told her that I had made my decision.

So... what did you decide?

You know what, Hayley? Um...

You just worry about your marriage, okay?

And I'm gonna worry about mine.

But listen,

I don't think you should listen to the Duprees or anybody else.

I think you and Dani could make each other very happy.

Thanks. And if I ever do get that registry,

you'll be the first to know.

Well, it's getting late. I should go.

Yeah.

Hey, send my best to Bill.

You do the same with Dani.

Yeah.

BILL: What's this?

The original key to this place.

I had it gold plated and made into a necklace.

Remember when you won that big Miller case

and you could finally afford to move out

of the rinky-dink space you were renting?

Yeah. Oh, I couldn't wait to get out of there.

You hated that place, too,

even though you kept trying to fix it up.

I couldn't have the clients my father

was sending you see you in squalor.

Appearances matter.

And then you surprised me by finding

this bougie office space.

This perfect office space.

The date's inscribed on there.

I can't believe you went to all the trouble.

I didn't.

Well, not this year, anyway.

I actually had it made last year,

but by the time your birthday rolled around,

our marriage had blown up.

So I happened to stumble across it today

when I was making space for Andre's things.

Realized what day it was and figured it was kismet.

So here it is.

I hope you like it.

I love it.

-Thank you, Dani. -Sure.

I know how much you liked the food last time we came here.

You know I love Orphey Gene's,

but I think I might be the only one.

This place looks like it's going out of business.

Where is everybody?

I can assure you, Orphey Gene's is doing very well.

But there's nobody here.

You said you were looking forward to some peace and quiet.

So, uh, while you were getting your coat, I called ahead,

spoke with the manager, and I arranged it so that

we could have the place all to ourselves.

You know that I wasn't thrilled with you

spending time with your biological mom.

But I thought about it.

At first, I told myself that I was just

trying to protect you, which I was.

But I think that I was also

trying to protect myself.

With everything going on between your Pop and me,

I realized that I was...

afraid of losing you, too.

Dad, that could never happen.

Samantha's right. We do only have one dad.

Hey.

What?

He's Dad, and you're Pop, Pop.

And nobody could replace either one of you.

It's so wonderful to see you again, Ms. Williams.

It's lovely to see you, too, June.

You two know each other?

This is Tyrell and Samantha's mother.

Ah, yes. I've heard all about you.

Just never had the pleasure of meeting you in person, June.

Why, thank you, Mayor Dupree.

June, it's actually Senator Dupree.

Oh, I know that, but the other server said

he was, like, the mayor of Orphey Gene's.

I am a great admirer of you and your wife.

And I can't imagine

two better great-grandparents for my babies.

They have been a blessing to all of us.

Well, I'm going to let you two enjoy your meal.

I'm going to be in the kitchen helping the cook clean.

Just holler if you need anything.

-Thank you, June. -VERNON: Thank you.

So that's the famous June?

That is she.

Ah, she seems to be getting her life together.

-She's certainly trying. -Well, that's all to the good.

So, let's dig in.

Randy, why would you think I would have a problem

with you going to Doug's memorial?

Well, it was no secret Doug was threatening to cause

you and your organization a whole lot of trouble.

And I just figured it would really piss you off

if you knew I'd gone to pay my respects.

Doug wasn't going to go through with any of that, though, Randy.

He and I talked, and he agreed to drop all that nonsense.

Of course he did.

So, Randy, I would have no problem

with you going to your old friend's funeral.

I would've been there myself, but...

I get it.

Would've been really awkward under the circumstances.

I saw Donnell the other day, Vanessa.

Can't believe how big that boy has gotten.

And how's Deanna?

Grieving, but, uh, she's seeing a therapist

and leaning on her friends. We talk every day.

They're doing a lot better than I would've at their age.

Well, give them my best.

Randy, uh, the twins don't know anything about, uh...

Joey and me, other-other than business,

so, uh, if-if you could not say anything or...

hint at anything.

I understand the assignment.

Say no more.

Randy...

I really did love Doug, you know.

So did I.

Vanessa, can I offer you a ride home?

Do you mind closing up, Randy?

No problem, boss. Whatever you need.

[door closes]

I am... I'm sorry about that. I'm...

That shouldn't have happened.

-Of course, it was a mistake. -Yeah.

Look, I'm late to meet Andre.

Yeah, yeah, I should, um,

probably get back to these papers.

[clears throat]

Um, Dani?

Thanks again for the gift.

Happy birthday.

-That was nice. -No, it wasn't.

Having a ordinary dinner with our family?

It was wonderful.

I stand corrected.

But I want to know how you're feeling.

Are you really okay with Samantha

spending time with June?

Not yet, but I will be.

At least you're honest.

I try to be.

Did I mention I am honestly so happy that you're home?

You might have, but I don't mind hearing every now and then.

How about we clean this up in the morning?

Okay.

First sweet potato pie of the season.

Sounds wonderful.

There is nothing Vernon likes more

than Orphey Gene's sweet potato pie.

Well, there is.

My sweet wife.

And what if I wanted both pieces of pie?

I would sweetly say,

"You're out of your ever-loving mind."

I'm going to let you two enjoy your pie.

It was so nice meeting you, Mayor Dupree.

And it's so nice to see you again, Ms. Williams.

Nice to see you, too, June.

Thank you.

Maybe we should order one of these pies

when Jackie Tyree comes for Thanksgiving.

Are you serious about inviting that impersonator

to come to our house for the holiday?

Well, what's the matter, Vernon?

Can't handle two of me?

I can't handle one of you.

Uh-uh.

What? Now, you want both pieces of pie?

Well, no. Maybe. Nah.

I need you to do something first.

[soft music playing]

Dance with me.

? I try?

? Try?

? Try to ignore love?

? Feel it coming on?

? Oh, baby, come back home?

? Please come back home?

? Oh?

? Come on home?

? Please come back home?

[indistinct chatter]

Hey.

I got your message.

Yeah.

So what did you decide?

Well, I want us to stay married.

Okay. I am officially tired of this blindfold.

Tough. Blindfold stays.

Okay. As long as you make it worth my while.

I am about to.

Now, you can take it off.

Oh, your clothes are still on.

That is because my birthday suit is not the birthday surprise.

This is.

What is all this?

The Law Offices of Bill Hamilton, Esquire.

I have found you the perfect space

to build your own legal empire.

Baby...

What?

-Yeah. -Look.

Baby, this is amazing.

-I don't know how to thank you. -You already do.

Just keep making me the happiest woman in the world.

Go, go, go.

We alone?

Cameras are off.

But didn't I tell you I'd take care of that when you texted?

Don't get smart with me, Randy. Not in the mood.

Girl, nobody worried about your mood. What's up?

Bill thinks he can play me after everything I laid down?

Nah. I can't let that ride. It's time to lock in, coz.

Hey, you know I got you. What's the move?

We take his legs from under him. Clean, fast, done.

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