All language subtitles for Beyond the Gates s01e154.eng

Oh, today's special is pie.

All right. What's the move?

We take his legs from under him.

Clean, fast, done.

Hey! No, no, no, wait.

Wait a minute. Hold on.

This cupcake's Bill's.

Together, you and I can handle
whatever life throws at us.

You may kiss the groom.

Nicole.

[fire alarm blaring]

Break all the rules
for what's yours.

-What a beautiful arrangement.
-Yeah.

Oh, it's been so long
since this office,

this house has been filled
with the fragrance of flowers.

Aren't they gorgeous?

Somebody has some
incredible taste.

Did I ever tell you, Mona,
that I once took

a class in
ornamental horticulture?

Excuse me, what?

Ornamental horticulture.

It's the art
of flower arranging.

That's how I know for a fact

someone spent
a lot of time on these,

which translates
to a lot of money to buy them.

I hope it wasn't one
of the scholarship contestants.

That's happened before.
Nicole doesn't like it.

She thinks the application
should speak for itself.

It's these little things
that can really reveal a lot

about a person's character.

Whoever spent money on those
was really trying

to make a good impression.

Who's trying to impress me?

That's exactly what
we would like to know.

Those are for me?

MONA:
Who else?

We were wondering if it's one
of the scholarship contestants.

And I was telling Laura
how you felt about that.

But then,
I also thought that maybe

Carlton might be
stepping up his game.

These aren't from Carlton.

"Nicole, thanks for last night.
Love, Ted"?

[upbeat music playing]

Nicole.

Someone looks like they're in
a really good mood this morning.

I am.

It's like the sun is shining

a little bit brighter
than yesterday.

Oh. Want to tell me why?

? ?

Yeah. I was hoping
to get over there today, but

a family thing came up.

Well, I'll try to get
over there later, but

I can't make any promises.

Yeah. Yes,
I'm disappointed, too.

I'll be in touch when I can.

Oh. Good morning, my love.

Don't "my love" me.

Now, who is it
you're disappointed

that you won't be able to see?

How did you manage a birdie
in the fourth hole?

You didn't believe me when
I told you I golfed, did you?

It's not that
I didn't believe you.

It's just you play
so incredibly well.

-Who taught you?
-Daddy.

He was all about Nicole and me
learning how to golf.

He said the course is where

all of life's
wheeling and dealing happens.

If you don't know how to golf,
you are missing out

on the most important
conversations.

Well, if what you and
your 9 iron just showed me

out there are any indication,
you won't have any trouble

closing deals
for your modeling agency,

right out there in the fairway
in those killer golf threads.

I have also been known
to have a killer golf swing.

Yeah, I bet you do,
but just don't use it on me.

You should simply
behave yourself.

-Mwah.
-Mwah.

Golf and a public
display of affection.

You sure know how to swell
a brother's head.

I think our Vegas wedding,

complete with an Anita Williams
impersonator

spread across the Internet

was about as public a display
of affection as you can get.

-You right.
-What's a little kiss between newlyweds?

Mm?

Well, if that's the case,
lean those lips over here.

-Let me at 'em.
-Oh, stop.

Are you ready to order?

[sighs]
Okay, don't look now,

and by all means, promise me
not to do or say anything

that's gonna make people
consider you to be crazy.

Now I'm intrigued.
Who is it? Hayley?

Dani...

Oh, look,

it's Fairmont Crest's
other home-wrecking thot.

Can't your old man
be in a good mood?

Sorry. Is it, uh, too soon to
refer to myself as your old man?

No, of course not.
I actually kind of like it.

-But that's who you are, right?
-Mm-hmm.

I mean, I covered you
and got you to bed

when you were wasted that time.

So, I guess I paid
the daughter dues.

Guess you have.
I barely remembered that.

I'm not surprised.
You were pretty out of it.

Yeah, well, I'm...

glad those dark days
are behind me.

So...

What brings you
to Orphey Gene's this early?

Well, I was getting
me and you coffee.

I figured you might need
a pick-me-up,

but judging from the look
on your face when I walked in,

I'm guessing you're good.

I'm better than good.

Wait, why'd you think
I'd need a pick-me-up?

Mama told me you got
your divorce decree yesterday.

Mm-hmm. Bet she couldn't wait
to share that news, huh?

Was she gleefully smiling
when she told you?

I plead the Fifth.

I'm sorry, Ted.

I was really hoping
that you and Nicole

would be able
to work things out.

Oh, you know what they say.
[clears throat]

Hope springs eternal.

What exactly happened
last night that prompted Ted

to send you those expensive
flowers the morning after?

Yeah. I wouldn't mind learning
the answer to that.

What gives?

I'm sorry.
That was over-eager

and certainly
none of my business.

It is okay, Laura.

I would be curious, too,
if I were in your shoes.

The both of you
had a front row seat

to the turmoil Ted's affair with
Leslie unleashed on my life.

Actually, I'm still embarrassed

that I didn't have
enough self-control

to not be blubbering through
this house all day and night.

You had every right
to express your sadness, Nicole,

and that's
all in the past anyway.

But are you saying that,

whatever happened last night,
you're now ready

to put the whole Ted and Leslie
disaster behind you?

I was going to play
a round of golf at the club

with a couple of the guys until

you informed me that we're
having guests over for brunch.

So, I had to cancel.

So that's where
you've been disappearing to?

-The golf course?
-Yeah, I know we've had so much to do lately,

I... I haven't had
a lot of time to play.

I thought I'd get back
to my game, you know.

At my age, you either
use it or you lose it.

Remember how I used to love
to play 18 holes with the girls?

Yes, I do. I had no idea
why you were determined

they learned
that stultifying game.

It's a wonderful game, my love.
Golf is a metaphor for life.

Sometimes, you have to
drive the ball a great distance,

and sometimes, all it takes

is just the gentlest of taps.

Mm. But teaching
the girls to play,

those were great times.

Now, I simply want to stay in
shape and be as healthy as I can

for my eternally sexy wife.

Why, Mr. Dupree,
you have never been more fine

than you are right now.

Oh, that's true love talking,
and right back at you.

What time
are our guests arriving?

I was about to call them
right now.

The nerve of that
unhinged viper,

holding court
at my family's country club

after what she did to Nicole.

Dani, baby.

Your family
belongs to this club,

but they don't actually own it.

Okay, yeah,
maybe the wrong argument

at the wrong time,
but can you please be calm?

Relax. I am over
making public scenes.

That's great.

I wasn't so sure how long
this new take on life

was gonna last
since we've been married.

I am serious.

I am not bringing any more shame
to my family's name.

Even if I would like to go
over there and snatch

every strand off of that wig
of that woman of 1,000 aliases.

I will not because I am Vernon
and Anita Dupree's daughter.

I was raised right.
I know about decorum.

Mm-hmm. And you are
my insanely beautiful wife

who I'm so proud of for showing
such restraint and decorum.

I am pleased you are pleased.

Nah, there's a story
behind all that bee-bopping,

especially
for a woman like that.

She probably just finished doing
something horrendous to someone.

Someone needs to wipe
the grin off of her face

for Nicole and every woman
who has had to deal

with losing everything
to some low-class hood rat...

-Baby.
-...who couldn't keep her legs closed around a married man.

To hell with decorum.

Dani, no.

[phone rings]

Good morning, Mother.

Good morning, Dani.
Are you okay?

I hear something in your voice.

You sound-
I don't know- preoccupied.

Ah. I'm fine. I'm just
on my way to the restroom.

Sweetheart, I know
this is short notice,

but your father and I
would like to invite you

and your new husband
over to our place for brunch.

Sounds wonderful.

How about tomorrow?

How about now?

Andre and I just sat down
to order breakfast at the club.

Perfect. Then I caught you
just in time.

So put down those menus
and make your way

over to our place in,
say, 15 minutes?

-Yes, Mother.

What was that about?

My mother just summoned us.

Get me out of here
before I make the evening news.

How'd you go from heartbreak
to happily ever after overnight?

? ?

Okay, we have wasted enough time
discussing my personal life.

We have a lot of work
to do today.

I want to catch up on how
the plans are coming along

for the Jack and Jill fundraiser
that we're chairing.

Are you really gonna
leave us hanging

to talk about raffle tickets?

For Jack and Jill?
The Jack and Jill

who are raising
the next generation

of our young Black leaders, yes,

that we are also supporting.

I know how important
our fundraisers are.

I guess I'm just
kind of desperate.

Desperate for what?

Desperate for even
a little bit of hope

that you and Dr. Richardson
will get back together.

-Laura.
-LAURA: Listen, when I think of how

I want my future relationship
to go,

I-I think about you and Ted.

You both were, like,
aspirational.

That is very sweet, Laura,

but I don't think
you should be idolizing

any relationship,
least of all Ted and me.

Why don't you go and put on

a fresh pot of that new tea
Nicole likes?

Of course.

Now, you know
you don't have to say a word

about what happened between
you and Ted last night,

but if you need an ear...

Or a shoulder.

I know, Mona. Thank you.

For your friendship
and your discretion.

But, honestly,

I'm not sure how to put into
words what happened last night.

Good morning, Senator.
Miss Anita.

Hey, thanks for this
generous invitation.

We're happy you two
could join us.

Said the ringmaster to the lion.

Oh, you don't think
you have a choice in the matter?

-No, I don't.
-Good, 'cause you didn't.

What is so urgent?

Dani, your mother and I thought
it best the four of us have a...

a frank discussion.

About?

The state of your union.

Mother, Daddy, what exactly
is it about our marriage

that you have a burning desire
to discuss?

Well, it's simply the fact

that your marriage
is continuing.

But isn't that
what every parent wants

when their child gets married?

For the wedding bliss
to continue?

Now, Dani,
you know good and well

that is not what
your father's talking about.

Then, please, tell me,

what is it about me
being a grown woman

with two grown children,
in fact,

that you don't seem
to understand?

I get to make my own decisions.

I've been doing it
since I was 17.

There's no need
to get defensive.

Daddy's right. This doesn't
have to be contentious.

We just need some clarity
for ourselves

because we love you
and care about your well-being,

and instead of us just sitting
around guessing what's going on

with the two of you, we just
thought we'd ask you directly.

And so, we divided up the tasks.

Um, Andre, why don't you and I

leave Dani and her mother
to catch up and

we can step out into the foyer?

Uh, sure thing, sir.

Good.

Give us a chance
to reacquaint ourselves.

-It's been a minute.
-Daddy, you act like you hardly know him.

Andre has been around our family
his whole life.

Well, certainly, but that was
as nephew to Nicole and Ted

and as a friend of the family.

He has also been here with me.

Yeah, but now you're married,

and you're
going to stay married.

And the conversation
has changed.

-Don't you think?
-It has, sir.

Yes. Things were
a bit different the last time

you and I spoke about
my feelings towards Dani.

Mm.

[door sliding closed]

We're closing the door?

Now, then.

Let's you and me
have some girl talk.

Your relationship with Nicole
is none of my business.

Especially since
my mom and I are the reason

your marriage is messed up.

That's not true.

I'm the one who tanked
my marriage, not you.

And it started long before
you were even born.

Here's something
I bet you thought

you'd never hear me say.

It's not Dana's fault either.

Wow, you're right.

I am kind of blown away
right now.

It's true. I mean,
I'm the one who was unfaithful.

I'm the one who broke my vows.

All of that is on me.

Can't lie.
I don't know if I'll be

that generous
about my mom or me,

if I were you.

Well, it took me longer
than it should to get here.

I spent a lot of time
being angry and indignant.

But I guess the more accurate
thing to say is there's blame

on both sides,
on-on Dana and mine.

And I'm just doing my part

to take responsibility
for my actions.

Regardless of how
your mother behaved.

That's... great.

You really think that?

I do. Although,
I must admit, uh,

I can easily backslide
and blame your mother

when she shows up uninvited
or starts to come on to me.

Or ends up in your bed.

Okay, listen.

That was a result
of Dana's manipulation.

-I thought you just said...
-And...

...me being drunk
and feeling sorry for myself

because I thought
I had lost Nicole forever.

I don't mean to come off
like I'm judging you.

But Dana's your mom,
and you're protective.

But butting into your life
with my questions...

It's... it's okay.

I don't mind you
asking questions, Eva.

I'm your dad.

I don't get too many people
asking about it lately

these days anyway,
so it's kind of nice.

And as time goes on,

I'm gonna have my opinions
about your life, too.

And I expect you
to accept and adhere

any and all unsolicited advice.

Not likely.

See, now, you sound like
my other two kids.

Okay, so what happened
to make you believe

that you and Nicole
still have a chance?

Mm. Martin and Smitty had a, um,
renewal ceremony last night.

Oh.

Okay, don't be sad
'cause you weren't invited.

Smitty issued out the
invitations, not your brother.

Well, I'm really glad
they got back together.

Martin must be really happy.

It's been a long time

since I've seen him
that content, you know?

Anyways,
so back to you and Nicole.

Mm. Okay, well,

we're watching the ceremony, and

I looked at her
and she was really moved.

Mm-hmm.

I think, uh, her seeing
her son recommit to

the person he loved
after almost losing him, it...

made her think
about our situation.

Okay, I'm not trying to spoil
your headcanon,

but just because Nicole
was in her feels at a wedding

doesn't mean
she wants to remarry you.

Then why did she show up
at my hotel suite last night?

So, I went to his hotel suite.

And you got flowers
this morning?

What happened
when you got there?

Nicole?

Oh, sorry. I...
What did you ask me?

When Ted closed the door,
what happened then?

[fire alarm blaring]

Um, we should go.

Damn that fire alarm.

No, I am grateful
that it went off.

Was it a real fire?

Oh, I don't know, probably not.
Maybe just some kids.

But it stopped me
from doing something

that I might have regretted.

Or maybe you wouldn't have.

Maybe you would have
followed your heart

and run right back
into your husband's arms,

and those flowers

would mean something
just a little different.

Please tell the chef that this
bacon was cooked

to- mwah- perfection.

Of course, Miss Thomas.

Oh, and-and tell him that
I just might want to hire him

to be my personal chef.

I'll pass that along as well.
Will there be anything else?

Oh, I'll call you if I need you.

And I might want
to hire you, too.

[door closes]

[fire alarm blaring]

Yep. Break all the rules
for what's yours.

Ooh, girl, you better sing,
Tina. Sing that song.

[laughs]

My bad, y'all.

This song is my jam.

You all right?

So you and Nicole were close
to being back

into each other's arms

and you were interrupted
by a fire alarm?

I know, right?
How unlucky can one guy be?

We were finally getting close
for the first time

in so, so many months,
and then, boom,

moment ruined.

What are the odds?

Your daddy got his divorce
papers today. [vocalizing]

That's not a victory,
it's a tragedy.

It's awful.

It's so awful that I'm
headed over there right now

to help your daddy
with his grief.

When I was Sherry,
Nicole said that

losing a marriage
is like a death.

I wonder if your father
is the type to get frisky

after a funeral.
[squeals]

Yeah. What are the odds?

Yeah, that's the way
it goes sometimes.

But before we were interrupted,
it was, uh...

...promising.

Yeah.

You know,
I just remembered I have

one more errand to run.

I'll see you back at the office.

-Oh, and thanks
for the breakfast, Ted. -Yeah.

Are you telling me you see
the fire alarm as a sign?

As much as a mental health
professional can believe

in those things.

You can't deny
it wasn't lucky and well-timed.

What if you're interpreting it
the wrong way?

-I don't understand.
-What if it was a test?

A test?

To see how badly
you want your marriage back.

Well, that doesn't make
any sense considering

the marriage is already over.

I know you haven't forgotten
your vows already.

What God has joined together
let no man

or woman named
Dana Leslie Thomas put asunder.

Are you 100% certain

you'll never be able to forgive
Ted's indiscretion?

But it wasn't just one
indiscretion, Mona.

It was years and years
of lying about it.

And you were one of the
first people to help pick me up

off the ground when what
Ted did became public knowledge.

I know, because I hurt for you,

and I felt like I brought
that woman into your house.

But the scripture also
teaches us about forgiveness.

Ted slept with that woman again.

If that isn't enough reason
not to trust him,

I don't know what is.

-But, Nicole...
-Turmeric and ginger tea,

piping hot with honey and lemon.

Just the way you like it,
Nicole.

-Thank you, Laura.
-You're welcome.

Mmm, smells delicious.
Just the way I like it.

Now, can we please
get back to work?

No need to be nervous.

I can't actually say
that I am, Senator.

Oh, pretty sure of yourself.

Well, you and I sat at
Orphey Gene's not too long ago,

when you asked me what
my intentions were towards Dani.

They haven't changed.

Like I told you then,
I intend to respect Dani.

I intend to value her
and to treat her

with the dignity
that she deserves.

But...

if you'll pardon me, sir,
Dani is not a child anymore.

And if she's chosen
to be with me, I...

Son, if you're lucky enough
to ever have

a daughter of your own someday,

uh, you'll realize that
a father never outgrows

his need to protect his young.

What exactly are you doing
with your life right now, Dani?

Besides tossing pieces in
the air and see where they fall?

I don't think
that's what I'm doing.

And even if I were,
would that really be so bad?

It's where some of the best
creative ideas come from.

You toss a bunch of stuff
in the air

and see what lands
where you like.

It's worked my whole career.

I need you to help me
make sense of this marriage.

I'm surprised you don't see it.

I'm making a go of it
with Andre and I'm finally

closing the chapter
on Bill Hamilton for good.

Baby girl, please.

You have been singing that tune
for months.

This time, I'm really doing it.

I even sealed the deal
by presenting him

with a special birthday gift.

You did what?

I took the first key
from his office,

had it gold plated, presented it
to him, and it was...

kind of a full circle moment.

Well, that sounds
very sentimental

for someone who once again
claims to be moving on.

Might have been sentimental
for Bill,

but for me?

That key represented
the end of one marriage

and the start of a new one.

I'm moving on, Mom.
For real this time.

Do you love Andre?

Hey!

Girl, have you lost
your dadgum mind?

I should be asking you
that question.

I know what you did, Mama.

And what do you think you know?

It was you.

You pulled that fire alarm
last night at Ted's hotel.

Someone pulled
the fire alarm at the hotel?

I don't really have time
for this, Mama.

Why don't you just admit
it was you?

My goodness.
I mean, that's terrible.

Who would've done
something like that?

I know you do not think that
I would be that reckless.

-Do you?
-Oh, in a heartbeat.

Especially if you thought
it would keep Ted and Nicole

from getting back together.

It's exactly
the kind of thing you'll do.

So why don't you
just admit it, Mama?

You told me last night that you
were going to Ted's hotel suite

to comfort him after
the divorce being finalized.

You probably got there
just in time to see Nicole.

In fact,
you probably saw her enter

into his room and then saw red.

Once again, Nicole is in
the place you wanted to be.

So what could you do?

The easiest thing for you
to do in that moment

was to look around, see
the fire alarm, and set it off.

All right, fine.
You got me, Miss Smarty-Pants.

Yeah, I did it. I'd do it again.

And I'm not the least bit sorry.

-Have we finalized the list?
-LAURA: Um, all but two.

You said you wanted to look
at both of their essays again.

Okay, great. If we can
have this done today,

it will knock out a heap load
of work off of our list.

[phone chimes]

MONA:
Everything all right?

Uh, fine. I just need
to run an errand.

Where is she going
in such a rush?

With any luck,
to get her husband back.

Listen, son,
and I want an honest answer.

Do you love my daughter?

This is the 21st century, sir.

I think the idea of love
is a little more nuanced

than you might understand.

-Nuanced?
-Yeah.

There are some things,
Andre, that are eternal.

And I believe
love is one of them.

Your answer sounds like
an evasion to me.

No, not at all.

I was actually trying
to be very precise.

Um...

I love what Dani and I
have built together,

and I know that it doesn't have

the years
that your marriage has,

and I know, in your mind,
it can't compare

to what you
and Miss Anita share,

but it works for me and Dani.

It makes us both very happy.

I don't know that I want
that type of arrangement

for my daughter,

but as you both
are fond of pointing out,

she's a grown woman and capable
of making her own decisions.

-Yeah.
-So...

I guess I'll have to accept
that choice.

Answer the question, Danielle.

I love Andre enough.

Explain what that means.

I love him as a friend.

And as a partner.

Someone to laugh with
and share a home with.

Someone who lifts me up
and-and makes me see

what's possible in life.

But not in the way
a wife loves a husband?

Like the way I love your father
or the way you loved Bill.

I'm not sure I want to repeat
my marriage to Bill.

Why would I?

I'm open to something deeper
with Andre,

if it happens in an organic way.

But for now,

I like where
our relationship is.

And so does he.

And frankly,
we're the two people

who need to be pleased with it,
aren't we?

Well, I-I'm just
trying to understand

-how this...
-Situationship?

Yeah, that.

I'm trying to understand
how it led to marriage.

Oh, no, I take that back.

I do understand. There was
a lot of booze involved.

But your decision
to stay together

in this casual way,

I-I just can't
wrap my head around it.

Says the woman
who defied every expectation

to follow her dreams
back in the day.

Oh, let's not try to turn
the table on this conversation.

And yes, I chose
an unconventional path

when I was young,
but at my core,

I've always been
very traditional.

However, you...

have always danced
to your own rhythm.

-And if this marriage
is what you want... -It's what I want.

And I believe it's what I need.

Right here.

Right now.

Then my only recourse
is to support it, and you.

Thank you, Mom.

How did the chat go?

-Uh, pretty good, I'd say.
-I agree.

Your new husband and I
cleared the air,

had a very open
and honest conversation.

We even found
some common ground.

And we both agree that
each of us love you, Dani.

Once again.

The other time
you weren't her husband.

True that.

Would either of you
care to elaborate?

-Uh... No.
-No.

I think your decision to remain
married calls for a toast.

-I agree.
-Don't get excited.

-Sparkling cider.
-[groans]

To the happy couple.

Long may they remain so.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

I cannot believe you, Mama.

Do you ever think about
anybody but yourself?

You pulled a fire alarm.

Someone could've been
seriously hurt.

They could've been rushing out
of their hotel rooms in a panic,

thinking there was
an actual fire.

Would you calm down
and lower your voice. Damn.

The only thing that got hurt
was Nicole's chances

of sinking her claws
back into my man.

Your man?

Do you even hear yourself?

How much further
into this delusion can you go?

Okay, you need to watch
how you talk to me

because I am still your mother,
and I am not delusional.

I am determined.

I let Ted slip away once before,

and I'll be damned
if it's gonna happen today.

Not today, Satan.

-When is enough enough?
-When I say it is.

And when your father
is permanently back in my bed,

where he has belonged.

Not with that saditty "Nicky"
Nicole Dupree.

I hope I didn't overstep
earlier with Nicole.

I just really care
about her and Ted,

and I-I want to see them
both happy again.

Nicole knows that.

Besides, believe it or not,

despite how angry I was
and am with Ted,

I actually want the same thing.

It's time to forgive, I say.

And did you see me? I was all
up in their business, too.

The point is, Laura,

Ted and Nicole
aren't just our employers.

They're like family.

You really think
she'll take him back?

I don't know.

It's all in God's hands now.

-Hello, Ted.
-Nicole.

I'm glad you came.
I was hoping you would.

After I got your text,
of course I did.

I think it's important
that we talk face-to-face.

You got my flowers then?

I did.

Did you like them?

I didn't know if you remembered
that particular arrangement.

They're lovely,
and yes, I recognize them.

You used to call them
our makeup arrangement.

You had a way of speaking to me
through flowers

and you always had
the best taste.

Our house was always so fragrant

-and beautiful.
-Mm-hmm.

I haven't forgotten.
I probably never will.

Nicole, I know
our divorce went through.

But last night reminded us
of how good we are together.

It showed us
there is a way forward.

You let your guard down
for the first time in months

and it felt good.

As if there was possibility.
I know you felt it, too.

And if it wasn't
for that fire alarm...

I would've went to bed with you.

Yes. You did feel it.

Of course I did.

Ted, I love you.

I always have,
and I probably always will.

But in our situation...

...love just isn't enough.

I'm-I'm sorry,
I'm confused. Uh...

I thought you were coming
to say you were forgiving me.

I am forgiving you,

but I'm doing it for myself,

so I can move on
past our marriage,

past the pain of everything
that happened.

But that doesn't mean that I can
forget about you and Leslie.

The betrayal.

I hope, one day,

I can say that...

we're friends.

But our marriage,

that chapter
of our life is closed,

for good, I'm sorry to say.

It's closed for good, Ted.

Nicole, I, um...

? ?

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