All language subtitles for Beyond the Gates s01e171

SHANICE: Oh, my gosh, Miss Anita,

- I cannot believe you're here.
- [indistinct chatter]

And for you. [Laughs]

- Oh, can I get a selfie?
- Of course.

I was at the Articulettes' reunion concert,

and I have been kicking myself
for not getting a photo with you

at the after-party.

And you probably heard me
all the way up on that stage

'cause I was singing
every song right along with you.

- [both laugh]
- ANITA: Well, thank you.

Thank you all, ladies.
This has been a blast.

Keep it moving and grooving.

- Hello, sweetheart.
- NICOLE: Mother.

I wish you would've called
before you came.

Let me move a few things around
so we can visit.

Oh, I'm not at all surprised
that you're busy,

but there's no need
for you to make time for me.

While I'm always happy to see
you, you are not why I'm here.

Vernon.

Look at you, all fine and whatnot.

Oh. [Laughs]

You're looking pretty good
yourself, Sharon.

Yeah, just wish I wasn't sharing you

with the whole restaurant,
if you get my drift.

You sly dog.

Well, you know what I'm talking about.

We can't let our meetings
get back to Anita.

♪♪

Actually, I have to give Eva all the props

for having the idea to call Dana.

And I'm glad you did.

It was a privilege to help Ted's patient.

Mr. Lindquist was so sweet.

I just had to help him if I could.

And there were personal reasons, too.

Oh, you're a good kid, Eva,

but you left out that Ted
did the surgery pro bono.

This is such an odd little
family, and it's quite the trio.

JAN: Oh, it's nice to see you

putting the money that you've
been blessed with to good use.

Well, you know, I like to spread it around.

Like funding the Leslie Thomas
Sports Complex here.

Wasn't that all about

you getting your membership
application approved?

Well, what choice did I have?

I mean, this is where
all the real competition

for the pickup games are happening.

You play pickup basketball?

Oh, that's right. I forgot you played, too.

You know, we've known
each other for a very long time,

but there is plenty left
for you to learn about moi.

Hmm.

SMITTY: I know you
and Martin got into it.

I didn't realize your feud
extended to me, too.

You seem busy.

Writing an article?

I thought you wouldn't want to talk to me.

It's more ad copy than article.

And in my book, Samantha
is the only one on punishment.

Well, losing my only employee
feels like a punishment to me.

I may have talked Martin
off the ledge on that one,

but you didn't hear it from me.

You've always been the angel
on Martin's shoulder.

Well, maybe you can get an apology

out of him for talking to me crazy.

No, that is between you and your brother.

I just wish Martin would understand

that Tomas and I are still new,
and I was just

downloading to Chelsea,
and I didn't realize Samantha

- overheard...
- So he's supposed to understand you,

- but you...
- He's supposed to believe me

instead of always seeing the worst in me.

No, Dani, I don't understand.

Why did you cancel the trip to L.A.?

This was a huge opportunity.

You were dying to do this shoot.

Did Forrester change their minds or...?

No. I did.

I don't get it.
Wasn't doing this ad campaign

for this company the job
that you've always dreamed of?

You were so excited.

You even told me
about all the-the changes

and the haggling that was going on.

If you drop out of this now
without a reason,

they're not only gonna move on,

they may probably never give you
this opportunity again.

Dani, this is gonna be
a big thing you're missing.

Well, Ridge was very understanding,

and hopefully,
he won't hold it against me.

But I don't get it.

This will be the second time
you've turned the guy down,

and why? Why take that risk?

This is why, Andre.

You sent me this just as I was walking

out the door to meet you.

I know you too well now.

Getting on this plane to Los Angeles

is the last thing you want to do.

I see it in your eyes.

So if you are not here visiting
your favorite daughter,

what brought you down here?

Just maintaining wellness.

I came for my annual physical
with Dr. Ahn.

Huh. Funny. I spoke to her yesterday.

She didn't say anything about
you coming in for an appointment

and she always looks forward
to seeing you.

Well, that's probably because I made

the appointment late yesterday.

Her office manager had to juggle
some things to squeeze me in.

Why the last-minute appointment?
Has something come up?

Not at all. I'm fine.

I've just been so busy
and gotten behind on

my medical appointments.

My physical, mammogram,
Pap, bone density scan.

Mother, you are never too busy
to look after your own health.

I have told you that
more than a few times.

Who's the mother here?

Don't make me pull out the big guns.

Do I need to get Daddy on the phone

so he can remind you
how important your health is?

You know, I thought you were
being too cautious before,

but that woman over there
has looked at us more than once.

Where is she?

At the bar, but don't turn around.

That would be too obvious.

Describe her.

She's tall, medium complexion,
businesswoman,

wearing a lovely tan pantsuit.

Did I make a mistake?
Are we in the clear?

We're fine.

She's an old work acquaintance.

I knew her in my Senate days.

Does Anita know her?
That's the question.

Oh, she may have met her
once or twice.

She was a staffer for another senator.

Yeah. Lives in Virginia, doesn't
travel in our social circles.

So, I don't see her seeking Anita out

to tell her that I'm here with you.

Which probably looks to her
like two friends catching up.

Two friends catching up.
That's good, Vernon.

- Mm-hmm.
- Real good.

Fortunately for us, in a place like this,

you're more likely to run into
someone who knows

one of my daughters or granddaughters

than someone who knows my wife.

When Martin and I were kids,
it was always the same.

He'd blow up, I'd apologize for something

I didn't do, and he'd still hold a grudge.

So if you didn't do anything wrong...

Because I didn't want him
to be mad at me,

but he'd never get over it.

- And you think that...
- Apologizing to make peace doesn't work.

And it won't work now either.
Not with Martin or Tomas.

Wait, with Tomas? I'm not following.

He always jumps to conclusions
about me, too.

He's trying to get me to bury
the hatchet with Eva,

but I'm just bracing for the
next time it's aimed at my back.

So this is really about Eva?

Oh, so you canceled
our work trip based on a selfie?

That's not all this is about.
It's about what you said

when my parents
came over to say goodbye.

I told them thanks for the good wishes,

and we'll see them when we get back.

Yeah. That's a really big game changer.

Risk.

You said it more than once.

You said this trip was worth the risk.

And-and when I asked you
what it meant,

you just kind of explained it away.

But then you said it again later
on, and it just kept slipping

into conversation,
like you couldn't help it.

Like-like there is some risk
about this whole thing

that you didn't want to talk about.

So now this is about my vocabulary?

Dani, this made more sense
when it was about a selfie.

No, no, see, you don't get to do that.

You don't get to evade. I can sense it.

This is more than just
"I don't like taking pictures."

I don't like it, but that doesn't matter.

Besides, Dani,

you've taken a lot of pictures
of me in private.

No, you're not getting out of it
with the bedroom voice either.

You're not getting a pass,
so you might as well just

tell me what's going on
because I'm not going

anywhere until you do.

Okay. Okay.

I'll tell you the truth.

You know I've been against this
whole thing from the beginning.

Pamela came in with that offer,

and I did everything I could to put it away.

Yeah, because of this whole,
"I belong behind the camera,

not in front of it."

But Pamela got me alone,

and she made it pretty crystal clear

how much this meant to you.

She told me if I really cared about you,

that I would put those doubts away.

But they weren't just doubts, were they?

Just be honest.

We tell each other the truth, right?

Not just doubts, but what I know.

I've been taking pictures
of people for a long time.

Long enough to know rizz when I see it.

When you have it, you just have
it, and the camera eats it up.

But when you don't

you stick out like a zebra
in a hippo family.

- And that was gonna be me.
- You're being ridiculous.

I'm being serious. I'm not being modest.

I'm not being humble.

I know for a fact what was gonna happen

because I've seen it
firsthand through my lens.

When I tried to say no to this,
it was because I was afraid

that I was gonna ruin your comeback.

This shoot is as high-profile as they get.

All of the industry decision
makers are gonna see it,

and if it falls flat,
they're gonna blame the model

who should've stayed in retirement,

and I know that is cruel,
but, Dani, that's the business.

Then why did you say yes?

After Pamela made me see how
much I was standing in your way,

I tried to convince myself
that since you were the diamond,

that no one would be looking for me,

since I was the unpolished rock.

Maybe it would work out,
so I went with it.

But I never really stopped worrying about

what it would do to you in the end.

That's the truth.

I care about you too much
to hurt you, Dani.

Cute. Threatening to call your father.

It was worth a try.

I am concerned.

There is nothing to be concerned about.

Every one of the aforementioned
appointments has been booked.

Thanks to Laura, who has been a dream.

Thank you so much
for lending her to me.

And she's doing so well

with helping to get WinterFest
up on its feet.

Oh, Laura is phenomenal,

but I can't take the credit
for the loan-out, though.

Actually, it was her idea.

She mentioned that.

Although, I'm still not sure
why she would volunteer

for this undertaking.

Oh, she knows what a big deal
the 20th anniversary

of this event is, and she wanted to be

fully a part of the planning.

Well, I'm just so grateful she's chosen to

roll up her sleeves and dive into the fray.

She's really doing a lot
of the heavy lifting.

I'm not surprised.

Laura remembers how the
whole family rallied behind her

after the accident,

so that's just her way
of saying thank you,

not that it was actually an accident.

Yeah, well, we all know the truth.

If only it could've been proven.

I had no idea
about this sporty side of you.

You're gonna have to explain to me

how you came to love basketball.

Well, see, way back when,
there was someone,

I can't remember who, but they
gave Peaches some tickets,

and then she took me
to see the Harlem Globetrotters.

- You're kidding. You saw them live?
- What?

Who are the Harlem Globetrotters?

Oh, baby, you haven't seen basketball

until you have seen them. I was hooked.

Listen, I got to see the most famous.

Globetrotter of them all.

BOTH: Meadowlark Lemon.

- [Leslie laughs]
- TED: Huh.

Did you follow in your mother's footsteps

and catch the basketball bug, too?

Can you even say you're from Chicago

if you aren't a Bulls fan?

I haven't been to a game
in a while, though.

Well, we have to change that.

We should all go together next
time the Wizards play the Bulls.

Jan, join us?
We can get a big group together.

Oh, I appreciate the invitation, but, uh,

hockey is more my sport.

Stick to cheering on the Caps.

Oh, goodness. Um, I should really go.

Leslie, thank you
for the breakfast invitation.

- It's been fun.
- My pleasure.

Oh, I just remembered.

I forgot to tell Jan something.
I'll be right back.

Jan, Jan, please don't go.

Okay? Make up an excuse
to stay a little longer, please.

You want me to be a buffer

between Leslie and Ted, don't you?

Remember when I asked you
to help rein her in?

Look, I'm telling you,
she's planning more

than a friendship with Ted.

And I know because when
she has her sights on someone,

she starts to become
a whole other person.

I've never heard her
talk about this much sports

in my entire life.

Eva, I understand, but...

I really do need to go.

And you have to remember
that Leslie won't be able

to get far unless
she has a willing partner.

But if your dad's not
interested, then nothing

she says will make a difference.

Jan...

♪♪

What happened with Samantha
was an accident,

but all that stuff with Eva
wasn't my fault at all.

There is a difference
between taking blame

and taking ownership.

Maybe try to own your part
in the disagreement

while accepting that Martin and Tomas

aren't necessarily wrong either.

Does that make sense?

I will let you get back to your work.

- Still love you, Kat.
- Same.

- See you.
- Bye.

Liam, long time no see.

Sheryl, thanks for coming,
but I-I thought...

I'm a last-minute fill-in.

Hank's wife went into labor,
so I volunteer.

It's good to see you
out of your wheelchair, bro.

Yeah, you're barely
touching your walker, bro.

Hope that's the reason
you'll be back soon.

Everybody down at the station was sorry

to hear about you and Ashley.

Yeah, I'm disappointed, but sometimes,

it's just not meant to be.

I appreciate you guys coming to help.

I didn't bring much this time moving in.

Uh, there's these boxes and

this chair that never left.

It's all good. I have my car
and Liam brought his truck.

More than enough room.

Yeah, I'm sure Ash doesn't want

to have to see this stuff
when she gets home from work,

so let's just make it look like
I was never here.

All right.

Okay, which one should I post
to my story?

ASHLEY: Mm... Ooh, that one.

[elevator dings]

How'd it go?

That's Derek's key.

He's there now, hauling out
the rest of his things.

He said he'll put the spare

under the mat once he's cleared out.

It all seems so final.

How was he?

How was he?

He knows he hurt you, Ashley.
That's how he is.

- Why do you keep feeling sorry for him?
- I can't help it.

Look, I know he lied about getting better,

and whether he wants to admit it
or not, he manipulated me.

He felt insecure
and he didn't want to lose me.

But if I'm being honest,

I wasn't perfect either.

I put off setting a wedding date. I

never fully resolved
my feelings for Andre.

But I have to stick to my guns.

What Derek did was worse,

and I know the situation
isn't black and white,

I know that.

- I made the right decision.
- That's my girl.

- She's got a soft heart.
- Yep, but stick to your guns.

You have to do what's best
for you. Simple as that.

It's just like nursing.

If you cannot take care of yourself,

you're no good for anybody else.

Okay, maybe we shouldn't talk
about this here.

You don't have to hold back with me.

I like Derek, and you already know that.

And he's still my patient.

But I treat girl code just as serious

as I treat HIPAA, so trust me,
I won't be spilling this tea.

You know, you're lucky you have
a boss you can count on.

You have no idea how many people

will just blow smoke at you, Ash.

Oh, listen to your friend. She's smart.

And I'm not just saying that
because I got to take

a couple selfies with her grandmother

a little while ago either,
which was amazing.

Gran was here. Why?

Now what did I just say about
HIPAA and not spilling the tea?

You're gonna have to ask her yourself.

Okay, I guess that's proof
Shanice can be trusted.

But seriously, Derek is gonna be
coming around here

for more PT sessions with Shanice,

and that'll be really awkward for you.

Tell me about it.

He was just here earlier today.

Okay, so let's work through the problem.

Maybe you can take lunch when
he's here working with Shanice.

Lunch? Lawyers take lunch.

Nurses eat on their feet
while they juggle patients.

Ooh, girl, where is the lie?

Okay, well, if lunch is out,

you'll just have to play up
the fact that you're busy.

Too busy to talk whenever Derek is here.

And when we are not busy,
I have a whole lot of stuff

you can do to keep your mind
off him when he's here.

Uh, see? There's Mr. Freeman

ringing for you in room four right now.

- See? Busy is never a problem around here.
- Mm-hmm.

So, Derek won't be either.

Just got your chair secured
in Liam's truck.

- That thing is kind of...
- DEREK: Nasty.

Yeah, I know.
Ash thought the same thing.

This should be it for my truck.

SHERYL: Uh, you go ahead,

and Derek will take a last look
to see if we missed anything.

LIAM: All right.

Bro, don't worry, man.

You got this, all right?

You need anything,
just say the word, okay?

- I appreciate that, Liam.
- Sure.

- All right.
- Okay.

I don't need to look around.

I'm pretty sure we got everything.

I figure.

I just wanted to stay behind to say

you're a strong guy.

One of the best ones in the firehouse.

And I don't mean just physically, but

you have strength of mind and heart.

What you're going through is so hard.

But you're gonna get over the hump.

And I also wanted to let you know that

you don't have to get through this alone.

Is this why you've been
kicking and tossing

and turning in your sleep
the last few nights?

- I didn't realize I...
- You've been really restless, Andre.

And all because you thought
you could somehow

end my comeback before it
even got off the ground?

Yeah, something like that.
I think in pictures, Dani.

And what I saw really made me nervous.

I didn't want to tell you before,

and I didn't want to tell you today,

but you put me on the spot.

But just forget what I said. Come on.

Hey, we already missed the first flight,

but we can catch
the next one in about an hour.

And if not that, I can wake up my pilot.

- Let's just do the shoot.
- Stop.

Dani.

You were willing to swallow
all of these fears.

I should be willing to do
just as much for you.

- No, it's...
- Hey.

I meant it before,
and I mean it even more now.

The trip is off. I'm calling Pamela.

We are just getting started.

And I'm not going to put you
through all of this.

I care about you too much.

And you'll be glad to know
that the ice rink

will still be on the first fairway as usual,

but the exciting news is the light show.

- Sounds like a showstopper.
- It will be.

It's going to stretch from the gates

outside the main plaza
all the way up to the clubhouse.

Sounds fantastic.

- You know what else will be fantastic?
- What?

Getting back to what I wanted to talk

to you about in the first place,
you getting your physical.

There is nothing to talk about,
and I've already had a lecture

from Dr. Ahn about being better
at making my appointments,

and other than that,
the whole thing was rave review.

Heart rate, vitals, and everything else

all within normal range, and apparently,

I have the blood pressure
of a woman half my age.

Your looks as well.

Your flattery is noted and accepted.

Even though I already had
my ego boost earlier today

- with the nurses.
- Oh, you don't fool me.

The only opinion you
really care about is Daddy's.

You always know exactly what to say.

It's still early.
We could always go to the hotel,

and I can show you what I mean.

I'd be missed if I'm gone too long.

I understand. Oh, wait.

I am so relieved to see those.

They were right there
on the dresser where you said

you thought you may have left them.

I was fretting that they had

been vacuumed up by housekeeping.

Will I see you tomorrow?

As if I'd miss it.

But I'd better say goodbye
to our old friend over there

by the bar, just to make sure we're okay.

Hey.

Remember, you have to keep me in mind

the next time you're in need

or one of your patients
is in need, like Mr. Lindquist,

and I'll be happy to step up.

Well, situations like that
don't happen every day,

but if you're looking to do
some more good with your money,

I got plenty of suggestions.

There's the NAACP
Empowerment Programs.

There's the, uh,
United Negro College Fund.

Okay, but what about the one I
saw a sign for out in the lobby?

Uh, what is WinterFest?

Oh, it's an annual event put on by

the Dupree Heritage Foundation.

They focus on raising money and
awareness for various charities.

I think this year the focus
is on supporting mental health

for music professionals,

in honor of your late mother Barbara.

I'm surprised you didn't know about it.

Yeah, so am I.

I remember seeing something
about WinterFest

in Nicole's files when I worked for her.

All those bold-faced names
among the invitees.

It seemed pretty amazing.

- Yeah, it's a fun event.
- LESLIE: No doubt.

Will you be attending, Ted?

I mean, after you and Nicole...

I've spoken to Nicole. I wouldn't miss it.

Sounds lovely.

And what a way
to let the community know

that you care about the things
that they care about.

I like all of Dad's charity suggestions.

Maybe we should talk
about which one would actually

be the best fit for you
to get involved with, Mama.

I'll let you two debate about that.

I got to get to the hospital.

I will see you at the clinic, huh?

- Bye, Dad.
- TED: Bye.

Bye.

Don't.

Don't what?

Back from your appointment?
How'd it go?

Well, I got the third degree
from our daughter,

so I'll bottom-line it for you.

- It went well.
- Oh, music to my ears.

I hope that doesn't mean you're
gonna burst into song again.

Don't worry, I can take a hint.

You smell like perfume.

There's something familiar about
it, but I can't quite place it.

I was in town.

I ran into Don Hall's chief of staff.

Oh, that... that stern woman

who always walked around
with a leather-bound notebook?

The very same.

Yeah, she always did go
a little heavy with the perfume.

- Mm.
- She lives in Virginia now.

Doesn't come to town too often.

Well, good, because
I don't like my man coming home

with another woman's scent on him.

I'm gonna get some iced tea.
Would you like some?

Oh, very much.

- Thank you so much.
- Mm-hmm.

Of course it's not gonna be as good.

I know I would bring it.

Andre would, too, but, Pamela,
the decision is final.

Maybe things will work out
with Forrester someday.

I hope so, 'cause those designs
were dreamy.

But someday is not today.

Pamela, I love you,

but this conversation is over.

Bye.

Hey.

Hey, are you okay?

I've never heard you
talk to her that way before.

She'll be fine. We're like
an old married couple.

Little argument is cleansing,
every now and then.

- Speaking of married couples...
- Yeah?

The work part of this trip
may be out the window, but

don't we have a honeymoon to plan?

Yeah. I guess we should get to the house

and, uh, start figuring that out.

We are at an airport, and there is a jet.

So, pick a destination,

and honeymoon begins in three,

- two, one.
- Mm.

DEREK: This is wrong.

This is wrong.

Even more so here
in Ashley's apartment.

- Derek...
- I'm sorry.

I just...

This is not a good idea.

Let me guess,
you're still in love with her?

I am.

I messed things up,
and I-I know she doesn't want

anything to do with me anymore, but...

I can't help it.

I'd give anything to go back and

do everything differently, but...

Ashley was the best thing
that ever happened to me,

and I-I-I just can't think
of someone else right now.

I hope you understand.

Can't say I'm not disappointed.

But I get it.

I just hope Ashley realizes someday

exactly what she gave up.

[sighs]

You're okay if I take her for like an hour?

- Absolutely, if she needs to.
- Okay. She does. Okay.

Okay, that's not obvious at all.

Okay, you're right.

And honestly, I don't even know
why we were whispering.

I'm just gonna say it.

Clock out because Naomi
is taking you to lunch.

- What is this really about?
- Exactly what Shanice said.

So, think about where you want to eat.

Ooh, I vote Orphey Gene's
because you need

to put some meat on those bones.

I can't go to lunch.
We're short-staffed today.

We're short-staffed every day.

And since that's not
going to change, I would go

while the going's good
and take the opportunity

while you have it,
'cause only God knows when

I'd be able to cobble
enough bodies together

to cover you if you
were gone multiple days.

Days?

Yes, which is how long you'll be out

if you don't take care of yourself now.

Take a break. I'll see you back in an hour.

How about you don't look
a gift horse in the mouth, huh?

Okay, I'm gonna ignore the horse part.

And you, newbie nurse,
enjoy your time off.

You're no good when you're
this distracted to patients.

Now, scoot. Go.

What's this about?
I wasn't expecting you.

I know, and I'll be brief.

I wanted to follow up on our
conversation about WinterFest.

I wanted to bring Eva as my plus-one.

Am I missing something?

Obviously, Eva is welcome.

I am just glad you're inviting
her and not her mother.

- Oh.
- Still, um,

have you really thought
this through about inviting Eva?

What do you mean?

Have you considered how Kat
is gonna feel about that?

Because I can tell you,
it's not gonna be good.

Would you take a minute
and think straight for a change?

Do you ever get tired of lecturing me?

I'm trying to get you
to see the bigger picture.

I know you think that getting
involved in the Duprees' charity

is going to help you on this
mission to get back with my dad,

but you don't have to make it
that complicated.

What do you mean?

There are other charities out there.

Ted would think you're generous
no matter who you donate to.

But it isn't just about Ted, okay?

You think I don't see the way
these people look at me

when I walk through this place?

And even though I am building them

a state-of-the-art sports complex,

they still turn up
their over-powdered noses at me,

convinced that I don't belong.
They hate new money.

Nobody in this club has money
older than emancipation, Mama.

What I think people hate
is someone who tears down

a classic home in order to build
a shouse across the street

from the community's
most respected family.

You make my argument for me.

What better way to make them
forget about all of that

than to get myself involved
in the very thing

that means the most to the Duprees?

Oh, God.

- Rio de Janeiro?
- Yeah, we need a visa.

- Mm.
- Uh, what about Dubai?

I'm not allowed back there.

Uh, because...?

Short version, it involves
several large bottles

of Cristal, a prince's private
villa, and a Siberian tiger.

I will tell you the long version

- once we're in the air.
- Yeah, you'd better.

Uh...

- What about Miami?
- What are we doing?

I thought we were picking out
spots for our honeymoon.

But why are we picking?

We're already headed to L.A.
Let's just go there.

Pamela's booked us first-class
flights, hotel,

and a bunch of other places
she knew we'd like.

- On Forrester's dime?
- Mine.

I told her to pad the schedule
with the clubs

and restaurants that we could
hit before and after the shoot.

Mm?

- Dani, are you sure?
- I love L.A.

When I was a young model
and Pamela was my agent,

we would hang out on Sunset Strip.

We'd go to Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy.

It was dirty, but in all the best ways.

Filled with sex, alcohol, other things.

- Okay.
- Bill came along

and ruined all that,
but that's not the point.

The point is, I know that place

like the back of my hand, and
still, it always surprises me.

Oh, and there is this soul food
spot in Leimert Park

that will grow hair on your body

in places you didn't know you had hair.

Okay, it sounds like
we have a destination.

Let's get to the gate before it's too late.

Let's do this.

Oh. I got it.

Of course I've thought
about the ramifications

of bringing Eva to the event.

And I had a long talk with Kat

trying to smooth her ruffled feathers

after she heard Eva call me Dad.

You should've known
that was never gonna sit well

with our daughter.

Well, the truth is,
I do have another daughter,

and I'm not gonna ignore that
because Kat doesn't like it.

And you shouldn't.

Loving Eva doesn't make me
love Kat any less,

and I'm gonna stand on that
until she understands it.

Well, I don't envy you.

It's like walking a tightrope.

Yeah.

I mean, will it be easier on Kat

if I don't bring Eva to the event? Yes.

But should I?

I'm just gonna keep hoping that, one day,

they will see each other as sisters.

Eva should be thankful

she has at least one sane parent.

Was that a compliment?

Probably as close to one as
you will get from me these days.

Uh...

I'll take it.

I'll send your tickets.

It'll be a great night.

It always is.

You have to remember something, Eva.

Social standing
works here just like it does

in our old neighborhood.

Now, there are the peacocks

and everyone else.

See, I like to think of it like a pyramid.

And if I don't want to be at the bottom,

then it pays to know who's on top.

Yeah?

And act accordingly.

Toodles. Mwah.

Take a look at this, Vernon.

The WinterFest light show is going to be

extraordinary this year.

It's all described in this
proposal from this new vendor.

It's not gonna be just a tree
here and an ice block there.

Let me see.

- Ah.
- Your cufflinks.

You haven't worn these in a while.

I thought they were lost.

I'd be devastated if they were lost.

They were a gift from you, after all.

When I was first elected to the Senate.

I treasure them.

When you hadn't worn them,

I kept meaning to ask you about it.

I was worried.

Well, I like to cycle through the others

every once in a while. They get lonely.

But I always come back
to my favorite one.

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