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♪ ♪

DANI: Mother!

[door shuts]

Are you there?

Hello!

Ah, I thought I'd just stop by.

Are you busy?

No. But of course you know that already.

I presume Daddy called you

and told you what happened last night?

Daddy did call,

and he mentioned that you two were out to a lovely dinner

and suddenly you said that you weren't feeling well

and wanted to go home.

Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for me

to suddenly feel tired or weak.

And that's what happened last night.

But as you can see,

I am in perfectly fine form this morning.

You do look wonderful.

I'm wondering how you're feeling.

Danielle, I said I'm fine.

And because when you call me "Danielle"

that means you're a second away from sending me to my room,

I will just accept that you had a bad night

and be thankful for that.

Good.

But if that's not what's going on...

I want...

...I beg you to be honest with me.

Not just so that I can support you but...

...because you'd be doing me a huge favor in return.

And how is that?

You are walking down a road that I might walk down myself.

And I would rather do that with my eyes wide open.

[elevator bell dings]

You know, having to fit in another doctor's appointment

is wreaking havoc on my schedule.

So, did Madison have any theories

about what might be going on with you?

No. All I know is that she was able to squeeze me in

so I can meet with my new neurologist

and they can start figuring out what's happening to me.

Where is everybody?

♪ ♪

[chuckles softly] Hey.

Hey. Glad you could make it, Andre.

Oh, yeah. Thanks for the invitation.

-Mm-hmm. -Yeah.

Dani told me that Anita wasn't feeling well last night.

I hope everything's okay.

Uh, she was much better this morning.

-Good. -Yeah. Good enough to...

shoo me out from underfoot.

-[chuckles] -Hence breakfast with you.

Well, I'm delighted to help you comply

with your wife's wishes. [chuckles]

Even though I know that's not always easy.

Especially when it's at war with my instincts

-to protect her. -Yeah.

But I'm sure Dani will bring some sunshine

-into her mother this morning. -Mm.

I'm sure she will.

Oh, and in the meantime, I'm ready to dig into one

of Orphey Gene's's breakfast specials.

Even though I'm sure you could have found a much better way

to spend your time away from home.

Oh, come now.

I always enjoy visiting with you.

-Mm-hmm. -Hmm.

-But... -Ah,

there it goes.

I wanted to talk to you about Bill.

Right.

No disrespect, Vernon, but, um...

we've already had that conversation.

And I'm all talked out of that particular subject.

I'm done letting Bill take up space

in my head and in my marriage.

I wish I didn't have to waste my breath on that man.

But, unfortunately, he's made that impossible.

What's he done now?

Well, he's come to the realization that...

-divorcing Dani was a mistake. -Mm.

When we're in Copenhagen, I want to bike the Harbour Circle.

I think you might need to work your way up to that.

-It's about eight miles. -Oh. [chuckles]

I would love to see the castle and the royal palaces.

Ooh, and the Tivoli Gardens in the spring.

-Oh, I can't wait. -Neither can I!

That is, if we ever feel like leaving our flat.

[chuckles]

[chuckles softly]

Uh-oh. Looks like you two worked things out.

How you doing, Madison?

Wonderful, Kat.

As much fun as this is, I do need to get back to work.

The hospital needs you almost as much as I do.

[speaks Danish]

Me, too.

Mm.

[chuckles]

-See you. -Bye.

I guess I don't have to ask why you didn't come home last night.

And do you two have your own language now?

That was my pathetic attempt at Danish.

"I love you" was as far as I got on Duolingo.

Well, that's a good place to start.

But why Danish?

Madison isn't still going to Copenhagen, is she?

We both are.

What you said doesn't make sense.

Context, please.

I did what you said and went after my girl.

I poured my heart out to Madison, told her not to leave,

and said that our love was worth fighting for.

Obviously, she agreed.

This research opportunity is tremendous,

and she couldn't pass it up.

So she asked me to go with her to Denmark.

Oh. Okay.

Well, for a few weeks, then, to help her get settled.

I'll be there for the length of the fellowship.

For a whole year.

MADISON: Bill,

this is Dr. Martinez,

the neurologist who will be taking over your care

during my absence.

Dr. Martinez, meet Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton.

Pleased to meet you, Mr. Hamilton.

-Wish I could say the same. -Bill.

That's understandable.

No one likes to see a doctor.

Tell me, how are you feeling this morning?

Physically, I feel fine.

I'm just concerned, since you people can't seem to figure out

what's going on with me.

I ran the tests again to confirm the results,

but the report was the same.

And as I explained to Bill,

his carbon dioxide levels were low.

And you had a higher than usual anion gap,

which reflects the difference between positively

and negatively balanced electrolytes.

Okay, what would make that happen?

It could be the result of an allergy

to something you've ingested.

-I don't have allergies. -MARTINEZ: That you know of.

We can develop allergies at any point throughout our lives.

The best way to investigate that possibility is

by systematically eliminating certain foods

and drinks from your diet

and see if your levels stabilize as a result.

All right. Oh, yeah. Yeah, let's do that.

'Cause I know the first thing I'm gonna eliminate.

Tea.

Why tea?

Ever since I had my stroke, my wife here has been forcing me

to drink tea nonstop.

Although it was clear as day to everyone else,

hearing Bill admit that it was a mistake letting Dani go,

that was a bit of a surprise.

It shouldn't have been for you,

since you predicted it.

You clocked the guy from the start.

Now that Dani's happy with me

and she's done chasing after him,

he's edging in. [scoffs]

And when she didn't bite, he decided to see

if he could get her attention some other way.

-That about sums it up. -Yeah.

But unfortunately for him,

this game he's playing with Dani,

it's not making an impression on her.

He was uncharacteristically emotional

when he was talking about Dani.

He even tried to mend fences with me.

Ah. I think I can guess how that went over.

Oh, I put him decidedly in his place.

Mm.

But even reading through his posturing and ego,

uh...

he seemed...

sincerely regretful.

And that regret

could cause him to gravitate toward Dani even more.

DANI: Oh, my word.

Mother, these earrings are stunning.

Daddy does not play when it comes to your jewelry.

No, he does not. [chuckles]

When he gave them to me last night,

I couldn't wait to try them on.

And, uh, he excused himself from the table

to tell the staff we were ready for dessert,

and I pulled out my compact.

Of course you did.

You had to admire these earrings.

And, uh...

when I brushed my hair aside...

...some of my hair came out in my hand.

Oh, my God.

Mom, I can't imagine what that felt like.

And I just...

stared in shock at the...

my hair in my hand.

And then I hid it in my purse when your father came back.

I didn't want to tell him. I didn't want to talk about it.

I didn't want to think about it. I just wanted to go home.

Of course.

Oh, that must have been horrible.

And I knew that...

[sniffles]

...this was likely to happen at some point.

I mean, the doctors prepared me with...

for this and-and everything else, but...

...it's just happening so much faster than I expected.

If it were me, I think I'd secretly be hoping

that I'd beat the odds and never lose my hair.

[chuckles]

You are your mother's daughter.

I just knew that Anita Dupree

would be the exception to the rule.

I just hoped that I wouldn't look in the mirror and see a...

...and have to see a cancer patient staring back at me.

I wanted to still look like myself.

And I know that sounds vain when I'm fighting for my life,

and I should have nothing but gratitude

for the wonderful,

wonderful care I'm blessed to receive.

You are only human.

Yes, even Anita Williams Dupree.

Give yourself grace for feeling

what any woman in your position would feel.

You know, when I found out that I have a higher risk

of getting cancer...

...I couldn't help but think about what that might do

to my body, my looks.

I'm a model.

My identity has always been tied to my appearance.

I was literally paid to look good.

Spectacular, when I could manage it.

Which you always did and still do.

But as striking as you are,

it pales in comparison to your mind

and your spirit

and the size of your heart.

You see,

my brain knows all that,

but my fear doesn't.

My fear was focused on...

what cancer might do to my body and...

how my husband might look at me differently when he sees me.

And...

how it might change my own concept of myself.

That hit me hard.

[chuckles]: And I might not ever get the disease.

And I pray you don't.

All of that is to say

that what you're feeling is completely normal,

despite the fact

-that you are anything but. -[chuckles]

But-- and-and this is where I think our fears might connect--

when you're used to being in the spotlight

for most of your life...

People are used to seeing me in a certain way.

And I know I shouldn't care how they might react

to any change in my appearance, but...

...I do.

Well, then...

...let's give them something spectacular to talk about.

I appreciate you filling me in,

but nothing you've told me makes me threatened by Bill.

-I'm glad. -Mm.

But don't make the mistake of underestimating the man.

Now, no matter how it ended between them...

-Mm. -...Dani and Bill

were very much in love once.

Yeah. And they'll always be connected by their daughters.

I got a feeling it's his stroke

that might have caused him to confront his own mortality.

Mm.

And now...

You can say it.

And now he's feeling some kind of way

about Dani's mortality, too,

since we found out she's carrying the BRCA gene variant.

Yeah, it's tough news.

No surprise that he's rethinking his life choices.

How are you doing?

[sighs]

Well...

I wake up in the middle of the night sometimes,

and I just look at Dani...

...and I think, what would my world be without her in it?

That's when you remind yourself she's still here.

Still yours to have, to hold, to cherish.

Bill's got to be in the worst kind of misery,

because he's only got himself to blame.

You don't miss the water until another man's at the well.

Mm. Well, it's not up to Bill.

Not anymore.

Dani is no longer available to push back the clock.

It takes two willing partners to do that.

And in this case, Bill is on his own.

Since you didn't drink tea regularly in the past,

it may definitely be worth it to see if eliminating it

from your diet makes a difference.

Mm. Yeah, at least one good thing will come out of all this.

I was just trying to look out for my husband.

I would feel awful

if this situation had anything to do with tea.

This is not about finding fault.

It's about getting answers.

No one's blaming you, sweetheart.

I was just teasing, okay?

And in addition to eliminating the tea,

we'll have more blood drawn now

for an additional panel of tests.

We'd also like to admit you to the hospital.

That way, we can continuously monitor

any shifts in your levels over the next 24 hours.

MADISON: Yeah. If we can spot any patterns,

it may help pinpoint the root cause,

which could be something we haven't even considered yet.

Hold up. Is it really necessary to admit him to the hospital?

DANI: I have everything we need.

It sure looks like it.

Are you sure about this?

Mother, relax.

You said yourself how much you liked

when I would style Chelsea's hair when she started modeling.

I remember.

I also remember you having a few difficulties

when you first started out.

Ha. If I had a nickel for every time I walked into a photo shoot

and a hairdresser would touch my hair gingerly and say,

"I just don't know what to do with it."

[both laugh]

I had to do my hair on so many sessions,

-it's not funny. -Mm.

Fortunately, you get to reap the benefits of my experience.

You just have to sit back and let me work my magic.

[sniffles]

Thank you, sweetheart.

I haven't done anything yet.

For allowing me to...

handle this matter privately and...

in a place where I feel completely safe.

It's really nothing.

Don't contradict your mother.

Yes, ma'am.

[chuckles]: All right.

Now I'm excited!

It's about time you had a change anyway.

-Excuse me? -Mother,

you are what they call classically beautiful.

Emphasis on the "classic."

Now you get to adopt a whole new style

that makes you feel as gorgeous and powerful as ever.

Just think of it as God opening up a hair window

for you to peek through and pick something new.

[chuckles] Speaking of picking, um,

I still haven't determined in which way I want to go.

What have you come up with?

Oh, somewhere between what I've got

and Cynthia Erivo.

[stammers] That-that gives us a-a very big field to play in.

[both laugh]

Luckily, I have found an icon from who we can...

...gain inspiration.

Who?

DANI: You.

[chuckles]: Oh, I don't think

I can pull that look off anymore.

We can just scroll through some of these looks

from over the years,

starting with you as an early Articulette.

We don't have to re-create any of these old looks,

but maybe you'll see one that evokes the feeling

you want to embrace.

Hmm. All right, let's see.

Maybe.

Mm. Next.

Oh, I did like that look then.

DANI: Gorgeous.

Ooh!

-Oh, hell no. [chuckling] -[laughing]

I'm right there with you on that last one.

Daddy might like it, though.

[chuckles]: Oh.

-Bad girl. [laughing] -[chuckling]

I cannot believe you.

Can we just sit down and discuss this?

Okay, let's discuss the insanity of you deciding

to suddenly pick up and move halfway across the world.

Okay, you need to calm down.

You're acting like this decision was a personal attack on you.

I am thinking of our business.

You can't just run off to a different country

when things are starting to take off for us.

I'm not abandoning ChelseaKat.

And our business is my dream.

Dreams require work, Chelsea.

We have the opportunity to get our purses

into Fenmore's stores.

Our brand is blowing up.

We have tons of celebrities who are interested

in carrying our bags to their red carpet events.

Which is all great.

But I don't need to be here to handle that.

Okay? I can design from anywhere.

In theory, yes.

But how much designing will actually get done

while you and Madison are off pretending to be

in some Instagram-ready Scandinavian fantasy,

frolicking through fields of tulips?

That's Holland.

What?

Holland is famous for its tulips, not Denmark.

Does this face look like I care where the damn flowers are?

If you take off to the Land of the Midnight Sun--

-do not correct me... -Well...

...what does that mean for me and our company?

Kat, when I was modeling,

I traveled all the time.

I learned how to juggle life abroad

and my professional responsibilities

and will constantly email and Zoom

and be calling and texting.

It'll practically be like we're in the same room.

How can you say that

when we won't even be in the same time zone?

It's one year, Katherine.

Just one.

One year can be a lifetime.

Haven't you learned that by now?

-[sighs] -Look at how much

our lives have changed in the last 365 days.

And your timing couldn't be worse, Chels,

what with Gran's cancer

and your mom's BRCA results.

Okay, well, it-it sounds like you think...

you think I'm being selfish.

[sighs]

I would never say that.

I do think you would want to be close to home

so that you can offer your love and support

to your mom and our gran.

But, clearly, you feel differently.

It's just... I mean,

nobody said this was a crisis.

MARTINEZ: And it's not.

There's no cause for alarm.

Then why does Bill need to be hospitalized,

especially when he feels just fine?

Well, for now.

That could change at any time.

[sighs]

All right, now that we've decided on a style...

[upbeat music playing]

What are you doing?

Setting the mood for creating the new Anita Dupree.

[dramatically]: Are you ready?

-Oh. -[chuckles]

Mm.

I am ready.

Okay.

Let's do it.

♪ The way that you touch, way that you kiss♪

♪ Way that you move in time...♪

Wait, wait.

♪ No, I can't deny you♪

♪ You've been making me feel♪

♪ So, so, so damn good♪

♪ Don't hesitate♪

♪ 'Cause the way you got me feeling insane...♪

So long to the old.

Hello to the new.

♪ I can't explain♪

♪ The things you do...♪

Go, Mom.

Here...

we...

...go.

♪ So damn good♪

♪ You've been making me feel♪

♪ So, so, so damn good♪

♪ Don't tell me if this ain't real♪

♪ 'Cause I love the way you♪

♪ The way that you touch, way that you kiss♪

♪ Way that you move in time♪

♪ Pull me in deep, onto my feet♪

♪ No, I can't deny♪

You look incredible.

♪ You♪

♪ You've been making me feel...♪

I don't doubt that my daughter is completely devoted to you.

But that won't stop Bill from trying

to twist her into knots.

If that's how he wants to play it,

then that'll just be another thing for him to regret.

Bill is out of his mind if he thinks he's gonna win Dani back.

And I'm not talking about me shutting him down.

Oh, no. I'm talking about Dani.

She's gonna get that done and with a quickness.

Oh, I pray you're right.

For both your sakes.

Listen.

Dani has faced the fact that

Bill never truly appreciated her when they were married.

And now that she's been with a man who puts her first,

she's never gonna settle for anything less.

Baby, what's going on?

What do you mean?

Well, why did you push back so hard

when the doctor suggested that I stay overnight?

I mean, I'm the one who hates hospitals, not you.

Exactly. I was just looking out for you.

After you had your stroke, you were miserable--

counting the seconds until you could escape.

And the stress of you being in here

probably isn't doing your test results any favors.

Frankly, I don't see why

you didn't shut the doctors down flat.

Yeah, well, don't get me wrong-- I'm not thrilled at the idea

of spending another night in this place, but...

I-I think I can handle 24 hours.

And I trust Madison implicitly.

If she says that something is wrong,

I know she'll get to the bottom of it.

She just won't quit.

I'm not gonna live in denial

when it comes to my health anymore.

Not like I did last year.

No, you convinced me to not do that.

Which is why something is not clicking for me, baby.

I would've thought you'd be

the first one to insist that I do whatever the doctors say.

Is there something you're not telling me?

The thought of you spending another night

in this hospital terrifies me.

-Mm. -And I know

it's probably from the PTSD of your last hospital stay,

-but... -Baby, hey,

this is nothing like the last time.

You say that now, but who knows?

[sighs]

Don't do it, Bill.

Please.

Promise me you'll never leave me.

Not even for one night.

I promise.

[chuckles softly]

Look, I understand that this is a lot for you.

And I know that you would never want to deliberately hurt me.

Of course not.

But I'm not gonna bite my tongue

when I know in my heart that this is the wrong decision.

I'll admit, my decision was... spontaneous.

Exactly.

But I had all night to consider it.

Oh, a whole night.

And I'm sure much of that night was spent celebrating

your reunion with Madison.

Yeah. And I spent some of that night thinking

about Gran and Mom and what they're going through.

And I'm convinced that they would rather see me happy

with Madison, out living my life,

instead of miserable here without her.

No one is telling you not to live your life, Chels.

That's not what I'm saying at all.

Both of them are doing well now, thank goodness,

but things can change so quickly.

What if Gran's chemo isn't as effective as we hoped?

What if something comes up on your mom's next mammogram?

Could you handle that from an ocean away?

[shudders]

♪ ♪

[sniffles]

[sighs deeply] Oh.

Ah.

Looks like I missed a party.

Hello there.

-Hey. -[chuckles]

Mwah.

I'm liking this vibe.

What-what happened?

Our home was briefly turned into a pop-up hair salon.

[chuckles] Because?

Mother started losing her hair.

Oh.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

I was, too.

But I was able to put my styling skills to good use...

[chuckles]

...and have an Anita Dupree makeover.

Hair stylist, too. [scoffs]

Damn, is there anything you can't do, Dani Dupree?

You'll never know.

Yeah, that's true.

Um, I'm sure this meant a lot to your mother.

I really think it did.

Yeah.

It... gave her some of the power back

that she's lost to cancer.

-Yeah. -She was able to choose

to cut her hair until waiting until she had no choice.

Yeah.

Controlling the narrative.

That's nice.

-I knew you'd get it. -[sighs]: Yeah.

And now when other people see the change,

she can just flash her patented Anita Dupree smile.

-Mm-hmm. -There is one person

in particular, though,

whose reaction she is most interested in.

[door closes]

Hello!

ANITA: Hey, baby! It's me.

Uh...

So what do you think?

You look exquisite, my love.

This new look is extraordinary!

If I ever wondered where Dani got it from...

-But you never did. -[chuckles]

Well, so this is what you and she ended up doing today.

That daughter of ours has many talents.

Uh, are you saying Dani did this herself?

You two didn't go to a salon?

This is a Dani Dupree original.

-Oh. -[chuckling]

Well, I'm...

guessing there's more to this change

than Dani wanting to change your style

so you could show off your new earrings.

You're right.

Something happened last night.

My hair...

is starting to fall out.

And not just a strand here or there, but...

a lot.

Came out in my hand on this side, and then...

more over here.

So that's why you were so upset at the club.

And I am so sorry for ruining a perfect evening.

You gave me a thoughtful and romantic night, and...

I shut down and practically ran out the door.

And you don't deserve that.

I'm so very sorry.

I should have told you.

We put a rush on the labs,

and your numbers were slightly better than they were yesterday

but still in the abnormal range.

So we'll have a nurse come in and start the admission process.

Uh...

You know what, um, I'm sorry, Doctors.

I just can't spare the time.

Yeah, I have a trial coming up,

and I can't properly prepare for that

if I'm stuck in here with machines attached to me.

Dr. Martinez, you're his primary neurologist now.

If you're set on going home, then I'm gonna recommend

that we set you up with our lab tech,

Grayson Perez, to do the blood draws.

Grayson also works with a concierge health service

-affiliated with the hospital. -Ah, all right. That's it, then.

But if you experience any new symptoms,

I expect you to call me immediately.

Of course. Thank you, Dr. Martinez.

-Mm-hmm. -Madison.

You have no idea how much we appreciate this.

I would hate the idea of Gran or Mom getting bad news.

But if that were to happen, I would hop on the next flight,

because-- I don't know if you know this--

Denmark does have airports.

Cute.

You certainly are determined, aren't you?

I am.

To be with Madison

and to keep my cousin and best friend

and business partner close.

And another thing-- Dulles has nonstop flights

from Virginia to Copenhagen.

If anybody would ever want to visit me.

And you think I wouldn't?

Well, with everything you're saying,

I'm not so sure.

Of course I would visit.

I would miss you like crazy.

I don't know how to do life without you, Chels.

I know it'll be strange for the both of us at first,

but we'll find a way.

I just...

I want you to be happy for me.

I'm happy you found your happily ever after.

My problem is the impulsive decision

to pick up your whole life

and move 4,000 miles away.

I'm looking forward to it.

It'll be a...

slower, simpler life.

[scoffs]

Chelsea,

I give you a week before slower and simpler

bores you to death.

[sighs]

-How was breakfast with Daddy? -Oh...

Enlightening. [chuckles softly]

Are we talking "discovering a new off-the-menu item

at Orphey Gene's" enlightening

or personal epiphany brand of enlightenment?

Uh...

the latter.

-[grunts] -Continue, please.

[sighs]

Your father wanted to share some information

about your ex-husband.

Nothing dire, from your expression.

Well, it seems Bill wants you back.

As well he should.

Yeah. And your father is more than a little bit concerned.

Daddy's just being his usual protective self.

As soon as Bill and I aren't actively trying

to destroy each other, Daddy's worried

that he might come in and try to mess with my emotions

and I'll end up right back in my same old obsessive cycles.

I hope you told him that...

he can relax.

I did.

I assured Vernon that you and I are incredibly happy.

Good.

And I know it goes without saying,

but I'm not planning on picking up a gun

or diving off the deep end anytime soon.

Those days are behind me.

I never doubted.

I'm only mentioning this

in the interest of complete honesty with you.

Fascinating as I'm sure the conversation with Daddy was...

...my father worrying about Bill's wants and wishes

isn't exactly headline news.

Well, it wasn't exactly speculation.

Bill flat-out told him

that giving up on you was a huge mistake.

Really?

[sighs] Well...

Took him enough time to realize that. I'm just...

surprised he admitted it to Daddy.

So was Vernon.

I'm guessing Bill didn't mention his little 180 to you.

You did nothing wrong

by keeping this to yourself.

Hmm? You were in shock.

You needed to process things.

I don't know what I'd do without you

and your understanding.

What we need to remember is...

[sighs]

...we're both learning how to...

deal with all of this.

You never have to feel obligated to tell me anything

before you're ready.

But when you are,

I'll be here to listen.

I love you.

And I love you.

Mm.

Mm.

Copenhagen isn't some sleepy, slow suburb, okay?

It's the capital city and home of the royal family

and has, like, 20 Michelin-starred restaurants.

I don't care what your Internet search said.

You are not one for a quiet domestic life 24/7.

And you and Madison just had a massive argument

about you wanting the freedom to be your true self.

[scoffs] When you love somebody with your entire heart,

you learn to compromise to make the relationship work.

This is beyond compromise.

You're turning your whole life upside down.

You shouldn't have to give up everything

and everyone you care about for Madison.

Sweetheart, you've been awfully quiet

since we left the hospital.

Are you feeling okay?

I should be asking you that.

I'm not the one who's sick.

Well, neither am I.

I mean, you heard what the doctors said.

You know, could be something as simple as a food allergy

causing these changes in my levels.

[sighs] "Could be" doesn't make me feel any better.

Baby, I am in good medical hands, okay?

I'm sure that they'll figure out what's going on with me,

and then you'll be able to rest easy.

I'm not gonna lie.

[chuckles]

I'm pleased to hear that Bill actually admitted...

-Hmm. -...to my father

the immense mistake he made in leaving me.

Yeah.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to grasp

why Bill is feeling some serious remorse.

But I am wondering

what made him say something now.

We have taken a couple walks down memory lane

over the past couple weeks, and...

I could see how that could leave him

feeling a little sentimental.

Yeah.

Life's so complicated now with cancer and...

-the possibility of cancer. -[sighs]

It's easy to get caught up in nostalgia.

Caught up how?

I kissed Bill.

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