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The woman that I love is leaving me

to practice hygge in Copenhagen.

I'm not about to allow you to avoid me and slink out of town.

I'm here to fight for the woman I love.

I think we're gonna have to cut the evening short.

I'm not feeling very well.

There may be some obvious medical changes.

He's fine.

Changes that only a doctor

might notice.

Your carbon dioxide levels are low,

and your anion gap is higher than it's been in the past.

EVA: I'm just disappointed that you seem

to enjoy Kat's company so much.

IZAIAH: I thought you wanted to keep things casual.

Eva.

I played it all wrong with Eva.

But she was so upset when she ran out of here.

Look... I hate to be this person,

but Eva is immensely insecure,

and it makes her territorial.

I mean, she flew off the handle

just because we were having a conversation.

No disrespect, but you don't know her like I do.

Please.

I clocked that girl the minute she came into town.

She's a walking projection.

She's terrified at the thought of us being friends

because of something she's done.

What are you talking about, Kat?

She's worried I'm using you to get revenge

because of what happened between her and Tomas.

Hey. Don't you know it's not safe to walk and text?

Not texting. Journaling.

Better that I unleash on my notes app than...

Never mind. I don't want to bring you down

with my negative energy.

How was your workout?

I hit a new PR in my bench, so, pretty amazing.

Life right now in general is pretty amazing.

I got a promotion.

-You made partner? -Junior partner.

Still better than associate, and it comes with a lot of perks.

Tomas, I'm so happy for you.

I know how hard you've been working for this.

Yeah, I'm floating pretty high right now.

Your turn. What's, what's going on?

I made a terrible mistake.

Some people think mistakes are the best way to learn.

Did you learn something?

I did.

I learned that I'm just not one of those girls

who gets what she wants.

I'm just a girl standing in front of a girl,

asking her not to get on that plane.

Okay, okay, spare me the melodrama.

Oh, come on. Everyone loves that movie.

It-It's not like I'm headed to the airport

right this instant, never to be seen again. Relax.

Well, I assumed that things had to move quickly.

What did your father tell you? That I was offered a fellowship

that required me to uproot my entire life in 24 hours?

No, not exactly, but it did make me wonder.

And what are your plans? And when are you leaving?

? ?

ASHLEY: Hmm.

Started without me, I see.

Ha. It's only sweet tea.

I was gonna order for us,

but I didn't know if you wanted the smothered chicken

or fried fish.

Seems like I hardly know anything

-about you these days. -Mom.

I barely sat down.

I'm only saying it's been too long.

I'm glad you could carve out some time for me.

Would you ever consider that maybe I was just trying to avoid

a maternal guilt trip,

kind of like what you're doing right now?

Why would you feel guilty if you haven't done anything?

Okay, Mom,

it's great to see you, too.

I'm sorry I haven't returned the last few calls.

It's just been really crazy at work.

I've been picking up some extra shifts.

Wait, extra shifts?

You're not having money trouble, are you?

No. No, Mom. I just...

I really like helping.

Oh, I see.

You're picking up extra hours

so you can spend more time with your new friend.

Hopefully no one misinterprets your workplace romance

and tries to damage your reputation.

I'd hate that.

Okay, Mom, I hear your concerns loud and clear. Please stop.

Besides, I'm not the only one seeing a coworker.

There is a much more interesting new couple at Garland Memorial.

Waiting on someone special?

Wow. You truly don't have a life of your own, do you?

Of course, if you were meeting Ted,

you wouldn't be able to shut up about it.

Oh.

Who I'm meeting is none of your business.

But maybe you can help me with a clinical question.

What does this level of obsession

feel like in your mind?

Gossip Nurse may be your new drug, but...

I'm the medicine that's been in your bloodstream

for years.

I am far from obsessed, sweetie,

but you are giving defensive.

Is there trouble in paradise, hmm?

Thank you.

He bought her two dozen roses?

That is so romantic.

And that was just at work.

Then Ted sent another dozen to Shanice at home.

No way for a lab tech to top that.

Grayson and I just started dating.

I'm not expecting a present.

[scoffs] Oh, please.

Every woman appreciates a gift that says,

"I was thinking of you."

That sounds more like that's what you want from Owen.

Of course I want to be wined and dined,

but I would never admit to it.

How would I know that he did it out of the kindness

of his heart and not because he felt pressured?

So you say nothing and then possibly get nothing?

I'm doing things differently this time.

I really like Owen, and I don't want to scare him away

by thinking I'm one of those pushy women.

Mom, take it from me,

if there is something lacking in your relationship,

speak up before it festers.

Derek?

Yeah, and look at where our wonderful

communication skills landed us.

I still feel for the guy.

I mean, I know he had his part to play in the breakup,

but he's a good guy.

I hope he can land on his feet.

He actually just got some pretty devastating news.

Now, I realize, in that warped little mind of yours somewhere,

that you assumed, by blowing up Ted's life,

he would go back to you.

But when will you see that that is never

going to happen, ever?

Aw, you've got this all wrong.

See, I'm not trying to win Teddy back.

I'm just trying to warn you about a player.

He's proven he can't just be faithful to one woman.

Can't you see that?

Ted's affair with you cost him everything.

But since, he's learned, and he's trying to move on

with someone he admires and actually respects.

You trying to say I'm not worthy of respect, heifer?

Hey, Shanice.

Everything okay?

Oh, well, well.

Sookie sookie now, Niecy.

I thought that you were into dark coffee.

But clearly you prefer milk.

Good thinking, girl. Good thinking.

'Cause, see, when Ted drops you, then you got a backup.

[laughs]

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

Thank you for saving me from her crazy self.

Yeah, well, that's the least I can do,

considering I might not be saving anyone ever again.

Eva told me what happened, and to be honest,

sounds like she was the victim.

In what universe?

Dude totally took advantage of his position.

Oh, so that's how she spun it.

Eva was after Tomas for months.

She knew he was in a relationship.

She told me they were friends first

and didn't take it to that level

until she thought you were broken up.

I don't see how she's solely to blame.

I mean, the guy is a grown man with free will.

He could've stopped it at any point.

Absolutely.

I'm not dismissing Tomas's involvement.

He knew he messed up, and we've worked through it.

But the only one Eva resents is me.

From day one, she saw me as an obstacle

to getting what she wants.

From day one, she wanted a family,

a relationship with her family, which includes you.

Look, okay, I-I know it may feel like Eva was all in

on her mom's plan to wreck your parents' marriage.

Because she was.

But her mother was controlling her big-time.

I mean, think about it,

her mom is the single biggest influence in her life.

I mean, her words still have power to this day.

Have you thought about it from her perspective at all?

Eva's perspective is written all over

her lying, manipulative face.

She was in my parents' house.

She could have stopped that scheme at any point.

Look, Kat,

if your parents' marriage was as solid as you think it was,

no one would have been able to break it up to begin with.

Okay, it's not on Eva that your folks split,

and it's certainly not on her that your dad

cheated in the first place.

I mean, it's almost like you're blaming her

for the trifling actions of a man who should've known better.

Wow.

Look at how you just twisted my words.

You two are perfect for each other.

I'm just saying,

for a girlboss, it's not giving feminist.

You absolutely deserve good things.

Where is this coming from?

I don't want to instigate.

So this is about Kat? What happened?

Eva, we're friends. You can talk to me.

I caught Kat and Izaiah together at Uptown.

Caught them doing what?

Izaiah said they were only talking about a work thing,

but they were very cozy,

like looking like the hottest new it couple.

Their families have known each other for a while.

I'm sure they're just comfortable together.

I have never been all up on a play cousin like that.

Let me ask you something.

If you had seen Izaiah chatting up a colleague or a friend,

would you have reacted the same?

Probably not.

So this is about Kat and how you two trigger each other.

Sometimes it feels like,

no matter what I've accomplished or where I go,

Kat has a way of reminding me that I'm second-rate.

Do you believe you're second-rate?

Not usually.

She just brings up all this stuff in me.

And what's worse is, I have opened up to Izaiah

about all these issues, and he was still there

straight-up flirting with her.

Look, I know we're not in a serious relationship,

-but how can he... -Flirting?

Was Kat flirting back?

Do you really want to know the answer to that?

I'm the type of feminist that holds women accountable.

We're not powerless weaklings

being mind-controlled by big, strong men.

Eva deserves blame where it's due.

Is that so?

If it were up to me, she'd be on a one-way flight out of here,

but I'll settle for people seeing the truth.

She's a grifter.

She activates the protector gene in men,

and they fall all over her,

making excuses for everything she does.

"Poor little Eva.

"She grew up an outsider with nothing,

"so we can't possibly hold her to the same standards

as the rest of us." It's crap.

She's the spitting image of her disgusting mother,

looking to trap a man into taking care of her

while she continues to play victim.

[chuckles]

So you think she's after me for my academic adviser checks?

Or maybe it's my parents' law enforcement money.

Ooh, Pop's got to be bringing in that bread, huh?

If we carry the zero and move the...

Mm-hmm. Oh, yeah, Eva can kick her feet up,

live the soft life now.

Joke all you want, but I'm sure she has you

exactly where she needs you.

Playing it low and slow,

pretending that she's perfectly fine

being a sneaky link to lure you in.

What did she say?

Oh, she just wants to take her time,

get to know the real you.

Yeah.

Look, the way you're defending her,

I can tell you care about her.

That's a mistake.

But, hey, it's your life. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Just like you warned everyone else?

Yeah, exactly that.

Open your eyes

and see who's been burned from not listening to me.

In my opinion, Kat was thoroughly enjoying

the attention Izaiah was giving her.

Sorry to tell you.

Eva, it's fine. Kat is a beautiful woman.

I'm sure she gets hit on constantly. I trust her.

Is that wise?

I know you and Kat don't have a good relationship,

so I don't expect you to be open-minded about this.

Look, I'm just being honest about what I saw.

What you do with that information is up to you.

What you saw or what you interpreted

because you don't trust Izaiah?

I've seen you two together. I thought you were happy.

He's a good time.

Please tell me to get lost if I'm overstepping, but...

is it possible that you're

blaming Kat and downplaying how much you care

because you want more from Izaiah than just a good time?

Are you worried that he'll reject you?

So you don't think a man can see me as more than just a hookup?

That's my question to you.

If my actions have made you sell yourself short

in any way, I am so sorry.

-You deserve... -None of that matters anymore.

I'd be surprised if Izaiah returned a text

with how I reacted.

I was gonna get some wine and soup to decompress,

but I'm just gonna go home.

See you around, Tomas.

Now we can talk freely.

You're on your way to the other side of the world.

Who cares about a little hospital gossip?

This is my career. One that I have every intention

of returning to once the fellowship ends.

Okay, so you're gonna take a leave of absence for a year,

then come back and expect me to be over you by then?

There are better ways to break up with someone.

I've dreamed of finding a cure for Parkinson's

ever since it took my grandfather from me.

We used to go on fishing trips every summer

before his diagnosis.

These days I'm lucky if he can hold

the phone long enough to hear me say "I love you."

-I never knew that. -Because I don't talk about it.

I'd applied to this program before we even met.

And, Chelsea, this-this is my opportunity

to work with world-renowned scientists

who are just as passionate as I am.

Madison, that's wonderful.

And when I had applied and never heard back,

I assumed it wasn't gonna happen.

But then, yesterday, out of the blue, they called.

I have a serious case of main character syndrome.

This isn't about me at all.

You thought that my fellowship

was a convenient excuse to leave you?

I did.

And now I realize that I was wrong.

Just clear things up for me.

Do you still want to be together?

Just got the news.

"Derek Baldwin not cleared to return to duty."

It was sent straight to my captain, too.

I'm so sorry, Derek. I know how much you love your work.

Being a firefighter is my calling.

Inspiring kids who want to one day wear the suit.

Helping people see their own bravery.

Getting them through a scary situation.

It felt like what I did mattered.

And you should still feel proud of all that you've accomplished.

Now all I feel is failure.

Like this is somehow the punishment I get

for not being honest with Ashley about my recovery.

Okay, no, that's just silly. Now stop.

Is it?

Instead of blaming karma, blame me.

I was the one who worked with you day in and day out

and still couldn't get you in fighting shape.

Maybe I should have pushed harder.

No. You got me out of that chair.

I'm forever grateful for you.

We got you out of that chair.

Did the doctors say they expect your recovery

to keep progressing?

Yeah. He said there will always be residual issues

when you've got spinal impingements like mine.

And that limits your mobility in the field.

Yeah, they can't chance you attempting to carry

double your body weight on a risky back.

The crazy thing is, is I still feel mostly like myself.

I just...

I can't do the work.

God.

I don't even know who I am without it.

What are you looking for?

My tiny little violin, so I can play the world's saddest tune

to match this depressive vibe you're carrying.

Shanice.

All that time we spent rehabbing and you still

haven't learned a thing, Derek.

So, he's being forced to permanently retire.

Being a firefighter is all he's ever wanted, after you.

Now his dreams are shattered.

God, poor guy.

Yeah, when I spoke to him, he seemed...

totally blindsided.

-Maybe administrative? -No.

No, he doesn't want to work a desk

while his friends do what he used to do.

So what's next? Are you gonna help him?

I don't know, Mom. I...

I thought about it, but I just don't want him

to think that we're getting back together.

Is that awful?

I am not in the market for more real estate, Vanessa.

A progress report on the clinic?

Girl, I talk to Joey only.

I don't care what kind of promotion

that you've gotten, hon.

It doesn't matter. You don't get to tell me...

Of course.

Of course I'm taking the clinic seriously, Barbie.

Staffing?

I... [clears throat]

Well, I'll have you know that I am

going over r�sum�s as we speak.

Mm-hmm.

What you got to say about that, Miss Thing?

Well, toodle-damn-loo to you, too.

[sighs]

Hey. I was surprised you texted.

I thought you were gonna chill at home

after your workout.

That was the plan,

but then I ran into someone who reminded me of something.

Yeah. What?

I've been neglecting you, and I need to do better.

I know your priorities need to shift a little.

I support you, and I don't feel neglected in the least bit.

Are you sure? Because...

I heard that you've been loving the extra attention

you've been getting from Izaiah.

What are you doing here?

I wanted to see you.

Why?

There's something I need to say,

and I didn't want to do it through text.

I want to be perfectly clear.

I'll admit, I was thrown by your extracurriculars.

Of course, I-I know you used to party,

and I don't have a problem with that.

But knowing that you're still interested in using...

It wouldn't be an everyday thing, okay?

And I just needed to let loose for a second.

It's not like I'm gonna be at the club every weekend,

just out of my mind.

Chelsea, I don't want you to bury parts of yourself for me,

and I certainly don't want you to feel like,

in order to keep me, you have to make these grand declarations.

I'm a simple woman.

And I'm also a flawed woman.

I overreacted when you were just being honest

and vulnerable with what you needed.

I'm sorry about what I said.

You said we were through.

But now you're...

...you're still in this?

I'm still in this.

Proposing like that was a little wild, wasn't it?

Like something off National Geographic.

[both laugh]

But... I'm still going to Copenhagen.

You are important to me,

but so is this opportunity.

And I won't turn it down.

What kind of partner would I be if I asked you to?

And it's hard to be selfish when you're trying to save humanity.

I just don't know if I see us being together

when you're across the world.

I mean, you're gonna be over there eating pickled fish

and visiting the Little Mermaid,

and I'm gonna be here

running a soon-to-be-empire

and so lonely without your hugs and your kisses and...

So come to Copenhagen with me.

Is there an ear irrigation kit in here or somewhere?

Did I hear that right?

You did. Come with me for my fellowship.

Just like that?

I thought you were all about spontaneity

and-and getting back to your "go with the wind" ways.

Come on, we both know we don't want this to be over,

and this way we don't have to clunk our way

through long distance.

I don't not like the idea.

And think of all the design inspo you get for ChelseaKat.

And all the exciting expat content you can create.

The ChelseaFam has been asking for new personal content.

New series: Chelsea Takes Copenhagen?

It has a ring to it.

So let me get this straight.

You not only want to stay together,

you want me to move halfway around the world?

Eva, that homewrecking heifer-

all she does is stir stuff up.

I ran into her as I was leaving earlier.

She was really upset at seeing you two together.

First of all, there is no "us."

Izaiah and I are friends.

Let me guess.

She said that I was trying to steal her man.

Not in those exact words, but she was pretty hurt.

Judge Navarro,

the defense would like to make its closing statement.

I'll allow it, Counselor.

Chelsea and I were at Uptown, prepping for a meeting.

Izaiah asked me for professional advice.

Aunt Dani offered him a modeling gig,

and he wanted to know what I thought.

That's it.

In no way did I seek out that man

for some twisted revenge.

I know. It was Eva's fear talking.

I didn't believe her.

Really?

I trust my woman.

You can have a seat.

So, must be important for you to be standing

by my doorway all dramatic like you're in a music video.

So let's hear it.

I was an idiot earlier.

I played it all wrong.

I thought, by bringing up our "no strings attached" agreement,

it would force you to admit you wanted more.

You thought implying that you're into my sister

would make me say I wanted more?

When you put it like that, it does sound kinda dumb.

Not just kind of.

Where is all this coming from?

I just left Uptown, where Kat was going on and on

about how you'd eventually show your colors

and that you're up to no good.

And your response to her latest Kat attack?

I made it clear that she had the wrong audience.

And that I am firmly planted on Team Eva.

-Really? -Really.

Look, I know we talked about not rushing things,

and I get where you were coming from,

but today put some things into perspective for me.

Like?

For one, I don't want to flirt with other women.

I definitely don't want my girl flirting with other dudes.

Eva, I'm into you.

I'm like, I'm crazy about you.

You're smart, kind, resilient,

and your body? [laughs]

Girl, no lie, it drives me insane.

And I can be myself when I'm with you,

and I truly believe, if you'd give us a shot,

this could be something real.

Yes, I want you to go halfway around the world with me.

The hopeless romantic in me is swooning.

And the pragmatist?

Knows that there's a lot to consider.

My family.

There's, there's a lot going on,

but you could come back and visit as often as you need

for family or work.

And you were just saying before that you and I

never really had a real getaway.

This would be real.

We would be in our own little bubble

thousands of miles away.

Let's do this.

I just... It would be the longest

I've ever been away from my family.

Even with modeling trips, my mom was always there.

So, your bark is louder than your bite.

So, you can talk about being a free spirit

only within the confines of Fairmont Crest?

-That's not fair. -I'm just asking a question.

Are you willing to walk the walk with me

and leave the comfort of your family's shadow?

Kinda harsh, don't you think?

I don't think I'm being harsh enough.

Yes, I am genuinely sorry that you are in this position,

but you are more than just a firefighter.

Right. I'm a firefighter with an injury

that automatically disqualifies me.

Think about what all this job has taught you.

You are quick on your feet.

You excel under pressure. You're a hell of a team player.

You have the confidence to run toward the hard thing.

Not everybody has that.

Yeah. I...

I-I-I guess I do have a few certifications

that could come in handy. I...

I got a truck-driving license, um, radio dispatching,

and I'm a certified EMT, so...

See? Sounds to me like you have more options than you realize.

I could understand why you'd be worried

about Derek misinterpreting,

but surely you could set some boundaries and still help.

It's not like he doesn't know you're in a relationship.

No, Mom, Derek doesn't care that I'm in a relationship.

Actually, I think he might be hell-bent

on trying to ruin what Grayson and I have.

-Don't you think you're exaggerating? -No.

He popped up on us before,

and he actively tried to sabotage our date.

Oh, that's a shame.

I know he still wants you in his life,

but all he's doing is pushing you away.

-Hey, hey. -Hey. Join us.

-Oh, thank you. -Uh, Mom, I thought you wanted

private mother-daughter time.

Ah, trust me, you want to hear

what I came to say.

Are you all right?

Oh, honey, I am fantabulous.

And you will be, too, once you accept my offer

to be the very first hire at my health clinic.

[gasps]

You have no idea how happy that makes me.

You and Eva have a strained relationship,

but I know you wouldn't jeopardize

what we've been building just to get back at her.

I wouldn't.

And I couldn't even blame Izaiah if he was secretly into you.

Anyone with eyes can see how much of a catch you are.

Thank you, baby.

-For saying you're a catch? -No.

For believing me, for hearing me.

No one ever seems to until the damage is done.

They didn't believe me when I warned them

about Eva being up to something.

They didn't understand

my choice in not wanting to get tested for the BRCA gene.

But you really do see me now, don't you?

I am on your side, Kat.

I know we've crossed a few hurdles to get here,

but we've made it.

I will always protect you.

I love you.

You've become the one person who truly has my back.

I love you more.

When you brought up our arrangement like that,

it cut me up inside.

I'm sorry.

But it also showed me that I did want more

and that I was sticking to the plan out of fear.

Look, I've practically spent my whole life feeling like

any good thing will be ripped away from me

at the last second.

We're both working on moving forward from painful situations.

That's the beauty in taking this step.

You know, it's a chance to open up, start trusting again,

this time with each other.

Izaiah, you are everything I've ever wanted in a man.

So what do you say? You and I are a thing?

[sighs]

We are.

[both laugh]

I can always count on you to get me back

on the right track. Thanks for the pep talk.

Anytime.

Now, be sure to get me the latest copy

of your r�sum� so I can give you some feedback.

And once that's ready, I want you applying

to at least five jobs per week.

Five, minimum.

You're a really great friend, you know that?

I am, aren't I?

Thank you.

[laughs]

You want to offer me a job?

I do, and it's for a great cause.

And it'd be a nice paycheck as well.

Well, there's no amount of money that you can offer me

that would make me want to leave the job that I love.

-Sure about that? -I'm positive.

And it's not just about the money.

A small clinic would never offer me the same

professional opportunities as the hospital.

So, thank you, but no thank you.

I'm thinking long-term.

Okay, I got to go. Mom.

-I'll see you later. -Mm-hmm.

-Leslie. -Ash.

That girl does not know what she's turning down.

Most of the staff is volunteering,

and she would have been making an actual check.

Well, I have the perfect candidate for you.

Really? Who?

Derek Baldwin.

-Your daughter's ex? -Mm-hmm.

Absolutely not.

That man is rude to me every time I see him.

So let this be a good lesson for reaping.

-Reaping? -Mm-hmm.

Exactly.

You could benefit from a reputation boost,

and what is more noble than helping

an injured fireman get a fresh start?

It'd be in all the headlines.

Trust me, it'll be mutually beneficial.

If no one else realizes

that your instincts are right, then that's on them.

I, for one, will not foolishly ignore

the gift that's in front of me.

You might be the wisest man in my life right now.

Nah, just the luckiest.

Moment of honesty?

Okay.

When I first saw you at Bill's wedding,

everything in me said you were out of my league.

I mean, the dress, watching you move like royalty.

I was surprised you even gave me your number.

Well, what can I say?

I'm a sucker for a man that smells good.

Part of the reason why I work so hard at Bill's firm

is to prove to your parents and your grandparents

that I'm worthy of you.

Especially after what happened.

Hey. As long as you're making me happy

and treating me with respect, they'll accept you.

I jumped the gun when I asked you to move in with me,

and we haven't broached the topic since,

so I hope what I'm about to say doesn't freak you out.

I see you as my future, Kat.

That doesn't freak me out at all.

I see you as my future, too.

I have a boyfriend.

A very, very gorgeous boyfriend.

And my girlfriend is not only '90s fine,

but she's one of the most inspiring people I've ever met.

I mean every word, baby.

? ?

Well?

I don't know how exactly to say this, but, uh...

I guess I'm gonna have to trade my DMV traffic

for a bike lane in Copenhagen.

So you're coming with me?

If spending a year of your life in Europe

doing important research is what you want to do,

I want to be right there with you.

-[squeals] -[laughs]

Oh, Chels, this is gonna be amazing.

We'll-we'll drink hot chocolate and red wine

and hold each other under the fireworks

bursting over the Tivoli Gardens.

It'll be beautiful.

You're beautiful.

Let's go on the adventure of a lifetime.

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