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No Dupree will stand in our way.

May the best matriarch win.

You have spent more time looking over there

than you have at me.

Madison Montgomery, will you marry me?

Yes.

I kissed Bill.

What did it mean to you?

It was a goodbye.

-DANI: Hey. -Morning.

[Dani laughing]

Honeymoon period's run its course?

I was planning on bringing you your breakfast up, that's all.

Oh. Well, that could be easily arranged.

I'm always happy to hop back into bed

-at my hot hubby's request. -Oh. Yeah, come here.

Miss me already?

How'd you sleep?

I had anxiety dreams about being on the runway.

There I was, strutting my stuff, looking to die for,

but I was actually invisible.

Everyone could see right through me and spot one of the Hadids.

Nicole would say that's your subconscious

messing with you.

What would you say?

Mm, that nobody brings it like Dani Dupree.

So where are you with the whole Tatum Stewart offer?

-Actively mulling. -Mm.

I don't know. Exposure like this

could have a way too big impact on all of our lives.

This is me trying on this season's

"not being too impulsive" look. Like it?

I love everything you wear or don't.

And you shouldn't throw away and dismiss impulse.

It worked for us.

Thank you

for being so supportive of me and my career.

-You, sir... -Mm-hmm?

...are my rock.

♪ ♪

I am starving.

Yeah, I figured we might as well have our admin meeting

over breakfast.

Bonus being the rest of the firm can't hear you cursing

the employee review board's recommendations from the club.

Well, I get that Mom likes to sleep in, but damn,

she is killing my buzz.

-Hi, Dad. Caroline. -Yeah.

I'm glad to run into you two together.

Chelsea and I worked everything out.

And in fact, we're engaged.

♪ ♪

-I know you have off today. -Yep, I'm filling in for Ginny.

I'd rather be here than at home overthinking things

that I cannot understand.

Yeah, like what? Quantum gravity?

-Men. -Oh.

They're just as big a mystery as we are.

-Not untrue. -Except they wrap themselves

in this layer of mixed messaging that I cannot decode.

Also not untrue.

I assume this has to do with our "ab" tech.

MAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Hugo to ICU.

You think there's something slick about Grayson?

Slick? Have you been talking to Derek?

I'm glad you wanted to meet, but is this

about me bugging Ashley?

Have you been?

Well, yes and no.

I... I ran into her last night, and we got into it.

She left pretty pissed.

News to me.

Oh. So this is just a catch-up?

Well, yes and no.

I'm surprised you didn't want to meet at a more private spot.

Bill's starter wife was very suspicious

to see you hanging with the client.

Girl, no one takes Dani, the spoiled has-been ex, seriously.

She didn't seem expired to me.

Unfortunately.

Kidding. Girl, it's...

It's just... I can't even get a cup of coffee

without Dani mouthing off conspiracy theories.

She was pressed.

Yeah, that's her factory setting.

Besides, we have a legit excuse to meet this morning.

You still like freebies?

You know it.

Talked it over with Bill, and we agreed

Tomas will handle your case pro bono.

Thanks, girl.

You are always great at making things disappear.

This is news.

That ring.

Five stars.

Another Hamilton wedding on the horizon.

When did you...?

I mean, who proposed?

I popped the question to Madison.

See exhibit A on her finger, not mine.

Though I will want to correct that.

Chelsea pulled out all the stops last night.

Yeah, I'm not surprised.

When either of my daughters want something,

they go for it full tilt.

Like you.

And Mom.

Where do you think I get all my fire?

Ashley told me about the medical evaluation.

Did they say when they can redo the test?

Uh, well, apparently, there's

residual responsiveness issues

due to an impingement at my L2.

And that's Greek for...?

No firefighting, not ever.

-I am so sorry, Derek. -Yeah.

But, not sure if you heard,

there's a free clinic opening down on Phoenix Street.

My boss, Vanessa McBride, is involved.

Yeah?

Yeah, and the other woman who's running it,

she could really use some help.

I mean, the intent is there,

but the expertise in health care, not so much.

So is Ashley gonna help 'em out?

I was hoping you would.

-Me? -I mean, you have a bazillion

other marketable skills besides that L2 mumbo jumbo.

And the clinic would be lucky to have you.

I mean, you have your EMT training, right?

And I also have contacts I could recruit.

-Oh. -Paramedics,

ER personnel, doctors.

I hadn't even thought about that.

This would be a way for me to still help people.

LESLIE: Such a hero.

Thor over here tell you how he came charging at me

the other day

like I was personally responsible for Ragnarok?

Can't you see we're busy?

This ain't gonna work.

Derek is the perfect solution to your problem.

Which one? She has so many.

W-Wait a minute. She's the other woman?

I hate that phrase.

You want me to work for her?

Brawn... maybe.

Brains, not so much.

Derek's worried there's

something shady going on with Grayson.

Okay, well, Grayson is none of Derek's business.

I told your ex to focus on his own love life.

-Yeah? You think he listened? -It's too soon to tell.

But my honest take,

it felt like there was a genuine concern.

God.

Why is his opinion getting under your skin so much?

Well, do you want your ex's opinion in your mind

about the new guy in your life?

Fair enough.

But is there a chance that you're bugging

because there might be some truth to it?

Okay. You know Grayson better than Derek does.

What is your take on him?

Uh-uh. It matters what you think.

All right, riddle me this, oh wise one.

♪ ♪

What does it mean when you're with a guy,

and in the middle...

of it, he gets a call, he takes it,

and then he takes off with no explanation?

Nurse talk? DOA.

Grayson left your bed to answer a booty call.

See, I just don't think that's what it is, though.

But then I've got Derek's warnings

rattling around in my mind.

It's, like, confusing.

I just, I think that there's got to be

a perfectly good reason that Grayson

would take off like that, right?

Oh, I know, maybe he is the Boy Wonder,

and Batman needed his help in Gotham City.

Or Derek's right and Grayson's Bat-Signal

is a warning you shouldn't ignore.

[groans]

Hold your impulses.

Pammy!

You need to work on your timing.

I am so sorry for the interruption,

but we are about to host a very special guest.

Tatum Stewart is in the DMV,

and she insists no time is like the present.

I haven't made my decision yet.

Well, I expressed that to her, which made her even more

determined to snag you as her spokesmodel.

-I wasn't going for hard to get. -Well, that is what you've got.

Tatum will be here in T minus 20 minutes,

so could you two lovebirds forego canoodling long enough

to shower and get dressed, please?

Pretty please?

Two birds, one shower?

In less than 20 minutes?

Right. Later.

Ah, I love you, Pammy!

I love you more, Andre.

So? Did you set up this surprise meet and greet?

No. I assumed you did.

Then this impromptu pit stop proves

that Tatum wants Dani on board.

The trick will be getting your stubborn bride

to realize that this deal was made for her.

Yeah.

No way in hell

am I working for this woman.

This Avenger has been out of the job market way too long.

I'm the employer, and you haven't been offered squat.

Homeboy's interview skills are less than desirable, Jan.

You both trust me, right?

Y-You know I do.

You said yourself that this kind of project can help

all sorts of people who are genuinely struggling,

and you are looking for a renewed sense of purpose,

which still involves saving lives,

which is what you love to do.

As far as I can see it, you kind of need one another.

-Not in this lifetime. -Never.

See? You're already finding common ground.

Okay, so what happens when my best friend,

Detective Jacob Hawthorne, swings by for a visit,

and he spots Leslie here spiking someone's IV because--

I don't know-- they-they looked at her sideways?

Jan, I appreciate you trying to do a solid

for this downtrodden former hero.

-Downtrodden? -Former hero.

Now, if this sad puppy dog face fits...

But, you know, I don't have time for this kind

of negative energy in a place of healing.

Besides, I have my cheerful, lovely Eva,

who possesses actual experience

running a medical facility, and she believes in the mission.

You know that Eva doesn't have the time to commit

to the hours it'll take to get this clinic going.

And Derek is fully available.

That's the understatement of the year.

JAN: He will certainly be able

to recruit volunteers.

Why, he was just telling me that he has a ton of connections

at the hospital and within the community.

I suppose he does have

a certain appeal for a very particular demo.

Maybe we can dangle him to see if he can bring

all the nurses to the yard.

-Offensive. -Get used to it.

[sighs]

For Jan, I'll give you a chance.

One.

On a trial basis, of course.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait-wait a minute.

I am not doing this.

He'll think about it and get back to you.

And then I said yes.

-[phone buzzing] -Oh, my God.

Oh.

Oh, excuse me. It's the hospital.

Jeg elsker dig.

All those tears of joy.

I need a touch-up. Be right back.

So...

No congrats?

Baby, you know I think the world of Madison.

You know, actually, she and I have a lot in common.

-What every girl wants to hear. -Mm-hmm. Yeah.

She's brilliant, you know,

-committed to her career. -Humble, gorgeous.

Yeah, I agree.

But weren't you two just about to break up?

Well, we obviously worked things out.

The devil's in the details, Chelsea.

Is that where he is?

Look, are you moving to Copenhagen?

There's too much happening right now,

but this is Madison's dream, so we're gonna live

the long-distance life for a little.

Okay. Oh, good. Good.

That'll give you more time to figure things out.

What's that supposed to mean?

I just told you the plan, and you saw the ring.

I saw it, yeah, but...

Chelsea...

marriage is not something you should just rush into.

Are you being for real right now?

Baby, I-I just want my baby girl to be sure, that's all.

Is that so wrong?

Don't hide behind this overprotective daddy excuse.

You want me to pump the brakes in case this thing with Madison

is just a silly little phase that I'm going through.

Is that about right?

The deal went south, so I'm still on the hunt

for my dream home in St. Barths.

Why not enjoy the delay and do some recon?

I mean, they have amazing five-star hotels

all over the island.

You've been?

You haven't?

Legal eagle's really got to step it up, huh?

What was your mark's deal?

Classic hedge funder.

Would tan like a lobster and chew with his mouth open.

But his yacht was sick.

Okay. What was the play?

Had to cut it short.

Remember my short, skinny friend,

the one who went away?

-B&E Amari? Mm-hmm. -Yes, Amari.

Well, he got into a fight in the joint.

He didn't make it.

I came home and went to the funeral, and, well,

St. Barths' sea dog moved on with someone

with bigger flotation devices.

Sorry about Amari.

If Bill isn't cutting his workload short

for a vacation,

does that mean that he'll be available to

be more hands-on with my case?

There are some family health issues

with the girls taking his time.

Including delusional Dani?

What's her run?

For the entire world to revolve around her.

She's got that whole gravitational pull.

She's mastered it.

I mean, how does she do it? Damsel in distress?

Bill can't resist Miss Bland Ass crying in his chest.

So what's your play?

Well, I know what I'm not going to do anymore.

Complaining to Bill just only backfired.

You know, if someone gets off from being the strong shoulder,

they always defend and deny that's what's up.

I know Bill loves me.

I just need to trust in that more.

You have changed.

That idea is a hot mess.

One that's going to 100% blow up your entire new life.

You should stop trying to guess

what Grayson was up to last night

and just come right out and ask him.

You're probably right.

Don't you know by now I am pretty much always right?

I was just trying to avoid an awkward convo.

I mean, Grayson obviously didn't want to talk

about it last night when he bolted from my bed.

Well, discomfort is not a good enough reason

to deny yourself the answers you need, Ashley.

You-you have a right to them.

Even though we're just in the "hanging out" phase?

Yes, you should know what you're getting into.

Just like with Ted and I.

Last night, he did something I totally was not at ease with.

-Oh? -Get your mind out the gutter.

Well, see? I'm asking even though it's awkward.

Never you mind. And plus, this is different.

You don't have the right to know.

Oh, but you're gonna tell me anyway.

The point is, I slid my feelings to the side

because I didn't want to spoil the evening.

-Well... -I stayed quiet.

I've been there. Nearly choked.

Mm-hmm. And then I decided to call Ted out.

Hella awkward? Yes. Mood killer? Absolutely.

Relationship ruiner? TBD.

♪ ♪

Okay, you're really not selling me

on this whole approach, Shanice.

I stood my ground.

-I said my piece. -[elevator doors opening]

And today, I have absolutely zero regrets about it.

Ooh. Incoming.

Woman up, Nurse Morgan.

I owe you an apology.

I'd really rather you just tell me why you took off like that.

What happened last night?

I know you and Madison are in love.

You have this all wrong.

Yes. Please mansplain my thoughts to me, Dad.

You've been through one crisis after another

in a short window of time, okay?

And some of which I'm responsible for.

You said it.

And it has been intense.

And life has thrown lots of big bads our way,

and we keep leveling up.

That's how Madison and I know

that we're built to go the distance.

Denmark?

No, a lifetime together.

Okay, look, I'll just be blunt.

This is your first committed relationship,

and experience has told me

the decisions that are made in the heat of the moment

look very different after things have settled down, baby.

That's a you problem.

But I'm marrying a very thoughtful

and considerate person with a huge heart.

I will never regret that.

[footsteps approaching]

MADISON: We're back.

CAROLINE: I was obsessed with this sparkler.

Chelsea, you have excellent taste in rings and partners.

Thank you for always being in my corner, Caroline.

I really appreciate the support wherever I can get it.

If Bill's attention is shifting backwards,

then you got to bust out big bad Val.

That is not my name.

The crinkle above your nose is showing.

What?

I have zero lines on my face, girl. Come on.

-Made you look, girlie. -Mm-hmm.

Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.

Oh, she says while facing prison charges.

That your old man's firm will get me out of.

-Am I right? -Yes. We're the best in the biz.

You have nothing to worry about.

But seems like you have all the answers.

What do you think I should do?

I trust you.

You ever try making Bill jealous?

What about tears?

Guilt trip?

Sex?

Well, then that means you only have one move left.

You got to out-Dani the Dani Dupree,

Tatum Stewart. Pamela Curtis.

I'm so happy that at last we meet,

and that you found the time to pop over to our fair Crest.

I practically stormed those gates to get in here.

The prospect of locking the Dani Dupree in

for my new line...

exhilarating.

By the by, I am so sorry for my faux pas.

Oh, it's all good.

Neither of us mentioned it to Dani.

Oh, we just didn't want her to think that it was

some sort of, you know, favor to Andre.

Best to not spook the talent, right?

Yeah, but Pamela is more family vault than agent.

There's several future bestselling memoirs in there,

I'm sure.

Oh, I'll never tell.

At least not until the deal closes.

Funny. Great energy, and you have a purple aura.

I trust your instincts.

Speaking of, I always knew that Dani

would light the world ablaze.

Finally.

There's something you should know.

That call was about my mother.

It never gets easier to say, but she's got Parkinson's

and all the balance problems that come with it.

The assisted living facility she's at

told me that she fell in the shower again.

Oh, Grayson. Ugh, I'm...

How is she?

Staff said she was fine,

but I had to find out for myself.

Of course, of course. I mean...

Look, I get it.

But why didn't you just tell me that?

I should have. I know I should have,

but I was so furious with her caregivers,

I didn't trust myself not to flip out,

and I didn't want you to see that side of me.

Well, did you? Go off on them?

-I cooled off on the ride over. -Okay.

But I'm more upset with myself than anyone else.

Why?

You couldn't have prevented your mom's fall.

We-we both know the kind of pressure

health care workers are under.

Okay, and you're allowed to be upset

if they're not monitoring your mother properly.

Yeah, but the place is understaffed, okay?

She-she-she calls out for help,

her impatience wins over, and she goes rogue.

I'm trying to get her into another facility

with better round-the-clock care, but...

...her insurance only covers so much.

That's why I'm taking extra shifts here, trying to...

pick up some side jobs.

Okay, so that's where the "angry at yourself" part comes in.

When I was a kid, my mother hustled to take care of me.

Now I'm trying to do the same. I just...

I can't seem to catch up.

If there is anyone who gets

wanting to put your all into someone in need,

even when you don't have it...

...it's me.

Thanks, but no, thanks.

This clinic thing is not happening.

Derek, you are not seeing the forest for the trees.

Leslie is funding the project,

and odds are you won't even see her much, if at all.

That's not the type of woman to hide in the shadows

unless she's covering up a crime.

What about the money?

She's got lots of it.

And I heard she's offering

the few permanent positions a pretty penny.

I don't get it, Jan.

You're one of the sweetest people that I know.

How are you friends with someone so lethal?

This isn't just about Leslie.

I'm worried about you.

And the clinic will honor the late Doug McBride.

He and Vanessa have always been very good to me.

I want this clinic to thrive.

I want Doug's legacy to live on.

-I didn't realize. -We've all belly-flopped

and had to get back up.

Leslie is trying her best.

So quit looking down on her long enough

to see this for the opportunity it is.

You can make a difference.

Remember that one time when we was in Philly,

and we went to that random-ass club in Penn's Landing.

Yes, that was one of my favorite nights.

I'm sure.

You were so scared to sneak back home that late.

No, because I knew that my mother would wig out.

Hell, if I was about to get knocked

into the middle of next Tuesday anyway,

it might as well be on my own terms.

-It hurts less. -I'm petite, but I pack a punch.

The minute my mother saw my busted lip,

she forgot all about my curfew.

-Yeah. -You can't fake a health scare,

get a real one.

That is the worst ad campaign that I've ever heard.

Wait. You're serious.

If you and me team up together,

we'd sell the hell out of it.

Tatum.

I know these are just sketches, but once again, you deliver.

I see your signature twist in each and every design.

It-It's the way you're playing with these silhouettes.

So bold, bringing in patterns and gem tones.

Yeah. Oh, my camera lens would love on all of these.

Remind me to AirDrop myself into this house

next time I'm having a confidence blip.

So...

do I have a signature spokesmodel?

Oh.

Thank you. My mother keeps raving

about Giles's deep tissue massage.

Yes, and thank you for fitting in my fiancée.

Has a nice ring to it.

So, still nada from your mom?

She texted. She has a business thing,

but I'll see her later.

Have you tried your mom?

Uh, I'd like to protect our afterglow a while longer.

You think she won't approve?

Well, I'm sure my mom

-likes you more than me, so... -Oh.

I'd like to protect your bliss

by delaying Willow the whirling dervish

from barraging you with her woo-woo wedding ideas.

What's wrong?

Dad. He got in my head.

Bill's not happy for us?

More like his joy got lost

in the English-to-Danish translation.

He thinks we're rushing into marriage.

Well, he's not wrong.

Are you having doubts?

"Go for it" is our thing now, remember?

Maybe he's just being overprotective.

You know, since the whole Allison ordeal,

he's been more of a presence in my life.

How involved are we talking?

Baby, this has nothing to do with you.

If Willow is the number one Chelsea stan,

then Bill Hamilton is a Madison groupie.

Okay?

What mood is on the menu for dessert?

More shock than awe.

My baby girl's... She's just too young.

How old was Dani when you met?

What, you think Vernon just rolled out

the Dom Pérignon back then?

It's too impulsive, okay?

Another Hamilton making life-changing decisions

based on temporary feelings.

Who's the other Hamilton?

Not Naomi.

Dani.

-No longer a Hamilton. -Yeah.

I think it was Scandinavian panic

that forced Chelsea to propose.

And you and I both can agree that that's not an ideal start.

Plans get made, life happens, we adjust.

Is Chelsea moving to Denmark?

Well, she says no for now.

How many clients have we heard say that long distance

is what tanked their relationships?

We meet people on the brink. Our sample set is skewed.

Yeah, yeah. Well, I don't need any more research.

I know my daughter.

The second they hit a rough patch,

Chelsea's gonna do something crazy, possibly permanent,

and she's gonna regret it for the rest of her life.

-Hey, Mom. -Hey, sweetie.

-I am so glad I bumped into you. -Oh?

Remember how Leslie wanted you to work for her free clinic?

Oh, I keep trying to forget.

Well, I found someone for the job.

-You're not... -Me?

-No. -Okay.

No. I had Leslie meet with Derek.

How'd that go?

Could've been better.

Could've been worse.

And that's Jan code for...

Well, I got him to at least think about it.

Okay, Mom, it is so sweet that you want to help Derek,

but the last thing that he needs is to be an accomplice to,

you know, whatever crime Leslie's planning next.

Her money is helping people.

Herself included.

I don't buy that she's changed,

and I don't think Derek will, either.

Just you wait and see.

Leslie Thomas has come a very long way.

Nurse Johnson, how you doing this morning?

Busy. Need something?

-If you ask me... -I didn't.

You look haggard.

-I'm sorry. Come again? -You look haggard.

Hope you didn't lose sleep last night over my little prank.

Teddy bear and I like to poke each other in all kinds of ways.

[giggles] It's our thing.

Lord, give me strength.

Ooh, please, Lord.

That sliver of red lace

was just meant to be a tiny reminder

of our naughty, unforgettable adventures.

Then and now.

Only I think you mean then and then.

No end in sight, Nursey.

Only in your sick, dark, twisted world

would you think a stunt like that could actually work.

WOMAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Tia to room 818.

Seems to have had the desired effect.

You know, maybe there is a guy out there who would enjoy

finding your nasty-ass thong panty stuffed in his couch.

And believe me when I say,

I would love for you to find that kindred

certifiable spirit and live out your best lives.

But it ain't Ted.

I have a funny feeling that seeing my goodies

made my Teddy want to time-jump

to a not too distant future

where we get to remember

our magically delicious moments.

-Huh. -Mm.

Next time you get that funny feeling, I would call a doctor.

You know, there's usually a cream

or a pill they prescribe for that.

Hmm. Sure you'd know.

You know, I could ring Ted.

Or better yet, maybe a house call

would be ideal, given our relationship.

Ted is disturbed by your actions.

He is definitely not turned on.

I think you are projecting, Niece.

Yeah, Ted told me that you were devastated.

I guess my sexy little joke,

it tapped into some real insecurities

that, uh, run super deep, hmm?

Maybe you should see someone about that.

This wave of desperation wafting off of you

is nauseating.

Well, like I told you, you do look peaked.

And I mean, it's really hard to tell,

though, given your usual pallor.

Hmm.

See, the thing about me is,

I'm good with or without Ted

because I have something money can't buy.

-Pride. -Go on, girl,

and snuggle up with your bad self, Niecey.

Maybe all that hot sense of pride will keep you

toasty on those cold and lonely nights.

Me...

oh, baby, I got my cash in the bank

and a man right by my side.

And that makes me happy on any damn day of the week.

Enough about Leslie. What is new with you?

-Well, I saw Grayson last night. -Oh.

I really like him, Mom. And I think you will, too.

Meeting the parent already?

Well, not yet. Soon.

We'll see.

Why do you think I'd like him?

Just a hunch.

He was raised by a single mom, too.

They're still really close.

A man's relationship with his family,

especially his mother,

-it's very telling. -Yeah, well, more than you know.

Unfortunately, his mom had some serious health issues,

and he's been dealing with that

while he's trying to support her financially.

He's a good guy.

He sounds like a keeper.

♪ ♪

I know that look. Don't.

No, don't worry,

I won't be the one doing the convincing.

[quiet, indistinct chatter]

-[phone buzzing] -I think that went well.

♪ ♪

-Well-played. -Mm-hmm.

I still think a patented blast from the past

will get you the results.

A staged mugging, tried and true.

Bill has too many resources,

like his son-in-law the detective.

Jacob would comb through every camera in the DMV

to find my attacker.

You crazy bitch.

No cameras, no problem.

That's definitely gonna leave a mark.

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