All language subtitles for Beyond.the.Gates.S02E29.1080p.WEB.h264-EDITH_track3_[eng]

Morning, partner.

Mm, I just love the smell
of freshly brewed coffee.

Pour me one, will you?

I'm in the mood for
a steaming hot cup of Joey.

I wasn't aware we had a meeting
scheduled this morning.

We didn't.

What I came to say
needs to stay off the books.

Oh, Nicole Dupree,
as I live and breathe.

No, please stop.
I'm the one who should

be grateful
that you could squeeze me in.

I'm sure this week
is prime time for your business.

Mm. Valentine's Day is
basically our Christmas.

I'm sure Heart Attach

gives a whole new meaning
to "Jingle Bells."

[chuckles] Absolutely.

The marrieds typically like
to stick close to home

and do the chocolate,
flowers, dinner routine,

but the singles need and deserve

their own kind of companionship.

Which you happily provide.

One of my greatest joys.

What about you?

How are you celebrating
the day of love?

Ah, things are still unfolding.

Don't fret.

Carlton seems like
the romantic type.

I'm sure he's got
a big, beautiful,

grand gesture in the plans.

I...

have no doubt that Carlton
is not in the mood

to shower me with affection,

especially after seeing me out
with Kial yesterday.

Uh-oh. Is he the jealous type?

With reason.

Like the scorching-hot kiss
he witnessed.

Oh. Between you and...

Kial.

That could ignite

any type of jealousy.

While I am so here

for you locking lips
with that gorgeous man,

I'm sure it put
a damper on things.

For me, not at all.

But for Carlton...

...without a doubt.

-Good morning, Doctor.
-Why is Mrs. Pruitt

still complaining
about lingering pain?

Did you not give her
the hydrocodone that I ordered?

I did.

Mrs. Pruitt likes to cry wolf

so she can hoard
pain pills for later.

I already clocked her.

Tablet.

Just keep an eye
on the patient, please.

I have another surgery at 10:00.
Make sure it's in O.R. Three.

Yeah, I-I'll check on
Mrs. Pruitt.

She's slick,
but she's hilarious.

Did she ever tell you
the story about the time...

And the O.R.?

I will try to get it
reserved for you.

Just do your job
and handle it, Nurse.

Whoa.
What's your problem, Carlton?

Oh, now, this is funny.
You think you can step to me

-just because you and Shanice...
-My man. My man.

Do not finish that sentence.

Let me holler at you. Now.

♪ ♪

Good morning.
You got the summons, too?

Yep. "Meeting in my office
when I arrive."

Ominous.

Has he mentioned
anything to you about Hayley?

Uh, yeah. She's out of
the hospital and recovering.

They're staying at a hotel
until they get

the security updated
at the house.

I can't believe she was mugged.

You always think
it can never happen to you.

Hmm. Bill probably just
wants to know

what he's missed
since he's been out.

I get a barrage of texts
from that man every day

asking me to order this
and follow up on that.

So let me translate
this morning's message for you.

He's pissed.

Hmm. Guess we'd better
brace ourselves.

Is that bacon I smell?

Yeah. Yeah, we have bacon,
scrambled eggs.

And waffles.

Yeah, I just decided
to get the whole spread for you.

And don't worry,
I didn't sneak a bite.

I'm still sticking to my...

delicious elimination diet.

-Oh. Thank you, baby.
-You're welcome.

Let me see.

How you feeling?

It-it hurts like hell.

But... I'm okay.

-I'm strong.
-Yes, you are.

You know,
getting hit in the face is like

my yearly penance
for living behind the gates.

First Dani, now this.

Mm, yeah. Not funny.

So, did you sleep all right?

I slept like a baby

with your arms
wrapped around me all night.

You know,
it's nothing like having

my loving husband here
to protect me.

I can't believe
it-it happened at all.

Like, I was so scared, Bill.

Thank God I have you here
to help me through this.

Yeah.

Yeah, you don't
have to worry anymore, okay?

You're safe now. I'm right here.

There's nowhere else
in the world I'd rather be.

Well, if you've gotten
yourself into trouble,

I'm sorry,
but I don't think I could be

-of any help.
-Ah, you and I both know

that I'm more than capable
of getting out of harm's way.

I need help
with a private matter.

Then I suggest you reach out
to a trusted friend.

Hmm. Funny you mention "friend."

Marcel Malone.
Is he one of yours?

The detective?

I know him
about as well as I know

any other cop in this town.

Which is well, I presume,

given your line of
business collaborators.

No, my interactions
with the boys in blue

around here usually
involve them hauling me in

and trying to pin
someone else's crime on me.

Dang.

I was hoping you'd have
more insight for me.

I know.
I'm such a disappointment.

But please feel free
to show yourself out.

I shouldn't have to remind you
that speaking

to anyone on our staff like that
is beyond inappropriate.

What the hell's gotten into you?

You're right. I'll apologize.

It's already been a long day,
and I had an even longer night.

Okay, I don't want to know what
you and Nicole do after hours.

Not that it is
any of your business,

but I wasn't
with Nicole last night.

Seems she had other plans.

You want to talk about it?

-Absolutely not.
-Thank God.

Look, if you're tired

or you're not
in the right head space,

-I can scrub in for you.
-If I couldn't do my job,

I wouldn't have come to work.

Okay? I'm annoyed, not reckless.

And I would never put
my patients in harm's way.

Situations like that bring out

every ounce of testosterone
in guys.

It's like they suddenly
regress to cavemen.

Not Kial.

He wasn't fazed in the least.

We talked and danced...

and then retreated back
to my place for some privacy.

Privacy to...

[laughs]

Let's just say
that man is multitalented.

I knew it!

You know how some people
can sense weather patterns?

They get a feeling in their knee
and know a rainstorm is coming?

Me, I can sense whether
a man is skilled in the art

of satisfying a woman.

Just one of your many,
many talents?

Precisely.

And right now, I'm detecting
a hint of remorse.

Don't get me wrong,

I enjoyed
every second with Kial.

But Carlton has been nothing but
forthcoming with his feelings,

and he was really stung
when he saw me with another man.

Shouldn't I feel bad about that?

What do you want from Carlton?

Or Kial, or anyone else,
for that matter?

The freedom
to explore this awakening.

I want to take time with
this new version of myself.

And it's not like I haven't
been honest about my intentions.

Then you have no reason
to feel even a shred of guilt.

You deserve to step
fully into Nicole 2.0

and enjoy every part of her.

Have fun. That's how I live.

I'm perfectly capable of
defending myself, you know?

I know.

But thank you.

Carlton's feeling a way
because he walked in on

Nicole and Kial
on their date last night.

Oh, so that's why
he's in his head.

Yeah. She seems to have
that effect on men.

Wouldn't you agree?

Babe, I would love
to stay longer,

but I really
have to get to the office.

Yeah, you've got
that deposition today.

Don't worry, I will be fine.

Okay, good.

But I already called
hotel security.

They're on high alert.

And I'm going to ask Caroline
to come sit with you, too.

Uh, no, you're not.
She'll be busy today, too.

Besides, babysitting isn't
in her job description, babe.

Okay. Well, why don't you just

come to the office
with me, then?

Bill, look at my face.

I am not going
anywhere near the public

until this goes down a bit. No.

Still the most beautiful woman
I've ever seen.

Aw. Hubby points for you,

but we both know you're lying.

-[chuckles]
-Seriously, now,

I am fine, okay?

I'm just gonna put on
a little Cardi B,

take a good hot bubble bath,

then I promise to check in.

Does that help?

Okay, well,
I'll be waiting for your text

every hour on the hour.

-Okay? Okay.
-Okay.

-Bye, baby.
-Bye.

♪ ♪

[line ringing]

Hey.

I'm at the Bowman, room 917.

Can you get here?

No, I am not doing this
on the phone. Hurry up.

Okay?
And use the service entrance.

All right. Bye.

Sheesh. You got knocked...

Shut up. Did anyone see you?

Nah, I used the service entrance
like you said.

Good, good.

You really got to give
your coz more credit.

I did lay low from Joey
for months

without him even knowing
I was in town, remember?

Now, what happened to your face?

It was tragic. Really.

I was mugged.

Exactly. See, I thought so,

but now I know for sure.

So what's your next move?

Excuse me?

You can't play a player,
all right?

You were worried that you were
losing Bill's attention,

and this is your way
of getting it back.

Now, big ups to you
for thinking outside the box.

Listen, all I know is
I better be on a ballot

for next year's Oscars because
I've been on my Viola Davis.

That fool has no clue.

Caroline, what do I need to know
before this Dunlop deposition?

It's all right there
in those envelopes, boss.

The documents you requested
just arrived from the court.

Tomas, why did I get
a notification

you filed for an extension
on the Morris case?

There was an issue
with Mrs. Aldrich.

She needed an emergency TRO,
so I had to set Morris aside.

I spoke with
opposing counsel, though,

and they were fine with it.

Well, I'm not fine with it.

Yes, sir.
Moving it back to priority one.

Bill, I know there's
a lot going on today,

but I wanted
to ask about Hayley.

We've all been worried.

My wife was attacked,
and the coward who did it

is still out there somewhere,
so how do you think she is?

Well, just let me know
if there's anything I can do.

Same goes for me, Bill.

Anything at all.
We're so sorry it happened.

Yeah. Me, too.

So what you're saying is

I am not a ho
for juggling two men?

Have you met me?
Better yet, have you met you?

That is not a word I'd ever use
to describe my friend.

Honestly, me, either.

But I had a discussion
with Kat about it.

Ah, the sting of
a daughter's disapproval.

There is nothing wrong
with sex positivity.

Still, I can't

shake this feeling
that all eyes are on me.

We live in a community
that judges everything

from the shoes on your feet

to the type of car
your assistant drives.

So what if Carlton
fills your emotional tank

and Kial matches your freak?

It's no one's business except
the consenting adults involved.

Ah. If only everyone
in Fairmont Crest

was as supportive
as you, my friend.

Don't get it twisted,
plenty of those same people

hold double memberships
with Heart Attach.

We'd all be
a lot better off if we just

stopped judging and focused
on our own happiness.

Amen.

Thank you, Vanessa.

You have been more gracious
to me than I was with you

when you first started
your relationship with Joey.

He has a reputation.

You wouldn't have been
a good friend

if you didn't show some concern.

Now, don't waste
another brain cell

on those tired old gossips.

You just keep being
the brilliant, sexy,

confident woman
you've always been.

Is there something I can
help you with, Dr. Richardson?

Yes, there is.

I assume your, uh,
shift started early.

-Hmm?
-It did.

So that means
you're due for a break.

I had a big breakfast
and I wore comfy shoes today,

so I think I'm good.

[sighs] Come on, Shanice.

I'm trying here.

We really need to discuss
what happened the other night.

First, I want you to know

I confronted Dana
about that ridiculous stunt.

Hmm. And what did she have
to say about Pantygate?

It doesn't matter.

I just made it clear she was
being childish and pathetic,

and whatever she hoped
to achieve backfired

because neither one of us
fell for her scheme.

Okay, I'm glad
you got to tell her that,

but you do realize Leslie
was not the problem, right?

Uh, she was trying
to drive a wedge between us

by implying
I was sleeping with her.

I have learned to believe
nothing that woman says.

The real issue was your reaction
to seeing Nicole out on a date.

H-H-How was I supposed to feel,
knowing that you were that upset

by seeing her out and sexy
with a new man?

Again, I'm sorry.

I wasn't expecting it,
and I didn't respond well.

Proving my point, Ted.

And even if you feel
like you are ready to move on,

I cannot force
the timeline of your healing.

I dated a man once in college
who swore to me

he was ready
to move on from his ex.

But every time he ran into her,
he just... he just locked up.

Like-like his brain
short-circuited.

Everything else in the room
disappeared to him,

including me.

And I will not
put myself through that again.

Nor should you.

I don't take you
for granted, Shanice.

I want you to believe that.

I should apologize, too.

I shouldn't have
run out like that.

I-I let my emotions
get the best of me.

Well...

...glad we can come to
an understanding

like mature adults.

There I disagree.
Emotion is good.

It means you care, and so do I.

I think we're building
something special, Shanice,

and I want to fight for it.

And you.

I encourage you to look
at this next chapter as...

an adventure of self-discovery.

-Well said.
-Thank you.

Are you sure you didn't go get
board certified behind my back?

I'm far from
a licensed professional,

but I have experience
that's taught me some things.

It's no secret Doug and I
had an arrangement.

When Donnell and Deanna
left for college,

things changed between us.

I see relationship dynamics
change all of the time

with empty-nesters.

Doug's mistress
was the hospital.

He threw himself into work,
which I now know was

his way of digging himself
out of debt

because of his second mistress,
gambling.

But that left me to service
my needs in my own way.

Did you primarily connect
with people through the service?

Yes.

Heart Attach was
a wonderful starting point,

but I also stayed open
to the present.

If I met someone
at a business mixer

or a restaurant
and we hit it off,

I let us hit it off.

I was discreet,
of course, but...

I stayed open
to the possibilities.

I encourage you to do the same.

Oh, I am...

having my fill with two men.

Not sure I can add
any more to my plate.

Don't knock it
till you've tried it.

And you should.

Try it all until you feel
like you've had enough.

How do I know when that is?

You'll meet one person

who doesn't just check off
a single box.

They'll complete the list.

Is that what
you found with Joey?

It is.

You've both been
in the area for a long time.

So what did Marcel do
before he became a cop?

Oh, come on, Joey.
You are killing me here.

How am I supposed to suss out
if he's suitable

to be my boo
without this information?

You're using me
as reconnaissance

because you want
to go on a date?

Yeah, I mean,
before I go any further,

I need to be prepared. Hey.

What's his
soon-to-be ex-wife like?

How the hell do I know?

And why would I care about
your love life

in the first place?

I'm gonna ask you
a question, Leslie,

and I'm only gonna ask it once,

and I strongly encourage you
to consider your response.

Why are you asking me
about Detective Malone?

And remember,

your answer better be the truth.

When I got to the hospital

and saw the condition
Hayley was in...

man, I was beside myself

because she tried to call me
and I missed it.

You can't blame yourself.

This is no one's fault
but that maniac

who cared more about
a few bucks than human life.

Yeah, but if I was with her,

it would have never happened,
period.

I'm just grateful
she wasn't alone.

You know, I don't want to think
about what could have happened.

-Who was she with?
-Lynette.

And thank God she was,

'cause Lynette
got the guy to run off,

and then she took Hayley
to the hospital.

Lynette Wise?

Yeah, the woman
we're representing

in the embezzlement case.

What were they doing together?

RANDY:
That looks almost as real

as when Big G laid me out
in the tenth grade

for taking his girl
to the drive-in.

That's because it is real,
and it still hurts,

so back up. Dang.

Nah, don't even try.

There's no way you could
have done that to yourself.

I didn't.

So, who...

Hayley, why?

Lynette was more than happy
to lend a hand.

Or a fist, I suppose.

I bet.
So, let me ask you something.

When she hit you, did she knock

all of the damn sense
out of your head, too?

Chill out, Mr. High Roller.

Paranoia doesn't suit you.

I really am curious
about Marcel's past,

so if you have any intel
on his soon-to-be ex,

that would be even better.

Hmm. You are telling the truth.

Oh, God, I am surrounded by
idiots in this town, all right?

I came to you
because you are one of the few

that has an actual brain.

And a long list of connections.

I feel like I've been
sucked into a circle of hell

I never knew existed.

Wait, please.

I need to talk to someone,

anyone other than
my daughter, okay?

I mean, it's no secret

that I don't have
many friends here.

You know, I think
you would probably benefit

from speaking with
a good therapist.

In fact, I could recommend one.

Oh, but you burned that bridge

when you slept with her husband
and blew up their marriage.

[chuckles] See?

I came to the right person.

You bite.

Like me.

We're kindred spirits,
Mr. Armstrong.

Kindred.

Am I interrupting something?

Was Hayley meeting with Lynette
on behalf of the firm?

Yeah, she was delivering
the papers stating that

we're doing Lynette's case
pro bono.

-In person?
-Mm-hmm.

Just wanted to be nice,
helping out.

And then,
on the way back to the car,

Hayley was mugged
and Lynette called the police.

It was horrifying
for both of them.

God. I can't imagine.

Mm-hmm. Which brings me to you.

Why was Hayley delivering
documents in the first place?

I don't care how much
she wants to help.

My wife is not
the office errand girl.

Do you understand?

-Understood.
-Good.

Now that we're all
on the same page,

I need to get set up
in the conference room.

♪ ♪

I would think a junior partner
would know this,

but in this office,
documents are delivered

via messenger
to ensure a clear record.

I'm fully aware of protocol.

I had Lynette's paperwork
on my desk

ready for the courier
to pick it up.

I thought you were
scheduling that.

We both got our wires crossed.

And Hayley took it upon herself
to handle it

without informing either of us.

Is that not strange to you?

It's like you've forgotten
every rule in the book.

You made it, coz.

You got the big house
behind the gates.

And then what do you do?

You go and invite
the one thing that we are

trying to get away from
back to your front steps.

You are wrong about her.

And you are being played by her.

Lynette is and will forever
be about Lynette.

You say that now,
but a few weeks ago, you were...

A few weeks ago, our plan was
on track, and she wasn't in it.

What have you done
for me lately, huh?

Every day, Bill is drifting
closer and closer

to that old witch.

I needed his focus back on me,
and Lynette had a plan.

And what do you know? It worked.

Why can't you ever
just be patient?

First, you take it upon yourself

to up the dose
without consulting me.

-And then you go and get...
-About that.

Uh...

I didn't tell you, but...

Bill ended up seeing the doctor
sooner than planned.

His labs came back abnormal.

[sighs]

Coz.

Listen, we are not
in trouble, okay?

Like I was saying,
the labs came back abnormal,

but the toxins didn't show.

They just want to monitor him
to make sure it evens out.

They think
it's an allergic reaction.

Let me guess,
you went and told Lynette.

-Hell no. I'm not stupid.
-[scoffs]

And before you go off
the deep end,

I stopped spiking his tea.

Okay? The numbers are
going to level out,

and we'll be perfectly
in the clear.

So, let me get this straight.

Not only do we have to worry
about abnormal labs,

but now you got
the damn chief of police

tracking down your mugger,

and we know Bill is not
gonna let that ride.

Let me worry about my husband's
preoccupations, okay?

Already bad.

And then you go
and kick the door wide open

for the best grifter of us all.

If she had to, Lynette would
sell her own mother

down the river.

Okay, well, Lynette's mother
was an abusive piece of trash,

so I can't really blame her.

Exactly. Lynette grew up fast.

She had to learn the game
to survive.

Can you really trust
somebody like that?

I really want to.

Bet.

Then that will be
your $10 million mistake.

Oh, Leslie here had
a few questions,

but unfortunately,

I wasn't able to help.

Oh, what a shame.

Let me see if I can give her
some guidance.

Be my guest.

I assume you're here
on clinic business?

-Is that a question?
-Because if not,

I'd strongly advise you
to reconsider

popping by unsolicited.

How many times have I told you
I work with Joey?

Only Joey.

Working with Joey means
working with me.

Ooh, child,
a tale as old as time.

[chuckles] Wannabes sticking
their necks out too far?

Insecure women who can't
handle having sexy men.

Relax, Miss Thang.

I have my sights
on another power player.

[chuckles]

Ciao.

It killed me the other night
when you said

you felt like
a consolation prize.

Yes, I am adjusting
to life after Nicole,

but let me be clear,

you are the only woman
that I want.

And that's not just
something I'm saying

or trying to convince myself of.

It's a fact.

There's a guiding wisdom

that fills you
and a light that surrounds you.

I couldn't help
but think about it

after you left the other night.

Whether you're making me laugh
at Orphey Gene's

or you're running the floor
like a drill sergeant

for your patients,

I am constantly in awe of you.

And I would like another chance
to show you how I feel.

Can you give me
another chance, Shanice?

Is that a yes?

[laughs]

How did you expect me to respond

from something
out of a love song?

Hmm. Um,

Luther or Babyface?

Mm. Old Luther.

-Mm.
-You know, you two kind of

favor each other
if you shake your head

a little bit
and squint out of one eye.

-Oh, you got jokes, huh?
-[laughs]

That was beautiful.

Really.

Now, this drill sergeant
has to get back to work.

Mm. Mm-hmm.

[knock on door]

Come in.

I hope this is not a bad time.

No, actually,
I was just about to head out.

It's good seeing you, Nicole.

And you, too.

Everything all right?

Everything is... wonderful.

I just needed to see you
to set something straight.

You're being nitpicky.
Hayley works here.

It's fine for her to connect
with clients from time to time.

Do you remember
the Robinson case?

A while back.

It was a basic hit-and-run
until Bill proved it wasn't.

Yeah, I do.

Mrs. Robinson
took to Hayley for some reason.

She kept inviting her to lunches

and only wanted
to work directly with her,

even though
Hayley wasn't an attorney.

Mm. And you remember
Hayley's response to that?

She was adamant about following
proper procedure,

didn't want to do anything that
could get remotely misconstrued.

But she hadn't been
working here that long.

She was dying
to prove her integrity.

So integrity goes out the window

once you've proven yourself
or married the boss?

What exactly are you
accusing her of?

Nothing.

Not really.

Something just seems off.

First, she convinces the boss
to take the case pro bono.

My case.

Why? We'll probably never know.

[scoffs]

Wait a second.

This is about
your billable hours?

You having to take on
another case

to make up for this one?

Please don't tell me
you're complaining about

having to do your job.

I have no problem
putting in the work.

I'm not the one who was gifted
a brand-new Mercedes

just because.

And I'm not the one who got
handed a junior partnership

when someone like Pauline
actually deserved it.

Too bad Kat doesn't have
an affinity for women, huh?

Look, we've gotten off track.

We've both earned
our place here.

All I'm saying is
think about it.

Hayley has lobbied
for this woman

and has now put herself
in danger because of it.

And now you're blaming Hayley
for getting robbed?

No, that's not my point.

She just seems
way more invested than usual.

I know you see it.

You'd think
this place was Fort Knox

with how much it took to get in.

[sighs]

Thanks for calling down
and giving them the okay.

Mm-hmm.
Make yourself comfortable.

Mm-hmm.

Wow.

Well, forgive me
for acting like I've never

seen a nice place before.

You just keep
hitting the jackpot.

[chuckles]

This place is so much nicer
than where I am.

So what's up?
What brings you by, girl?

I just came to check on you.

And to bring
my engagement ring back?

Oh, that beautiful rock
is nice and safe.

Just consider it my commission

for bringing you
and your marriage back together.

If that man saw
that you had your ring back,

our whole plan would be blown.

Duh.

Anyways, how are you?

-Just feeling a little pain.
-Mm-hmm.

But I will say,

Bill has been the perfect
doting husband ever since.

See? I told you I knew
what I was talking about.

Am I great?

[grunting rhythmically]

Or am I great?

Great, because that punch hurt.

Consider us even
from when we ran this as kids.

Girl, not even close.

What'd you do?
Drop-kick her out of here?

I couldn't help but notice
that subtle hue

of emerald in your eyes.

Me? Jealous of Leslie?

Well, she does have a reputation

when it comes to men
that are already spoken for.

But I got to admit,

I loved seeing you
get territorial.

Maybe I was
a little caught off guard.

I never should have unleashed
that wild rabbit onto you.

No, Leslie Thomas
is nothing I can't handle.

And she's taken
way too much of my morning.

So, Valentine's Day.

What do you say? You, me,

a bottle of '61 Dom,

out on the town?

That's so sweet.

But I've been working so much

between my listings
and the service.

I was looking forward
to a quiet night in.

I even have a few thoughts
on how we can celebrate.

Are you sure?

I'm positive.

I want us
in our own little bubble.

Let me surprise you.

You trust me, right?

Always.

Then put yourself in my hands.

I promise to give you
a night you'll never forget.

When I was out with Carlton
and ran into you and Shanice,

it was awkward, sure.

That's to be expected
as we navigate these new waters.

But when you bumped
into me with Kial,

you had a much different
reaction.

I was surprised, uh...

By my new empowered look,
you mean?

Well, yeah.
I'm used to seeing you

more polished and less...

That is exactly why I'm here.

You don't get to judge me.

Not after everything
that we have been through.

-Hmm.
-I am no longer

yours for you
to be concerned with,

and I would really appreciate it

if you kept your disapproval
to yourself

because neither is wanted
nor needed.

Well, I'm sorry
I gave you that impression.

I wasn't judging you.
I was shocked.

But I can assure you,

I have no intention
of standing in your way.

Good.

I would like to think
that we could get along

for the sake of our kids
and our grandchildren.

Mm-hmm.

So that means that
you will accept

whatever I wear
and whomever I date

because it is my choice
and mine alone.

You'll get no argument from me.

I am glad we can come
to this understanding.

A little transparency:

I'm not sure what's next
for me on this journey.

I do know that
it's just the beginning.

SHANICE:
How did surgery go,

-Dr. Fitzgerald?
-It went well despite

not being in the room
that I requested.

I tried, Carlton,
but it was already booked

for an organ transplant
and my hands were tied.

I'm sure they were.
Was this transplant booked

before or after
I requested the room?

If I could have scheduled
your preferred operating room,

trust that I would have.

I have no problem
separating the personal

from the professional,
unlike you.

With all due respect, Doctor,
whatever you're sorting through,

please do it on your own time,

because your issue
is not with me.

It's not like Hayley is
Miss Popularity around here.

She doesn't have friends
outside of us.

And anyone with eyes
can see that Bill and Dani

are still dancing
around each other.

Yeah.

I've noticed that, too.

So, have you ever considered

that maybe she's taking
to Lynette because she's lonely?

She's mentioned
that she relates to her,

an outsider feeling like
the whole world is against her.

Maybe, in Hayley's mind,
she's doing a good deed

and can possibly make
a new friend in the process.

Maybe you're right
and it's nothing.

I better get back
to the Morris case.

And I need to check on Bill.

I've already made
your legal bills disappear.

Have you forgotten already?

No. God, no.

I mean, I'm grateful
that you made that happen.

It's just, you know, well,
there really wouldn't be

any legal fees to begin with

if you made the charges
disappear.

Girl, who do you think I am,
Houdini?

I can't just make
a whole case disappear.

No, but your devoted,
head-over-heels husband can.

Lynette, I don't have
that kind of pull.

Look at you.

That man would do anything
you ask him to do

with the right level
of persuasion.

Yes, Bill is the best
in the city,

but even he can't promise
to get a whole case thrown out.

It's too big an ask.

Well, you know what?
I believe in you.

And I'm counting on you,
Hayley, to do your thing

so that your husband
can go and do his.

What if I get you a nicer hotel?

Will that help?

[squeals] You'd do that for me?

Oh, my God, Hayley.

Okay, I want one just like this.

Bill, baby, I wasn't
expecting you back so soon.

Well, you didn't text me
like we agreed, so...

Lynette,
what are you doing here?

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