1 00:00:05,472 --> 00:00:07,507 (phone buzzing) 2 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:13,162 What now, Dana? 3 00:00:13,213 --> 00:00:14,981 Did you spend time with Izaiah yet 4 00:00:15,048 --> 00:00:17,350 or are you still dragging your feet? 5 00:00:17,351 --> 00:00:19,785 Already handled. We've got a meeting on the books, 6 00:00:19,786 --> 00:00:21,755 so you can stop breathing down my neck. 7 00:00:21,821 --> 00:00:22,922 On the books? 8 00:00:22,989 --> 00:00:25,358 This isn't some routine cavity fill, Ted. 9 00:00:25,425 --> 00:00:27,427 Hey, I don't do cavities. 10 00:00:27,494 --> 00:00:28,795 I rebuild faces. 11 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:30,130 Speaking of which... 12 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:33,133 The point is that boy needs to be reminded 13 00:00:33,199 --> 00:00:34,868 that his girlfriend's daddy 14 00:00:34,934 --> 00:00:37,537 has a good standing in this community, 15 00:00:37,604 --> 00:00:39,873 that he'd be marrying into a family 16 00:00:39,939 --> 00:00:42,342 with roots and not rumors. 17 00:00:42,409 --> 00:00:44,310 I'm serious, Ted. 18 00:00:44,377 --> 00:00:47,547 Izaiah is smitten with our daughter. 19 00:00:47,614 --> 00:00:49,682 And he's son-in-law material. 20 00:00:49,749 --> 00:00:51,217 Trust me on this. 21 00:00:51,284 --> 00:00:53,686 Okay, you can save the stump meeting, Dana. 22 00:00:53,687 --> 00:00:55,754 I've already figured out a way to connect with him. 23 00:00:55,755 --> 00:00:57,957 One that doesn't require your input. 24 00:01:01,461 --> 00:01:04,431 Hi. I'm here for Dr. Ted Richardson. 25 00:01:04,497 --> 00:01:06,766 Should be a reservation under that name. 26 00:01:09,736 --> 00:01:11,171 I'm sorry, sir, 27 00:01:11,172 --> 00:01:12,671 I don't see a reservation for Dr. Richardson. 28 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:14,040 For real? 29 00:01:17,043 --> 00:01:19,345 My uncle didn't book any tables, man. 30 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:22,015 He had... Dinner's not what he had in mind. 31 00:01:22,016 --> 00:01:23,081 Okay. 32 00:01:23,082 --> 00:01:24,784 Uh, what's he got in mind? 33 00:01:26,386 --> 00:01:29,422 Hoops. Yeah, the court's already been reserved. 34 00:01:29,423 --> 00:01:31,657 Looks like the doc is drafting himself a squad of ringers. 35 00:01:31,658 --> 00:01:33,726 Mm-hmm. Thank God. 36 00:01:33,727 --> 00:01:34,960 Yeah, I was bracing myself 37 00:01:34,961 --> 00:01:36,695 for some awkward cross-examination 38 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:38,597 over an overpriced watercress salad. 39 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:40,500 This is way more my speed. 40 00:01:40,567 --> 00:01:44,137 So I take it things are going well between you and my cousin? 41 00:01:44,204 --> 00:01:46,372 Yeah. Yeah, they are. 42 00:01:46,439 --> 00:01:48,908 Eva, man, she's... she's different. 43 00:01:48,975 --> 00:01:50,510 In a good way. 44 00:01:50,511 --> 00:01:51,810 Yeah, but I wasn't expecting her pops 45 00:01:51,811 --> 00:01:52,978 to hit me with this random invite. 46 00:01:52,979 --> 00:01:54,480 You know, it kind of came out of nowhere. 47 00:01:54,481 --> 00:01:56,416 Yeah, that's Uncle Ted. 48 00:01:58,151 --> 00:01:59,819 Hey, he's been trying extra hard 49 00:01:59,886 --> 00:02:02,121 since he found out Eva's his daughter. 50 00:02:03,122 --> 00:02:05,558 ? I was a closed door ? 51 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:10,363 ? Nighttime, nobody home... ? 52 00:02:10,430 --> 00:02:12,332 Look who it is- Fairmont Crest's 53 00:02:12,398 --> 00:02:13,867 finest bookworm. 54 00:02:13,933 --> 00:02:17,136 Boy, please. That title expired. 55 00:02:17,203 --> 00:02:18,404 That's too bad. 56 00:02:18,405 --> 00:02:19,671 Because my plan was to crack open 57 00:02:19,672 --> 00:02:21,841 Carl Ivati's new one while I eat. 58 00:02:21,908 --> 00:02:23,076 It just dropped online. 59 00:02:23,142 --> 00:02:24,944 Stop playing. Already? 60 00:02:25,011 --> 00:02:27,847 He's cranking 'em out, fast and furious. 61 00:02:27,848 --> 00:02:29,848 I'm surprised I have to tell you, though. 62 00:02:29,849 --> 00:02:31,017 You're slipping, Eva. 63 00:02:31,084 --> 00:02:32,585 Wow. 64 00:02:32,652 --> 00:02:34,320 So, one week off book talk 65 00:02:34,387 --> 00:02:35,887 and suddenly I'm irrelevant? 66 00:02:35,922 --> 00:02:38,291 Hey, I don't make the rules. 67 00:02:39,292 --> 00:02:41,694 I've had a lot on my mind lately, okay? 68 00:02:41,761 --> 00:02:44,364 But listen, if you can put your literary flex 69 00:02:44,430 --> 00:02:46,065 on pause for just a minute... 70 00:02:47,300 --> 00:02:50,303 ...there's something serious I need to talk to you about. 71 00:02:50,370 --> 00:02:52,972 ? ? 72 00:03:21,134 --> 00:03:22,569 (knocking at door) 73 00:03:22,570 --> 00:03:24,403 Got some scheduling notes for you. I'll be out 74 00:03:24,404 --> 00:03:26,672 the rest of the week with that family thing I told you about. 75 00:03:26,673 --> 00:03:28,507 I remember. I'm not trying to blow you off, 76 00:03:28,508 --> 00:03:29,708 but I really got to get going. 77 00:03:29,709 --> 00:03:31,643 I got a court reserved at the country club. 78 00:03:31,644 --> 00:03:33,346 Then I will send you the info. 79 00:03:33,413 --> 00:03:36,716 Or... you could ride with me. 80 00:03:36,783 --> 00:03:39,419 We could knock out the schedule on the way. 81 00:03:39,485 --> 00:03:42,822 Are you really volunteering to get embarrassed today? 82 00:03:42,889 --> 00:03:45,899 All right, all right, well, procedures are done for the day. 83 00:03:45,900 --> 00:03:48,093 Which leaves me plenty of time to kick your ass 84 00:03:48,094 --> 00:03:49,696 -and reclaim my crown. -Mm. 85 00:03:49,762 --> 00:03:52,465 Only crown you ever wore was, uh, 86 00:03:52,532 --> 00:03:53,600 king of airballs. 87 00:03:53,666 --> 00:03:56,002 Mm, look who is talking, Dr. Deadweight. 88 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:57,837 By the time you get to the rim, 89 00:03:57,904 --> 00:03:59,772 AARP will have mailed your invite. 90 00:03:59,839 --> 00:04:01,240 Mm. 91 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:03,475 Why don't you put your money where your mouth is? 92 00:04:03,476 --> 00:04:05,078 You mean your money? 93 00:04:05,144 --> 00:04:06,346 What you got in mind? 94 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:09,983 -Loser buys lunch for a week. -Okay. 95 00:04:09,984 --> 00:04:12,718 Well, I hope your wallet has more stamina than your legs, 96 00:04:12,719 --> 00:04:15,153 'cause it's going to get cooked even worse than you are. 97 00:04:15,154 --> 00:04:16,456 Yeah, we'll see. 98 00:04:17,423 --> 00:04:20,326 So, how's Kat's condo hunting going? 99 00:04:20,393 --> 00:04:23,830 You raised a sweet girl with exquisite taste. 100 00:04:23,896 --> 00:04:25,098 Aw, thank you. 101 00:04:25,164 --> 00:04:26,799 And impossibly high standards. 102 00:04:26,866 --> 00:04:28,801 Never mind. 103 00:04:28,802 --> 00:04:30,702 We might as well be shopping on the Moon. 104 00:04:30,703 --> 00:04:32,271 That bad? 105 00:04:32,338 --> 00:04:33,573 Try impossible. 106 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:35,174 I've shown her half the city. 107 00:04:35,241 --> 00:04:38,778 Penthouses with rooftop pool, skyline views, 108 00:04:38,845 --> 00:04:42,115 ceilings high enough to host Cirque du Soleil, 109 00:04:42,116 --> 00:04:44,916 even wine cellars bigger than most people's apartments, 110 00:04:44,917 --> 00:04:48,254 and still nothing sparks joy. 111 00:04:49,255 --> 00:04:52,325 What I find strange is that she's even looking at all. 112 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:56,663 On Valentine's Day, she was busy texting Tomas 113 00:04:56,664 --> 00:04:58,864 and they set up a late-night date, but not once 114 00:04:58,865 --> 00:05:01,167 did she mention cohabitating. 115 00:05:01,234 --> 00:05:03,269 Now she's ready to play house? 116 00:05:03,336 --> 00:05:06,706 Well, far as I know, she's not planning to move in with him. 117 00:05:08,274 --> 00:05:11,811 She's been eyeing places for herself, as in solo. 118 00:05:13,212 --> 00:05:15,648 I thought she loved living with Chelsea. 119 00:05:15,715 --> 00:05:17,784 Seems like that honeymoon's over. 120 00:05:17,850 --> 00:05:20,420 Well, look at God. 121 00:05:21,621 --> 00:05:22,722 My lucky day. 122 00:05:22,789 --> 00:05:24,757 Just the person I wanted to see. 123 00:05:27,460 --> 00:05:29,429 Dinner's here. 124 00:05:29,495 --> 00:05:32,298 And don't pass out, but... 125 00:05:32,365 --> 00:05:34,767 it's on yours truly. 126 00:05:34,768 --> 00:05:37,969 Hayley, using that black card that I gave you 127 00:05:37,970 --> 00:05:39,271 and paying out of your own pocket 128 00:05:39,272 --> 00:05:41,073 are two entirely different things. 129 00:05:41,074 --> 00:05:44,110 I know that, Mr. Funny Guy. 130 00:05:44,177 --> 00:05:46,612 I paid for that with my own hard-earned money. 131 00:05:48,715 --> 00:05:50,516 My blackjack winnings! 132 00:05:50,583 --> 00:05:53,119 Okay, well, in that case, I won't argue. 133 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:54,553 And see, I knew the casino would be the perfect 134 00:05:54,554 --> 00:05:57,657 anniversary surprise, but what I didn't know 135 00:05:57,724 --> 00:06:00,760 is that my wife is a secret card shark. 136 00:06:00,827 --> 00:06:02,762 I mean, what can I say? 137 00:06:02,829 --> 00:06:05,698 Maybe it's beginner's luck, or... 138 00:06:05,765 --> 00:06:07,700 maybe I'm just that good. 139 00:06:08,735 --> 00:06:10,336 Good looking, that is. 140 00:06:10,403 --> 00:06:14,040 Either way, this is my way of thanking you 141 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:16,709 for planning such an amazing, 142 00:06:16,776 --> 00:06:19,579 -perfect getaway. -Well... 143 00:06:19,645 --> 00:06:22,482 You know, in all honesty... 144 00:06:22,548 --> 00:06:24,951 we shouldn't need an anniversary, you know? 145 00:06:25,017 --> 00:06:27,487 We should celebrate what we have every day. 146 00:06:27,553 --> 00:06:29,689 You know, I lost focus for a while. 147 00:06:29,756 --> 00:06:31,958 You know, got caught up in the... the work, 148 00:06:32,024 --> 00:06:34,861 the clients, the... all the cases. 149 00:06:34,927 --> 00:06:36,977 But moving forward, I'm gonna do better. 150 00:06:37,864 --> 00:06:40,733 Babe, you're being too hard on yourself. 151 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,301 You're an amazing husband. 152 00:06:42,368 --> 00:06:43,603 Yeah, but 153 00:06:43,669 --> 00:06:46,038 I don't just want to be the husband you deserve. 154 00:06:46,105 --> 00:06:47,406 You know? 155 00:06:47,473 --> 00:06:50,276 I want to be the man that I should have been all along. 156 00:06:50,343 --> 00:06:54,080 You know, one who's, you know, never too busy, 157 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:56,649 never too distracted, you know, always present. 158 00:06:58,384 --> 00:07:01,320 Which is why I'm wondering, um... 159 00:07:02,488 --> 00:07:05,318 You think you're ready to start trying for a baby again? 160 00:07:10,696 --> 00:07:13,499 If I never see you again, 161 00:07:13,566 --> 00:07:15,701 it'll be too damn soon. 162 00:07:15,768 --> 00:07:18,104 Why can't you just crawl back into the gutter 163 00:07:18,171 --> 00:07:19,405 that you oozed out of 164 00:07:19,472 --> 00:07:22,408 and leave me the hell alone? 165 00:07:22,475 --> 00:07:25,845 I wasn't talking to you, naughty Nikki, 166 00:07:25,912 --> 00:07:28,748 or to your boring-ass alter ego 167 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:31,484 Dr. Nicole Dupree, 168 00:07:31,551 --> 00:07:34,654 with her PhD in pretension. 169 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,155 I was speaking with 170 00:07:36,222 --> 00:07:38,825 Joey Armstrong's mouthpiece over here. 171 00:07:40,159 --> 00:07:42,428 I'm no one's mouthpiece. 172 00:07:42,495 --> 00:07:45,765 Joey may be an investor in your clinic, 173 00:07:45,832 --> 00:07:47,500 but he's my partner, 174 00:07:47,567 --> 00:07:50,069 in every sense of the word. 175 00:07:50,136 --> 00:07:52,171 So, I suggest you tread lightly 176 00:07:52,172 --> 00:07:54,906 and refrain from calling me anything outside my name. 177 00:07:54,907 --> 00:07:57,810 Okay, I see you. 178 00:07:57,877 --> 00:07:59,879 Blondie's got some bite. 179 00:08:00,980 --> 00:08:02,481 Oh, pardon moi. 180 00:08:02,548 --> 00:08:05,284 Ms. Vanessa McBride. 181 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:09,388 Wow. Go off, girl. 182 00:08:09,455 --> 00:08:11,324 Can you just get to the point 183 00:08:11,390 --> 00:08:13,025 so we both can be free of you? 184 00:08:13,092 --> 00:08:14,594 (mocking vocalizing) 185 00:08:15,895 --> 00:08:18,831 I am requiring the assistance of Vanessa 186 00:08:18,898 --> 00:08:21,067 for the next phase of my project. 187 00:08:21,133 --> 00:08:24,170 Your project? I thought this was your baby. 188 00:08:24,237 --> 00:08:26,505 LESLIE: Oh, it is. And even babies 189 00:08:26,572 --> 00:08:28,307 need a godmother 190 00:08:28,374 --> 00:08:31,310 who is exceptionally well-connected. 191 00:08:31,377 --> 00:08:32,945 I'm preparing to announce 192 00:08:33,012 --> 00:08:36,782 the official opening date of the clinic, 193 00:08:37,783 --> 00:08:40,953 And I need every major news outlet 194 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:43,222 in the DMV lined up. 195 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:47,026 Hell, honey, I'll even take a Real Housewife or two. 196 00:08:48,027 --> 00:08:49,595 The more the merrier. 197 00:08:49,662 --> 00:08:52,431 I mean, it is my grand debut. 198 00:08:52,498 --> 00:08:55,801 So, can I count on you to... 199 00:08:56,769 --> 00:08:58,638 ...tap into your network? 200 00:08:59,872 --> 00:09:01,340 Absolutely... 201 00:09:01,407 --> 00:09:03,042 not. 202 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:04,309 The day I hand you the microphone 203 00:09:04,310 --> 00:09:06,279 is the day hell freezes over. 204 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:10,650 There's no way I'm allowing you anywhere near the press. 205 00:09:14,120 --> 00:09:16,656 My dad set up a meeting with Izaiah today. 206 00:09:17,823 --> 00:09:19,258 Oh. 207 00:09:19,325 --> 00:09:21,327 And that's supposed to be a problem? 208 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:24,897 My stepdad Alan never vetted my boyfriends. 209 00:09:24,898 --> 00:09:27,098 He didn't even care enough to ask questions 210 00:09:27,099 --> 00:09:29,201 about me or my life, but... 211 00:09:29,268 --> 00:09:31,103 Ted's a different story. 212 00:09:31,104 --> 00:09:33,371 He's making up for lost time, and I just don't know 213 00:09:33,372 --> 00:09:35,041 how far he'll take it. 214 00:09:35,107 --> 00:09:37,610 Eva, your dad just wants to look out for you. 215 00:09:37,677 --> 00:09:40,880 And that's sweet, in theory. 216 00:09:40,881 --> 00:09:43,281 Look, you're the guy dating his other daughter, 217 00:09:43,282 --> 00:09:44,517 so be straight with me. 218 00:09:44,583 --> 00:09:46,385 What should I or Izaiah expect? 219 00:09:48,788 --> 00:09:50,990 We did have a couple of conversations. 220 00:09:52,058 --> 00:09:54,026 A friendly couple? 221 00:09:54,093 --> 00:09:56,662 If by "friendly," you mean "terrifying." 222 00:09:56,729 --> 00:10:00,166 First, all the men in the family ambushed me 223 00:10:00,167 --> 00:10:01,533 at Chelsea's fashion show. 224 00:10:01,534 --> 00:10:03,035 Oh, God. 225 00:10:03,102 --> 00:10:05,037 And later, 226 00:10:05,104 --> 00:10:06,973 I had a one-on-one with Ted. 227 00:10:07,039 --> 00:10:09,809 And honestly, it was 228 00:10:09,875 --> 00:10:12,712 one of the most uncomfortable conversations of my life. 229 00:10:12,778 --> 00:10:14,714 I knew it. 230 00:10:14,780 --> 00:10:16,315 What did he say? 231 00:10:16,382 --> 00:10:18,250 He called me out. 232 00:10:19,318 --> 00:10:22,154 About... sleeping with you. 233 00:10:22,155 --> 00:10:26,291 Eva's relationship with Ted is everything to her. 234 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:27,492 I just wish the rest of the folks here 235 00:10:27,493 --> 00:10:28,928 showed her the same respect. 236 00:10:28,995 --> 00:10:30,396 Yeah, most do. 237 00:10:30,463 --> 00:10:32,331 All things considered, of course. 238 00:10:32,332 --> 00:10:34,666 Now, if Nicole wanted to have a grudge against her, 239 00:10:34,667 --> 00:10:36,235 then she'd have every right to. 240 00:10:36,302 --> 00:10:39,238 But the only real holdup is my cousin Kat. 241 00:10:39,305 --> 00:10:42,074 -And that's just Kat. -Yeah. 242 00:10:42,075 --> 00:10:44,309 I mean, even she catches heat because of her mom, 243 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:46,278 but they're nothing alike. 244 00:10:46,279 --> 00:10:49,014 -Yeah. Yeah, I'll give you that. -Now, don't get me wrong, 245 00:10:49,015 --> 00:10:50,950 I'm not saying she's a saint. 246 00:10:51,017 --> 00:10:54,387 She's the first to admit she messed up, but she owns it. 247 00:10:54,453 --> 00:10:55,921 Yeah. 248 00:10:55,922 --> 00:10:58,957 You know, she's lucky to have someone like you in her corner. 249 00:10:58,958 --> 00:11:01,227 It's like she has her own personal hype man. 250 00:11:02,461 --> 00:11:04,091 Nah. Nah, I'm the one who's lucky. 251 00:11:04,096 --> 00:11:05,331 Yeah, okay. 252 00:11:05,332 --> 00:11:07,265 Well, we'll see if you feel like you're still 253 00:11:07,266 --> 00:11:09,796 just as much of a team player when we hit that court. 254 00:11:10,603 --> 00:11:12,805 Yeah. Yeah, about that- I, uh... 255 00:11:12,806 --> 00:11:14,906 Not exactly dressed to be dropping buckets right now. 256 00:11:14,907 --> 00:11:16,841 Yeah, Uncle Ted should have given you a heads-up. 257 00:11:16,842 --> 00:11:19,678 But the good news is this place has a pro shop. 258 00:11:20,679 --> 00:11:21,949 -Of course it does. -Yeah. 259 00:11:22,014 --> 00:11:24,316 Come on, bro, let's get you laced up proper. 260 00:11:24,383 --> 00:11:25,551 All right. 261 00:11:25,618 --> 00:11:28,120 I am talking steak houses and fine dining. 262 00:11:28,187 --> 00:11:30,856 No hospital cafeterias, food courts or buffets. 263 00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:32,524 Oh, I agree. We're talking appetizers, 264 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:34,960 top-shelf drinks and desserts included. 265 00:11:35,027 --> 00:11:36,862 I'm gonna be eating like royalty. 266 00:11:36,929 --> 00:11:39,098 Please, with those glass ankles? 267 00:11:41,033 --> 00:11:43,743 Let's settle this with a professional opinion, hmm? 268 00:11:45,805 --> 00:11:47,807 Dr. Rollins. 269 00:11:47,873 --> 00:11:50,843 Uh, ankle sprains in basketball 270 00:11:50,910 --> 00:11:53,179 come from rugged play, right? 271 00:11:53,180 --> 00:11:54,546 All the greats deal with it. 272 00:11:54,547 --> 00:11:56,649 -Did-did you just say "greats"? -Well... 273 00:11:56,650 --> 00:11:58,116 Please tell me you didn't put yourself 274 00:11:58,117 --> 00:12:00,707 in the same sentence as Steph Curry and Jason Tatum. 275 00:12:01,487 --> 00:12:02,822 All right, school him, Doc. 276 00:12:02,823 --> 00:12:04,556 Tell him pros don't roll their ankles 277 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:05,958 in silly pickup games. 278 00:12:06,025 --> 00:12:07,560 You guys hoop? 279 00:12:07,626 --> 00:12:08,794 Uh, used to. 280 00:12:08,795 --> 00:12:10,328 Yeah, our monthly all-doctor league 281 00:12:10,329 --> 00:12:13,099 got so competitive you'd think it was the Final Four. 282 00:12:13,100 --> 00:12:14,566 Well, if you start back up, let me know. 283 00:12:14,567 --> 00:12:16,102 -I'd be down. -Oh. 284 00:12:20,806 --> 00:12:22,041 Are you any good? 285 00:12:22,042 --> 00:12:23,274 I played high school ball, 286 00:12:23,275 --> 00:12:24,809 made it to the state championship game. 287 00:12:24,810 --> 00:12:26,278 But did you win? 288 00:12:26,279 --> 00:12:28,513 Tell me, how many state championship games 289 00:12:28,514 --> 00:12:29,682 did you play in? 290 00:12:29,748 --> 00:12:31,617 Uh, uh... 291 00:12:31,684 --> 00:12:33,652 that-that'd be none. 292 00:12:33,653 --> 00:12:35,620 Well, we're leaving for the club right now. 293 00:12:35,621 --> 00:12:39,158 So, if you're not afraid to get embarrassed, lace up. 294 00:12:41,127 --> 00:12:42,795 Correction. 295 00:12:42,862 --> 00:12:45,197 You're gonna be the one who's embarrassed. 296 00:12:46,665 --> 00:12:47,800 I'll see you there. 297 00:12:49,001 --> 00:12:51,070 Really, Carlton? 298 00:13:00,045 --> 00:13:02,815 Let's not forget who first gave Joey this idea. 299 00:13:02,882 --> 00:13:05,751 By all rights, my name should be splashed across 300 00:13:05,818 --> 00:13:07,353 the front of that building 301 00:13:07,419 --> 00:13:09,688 in big, block letters. 302 00:13:09,755 --> 00:13:12,057 But Joey 303 00:13:12,124 --> 00:13:14,059 put the kibosh on that. 304 00:13:14,126 --> 00:13:15,628 Rightfully so. 305 00:13:15,694 --> 00:13:18,063 Whatever he says, I am still 306 00:13:18,130 --> 00:13:20,432 the face of that clinic, period. 307 00:13:21,734 --> 00:13:25,137 Oh. So this is like performative philanthropy? 308 00:13:25,204 --> 00:13:28,207 You know, when those, uh, movie stars get caught 309 00:13:28,208 --> 00:13:30,175 cheating on their wives and then end up 310 00:13:30,176 --> 00:13:32,611 ladling at soup kitchens with cameras? 311 00:13:32,678 --> 00:13:35,581 Have you ever seen anything sadder? 312 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:37,416 I'm assuming that's rhetorical. 313 00:13:38,417 --> 00:13:40,753 Who better to do a performance lecture 314 00:13:40,819 --> 00:13:42,354 than a Dupree? 315 00:13:43,455 --> 00:13:45,324 You know, your whole damn family 316 00:13:45,325 --> 00:13:46,658 could teach a master class on that. 317 00:13:46,659 --> 00:13:48,694 Careful, Leslie. 318 00:13:48,761 --> 00:13:50,863 Nikki came out last time you goaded me 319 00:13:50,930 --> 00:13:52,698 to put my hands on you. 320 00:13:52,765 --> 00:13:55,100 You do remember how that ended, didn't you? 321 00:13:57,570 --> 00:13:59,238 Leslie... 322 00:13:59,305 --> 00:14:01,974 if you want my help, you need to leave. 323 00:14:03,008 --> 00:14:04,076 Now. 324 00:14:06,478 --> 00:14:10,015 Well, since I got what I came here for... 325 00:14:11,217 --> 00:14:12,384 Ta-ta, ladies. 326 00:14:17,590 --> 00:14:19,225 So much fun. 327 00:14:19,291 --> 00:14:22,061 God, I despise that woman. 328 00:14:24,697 --> 00:14:26,165 Let me get this straight. 329 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:27,766 My dad actually grilled you 330 00:14:27,833 --> 00:14:30,936 about the little hiccup we had? 331 00:14:32,104 --> 00:14:33,839 Gosh, that's mortifying. 332 00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:35,406 Look, when he came at me about it, 333 00:14:35,407 --> 00:14:37,676 I wanted to crawl under a rock. 334 00:14:37,743 --> 00:14:40,512 Yeah, it wasn't a picnic on my end, either. 335 00:14:40,513 --> 00:14:41,980 For a minute, I thought he might bludgeon me 336 00:14:41,981 --> 00:14:43,851 with his racket right then and there. 337 00:14:43,916 --> 00:14:45,217 He threatened you? 338 00:14:45,284 --> 00:14:48,220 Not outright, just implied. 339 00:14:48,287 --> 00:14:51,490 Made it very clear that if I ever hurt 340 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:53,425 either of his daughters again, 341 00:14:53,492 --> 00:14:55,160 we'd have a problem. 342 00:14:56,562 --> 00:14:59,465 So he was actually worried about me and not just Kat? 343 00:15:00,899 --> 00:15:02,935 That feels good to hear. 344 00:15:03,002 --> 00:15:04,970 But now I'm nervous about Izaiah. 345 00:15:05,037 --> 00:15:06,805 You shouldn't be. 346 00:15:06,872 --> 00:15:08,674 He seems like a stand-up guy. 347 00:15:08,741 --> 00:15:10,309 Well, he is. 348 00:15:10,376 --> 00:15:12,778 Which is why I don't want my dad to scare him off. 349 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:15,547 All right, gentlemen. 350 00:15:15,614 --> 00:15:17,416 Carlton and I are captains. 351 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:19,484 Stakes are simple: week's worth of lunches. 352 00:15:19,485 --> 00:15:20,853 Pressure is on. 353 00:15:20,919 --> 00:15:22,521 Say less. 354 00:15:22,588 --> 00:15:24,223 I'm running up that scoreboard. 355 00:15:24,224 --> 00:15:25,923 Gonna make this easy for you, Doc. 356 00:15:25,924 --> 00:15:28,661 No, no, see, that's the energy I like. 357 00:15:28,727 --> 00:15:30,229 You with me. 358 00:15:30,230 --> 00:15:32,196 Uh, did I mention, uh, I get the first pick? 359 00:15:32,197 --> 00:15:33,765 Well, that's fine. Just means I need 360 00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:35,500 a youngster on my team to make it even, 361 00:15:35,501 --> 00:15:37,436 -and I'm going with Andre. -Mm-hmm. 362 00:15:37,503 --> 00:15:38,804 Let's go, baby. 363 00:15:38,805 --> 00:15:40,772 And just 'cause we share the same DNA doesn't mean 364 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:42,541 that I'm gonna pull punches. 365 00:15:42,542 --> 00:15:44,542 Family don't mean a damn thing on the court. 366 00:15:44,543 --> 00:15:47,212 Okay, well, in that case, I'll take Kial. 367 00:15:47,279 --> 00:15:50,049 Man says he's championship material. 368 00:15:50,115 --> 00:15:51,950 Let's see if he lives up to the hype. 369 00:15:51,951 --> 00:15:53,217 See if he can cash those checks 370 00:15:53,218 --> 00:15:54,585 he's been writing with his mouth. 371 00:15:54,586 --> 00:15:56,388 Oh, I'm going to cash 'em. 372 00:15:56,455 --> 00:15:59,058 -Don't worry about that. -Oh! 373 00:15:59,124 --> 00:16:02,294 Whoa, like three on two? How's that fair, Unc? 374 00:16:02,361 --> 00:16:04,797 Yeah, I-I'm not your unc anymore. 375 00:16:04,798 --> 00:16:06,764 -That's a you problem. -CARLTON: That's all right. 376 00:16:06,765 --> 00:16:09,033 There's always hungry guys around the court. 377 00:16:09,034 --> 00:16:10,102 Let's recruit. 378 00:16:11,103 --> 00:16:12,371 Let's go. 379 00:16:13,839 --> 00:16:16,475 Got more than bragging rights riding on this game. 380 00:16:17,776 --> 00:16:19,311 Don't let me down. 381 00:16:22,541 --> 00:16:27,919 Yes. I will have the new brief drafted tomorrow, okay? 382 00:16:27,920 --> 00:16:30,122 Yeah, you're welcome. Bye. 383 00:16:31,090 --> 00:16:32,140 Goodness. 384 00:16:32,157 --> 00:16:33,559 Sorry about that. 385 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:35,326 You know, some clients can be so needy. 386 00:16:35,327 --> 00:16:36,962 No, it's-it's fine. 387 00:16:37,029 --> 00:16:39,932 Gave me a chance to gather my thoughts. 388 00:16:40,999 --> 00:16:43,569 Bill, I didn't know you were 389 00:16:43,635 --> 00:16:45,637 ready to try for another child. 390 00:16:47,005 --> 00:16:48,607 We talked about it, Hayley. 391 00:16:48,608 --> 00:16:50,775 You coming off birth control after the holidays? 392 00:16:50,776 --> 00:16:52,745 Yeah, that was before the attack. 393 00:16:52,811 --> 00:16:54,713 I'm just coming back from it. 394 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:56,281 I know. Okay. But I'm-I'm not 395 00:16:56,348 --> 00:16:58,638 asking you to walk out of here pregnant today. 396 00:16:58,639 --> 00:17:01,486 I wouldn't mind a little practice, though. 397 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:03,489 Okay, all jokes aside, 398 00:17:03,555 --> 00:17:06,959 we just moved back into the house. 399 00:17:07,025 --> 00:17:09,862 I want us to feel normal again 400 00:17:09,928 --> 00:17:12,131 before adding a child, and... 401 00:17:13,499 --> 00:17:15,567 ...after the miscarriage. 402 00:17:16,568 --> 00:17:18,404 I just want everything to be right. 403 00:17:18,470 --> 00:17:20,406 Yeah. Well, so do I. 404 00:17:20,472 --> 00:17:23,942 Okay, then why rush and cut corners? 405 00:17:24,009 --> 00:17:27,112 I need to get the green light from my doctor that... 406 00:17:27,179 --> 00:17:29,548 that there are no hidden side effects. 407 00:17:29,615 --> 00:17:31,016 Yeah, that's probably wise. 408 00:17:31,083 --> 00:17:33,752 Yeah, and you should get checked, too. 409 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:37,723 Those blood test results that you got 410 00:17:37,790 --> 00:17:39,558 were a little wonky. 411 00:17:39,625 --> 00:17:42,215 I need to make sure your fertility wasn't impacted. 412 00:17:42,261 --> 00:17:44,596 Yeah, I feel fine, you know, strong as ever. 413 00:17:45,597 --> 00:17:48,066 Well, I... You know, I suppose it couldn't hurt. 414 00:17:49,268 --> 00:17:51,904 So, if we both get the all-clear, you'll be ready? 415 00:17:51,970 --> 00:17:53,572 Of course. 416 00:17:53,639 --> 00:17:56,809 I mean, what better way to celebrate our love than, 417 00:17:56,875 --> 00:17:59,478 you know, creating a child 418 00:17:59,545 --> 00:18:02,881 that's the perfect blend of us both, hmm? 419 00:18:05,217 --> 00:18:08,220 For over a year, that woman 420 00:18:08,287 --> 00:18:10,088 has been wreaking havoc 421 00:18:10,155 --> 00:18:12,658 on everyone I care about. 422 00:18:12,724 --> 00:18:14,193 And what's her punishment? 423 00:18:14,259 --> 00:18:16,829 An inheritance. From my mother, no less. 424 00:18:16,895 --> 00:18:19,231 And now she has you polishing her halo 425 00:18:19,298 --> 00:18:20,833 with this so-called clinic. 426 00:18:21,834 --> 00:18:23,802 That wasn't my idea. 427 00:18:23,803 --> 00:18:26,671 And I only agreed because it felt like a way to honor Doug. 428 00:18:26,672 --> 00:18:29,575 I am not taking this out on you. 429 00:18:29,641 --> 00:18:32,544 It is just so damn unfair. 430 00:18:32,545 --> 00:18:34,812 She walks around here like she's bulletproof. 431 00:18:34,813 --> 00:18:37,049 Her luck won't last forever. 432 00:18:38,016 --> 00:18:41,253 But every second you spend obsessing over her 433 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:43,355 is a victory for Leslie. 434 00:18:45,123 --> 00:18:48,494 I can't seem to get my mind on anything else 435 00:18:48,560 --> 00:18:51,363 when the pungent odor of her narcissism 436 00:18:51,430 --> 00:18:54,266 is clinging to the air like poison. 437 00:18:54,333 --> 00:18:56,969 Then let's clear the air with a fresh subject. 438 00:18:57,035 --> 00:18:58,537 Like... 439 00:18:58,604 --> 00:19:00,973 your newly exciting love life. 440 00:19:01,039 --> 00:19:03,675 -Vanessa... -Stop dragging your heels. 441 00:19:03,742 --> 00:19:07,112 You already said yes to a double date with Joey and me. 442 00:19:07,179 --> 00:19:09,381 It's time to lock it in. 443 00:19:10,349 --> 00:19:13,352 EVA: You have a lot of faith. That is a hard path for me. 444 00:19:13,418 --> 00:19:15,787 Like, totally overgrown. 445 00:19:16,622 --> 00:19:17,890 (clears throat) 446 00:19:18,790 --> 00:19:20,359 Don't you have somewhere to be? 447 00:19:21,326 --> 00:19:23,462 -Mama, don't be rude. -TOMAS: It's fine. 448 00:19:23,529 --> 00:19:26,131 I should be getting back to work anyway. 449 00:19:28,967 --> 00:19:30,469 Ladies. 450 00:19:30,536 --> 00:19:33,071 Bye-bye. Thanks for keeping my seat warm 451 00:19:33,138 --> 00:19:35,240 and the air with your hot breath. 452 00:19:36,441 --> 00:19:38,143 What is wrong with you? 453 00:19:38,210 --> 00:19:40,279 Why would you chase him away like that? 454 00:19:40,345 --> 00:19:43,415 Why would you want to have anything to do with a man 455 00:19:43,482 --> 00:19:46,151 who chose your spoiled brat of a sister 456 00:19:46,218 --> 00:19:48,253 over you is beyond me. 457 00:19:49,254 --> 00:19:52,224 Because I'm an adult and I know how to be mature. 458 00:19:52,291 --> 00:19:53,559 Maybe you should try it. 459 00:19:55,494 --> 00:19:56,995 Yeah, well, 460 00:19:57,062 --> 00:20:00,332 maybe you should think about optics. 461 00:20:00,333 --> 00:20:02,133 You should be a little concerned about that, 462 00:20:02,134 --> 00:20:05,084 because imagine if Izaiah came walking through that door 463 00:20:05,137 --> 00:20:08,006 and saw you two with your big ol' heads stuck together. 464 00:20:08,073 --> 00:20:10,375 My man don't spook easy. 465 00:20:10,376 --> 00:20:12,310 And besides, that's not even a possibility, 466 00:20:12,311 --> 00:20:14,646 because today he's spending time with my dad. 467 00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:17,683 Thanks to me. 468 00:20:19,084 --> 00:20:20,218 What does that mean? 469 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:24,423 Oh, my gosh, Mama, what did you do? 470 00:20:24,489 --> 00:20:25,824 Hee, hee. 471 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:33,030 -You thinking what I'm thinking? -An infinity pool 472 00:20:33,031 --> 00:20:35,767 so we can still swim when it's high tide? 473 00:20:35,834 --> 00:20:37,703 Or... 474 00:20:37,769 --> 00:20:40,806 my beautiful wife stretched out on the sand, 475 00:20:40,872 --> 00:20:43,942 glowing, with her belly catching the sunlight. 476 00:20:44,009 --> 00:20:47,512 Oh. That's some imagination you have. 477 00:20:47,579 --> 00:20:50,916 No, no, it's not imagination, it's vision. 478 00:20:50,917 --> 00:20:52,750 You deserve a pregnancy in paradise. 479 00:20:52,751 --> 00:20:55,120 And when our little bundle of joy does arrive, 480 00:20:55,187 --> 00:20:58,090 he or she can be an island baby. 481 00:20:58,156 --> 00:20:59,206 -Hmm. -You know? 482 00:20:59,224 --> 00:21:01,293 Falling asleep to reggae lullabies, 483 00:21:01,360 --> 00:21:03,228 waking up to the crashing waves. 484 00:21:03,295 --> 00:21:06,498 Mm. Well, that does sound nice. 485 00:21:06,565 --> 00:21:07,933 You know, maybe 486 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:11,670 I can be an island baby myself and just... 487 00:21:11,737 --> 00:21:12,904 stay there forever. 488 00:21:12,971 --> 00:21:16,041 Mm. Well, as long as I'm there with you. 489 00:21:18,877 --> 00:21:21,146 Oh, sorry. Uh, Caroline said 490 00:21:21,147 --> 00:21:22,680 I could come in to discuss something with you. 491 00:21:22,681 --> 00:21:25,016 Yeah, yeah, sure. Honey, you mind giving us a minute? 492 00:21:25,017 --> 00:21:26,485 Of course. 493 00:21:26,551 --> 00:21:30,022 Unless this has something to do with Lynette's case. 494 00:21:31,556 --> 00:21:35,060 For the record, I was hungover when I agreed 495 00:21:35,127 --> 00:21:37,396 to this little double date scheme of yours. 496 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:39,498 So you're claiming it's not binding? 497 00:21:39,564 --> 00:21:41,533 -I'm just saying... -Nice try. 498 00:21:41,534 --> 00:21:44,402 If you were drunk, I'd let you plead temporary insanity, 499 00:21:44,403 --> 00:21:46,738 but a hangover is peak clarity. 500 00:21:46,805 --> 00:21:48,707 You knew what you were signing up for. 501 00:21:48,774 --> 00:21:51,176 Vanessa, I am not comfortable 502 00:21:51,243 --> 00:21:54,579 spending an evening with Joey, and I sure as hell 503 00:21:54,580 --> 00:21:56,947 don't want to put some poor man through that circus. 504 00:21:56,948 --> 00:22:00,352 Everyone enjoys a walk on the wild side now and then. 505 00:22:00,419 --> 00:22:01,987 You would know. 506 00:22:02,054 --> 00:22:04,890 So believe me when I tell you it's not the end of the world. 507 00:22:04,956 --> 00:22:08,493 At worst, it's a killer cocktail party story. 508 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:10,562 Emphasis on the "killer." 509 00:22:10,563 --> 00:22:12,563 Rumors and speculation, none of it proven. 510 00:22:12,564 --> 00:22:16,101 If you just show up, you'd see that for yourself. 511 00:22:17,202 --> 00:22:19,571 You're not gonna let me out of this, are you? 512 00:22:19,638 --> 00:22:21,373 You need this distraction. 513 00:22:21,440 --> 00:22:23,942 Oh, is that what we're calling it now? 514 00:22:24,009 --> 00:22:26,044 Oh, fine. 515 00:22:26,111 --> 00:22:29,081 Let me call Carlton and see if he's available. 516 00:22:30,876 --> 00:22:35,286 Man, I thought this was gonna be a friendly game. 517 00:22:35,287 --> 00:22:37,555 Right. Yeah, at least they don't need trainers. 518 00:22:37,556 --> 00:22:39,858 Docs just can treat their own injuries. 519 00:22:39,925 --> 00:22:42,527 Who's injured? I'm just icing my wrist in prep for 520 00:22:42,528 --> 00:22:44,161 all these lunches I have to collect. 521 00:22:44,162 --> 00:22:46,732 More like a strain playing Hack-a-Shaq 522 00:22:46,798 --> 00:22:49,000 every time somebody touched the ball. 523 00:22:49,067 --> 00:22:51,417 My last three was money till somebody decided 524 00:22:51,418 --> 00:22:52,803 to throw their entire body at me 525 00:22:52,804 --> 00:22:55,707 and then had the nerve to say it wasn't a foul. 526 00:22:55,774 --> 00:22:58,210 If you consider that playing hard, 527 00:22:58,276 --> 00:23:02,147 then maybe your high school squad was playing hopscotch. 528 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:05,450 Mm. I guess we found out that white men really can't jump. 529 00:23:05,517 --> 00:23:07,652 Okay, easy, guys, easy. 530 00:23:07,653 --> 00:23:10,688 Are you sure you don't need an ice pack for that hammy? 531 00:23:10,689 --> 00:23:12,557 Ah, more like a strain. 532 00:23:12,558 --> 00:23:13,858 I should have let the ball go out of bounds 533 00:23:13,859 --> 00:23:15,227 instead of diving for it. 534 00:23:15,293 --> 00:23:17,896 Mm-hmm. I appreciate the hustle, though. 535 00:23:17,897 --> 00:23:19,296 That was a good game, though. 536 00:23:19,297 --> 00:23:20,931 -TED: Yeah. -And thank you for the invite. 537 00:23:20,932 --> 00:23:23,235 Oh, wait, you're not, uh... 538 00:23:23,301 --> 00:23:25,103 you're not leaving, are you? Huh? 539 00:23:25,170 --> 00:23:27,005 Why don't you, uh, you and me, uh, 540 00:23:27,072 --> 00:23:28,774 grab a beer, huh? Just you and me. 541 00:23:31,209 --> 00:23:33,378 Uh, yeah. Yeah, sure. 542 00:23:34,412 --> 00:23:35,847 I'll see you there. 543 00:23:36,608 --> 00:23:41,118 Hey, man, it looks like you're chopping it up with Ted 544 00:23:41,119 --> 00:23:42,821 after all. 545 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:44,556 Good luck. 546 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:50,428 Mama, my love life isn't a game. 547 00:23:50,495 --> 00:23:52,531 I beg to differ. 548 00:23:52,597 --> 00:23:54,299 It's called the game of life, 549 00:23:54,366 --> 00:23:57,302 which you and I have been excelling at recently. 550 00:23:57,369 --> 00:23:59,271 You know damn well what I mean. 551 00:23:59,337 --> 00:24:00,872 Relax. 552 00:24:00,939 --> 00:24:03,542 I told Ted to step it up 553 00:24:03,608 --> 00:24:05,477 and meet your man. 554 00:24:06,545 --> 00:24:08,346 That's what daddies do. 555 00:24:08,413 --> 00:24:10,615 No, that's what you do. 556 00:24:10,682 --> 00:24:13,318 Meddle and stir the pot until it boils over. 557 00:24:13,385 --> 00:24:16,154 Well, it was beneficial for you. 558 00:24:16,221 --> 00:24:18,190 Okay, and what about Izaiah? 559 00:24:18,256 --> 00:24:20,592 What if Dad comes at him sideways? 560 00:24:20,593 --> 00:24:22,126 It could make him feel some type of way 561 00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:23,361 and mess up everything. 562 00:24:25,263 --> 00:24:26,932 Funny. 563 00:24:26,998 --> 00:24:29,634 You spent years whining about not having 564 00:24:29,701 --> 00:24:31,736 a father in your life, 565 00:24:31,803 --> 00:24:34,439 and finally, you get one. 566 00:24:34,506 --> 00:24:36,474 And here you are, upset. 567 00:24:36,541 --> 00:24:38,476 Because if they don't vibe 568 00:24:38,543 --> 00:24:40,679 it's me and Izaiah who pay the price. 569 00:24:42,147 --> 00:24:43,782 And if they do, 570 00:24:43,849 --> 00:24:47,052 then it just speeds things up. 571 00:24:47,118 --> 00:24:49,221 Speeds what up? 572 00:24:49,287 --> 00:24:50,355 (Leslie sighs) 573 00:24:50,422 --> 00:24:52,490 Spring is too soon, 574 00:24:52,557 --> 00:24:54,893 summer hot and humid. 575 00:24:56,027 --> 00:24:58,964 Oh, but autumn... Mmm. 576 00:24:59,030 --> 00:25:00,665 Baby girl. 577 00:25:00,732 --> 00:25:04,336 The weather is just perfect. 578 00:25:04,402 --> 00:25:06,204 Perfect for... 579 00:25:09,207 --> 00:25:11,643 Oh! I can't believe you. You are still out here 580 00:25:11,710 --> 00:25:12,811 plotting my wedding? 581 00:25:16,948 --> 00:25:20,384 I do have an update on Lynette Wise's case, 582 00:25:20,385 --> 00:25:21,986 and maybe it's best for Mrs. Hamilton to stay, 583 00:25:21,987 --> 00:25:24,256 since you've been so close to her. 584 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:27,325 Of course. I-I care about Lynette. 585 00:25:27,392 --> 00:25:29,382 She was there for me when I was attacked. 586 00:25:29,383 --> 00:25:32,196 Okay, don't leave us hanging. What's the update? 587 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:33,697 Well, Lynette made it clear that 588 00:25:33,698 --> 00:25:35,934 she wants me to get the charges dropped. 589 00:25:35,935 --> 00:25:38,235 Every client wishes that we could wave a magic wand 590 00:25:38,236 --> 00:25:39,770 and make their problems disappear, 591 00:25:39,771 --> 00:25:41,673 but reality doesn't work like that. 592 00:25:41,674 --> 00:25:44,308 Yeah? Well, people don't come to my firm for reality. 593 00:25:44,309 --> 00:25:46,110 They come because we're known to make miracles happen. 594 00:25:46,111 --> 00:25:49,314 Right. Which is why I couldn't ignore her request. 595 00:25:49,381 --> 00:25:51,683 So I went back over everything, 596 00:25:51,750 --> 00:25:53,184 dug deeper than before, 597 00:25:53,185 --> 00:25:54,919 looking for leverage, loopholes- 598 00:25:54,920 --> 00:25:57,270 anything that could turn the tide in our favor. 599 00:25:57,756 --> 00:25:59,758 And? 600 00:25:59,824 --> 00:26:02,594 What I uncovered surprised me. 601 00:26:05,196 --> 00:26:08,934 Now I'm starting to see it real clear, Carlton. 602 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:12,270 You're not as laid back as folks think you are. 603 00:26:12,337 --> 00:26:14,973 Soon as the game wasn't going your way, 604 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:16,975 you take cheap shots, 605 00:26:17,042 --> 00:26:18,710 start playing dirty. 606 00:26:19,878 --> 00:26:21,947 You know, I can see you, too. 607 00:26:21,948 --> 00:26:25,716 Strutting around here like you're the second coming. 608 00:26:25,717 --> 00:26:27,118 But let's get real. 609 00:26:27,185 --> 00:26:29,321 You're only legendary in your own head. 610 00:26:29,387 --> 00:26:32,157 It won't be too long before other folks peep that. 611 00:26:32,223 --> 00:26:34,626 Other folks or one woman in particular? 612 00:26:34,693 --> 00:26:37,462 All right, come on guys. Y'all really gonna let 613 00:26:37,529 --> 00:26:39,631 a pickup game turn into World War III? 614 00:26:40,665 --> 00:26:42,367 You both need to chill. 615 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:44,469 (phone buzzing) 616 00:26:49,074 --> 00:26:50,942 Oh. Nicole. 617 00:26:52,944 --> 00:26:55,213 NICOLE: Carlton, I was hoping 618 00:26:55,280 --> 00:26:57,048 you were free for dinner this week. 619 00:26:57,115 --> 00:27:00,385 Uh, regretfully, I'm not. I'll be out of town. 620 00:27:00,452 --> 00:27:03,421 That is twice that you have turned me down. 621 00:27:03,488 --> 00:27:04,789 One more time, 622 00:27:04,790 --> 00:27:06,857 I'll have to think that you're playing hard to get. 623 00:27:06,858 --> 00:27:08,927 I wouldn't do that. 624 00:27:08,994 --> 00:27:10,161 Not to you. 625 00:27:10,162 --> 00:27:13,063 I've got my niece's birthday, remember? 626 00:27:13,064 --> 00:27:16,001 Oh, right. That destination celebration. 627 00:27:16,067 --> 00:27:17,268 I forgot. 628 00:27:17,335 --> 00:27:19,771 Well, I hope you have a great trip. 629 00:27:19,838 --> 00:27:22,073 Thanks. Bye. 630 00:27:25,110 --> 00:27:26,845 Hey, hold up. 631 00:27:26,911 --> 00:27:28,580 Nicole just asked you out? 632 00:27:28,646 --> 00:27:30,815 All I can say is... 633 00:27:30,882 --> 00:27:33,084 all is fair in love and basketball. 634 00:27:36,721 --> 00:27:38,156 Thank you. 635 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:41,459 Of course I'm talking about a wedding, sweetie. 636 00:27:41,526 --> 00:27:43,728 Come on, we need to get that country club 637 00:27:43,795 --> 00:27:46,765 on the books now if we want that prime date for the fall. 638 00:27:47,932 --> 00:27:49,634 Okay, let's be clear. 639 00:27:49,701 --> 00:27:51,403 If I ever decide to get married, 640 00:27:51,469 --> 00:27:53,872 I pick when and where, not you. 641 00:27:53,938 --> 00:27:57,675 I did not drop all that money on that membership 642 00:27:57,742 --> 00:28:00,578 just to have my daughter rush off to some courthouse 643 00:28:00,645 --> 00:28:02,514 to be like some common folk. 644 00:28:02,580 --> 00:28:05,150 Izaiah and I aren't rushing into anything, 645 00:28:05,216 --> 00:28:06,818 especially anytime soon. 646 00:28:07,819 --> 00:28:09,788 But why wait, baby? 647 00:28:09,854 --> 00:28:12,390 I mean, you two are perfect for each other. 648 00:28:12,457 --> 00:28:16,394 And time don't do nothing but rob you of your years. 649 00:28:17,395 --> 00:28:19,631 We like our independence, 650 00:28:19,697 --> 00:28:23,401 having places of our own, our own lives. 651 00:28:23,468 --> 00:28:27,038 Yeah, well, you know, independence is overrated. 652 00:28:27,105 --> 00:28:28,940 And since you have your own place, 653 00:28:29,007 --> 00:28:32,143 thanks to me, then... 654 00:28:32,210 --> 00:28:33,745 why not 655 00:28:33,812 --> 00:28:35,480 let Izaiah move in? 656 00:28:35,547 --> 00:28:37,415 I mean, he would save some money. 657 00:28:37,482 --> 00:28:40,085 -We don't need vows for that. -Hmm. 658 00:28:40,151 --> 00:28:42,420 Yeah, but maybe you need it for things like 659 00:28:42,487 --> 00:28:46,658 tax breaks, health insurance, security. 660 00:28:46,724 --> 00:28:50,128 The real perks come when you- clink, clink- 661 00:28:50,195 --> 00:28:51,696 lock it down, boo. 662 00:28:51,763 --> 00:28:54,599 Okay, why are we even on this? 663 00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:56,667 You're pushing this wedding agenda so hard 664 00:28:56,668 --> 00:28:59,471 that I'm starting to think that it's not even about me. 665 00:29:00,872 --> 00:29:03,842 Well, that is ridiculous. Who else would it be about? 666 00:29:05,443 --> 00:29:06,578 You. 667 00:29:07,912 --> 00:29:09,581 This feels awkward. 668 00:29:10,615 --> 00:29:12,083 I'm glad you said it first. 669 00:29:12,150 --> 00:29:15,353 Trust me. I was in your shoes yesterday, 670 00:29:15,354 --> 00:29:17,754 sitting across from the woman in my life's family, 671 00:29:17,755 --> 00:29:21,526 getting interrogated like it was NCIS. 672 00:29:21,593 --> 00:29:23,628 -Damn. -Yeah. 673 00:29:23,695 --> 00:29:26,464 So I'll spare you the small talk. 674 00:29:27,465 --> 00:29:29,734 What are your intentions with my daughter? 675 00:29:31,469 --> 00:29:33,438 Simple, sir. 676 00:29:33,505 --> 00:29:35,874 My only goal is keeping Eva happy. 677 00:29:35,940 --> 00:29:37,809 How, exactly? 678 00:29:37,876 --> 00:29:39,344 By showing up, 679 00:29:39,410 --> 00:29:41,613 taking her out and showing her she matters. 680 00:29:41,679 --> 00:29:44,516 Really listening when the weight's on her. 681 00:29:44,582 --> 00:29:47,051 Respecting her for the woman she is and 682 00:29:47,118 --> 00:29:49,120 making sure she never doubts her worth. 683 00:29:49,187 --> 00:29:50,755 Hmm. 684 00:29:50,822 --> 00:29:52,457 That's a- that's a... 685 00:29:52,458 --> 00:29:53,524 that's a good answer. 686 00:29:53,525 --> 00:29:55,460 It's the truth. 687 00:29:55,461 --> 00:29:58,996 Eva hasn't had it easy. I'm sure she's told you 688 00:29:58,997 --> 00:30:01,132 what it was like for her growing up. 689 00:30:01,133 --> 00:30:02,733 Yeah. I can't imagine going through 690 00:30:02,734 --> 00:30:04,202 half of what she went through. 691 00:30:04,269 --> 00:30:05,403 Neither can I. 692 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:08,806 Eva's mother is, uh, 693 00:30:08,873 --> 00:30:12,277 the reason the phrase, uh, "brace yourself" exists. 694 00:30:12,343 --> 00:30:15,046 But in spite of all that, Eva- 695 00:30:15,113 --> 00:30:18,049 she didn't just survive. She came out stronger, you know? 696 00:30:18,116 --> 00:30:20,618 Yeah. Yeah, she's special. 697 00:30:20,685 --> 00:30:22,487 Realest thing I ever had in my life. 698 00:30:22,488 --> 00:30:25,222 That's why I don't plan on being the fool who let that slip away. 699 00:30:25,223 --> 00:30:26,457 Hmm. Good. 700 00:30:26,524 --> 00:30:28,960 'Cause the last thing I want to see is her... 701 00:30:29,027 --> 00:30:30,929 getting hurt again. 702 00:30:30,995 --> 00:30:32,230 Same. 703 00:30:32,297 --> 00:30:34,165 All right, that's good, but... 704 00:30:34,232 --> 00:30:37,435 I guess you can understand why, uh, I'd be concerned 705 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:39,637 about her dating someone 706 00:30:39,704 --> 00:30:41,739 with your history. 707 00:30:45,691 --> 00:30:49,746 I've been digging into Lynette, and it's not what I found 708 00:30:49,747 --> 00:30:52,016 that bothers me, it's what I didn't. 709 00:30:53,318 --> 00:30:54,719 Go on. 710 00:30:54,786 --> 00:30:57,055 Other than her birth certificate 711 00:30:57,056 --> 00:30:58,755 and a couple of tax forms that she had 712 00:30:58,756 --> 00:31:00,825 from when she worked at that bank, 713 00:31:00,892 --> 00:31:02,527 she barely exists. 714 00:31:02,594 --> 00:31:04,796 No paper trail, minimal social media. 715 00:31:04,797 --> 00:31:06,330 It's like she dropped out of the sky 716 00:31:06,331 --> 00:31:08,933 the day she walked into our office. 717 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,635 That's odd. 718 00:31:10,702 --> 00:31:12,403 No, no, that's smart. 719 00:31:13,171 --> 00:31:15,773 Hey, I've seen prosecutors weaponize a tweet, 720 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:18,509 a Facebook memory, even a damn Yelp review. 721 00:31:18,510 --> 00:31:20,143 A client with any good sense scrubs their life clean 722 00:31:20,144 --> 00:31:22,014 before it could be used against them. 723 00:31:22,780 --> 00:31:25,016 So it doesn't bother you that she's a ghost? 724 00:31:25,017 --> 00:31:27,818 Man, half the people that pay our retainers are ghosts. 725 00:31:27,819 --> 00:31:30,855 I mean, are they guilty of every charge? 726 00:31:30,922 --> 00:31:33,992 No. Innocent? Not by a long shot. 727 00:31:34,058 --> 00:31:36,127 And it's not our job to judge. 728 00:31:36,194 --> 00:31:38,364 It's just our job to keep them out of prison. 729 00:31:38,930 --> 00:31:42,200 That is exactly why knowing more about Lynette matters. 730 00:31:42,267 --> 00:31:44,369 And since she's kept me at arm's length, 731 00:31:44,435 --> 00:31:46,704 I was thinking maybe she's confided in you. 732 00:31:46,771 --> 00:31:48,539 Why would you think that? 733 00:31:48,606 --> 00:31:50,046 I didn't mean any disrespect. 734 00:31:50,047 --> 00:31:52,009 I just thought, since you two have bonded now... 735 00:31:52,010 --> 00:31:55,813 Okay, we're not girlfriends who brunch together. 736 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:58,816 We just talked about the attack. That's it. 737 00:31:58,817 --> 00:32:00,851 If she ever does open up to you, I hope I can count on 738 00:32:00,852 --> 00:32:03,288 the boss's wife to share what she's learned. 739 00:32:05,957 --> 00:32:07,692 ANDRE: You know what's wild? 740 00:32:07,759 --> 00:32:10,662 I was ready to run interference for Izaiah 741 00:32:10,728 --> 00:32:13,398 in case Uncle Ted was pressing him too hard. 742 00:32:13,464 --> 00:32:16,401 Turns out the ones needing a referee were you and Kial. 743 00:32:16,402 --> 00:32:18,702 Look, that was just two men talking a little smack. 744 00:32:18,703 --> 00:32:20,104 Nothing serious. 745 00:32:20,171 --> 00:32:23,441 We both know that you scrapping wasn't over just the game. 746 00:32:23,508 --> 00:32:25,910 Andre, don't make this more than it is. 747 00:32:25,977 --> 00:32:28,112 I'm just calling it for what it is. 748 00:32:28,179 --> 00:32:31,516 And Aunt Nicole isn't here for all of that macho posturing. 749 00:32:31,582 --> 00:32:33,017 You keep it up, 750 00:32:33,084 --> 00:32:35,420 her choice isn't gonna be you or Kial. 751 00:32:35,486 --> 00:32:36,688 She'll be moving on. 752 00:32:40,591 --> 00:32:43,421 Since Carlton isn't available, looks like we are gonna 753 00:32:43,422 --> 00:32:45,696 have to put our little double date experiment on hold. 754 00:32:45,697 --> 00:32:47,999 -Mm, what a shame. -Uh-huh. 755 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:51,703 The disappointment is just pouring out of you. 756 00:32:51,769 --> 00:32:53,137 I am devastated. 757 00:32:53,204 --> 00:32:56,808 You do have at least one other viable option. 758 00:32:56,874 --> 00:32:59,143 Oh, if you are talking about Kial... 759 00:32:59,210 --> 00:33:01,245 (phone buzzing) 760 00:33:02,146 --> 00:33:04,415 Well, speak of the devil. 761 00:33:05,683 --> 00:33:08,453 Hello, Dr. Rollins. 762 00:33:08,519 --> 00:33:11,489 Hi, Vanessa. I was wondering if you could help me out. 763 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:16,160 I know the lasting impression you got of me 764 00:33:16,227 --> 00:33:19,330 was that blowup at Naomi and Jacob's wedding. 765 00:33:19,397 --> 00:33:20,932 Not my proudest moment. 766 00:33:20,998 --> 00:33:22,734 But that's not me anymore. 767 00:33:22,735 --> 00:33:24,101 Look, I spent all those years out of state 768 00:33:24,102 --> 00:33:26,404 working on myself, becoming a better man. 769 00:33:26,471 --> 00:33:29,774 Look, as a man walking down his own road 770 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:32,243 back from mistakes, yeah, 771 00:33:32,310 --> 00:33:34,300 I believe people can change, you know? 772 00:33:34,979 --> 00:33:37,148 Right, and I'd never hurt Eva. 773 00:33:37,215 --> 00:33:41,252 Yeah, we took a little minute to lock in, but now we're solid. 774 00:33:41,253 --> 00:33:42,652 And I'm not here to play games. 775 00:33:42,653 --> 00:33:44,755 I'm glad to hear it. And so was Eva's mother. 776 00:33:44,756 --> 00:33:48,593 She's already out here calling you her future son-in-law. 777 00:33:50,495 --> 00:33:54,532 Man, me and Eva been solid for what, like a few weeks? 778 00:33:54,599 --> 00:33:56,033 -Mm-hmm. -(laughs) 779 00:33:56,034 --> 00:33:59,136 Leslie, she's-she's joking about that. 780 00:33:59,137 --> 00:34:00,972 Afraid not. 781 00:34:01,038 --> 00:34:03,274 She doesn't joke about something she wants. 782 00:34:03,341 --> 00:34:08,479 She'll move heaven, hell and half the DMV to make it happen. 783 00:34:10,815 --> 00:34:15,119 Baby, of course there's something in it for me, okay? 784 00:34:15,186 --> 00:34:20,358 Every mother dreams of her daughter just 785 00:34:20,425 --> 00:34:22,560 being as beautiful as ever 786 00:34:22,627 --> 00:34:26,063 in this long, white, couture gown- 787 00:34:26,130 --> 00:34:29,133 preferably mermaid style with a train- 788 00:34:29,200 --> 00:34:33,938 and walking down the aisle to her happily ever after. 789 00:34:35,273 --> 00:34:38,242 So you'll be just as thrilled if 790 00:34:38,309 --> 00:34:42,447 that happily ever after was with someone else instead of Izaiah? 791 00:34:42,513 --> 00:34:45,349 Why on God's green earth 792 00:34:45,416 --> 00:34:47,518 would you want to be with another man? 793 00:34:47,585 --> 00:34:49,520 Izaiah is fo-ine. 794 00:34:49,587 --> 00:34:51,889 He is handsome, he's tall, 795 00:34:51,956 --> 00:34:55,026 he ain't got no baby mama drama, huh? 796 00:34:55,092 --> 00:34:57,929 And he comes from the Hawthorns, 797 00:34:57,995 --> 00:35:00,198 a family that's well respected, 798 00:35:00,264 --> 00:35:02,800 and that is better than a come-up, baby- 799 00:35:02,867 --> 00:35:05,002 that is a whole windfall. 800 00:35:05,069 --> 00:35:06,119 Mm. 801 00:35:06,904 --> 00:35:10,608 Every Hawthorne man except Izaiah happens to be a cop. 802 00:35:11,609 --> 00:35:12,910 Convenient, right? 803 00:35:13,878 --> 00:35:16,247 In case certain receipts ever surface 804 00:35:16,314 --> 00:35:18,549 about your extracurriculars. 805 00:35:18,550 --> 00:35:20,350 I don't know what you're implying. 806 00:35:20,351 --> 00:35:22,185 Cat's been making noise again about 807 00:35:22,186 --> 00:35:23,955 you skating on attempted murder. 808 00:35:24,021 --> 00:35:26,357 Laura's case is still open. 809 00:35:26,424 --> 00:35:28,593 Don't tell me you're not banking on Elon 810 00:35:28,659 --> 00:35:31,062 burying anything that stains the family name. 811 00:35:31,128 --> 00:35:33,030 Hmm. 812 00:35:33,031 --> 00:35:34,898 Never thought about it, but I suppose 813 00:35:34,899 --> 00:35:37,001 -that could be a nice perk. -Mm. 814 00:35:37,668 --> 00:35:41,806 Which... would mean that it'd be beneficial 815 00:35:41,873 --> 00:35:44,742 for Izaiah to hurry up and put a ring on it. 816 00:35:46,143 --> 00:35:47,812 Except your plan won't work 817 00:35:47,879 --> 00:35:50,882 because Izaiah and his daddy barely speak. 818 00:35:51,916 --> 00:35:56,053 Yeah, well, weddings have a way of making families reconcile. 819 00:35:56,120 --> 00:35:59,490 Now all you got to do is just nudge that boy 820 00:35:59,557 --> 00:36:01,993 in the right direction. 821 00:36:02,059 --> 00:36:06,030 What I gotta do is protect my relationship. 822 00:36:06,097 --> 00:36:08,966 If you keep this up, you're going to push him away. 823 00:36:09,033 --> 00:36:11,836 And if that happens, I will never forgive you. 824 00:36:14,472 --> 00:36:15,606 Remember, Mama, 825 00:36:15,673 --> 00:36:19,110 you taught me everything I know about revenge. 826 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:29,887 Captioning sponsored by CBS 827 00:36:29,954 --> 00:36:32,990 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 828 00:36:33,040 --> 00:36:37,590 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0