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-It's such a promising time. -LIA: Mm.

There are studies on everything from blood and skin tests

to new antibody drugs.

And not to mention the awareness and dollars

Michael J. Fox's foundation

continues to pour into the cause.

I feel like we're at a tipping point of some real progress.

We're lucky to have you making your progress

right here instead of an ocean away.

Only because you paved the way, Chief.

Well, I wouldn't be an administrator worth her salt

if I hadn't jumped at the chance to keep you.

Your research is taking us closer to a cure for Parkinson's

while your patients continue to benefit

from the skill and compassion you bring to their care.

Wow, Dr. Montgomery, you're doing

your Parkinson's research right here at Garland?

I'm sorry your Gran had to turn in early.

She loved seeing you.

She was so exhausted. I should have texted first.

You're always welcome, sweetheart.

Was it just me, or did Gran seem more tired

than she was on my last visit?

It's not you.

It's the Red Devil.

Uh, come again?

The new chemo drug they have her on.

Well, the name is not giving confidence, it's giving chills.

It's a nickname.

As I understand it,

it scares the devil out of cancer.

Unfortunately, it's also a devil on your grandmother's system.

I've never seen her so sick.

♪ ♪

I don't know if I should call it timing or fate.

And how is that?

I'm sipping cocktails with your favorite

psychiatrist hottie right now.

Well, lucky you.

And who's the lucky lady?

Nicole or me?

I would say both.

How diplomatic.

What is he saying?

I wanted to sign

that lease agreement

on the last condo you showed me.

I knew it.

You had that "you had to have it" look in your eye.

Had to have what?

And have you decided on the timing?

We discussed several options.

I was looking for something more long-term.

Six months, maybe a year?

Oh, this is wonderful.

We simply have to drink to this.

Where are you?

I'm at the club.

You really are full-service.

Do you normally close your dream homes

with complimentary celebrations?

You're a special case. But I live to serve.

We'll see you in 15.

"We"?

"We" aren't going anywhere,

until you tell me what you agreed to on-on my behalf.

I'll tell you in the car.

[Southern accent]: Come on, Thelma.

I'm taking you on a road trip.

Honey, what's up?

-What do you mean? -You're tense.

Were we in the same room when Tomas was in here stumbling?

'Cause he's got me wondering if he's the right man for the job.

What you saw is what I taught him.

My newest junior partner came to me for guidance.

Look, the kid's got this, okay? Trust me.

Look, it's his first criminal case, babe,

and it's already served him.

He showed enough initiative for you to promote him,

but I don't know. Maybe it's time to call it

so Lynette doesn't wind up serving time.

I know you're grateful to Lynette,

but we've got far more pressing matters on our docket.

Like what?

You giving me my firstborn son.

Well, even with all of its devilish properties,

how does this drug compare to her old cocktail?

Well, it's a level up in every way,

positive and negative.

A higher survival rate,

but more nausea,

greater potential for heart disease, more hair loss.

Well, should we look for another treatment?

Because that list kind of sounds like

the small print on one of those drug commercials.

Her team says this is the best course.

But with all the long-term effects,

even with all the good this devil does,

is it worth it?

I love your grandmother with everything that's in me.

I could never stand by and...

just watch her...

We think this is the best decision.

I couldn't help but overhear your good news.

Shanice has got you trained.

Nothing gets past a Garland nurse.

No, Shanice is queen of knowing what's what.

I just, I couldn't help but tune in because I...

well, I know someone who could

personally benefit from the research.

Oh, dear. Is it someone close?

Parkinson's is a tough one.

Well, someone who's close to someone who...

...is sort of getting close to me.

Whoever your someone is,

he or she would only benefit

because of Chief Whitmore's glorious prowess

at moving mountains.

You know, she's the reason I get to

do my fellowship right here at Garland

instead of in Copenhagen.

Okay, Henry the Eighth.

What?

Earlier, you were fine with whatever flavor of baby we got.

Now you're demanding a male heir

like we're in some real-life period drama.

Oh, so does that make you my sexy little Anne Boleyn?

I mean, the woman was so beguiling

that Henry just had to have her.

-Mm. -And the woman changed

the course of history with a bat of her lashes,

just like someone else I know.

Yeah. Right up until the point where she...

[chuckling]: Well,

your neck is perfectly safe with me.

Listen, I know you think I'm giving you

the full court press, but I'm just trying to

make our dreams of having a baby come true.

Okay? We've waited long enough.

And once we get the all-clear from our doctors,

we can get down to making our little king.

There you go again.

Little king, huh?

Why not a queen?

Well... Damn, Hayley, I was just teasing.

You used to like my baby bump jokes.

What's wrong?

In what cinematic universe are you not

Geena Davis's doe-eyed wild child?

I am definitely Louise to your Thelma.

Mm. I am totally Susan Sarandon

putting the pedal to the metal

and driving us off a cliff to forever freedom.

No way. And, first off, I am the better driver.

Moot when you consider where we're driving.

Oh, please, you would be making it with some hottie drifter

while I made our elegant yet unorthodox exit plan.

Maybe a couple months ago, but not now.

Oh, really?

Let's look at the scorecard, shall we?

My numbers do not compare to your legion.

Uh, how many boyfriends do I have right now?

-One, but that doesn't-- -And how many do you have?

-None. -Two and counting.

I have had a steady diet of men for years.

You, however, are getting reacquainted with your taste.

Just like Thelma.

Woman, thou art recently loosed.

There's no way you could kick a man

as hot as Brad Pitt out of bed.

Wanna bet? I may be evolved,

but I could look those eyes and abs in the eye

and say, "Boy, bye."

VANESSA: Mm, mm, mm.

So... you were saying...?

The best medicine for her

is hearing about the happy things

that you kids are up to,

like your wedding,

which is why your visit tonight

was much needed.

Yeah, about that...

Can we just keep the wedding talk down when Kat is around?

Is she, uh, maid of honor in hyperdrive?

More like she won't be showing up to the wedding until the

"speak now or forever hold your peace" part.

Also known as the part

where my mom fired shots

through my dad's flower arrangements.

It can't be as bad as all that.

You should focus on getting Gran well.

Kat and I can sort out our own ish.

Problem-solving with my granddaughter

soothes my soul.

So, what is the ish with you and Kat?

You shouldn't be able to say that word and still sound cool.

Your granddad is always cool.

Yes, you are.

Kat and I had

what's maybe our biggest fight ever.

She's probably out looking for an apartment as we speak.

She probably just needs to cool down.

Well, Mom seems to think I left Kat feeling doubly abandoned.

Uh... explain the math in that.

Well, first, when I decided to go with Madison to Copenhagen,

and then when I decided to stay and get married.

Ah. So, you think Kat may be acting out...

because she's feeling ignored.

I think it's more than that.

I tried telling Kat that she wouldn't be losing me,

she'd be gaining Madison, but that didn't go over well.

Mom even compared her feelings

to how Mom felt when Dad left her for Hayley.

Your mom may be on to something.

Do you seriously think that, too?

That I'm my dad in this situation?

That I was just as careless with Kat's feelings

as he was with Mom's?

I thought that getting the all-clear from the doctors

is the only thing that was holding us up

from trying for a baby again.

There's something else.

What is it?

Me.

What if, after all this waiting, I-I can't give you the son

you have your heart set on?

Then, you know, we'll have a daughter

I'll love just as much.

I see all those visions of

ball games and beds shaped like race cars

dancing in your head. But...

babe, what about the Barbie dolls?

Look, I know that I've had my dreams

about having a little boy,

but I know exactly how a little girl can

be humbling in the best of ways.

I mean, she can break your heart open with just a look.

And you have not lived until you got your little girl

standing on your loafers while you teach her how to dance.

But one of the reasons you came around

to wanting to have a child at all

was because I was giving you something

-you've never had before. -Hayley...

Hayley.

This baby will be a brand-new and beautiful experience

because it will be with you

and because I won't be missing for even a second of it.

I missed out on too much with Naomi and Chelsea,

and I'd love nothing more than to spoil

a petite little princess doppelganger of you.

But what if I can't carry it to term?

What if I miscarry again?

The thought of it just...

just breaks my heart.

And disappointing you...

just might destroy me.

Well...

if the worst happened again, then...

...you know, I'd just hold you in my arms

and we'd mourn together.

That's all.

-I don't deserve you. -Oh, no.

I'm the undeserving one.

Oh, Dr. Montgomery.

Ortho's already on the way up.

What would I do without you, Nurse Morgan?

You don't miss a thing.

Well, not every doctor gives us the nod.

You always do.

Congratulations again about this fellowship.

I mean, what can you tell me about it?

When is it going to be up and running?

You know it's a blind study.

I can't guarantee a spot for anyone.

I know, I was just...

...wanting to offer up some hope

that there's someone right here

making a difference with Parkinson's.

You must really care about this friend of a friend.

Put aside the idea that you've inherited

your father's selfishness.

The only thing you got from him

was your last name and couple of inches of height.

All the rest is Duprees, hmm?

The beauty, the strength, heart for days.

Well, thank you. I'll have to live up to

all that praise and make it up to Kat.

It feels so weird that

I'm in the happiest moment of my life

and I don't have my cousin to share it with.

I mean, we should be cake tasting

and dress shopping.

She should be getting on my last nerve,

-instead of the other way around. -Mm.

Kat has always been your person.

And now you're about to walk down the aisle...

and vow to make Madison the center of your universe.

That doesn't change my feelings for Kat,

and I need her now more than ever.

Sure, I know that.

But Kat may need some convincing.

You've got to make her see that...

there's room for both your ride or dies.

How do I do that?

Keep reassuring her until she believes it.

Are you sure?

Of course.

I named you ChelseaKat.

[laughs]

I needed to hear that.

And, Granddad, Gran will beat this Red Devil.

We Duprees need her at her full strength,

because she's ours.

[doorbell rings]

Well. This is a surprise.

KIAL: This place got a whole lot more gorgeous.

Oh. He is charming.

[Kial chuckles]

-Hello, neighbor. -Not exactly neighbors,

but same zip code.

Oh, you've seen those uber modern condos

at Barrington Towers?

Depending on how heavy your stiletto is on the gas,

it's a ten-minute drive from Fairmont Crest.

Ten minutes, huh?

This calls for bubbles.

-I'll order some for us. -Realtor's prerogative.

She's about as subtle as a wrecking ball.

Oh, you don't know the half of it.

What I don't know is how her best friend feels

about where I landed on the Google map.

I'm one sweaty jog away from showing up at your doorstep

to borrow a cup of sugar.

You okay with me being that close?

That depends on how you answer my next question.

And what is that?

Am I the reason you decided

to make Barrington County your new home?

What's got you so absorbed?

Well, you asked me to look into Lynette's status,

so I'm taking a deeper dive

into the file that Tomas compiled.

The answer to freeing Lynette's not in that file.

It's right here.

-Oh. Is it, now? -Mm-hmm.

Tomas may not have the juice to get the charges dropped,

but my hubby can in a heartbeat.

And you can stop wasting Tomas's billable hours.

You asked me to take this case pro bono, remember?

All the more reason to wrap it up in one call.

Let your fingers do the walking.

Mm. Well...

it's not that I don't have the reach,

but I am very judicious

as to where and when I call in my favors.

And Lynette's case doesn't rank,

you know, not when everything could be resolved

without me lifting a finger.

But what if I wanted you to?

For me?

We do need to clear all hurdles

to get ready for the baby, right?

Listen, I don't condone

what Henry the Eighth did for love,

but he did get rid of all the obstacles

that stood in the way.

I'm not giving Dani the chop, Hayley.

[laughs] Okay.

[sighs heavily]

This thing with Lynette is just stressing me out.

Just doesn't sit right with me.

Her being out there, worrying.

You really feel this indebted to her?

Why don't you?

We're about to start trying to bring a life into this world.

Don't we owe something to the woman

who stopped me from being taken out of it?

-Hayley, I-I just-- -Look, Lynette saved my life.

You want to put a baby up in here.

But your future son wouldn't even have a chance to exist

if it weren't for Lynette.

Tell me you get that.

-BILL: I... -[knocking at door]

Come in.

Uh, Mr. Hamilton.

Is this still a good time?

-Hi. -It's...

the perfect time, Grayson.

We were talking about getting all obstacles

out of our way to try for a baby.

Wait. Where are you going?

I'll see you at home, Your Highness.

I know you hate needles.

But you're getting to be old hand at this.

Oh, hell. How much longer is this going to take?

Well, your numbers aren't quite there yet,

but they're heading in the right direction.

-Yeah. -Usually, Mrs. Hamilton

would be here to hold your hand.

Yeah, well, that's just my wife's small way

of demonstrating that life is a lot easier

when I give her what she wants.

I had no idea Grayson and his mother were

going through this.

You know, finding proper care can make

such a difference with Parkinson's.

I would love to talk to him. I have contacts

at the best assisted living facilities.

That is so kind of you.

He doesn't really talk about it much,

but it is a constant weight on him.

And what about you?

What do you mean?

I know exactly how hard it can be,

supporting someone through a family health crisis.

Madison, this is not the same

as what you and Chelsea are facing

with the Dupree cancer battle.

And besides, Grayson and I...

we're... just friends.

You and Chelsea are the real deal.

You lost, Carlton?

Because I know you know where Aunt Nicole's house is.

Okay, more like overdue.

I've been meaning to stop by.

And my-my parents raised me to never come over empty-handed

and to not let too long of a time pass between old friends

when they're going through big life stuff.

Nicole told me that Anita is on

a stronger chemo regimen, so I...

wanted to see how she was making out.

-Well, aren't you the gentleman? -[chuckles]

Scoring points even when Auntie's nowhere near?

I'll leave you to it. Bye, Granddad.

Bye, baby.

-Take care of yourself. -I will.

Bye, Carlton.

Bye.

So, uh...

How is Miss Anita doing?

Well...

...she is stronger in mind than in body today,

but I'm told that...

fatigue is typical.

Well, I know these only provide but so much comfort.

Oh. Well, the very gesture is comfort.

Although, Anita's not drinking these days.

[laughs] No. The-the-the candy is for Miss Anita.

It's made with ginger, which can help ease the nausea.

The Scotch is for you.

Oh, it's very thoughtful.

The list of things she loves

that she can't stomach is growing.

I'm-I'm sorry to hear that,

but there will be many more delicious dinners

on the other side of this thing.

[chuckles] From your lips...

Uh, the-the amount of goodness

that the Duprees put out into the world?

I have to believe

that there will be a return on that from the universe.

Well, not everyone agrees with your assessment of our family.

The only time I've received

anything other than the royal treatment

is when Chelsea and Dani grilled me

about my intentions with Nicole.

Oh. Well, we may be a touch overprotective.

We had to be.

I get it. The Fitzgeralds are not the Duprees,

but we're the same way.

Carlton, I've known you since you had one of those fades.

[Carlton laughs]

Now, you want to tell me why else you showed up tonight?

Well, you know, to...

do it the way they did it in your day.

May I please have your permission

to date your daughter?

[laughing]

[both laughing]

I love the idea of you being close enough

to swing by and borrow a cup of sugar.

Or anything else.

But...

Kial, if you moved close to me

for me, for us...

Okay, Speed Racer, you can slow down now.

We're not going anywhere you don't want to go with this.

Even though I think we're killing it

at being serious about not being serious.

Me, too.

I just don't want anything to...

...you know, any sudden moves to change things.

Well, the mother of all condos

that Vanessa happened to show me

happens to be smack dab in the middle

of where the hospitals and the clinics that I work with.

It even has all the bells and whistles

I didn't even know I wanted.

And that's all there is to it?

I'm not afraid to live ten minutes away from you.

Because I know we can both handle it.

Nothing changes.

Except me cutting my response time

to your late-night texts.

You will only see me as much as you want.

Well, when you put it that way...

I'm not Carlton.

I'm not trying to wife you, Ms. Dupree.

However, I do want to single the hell out of you

in that conveniently located bed

whenever you want me to be there.

How about now?

You don't have to ask me twice, neighbor.

I take it you'll be having your Brad Pitt to go?

Thanks again, Vanessa.

I'll be texting you about the lease.

Rain check, Thelma.

You should have heard Granddad say "ish."

It was so adorable.

In another life, he'd be dropping bars like Kendrick.

Or he'd be a swoony R&B singer like Kenny Lattimore.

Hey, so having done a partial focus group

on your family,

are you ready to pull the trigger

on any of their great advice about Kat?

Well, Granddad and Mom and even Andre all said

variations of the same theme.

ChelseaKat will survive,

but it's on me to get through to my coz.

I just wish we could skip to the part

where we're all made up.

But I'm willing to do whatever it takes.

I just need Kat to open the door, you know?

Yeah, she will.

This is just a blip. Okay?

You two love each other something fierce.

Yeah.

Well, how about you, babe?

How goes work?

I'm finally starting to absorb that this

fellowship is becoming reality.

Even the staff's excited that I'm doing this.

Babe, if I do this right,

I might actually help people who are suffering.

[singsongy]: My boo's gonna cure Parkinson's.

Okay, okay, baby steps.

It would be incredible to find a way

to ease the pain

or-or increase mobility.

[singsongy]: My boo's gonna change lives for good.

Okay, okay. I'll take that.

And I'll take this.

[door opens]

Oh, great. Hayley's here.

Uh, should we just get it over with and say hi?

I'd rather get into ten more ChelseaKat fights.

Is she on her own?

I'm sure Dad is just parking the car.

He hasn't let her out of his sight since the mugging.

Hey, you.

Just dropped off some blood at the lab, but I got your text.

Did you make a decision about dinner?

I was actually texting about something

a little bit more important

and I'm hoping you'll be okay with it.

Should I sit down?

I just don't want to overstep again.

But all I did was ask a few questions,

like I would for anyone.

Why don't you tell me what we're talking about

and I can tell you what I'm thinking.

Okay.

I just found out that there is a new Parkinson's study

being set up right here at Garland

by Dr. Montgomery.

You're keeping tabs on Parkinson's trials.

The trial basically walked up

and placed itself in front of me.

I couldn't help but overhear it.

And you know what? I'm glad that I did.

The question is, are you glad that I did?

Look, I just... I thought you'd want to know,

because I was wanting to offer you and your mom

-a little hope, but... -Are you kidding me?

I'm surprised that you're even willing to talk to me about it

after I was such a jerk the last time.

You've already more than apologized,

and you've been more than forgiven.

Maybe by you, but not me.

I've been thinking about why

I had such a giant chip on my shoulder about it,

and I get it now.

What do you mean?

Taking care of my mother has been my whole world,

and I don't regret a moment of it.

But I didn't realize that that world was shrinking

till it was just me, my mom and the Parkinson's.

Mm...

Oh, Grayson...

Then this gorgeous nurse walked into my lab one day.

And she reminded me that...

the world's a whole lot bigger

and brighter than I thought.

Well, you don't have to do it alone anymore.

I'm here.

If you want me to be.

Oh, I want it.

But right now, Mr. Dixon is alone with his bedpan.

-So... -Go.

-I'll text you. -'Kay.

-Chief. -Hmm.

I didn't notice you there.

Obviously.

[both laughing]

Oh, I haven't laughed like that in a long time.

So I didn't have you going, not even for a second?

No one has asked my permission

to date either of my daughters in decades.

And from what I understand

about Nicole's current romantic stance,

she wouldn't appreciate anyone asking for her hand.

Well, I am honored that Nicole's even giving me the time of day.

Good man.

Now come and sit down.

Let's have some of this 25-year-old Scotch.

I... I don't want to take up too much of your time,

but...

there is one more thing.

You know I can't put in a word for you with Nicole.

No, no, not that. It's...

something I want to offer,

but it is a little delicate.

Now, I'm here as a friend...

...but also a doctor.

Carlton, your specialty is plastics.

And when Miss Anita is done with chemo,

she may want to talk about surgery

and reconstructive options,

and she might not want to have that conversation

with your former son-in-law.

So I can recommend some excellent breast surgeons.

And if she wants to continue with the reconstruction, I...

will be more than happy to be a part of her care team.

I'll talk to Anita about it.

We haven't even begun to think about the after.

But thank you for reminding me that there is one.

Well, whenever you're ready,

I'm here for her.

And I'm praying that that is sooner than soon.

VERNON: Mm.

Enjoy the Scotch.

Hold-hold up.

Comedian friend of mine once told me

there's some truth in every joke.

I know you didn't come for advice about Nicole, but...

...she's on your mind.

You got that look, man.

What look?

Of a man who's made up his mind

on the woman he wants.

And Nicole doesn't have that look... yet.

My timing has been less than desirable

and your daughter has made it extremely clear

about taking things slow.

And I'm here for it.

Well, that's not easy.

It's been a minute, but...

uh...

I remember being where you are with Nicole's mother.

Well, the way that Nicole tells it,

you-you... you were instant love.

[scoffs]

She was on her way

to becoming one of the most famous women in the world.

I knew we had a connection,

but she had other suitors.

I had to be smart.

If...

if you're suggesting that I play hard to get,

I'm afraid that ship has sailed.

No, I'm telling you to recognize where my girl's at.

She's not just healing up from the hurt Ted dealt.

She's had to reconstruct her future.

And her mother's diagnosis just...

adds another layer to it.

I mean, I-I get that.

I just want to have a place in that future.

So what should I do?

Well, with Anita...

I just kept showing up.

I never pressured her.

I waited for her to come to me.

And once she did that,

well, there was no looking back.

Well, what if Nicole never comes to me?

A Dupree woman is worth the wait.

You've been waiting a lifetime.

What's a little longer?

[Nicole squeals, laughs]

Oh, I can be here even faster than we got here from the club.

Oh, yeah? You want to draw me a map?

You want me to stop and go get a pen and paper?

I was thinking you could use your tongue.

[laughing]

VERNON: Be happy, my darling girl.

[sighs]

Hey, Nicole.

I was hoping I could catch you, but I'm...

assuming you're already in bed.

Listen, I want to see you for dinner.

And breakfast, too.

And, um, there is that new Thai place

that I've been dying to try and, um,

and then that new horror flick that just came...

You know what?

Scratch that.

I want to do whatever you want to do.

So you pick it.

And I'm here for it.

Anyway...

hope you're having an incredible night.

Oh, my God.

You have outdone yourself, neighbor.

Can I see about that sugar?

Help yourself.

You didn't tell me you and Nurse Morgan...

had gotten so close.

When she mentioned her concern for her friend

whose family member has Parkinson's,

I didn't even think of you,

because you wouldn't be stupid enough

to fraternize at work.

I'm allowed to have friends.

I don't kiss my friends like that.

Don't give Ashley another thought.

I will not let her or anything

affect the work.

You better not.

[sighs]

You know, even when Dad is being crazed about the perfect

parallel park, he doesn't take this long.

I bet he ran into a client. Or a friend.

Or Hayley has a new one.

Do you think Dad's hired permanent muscle for her?

Where the hell have you been?

Yo, chill. All right?

I don't control the traffic gods.

I'm here now. Where's the fire?

In my belly, if we don't figure something out.

I think I've seen him before.

Where? With Hayley?

Well... I can't place him.

But you know how I am with faces.

Curiouser and curiouser.

Hmm.

That is not the way friends greet each other.

CHELSEA: It is if he knows her really, really well.

You got to be hella close to fight like that.

Hey, listen, do you remember the Grier case?

Yeah. Yeah.

Well, I think it's time

for you to show your gratitude.

No, no, no, no. Hey. Hey, hey, hey. Relax, man.

This favor won't hurt, okay?

There's a small embezzlement case on your desk.

And I need you to make the charges

against Lynette Wise disappear.

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