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All right, so this right here is our receptionist area here. And then this is

the kitchen that we prepare all the food. And then this is the dining area

the residents.

Okay. All right. Oh, yeah.

Hey.

Here's Jeremy and Leah.

Hey, how you doing? This is Simone Carter.

She's over a lot of the nursing homes here in the area. And she also is over

Brushington over hospice.

Thank you so much for agreeing to meet with us, Ms. Simone.

Oh, girl, please.

I'm always very agreeable when there's a check involved.

Yeah, you know, so about that, we've been discussing your fee, and we are a

small facility.

Oh, you're a small facility. Yeah. Oh.

Yeah, yeah, yes, ma 'am. So we were hoping that we could negotiate a lower

A little church love.

Huh? A lower fee?

Church love negotiation?

You hilarious.

I was serious, Ms. Simone.

I know. That's why I was so tickled.

That's why I always want to hook up.

Oh.

Not going to happen. My fee is my fee, boo -boo.

Okay, so no more love to give.

I cannot pay my mortgage company with love.

Oh. I'm sorry. I'm with Tina Turner on this one.

Tina Turner?

Yes, honey. What's love got to do with it?

Okay, well, it looks like, hey, guys, it looks like we're just going to have to

agree upon a fee.

Thank you, Ms. Carter. You're welcome. Hallelujah.

Okay. I mean, well, can we get started?

We sure can.

What do you need, Ms. Carter?

I need my check.

Oh, right now.

Didn't you just say you wanted to get started right now?

I did.

Okay, I'll wait.

Oh, okay. Now?

Right now?

Right now.

Checkbook.

Spell your first name for me. S -I -M -O -N -E.

And that's Carter. Hold the Y.

Okay.

So here you go.

Glory.

So can we get started now?

We sure can.

Because now I am officially your elder care consultant.

How can I help? Remember I told you about our residents that got lost?

Yes, and thank God you found them. Yeah. Yeah, so we really need to get this

place safe and secure.

Mm -hmm. OK.

When's your inspection?

It's next week.

Wow.

You did not give me a lot of time.

Yeah, well, we just realized we needed some help.

Well, I can look around here and see that you're going to need a whole lot of

help. Just by looking, huh?

Absolutely.

What are we missing?

Well, I noticed the wrong locks on the doors. Okay.

Unopened windows.

There's an absence of an updated alarm system.

There's no laser alarm.

The monitoring in case a resident tries to escape. I can go on and on.

Okay, well, my grandpa suggested that we put padlocks on the door so Reginald

can't get out.

Padlocks. Why is that always everyone's first solution?

Oh, you people kill me.

Cora. Huh? Why you call her again?

Babe, you know what? Let me try to talk to Simone. Miss Simone, so, I

mean, I take it you're not a fan of the padlock. Let me correct you. The

inspector is not a fan of the padlock.

Okay. Okay.

So if I have a dementia patient who wanders, like, how do I keep him secure?

Well, the padlock will keep him secure, but what if there's a fire?

Then he'll be secure, burnt, and dead.

Oh, okay.

I see what you mean.

So to answer Mr. Mann's question.

My name is Jeremy.

Jeremy, don't come for me.

I can guarantee you this ain't what you want.

I'm trying to help you out.

This place is out of compliance across the board. If an inspector came in here

today, you would be shut down. D -O -W -N.

It's not you.

It's inexcusable.

Quite frankly, it's sad.

Told y 'all.

So tell us how you really feel.

Oh, no worries. I am not one to hold my tongue.

And somehow I can believe that.

So what are the major things we need to pass inspection?

Well, there's a mountain of things.

Where do I begin?

Oh.

She in the refrigerator?

Why is she in the refrigerator?

Well, look. How about we start with our security system? Mm -hmm.

Okay. The security system.

I got good news.

Okay. And I have bad news.

Uh -oh.

That's not good.

Yeah. Lay it on us. What do you want first? The good news or the bad news?

how about we start with the bad news? Okay. The bad news is...

These fixes are going to take a lot of checks.

And it could get very expensive.

Yeah, that's real bad news.

All right, well, what's the good news?

The good news is all of the fixes are fixable. Now, that's good news.

There was a time in elderly communities where the padlock with the key was the

only way to secure.

Right. But today, that's just not the case.

We can secure your home while maintaining a safe environment for your

in case of a fire or other emergency.

Oh, really?

Well, that sounds great. It is. And I think that if we take care of these

security issues, we're going to fix a whole lot of other issues, too, along

way. That's great.

Yeah, so since you're so against this padlock idea, what do you suggest?

You got a thing with padlocks? I don't have a thing with padlocks. It was just

suggestion. Uh -oh.

Okay. I see I'm going to have to keep my eye on Jeremy over here. My one good

eye.

Well, Jeremy just anxious to see what your suggestions are. That's all.

Okay. Well, I'm going to give you a few suggestions for security.

Mm -hmm. For example, the resident that you're concerned about can wear a

sensor. The sensor is going to alert an alarm, and the alarm will let you know

when he's trying to open the door.

Really? Mm -hmm.

Also, today, there's a system that will automatically lock the doors unless

there is a fire alarm going off.

Oh. These days, the caretaker can even be alerted. You can know in real time

that someone is trying to leave the facility.

Now, if you choose to have all of your residents wear monitors, which I do

suggest, you can know which resident is trying to leave the facility.

Oh, wow.

I'm going to put that on Phillip.

I like that. That's good.

That's helpful.

Okay. And I have to add that doing either one of these systems will go a

way in giving confidence to your state inspector that you guys are updated and

operating with best industry practices.

That sounds important.

Yes. It is.

There are a lot of facilities that have been shut down statewide.

Your new super in this region is very strict.

You guys have a small window of time to get this place up to snuff. Hey, listen,

Ms. Simone, we are ready to get on it right away. Okay.

So, you still wondering why you had to call me, Mr. Jeremy?

No.

I guess that's better.

Hello, Anastasia.

Hi, F .A. Where are you off to? We haven't seen much of you lately.

Oh, you know I started my classes for my teacher certification.

You did? Well, that's wonderful.

It is. I am having a ball.

Imagine, after all these years, I'm back at school.

You're an inspiration to us all. Thanks.

You know, I've even made several new friends.

Of course you have, F .A.

And, uh, what is all this?

Not more things you've ordered online.

It is.

But don't tell Vinnie or Mr. Brown. They get so upset when I buy things online.

I must admit, I'm a bit concerned myself.

No need to be concerned about me. Where will you put all this stuff?

Didn't you say you had class?

Oh, I do.

I had a classmate that was wanting to marry her longtime boyfriend.

And she's asking me if I know anyone that can perform a quick, fast, and

painless wedding ceremony.

Do you have any suggestions?

Why would I have a suggestion?

Well, you've been married multiple times, and I thought that maybe you

know. Okay, quick and easy wedding.

I'd say a justice of the peace, a religious leader, or a pastor.

I don't know any of those.

Oh, or even a judge.

A judge?

Yes, a judge.

Oh!

Judge Juni! Yes, Effie.

Are you legally allowed to marry somebody in this state?

Yes, of course. I'm a judge.

Huh? So if you marry somebody legally, you'll speak?

Yes, of course.

Oh, that is wonderful. I have some friends that want to get married quick,

and painless.

Okay, well, yes, I can do that.

You can?

Yeah, sure.

Oh, you know, they'll be willing to pay you. Main thing is they'll need a

marriage license. Oh, good. I will tell them. Okay, well, just tell me when you

want me to do it. Oh, so have you performed weddings before?

Many times.

Wow, this is great.

They're going to be so happy.

They'll need a trusted witness for the nuptials.

Oh, can anyone witness?

Well, it doesn't really matter, but many couples just want to choose their own

witness. Oh, I don't think they mind very much. Okay, well, just let me know

when. Okay, very soon. Okay. Oh, good, good.

Okay,

now is anyone on your staff a licensed nutritionist? Uh -oh.

Well, no.

Well, but I am a registered nurse.

You okay, baby? Okay. I am okay.

That helps.

Now, who prepares their meals, the food?

Oh, that would be me with the help of Leah and Jeremy.

Is that a problem? Oh, no, no, no. You are right. This is an assisted living

facility, so the state's guidelines are more relaxed for you guys, but the more

licensed professionals you have on staff, the better. I am a certified

and I also have my master's in social work. Oh, well, that's good. Great.

Now, what I'm going to do is put together a list of things to get you

your inspection next week. Okay. First thing on the list, pray you do not get

William Nolan for your inspector.

William Nolan. Okay.

And why not William Nolan? If William Nolan comes in here today, you can pack

your bag and all your residents. Y 'all going to be out.

Okay. Okay. Okay.

Wait a minute.

Sir, he just walked in. How can I help you, sir?

Yes, hello.

I'm William Nolan. I'm here for your inspection.

William Nolan?

Inspection? No. Our inspection is next week.

No, sir. Your inspection is today.

Today? No, sir.

No, sir. Uh -uh. We sent you a letter.

Ah, man. I done read the letter wrong.

Jeremy. Yeah, I was looking at this date.

That is the date I sent my report into the States.

This date. Right here. Today's date.

Yes, that is your inspection date. Today.

Say it. Oh, Mr.

Nolan. Nolan.

Okay.

William Nolan.

Simone.

Do you work with this facility?

I do. I'm their licensed elderly care consultant.

Well, that is a good sign.

I'm impressed.

You are?

Yes. She's expensive.

Oh, yeah, you ain't lying.

You must really care about getting things right at your facility.

Simone is the best.

Oh, William, flattery will get you everywhere.

But enough of this big gab. Let's get on with your inspection.

This will take some time.

Uh, um, um, Mr. Nolan, um, we made a mistake. We thought our inspection

was next week.

Well, you thought wrong, Miss... Cora.

Cora. Your inspection is today.

Well, Mr. Nolan, I don't know if we're prepared for today.

Well, if I may be frank, the letter was a courtesy.

You should be prepared to have the state come by and visit whenever.

And surely if you're operating above board, you wouldn't have to scramble to

ready. You'd already be ready.

Well, that's fair.

Sir, Mr. Nolan, we just need a little grace today.

Grace?

I'm afraid I'm not a deity.

You don't have to be a god to just give some grades, Mr. Nola.

William, the truth of the matter is Pleasant Days has launched a valiant

to bring everything up to code. Yeah. I purchased the book that you wrote. They

loved it, by the way. Yes. They are hiring me to implement a complete

using Chapter 26.

26. We're going point by point. We have a list. And I'm... Think that if you

come back in a week, you will see a facility flourishing under your guidance

instruction.

Flourishing.

Okay, I will come back.

Having Simone on your team gives me comfort, so I will come back next week.

We'll see you next week, Cora. Thank you, Mr. Nola.

Man, that was close.

Girl! Thank you.

It's what I do.

Okay, so now, Mr.

Jeremy, do you feel good about paying me my worth? Now do you see why you had to

call me? Huh? Hell nah.

All right, look.

Simone, we appreciate all the help that you're giving us. Thank you.

Okay, I guess that's better.

Hey, look.

Watch the ball. Oh, come on.

And how long have you courted?

Ten years.

And you're of sound mind, both of you, to go into this union?

Oh, yes, yes.

And do you have a marriage license?

Yes. Yes, we have it here.

Please may I see it? Oh, okay.

And, of course, you have rings.

Yes, we do.

Okay. Hey, hey.

Hey, Judge.

Is everything okay, Judge Judy? All seems to be in order. Oh, you look so

beautiful. Oh, this is great. I'm so excited.

You still need me as a witness, F .A.? Oh, can you, Anastasia? It would be my

pleasure. I love weddings.

Hey, Leonard, Clara, this is... I am Anastasia Devereaux.

The star of stage, television, and screen.

Most noted for my breakout roles in Get Back Sucker and A Willow in the

Moonlight. A film that was nominated for an Academy Award.

And which was said, I played an integral part in that iconic film being

nominated for multiple accolades.

By the way, I'm available for selfies and autographs. Post your nuptials.

Oh. Wow.

Nice to meet you. Thank you.

Okay, are you ready?

We are.

Thank you, Judge June. Dear Clara and Leonard, and invited guests who will act

as witnesses, we are gathered here today to join these two people in matrimony

who have presented themselves before the magistrate hoping, wishing to be joined

together in marriage.

Now, Leonard, I'd like you to face your bride -to -be.

And repeat after me.

I, Leonard Gibbs.

I, Leonard Gibbs.

Take thee, Clara Wilson.

Take thee, Clara Wilson.

As my lawfully wedded wife.

As my lawfully wedded wife.

To have and to hold.

To have and to hold.

In sickness and in health.

in sickness and in health.

I solemnly swear to testify with accuracy and truth.

Huh? And... I solemnly swear to testify with accuracy and truth.

And will testify with truth and nothing but the truth. So help me God.

But you know... Anastasia, don't interrupt me in the middle of their

Yes, but...

And we have gathered here with invited guests to join together.

Please don't interrupt me.

Okay, okay, okay.

Leonard, Clara, I'm very sorry. Please have a seat while we talk to the judge.

How dare you interrupt these people's wedding?

No, no, wait. Come with us for a moment. No, no, wait.

Come with us for a moment. Calm down. I will not calm down.

Good job.

It's okay.

It was terrible.

I feel terrible for them.

They were so disappointed.

So where's the judge now?

I got him to lie down. He seemed exhausted.

Thank you so much, F .A. and Anastasia.

We'll handle it from here.

Please. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help Judge Julie.

We sure will. Okay.

Okay.

So, Simone, what do you think about this? I think I've seen this kind of

many times before.

You have.

I have.

I suspect he forgot to take his medicine.

Who's responsible for administering his medication?

Well, he is.

Oh, no.

I mean, he's been highly functioning until now, so it's been okay.

He's no longer highly functioning, folks.

Yeah. He's going to have to take a look at his daily responsibilities. So we're

going to have to start giving him his medicine now?

Yes. And you will probably need to put him on a schedule.

A schedule?

Yes. Time to bathe, Reginald. Time to eat, Reginald. Time to take your

Reginald. Have you cleaned clothes, Reginald? Let me see your closet,

Wow. So basically control his life completely.

Yes. Hence the term assisted living.

You need to monitor him daily.

And you may find that his cognitive ability is changing very fast.

That's really troubling. It is. But if you keep him on his medication on a

regular basis, you may be able to slow the onset of some of the things I

mentioned earlier. Either way, it's a new day for Reginald Juney.

Wow. Wow.

Hey, I got the inspection report.

Oh, I'm so nervous. I'm so nervous. Oh, Jim, Jim, hurry up. Just open it. Open

it. All right, all right. All right, let's see.

Oh, Mr. Nolan passed. We passed.

Oh, thank you, Lord.

Yeah, well, wait, wait, wait. He got a lot of recommendations for some things

need to take care of. That's okay. We got our work cut out for us. Yeah, we

that. We can do it. We can do that. We can do that. That is so good.

Yeah, I got to admit, I did not like that Simone lady.

Yeah, me either.

Y 'all, come on now. That was my church member now.

I know. She was heaven sent now. She was.

She was heaven sent and money spent.

She worked good for us, man. Y 'all, that was excellent.

That is so good. That is so good to hear. Y 'all, we worked hard.