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And here I thought Smitty was the writer in this family.

What's this latest project, huh?

A scathing tell-all about your life and times

as a music icon turned political family matriarch?

Sweetheart, if I ever write a book,

it will most certainly be

a romance novel inspired by our epic love affair.

Ooh. [chuckles]

MARTIN: "Congressional race neck and neck."

Yeah, I don't think so.

[phone chimes]

Hey, Samantha, where are you?

SAMANTHA: Just got to

Orphey Gene's.

I had cotillion dance rehearsal today, remember?

It just let out.

Oh, right, right.

Donnell and I are gonna

have lunch. Hope that's okay?

That's fine, just make sure you eat something healthy.

You know it.

My dress fits perfectly now,

so I'm not risking it.

No, that's not what I...

Tyrell and Jessica, are they gonna meet you?

They stayed behind at the club to get in more practice time.

You know your son's a klutz.

Have fun. Um, give Donnell my best.

I will. Thanks, Pop.

Kids done with their dance lessons?

They are.

And, according to Samantha,

Tyrell is still struggling with his two left feet.

Ah, so he takes after you.

I beg your pardon?

I have the rhythm and moves when and where it counts.

Mm, that you do.

You'll get no complaint from me in the bedroom.

Hmm.

Do you have time for lunch?

That depends.

Are you going to make your famous

shrimp quesadillas with that sweet sauce?

You know it.

Then, yeah.

I do.

Or...

...change of plans.

? ?

Poor Jessica. She'll have to wear Doc Martens with her dress.

Either that or she'll have to have emergency surgery

on her toes from the way that Tyrell

was stomping all over her feet.

Contrary to popular belief,

not all brothers are born with rhythm.

How'd you do?

I don't have that issue.

I can sashay, twirl

and shake it down with the best of 'em.

-My brother? Well, he plays chess. -Yeah.

Thank goodness the night is broken up into several segments.

He and Jessica were already together, right?

Yeah, they've been hanging out for a year or so.

But get this, she didn't even want to do cotillion at first.

Now she's a little bit more into it.

My grandma had a long talk with her

about its importance to our community.

Well, hey, you two.

Hey, June, you remember

Donnell, my escort for the cotillion.

We just got out of practice.

Yes, I do.

It's good to see you again.

Now, what are you guys up to?

[laughs] We're just clowning on Tyrell.

Hmm. You can do it.

Nobody else can.

Oh, you don't have to worry about your son holding his own.

Tyrell serves it right back, reminding me I'm old and rusty.

You're not that old.

Shall we start with some lemonades?

Mm, works for me.

Lemonade's good. And I know it's lunchtime,

but I'm still in the mood for breakfast.

Yeah, we did start rehearsals pretty early.

Well, good thing for you we serve breakfast all day.

Uh, is the oatmeal here steel-cut?

Now, how do I know that? Oatmeal is oatmeal.

This ain't the Fairmont Crest Country Club.

[Donnell chuckles] I'll just

take, uh, bacon and eggs

over medium with toast, please.

There you go. Now, what about you, Samantha?

What I really want is a pecan waffle,

scrambled eggs with cheese

-and a side of home fries. -Mm.

But I'm trying to keep it light, so maybe just a veggie omelet.

Mm-hmm.

Got you covered.

Coming right up.

Do I need to get you a fidget spinner?

Maybe.

Why are you so nervous?

I can't help it.

It's just lunch with my ma. What's the big deal?

After last time, you cannot seriously be asking me that.

I didn't exactly make the best first impression.

I don't think she was judging you.

You want to bet?

What if she already made it up in her mind

that she doesn't like me?

Look, baby, relax.

Okay, she's gonna be just as crazy about you as I am.

Trust me.

You used to never be able to resist

a little afternoon delight.

You know I can hardly resist you, Smitty.

Morning, noon, evening.

You know that, but

we can't right now.

Don't you have a story you're working on?

Who knows when we are gonna be alone again?

No kids, no pressing campaign

engagements, no deadlines.

Why don't we make the most of it?

[laughs]

What's all this?

Oh, catching up on the latest proposals

for the Dupree Heritage Foundation.

Now, if it can help take your mind off of illness,

it gets two thumbs up from me.

You know what I find extraordinarily attractive?

Please, inform me.

You.

Oh.

Do elaborate.

You encouraging me to reclaim my life.

Ah. Let's explore that.

All right, all right, enough of that,

you two.

Your youngest daughter is in crisis

and desperately needs your help.

For real, there's nothing to be freaked out about.

Okay? My mama's cool.

You've said that so many times, but last time-

Look, once the two of you guys

really get to know each other,

I promise you, you'll be like best friends.

Looks like we're about to see if your theory holds up.

Just in case you changed your mind.

And don't you worry, the waffle's on the house.

That's impressive you're able to carry all that by yourself.

Well, I guess it's true what they say.

Practice makes perfect.

Not in Tyrell's case.

We've been rehearsing dances and walks for months now.

Gran even helped, and he is utterly hopeless

on the ballroom floor. I'm saying like...

[laughs]

Samantha, now, why do you keep giving

your brother a hard time?

I'm just teasing. It's what we do.

Deanna and I used to do this all the time when we were kids.

It's all in sibling fun.

Hmm. Funny thing is,

I didn't have much rhythm, either, growing up.

Regina was the one blessed in that department.

But you know what made up for it? My confidence.

And the fact that I'd smack anyone

who dared to laugh in my face.

It's a good thing I'm a mature adult now.

Oh, shoot, I forgot

your syrup. I'll be right back, okay?

[clears throat]

Okay, I don't know what that was.

Oh, she's just taking up for Tyrell.

I actually think it's really cool how you guys

were able to reconnect after all that time apart.

-You know the story? -Uh-

Mom told me and Deanna about it.

I hope that's okay.

Yeah, it's fine.

Seeing you two up close, it's... it's inspiring.

Thanks, Donnell.

I'd be lying if I said it was easy at first.

June's a little rough around the edges,

but she's also kind and brilliant about life stuff.

So it's cool having a mom around.

You don't even know.

I mean, I'm not dissing my dad or Pop or anything,

but sometimes our house is so testosterone-heavy,

there's things that I can only talk about with a woman.

I bet.

I feel really, really, really lucky.

I get to have June,

my dads and the Duprees as family.

How does that phrase go?

An embarrassment of riches.

Danielle, what's wrong?

Tatum sent over the proofs from the photo shoot.

And?

I'm terrified to look at them.

Sweetheart, you know how much we're in your corner,

but this is your big emergency?

Well, yes.

What if they're dreadful?

When have you ever taken a bad photo?

Will you go through them with me?

Well, this is my cue to skedaddle.

You're gonna leave me to deal with this "crisis" alone?

I'm overdue at our grandson's to talk about the campaign.

Well, tell Martin and Smitty I said hi.

And stay as long as you like, Daddy.

VERNON: Mm-hmm.

Stop right there, Vernon Dupree.

Uh, something the matter, my love?

You two must think I am Boo Boo the Fool.

You're right, Smitty. Maybe we do need to spend

a little more alone time together.

Maybe we should start building it into our days

like Shonda does my campaign stuff.

But it can't be right now.

Granddad is gonna be here in a minute

to discuss my reelection.

Uh, why did you not say that before?

Because you were so adorable

when you were trying to get some,

it's hard for me to say no.

I did get a little carried away.

But the truth is, I'm glad you're busy.

You saved me from myself.

How so?

Well, Martin, one of the biggest stories I've been on

in a long time, and I don't want to mess it up.

I should get out there and get my head back in the game.

So, in this afternoon delight situation,

you're the tease.

I will take the hit.

[phone chimes]

Is everything all right?

Uh, yeah, no,

it's just a reminder for an appointment.

Well, the shrimp quesadillas are off the table,

but you still need to eat.

[laughs] Okay.

Isn't this ironic, you telling me to eat?

For the longest, it was the other way around.

You miss that?

Being a stay-at-home dad?

Yeah.

Uh, I was happy when I was doing it,

and now I'm happy being an investigative journalist again.

But... I should get going.

RIP, afternoon delight.

Not dead, just rescheduled.

Hurry up, Smitty.

Come on, come on.

What are you talking about, Anita?

You are not as slick as you think you are,

Vernon Dupree. I'm onto you.

[scoffs]

I beg your pardon?

You asked Dani to come over here

-and babysit me, didn't you? -What?

No. No, no. I didn't talk to Daddy.

I-I honestly came by because

I wanted your opinion on these pictures.

Mm-hmm. Baby girl, you can fool some of the people

some of the time, but you will never be able

to pull the wool over your mother's eyes. Do you hear me?

Okay. Daddy may have suggested through text

that I come by with an excuse so that he could go to Martin's.

Snitch.

I'm sorry. You know I always crumble

under mother's death-seeking stare.

Yeah, don't we all?

ANITA: Listen...

I am not a child, you two.

And I may have cancer, but I am certainly capable

of spending time in this house unsupervised.

I know, I know.

But I can't help it. I...

I still worry, and after this last episode-

It was an infection.

I took the antibiotics and now it's over.

I'm moving on. Why can't the two of you?

'Cause we all love you to the moon and back,

and there's no moving on from that.

And I honestly do want your opinion on these pictures.

That part of the ruse was true.

All right, fine.

Go enjoy your time with Martin.

Feel free to linger,

but we are gonna have this discussion later.

-I can't wait. -Mm-hmm.

Bye, Daddy.

Bye, snitch.

[door closes]

What's your stance on corsages?

My stance?

Love them, hate them, indifferent?

Um...

Hey, June, um, I have a question.

Mm-hmm?

Uh, for the cotillion, should I wear a corsage?

Do you think that it would look awkward

over my gloves or should I pin it on somehow?

No, baby, you know I don't know a pansy

from a petunia, but I am sure you're gonna look beautiful

with or without those fancy flowers.

No worries.

I got to go check on another table.

I'll be back, okay?

Well, you've been an escort plenty of times.

What do most girls do?

Uh, nope, I'm not answering that.

-Why? -'Cause this is

your big night. It's all about what you want

and how you want to present yourself.

You get to make the decision.

Well, in that case,

my stance is that...

I feel good about a corsage.

Then flowers you shall have.

Sorry I couldn't get here sooner.

I meant to be parked close by.

Smitty, I'm juggling a lot of people, places

and cover stories.

Yeah, I had a hard time getting out of the house.

It's hard juggling work and family.

Cry me a river, all right?

It's been way too long since I woke up next to my wife,

so don't even go there.

Now, about this woman at the hospital...

Yeah.

Any luck finding out who she is,

who Grayson's reporting to?

Nah, but you know what?

That's what I'm expanding my focus on.

Is there any chance that she's the number two

in this whole operation?

She's still on my radar, and I'm still working Grayson,

but my instincts say she's midlevel at best.

I'm casting a wide net

with this investigation, Smitty.

I need to catch a whale.

Or an Impaler.

Yeah.

How was your salmon salad, Ma?

Not as good as the one I fix at home for your dad and me.

The chef here at the club was brought in

from a Michelin-starred bistro in France.

I wanted our meal to be nice.

I tell you what must have been nice.

Having all that money Anita Dupree gave your mama

at your disposal.

I beg your pardon?

You two moved on up like George and Weezy.

I mean, after blowing up Nicole and Ted Richardson's

marriage without a second thought.

-Ma. -What?

I'm just making conversation.

Mama and I didn't even know there was an inheritance.

The money was from a trust Anita set up

for the heirs of her late groupmate Barbara.

No one even knew Mama was Barbara's daughter,

certainly not my mom herself.

Whatever you say, sweetheart.

It rightfully belonged to my mother.

When we came to town, we didn't know anything about it.

I swear.

Mama told me Ted had been a deadbeat dad

and she just wanted what I was owed.

And what was your part in it?

I believed her.

Until I met Ted and Nicole for myself.

I am well aware of this sordid story.

Heard all about it from Jacob and Naomi.

That mama of yours?

Something else.

LESLIE: She sure is.

And she doesn't play about her baby girl either.

You don't need this, do you? Thank you.

-You invited your ma? -Of course not.

Mama, hey. Uh, what are you doing here?

Oh, well, I have a deep tissue massage scheduled for later.

Decided to get a bite to eat.

Ah, I guess

great minds think alike, huh?

Now I can lunch with my two favorite young lovebirds.

Um, I invited Mrs. Hawthorne to have lunch

with Izaiah and I.

Alone.

Oh, well, I'm sure Darlene doesn't mind

if I crash the party. Do you, Darlene?

Of course not.

It'll give us a chance to get to know each other better.

Sure that's what you want?

Because I most certainly can bring that.

Mama, how are things going over at the free clinic?

[groans] Terrible.

Oh, no. Why?

I know how eager you are for the clinic

to make an impact on the community.

Yeah, well, the only thing being impacted right now

are my nerves whenever that know-it-all, Derek,

gets within two feet of me.

Derek is a really good manager.

He does his job and so much more.

Blah, blah, blah.

I just want you to quit yours

and come work for me at my clinic, baby.

Mama, we already discussed that.

Oh, feel free.

Don't mind us.

I'd love to hear why you're reluctant

to work alongside your mother.

I'm not reluctant, I just-

Ma knows how much time

you spend doing volunteer work for the clinic.

I already filled her in, remember?

Now that you mentioned it.

But Eva's so good at what she does,

and I want her on my staff.

Mom and I go back and forth on this all the time.

But I keep reminding her

that I'm very happy working at my dad's practice.

[groans] Plastic surgery is such a bore

and it hardly ever turns out right.

I mean, some lips just end up looking like

a duck stuck with a sneer...

yeah,

no matter how much surgery they get.

Okay, so, what will it take to get you

to come and work for your mama

and quit on my Teddy Bear, hmm?

Your "Teddy Bear"?

You call Dr. Ted Richardson

"Teddy Bear"?

How's Gran?

Oh, she's just fine,

until she found out that I arranged for

your Aunt Dani to come by and sit with her

while you and I work on the campaign.

[Martin chuckles] If there was one thing

Anita Dupree hates, it's being coddled.

Facts, as you young people say.

[laughs] Listen, Granddad, before we get into

all this campaign stuff,

can I ask you for some advice?

Sure. You know how I love our talks.

When you and Gran first got married

and you had your senatorial career,

how were you...

You were always at Capitol Hill

and she was on the road so much,

so how were you able to-

How did we keep our spark alive?

Well, not exactly.

Smitty and I definitely have the spark,

but it's the time to light it

that we're struggling with.

Lately, he's working on an important story

and I'm in a campaign, full swing.

Mm. Well, events like your upcoming fundraiser

take a lot of work, especially before the fact.

Tell me about it.

And Smitty and I,

we're like...

Ships passing in the night.

How did you and Gran navigate it?

Well, we were determined not to let what we had drift away.

Now, we knew we were the only ones for each other.

That's how Smitty and I feel.

Especially now that the past is behind us.

We're closer than ever.

That's where it has to start.

With your grandmother and me,

even if it meant hopping on a red eye

just to see her for the day,

I didn't hesitate because our relationship was the priority.

And the...

The sex?

Oh, my God, I'm so embarrassed.

Well, let me put it this way:

The emotional connection, that's the source.

Everything else flows from that.

Communication, intimacy, respect.

Forgiveness.

All part and parcel.

-I'll keep that in mind. -Mm.

But one more thing, Martin.

Uh, I found that

if you do have to postpone the good part,

when you do revisit it,

the spark is even hotter

and the flame is even brighter.

DANI: Don't stay mad

at Daddy too long.

He's just worried about you.

Oh, you know I can't stay angry at that man.

But, sweetheart, do me a favor.

Hmm?

Don't encourage your father's need to micromanage my life.

Was I doing that?

Not intentionally,

but you know how overprotective he can be.

And I can decide when and if

I need additional support.

I am still here and I still have autonomy.

Of course you do.

All right.

Now, let's see these proofs that I know

are going to return you to the heights of high fashion.

I got to be subtle, man.

But it's been hard trying to get Grayson

to change the drop location from the hospital.

Did he say what the issue was?

You should have seen how jumpy he was

when I asked him to reach out to his connect.

I'd be jumpy, too, considering what happens

to anyone who crosses the people behind this racket.

There's, uh, something else, isn't there?

I just feel guilty not being able

to tell Ashley what her new boyfriend is up to.

How could you possibly do that?

And it's not like he's involved her, so...

Yeah, yeah, you're right.

But she's Naomi's best friend.

I get that.

But the best way to protect Ashley

and everyone else that this ring is exploiting

is to find out who's behind it and expose them.

Yeah.

Huh.

-What? -Grayson works at Garland.

The woman he reports to also works at Garland.

Yeah, but I can't exactly hang around the hospital

for a few hours snooping around.

Even in this get up, I'm still recognizable at Garland.

You can't investigate the goings-on at the hospital,

but I can.

Thanks for helping me with all the cotillion stuff.

My fam is all about it.

I've been trying to keep up. It's just a lot.

You sound like my sister when she debuted.

I am just focused on doing my best and not messing up.

And not embarrassing anyone.

I mean, it's not like I actually

have a chance at being Platinum Deb anyways.

No, you're doing a great job.

And, by the way, I don't think

you should assume what you have a chance at or not.

But I heard that platinum is based on votes.

Most of the people in my cotillion class

grew up going to the same

fancy private academies.

I go to Forten High, a regular public school.

Well, the organizers would tell you

it's not about the votes.

And they're right.

The experience of the cotillion is what matters.

Being thrown into a situation that's completely

out of your comfort zone...

...things you don't usually wear,

dances you don't usually do,

learning alongside other young women

from different backgrounds than you and excelling.

I'm the only one from my background.

Then work that.

-How? -Well, use your

social media to show all the great work

you've been doing for the free clinic.

I heard it was low-key your idea.

That's a crazy flex. Then you can

share all your other extracurriculars, too.

And while you're at it, ask the other girls about theirs.

They're nervous, too.

Be there for each other.

Be a friend.

I-I do have a bunch of videos and photos that I never posted

from my work as a ChelseaKat

team brand ambassador.

Uh, I could help the other debs with their socials.

See? ChelseaKat's major. You're poppin', girl.

You got to let these people know.

[laughs]

You want to hear a secret?

What?

I used to have a huge crush on Chelsea

when I was a teenager.

I basically used to live on her feed.

I watched every post like

two or three times.

[sighs] I was such a stan.

[phone chimes]

Um, I have class, so I should get back to campus,

but, um, before I do, why don't I help you

get started with your new social media strategy?

How are you gonna do that?

Well, how else? With a selfie.

I'll send it to you. See you later.

Thanks for the food.

? ?

Hmm.

I know that look.

What look?

The look that says

"my nose is wide open for a boy."

You like Donnell?

No, I don't.

Okay, maybe a little,

but just as a friend.

Good. He's too old for you.

Trust me, Samantha.

You do not want to get mixed up with an older man.

Been there, done that, got the emotional scars to prove it.

Okay, it's not like I'm actually falling for Donnell.

But even if I was, he just sees me as a kid.

If he didn't, he wouldn't have just

told me about the crush that he had on my cousin.

Anyways,

our convo was all about cotillion.

You know about it already.

I'm wearing a pretty gown,

Donnell's escorting me.

It's happening this spring.

Okay.

And I would love it

if you would attend.

Oh, Dani, these are stunning.

That's what Tatum said.

Well, believe Tatum. She is right.

You are gonna set the fashion world on fire for a second time.

[laughs]

Sweetheart, what's wrong?

I don't know, Mom.

You, Andre,

Pamela, Tatum.

Everyone seems so certain I can do this.

But a lot has changed since I was a top model.

Are supermodels even a thing anymore?

-Of course they are. -Well, Rihanna

has everyday people in her Savage Fenty ads

and civil rights activists and reality TV starlets

are walking in New York Fashion Week.

How am I supposed to stand out?

How can I possibly compete...

...with all of them?

-You can't do that. -Sure I can.

Tail Grayson at the hospital?

-Why not? -A million reasons.

What if Grayson or his boss finds out what you're doing?

-They won't. -You can't

be certain of that. It's too risky.

Maybe I'm not a cop, but you seem to forget

that I'm a trained investigative journalist.

Won some awards for it, too.

Yeah, but now you're a husband and a father.

Have you thought about what it would do to Martin

and the kids if something were to happen to you?

Just like you've thought about what it would do

to Naomi and your brothers and your parents.

Come on, man. That's different.

How? You and I have both chosen careers

that come with a certain amount of risk.

Except mine comes with a gun and a badge,

not a digital tape recorder and a laptop.

Your gun and your badge don't guarantee

you're gonna be safe.

Come on, Jacob. I need this.

I'm not gonna be reckless.

I'm just gonna go to Garland

and snoop around and see what I find.

What's the harm in that?

Mama, we've been through this. I'm not leaving Dad in a lurch.

He needs me at his practice, so you and Derek

are going to have to figure out how to work together.

It's gracious of Ted to allow Eva to call him "Dad."

Why wouldn't she call him "Dad"? That's who he is.

Oh, I'm well aware.

The entire DMV heard all about

the spectacle you made revealing Ted had fathered

a child outside of his marriage to Nicole.

Ma, please.

No, Izaiah. Obviously,

your mother has something she needs to get

on up off her chest, so let her speak her piece.

Go on, Lene.

Tell it like it T-I is.

All right, fine.

-You want me to go there? -Oh, yeah, please go.

Oh, I will. Okay.

You ought to be ashamed of yourselves.

You destroyed Nicole's life,

then grifted your way into money

that poor Anita set aside out of grief.

You mean "out of guilt."

Especially how she treated my mother Barbara.

And what the hell is this any of your damn business, anyway?

The Duprees are good people.

They don't deserve the chaos and carnage

you brought into their lives.

I'm sorry, son. I tried,

but I refuse to sit here a second longer.

Go after her.

Forget that uppity trick,

looking down her nose at you and me.

You know what? She better be glad

that my biking days are over.

Look, here.

I am gonna go get me a real cocktail

before my spa appointment.

Bye-bye, baby.

I don't know what to say.

It's pretty easy.

You could just say that you'll come.

It would mean a lot for me to have you there.

I am...

touched, Samantha.

But I don't think it's a great idea.

Why?

Well, just look at me. I'm not exactly

a part of the elite club.

I wouldn't want to do anything to embarrass you.

What? I mean, you sound like Tyrell.

He's all worried about embarrassing Jessica.

Well, that's just ridiculous.

Tyrell is a real gentleman.

Jessica should be proud to have him escorting her.

And I would be proud to have you there.

Just...

...promise me that you'll think about it?

I'm sorry, baby, but my mind is made up.

Uh, you'll have your dads,

your brother and the entire Dupree family there

cheering you on.

You wouldn't want to have me there,

like ketchup on crab legs.

But I can't wait to see...

I can't wait to see the pictures, though.

June, you won't-

I need to go and, um, check on a customer.

You know, I was once exactly where you are.

After I left the Articulettes to go solo,

I was in totally uncharted waters.

Suddenly, the lead singer of one of the biggest

pop groups of all time was attempting

to reinvent herself as Anita Williams, jazz singer.

You more than attempted. You succeeded.

As will you, my darling.

You will succeed with your second act.

Do you really think so?

I know so.

Success runs in your DNA.

[both laugh]

Glad to see your numbers moving in the right direction.

Just remember to lean in on the message.

Will do.

But there's one more thing.

Shonda, my campaign manager,

thinks I should beef up my security.

That's a wise move.

You know, you and your family

are gonna have a lot more eyes on you

as things progress.

That makes me a little more concerned.

It's the day and age we live in, son.

I know I have to prepare my family and myself for that.

When it comes to Smitty and the kids,

I can never be too careful.

Absolutely.

It's a difficult balancing act,

staying available to your constituents

while spending some time with your family

and keeping everyone protected.

JACOB: I told you when this

first started that things can get dangerous.

I'm trying to give you an out here.

But I don't want an out.

I want to be the one who breaks the story.

This is the kind of piece that made me want to be

an investigative journalist in the first place.

I gave that up for the kids because they needed me home.

And I love them more than my work.

But now they're older and they're good kids

and I know they're gonna be fine.

And you feel like now is the perfect time

to dive head first into the unpredictable?

You need me, and I need this.

Smitty.

You're juggling more than I am, okay?

You need someone who you trust to move the needle.

All right, look.

You're not entirely wrong.

Part of what you're saying is true.

But if you get caught,

this can compromise the entire investigation.

Everything we both worked for,

all the lies you told to Martin and the kids.

Is it worth ruining everything

just to prove you still got what it takes?

You think this is about my ego?

All right, listen.

Just promise me, if you go snooping around the hospital,

you won't do it without a clear plan first.

You got it.

I won't do anything without a plan.

All right.

Don't even think about trying to convince me

to go back in there and break bread with

that-that-that viper of a woman.

You can, you can save your breath on that, son.

Look, I know Leslie can be difficult, okay?

But she is Eva's mother.

That's what troubles me.

What do you mean?

Baby, do you know how much it warms my heart

to have you back home

where you belong after all these years?

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay, I'm-I'm happy to be back. Okay?

And I'm glad to be close to you and Jacob again.

Listen, you, you're-you're in a good space.

You have a good job at a prestigious university.

I don't want you to do anything to interfere with that.

"Anything" like what?

Like getting mixed up with the spawn of Satan herself.

I'm sorry, I-I tried to hold my tongue. I truly did.

But the apple don't fall far from the tree, son.

If Eva Thomas is even the slightest bit like

her mama, you'd do best

to stay clear of that girl.

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