All language subtitles for Beyond the Gates s02e129.eng

(humming)

Well, somebody's in a good mood.

-Hey, you're back.
-Yeah.

-Where were you this time?
-Dallas.

I was at
an orthopedic conference.

You know, the focus was
on pro athletes.

-Oh.
-You should've been there.

If you ever want to change,
the NFL would be lucky

to have your PT magic.

Oh, and leave all this? Please.
Garland is where I belong.

I understand that. I soaked up
all the knowledge I could,

but I was really ready
to get back.

Well, that's new.

Let me guess why.

Starts with "Nicole,"
ends with "Dupree"?

Says the woman who's practically

dancing behind her desk.
Is there any particular reason?

I just woke up
on the right side of the bed.

-(laptop chimes)
-Oh, I have patients calling.

Yeah, and I have a spinal
decompression consult

in a few.

Looks like
we'll have to table this.

Oh, and Nicole's
not in till later today.

She's worth the wait.

You have perfect timing.

You caught me
before I head out to

discuss my next lecture series
with the dean.

Those kids are so lucky.

No, no, I am.

No, for all the reasons.

Those kids give me hope
for the future.

And this woman being all
lit up again

gives me life.

How is your soreness
today, Mother?

It's fading away.

I never thought I would be
looking forward to radiation,

but the sooner I start
this phase of my treatment,

the sooner I can say goodbye
to the big C for good.

VERNON:
Mm. Amen.

After one heck of a stretch,
every Dupree is in a good place.

Well, we are all so happy
for you, Mother.

-I should get going.
-Um...

I can't be blissfully happy
unless my whole brood is.

What's this? What's going on?

It's not a five-alarm fire
that needs fixing today.

Well...

-I'm not comforted.
-Neither am I.

Ask Dani. It's not mine to tell.

Really, I don't want
to be late. I should go.

She didn't just kiss and run.

I can chase her down.

I'm still swift.

-Oh, yes, you are.
-(door closes)

But we want our girls
to confide in each other.

Let's go to the source.

Dani has been on a longer
than usual chaos-free streak.

Are you saying she's overdue?

I'm just wondering what
she's gotten herself into now.

VERNON:
Mm.

? ?

(sighs) Don't go out there.

Have the aliens landed
or something?

It is hotter than Hades.

Well, I happen to have
an ice-cold water right here.

-Oh. Thank you.
-Mm-hmm.

-Is there anything else
I can get you? -Mm.

This will hold me over
while I wait for Nicole.

Heat aside, how are you
and your not-so-littles doing?

Deanna's home and working
with me at my agency,

and Donnell's taking
a couple of courses this summer.

Oh, the way Donnell stepped up

for my Samantha
through all her debutante drama,

he will always have
a special place in my heart.

Now, you please tell him
I said hi.

Will do. He really did have fun.

Not to be greedy,
but maybe Donnell can give

Tyrell the tea on Banneker?

Mm.

I'll have him text Tyrell.

You must be so proud.

I am, of both my kids.

It's so hard to believe
that Tyrell is old enough

to be a big college man.

I remember when Doug and I
found out that Deanna

and Donnell were accepted.
We were bursting.

Mm. Just having
Tyrell and Samantha

back in my life is a miracle.

But I get to see them
all the time,

and they include me
in their big, important moments.

Hey.

You're their mother, June.

Who's made a lot of mistakes.

But you never
set out to hurt them.

That counts for a lot.

You know, I used to tell people
all the time

that there's no such thing
as second chances and do-overs,

but now, I have to eat my words,
'cause lookee here,

lookee here, lookee here.

You never know until you know.

Chief, I just sent you
the incident report

-for Park Street.
-Was it robbery?

Yeah. You wanted
to look it over, remember?

Later. I got lunch.
At least I think I do.

You're not sure?

I asked Izaiah to meet me.

-As in my brother?
-That's the one.

Okay. Wait, wait, wait, wait.

You asked him
to sit down with you? Why?

He's my son.
Isn't that reason enough?

Well, I don't know, Pops.
You tell me.

It's hard to leave
my book, my couch,

and my man, but PT awaits.

Izaiah.

Uh, I'm driving you.

Nope. But what's
got you all bugging?

Pops texted.

What about?

He wants to meet
at Orphey Gene's,

but I'm gonna tell him
I'm otherwise occupied.

You don't want to know
what it's about?

He just expects me to drop
everything to go get judged.

It's not like he's asking
to split the combo platter.

That platter is bomb.
Mom and I finished it once.

All's right with the world.

You know?
I'm-I'm-I'm in my happy place,

kicking it with my woman.

Watching you read
is so damn sexy, by the way.

And then, boom,
one text from Pops,

and I'm 17 and ducking again.

So... hard pass?

I'm not up for another round
of awkward silence

followed by a-a trip
down memory lane of my misdeeds.

But I thought you two had
a moment when I was laid up?

Hitting pause
on the sanctimony under duress

doesn't make it a trend.

Well, there's
only one way to know.

I have zero curiosity, except...

what if there's more to it?

You know, what-what if it has
something to do with Ma or Luke?

Oh, babe, I hope not.

Maybe Pops knows
that's where my mind would jump,

so he's being
deliberately cryptic.

Well, that sounds more like
a Leslie move than an Elon one.

Yeah, I don't...
I don't like flying blind.

I'm calling Jacob.

I bet he can clue me in.

Come on. Pick up, brah.

Voicemail.

Pops has me
right where he wants me.

I can't mess around.

I gotta find out.

Izaiah's in, so you don't
have to call him back.

How do you know he called me?

Look, without touching my phone,

I already know
my brother's wondering

just as hard as I am.

It's your mother.

-Is Ma okay?
-No, she's fine.

She's just been on me about

getting her boys around
the table for family dinner

now that Izaiah's home for good.

So it's all Ma?

You mean not tell me
there's no part of you

that misses your youngest?

I've been doing
some thinking about Izaiah.

It's time to mend fences.

Well, I'm glad
to hear you say that.

I just hope
your brother can show up

without being on the defensive.

See that? That right there?

That's already you
on the offensive.

I'm talking to you, not him.

But when you do, history says
that can go down real quick

unless you listen
to your eldest.

So what say you,
little brother's keeper?

All right, listen.

When it comes to Izaiah,
stick to safe subjects:

Eva, his job,

the weather, things like that.

Just ask questions and listen.

If I wanted to be micromanaged,
I would've told your mother.

-You didn't?
-And you bet not either.

Because you already think
things are gonna go south?

Pops, look,
it's like a cold case

that needs a fresh set of eyes.

You already tried it your way,
and look where that got you.

So, maybe try something
a little different

to get a better outcome
with your son.

-And that's all I'm gonna say.
-Yeah.

I got to get to Orphey Gene's.

Yes, sir.

(both laughing)

Sorry I'm late.

What's so funny?

Oh, I...
We were just catching up.

Uh, we were bonding over
the Belle-scares.

June, we have to schedule some
more time to celebrate Tyrell

before Banneker.
This summer is flying.

Mm-hmm. Yes, it is.
And my baby boy-

oh, excuse me,
I mean, Tyrell-

is doing so good.

Our boy has made us all proud.

Yes. All right, well, I'm-a get

the two of you set up
right over there.

-Oh, ooh, so sorry.
-You're good, you're good.

I so needed this
no-drama lunch with you.

-Oh.
-Thank you, June.

-You're welcome.
-Thank you.

So you have something
delicious and messy to share?

I might've thrown a grenade
into someone's day.

Do we hate them or love them?

We are not playing
the guessing game.

-It's not mine to tell.
-Hmm.

Well, if it's someone you care
about, all will be forgiven.

At least that's what
I tell myself.

I wish I could be more like you.

Who can blame you? I'm fabulous.

Oh, somebody
is feeling herself today.

There's more
where that came from.

We will get you
one of these sweet teas.

It will do wonders for you.

(phone buzzing)

Oh.

Hi, Daddy.

I'm not catching you
at a bad time, am I?

Pammy and I were just about to
get lunch with a model. Why?

Well, do you think you could
stop by the house on your way?

Of course.

Is everything okay?

That's what your mother
and I were trying to deduce.

I'll be right there.

-Daddy? Mother?
-VERNON: In here.

I have been playing
worst-case scenarios in my head

the whole way over here.

We've been doing the same.

Is there something you want
to share with us, Danielle?

Why do I feel like
I am 12 years old

and I just snuck out of my room?

No, we're thinking
about something

more recent you might be hiding.

Well, whatever you've heard,
it's not what you think.

And people shouldn't be
talking out of school.

Especially
not about Bill and me.

Nothing has changed between us.
Not now. Not ever.

Who said anything
about you and Bill?

We weren't the least bit
concerned about you and Bill.

Should we be?

Yeah, I got my handcuffs.

You know I don't go
anywhere without them.

I can't wait to arrest you.

Hey, man,
you got some bleach over there?

Do I look like maintenance?

I need to scrub
that image of you

and your criminal ladylove
out of my mind.

Hey, work hard,
celebrate harder.

And now that her child's
on the mend,

Leslie's in rare
and more finer form.

Look, I got your drift,
and I don't want it.

I can keep it professional.

Hey, something
just crossed my desk

that has your name all over it.

Eva, you here for a follow-up?

Oh, uh, I have
a PT session with Shanice.

She's rounding right now.

Oh.

-Uh, since I have you...
-Mm-hmm.

I know Kat's doing
her PT with you.

You want to race her
around the desk again?

Maybe? If that means
she's doing well.

Is she?

I know you have
that confidentiality,

but maybe you can just
blink once for yes.

-I wish.
-It was worth a try.

Look, she looked good
when I saw her.

Well, maybe I could just
text my dad,

-but I'm trying to respect
half-sister boundaries. -Mm-hmm.

But at the same time,
she's the reason I'm alive, so

the lines are kind of
blurred right now.

Hypothetically,
it'd be safe to say,

with somebody of that
level of mobility,

and who actually isn't on the
PT roster, is doing quite well.

That's good to hear,
hypothetically.

Mm-hmm. And how are you feeling?

Restless.

This is my longest stretch
without working

since I was like ten.

Ten?

Well, I had a lemonade stand,
and then I started

working at the salon.

Look, I was born to hustle,
and I miss it.

I am itching
to get back to work.

And your dad's keeping you
off your feet.

A transplant is not a joke.

I can sit at my desk
at the practice

as easily as I can sit
on my couch at home.

Look, there is protective,
and then there is my dad.

I have to agree with Ted.

As a doctor?

As a dad.

Hey. How's Kat recovering?

-Hi! She is raring to go.
-That's good to hear.

Well, enjoy your lunch.

Mmm. Well, if it isn't
my favorite chief.

You didn't call in.

So does that mean you're going
to be staying a while?

I need a booth for two.

Okay.

Mm. Right here.

-Right here? Great.
-Mm-hmm.

You go on and sit yourself down.

I was surprised, too.

But Deanna actually set it up.

And there we were at Uptown
and Joey and Deanna

were actually laughing
and comparing wine notes.

Are you sure you just weren't
seeing what you wanted?

Deanna's really making
an effort.

She, you know...

Joey may never be
her favorite person, but...

...if that's not progress,

what could it be?

I don't know.

But that is quite a departure
from how she first took to Joey.

She was mourning.

That was months ago.

She's maintained her resistance
all these months.

But she is in
a much better place now.

And-and-and we're closer
now that we're working together.

Deanna has
always run hot and cold.

-I just- I want you
to manage your expectations. -I will.

I promise.

Hey.

Okay. Just tell me who's hurt.

-Or sick.
-Everything's fine.

Just wanted to have
a proper sit-down with my son.

(scoffs)
You made me worry for nothing.

Yeah. It's the only way
I could get you here.

You're right about that.

Sorry. My brain went to Bill
because of that scare.

VERNON:
We know.

And we're glad
he's back on his feet.

And not to be insensitive,

but what does that
have to do with you?

Oh. Um,

well, the kids roped me
into going to visit him

because they thought
that Bill needed me

and you know
how he gets when he's sick.

But I gently reminded them
that he has a wife now.

And while Hayley doesn't
exactly scream "caregiver,"

he is her problem, not mine.

-Amen to that.
-Mm.

Well, don't scare us like that.

-Mm.
-Bursting in here just now with Bill on your lips.

We thought
you might have had a...

weak moment.

But forgive us.

(chuckles)

The thought never should've
entered our minds.

There's nothing
for you to apologize for.

My track record is cause enough.

That's history.

Dead and buried.

Now tell us
what the big mystery is.

Yes, Nicole gave us
the impression

something serious is happening,

but she stopped short.

She told you that?

We know both our daughters
so well,

we can tell
when something's troubling them.

Now, don't get mad
at your sister.

I'm not mad.

I'm sad.

There is some news about Naomi.

Naomi?

What's happening
with our granddaughter?

Last time I checked, it was
the chief's job to assign cases.

Your dad's playing keep-away
on this one.

Probably wants to give you
a breather

after busting the plasma ring.

But you think I'm good for it?

There's a guy doing a quarter to
life up in Jessup Correctional.

Word is he's got info

that'll help us nail
more members of his crew.

Okay. What's the play?

You pose as a convict,

move into his cell,
and hopefully get him talking.

Yeah, I don't know, man.

So, the big man's just gonna
ride his first win forever.

Okay, I didn't say that.

You need to prove
to every cop here

that you're more
than just the chief's son.

Here's your chance.

And what other answer
is there than, "Hell yeah"?

I know you have it memorized,
but do you want menus?

Just coffee for me.

I'm not staying long.

We'll take those menus.

Oh, the chief trumps you, cutie.

Coming right up.
(chuckles softly)

Making up my mind for me.

You never change.

Oh, please.
Tell me, how's Eva doing?

-Amazing.
-That's good.

Glad everything's working out.

You could've texted me
to ask that.

Why am I really here?

This dynamic
that we got going...

it's unsustainable.

(sighs)

-Ma's behind this.
-No, she's not.

She doesn't know I'm here.
This is me

trying to shift things
between you and I,

because I realize now
that you're not that kid

that left home
all those years ago.

And I've been remiss
not to acknowledge

this new and improved you.

Okay.

Who are you and what have
you done with my pops?

'Cause he's never said
a kind word about me to my face.

And that's on me.

Look, I just tried to raise you
like my father raised me.

That man rode me hard, Izaiah.

Made me the man that I am today.

And I figured I needed
to do the same for my boys.

But I guess, you know,

maybe one approach
didn't fit all.

But I need you to understand

that it was always
my intention to help you.

I want you to try seeing

from your dad's point of view
for a second.

(sighs) How's that?

Well, having two kids
in the OR...

...at the exact same moment...

...both in... hanging
in the balance, you know,

is a parent's worst nightmare.

I mean, my kids
are perfectly fine,

yes, but the image alone,
it just scares me.

Are they still in high school,
or...?

They're grown.

(chuckles)
But nothing changes.

You know, job for life
is to protect them.

But he's a doctor.

Shouldn't he get
that I'm well now?

You're gonna have to give him
a minute, at least.

You and Kat were both in the OR

and there was nothing
he could do.

Now, well, Ted's in overdrive.

Yeah.

Thanks for that, Kial.

I'll ease up on complaining
every time he fusses over me.

-Now you're good with that.
-(both chuckle)

Not everyone takes the time
to puff up somebody else's kid.

Do yours know that they scored
big-time with you?

-We're doing fine.
-(chuckles softly)

(laughs)

Nicole is lucky
to have a man like you.

I'm the lucky one.

-Thank you.
-You're welcome.

Mm. Are we gonna see
a father-son throwdown

like at Jacob
and Naomi's wedding?

Their body language indicates
that they are trying

to gut out
their obvious tension.

-Hmm.
-Never thought I'd see that.

Maybe there's something
in the air.

I mean, Deanna
making nice with Joey,

Izaiah breaking bread
with his dad.

People are coming together.

Maybe it's the heat wave.

Or maybe it's
the social-emotional dynamics

that are based
in something deeper than vibes.

-Okay. Uh, you lost me.
-(chuckles)

Give Dr. Dupree a break and
let me talk to Naughty Nicole.

Where is my man update?

Something unexpected
did happen in that arena.

And was this
a good surprise or bad?

Definitely good.

Thanks for setting me straight.

Can we keep
this little chat between us?

I wouldn't want to hurt
my dad's feelings,

and I'm just really grateful
to have him.

Of course.

And I'm sure he knows that.

Oh, and, by the way,
you know what?

Take it easy.

You know,
having a transplant is...

well, it's tough,
and it's both...

hard emotionally and physically.

But my head keeps going
to all the work that's piling up

at the practice
and at the clinic.

And I'm sure your father has
everything handled at work.

You said you were looking
for a new manager at the clinic?

I mean, I was interviewing
candidates before the tornado.

But the few who applied
weren't the right fit.

Look, Derek left
big shoes to fill.

Mm. Of course.

(sighs) Look, I need someone
who knows their stuff

and who also has a heart

and won't look down
on the people we serve.

Mm. Well, you know what?

Eventually the right person's
gonna show up.

I'm here.

Ooh, and you are here early.

-We are already off
to a great start. -Mm.

Okay.

What?

Do you need to give me
a moisturizer recommendation?

Or does that glow
you're sporting

have to do with my dad?

Uh-uh. We are on the clock,

and every second
is dedicated to you,

-not me. So let's get going.
-Mm. Mm-hmm.

-Mm-hmm.
-Mm-hmm. -Good luck.

-You're gonna need it.
-(chuckling)

And I will deal with you later.

I'm looking forward to it.

(Shanice chuckles)

I thought I had them
both figured out.

Carlton was making the big play
for my heart,

-and Kial was...
-Strictly funsies

for all your other parts. And?

(chuckles)

And after the tornado,

Kial came over and just...

laid with me all night.

Just like that,

Kial is where I need to be
when I need someplace to lean.

And the sex is still scorching?

Mmm. It is.

-Well, then, ding-a-ling-ling,
you have a winner. -(laughing)

When are you
gonna let Carlton down?

I'm not.

(stammers) But Kial
is fulfilling all the needs.

You have a key to his place.

You have mind-blowing sex.

And you're connecting.

When not having sex
feels that good,

you're in it.

So what am I missing?

The part where I don't want to
stop having the time of my life

with both men.

Oh. (chuckles)

Okay. Uh, where was
this enlightened pops

back in the day when you were
forcing that badge on me,

-knowing I didn't want it?
-You could've stood up to me

and said no
instead of running the streets.

You could've not hauled
your own kid downtown.

You broke the law
that I swore to uphold.

-And I helped you anyway.
-(scoffs)

Even though you didn't show
an ounce of remorse.

-Only to save face, huh, Chief?
-Look, enough. Okay?

Now, we can't keep going
back and forth.

Can't we step out
of the past already?

(scoffs)

I've worked on myself, Pops.

You're still stuck back in time
slamming who I used to be.

And as long as you're there,
I... (sighs)

I don't see how we move forward.

When would somebody
need to go under?

The informant we had
just transferred out.

We're back to square one
and losing time.

-We need
to get someone in now and- -Well,

it's not gonna be me.

I need to stick close to home
right now.

Okay. I'm gonna rip off
the bandage.

Naomi has the BRCA gene.

The girls were tested.

She was clear.

She didn't tell us because
she didn't want you to know-

or-or any of us, because
she didn't want us to worry.

Jacob was undercover.

And I was in the throes of it.

Just when I thought
we were out of the woods,

the hits keep coming.

First you

and now my granddaughter

inherited this curse from me.

-It's not your fault, my love.
-It's not,

-Mother.
-Well, it feels like it.

I would give anything
to spare you both.

I blamed myself, too,

when I first heard.

And I cried enough tears
for all of us.

But Naomi doesn't want our tears
or our guilt.

How's she holding up?

With grace.

But we didn't see the part
where she fell apart.

And I- and I hate that she had
to get here on her own.

Our poor girl.

I know it's a blow.

But when you see her,

the one thing she can't handle
is us feeling sorry for her.

This is her journey,

and she's going to need
all of us there to help her,

whatever comes

and on her terms.

We're here
for whatever she needs.

Well, I am not going
to hide my fear from her.

And I will cool it on the pity.

But for now...

Mother...

let it out.

(crying)

-I haven't changed?
-IZAIAH: Mm.

The man I used to be
wouldn't have called you at all.

Good job.
You get points for attendance.

(Izaiah scoffs)

What do you want from me,
Izaiah?

For us to communicate.

You and your father didn't.

We haven't.

C-Can you stop dictating
and-and just be my pops

here in the present,

so we can break that cycle?

Is that what you learned
from that fancy college?

I-I learned it long before that.

But... but, yeah,

yeah, I've-I've seen
tons of kids

come through my office doors,

pushed to the limit
by their parents' expectations.

I-I got to teach 'em
how to set those aside

and focus on
what's right for them,

just like I had to with you.

Okay.

You want the real?

When you were all torn up about
Eva being in the hospital...

...I was struck about how big
of a distance it was between us.

And to reach across that
and hug my son,

even for a hard minute,
let me know it was time

to close that gap of good.

Now, I know that I'm overdue
for saying this, Izaiah,

but I am happy that you found
something that you're good at,

that's rewarding
and respectable.

That's all I ever wanted
for you, son.

For all of my boys.

Hmm. Can I warm you up
or are you still heading out?

Pour away.

Thank you.

So, uh...

You think the, uh...

the Commanders got a chance
this year?

(chuckles softly)

I hope so.

Ah.

-Hey.
-Hey. Heading out?

No. I'm about to scrub in
with Dr. Singh in a bit.

Mm.

What's up with the smile?

What smile?

Is Eva right?
Is that Ted-inspired?

(laughs)

I hate that it's this obvious.

I'm glad things
are going well, friend.

-I didn't know
that I could have this. -Mm.

Now you know.

Ah. You know, Ted said that...

Know what? Nope.
I don't want to talk about it.

I don't want to jinx it.

Then don't.
I respect a little self-protect.

Ted said
he's falling in love with me,

and then I said it back.
I mean, not right away,

because I freaked out first,

but then I pulled the trigger.

-That's a big step. Congrats.
-(chuckling)

(elevator doors open)

Uh, I have a patient,
and you have Nicole.

(Shanice clears throat)

I was just thinking about you.

-Oh, yeah?
-How was Dallas?

Dallas was good,

but I was ready to get home.

I like that you call
Barrington County home now.

I know a huge part of your heart

is still in California
with your boys.

Well, who knows?

Maybe one day,
they'll move closer.

In the meantime, I'm still
getting newly acquainted

with my, uh, amenities.

Am I one of those perks?

Oh, you're a lot more than that.

Hmm.

Come to my office
and show-and-tell me more.

I know the Red Market
investigation cost you.

You're still spending
all your spare time

tracking down the Impaler.

That's not why I'm turning down
the Jessup thing.

I have a few other things
going on that I can't get into

that I need to focus on.

I can't go dark for that long.

Understood.

I just wanted you
to have first dibs.

-If you change your mind...
-I won't.

But thanks, Marcel. For real.

(Anita sniffling)

I'm done. (shuddering)

-Mother,
you pulled through this. -(sniffles)

And Naomi and I are not sick.

We cannot get worked up

over something
that has yet to happen

or, God willing,
may never happen at all.

Listen to your wise husband.

Yeah, I'm good. I'm good.

Vernon, don't you have a dean
to talk to about a lecture?

-(sniffles)
-And I would love some time with Mom.

-I thought
you had plans for lunch. -No, I told Pamela

to take the meeting without me.

Very well.

But my phone is on.

Go.

I love you, woman.

I love you, too.

(chuckles softly)

Why must all three of us
have it?

We are all warrior women.

And that's why
we're gonna survive this.

Naomi is going to have to do
what you're already doing.

Never miss an appointment
or a screening.

Be proactive.

Well, that isn't an issue.

Except that it is.

Naomi is researching
every aspect of this thing.

Well, just like you did
when you first found out.

You went,
you had your mammogram,

and you talked to the doctors
about all the options.

Oh, she is doing that
with a vengeance.

Why do you say that
like it's a bad thing?

I am trying to respect
Naomi's boundaries,

and I came by this information
secondhand.

There isn't anything
a parent isn't privy to

when it concerns their children.

Or grandchildren.

You're right.

And you need to know this
because she needs

that Anita Dupree guidance.

Mother, Naomi is planning
on getting a double mastectomy.

And you have
to talk her out of it.

Well, well.

I don't see any signs
of an actual dustup.

So how'd it go?

No fisticuffs. I'd say
we made it to a slight thaw.

Well, that's a lot further
than I thought you'd get.

At least it was something.

-That's good to hear, Pops.
-Yeah.

Look, I got to go.
But I wanted to say

sorry I couldn't take that case.

What case?

The undercover thing at Jessup.

Oh, don't give that
another thought.

You got enough on your plate.

-Thanks, Pops.
-Mm-hmm.

I'll see you.

Hey.

What the hell is wrong with you?

Bad lunch?

-Your reflux acting up?
-Trying to rope Jacob

into going undercover.

You can't baby him
'cause he's your kid.

He's a man.

And he's good at what he does.

-You can't hold him back.
-I'll decide when he's ready.

I don't want my son shanked
in the shower at Jessup.

Look, from now on,
anything come across your desk,

you bring it to me first.

I'm the chief,
and don't you forget it again.

(door unlocking)

(door opens)

How was PT?

Shanice does not play.

Okay. So tell me about your dad.

No one's sick or dying.

-Okay.
-But...

I don't know
what Pops and I are.

I mean, one minute, we're back
to the same old fight.

The next, he was telling me
he's proud of me.

That's a good thing, isn't it?

I'm not 100% sure
I can believe it.

You know? But in the past,

anytime we inch
toward something,

Pops returns to form.

Okay, but why would he put in
all this effort

if he wasn't for real?

I just feel like there has to be
something else at play here.

No, I get it.

Look, I know Mama loves me
something fierce,

but she's always working
an angle.

Maybe just do what I do.

What's that?

You keep on keeping on
in good faith.

And the second he makes a move
that doesn't feel right,

you shut it down, and
then you haven't lost anything.

But...

if he's really in,

having a halfway decent
relationship with your father

isn't the worst thing, is it?

In addition to being the baddest
woman on the planet...

(chuckles softly)
...you're pretty damn brilliant.

Are you just now
figuring that out?

(chuckles)

Come here.

-Mmm.
-Mmm.

Mmm.

(chuckling softly)

I might just have
to go away again

to get a home welcoming
like that.

Don't you dare.

I missed you.

I missed you.

How was your week?

Uh, way too eventful.

I thought I was done
with being surprised,

but life has other plans.

You're talking
about Ted and Shanice.

You know, it's okay
if you want to talk about them.

What about them?

I thought you knew.

Knew what?

Kial...

Ted and Shanice, they've gotten
to the L-O-V-E stage.

I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to hit you
with another surprise.

No, no, no.
I'm-I'm glad you told me.

I didn't mean to blindside you.

Don't worry about it.

Are you okay?

They have been together
for a while now.

It's the natural next step.

(sighs) I don't know
why I feel so strange

hearing that he's in love
with someone else.

Well, you were married
for years.

Of course you're gonna have
some kind of feelings.

Or were you mourning
what you had?

Were you holding out hope
for you and Ted?

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