1 00:00:05,482 --> 00:00:07,206 Morning, partner. 2 00:00:08,655 --> 00:00:12,793 Mm, I just love the smell of freshly brewed coffee. 3 00:00:13,793 --> 00:00:15,103 Pour me one, will you? 4 00:00:15,206 --> 00:00:19,103 I'm in the mood for a steaming hot cup of Joey. 5 00:00:19,206 --> 00:00:22,551 I wasn't aware we had a meeting scheduled this morning. 6 00:00:22,655 --> 00:00:24,206 We didn't. 7 00:00:24,310 --> 00:00:27,862 What I came to say needs to stay off the books. 8 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:31,724 Oh, Nicole Dupree, as I live and breathe. 9 00:00:31,827 --> 00:00:34,000 No, please stop. I'm the one who should 10 00:00:34,103 --> 00:00:36,413 be grateful that you could squeeze me in. 11 00:00:36,517 --> 00:00:39,482 I'm sure this week is prime time for your business. 12 00:00:39,586 --> 00:00:42,896 Mm. Valentine's Day is basically our Christmas. 13 00:00:44,206 --> 00:00:45,827 I'm sure Heart Attach 14 00:00:45,931 --> 00:00:48,161 gives a whole new meaning to "Jingle Bells." 15 00:00:48,241 --> 00:00:50,551 [chuckles] Absolutely. 16 00:00:50,552 --> 00:00:53,171 The marrieds typically like to stick close to home 17 00:00:53,172 --> 00:00:55,793 and do the chocolate, flowers, dinner routine, 18 00:00:55,896 --> 00:00:58,137 but the singles need and deserve 19 00:00:58,241 --> 00:01:00,206 their own kind of companionship. 20 00:01:00,310 --> 00:01:01,724 Which you happily provide. 21 00:01:01,827 --> 00:01:03,620 One of my greatest joys. 22 00:01:03,724 --> 00:01:04,862 What about you? 23 00:01:04,965 --> 00:01:07,034 How are you celebrating the day of love? 24 00:01:07,137 --> 00:01:10,068 Ah, things are still unfolding. 25 00:01:10,172 --> 00:01:11,517 Don't fret. 26 00:01:11,518 --> 00:01:13,343 Carlton seems like the romantic type. 27 00:01:13,344 --> 00:01:14,826 I'm sure he's got a big, beautiful, 28 00:01:14,827 --> 00:01:16,147 grand gesture in the plans. 29 00:01:17,068 --> 00:01:19,482 I... 30 00:01:19,586 --> 00:01:22,517 have no doubt that Carlton is not in the mood 31 00:01:22,620 --> 00:01:24,965 to shower me with affection, 32 00:01:25,068 --> 00:01:28,103 especially after seeing me out with Kial yesterday. 33 00:01:28,206 --> 00:01:31,034 Uh-oh. Is he the jealous type? 34 00:01:31,137 --> 00:01:33,758 With reason. 35 00:01:33,862 --> 00:01:36,241 Like the scorching-hot kiss he witnessed. 36 00:01:36,344 --> 00:01:38,896 Oh. Between you and... 37 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:40,862 Kial. 38 00:01:40,965 --> 00:01:42,344 That could ignite 39 00:01:42,448 --> 00:01:43,758 any type of jealousy. 40 00:01:43,862 --> 00:01:45,655 While I am so here 41 00:01:45,758 --> 00:01:48,689 for you locking lips with that gorgeous man, 42 00:01:48,793 --> 00:01:50,931 I'm sure it put a damper on things. 43 00:01:51,034 --> 00:01:53,034 For me, not at all. 44 00:01:53,137 --> 00:01:55,448 But for Carlton... 45 00:01:57,068 --> 00:01:58,793 ...without a doubt. 46 00:02:11,063 --> 00:02:14,826 -Good morning, Doctor. -Why is Mrs. Pruitt 47 00:02:14,827 --> 00:02:16,274 still complaining about lingering pain? 48 00:02:16,275 --> 00:02:18,240 Did you not give her the hydrocodone that I ordered? 49 00:02:18,241 --> 00:02:19,379 I did. 50 00:02:19,380 --> 00:02:20,757 Mrs. Pruitt likes to cry wolf 51 00:02:20,758 --> 00:02:22,343 so she can hoard pain pills for later. 52 00:02:22,344 --> 00:02:23,378 I already clocked her. 53 00:02:23,379 --> 00:02:24,862 Tablet. 54 00:02:26,079 --> 00:02:30,033 Just keep an eye on the patient, please. 55 00:02:30,034 --> 00:02:33,000 I have another surgery at 10:00. Make sure it's in O.R. Three. 56 00:02:34,344 --> 00:02:36,965 Yeah, I-I'll check on Mrs. Pruitt. 57 00:02:37,068 --> 00:02:38,818 She's slick, but she's hilarious. 58 00:02:38,819 --> 00:02:40,481 Did she ever tell you the story about the time... 59 00:02:40,482 --> 00:02:42,000 And the O.R.? 60 00:02:42,001 --> 00:02:43,826 I will try to get it reserved for you. 61 00:02:43,827 --> 00:02:45,412 Just do your job and handle it, Nurse. 62 00:02:45,413 --> 00:02:48,482 Whoa. What's your problem, Carlton? 63 00:02:48,483 --> 00:02:50,654 Oh, now, this is funny. You think you can step to me 64 00:02:50,655 --> 00:02:52,102 -just because you and Shanice... -My man. My man. 65 00:02:52,103 --> 00:02:55,344 Do not finish that sentence. 66 00:02:56,379 --> 00:02:59,034 Let me holler at you. Now. 67 00:03:03,103 --> 00:03:05,724 ? ? 68 00:03:33,482 --> 00:03:36,379 Good morning. You got the summons, too? 69 00:03:37,413 --> 00:03:39,931 Yep. "Meeting in my office when I arrive." 70 00:03:40,034 --> 00:03:41,137 Ominous. 71 00:03:41,138 --> 00:03:43,067 Has he mentioned anything to you about Hayley? 72 00:03:43,068 --> 00:03:46,103 Uh, yeah. She's out of the hospital and recovering. 73 00:03:46,104 --> 00:03:47,861 They're staying at a hotel until they get 74 00:03:47,862 --> 00:03:49,585 the security updated at the house. 75 00:03:49,586 --> 00:03:51,413 I can't believe she was mugged. 76 00:03:51,414 --> 00:03:53,033 You always think it can never happen to you. 77 00:03:53,034 --> 00:03:54,757 Hmm. Bill probably just wants to know 78 00:03:54,758 --> 00:03:56,309 what he's missed since he's been out. 79 00:03:56,310 --> 00:03:59,206 I get a barrage of texts from that man every day 80 00:03:59,310 --> 00:04:01,655 asking me to order this and follow up on that. 81 00:04:02,689 --> 00:04:05,279 So let me translate this morning's message for you. 82 00:04:05,379 --> 00:04:06,931 He's pissed. 83 00:04:07,034 --> 00:04:09,275 Hmm. Guess we'd better brace ourselves. 84 00:04:10,275 --> 00:04:12,137 Is that bacon I smell? 85 00:04:12,241 --> 00:04:15,379 Yeah. Yeah, we have bacon, scrambled eggs. 86 00:04:15,482 --> 00:04:17,310 And waffles. 87 00:04:17,413 --> 00:04:20,034 Yeah, I just decided to get the whole spread for you. 88 00:04:20,035 --> 00:04:21,895 And don't worry, I didn't sneak a bite. 89 00:04:21,896 --> 00:04:23,896 I'm still sticking to my... 90 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,758 delicious elimination diet. 91 00:04:25,862 --> 00:04:28,551 -Oh. Thank you, baby. -You're welcome. 92 00:04:29,620 --> 00:04:31,103 Let me see. 93 00:04:32,206 --> 00:04:33,482 How you feeling? 94 00:04:33,586 --> 00:04:35,482 It-it hurts like hell. 95 00:04:35,586 --> 00:04:38,034 But... I'm okay. 96 00:04:39,068 --> 00:04:40,896 -I'm strong. -Yes, you are. 97 00:04:40,897 --> 00:04:42,861 You know, getting hit in the face is like 98 00:04:42,862 --> 00:04:45,310 my yearly penance for living behind the gates. 99 00:04:45,413 --> 00:04:46,793 First Dani, now this. 100 00:04:46,896 --> 00:04:49,172 Mm, yeah. Not funny. 101 00:04:49,173 --> 00:04:50,550 So, did you sleep all right? 102 00:04:50,551 --> 00:04:52,724 I slept like a baby 103 00:04:52,827 --> 00:04:56,068 with your arms wrapped around me all night. 104 00:04:56,172 --> 00:04:58,206 You know, it's nothing like having 105 00:04:58,310 --> 00:05:01,068 my loving husband here to protect me. 106 00:05:02,517 --> 00:05:05,586 I can't believe it-it happened at all. 107 00:05:05,689 --> 00:05:08,655 Like, I was so scared, Bill. 108 00:05:10,655 --> 00:05:13,862 Thank God I have you here to help me through this. 109 00:05:13,965 --> 00:05:15,310 Yeah. 110 00:05:15,413 --> 00:05:17,703 Yeah, you don't have to worry anymore, okay? 111 00:05:17,793 --> 00:05:19,413 You're safe now. I'm right here. 112 00:05:19,517 --> 00:05:21,927 There's nowhere else in the world I'd rather be. 113 00:05:25,177 --> 00:05:28,930 Well, if you've gotten yourself into trouble, 114 00:05:28,931 --> 00:05:30,654 I'm sorry, but I don't think I could be 115 00:05:30,655 --> 00:05:32,465 -of any help. -Ah, you and I both know 116 00:05:32,466 --> 00:05:34,792 that I'm more than capable of getting out of harm's way. 117 00:05:34,793 --> 00:05:36,517 I need help with a private matter. 118 00:05:36,620 --> 00:05:39,482 Then I suggest you reach out to a trusted friend. 119 00:05:39,586 --> 00:05:42,172 Hmm. Funny you mention "friend." 120 00:05:42,275 --> 00:05:44,793 Marcel Malone. Is he one of yours? 121 00:05:44,896 --> 00:05:46,689 The detective? 122 00:05:46,793 --> 00:05:48,758 I know him about as well as I know 123 00:05:48,862 --> 00:05:50,413 any other cop in this town. 124 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:52,689 Which is well, I presume, 125 00:05:52,793 --> 00:05:56,241 given your line of business collaborators. 126 00:05:56,344 --> 00:05:58,586 No, my interactions with the boys in blue 127 00:05:58,689 --> 00:06:01,655 around here usually involve them hauling me in 128 00:06:01,758 --> 00:06:04,103 and trying to pin someone else's crime on me. 129 00:06:04,206 --> 00:06:06,068 Dang. 130 00:06:06,172 --> 00:06:08,517 I was hoping you'd have more insight for me. 131 00:06:08,620 --> 00:06:11,620 I know. I'm such a disappointment. 132 00:06:11,724 --> 00:06:14,827 But please feel free to show yourself out. 133 00:06:25,917 --> 00:06:30,033 I shouldn't have to remind you that speaking 134 00:06:30,034 --> 00:06:32,654 to anyone on our staff like that is beyond inappropriate. 135 00:06:32,655 --> 00:06:34,379 What the hell's gotten into you? 136 00:06:34,482 --> 00:06:36,586 You're right. I'll apologize. 137 00:06:36,587 --> 00:06:39,619 It's already been a long day, and I had an even longer night. 138 00:06:39,620 --> 00:06:43,344 Okay, I don't want to know what you and Nicole do after hours. 139 00:06:43,448 --> 00:06:45,258 Not that it is any of your business, 140 00:06:45,275 --> 00:06:47,517 but I wasn't with Nicole last night. 141 00:06:47,620 --> 00:06:48,931 Seems she had other plans. 142 00:06:49,034 --> 00:06:50,379 You want to talk about it? 143 00:06:50,482 --> 00:06:52,517 -Absolutely not. -Thank God. 144 00:06:52,620 --> 00:06:54,000 Look, if you're tired 145 00:06:54,001 --> 00:06:55,792 or you're not in the right head space, 146 00:06:55,793 --> 00:06:58,143 -I can scrub in for you. -If I couldn't do my job, 147 00:06:58,172 --> 00:06:59,552 I wouldn't have come to work. 148 00:06:59,655 --> 00:07:02,620 Okay? I'm annoyed, not reckless. 149 00:07:02,724 --> 00:07:05,344 And I would never put my patients in harm's way. 150 00:07:07,068 --> 00:07:09,034 Situations like that bring out 151 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:11,482 every ounce of testosterone in guys. 152 00:07:11,586 --> 00:07:14,310 It's like they suddenly regress to cavemen. 153 00:07:14,413 --> 00:07:16,379 Not Kial. 154 00:07:16,482 --> 00:07:19,517 He wasn't fazed in the least. 155 00:07:19,620 --> 00:07:22,517 We talked and danced... 156 00:07:22,620 --> 00:07:26,000 and then retreated back to my place for some privacy. 157 00:07:26,103 --> 00:07:27,413 Privacy to... 158 00:07:27,517 --> 00:07:29,758 [laughs] 159 00:07:29,862 --> 00:07:33,586 Let's just say that man is multitalented. 160 00:07:33,689 --> 00:07:35,275 I knew it! 161 00:07:35,276 --> 00:07:37,688 You know how some people can sense weather patterns? 162 00:07:37,689 --> 00:07:40,309 They get a feeling in their knee and know a rainstorm is coming? 163 00:07:40,310 --> 00:07:43,413 Me, I can sense whether a man is skilled in the art 164 00:07:43,517 --> 00:07:45,379 of satisfying a woman. 165 00:07:45,380 --> 00:07:47,136 Just one of your many, many talents? 166 00:07:47,137 --> 00:07:48,551 Precisely. 167 00:07:50,068 --> 00:07:52,931 And right now, I'm detecting a hint of remorse. 168 00:07:54,896 --> 00:07:56,206 Don't get me wrong, 169 00:07:56,310 --> 00:08:00,379 I enjoyed every second with Kial. 170 00:08:01,413 --> 00:08:06,275 But Carlton has been nothing but forthcoming with his feelings, 171 00:08:06,379 --> 00:08:09,620 and he was really stung when he saw me with another man. 172 00:08:09,724 --> 00:08:11,413 Shouldn't I feel bad about that? 173 00:08:12,586 --> 00:08:14,172 What do you want from Carlton? 174 00:08:14,275 --> 00:08:16,413 Or Kial, or anyone else, for that matter? 175 00:08:17,448 --> 00:08:20,965 The freedom to explore this awakening. 176 00:08:21,068 --> 00:08:24,344 I want to take time with this new version of myself. 177 00:08:24,345 --> 00:08:26,999 And it's not like I haven't been honest about my intentions. 178 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:30,586 Then you have no reason to feel even a shred of guilt. 179 00:08:30,689 --> 00:08:33,965 You deserve to step fully into Nicole 2.0 180 00:08:34,068 --> 00:08:36,482 and enjoy every part of her. 181 00:08:36,586 --> 00:08:39,517 Have fun. That's how I live. 182 00:08:40,793 --> 00:08:44,310 I'm perfectly capable of defending myself, you know? 183 00:08:44,413 --> 00:08:45,463 I know. 184 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,931 But thank you. 185 00:08:48,932 --> 00:08:51,205 Carlton's feeling a way because he walked in on 186 00:08:51,206 --> 00:08:53,551 Nicole and Kial on their date last night. 187 00:08:53,655 --> 00:08:56,931 Oh, so that's why he's in his head. 188 00:08:57,034 --> 00:09:00,068 Yeah. She seems to have that effect on men. 189 00:09:00,172 --> 00:09:01,482 Wouldn't you agree? 190 00:09:03,285 --> 00:09:06,481 Babe, I would love to stay longer, 191 00:09:06,482 --> 00:09:08,827 but I really have to get to the office. 192 00:09:08,828 --> 00:09:10,412 Yeah, you've got that deposition today. 193 00:09:10,413 --> 00:09:12,034 Don't worry, I will be fine. 194 00:09:12,137 --> 00:09:13,206 Okay, good. 195 00:09:13,207 --> 00:09:14,688 But I already called hotel security. 196 00:09:14,689 --> 00:09:16,068 They're on high alert. 197 00:09:16,069 --> 00:09:18,585 And I'm going to ask Caroline to come sit with you, too. 198 00:09:18,586 --> 00:09:21,068 Uh, no, you're not. She'll be busy today, too. 199 00:09:21,172 --> 00:09:24,655 Besides, babysitting isn't in her job description, babe. 200 00:09:24,758 --> 00:09:26,724 Okay. Well, why don't you just 201 00:09:26,725 --> 00:09:28,481 come to the office with me, then? 202 00:09:28,482 --> 00:09:31,724 Bill, look at my face. 203 00:09:31,827 --> 00:09:34,206 I am not going anywhere near the public 204 00:09:34,310 --> 00:09:36,137 until this goes down a bit. No. 205 00:09:36,241 --> 00:09:38,896 Still the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. 206 00:09:40,137 --> 00:09:43,241 Aw. Hubby points for you, 207 00:09:43,344 --> 00:09:45,517 but we both know you're lying. 208 00:09:45,620 --> 00:09:47,620 -[chuckles] -Seriously, now, 209 00:09:47,724 --> 00:09:49,862 I am fine, okay? 210 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:52,586 I'm just gonna put on a little Cardi B, 211 00:09:52,689 --> 00:09:54,758 take a good hot bubble bath, 212 00:09:54,862 --> 00:09:57,379 then I promise to check in. 213 00:09:57,482 --> 00:09:58,620 Does that help? 214 00:09:58,724 --> 00:10:01,172 Okay, well, I'll be waiting for your text 215 00:10:01,275 --> 00:10:02,517 every hour on the hour. 216 00:10:02,620 --> 00:10:04,586 -Okay? Okay. -Okay. 217 00:10:04,689 --> 00:10:06,275 -Bye, baby. -Bye. 218 00:10:08,758 --> 00:10:10,793 ? ? 219 00:10:13,068 --> 00:10:14,724 [line ringing] 220 00:10:14,827 --> 00:10:16,103 Hey. 221 00:10:16,206 --> 00:10:18,379 I'm at the Bowman, room 917. 222 00:10:18,482 --> 00:10:20,517 Can you get here? 223 00:10:20,620 --> 00:10:23,034 No, I am not doing this on the phone. Hurry up. 224 00:10:23,137 --> 00:10:26,310 Okay? And use the service entrance. 225 00:10:26,413 --> 00:10:27,931 All right. Bye. 226 00:10:35,551 --> 00:10:37,655 Sheesh. You got knocked... 227 00:10:37,758 --> 00:10:39,724 Shut up. Did anyone see you? 228 00:10:39,725 --> 00:10:42,033 Nah, I used the service entrance like you said. 229 00:10:42,034 --> 00:10:43,172 Good, good. 230 00:10:43,275 --> 00:10:45,655 You really got to give your coz more credit. 231 00:10:45,656 --> 00:10:47,343 I did lay low from Joey for months 232 00:10:47,344 --> 00:10:49,447 without him even knowing I was in town, remember? 233 00:10:49,448 --> 00:10:51,344 Now, what happened to your face? 234 00:10:51,448 --> 00:10:54,551 It was tragic. Really. 235 00:10:54,655 --> 00:10:56,000 I was mugged. 236 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:58,758 Exactly. See, I thought so, 237 00:10:58,862 --> 00:11:00,862 but now I know for sure. 238 00:11:00,965 --> 00:11:02,225 So what's your next move? 239 00:11:02,310 --> 00:11:04,000 Excuse me? 240 00:11:04,103 --> 00:11:06,793 You can't play a player, all right? 241 00:11:06,794 --> 00:11:08,792 You were worried that you were losing Bill's attention, 242 00:11:08,793 --> 00:11:10,585 and this is your way of getting it back. 243 00:11:10,586 --> 00:11:13,275 Now, big ups to you for thinking outside the box. 244 00:11:13,379 --> 00:11:17,068 Listen, all I know is I better be on a ballot 245 00:11:17,172 --> 00:11:21,206 for next year's Oscars because I've been on my Viola Davis. 246 00:11:21,310 --> 00:11:23,896 That fool has no clue. 247 00:11:23,897 --> 00:11:27,861 Caroline, what do I need to know before this Dunlop deposition? 248 00:11:27,862 --> 00:11:29,895 It's all right there in those envelopes, boss. 249 00:11:29,896 --> 00:11:32,343 The documents you requested just arrived from the court. 250 00:11:32,344 --> 00:11:34,379 Tomas, why did I get a notification 251 00:11:34,380 --> 00:11:36,619 you filed for an extension on the Morris case? 252 00:11:36,620 --> 00:11:38,378 There was an issue with Mrs. Aldrich. 253 00:11:38,379 --> 00:11:41,344 She needed an emergency TRO, so I had to set Morris aside. 254 00:11:41,345 --> 00:11:42,723 I spoke with opposing counsel, though, 255 00:11:42,724 --> 00:11:43,964 and they were fine with it. 256 00:11:43,965 --> 00:11:45,758 Well, I'm not fine with it. 257 00:11:45,862 --> 00:11:47,852 Yes, sir. Moving it back to priority one. 258 00:11:47,862 --> 00:11:50,344 Bill, I know there's a lot going on today, 259 00:11:50,345 --> 00:11:52,067 but I wanted to ask about Hayley. 260 00:11:52,068 --> 00:11:53,379 We've all been worried. 261 00:11:53,482 --> 00:11:55,832 My wife was attacked, and the coward who did it 262 00:11:55,833 --> 00:11:58,274 is still out there somewhere, so how do you think she is? 263 00:11:58,275 --> 00:12:01,413 Well, just let me know if there's anything I can do. 264 00:12:01,517 --> 00:12:03,241 Same goes for me, Bill. 265 00:12:03,344 --> 00:12:05,514 Anything at all. We're so sorry it happened. 266 00:12:05,517 --> 00:12:06,965 Yeah. Me, too. 267 00:12:08,103 --> 00:12:09,303 So what you're saying is 268 00:12:09,310 --> 00:12:11,724 I am not a ho for juggling two men? 269 00:12:11,827 --> 00:12:14,827 Have you met me? Better yet, have you met you? 270 00:12:14,931 --> 00:12:18,413 That is not a word I'd ever use to describe my friend. 271 00:12:18,517 --> 00:12:20,137 Honestly, me, either. 272 00:12:20,241 --> 00:12:22,517 But I had a discussion with Kat about it. 273 00:12:22,620 --> 00:12:25,724 Ah, the sting of a daughter's disapproval. 274 00:12:26,758 --> 00:12:30,034 There is nothing wrong with sex positivity. 275 00:12:31,068 --> 00:12:32,137 Still, I can't 276 00:12:32,241 --> 00:12:34,551 shake this feeling that all eyes are on me. 277 00:12:34,655 --> 00:12:37,310 We live in a community that judges everything 278 00:12:37,413 --> 00:12:38,793 from the shoes on your feet 279 00:12:38,896 --> 00:12:40,946 to the type of car your assistant drives. 280 00:12:41,000 --> 00:12:44,034 So what if Carlton fills your emotional tank 281 00:12:44,137 --> 00:12:46,551 and Kial matches your freak? 282 00:12:46,552 --> 00:12:49,826 It's no one's business except the consenting adults involved. 283 00:12:49,827 --> 00:12:51,931 Ah. If only everyone in Fairmont Crest 284 00:12:52,034 --> 00:12:53,965 was as supportive as you, my friend. 285 00:12:54,068 --> 00:12:56,598 Don't get it twisted, plenty of those same people 286 00:12:56,599 --> 00:12:58,688 hold double memberships with Heart Attach. 287 00:12:58,689 --> 00:13:00,965 We'd all be a lot better off if we just 288 00:13:00,966 --> 00:13:03,136 stopped judging and focused on our own happiness. 289 00:13:03,137 --> 00:13:04,655 Amen. 290 00:13:06,068 --> 00:13:07,965 Thank you, Vanessa. 291 00:13:07,966 --> 00:13:10,481 You have been more gracious to me than I was with you 292 00:13:10,482 --> 00:13:13,132 when you first started your relationship with Joey. 293 00:13:14,068 --> 00:13:15,586 He has a reputation. 294 00:13:15,587 --> 00:13:17,171 You wouldn't have been a good friend 295 00:13:17,172 --> 00:13:18,516 if you didn't show some concern. 296 00:13:18,517 --> 00:13:20,517 Now, don't waste another brain cell 297 00:13:20,620 --> 00:13:22,310 on those tired old gossips. 298 00:13:22,413 --> 00:13:25,724 You just keep being the brilliant, sexy, 299 00:13:25,827 --> 00:13:28,206 confident woman you've always been. 300 00:13:28,207 --> 00:13:31,930 Is there something I can help you with, Dr. Richardson? 301 00:13:31,931 --> 00:13:33,482 Yes, there is. 302 00:13:33,586 --> 00:13:36,482 I assume your, uh, shift started early. 303 00:13:36,586 --> 00:13:38,793 -Hmm? -It did. 304 00:13:38,896 --> 00:13:42,172 So that means you're due for a break. 305 00:13:42,275 --> 00:13:45,068 I had a big breakfast and I wore comfy shoes today, 306 00:13:45,172 --> 00:13:46,689 so I think I'm good. 307 00:13:46,793 --> 00:13:48,103 [sighs] Come on, Shanice. 308 00:13:48,206 --> 00:13:49,965 I'm trying here. 309 00:13:50,068 --> 00:13:53,379 We really need to discuss what happened the other night. 310 00:13:59,517 --> 00:14:00,758 First, I want you to know 311 00:14:00,759 --> 00:14:02,585 I confronted Dana about that ridiculous stunt. 312 00:14:02,586 --> 00:14:06,275 Hmm. And what did she have to say about Pantygate? 313 00:14:06,379 --> 00:14:08,000 It doesn't matter. 314 00:14:08,001 --> 00:14:10,447 I just made it clear she was being childish and pathetic, 315 00:14:10,448 --> 00:14:13,344 and whatever she hoped to achieve backfired 316 00:14:13,448 --> 00:14:16,551 because neither one of us fell for her scheme. 317 00:14:16,655 --> 00:14:19,379 Okay, I'm glad you got to tell her that, 318 00:14:19,482 --> 00:14:22,827 but you do realize Leslie was not the problem, right? 319 00:14:22,931 --> 00:14:25,448 Uh, she was trying to drive a wedge between us 320 00:14:25,449 --> 00:14:27,240 by implying I was sleeping with her. 321 00:14:27,241 --> 00:14:29,771 I have learned to believe nothing that woman says. 322 00:14:30,655 --> 00:14:34,379 The real issue was your reaction to seeing Nicole out on a date. 323 00:14:34,482 --> 00:14:38,758 H-H-How was I supposed to feel, knowing that you were that upset 324 00:14:38,862 --> 00:14:42,034 by seeing her out and sexy with a new man? 325 00:14:42,137 --> 00:14:44,724 Again, I'm sorry. 326 00:14:44,827 --> 00:14:48,172 I wasn't expecting it, and I didn't respond well. 327 00:14:48,275 --> 00:14:50,896 Proving my point, Ted. 328 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:53,470 And even if you feel like you are ready to move on, 329 00:14:53,551 --> 00:14:56,689 I cannot force the timeline of your healing. 330 00:14:58,379 --> 00:15:01,275 I dated a man once in college who swore to me 331 00:15:01,379 --> 00:15:03,482 he was ready to move on from his ex. 332 00:15:03,586 --> 00:15:07,172 But every time he ran into her, he just... he just locked up. 333 00:15:07,173 --> 00:15:09,171 Like-like his brain short-circuited. 334 00:15:09,172 --> 00:15:11,240 Everything else in the room disappeared to him, 335 00:15:11,241 --> 00:15:12,689 including me. 336 00:15:12,690 --> 00:15:14,757 And I will not put myself through that again. 337 00:15:14,758 --> 00:15:15,931 Nor should you. 338 00:15:16,931 --> 00:15:19,137 I don't take you for granted, Shanice. 339 00:15:19,241 --> 00:15:20,517 I want you to believe that. 340 00:15:21,517 --> 00:15:23,275 I should apologize, too. 341 00:15:23,276 --> 00:15:24,964 I shouldn't have run out like that. 342 00:15:24,965 --> 00:15:27,413 I-I let my emotions get the best of me. 343 00:15:30,172 --> 00:15:31,222 Well... 344 00:15:32,310 --> 00:15:34,655 ...glad we can come to an understanding 345 00:15:34,758 --> 00:15:36,517 like mature adults. 346 00:15:36,620 --> 00:15:39,517 There I disagree. Emotion is good. 347 00:15:39,620 --> 00:15:41,827 It means you care, and so do I. 348 00:15:42,862 --> 00:15:46,586 I think we're building something special, Shanice, 349 00:15:46,689 --> 00:15:48,655 and I want to fight for it. 350 00:15:48,758 --> 00:15:50,034 And you. 351 00:15:52,344 --> 00:15:55,896 I encourage you to look at this next chapter as... 352 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:59,034 an adventure of self-discovery. 353 00:15:59,137 --> 00:16:01,172 -Well said. -Thank you. 354 00:16:01,173 --> 00:16:04,136 Are you sure you didn't go get board certified behind my back? 355 00:16:04,137 --> 00:16:06,827 I'm far from a licensed professional, 356 00:16:06,931 --> 00:16:10,000 but I have experience that's taught me some things. 357 00:16:11,551 --> 00:16:14,344 It's no secret Doug and I had an arrangement. 358 00:16:14,448 --> 00:16:16,724 When Donnell and Deanna left for college, 359 00:16:16,827 --> 00:16:18,147 things changed between us. 360 00:16:18,148 --> 00:16:21,861 I see relationship dynamics change all of the time 361 00:16:21,862 --> 00:16:23,137 with empty-nesters. 362 00:16:23,241 --> 00:16:25,965 Doug's mistress was the hospital. 363 00:16:26,068 --> 00:16:28,620 He threw himself into work, which I now know was 364 00:16:28,621 --> 00:16:30,481 his way of digging himself out of debt 365 00:16:30,482 --> 00:16:33,862 because of his second mistress, gambling. 366 00:16:33,965 --> 00:16:37,034 But that left me to service my needs in my own way. 367 00:16:37,137 --> 00:16:40,344 Did you primarily connect with people through the service? 368 00:16:40,448 --> 00:16:42,034 Yes. 369 00:16:42,137 --> 00:16:44,487 Heart Attach was a wonderful starting point, 370 00:16:44,586 --> 00:16:48,241 but I also stayed open to the present. 371 00:16:48,344 --> 00:16:50,379 If I met someone at a business mixer 372 00:16:50,482 --> 00:16:52,551 or a restaurant and we hit it off, 373 00:16:52,655 --> 00:16:54,137 I let us hit it off. 374 00:16:54,241 --> 00:16:56,413 I was discreet, of course, but... 375 00:16:56,517 --> 00:16:59,344 I stayed open to the possibilities. 376 00:16:59,448 --> 00:17:01,517 I encourage you to do the same. 377 00:17:01,620 --> 00:17:03,413 Oh, I am... 378 00:17:03,517 --> 00:17:05,413 having my fill with two men. 379 00:17:05,517 --> 00:17:07,448 Not sure I can add any more to my plate. 380 00:17:07,551 --> 00:17:09,379 Don't knock it till you've tried it. 381 00:17:09,482 --> 00:17:11,206 And you should. 382 00:17:11,310 --> 00:17:13,724 Try it all until you feel like you've had enough. 383 00:17:13,827 --> 00:17:16,034 How do I know when that is? 384 00:17:16,137 --> 00:17:17,793 You'll meet one person 385 00:17:17,896 --> 00:17:21,103 who doesn't just check off a single box. 386 00:17:21,206 --> 00:17:22,526 They'll complete the list. 387 00:17:23,448 --> 00:17:25,138 Is that what you found with Joey? 388 00:17:26,482 --> 00:17:27,827 It is. 389 00:17:27,931 --> 00:17:30,551 You've both been in the area for a long time. 390 00:17:30,655 --> 00:17:33,827 So what did Marcel do before he became a cop? 391 00:17:35,689 --> 00:17:38,310 Oh, come on, Joey. You are killing me here. 392 00:17:38,311 --> 00:17:40,550 How am I supposed to suss out if he's suitable 393 00:17:40,551 --> 00:17:43,517 to be my boo without this information? 394 00:17:43,620 --> 00:17:45,965 You're using me as reconnaissance 395 00:17:46,068 --> 00:17:47,931 because you want to go on a date? 396 00:17:48,034 --> 00:17:49,965 Yeah, I mean, before I go any further, 397 00:17:50,068 --> 00:17:52,827 I need to be prepared. Hey. 398 00:17:53,827 --> 00:17:55,757 What's his soon-to-be ex-wife like? 399 00:17:55,758 --> 00:17:58,034 How the hell do I know? 400 00:17:58,137 --> 00:18:00,187 And why would I care about your love life 401 00:18:00,275 --> 00:18:01,965 in the first place? 402 00:18:02,965 --> 00:18:05,172 I'm gonna ask you a question, Leslie, 403 00:18:05,275 --> 00:18:07,206 and I'm only gonna ask it once, 404 00:18:07,310 --> 00:18:11,068 and I strongly encourage you to consider your response. 405 00:18:15,413 --> 00:18:18,827 Why are you asking me about Detective Malone? 406 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:21,172 And remember, 407 00:18:21,275 --> 00:18:23,413 your answer better be the truth. 408 00:18:24,620 --> 00:18:25,965 When I got to the hospital 409 00:18:26,068 --> 00:18:28,793 and saw the condition Hayley was in... 410 00:18:28,896 --> 00:18:30,689 man, I was beside myself 411 00:18:30,690 --> 00:18:32,757 because she tried to call me and I missed it. 412 00:18:32,758 --> 00:18:35,310 You can't blame yourself. 413 00:18:35,311 --> 00:18:37,067 This is no one's fault but that maniac 414 00:18:37,068 --> 00:18:39,378 who cared more about a few bucks than human life. 415 00:18:39,379 --> 00:18:40,699 Yeah, but if I was with her, 416 00:18:40,724 --> 00:18:42,689 it would have never happened, period. 417 00:18:42,690 --> 00:18:44,378 I'm just grateful she wasn't alone. 418 00:18:44,379 --> 00:18:46,688 You know, I don't want to think about what could have happened. 419 00:18:46,689 --> 00:18:49,344 -Who was she with? -Lynette. 420 00:18:49,448 --> 00:18:51,586 And thank God she was, 421 00:18:51,587 --> 00:18:53,343 'cause Lynette got the guy to run off, 422 00:18:53,344 --> 00:18:55,620 and then she took Hayley to the hospital. 423 00:18:55,724 --> 00:18:57,620 Lynette Wise? 424 00:18:57,621 --> 00:18:59,102 Yeah, the woman we're representing 425 00:18:59,103 --> 00:19:00,363 in the embezzlement case. 426 00:19:00,413 --> 00:19:02,275 What were they doing together? 427 00:19:02,276 --> 00:19:05,378 RANDY: That looks almost as real 428 00:19:05,379 --> 00:19:07,489 as when Big G laid me out in the tenth grade 429 00:19:07,490 --> 00:19:09,309 for taking his girl to the drive-in. 430 00:19:09,310 --> 00:19:11,660 That's because it is real, and it still hurts, 431 00:19:11,724 --> 00:19:13,379 so back up. Dang. 432 00:19:13,482 --> 00:19:14,931 Nah, don't even try. 433 00:19:14,932 --> 00:19:16,999 There's no way you could have done that to yourself. 434 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:19,034 I didn't. 435 00:19:19,137 --> 00:19:21,068 So, who... 436 00:19:21,172 --> 00:19:23,896 Hayley, why? 437 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:26,172 Lynette was more than happy to lend a hand. 438 00:19:26,275 --> 00:19:28,413 Or a fist, I suppose. 439 00:19:28,517 --> 00:19:32,310 I bet. So, let me ask you something. 440 00:19:32,311 --> 00:19:33,895 When she hit you, did she knock 441 00:19:33,896 --> 00:19:36,310 all of the damn sense out of your head, too? 442 00:19:41,310 --> 00:19:42,570 Chill out, Mr. High Roller. 443 00:19:42,620 --> 00:19:44,931 Paranoia doesn't suit you. 444 00:19:45,034 --> 00:19:48,206 I really am curious about Marcel's past, 445 00:19:48,310 --> 00:19:52,655 so if you have any intel on his soon-to-be ex, 446 00:19:52,758 --> 00:19:54,862 that would be even better. 447 00:19:54,965 --> 00:19:57,724 Hmm. You are telling the truth. 448 00:19:58,758 --> 00:20:02,551 Oh, God, I am surrounded by idiots in this town, all right? 449 00:20:02,655 --> 00:20:05,482 I came to you because you are one of the few 450 00:20:05,586 --> 00:20:08,034 that has an actual brain. 451 00:20:08,137 --> 00:20:10,448 And a long list of connections. 452 00:20:10,551 --> 00:20:13,206 I feel like I've been sucked into a circle of hell 453 00:20:13,310 --> 00:20:14,586 I never knew existed. 454 00:20:16,137 --> 00:20:17,827 Wait, please. 455 00:20:19,310 --> 00:20:20,689 I need to talk to someone, 456 00:20:20,793 --> 00:20:24,241 anyone other than my daughter, okay? 457 00:20:24,344 --> 00:20:25,586 I mean, it's no secret 458 00:20:25,689 --> 00:20:27,551 that I don't have many friends here. 459 00:20:27,552 --> 00:20:29,723 You know, I think you would probably benefit 460 00:20:29,724 --> 00:20:31,862 from speaking with a good therapist. 461 00:20:32,862 --> 00:20:34,517 In fact, I could recommend one. 462 00:20:35,551 --> 00:20:37,862 Oh, but you burned that bridge 463 00:20:37,965 --> 00:20:40,915 when you slept with her husband and blew up their marriage. 464 00:20:41,827 --> 00:20:43,551 [chuckles] See? 465 00:20:43,655 --> 00:20:45,620 I came to the right person. 466 00:20:48,482 --> 00:20:50,896 You bite. 467 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,413 Like me. 468 00:20:52,517 --> 00:20:55,241 We're kindred spirits, Mr. Armstrong. 469 00:20:56,310 --> 00:20:57,965 Kindred. 470 00:20:58,068 --> 00:21:00,275 Am I interrupting something? 471 00:21:01,655 --> 00:21:04,620 Was Hayley meeting with Lynette on behalf of the firm? 472 00:21:04,621 --> 00:21:06,792 Yeah, she was delivering the papers stating that 473 00:21:06,793 --> 00:21:08,447 we're doing Lynette's case pro bono. 474 00:21:08,448 --> 00:21:09,724 -In person? -Mm-hmm. 475 00:21:09,827 --> 00:21:11,965 Just wanted to be nice, helping out. 476 00:21:11,966 --> 00:21:13,757 And then, on the way back to the car, 477 00:21:13,758 --> 00:21:16,655 Hayley was mugged and Lynette called the police. 478 00:21:16,656 --> 00:21:18,309 It was horrifying for both of them. 479 00:21:18,310 --> 00:21:20,482 God. I can't imagine. 480 00:21:20,586 --> 00:21:22,448 Mm-hmm. Which brings me to you. 481 00:21:23,655 --> 00:21:27,896 Why was Hayley delivering documents in the first place? 482 00:21:27,897 --> 00:21:30,826 I don't care how much she wants to help. 483 00:21:30,827 --> 00:21:33,068 My wife is not the office errand girl. 484 00:21:33,172 --> 00:21:34,275 Do you understand? 485 00:21:34,379 --> 00:21:35,965 -Understood. -Good. 486 00:21:35,966 --> 00:21:37,654 Now that we're all on the same page, 487 00:21:37,655 --> 00:21:39,688 I need to get set up in the conference room. 488 00:21:39,689 --> 00:21:41,758 ? ? 489 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:47,410 I would think a junior partner would know this, 490 00:21:47,482 --> 00:21:50,034 but in this office, documents are delivered 491 00:21:50,137 --> 00:21:52,206 via messenger to ensure a clear record. 492 00:21:52,310 --> 00:21:54,827 I'm fully aware of protocol. 493 00:21:54,931 --> 00:21:56,801 I had Lynette's paperwork on my desk 494 00:21:56,802 --> 00:21:58,516 ready for the courier to pick it up. 495 00:21:58,517 --> 00:22:00,327 I thought you were scheduling that. 496 00:22:01,551 --> 00:22:03,448 We both got our wires crossed. 497 00:22:03,449 --> 00:22:06,378 And Hayley took it upon herself to handle it 498 00:22:06,379 --> 00:22:07,826 without informing either of us. 499 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:11,034 Is that not strange to you? 500 00:22:12,689 --> 00:22:15,724 It's like you've forgotten every rule in the book. 501 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:18,413 You made it, coz. 502 00:22:18,517 --> 00:22:20,793 You got the big house behind the gates. 503 00:22:20,896 --> 00:22:22,517 And then what do you do? 504 00:22:22,620 --> 00:22:24,730 You go and invite the one thing that we are 505 00:22:24,793 --> 00:22:27,203 trying to get away from back to your front steps. 506 00:22:27,206 --> 00:22:29,000 You are wrong about her. 507 00:22:29,103 --> 00:22:31,413 And you are being played by her. 508 00:22:31,517 --> 00:22:34,620 Lynette is and will forever be about Lynette. 509 00:22:34,621 --> 00:22:36,930 You say that now, but a few weeks ago, you were... 510 00:22:36,931 --> 00:22:40,034 A few weeks ago, our plan was on track, and she wasn't in it. 511 00:22:41,275 --> 00:22:44,103 What have you done for me lately, huh? 512 00:22:44,206 --> 00:22:46,556 Every day, Bill is drifting closer and closer 513 00:22:46,655 --> 00:22:48,103 to that old witch. 514 00:22:48,206 --> 00:22:51,413 I needed his focus back on me, and Lynette had a plan. 515 00:22:51,517 --> 00:22:53,827 And what do you know? It worked. 516 00:22:53,931 --> 00:22:57,137 Why can't you ever just be patient? 517 00:22:57,241 --> 00:22:58,896 First, you take it upon yourself 518 00:22:58,897 --> 00:23:00,654 to up the dose without consulting me. 519 00:23:00,655 --> 00:23:02,862 -And then you go and get... -About that. 520 00:23:02,965 --> 00:23:04,241 Uh... 521 00:23:04,344 --> 00:23:06,551 I didn't tell you, but... 522 00:23:06,655 --> 00:23:09,827 Bill ended up seeing the doctor sooner than planned. 523 00:23:09,931 --> 00:23:11,896 His labs came back abnormal. 524 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,068 [sighs] 525 00:23:13,172 --> 00:23:14,275 Coz. 526 00:23:14,276 --> 00:23:16,067 Listen, we are not in trouble, okay? 527 00:23:16,068 --> 00:23:18,689 Like I was saying, the labs came back abnormal, 528 00:23:18,793 --> 00:23:20,793 but the toxins didn't show. 529 00:23:20,896 --> 00:23:23,606 They just want to monitor him to make sure it evens out. 530 00:23:23,655 --> 00:23:26,896 They think it's an allergic reaction. 531 00:23:27,931 --> 00:23:30,034 Let me guess, you went and told Lynette. 532 00:23:30,137 --> 00:23:32,689 -Hell no. I'm not stupid. -[scoffs] 533 00:23:32,690 --> 00:23:34,378 And before you go off the deep end, 534 00:23:34,379 --> 00:23:36,379 I stopped spiking his tea. 535 00:23:36,380 --> 00:23:38,102 Okay? The numbers are going to level out, 536 00:23:38,103 --> 00:23:40,655 and we'll be perfectly in the clear. 537 00:23:40,758 --> 00:23:42,931 So, let me get this straight. 538 00:23:43,034 --> 00:23:45,724 Not only do we have to worry about abnormal labs, 539 00:23:45,827 --> 00:23:48,034 but now you got the damn chief of police 540 00:23:48,035 --> 00:23:49,516 tracking down your mugger, 541 00:23:49,517 --> 00:23:51,516 and we know Bill is not gonna let that ride. 542 00:23:51,517 --> 00:23:54,274 Let me worry about my husband's preoccupations, okay? 543 00:23:54,275 --> 00:23:55,862 Already bad. 544 00:23:55,965 --> 00:23:58,075 And then you go and kick the door wide open 545 00:23:58,103 --> 00:24:00,241 for the best grifter of us all. 546 00:24:00,344 --> 00:24:03,448 If she had to, Lynette would sell her own mother 547 00:24:03,551 --> 00:24:05,379 down the river. 548 00:24:05,380 --> 00:24:08,481 Okay, well, Lynette's mother was an abusive piece of trash, 549 00:24:08,482 --> 00:24:09,896 so I can't really blame her. 550 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:12,551 Exactly. Lynette grew up fast. 551 00:24:12,655 --> 00:24:14,551 She had to learn the game to survive. 552 00:24:15,620 --> 00:24:19,275 Can you really trust somebody like that? 553 00:24:20,275 --> 00:24:23,000 I really want to. 554 00:24:24,655 --> 00:24:25,724 Bet. 555 00:24:26,793 --> 00:24:29,517 Then that will be your $10 million mistake. 556 00:24:37,372 --> 00:24:40,757 Oh, Leslie here had a few questions, 557 00:24:40,758 --> 00:24:43,000 but unfortunately, 558 00:24:43,103 --> 00:24:44,448 I wasn't able to help. 559 00:24:44,551 --> 00:24:45,827 Oh, what a shame. 560 00:24:45,931 --> 00:24:48,551 Let me see if I can give her some guidance. 561 00:24:48,655 --> 00:24:50,413 Be my guest. 562 00:24:51,787 --> 00:24:55,757 I assume you're here on clinic business? 563 00:24:55,758 --> 00:24:57,585 -Is that a question? -Because if not, 564 00:24:57,586 --> 00:24:59,481 I'd strongly advise you to reconsider 565 00:24:59,482 --> 00:25:01,206 popping by unsolicited. 566 00:25:01,310 --> 00:25:03,931 How many times have I told you I work with Joey? 567 00:25:04,034 --> 00:25:05,448 Only Joey. 568 00:25:05,551 --> 00:25:08,724 Working with Joey means working with me. 569 00:25:08,827 --> 00:25:11,758 Ooh, child, a tale as old as time. 570 00:25:11,862 --> 00:25:14,793 [chuckles] Wannabes sticking their necks out too far? 571 00:25:14,896 --> 00:25:18,068 Insecure women who can't handle having sexy men. 572 00:25:19,103 --> 00:25:20,758 Relax, Miss Thang. 573 00:25:20,862 --> 00:25:23,896 I have my sights on another power player. 574 00:25:24,862 --> 00:25:26,448 [chuckles] 575 00:25:28,758 --> 00:25:30,137 Ciao. 576 00:25:31,235 --> 00:25:35,412 It killed me the other night when you said 577 00:25:35,413 --> 00:25:37,172 you felt like a consolation prize. 578 00:25:37,275 --> 00:25:39,931 Yes, I am adjusting to life after Nicole, 579 00:25:40,034 --> 00:25:41,551 but let me be clear, 580 00:25:41,655 --> 00:25:43,620 you are the only woman that I want. 581 00:25:43,621 --> 00:25:46,274 And that's not just something I'm saying 582 00:25:46,275 --> 00:25:48,862 or trying to convince myself of. 583 00:25:48,965 --> 00:25:50,241 It's a fact. 584 00:25:51,862 --> 00:25:53,655 There's a guiding wisdom 585 00:25:53,758 --> 00:25:56,048 that fills you and a light that surrounds you. 586 00:25:56,049 --> 00:25:58,412 I couldn't help but think about it 587 00:25:58,413 --> 00:26:00,275 after you left the other night. 588 00:26:00,276 --> 00:26:02,067 Whether you're making me laugh at Orphey Gene's 589 00:26:02,068 --> 00:26:04,447 or you're running the floor like a drill sergeant 590 00:26:04,448 --> 00:26:05,724 for your patients, 591 00:26:05,827 --> 00:26:08,241 I am constantly in awe of you. 592 00:26:08,344 --> 00:26:12,689 And I would like another chance to show you how I feel. 593 00:26:12,793 --> 00:26:14,931 Can you give me another chance, Shanice? 594 00:26:19,586 --> 00:26:20,724 Is that a yes? 595 00:26:20,827 --> 00:26:22,655 [laughs] 596 00:26:22,758 --> 00:26:24,689 How did you expect me to respond 597 00:26:24,793 --> 00:26:26,689 from something out of a love song? 598 00:26:26,793 --> 00:26:28,413 Hmm. Um, 599 00:26:28,517 --> 00:26:29,793 Luther or Babyface? 600 00:26:29,896 --> 00:26:31,344 Mm. Old Luther. 601 00:26:31,345 --> 00:26:32,930 -Mm. -You know, you two kind of 602 00:26:32,931 --> 00:26:34,378 favor each other if you shake your head 603 00:26:34,379 --> 00:26:36,413 a little bit and squint out of one eye. 604 00:26:36,517 --> 00:26:38,517 -Oh, you got jokes, huh? -[laughs] 605 00:26:38,620 --> 00:26:40,344 That was beautiful. 606 00:26:40,448 --> 00:26:42,206 Really. 607 00:26:42,310 --> 00:26:44,720 Now, this drill sergeant has to get back to work. 608 00:26:44,758 --> 00:26:46,448 Mm. Mm-hmm. 609 00:26:49,275 --> 00:26:50,325 [knock on door] 610 00:26:50,344 --> 00:26:51,448 Come in. 611 00:26:54,103 --> 00:26:56,241 I hope this is not a bad time. 612 00:26:56,344 --> 00:26:58,517 No, actually, I was just about to head out. 613 00:26:58,518 --> 00:26:59,930 It's good seeing you, Nicole. 614 00:26:59,931 --> 00:27:01,310 And you, too. 615 00:27:03,171 --> 00:27:05,412 Everything all right? 616 00:27:05,413 --> 00:27:08,827 Everything is... wonderful. 617 00:27:08,931 --> 00:27:11,461 I just needed to see you to set something straight. 618 00:27:12,413 --> 00:27:15,068 You're being nitpicky. Hayley works here. 619 00:27:15,172 --> 00:27:18,122 It's fine for her to connect with clients from time to time. 620 00:27:19,137 --> 00:27:21,620 Do you remember the Robinson case? 621 00:27:21,724 --> 00:27:23,034 A while back. 622 00:27:23,035 --> 00:27:25,550 It was a basic hit-and-run until Bill proved it wasn't. 623 00:27:25,551 --> 00:27:26,896 Yeah, I do. 624 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:29,758 Mrs. Robinson took to Hayley for some reason. 625 00:27:29,862 --> 00:27:31,965 She kept inviting her to lunches 626 00:27:31,966 --> 00:27:33,895 and only wanted to work directly with her, 627 00:27:33,896 --> 00:27:36,413 even though Hayley wasn't an attorney. 628 00:27:36,517 --> 00:27:39,379 Mm. And you remember Hayley's response to that? 629 00:27:39,482 --> 00:27:42,344 She was adamant about following proper procedure, 630 00:27:42,448 --> 00:27:45,758 didn't want to do anything that could get remotely misconstrued. 631 00:27:45,759 --> 00:27:47,481 But she hadn't been working here that long. 632 00:27:47,482 --> 00:27:49,413 She was dying to prove her integrity. 633 00:27:49,517 --> 00:27:52,103 So integrity goes out the window 634 00:27:52,104 --> 00:27:54,619 once you've proven yourself or married the boss? 635 00:27:54,620 --> 00:27:58,620 What exactly are you accusing her of? 636 00:27:59,965 --> 00:28:01,241 Nothing. 637 00:28:01,344 --> 00:28:03,413 Not really. 638 00:28:03,517 --> 00:28:06,034 Something just seems off. 639 00:28:06,137 --> 00:28:09,482 First, she convinces the boss to take the case pro bono. 640 00:28:09,586 --> 00:28:11,586 My case. 641 00:28:11,689 --> 00:28:13,931 Why? We'll probably never know. 642 00:28:14,034 --> 00:28:15,551 [scoffs] 643 00:28:15,655 --> 00:28:17,310 Wait a second. 644 00:28:17,413 --> 00:28:19,586 This is about your billable hours? 645 00:28:19,587 --> 00:28:21,067 You having to take on another case 646 00:28:21,068 --> 00:28:22,208 to make up for this one? 647 00:28:22,209 --> 00:28:23,723 Please don't tell me you're complaining about 648 00:28:23,724 --> 00:28:24,896 having to do your job. 649 00:28:25,000 --> 00:28:28,448 I have no problem putting in the work. 650 00:28:28,449 --> 00:28:30,930 I'm not the one who was gifted a brand-new Mercedes 651 00:28:30,931 --> 00:28:32,275 just because. 652 00:28:32,276 --> 00:28:35,033 And I'm not the one who got handed a junior partnership 653 00:28:35,034 --> 00:28:37,620 when someone like Pauline actually deserved it. 654 00:28:38,620 --> 00:28:41,270 Too bad Kat doesn't have an affinity for women, huh? 655 00:28:43,758 --> 00:28:46,103 Look, we've gotten off track. 656 00:28:46,206 --> 00:28:48,517 We've both earned our place here. 657 00:28:49,724 --> 00:28:51,827 All I'm saying is think about it. 658 00:28:51,931 --> 00:28:54,206 Hayley has lobbied for this woman 659 00:28:54,310 --> 00:28:57,310 and has now put herself in danger because of it. 660 00:28:57,413 --> 00:29:01,000 And now you're blaming Hayley for getting robbed? 661 00:29:01,103 --> 00:29:02,896 No, that's not my point. 662 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:06,137 She just seems way more invested than usual. 663 00:29:06,241 --> 00:29:07,931 I know you see it. 664 00:29:09,372 --> 00:29:13,102 You'd think this place was Fort Knox 665 00:29:13,103 --> 00:29:14,689 with how much it took to get in. 666 00:29:14,793 --> 00:29:15,965 [sighs] 667 00:29:15,966 --> 00:29:18,343 Thanks for calling down and giving them the okay. 668 00:29:18,344 --> 00:29:20,206 Mm-hmm. Make yourself comfortable. 669 00:29:20,310 --> 00:29:21,758 Mm-hmm. 670 00:29:21,862 --> 00:29:23,241 Wow. 671 00:29:23,242 --> 00:29:25,136 Well, forgive me for acting like I've never 672 00:29:25,137 --> 00:29:27,000 seen a nice place before. 673 00:29:27,103 --> 00:29:28,853 You just keep hitting the jackpot. 674 00:29:28,896 --> 00:29:30,068 [chuckles] 675 00:29:30,172 --> 00:29:32,551 This place is so much nicer than where I am. 676 00:29:32,655 --> 00:29:35,413 So what's up? What brings you by, girl? 677 00:29:35,517 --> 00:29:37,551 I just came to check on you. 678 00:29:37,552 --> 00:29:39,205 And to bring my engagement ring back? 679 00:29:39,206 --> 00:29:42,689 Oh, that beautiful rock is nice and safe. 680 00:29:42,793 --> 00:29:45,551 Just consider it my commission 681 00:29:45,655 --> 00:29:48,185 for bringing you and your marriage back together. 682 00:29:48,965 --> 00:29:51,135 If that man saw that you had your ring back, 683 00:29:51,172 --> 00:29:53,137 our whole plan would be blown. 684 00:29:54,137 --> 00:29:56,034 Duh. 685 00:29:56,137 --> 00:29:58,965 Anyways, how are you? 686 00:29:59,931 --> 00:30:02,620 -Just feeling a little pain. -Mm-hmm. 687 00:30:02,724 --> 00:30:04,827 But I will say, 688 00:30:04,931 --> 00:30:08,758 Bill has been the perfect doting husband ever since. 689 00:30:08,862 --> 00:30:11,931 See? I told you I knew what I was talking about. 690 00:30:12,034 --> 00:30:13,379 Am I great? 691 00:30:13,482 --> 00:30:15,310 [grunting rhythmically] 692 00:30:15,413 --> 00:30:16,482 Or am I great? 693 00:30:16,586 --> 00:30:18,689 Great, because that punch hurt. 694 00:30:18,793 --> 00:30:22,241 Consider us even from when we ran this as kids. 695 00:30:22,344 --> 00:30:25,137 Girl, not even close. 696 00:30:29,097 --> 00:30:32,999 What'd you do? Drop-kick her out of here? 697 00:30:33,000 --> 00:30:34,999 I couldn't help but notice that subtle hue 698 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:37,275 of emerald in your eyes. 699 00:30:37,379 --> 00:30:39,896 Me? Jealous of Leslie? 700 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,896 Well, she does have a reputation 701 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:44,620 when it comes to men that are already spoken for. 702 00:30:44,724 --> 00:30:46,655 But I got to admit, 703 00:30:46,758 --> 00:30:49,137 I loved seeing you get territorial. 704 00:30:50,310 --> 00:30:53,241 Maybe I was a little caught off guard. 705 00:30:53,242 --> 00:30:55,964 I never should have unleashed that wild rabbit onto you. 706 00:30:55,965 --> 00:30:58,379 No, Leslie Thomas is nothing I can't handle. 707 00:30:58,482 --> 00:31:01,137 And she's taken way too much of my morning. 708 00:31:01,241 --> 00:31:03,793 So, Valentine's Day. 709 00:31:03,896 --> 00:31:06,758 What do you say? You, me, 710 00:31:06,862 --> 00:31:08,655 a bottle of '61 Dom, 711 00:31:08,758 --> 00:31:10,586 out on the town? 712 00:31:10,689 --> 00:31:11,965 That's so sweet. 713 00:31:12,068 --> 00:31:14,000 But I've been working so much 714 00:31:14,001 --> 00:31:15,964 between my listings and the service. 715 00:31:15,965 --> 00:31:18,034 I was looking forward to a quiet night in. 716 00:31:18,137 --> 00:31:22,172 I even have a few thoughts on how we can celebrate. 717 00:31:22,275 --> 00:31:23,689 Are you sure? 718 00:31:23,793 --> 00:31:25,896 I'm positive. 719 00:31:25,897 --> 00:31:27,654 I want us in our own little bubble. 720 00:31:27,655 --> 00:31:29,827 Let me surprise you. 721 00:31:29,931 --> 00:31:30,981 You trust me, right? 722 00:31:31,068 --> 00:31:32,689 Always. 723 00:31:32,793 --> 00:31:34,448 Then put yourself in my hands. 724 00:31:34,551 --> 00:31:37,275 I promise to give you a night you'll never forget. 725 00:31:38,413 --> 00:31:42,655 When I was out with Carlton and ran into you and Shanice, 726 00:31:42,758 --> 00:31:45,586 it was awkward, sure. 727 00:31:45,689 --> 00:31:49,206 That's to be expected as we navigate these new waters. 728 00:31:49,310 --> 00:31:51,586 But when you bumped into me with Kial, 729 00:31:51,689 --> 00:31:53,620 you had a much different reaction. 730 00:31:53,724 --> 00:31:55,793 I was surprised, uh... 731 00:31:55,896 --> 00:31:58,862 By my new empowered look, you mean? 732 00:31:58,863 --> 00:32:00,550 Well, yeah. I'm used to seeing you 733 00:32:00,551 --> 00:32:03,551 more polished and less... 734 00:32:03,655 --> 00:32:05,758 That is exactly why I'm here. 735 00:32:05,862 --> 00:32:07,862 You don't get to judge me. 736 00:32:07,965 --> 00:32:10,517 Not after everything that we have been through. 737 00:32:10,620 --> 00:32:12,448 -Hmm. -I am no longer 738 00:32:12,551 --> 00:32:14,689 yours for you to be concerned with, 739 00:32:14,690 --> 00:32:16,412 and I would really appreciate it 740 00:32:16,413 --> 00:32:18,343 if you kept your disapproval to yourself 741 00:32:18,344 --> 00:32:20,827 because neither is wanted nor needed. 742 00:32:20,931 --> 00:32:23,827 Well, I'm sorry I gave you that impression. 743 00:32:23,931 --> 00:32:27,034 I wasn't judging you. I was shocked. 744 00:32:27,137 --> 00:32:29,413 But I can assure you, 745 00:32:29,517 --> 00:32:32,206 I have no intention of standing in your way. 746 00:32:32,310 --> 00:32:33,896 Good. 747 00:32:33,897 --> 00:32:35,826 I would like to think that we could get along 748 00:32:35,827 --> 00:32:37,550 for the sake of our kids and our grandchildren. 749 00:32:37,551 --> 00:32:38,724 Mm-hmm. 750 00:32:38,827 --> 00:32:41,172 So that means that you will accept 751 00:32:41,275 --> 00:32:44,586 whatever I wear and whomever I date 752 00:32:44,689 --> 00:32:46,896 because it is my choice and mine alone. 753 00:32:47,000 --> 00:32:48,931 You'll get no argument from me. 754 00:32:49,034 --> 00:32:52,241 I am glad we can come to this understanding. 755 00:32:53,448 --> 00:32:55,965 A little transparency: 756 00:32:56,068 --> 00:32:58,620 I'm not sure what's next for me on this journey. 757 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:02,137 I do know that it's just the beginning. 758 00:33:02,138 --> 00:33:04,930 SHANICE: How did surgery go, 759 00:33:04,931 --> 00:33:06,895 -Dr. Fitzgerald? -It went well despite 760 00:33:06,896 --> 00:33:09,103 not being in the room that I requested. 761 00:33:09,104 --> 00:33:10,930 I tried, Carlton, but it was already booked 762 00:33:10,931 --> 00:33:12,930 for an organ transplant and my hands were tied. 763 00:33:12,931 --> 00:33:15,136 I'm sure they were. Was this transplant booked 764 00:33:15,137 --> 00:33:17,067 before or after I requested the room? 765 00:33:17,068 --> 00:33:20,205 If I could have scheduled your preferred operating room, 766 00:33:20,206 --> 00:33:21,413 trust that I would have. 767 00:33:21,414 --> 00:33:23,550 I have no problem separating the personal 768 00:33:23,551 --> 00:33:25,361 from the professional, unlike you. 769 00:33:25,362 --> 00:33:30,102 With all due respect, Doctor, whatever you're sorting through, 770 00:33:30,103 --> 00:33:31,543 please do it on your own time, 771 00:33:31,586 --> 00:33:33,551 because your issue is not with me. 772 00:33:34,896 --> 00:33:38,275 It's not like Hayley is Miss Popularity around here. 773 00:33:38,379 --> 00:33:41,758 She doesn't have friends outside of us. 774 00:33:41,759 --> 00:33:44,033 And anyone with eyes can see that Bill and Dani 775 00:33:44,034 --> 00:33:46,620 are still dancing around each other. 776 00:33:46,724 --> 00:33:48,172 Yeah. 777 00:33:48,275 --> 00:33:49,862 I've noticed that, too. 778 00:33:49,965 --> 00:33:52,862 So, have you ever considered 779 00:33:52,965 --> 00:33:56,586 that maybe she's taking to Lynette because she's lonely? 780 00:33:56,689 --> 00:33:59,758 She's mentioned that she relates to her, 781 00:33:59,862 --> 00:34:03,137 an outsider feeling like the whole world is against her. 782 00:34:04,344 --> 00:34:08,034 Maybe, in Hayley's mind, she's doing a good deed 783 00:34:08,137 --> 00:34:10,655 and can possibly make a new friend in the process. 784 00:34:10,758 --> 00:34:13,275 Maybe you're right and it's nothing. 785 00:34:13,276 --> 00:34:15,033 I better get back to the Morris case. 786 00:34:15,034 --> 00:34:16,448 And I need to check on Bill. 787 00:34:18,034 --> 00:34:20,384 I've already made your legal bills disappear. 788 00:34:20,413 --> 00:34:21,862 Have you forgotten already? 789 00:34:21,965 --> 00:34:23,620 No. God, no. 790 00:34:23,724 --> 00:34:27,068 I mean, I'm grateful that you made that happen. 791 00:34:27,172 --> 00:34:29,822 It's just, you know, well, there really wouldn't be 792 00:34:29,862 --> 00:34:31,448 any legal fees to begin with 793 00:34:31,551 --> 00:34:33,448 if you made the charges disappear. 794 00:34:33,551 --> 00:34:36,413 Girl, who do you think I am, Houdini? 795 00:34:36,517 --> 00:34:38,896 I can't just make a whole case disappear. 796 00:34:40,275 --> 00:34:43,896 No, but your devoted, head-over-heels husband can. 797 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:47,931 Lynette, I don't have that kind of pull. 798 00:34:49,413 --> 00:34:50,896 Look at you. 799 00:34:50,897 --> 00:34:53,067 That man would do anything you ask him to do 800 00:34:53,068 --> 00:34:54,878 with the right level of persuasion. 801 00:34:55,793 --> 00:34:58,724 Yes, Bill is the best in the city, 802 00:34:58,827 --> 00:35:01,597 but even he can't promise to get a whole case thrown out. 803 00:35:01,689 --> 00:35:02,965 It's too big an ask. 804 00:35:03,068 --> 00:35:05,000 Well, you know what? I believe in you. 805 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:08,689 And I'm counting on you, Hayley, to do your thing 806 00:35:08,793 --> 00:35:11,344 so that your husband can go and do his. 807 00:35:12,482 --> 00:35:14,827 What if I get you a nicer hotel? 808 00:35:14,931 --> 00:35:16,172 Will that help? 809 00:35:16,275 --> 00:35:19,034 [squeals] You'd do that for me? 810 00:35:19,137 --> 00:35:20,862 Oh, my God, Hayley. 811 00:35:20,965 --> 00:35:23,034 Okay, I want one just like this. 812 00:35:24,068 --> 00:35:28,448 Bill, baby, I wasn't expecting you back so soon. 813 00:35:29,482 --> 00:35:32,103 Well, you didn't text me like we agreed, so... 814 00:35:33,655 --> 00:35:35,758 Lynette, what are you doing here? 815 00:35:35,862 --> 00:35:37,689 Captioning sponsored by CBS 816 00:35:37,690 --> 00:35:39,704 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 817 00:35:39,705 --> 00:35:44,255 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0