1 00:00:03,467 --> 00:00:06,895 Good afternoon, Senator and Mrs. Dupree. 2 00:00:06,896 --> 00:00:08,103 Good afternoon. 3 00:00:08,206 --> 00:00:12,068 Mmm, something smells delicious around here. 4 00:00:12,172 --> 00:00:13,241 Keen nose. 5 00:00:14,241 --> 00:00:17,310 The club is offering a special Creole menu this evening. 6 00:00:17,413 --> 00:00:20,206 Gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish �touff�e. 7 00:00:20,310 --> 00:00:21,586 You want it, we have it. 8 00:00:21,689 --> 00:00:23,172 Sounds lovely. 9 00:00:24,206 --> 00:00:27,206 While the specials do sound wonderful, 10 00:00:27,310 --> 00:00:29,310 Mrs. Dupree and I will be ordering 11 00:00:29,413 --> 00:00:31,379 from the regular menu today. 12 00:00:31,482 --> 00:00:33,172 Well, if you're sure. 13 00:00:33,275 --> 00:00:34,655 Oh, we're very sure. 14 00:00:34,656 --> 00:00:35,964 -As you wish. -But before you go, 15 00:00:35,965 --> 00:00:37,964 would you mind bringing us two ginger ales? 16 00:00:37,965 --> 00:00:39,551 I'm feeling a little... 17 00:00:39,655 --> 00:00:41,103 parched. 18 00:00:41,206 --> 00:00:42,620 Of course. 19 00:00:42,724 --> 00:00:44,965 Vernon, you don't have to deprive yourself 20 00:00:45,068 --> 00:00:49,413 just because my stomach can't handle Creole cuisine today. 21 00:00:49,517 --> 00:00:51,896 I know how much you love your �touff�e. 22 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,758 I love you more. 23 00:00:53,862 --> 00:00:58,068 And there's no way I'm gonna shovel spicy food into my face 24 00:00:58,172 --> 00:01:00,206 right in front of you 25 00:01:00,310 --> 00:01:03,655 when chemo is wreaking havoc with your appetite. 26 00:01:03,758 --> 00:01:05,275 I guess this is what they meant 27 00:01:05,379 --> 00:01:07,896 when they said "in sickness and in health." 28 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:10,172 I'll take you any way I can get you. 29 00:01:11,206 --> 00:01:14,379 Hey, we'll celebrate Mardi Gras next year. 30 00:01:14,482 --> 00:01:15,827 In New Orleans. 31 00:01:15,931 --> 00:01:18,310 Mm. So you think. 32 00:01:18,413 --> 00:01:19,463 No. 33 00:01:19,551 --> 00:01:22,517 We'll do it right in the Big Easy. 34 00:01:22,620 --> 00:01:26,551 Yeah. It'll be our celebration for you beating cancer. 35 00:01:26,552 --> 00:01:28,033 Let's not get ahead of ourselves. 36 00:01:28,034 --> 00:01:32,482 Hey, I am calling into existence the reality that I want. 37 00:01:32,586 --> 00:01:34,344 It's like my mother used to say, 38 00:01:34,448 --> 00:01:36,793 "If you want it, claim it." 39 00:01:36,896 --> 00:01:40,551 You know? And if we believe strongly enough, 40 00:01:40,655 --> 00:01:44,862 maybe we can manifest our hearts' desires. 41 00:01:44,965 --> 00:01:46,620 LESLIE: Anita. 42 00:01:46,724 --> 00:01:48,896 Isn't this a happy coincidence? 43 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,482 I was just thinking about you. 44 00:01:51,482 --> 00:01:53,000 You were saying? 45 00:01:53,103 --> 00:01:55,000 Yeah. 46 00:01:55,103 --> 00:01:57,933 We're putting as much manpower on this case as possible. 47 00:01:58,793 --> 00:02:00,543 Yeah, I understand your concerns. 48 00:02:01,448 --> 00:02:03,413 Look, Hamilton. H-Hamilton, 49 00:02:03,414 --> 00:02:05,343 you calling me every hour on the hour 50 00:02:05,344 --> 00:02:06,447 is not gonna make us catch the man 51 00:02:06,448 --> 00:02:08,258 who assaulted your wife any faster. 52 00:02:08,275 --> 00:02:10,925 I will keep you apprised of any developments, okay? 53 00:02:10,965 --> 00:02:13,068 Goodbye. Damn. 54 00:02:13,172 --> 00:02:15,793 I take it my father-in-law's giving you a hard time 55 00:02:15,794 --> 00:02:17,585 about finding the man who mugged Hayley. 56 00:02:17,586 --> 00:02:21,000 He acts like that's the only crime we have to investigate. 57 00:02:21,103 --> 00:02:22,620 I wish that was the case. 58 00:02:22,724 --> 00:02:24,620 But I understand. 59 00:02:24,621 --> 00:02:26,274 I probably would react the same way 60 00:02:26,275 --> 00:02:29,000 if something like that happened to your mother. 61 00:02:29,001 --> 00:02:30,343 And I'd be right behind you, nailing that son of a bitch 62 00:02:30,344 --> 00:02:31,309 to the wall. 63 00:02:31,310 --> 00:02:32,724 Yeah. 64 00:02:32,827 --> 00:02:35,793 Tell me you got some good news about your case, at least. 65 00:02:35,794 --> 00:02:38,481 Are we any closer to bringing this plasma ring down? 66 00:02:38,482 --> 00:02:40,448 As a matter of fact... 67 00:02:41,413 --> 00:02:42,551 ...we are. 68 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:46,620 ? ? 69 00:03:12,606 --> 00:03:16,378 I heard about what happened with Hayley. 70 00:03:16,379 --> 00:03:17,448 Yeah. 71 00:03:17,551 --> 00:03:19,034 It was crazy. 72 00:03:19,035 --> 00:03:20,792 I mean, one minute, I'm walking to my car 73 00:03:20,793 --> 00:03:22,963 and, the next minute, Hayley's screaming. 74 00:03:23,931 --> 00:03:26,275 Like... I knew I wouldn't be able 75 00:03:26,276 --> 00:03:28,654 to pull the guy off of her, so I did, like, the best thing 76 00:03:28,655 --> 00:03:30,206 I knew how- I just... 77 00:03:30,310 --> 00:03:31,931 I yelled to the top of my lungs 78 00:03:31,932 --> 00:03:34,205 and I tried to draw as much attention to myself 79 00:03:34,206 --> 00:03:35,413 as possible, you know? 80 00:03:36,758 --> 00:03:38,586 Well, fortunately, it worked. 81 00:03:38,587 --> 00:03:40,516 And I guess it might have just scared the mugger, 82 00:03:40,517 --> 00:03:42,103 because he just ran off. 83 00:03:43,551 --> 00:03:45,620 I guess the saying is true- 84 00:03:45,724 --> 00:03:47,862 criminals are cowards. 85 00:03:49,310 --> 00:03:51,172 It all sounds so unreal. 86 00:03:51,173 --> 00:03:54,205 You probably saved Hayley's life. 87 00:03:54,206 --> 00:03:57,206 I just did what anybody would have done. 88 00:03:57,310 --> 00:03:59,172 Definitely not. 89 00:03:59,275 --> 00:04:02,034 Most people wouldn't have done anything at all. 90 00:04:02,035 --> 00:04:04,964 Hayley was damn lucky that you were there when she needed you. 91 00:04:04,965 --> 00:04:06,793 Yeah. 92 00:04:06,794 --> 00:04:08,309 BILL: Do you need me to come back to the hotel? 93 00:04:08,310 --> 00:04:10,586 Bill, don't be ridiculous, okay? 94 00:04:10,689 --> 00:04:12,413 Caroline just left. 95 00:04:12,414 --> 00:04:13,792 Well, I should've had her stay with you 96 00:04:13,793 --> 00:04:15,723 -until I wrapped things up here. -Babe, 97 00:04:15,724 --> 00:04:17,172 that wasn't necessary. 98 00:04:17,173 --> 00:04:18,481 You need her back at the office, 99 00:04:18,482 --> 00:04:21,000 and I'm perfectly fine here at the hotel, 100 00:04:21,103 --> 00:04:23,000 especially with a guard at the door. 101 00:04:23,103 --> 00:04:24,689 -[knocking] -Ah. 102 00:04:24,793 --> 00:04:26,068 Okay, baby, I have to go. 103 00:04:26,172 --> 00:04:28,965 All right? I will see you when you get back. 104 00:04:29,068 --> 00:04:30,379 Okay. 105 00:04:32,433 --> 00:04:34,516 Yes. 106 00:04:34,517 --> 00:04:35,827 Ma'am, you have a visitor. 107 00:04:35,931 --> 00:04:37,068 Who is it? 108 00:04:38,482 --> 00:04:39,532 Me. 109 00:04:44,082 --> 00:04:48,792 If you're looking for your father, he isn't here. 110 00:04:48,793 --> 00:04:51,103 I actually came to see you 111 00:04:51,206 --> 00:04:53,034 -and check on how you're doing. -Oh. 112 00:04:53,137 --> 00:04:55,127 -Paint me stunned. -[chuckles softly] 113 00:04:55,793 --> 00:04:56,843 Ouch. 114 00:04:56,896 --> 00:04:58,655 [sighs] I-I keep telling myself 115 00:04:58,758 --> 00:05:00,965 -it's not as obvious as I think. -No, no. 116 00:05:01,068 --> 00:05:02,241 It-it looks better. 117 00:05:02,242 --> 00:05:04,240 If I hadn't just seen you after it happened, 118 00:05:04,241 --> 00:05:06,862 I probably wouldn't have even noticed. 119 00:05:06,965 --> 00:05:08,034 How are you feeling? 120 00:05:09,068 --> 00:05:10,862 Almost back to normal. 121 00:05:10,965 --> 00:05:13,344 Well, as normal as possible 122 00:05:13,448 --> 00:05:17,137 being guarded 24/7 in this ivory tower. 123 00:05:17,241 --> 00:05:20,241 Yeah, when you dream of being a princess as a child, 124 00:05:20,344 --> 00:05:23,655 you never think about how lonely it can be. 125 00:05:23,758 --> 00:05:26,862 Well, you can't blame my dad for being overprotective, 126 00:05:26,965 --> 00:05:29,206 given the circumstance. 127 00:05:29,310 --> 00:05:31,793 Attacked while walking to your car? 128 00:05:31,896 --> 00:05:34,586 That could have happened to any one of us. 129 00:05:34,689 --> 00:05:36,068 -[grunts] -[gasps] 130 00:05:36,172 --> 00:05:38,000 You crazy bitch. 131 00:05:38,103 --> 00:05:41,758 Well, that isn't a moment I'm keen on reliving. 132 00:05:41,862 --> 00:05:44,620 Oh. No, of course not. I'm sorry. 133 00:05:44,621 --> 00:05:45,757 Um... 134 00:05:45,758 --> 00:05:48,000 Is there anything I can do for you? 135 00:05:49,551 --> 00:05:52,000 Actually, Naomi, there is. 136 00:05:52,965 --> 00:05:55,482 Tell me why you're really here. 137 00:05:56,586 --> 00:05:59,172 I couldn't have just walked away 138 00:05:59,275 --> 00:06:00,896 or stood there 139 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:02,689 and watched Hayley be assaulted. 140 00:06:03,655 --> 00:06:05,172 I mean, 141 00:06:05,275 --> 00:06:07,827 I'm the reason why she was there in the first place. 142 00:06:07,931 --> 00:06:10,068 But why was that? 143 00:06:10,172 --> 00:06:13,482 Hayley shouldn't have been meeting with you about your case 144 00:06:13,586 --> 00:06:14,862 without my knowledge. 145 00:06:14,965 --> 00:06:17,241 I'm your attorney, Lynette, 146 00:06:17,242 --> 00:06:20,412 and you should have come to me with any questions or requests. 147 00:06:20,413 --> 00:06:22,275 Hayley's just a paralegal. 148 00:06:23,758 --> 00:06:25,448 "Just a paralegal"? 149 00:06:26,689 --> 00:06:29,379 Well, I'm surprised that you're talking down 150 00:06:29,482 --> 00:06:32,241 on her responsibilities and ability. 151 00:06:32,242 --> 00:06:35,067 I mean, especially since she's your boss' wife, Tomas. 152 00:06:35,068 --> 00:06:36,862 Don't get me wrong. 153 00:06:36,965 --> 00:06:39,827 Hayley is great at her job. 154 00:06:39,931 --> 00:06:42,793 But my job is to represent you 155 00:06:42,896 --> 00:06:44,758 and attend to your legal needs. 156 00:06:44,862 --> 00:06:47,379 If you needed something for your case, 157 00:06:47,482 --> 00:06:49,379 you should've reached out to me. 158 00:06:51,241 --> 00:06:52,310 So, this Ren- 159 00:06:52,311 --> 00:06:54,136 he's a mid-level guy in the organization? 160 00:06:54,137 --> 00:06:56,379 Yep. And I won his trust. 161 00:06:56,380 --> 00:06:58,930 I'm this close to him making me one of the couriers. 162 00:06:58,931 --> 00:07:00,931 And when he does- and hopefully soon- 163 00:07:00,932 --> 00:07:02,861 then I'll be the one making the drops 164 00:07:02,862 --> 00:07:04,585 and we'll be that much closer to shutting down 165 00:07:04,586 --> 00:07:06,068 this red market ring for good. 166 00:07:06,172 --> 00:07:08,172 "This close"? "Once that happens"? 167 00:07:08,275 --> 00:07:09,586 That's all you got? 168 00:07:09,689 --> 00:07:12,655 Pops, my assignment was to infiltrate the plasma ring, 169 00:07:12,758 --> 00:07:14,000 learn who's behind it, 170 00:07:14,001 --> 00:07:15,723 and get evidence to bring 'em down. 171 00:07:15,724 --> 00:07:16,930 I know what your assignment is. 172 00:07:16,931 --> 00:07:18,965 I remember the way you pleaded for it. 173 00:07:18,966 --> 00:07:20,999 I've only been on this case a short amount of time 174 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:22,448 and I'm already on the inside 175 00:07:22,551 --> 00:07:25,034 and finding out a lot of the answers that we need. 176 00:07:25,137 --> 00:07:27,487 Would it kill you to admit I'm doing a good job? 177 00:07:29,172 --> 00:07:31,517 Leslie, my husband and I were hoping 178 00:07:31,620 --> 00:07:34,103 to have a nice, quiet lunch. 179 00:07:34,206 --> 00:07:35,344 Alone. 180 00:07:35,448 --> 00:07:38,068 Oh, I won't take up too much of your time. 181 00:07:38,172 --> 00:07:41,413 But I always believe in going straight to the top. 182 00:07:41,517 --> 00:07:42,965 The top of what? 183 00:07:43,068 --> 00:07:45,241 I need to schedule my lunch 184 00:07:45,344 --> 00:07:48,103 with you and the other Articulettes. 185 00:07:48,104 --> 00:07:50,447 So just go on and whip out that phone of yours, girl, 186 00:07:50,448 --> 00:07:52,931 so we can pick a date right now. 187 00:07:53,034 --> 00:07:55,344 -Excuse me? -Leslie, 188 00:07:55,448 --> 00:07:58,620 surely we can discuss this at some other time. 189 00:07:58,724 --> 00:08:01,448 But I can't wait to sit down with the three women 190 00:08:01,551 --> 00:08:03,206 who knew my mama best. 191 00:08:03,310 --> 00:08:05,896 I have so many questions to ask. 192 00:08:06,931 --> 00:08:08,896 And we will be happy to answer them. 193 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:10,310 Some other time. 194 00:08:10,413 --> 00:08:13,827 When? How soon can we Articulettes- 195 00:08:13,931 --> 00:08:17,137 uh, Articulette-adjacents- sit down 196 00:08:17,241 --> 00:08:19,586 and break bread together? 197 00:08:19,689 --> 00:08:22,620 Because, honey, my schedule is wide open. 198 00:08:31,517 --> 00:08:33,827 -Leslie. -Anita. 199 00:08:33,931 --> 00:08:37,275 I'm sorry if you weren't given the necessary information 200 00:08:37,379 --> 00:08:38,931 at the time of the auction. 201 00:08:39,034 --> 00:08:41,896 Someone from the WinterFest organizing committee 202 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,862 should have told you there are procedures you need to do 203 00:08:44,965 --> 00:08:48,068 in order to claim an auction item. 204 00:08:48,172 --> 00:08:50,862 I paid $10,000, 205 00:08:50,965 --> 00:08:52,655 and the check cleared. 206 00:08:52,758 --> 00:08:56,103 So what procedures do you need? 207 00:08:56,206 --> 00:09:00,448 When it comes to items such as personal lunches, 208 00:09:00,551 --> 00:09:03,379 there are proper channels you have to go through 209 00:09:03,482 --> 00:09:06,034 to set a date that works for everyone involved. 210 00:09:07,068 --> 00:09:08,118 But I'm here now. 211 00:09:08,137 --> 00:09:09,862 We don't need any silly channels. 212 00:09:09,965 --> 00:09:11,931 The point is, 213 00:09:12,034 --> 00:09:15,103 you're not gonna be able to set the lunch date for some time. 214 00:09:15,206 --> 00:09:18,448 -Why not? -Because Sharon and Tracy are on tour. 215 00:09:18,551 --> 00:09:20,275 Oh. Okay. 216 00:09:20,379 --> 00:09:25,034 Then when are my Articulette aunties coming back? 217 00:09:25,137 --> 00:09:27,275 Okay, I am dying 218 00:09:27,379 --> 00:09:28,793 to spill the tea 219 00:09:28,896 --> 00:09:31,689 and also take a lot of photos 220 00:09:31,793 --> 00:09:34,383 and just blast those suckers all over social media. 221 00:09:34,448 --> 00:09:37,724 "Leslie Thomas and the Articulettes." 222 00:09:37,827 --> 00:09:40,275 Not until the end of spring. 223 00:09:40,379 --> 00:09:42,034 Or probably even longer. 224 00:09:42,137 --> 00:09:44,310 The tour's going so well, 225 00:09:44,413 --> 00:09:48,068 I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it was extended. 226 00:09:48,172 --> 00:09:49,689 Exactly. 227 00:09:49,793 --> 00:09:53,310 So you should probably be looking at... the fall. 228 00:09:53,413 --> 00:09:54,724 If then. 229 00:09:57,931 --> 00:10:00,068 I see what's going on, you two. 230 00:10:01,103 --> 00:10:03,517 And you're not gonna get away with it. 231 00:10:03,620 --> 00:10:05,241 I beg your pardon? 232 00:10:05,344 --> 00:10:07,620 Beg all you want. 233 00:10:07,724 --> 00:10:12,103 I know how you and Sharon and Tracy disrespected my mother 234 00:10:12,206 --> 00:10:13,965 all those years ago. 235 00:10:14,068 --> 00:10:17,482 And I'm not about to allow a remake. 236 00:10:17,586 --> 00:10:20,206 Christmas has been over, Anita Dupree, 237 00:10:20,310 --> 00:10:23,034 so you can stop with these reindeer games. 238 00:10:23,137 --> 00:10:25,068 This is not a game. 239 00:10:26,586 --> 00:10:31,206 I won the lunch with the Articulettes fair and square, 240 00:10:31,310 --> 00:10:33,000 and I will be damned 241 00:10:33,103 --> 00:10:36,241 if I'm gonna let you weasel your way up out of it. 242 00:10:39,172 --> 00:10:43,068 While I can understand why you'd question my sincerity, 243 00:10:43,172 --> 00:10:45,068 I am not a monster, Hayley. 244 00:10:45,172 --> 00:10:47,275 I can hate what you did to my family- 245 00:10:47,379 --> 00:10:49,586 and to our friendship, for that matter- 246 00:10:49,689 --> 00:10:52,827 and still feel for you being violently attacked. 247 00:10:52,931 --> 00:10:54,758 You could have been killed. 248 00:10:54,862 --> 00:10:57,103 Some people might think that... 249 00:10:57,206 --> 00:11:01,137 that would be karmic retribution for all the things I've done. 250 00:11:01,241 --> 00:11:03,275 Yeah, well, some people are idiots. 251 00:11:03,379 --> 00:11:06,724 I'm pretty sure your mother is one of those people. 252 00:11:06,827 --> 00:11:11,103 I bet Dani thinks my beating is no more than I deserve. 253 00:11:11,206 --> 00:11:14,793 Well, I'm sorry that my reaction disappointed you. 254 00:11:14,794 --> 00:11:16,999 I must've confused this station for someplace 255 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:19,379 where you get a cookie for basic competence 256 00:11:19,380 --> 00:11:21,723 or doing the bare minimum of decent police work. 257 00:11:21,724 --> 00:11:24,412 -I'm not asking for that. -Well, then stop acting like it. 258 00:11:24,413 --> 00:11:26,344 I give credit when it's due. 259 00:11:26,448 --> 00:11:28,068 This isn't like the Cub Scouts, 260 00:11:28,069 --> 00:11:29,757 when you got all in your feelings 261 00:11:29,758 --> 00:11:31,171 'cause they didn't give you your merit badge 262 00:11:31,172 --> 00:11:32,723 as fast as you thought you were entitled to it. 263 00:11:32,724 --> 00:11:34,136 Look, I'm not asking to be praised 264 00:11:34,137 --> 00:11:35,343 or commended or any of that. 265 00:11:35,344 --> 00:11:36,274 Then what do you want? 266 00:11:36,275 --> 00:11:37,793 I want some damn respect. 267 00:11:44,886 --> 00:11:48,757 I guess it must have slipped your mind that not only am I 268 00:11:48,758 --> 00:11:50,000 your father, boy, 269 00:11:50,103 --> 00:11:51,724 I am your superior officer. 270 00:11:51,725 --> 00:11:52,792 -No, sir. -Good. 271 00:11:52,793 --> 00:11:53,862 That's more like it. 272 00:11:55,551 --> 00:11:57,931 Jacob, I get that you're eager 273 00:11:58,034 --> 00:11:59,517 and you want to make your mark 274 00:11:59,518 --> 00:12:01,861 and you see this case as your big opportunity. 275 00:12:01,862 --> 00:12:04,517 Of course I want to be the best detective out here. 276 00:12:04,518 --> 00:12:06,136 But this wasn't some career move. 277 00:12:06,137 --> 00:12:07,412 I didn't take this undercover gig 278 00:12:07,413 --> 00:12:09,274 -just so I can climb the ladder. -Good. 279 00:12:09,275 --> 00:12:10,516 Because this is bigger than that. 280 00:12:10,517 --> 00:12:12,067 These people that you're messing with, son, 281 00:12:12,068 --> 00:12:13,378 that you're dealing with, 282 00:12:13,379 --> 00:12:14,586 they don't mess around. 283 00:12:14,689 --> 00:12:15,965 Lives are on the line. 284 00:12:16,068 --> 00:12:17,551 I get that. 285 00:12:17,552 --> 00:12:19,826 And they're attacking the weakest among us, 286 00:12:19,827 --> 00:12:21,930 getting 'em to sell their plasma for dirt cheap 287 00:12:21,931 --> 00:12:23,654 just so they can move it on the global red market. 288 00:12:23,655 --> 00:12:25,861 But don't let that take your eye off the big picture. 289 00:12:25,862 --> 00:12:27,655 I'm not, Pops, okay? 290 00:12:27,758 --> 00:12:29,620 I hear that clock ticking. 291 00:12:29,724 --> 00:12:32,172 Every day that goes by, there's another chance 292 00:12:32,173 --> 00:12:35,067 of some unvetted plasma getting into the city's blood supply. 293 00:12:35,068 --> 00:12:36,447 Even people here in our own neighborhood 294 00:12:36,448 --> 00:12:37,498 could die as a result. 295 00:12:37,517 --> 00:12:38,758 Yeah. 296 00:12:38,862 --> 00:12:41,068 You take these scumbags down. 297 00:12:41,172 --> 00:12:43,275 But you have to be smart about it 298 00:12:43,379 --> 00:12:44,758 so you come home safe. 299 00:12:44,759 --> 00:12:46,412 A cop's life is constantly in danger. 300 00:12:46,413 --> 00:12:47,673 It's the nature of the job. 301 00:12:47,674 --> 00:12:48,688 Who are you telling? 302 00:12:48,689 --> 00:12:49,930 I knew the nature of the job 303 00:12:49,931 --> 00:12:51,757 back when you were stinking up your diaper. 304 00:12:51,758 --> 00:12:53,551 Now, of course, 305 00:12:53,655 --> 00:12:56,517 our lives are at risk every time we put the shield on, son. 306 00:12:56,620 --> 00:13:00,241 But this undercover work- it's a specific kind of danger. 307 00:13:00,242 --> 00:13:02,550 This red market ring that you infiltrated- 308 00:13:02,551 --> 00:13:04,206 if you do your job right 309 00:13:04,310 --> 00:13:06,689 and you-you gain their trust, 310 00:13:06,690 --> 00:13:09,033 they'll be coming to look at you as one of their own. 311 00:13:09,034 --> 00:13:11,931 -Good. -Then you'd be like family to them. 312 00:13:11,932 --> 00:13:14,171 And if they learn that one of their own members 313 00:13:14,172 --> 00:13:15,550 of their family betrayed them 314 00:13:15,551 --> 00:13:17,586 before we manage to bring them in... 315 00:13:18,896 --> 00:13:20,413 ...then God help you, son. 316 00:13:21,448 --> 00:13:23,689 Are you seriously standing there 317 00:13:23,690 --> 00:13:26,516 complaining about somebody trying to weasel their way out 318 00:13:26,517 --> 00:13:29,482 of something when you consistently try to weasel 319 00:13:29,586 --> 00:13:31,620 your way into my family's lives? 320 00:13:31,724 --> 00:13:34,068 -I'm demanding my rights. -The right 321 00:13:34,069 --> 00:13:36,688 to tick me off? Because you're doing that so very well. 322 00:13:36,689 --> 00:13:38,309 VERNON: Leslie, will you please 323 00:13:38,310 --> 00:13:40,413 go through the proper channels, 324 00:13:40,517 --> 00:13:42,275 as Anita suggested? 325 00:13:42,379 --> 00:13:44,413 Huh? We don't need all of this. 326 00:13:44,517 --> 00:13:47,310 Besides, you're upsetting my wife. 327 00:13:47,413 --> 00:13:48,482 She's upset? 328 00:13:48,586 --> 00:13:49,689 What about me? 329 00:13:49,793 --> 00:13:52,172 I paid good money for this lunch, 330 00:13:52,275 --> 00:13:55,137 and I am not about to wait around a whole year 331 00:13:55,241 --> 00:13:57,068 just to cash in on it. 332 00:13:58,372 --> 00:14:01,481 What do you think you're doing? 333 00:14:01,482 --> 00:14:03,413 Having lunch. 334 00:14:03,517 --> 00:14:06,172 With the Articulettes. 335 00:14:06,275 --> 00:14:08,275 Well, at least one of 'em. 336 00:14:08,379 --> 00:14:09,482 [chuckles] 337 00:14:09,586 --> 00:14:11,827 We've been working on a motion to dismiss 338 00:14:11,828 --> 00:14:13,309 and are just about ready to file it, 339 00:14:13,310 --> 00:14:15,310 once we nail down a few points. 340 00:14:16,344 --> 00:14:18,586 So when will my case be dismissed? 341 00:14:18,689 --> 00:14:21,448 That will depend on the judge's calendar 342 00:14:21,551 --> 00:14:23,000 and the ruling, of course. 343 00:14:24,034 --> 00:14:26,551 There is one way that we could resolve this issue 344 00:14:26,655 --> 00:14:27,965 relatively quickly. 345 00:14:28,068 --> 00:14:29,965 -Wonderful. -Mm. 346 00:14:30,068 --> 00:14:32,620 One of the advantages of working with our firm is, 347 00:14:32,724 --> 00:14:34,594 in addition to our legal expertise, 348 00:14:34,595 --> 00:14:36,171 we have good working relationships 349 00:14:36,172 --> 00:14:37,861 with the assistant U.S. attorneys 350 00:14:37,862 --> 00:14:39,000 and the U.S.A. himself. 351 00:14:39,103 --> 00:14:42,103 There's actually a pretty good offer on the table 352 00:14:42,206 --> 00:14:44,965 for you to plead to a much lesser charge 353 00:14:45,068 --> 00:14:47,418 with no jail time whatsoever, just probation. 354 00:14:48,413 --> 00:14:49,463 No. 355 00:14:50,724 --> 00:14:52,137 I'm innocent. 356 00:14:52,241 --> 00:14:53,862 I understand that, Lynette. 357 00:14:53,965 --> 00:14:55,689 But I wouldn't be doing my job 358 00:14:55,690 --> 00:14:57,516 if I didn't convey this offer to you. 359 00:14:57,517 --> 00:14:59,206 And as I said, it's a good one. 360 00:14:59,310 --> 00:15:01,344 I think I can make it even better. 361 00:15:01,345 --> 00:15:03,999 Better than being found innocent? 362 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,517 Well, uh... 363 00:15:05,620 --> 00:15:07,620 You are not hearing me. 364 00:15:08,793 --> 00:15:11,413 I don't want to plead to anything. 365 00:15:12,655 --> 00:15:15,310 I want my charges completely dropped. 366 00:15:15,413 --> 00:15:16,973 And we're working towards that. 367 00:15:17,068 --> 00:15:19,068 Then work faster. 368 00:15:19,182 --> 00:15:22,309 Or should I get your boss involved 369 00:15:22,310 --> 00:15:24,310 to see some real results? 370 00:15:25,793 --> 00:15:27,413 My mother may despise you- 371 00:15:27,517 --> 00:15:29,172 and for good reason- 372 00:15:29,275 --> 00:15:31,896 but she doesn't wish you dead. 373 00:15:31,897 --> 00:15:34,826 And I really hope you don't say things like that around my dad. 374 00:15:34,827 --> 00:15:36,896 I suppose you're right, 375 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:41,068 Dani did try to come to my rescue back when I lost my baby. 376 00:15:41,172 --> 00:15:44,275 Just another example 377 00:15:44,379 --> 00:15:46,551 of karmic payback, I suppose. 378 00:15:46,655 --> 00:15:49,275 Okay, Hayley, you have got to stop with that. 379 00:15:49,379 --> 00:15:53,068 God and/or the universe didn't make you miscarry your baby 380 00:15:53,172 --> 00:15:55,620 because of what you did to my parents' marriage 381 00:15:55,724 --> 00:15:58,434 any more than you being the victim of a violent attack 382 00:15:58,482 --> 00:16:01,724 was the result of some cosmic forces. 383 00:16:01,827 --> 00:16:04,241 Okay? That is just your guilt talking. 384 00:16:04,242 --> 00:16:06,102 And while I suppose it's a good thing 385 00:16:06,103 --> 00:16:08,586 you're still capable of feeling it, 386 00:16:08,689 --> 00:16:10,758 this one time, 387 00:16:10,862 --> 00:16:13,827 you have nothing to feel guilty about. 388 00:16:13,931 --> 00:16:17,241 It's not like you somehow made yourself get mugged. 389 00:16:18,896 --> 00:16:21,000 Thank you, Naomi. 390 00:16:21,965 --> 00:16:23,827 I don't deserve your kindness. 391 00:16:23,931 --> 00:16:25,758 And when I had your friendship, 392 00:16:25,862 --> 00:16:28,103 I-I didn't value it the way I should've. 393 00:16:28,206 --> 00:16:31,068 Well, you'll get no argument from me there. 394 00:16:31,172 --> 00:16:33,586 But you're-you're still in my life, 395 00:16:33,689 --> 00:16:35,758 although in another way. 396 00:16:35,862 --> 00:16:38,827 You are still comforting me. 397 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:41,172 Even as my stepdaughter. 398 00:16:42,551 --> 00:16:44,965 Do you think that... 399 00:16:45,068 --> 00:16:47,172 we could ever be close again? 400 00:16:47,275 --> 00:16:49,068 [door closes] 401 00:16:56,096 --> 00:16:58,861 There's no need to involve Bill. 402 00:16:58,862 --> 00:17:00,516 I am more than capable of representing you. 403 00:17:00,517 --> 00:17:02,827 I've got your case completely under control. 404 00:17:02,828 --> 00:17:04,274 See, that's the thing, Tomas- 405 00:17:04,275 --> 00:17:05,931 I'm not so sure about that. 406 00:17:06,034 --> 00:17:09,103 I think our problem here is communication. 407 00:17:09,206 --> 00:17:10,379 You're right. 408 00:17:10,482 --> 00:17:11,931 That is the problem. 409 00:17:12,034 --> 00:17:15,551 You have a problem with hearing and comprehending my needs. 410 00:17:16,586 --> 00:17:18,586 And now that I've heard them, 411 00:17:18,689 --> 00:17:20,275 my marching orders are clear. 412 00:17:21,310 --> 00:17:22,689 Glad we're on the same page. 413 00:17:23,724 --> 00:17:26,614 But I need you to understand where I'm coming from as well. 414 00:17:26,689 --> 00:17:29,000 I am your point person at the firm. 415 00:17:29,001 --> 00:17:31,585 And when you need something, you need to come to me, 416 00:17:31,586 --> 00:17:33,965 not Hayley or Bill, even, for that matter. 417 00:17:34,068 --> 00:17:37,827 For example, not only did I prepare the documents 418 00:17:37,931 --> 00:17:39,241 Hayley delivered, 419 00:17:39,344 --> 00:17:42,689 our office would have delivered them to you by messenger. 420 00:17:42,793 --> 00:17:45,923 -And Hayley never would have been in danger. -[phone buzzing] 421 00:17:46,793 --> 00:17:47,843 Excuse me. 422 00:17:47,931 --> 00:17:49,310 I have to take this. 423 00:17:51,931 --> 00:17:54,206 Hey. I'm in the middle of something. 424 00:17:54,310 --> 00:17:56,551 Then get out of it and get your ass 425 00:17:56,655 --> 00:17:57,758 down to Uptown ASAP. 426 00:17:57,759 --> 00:17:59,033 I'll let you take your call. 427 00:17:59,034 --> 00:18:01,067 I just wanted to say that, in the future, 428 00:18:01,068 --> 00:18:03,343 there will be no need for you to reach out to Hayley 429 00:18:03,344 --> 00:18:05,068 and ask her to bring you anything. 430 00:18:05,069 --> 00:18:06,550 I never gave Hayley those papers. 431 00:18:06,551 --> 00:18:09,321 She was the one who brought them to me in the first place. 432 00:18:09,322 --> 00:18:10,516 What? 433 00:18:10,517 --> 00:18:11,757 Lynette, did you hear me? 434 00:18:11,758 --> 00:18:13,275 Yeah, girl, I heard you. 435 00:18:13,379 --> 00:18:14,758 We got a situation. 436 00:18:14,862 --> 00:18:15,931 I'll be right there. 437 00:18:16,034 --> 00:18:17,724 [chuckles] Okay. Talk to you soon. 438 00:18:19,275 --> 00:18:20,620 We good? 439 00:18:20,724 --> 00:18:21,896 Yeah. 440 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,050 'Kay. 441 00:18:25,034 --> 00:18:26,344 What did I just walk in on? 442 00:18:26,448 --> 00:18:27,655 Nothing. 443 00:18:27,758 --> 00:18:29,137 Don't say that. 444 00:18:29,241 --> 00:18:33,068 Bill, I just told Naomi that I think what happened to me 445 00:18:33,172 --> 00:18:34,862 was a result of my karma 446 00:18:34,965 --> 00:18:37,344 for all the hurtful things that I've done, and... 447 00:18:37,448 --> 00:18:39,620 she talked me down from my guilt. 448 00:18:39,724 --> 00:18:42,206 Wow. Well, that was very kind of you, sweetheart. 449 00:18:42,310 --> 00:18:44,724 Thank you for easing my wife's concerns. 450 00:18:45,689 --> 00:18:47,129 Unjustified as they might be. 451 00:18:47,172 --> 00:18:49,103 It's not a problem. 452 00:18:49,206 --> 00:18:51,916 I'm just happy to know that Hayley's physically okay. 453 00:18:51,917 --> 00:18:54,826 Thank goodness for that. But she won't really feel safe again 454 00:18:54,827 --> 00:18:56,309 until her attacker's behind bars. 455 00:18:56,310 --> 00:18:58,448 Oh, well, that's not likely to happen. 456 00:18:58,551 --> 00:19:01,172 And we'll just have to accept it. 457 00:19:01,275 --> 00:19:03,000 -Good luck with that. -Yeah. Right. 458 00:19:03,001 --> 00:19:05,136 You know your dad well. When it comes to protecting my family, 459 00:19:05,137 --> 00:19:06,862 acceptance is never an option. 460 00:19:07,931 --> 00:19:10,221 Have you been harassing the chief of police? 461 00:19:10,310 --> 00:19:12,137 Yeah. Hourly. 462 00:19:12,241 --> 00:19:15,413 And there still hasn't been any forward movement at all? 463 00:19:15,414 --> 00:19:17,309 They haven't even identified Hayley's attacker? 464 00:19:17,310 --> 00:19:18,896 No. Nothing. Not yet. 465 00:19:18,897 --> 00:19:20,688 And I can barely get anything out of Elon 466 00:19:20,689 --> 00:19:22,619 about how the investigation is going. 467 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:25,240 Did Jacob mention anything to you about it? 468 00:19:25,241 --> 00:19:26,448 Uh, no. 469 00:19:26,551 --> 00:19:28,103 But he hasn't been home much, 470 00:19:28,206 --> 00:19:30,196 so we haven't had a chance to discuss it. 471 00:19:31,655 --> 00:19:32,931 Uh... 472 00:19:33,034 --> 00:19:35,482 I don't like the sound of that. 473 00:19:35,483 --> 00:19:37,240 Are you two having problems again? 474 00:19:37,241 --> 00:19:40,344 Oh, Naomi. And-and you just let me go on and on 475 00:19:40,345 --> 00:19:42,343 -about my feelings? -Okay, everything 476 00:19:42,344 --> 00:19:43,965 between Jacob and me is fine. 477 00:19:43,966 --> 00:19:45,688 You don't have to worry about it, Dad. 478 00:19:45,689 --> 00:19:47,343 He's just been really busy at work. 479 00:19:47,344 --> 00:19:49,206 Mm, no. Apparently not busy enough, 480 00:19:49,310 --> 00:19:51,724 since Hayley's attacker is still on the loose. 481 00:19:51,827 --> 00:19:55,379 Well, if I hear anything, I promise I will let you know. 482 00:19:55,380 --> 00:19:57,757 And I meant it when I offered you help, Hayley. 483 00:19:57,758 --> 00:19:59,310 If there's anything... 484 00:19:59,413 --> 00:20:03,344 Yeah, just you being here for me is enough. 485 00:20:03,448 --> 00:20:05,413 Glad I could help. 486 00:20:05,517 --> 00:20:06,567 Feel better. 487 00:20:07,551 --> 00:20:08,965 Thanks, Naomi. 488 00:20:09,068 --> 00:20:11,413 For... everything. 489 00:20:11,517 --> 00:20:12,793 No problem. 490 00:20:13,793 --> 00:20:15,379 -Bye, Dad. -Bye, baby. 491 00:20:18,206 --> 00:20:19,827 Pops, I'll be fine. 492 00:20:19,828 --> 00:20:21,723 I passed the specialized training course 493 00:20:21,724 --> 00:20:23,826 the department offers to prepare us to go undercover. 494 00:20:23,827 --> 00:20:25,413 Okay, so you passed some test. 495 00:20:25,517 --> 00:20:27,586 It's not the same as real preparation. 496 00:20:27,689 --> 00:20:30,172 It gave us practical knowledge. 497 00:20:30,173 --> 00:20:32,654 Like how I had to maneuver to make sure I wasn't being tailed 498 00:20:32,655 --> 00:20:33,861 coming into the station this morning. 499 00:20:33,862 --> 00:20:35,379 From the rear. 500 00:20:35,482 --> 00:20:37,137 Okay? The instructor 501 00:20:37,241 --> 00:20:39,655 gave us practical exercises on surveillance 502 00:20:39,758 --> 00:20:42,468 and countersurveillance and informant management 503 00:20:42,469 --> 00:20:44,688 and the psychosocial aspects of going under. 504 00:20:44,689 --> 00:20:46,034 Pops, I aced 'em all. 505 00:20:46,137 --> 00:20:48,068 I'm trained and prepared. 506 00:20:48,172 --> 00:20:51,241 Thinking you're prepared isn't the same as being good to go. 507 00:20:51,242 --> 00:20:53,240 Hell, you got doctors that ace med school 508 00:20:53,241 --> 00:20:55,481 and then turn around and lose their lunch in the ER the second 509 00:20:55,482 --> 00:20:57,205 -they see real blood. -Well, thanks for the vote of confidence. 510 00:20:57,206 --> 00:20:59,792 -See, this back-and-forth that you doing- -You don't even have 511 00:20:59,793 --> 00:21:01,275 to go there. 512 00:21:01,276 --> 00:21:03,447 If I didn't think that you could handle this, 513 00:21:03,448 --> 00:21:05,618 your behind would be back behind that desk 514 00:21:05,619 --> 00:21:07,240 and not out in the streets trying to infiltrate 515 00:21:07,241 --> 00:21:08,291 these bloodsuckers. 516 00:21:08,344 --> 00:21:11,034 Son, of course I want you to excel 517 00:21:11,035 --> 00:21:13,205 in your assignment the same way you did in that class. 518 00:21:13,206 --> 00:21:15,309 But I need you to understand that there's a big difference 519 00:21:15,310 --> 00:21:16,792 between doing well in a course 520 00:21:16,793 --> 00:21:19,623 and successfully bringing down a criminal enterprise 521 00:21:19,689 --> 00:21:20,739 from the inside. 522 00:21:20,740 --> 00:21:22,343 And I need you to treat that distinction 523 00:21:22,344 --> 00:21:24,103 with the respect that it deserves. 524 00:21:24,206 --> 00:21:25,379 I will, okay? 525 00:21:25,380 --> 00:21:26,481 I'll do a good job. 526 00:21:26,482 --> 00:21:27,742 I just need you to trust me. 527 00:21:29,275 --> 00:21:31,068 I just hope that I can trust you 528 00:21:31,069 --> 00:21:33,688 to have the good sense to take care of yourself, too, son. 529 00:21:33,689 --> 00:21:34,827 -Of course. -Good. 530 00:21:34,828 --> 00:21:35,930 Because I don't know what I would do 531 00:21:35,931 --> 00:21:37,311 if something happens to you. 532 00:21:37,312 --> 00:21:41,240 Not that I would have a whole lot of time to think about it, 533 00:21:41,241 --> 00:21:43,793 because your mother would kill me. 534 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:49,586 Me and the Articulettes go way back. 535 00:21:49,689 --> 00:21:53,310 I mean, I was a itty-bitty when... [chuckles] 536 00:21:53,413 --> 00:21:57,620 I could barely clap in time to the music. 537 00:21:57,724 --> 00:21:59,068 -Is that so? -Yeah. 538 00:21:59,172 --> 00:22:00,222 Yeah. 539 00:22:00,275 --> 00:22:01,586 You know, you're... 540 00:22:01,689 --> 00:22:03,655 Well, I mean, my mother's group 541 00:22:03,758 --> 00:22:06,827 really played a big role in my life. 542 00:22:06,931 --> 00:22:09,586 Maybe that should have been a sign 543 00:22:09,689 --> 00:22:12,517 that we were all connected. 544 00:22:12,620 --> 00:22:15,172 I mean, it's like our bond is... 545 00:22:15,173 --> 00:22:16,274 just unbreakable. 546 00:22:16,275 --> 00:22:17,689 Isn't that right, Anita? 547 00:22:17,690 --> 00:22:18,792 [chuckles] 548 00:22:18,793 --> 00:22:19,843 Oh. [clears throat] 549 00:22:19,862 --> 00:22:21,000 How's it go? 550 00:22:22,275 --> 00:22:23,896 Better together... 551 00:22:23,897 --> 00:22:27,033 Come on, Anita. Don't leave me hanging. 552 00:22:27,034 --> 00:22:28,344 You know the words. 553 00:22:28,448 --> 00:22:30,344 No. I'm not doing it. 554 00:22:30,448 --> 00:22:32,241 No fun. 555 00:22:32,344 --> 00:22:33,448 I know. 556 00:22:33,551 --> 00:22:35,068 And isn't that a shame? 557 00:22:35,172 --> 00:22:38,241 Maybe you don't want that lunch after all. 558 00:22:39,275 --> 00:22:40,793 Nice try. 559 00:22:40,896 --> 00:22:45,068 Now, this might be a little bit TMI... 560 00:22:45,069 --> 00:22:47,033 You know, frankly, Leslie, everything that comes out 561 00:22:47,034 --> 00:22:49,000 of your mouth is too much. 562 00:22:49,103 --> 00:22:51,034 Oh. Anita. 563 00:22:51,137 --> 00:22:54,551 Now, if I was a little bit more sensitive, 564 00:22:54,655 --> 00:22:56,827 that might've hurt my feelings. 565 00:22:56,931 --> 00:22:58,758 But I forgive you. 566 00:22:58,862 --> 00:23:00,206 This time. 567 00:23:00,310 --> 00:23:01,448 Okay. 568 00:23:02,517 --> 00:23:05,413 So, this is gonna knock your socks off. 569 00:23:05,517 --> 00:23:06,793 [chuckles] 570 00:23:07,793 --> 00:23:10,172 I lost my virginity 571 00:23:10,275 --> 00:23:12,931 to the Articulettes, baby. 572 00:23:13,034 --> 00:23:15,551 [chuckles] Mmm. Mmm. 573 00:23:15,655 --> 00:23:17,379 What you need, Vern? 574 00:23:17,482 --> 00:23:20,379 I need them to cancel the rest of our order. 575 00:23:20,482 --> 00:23:22,137 Oh, Vernon, 576 00:23:22,241 --> 00:23:25,827 I know you didn't just lose your appetite over a little sex talk. 577 00:23:25,931 --> 00:23:28,448 You are a man of the world. 578 00:23:30,103 --> 00:23:31,482 And as I was saying, Anita... 579 00:23:32,965 --> 00:23:34,137 ...there you were, 580 00:23:34,241 --> 00:23:36,655 you and Sharon and Tracy 581 00:23:36,758 --> 00:23:39,413 all up in my room singing... 582 00:23:39,517 --> 00:23:42,241 ? Let's get closer, oh. ? 583 00:23:42,344 --> 00:23:44,931 And there I was with my man. [chuckles] 584 00:23:45,034 --> 00:23:47,241 My boyfriend. 585 00:23:47,344 --> 00:23:50,586 And I let him get just as close... 586 00:23:50,689 --> 00:23:53,482 [inhales sharply] as he wanted to get. Mmm. 587 00:23:54,517 --> 00:23:56,482 -Mmm. -Why in the world 588 00:23:56,586 --> 00:23:58,172 would I need to know that? 589 00:23:58,275 --> 00:24:00,413 I just want to emphasize 590 00:24:00,517 --> 00:24:03,862 how much it, uh, means to me, 591 00:24:03,965 --> 00:24:07,448 since I paid a fortune for that lunch. 592 00:24:07,449 --> 00:24:09,205 Senator Dupree, what can I do for you? 593 00:24:09,206 --> 00:24:10,931 -Could you please- -Oh, listen, 594 00:24:11,034 --> 00:24:13,310 I need a refill, baby cakes, all right? 595 00:24:13,413 --> 00:24:16,551 Now, listen, not too much ice this time with your cute self. 596 00:24:16,552 --> 00:24:18,723 -Mm-mmm. -Yes, ma'am. In the meantime, can I offer you guys 597 00:24:18,724 --> 00:24:21,862 some hot crab dip or boudin balls? 598 00:24:21,965 --> 00:24:23,862 Yes and yes. 599 00:24:23,965 --> 00:24:26,310 Anita, Vernon, my treat. 600 00:24:26,413 --> 00:24:27,503 -I got you. -ANITA: No. 601 00:24:27,517 --> 00:24:30,000 I like my crab dip cold. 602 00:24:30,103 --> 00:24:32,573 Oh, no, girl, you don't know what you're missing. 603 00:24:32,586 --> 00:24:37,310 I mean, listen, it's always better hotter and spicier. 604 00:24:37,413 --> 00:24:40,241 Okay? 'Cause, see, that's when you know it's good. 605 00:24:40,344 --> 00:24:41,689 'Cause it just goes down. 606 00:24:41,793 --> 00:24:43,903 It just burns all through your esophagus. 607 00:24:43,965 --> 00:24:46,068 Uh, I'll take our check. 608 00:24:46,172 --> 00:24:48,896 And, uh, cancel the rest of our order. 609 00:24:48,897 --> 00:24:49,999 What? 610 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,862 Hold up. You're leaving, Vern? 611 00:24:51,965 --> 00:24:53,379 -Yeah. -Of course, Senator. 612 00:24:53,482 --> 00:24:56,000 I have a previously scheduled appointment. 613 00:24:56,965 --> 00:24:59,000 That you just remembered? 614 00:24:59,103 --> 00:25:02,896 Banneker is hoping to convince my wife 615 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:07,413 to perform a jazz set at their summer concert series. 616 00:25:07,414 --> 00:25:08,688 ANITA: That's right. Is that today? 617 00:25:08,689 --> 00:25:10,413 I completely forgot. 618 00:25:10,517 --> 00:25:12,000 Leslie, we have to go. 619 00:25:12,103 --> 00:25:13,310 But do stay 620 00:25:13,413 --> 00:25:15,172 and enjoy the rest of lunch. 621 00:25:15,275 --> 00:25:16,655 -Vernon. -LESLIE: Mm-hmm. 622 00:25:18,655 --> 00:25:19,724 Mm. 623 00:25:19,827 --> 00:25:22,344 Oh. Oh! [gasps] 624 00:25:22,448 --> 00:25:24,068 Oh, Anita. 625 00:25:27,426 --> 00:25:31,378 -Here's some water, sweetheart. -Thank you. 626 00:25:31,379 --> 00:25:33,793 You're probably a little dehydrated. 627 00:25:33,794 --> 00:25:34,895 Should we call a doctor? 628 00:25:34,896 --> 00:25:36,448 Anita, you don't look so good. 629 00:25:36,551 --> 00:25:38,206 I'm fine. 630 00:25:38,310 --> 00:25:40,206 Just got a little lightheaded. 631 00:25:40,310 --> 00:25:43,517 No wonder, the way that Vernon rushed you up off your feet 632 00:25:43,620 --> 00:25:46,448 and didn't even give you a chance to eat anything. 633 00:25:46,551 --> 00:25:48,275 Let the Banneker shirts wait. 634 00:25:48,379 --> 00:25:51,620 I am gonna call for some of that hot crab dip for you 635 00:25:51,724 --> 00:25:53,275 and have it at the table, okay? 636 00:25:53,379 --> 00:25:55,206 It'll help get your blood sugar up. 637 00:25:55,310 --> 00:25:57,344 N-No. No. No, thank you. 638 00:25:57,448 --> 00:25:58,620 No, I insist. 639 00:25:58,724 --> 00:26:01,275 I mean, you are probably collapsing from hunger. 640 00:26:01,379 --> 00:26:03,609 Sweetheart, do you feel like you can stand? 641 00:26:03,610 --> 00:26:05,826 Let the woman eat something. 642 00:26:05,827 --> 00:26:07,068 Damn, Vern. 643 00:26:07,172 --> 00:26:09,620 The name is Vernon. 644 00:26:09,724 --> 00:26:12,206 "Senator Dupree" would be even better. 645 00:26:12,310 --> 00:26:13,360 [scoffs] 646 00:26:13,448 --> 00:26:15,000 Okay, sheesh. 647 00:26:15,103 --> 00:26:18,413 Such formality for an old friend of the family. 648 00:26:18,517 --> 00:26:19,567 Not my family. 649 00:26:19,655 --> 00:26:21,068 Leslie, 650 00:26:21,172 --> 00:26:24,002 WinterFest will refund you the money from the auction, 651 00:26:24,034 --> 00:26:26,965 because this lunch is definitely over. 652 00:26:27,068 --> 00:26:29,379 No, no. But that was for charity. 653 00:26:30,379 --> 00:26:32,068 Um, rest assured- 654 00:26:32,172 --> 00:26:34,137 the charity will be protected. 655 00:26:34,138 --> 00:26:35,999 -We will make up the difference. -No, no, 656 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,240 let's not be hasty, all right? 657 00:26:37,241 --> 00:26:38,724 You guys keep the money. 658 00:26:38,827 --> 00:26:40,620 I have plenty. 659 00:26:40,724 --> 00:26:43,517 And let's do that little procedure thingy 660 00:26:43,518 --> 00:26:46,412 and reschedule when all the Articulettes are available. 661 00:26:46,413 --> 00:26:49,827 I mean those proper channels you were talking about. 662 00:26:49,931 --> 00:26:51,103 Yeah. 663 00:26:51,206 --> 00:26:53,448 It is the fall, you said. 664 00:26:53,551 --> 00:26:55,241 Or the turn of the next century. 665 00:26:55,344 --> 00:26:56,448 Vernon, let's go. 666 00:27:00,655 --> 00:27:01,896 Why am I here? 667 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:04,793 Bill wants the guy who attacked his wife found 668 00:27:04,896 --> 00:27:06,103 and put behind bars. 669 00:27:07,517 --> 00:27:10,068 Well, I'm not a guy. 670 00:27:10,172 --> 00:27:12,689 And I don't intend on being caught. 671 00:27:12,793 --> 00:27:14,206 So he's flat out of luck. 672 00:27:15,206 --> 00:27:18,517 You got me here like this is some type of emergency, Randy. 673 00:27:18,620 --> 00:27:20,827 Oh, because it is. 674 00:27:20,931 --> 00:27:23,448 Joey Armstrong wants Bill to owe him a favor, 675 00:27:23,551 --> 00:27:26,034 and now he is on my ass to find the mugger. 676 00:27:26,137 --> 00:27:27,689 And if I don't deliver, 677 00:27:27,793 --> 00:27:30,689 let's just say Joey will be a little less than enthused. 678 00:27:30,793 --> 00:27:33,551 Well, that sounds like a you problem, 679 00:27:33,655 --> 00:27:34,862 not a us problem. 680 00:27:34,965 --> 00:27:36,015 Mm. 681 00:27:38,034 --> 00:27:40,068 -How was your shower? -Refreshing. 682 00:27:40,172 --> 00:27:42,620 You were right. It's what I needed. 683 00:27:42,724 --> 00:27:44,241 Mm. Good. 684 00:27:44,344 --> 00:27:45,689 That's good. 685 00:27:45,793 --> 00:27:48,310 What's wrong? 686 00:27:48,413 --> 00:27:50,724 Are you still stressing about my attack? 687 00:27:50,827 --> 00:27:52,827 Well, yeah, of course I am. But... 688 00:27:52,828 --> 00:27:55,550 You know, I was just thinking about what Naomi said earlier. 689 00:27:55,551 --> 00:27:57,482 About her and Jacob? 690 00:27:57,586 --> 00:27:59,456 Yeah. Yeah. You picked up on that, too? 691 00:27:59,482 --> 00:28:03,172 Yeah, but we might be making something out of nothing. 692 00:28:03,275 --> 00:28:05,206 I don't know. 693 00:28:05,310 --> 00:28:08,724 I mean, I know she and Jacob have been really busy, but... 694 00:28:08,827 --> 00:28:12,413 Naomi sounded like whatever's going on is something new. 695 00:28:13,413 --> 00:28:15,163 I wonder what Jacob could be doing 696 00:28:15,172 --> 00:28:17,402 that's taking him away from his wife so much. 697 00:28:18,206 --> 00:28:19,620 Hmm. 698 00:28:19,724 --> 00:28:21,241 Smitty. 699 00:28:21,344 --> 00:28:23,655 I took the loyalty test. 700 00:28:23,656 --> 00:28:25,067 Yeah, I don't know if I passed yet. 701 00:28:25,068 --> 00:28:26,328 I just have to wait and see. 702 00:28:26,329 --> 00:28:29,067 You've seen how these guys operate. 703 00:28:29,068 --> 00:28:30,344 It can go either way. 704 00:28:31,344 --> 00:28:33,344 Yeah. The next time I see Ren, 705 00:28:33,448 --> 00:28:35,724 either I'm getting my first assignment 706 00:28:35,827 --> 00:28:38,034 or a bullet between the eyes. 707 00:28:39,172 --> 00:28:41,241 [footsteps approaching] 708 00:28:41,242 --> 00:28:42,343 I got to go. 709 00:28:42,344 --> 00:28:43,586 More later. 710 00:28:46,758 --> 00:28:48,275 Jacob. 711 00:28:48,379 --> 00:28:50,068 You scared the life out of me. 712 00:28:50,172 --> 00:28:51,222 I'm sorry. 713 00:28:53,206 --> 00:28:54,551 You look different. 714 00:28:54,655 --> 00:28:56,448 Yeah. It, uh... 715 00:28:56,551 --> 00:28:58,361 it kind of goes with the assignment. 716 00:28:58,362 --> 00:28:59,447 Well, are you okay? 717 00:28:59,448 --> 00:29:01,793 Why are you sitting here in the dark? 718 00:29:01,794 --> 00:29:03,930 I didn't want to risk anyone knowing I was here. 719 00:29:03,931 --> 00:29:07,061 You're getting deeper into that investigation, aren't you? 720 00:29:07,137 --> 00:29:10,000 I figured as much, since I haven't seen you for days. 721 00:29:10,103 --> 00:29:12,206 I am. 722 00:29:12,310 --> 00:29:14,827 And you might not hear from me for a while. 723 00:29:15,827 --> 00:29:17,310 Okay. 724 00:29:17,413 --> 00:29:19,379 Define "a while." 725 00:29:19,482 --> 00:29:21,310 A week? 726 00:29:21,413 --> 00:29:22,517 Longer? 727 00:29:23,620 --> 00:29:25,000 I can't say. 728 00:29:25,965 --> 00:29:27,896 You can't or you won't? 729 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:30,000 A little bit of both, 730 00:29:31,448 --> 00:29:32,551 And there's more. 731 00:29:34,827 --> 00:29:36,275 Tell me. 732 00:29:37,310 --> 00:29:38,931 I'm moving out. 733 00:29:42,675 --> 00:29:46,274 It's my fault that you're feeling so bad. 734 00:29:46,275 --> 00:29:49,724 I should have taken command of the situation sooner 735 00:29:49,827 --> 00:29:52,000 and demanded that Leslie leave. 736 00:29:52,103 --> 00:29:55,172 Please. Don't blame yourself for a thing. 737 00:29:55,275 --> 00:29:58,275 Leslie will always be Leslie. 738 00:29:58,379 --> 00:30:00,206 And as far as me not feeling well, 739 00:30:00,310 --> 00:30:02,240 well, we can't even blame her for that. 740 00:30:02,275 --> 00:30:03,724 -Mm. -You know? 741 00:30:03,827 --> 00:30:05,758 Unfortunately, in my condition... 742 00:30:07,068 --> 00:30:09,827 ...I have my good moments and I have my bad moments. 743 00:30:09,828 --> 00:30:11,930 And you helped me have a good moment today 744 00:30:11,931 --> 00:30:14,964 by not treating me like I'm too frail to handle Leslie Thomas. 745 00:30:14,965 --> 00:30:17,482 Even after I almost fell over. 746 00:30:17,483 --> 00:30:19,309 But you were right there to catch me. 747 00:30:19,310 --> 00:30:20,448 Any excuse 748 00:30:20,551 --> 00:30:22,310 -to have you in my arms. -Oh. 749 00:30:22,413 --> 00:30:24,000 Leslie was lucky 750 00:30:24,103 --> 00:30:26,379 that you weren't feeling 100%. 751 00:30:26,482 --> 00:30:29,312 Or I would have snatched her behind up out of that chair, 752 00:30:29,344 --> 00:30:31,827 like we did in Chicago back in the day. 753 00:30:31,931 --> 00:30:34,862 That would have been a sight to see. 754 00:30:34,965 --> 00:30:37,379 Well, I think I would need to save that pleasure 755 00:30:37,482 --> 00:30:39,965 -for when Anastasia is present. -Mm. 756 00:30:39,966 --> 00:30:42,171 Wouldn't want to rob her of the opportunity 757 00:30:42,172 --> 00:30:45,000 to spread a tasty bit of Dupree gossip 758 00:30:45,103 --> 00:30:46,862 throughout Barrington County. 759 00:30:46,965 --> 00:30:49,896 Extra, extra, read all about it. 760 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:53,241 Anita Dupree snatches Leslie Thomas up out 761 00:30:53,344 --> 00:30:56,620 of Fairmont Crest Country Club by her silk press. 762 00:30:56,724 --> 00:30:58,758 [both laughing] 763 00:31:00,103 --> 00:31:03,172 Oh. Thank you for that. 764 00:31:03,275 --> 00:31:06,137 I almost forgot about being sick. 765 00:31:06,241 --> 00:31:09,413 Mm. Well, let's build on that theme. 766 00:31:09,517 --> 00:31:11,034 Why don't we go home 767 00:31:11,137 --> 00:31:14,620 and watch one of those old screwball comedies 768 00:31:14,724 --> 00:31:15,774 you like so much? 769 00:31:15,862 --> 00:31:17,793 I would love that. 770 00:31:17,896 --> 00:31:18,946 Mmm. 771 00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:20,379 My Man Godfrey? 772 00:31:20,482 --> 00:31:22,275 Yes! 773 00:31:22,379 --> 00:31:24,379 My man Vernon. 774 00:31:24,482 --> 00:31:26,137 Mm-hmm. 775 00:31:29,379 --> 00:31:30,655 You look very content. 776 00:31:30,758 --> 00:31:32,310 Mmm. I am. 777 00:31:32,413 --> 00:31:34,463 Yeah? Well, it seems that Naomi's visit 778 00:31:34,551 --> 00:31:36,275 did you a world of good. 779 00:31:36,379 --> 00:31:37,586 Not to say I told you so. 780 00:31:37,689 --> 00:31:39,517 -But you will. -[chuckles] Well, 781 00:31:39,620 --> 00:31:42,482 I did tell you that she'd come around eventually. 782 00:31:42,586 --> 00:31:44,758 Okay. I'm sorry. 783 00:31:44,862 --> 00:31:46,931 But, you know, 784 00:31:47,034 --> 00:31:49,413 I am really glad Naomi came to see me. 785 00:31:49,517 --> 00:31:51,310 -Yeah. -Even more that 786 00:31:51,413 --> 00:31:53,413 she appeared to be concerned 787 00:31:53,517 --> 00:31:54,793 about what happened to me. 788 00:31:54,896 --> 00:31:56,517 Yeah, of course she is. 789 00:31:56,620 --> 00:31:57,896 I don't know. 790 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,896 Don't read too much into it. 791 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,470 I doubt you and I will be going on any double dates 792 00:32:02,482 --> 00:32:04,482 with her and Jacob again anytime soon. 793 00:32:16,103 --> 00:32:19,137 I don't know who you think you talking to, 794 00:32:19,241 --> 00:32:22,131 but you might want to take some of that bass out your voice. 795 00:32:22,137 --> 00:32:23,767 I ain't one of your little marks. 796 00:32:24,758 --> 00:32:26,896 Then stop acting like it. 797 00:32:28,379 --> 00:32:29,896 Go handle your business 798 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,724 and stop whining to me about it 799 00:32:31,827 --> 00:32:34,206 like a little bitch. 800 00:32:35,837 --> 00:32:38,999 You want me to handle my business? 801 00:32:39,000 --> 00:32:40,862 -Mm-hmm. -Bet. 802 00:32:40,965 --> 00:32:43,482 Then this is how we gonna play this. 803 00:32:43,586 --> 00:32:44,758 If I go down, 804 00:32:44,862 --> 00:32:48,482 you and Hayley are going right along with me. 805 00:32:48,586 --> 00:32:50,172 Now... 806 00:32:50,275 --> 00:32:51,620 go run tell that. 807 00:32:56,241 --> 00:32:57,291 You're moving out? 808 00:32:57,310 --> 00:32:58,724 I'm getting a second place. 809 00:32:58,827 --> 00:33:00,327 Just until this case is closed. 810 00:33:00,413 --> 00:33:02,586 Is that really necessary? 811 00:33:02,587 --> 00:33:04,654 What does your father think about this? 812 00:33:04,655 --> 00:33:06,205 It's standard protocol anytime you go 813 00:33:06,206 --> 00:33:07,896 as deep undercover as I am. 814 00:33:07,897 --> 00:33:10,378 And, besides, he reminded me today that I'm not the only one 815 00:33:10,379 --> 00:33:12,310 taking a risk in this investigation. 816 00:33:12,311 --> 00:33:16,274 I can't chance that somebody that I'm working with 817 00:33:16,275 --> 00:33:17,475 will follow me back here. 818 00:33:17,476 --> 00:33:19,205 Jacob, you know how to ditch a tail. 819 00:33:19,206 --> 00:33:21,000 And I will be fine. 820 00:33:21,103 --> 00:33:23,172 And if ever I'm not, I'm sure my father 821 00:33:23,173 --> 00:33:25,343 or the department would be willing to post a guard. 822 00:33:25,344 --> 00:33:26,826 I wouldn't be able to live with myself 823 00:33:26,827 --> 00:33:29,241 if I brought danger to our doorstep, Naomi. 824 00:33:29,242 --> 00:33:30,688 If something were to happen to you, 825 00:33:30,689 --> 00:33:32,379 my life wouldn't be worth living. 826 00:33:33,793 --> 00:33:35,448 Okay, fine. 827 00:33:35,449 --> 00:33:37,205 Well, what's the address of this new place? 828 00:33:37,206 --> 00:33:38,827 No. 829 00:33:38,828 --> 00:33:40,378 I'm not gonna visit you, Jacob. 830 00:33:40,379 --> 00:33:41,550 I just want to know where you are. 831 00:33:41,551 --> 00:33:43,379 You can't. And that's final. 832 00:33:43,977 --> 00:33:47,654 Well, what if I need to get in touch with you? 833 00:33:47,655 --> 00:33:49,551 What if there's an emergency? 834 00:33:51,172 --> 00:33:52,724 -A burner? -Yes. 835 00:33:52,827 --> 00:33:54,620 I have my own. 836 00:33:54,724 --> 00:33:57,014 And I put my number in there in case you need it. 837 00:33:57,015 --> 00:33:59,550 But only in the case of an emergency should you call me. 838 00:33:59,551 --> 00:34:01,781 And when you do, use this burner to call mine. 839 00:34:01,782 --> 00:34:02,826 Never use your real phone. 840 00:34:02,827 --> 00:34:03,965 Yeah. 841 00:34:04,068 --> 00:34:05,137 I understand. 842 00:34:05,241 --> 00:34:07,896 Only in the case of an emergency, all right? 843 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:10,379 We have to keep this super close to the vest. 844 00:34:10,380 --> 00:34:12,516 You never know who could be watching or listening. 845 00:34:12,517 --> 00:34:14,379 Oh, God, I hate this. 846 00:34:15,517 --> 00:34:17,147 I hate not knowing where you are. 847 00:34:17,148 --> 00:34:19,550 I hate not knowing what could be happening to you. 848 00:34:19,551 --> 00:34:21,068 I hate all the secrecy, too. 849 00:34:21,172 --> 00:34:23,882 And I can't wait until I can explain everything to you. 850 00:34:24,931 --> 00:34:26,206 I get it. 851 00:34:27,689 --> 00:34:29,655 And I know that this is your job 852 00:34:29,758 --> 00:34:32,241 and that danger comes with the territory, but... 853 00:34:33,241 --> 00:34:34,517 ...this feels different. 854 00:34:34,620 --> 00:34:36,448 Because it is. 855 00:34:36,551 --> 00:34:38,241 The stakes are much higher. 856 00:34:38,242 --> 00:34:40,826 The people I'm working to take down are playing for keeps. 857 00:34:40,827 --> 00:34:41,931 But so am I. 858 00:34:43,551 --> 00:34:45,655 Okay, just promise me, 859 00:34:45,656 --> 00:34:47,102 promise me you will be careful. 860 00:34:47,103 --> 00:34:48,965 -Okay? -Believe me. 861 00:34:49,068 --> 00:34:51,778 The plan is to come back home to you safely, all right? 862 00:34:54,068 --> 00:34:55,310 All right, I got to go. 863 00:34:55,311 --> 00:34:56,619 Wait, wait, wait. All ready? 864 00:34:56,620 --> 00:34:57,896 It's been so long 865 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:00,448 since we've had a chance to be in the same room. 866 00:35:01,655 --> 00:35:03,945 Well, then we should make the most of it, then. 867 00:35:25,827 --> 00:35:27,586 What's wrong? 868 00:35:27,689 --> 00:35:29,310 Nothing. It's just... 869 00:35:30,758 --> 00:35:32,379 Like you said, this... 870 00:35:32,482 --> 00:35:33,896 this feels different. 871 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:37,241 Captioning sponsored by CBS 872 00:35:37,344 --> 00:35:40,206 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 873 00:35:40,256 --> 00:35:44,806 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0