1 00:00:04,099 --> 00:00:09,136 The institute must create a research arm here in D.C. 2 00:00:09,137 --> 00:00:10,654 And they just offered me a position. 3 00:00:10,655 --> 00:00:13,517 I'll get to study Parkinson's and stay close to you. 4 00:00:13,620 --> 00:00:14,700 How do you know Sammy? 5 00:00:14,758 --> 00:00:16,965 Just someone I know from the casino. 6 00:00:17,068 --> 00:00:19,298 -What do you want? -I want some damn respect. 7 00:00:19,689 --> 00:00:22,068 I'm moving out. Just until this case is closed. 8 00:00:22,172 --> 00:00:26,586 If I go down, you and Hayley are going right along with me. 9 00:00:26,689 --> 00:00:27,931 Go run, tell that. 10 00:00:28,034 --> 00:00:29,551 Oh. Oh. [gasps] 11 00:00:29,655 --> 00:00:33,586 It's time to tell the world Anita Dupree has breast cancer. 12 00:00:34,793 --> 00:00:37,965 Kat. Hey, what's this? A little surprise drop-in? 13 00:00:37,966 --> 00:00:39,067 -Mm-mm. -Mwah. 14 00:00:39,068 --> 00:00:41,241 More like a wellness check. 15 00:00:41,344 --> 00:00:42,896 Try ambush. 16 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:45,758 She ditches family volunteer night 17 00:00:45,862 --> 00:00:48,275 when I actually need her and then shows up 18 00:00:48,379 --> 00:00:51,068 right before my Zoom meeting with the campaign team. 19 00:00:51,172 --> 00:00:53,379 Please. As if you need any help. 20 00:00:53,380 --> 00:00:55,033 You smile big, you kiss babies, 21 00:00:55,034 --> 00:00:56,447 and you never say or do anything 22 00:00:56,448 --> 00:00:58,689 -worthy of getting memed. -Nailed it. 23 00:00:58,793 --> 00:01:01,448 KAT: I was, uh, trying to convince your man here 24 00:01:01,551 --> 00:01:03,793 that he should have taken me to Costa Rica. 25 00:01:03,896 --> 00:01:05,620 As the dutiful sister, 26 00:01:05,724 --> 00:01:07,714 I would have kept him from being lonely. 27 00:01:07,758 --> 00:01:09,517 Excuse me if I didn't want to bring 28 00:01:09,620 --> 00:01:12,689 my kid sister to lover's paradise. 29 00:01:12,793 --> 00:01:15,413 There was a certain story that was heating up, 30 00:01:15,517 --> 00:01:17,965 and it wasn't the best time for me to leave town. 31 00:01:18,068 --> 00:01:21,758 But you could always hit up that island with Tomas. 32 00:01:21,862 --> 00:01:24,793 Except her boyfriend just made junior partner, 33 00:01:24,896 --> 00:01:27,379 and that's why her Valentine's date was Mom. 34 00:01:27,482 --> 00:01:29,068 Don't start with me, Martin. 35 00:01:29,172 --> 00:01:31,462 Tomas didn't trip when I skipped Puerto Rico 36 00:01:31,551 --> 00:01:33,586 for ChelseaKat's first Christmas. 37 00:01:33,689 --> 00:01:36,344 It's called being a supportive partner. 38 00:01:36,448 --> 00:01:39,241 Reciprocity. Maybe you've heard of it. 39 00:01:39,344 --> 00:01:42,241 -You are cooking today, Kat. -Oh. 40 00:01:42,344 --> 00:01:44,620 [scoffs] What? 41 00:01:44,724 --> 00:01:46,137 No clever comeback? 42 00:01:46,241 --> 00:01:48,172 No, not this time. You got me. 43 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:51,965 I put my ambitions first way too often 44 00:01:52,068 --> 00:01:55,068 instead of giving my man the shine he deserves. 45 00:01:55,172 --> 00:01:58,172 I learned the hard way about keeping secrets 46 00:01:58,275 --> 00:02:01,551 and taking you for granted, but never again. 47 00:02:01,655 --> 00:02:02,862 [door opens] 48 00:02:04,433 --> 00:02:06,481 Aunt Kat. 49 00:02:06,482 --> 00:02:08,172 Hey, superstar. 50 00:02:08,275 --> 00:02:10,517 Why does it look like you sprinted home? 51 00:02:10,620 --> 00:02:12,827 I'm fine. Uh, just excuse me. 52 00:02:12,828 --> 00:02:13,930 Oh, not so fast. 53 00:02:13,931 --> 00:02:17,448 I brought the proofs from the shoot 54 00:02:17,449 --> 00:02:19,447 you coordinated for Fenmore's presentation. 55 00:02:19,448 --> 00:02:22,862 [sighs] I'm sorry, but I'll have to check them online later. 56 00:02:22,863 --> 00:02:25,688 I had lunch with Grandma, and I really have to get a jump 57 00:02:25,689 --> 00:02:26,889 on this AP Psych project. 58 00:02:26,896 --> 00:02:29,448 I thought you were on schedule with that. 59 00:02:29,449 --> 00:02:30,585 I was, but... 60 00:02:30,586 --> 00:02:32,931 But your extracurricular activities 61 00:02:33,034 --> 00:02:34,655 are taking you away from school. 62 00:02:34,758 --> 00:02:36,344 That's not it. I swear. 63 00:02:36,448 --> 00:02:38,000 Then what is it? 64 00:02:39,413 --> 00:02:40,724 Samantha? 65 00:02:42,448 --> 00:02:44,655 I haven't been able to focus, okay? 66 00:02:44,758 --> 00:02:47,708 Not with everything that's been going on with Great-Gran. 67 00:02:48,551 --> 00:02:50,517 Anastasia cornered me at lunch. 68 00:02:50,620 --> 00:02:52,965 Said Mother collapsed at the club yesterday. 69 00:02:53,068 --> 00:02:55,658 What? Why is this the first I'm hearing about this? 70 00:02:55,724 --> 00:02:58,413 I called Daddy, but he swore it was just a dizzy spell. 71 00:02:58,414 --> 00:03:00,343 -But you don't think...? -I want to believe 72 00:03:00,344 --> 00:03:02,620 that Anastasia is just stirring the pot. 73 00:03:02,724 --> 00:03:04,862 I thought I heard you two come in. 74 00:03:04,965 --> 00:03:06,344 Mm. 75 00:03:06,448 --> 00:03:08,413 What's all this whispering about? 76 00:03:08,414 --> 00:03:10,447 We're just comparing notes and trying to figure out 77 00:03:10,448 --> 00:03:12,137 why you summoned us here. 78 00:03:12,241 --> 00:03:14,137 Your mother will explain. 79 00:03:14,138 --> 00:03:15,792 Come on in. She'll be right down. 80 00:03:15,793 --> 00:03:18,067 Daddy, please, if this is something upsetting, 81 00:03:18,068 --> 00:03:19,793 just tell us now. 82 00:03:19,896 --> 00:03:21,689 [sighs] 83 00:03:21,793 --> 00:03:24,413 ? ? 84 00:03:51,931 --> 00:03:54,101 You finally ready to order, or are you just 85 00:03:54,137 --> 00:03:55,577 renting my table by the hour? 86 00:03:55,586 --> 00:03:58,965 [laughs] My guy is, uh, running late, 87 00:03:59,068 --> 00:04:01,068 so I think I'll hold off till he shows. 88 00:04:01,172 --> 00:04:02,758 Mm-hmm. 89 00:04:02,862 --> 00:04:05,275 Just keep in mind, the meter's running. 90 00:04:05,276 --> 00:04:06,412 Yes, ma'am. 91 00:04:06,413 --> 00:04:08,068 [soul music playing] 92 00:04:18,551 --> 00:04:20,137 NAOMI: A burner? 93 00:04:20,241 --> 00:04:22,172 Yes, I have my own, 94 00:04:22,275 --> 00:04:24,793 and I put my number in there in case you need it. 95 00:04:24,794 --> 00:04:27,309 But only in the case of an emergency should you call me. 96 00:04:27,310 --> 00:04:29,516 And when you do, use this burner to call mine. 97 00:04:29,517 --> 00:04:31,207 -Never use your real phone. -Yeah. 98 00:04:31,310 --> 00:04:33,448 ? ? 99 00:04:48,206 --> 00:04:50,241 [gasps] Naomi. 100 00:04:50,344 --> 00:04:52,413 How's our Hayley holding up? 101 00:04:52,517 --> 00:04:54,620 Well, I just checked on her yesterday, 102 00:04:54,724 --> 00:04:56,551 and she's as well as can be expected. 103 00:04:56,655 --> 00:04:58,405 -Mm. -Still a little jumpy, though. 104 00:04:58,482 --> 00:05:00,112 Well, tell her, keep her head up. 105 00:05:00,113 --> 00:05:02,447 With the police out there looking for that bastard, 106 00:05:02,448 --> 00:05:05,482 I'm positive it's only a matter of time. 107 00:05:05,586 --> 00:05:07,689 -Yeah. -[chuckles] 108 00:05:11,413 --> 00:05:13,000 It's not the time, Lynette. 109 00:05:13,103 --> 00:05:15,103 [sighs] You'll live. 110 00:05:15,206 --> 00:05:17,482 I wanted to tell you face-to-face. 111 00:05:17,586 --> 00:05:19,026 I handled our little problem. 112 00:05:19,034 --> 00:05:20,517 Handled it how? 113 00:05:20,620 --> 00:05:22,655 [laughs] 114 00:05:22,758 --> 00:05:25,206 My boss just walked in. Time for you to bounce. 115 00:05:25,310 --> 00:05:27,758 -I'll text you the details. -Yeah, whatever. 116 00:05:31,517 --> 00:05:34,413 Is that what I pay you for? 117 00:05:34,517 --> 00:05:36,310 Play footsie under the table? 118 00:05:36,413 --> 00:05:38,137 -What? -You heard me. 119 00:05:39,206 --> 00:05:42,310 What are you doing in here wasting your time 120 00:05:42,413 --> 00:05:44,482 when you should be out there 121 00:05:44,586 --> 00:05:45,862 looking for the scumbag 122 00:05:45,965 --> 00:05:48,137 that laid hands on Hayley Hamilton? 123 00:05:49,137 --> 00:05:50,206 [phone buzzes] 124 00:05:50,310 --> 00:05:51,827 It's Elon. 125 00:05:51,931 --> 00:05:54,068 -Talk. -Got good news. 126 00:05:54,172 --> 00:05:55,448 BILL: Hold that thought. 127 00:05:56,965 --> 00:05:59,172 Hayley's here with me. You're on speaker. 128 00:05:59,173 --> 00:06:01,205 ELON: Ms. Hamilton, you can breathe easy. 129 00:06:01,206 --> 00:06:03,076 We've got your assailant in custody. 130 00:06:09,517 --> 00:06:11,344 You are worried. I get that. 131 00:06:11,448 --> 00:06:12,655 And so do I. 132 00:06:12,758 --> 00:06:14,206 And your concern for Gran 133 00:06:14,207 --> 00:06:16,378 is not the only reason you're falling behind. 134 00:06:16,379 --> 00:06:17,793 Pop... 135 00:06:17,896 --> 00:06:19,758 You're juggling school, 136 00:06:19,862 --> 00:06:22,310 ChelseaKat, the cotillion, the clinic. 137 00:06:22,413 --> 00:06:24,586 No wonder why your project is stalling. 138 00:06:24,689 --> 00:06:27,586 So now being ambitious is a bad thing? 139 00:06:27,587 --> 00:06:29,999 Last I checked, you're running a congressional office 140 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,320 and a reelection campaign. 141 00:06:31,413 --> 00:06:33,344 That is hardly the same. 142 00:06:33,345 --> 00:06:35,688 And you've got your regular reporter job on top 143 00:06:35,689 --> 00:06:39,241 of that supersecret assignment that you think nobody notices. 144 00:06:40,827 --> 00:06:44,275 Look, I have a lot on my plate, but we all do. 145 00:06:45,655 --> 00:06:46,735 I can handle it, okay? 146 00:06:46,827 --> 00:06:51,137 Samantha, you are sharp and talented, 147 00:06:51,241 --> 00:06:54,379 and you're more driven than most grown-up folks that I know. 148 00:06:54,482 --> 00:06:57,275 But even as adults, sometimes we hit walls. 149 00:06:57,379 --> 00:07:01,655 Especially when we're concerned about a ailing loved one. 150 00:07:01,758 --> 00:07:03,275 And I'm not trying to pile on, 151 00:07:03,276 --> 00:07:04,930 -but maybe we should cut back. -SAMANTHA: No. 152 00:07:04,931 --> 00:07:07,275 No, no. I- 153 00:07:07,379 --> 00:07:09,793 Look, I- Can we just please call them? 154 00:07:09,794 --> 00:07:11,447 If I know that Great-Gran's okay, 155 00:07:11,448 --> 00:07:15,310 then I can get my head straight and focus on my project. 156 00:07:16,310 --> 00:07:18,448 Please, Pop. 157 00:07:18,551 --> 00:07:20,344 [sighs] 158 00:07:20,448 --> 00:07:21,827 I guess it wouldn't hurt. 159 00:07:26,827 --> 00:07:28,758 Oh, my goodness. 160 00:07:28,759 --> 00:07:31,378 Leaping to our feet. Did I take that long to get down here? 161 00:07:31,379 --> 00:07:33,275 You never take the elevator, Mother 162 00:07:33,379 --> 00:07:34,689 Are you feeling worse? 163 00:07:34,690 --> 00:07:37,067 I'm just conserving my energy for things that matter. 164 00:07:37,068 --> 00:07:39,068 [phone buzzing] 165 00:07:39,172 --> 00:07:40,222 Martin. 166 00:07:40,310 --> 00:07:43,172 I'll take it in the study, fill him in. 167 00:07:45,586 --> 00:07:47,068 NICOLE: So this is serious? 168 00:07:49,206 --> 00:07:51,482 Come. Sit. 169 00:07:51,586 --> 00:07:52,965 All right. 170 00:07:54,793 --> 00:07:56,275 Sit, sit. 171 00:07:57,655 --> 00:07:58,705 [clears throat] 172 00:07:58,724 --> 00:08:01,379 You can stop holding your breath. 173 00:08:01,482 --> 00:08:04,068 I know what you've heard from Anastasia, 174 00:08:04,172 --> 00:08:07,413 but rumors of my... 175 00:08:07,517 --> 00:08:10,241 rapid decline have been grossly exaggerated. 176 00:08:10,344 --> 00:08:12,275 And what happened yesterday? 177 00:08:12,379 --> 00:08:16,551 I was trying to escape Leslie, and I stood up too fast, 178 00:08:16,655 --> 00:08:18,931 and then I had to sit down even faster, 179 00:08:18,932 --> 00:08:21,723 and, unfortunately, a glass got caught in the crossfire. 180 00:08:21,724 --> 00:08:22,774 That's all. 181 00:08:22,793 --> 00:08:24,965 That's all she wrote. 182 00:08:24,966 --> 00:08:26,550 Although I'm sure Leslie's version 183 00:08:26,551 --> 00:08:28,241 had me gasping for my last breath. 184 00:08:28,310 --> 00:08:31,344 She probably passed it right along to Anastasia. 185 00:08:31,448 --> 00:08:34,000 But that's not why we're here. 186 00:08:36,275 --> 00:08:38,482 I wanted you to come by so I can 187 00:08:38,586 --> 00:08:40,931 tell you that I've come to a decision. 188 00:08:41,034 --> 00:08:43,103 I'm gonna go public with my diagnosis. 189 00:08:43,206 --> 00:08:44,965 Public. 190 00:08:46,137 --> 00:08:47,793 Maybe we should talk about this. 191 00:08:47,896 --> 00:08:50,448 There's nothing to talk about. 192 00:08:50,551 --> 00:08:55,517 I already have an interview this afternoon with Gayle King. 193 00:08:56,517 --> 00:08:59,965 And look who decided to bless my section. 194 00:09:00,068 --> 00:09:01,379 Bless? 195 00:09:01,380 --> 00:09:03,619 Just ten minutes ago, you were ready to evict me. 196 00:09:03,620 --> 00:09:07,724 That's before I knew you were meeting with Mr. Armstrong here. 197 00:09:07,725 --> 00:09:09,757 Had I known, I would have had your usual 198 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:12,586 out of the kitchen before you even touched the chair. 199 00:09:12,689 --> 00:09:16,689 And make me miss your lovely voice recite my order? 200 00:09:16,690 --> 00:09:17,930 Salmon cakes on ciabatta? 201 00:09:17,931 --> 00:09:19,896 You know me. Creature of habit. 202 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:23,241 Creature of habit with good taste. 203 00:09:23,344 --> 00:09:25,586 And I'll take a BLT. 204 00:09:25,689 --> 00:09:28,620 To-go. He has work to do. 205 00:09:32,965 --> 00:09:34,724 Hey, I am working, all right? 206 00:09:34,827 --> 00:09:36,697 The woman you just saw me talking to, 207 00:09:36,698 --> 00:09:39,102 she said she had a front row seat to Hayley's mugging. 208 00:09:39,103 --> 00:09:40,448 And? 209 00:09:40,551 --> 00:09:42,000 She wasn't much help. 210 00:09:42,103 --> 00:09:43,620 The way she described the guy, 211 00:09:43,621 --> 00:09:45,240 could have been half the damn city. 212 00:09:45,241 --> 00:09:47,999 And it happened too fast for her to snap a pic on her phone. 213 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:50,931 But I'm still working on it, boss. 214 00:09:51,034 --> 00:09:52,275 Good. 215 00:09:52,379 --> 00:09:55,620 Busy street, broad daylight. 216 00:09:55,724 --> 00:09:58,413 Somehow, some way, 217 00:09:58,517 --> 00:10:00,586 the truth is bound to come out. 218 00:10:00,587 --> 00:10:03,930 ELON [on phone]: We received a 911 call this morning. 219 00:10:03,931 --> 00:10:06,931 A vagrant threatening a woman in Stance Park. 220 00:10:07,034 --> 00:10:10,206 Responding officers found him passed out on the bench. 221 00:10:10,310 --> 00:10:13,517 They checked his pockets for weapons, found a wallet 222 00:10:13,518 --> 00:10:15,309 and Mrs. Hamilton's driver's license. 223 00:10:15,310 --> 00:10:18,137 That's, uh, good news. 224 00:10:18,138 --> 00:10:19,895 Well, we'd like for you to come down, 225 00:10:19,896 --> 00:10:21,336 take a look, confirm it's him. 226 00:10:21,337 --> 00:10:22,516 HAYLEY: Thanks, Chief. 227 00:10:22,517 --> 00:10:23,931 BILL: We'll be right there. 228 00:10:27,137 --> 00:10:29,241 You don't need to come with me. 229 00:10:29,344 --> 00:10:31,241 The hell I don't. 230 00:10:31,344 --> 00:10:32,931 I'm not scared anymore. 231 00:10:32,932 --> 00:10:34,136 They have him in custody, 232 00:10:34,137 --> 00:10:36,482 and you have lunch with Chelsea. 233 00:10:36,586 --> 00:10:37,931 Who will understand. 234 00:10:38,034 --> 00:10:40,517 Babe, listen, I don't want to be the reason 235 00:10:40,518 --> 00:10:41,861 you bail on your daughter. 236 00:10:41,862 --> 00:10:45,137 Plus, you two are finally in a good place. 237 00:10:45,241 --> 00:10:47,344 Besides, I'm-I'm not your child bride, 238 00:10:47,345 --> 00:10:49,585 no matter how many times Dani calls me that. 239 00:10:49,586 --> 00:10:51,793 I can handle myself. 240 00:10:51,794 --> 00:10:52,895 Hayley, that's not the point. 241 00:10:52,896 --> 00:10:55,241 It's exactly the point. 242 00:10:55,344 --> 00:10:56,862 Okay? 243 00:10:56,965 --> 00:10:59,827 After this, I will check us out, and... 244 00:10:59,931 --> 00:11:01,103 [sighs] 245 00:11:01,206 --> 00:11:04,689 To think, tonight, 246 00:11:04,793 --> 00:11:08,551 we could be making love in our own bed, babe. 247 00:11:08,655 --> 00:11:11,379 Hmm. You have it your way, but you call me 248 00:11:11,380 --> 00:11:13,033 the second you walk out of there. 249 00:11:13,034 --> 00:11:14,551 Okay. 250 00:11:15,965 --> 00:11:17,015 Mm. 251 00:11:32,782 --> 00:11:37,688 Taking her cancer public. Honestly, I'm not surprised. 252 00:11:37,689 --> 00:11:38,793 Neither am I. 253 00:11:38,896 --> 00:11:41,137 -She's anticipating a leak. -KAT: Mm. 254 00:11:41,241 --> 00:11:44,310 That way, she can control the narrative, 255 00:11:44,413 --> 00:11:47,620 Raising awareness and turning pain into power. 256 00:11:47,724 --> 00:11:49,137 That's Anita Dupree. 257 00:11:49,241 --> 00:11:51,586 How's she gonna do it? Press release? 258 00:11:51,689 --> 00:11:55,310 Network TV interview with Gayle King today. 259 00:11:55,413 --> 00:11:56,758 -Here? -MARTIN: New York. 260 00:11:56,862 --> 00:11:58,862 They'll tape to air within a few days. 261 00:11:58,965 --> 00:12:02,413 Probably rushed it because of Gran's chemo schedule. 262 00:12:02,517 --> 00:12:06,000 She and Granddad are flying private here and there. 263 00:12:06,103 --> 00:12:10,034 Well, I think we should at least go and see her off, 264 00:12:10,137 --> 00:12:11,413 as a family. 265 00:12:11,517 --> 00:12:14,862 Those of us who don't have pressing schoolwork. 266 00:12:14,965 --> 00:12:16,655 Uh-uh, I'm not missing this. 267 00:12:16,758 --> 00:12:18,965 Your project is... 268 00:12:18,966 --> 00:12:21,619 But Great-Gran is the reason that I couldn't focus. 269 00:12:21,620 --> 00:12:24,965 If she needs our support, that comes first. 270 00:12:25,068 --> 00:12:26,724 I'll take my work with me. 271 00:12:27,724 --> 00:12:30,000 All right, you can go. 272 00:12:31,103 --> 00:12:32,448 SMITTY: Good. 273 00:12:32,551 --> 00:12:34,379 Then Samantha will go on my behalf. 274 00:12:34,482 --> 00:12:36,793 Wait, you're not coming? 275 00:12:36,896 --> 00:12:40,724 -How about, um, you show me how far you got on that project? -Let's do it. 276 00:12:45,689 --> 00:12:48,241 I would if I could, believe me. 277 00:12:48,344 --> 00:12:51,655 But just say hello to Anita and the family for me. 278 00:12:51,656 --> 00:12:53,757 Is this about the story you're chasing? 279 00:12:53,758 --> 00:12:56,344 -I can't... -Discuss it, right. 280 00:12:56,345 --> 00:12:59,136 All right, well, if it's worth everything 281 00:12:59,137 --> 00:13:02,103 you're letting slide, including family. 282 00:13:02,206 --> 00:13:05,689 Trust me, if you knew who I'd be letting down, 283 00:13:05,793 --> 00:13:08,482 you wouldn't want me walking away. 284 00:13:11,724 --> 00:13:13,620 Bonus like I promised. 285 00:13:13,724 --> 00:13:15,655 Your little pep talk worked. 286 00:13:15,758 --> 00:13:18,048 Point guy's been quieter than a church mouse. 287 00:13:18,137 --> 00:13:20,034 I appreciate the bonus. 288 00:13:20,035 --> 00:13:21,550 So now that I passed the test, 289 00:13:21,551 --> 00:13:23,102 when I'm-a get my first assignment? 290 00:13:23,103 --> 00:13:24,482 After I make this call. 291 00:13:28,241 --> 00:13:30,034 [phone buzzing] 292 00:13:31,758 --> 00:13:35,448 Counselor, I assume you're looking for an update. 293 00:13:35,551 --> 00:13:38,206 Actually, I have one for you. 294 00:13:38,310 --> 00:13:39,620 The guy's in jail. 295 00:13:39,724 --> 00:13:41,413 How did that happen? 296 00:13:41,414 --> 00:13:43,861 My man's been beating the pavement with no luck. 297 00:13:43,862 --> 00:13:45,412 Yeah, well, the cops got luckier. 298 00:13:45,413 --> 00:13:47,343 Got back Hayley's wallet and license. 299 00:13:47,379 --> 00:13:50,172 -What about the ring? -BILL: It's gone. 300 00:13:50,275 --> 00:13:51,931 That's a shame. 301 00:13:52,034 --> 00:13:55,448 But at least you and the Mrs. will sleep easier. 302 00:13:55,551 --> 00:13:57,275 Oh, we definitely will. 303 00:14:06,206 --> 00:14:08,758 Malone, it's Joey. Give me a call. 304 00:14:09,724 --> 00:14:11,448 I'm curious about something. 305 00:14:13,862 --> 00:14:17,379 So, we are back here again? 306 00:14:18,689 --> 00:14:22,000 And, uh, since when does your... 307 00:14:22,103 --> 00:14:25,965 bodyguard-slash-ball-and-chain let you out in the streets solo? 308 00:14:26,068 --> 00:14:28,482 -Just tell me it was you. -What was me? 309 00:14:28,586 --> 00:14:30,137 The guy they locked up today. 310 00:14:30,241 --> 00:14:32,651 They found my wallet and license in his pockets. 311 00:14:32,724 --> 00:14:34,862 Nah, that wasn't me. 312 00:14:34,965 --> 00:14:37,172 Then who? 313 00:14:38,206 --> 00:14:42,034 You know who. And you know she don't do nothing for free. 314 00:14:45,842 --> 00:14:50,240 You know, I'm willing to put money that Lynette found 315 00:14:50,241 --> 00:14:51,964 some poor sap passed out on the bench, 316 00:14:51,965 --> 00:14:53,620 slid your ID in his pocket, 317 00:14:53,724 --> 00:14:56,517 called 911 and acted like he was threatening her. 318 00:14:57,379 --> 00:14:59,517 But they record 911 calls. 319 00:14:59,620 --> 00:15:01,482 Has that ever stopped her before? 320 00:15:01,483 --> 00:15:04,447 You know, you're not the only one who keeps 321 00:15:04,448 --> 00:15:06,241 -fake IDs on rotation. -Yeah. 322 00:15:07,275 --> 00:15:08,793 That's-that's true. 323 00:15:08,896 --> 00:15:11,862 -With her whole fake telemarketing voice. -[scoffs] 324 00:15:11,863 --> 00:15:13,516 Or her tired Southern housewife accent. 325 00:15:13,517 --> 00:15:14,567 [phone chimes] 326 00:15:20,344 --> 00:15:21,655 There you go. 327 00:15:21,758 --> 00:15:24,793 Now you have a face to point to in the lineup. 328 00:15:25,862 --> 00:15:29,379 That man's not a threat to anyone. 329 00:15:29,482 --> 00:15:31,896 Better him than you. 330 00:15:31,897 --> 00:15:34,826 You know, you don't have the moral high ground to stand on. 331 00:15:34,827 --> 00:15:37,379 Right? You scam people for a living. 332 00:15:37,482 --> 00:15:40,379 Yeah, sharks, fat cats, financial bros, 333 00:15:40,482 --> 00:15:42,034 but that man's got nothing. 334 00:15:42,035 --> 00:15:44,171 Okay, well, prison will give him everything- 335 00:15:44,172 --> 00:15:45,931 a roof, three hots and a cot. 336 00:15:45,932 --> 00:15:47,619 Maybe even streaming, if he's lucky. 337 00:15:47,620 --> 00:15:50,654 Okay, so now are we sending men to prison as a charity program? 338 00:15:50,655 --> 00:15:52,585 Okay, I ain't in it. This wasn't my play. 339 00:15:52,620 --> 00:15:53,670 Mine neither. 340 00:15:53,671 --> 00:15:55,274 Lynette's the one pulling the strings. 341 00:15:55,275 --> 00:15:57,103 And she's gonna swear up and down 342 00:15:57,206 --> 00:15:58,413 that this is the guy. 343 00:15:58,517 --> 00:15:59,777 So you don't have a choice. 344 00:15:59,862 --> 00:16:01,724 And she's gonna put this guy away 345 00:16:01,827 --> 00:16:03,551 to keep a leash on you. 346 00:16:03,655 --> 00:16:05,896 And you best believe that she's gonna keep 347 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:08,758 yanking it harder and harder. 348 00:16:08,862 --> 00:16:10,379 Nah. Mm-mm. 349 00:16:10,482 --> 00:16:13,413 She needs us the same way we need her. 350 00:16:13,517 --> 00:16:16,758 She's not dumb enough to just cut me off. 351 00:16:16,862 --> 00:16:18,724 Not when it'd mess up her whole bag. 352 00:16:19,724 --> 00:16:21,310 I hope you're right, 353 00:16:21,413 --> 00:16:23,413 'cause we got a whole lot riding on this. 354 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,275 Hey. 355 00:16:29,951 --> 00:16:31,999 Oh. 356 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,551 What did I do to deserve this? 357 00:16:33,655 --> 00:16:35,689 Oh, please, like you don't know. 358 00:16:35,690 --> 00:16:37,550 The fellowship that Madison turned down... 359 00:16:37,551 --> 00:16:40,137 -Mm-hmm. -...somehow just happened to relocate 360 00:16:40,241 --> 00:16:43,620 -to D.C. with a shiny new benefactor footing the bill. -Hmm. 361 00:16:43,724 --> 00:16:47,551 You expect me to believe it was, what, some cosmic miracle? 362 00:16:47,655 --> 00:16:50,137 Yeah, sounds to me like this benefactor 363 00:16:50,241 --> 00:16:52,586 is a pretty stand-up guy, but it's news to me. 364 00:16:52,689 --> 00:16:56,119 -Since when don't you take credit for your good deeds? -[chuckles] 365 00:16:56,120 --> 00:16:57,240 Especially since they've been 366 00:16:57,241 --> 00:16:58,965 so few and far between lately? 367 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,793 Look, all I want to know is that my baby girl 368 00:17:02,896 --> 00:17:05,517 has everything she needs to make her happy. 369 00:17:05,518 --> 00:17:06,757 And you're willing to move 370 00:17:06,758 --> 00:17:08,628 heaven, Earth and a research center 371 00:17:08,655 --> 00:17:09,827 to make it happen? 372 00:17:09,931 --> 00:17:12,241 How did Madison react? 373 00:17:12,344 --> 00:17:13,793 Over the moon. 374 00:17:13,794 --> 00:17:16,723 She thought that she had to give up what she loved to stay close, 375 00:17:16,724 --> 00:17:20,586 -but now she gets both- the dream and the dream girl. -Hmm. 376 00:17:20,689 --> 00:17:22,379 That says a lot about her. 377 00:17:22,482 --> 00:17:25,965 You know, willing to walk away from such a great opportunity. 378 00:17:26,068 --> 00:17:27,268 She must really love you. 379 00:17:27,344 --> 00:17:28,724 -She does. -Yeah. 380 00:17:28,827 --> 00:17:30,241 And I love her back- 381 00:17:30,242 --> 00:17:31,964 enough that I was willing to let her 382 00:17:31,965 --> 00:17:34,724 -fly halfway across the world. -Mm. 383 00:17:34,827 --> 00:17:36,387 And now the stars have aligned, 384 00:17:36,413 --> 00:17:40,379 and I have my thoughtful, generous and, 385 00:17:40,482 --> 00:17:42,448 believe it or not, humble dad to thank. 386 00:17:42,551 --> 00:17:44,206 [chuckles] Well... 387 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:46,620 my daughter's love is thanks enough. 388 00:17:46,724 --> 00:17:48,793 Oh, forget that. I'm taking you to lunch, 389 00:17:48,896 --> 00:17:51,000 and I'm not taking no. 390 00:17:51,103 --> 00:17:52,517 Uh, oh, okay. 391 00:17:52,518 --> 00:17:54,757 Well, hey, who am I to argue? You're the boss. 392 00:17:54,758 --> 00:17:55,826 -[both chuckle] -[phone chimes] 393 00:17:55,827 --> 00:17:56,877 Oh. 394 00:17:58,620 --> 00:18:01,137 Uh, don't hate me, but I might have to reschedule. 395 00:18:01,241 --> 00:18:02,448 Everything okay? 396 00:18:02,551 --> 00:18:05,413 I'm not sure. Mom wants me at the Grans'. 397 00:18:05,517 --> 00:18:08,000 Sounds like something big is about to happen. 398 00:18:09,172 --> 00:18:11,965 Oh, my darling, darling girl. 399 00:18:12,068 --> 00:18:15,931 Martin, Kat, thank you so much. 400 00:18:16,034 --> 00:18:18,448 You have no idea what this means to me. 401 00:18:18,551 --> 00:18:20,068 You don't have to thank us. 402 00:18:20,172 --> 00:18:22,206 You know we would be here no matter what. 403 00:18:24,310 --> 00:18:28,034 I have done hundreds of interviews in my lifetime. 404 00:18:28,137 --> 00:18:30,310 Stood in front of cameras speaking about 405 00:18:30,413 --> 00:18:33,793 various films, albums, causes, 406 00:18:33,896 --> 00:18:36,965 projects that had nothing to do with me personally. 407 00:18:37,068 --> 00:18:39,551 But this is the first time the spotlight has been 408 00:18:39,655 --> 00:18:41,862 turned on my own crisis. 409 00:18:41,965 --> 00:18:44,517 And I will tell you... 410 00:18:44,620 --> 00:18:47,206 it is a very uncomfortable feeling. 411 00:18:47,310 --> 00:18:51,655 But having you all here to see me off, 412 00:18:51,656 --> 00:18:53,792 that's the only thing that makes it bearable. 413 00:18:53,793 --> 00:18:57,034 We'll only be gone a few hours. Everything's set up. 414 00:18:57,137 --> 00:19:00,000 You'll have Daddy, but some of us can travel with you. 415 00:19:01,620 --> 00:19:03,965 Your mother has a different request. 416 00:19:04,068 --> 00:19:08,103 Will you all listen from here? 417 00:19:08,206 --> 00:19:09,344 Together? 418 00:19:09,448 --> 00:19:13,448 I-I tried to have you see the taping, but... 419 00:19:14,827 --> 00:19:16,655 I just want you to hear what I say. 420 00:19:17,620 --> 00:19:19,241 So if something leaks... 421 00:19:19,344 --> 00:19:22,137 We'll be ready. We can do that, right? 422 00:19:22,138 --> 00:19:23,723 I told you, Gran, I'm not missing 423 00:19:23,724 --> 00:19:25,965 another chance to be here for you. 424 00:19:25,966 --> 00:19:28,619 I learned that lesson the hard way after Mardi Gras. 425 00:19:28,620 --> 00:19:30,310 I'm-a hold you to that. 426 00:19:30,413 --> 00:19:33,000 I just wish that you didn't feel forced into this. 427 00:19:33,103 --> 00:19:35,413 No one forces me. 428 00:19:35,517 --> 00:19:37,034 You know that, Nicole. 429 00:19:38,068 --> 00:19:41,517 But the timing isn't ideal. 430 00:19:42,551 --> 00:19:45,379 I would rather have gone public when... 431 00:19:45,482 --> 00:19:47,689 it was a story of victory, 432 00:19:47,793 --> 00:19:49,827 and the battle had been fought and won 433 00:19:49,931 --> 00:19:53,310 and all of this was behind me, but life... 434 00:19:53,413 --> 00:19:57,275 life doesn't wait for perfect endings. 435 00:19:57,379 --> 00:19:58,620 But... 436 00:19:58,724 --> 00:20:01,586 vanity has a part in this, too. 437 00:20:01,689 --> 00:20:05,896 I want to do this while I still look and feel like a star. 438 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:08,482 Naomi and Chelsea are on their way. 439 00:20:08,586 --> 00:20:10,551 -Dani... -Hmm? 440 00:20:10,655 --> 00:20:14,862 ...everyone, I want to make something perfectly clear. 441 00:20:14,965 --> 00:20:18,241 I am not discussing the hereditary aspect. 442 00:20:18,344 --> 00:20:21,586 I told them any questions about the BRCA gene 443 00:20:21,689 --> 00:20:23,275 is off-limits. 444 00:20:23,379 --> 00:20:26,137 I don't want the world combing through our bloodline. 445 00:20:26,241 --> 00:20:28,551 I want to protect your privacy. 446 00:20:28,655 --> 00:20:31,482 It's bad enough that I'm shifting the focus 447 00:20:31,586 --> 00:20:33,758 from your reentry into modeling, 448 00:20:33,862 --> 00:20:35,517 and your reelection campaign 449 00:20:35,620 --> 00:20:36,896 and ChelseaKat. 450 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:38,896 Mother, please. None of that matters. 451 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:41,517 No one is thinking about any of that. 452 00:20:41,620 --> 00:20:44,034 You are what matters to us. 453 00:20:44,137 --> 00:20:46,068 And that's the truth. 454 00:20:47,068 --> 00:20:51,103 This family is behind you 100%. 455 00:20:51,206 --> 00:20:53,034 And we couldn't be prouder. 456 00:20:58,706 --> 00:21:03,136 -What you looking at? -I'm making sure the serial numbers 457 00:21:03,137 --> 00:21:05,034 -not in order. -Of course they're not. 458 00:21:05,137 --> 00:21:07,724 Cash is clean, unmarked. We professionals here. 459 00:21:07,827 --> 00:21:09,457 Yeah, but it don't hurt to check. 460 00:21:09,458 --> 00:21:11,550 Too many guys get caught slipping out here. 461 00:21:11,551 --> 00:21:13,551 I like that you did that. 462 00:21:13,655 --> 00:21:15,172 Last fool was sloppy. 463 00:21:15,275 --> 00:21:17,172 Sloppy get you caught up real quick. 464 00:21:17,275 --> 00:21:18,620 [phone chimes] 465 00:21:20,758 --> 00:21:23,413 -The pickup's ready. -Remember... 466 00:21:24,448 --> 00:21:25,758 You don't see nothing. 467 00:21:25,862 --> 00:21:27,448 You don't say nothing. 468 00:21:28,931 --> 00:21:30,206 Just move the package. 469 00:21:30,310 --> 00:21:31,689 I got you, boss man. 470 00:21:31,793 --> 00:21:33,689 Don't even worry about that. 471 00:21:36,206 --> 00:21:38,724 Sorry I didn't get here before the Grans left. 472 00:21:38,827 --> 00:21:40,457 I had to move some things around. 473 00:21:40,458 --> 00:21:42,723 It's okay. You will be here to listen to the interview, 474 00:21:42,724 --> 00:21:44,412 and that's the most important thing to Mother. 475 00:21:44,413 --> 00:21:46,205 They just landed and are headed to the studio. 476 00:21:46,206 --> 00:21:48,516 So if you want to call, now's probably a good time. 477 00:21:48,517 --> 00:21:50,103 Okay. I'll do that. Thanks. 478 00:21:50,206 --> 00:21:52,827 Don't you want to get in on that call? 479 00:21:52,931 --> 00:21:55,655 Well, before I do, I have to ask. 480 00:21:55,758 --> 00:21:57,793 Did you know what Dad was up to? 481 00:21:57,896 --> 00:21:59,344 Up to? 482 00:21:59,448 --> 00:22:01,000 Do I want to know? 483 00:22:01,103 --> 00:22:02,827 Relax, it's a good thing. 484 00:22:02,931 --> 00:22:06,206 He went full Daddy Warbucks and dropped a large donation 485 00:22:06,310 --> 00:22:09,206 to get Madison's research fellowship moved to D.C. 486 00:22:09,310 --> 00:22:10,655 No way. 487 00:22:10,758 --> 00:22:12,808 That's literally the best of all worlds. 488 00:22:12,809 --> 00:22:15,240 Chels, please tell me you dropped this idea in his ear. 489 00:22:15,241 --> 00:22:16,871 I was just as shocked as you are, 490 00:22:16,872 --> 00:22:18,516 and he refused to take the credit, 491 00:22:18,517 --> 00:22:20,103 but I know he's behind it. 492 00:22:20,206 --> 00:22:21,793 That's your father. 493 00:22:21,896 --> 00:22:24,896 He's made his mistakes, but when it comes to his girls, 494 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:27,448 he will move mountains if he has to. 495 00:22:27,551 --> 00:22:30,517 Why do y'all look like you're staging an intervention? 496 00:22:30,620 --> 00:22:32,931 Because maybe we are. 497 00:22:32,932 --> 00:22:34,033 Pop... 498 00:22:34,034 --> 00:22:36,413 Your father isn't wrong. 499 00:22:36,517 --> 00:22:37,586 Look, sweetheart. 500 00:22:37,689 --> 00:22:42,000 It is okay to want to do everything. 501 00:22:42,103 --> 00:22:44,724 God knows ambition runs in this family. 502 00:22:44,827 --> 00:22:48,241 But it's also okay to admit when it's too much. 503 00:22:48,344 --> 00:22:50,634 And I think you know this is one of those times. 504 00:22:50,689 --> 00:22:54,689 You think you're the only one struggling to manage your life? 505 00:22:54,793 --> 00:22:57,310 Some days, I can't even finish a briefing. 506 00:22:57,413 --> 00:22:59,655 NICOLE: And I'm the one that people turn to 507 00:22:59,758 --> 00:23:01,517 to find their sanity. 508 00:23:01,620 --> 00:23:04,551 But there have been days- not many, but a few- 509 00:23:04,655 --> 00:23:07,758 where I paste on a smile for my patients, and then I lock 510 00:23:07,862 --> 00:23:10,689 the door to my office and let out a silent scream. 511 00:23:10,793 --> 00:23:12,689 I'd love to see that. 512 00:23:12,793 --> 00:23:14,758 Mm, it's very cathartic. I'll show you. 513 00:23:14,759 --> 00:23:16,412 But what I'm saying, Samantha, 514 00:23:16,413 --> 00:23:18,344 is that this is not unique to you. 515 00:23:18,448 --> 00:23:22,137 Why should I be the one slowing down, if neither of you are? 516 00:23:23,931 --> 00:23:26,241 You're right, maybe we should. 517 00:23:26,344 --> 00:23:29,551 We're all just stumbling through this the best we know how. 518 00:23:29,655 --> 00:23:32,862 The lesson here is having grace, 519 00:23:32,965 --> 00:23:35,137 and that includes giving it to yourself. 520 00:23:36,172 --> 00:23:38,862 And that's why I made the call. 521 00:23:41,965 --> 00:23:43,344 Okay. 522 00:23:43,448 --> 00:23:45,344 You're not gonna ask which call? 523 00:23:46,482 --> 00:23:48,275 To your AP Psych teacher. 524 00:23:48,379 --> 00:23:50,068 I told her what's going on. 525 00:23:50,069 --> 00:23:52,757 Not the specifics, 'cause she'll find that out later, 526 00:23:52,758 --> 00:23:55,310 but she was able to give you an extension. 527 00:23:56,551 --> 00:23:57,862 That's it? 528 00:23:57,863 --> 00:23:59,826 Oh, wait, I thought you guys were gonna say 529 00:23:59,827 --> 00:24:01,688 I wasn't gonna be able to do the clinic, 530 00:24:01,689 --> 00:24:03,309 the cotillion or ChelseaKat anymore. 531 00:24:03,310 --> 00:24:05,344 If you continue the way you have, 532 00:24:05,448 --> 00:24:06,655 I don't see why you can't. 533 00:24:06,758 --> 00:24:09,448 -Oh, thanks, Pop. Oh. -[chuckles] 534 00:24:09,551 --> 00:24:11,172 You've done your part. 535 00:24:11,275 --> 00:24:13,620 Identifying a suspect isn't easy. 536 00:24:13,724 --> 00:24:16,689 Oh, I-I know it was him. Without a doubt. 537 00:24:16,690 --> 00:24:17,792 Okay. 538 00:24:17,793 --> 00:24:20,103 Walk you to your car? 539 00:24:20,206 --> 00:24:23,793 What could be safer than a police parking lot? 540 00:24:23,896 --> 00:24:26,000 I will be fine, Chief. 541 00:24:26,103 --> 00:24:28,965 After seeing him in custody, 542 00:24:29,068 --> 00:24:31,034 I can finally breathe. 543 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:32,586 I'm glad to hear it. 544 00:24:32,689 --> 00:24:35,639 I do apologize, we can't return your wallet to you just yet. 545 00:24:36,379 --> 00:24:37,586 Procedure? 546 00:24:37,689 --> 00:24:40,206 Has to be logged into evidence, but... 547 00:24:40,207 --> 00:24:43,205 the prosecution will reach out and explain the process to you. 548 00:24:43,206 --> 00:24:45,619 Of course, you can lean on Bill for any legal clarity. 549 00:24:45,620 --> 00:24:47,655 I've already replaced the cards, 550 00:24:47,758 --> 00:24:50,620 and I assume the cash is gone? 551 00:24:50,724 --> 00:24:52,103 It was. 552 00:24:52,206 --> 00:24:56,103 What I really wish is that he had my ring, 553 00:24:56,206 --> 00:24:59,517 -but I'm sure that's the first thing he unloaded. -Yeah. 554 00:24:59,620 --> 00:25:01,241 That would be my guess, too. 555 00:25:01,344 --> 00:25:05,586 I can't tell you how much this means to me. 556 00:25:05,689 --> 00:25:07,689 Because of you, 557 00:25:07,793 --> 00:25:10,793 my life is mine again. 558 00:25:10,896 --> 00:25:14,413 Mm-hmm. I'm truly sorry for what you've been through. 559 00:25:14,414 --> 00:25:16,447 Well, you take care of yourself, Mrs. Hamilton. 560 00:25:16,448 --> 00:25:18,448 -Thank you. -All right. 561 00:25:19,793 --> 00:25:21,103 [sniffles] 562 00:25:21,206 --> 00:25:22,827 [sighing] 563 00:25:37,620 --> 00:25:40,172 Ms. Wise, what a coincidence. 564 00:25:40,275 --> 00:25:43,862 Not really. They had me come down, peep the lineup. 565 00:25:43,965 --> 00:25:46,241 -Same as you, I gather. -Girl. 566 00:25:46,344 --> 00:25:48,517 I'm so glad it's over. 567 00:25:48,620 --> 00:25:50,724 It was such a relief 568 00:25:50,827 --> 00:25:54,034 knowing that this nightmare is over. 569 00:25:54,035 --> 00:25:55,964 I was on my way to check out of the hotel. 570 00:25:55,965 --> 00:25:57,724 -Wait, check out? -Mm-hmm. 571 00:25:57,725 --> 00:25:59,102 I hope you don't expect me to. 572 00:25:59,103 --> 00:26:01,793 Well, now that they caught the culprit, 573 00:26:01,896 --> 00:26:03,482 I mean, it's... 574 00:26:03,586 --> 00:26:04,862 Might as well. 575 00:26:04,965 --> 00:26:06,955 I was just starting to get comfortable. 576 00:26:07,034 --> 00:26:09,310 I mean, room service, they know my name. 577 00:26:10,517 --> 00:26:12,517 This is Lynette's doing, 578 00:26:12,620 --> 00:26:15,724 and she's gonna put this guy away to keep a leash on you. 579 00:26:15,827 --> 00:26:18,034 And you best believe that she's gonna keep 580 00:26:18,137 --> 00:26:20,413 yanking it harder and harder. 581 00:26:20,517 --> 00:26:22,034 [sighs heavily] 582 00:26:22,137 --> 00:26:25,172 Well, you've done so much to keep me safe. 583 00:26:25,275 --> 00:26:26,689 Stay as long as you like. 584 00:26:26,793 --> 00:26:29,482 I'll take over payment. 585 00:26:29,586 --> 00:26:32,068 No need to trouble Bill with any of the details. 586 00:26:32,172 --> 00:26:34,068 Well, since you brought up Bill, 587 00:26:34,069 --> 00:26:36,343 I do remember there's something you can trouble him with. 588 00:26:36,344 --> 00:26:38,205 I still haven't found the right moment. 589 00:26:38,206 --> 00:26:40,275 Look, I don't have time for excuses. 590 00:26:40,450 --> 00:26:43,895 Navarro's fine for traffic tickets, 591 00:26:43,896 --> 00:26:46,965 but I'm staring down serious prison time right now. 592 00:26:49,103 --> 00:26:52,000 I need a big dog, and that's Bill. 593 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:55,103 -Now is not the time. -Really? 594 00:26:55,104 --> 00:26:56,826 Well, thanks to your mugging, he's wrapped 595 00:26:56,827 --> 00:26:58,827 tighter than ever around your finger. 596 00:26:58,931 --> 00:27:01,517 And with your attacker in custody, 597 00:27:01,620 --> 00:27:03,172 he must be so relieved. 598 00:27:03,275 --> 00:27:05,275 He is. 599 00:27:05,379 --> 00:27:07,655 Then it's the perfect time. 600 00:27:08,724 --> 00:27:10,354 PRODUCER: Quiet on set, please. 601 00:27:10,355 --> 00:27:11,792 -Three, two... -GAYLE: Change it to "small push 602 00:27:11,793 --> 00:27:13,413 changed everything." 603 00:27:13,517 --> 00:27:15,482 We were in the throes of the holidays, 604 00:27:15,586 --> 00:27:17,482 and there was so much going on. 605 00:27:17,586 --> 00:27:18,758 You know how it is. 606 00:27:18,862 --> 00:27:21,689 And I told myself I would put off 607 00:27:21,690 --> 00:27:23,861 my wellness exams, including my mammogram, 608 00:27:23,862 --> 00:27:25,619 until, you know, sometime down the road. 609 00:27:25,620 --> 00:27:28,137 [over speaker]: Maybe the early part of 2026, 610 00:27:28,241 --> 00:27:29,896 when things wind down. 611 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:32,206 And I mentioned this to a friend, Laura, 612 00:27:32,310 --> 00:27:33,758 who was assisting me 613 00:27:33,862 --> 00:27:37,103 with keeping all the balls in the air, and... 614 00:27:37,206 --> 00:27:39,655 she gave me the nudge that I needed. 615 00:27:39,758 --> 00:27:43,034 And that small push changed everything. 616 00:27:43,137 --> 00:27:45,787 I'm thinking, Anita, we all need a Laura in our lives. 617 00:27:45,827 --> 00:27:47,862 So tell us what happened next. 618 00:27:47,965 --> 00:27:51,448 Well, that mammogram led to a ultrasound, 619 00:27:51,551 --> 00:27:54,379 and the ultrasound led to a biopsy. 620 00:27:54,482 --> 00:27:56,892 All the while, I'm telling myself it's nothing. 621 00:27:56,965 --> 00:27:59,000 Millions of women have biopsies, 622 00:27:59,103 --> 00:28:00,689 and they get good news. 623 00:28:00,793 --> 00:28:02,206 And that's the truth. 624 00:28:02,310 --> 00:28:04,344 You know, I wasn't deluding myself. 625 00:28:04,448 --> 00:28:05,620 But in my case, 626 00:28:05,724 --> 00:28:07,774 just before Christmas, I was diagnosed 627 00:28:07,793 --> 00:28:10,586 with triple-negative breast cancer. 628 00:28:10,689 --> 00:28:13,275 And it's a very aggressive kind of cancer 629 00:28:13,379 --> 00:28:16,793 that disproportionately effects younger women, 630 00:28:16,896 --> 00:28:20,241 BRCA1 mutation carriers and Black women. 631 00:28:20,242 --> 00:28:21,654 GAYLE: To get news like that 632 00:28:21,655 --> 00:28:25,206 during the holiday had to be heartbreaking for you. 633 00:28:25,310 --> 00:28:28,517 It was, but then the doorbell rings, 634 00:28:28,620 --> 00:28:30,310 and the gifts get exchanged. 635 00:28:30,413 --> 00:28:33,517 And, in a way, the timing couldn't have been more perfect, 636 00:28:33,620 --> 00:28:37,068 because, at that moment, there was nothing I needed more 637 00:28:37,172 --> 00:28:40,137 than to be surrounded by my family 638 00:28:40,241 --> 00:28:42,862 and to show them, beyond a shadow of a doubt, 639 00:28:42,965 --> 00:28:44,241 how much they mean to me. 640 00:28:45,275 --> 00:28:49,689 Vernon and I thank God every day for our blessings. 641 00:28:49,793 --> 00:28:53,034 And being wrapped up in family and holiday cheer 642 00:28:53,137 --> 00:28:55,689 during such a terrifying time 643 00:28:55,793 --> 00:28:57,241 was truly a blessing. 644 00:28:57,344 --> 00:28:59,724 So Christmas comes and it goes. 645 00:28:59,725 --> 00:29:01,688 Did you start treatment right after? 646 00:29:01,689 --> 00:29:04,344 Yes. I had my port inserted 647 00:29:04,448 --> 00:29:05,862 just after the new year. 648 00:29:05,965 --> 00:29:08,758 And I've gone through several rounds of chemo. 649 00:29:08,862 --> 00:29:10,413 And when that's done, 650 00:29:10,517 --> 00:29:13,448 assuming that the tumor has decreased in size, 651 00:29:13,551 --> 00:29:15,034 I'll undergo surgery. 652 00:29:15,137 --> 00:29:17,907 And that's the hard part, because now it's wait and see. 653 00:29:17,965 --> 00:29:20,793 But one thing that I am certain of 654 00:29:20,896 --> 00:29:23,206 is that if I had waited to be screened, 655 00:29:23,310 --> 00:29:26,206 even for a few months, 656 00:29:26,310 --> 00:29:29,310 my chances of success would be far less. 657 00:29:29,413 --> 00:29:31,862 Is that why you chose to tell your story 658 00:29:31,965 --> 00:29:34,379 on your terms and come forward today? 659 00:29:34,380 --> 00:29:36,999 I know there are women watching right now who have 660 00:29:37,000 --> 00:29:38,260 put off their mammograms 661 00:29:38,344 --> 00:29:40,137 because it's inconvenient, 662 00:29:40,241 --> 00:29:42,172 because it's uncomfortable. 663 00:29:42,275 --> 00:29:45,517 I hope my story will give them the push that they need. 664 00:29:46,551 --> 00:29:51,344 And if it's not you but someone you love, then nudge them. 665 00:29:51,448 --> 00:29:53,310 Call, make the appointment, 666 00:29:53,413 --> 00:29:55,482 drive them. 667 00:29:55,483 --> 00:29:57,930 We have to be diligent and do whatever it takes, 668 00:29:57,931 --> 00:30:00,281 because cancer doesn't wait for us to be ready. 669 00:30:01,310 --> 00:30:02,620 No. 670 00:30:02,724 --> 00:30:04,827 And it certainly doesn't disappear 671 00:30:04,931 --> 00:30:06,413 if we try to hide from it. 672 00:30:06,517 --> 00:30:08,310 We have to be on the lookout, 673 00:30:08,413 --> 00:30:10,000 we have to take precautions, 674 00:30:10,103 --> 00:30:11,793 and we have to face it head-on. 675 00:30:11,896 --> 00:30:15,793 Well, as someone who is, and this is very hard to say, 676 00:30:15,896 --> 00:30:17,586 fighting for their life- 677 00:30:17,689 --> 00:30:19,758 like I said, it's hard to say- 678 00:30:19,759 --> 00:30:21,654 what else should we know, do you think? 679 00:30:21,655 --> 00:30:24,862 I think we put too much emphasis on the beginning 680 00:30:24,965 --> 00:30:26,931 and endings of things- 681 00:30:27,034 --> 00:30:30,068 books, TV shows, movies. 682 00:30:31,103 --> 00:30:32,853 And we forget that it's the middle 683 00:30:32,896 --> 00:30:34,724 we need to be mindful of. 684 00:30:34,827 --> 00:30:37,068 You know, the song turns on its chorus. 685 00:30:37,172 --> 00:30:38,793 In terms of...? 686 00:30:38,896 --> 00:30:41,551 Support. It's critical. 687 00:30:41,655 --> 00:30:44,068 I'm thinking having your family right there, 688 00:30:44,172 --> 00:30:46,103 beside you during this battle... 689 00:30:46,206 --> 00:30:47,758 to me, that seems key. 690 00:30:47,862 --> 00:30:49,482 What has it meant to you? 691 00:30:49,586 --> 00:30:52,931 They have been everything I've needed. 692 00:30:53,034 --> 00:30:55,068 And I have needed all the things. 693 00:30:55,931 --> 00:30:57,896 Comfort and strength. 694 00:30:59,172 --> 00:31:01,137 Tears and laughter. 695 00:31:01,241 --> 00:31:04,103 Bad jokes and good music. 696 00:31:05,517 --> 00:31:06,965 They are carrying me 697 00:31:07,068 --> 00:31:09,551 through this harsh winter of fear and pain. 698 00:31:10,586 --> 00:31:12,655 And if I make it through this- 699 00:31:13,724 --> 00:31:16,137 I should say when I make it through this, 700 00:31:16,241 --> 00:31:19,172 because I have every intention of doing so... 701 00:31:20,551 --> 00:31:22,413 ...they will be the reason why. 702 00:31:27,241 --> 00:31:29,310 Love you, Great-Gran. 703 00:31:33,051 --> 00:31:36,102 -You're off the hook. -Really? 704 00:31:36,103 --> 00:31:38,413 Malone says they scooped our guy up. 705 00:31:38,517 --> 00:31:40,896 Turns out he's a real piece of work. 706 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:42,172 Must be. 707 00:31:42,275 --> 00:31:44,025 Instead of laying low, he decided 708 00:31:44,026 --> 00:31:45,102 to threaten another woman. 709 00:31:45,103 --> 00:31:46,620 She called 911, 710 00:31:46,724 --> 00:31:49,689 and he was either too drunk or too stoned to even run. 711 00:31:49,793 --> 00:31:50,896 Damn. 712 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:53,551 Found all the evidence in his back pocket. 713 00:31:53,552 --> 00:31:56,309 These streets will chew you up if you don't move, right? 714 00:31:56,310 --> 00:31:58,378 No, I don't think he'll be thinking about 715 00:31:58,379 --> 00:31:59,586 moving anytime soon. 716 00:32:00,655 --> 00:32:03,758 I think it's gonna be a good long time before Wesley Hammer 717 00:32:03,862 --> 00:32:05,551 breathes free air again. 718 00:32:05,655 --> 00:32:06,724 And good riddance. 719 00:32:06,827 --> 00:32:09,068 Hold up, what name did you say again? 720 00:32:09,965 --> 00:32:11,206 Wesley Hammer. 721 00:32:11,310 --> 00:32:14,275 I know Wesley, but we call him Sledge. 722 00:32:14,379 --> 00:32:15,758 [laughs] 723 00:32:15,759 --> 00:32:17,619 You mean as in Sledge Hammer? Come on now. 724 00:32:17,620 --> 00:32:19,448 Sledge is a big old softie. 725 00:32:19,551 --> 00:32:21,034 He wouldn't hurt anybody. 726 00:32:21,137 --> 00:32:24,724 Except Hayley Hamilton and apparently this other woman. 727 00:32:24,827 --> 00:32:27,137 Nah, I don't believe it. Not for one second. 728 00:32:27,241 --> 00:32:29,862 Hey, people do things you don't expect every day. 729 00:32:29,965 --> 00:32:31,965 Big softies snap, too. 730 00:32:32,068 --> 00:32:35,000 Not Sledge. I know the man, and that's not him. 731 00:32:35,103 --> 00:32:37,273 Looks like the cops got it wrong on this one. 732 00:32:37,274 --> 00:32:43,343 -Looks like somebody's getting into character. -Yeah, well, I... 733 00:32:43,344 --> 00:32:46,534 I didn't want to blow your cover in case anyone wandered around. 734 00:32:46,535 --> 00:32:49,412 So how did you get our point guy to loosen up? 735 00:32:49,413 --> 00:32:51,000 I told him the truth, 736 00:32:51,001 --> 00:32:52,723 that these guys don't waste time. 737 00:32:52,724 --> 00:32:54,172 And if he stonewalled me, 738 00:32:54,173 --> 00:32:55,930 they'd send somebody who won't stop with words. 739 00:32:55,931 --> 00:32:57,965 That's not bad. 740 00:32:57,966 --> 00:33:00,412 Maybe this whole good cop thing you have going on 741 00:33:00,413 --> 00:33:01,965 has more bite than you thought. 742 00:33:01,966 --> 00:33:04,274 It got me some bonus money and my first courier gig. 743 00:33:04,275 --> 00:33:05,862 Did you see anything? 744 00:33:05,965 --> 00:33:08,620 A warehouse. I'll get you the address. 745 00:33:08,621 --> 00:33:10,378 I parked the truck. I never got out. 746 00:33:10,379 --> 00:33:12,309 I handed the keys to a guy named Angelo. 747 00:33:12,379 --> 00:33:13,586 Six feet tall. 748 00:33:13,689 --> 00:33:15,448 -Hold on a second. -Yeah. 749 00:33:15,551 --> 00:33:17,137 -Okay. Six feet. -Six feet. 750 00:33:17,241 --> 00:33:19,068 White, brown and brown. 751 00:33:19,172 --> 00:33:20,586 Left ear full of studs. 752 00:33:20,689 --> 00:33:22,448 Right bicep has a thorn tattoo. 753 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:26,103 How's the fam? 754 00:33:26,206 --> 00:33:27,931 Well, you'll see it on the news. 755 00:33:28,034 --> 00:33:29,655 Anita and Gayle King. 756 00:33:29,758 --> 00:33:31,508 She went public about the cancer? 757 00:33:31,509 --> 00:33:34,274 Man, I wish I could have been there for Naomi. 758 00:33:34,275 --> 00:33:36,343 Well, what we're doing here matters, too. 759 00:33:36,344 --> 00:33:38,310 All right, I'll run this Angelo lead 760 00:33:38,413 --> 00:33:39,913 and see if anything shakes out. 761 00:33:40,758 --> 00:33:42,068 -Stay safe. -All right. 762 00:33:42,753 --> 00:33:46,688 Thank you for making this happen, Gayle, 763 00:33:46,689 --> 00:33:47,965 on such short notice. 764 00:33:47,966 --> 00:33:50,240 I am so honored that you reached out to us, Anita, 765 00:33:50,241 --> 00:33:52,895 'cause I can't stop thinking about what you've been through. 766 00:33:52,896 --> 00:33:54,585 When we look at you, and you look so good... 767 00:33:54,586 --> 00:33:55,964 I meant it when I said you look damn good. 768 00:33:55,965 --> 00:33:58,495 -Thank you. Thank you. -But you do. You look damn good. 769 00:33:58,551 --> 00:34:01,689 But I- I know the courage that you showed here really matters. 770 00:34:01,690 --> 00:34:04,447 And I promise you, I guarantee you, in the coming weeks, 771 00:34:04,448 --> 00:34:05,793 women are gonna write us. 772 00:34:05,896 --> 00:34:07,000 They're gonna call us. 773 00:34:07,001 --> 00:34:09,171 They're gonna tell us that they got tested 774 00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:12,103 and maybe even got treatment because of you. 775 00:34:12,206 --> 00:34:13,448 I hope so, 776 00:34:13,551 --> 00:34:16,068 because even if just one woman is spared, 777 00:34:16,069 --> 00:34:18,826 -then it was worth every word. -I'll just say, I know so. 778 00:34:18,827 --> 00:34:21,275 Please know, we are all rooting for you. 779 00:34:21,379 --> 00:34:23,172 And come back when it's all over. 780 00:34:23,275 --> 00:34:24,325 I will. 781 00:34:25,689 --> 00:34:28,068 She didn't seem nervous at all. 782 00:34:28,172 --> 00:34:30,241 Like she was talking to an old friend. 783 00:34:30,344 --> 00:34:32,344 -Flawless. -[chuckles] 784 00:34:32,345 --> 00:34:34,378 Every time I think it's impossible to love 785 00:34:34,379 --> 00:34:36,482 or admire my Gran more, 786 00:34:36,586 --> 00:34:37,965 wrong again. 787 00:34:37,966 --> 00:34:40,723 Her interview will be out soon. Stay tuned, ChelseaFam. 788 00:34:40,724 --> 00:34:42,517 You won't want to miss it. 789 00:34:45,517 --> 00:34:46,567 [phone chimes] 790 00:34:59,186 --> 00:35:02,930 BILL [over phone]: Tell me everything went okay 791 00:35:02,931 --> 00:35:04,172 with Anita's interview. 792 00:35:04,275 --> 00:35:06,586 It was beautiful, 793 00:35:06,689 --> 00:35:08,827 but that's not why I'm calling. 794 00:35:08,931 --> 00:35:12,001 I wanted to thank you for what you did for Chelsea and Madison. 795 00:35:12,034 --> 00:35:14,084 Ah, well, I wasn't sure how you'd take it. 796 00:35:14,137 --> 00:35:16,931 I thought you might accuse me of being manipulative. 797 00:35:17,034 --> 00:35:19,172 [laughing]: 'Cause you were. 798 00:35:20,241 --> 00:35:22,448 But for once, you used your powers for good 799 00:35:22,551 --> 00:35:23,827 instead of for evil. 800 00:35:23,931 --> 00:35:25,448 I just wish I'd thought of it. 801 00:35:26,758 --> 00:35:29,206 You know, this BRCA thing has knocked me flat 802 00:35:29,310 --> 00:35:31,241 in more ways than I care to admit. 803 00:35:31,344 --> 00:35:33,454 I've been so focused on what it might mean 804 00:35:33,482 --> 00:35:34,862 for my future that I've... 805 00:35:34,965 --> 00:35:37,931 stopped noticing what's happening in my present. 806 00:35:38,034 --> 00:35:39,620 But you didn't. 807 00:35:39,724 --> 00:35:43,275 Hey, hey, stop beating yourself up, you hear me? 808 00:35:43,379 --> 00:35:46,172 And you do whatever you need to to get through this. 809 00:35:46,275 --> 00:35:48,655 I got you, Dani. Always. 810 00:35:50,931 --> 00:35:52,310 Hi, I'm Tamara Tunie. 811 00:35:52,413 --> 00:35:53,827 Yes, she is. I'm Gayle King. 812 00:35:53,931 --> 00:35:56,172 Did you know that 85% of people diagnosed 813 00:35:56,275 --> 00:35:58,505 with breast cancer have no family history? 814 00:35:58,517 --> 00:35:59,862 That is absolutely true. 815 00:35:59,863 --> 00:36:02,654 And the most important factor in surviving breast cancer 816 00:36:02,655 --> 00:36:04,827 is finding it as early as possible. 817 00:36:04,931 --> 00:36:07,689 The Know Your Lemons Foundation is a global charity 818 00:36:07,690 --> 00:36:09,999 helping people detect breast cancer sooner 819 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:12,517 with simple, personalized breast health plans. 820 00:36:12,620 --> 00:36:16,379 So visit KnowYourLemons.org to make your plan today. 821 00:36:16,482 --> 00:36:20,103 And remember, early detection saves lives. 822 00:36:24,689 --> 00:36:27,586 Captioning sponsored by CBS 823 00:36:27,689 --> 00:36:30,689 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 824 00:36:30,739 --> 00:36:35,289 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0