1 00:00:03,287 --> 00:00:07,412 ANITA: We were in the throes of the holidays 2 00:00:07,413 --> 00:00:10,103 and there was so much going on, you know how it is. 3 00:00:10,206 --> 00:00:12,793 And I told myself I would 4 00:00:12,896 --> 00:00:15,931 put off my wellness exams, including my mammogram, 5 00:00:15,932 --> 00:00:18,033 until, you know, sometime down the road. 6 00:00:18,034 --> 00:00:20,793 Maybe the early part of 2026, when things wind down. 7 00:00:20,896 --> 00:00:24,724 And I mentioned this to a friend, Laura, 8 00:00:24,725 --> 00:00:26,895 who was assisting me with keeping all the balls 9 00:00:26,896 --> 00:00:31,413 in the air, and she gave me the nudge that I needed. 10 00:00:31,517 --> 00:00:33,620 And that small push 11 00:00:33,724 --> 00:00:34,793 changed everything. 12 00:00:34,794 --> 00:00:36,102 GAYLE: I'm thinking, Anita, 13 00:00:36,103 --> 00:00:37,654 we all need a Laura in our lives. 14 00:00:37,655 --> 00:00:39,241 So, tell us what happened next. 15 00:00:39,344 --> 00:00:43,206 Well, that mammogram led to an ultrasound, 16 00:00:43,310 --> 00:00:45,413 and the ultrasound led to a biopsy. 17 00:00:45,517 --> 00:00:46,896 Just before Christmas, 18 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:49,896 I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. 19 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,689 And it's a very aggressive kind of 20 00:00:52,793 --> 00:00:57,206 cancer that disproportionately effects younger women, 21 00:00:57,310 --> 00:01:00,413 BRCA1 mutation carriers and Black women. 22 00:01:00,517 --> 00:01:02,034 So, Christmas comes... 23 00:01:02,137 --> 00:01:05,344 Hello? Have we become a "seat yourself" greasy spoon? 24 00:01:05,448 --> 00:01:07,689 -Shh. -Yes, I had my port inserted 25 00:01:07,793 --> 00:01:09,310 just after the new year, 26 00:01:09,413 --> 00:01:12,482 and I have gone through several rounds of chemo. 27 00:01:12,586 --> 00:01:15,586 And when that's done, assuming that the tumor 28 00:01:15,689 --> 00:01:17,310 has decreased in size, 29 00:01:17,413 --> 00:01:18,493 I'll undergo surgery. 30 00:01:18,494 --> 00:01:19,792 -This is ridiculous. -But one thing 31 00:01:19,793 --> 00:01:22,344 that I am certain of 32 00:01:22,448 --> 00:01:24,379 is that if I had waited to be screened, 33 00:01:24,482 --> 00:01:27,482 even for a few months, 34 00:01:27,586 --> 00:01:30,413 my chances of success would be far less. 35 00:01:30,517 --> 00:01:33,068 GAYLE: Is that why you chose to tell your story 36 00:01:33,172 --> 00:01:35,517 on your terms and come forward today? 37 00:01:35,518 --> 00:01:38,067 I know there are women watching right now who have 38 00:01:38,068 --> 00:01:41,137 put off their mammograms because it's inconvenient, 39 00:01:41,241 --> 00:01:43,000 because it's uncomfortable. 40 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:46,586 I hope my story will give them the push that they need. 41 00:01:47,758 --> 00:01:49,931 And if it's not you but someone you love, 42 00:01:50,034 --> 00:01:52,896 then nudge them. 43 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:56,827 Call, make the appointment. Drive them. 44 00:01:56,931 --> 00:01:59,281 We have to be diligent and do whatever it takes 45 00:01:59,379 --> 00:02:01,758 because cancer doesn't wait for us to be ready. 46 00:02:02,862 --> 00:02:04,655 No. And it certainly 47 00:02:04,758 --> 00:02:07,724 doesn't disappear if we try to hide from it. 48 00:02:07,827 --> 00:02:09,517 There was nothing I needed more 49 00:02:09,620 --> 00:02:12,482 than to be surrounded by my family 50 00:02:12,586 --> 00:02:15,034 and to show them, beyond a shadow of a doubt, 51 00:02:15,137 --> 00:02:16,551 how much they mean to me. 52 00:02:16,552 --> 00:02:18,757 I'm thinking having your family right there 53 00:02:18,758 --> 00:02:20,620 beside you during this battle... 54 00:02:22,206 --> 00:02:23,655 To me, that seems key. 55 00:02:23,758 --> 00:02:25,655 But what has it meant to you? 56 00:02:25,758 --> 00:02:28,896 They have been everything I've needed, 57 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:31,551 and I have needed all the things. 58 00:02:31,655 --> 00:02:34,586 Comfort and strength, 59 00:02:34,689 --> 00:02:37,068 tears and laughter, 60 00:02:37,172 --> 00:02:38,758 bad jokes 61 00:02:38,862 --> 00:02:39,965 and good music. 62 00:02:40,068 --> 00:02:41,551 They are carrying me 63 00:02:41,655 --> 00:02:43,103 through this harsh winter 64 00:02:43,206 --> 00:02:44,551 of fear and pain. 65 00:02:45,551 --> 00:02:47,137 And if I make it through this- 66 00:02:48,655 --> 00:02:51,172 I should say "when I make it through this," 67 00:02:51,275 --> 00:02:54,517 because I have every intention of doing so. 68 00:02:55,551 --> 00:02:59,482 Well, I hope your grandmother's message got through. 69 00:02:59,586 --> 00:03:03,551 For a smart lawyer, you can be so unbelievably dumb sometimes. 70 00:03:05,034 --> 00:03:06,793 -Ashley. -Naomi. 71 00:03:06,794 --> 00:03:09,861 Don't you think it's time that you tell your family 72 00:03:09,862 --> 00:03:11,619 you tested positive for the BRCA gene? 73 00:03:11,620 --> 00:03:14,330 Don't you think it's time you mind your own business? 74 00:03:15,241 --> 00:03:17,896 ? ? 75 00:03:45,275 --> 00:03:48,103 -Thank you, love. -So, I have terrific news. 76 00:03:48,206 --> 00:03:49,689 -Okay. -Provident Medical 77 00:03:49,793 --> 00:03:51,473 will donate five heart monitors, 78 00:03:51,474 --> 00:03:53,240 and Garland Memorial promised the same. 79 00:03:53,241 --> 00:03:55,482 -Oh, oh, and other great news. -Mm-hmm? 80 00:03:55,586 --> 00:03:57,000 Derek wants the job. 81 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:01,068 Yeah, well, great news would be me finding out 82 00:04:01,172 --> 00:04:03,620 that my shouse is finished, 83 00:04:03,724 --> 00:04:08,275 or that Izaiah wants to make an honest woman out of you. 84 00:04:08,276 --> 00:04:10,274 Now that Derek is on board, we can open. 85 00:04:10,275 --> 00:04:12,274 He knows exactly what we need to get certified. 86 00:04:12,275 --> 00:04:13,325 Hm. 87 00:04:13,379 --> 00:04:14,482 [phone dings] 88 00:04:16,758 --> 00:04:17,862 Ugh. 89 00:04:17,965 --> 00:04:19,517 Those Dupree women. 90 00:04:19,620 --> 00:04:22,827 On my feed day and night. 91 00:04:22,931 --> 00:04:25,379 You know, I haven't even gotten any traction 92 00:04:25,482 --> 00:04:28,482 from the media for my charitable work. 93 00:04:28,586 --> 00:04:31,241 I mean, it's all about Dani Dupree this, 94 00:04:31,344 --> 00:04:33,896 and Anita Dupree that. 95 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:36,034 Ugh. 96 00:04:37,068 --> 00:04:39,586 I know. I know, I know. 97 00:04:39,689 --> 00:04:41,482 All right, so I am going to make 98 00:04:41,586 --> 00:04:46,000 a splashy announcement about the free clinic today. 99 00:04:50,482 --> 00:04:52,448 Mrs. Dupree, we were all glued 100 00:04:52,551 --> 00:04:55,021 to the program. Thank you for having such courage. 101 00:04:55,103 --> 00:04:57,793 A member of my waitstaff will be right with you both. 102 00:04:57,896 --> 00:05:00,103 -Thank you, Eugene. -Thank you. 103 00:05:00,206 --> 00:05:01,517 You see, darling? 104 00:05:01,620 --> 00:05:04,482 You're already having a big impact, 105 00:05:04,586 --> 00:05:07,965 and the segment just finished airing. 106 00:05:08,068 --> 00:05:09,758 You poor, poor dear. 107 00:05:09,862 --> 00:05:11,551 Cancer? 108 00:05:11,655 --> 00:05:13,155 If there's anything you need- 109 00:05:13,172 --> 00:05:15,068 There is. 110 00:05:15,172 --> 00:05:16,931 I need you to take all those stones 111 00:05:17,034 --> 00:05:19,586 you've been throwing and put them in your pocket, 112 00:05:19,689 --> 00:05:22,758 and then drive straight to Rehoboth Beach and walk in, 113 00:05:22,862 --> 00:05:26,068 and keep walking until those stones weigh you down 114 00:05:26,069 --> 00:05:28,757 to join the rest of the bottom-feeders that live there. 115 00:05:28,758 --> 00:05:32,620 Your faux sincerity is making me sicker than chemo. 116 00:05:32,724 --> 00:05:34,620 I can drive you. 117 00:05:34,724 --> 00:05:36,413 How dare you? 118 00:05:36,517 --> 00:05:39,862 I will not be maligned by a woman who consorts with 119 00:05:39,965 --> 00:05:42,034 criminal degenerates. 120 00:05:42,137 --> 00:05:45,413 Nor will I be treated like a second-class citizen 121 00:05:45,517 --> 00:05:47,620 in my own club by a woman 122 00:05:47,724 --> 00:05:50,000 who shook her tail feather on the stage 123 00:05:50,103 --> 00:05:51,758 and then married into status. 124 00:05:51,862 --> 00:05:54,965 May I remind you, Anastasia, 125 00:05:55,068 --> 00:05:57,793 my father founded this club, 126 00:05:57,896 --> 00:06:02,103 and his vision was a safe place 127 00:06:02,206 --> 00:06:06,344 for tail feather-shakers and heads of state, 128 00:06:06,448 --> 00:06:10,275 all celebrating their uniqueness. 129 00:06:10,379 --> 00:06:12,655 Perhaps it's time for me to speak with Gabe 130 00:06:12,758 --> 00:06:14,344 and discuss your membership. 131 00:06:15,896 --> 00:06:18,827 I can assure you that-that won't be necessary. 132 00:06:22,241 --> 00:06:24,531 Laura, I didn't realize you encouraged Gran 133 00:06:24,586 --> 00:06:26,413 to get her mammogram. Props. 134 00:06:26,517 --> 00:06:28,517 Mm, the credit goes to Nicole. 135 00:06:28,620 --> 00:06:30,172 If she hadn't loaned me out 136 00:06:30,275 --> 00:06:32,034 to Anita for WinterFest prep, 137 00:06:32,035 --> 00:06:34,067 Anita might have kept pushing back the appointments. 138 00:06:34,068 --> 00:06:37,000 I believe it was something else. 139 00:06:37,103 --> 00:06:38,793 Divine intervention. 140 00:06:38,896 --> 00:06:41,206 Mm. Have your changes escalated 141 00:06:41,310 --> 00:06:43,206 from wardrobe to the metaphysical? 142 00:06:43,310 --> 00:06:47,034 I only mean that it takes a lot of pieces 143 00:06:47,137 --> 00:06:49,965 to fit together to get Mother to this point. 144 00:06:50,068 --> 00:06:52,793 It wasn't luck or a coincidence. 145 00:06:52,896 --> 00:06:55,344 The Duprees have angels watching over us. 146 00:06:56,482 --> 00:06:58,517 I totally believe in angels. 147 00:06:58,620 --> 00:07:00,034 I have one on my shoulder. 148 00:07:00,137 --> 00:07:03,103 I know my mom is watching over me 24/7. 149 00:07:04,379 --> 00:07:06,909 It's the only way I can explain how I'm still alive. 150 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:08,241 [tires screeching] 151 00:07:08,344 --> 00:07:10,448 ...either. Speaking of angels, 152 00:07:10,551 --> 00:07:13,551 I wish there was an avenging angel around 153 00:07:13,655 --> 00:07:15,413 to strike that leviathan down, 154 00:07:15,517 --> 00:07:19,034 and if Eva got vanquished in the process, 155 00:07:19,137 --> 00:07:21,965 well, that? 156 00:07:22,068 --> 00:07:24,137 That would be divine intervention. 157 00:07:27,344 --> 00:07:30,310 It takes a lot to coordinate a press event. 158 00:07:30,413 --> 00:07:33,482 Booking a venue, deciding on news outlets. 159 00:07:33,586 --> 00:07:36,310 Do you have a mission statement? Press packets? 160 00:07:36,413 --> 00:07:39,137 A single person on your team that's not me? 161 00:07:39,241 --> 00:07:41,827 Girl, I do not need all of that, okay? 162 00:07:41,931 --> 00:07:44,586 I am perfectly capable of handling myself 163 00:07:44,689 --> 00:07:46,586 in front of a gaggle of hacks. 164 00:07:46,689 --> 00:07:49,034 This is so last minute. 165 00:07:49,137 --> 00:07:51,586 And that is why they call it "news," my dear. 166 00:07:51,689 --> 00:07:53,931 It is new. 167 00:07:54,034 --> 00:07:56,620 And I am making the announcement today. 168 00:07:56,724 --> 00:07:58,482 M'kay? 169 00:07:58,586 --> 00:07:59,896 And you know what? 170 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:02,689 I know exactly who to rub elbows with. 171 00:08:02,793 --> 00:08:05,758 So, I am going to alert the media 172 00:08:05,862 --> 00:08:08,275 and you can handle the rest. 173 00:08:08,379 --> 00:08:10,793 And where are you planning on doing this? 174 00:08:10,896 --> 00:08:12,896 Right here is Orphey Gene's, baby. 175 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:15,344 Look, it is the perfect spot. 176 00:08:15,448 --> 00:08:18,896 I mean, it's right smack dab in the middle of the neighborhood 177 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:21,310 benefiting from the clinic. 178 00:08:21,413 --> 00:08:23,724 Okay, so what's my job? 179 00:08:24,758 --> 00:08:28,724 Okay, so you get permission from the manager. 180 00:08:28,827 --> 00:08:31,379 And then you round up an audience of 181 00:08:31,482 --> 00:08:34,793 homely-looking people, and I mean ones who look like 182 00:08:34,896 --> 00:08:37,931 they need a doc and not a mortician. 183 00:08:38,034 --> 00:08:41,827 And the revenue the restaurant will lose hosting this event? 184 00:08:41,931 --> 00:08:45,482 Mama Warbucks in da house. 185 00:08:45,586 --> 00:08:47,310 And you get to work. 186 00:08:47,413 --> 00:08:50,000 Soon the news outlets will be saying 187 00:08:50,103 --> 00:08:51,793 "Dupree who? 188 00:08:51,896 --> 00:08:56,586 Leslie Thomas is in the headlines now." Mm. 189 00:08:58,896 --> 00:09:00,482 Why are you so upset with me? 190 00:09:01,793 --> 00:09:05,310 This decision is mine, okay? 191 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:06,723 If my Gran wants to tell the world 192 00:09:06,724 --> 00:09:09,448 she's got breast cancer, cool. I applaud her. 193 00:09:09,551 --> 00:09:12,724 But I do not want anyone knowing that I am carrying that gene. 194 00:09:12,827 --> 00:09:17,034 Look, this decision is complicated. I get that. 195 00:09:17,137 --> 00:09:19,907 But you have never gotten up in my face like that before. 196 00:09:20,793 --> 00:09:22,655 What's really going on, Naomi? 197 00:09:24,379 --> 00:09:25,793 Jacob moved out. 198 00:09:31,379 --> 00:09:35,482 I have always thought you were stronger than most, 199 00:09:35,586 --> 00:09:38,068 But sharing your cancer journey with the world 200 00:09:38,172 --> 00:09:39,482 was amazing. 201 00:09:40,758 --> 00:09:43,344 No doubt that Anita's army 202 00:09:43,345 --> 00:09:45,585 will help get the word out about the importance 203 00:09:45,586 --> 00:09:48,034 of annual screenings and early detection. 204 00:09:48,137 --> 00:09:50,517 Her army's already deployed, 205 00:09:50,620 --> 00:09:54,241 ever since the promo started running for the interview. 206 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:57,413 People have been flooding my socials with 207 00:09:57,517 --> 00:10:00,103 prayers, testimonials, 208 00:10:00,206 --> 00:10:03,310 screenshots of the mammogram appointments they've booked. 209 00:10:04,310 --> 00:10:07,241 They've even donated to various cancer foundations 210 00:10:07,344 --> 00:10:08,664 in honor of family members. 211 00:10:08,665 --> 00:10:10,723 I mean, all the things that I urged them to do 212 00:10:10,724 --> 00:10:11,896 in the interview. 213 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:15,448 Simply incredible. Well, it's getting late. 214 00:10:15,551 --> 00:10:16,965 I'll let you enjoy lunch. 215 00:10:16,966 --> 00:10:19,274 Oh, before you go, Vanessa, I want to thank you 216 00:10:19,275 --> 00:10:22,241 for asking Donnell to be Samantha's escort at cotillion. 217 00:10:22,344 --> 00:10:23,551 Oh, yes. 218 00:10:23,655 --> 00:10:25,724 What a sight to imagine. 219 00:10:25,827 --> 00:10:28,827 Our great-granddaughter making her debut 220 00:10:28,931 --> 00:10:31,620 on the arm of a Banneker man. 221 00:10:31,724 --> 00:10:33,862 Always happy to help however I can. 222 00:10:33,863 --> 00:10:35,723 I'm just so happy Samantha hasn't allowed 223 00:10:35,724 --> 00:10:40,068 my situation to temper her excitement about cotillion. 224 00:10:40,069 --> 00:10:42,688 I never wanted my family to stop living their lives 225 00:10:42,689 --> 00:10:45,137 because I became ill. 226 00:10:45,241 --> 00:10:47,862 Kids' resilience is pretty marvelous. 227 00:10:47,965 --> 00:10:50,482 They can bounce back from adversity so quickly. 228 00:10:51,448 --> 00:10:52,586 Usually. 229 00:10:53,896 --> 00:10:55,793 What is it, Vanessa? 230 00:10:57,517 --> 00:11:00,137 Deanna's still having a tough time 231 00:11:00,241 --> 00:11:01,793 dealing with Doug's death. 232 00:11:01,794 --> 00:11:05,136 I thought she was doing better over the holidays, 233 00:11:05,137 --> 00:11:07,413 but she seems to have regressed. 234 00:11:07,517 --> 00:11:09,517 I came up with the idea of 235 00:11:09,620 --> 00:11:12,965 Donnell escorting Samantha, hoping that... 236 00:11:12,966 --> 00:11:14,757 he'd come home and bring her with him. 237 00:11:14,758 --> 00:11:17,310 She's... she's been away for so long. 238 00:11:17,413 --> 00:11:20,310 Deanna will... 239 00:11:20,413 --> 00:11:23,137 she'll work her way through her grief in time. 240 00:11:24,172 --> 00:11:28,137 She has a strong, loving mother to show her the way through. 241 00:11:29,206 --> 00:11:30,655 It's hard to be an example 242 00:11:30,758 --> 00:11:34,344 when there are days I just feel so incredibly... 243 00:11:35,379 --> 00:11:38,689 ...sad over Doug's death. 244 00:11:39,965 --> 00:11:42,655 May I offer you something, Vanessa? 245 00:11:44,103 --> 00:11:45,448 Of course. 246 00:11:46,482 --> 00:11:49,034 When I am at my lowest, 247 00:11:49,137 --> 00:11:53,137 I think of the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. 248 00:11:53,241 --> 00:11:54,758 "Hope... 249 00:11:54,862 --> 00:11:57,827 "is being able to see that there is light 250 00:11:57,931 --> 00:12:00,275 despite all the darkness." 251 00:12:01,758 --> 00:12:04,827 I've started reciting these words daily. 252 00:12:04,931 --> 00:12:07,000 They comfort me. 253 00:12:07,103 --> 00:12:09,655 I hope you'll find comfort in them as well. 254 00:12:09,758 --> 00:12:11,034 Thank you. 255 00:12:13,931 --> 00:12:15,896 Mother is such a badass. 256 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:18,137 Going on TV, opening up about her health 257 00:12:18,241 --> 00:12:20,111 and looking flawless while doing it. 258 00:12:21,172 --> 00:12:23,620 Sounds like someone else I know. 259 00:12:23,724 --> 00:12:25,965 Blazing through life in style. 260 00:12:26,068 --> 00:12:27,931 I want to meet this woman. 261 00:12:28,034 --> 00:12:30,924 Okay. Well, I'll get your lighted mirror from your vanity. 262 00:12:33,103 --> 00:12:34,620 Come on. I'm serious. 263 00:12:34,724 --> 00:12:36,655 You are your mother's daughter. 264 00:12:36,758 --> 00:12:38,448 With half the class. 265 00:12:38,551 --> 00:12:41,201 Mother would never walk into a wedding packing heat. 266 00:12:42,172 --> 00:12:44,103 Dani, she never had to. 267 00:12:44,206 --> 00:12:46,482 Vernon respects the sanctity of marriage. 268 00:12:46,483 --> 00:12:48,999 I always wanted to be with someone who looks at me 269 00:12:49,000 --> 00:12:50,810 the way my father looks at my mother. 270 00:12:50,862 --> 00:12:52,689 And how is that? 271 00:12:52,793 --> 00:12:55,655 With wonder and reverence. 272 00:12:56,620 --> 00:12:58,689 Even after all these years, 273 00:12:58,793 --> 00:13:02,482 Daddy is still completely in awe. 274 00:13:02,586 --> 00:13:04,655 I know the feeling. 275 00:13:04,758 --> 00:13:06,206 I'm a lucky man. 276 00:13:07,413 --> 00:13:09,413 To be married to a woman who constantly 277 00:13:09,517 --> 00:13:11,448 gives me new reasons to love her. 278 00:13:11,449 --> 00:13:15,654 I'm pretty sure tequila had something to do with that. 279 00:13:15,655 --> 00:13:17,620 -Eh... -[laughs] 280 00:13:18,827 --> 00:13:20,965 Smitty. 281 00:13:21,068 --> 00:13:23,103 I am glad to see you. 282 00:13:23,206 --> 00:13:24,448 Why is that? 283 00:13:24,551 --> 00:13:27,448 Okay, listen, I am announcing the opening 284 00:13:27,551 --> 00:13:31,137 of my new clinic, and I thought 285 00:13:31,241 --> 00:13:34,172 it'd be great to have a first-class journalist 286 00:13:34,275 --> 00:13:37,689 like yourself to get the first scoop. 287 00:13:37,793 --> 00:13:40,103 Yeah, I can't believe that you 288 00:13:40,206 --> 00:13:42,517 are asking me, of all people, for help. 289 00:13:42,620 --> 00:13:45,379 Why? I mean, you're a journalist 290 00:13:45,482 --> 00:13:47,827 and you do live for first digs, right? 291 00:13:47,931 --> 00:13:50,827 You co-opted the idea of the free clinic 292 00:13:50,931 --> 00:13:53,379 from my daughter Samantha. 293 00:13:53,482 --> 00:13:56,034 Fine, she can stand next to me. 294 00:13:56,035 --> 00:13:58,136 Just let little Sammy stand right next to me 295 00:13:58,137 --> 00:14:00,547 in the press conference, okay? Is that better? 296 00:14:00,548 --> 00:14:02,343 No. 297 00:14:02,344 --> 00:14:03,482 Oh. 298 00:14:03,586 --> 00:14:05,448 She can take some pictures. 299 00:14:14,517 --> 00:14:16,827 This has been quite the day already. 300 00:14:18,344 --> 00:14:20,586 Hope this confab doesn't end up with you 301 00:14:20,587 --> 00:14:22,447 nearly losing your lunch like you did 302 00:14:22,448 --> 00:14:24,034 last time we were together. 303 00:14:24,137 --> 00:14:25,689 Don't count on it. 304 00:14:28,030 --> 00:14:31,412 Wait, did something happen between you guys? 305 00:14:31,413 --> 00:14:32,378 Why would he move out? 306 00:14:32,379 --> 00:14:34,448 To keep me safe. 307 00:14:34,449 --> 00:14:36,930 Oh, because of the undercover case he's working on? 308 00:14:36,931 --> 00:14:39,965 Yeah. And the people he's trying to take down 309 00:14:40,068 --> 00:14:41,482 are dangerous. 310 00:14:41,483 --> 00:14:44,274 He couldn't even tell me when we'd see each other again. 311 00:14:44,275 --> 00:14:47,206 Mm. Well, no wonder you're on edge. 312 00:14:47,310 --> 00:14:51,000 That's a lot to take on, especially with everything else. 313 00:14:51,001 --> 00:14:52,895 You know, I'm used to feeling anxious 314 00:14:52,896 --> 00:14:55,310 when he leaves for work, but this? 315 00:14:55,413 --> 00:14:57,620 This takes it to a whole nother level. 316 00:14:58,793 --> 00:15:00,965 You know, the night that he told me 317 00:15:01,068 --> 00:15:02,413 he'd have to move out, 318 00:15:02,517 --> 00:15:06,689 we made love like it would be the last time. 319 00:15:06,793 --> 00:15:09,172 Oh, my God. What if it was? 320 00:15:09,275 --> 00:15:11,931 No. No, we're not gonna even go there. 321 00:15:12,034 --> 00:15:14,896 Jacob is an excellent cop. He is not reckless. 322 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:16,758 He's smart. He's gonna come home. 323 00:15:17,965 --> 00:15:20,551 How did you deal with Derek's job? 324 00:15:20,655 --> 00:15:23,689 Dating a fireman is as stressful as being with a cop. 325 00:15:23,793 --> 00:15:26,793 Yeah, well, Mom is my lifesaver. 326 00:15:26,896 --> 00:15:29,551 She'd keep me sane when I would spin out 327 00:15:29,655 --> 00:15:32,827 over some three-alarm fire Derek got called to. 328 00:15:32,931 --> 00:15:35,551 Oh, she would drag me to the gym, to the movies, 329 00:15:35,655 --> 00:15:38,206 even Love Boat fan club events. 330 00:15:39,482 --> 00:15:42,517 If you can stand it, 331 00:15:42,620 --> 00:15:44,275 I could be your Jan. 332 00:15:44,379 --> 00:15:47,827 We can play bocce ball, we can go to wine tasting. 333 00:15:48,896 --> 00:15:51,137 We can literally do anything that you want. 334 00:15:53,103 --> 00:15:55,793 I do empathize with you two. 335 00:15:55,896 --> 00:15:58,068 I mean, my mother, Peaches- 336 00:15:58,172 --> 00:15:59,965 well, the woman who raised me- 337 00:16:00,068 --> 00:16:01,517 is still ill. 338 00:16:01,620 --> 00:16:04,241 And, I mean, it takes a toll on both 339 00:16:04,344 --> 00:16:06,206 the patient and the family. 340 00:16:07,620 --> 00:16:10,172 Anita, your words were powerful. 341 00:16:10,173 --> 00:16:12,792 Well, I'm grateful the interview touched so many lives, 342 00:16:12,793 --> 00:16:14,000 including yours. 343 00:16:14,103 --> 00:16:17,241 Oh, well, I didn't get to see the whole thing, 344 00:16:17,344 --> 00:16:20,206 but, uh, I did catch the highlights. 345 00:16:20,310 --> 00:16:23,172 And that's what I'm here to speak to you about. 346 00:16:23,275 --> 00:16:25,034 I'm gearing up for 347 00:16:25,137 --> 00:16:26,655 my own announcement. 348 00:16:26,656 --> 00:16:27,757 I mean, nothing as dire 349 00:16:27,758 --> 00:16:30,517 as cancer, of course, 350 00:16:30,620 --> 00:16:34,000 but something that will affect just as many. 351 00:16:34,103 --> 00:16:36,137 If not more, in fact. 352 00:16:36,241 --> 00:16:38,000 Leslie, what do you want from me? 353 00:16:38,103 --> 00:16:42,586 Well, I would love it, Anita, 354 00:16:42,689 --> 00:16:44,931 if you could give me Gayle's number 355 00:16:45,034 --> 00:16:47,620 so that I can arrange a-a sit down with her. 356 00:16:47,724 --> 00:16:50,758 I don't have her personal contact information. 357 00:16:50,862 --> 00:16:52,724 Our publicist set up the interview. 358 00:16:52,827 --> 00:16:55,689 Oh, okay. Just give me their number and then I can- 359 00:16:55,793 --> 00:16:58,517 Anita, you still have Leslie's 360 00:16:58,620 --> 00:17:01,586 contact information from WinterFest, don't you? 361 00:17:01,689 --> 00:17:05,068 -I do. -Well, that's all I need. 362 00:17:05,172 --> 00:17:08,517 I'll pass your information along to our publicist. 363 00:17:08,620 --> 00:17:12,137 Now, I'm not sure if he's taking any new clients, 364 00:17:12,241 --> 00:17:15,517 but if he's not too busy, he'll contact you. 365 00:17:16,586 --> 00:17:21,103 But Vern, I need the presser to happen today. 366 00:17:21,206 --> 00:17:24,241 So wish we could do more. 367 00:17:26,068 --> 00:17:28,689 Hm. I understand. 368 00:17:28,793 --> 00:17:30,931 The mighty Duprees 369 00:17:31,034 --> 00:17:34,620 don't want me infringing on their moment in the sun. 370 00:17:34,724 --> 00:17:36,034 Fine. 371 00:17:38,517 --> 00:17:40,620 I will find another way. 372 00:17:44,413 --> 00:17:46,586 You can tell the ladies who lunch 373 00:17:46,689 --> 00:17:50,413 that although Anita Dupree may have cancer, 374 00:17:50,517 --> 00:17:56,068 she is still a spotlight-hogger, as always. 375 00:17:56,172 --> 00:17:58,000 A big one. 376 00:17:58,213 --> 00:18:00,723 KAT: That spawn of Satan 377 00:18:00,724 --> 00:18:02,413 is making herself at home 378 00:18:02,517 --> 00:18:04,137 in Fairmont Crest. 379 00:18:04,241 --> 00:18:06,711 She's building a monstrosity across the street 380 00:18:06,793 --> 00:18:10,793 from my Gran's. She's bribing the country club 381 00:18:10,794 --> 00:18:13,102 with a brand-new sports complex, and she's trying 382 00:18:13,103 --> 00:18:17,206 to rehab her image by funding a free clinic. 383 00:18:17,310 --> 00:18:19,724 All with the money my grandmother 384 00:18:19,827 --> 00:18:21,551 put into a blind trust. 385 00:18:21,655 --> 00:18:23,620 Mother's intentions were noble. 386 00:18:23,724 --> 00:18:26,310 She wanted to take care of Barbara's family. 387 00:18:26,413 --> 00:18:29,793 Unfortunately, Leslie turned out to be the beneficiary. 388 00:18:29,794 --> 00:18:31,274 At least with the free clinic, 389 00:18:31,275 --> 00:18:32,792 she's putting the money to good use. 390 00:18:32,793 --> 00:18:35,827 I thought Leslie would be in solitary confinement by now, 391 00:18:35,931 --> 00:18:38,310 not high society. And it's not fair 392 00:18:38,413 --> 00:18:41,758 that you and Mom have to constantly cross paths 393 00:18:41,862 --> 00:18:44,586 with the woman who wrecked your lives. 394 00:18:44,689 --> 00:18:48,068 Or that her fantasy book-reading, 395 00:18:48,172 --> 00:18:50,862 ugly boot-wearing co-conspirator 396 00:18:50,965 --> 00:18:52,586 has also been forgiven. 397 00:18:52,689 --> 00:18:55,586 I think Eva has a lot of remorse for the part 398 00:18:55,689 --> 00:18:57,241 she played in Leslie's scheme. 399 00:18:57,344 --> 00:18:59,551 She was lied to just like the rest of us. 400 00:18:59,655 --> 00:19:03,310 Please stop defending her. 401 00:19:03,413 --> 00:19:06,655 Laura almost died because of those two. 402 00:19:07,620 --> 00:19:08,827 I won't forgive 403 00:19:08,931 --> 00:19:12,103 and I will never forget. 404 00:19:17,310 --> 00:19:18,655 Ah. This is a sweet one. 405 00:19:18,758 --> 00:19:21,241 "How does this woman maintain such grace 406 00:19:21,344 --> 00:19:24,448 and beauty while announcing a cancer diagnosis?" 407 00:19:24,551 --> 00:19:26,275 These are great so far. 408 00:19:26,379 --> 00:19:28,489 I'm glad the trolls haven't popped up yet. 409 00:19:30,413 --> 00:19:31,862 You spoke too soon. 410 00:19:31,965 --> 00:19:33,206 Yeah. 411 00:19:33,310 --> 00:19:35,724 -Excuse me. -Behave. 412 00:19:35,827 --> 00:19:38,724 Why are you lurking outside my door? 413 00:19:38,725 --> 00:19:40,481 Well, I would have knocked at the front, 414 00:19:40,482 --> 00:19:42,240 but I thought a surprise appearance 415 00:19:42,241 --> 00:19:43,655 would get me in faster. 416 00:19:43,758 --> 00:19:45,655 You were wrong. 417 00:19:48,896 --> 00:19:50,586 Surprise. 418 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:52,655 Okay. Uhp. 419 00:19:52,758 --> 00:19:54,448 Ooh, la, la. 420 00:19:54,551 --> 00:19:57,021 I am going to hit you up for your decorator's name 421 00:19:57,034 --> 00:19:58,793 when my place is finished. 422 00:19:58,896 --> 00:20:00,448 Why are you here? 423 00:20:00,551 --> 00:20:03,241 Oh, I saw your livestream when you announced 424 00:20:03,344 --> 00:20:05,068 your return to modeling. 425 00:20:05,069 --> 00:20:06,171 And? 426 00:20:06,172 --> 00:20:09,172 And I have some big news of my own, 427 00:20:09,275 --> 00:20:12,551 so I want to utilize your resources to get the word out. 428 00:20:12,655 --> 00:20:14,241 You're modeling? 429 00:20:14,344 --> 00:20:18,068 Oh, I am flattered that the Dani Dupree 430 00:20:18,172 --> 00:20:21,172 thinks I actually have what it takes to be a model. 431 00:20:21,275 --> 00:20:23,620 I don't. Unless Tatum has a deranged line, 432 00:20:23,621 --> 00:20:24,792 then you'd be perfect. 433 00:20:24,793 --> 00:20:26,413 Hm. Yes. 434 00:20:26,517 --> 00:20:29,931 Well, I am the new face of benevolence. 435 00:20:30,034 --> 00:20:32,068 DANI: Oh, God. 436 00:20:32,172 --> 00:20:33,862 -Sorry. -I am opening a new 437 00:20:33,965 --> 00:20:36,137 free clinic, okay? 438 00:20:36,241 --> 00:20:37,291 And I need you 439 00:20:37,292 --> 00:20:39,136 to put me in touch with your reporters, 440 00:20:39,137 --> 00:20:41,171 the ones who covered your announcement. 441 00:20:41,172 --> 00:20:44,689 Why would fashion reporters be interested in a free clinic? 442 00:20:44,793 --> 00:20:46,206 News is news, honey. 443 00:20:46,310 --> 00:20:47,689 On what planet, Leslie? 444 00:20:47,793 --> 00:20:50,068 Okay, listen, you don't want to give me 445 00:20:50,172 --> 00:20:52,448 your contact information? That's fine. 446 00:20:52,551 --> 00:20:56,931 At least give me a Tatum original to wear, hmm? 447 00:20:57,034 --> 00:20:59,689 Girl, please hop on your broomstick and fly away. 448 00:20:59,793 --> 00:21:01,689 -Oh... -Okay, you heard her. Come on. 449 00:21:01,690 --> 00:21:03,550 All right, I'm leaving. I'm leaving, but... 450 00:21:03,551 --> 00:21:06,586 Ooh, I have a proposition for this chocolate morsel. 451 00:21:06,689 --> 00:21:09,034 -Be my videographer. -Out. 452 00:21:09,035 --> 00:21:10,309 -Okay, All right. -Out. Come on. 453 00:21:10,310 --> 00:21:12,067 All right, I will take that as a maybe. 454 00:21:12,068 --> 00:21:13,310 Hey, hey. Don't get rough. 455 00:21:13,311 --> 00:21:15,309 All right, but listen. I'll be at Orphey Gene's, 456 00:21:15,310 --> 00:21:17,862 so if you decide to take the job, then... 457 00:21:17,965 --> 00:21:20,793 -Mm. Got you. -It's for a good cause. 458 00:21:20,896 --> 00:21:22,310 Goodbye. 459 00:21:24,724 --> 00:21:26,241 Hi, Eva. 460 00:21:28,068 --> 00:21:29,379 Laura. 461 00:21:29,482 --> 00:21:30,655 Hey. 462 00:21:32,344 --> 00:21:34,172 Um, want to sit? 463 00:21:34,275 --> 00:21:35,379 Sure. 464 00:21:37,379 --> 00:21:38,459 What are you reading? 465 00:21:39,379 --> 00:21:43,413 Um, Octavia E. Butler. Parable of the Sower. 466 00:21:43,517 --> 00:21:45,172 Read it? 467 00:21:45,275 --> 00:21:46,758 No. 468 00:21:46,862 --> 00:21:48,275 Good? 469 00:21:48,276 --> 00:21:51,999 It's like reading about the times we're living in, 470 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:54,000 but written, like, 30 years ago. 471 00:21:54,103 --> 00:21:55,724 Yeah, she was prophetic. 472 00:21:56,931 --> 00:21:59,655 Speaking of the past, it's been a year 473 00:21:59,758 --> 00:22:01,068 since my accident. 474 00:22:02,965 --> 00:22:05,137 And me filling in for you at Nicole's. 475 00:22:05,811 --> 00:22:09,378 We don't have to rehash everything. 476 00:22:09,379 --> 00:22:13,413 We've talked about it, and I'm in a much better place now. 477 00:22:14,413 --> 00:22:16,275 Thanks for saying that. 478 00:22:16,379 --> 00:22:19,931 Because if anybody has a right to hold a grudge... 479 00:22:20,034 --> 00:22:21,551 Some people still do. 480 00:22:21,655 --> 00:22:23,000 Kat? 481 00:22:23,103 --> 00:22:25,965 I try not to give energy to negative thoughts. 482 00:22:26,068 --> 00:22:29,000 I have chosen to focus on the positives, like how 483 00:22:29,001 --> 00:22:31,378 you taught me that new system which made my life 484 00:22:31,379 --> 00:22:33,206 so much easier at work, 485 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:36,103 how I got to help Mrs. Dupree with WinterFest 486 00:22:36,206 --> 00:22:39,344 and some personal matters, 487 00:22:39,448 --> 00:22:42,931 and how you have a relationship with Ted now. 488 00:22:43,034 --> 00:22:45,344 I know how important that is for you. 489 00:22:46,517 --> 00:22:50,068 Wow. I don't even know what to say. 490 00:22:50,069 --> 00:22:51,619 You could be spitting in my face, 491 00:22:51,620 --> 00:22:54,137 but instead you're happy for me? 492 00:22:55,827 --> 00:22:57,448 You're pretty amazing, Laura. 493 00:22:59,827 --> 00:23:03,000 But I should warn you, my mom will be back any minute. 494 00:23:04,034 --> 00:23:05,517 Another positive? 495 00:23:05,620 --> 00:23:07,430 I've learned to stand up for myself 496 00:23:07,482 --> 00:23:09,310 in every aspect of my life. 497 00:23:09,413 --> 00:23:12,172 I'm not gonna shrink away from Leslie anymore. 498 00:23:12,275 --> 00:23:14,310 So, I'll be at the counter, 499 00:23:14,413 --> 00:23:16,241 enjoying my biscuits and gravy. 500 00:23:20,088 --> 00:23:23,930 You are just the face I was in the mood for. 501 00:23:23,931 --> 00:23:25,758 Likewise. 502 00:23:25,862 --> 00:23:28,103 I saw your mother's interview 503 00:23:28,206 --> 00:23:30,793 and spoke to her afterwards. 504 00:23:30,896 --> 00:23:33,103 She is astonishing. 505 00:23:33,206 --> 00:23:35,620 Here she is, dealing with her own crisis, 506 00:23:35,724 --> 00:23:39,172 but still has time to comfort everyone else. 507 00:23:39,275 --> 00:23:43,206 One of her amazing qualities. Strength. 508 00:23:43,310 --> 00:23:45,862 She has stores and stores of it. 509 00:23:45,965 --> 00:23:48,586 I spoke to her about the twins. 510 00:23:48,689 --> 00:23:52,206 Well, mostly Deanna, and how I miss her so much. 511 00:23:52,310 --> 00:23:55,080 I thought we talked about you giving her time and space. 512 00:23:55,103 --> 00:23:56,517 And I have been. 513 00:23:56,620 --> 00:24:00,758 But the sadness isn't only her not being here. 514 00:24:00,862 --> 00:24:03,965 It's the terrible weight none of us can seem to lift. 515 00:24:04,068 --> 00:24:05,413 Doug's passing. 516 00:24:05,517 --> 00:24:09,689 I know this is nowhere near the same, 517 00:24:09,793 --> 00:24:12,103 but losing Ted is like that for me. 518 00:24:13,413 --> 00:24:14,827 Grief is grief. 519 00:24:14,931 --> 00:24:17,517 Just when I think I've turned a corner, 520 00:24:17,620 --> 00:24:19,448 something knocks me for a loop, 521 00:24:19,449 --> 00:24:21,412 and I realize that I've only just turned 522 00:24:21,413 --> 00:24:23,379 a lighter shade of blue. 523 00:24:23,482 --> 00:24:26,862 When I hear a song or encounter a fragrance... 524 00:24:26,965 --> 00:24:30,379 Mm, brings back memories of a life you used to have. 525 00:24:30,482 --> 00:24:34,000 And then you go spiraling down the rabbit hole of emotions. 526 00:24:34,001 --> 00:24:37,171 Neither one of our marriages turned out 527 00:24:37,172 --> 00:24:38,672 to be the fairy tale we thought. 528 00:24:39,448 --> 00:24:43,034 We spent much of our lives with Ted and Doug. 529 00:24:43,137 --> 00:24:44,187 It's normal. 530 00:24:45,206 --> 00:24:46,793 Anita taught me a saying 531 00:24:46,896 --> 00:24:48,758 to recite when I'm feeling down. 532 00:24:48,862 --> 00:24:52,379 I'm a true believer in the wisdom of Anita, 533 00:24:52,482 --> 00:24:54,862 and I think the world would be a better place 534 00:24:54,965 --> 00:24:57,137 if everyone listened to her. 535 00:24:59,310 --> 00:25:01,827 You won't believe how many people 536 00:25:01,828 --> 00:25:04,033 and organizations have reached out to me 537 00:25:04,034 --> 00:25:05,862 since the interview aired. 538 00:25:05,965 --> 00:25:09,068 My "army" is breaking the Internet 539 00:25:09,172 --> 00:25:11,448 with responses and donations. 540 00:25:11,551 --> 00:25:15,137 "Anita's Army." That has quite a ring to it. 541 00:25:15,241 --> 00:25:17,344 And did I tell you? Tracy and Sharon 542 00:25:17,448 --> 00:25:19,738 have arranged to have a mobile mammogram bus 543 00:25:19,793 --> 00:25:22,206 in the parking lot at one of their concerts. 544 00:25:22,310 --> 00:25:25,034 Every woman who is screened gets a free ticket. 545 00:25:25,137 --> 00:25:27,620 Now that's some incentive. 546 00:25:27,724 --> 00:25:30,655 And also, the Dupree Heritage Foundation 547 00:25:30,758 --> 00:25:32,965 has unveiled this big, 548 00:25:33,068 --> 00:25:36,655 beautiful pink ribbon sculpture in the office lobby. 549 00:25:36,758 --> 00:25:38,448 -Aw. -And, you know, 550 00:25:38,551 --> 00:25:39,811 there's an organization 551 00:25:39,827 --> 00:25:43,310 that is blowing up socials with the interview 552 00:25:43,413 --> 00:25:46,862 and including a link for all kinds of resources 553 00:25:46,863 --> 00:25:49,412 for women who have been impacted, and their families. 554 00:25:49,413 --> 00:25:54,206 So many people just don't have the support system 555 00:25:54,310 --> 00:25:55,862 that you've been blessed with. 556 00:25:55,965 --> 00:25:57,275 That is so true. 557 00:25:58,241 --> 00:26:02,551 And Jackie Tyree is hosting a show on the Vegas Strip 558 00:26:02,655 --> 00:26:05,034 to raise awareness about early detection. 559 00:26:05,137 --> 00:26:08,241 Between the interview 560 00:26:08,344 --> 00:26:10,862 and the promotion surrounding it, 561 00:26:10,965 --> 00:26:12,724 you have drummed up more support 562 00:26:12,827 --> 00:26:16,103 than I ever could have thought you would. 563 00:26:16,206 --> 00:26:17,965 And I am not taking it for granted. 564 00:26:18,068 --> 00:26:20,827 And, Vernon, I want you to hold my feet to the fire. 565 00:26:20,931 --> 00:26:21,981 I have to be 566 00:26:22,034 --> 00:26:24,689 diligent and not lose momentum. 567 00:26:24,793 --> 00:26:27,931 I want to save as many lives as possible. 568 00:26:28,034 --> 00:26:30,827 I don't doubt that you'll do just that. 569 00:26:33,532 --> 00:26:37,826 Can we circle back to Anita's interview for a second? 570 00:26:37,827 --> 00:26:38,896 Do we have to? 571 00:26:39,000 --> 00:26:41,275 It was so inspirational to me. 572 00:26:41,379 --> 00:26:43,655 And it can be for you, too. 573 00:26:43,656 --> 00:26:45,136 And before you shoot me down, 574 00:26:45,137 --> 00:26:46,792 please, can you just hear me out about 575 00:26:46,793 --> 00:26:49,683 why I am pushing you so hard to be honest with your family? 576 00:26:49,724 --> 00:26:51,068 I'm listening. 577 00:26:51,172 --> 00:26:53,241 Okay. 578 00:26:53,344 --> 00:26:55,754 I know that you think that you are offering them 579 00:26:55,827 --> 00:26:58,689 some kindness by keeping quiet, right? 580 00:26:59,689 --> 00:27:00,931 All you're really doing 581 00:27:00,932 --> 00:27:02,861 is keeping the people who care about you 582 00:27:02,862 --> 00:27:04,586 from having the chance 583 00:27:04,689 --> 00:27:06,896 to surround you with love and support. 584 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:09,110 My family's dealing with a lot right now, 585 00:27:09,137 --> 00:27:11,413 and I don't want to add more pain and stress 586 00:27:11,517 --> 00:27:12,758 and worry to their lives. 587 00:27:12,759 --> 00:27:14,412 And-and telling them the truth 588 00:27:14,413 --> 00:27:16,758 changes nothing. I will still be a carrier. 589 00:27:16,862 --> 00:27:17,931 If you continue 590 00:27:17,932 --> 00:27:20,136 to keep your genetic results under wraps 591 00:27:20,137 --> 00:27:22,427 from your family- who are bound to talk to you 592 00:27:22,517 --> 00:27:25,275 about Anita's cancer, by the way- 593 00:27:25,276 --> 00:27:26,585 you're-you're gonna reach a tipping point. 594 00:27:26,586 --> 00:27:27,724 You're gonna blow up 595 00:27:27,827 --> 00:27:29,655 like you did today. 596 00:27:29,758 --> 00:27:31,517 It's not like I don't see the logic 597 00:27:31,620 --> 00:27:34,620 -of what you're saying, but- -But you're tough. 598 00:27:34,724 --> 00:27:37,551 And you're independent. 599 00:27:37,655 --> 00:27:39,413 And you've got your pride. 600 00:27:40,862 --> 00:27:42,862 You're also a Dupree. 601 00:27:42,965 --> 00:27:45,827 And they are the gold standard 602 00:27:45,828 --> 00:27:47,343 when it comes to supporting each other. 603 00:27:47,344 --> 00:27:50,000 Naomi, you have to take advantage of that. 604 00:27:52,344 --> 00:27:53,394 Okay. 605 00:27:55,413 --> 00:27:58,862 Okay, Ashley, I will consider all of my options. 606 00:27:58,965 --> 00:28:00,931 Okay? 607 00:28:01,034 --> 00:28:02,103 Good. 608 00:28:03,241 --> 00:28:04,620 And know this. 609 00:28:06,482 --> 00:28:07,827 Whatever you decide... 610 00:28:10,034 --> 00:28:12,827 ...I'm always gonna be here for you, okay? 611 00:28:12,931 --> 00:28:13,981 I know. 612 00:28:15,551 --> 00:28:17,448 Even when you get snippy. 613 00:28:19,137 --> 00:28:21,241 -I'm sorry. -It's okay. 614 00:28:23,551 --> 00:28:25,965 Martin is on the campaign trail as we speak, 615 00:28:26,068 --> 00:28:27,818 shaking hands and kissing babies. 616 00:28:27,862 --> 00:28:29,137 Mm, bless him. 617 00:28:29,138 --> 00:28:30,240 There are several 618 00:28:30,241 --> 00:28:31,621 things I'd do for business, 619 00:28:31,689 --> 00:28:34,689 but kissing other people's blubbering tots is not one. 620 00:28:34,690 --> 00:28:37,205 Let's sit. Please, help yourselves. 621 00:28:37,206 --> 00:28:38,896 Oh, yeah, great. 622 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:41,724 I am so happy that you two had the idea 623 00:28:41,827 --> 00:28:45,379 to have Donnell escort Samantha at the cotillion. 624 00:28:45,482 --> 00:28:47,482 Is my grandbaby excited? 625 00:28:47,586 --> 00:28:51,586 She went from total despair to walking on air overnight. 626 00:28:51,689 --> 00:28:54,448 Donnell is well versed in all things cotillion. 627 00:28:54,551 --> 00:28:56,413 He's been an escort several times 628 00:28:56,517 --> 00:28:59,793 and he lived through all the prep for Deanna's debut. 629 00:28:59,794 --> 00:29:02,447 As you know, that schedule's not for the faint of heart. 630 00:29:02,448 --> 00:29:04,689 Actually, I was a total novice. 631 00:29:04,793 --> 00:29:05,933 I didn't know anything 632 00:29:06,034 --> 00:29:08,793 about the tradition. Nicole had to school me 633 00:29:08,896 --> 00:29:11,000 on the historical significance. 634 00:29:11,103 --> 00:29:13,758 Again, thank you for saving the day. 635 00:29:15,517 --> 00:29:17,896 But you are concerned. 636 00:29:19,551 --> 00:29:20,931 Only a little bit. 637 00:29:22,310 --> 00:29:23,655 Forgive me while I put my 638 00:29:23,758 --> 00:29:25,724 "protective dad" hat on. 639 00:29:25,725 --> 00:29:28,516 Martin and I just want to have a sit-down 640 00:29:28,517 --> 00:29:31,206 with Donnell before the big day. 641 00:29:31,310 --> 00:29:33,793 We know that you and Doug 642 00:29:33,896 --> 00:29:36,724 raised a great kid. 643 00:29:36,827 --> 00:29:39,172 It's just kind of a dad thing that we need to do. 644 00:29:39,275 --> 00:29:41,586 I completely understand. 645 00:29:41,689 --> 00:29:44,241 Smitty, I love how present you and Martin are 646 00:29:44,344 --> 00:29:46,413 in Samantha and Tyrell's lives. 647 00:29:46,517 --> 00:29:50,068 My grandchildren have the best role models. 648 00:29:50,172 --> 00:29:53,103 Not every kid is that fortunate. 649 00:29:53,206 --> 00:29:55,413 Where is my audience? 650 00:29:55,517 --> 00:29:57,551 Mama, I tried to get some bodies, 651 00:29:57,655 --> 00:29:59,206 but it was a hard sell. 652 00:29:59,310 --> 00:30:01,379 Did you find a media outlet? 653 00:30:01,482 --> 00:30:04,034 No. I mean, the haters don't want me 654 00:30:04,137 --> 00:30:06,724 to upstage Queen Anita. 655 00:30:06,827 --> 00:30:09,482 And, you know what, we're just gonna have to 656 00:30:09,586 --> 00:30:11,724 do this ourselves and get the message out 657 00:30:11,827 --> 00:30:13,862 to the masses, honey. Okay? 658 00:30:13,965 --> 00:30:16,758 So, listen, I will do the livestream, 659 00:30:16,862 --> 00:30:18,672 and you will be the camera operator. 660 00:30:18,689 --> 00:30:20,413 Hm? Here. 661 00:30:20,517 --> 00:30:24,275 You do know that you don't have very many followers, 662 00:30:24,379 --> 00:30:26,172 -right? -Yeah. You do know 663 00:30:26,275 --> 00:30:28,275 I'm not worried about that? 664 00:30:28,379 --> 00:30:30,689 All right? If you livestream it, 665 00:30:30,793 --> 00:30:32,862 they will come. 666 00:30:32,965 --> 00:30:36,068 I think we should wait until we find a professional 667 00:30:36,172 --> 00:30:37,758 who has the right equipment. 668 00:30:37,862 --> 00:30:39,275 Nope. 669 00:30:39,379 --> 00:30:41,000 I'm not waiting. 670 00:30:41,103 --> 00:30:43,827 And this phone is going to do just fine. 671 00:30:43,931 --> 00:30:47,655 Uh, okay. Well, can we at least do a rehearsal? 672 00:30:47,758 --> 00:30:49,655 What? 673 00:30:49,758 --> 00:30:53,379 Whose child are you? Fine. Fine, fine, fine. 674 00:30:53,482 --> 00:30:56,103 Okay. 675 00:30:56,206 --> 00:30:58,482 Five, four, three, 676 00:30:58,586 --> 00:31:00,310 two... [mouths] 677 00:31:00,413 --> 00:31:05,413 Hi, I'm Leslie Thomas, a creative entrepreneur 678 00:31:05,517 --> 00:31:09,275 and pillar of the community. 679 00:31:09,379 --> 00:31:13,344 And, yes, I am here at Orphey Gene's, 680 00:31:13,448 --> 00:31:14,498 the restaurant 681 00:31:14,517 --> 00:31:16,482 for the people. 682 00:31:17,724 --> 00:31:20,862 Clearly, the walk and talk thing is not gonna work. 683 00:31:20,965 --> 00:31:24,586 Okay, fine. I'll tell you what, we're going to stand right here. 684 00:31:24,689 --> 00:31:27,172 I will plant myself and we will do it here. 685 00:31:27,275 --> 00:31:30,034 All right? Let's go. 686 00:31:32,620 --> 00:31:36,000 I'm Leslie Thomas, creative entrepreneur 687 00:31:36,103 --> 00:31:38,827 and pillar for the community. 688 00:31:38,931 --> 00:31:42,586 Now, I have built my own health clinic, 689 00:31:42,689 --> 00:31:44,724 a free health clinic. 690 00:31:44,827 --> 00:31:49,034 It's called the Phoenix Street Free Health Clinic. 691 00:31:49,035 --> 00:31:51,274 Should have been called the Leslie Thomas 692 00:31:51,275 --> 00:31:53,068 Free Health Clinic. 693 00:31:53,172 --> 00:31:56,758 That's what I wanted. But, you know, c'est la vie. 694 00:31:56,862 --> 00:31:59,310 Oh, my God, did we have the same idea? 695 00:31:59,413 --> 00:32:00,965 Comfort food? 696 00:32:01,068 --> 00:32:03,517 You might want to hit up a different spot. 697 00:32:03,620 --> 00:32:06,931 When you're making a difference on the scale I am, 698 00:32:07,034 --> 00:32:09,137 it deserves to be seen. 699 00:32:09,241 --> 00:32:12,862 They're... livestreaming? Right now? 700 00:32:12,965 --> 00:32:15,724 As far as I know. They had a few disastrous rehearsals, 701 00:32:15,827 --> 00:32:18,482 but so far, this take is drama-free. 702 00:32:18,586 --> 00:32:20,620 I am over it, though. 703 00:32:20,724 --> 00:32:22,862 -See you later? -Mm, bye. 704 00:32:22,965 --> 00:32:25,310 LESLIE: State-of-the-art equipment 705 00:32:25,413 --> 00:32:28,517 all made available to a deserving community 706 00:32:28,620 --> 00:32:30,896 through my largess. 707 00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:33,586 This isn't charity, darlings. 708 00:32:33,689 --> 00:32:36,310 This is legacy. 709 00:32:39,677 --> 00:32:44,619 Damn, we were so cozy before Hurricane Leslie hit. 710 00:32:44,620 --> 00:32:46,000 Mm. 711 00:32:46,103 --> 00:32:49,482 Hope we don't have any other unexpected visitors today. 712 00:32:49,586 --> 00:32:51,137 For real. 713 00:32:51,241 --> 00:32:54,724 But let's not let her turn us totally against unexpected. 714 00:32:54,827 --> 00:32:56,241 -Sometimes... -Hm? 715 00:32:56,344 --> 00:32:58,310 surprises can be a blessing. 716 00:32:58,413 --> 00:33:00,172 What do you mean? 717 00:33:00,173 --> 00:33:03,378 Do you know the full story of how my parents met? 718 00:33:03,379 --> 00:33:05,827 -Mm-mmm. -So, my mother's manager, 719 00:33:05,931 --> 00:33:07,379 -Dante Greene, -Mm-hmm. 720 00:33:07,482 --> 00:33:10,827 sends the Articulettes to a march in Washington. 721 00:33:10,931 --> 00:33:15,413 My mother was exhausted from a tour, didn't want to go. 722 00:33:15,517 --> 00:33:18,655 -But that choice... -Mm-hmm? 723 00:33:18,656 --> 00:33:20,481 ...I mean, it changed the whole trajectory of her life. 724 00:33:20,482 --> 00:33:23,862 She had no idea that she would meet her one true love. 725 00:33:23,965 --> 00:33:27,103 And together, they've weathered every storm 726 00:33:27,206 --> 00:33:30,172 -and built a lasting legacy. -Mm. 727 00:33:30,173 --> 00:33:31,895 They've always been such a good example. 728 00:33:31,896 --> 00:33:33,724 I'm hearing a "but." 729 00:33:34,689 --> 00:33:36,965 Is there a "but" coming? 730 00:33:36,966 --> 00:33:39,102 I sometimes wonder if I've fallen short 731 00:33:39,103 --> 00:33:40,172 with my kids. 732 00:33:40,275 --> 00:33:42,275 Whoa, come on. 733 00:33:42,276 --> 00:33:43,412 No, no, no. 734 00:33:43,413 --> 00:33:45,103 How can you say that, Dani? 735 00:33:45,104 --> 00:33:46,930 They're both successful in their lives 736 00:33:46,931 --> 00:33:48,412 and in their personal relationships. 737 00:33:48,413 --> 00:33:50,689 What have they learned from watching me? 738 00:33:52,206 --> 00:33:54,413 To live their dreams. 739 00:33:54,517 --> 00:33:57,137 To live out loud, speak their minds. 740 00:33:57,138 --> 00:33:59,412 And most importantly, your daughters have learned 741 00:33:59,413 --> 00:34:01,758 not to take crap from anybody. 742 00:34:01,759 --> 00:34:02,861 You're damn straight. 743 00:34:02,862 --> 00:34:04,862 Damn straight. 744 00:34:04,965 --> 00:34:06,344 And if you ask me... 745 00:34:07,758 --> 00:34:10,379 ...I think that's one hell of a legacy. 746 00:34:14,034 --> 00:34:15,827 Anita Dupree, 747 00:34:15,931 --> 00:34:19,620 here you are, in the battle of your life, 748 00:34:19,724 --> 00:34:22,827 and you're still speaking your truth. 749 00:34:22,931 --> 00:34:24,448 You know me. 750 00:34:24,551 --> 00:34:27,172 I don't feel like I had any choice. 751 00:34:27,275 --> 00:34:30,517 Oh, you could have chosen not to let people see you 752 00:34:30,620 --> 00:34:33,206 at your most vulnerable, but 753 00:34:33,310 --> 00:34:36,448 you sided with something sacred in yourself. 754 00:34:37,551 --> 00:34:41,517 And you are my example and my inspiration. 755 00:34:42,517 --> 00:34:46,275 Having you by my side brings me such peace. 756 00:34:46,379 --> 00:34:49,379 You have loved me so deeply 757 00:34:49,482 --> 00:34:52,586 and so consistently throughout our entire marriage. 758 00:34:52,689 --> 00:34:55,448 And I never intend to stop. 759 00:34:56,551 --> 00:34:58,103 Our love is unbreakable. 760 00:34:59,103 --> 00:35:01,586 Much like your spirit. 761 00:35:01,689 --> 00:35:04,172 Hey, to you, Anita. 762 00:35:05,689 --> 00:35:09,275 And your wildly and successful interview. 763 00:35:11,793 --> 00:35:13,965 You see, as a pillar of the community, 764 00:35:14,068 --> 00:35:17,689 you should be as generous as you are smart, 765 00:35:17,793 --> 00:35:20,586 as selfless as you are clever, 766 00:35:20,689 --> 00:35:24,068 and as bold as you are beautiful. 767 00:35:25,310 --> 00:35:29,448 This pillar of the community is a homicidal homewrecker 768 00:35:29,551 --> 00:35:32,000 who tried to murder someone twice. 769 00:35:32,103 --> 00:35:36,206 Turn that phone back around so I can defend myself against 770 00:35:36,310 --> 00:35:38,482 these outrageous allegations. 771 00:35:38,586 --> 00:35:41,137 Well, we weren't actually live. 772 00:35:41,241 --> 00:35:42,896 I decided to record 773 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:45,275 the announcement so we can edit it 774 00:35:45,379 --> 00:35:47,482 and release it later. 775 00:35:47,586 --> 00:35:50,413 Good looking out for your mama, baby girl. 776 00:35:53,620 --> 00:35:56,586 You need to clip your claws, Kit-Kat brat, 777 00:35:56,689 --> 00:36:00,482 'cause your little tantrum won't be televised today. 778 00:36:01,551 --> 00:36:05,206 I swear, I will find a way to expose you 779 00:36:05,310 --> 00:36:07,586 for the murderous snake you are. 780 00:36:08,655 --> 00:36:10,965 I will make you pay for what you did 781 00:36:11,068 --> 00:36:14,310 to my mother and Laura if it's the last thing I do. 782 00:36:24,206 --> 00:36:27,137 Captioning sponsored by CBS 783 00:36:27,241 --> 00:36:30,206 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 784 00:36:30,256 --> 00:36:34,806 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0