1 00:00:05,043 --> 00:00:08,136 May I please have your permission 2 00:00:08,137 --> 00:00:10,667 -to date your daughter? -[Vernon laughs loudly] 3 00:00:12,517 --> 00:00:15,551 Come on, Thelma. I'm taking you on a road trip. 4 00:00:15,655 --> 00:00:17,517 VANESSA: So you were saying? 5 00:00:17,620 --> 00:00:20,068 You have outdone yourself, neighbor. 6 00:00:20,069 --> 00:00:22,654 -You ready to step things up? -What's the pick-up point? 7 00:00:22,655 --> 00:00:25,654 REN: Garland Memorial. Contact will meet you in the south elevator. 8 00:00:25,655 --> 00:00:28,206 Your heart is so cold that Joey loads you 9 00:00:28,310 --> 00:00:29,724 in the freezer every night. 10 00:00:29,827 --> 00:00:31,344 Your heart's so empty, 11 00:00:31,448 --> 00:00:33,517 I can hear the wind whistling through it. 12 00:00:33,518 --> 00:00:36,516 Now that the man responsible has managed to get off the grid, 13 00:00:36,517 --> 00:00:38,310 I guess I'm just freaking out. 14 00:00:39,793 --> 00:00:42,965 Uh, Naomi, you do know that we're going to Uptown 15 00:00:43,068 --> 00:00:44,586 and not the Met Gala, right? 16 00:00:44,689 --> 00:00:46,793 Well, I couldn't decide what to wear, 17 00:00:46,896 --> 00:00:48,241 and I feel like dressing up. 18 00:00:48,344 --> 00:00:51,137 -Help? -Okay. 19 00:00:51,241 --> 00:00:54,517 Uh, what if we did... ooh, this... 20 00:00:54,620 --> 00:00:57,206 -Mm-hmm. -...this paired with... 21 00:00:57,310 --> 00:01:00,862 um... ooh, this? 22 00:01:02,655 --> 00:01:06,034 I am so glad you inherited Mom's eye for fashion, 23 00:01:06,137 --> 00:01:09,034 because this eats down, baby sis. 24 00:01:09,035 --> 00:01:11,619 Okay, you're spending way too much time with Kat and me, 25 00:01:11,620 --> 00:01:13,172 but you ain't wrong, queen. 26 00:01:13,173 --> 00:01:15,757 Jacob won't be able to keep his hands off you in this. 27 00:01:15,758 --> 00:01:17,172 Is he coming tonight? 28 00:01:17,275 --> 00:01:21,137 Uh, no, he's doing some special training out of town. 29 00:01:21,241 --> 00:01:23,413 Uh-huh. 30 00:01:23,517 --> 00:01:25,862 I thought I saw those flowers over there. 31 00:01:25,965 --> 00:01:28,931 For a second, I thought that they were an apology bouquet. 32 00:01:29,034 --> 00:01:31,827 -Like Dad used to send Mom? -Yep. 33 00:01:31,931 --> 00:01:35,103 -Mm. -But then I remembered who my brother-in-law is. 34 00:01:35,104 --> 00:01:37,240 Jacob wouldn't apologize after the fact 35 00:01:37,241 --> 00:01:39,585 with some arrangement that his assistant bought. 36 00:01:39,586 --> 00:01:42,896 You two communicate directly and face your problems head-on, 37 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:44,793 like a real partnership. 38 00:01:44,896 --> 00:01:48,379 Well, that's really nice of you to say. 39 00:01:48,482 --> 00:01:50,689 And no apologies necessary. We're all good. 40 00:01:50,793 --> 00:01:52,965 The flowers are just 41 00:01:52,966 --> 00:01:54,550 Jacob's way of letting me know 42 00:01:54,551 --> 00:01:56,721 that he's thinking of me while we're apart. 43 00:01:58,448 --> 00:02:01,344 This is like being at the therapist's 44 00:02:01,345 --> 00:02:03,240 and they won't tell you what they're writing down 45 00:02:03,241 --> 00:02:04,689 in their little notebook. 46 00:02:04,690 --> 00:02:05,999 How do you know? You've been going 47 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,205 to a therapist behind our backs? 48 00:02:07,206 --> 00:02:09,758 You don't have to go to know, Dad. 49 00:02:09,862 --> 00:02:13,793 Just give me something, please. 50 00:02:14,827 --> 00:02:16,817 This draft is much better than the last. 51 00:02:16,896 --> 00:02:18,379 You're almost there, 52 00:02:18,482 --> 00:02:23,344 and I promise to go over all my notes when I'm finished. 53 00:02:23,448 --> 00:02:26,517 Yeah, 'cause AP psychology has been way more challenging 54 00:02:26,620 --> 00:02:28,172 than I thought it would be. 55 00:02:28,275 --> 00:02:30,275 And thanks for helping. 56 00:02:30,379 --> 00:02:32,849 Well, what good is having a professional writer 57 00:02:32,850 --> 00:02:34,757 in the house if he can't help with essays? 58 00:02:34,758 --> 00:02:37,724 A few more tweaks, and then you will be done 59 00:02:37,827 --> 00:02:39,817 with this part of the project tonight, 60 00:02:39,862 --> 00:02:42,896 and we will celebrate with the biggest piece of cheesecake 61 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:44,413 you can stomach. 62 00:02:44,414 --> 00:02:45,999 With fresh strawberries and whipped cream? 63 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,931 Oh, is there any other way? 64 00:02:48,034 --> 00:02:51,000 Your pop is already out getting a cake right now. 65 00:02:51,103 --> 00:02:52,620 -Ooh. -Ooh. 66 00:02:52,724 --> 00:02:54,896 [laughing, muttering] 67 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:09,620 ? ? 68 00:03:38,206 --> 00:03:39,620 Hi. Pick-up order for... 69 00:03:39,724 --> 00:03:42,379 Congressman Martin Richardson. Right away. 70 00:03:47,965 --> 00:03:49,896 Hey, Bill. 71 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,310 I heard about Hayley. 72 00:03:51,413 --> 00:03:52,896 How's she doing? 73 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:56,517 Yeah, well, you know, she's trying to work through it. 74 00:03:56,620 --> 00:03:59,655 You know? It's been rough, though. 75 00:03:59,656 --> 00:04:02,067 She's at home right now, getting some much-needed rest. 76 00:04:02,068 --> 00:04:03,965 I can't believe she was attacked. 77 00:04:04,068 --> 00:04:06,655 Yeah. Yeah, none of us can, you know? 78 00:04:06,758 --> 00:04:09,896 Physically, she's healing, but emotionally? 79 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,482 It takes a little longer. 80 00:04:11,483 --> 00:04:13,171 Yeah, it does, especially when you don't feel 81 00:04:13,172 --> 00:04:15,000 like you've gotten justice. 82 00:04:15,001 --> 00:04:17,378 You know, idiot judge released him pending trial 83 00:04:17,379 --> 00:04:19,310 on his own recognizance. 84 00:04:19,413 --> 00:04:21,413 Oh, if I ever get my hands on that punk... 85 00:04:21,517 --> 00:04:23,344 You're justifiably frustrated. 86 00:04:23,448 --> 00:04:25,000 Yeah. 87 00:04:25,103 --> 00:04:27,379 Yeah. Well, she'll be okay in time, you know. 88 00:04:27,482 --> 00:04:28,532 Thanks for asking. 89 00:04:28,551 --> 00:04:31,689 You mind some unsolicited advice? 90 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:34,379 It depends on what it is. 91 00:04:34,482 --> 00:04:37,413 Keep a close eye on Hayley. 92 00:04:37,517 --> 00:04:40,172 The impact of that kind of violence can stay with you 93 00:04:40,275 --> 00:04:42,310 a lot longer than you think 94 00:04:42,413 --> 00:04:44,463 and surface in ways you wouldn't expect. 95 00:04:48,896 --> 00:04:51,448 KAT: I am not going anywhere. 96 00:04:51,551 --> 00:04:54,793 Maybe we ditch Tomas and Madison 97 00:04:54,896 --> 00:04:56,586 and just grow old together. 98 00:04:56,689 --> 00:04:59,586 Share the studio until we're gray. 99 00:04:59,689 --> 00:05:00,896 You know what? Deal. 100 00:05:02,896 --> 00:05:05,206 Hi, sweetheart. 101 00:05:05,310 --> 00:05:07,620 Your text said you'd be working late. 102 00:05:07,724 --> 00:05:10,241 I know you've been reading my texts, 103 00:05:10,344 --> 00:05:12,862 but it's nice to finally get a response. 104 00:05:12,965 --> 00:05:15,482 -It's been a while. -I'm sorry. 105 00:05:15,586 --> 00:05:17,862 I was gonna get back to you, 106 00:05:17,965 --> 00:05:20,310 but, you know, there's been a lot going on. 107 00:05:20,413 --> 00:05:21,862 So I've heard. 108 00:05:21,965 --> 00:05:23,895 Vanessa said you're touring condos? 109 00:05:23,965 --> 00:05:25,448 Want to tell me why? 110 00:05:26,793 --> 00:05:30,793 I saw Derek's announcement about the clinic's grand opening. 111 00:05:30,896 --> 00:05:32,448 He did a good job. 112 00:05:32,551 --> 00:05:34,241 As I expected. 113 00:05:34,344 --> 00:05:36,068 You would have been better. 114 00:05:36,172 --> 00:05:40,068 And Leslie- exponentially worse. 115 00:05:42,172 --> 00:05:46,206 So, whose idea was it to partner with Garland Memorial? 116 00:05:46,310 --> 00:05:48,034 I suggested it, 117 00:05:48,137 --> 00:05:50,758 and Derek arranged it with the hospital. 118 00:05:50,862 --> 00:05:52,912 Now we can plan the dedication ceremony. 119 00:05:53,862 --> 00:05:55,612 I assume you'll be in attendance? 120 00:05:56,655 --> 00:05:58,655 A dedication to the late Dr. McBride? 121 00:05:58,758 --> 00:06:01,000 -I wouldn't miss it. -Wonderful. 122 00:06:01,103 --> 00:06:02,655 Donnell has already RSVP'd, 123 00:06:02,758 --> 00:06:04,568 and he's trying to convince Deanna 124 00:06:04,655 --> 00:06:07,068 to come along this time, too. 125 00:06:07,172 --> 00:06:09,172 You can finally meet her. 126 00:06:10,413 --> 00:06:11,758 Come again? 127 00:06:11,862 --> 00:06:14,517 I'm also going to make a reservation at Fiola. 128 00:06:15,655 --> 00:06:18,310 A culinary enthusiast like you will love it. 129 00:06:20,206 --> 00:06:23,137 Vanessa, restaurant choices aside, 130 00:06:23,241 --> 00:06:25,448 do you really think it's the best time 131 00:06:25,551 --> 00:06:28,931 to introduce your grieving, heartbroken daughter 132 00:06:29,034 --> 00:06:31,137 to her mother's lover? 133 00:06:39,448 --> 00:06:41,034 Have a seat, man. 134 00:06:43,448 --> 00:06:46,551 Listen, I appreciate your words of wisdom, 135 00:06:46,655 --> 00:06:49,068 but I don't think those situations are the same. 136 00:06:49,069 --> 00:06:50,619 You know, what happened with you and Vernon 137 00:06:50,620 --> 00:06:53,965 on the side of that road, you know, that was extreme. 138 00:06:54,068 --> 00:06:55,413 It escalated fast. 139 00:06:55,414 --> 00:06:57,067 But Hayley- she-she just got hurt. 140 00:06:57,068 --> 00:06:58,344 She was shaken up a bit, 141 00:06:58,345 --> 00:07:00,033 but it was over within seconds, so... 142 00:07:00,034 --> 00:07:02,862 If there's one thing I've learned, 143 00:07:02,965 --> 00:07:06,689 it's you never really know what would spark a trauma response. 144 00:07:06,793 --> 00:07:09,172 Hmm. Yeah. 145 00:07:09,275 --> 00:07:10,482 What do you suggest? 146 00:07:10,586 --> 00:07:12,000 Stay present. 147 00:07:12,103 --> 00:07:16,344 Pay attention to not only what she says but what she does. 148 00:07:16,448 --> 00:07:17,931 Violent instances like this 149 00:07:18,034 --> 00:07:20,310 could trigger a psychological reaction 150 00:07:20,413 --> 00:07:23,172 that can be overlooked and dismissed. 151 00:07:23,275 --> 00:07:26,525 Yeah, well, she's already had at least one panic attack already. 152 00:07:27,413 --> 00:07:29,523 You know, she's having trouble sleeping. 153 00:07:29,586 --> 00:07:32,827 You know, mostly she's just, you know, overly emotional. 154 00:07:32,828 --> 00:07:34,895 She's too afraid to leave the house without me. 155 00:07:34,896 --> 00:07:36,646 Has she tried talking to someone? 156 00:07:36,647 --> 00:07:39,378 I just wish she had more social support. 157 00:07:39,379 --> 00:07:40,639 You know what I'm saying? 158 00:07:40,689 --> 00:07:42,009 You know, Chelsea was able 159 00:07:42,034 --> 00:07:43,793 to get over her kidnapping ordeal 160 00:07:43,896 --> 00:07:45,276 by relying on her community. 161 00:07:45,310 --> 00:07:48,620 A community Hayley will unfortunately never have 162 00:07:48,724 --> 00:07:50,068 at Fairmont Crest. 163 00:07:50,172 --> 00:07:52,482 Sorry for the delay, Congressman. 164 00:07:52,586 --> 00:07:54,137 Ah, no worries. Thank you. 165 00:07:55,172 --> 00:07:57,172 Look, Bill, if you need anything, 166 00:07:57,275 --> 00:07:59,000 please let me know. 167 00:07:59,103 --> 00:08:01,068 Yeah. I appreciate that. 168 00:08:04,655 --> 00:08:07,620 Obviously, I wouldn't introduce you as my lover. 169 00:08:07,724 --> 00:08:09,793 For now, all Deanna would need to know 170 00:08:09,896 --> 00:08:12,186 is that we're friends and business partners. 171 00:08:12,187 --> 00:08:14,378 If she's anything like her mother, 172 00:08:14,379 --> 00:08:15,826 she'll see right through that. 173 00:08:15,827 --> 00:08:18,177 Or she could take her twin brother's approach 174 00:08:18,178 --> 00:08:20,136 and realize how important you are to me. 175 00:08:20,137 --> 00:08:22,171 Vanessa, everything you've told me about her, 176 00:08:22,172 --> 00:08:25,413 I just don't think that this dinner is in her best interest. 177 00:08:25,517 --> 00:08:28,707 You're the one that told me that her grief's been overwhelming. 178 00:08:29,379 --> 00:08:31,275 Joey, I appreciate 179 00:08:31,379 --> 00:08:33,586 how concerned you are about my daughter, 180 00:08:33,689 --> 00:08:36,103 but I'd like to think I know her better than you. 181 00:08:36,206 --> 00:08:37,620 She's getting better. 182 00:08:38,620 --> 00:08:42,413 On FaceTime the other night, she was like a ray of sunshine, 183 00:08:42,517 --> 00:08:44,586 laughing and... and joyful 184 00:08:44,689 --> 00:08:47,379 and telling me stories about her friends. 185 00:08:47,482 --> 00:08:50,793 And yet, she still hasn't set foot in her childhood home 186 00:08:50,896 --> 00:08:53,517 because she knows her father's never coming back. 187 00:08:54,551 --> 00:08:56,068 I think she needs more time. 188 00:09:00,931 --> 00:09:02,482 You're reading this wrong. 189 00:09:03,689 --> 00:09:06,517 My kids have had their worlds upended 190 00:09:06,518 --> 00:09:08,516 with all these secrets that have come to light 191 00:09:08,517 --> 00:09:10,827 since Doug's passing. 192 00:09:10,931 --> 00:09:12,681 Now you want me to add another one? 193 00:09:12,682 --> 00:09:16,309 If she finds out about us before I have the chance 194 00:09:16,310 --> 00:09:18,793 to talk to her myself, she'll never forgive me. 195 00:09:22,103 --> 00:09:25,034 Anyway, the dedication won't be for a couple of days. 196 00:09:25,137 --> 00:09:27,067 We don't have to settle on it right now. 197 00:09:27,965 --> 00:09:29,482 You're leaving? 198 00:09:29,586 --> 00:09:31,000 I am. 199 00:09:31,001 --> 00:09:32,447 But not because of our disagreement. 200 00:09:32,448 --> 00:09:33,655 I have plans tonight. 201 00:09:33,758 --> 00:09:35,586 See you after? 202 00:09:36,586 --> 00:09:38,482 If you're lucky. 203 00:09:39,562 --> 00:09:43,343 -[phone chimes] -? No one makes me feel 204 00:09:43,344 --> 00:09:44,724 ? The way you do ? 205 00:09:44,827 --> 00:09:48,413 ? When you give it to me, give it to me 206 00:09:48,517 --> 00:09:51,344 ? I feel the same about you as you do about me 207 00:09:52,413 --> 00:09:55,034 ? No one makes me feel... ? 208 00:09:56,068 --> 00:09:57,689 Hey, Grayson, uh, 209 00:09:57,793 --> 00:09:59,586 I know you got stuck at work late, 210 00:09:59,689 --> 00:10:03,034 but I'm at Uptown and I thought of you, 211 00:10:03,137 --> 00:10:05,551 and I think you should come by if you can after. 212 00:10:06,931 --> 00:10:09,241 I promise I'll make it worth your while. 213 00:10:09,344 --> 00:10:10,758 ? Makes me feel. ? 214 00:10:17,241 --> 00:10:19,379 You only get that look on your face 215 00:10:19,380 --> 00:10:20,895 when it's something serious. 216 00:10:20,896 --> 00:10:22,655 Samantha, please just... 217 00:10:22,758 --> 00:10:24,137 I need a minute. 218 00:10:37,413 --> 00:10:39,043 It's not a big deal. It's not like 219 00:10:39,044 --> 00:10:41,067 Chelsea and I haven't gotten on each other's nerves before. 220 00:10:41,068 --> 00:10:44,344 You've had tiffs, but none that bothered you 221 00:10:44,448 --> 00:10:46,198 to the point of wanting to move out. 222 00:10:46,206 --> 00:10:48,275 Mom, please just trust me. 223 00:10:48,276 --> 00:10:49,723 Let us handle this ourselves. 224 00:10:49,724 --> 00:10:50,965 We're big girls. 225 00:10:51,068 --> 00:10:53,206 Okay. 226 00:10:53,310 --> 00:10:54,655 But if you need an ear... 227 00:10:54,758 --> 00:10:56,413 I know. And likewise. 228 00:10:56,517 --> 00:10:58,586 Good, because there is something 229 00:10:58,689 --> 00:11:00,931 that I actually need to talk to you about. 230 00:11:01,931 --> 00:11:03,103 What's on your mind? 231 00:11:03,206 --> 00:11:04,793 You. 232 00:11:04,896 --> 00:11:06,793 Come on, Mom. 233 00:11:06,896 --> 00:11:10,137 And this vendetta that you have with Leslie and Eva. 234 00:11:10,241 --> 00:11:13,241 Oh, my gosh, I literally can't win. 235 00:11:13,344 --> 00:11:18,310 It's always me who's wrong, but I'm actually not wrong. 236 00:11:18,311 --> 00:11:20,757 That woman has gotten away with every bad deed, 237 00:11:20,758 --> 00:11:22,137 every conniving plan, 238 00:11:22,241 --> 00:11:25,137 every crime she's committed since she came into town, 239 00:11:25,138 --> 00:11:27,585 and everyone's just moving on like it's no big deal. 240 00:11:27,586 --> 00:11:31,000 That is not what we are doing, honey. 241 00:11:32,827 --> 00:11:36,413 So does right and wrong not matter anymore? 242 00:11:36,517 --> 00:11:38,655 Does Laura not matter? 243 00:11:38,758 --> 00:11:40,103 Of course. 244 00:11:40,104 --> 00:11:42,205 But you have to learn to pick your battles 245 00:11:42,206 --> 00:11:43,862 for your own peace of mind. 246 00:11:43,965 --> 00:11:47,068 And I know that is difficult to do. 247 00:11:47,172 --> 00:11:50,758 That woman is downright infuriating, 248 00:11:50,862 --> 00:11:53,310 but you are allowing her to consume you. 249 00:11:54,862 --> 00:11:57,275 You are not gonna like hearing this, 250 00:11:57,379 --> 00:12:00,655 but you are behaving exactly like her. 251 00:12:00,758 --> 00:12:04,793 I have never even considered half the things 252 00:12:04,896 --> 00:12:07,137 Leslie Thomas has actually done. 253 00:12:07,241 --> 00:12:11,068 Like you, she has let anger overwhelm her. 254 00:12:11,172 --> 00:12:14,172 That and envy have been the driving force 255 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:16,793 of every decision that she has made. 256 00:12:17,793 --> 00:12:20,724 Her wanting revenge has poisoned her. 257 00:12:20,827 --> 00:12:23,310 I don't want that to happen to you. 258 00:12:23,413 --> 00:12:25,620 So what do you want me to do? 259 00:12:25,724 --> 00:12:29,241 Pretend like I don't picture her in a prison cell every day? 260 00:12:29,344 --> 00:12:30,965 Outsmart her. 261 00:12:31,068 --> 00:12:33,655 She has become the expert at trolling our family, 262 00:12:33,758 --> 00:12:36,724 but she can only do that if we allow her to push our buttons. 263 00:12:36,827 --> 00:12:39,068 So take away her power. 264 00:12:39,172 --> 00:12:41,310 Pretend she doesn't even exist at all. 265 00:12:41,413 --> 00:12:43,344 Huh. Easier said than done. 266 00:12:43,448 --> 00:12:45,896 Focus on the good in your life. 267 00:12:45,897 --> 00:12:47,826 Your budding relationship, your family, 268 00:12:47,827 --> 00:12:49,275 your growing business. 269 00:12:49,276 --> 00:12:51,585 Well, the majority of that centers on Chelsea, 270 00:12:51,586 --> 00:12:53,378 and we're not in the best place right now, 271 00:12:53,379 --> 00:12:55,724 so guess it's back to hating Leslie. 272 00:12:56,793 --> 00:12:58,413 [Naomi clears throat] 273 00:12:59,336 --> 00:13:02,585 -Well, yes, ma'am. -You like it? 274 00:13:02,586 --> 00:13:04,827 -Yeah. -Okay. Good. 275 00:13:04,931 --> 00:13:07,620 I am texting Ashley that we're on our way. 276 00:13:07,724 --> 00:13:09,620 Is Kat meeting us there? 277 00:13:09,724 --> 00:13:11,241 Um, that'll be a no. 278 00:13:11,344 --> 00:13:13,448 She's still ducking my calls. 279 00:13:13,551 --> 00:13:15,517 You guys are still fighting? 280 00:13:15,620 --> 00:13:18,689 I saw her the other day, and I assumed you guys made up. 281 00:13:18,793 --> 00:13:21,241 Well, we've never had a fight last this long. 282 00:13:21,344 --> 00:13:22,784 I don't know what her issue is. 283 00:13:22,862 --> 00:13:24,931 Well, the, uh, feeling I got 284 00:13:24,932 --> 00:13:27,481 was that Kat's not interested in being a forever third wheel 285 00:13:27,482 --> 00:13:28,724 to you and Madison. 286 00:13:28,827 --> 00:13:31,517 Ugh. When has Kat ever been a third wheel 287 00:13:31,620 --> 00:13:33,241 to anyone I've ever dated? 288 00:13:33,344 --> 00:13:36,241 When have you ever been engaged? 289 00:13:37,689 --> 00:13:39,689 Granddad said the same thing. 290 00:13:39,793 --> 00:13:43,379 It's just frustrating because I'm not trying to push Kat away, 291 00:13:43,380 --> 00:13:45,274 and it bugs me that she's just bailing 292 00:13:45,275 --> 00:13:47,379 without really talking to me about it. 293 00:13:47,482 --> 00:13:49,482 I mean, the way you suddenly proposed 294 00:13:49,483 --> 00:13:51,964 and planned to move to the other side of the world? 295 00:13:51,965 --> 00:13:53,724 Not moving anymore. 296 00:13:53,827 --> 00:13:58,241 I'm just saying, maybe Kat is feeling discarded. 297 00:13:58,344 --> 00:13:59,586 Well, same. 298 00:13:59,689 --> 00:14:02,482 Kat's my best friend, and she's not even happy for me. 299 00:14:03,620 --> 00:14:05,724 Okay, change of plans. 300 00:14:05,827 --> 00:14:07,482 I'm disinviting you to Uptown. 301 00:14:07,586 --> 00:14:09,827 -What? -Go. Go fix this. 302 00:14:09,828 --> 00:14:11,757 Because the both of you clearly have things 303 00:14:11,758 --> 00:14:13,620 to say to each other. 304 00:14:15,551 --> 00:14:18,344 Hey, you made it. 305 00:14:18,448 --> 00:14:21,338 Did you get that work thing resolved you texted me about? 306 00:14:22,241 --> 00:14:23,291 Not exactly. 307 00:14:23,344 --> 00:14:25,931 Um, I screwed up big-time today. 308 00:14:26,034 --> 00:14:27,965 You want to talk about it? 309 00:14:27,966 --> 00:14:29,861 I don't know much about working in a lab, 310 00:14:29,862 --> 00:14:32,172 but I am a really good listener. 311 00:14:36,827 --> 00:14:39,758 I know. Professionals like us- 312 00:14:39,862 --> 00:14:42,344 we want to do it all ourselves, but, you know, 313 00:14:42,345 --> 00:14:44,481 Shanice has taught me recently the importance 314 00:14:44,482 --> 00:14:46,689 of relying on my team. 315 00:14:46,690 --> 00:14:48,999 So if it's not me, maybe you can talk to a lab tech 316 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:50,793 or your supervisor? 317 00:14:50,896 --> 00:14:53,482 Yeah, it's not that simple. 318 00:14:53,483 --> 00:14:55,585 There's only one person who could help me right now, 319 00:14:55,586 --> 00:14:57,309 and involving them could make this 320 00:14:57,310 --> 00:14:58,827 just a thousand times worse. 321 00:15:01,068 --> 00:15:04,586 You were saying something about this last paragraph? 322 00:15:04,689 --> 00:15:06,206 Um, yeah. Sorry. 323 00:15:06,310 --> 00:15:07,689 Uh, last paragraph. 324 00:15:07,793 --> 00:15:10,689 So, do you see the way that you looped around 325 00:15:10,793 --> 00:15:12,241 to your opening statement? 326 00:15:12,344 --> 00:15:14,931 It's really good. So you can take it further if you... 327 00:15:15,034 --> 00:15:17,034 -[phone buzzing] -Excuse me. 328 00:15:19,379 --> 00:15:20,724 Are you okay? 329 00:15:20,827 --> 00:15:22,137 I'm fine for now. 330 00:15:22,138 --> 00:15:24,033 I don't think anyone else clocked me. 331 00:15:24,034 --> 00:15:25,517 But we need to talk ASAP. 332 00:15:25,620 --> 00:15:26,758 Can you get away? 333 00:15:26,862 --> 00:15:29,000 Yeah. Same place? 334 00:15:29,103 --> 00:15:31,172 Yeah. Come now. 335 00:15:33,724 --> 00:15:35,586 Samantha, I have to go. 336 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:43,448 Wow. 337 00:15:43,551 --> 00:15:45,586 You are really beating yourself up. 338 00:15:45,689 --> 00:15:48,379 Okay. Mistakes happen. 339 00:15:48,482 --> 00:15:50,275 You're only human. 340 00:15:50,276 --> 00:15:53,240 What you got to do is learn from them and do better next time. 341 00:15:53,241 --> 00:15:54,930 A smarter person wouldn't have let this happen 342 00:15:54,931 --> 00:15:56,621 in the first place, not like this. 343 00:15:56,724 --> 00:15:58,758 Okay. 344 00:15:58,862 --> 00:16:01,344 You know, when I first started at Garland, 345 00:16:01,345 --> 00:16:03,792 I accidentally notated the wrong medication 346 00:16:03,793 --> 00:16:05,586 on a patient's file, 347 00:16:05,587 --> 00:16:07,654 and a doctor caught it and was pretty firm 348 00:16:07,655 --> 00:16:09,000 when he corrected me. 349 00:16:09,103 --> 00:16:10,344 I was humiliated. 350 00:16:10,448 --> 00:16:13,448 I mean, I beat myself up for the rest of my shift. 351 00:16:13,449 --> 00:16:15,343 But do you know what it made me realize? 352 00:16:15,344 --> 00:16:16,517 What's that? 353 00:16:16,620 --> 00:16:19,241 It was a lesson I needed to learn. 354 00:16:19,344 --> 00:16:20,758 I mean, thankfully, 355 00:16:20,759 --> 00:16:22,412 I didn't actually administer the wrong med 356 00:16:22,413 --> 00:16:24,550 because that would be a whole different conversation. 357 00:16:24,551 --> 00:16:26,689 But that incident- it-it taught me 358 00:16:26,793 --> 00:16:28,551 that I needed to slow down, 359 00:16:28,655 --> 00:16:31,068 which is my advice to you right now. 360 00:16:31,172 --> 00:16:33,862 You are overextending yourself. 361 00:16:33,965 --> 00:16:36,827 And when you do that, slipups happen. 362 00:16:37,965 --> 00:16:39,206 Thank you. 363 00:16:39,207 --> 00:16:40,861 The signs have been there all along. 364 00:16:40,862 --> 00:16:43,689 I've just been so focused on keeping my head down 365 00:16:43,793 --> 00:16:45,931 and pushing through, I ignored them all. 366 00:16:47,034 --> 00:16:49,620 I couldn't stop. I just had to keep going. 367 00:16:49,724 --> 00:16:51,310 Yeah, I hear you. 368 00:16:52,482 --> 00:16:54,517 Burnout comes for us all. 369 00:16:54,518 --> 00:16:56,309 You know, I just admitted to Shanice 370 00:16:56,310 --> 00:16:57,793 that I have become jaded. 371 00:16:57,896 --> 00:17:00,758 You are a good man, Grayson Perez. 372 00:17:00,862 --> 00:17:03,310 You are. I wouldn't be here if you weren't. 373 00:17:03,413 --> 00:17:06,034 Oh, and the way you're taking care of your mother. 374 00:17:06,137 --> 00:17:07,724 That shows integrity. 375 00:17:09,344 --> 00:17:12,482 If only I'd known you before, I wouldn't be so far gone. 376 00:17:12,586 --> 00:17:14,448 Well, it's never too late. 377 00:17:15,758 --> 00:17:18,827 You don't have to carry this all alone anymore. 378 00:17:18,828 --> 00:17:22,723 So, whether you need help finding financial resources 379 00:17:22,724 --> 00:17:25,896 or you just want to vent at a bar, 380 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,896 I'm here for you. 381 00:17:29,931 --> 00:17:31,620 Your pop will be back any minute. 382 00:17:31,724 --> 00:17:34,172 Just tell him I had to run and I'll be back soon. 383 00:17:34,275 --> 00:17:36,206 I'll go work on my projects. 384 00:17:41,034 --> 00:17:42,344 You leaving? 385 00:17:42,345 --> 00:17:44,067 Tyrell call for a ride from chess club? 386 00:17:44,068 --> 00:17:46,689 It's work. I have to go meet with my source. 387 00:17:46,793 --> 00:17:49,379 Now? I just got back. We had a whole plan. 388 00:17:49,482 --> 00:17:51,532 Yeah, and we'll continue when I get back. 389 00:17:51,586 --> 00:17:53,724 I just... right now I have to go, all right? 390 00:17:53,725 --> 00:17:55,343 My whole story might be compromised. 391 00:17:55,344 --> 00:17:58,034 Look, I'm sorry to hear about that, 392 00:17:58,137 --> 00:17:59,862 but I know how important this is 393 00:17:59,863 --> 00:18:01,688 and how much you've been working on it. 394 00:18:01,689 --> 00:18:03,551 Thanks, babe, but right now, 395 00:18:03,552 --> 00:18:05,723 I'm more concerned about my source than my byline. 396 00:18:05,724 --> 00:18:06,965 What do you mean? 397 00:18:06,966 --> 00:18:08,999 Do you suspect they're in some danger? 398 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:10,440 Did you want me to go with you? 399 00:18:10,517 --> 00:18:14,793 No. Bringing my famous husband would draw unwanted attention. 400 00:18:14,896 --> 00:18:17,655 Don't worry. I will be safe, and I'll be right back. 401 00:18:17,758 --> 00:18:19,034 Smitty, I... 402 00:18:19,137 --> 00:18:21,413 And have Samantha show you her psych paper. 403 00:18:21,517 --> 00:18:22,965 You'll be impressed. 404 00:18:26,137 --> 00:18:28,172 Okay, I was gonna give you space, 405 00:18:28,275 --> 00:18:30,965 but it seems like we need to talk this one out. 406 00:18:30,966 --> 00:18:34,309 Are you and Chelsea spending too much time together? 407 00:18:34,310 --> 00:18:36,241 Working together, living together, 408 00:18:36,344 --> 00:18:37,604 having the same friends? 409 00:18:37,689 --> 00:18:39,379 No. We've always been really good 410 00:18:39,482 --> 00:18:41,862 at going to our corners when we need to. 411 00:18:41,965 --> 00:18:44,689 I mean, we got into it when I made the decision 412 00:18:44,793 --> 00:18:46,551 not to test for the BRCA gene, but... 413 00:18:46,655 --> 00:18:48,517 I thought you got past that part. 414 00:18:48,620 --> 00:18:49,670 Yeah. 415 00:18:49,689 --> 00:18:52,103 But then, all of a sudden, 416 00:18:52,206 --> 00:18:55,103 Chelsea was engaged out of nowhere. 417 00:18:55,206 --> 00:18:57,310 And I don't know why I'm the only one 418 00:18:57,413 --> 00:19:00,137 who's noticed this, but three's a crowd. 419 00:19:01,172 --> 00:19:02,612 Did Chelsea ask you to leave? 420 00:19:02,689 --> 00:19:05,551 No, I made the decision. 421 00:19:05,655 --> 00:19:09,517 Have you ever seen three grown women share a space? 422 00:19:09,620 --> 00:19:11,344 I was doing us all a favor. 423 00:19:11,345 --> 00:19:13,136 And Chelsea had the nerve to be offended 424 00:19:13,137 --> 00:19:16,413 when just a few weeks ago, she was preparing to move 425 00:19:16,517 --> 00:19:19,862 to freaking Denmark without so much as a word to me. 426 00:19:20,896 --> 00:19:24,275 You two have a direct impact on each other's lives. 427 00:19:24,276 --> 00:19:26,309 And that wasn't very considerate of her. 428 00:19:26,310 --> 00:19:28,931 It wasn't. At all. 429 00:19:29,034 --> 00:19:32,448 I remember when Dani declared 430 00:19:32,551 --> 00:19:36,034 she was moving off to New York to become a model. 431 00:19:36,137 --> 00:19:37,793 I was already away at school, 432 00:19:37,896 --> 00:19:40,068 but, man, it hit us like a ton of bricks. 433 00:19:40,172 --> 00:19:43,586 And Gran recruited you to talk some sense into her? 434 00:19:43,587 --> 00:19:45,688 Maybe not the best decision on Mother's part. 435 00:19:45,689 --> 00:19:49,413 I was so upset with Dani for just being selfish, 436 00:19:49,414 --> 00:19:51,619 stressing Mother and Daddy out like that. 437 00:19:51,620 --> 00:19:53,827 How could she just toss us away? 438 00:19:53,931 --> 00:19:56,137 But you know what Dani did? 439 00:19:56,241 --> 00:19:58,241 She went from New York 440 00:19:58,344 --> 00:20:01,000 to Paris to Milan 441 00:20:01,103 --> 00:20:04,689 and became everything that she knew she was. 442 00:20:04,793 --> 00:20:09,344 My frustration with her decision wasn't about her at all. 443 00:20:09,448 --> 00:20:10,896 It was about me. 444 00:20:11,000 --> 00:20:12,758 What do you mean? 445 00:20:12,862 --> 00:20:15,275 At the time, I was going through a breakup 446 00:20:15,276 --> 00:20:17,412 with the first man I ever loved- Anthony. 447 00:20:17,413 --> 00:20:19,343 What? I never heard this part of the story. 448 00:20:19,344 --> 00:20:21,379 Ugh. Because it was so damn awful. 449 00:20:21,482 --> 00:20:23,172 -Mm. -All I wanted was 450 00:20:23,173 --> 00:20:25,550 to come home for the summer and have everything be 451 00:20:25,551 --> 00:20:28,241 exactly the way it was when I left. 452 00:20:28,344 --> 00:20:30,586 I wanted comfort and family, 453 00:20:30,689 --> 00:20:32,689 no big changes. 454 00:20:32,793 --> 00:20:34,379 And my sister... 455 00:20:34,482 --> 00:20:37,724 all she said was, "Oh, well. I'm out of here." 456 00:20:37,827 --> 00:20:40,517 Aunt Dani has always been one to follow her heart. 457 00:20:40,620 --> 00:20:44,206 A trait she directly passed to her daughter. 458 00:20:44,310 --> 00:20:47,827 Dani's decision wasn't a personal attack on me. 459 00:20:47,931 --> 00:20:49,172 It didn't mean 460 00:20:49,275 --> 00:20:52,172 that Mother, Daddy and me were any less important. 461 00:20:52,275 --> 00:20:53,931 It just... it was something 462 00:20:54,034 --> 00:20:56,103 that she needed to do for her future. 463 00:20:57,793 --> 00:20:59,689 I hear you, Mom. 464 00:20:59,793 --> 00:21:01,482 I will talk to Chelsea. 465 00:21:01,586 --> 00:21:03,586 That's my girl. 466 00:21:07,034 --> 00:21:10,551 Bill. You looking for a game of Texas Hold'em? 467 00:21:10,552 --> 00:21:12,757 It'll take me a minute to round up some high rollers, 468 00:21:12,758 --> 00:21:14,206 but I can make it happen. 469 00:21:14,310 --> 00:21:17,413 Nah, a crowd is the exact opposite of what I need. 470 00:21:19,068 --> 00:21:21,413 Can we talk... privately? 471 00:21:26,068 --> 00:21:27,724 [door closes] 472 00:21:27,827 --> 00:21:29,482 What's on your mind? 473 00:21:29,586 --> 00:21:31,793 Your employee and my wife. 474 00:21:33,172 --> 00:21:36,062 Is there something about Sammy and Hayley I should know? 475 00:21:38,541 --> 00:21:43,550 You know, Hayley's been so shaken up since the mugging. 476 00:21:43,551 --> 00:21:46,724 You know, she's paranoid, worried, nervous all the time. 477 00:21:46,827 --> 00:21:48,586 She's all over the place. 478 00:21:48,587 --> 00:21:51,240 Well, she has been through a traumatic experience. 479 00:21:51,241 --> 00:21:52,621 Yeah, well, it doesn't help 480 00:21:52,655 --> 00:21:55,005 that your guys can't seem to find this scumbag. 481 00:21:55,068 --> 00:21:58,517 You know, I don't understand 482 00:21:58,518 --> 00:22:01,412 how this guy can rob Hayley, then do the exact same thing 483 00:22:01,413 --> 00:22:03,274 to another woman in broad daylight, 484 00:22:03,275 --> 00:22:05,505 now all of a sudden, he's nowhere to be found. 485 00:22:07,448 --> 00:22:09,551 What does this have to do with Sammy? 486 00:22:10,586 --> 00:22:12,586 I thought he would have told you. 487 00:22:12,587 --> 00:22:14,102 You know, Hayley tried to hire him 488 00:22:14,103 --> 00:22:16,482 as her personal bodyguard last night. 489 00:22:17,517 --> 00:22:19,862 Hmm. It's news to me. 490 00:22:19,965 --> 00:22:22,482 Listen, if I had known that was her plan, 491 00:22:22,586 --> 00:22:23,827 I would have come to you 492 00:22:23,828 --> 00:22:25,826 before she tried to poach one of yours. 493 00:22:25,827 --> 00:22:29,275 I appreciate the courtesy, Bill, really. 494 00:22:29,379 --> 00:22:32,586 Besides, I, uh... I get it. 495 00:22:32,689 --> 00:22:35,103 I understand why Hayley would want 496 00:22:35,206 --> 00:22:39,344 to hire someone that she likes and already trusts. 497 00:22:39,448 --> 00:22:41,275 Mm. Yeah. 498 00:22:41,379 --> 00:22:45,620 Yeah, they do seem to have developed a... bond. 499 00:22:45,855 --> 00:22:49,378 And I hope there are no hard feelings. 500 00:22:49,379 --> 00:22:51,068 No blood lost. 501 00:22:52,241 --> 00:22:54,724 Actually, I admire Hayley's chutzpah 502 00:22:54,827 --> 00:22:57,862 for going after what she wants. 503 00:22:59,103 --> 00:23:00,586 Sorry I am late. 504 00:23:00,587 --> 00:23:03,240 Kat stopped by the office just as I was about to leave. 505 00:23:03,241 --> 00:23:05,034 She should have joined us. 506 00:23:05,035 --> 00:23:06,895 I have a couple more properties to show her. 507 00:23:06,896 --> 00:23:08,689 Oh, don't even. 508 00:23:08,690 --> 00:23:10,447 You know you only invited me over 509 00:23:10,448 --> 00:23:12,862 to dish about my date with Kial. 510 00:23:12,965 --> 00:23:14,517 Guilty as charged. 511 00:23:14,620 --> 00:23:16,137 So? 512 00:23:17,241 --> 00:23:19,896 I have become the woman who kisses and tells, 513 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:22,310 and I love it. 514 00:23:22,413 --> 00:23:24,517 Oh, he is just so... 515 00:23:24,620 --> 00:23:26,655 Sexy? 516 00:23:26,758 --> 00:23:27,827 Bigger. 517 00:23:27,931 --> 00:23:30,965 It's like the man invented the meaning. 518 00:23:31,068 --> 00:23:34,758 He touches my body, and every cell lights up. 519 00:23:34,862 --> 00:23:36,896 Now, that is hot. 520 00:23:38,034 --> 00:23:39,931 I did get a surprising phone call 521 00:23:40,034 --> 00:23:41,414 while I was with him, though. 522 00:23:41,517 --> 00:23:42,758 Carlton. 523 00:23:42,862 --> 00:23:44,620 Don't tell me you answered. 524 00:23:44,724 --> 00:23:46,862 God, no. 525 00:23:46,965 --> 00:23:49,172 Besides, my hands were a little occupied. 526 00:23:49,275 --> 00:23:50,551 -Mm. -[laughs] 527 00:23:50,655 --> 00:23:53,344 But he did leave the sweetest 528 00:23:53,448 --> 00:23:56,068 and most thoughtful message. 529 00:23:56,069 --> 00:23:57,757 And I can't wait to see him again 530 00:23:57,758 --> 00:23:59,689 and tell him thank you in person. 531 00:23:59,793 --> 00:24:01,413 Carlton or Kial? 532 00:24:01,517 --> 00:24:03,655 Carlton. 533 00:24:03,758 --> 00:24:06,482 Samantha was right next to me when I got your text. 534 00:24:06,483 --> 00:24:08,550 I was freaking out when you went radio-silent. 535 00:24:08,551 --> 00:24:09,896 I had to do another drop. 536 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:12,650 I'm surprised you went back after being recognized. 537 00:24:12,689 --> 00:24:14,551 Yeah, it was risky, but I'm in it now. 538 00:24:14,552 --> 00:24:15,999 Flaking would have been worse. 539 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:19,172 Well, your gut hasn't steered you wrong yet. 540 00:24:19,173 --> 00:24:21,688 Do you think the guy from the hospital is gonna out you? 541 00:24:21,689 --> 00:24:22,949 But see, that's the thing. 542 00:24:22,950 --> 00:24:24,378 We were both shocked to see each other, 543 00:24:24,379 --> 00:24:25,999 but Grayson looked straight-up terrified. 544 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:28,689 Okay, well, if he's a low-level guy 545 00:24:28,690 --> 00:24:30,723 in the operation just looking to make some extra cash, 546 00:24:30,724 --> 00:24:32,894 maybe he doesn't want any trouble, either. 547 00:24:32,895 --> 00:24:34,757 Well, no one said anything when I made the drop, 548 00:24:34,758 --> 00:24:36,585 so I'm assuming he's keeping his mouth shut. 549 00:24:36,586 --> 00:24:40,931 Okay, and this guy, Grayson- have you arrested him before? 550 00:24:41,034 --> 00:24:43,310 Maybe I can link some petty crimes 551 00:24:43,413 --> 00:24:44,620 to the overall ring. 552 00:24:44,724 --> 00:24:46,137 Nah, I don't know about that. 553 00:24:46,241 --> 00:24:48,896 Okay. What's his last name? I'll do a dive. 554 00:24:49,000 --> 00:24:51,344 -Perez. -And how do you know him? 555 00:24:52,689 --> 00:24:55,275 He's dating Ashley, Naomi's best friend. 556 00:24:55,276 --> 00:24:58,757 Look, I know how hard it is to get over a bad day at work, 557 00:24:58,758 --> 00:25:01,862 so I'm not gonna keep pushing, but I will leave you with this. 558 00:25:02,862 --> 00:25:04,275 Nothing lasts forever, 559 00:25:04,379 --> 00:25:07,344 and I am pretty sure 560 00:25:07,448 --> 00:25:09,498 you might get over all of this by morning. 561 00:25:09,499 --> 00:25:11,619 Yeah, more like I'll be over in the morning. 562 00:25:11,620 --> 00:25:12,965 Grayson! 563 00:25:12,966 --> 00:25:15,516 They're not gonna fire you over one mix-up at the lab. 564 00:25:15,517 --> 00:25:16,862 Garland knows your worth. 565 00:25:17,139 --> 00:25:20,757 Have you ever made the wrong decision 566 00:25:20,758 --> 00:25:22,198 that comes back to haunt you? 567 00:25:22,206 --> 00:25:24,517 Over and over. 568 00:25:25,724 --> 00:25:28,551 You know, letting people in, 569 00:25:28,655 --> 00:25:31,517 not carrying your stress all alone- 570 00:25:31,620 --> 00:25:33,000 it helps. 571 00:25:34,206 --> 00:25:35,758 Can we go back to your place? 572 00:25:35,862 --> 00:25:37,103 Talk in private? 573 00:25:38,137 --> 00:25:40,000 Well, Naomi's coming. 574 00:25:40,001 --> 00:25:42,412 Um, but, you know, we don't... we don't have to stay long. 575 00:25:42,413 --> 00:25:44,757 We'll just have one drink with them, and then we can go. 576 00:25:44,758 --> 00:25:46,931 Them? Is she-she bringing her husband? 577 00:25:47,034 --> 00:25:50,068 Uh, no. Actually, Jacob's been really busy lately. 578 00:25:50,172 --> 00:25:53,344 Naomi says that he's working on something special. 579 00:25:54,413 --> 00:25:55,620 ? That holy water. ? 580 00:26:00,172 --> 00:26:02,241 ? ? 581 00:26:07,448 --> 00:26:08,793 I got your text. 582 00:26:08,896 --> 00:26:12,172 Yeah, I, uh... I sent you one. 583 00:26:13,482 --> 00:26:15,827 [both laughing] 584 00:26:15,931 --> 00:26:18,655 That's usually how text messaging works. 585 00:26:18,656 --> 00:26:20,240 -I hate when we fight. -Me, too. 586 00:26:20,241 --> 00:26:22,965 -I'm sorry, Kat. -No, I'm sorry. 587 00:26:23,068 --> 00:26:25,034 I shouldn't have been avoiding you. 588 00:26:25,035 --> 00:26:26,723 I really am happy for you and Madison. 589 00:26:26,724 --> 00:26:27,965 You know that, right? 590 00:26:28,068 --> 00:26:29,551 Well, how could I? 591 00:26:29,655 --> 00:26:32,482 You've been MIA since the engagement, 592 00:26:32,586 --> 00:26:34,551 and I never meant to make it seem 593 00:26:34,552 --> 00:26:37,274 like the whole world had to revolve around my love life. 594 00:26:37,275 --> 00:26:39,309 This is colossal. You should expect the people 595 00:26:39,310 --> 00:26:41,103 in your life to be happy for you. 596 00:26:41,206 --> 00:26:42,448 And I am. 597 00:26:42,551 --> 00:26:44,068 I was just caught off guard. 598 00:26:44,172 --> 00:26:46,413 I should have told you how I was feeling. 599 00:26:46,517 --> 00:26:47,965 It just all happened so fast. 600 00:26:47,966 --> 00:26:49,757 I never intended to leave you out. 601 00:26:49,758 --> 00:26:51,964 I guess I didn't realize how much of a constant 602 00:26:51,965 --> 00:26:53,310 you'd become in my life. 603 00:26:53,413 --> 00:26:55,724 With all the changes of this past year- 604 00:26:55,827 --> 00:26:59,758 my parents' split, that woman and her child, 605 00:26:59,862 --> 00:27:02,137 Gran's sickness- 606 00:27:02,241 --> 00:27:05,068 I relied on you to be my Chelsea 607 00:27:05,172 --> 00:27:07,241 and for us to have our own thing forever. 608 00:27:07,344 --> 00:27:09,310 It will still be us, 609 00:27:09,413 --> 00:27:12,241 just with Madison and Tomas by our sides. 610 00:27:12,242 --> 00:27:15,516 It did kind of feel like you resented the fact 611 00:27:15,517 --> 00:27:16,965 that I'm getting married. 612 00:27:17,068 --> 00:27:18,758 Of course I don't. 613 00:27:18,862 --> 00:27:22,000 I adore Madison. 614 00:27:22,103 --> 00:27:24,862 The way that she stood by you these past few months, 615 00:27:24,965 --> 00:27:27,855 all that love and support- it's all I could have asked for. 616 00:27:27,896 --> 00:27:29,034 Thanks, Kat. 617 00:27:29,137 --> 00:27:32,724 You should have the space 618 00:27:32,827 --> 00:27:36,448 to be able to become the woman that you're becoming. 619 00:27:36,449 --> 00:27:39,343 I'm sorry if I made you feel like you didn't. 620 00:27:39,344 --> 00:27:41,448 Oh, and so should you. 621 00:27:41,551 --> 00:27:44,275 And whatever step you and Tomas decide to take, 622 00:27:44,379 --> 00:27:47,448 I want you to take it knowing that I'm always here for you. 623 00:27:48,482 --> 00:27:50,232 I'm so glad we're finally talking. 624 00:27:50,241 --> 00:27:52,310 -I missed you. -I missed you more. 625 00:27:52,311 --> 00:27:53,757 Oh, my God. Are we besties again? 626 00:27:53,758 --> 00:27:56,206 As if we could stop being us. 627 00:27:56,207 --> 00:27:58,309 And I'm so glad that everything's worked out 628 00:27:58,310 --> 00:28:00,033 and you're not moving out anymore. 629 00:28:00,034 --> 00:28:02,827 Oh, um, Chelsea, 630 00:28:02,931 --> 00:28:04,586 I'm still moving out. 631 00:28:04,689 --> 00:28:06,793 That hasn't changed. 632 00:28:08,482 --> 00:28:11,310 Now my question is, how does Joey feel 633 00:28:11,413 --> 00:28:13,463 about the prospect of this double date? 634 00:28:14,448 --> 00:28:15,708 Couldn't be more excited. 635 00:28:15,793 --> 00:28:18,965 Joey Armstrong couldn't be more excited 636 00:28:19,068 --> 00:28:21,551 about being in an enclosed, intimate space 637 00:28:21,552 --> 00:28:23,102 with a couple he doesn't know? 638 00:28:23,103 --> 00:28:24,826 What's so hard to believe about that? 639 00:28:24,827 --> 00:28:26,517 He's great company. 640 00:28:26,620 --> 00:28:28,790 Joey can make conversation with everyone 641 00:28:28,793 --> 00:28:31,724 from the chairman of the board to the valet attendant. 642 00:28:31,725 --> 00:28:35,067 The only time he's ever been nervous around people 643 00:28:35,068 --> 00:28:36,793 is with Donnell and Deanna. 644 00:28:36,896 --> 00:28:38,206 Isn't that sweet? 645 00:28:39,241 --> 00:28:41,689 He and Donnell did get along well. 646 00:28:41,793 --> 00:28:43,965 And it'll be even better with Deanna. 647 00:28:45,000 --> 00:28:48,896 But there is no rush for them to be introduced, right? 648 00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:51,000 She's still going through so much? 649 00:28:51,001 --> 00:28:53,723 She may be coming home for the dedication ceremony, 650 00:28:53,724 --> 00:28:56,827 so I was thinking of planning a nice dinner. 651 00:28:58,068 --> 00:29:00,551 Um, Joey hasn't come around yet, but he will. 652 00:29:00,655 --> 00:29:01,862 I'm not worried. 653 00:29:02,862 --> 00:29:04,448 Maybe you should be. 654 00:29:05,448 --> 00:29:06,620 I'm sorry? 655 00:29:07,655 --> 00:29:11,551 Sweetie, you don't see what's staring you in the face. 656 00:29:12,586 --> 00:29:14,586 Why do you keep doing this? 657 00:29:16,517 --> 00:29:17,965 I'm sorry, Bill. 658 00:29:18,068 --> 00:29:19,724 Sammy is one of my best men, 659 00:29:19,827 --> 00:29:22,344 so I can't spare him for the missus, 660 00:29:22,448 --> 00:29:27,068 but I do have other skilled employees 661 00:29:27,069 --> 00:29:28,723 who can help out if you're interested. 662 00:29:28,724 --> 00:29:30,104 No, that won't be necessary. 663 00:29:30,105 --> 00:29:32,343 We plan on getting out of town for a bit anyway, 664 00:29:32,344 --> 00:29:34,454 and if we don't, I can hire my own security. 665 00:29:35,413 --> 00:29:37,517 Ouch. Bill. 666 00:29:37,518 --> 00:29:39,412 You know I wouldn't send anyone to you 667 00:29:39,413 --> 00:29:41,448 without them being properly vetted. 668 00:29:41,449 --> 00:29:44,964 It's not that I don't trust your instincts, Joey. 669 00:29:44,965 --> 00:29:46,723 It's just that we've always been mindful 670 00:29:46,724 --> 00:29:48,964 about keeping a certain level of distance between us. 671 00:29:48,965 --> 00:29:50,517 I understand. 672 00:29:50,620 --> 00:29:53,793 Mrs. Bill Hamilton flanked by known associates of mine 673 00:29:53,896 --> 00:29:56,275 doesn't exactly make for the best optics. 674 00:29:56,379 --> 00:29:57,655 Right, right. 675 00:29:57,656 --> 00:29:59,895 It'd make our connection just a little too plain for me, 676 00:29:59,896 --> 00:30:01,310 but I appreciate the offer. 677 00:30:02,827 --> 00:30:04,758 Well, if it helps, 678 00:30:04,862 --> 00:30:08,448 I've had my guys scour the entire DMV. 679 00:30:09,482 --> 00:30:11,931 -There's no sign of the bastard. -Hmm. 680 00:30:12,034 --> 00:30:15,793 So I think it's unlikely that Hayley's in any real danger. 681 00:30:15,896 --> 00:30:20,241 Mm-hmm. Oh, so you're saying the guy skipped town. 682 00:30:20,344 --> 00:30:21,724 How can you be so sure? 683 00:30:21,827 --> 00:30:24,206 Call it a hunch. 684 00:30:24,310 --> 00:30:27,965 This is getting way too close to home. 685 00:30:28,068 --> 00:30:29,862 What are you gonna do? 686 00:30:29,863 --> 00:30:31,930 Well, I'm going to talk to Grayson directly 687 00:30:31,931 --> 00:30:33,103 and earn his trust. 688 00:30:33,206 --> 00:30:35,655 And then I'm gonna recruit him. 689 00:30:37,206 --> 00:30:39,206 That is ambitious. 690 00:30:40,896 --> 00:30:43,034 Okay, um... 691 00:30:43,035 --> 00:30:44,826 if you're gonna get him to trust you, 692 00:30:44,827 --> 00:30:46,930 then you need to offer some type of protection 693 00:30:46,931 --> 00:30:48,448 should things go sideways. 694 00:30:48,551 --> 00:30:49,655 That's true. 695 00:30:49,758 --> 00:30:51,388 And in order for me to trust him, 696 00:30:51,413 --> 00:30:52,655 he's got to convince me 697 00:30:52,758 --> 00:30:55,275 that he's keeping Naomi and Ashley out of this. 698 00:30:55,379 --> 00:30:58,310 Okay, ma'am. Looking good, hot stuff. 699 00:30:58,311 --> 00:31:00,516 -NAOMI: Stop it. -ASHLEY: Where's Chelsea? 700 00:31:00,517 --> 00:31:03,724 She is visiting Kat, so it's just us tonight. 701 00:31:03,827 --> 00:31:05,379 -Hi, Grayson. -Hey. 702 00:31:05,482 --> 00:31:07,412 Uh, you know, I-I'm going to get going. 703 00:31:07,482 --> 00:31:09,379 -I'm not feeling any better. -No. 704 00:31:09,482 --> 00:31:11,758 Hey, I didn't even get to cheer you up yet. 705 00:31:11,759 --> 00:31:14,240 And look, Naomi knows I don't even get into my best stuff 706 00:31:14,241 --> 00:31:16,291 -until drink number two. -NAOMI: Mm-hmm. 707 00:31:17,172 --> 00:31:19,379 Grayson's had a hard day at work today, 708 00:31:19,482 --> 00:31:21,172 so you know how it is. 709 00:31:21,275 --> 00:31:24,379 Oh, I'm sorry. Yeah, I've... I've been there. 710 00:31:24,482 --> 00:31:26,724 How do you, uh, handle it? 711 00:31:26,827 --> 00:31:30,172 Uh, well, usually I ruminate over it, 712 00:31:30,275 --> 00:31:32,551 replay every moment I spent in court, 713 00:31:32,552 --> 00:31:34,688 review every single document, and don't stop 714 00:31:34,689 --> 00:31:36,102 until I see where the cracks are. 715 00:31:36,103 --> 00:31:37,620 Now, see, that's intense. 716 00:31:37,724 --> 00:31:38,965 Exactly. 717 00:31:39,068 --> 00:31:41,448 Don't be like me, Grayson. Stay. 718 00:31:41,449 --> 00:31:43,964 Dwelling on the past does nothing for the present. 719 00:31:43,965 --> 00:31:46,378 And besides, I was really looking forward to catching up. 720 00:31:46,379 --> 00:31:48,413 Too bad Jacob can't join us. 721 00:31:48,517 --> 00:31:50,413 Yeah, but he's with us in spirit. 722 00:31:50,517 --> 00:31:53,689 -Mm. -Oh. Look at what he sent me. 723 00:31:53,793 --> 00:31:56,931 -[gasps] Ooh, how gorgeous. -Mm-hmm. 724 00:31:57,034 --> 00:32:00,000 Ah. I know that you don't know Jacob well, Grayson, 725 00:32:00,103 --> 00:32:01,586 but he is the best husband. 726 00:32:01,689 --> 00:32:03,000 He's the best detective. 727 00:32:03,001 --> 00:32:04,654 He's pretty much the best at everything. 728 00:32:04,655 --> 00:32:07,275 Oh, wow. His head would explode hearing that. 729 00:32:07,276 --> 00:32:09,826 Why isn't he joining us tonight? 730 00:32:09,827 --> 00:32:12,482 Oh, he's training out of town. 731 00:32:12,586 --> 00:32:14,034 But he will be back soon, 732 00:32:14,137 --> 00:32:16,344 and then the four of us can get together. 733 00:32:22,275 --> 00:32:23,517 I am not judging. 734 00:32:23,620 --> 00:32:25,758 I am just making an observation. 735 00:32:25,862 --> 00:32:27,620 And what have you noticed? 736 00:32:28,620 --> 00:32:29,931 Well, on one hand, 737 00:32:30,034 --> 00:32:33,034 you say you're drawn to Joey's dangerous charm, 738 00:32:33,137 --> 00:32:35,137 that he's thrilling and exciting, 739 00:32:35,241 --> 00:32:36,965 and that speaks to a part of you. 740 00:32:37,068 --> 00:32:38,551 And the other part? 741 00:32:38,655 --> 00:32:41,068 You keep trying to make him more... 742 00:32:41,172 --> 00:32:42,586 Respectable? 743 00:32:43,655 --> 00:32:46,379 You insist that he comes with you 744 00:32:46,482 --> 00:32:48,206 to social events at the club. 745 00:32:48,310 --> 00:32:50,620 We're together. Who else would I invite? 746 00:32:50,621 --> 00:32:53,240 You're trying to clean up his image with this clinic. 747 00:32:53,241 --> 00:32:55,517 You're judging a man who wants 748 00:32:55,518 --> 00:32:57,895 to help provide free health care to the community? 749 00:32:57,896 --> 00:32:59,965 Like I said, I am not. 750 00:33:00,068 --> 00:33:02,344 It's just easier to notice patterns 751 00:33:02,448 --> 00:33:04,724 when you're not sitting in the center of it. 752 00:33:05,758 --> 00:33:08,241 And now you want him to go on double dates 753 00:33:08,344 --> 00:33:09,655 with your closest friend 754 00:33:09,758 --> 00:33:11,965 and have intimate dinners with your kids. 755 00:33:12,068 --> 00:33:14,413 I don't hear a problem. 756 00:33:15,448 --> 00:33:18,758 Vanessa, who are you trying to turn him into? 757 00:33:20,068 --> 00:33:22,310 I thought we were on the same page about this. 758 00:33:22,413 --> 00:33:24,724 I can hold space for you and for Madison. 759 00:33:24,827 --> 00:33:28,758 And I appreciate that, but this move isn't about you. 760 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,448 Okay, it was at the beginning. 761 00:33:32,551 --> 00:33:34,586 I was being hasty and trying to leave 762 00:33:34,689 --> 00:33:36,689 before you inevitably kicked me out 763 00:33:36,793 --> 00:33:38,793 or left first to move in with Madison. 764 00:33:38,896 --> 00:33:41,206 -But I told you. -I know. 765 00:33:41,310 --> 00:33:43,310 But it's not about that anymore. 766 00:33:43,413 --> 00:33:46,551 I talked to Tomas, and he highlighted some things for me. 767 00:33:46,655 --> 00:33:50,482 Living on my own is a necessary step in adulthood. 768 00:33:50,586 --> 00:33:52,310 You had your own place in the city 769 00:33:52,413 --> 00:33:54,965 before you moved into your mom's guesthouse. 770 00:33:55,068 --> 00:33:58,586 I went straight from my parents' house to Aunt Dani's. 771 00:33:58,689 --> 00:34:01,758 It is nice to have your own place to do what you want. 772 00:34:01,862 --> 00:34:03,793 Have parties, play loud music. 773 00:34:03,896 --> 00:34:05,965 Walk around in my birthday suit if I want. 774 00:34:06,068 --> 00:34:08,344 -Girl, I do that now. -Yeah, I know. 775 00:34:08,448 --> 00:34:11,000 But I get it. 776 00:34:11,001 --> 00:34:13,619 I'm just going to have to start missing you all over again. 777 00:34:13,620 --> 00:34:15,619 Well, I'll still be at the studio all the time. 778 00:34:15,620 --> 00:34:17,370 We do share a business, remember? 779 00:34:17,413 --> 00:34:20,448 And you'll have to help me plan the wedding of the decade. 780 00:34:20,551 --> 00:34:22,241 I am at your service, 781 00:34:22,344 --> 00:34:24,310 ready to source a perfect gown 782 00:34:24,413 --> 00:34:26,586 or keep unruly bridesmaids in check. 783 00:34:26,689 --> 00:34:28,034 You mean it? 784 00:34:28,137 --> 00:34:30,275 Of course I do. 785 00:34:30,379 --> 00:34:32,931 We are planning a wedding! 786 00:34:35,172 --> 00:34:36,896 Grandma helped me to understand 787 00:34:36,897 --> 00:34:39,412 how all these different parts of the brain interact 788 00:34:39,413 --> 00:34:41,703 to help process trauma and regulate emotion. 789 00:34:41,793 --> 00:34:43,379 How so? 790 00:34:43,482 --> 00:34:45,931 Well, the amygdala, for example, 791 00:34:45,932 --> 00:34:48,033 triggers our fight-or-flight response. 792 00:34:48,034 --> 00:34:49,517 It helps us learn 793 00:34:49,620 --> 00:34:52,448 and remember what we deemed dangerous and unsafe. 794 00:34:52,551 --> 00:34:55,689 That is so amazing, Samantha. 795 00:34:55,793 --> 00:34:58,203 I have no doubt you're going to ace that project. 796 00:34:58,206 --> 00:35:00,517 Yeah? Yeah, it's been kind of interesting. 797 00:35:00,620 --> 00:35:02,344 Our family's dealt with so much, 798 00:35:02,345 --> 00:35:05,205 I just wanted to, you know, try to understand it better. 799 00:35:05,206 --> 00:35:07,412 Not that I'd ever bring up personal matters in public. 800 00:35:07,413 --> 00:35:09,620 Uh, that never crossed my mind. 801 00:35:09,724 --> 00:35:10,965 I am so proud of you. 802 00:35:11,068 --> 00:35:12,379 And Dad is, too. 803 00:35:12,482 --> 00:35:13,532 [phone buzzes] 804 00:35:13,551 --> 00:35:15,482 Oh. 805 00:35:15,586 --> 00:35:17,482 That's Dad now. Spoke him up. 806 00:35:17,586 --> 00:35:20,000 He's on his way home. How about we cut him a piece? 807 00:35:21,655 --> 00:35:24,793 Oh. Chelsea and Kat are gonna stop by after all. 808 00:35:24,896 --> 00:35:27,551 Oh. Uh, Chelsea's engaged to Dr. Montgomery, 809 00:35:27,552 --> 00:35:29,930 who's leading the Parkinson's project I was telling you about. 810 00:35:29,931 --> 00:35:32,551 That's right. I remember you telling me. 811 00:35:32,655 --> 00:35:35,482 My mother's suffering from Parkinson's. 812 00:35:35,586 --> 00:35:40,517 Oh, I'm... really sorry to hear that, Grayson. 813 00:35:40,518 --> 00:35:42,585 You know, hopefully, the work Madison's doing 814 00:35:42,586 --> 00:35:46,310 will bring you and others like your mom some relief. 815 00:35:46,413 --> 00:35:47,896 -I appreciate that. -Mm. 816 00:35:47,897 --> 00:35:49,205 Yeah. I saw your grandmother's 817 00:35:49,206 --> 00:35:50,724 -interview online. -Hmm. 818 00:35:50,725 --> 00:35:52,481 Sorry to hear about her diagnosis, so... 819 00:35:52,482 --> 00:35:55,137 -Yeah. -Her courage is inspiring. 820 00:35:55,241 --> 00:35:56,689 Yeah, to us all. 821 00:35:56,793 --> 00:35:58,827 [phone buzzing] 822 00:35:59,742 --> 00:36:02,585 You know, I-I should take this. 823 00:36:02,586 --> 00:36:04,336 -It might be the hospital. -Mm-hmm. 824 00:36:06,275 --> 00:36:09,000 -Who's this? -JACOB: Grayson, it's Jacob. 825 00:36:09,103 --> 00:36:10,517 We need to talk. 826 00:36:10,620 --> 00:36:14,241 And don't say a single word about what you saw until we do. 827 00:36:14,242 --> 00:36:15,619 [Naomi and Ashley laughing] 828 00:36:15,620 --> 00:36:17,551 Captioning sponsored by CBS 829 00:36:17,552 --> 00:36:19,704 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 830 00:36:19,705 --> 00:36:24,255 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0