1 00:00:05,517 --> 00:00:08,034 I am thrilled that this day has finally arrived. 2 00:00:08,862 --> 00:00:11,344 The opening of the Phoenix Street Free Clinic. 3 00:00:11,448 --> 00:00:13,379 [applause, whooping] 4 00:00:15,482 --> 00:00:18,103 And of course, the dedication 5 00:00:18,206 --> 00:00:20,076 to my late husband, Douglas McBride. 6 00:00:20,156 --> 00:00:23,378 I'd like to extend a special thanks 7 00:00:23,379 --> 00:00:27,655 to all our friends, and especially my children 8 00:00:27,758 --> 00:00:29,344 for coming out today. 9 00:00:30,448 --> 00:00:32,448 I only hope that I did Doug proud. 10 00:00:35,551 --> 00:00:37,551 You did, Vanessa. 11 00:00:38,551 --> 00:00:41,141 Doug would be thrilled to have his name associated 12 00:00:41,142 --> 00:00:43,274 with someplace that is going to do so much good 13 00:00:43,275 --> 00:00:44,793 for so many people. 14 00:00:44,896 --> 00:00:47,965 And your speech didn't just acknowledge 15 00:00:48,068 --> 00:00:50,241 how wonderful of a man he was. 16 00:00:50,344 --> 00:00:52,689 It really captured how compassionate 17 00:00:52,793 --> 00:00:54,482 and dedicated he was as a doctor. 18 00:00:54,586 --> 00:00:55,896 Yeah, Nicole's right. 19 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,241 It was a lovely tribute. 20 00:00:57,344 --> 00:00:59,827 Dad would have thought it was on point. 21 00:00:59,931 --> 00:01:01,586 Thanks, Donnell. 22 00:01:04,068 --> 00:01:06,620 Uh, how are you holding up, sweetheart? 23 00:01:08,241 --> 00:01:10,068 Okay, I guess. 24 00:01:10,172 --> 00:01:12,448 It's really hard to hear you talk about Dad 25 00:01:12,551 --> 00:01:14,344 in the past tense. 26 00:01:14,345 --> 00:01:16,447 But I like that everyone coming through the clinic doors 27 00:01:16,448 --> 00:01:18,205 will get to see his name on that plaque. 28 00:01:18,206 --> 00:01:20,620 It kind of keeps him alive in a way. 29 00:01:20,724 --> 00:01:22,827 I can't take the credit. 30 00:01:23,931 --> 00:01:25,921 The dedication was Joey's suggestion. 31 00:01:31,586 --> 00:01:32,931 Congratulations, you two. 32 00:01:33,034 --> 00:01:34,551 This is a huge achievement. 33 00:01:34,655 --> 00:01:36,172 You should be proud. 34 00:01:37,655 --> 00:01:39,275 Raise a glass, partner. 35 00:01:39,379 --> 00:01:40,965 We did it. 36 00:01:41,068 --> 00:01:43,793 Yes, we did. 37 00:01:43,896 --> 00:01:46,137 And now that the clinic's doors are open, 38 00:01:46,241 --> 00:01:48,931 that means another center is bound to close. 39 00:01:49,034 --> 00:01:50,448 And I'll drink to that. 40 00:01:51,448 --> 00:01:52,689 Meaning? 41 00:01:52,793 --> 00:01:55,689 Meaning this is the last time 42 00:01:55,793 --> 00:01:59,379 that I'll refer to you and I as "we." 43 00:01:59,482 --> 00:02:02,068 Now that everything's up and running, 44 00:02:02,172 --> 00:02:04,827 I expect I'll be seeing a lot less of you. 45 00:02:04,931 --> 00:02:08,172 Well, that would be tragic, 46 00:02:08,275 --> 00:02:11,172 since we worked so well together, 47 00:02:11,275 --> 00:02:13,724 and I have become quite fond of the liquor 48 00:02:13,827 --> 00:02:17,137 that you keep in the back room of your casino. 49 00:02:18,172 --> 00:02:19,310 I'll send you a case. 50 00:02:19,413 --> 00:02:20,724 Save you a trip. 51 00:02:20,827 --> 00:02:22,206 [laughs] 52 00:02:22,310 --> 00:02:24,000 He's hilarious. 53 00:02:25,034 --> 00:02:28,965 Ooh, I love a man who plays hard to get. 54 00:02:31,206 --> 00:02:33,413 Well, still no word from Kat. 55 00:02:33,414 --> 00:02:35,274 Do you know why she wanted us to get together? 56 00:02:35,275 --> 00:02:37,275 She's giving 007 vibes again, 57 00:02:37,276 --> 00:02:39,964 but we worked out our recent beef, so it can't be that. 58 00:02:39,965 --> 00:02:42,827 She enjoys the suspense of keeping us in the dark. 59 00:02:42,931 --> 00:02:44,862 Like I said... 60 00:02:44,965 --> 00:02:46,931 Sorry I'm late. 61 00:02:47,034 --> 00:02:49,034 Thanks for coming. 62 00:02:49,137 --> 00:02:50,448 Hi. 63 00:02:50,551 --> 00:02:51,931 I figured it'd be easier 64 00:02:52,034 --> 00:02:54,379 to catch both of you up at the same time. 65 00:02:54,482 --> 00:02:56,551 What's the big news? 66 00:02:56,655 --> 00:02:58,551 I found a place to live, 67 00:02:58,655 --> 00:03:01,413 and I'm moving in tonight. 68 00:03:01,517 --> 00:03:04,137 ? ? 69 00:03:31,551 --> 00:03:33,301 I knew you were planning to leave, 70 00:03:33,344 --> 00:03:35,517 but I didn't expect it to be instant. 71 00:03:35,620 --> 00:03:37,275 Neither did I. 72 00:03:37,379 --> 00:03:39,068 Where I'm going is perfect. 73 00:03:39,172 --> 00:03:40,482 When you know, you know. 74 00:03:40,586 --> 00:03:42,655 Well, I love that for you. 75 00:03:42,758 --> 00:03:45,068 So, spill. Where you off to, coz? 76 00:03:45,069 --> 00:03:46,895 Let me guess. You chose the condo you texted me about, 77 00:03:46,896 --> 00:03:48,309 didn't you? The one with the view? 78 00:03:48,310 --> 00:03:50,379 This place is so much better. 79 00:03:50,482 --> 00:03:52,793 Close to the studio. 80 00:03:52,896 --> 00:03:54,241 Ideal location. 81 00:03:54,344 --> 00:03:56,379 1228 Jasmine Lane. 82 00:03:56,482 --> 00:03:58,379 But that's... 83 00:03:58,482 --> 00:04:02,068 Yup. I'm moving in with the grands. 84 00:04:02,069 --> 00:04:04,447 Would you mind taking a few photos of the kids and me? 85 00:04:04,448 --> 00:04:05,757 DEANNA: We already have a bunch 86 00:04:05,758 --> 00:04:07,482 -by the clinic, Mom. -Sure, 87 00:04:07,483 --> 00:04:09,102 -but those were formal. -KIAL: I'll go get some drinks. 88 00:04:09,103 --> 00:04:12,827 Plus, I can never have enough photos with my two heartbeats. 89 00:04:12,931 --> 00:04:14,241 Get in here. 90 00:04:17,034 --> 00:04:19,324 Wait. Uh, he should be here with us for this one. 91 00:04:20,448 --> 00:04:21,931 You're right, sweetheart. 92 00:04:22,034 --> 00:04:24,034 ? ? 93 00:04:25,206 --> 00:04:26,256 [camera clicks] 94 00:04:27,413 --> 00:04:30,344 Ms. Thomas, congratulations. 95 00:04:30,448 --> 00:04:33,241 Glad you could make it, Dr. Feel Good. 96 00:04:34,310 --> 00:04:35,931 Excuse me? 97 00:04:36,034 --> 00:04:37,862 You're so handsome. 98 00:04:37,965 --> 00:04:41,689 It makes me feel good just looking at you. 99 00:04:41,793 --> 00:04:43,724 I'm glad to see Leslie wound up 100 00:04:43,827 --> 00:04:45,689 and pointed away from me. 101 00:04:45,793 --> 00:04:47,103 Poor guy. 102 00:04:47,206 --> 00:04:50,931 I just wish she didn't lay it on so thick all the time. 103 00:04:51,034 --> 00:04:53,324 I don't know if I ever officially thanked you 104 00:04:53,344 --> 00:04:55,827 for helping Mama fund the clinic. 105 00:04:55,828 --> 00:04:59,378 Where did you learn all the people skills 106 00:04:59,379 --> 00:05:00,862 that your mother did not? 107 00:05:02,310 --> 00:05:05,000 Probably from cleaning up all her messes. 108 00:05:05,103 --> 00:05:06,724 But I am grateful to you, Joey. 109 00:05:06,827 --> 00:05:09,000 Mama is, too, even if she hasn't said it. 110 00:05:09,103 --> 00:05:10,896 All I did was transfer some money. 111 00:05:10,897 --> 00:05:13,033 You did a hell of a lot more work on the ground. 112 00:05:13,034 --> 00:05:15,204 The clinic never would have opened on time 113 00:05:15,241 --> 00:05:17,034 if it wasn't for you. 114 00:05:17,137 --> 00:05:20,344 And getting Derek Baldwin on board as general manager. 115 00:05:20,448 --> 00:05:21,862 Good call. 116 00:05:21,863 --> 00:05:24,033 He did a great job at the opening, didn't he? 117 00:05:24,034 --> 00:05:25,482 Agreed. 118 00:05:25,586 --> 00:05:27,310 Too bad he couldn't join us here. 119 00:05:27,311 --> 00:05:29,999 He wanted to stay and make sure things are running smoothly. 120 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:32,000 He still has that fireman's work ethic. 121 00:05:32,103 --> 00:05:34,793 Oh, speaking of which, I better go check in with him. 122 00:05:34,896 --> 00:05:36,275 Excuse me. 123 00:05:40,448 --> 00:05:42,275 Mind if I have a word? 124 00:05:42,379 --> 00:05:45,379 Because I think it's time you and I had a one-on-one. 125 00:05:48,988 --> 00:05:53,585 I presume you're not here to talk about the clinic. 126 00:05:53,586 --> 00:05:55,482 I am not. 127 00:05:55,586 --> 00:05:58,965 Since we have a double date coming up, I thought, 128 00:05:59,068 --> 00:06:02,655 why not get the initial awkwardness out of the way? 129 00:06:03,620 --> 00:06:04,862 Good idea. 130 00:06:04,965 --> 00:06:07,135 It would be awkward to be trapped in a booth 131 00:06:07,172 --> 00:06:10,379 with one of Vanessa's overprotective friends. 132 00:06:10,482 --> 00:06:13,379 You must have been just as excited as I was 133 00:06:13,380 --> 00:06:16,516 when Vanessa floated the idea of us going to dinner together. 134 00:06:16,517 --> 00:06:19,965 Not at the top of my social calendar wish list, no. 135 00:06:20,068 --> 00:06:21,896 And yet, we both agreed. 136 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:24,724 Vanessa's hard to say no to. 137 00:06:24,827 --> 00:06:27,482 You aren't known for playing along just to be nice. 138 00:06:27,586 --> 00:06:30,965 Vanessa matters... a lot. 139 00:06:31,965 --> 00:06:33,896 I'm glad to hear. 140 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:36,931 She is my best friend, next to my sister, 141 00:06:37,034 --> 00:06:40,344 and it is clear she is very taken with you. 142 00:06:41,379 --> 00:06:44,448 I am concerned about complications 143 00:06:44,551 --> 00:06:46,689 inherent to your relationship. 144 00:06:47,689 --> 00:06:48,793 Noted. 145 00:06:50,517 --> 00:06:52,896 But she is happy, 146 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:55,068 so I will be supportive 147 00:06:55,172 --> 00:06:58,689 unless and until there's a reason for me not to be. 148 00:07:00,896 --> 00:07:05,103 You know, your sister Dani gave me a similar warning. 149 00:07:05,206 --> 00:07:08,034 And I respect the Dupree sense of loyalty 150 00:07:08,137 --> 00:07:10,965 and protectiveness when it comes to Vanessa. 151 00:07:12,206 --> 00:07:15,000 Look at that, we have something in common after all. 152 00:07:16,137 --> 00:07:18,965 I see that you have stayed out of the spotlight, 153 00:07:19,068 --> 00:07:20,551 even though we both know 154 00:07:20,552 --> 00:07:23,240 this clinic wouldn't have been possible without you. 155 00:07:23,241 --> 00:07:25,310 Never been one for the spotlight. 156 00:07:25,413 --> 00:07:27,344 True, but it's interesting, 157 00:07:27,448 --> 00:07:30,344 you also kept your distance from Vanessa. 158 00:07:30,448 --> 00:07:33,620 Well, I'm not an insensitive jerk. 159 00:07:33,724 --> 00:07:37,310 This is a very sensitive day for the family. 160 00:07:37,413 --> 00:07:40,586 I thought that Vanessa could use the time and the space 161 00:07:40,689 --> 00:07:42,068 to focus on her kids. 162 00:07:43,275 --> 00:07:46,206 Especially since it's Deanna's first time home- 163 00:07:46,310 --> 00:07:49,172 first time in their home- 164 00:07:49,275 --> 00:07:50,551 since her father died. 165 00:07:50,655 --> 00:07:53,103 I'm aware of the circumstances. 166 00:07:54,931 --> 00:07:57,862 Look, all I want 167 00:07:57,965 --> 00:08:02,793 is for today to go as smoothly as possible for Vanessa. 168 00:08:02,896 --> 00:08:05,724 -Eva. -Okay, I'll call you right back. 169 00:08:05,827 --> 00:08:08,896 Eva, this is Deanna and Donnell. 170 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:11,172 -Ah. -Eva is Leslie's daughter. 171 00:08:11,275 --> 00:08:13,344 -Great to meet you two. -Hi. 172 00:08:13,448 --> 00:08:15,620 Mom said you were a lifesaver. 173 00:08:15,724 --> 00:08:17,164 I don't know about all of that. 174 00:08:17,206 --> 00:08:20,275 Don't be modest. Eva is the only person 175 00:08:20,379 --> 00:08:22,909 who can keep her crazy mother on track on a good day. 176 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:25,413 -Mom, chill. -No, she's not wrong. 177 00:08:25,414 --> 00:08:27,136 And your mother is pretty impressive 178 00:08:27,137 --> 00:08:30,000 because she's the only one who can hold her own with mine. 179 00:08:30,103 --> 00:08:32,241 So, there's that. 180 00:08:32,344 --> 00:08:35,827 You'd be perfect as a volunteer at the clinic. 181 00:08:35,931 --> 00:08:39,344 So, what can I say to get you on the roster? 182 00:08:40,620 --> 00:08:43,172 I'd happily consider it, but I cannot commit. 183 00:08:44,206 --> 00:08:46,016 Oh, surely you don't have a problem 184 00:08:46,034 --> 00:08:49,241 working under a strong woman. 185 00:08:49,344 --> 00:08:51,551 No issues working under a woman. 186 00:08:51,655 --> 00:08:53,448 My free time is very limited. 187 00:08:53,449 --> 00:08:55,240 I'm already committed to several hospitals 188 00:08:55,241 --> 00:08:57,827 -and rehab facilities, though. -Hmm. 189 00:08:57,931 --> 00:09:00,206 Oh, honey, I am so sorry to keep you waiting. 190 00:09:00,310 --> 00:09:01,965 No worries. 191 00:09:03,241 --> 00:09:04,620 What's wrong, Nic? 192 00:09:04,724 --> 00:09:08,482 You afraid that this fine man might enjoy 193 00:09:08,586 --> 00:09:11,586 spending more time with me? 194 00:09:11,689 --> 00:09:14,413 Kial, do I have a reason 195 00:09:14,517 --> 00:09:17,586 to worry about you leaving this function without me? 196 00:09:19,275 --> 00:09:21,275 -No. -[Leslie laughs] 197 00:09:22,482 --> 00:09:25,034 Well, maybe next time. 198 00:09:26,034 --> 00:09:27,084 I'm going to take off. 199 00:09:27,085 --> 00:09:28,757 -I just wanted to say goodbye. -Oh. 200 00:09:28,758 --> 00:09:31,862 Thanks, Joey, for honoring our father this way. 201 00:09:31,965 --> 00:09:34,413 I was proud to give to such a good cause. 202 00:09:34,517 --> 00:09:36,507 And I'm glad that you both could make it. 203 00:09:36,517 --> 00:09:37,897 It meant a lot to your mother. 204 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:41,000 Yes. Having you both here meant the world. 205 00:09:42,068 --> 00:09:43,620 It was nice to meet you. 206 00:09:44,586 --> 00:09:45,931 Well, let me walk you out. 207 00:09:46,034 --> 00:09:47,310 I have one last matter 208 00:09:47,311 --> 00:09:48,895 to discuss with you about the clinic. 209 00:09:48,896 --> 00:09:50,862 Sure. 210 00:09:50,965 --> 00:09:53,551 So, where do you guys go to college? 211 00:09:53,655 --> 00:09:55,275 -We're both at Banneker. -Oh. 212 00:09:55,276 --> 00:09:57,171 -Cool. Do you like it? -DONNELL: Of course. 213 00:09:57,172 --> 00:09:58,896 It's the best HBCU in the nation. 214 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:00,551 Facts. 215 00:10:00,552 --> 00:10:02,619 Well, my boyfriend is an academic advisor there. 216 00:10:02,620 --> 00:10:04,275 Oh, nice. What's his name? 217 00:10:04,276 --> 00:10:05,550 EVA: Izaiah Hawthorne. 218 00:10:05,551 --> 00:10:07,172 VANESSA: Deanna and Donnell 219 00:10:07,275 --> 00:10:10,137 will be headed back to campus this evening, so... 220 00:10:10,241 --> 00:10:11,724 I'll be over later. 221 00:10:11,827 --> 00:10:14,068 It's been a long day. Call me tomorrow. 222 00:10:14,172 --> 00:10:16,206 Hey, are we okay? 223 00:10:16,310 --> 00:10:18,000 Absolutely. 224 00:10:18,103 --> 00:10:20,000 Go enjoy your time with your kids. 225 00:10:20,103 --> 00:10:21,655 I will. 226 00:10:26,628 --> 00:10:31,757 I started packing up and moving things out this morning, 227 00:10:31,758 --> 00:10:34,171 but it's gonna take some time before I get everything out. 228 00:10:34,172 --> 00:10:36,343 I wouldn't have predicted this particular move, 229 00:10:36,344 --> 00:10:39,586 but if it works for you and the grands, you do you. 230 00:10:39,689 --> 00:10:43,000 Thanks. And I'm hoping my very handsome 231 00:10:43,103 --> 00:10:46,034 and very athletic boyfriend will lend a hand. 232 00:10:46,137 --> 00:10:50,586 Sure, but, um, what happened to wanting your own space? 233 00:10:50,689 --> 00:10:53,172 Why would you move in with Anita and Vernon? 234 00:10:53,275 --> 00:10:55,565 Have you seen their home? It's giving palace. 235 00:10:55,620 --> 00:10:59,827 And it's only temporary until I find the right place. 236 00:10:59,931 --> 00:11:03,275 You know, I'm... I'm not putting a timeline on it. 237 00:11:03,379 --> 00:11:05,068 Okay, then what's the rush? 238 00:11:05,172 --> 00:11:08,137 Chelsea and Madison need their privacy. 239 00:11:08,241 --> 00:11:11,068 Plus, I've already lost enough sleep 240 00:11:11,172 --> 00:11:13,862 listening to them go at it every night. 241 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:15,896 -Madison's a screamer. -Kat. 242 00:11:17,172 --> 00:11:19,206 Well, she really is. 243 00:11:19,310 --> 00:11:21,689 -TMI. -KAT: The point is, 244 00:11:21,793 --> 00:11:24,724 the brides-to-be can start playing house 245 00:11:24,827 --> 00:11:26,724 without me cramping their style. 246 00:11:26,827 --> 00:11:28,758 You get to keep your bachelor pad, 247 00:11:28,862 --> 00:11:31,793 and I get my own luxurious guest wing 248 00:11:31,896 --> 00:11:34,103 under the roof of the people I love. 249 00:11:34,206 --> 00:11:35,896 Everybody wins. 250 00:11:36,896 --> 00:11:38,931 I'm not so sure about that. 251 00:11:40,310 --> 00:11:43,241 Kial, these are Vanessa's kids, Donnell and Deanna. 252 00:11:43,344 --> 00:11:45,931 -Nice to meet you. -It's nice to meet you both. 253 00:11:45,932 --> 00:11:48,343 Donnell will be Samantha's escort at cotillion. 254 00:11:48,344 --> 00:11:50,137 Mm. I have to admit, 255 00:11:50,138 --> 00:11:52,136 this whole cotillion thing is very new to me, 256 00:11:52,137 --> 00:11:55,448 but thank you to Nicole for helping me along with it. 257 00:11:55,449 --> 00:11:57,205 Yeah, no, it's-it's the move right now. 258 00:11:57,206 --> 00:11:59,103 And my sister went through it, too. 259 00:11:59,206 --> 00:12:01,103 -Hmm. -Samantha will be very lucky 260 00:12:01,206 --> 00:12:02,793 to have you by her side. 261 00:12:02,896 --> 00:12:06,034 I'm still blown away that the free clinic was her idea. 262 00:12:06,137 --> 00:12:07,482 Yeah, it's incredible. 263 00:12:07,483 --> 00:12:09,171 Yeah. Too bad she couldn't be here 264 00:12:09,172 --> 00:12:10,999 after putting in that kind of effort. 265 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:13,000 And it's a... it's a nice party. 266 00:12:13,103 --> 00:12:15,103 For a bunch of old people? 267 00:12:15,206 --> 00:12:16,793 I'd never say that. 268 00:12:16,896 --> 00:12:19,246 Well, Samantha did get to attend the opening, 269 00:12:19,247 --> 00:12:20,688 but you know how it is when you're trying 270 00:12:20,689 --> 00:12:22,895 to get yourself into a good school like Banneker. 271 00:12:22,896 --> 00:12:24,344 -Every test counts. -Mm. 272 00:12:24,448 --> 00:12:26,034 Exams wait for no one. 273 00:12:26,137 --> 00:12:27,689 So, Donnell, 274 00:12:27,793 --> 00:12:30,862 besides being the cotillion hero, what do you enjoy? 275 00:12:30,965 --> 00:12:32,465 I guess I'm a lot like Samantha. 276 00:12:32,482 --> 00:12:34,000 I... I enjoy school. 277 00:12:34,001 --> 00:12:35,550 Definitely doesn't feel like a chore. 278 00:12:35,551 --> 00:12:38,241 And... and I'm pretty busy on campus with my fraternity. 279 00:12:38,344 --> 00:12:40,896 We... we do a lot of community service work. 280 00:12:41,000 --> 00:12:42,896 Hmm. That's nice. 281 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:46,103 Um, yeah. I was kind of going down that same pathway 282 00:12:46,206 --> 00:12:49,413 until the MCAT- it kind of took up all my spare time. 283 00:12:49,414 --> 00:12:51,688 NICOLE: How are things going for you at school? 284 00:12:51,689 --> 00:12:54,827 Fine. My friends and professors have been understanding, 285 00:12:54,931 --> 00:12:56,551 and I have Donnell. 286 00:12:56,655 --> 00:12:58,034 He helps. 287 00:12:58,137 --> 00:13:01,344 Well, I am glad that you have a strong support system. 288 00:13:01,345 --> 00:13:03,550 I know that you were seeing a therapist a way back. 289 00:13:03,551 --> 00:13:05,723 Are you still keeping those sessions going? 290 00:13:05,724 --> 00:13:07,379 Yeah. 291 00:13:07,380 --> 00:13:09,378 You've been seeing Mom a lot more lately. 292 00:13:09,379 --> 00:13:10,655 How is she? 293 00:13:10,758 --> 00:13:12,517 Without Dad, I mean. 294 00:13:13,551 --> 00:13:18,310 I think Vanessa is doing well, all things considered. 295 00:13:18,413 --> 00:13:20,000 Yeah, I figured. 296 00:13:21,655 --> 00:13:23,241 Watching her, you know? 297 00:13:23,242 --> 00:13:25,585 I see you're enjoying the festivities 298 00:13:25,586 --> 00:13:27,448 with all your friends. 299 00:13:27,551 --> 00:13:30,758 Well, I'm fine being alone for a hot minute, 300 00:13:30,862 --> 00:13:34,275 unlike all the insecure women in Fairmont Crest. 301 00:13:34,379 --> 00:13:36,689 So, what'd you do? 302 00:13:36,793 --> 00:13:40,758 Scoop Joey out of here early just to keep him safe from me? 303 00:13:40,759 --> 00:13:44,274 You know, your little buddy Nicky over there- 304 00:13:44,275 --> 00:13:47,379 she put on a big show earlier, 305 00:13:47,482 --> 00:13:49,689 marking her territory. 306 00:13:49,793 --> 00:13:53,137 All you ladies need to get a grip. 307 00:13:53,241 --> 00:13:55,482 I'm just having fun. 308 00:13:55,586 --> 00:13:57,758 I'm not looking to steal anybody's man. 309 00:13:57,862 --> 00:14:00,482 History says otherwise. 310 00:14:00,586 --> 00:14:03,000 Ted was different. 311 00:14:03,103 --> 00:14:05,000 Hey, here's a thought. 312 00:14:05,103 --> 00:14:07,620 How about we not do this now? Hmm? 313 00:14:07,724 --> 00:14:09,448 Today's about the clinic, right? 314 00:14:10,413 --> 00:14:11,965 You good? 315 00:14:11,966 --> 00:14:14,067 Why does everybody keep asking me that? 316 00:14:14,068 --> 00:14:16,413 Because everyone knows today is hard. 317 00:14:16,517 --> 00:14:19,137 And I can tell you're totally not okay. 318 00:14:19,241 --> 00:14:21,206 And you're okay? 319 00:14:21,310 --> 00:14:25,000 You're okay with everything going on here? 320 00:14:25,103 --> 00:14:27,000 I agree with Eva 321 00:14:27,103 --> 00:14:29,655 that we should stay focused on the point of today. 322 00:14:29,758 --> 00:14:32,344 So as much as it pains me to admit, 323 00:14:32,448 --> 00:14:34,724 you did a nice job, Leslie, 324 00:14:34,725 --> 00:14:36,447 with your portion of the program. 325 00:14:36,448 --> 00:14:38,724 Hmm. 326 00:14:38,827 --> 00:14:40,931 Guess it wasn't so bad after all, huh? 327 00:14:41,034 --> 00:14:43,689 I was impressed by your words about the clinic 328 00:14:43,793 --> 00:14:46,827 and how kind you were when you introduced me. 329 00:14:48,413 --> 00:14:51,655 Well, in some ways, we aren't that different. 330 00:14:51,758 --> 00:14:54,768 I mean, two mothers who want to look good in front of our kids. 331 00:14:55,931 --> 00:14:58,931 Hey, Mom, quick question. 332 00:14:59,034 --> 00:15:01,504 How long have you been screwing Joey Armstrong? 333 00:15:09,517 --> 00:15:11,034 I'm a little lost here, Kat. 334 00:15:11,137 --> 00:15:14,207 Your grandparents lived with you while you were growing up, 335 00:15:14,275 --> 00:15:17,000 so I figured you'd understand. 336 00:15:17,103 --> 00:15:20,137 They moved in with us because it made sense financially 337 00:15:20,241 --> 00:15:22,241 and so that they could be around for me. 338 00:15:22,242 --> 00:15:25,136 But you're fully grown and hardly need to be taken care of. 339 00:15:25,137 --> 00:15:28,655 I mean, you have tons of options. 340 00:15:29,689 --> 00:15:33,793 Mm. If you're worried about things changing, don't be. 341 00:15:33,896 --> 00:15:35,551 I'll still stay at your place, 342 00:15:35,655 --> 00:15:37,793 and you can stay with me whenever you like. 343 00:15:37,896 --> 00:15:40,344 With Anita and Vernon Dupree there? 344 00:15:40,345 --> 00:15:43,067 Well, you're not a screamer, so what's the problem? 345 00:15:43,068 --> 00:15:44,724 I didn't need to know that, 346 00:15:44,827 --> 00:15:47,965 but even if you do get loud, that house is so big, 347 00:15:48,068 --> 00:15:50,517 no one would ever really hear you. 348 00:15:50,620 --> 00:15:52,034 Comforting. 349 00:15:52,137 --> 00:15:55,137 I don't think Anita and Vernon would want me sleeping over. 350 00:15:55,241 --> 00:15:57,482 Besides, your grandmother is sick. 351 00:15:57,483 --> 00:15:58,930 There's a zillion entrances. 352 00:15:58,931 --> 00:16:02,034 You can sneak in and out without them ever knowing. 353 00:16:02,137 --> 00:16:04,000 Like I'm in high school? 354 00:16:04,103 --> 00:16:05,620 What's the big deal? 355 00:16:07,068 --> 00:16:10,655 As far as Gran's sickness is concerned, 356 00:16:10,758 --> 00:16:13,724 that's one of the reasons why I asked to stay with them. 357 00:16:13,827 --> 00:16:15,655 I want to be there to help out. 358 00:16:15,758 --> 00:16:17,827 How hard did you have to sell them on it? 359 00:16:17,931 --> 00:16:19,491 It didn't take much convincing. 360 00:16:19,586 --> 00:16:21,689 They welcomed me with open arms. 361 00:16:21,793 --> 00:16:23,862 -Really? That's good, then. -Yeah. 362 00:16:23,965 --> 00:16:29,034 It just shows how overwhelming things have been for them. 363 00:16:29,137 --> 00:16:32,965 Look, I-I think it's selfless that you want to help out, 364 00:16:33,068 --> 00:16:35,448 but you should know that some days are 365 00:16:35,551 --> 00:16:37,482 gonna be hard on you, too. 366 00:16:37,586 --> 00:16:39,276 I doubt it. They have a full staff, 367 00:16:39,379 --> 00:16:41,793 best medical care available. 368 00:16:41,896 --> 00:16:46,241 It was really hard for my mom when Abuelita got sick. 369 00:16:46,344 --> 00:16:48,586 It's a lot to deal with day in and day out. 370 00:16:48,689 --> 00:16:50,448 You don't think I'm up for it. 371 00:16:50,551 --> 00:16:52,034 That's not what I'm saying. 372 00:16:52,035 --> 00:16:54,757 I just want to make sure that you're prepared because... 373 00:16:54,758 --> 00:16:56,000 Because what? 374 00:16:56,103 --> 00:16:58,093 Because you're all over the place, Kat. 375 00:16:58,094 --> 00:16:59,723 -Well, so are you. -CHELSEA: Okay. 376 00:16:59,724 --> 00:17:02,241 Uh, uh, maybe we should dial it down. 377 00:17:02,242 --> 00:17:04,102 First, you wanted to move in with me, 378 00:17:04,103 --> 00:17:06,792 but when I pointed out that you really weren't ready, 379 00:17:06,793 --> 00:17:10,103 then you went all in on getting your own place. 380 00:17:10,206 --> 00:17:12,241 Now you're switching lanes again. 381 00:17:12,344 --> 00:17:15,448 You need to think things all the way through, mi amor. 382 00:17:15,449 --> 00:17:17,964 Have you considered the long-term consequences? 383 00:17:17,965 --> 00:17:19,723 You're trying to make it sound like 384 00:17:19,724 --> 00:17:22,413 you're concerned about how it'll affect me, 385 00:17:22,517 --> 00:17:24,344 but what I'm hearing is, 386 00:17:24,448 --> 00:17:26,896 you don't like how it'll affect you. 387 00:17:28,426 --> 00:17:32,171 Please, Deanna, where is this coming from? 388 00:17:32,172 --> 00:17:34,586 You don't even need to answer my question. 389 00:17:34,689 --> 00:17:36,965 I'm not blind, Mom, and I'm not stupid. 390 00:17:36,966 --> 00:17:38,654 Can we just... just go somewhere and talk, 391 00:17:38,655 --> 00:17:39,827 just the two of us? 392 00:17:39,828 --> 00:17:41,792 Yes, but maybe you should go discuss this 393 00:17:41,793 --> 00:17:43,293 where there isn't an audience. 394 00:17:43,294 --> 00:17:45,895 What's the problem? I bet this isn't news to anybody in here. 395 00:17:45,896 --> 00:17:49,103 Look around. Do you see a single shocked face? 396 00:17:49,104 --> 00:17:51,033 It's not like you were trying to hide it. 397 00:17:51,034 --> 00:17:53,343 I saw the way you and Joey were looking at each other. 398 00:17:53,344 --> 00:17:55,137 This isn't the way to do this. 399 00:17:55,241 --> 00:17:58,793 What kind of man comes in here and dedicates a building 400 00:17:58,896 --> 00:18:01,586 to your dead husband and drops all that money 401 00:18:01,689 --> 00:18:04,206 unless he's getting something in return? 402 00:18:04,207 --> 00:18:05,930 And, clearly, you're serving it up. 403 00:18:05,931 --> 00:18:07,172 Deanna, stop. 404 00:18:07,275 --> 00:18:09,385 -Don't tell me what to do. -Please, Deanna. 405 00:18:09,386 --> 00:18:12,826 You like to act like you're this fierce, independent woman. 406 00:18:12,827 --> 00:18:14,895 You can't even go six months without a man. 407 00:18:14,896 --> 00:18:16,517 You're pathetic. 408 00:18:16,620 --> 00:18:18,827 And selfish. 409 00:18:18,828 --> 00:18:21,447 When Dad was drinking and gambling through his problems, 410 00:18:21,448 --> 00:18:24,724 where were you when you were supposed to be helping him? 411 00:18:24,827 --> 00:18:28,586 You have no idea how badly I wish I could have saved him. 412 00:18:28,689 --> 00:18:30,000 Not bad enough. 413 00:18:30,103 --> 00:18:31,724 How long? 414 00:18:31,827 --> 00:18:33,937 How long until you started screwing him? 415 00:18:35,034 --> 00:18:36,689 And how could you choose him? 416 00:18:36,793 --> 00:18:39,793 Joey Armstrong, the man whose casino killed my dad. 417 00:18:39,896 --> 00:18:41,793 Enough! 418 00:18:41,896 --> 00:18:44,620 Dad died because he made the choice 419 00:18:44,724 --> 00:18:47,068 to go out and drink and get behind the wheel. 420 00:18:47,172 --> 00:18:48,922 Okay, it was a terrible decision, 421 00:18:48,931 --> 00:18:50,344 but that's not on Joey. 422 00:18:51,379 --> 00:18:53,517 Why are you defending a man like him? 423 00:18:53,620 --> 00:18:55,413 Because this isn't what you think. 424 00:18:55,517 --> 00:18:56,724 You don't even know him. 425 00:18:56,827 --> 00:18:58,482 And you do? Huh. 426 00:18:58,586 --> 00:19:01,103 You do... really know him? 427 00:19:02,137 --> 00:19:05,267 Please, honey, if we can just go somewhere and talk about this. 428 00:19:05,896 --> 00:19:08,655 I don't want to hear your excuses. 429 00:19:08,758 --> 00:19:10,620 I can't even look at you. 430 00:19:10,724 --> 00:19:12,655 As long as you are with that man, 431 00:19:12,758 --> 00:19:15,758 I will never come back here. 432 00:19:15,862 --> 00:19:17,862 -Deanna, please! -No. 433 00:19:17,965 --> 00:19:19,413 I'll go, Mom. 434 00:19:19,517 --> 00:19:21,379 You-you just stay here. 435 00:19:24,108 --> 00:19:28,895 After all this time, Deanna finally came home, 436 00:19:28,896 --> 00:19:30,586 and now she may never come back. 437 00:19:30,689 --> 00:19:33,344 She was only reacting in the heat of the moment. 438 00:19:34,517 --> 00:19:37,448 She still loves you and needs you so much. 439 00:19:37,551 --> 00:19:39,896 I expected her to be upset 440 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:42,344 whenever she learned about Joey, but I... 441 00:19:42,448 --> 00:19:44,275 I wasn't prepared for that. 442 00:19:45,344 --> 00:19:46,655 I was living in a fantasy. 443 00:19:46,758 --> 00:19:48,413 You were hoping for the best. 444 00:19:48,517 --> 00:19:50,689 Well, now it's time to face reality. 445 00:19:50,793 --> 00:19:52,379 Maybe, 446 00:19:52,482 --> 00:19:55,965 but Deanna isn't reacting only to you dating another man. 447 00:19:56,068 --> 00:20:00,103 [stammers] I could never replace Doug. 448 00:20:00,206 --> 00:20:02,448 It's not like I've forgotten about him. 449 00:20:02,551 --> 00:20:04,965 Deanna can't grasp that. 450 00:20:05,068 --> 00:20:07,206 Her emotions are raw. 451 00:20:07,207 --> 00:20:09,964 She's still processing the pain from losing her father, 452 00:20:09,965 --> 00:20:13,068 and she is looking to blame anybody for his death but Doug. 453 00:20:14,137 --> 00:20:16,344 And right now, "anybody" is Joey and me. 454 00:20:17,551 --> 00:20:20,862 I... Yeah, I feel like I can't breathe... 455 00:20:20,863 --> 00:20:23,343 whenever I think about how much Deanna's struggling. 456 00:20:23,344 --> 00:20:25,379 I-I thought she was doing better. 457 00:20:25,482 --> 00:20:27,412 We... we went to that show the other night. 458 00:20:27,413 --> 00:20:29,689 We... we had a lovely evening. 459 00:20:31,793 --> 00:20:33,689 Would you mind if I say something? 460 00:20:33,793 --> 00:20:35,620 I mean, I don't know if it'll help. 461 00:20:35,724 --> 00:20:37,474 I can't guarantee it, but it might. 462 00:20:37,482 --> 00:20:39,275 Please. 463 00:20:41,413 --> 00:20:44,586 When my, uh... when my wife died, 464 00:20:44,689 --> 00:20:47,689 my kids were the only reason why I got out of bed every day. 465 00:20:49,310 --> 00:20:51,827 Eventually, there were more good days than bad. 466 00:20:54,413 --> 00:20:59,241 But even then, out of nowhere, something would strike a memory, 467 00:20:59,344 --> 00:21:03,241 and a pain would come... crashing over my face. 468 00:21:04,827 --> 00:21:06,827 And I just had to keep reminding myself 469 00:21:06,931 --> 00:21:10,724 that they were the only reason why I had to do this. 470 00:21:10,827 --> 00:21:13,551 Were they angry at you? Did they blame you? 471 00:21:15,137 --> 00:21:16,896 Uh, my eldest, no. 472 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:19,241 My youngest... 473 00:21:19,344 --> 00:21:21,000 Man, Noah, he was tough. 474 00:21:21,103 --> 00:21:23,310 But they're kids. 475 00:21:23,413 --> 00:21:24,965 What can you do? 476 00:21:25,965 --> 00:21:27,620 You are dealing with your loss 477 00:21:27,724 --> 00:21:29,586 so that you can be there for them. 478 00:21:29,587 --> 00:21:32,792 Deanna doesn't have any compelling reasons 479 00:21:32,793 --> 00:21:35,827 to fight through her grief. 480 00:21:35,828 --> 00:21:37,447 This is the first time she's dealing 481 00:21:37,448 --> 00:21:39,758 with anything this devastating. 482 00:21:39,862 --> 00:21:41,542 She doesn't have the perspective 483 00:21:41,586 --> 00:21:43,620 that comes with age and experience. 484 00:21:43,724 --> 00:21:46,068 Well, Donnell's just as young. 485 00:21:46,172 --> 00:21:49,062 Because he's managed to lean into what gives him purpose. 486 00:21:49,137 --> 00:21:51,034 His school, his fraternity. 487 00:21:52,379 --> 00:21:54,068 His father's memory. 488 00:21:55,137 --> 00:21:56,758 And taking care of you. 489 00:21:58,206 --> 00:22:01,448 Everybody deals with grief in their own unique way. 490 00:22:02,965 --> 00:22:05,000 So... 491 00:22:05,103 --> 00:22:06,896 what do I do about Deanna? 492 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:10,103 All you can do is love her. 493 00:22:10,104 --> 00:22:12,067 Don't bombard her, but keep reaching out, 494 00:22:12,068 --> 00:22:14,482 letting her know that you're there, 495 00:22:14,586 --> 00:22:16,275 even if she doesn't believe it. 496 00:22:17,517 --> 00:22:19,758 In time, and with help from her therapist, 497 00:22:19,862 --> 00:22:21,931 she will find her reasons 498 00:22:22,034 --> 00:22:24,324 to keep putting one foot in front of the other. 499 00:22:25,413 --> 00:22:27,793 And it won't be because of pain and resentment. 500 00:22:30,448 --> 00:22:35,586 See? I'm not the only one who can get a little messy. 501 00:22:35,689 --> 00:22:37,689 Really? It's about you? 502 00:22:37,793 --> 00:22:40,034 You can't show any compassion? 503 00:22:40,137 --> 00:22:44,517 You know I am not the one to get all soft about things. 504 00:22:44,620 --> 00:22:47,379 But if I were that kind of person, 505 00:22:47,482 --> 00:22:52,000 then I'd say I feel bad for Blondie and the two little D's. 506 00:22:53,310 --> 00:22:57,103 Auntie, they are not bouncing back from this anytime soon. 507 00:23:00,931 --> 00:23:03,103 Okay, we need to talk about this. 508 00:23:03,206 --> 00:23:05,103 Oh, now you want to talk? 509 00:23:05,104 --> 00:23:07,274 Well, you can start by telling me how long you've known 510 00:23:07,275 --> 00:23:09,505 that Mom was messing around with a criminal. 511 00:23:09,896 --> 00:23:11,655 I'll make it easy for you. 512 00:23:11,758 --> 00:23:13,793 Couple of weeks? Months? 513 00:23:13,896 --> 00:23:15,551 End of last year. 514 00:23:16,551 --> 00:23:18,310 And you didn't tell me? 515 00:23:18,413 --> 00:23:20,000 Do you really wonder why? 516 00:23:20,103 --> 00:23:21,620 This is not what you think. 517 00:23:21,621 --> 00:23:25,205 Then tell me what it is, because the way I see it, 518 00:23:25,206 --> 00:23:26,792 Dad is dead because Mom wasn't paying attention 519 00:23:26,793 --> 00:23:28,136 -to the warning signs. -Yeah, no. 520 00:23:28,137 --> 00:23:29,481 I got that from the scene you just caused. 521 00:23:29,482 --> 00:23:32,103 -And I had every right to. -Will you just shut up? 522 00:23:34,068 --> 00:23:35,862 Damn. 523 00:23:35,965 --> 00:23:38,482 Okay, it is my turn to do the talking. 524 00:23:38,586 --> 00:23:42,413 I think this tricycle needs to be a bicycle. 525 00:23:42,517 --> 00:23:43,827 I'll check on you later. 526 00:23:49,448 --> 00:23:52,827 Okay. You're not totally wrong. 527 00:23:52,931 --> 00:23:55,172 Your decision to live in a wing 528 00:23:55,275 --> 00:23:57,758 at Anita and Vernon's does affect me, 529 00:23:57,862 --> 00:24:00,632 but I would have thought you'd discuss it with me first. 530 00:24:00,655 --> 00:24:02,645 I only came up with the idea yesterday, 531 00:24:02,724 --> 00:24:04,413 and you were at court. 532 00:24:04,517 --> 00:24:06,068 It didn't occur to me 533 00:24:06,172 --> 00:24:09,896 that I should wait and ask for your permission. 534 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,724 Not ask, just talk. 535 00:24:11,827 --> 00:24:14,551 See how I might feel because that's what couples do. 536 00:24:14,655 --> 00:24:16,344 We discuss things. 537 00:24:16,448 --> 00:24:18,379 But by your own admission, 538 00:24:18,482 --> 00:24:21,482 I didn't even cross your mind. 539 00:24:24,748 --> 00:24:29,585 It's a real shame that the beautiful event we had today 540 00:24:29,586 --> 00:24:31,936 ended on such a terrible note for the McBrides. 541 00:24:32,965 --> 00:24:35,379 But social media and the local news are saying 542 00:24:35,482 --> 00:24:37,862 the opening was fantastic. 543 00:24:37,965 --> 00:24:40,724 As they should. And what else are they saying? 544 00:24:40,827 --> 00:24:44,137 How it's gonna fill a real void in the underserved community, 545 00:24:44,241 --> 00:24:45,586 and how doctors 546 00:24:45,587 --> 00:24:47,861 with some serious cred are volunteering there. 547 00:24:47,862 --> 00:24:50,655 Mm-hmm. Okay. What about the rest of it? 548 00:24:50,758 --> 00:24:52,724 The rest of what? 549 00:24:52,827 --> 00:24:56,793 Girl, I did not get all dressed up like this for nothing. 550 00:24:56,896 --> 00:24:58,655 Fishing for compliments? 551 00:24:58,758 --> 00:25:00,724 Mama, you already know how you did. 552 00:25:00,827 --> 00:25:03,344 I don't remember a damn minute 553 00:25:03,448 --> 00:25:05,862 of what happened behind that podium. 554 00:25:05,965 --> 00:25:07,724 It's like I was just... 555 00:25:07,827 --> 00:25:10,068 I was nervous as hell, 556 00:25:10,172 --> 00:25:14,551 worried I'd come off as some imposter to those people. 557 00:25:14,655 --> 00:25:16,793 You know, this is my time to prove 558 00:25:16,896 --> 00:25:19,413 that I am just as worthy of respect 559 00:25:19,517 --> 00:25:22,241 as any of them up in Fairmont Crest. 560 00:25:22,344 --> 00:25:23,827 Mama, stop. 561 00:25:23,931 --> 00:25:25,931 The truth is, 562 00:25:26,034 --> 00:25:27,689 you were amazing. 563 00:25:28,689 --> 00:25:29,827 Really? 564 00:25:29,931 --> 00:25:32,310 Yeah, and I can prove it to you. 565 00:25:32,413 --> 00:25:34,586 It's oddly quiet. 566 00:25:34,689 --> 00:25:38,482 Oh, I gave the entire staff the day off. 567 00:25:38,586 --> 00:25:42,103 I'd actually blocked the whole day off for the opening. 568 00:25:42,206 --> 00:25:46,448 I just didn't plan for such an abrupt and unsettling ending. 569 00:25:48,413 --> 00:25:50,620 I feel for Vanessa. 570 00:25:52,655 --> 00:25:54,482 Your youngest son- 571 00:25:54,586 --> 00:25:56,931 did it ever get as bad as it did today? 572 00:25:58,137 --> 00:25:59,896 Not quite. You hurt for them, 573 00:25:59,897 --> 00:26:01,723 but you realize there's not a damn thing 574 00:26:01,724 --> 00:26:03,689 you could do to help and make it easier. 575 00:26:04,793 --> 00:26:06,827 I can relate. 576 00:26:08,241 --> 00:26:10,137 I would have done anything 577 00:26:10,241 --> 00:26:13,172 to trade places and shoulder my kids' pain. 578 00:26:14,758 --> 00:26:16,551 [sighs] As a parent, I understand 579 00:26:16,655 --> 00:26:19,000 why Vanessa did what she did- 580 00:26:19,001 --> 00:26:21,240 leaving Deanna in school for as long as she was 581 00:26:21,241 --> 00:26:22,965 in her little bubble. 582 00:26:23,068 --> 00:26:24,758 But as a psychiatrist, I know 583 00:26:24,759 --> 00:26:26,757 that you can do your kids a disservice 584 00:26:26,758 --> 00:26:29,588 by shielding them from the things that they need to know. 585 00:26:31,000 --> 00:26:32,896 And what about as a best friend? 586 00:26:34,586 --> 00:26:38,103 I am absolutely heartbroken for that family. 587 00:26:38,206 --> 00:26:40,103 But I know this. 588 00:26:40,206 --> 00:26:44,068 Donnell and Vanessa will not give up on Deanna. 589 00:26:45,275 --> 00:26:47,655 I just pray that things don't get worse 590 00:26:47,758 --> 00:26:49,793 for that family before they get better. 591 00:26:49,794 --> 00:26:53,412 Everyone's been tiptoeing around you for months. 592 00:26:53,413 --> 00:26:55,883 You know, treating you like you're made of glass. 593 00:26:56,862 --> 00:26:58,862 Well, news flash. 594 00:26:58,965 --> 00:27:01,000 You're not the only one who's hurting. 595 00:27:02,137 --> 00:27:04,689 I've done my best to step up and take care of you 596 00:27:04,793 --> 00:27:06,551 and to take care of Mom. 597 00:27:06,655 --> 00:27:08,172 But I lost Dad, too. 598 00:27:09,206 --> 00:27:12,344 And I... and I feel that every single day. 599 00:27:14,551 --> 00:27:16,827 Mom lost her husband, who she'd been with 600 00:27:16,931 --> 00:27:19,758 literally since she was younger than we are now. 601 00:27:19,759 --> 00:27:22,999 Exactly, and now Mom's moving on with Joey Armstrong 602 00:27:23,000 --> 00:27:25,413 like those years don't count. 603 00:27:25,414 --> 00:27:27,723 So how can you sit there wearing Dad's watch 604 00:27:27,724 --> 00:27:29,586 and be okay with that? 605 00:27:31,827 --> 00:27:34,597 When I first found out what was up, I-I felt a way, okay? 606 00:27:34,689 --> 00:27:37,517 Um... I had a ton of questions. 607 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:41,482 But then I talked to Mom, 608 00:27:41,586 --> 00:27:43,551 and I-I spent time with her and Joey. 609 00:27:43,552 --> 00:27:47,205 I tried to understand the situation, and I realized 610 00:27:47,206 --> 00:27:49,103 that she was still grieving. 611 00:27:49,206 --> 00:27:51,376 And everyone handles that in their own way. 612 00:27:51,377 --> 00:27:54,447 But when Mom tried to talk to you, 613 00:27:54,448 --> 00:27:56,758 you just got salty and-and you walked off. 614 00:27:56,759 --> 00:27:58,343 Well, there's nothing that she could say 615 00:27:58,344 --> 00:27:59,757 that would make me feel different. 616 00:27:59,758 --> 00:28:02,168 'Cause it's easier for you to judge than listen. 617 00:28:02,172 --> 00:28:03,482 You've decided that 618 00:28:03,586 --> 00:28:06,206 if me and Mom aren't burying our heads in the sand 619 00:28:06,310 --> 00:28:09,320 and refusing to accept the fact that Dad isn't coming back, 620 00:28:09,413 --> 00:28:11,068 that we're doing it wrong. 621 00:28:11,172 --> 00:28:13,344 I know that Dad isn't coming back, 622 00:28:13,448 --> 00:28:15,965 but I'm choosing to honor his memory 623 00:28:16,068 --> 00:28:18,358 instead of pretending like he never existed. 624 00:28:28,758 --> 00:28:30,000 What happened? 625 00:28:31,413 --> 00:28:33,137 You were right. 626 00:28:33,241 --> 00:28:35,531 Feel free to shower me with I-told-you-so's. 627 00:28:36,586 --> 00:28:39,931 Never. Never. 628 00:28:41,758 --> 00:28:43,655 But you're welcome to my drink 629 00:28:43,758 --> 00:28:46,068 if you think it would help. 630 00:28:50,620 --> 00:28:52,689 All right, tell me what happened. 631 00:28:54,689 --> 00:28:56,517 My daughter hates me. 632 00:28:58,928 --> 00:29:03,930 I didn't mean to take you for granted or shut you out. 633 00:29:03,931 --> 00:29:06,461 I should have been more thoughtful, and I'm sorry. 634 00:29:08,275 --> 00:29:09,862 It's all right, mi amor. 635 00:29:09,965 --> 00:29:11,310 And thanks for saying that. 636 00:29:11,413 --> 00:29:14,413 Apologies are hard, and it means a lot to me. 637 00:29:14,517 --> 00:29:17,206 I guess after all this time, 638 00:29:17,310 --> 00:29:20,931 I'm still getting used to being a real girlfriend. 639 00:29:23,655 --> 00:29:26,413 I just want to be in on the important conversations. 640 00:29:26,517 --> 00:29:29,655 -Know what I mean? -Yes, and you will be. 641 00:29:30,931 --> 00:29:35,448 Actually, I want to share something with you right now. 642 00:29:35,551 --> 00:29:37,620 Oh? What's that? 643 00:29:43,827 --> 00:29:46,717 God, I wish I would have known you during my family crisis. 644 00:29:48,551 --> 00:29:51,482 I just really could have used somebody 645 00:29:51,483 --> 00:29:53,102 who was just grounded to talk to 646 00:29:53,103 --> 00:29:55,213 when everything kind of fell apart for me. 647 00:29:56,103 --> 00:29:59,482 You must have had a friend or somebody you could confide in. 648 00:30:01,793 --> 00:30:05,241 I didn't want to talk to anyone about what I was going through. 649 00:30:06,275 --> 00:30:08,517 Not even a therapist after your wife died? 650 00:30:08,620 --> 00:30:10,310 Oh, my kids, yes. 651 00:30:10,413 --> 00:30:11,793 They were my priority. 652 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:14,862 But... [laughs] 653 00:30:14,965 --> 00:30:16,310 me, no. 654 00:30:16,311 --> 00:30:17,999 You know, I thought I could just do 655 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:21,172 the whole tough-man, he-man act, you know? 656 00:30:21,275 --> 00:30:23,275 'Cause that's what we men do, right? 657 00:30:26,241 --> 00:30:28,827 It was a crock, but that's how I was raised. 658 00:30:29,827 --> 00:30:31,931 And then you decided to take a job 659 00:30:32,034 --> 00:30:35,482 where you travel and move around every three months. 660 00:30:35,586 --> 00:30:37,517 I figured if I didn't sit still, 661 00:30:37,620 --> 00:30:40,000 then I wouldn't have to outrun the pain. 662 00:30:40,103 --> 00:30:43,034 You can't outrun what's living inside of you. 663 00:30:43,137 --> 00:30:44,827 Yeah, no kidding. 664 00:30:46,586 --> 00:30:48,206 But you have decided 665 00:30:48,310 --> 00:30:52,379 to settle down here, for a while at least. 666 00:30:52,482 --> 00:30:56,275 Well, you know that thing, 667 00:30:56,379 --> 00:30:58,344 that thing that's inside of me- 668 00:30:58,448 --> 00:31:01,413 it's... shifting. 669 00:31:04,827 --> 00:31:07,241 Something that I want... 670 00:31:07,344 --> 00:31:09,000 I don't want to run from. 671 00:31:27,517 --> 00:31:30,137 [both laughing] 672 00:31:30,241 --> 00:31:33,586 I took a video of your speech so you can see for yourself. 673 00:31:33,689 --> 00:31:35,965 Look at this. This is my favorite part. 674 00:31:36,068 --> 00:31:38,724 -You ready? -I hope so. 675 00:31:38,725 --> 00:31:40,723 LESLIE: When my daughter was little, 676 00:31:40,724 --> 00:31:42,378 there were times I couldn't afford 677 00:31:42,379 --> 00:31:44,000 to take her to the doctor. 678 00:31:44,103 --> 00:31:47,413 I'd lie awake, hoping she'd get better on her own. 679 00:31:47,517 --> 00:31:51,758 A free clinic like this would have felt like a miracle. 680 00:31:51,862 --> 00:31:54,827 So today, I stand here, 681 00:31:54,931 --> 00:31:58,827 thinking of every family that's ever gone without, 682 00:31:58,931 --> 00:32:01,206 proud to offer care, 683 00:32:01,310 --> 00:32:05,344 dignity and hope right here in your community. 684 00:32:07,896 --> 00:32:09,586 Ooh. Okay. 685 00:32:09,689 --> 00:32:11,517 I, um... [clears throat] 686 00:32:11,620 --> 00:32:14,000 ...wasn't sure I should share all that. Ah. 687 00:32:15,034 --> 00:32:17,684 You spoke from your heart, and it was really moving, 688 00:32:17,689 --> 00:32:22,068 especially to all the people who need that clinic. 689 00:32:22,172 --> 00:32:26,724 Now they know that someone who started it understands them. 690 00:32:27,724 --> 00:32:30,655 -You did good today, Mama. -Oh. 691 00:32:30,758 --> 00:32:32,379 Thank you. 692 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:37,241 You know as well as I do that Dad would want Mom to be happy. 693 00:32:37,344 --> 00:32:41,275 And from what I've seen, Mom is very happy with Joey. 694 00:32:41,276 --> 00:32:43,757 Is he the type of guy I would have chosen for her? 695 00:32:43,758 --> 00:32:45,413 Hell no. 696 00:32:45,517 --> 00:32:48,551 But he is who she chose for her own reasons. 697 00:32:48,655 --> 00:32:51,551 We're not inside that relationship. 698 00:32:51,552 --> 00:32:53,447 And she shouldn't have to give up on that 699 00:32:53,448 --> 00:32:54,768 because you're miserable 700 00:32:54,769 --> 00:32:56,550 and want everybody else to be miserable, too. 701 00:32:56,551 --> 00:32:59,551 You think that I want to feel like this? 702 00:32:59,655 --> 00:33:02,413 I think you're afraid to move on. 703 00:33:02,414 --> 00:33:05,447 Afraid of letting go of these feelings 704 00:33:05,448 --> 00:33:08,827 because you're afraid that you'll let go of Dad. 705 00:33:08,931 --> 00:33:11,034 But that's not possible. 706 00:33:12,103 --> 00:33:13,724 We will carry on all the love 707 00:33:13,827 --> 00:33:16,620 and all the lessons he taught us in everything we do. 708 00:33:17,655 --> 00:33:19,655 For the rest of our lives. 709 00:33:20,689 --> 00:33:22,586 That is how we will honor his memory. 710 00:33:26,034 --> 00:33:29,689 I can imagine what went down after I left the party. 711 00:33:29,793 --> 00:33:32,203 She wouldn't even look at me when I said goodbye. 712 00:33:32,204 --> 00:33:35,757 Did she put something together between us? 713 00:33:35,758 --> 00:33:38,103 She saw something between us, 714 00:33:38,206 --> 00:33:41,034 and she put it together. 715 00:33:41,137 --> 00:33:45,034 She-she ripped into me in front of everyone. 716 00:33:46,068 --> 00:33:47,998 "Angry" doesn't begin to describe it. 717 00:33:48,068 --> 00:33:49,862 She was enraged. 718 00:33:49,965 --> 00:33:51,344 Vitriolic. I... 719 00:33:52,793 --> 00:33:54,689 I hardly recognized her. 720 00:33:54,793 --> 00:33:56,482 I'm so sorry. 721 00:33:56,586 --> 00:33:58,689 I can't imagine how much that must hurt. 722 00:33:58,793 --> 00:34:01,482 Like... like my heart's been severed 723 00:34:01,586 --> 00:34:03,965 by someone I love more than my own life. 724 00:34:05,862 --> 00:34:07,413 I-I didn't even get to explain 725 00:34:07,517 --> 00:34:10,167 because as soon as she was finished excoriating me, 726 00:34:10,172 --> 00:34:12,068 she just... she stormed out. 727 00:34:13,482 --> 00:34:15,517 Do you need help tracking her down? 728 00:34:15,620 --> 00:34:17,172 No, no. 729 00:34:17,275 --> 00:34:20,517 Donnell went after her, and I know she's safe, and... 730 00:34:20,620 --> 00:34:22,610 she doesn't want to talk to me right now. 731 00:34:26,068 --> 00:34:30,034 Um, a-as much as I... I wanted to... 732 00:34:30,137 --> 00:34:33,448 needed to tell you what happened, 733 00:34:33,551 --> 00:34:35,413 it's not the only reason I'm here. 734 00:34:37,275 --> 00:34:40,034 Deanna said something that I can't get out of my mind. 735 00:34:41,620 --> 00:34:43,103 And what's that? 736 00:34:45,034 --> 00:34:47,103 Uh... 737 00:34:47,206 --> 00:34:49,344 she asked me if I even knew you. 738 00:34:51,448 --> 00:34:54,344 It was like a... like a bolt exploded through me, 739 00:34:54,448 --> 00:34:56,448 because if my kid sat me down 740 00:34:56,551 --> 00:35:00,517 and asked me basic questions like, "Where's Joey from?" 741 00:35:00,620 --> 00:35:04,517 or, "What's his family like?" 742 00:35:04,620 --> 00:35:06,482 I couldn't begin to answer. 743 00:35:08,896 --> 00:35:10,689 I... 744 00:35:10,793 --> 00:35:13,172 I couldn't... begin to answer 745 00:35:13,275 --> 00:35:17,551 because you've barely told me anything about your past. 746 00:35:18,586 --> 00:35:20,517 Well, I thought you liked the mystery. 747 00:35:20,620 --> 00:35:25,310 This whole "still water runs deep" thing I've got going on. 748 00:35:26,965 --> 00:35:28,482 I'm serious, Joey. 749 00:35:29,586 --> 00:35:32,689 If you and I are going to have a chance 750 00:35:32,690 --> 00:35:35,481 at a future together, I need to know who you really are. 751 00:35:35,482 --> 00:35:37,827 Captioning sponsored by CBS 752 00:35:37,828 --> 00:35:39,980 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 753 00:35:39,981 --> 00:35:44,531 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0