1 00:00:05,482 --> 00:00:06,586 [door closes] 2 00:00:06,587 --> 00:00:07,723 MARTIN: Hey. 3 00:00:07,724 --> 00:00:09,171 You're just getting home now? 4 00:00:09,172 --> 00:00:10,861 All this time, I thought you were upstairs 5 00:00:10,862 --> 00:00:12,033 asleep in the guest room. 6 00:00:12,034 --> 00:00:14,241 I told you I'd be working late. 7 00:00:14,344 --> 00:00:16,586 Late is one thing, but all night? 8 00:00:17,586 --> 00:00:19,689 Hey, you don't have to worry. 9 00:00:19,793 --> 00:00:21,482 I wasn't out there alone. 10 00:00:23,482 --> 00:00:25,310 [sighs] 11 00:00:27,724 --> 00:00:30,413 Uh-oh. I better get a bigger cup. 12 00:00:30,517 --> 00:00:32,206 Yeah, I pulled an all-nighter. 13 00:00:32,310 --> 00:00:33,827 I've pulled a few of those, 14 00:00:33,828 --> 00:00:35,861 but not 'cause I was protecting the streets. 15 00:00:35,862 --> 00:00:38,137 More like protecting my stuff. 16 00:00:38,241 --> 00:00:42,000 Glad guys like you are out there doing the good work. 17 00:00:42,103 --> 00:00:43,827 Amen to that. 18 00:00:43,931 --> 00:00:45,241 Hi, June. How are you? 19 00:00:45,344 --> 00:00:47,931 I'm good. I'll get you a cup of coffee. 20 00:00:48,034 --> 00:00:49,689 Thank you. 21 00:00:49,793 --> 00:00:51,543 I know you can't share any details 22 00:00:51,620 --> 00:00:53,586 on the case you're working. 23 00:00:53,587 --> 00:00:54,688 That's right. 24 00:00:54,689 --> 00:00:57,034 I can't. But I'm being careful. 25 00:00:57,137 --> 00:00:58,655 And I meant that. 26 00:00:58,758 --> 00:01:00,000 Okay. 27 00:01:00,103 --> 00:01:03,000 Well, what's on your schedule for the rest of the day? 28 00:01:03,103 --> 00:01:04,931 Besides drowning in coffee. 29 00:01:05,034 --> 00:01:08,862 Well, I got to meet Pops and brief him on the case. 30 00:01:08,863 --> 00:01:12,067 And hopefully some damn shut-eye after that. 31 00:01:12,068 --> 00:01:13,586 How about you? 32 00:01:13,689 --> 00:01:15,799 I'm headed to the hospital to do research 33 00:01:15,862 --> 00:01:18,033 on preventative cancer treatments. 34 00:01:19,310 --> 00:01:20,586 Why? 35 00:01:20,689 --> 00:01:22,559 You tested negative for the variant. 36 00:01:35,896 --> 00:01:37,517 Did you sleep well, my love? 37 00:01:37,620 --> 00:01:40,068 Mm. Oh, I slept like a rock. 38 00:01:40,172 --> 00:01:43,206 'Cause I had my soulmate wrapped in my arms. 39 00:01:43,310 --> 00:01:45,586 Now, why don't you go back to bed? 40 00:01:45,689 --> 00:01:48,586 Is there a reason you want me back in bed? 41 00:01:48,689 --> 00:01:51,517 Oh, I was planning to make you breakfast. 42 00:01:51,620 --> 00:01:55,310 A Southwest frittata, guaranteed energy boost. 43 00:01:55,311 --> 00:01:57,136 -I know it's a little spicy, but... -Vernon, you know what? 44 00:01:57,137 --> 00:01:58,344 You know what? 45 00:01:58,448 --> 00:02:00,517 Just forget it. Forget it. 46 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:03,450 Why don't you just... why don't you just go someplace else? 47 00:02:03,482 --> 00:02:04,689 Now. 48 00:02:06,379 --> 00:02:09,000 ? ? 49 00:02:37,034 --> 00:02:38,206 Morning, Mom. 50 00:02:38,310 --> 00:02:40,517 Thought you might need an extra jolt. 51 00:02:40,620 --> 00:02:43,551 Thank you, sweetie, but I am already in attack mode, 52 00:02:43,655 --> 00:02:45,758 and this time your intuition is off. 53 00:02:45,862 --> 00:02:48,241 Mm. You've got jokes this morning. 54 00:02:48,344 --> 00:02:51,067 Because what I saw last night wasn't funny at all. 55 00:02:51,172 --> 00:02:52,655 What did you see? 56 00:02:52,758 --> 00:02:55,827 You at Uptown, hanging out of a dress 57 00:02:55,930 --> 00:02:58,379 and hanging onto a man that wasn't Carlton. 58 00:03:00,655 --> 00:03:02,724 Table for one. I am starving. 59 00:03:02,725 --> 00:03:04,309 Absolutely. Let me get that set for you. 60 00:03:04,310 --> 00:03:06,517 -Thank you. -TED: That's correct. Roses. 61 00:03:07,827 --> 00:03:09,206 Three dozen in total. 62 00:03:09,310 --> 00:03:12,620 Two dozen to the first address and the remainder to the second. 63 00:03:12,724 --> 00:03:14,894 And c-could you read back the message card 64 00:03:14,931 --> 00:03:16,862 on the first order for me? 65 00:03:18,689 --> 00:03:20,724 Mm, mm. 66 00:03:20,827 --> 00:03:23,793 Could you change the last line to... 67 00:03:23,896 --> 00:03:27,413 "It's beautiful to know surprise is still possible"? 68 00:03:29,172 --> 00:03:30,482 Thank you. Thank you. 69 00:03:31,448 --> 00:03:32,620 [sighs] 70 00:03:34,275 --> 00:03:35,325 Dana. 71 00:03:36,689 --> 00:03:39,930 Very impressive, being two weeks ahead of schedule. 72 00:03:41,655 --> 00:03:44,137 I have no idea what you're talking about. 73 00:03:44,241 --> 00:03:45,827 Valentine's Day. 74 00:03:45,930 --> 00:03:48,137 You got those roses on lock. 75 00:03:48,241 --> 00:03:52,172 I love that you're making sure that Eva and I feel like queens. 76 00:03:52,275 --> 00:03:53,655 [sighs] 77 00:03:57,502 --> 00:04:01,171 I remember when you sent me a dozen roses 78 00:04:01,172 --> 00:04:03,310 for the first time. 79 00:04:03,413 --> 00:04:05,241 It was right after we made love. 80 00:04:05,344 --> 00:04:06,965 -[chuckles] -Mm. 81 00:04:07,068 --> 00:04:09,655 I couldn't believe how vibrant, 82 00:04:09,758 --> 00:04:12,379 how luscious those roses were. 83 00:04:12,482 --> 00:04:16,413 Dana, I'm sorry, but the roses aren't for Eva or for you. 84 00:04:16,517 --> 00:04:18,034 Oh. 85 00:04:18,137 --> 00:04:20,137 They're for Shanice. 86 00:04:22,965 --> 00:04:26,551 So you are sleeping with Nurse Nosy. 87 00:04:27,620 --> 00:04:31,034 Our relationship has, uh, gone to the next level. 88 00:04:31,137 --> 00:04:32,187 Hmm. 89 00:04:32,241 --> 00:04:34,827 I guess Miss Niecy's bedside manner 90 00:04:34,931 --> 00:04:38,344 must be out of sight for her to get all that. 91 00:04:38,448 --> 00:04:40,827 I'm not gonna discuss intimate details 92 00:04:40,931 --> 00:04:43,482 of my sex life with you, Dana. 93 00:04:43,586 --> 00:04:47,137 And don't you dare go after Shanice like you did yesterday. 94 00:04:47,241 --> 00:04:49,896 If you're committed to forging our friendship, 95 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:53,130 then you're just gonna have to accept that I'm dating her. Hmm? 96 00:04:54,344 --> 00:04:57,241 Well, I'm happy for you, 97 00:04:57,344 --> 00:04:59,137 my friend, 98 00:04:59,241 --> 00:05:03,034 that you found someone who brings out the romantic in you. 99 00:05:03,137 --> 00:05:06,068 Hmm. I-I'm sure you'll find 100 00:05:06,172 --> 00:05:09,724 someone who makes you feel special. 101 00:05:10,758 --> 00:05:13,931 Oh, honey, please. Don't worry about little old me. 102 00:05:14,034 --> 00:05:16,034 I got that on lock. 103 00:05:16,035 --> 00:05:17,757 Yeah, see, I have to rent out a suite 104 00:05:17,758 --> 00:05:20,137 for all the flowers that man sends me. 105 00:05:20,241 --> 00:05:21,413 Mm. 106 00:05:24,484 --> 00:05:28,067 I have that table set and ready for you. 107 00:05:28,068 --> 00:05:29,931 Cancel that table. 108 00:05:31,068 --> 00:05:33,586 I have a sudden urge 109 00:05:33,689 --> 00:05:36,724 for a dish best served hot. 110 00:05:38,034 --> 00:05:39,551 Hello, Shanice. 111 00:05:39,655 --> 00:05:41,413 What is new in your world? 112 00:05:42,586 --> 00:05:44,655 Where should I start? 113 00:05:44,656 --> 00:05:46,654 It seems like you and Ted were in a groove 114 00:05:46,655 --> 00:05:47,826 at the club the other night. 115 00:05:47,827 --> 00:05:49,103 Yeah. 116 00:05:49,206 --> 00:05:52,965 We kind of hit that place where it's just deep and easy. 117 00:05:52,966 --> 00:05:55,895 I couldn't help noticing you and Nicole didn't stay long. 118 00:05:55,896 --> 00:05:58,068 Was there something wrong with the food? 119 00:05:58,172 --> 00:05:59,931 Uh, no. 120 00:06:00,034 --> 00:06:04,896 No, we skipped dinner and decided to have dessert. 121 00:06:05,896 --> 00:06:08,413 Did you, now? Fantastic. 122 00:06:09,793 --> 00:06:11,482 Did you and Ted have dessert? 123 00:06:11,813 --> 00:06:13,861 We did. 124 00:06:13,862 --> 00:06:15,275 Hmm. 125 00:06:15,379 --> 00:06:17,551 Sounds like we're satisfied all around. 126 00:06:18,620 --> 00:06:22,344 Some of us are very satisfied. 127 00:06:24,206 --> 00:06:26,275 I didn't see you at Uptown, Kat. 128 00:06:26,379 --> 00:06:29,137 Maybe because you were laser focused 129 00:06:29,241 --> 00:06:31,310 on Sexy Doctor of the Traveling Pants. 130 00:06:31,413 --> 00:06:33,689 -Don't be rude. -I checked out his socials. 131 00:06:33,793 --> 00:06:36,517 Social media isn't the only way to get to know someone. 132 00:06:36,518 --> 00:06:38,895 Maybe, but you completely switched up your look 133 00:06:38,896 --> 00:06:40,068 for His Hotness. 134 00:06:40,172 --> 00:06:43,655 Tomas and I had front row seats to the launch. 135 00:06:44,620 --> 00:06:46,586 Tell me... 136 00:06:46,689 --> 00:06:48,758 what would you call that dress? 137 00:06:48,862 --> 00:06:50,379 "Ho Chic"? 138 00:06:50,482 --> 00:06:53,275 Dr. Dupree, tell us, 139 00:06:53,379 --> 00:06:55,931 who were you barely wearing? 140 00:06:56,034 --> 00:06:59,413 Why are you grilling me about changing my hair 141 00:06:59,517 --> 00:07:02,068 and wearing a nice dress? 142 00:07:02,172 --> 00:07:03,758 Why can't I mix things up? 143 00:07:03,759 --> 00:07:05,723 Ted looks like a completely different person 144 00:07:05,724 --> 00:07:06,930 since our marriage blew up. 145 00:07:06,931 --> 00:07:09,172 I thought you were with Carlton. 146 00:07:09,173 --> 00:07:11,447 Well, maybe new fits aren't the only thing I'm trying on. 147 00:07:11,448 --> 00:07:14,620 Oh, Mom, I do not need to know about your sex life. 148 00:07:14,724 --> 00:07:18,275 How far back do your shameful feelings about sex go? 149 00:07:18,379 --> 00:07:21,241 It is completely normal to be creeped out 150 00:07:21,242 --> 00:07:23,205 talking about your parents' sex lives. 151 00:07:23,206 --> 00:07:25,827 Well, I am not going to put my new wardrobe 152 00:07:25,828 --> 00:07:27,930 in the back of the closet because it embarrasses you, 153 00:07:27,931 --> 00:07:31,482 nor am I going to allow my daughter to sex-shame me. 154 00:07:31,586 --> 00:07:33,793 After all, how do you think you got here? 155 00:07:33,896 --> 00:07:34,965 Uh-uh. 156 00:07:35,068 --> 00:07:36,793 Enjoy your coffee. 157 00:07:40,034 --> 00:07:41,862 [sighs] 158 00:07:41,965 --> 00:07:45,586 Why don't I go into the library if you need some space? 159 00:07:45,689 --> 00:07:48,896 Better yet, how about leaving the house altogether? 160 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:52,517 I'm worried about you collapsing again. 161 00:07:52,620 --> 00:07:54,931 I have had enough water. 162 00:07:54,932 --> 00:07:56,516 And if you voice any more concerns 163 00:07:56,517 --> 00:07:58,275 -or questions, I... -I get it. 164 00:07:58,379 --> 00:08:01,344 I get it. I've been hovering. 165 00:08:01,448 --> 00:08:03,413 Like a starving mosquito. 166 00:08:03,414 --> 00:08:06,240 Sweetheart, I appreciate your support, 167 00:08:06,241 --> 00:08:09,758 but I-I really need some alone time, and so do you. 168 00:08:09,862 --> 00:08:12,103 Why would I need alone time? 169 00:08:12,206 --> 00:08:14,758 To think about something other than me. 170 00:08:14,862 --> 00:08:19,551 For example, Banneker's semester has already started. 171 00:08:19,655 --> 00:08:22,965 You'll usually have several lectures already booked, 172 00:08:23,068 --> 00:08:25,000 but have you given any? 173 00:08:26,275 --> 00:08:27,896 No, my love, I haven't. 174 00:08:28,862 --> 00:08:30,275 You see, I don't want you 175 00:08:30,379 --> 00:08:32,827 putting your life on hold because of me. 176 00:08:32,931 --> 00:08:35,641 I'd rather hear about the latest political thriller 177 00:08:35,724 --> 00:08:38,895 you've just read and how the author got it all wrong 178 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:42,448 rather than some cancer research from a website. 179 00:08:44,344 --> 00:08:46,103 All I'm saying is... 180 00:08:46,104 --> 00:08:49,171 ...I just want to forget about cancer 181 00:08:49,172 --> 00:08:51,689 for a few hours, if possible. 182 00:08:52,724 --> 00:08:54,689 You know I'd do anything for you. 183 00:08:56,344 --> 00:08:58,310 Including... 184 00:08:58,413 --> 00:08:59,827 leave your side. 185 00:08:59,931 --> 00:09:01,482 Thank you. 186 00:09:01,586 --> 00:09:03,655 Temporarily. 187 00:09:09,992 --> 00:09:12,895 Who were you out with all night? 188 00:09:12,896 --> 00:09:14,275 [sighs] 189 00:09:14,379 --> 00:09:16,965 I'm working with someone on the story I'm chasing. 190 00:09:17,068 --> 00:09:20,965 I understand journalistic integrity, 191 00:09:20,966 --> 00:09:23,274 but does this story involve anyone I work with 192 00:09:23,275 --> 00:09:25,448 on Capitol Hill or in my district? 193 00:09:25,551 --> 00:09:28,517 Because if it does, it could affect my campaign, 194 00:09:28,620 --> 00:09:30,724 and I need to give Shonda a heads-up. 195 00:09:30,827 --> 00:09:34,310 I'm just speculating, but if I do my job right, 196 00:09:34,311 --> 00:09:36,412 this could end up benefiting your campaign. 197 00:09:36,413 --> 00:09:37,758 How? 198 00:09:37,862 --> 00:09:38,912 Uhp- 199 00:09:38,965 --> 00:09:40,586 Never mind. I won't dig. 200 00:09:40,689 --> 00:09:43,310 That's your job, and you're damn good at it. 201 00:09:43,413 --> 00:09:45,827 Thank you, husband. 202 00:09:45,931 --> 00:09:49,586 This story, it deserves to see the light of day. 203 00:09:50,586 --> 00:09:52,448 Promise me you'll be safe. 204 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:57,827 I promise you that I won't take any unnecessary risks. 205 00:09:58,793 --> 00:10:00,724 That's not the same thing. 206 00:10:02,551 --> 00:10:03,689 [phone chimes] 207 00:10:04,758 --> 00:10:06,137 Pops is around the corner. 208 00:10:06,241 --> 00:10:09,241 Oh, then I'll head out, let you men get down to business. 209 00:10:09,242 --> 00:10:11,654 Wait, you never said why you're doing research. 210 00:10:11,655 --> 00:10:13,205 Oh, it's not important right now. 211 00:10:13,206 --> 00:10:14,586 I don't want to be the thing 212 00:10:14,689 --> 00:10:16,499 that takes your head out of this gig. 213 00:10:16,586 --> 00:10:18,586 Naomi, it's cool. Just talk to me. 214 00:10:19,620 --> 00:10:22,068 Well, I'm gathering information 215 00:10:22,172 --> 00:10:25,241 to help my mom make an informed decision about her options. 216 00:10:25,242 --> 00:10:26,895 Dani's lucky to have a daughter who always 217 00:10:26,896 --> 00:10:28,240 thinks about what's best for her. 218 00:10:28,241 --> 00:10:29,827 It's what families do, right? 219 00:10:29,828 --> 00:10:31,654 -It's what the good ones do. -[chuckles] 220 00:10:31,655 --> 00:10:33,172 -Bye, baby. -Bye. 221 00:10:33,275 --> 00:10:35,310 ? ? 222 00:10:42,275 --> 00:10:44,620 Is everything okay with Naomi? 223 00:10:44,724 --> 00:10:46,275 Yeah. Why do you ask? 224 00:10:46,379 --> 00:10:47,517 I don't know. 225 00:10:47,620 --> 00:10:50,448 She's usually pretty talkative with me. 226 00:10:50,551 --> 00:10:52,482 Social, you know? 227 00:10:52,586 --> 00:10:54,862 But today, she wasn't. 228 00:10:54,965 --> 00:10:57,517 Don't take it personally. She has a lot on her mind. 229 00:10:57,620 --> 00:10:59,586 Mm. Uh, coffee? 230 00:10:59,689 --> 00:11:01,896 -No, thanks. -All right. 231 00:11:04,827 --> 00:11:06,793 So how did last night go? 232 00:11:06,896 --> 00:11:09,275 It went good. Got some intel from my source. 233 00:11:09,379 --> 00:11:11,068 -Who is? -A courier. 234 00:11:11,172 --> 00:11:14,241 I was able to make contact with his point person, his boss. 235 00:11:14,344 --> 00:11:15,551 Okay. Name? 236 00:11:15,655 --> 00:11:16,827 Ren. 237 00:11:16,931 --> 00:11:18,896 No street name? 238 00:11:19,896 --> 00:11:21,379 What do you know? 239 00:11:21,482 --> 00:11:24,034 I got a tip that someone named 240 00:11:24,137 --> 00:11:26,620 The Impaler is... is running this. 241 00:11:26,724 --> 00:11:28,448 And you didn't read me in? 242 00:11:28,551 --> 00:11:30,241 I had to verify. 243 00:11:30,344 --> 00:11:32,586 Listen, if you get intro'd to that guy, 244 00:11:32,689 --> 00:11:36,620 don't flinch or hesitate or act like you're meeting a suspect. 245 00:11:36,724 --> 00:11:37,965 You got it? 246 00:11:37,966 --> 00:11:39,999 Breaking character, even slightly, could be fatal. 247 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,344 Okay. 248 00:11:42,379 --> 00:11:44,068 Maybe we should pull you out now. 249 00:11:44,069 --> 00:11:46,861 -When I've barely gotten started? -Barely is correct. 250 00:11:46,862 --> 00:11:49,240 Why do I know who's calling the shots and you don't? 251 00:11:49,241 --> 00:11:51,965 All the hours we put in this, and you got jack. 252 00:11:52,068 --> 00:11:54,068 I'm inside the organization. 253 00:11:54,172 --> 00:11:55,551 This is blood trafficking. 254 00:11:55,552 --> 00:11:57,033 You think they're gonna talk about who's in charge 255 00:11:57,034 --> 00:11:58,067 with someone they just met? 256 00:11:58,068 --> 00:11:59,448 Nah, you're moving too slow. 257 00:11:59,517 --> 00:12:01,896 This red market ring needs to be shut down, 258 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:04,275 not just pushed further underground. 259 00:12:04,379 --> 00:12:06,489 Which is exactly why I have to take my time. 260 00:12:06,490 --> 00:12:09,378 This isn't a march, it's a dance. 261 00:12:09,379 --> 00:12:12,241 Well, you better get to steppin', twinkle toes. 262 00:12:12,344 --> 00:12:15,354 This department doesn't have unlimited time or resources. 263 00:12:15,413 --> 00:12:16,827 I'm aware. 264 00:12:16,828 --> 00:12:18,619 Now, how about you tell me the real reason 265 00:12:18,620 --> 00:12:20,655 why you're leaning on me like this? 266 00:12:22,344 --> 00:12:24,275 [construction noise in distance] 267 00:12:25,689 --> 00:12:26,739 [Kat groans] 268 00:12:26,740 --> 00:12:28,757 I cannot believe we've gotten through 269 00:12:28,758 --> 00:12:30,827 the first quarter of the 21st century 270 00:12:30,931 --> 00:12:33,931 and no one has figured out how to solve noise pollution. 271 00:12:34,034 --> 00:12:36,172 Oh, I have. 272 00:12:36,275 --> 00:12:37,931 Then what's all that racket? 273 00:12:38,034 --> 00:12:39,620 Just give it a moment. 274 00:12:39,724 --> 00:12:41,000 See, when it starts, 275 00:12:41,103 --> 00:12:43,758 I have Rowena take over a basket of food, 276 00:12:43,862 --> 00:12:46,482 and the crew takes a much longer break. 277 00:12:46,586 --> 00:12:48,689 [construction noise stops] 278 00:12:48,690 --> 00:12:49,826 There. 279 00:12:49,827 --> 00:12:51,689 Works like a charm. 280 00:12:51,793 --> 00:12:55,206 But you're very amped up this morning. 281 00:12:55,310 --> 00:12:57,103 Not a kiss, not a hug, 282 00:12:57,206 --> 00:12:59,689 and I know we're protecting my immune system, 283 00:12:59,793 --> 00:13:02,482 but not even a "Hello, Gran"? 284 00:13:02,586 --> 00:13:04,172 Are you all right, Katherine? 285 00:13:04,275 --> 00:13:07,379 Hello, my beautiful Gran, whom I love and adore. 286 00:13:07,482 --> 00:13:08,896 That's much better. 287 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:12,034 Now, this agitation has been brought on by... 288 00:13:12,137 --> 00:13:15,172 Mom. You have got to do something about her. 289 00:13:15,173 --> 00:13:16,757 She's not acting like herself. 290 00:13:16,758 --> 00:13:19,724 -In what way? -She's got completely new drip. 291 00:13:19,827 --> 00:13:21,896 Uh, clothes and-and her hair. 292 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:24,241 It's-it's like she's trying to be sexy. 293 00:13:24,242 --> 00:13:25,861 Well, that's a good thing, isn't it? 294 00:13:25,862 --> 00:13:28,965 She's going out with a different man every night. 295 00:13:29,068 --> 00:13:32,965 I mean, do you know why she's acting all video vixen? 296 00:13:33,068 --> 00:13:37,586 Well, if I were to speculate, I'd say my diagnosis 297 00:13:37,689 --> 00:13:40,275 and the ripple effect of all the testing 298 00:13:40,379 --> 00:13:42,129 might have something to do with it. 299 00:13:43,517 --> 00:13:46,793 But other members of this family are acting out of character. 300 00:13:46,896 --> 00:13:50,275 Your grandfather, for example, is being so solicitous, 301 00:13:50,379 --> 00:13:52,551 I could slap him upside the head. 302 00:13:52,552 --> 00:13:56,309 Who else has been acting out of character? 303 00:13:56,310 --> 00:13:57,360 You. 304 00:13:59,344 --> 00:14:02,793 Now, I appreciate that you're not all up in arms 305 00:14:02,896 --> 00:14:04,862 about your half sister today, 306 00:14:04,965 --> 00:14:07,310 but not a word about Tomas? 307 00:14:08,448 --> 00:14:09,588 And for a new business, 308 00:14:09,620 --> 00:14:12,034 ChelseaKat is doing extremely well. 309 00:14:12,035 --> 00:14:14,585 You should be leading with that every chance you get. 310 00:14:14,586 --> 00:14:16,378 But you're focused on your mother? 311 00:14:16,379 --> 00:14:18,137 Is that weird? 312 00:14:20,413 --> 00:14:23,724 Okay. Maybe that is unlike me. 313 00:14:23,827 --> 00:14:26,655 But she's not acting like herself, and I'm worried. 314 00:14:27,689 --> 00:14:30,482 Your mother has always been, and always will be, 315 00:14:30,586 --> 00:14:31,793 level-headed. 316 00:14:31,896 --> 00:14:33,896 It's just who she is. 317 00:14:33,897 --> 00:14:36,171 But that doesn't preclude her from wanting to have 318 00:14:36,172 --> 00:14:38,068 a little fun every now and then. 319 00:14:38,172 --> 00:14:40,762 I mean, you wouldn't begrudge her that, would you? 320 00:14:46,967 --> 00:14:49,861 Hey, Shanice, I was wondering if 321 00:14:49,862 --> 00:14:51,930 I could get your expert opinion on something. 322 00:14:51,931 --> 00:14:53,741 Uh, yes. I have been dying to get into 323 00:14:53,827 --> 00:14:54,967 the expert witness biz. 324 00:14:55,034 --> 00:14:56,448 I heard they make bank. 325 00:14:56,551 --> 00:14:59,689 Okay, I will keep that in mind for future cases, 326 00:14:59,793 --> 00:15:02,620 but this is actually, um, personal. 327 00:15:02,724 --> 00:15:04,689 Oh. Then shoot. 328 00:15:04,793 --> 00:15:07,323 Well, I've been exploring some options for my mom. 329 00:15:07,344 --> 00:15:10,137 Since she tested positive for the BRCA gene variant, 330 00:15:10,138 --> 00:15:12,481 she may want to take some preventative measures, 331 00:15:12,482 --> 00:15:14,964 and the genetic counselor gave me a list of specialists. 332 00:15:14,965 --> 00:15:16,275 Oh, yeah? What kind? 333 00:15:16,379 --> 00:15:18,206 Um... 334 00:15:18,310 --> 00:15:22,034 oncology, plastic surgery, nutrition and some others. 335 00:15:22,137 --> 00:15:24,896 But I haven't gotten a chance to look at it too closely. 336 00:15:24,897 --> 00:15:26,688 I was wondering if you could give me your take 337 00:15:26,689 --> 00:15:28,586 -on some of these doctors. -Yeah. 338 00:15:28,689 --> 00:15:31,482 Looking pretty fine there, Leslie. 339 00:15:31,586 --> 00:15:33,068 You can't be sick. 340 00:15:33,172 --> 00:15:35,068 Well, you are looking fine yourself. 341 00:15:35,172 --> 00:15:38,310 The woman in your life must have excellent taste. 342 00:15:38,413 --> 00:15:40,551 She does. 343 00:15:40,552 --> 00:15:42,654 Isn't your mother on a different floor now? 344 00:15:42,655 --> 00:15:44,034 She is, 345 00:15:44,137 --> 00:15:47,206 but a couple of her doctors have offices on this ward. 346 00:15:47,207 --> 00:15:48,930 [clears throat] Why are you here? 347 00:15:48,931 --> 00:15:51,793 Work. I had to question a witness. 348 00:15:51,896 --> 00:15:54,551 But I'm about to go have a late breakfast. 349 00:15:54,552 --> 00:15:55,654 You want to join me? 350 00:15:55,655 --> 00:15:56,705 You know what? 351 00:15:56,793 --> 00:16:00,206 I'd love to join you for breakfast. 352 00:16:03,137 --> 00:16:04,947 [elevator bell dings, doors open] 353 00:16:09,965 --> 00:16:11,015 Oh, shoot. 354 00:16:11,034 --> 00:16:13,827 I, uh... I need to track down, uh, 355 00:16:13,931 --> 00:16:15,482 Peaches's doctor again. 356 00:16:15,586 --> 00:16:19,413 I forgot to ask him something, so go ahead, enjoy breakfast, 357 00:16:19,517 --> 00:16:20,827 and I'll call you later. 358 00:16:20,931 --> 00:16:22,482 Later. 359 00:16:22,586 --> 00:16:23,827 [chuckles] 360 00:16:26,896 --> 00:16:29,793 Those roses are gorgeous. 361 00:16:29,896 --> 00:16:32,068 So, which lucky patient gets them? 362 00:16:32,172 --> 00:16:34,448 They're for a Shanice Johnson. 363 00:16:34,551 --> 00:16:35,896 [Leslie chuckles] 364 00:16:44,724 --> 00:16:45,931 [knock on door] 365 00:16:46,034 --> 00:16:47,103 Knock, knock. 366 00:16:47,206 --> 00:16:48,965 Carlton. Hello. 367 00:16:49,068 --> 00:16:50,118 Not too busy? 368 00:16:50,172 --> 00:16:52,137 For you? I don't think so. 369 00:16:52,241 --> 00:16:55,413 I was wondering if you were free for dinner tonight. 370 00:16:55,517 --> 00:16:56,837 I feel like I owe you a feast 371 00:16:56,862 --> 00:16:59,448 since we didn't eat much on our last date. 372 00:16:59,449 --> 00:17:01,516 I didn't mind missing a meal at the club, 373 00:17:01,517 --> 00:17:03,758 especially for such a delectable reason. 374 00:17:03,862 --> 00:17:06,000 Mm. It was a real picnic for me. 375 00:17:06,103 --> 00:17:09,689 [laughs] I would love to have a meal with you tonight. 376 00:17:09,792 --> 00:17:11,619 Hmm. Wonderful. 377 00:17:13,550 --> 00:17:16,517 Also, I have another ask. 378 00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:18,137 What's that? 379 00:17:18,138 --> 00:17:20,930 My niece's birthday is coming up and my parents have decided 380 00:17:20,931 --> 00:17:24,550 to make it a destination party, March 6th to 8th. 381 00:17:24,551 --> 00:17:26,274 You interested in being my date? 382 00:17:26,275 --> 00:17:30,241 I'm just... I'm not ready for a commitment like that yet. 383 00:17:30,344 --> 00:17:31,689 I hope you're not upset. 384 00:17:31,793 --> 00:17:33,379 Why would I be? 385 00:17:33,482 --> 00:17:34,862 And now that you mention it, 386 00:17:34,931 --> 00:17:37,862 that did come across a little overeager. 387 00:17:37,863 --> 00:17:39,033 I wouldn't put it like that. 388 00:17:39,034 --> 00:17:40,413 You're being kind. 389 00:17:40,517 --> 00:17:43,586 And just so you know, I'm not pushing things. 390 00:17:43,587 --> 00:17:45,136 Since you're a planner, I wanted to give you 391 00:17:45,137 --> 00:17:48,413 enough notice just in case it was a yes. 392 00:17:48,517 --> 00:17:51,206 Well, you are on my calendar for tonight, 393 00:17:51,310 --> 00:17:55,310 and I certainly hope to add more dates, but right now, 394 00:17:55,413 --> 00:17:57,931 I would prefer to go day to day, not month to month. 395 00:17:58,034 --> 00:17:59,655 I can be down with that. 396 00:17:59,656 --> 00:18:01,205 I'll text you details for tonight. 397 00:18:01,206 --> 00:18:03,344 I'm looking forward. 398 00:18:03,448 --> 00:18:06,137 I wonder if you're having this reaction 399 00:18:06,241 --> 00:18:08,586 because your mother has started to date. 400 00:18:09,586 --> 00:18:12,448 No. I want her to be happy. 401 00:18:12,551 --> 00:18:15,586 If that's with a new man, fine. 402 00:18:15,689 --> 00:18:17,965 But several different men? 403 00:18:18,068 --> 00:18:19,827 That's where I have a problem. 404 00:18:19,931 --> 00:18:23,448 Every saint has a past, you know. 405 00:18:24,413 --> 00:18:26,586 And Nicole was... 406 00:18:26,689 --> 00:18:29,172 she had a life before she was a mother. 407 00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:32,241 She had other passions, even other partners. 408 00:18:32,344 --> 00:18:34,310 Oh, Gran. 409 00:18:34,413 --> 00:18:37,551 Maybe she's just making up for lost time. 410 00:18:37,655 --> 00:18:41,000 And, if so, I, for one, am happy 411 00:18:41,001 --> 00:18:42,930 that she is tapping into that side of herself 412 00:18:42,931 --> 00:18:45,517 that she has pushed aside for so long. 413 00:18:46,551 --> 00:18:48,034 I guess you're right. 414 00:18:48,137 --> 00:18:50,068 I understand your concern. 415 00:18:50,172 --> 00:18:52,448 So, if it'll put your mind at ease, 416 00:18:52,551 --> 00:18:54,448 I will touch base. 417 00:18:54,551 --> 00:18:56,655 Talk some sense into her, will you? 418 00:18:56,758 --> 00:18:58,206 Yes, I will. 419 00:18:58,310 --> 00:19:00,172 -Thanks, Gran. -[Anita chuckles] 420 00:19:00,275 --> 00:19:02,172 I got to go. [kisses] 421 00:19:02,275 --> 00:19:03,862 [kisses] 422 00:19:09,689 --> 00:19:11,241 [door closes] 423 00:19:14,482 --> 00:19:15,827 Hi, darling. 424 00:19:16,793 --> 00:19:18,241 I-I'm fine. 425 00:19:19,379 --> 00:19:22,103 I need to have a serious discussion with you. 426 00:19:23,103 --> 00:19:24,724 I waited for the right time 427 00:19:24,827 --> 00:19:28,068 to meet the perfect man and build a family. 428 00:19:28,172 --> 00:19:31,172 I am not going to do anything to jeopardize that. 429 00:19:31,275 --> 00:19:32,965 I'm glad to hear it. 430 00:19:33,068 --> 00:19:35,586 Because there's no story worth more 431 00:19:35,689 --> 00:19:37,620 than what we have here at home. 432 00:19:42,034 --> 00:19:43,172 [cell phone chimes] 433 00:19:43,275 --> 00:19:44,758 Oh. 434 00:19:44,862 --> 00:19:45,912 It's Granddad. 435 00:19:45,913 --> 00:19:47,723 He wants to talk about the campaign, 436 00:19:47,724 --> 00:19:49,655 -but I can meet him later. -Mm. 437 00:19:49,758 --> 00:19:52,724 I'm really tempted, but... 438 00:19:52,827 --> 00:19:54,413 truth is, I'm wiped. 439 00:19:54,517 --> 00:19:56,344 You should go. 440 00:19:56,448 --> 00:19:58,103 Okay. Mwah. 441 00:19:58,206 --> 00:19:59,620 [sighs] 442 00:20:05,724 --> 00:20:07,034 [sighs] 443 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:16,344 [sighs] 444 00:20:25,586 --> 00:20:27,655 Granddad, I was so glad to get your text. 445 00:20:27,758 --> 00:20:30,000 I need to talk strategy about my campaign. 446 00:20:30,103 --> 00:20:31,862 Good, good. 447 00:20:31,965 --> 00:20:34,689 Just let me know if I'm too eager. 448 00:20:34,793 --> 00:20:36,551 [scoffs] Never. 449 00:20:36,655 --> 00:20:40,344 I was talking to Shonda, and you would be pleased to know 450 00:20:40,448 --> 00:20:43,517 she's on board about me going door-to-door. 451 00:20:43,620 --> 00:20:45,448 Real face time with constituents 452 00:20:45,551 --> 00:20:49,034 can make a world of difference at the polls. 453 00:20:49,137 --> 00:20:52,000 I'm glad she's guiding you in that way. 454 00:20:53,965 --> 00:20:56,793 Your mouth is saying words, 455 00:20:56,794 --> 00:20:59,136 but your body language is saying something different. 456 00:20:59,137 --> 00:21:00,620 Oh, no, no, no, no. 457 00:21:00,724 --> 00:21:02,862 I'm listening. Go on. 458 00:21:02,965 --> 00:21:04,137 [chuckles] 459 00:21:04,241 --> 00:21:06,689 I remember that one speech you were giving 460 00:21:06,793 --> 00:21:08,620 at Fairmont Crest Garden Club 461 00:21:08,724 --> 00:21:10,034 -a few years back. -Mm. 462 00:21:11,275 --> 00:21:12,344 You gave it your all, 463 00:21:12,448 --> 00:21:15,724 but I could tell something was on your mind. 464 00:21:15,827 --> 00:21:18,448 And then when I called you out, you confessed 465 00:21:18,551 --> 00:21:21,413 that you were preoccupied because Gran was coming back 466 00:21:21,517 --> 00:21:24,000 from a trip and you wanted to see her. 467 00:21:25,344 --> 00:21:28,793 So tell me now, what are you thinking? 468 00:21:29,827 --> 00:21:31,655 You're very perceptive. 469 00:21:31,758 --> 00:21:32,808 I am. 470 00:21:32,896 --> 00:21:35,896 And if Gran's diagnosis and treatment 471 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,344 is weighing on you... 472 00:21:38,448 --> 00:21:39,827 lay it on me. 473 00:21:42,965 --> 00:21:45,068 She kicked me out of the house. 474 00:21:47,758 --> 00:21:49,172 LESLIE: I remember the day 475 00:21:49,275 --> 00:21:52,551 Ted bought me roses, sent them to me. 476 00:21:52,655 --> 00:21:53,931 Mm. 477 00:21:54,034 --> 00:21:56,206 That date is etched in my mind 478 00:21:56,310 --> 00:22:00,482 after all these years because it was the day after we... 479 00:22:00,586 --> 00:22:02,034 Oh, my goodness. 480 00:22:02,137 --> 00:22:03,310 [laughs] 481 00:22:03,413 --> 00:22:05,206 Ooh, flashback. 482 00:22:05,310 --> 00:22:06,360 [shudders] 483 00:22:06,448 --> 00:22:08,448 Ooh, girl, I almost forgot where I was. 484 00:22:08,551 --> 00:22:09,758 Hey, Niecy. 485 00:22:09,759 --> 00:22:10,964 -[fingernails tap] -Psst. 486 00:22:10,965 --> 00:22:12,655 Hey. 487 00:22:12,758 --> 00:22:15,068 Maybe you should put one of those roses 488 00:22:15,172 --> 00:22:18,896 in a scrapbook to preserve the memory. 489 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:22,758 Lord knows, honey, I have a whole cabinet full. 490 00:22:22,862 --> 00:22:24,172 [chuckles] 491 00:22:24,173 --> 00:22:25,309 Au revoir. 492 00:22:25,310 --> 00:22:26,827 [elevator bell dings] 493 00:22:27,827 --> 00:22:30,448 [indistinct announcement over P.A.] 494 00:22:35,310 --> 00:22:36,758 Oh, what lovely flowers. 495 00:22:36,862 --> 00:22:39,241 They are gorgeous. 496 00:22:39,344 --> 00:22:43,103 I remember when Ted sent me a single red rose after... 497 00:22:43,206 --> 00:22:46,137 Well, a milestone in our relationship. 498 00:22:46,241 --> 00:22:49,344 Whoever received these must be very special to the sender. 499 00:22:58,586 --> 00:23:00,620 -You know, son... -Detective. 500 00:23:00,724 --> 00:23:02,034 Detective. 501 00:23:02,137 --> 00:23:03,896 You're way too cocky 502 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:06,896 for a detective working his first undercover case. 503 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:09,586 I'm not cocky. I'm confident. 504 00:23:09,689 --> 00:23:11,551 Look, I put in the work. 505 00:23:11,552 --> 00:23:13,343 I spent years in the department helping 506 00:23:13,344 --> 00:23:15,999 the U.S. Attorney's Office put away plenty of criminals. 507 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:18,724 Cops, detectives, lawyers, they all respect me. 508 00:23:18,725 --> 00:23:20,688 -Mm-hmm. -They say I play it straight. 509 00:23:20,689 --> 00:23:23,068 Yeah, you were a good beat cop. 510 00:23:23,069 --> 00:23:24,757 But having success on the street 511 00:23:24,758 --> 00:23:27,689 doesn't automatically make you a great detective. 512 00:23:28,689 --> 00:23:31,206 You know, when you have nothing else to prove 513 00:23:31,310 --> 00:23:32,862 to me or anyone else... 514 00:23:34,068 --> 00:23:35,758 ...that's when you'll be great. 515 00:23:37,034 --> 00:23:40,034 Ah, well, if it isn't my favorite customer. 516 00:23:40,137 --> 00:23:42,517 Oh, you probably say that to all the fellas. 517 00:23:42,620 --> 00:23:45,137 -Only the nice ones. [chuckles] -Ah. 518 00:23:45,138 --> 00:23:46,757 Let me guess. Peach cobbler to go? 519 00:23:46,758 --> 00:23:48,275 You know me too well. 520 00:23:48,276 --> 00:23:49,378 -Mm-hmm. -Mm-hmm. 521 00:23:49,379 --> 00:23:51,034 [June chuckles] 522 00:23:52,482 --> 00:23:54,034 -Hey, sweetheart. -Mm-hmm. 523 00:23:54,137 --> 00:23:56,667 Thank you for keeping Shanice company last night 524 00:23:56,668 --> 00:23:57,688 when I had to leave. 525 00:23:57,689 --> 00:23:58,896 No worries. 526 00:23:59,000 --> 00:24:01,275 I like Shanice. She has good energy. 527 00:24:01,379 --> 00:24:03,206 She does. 528 00:24:03,310 --> 00:24:05,620 And bonus, she's not Leslie. 529 00:24:05,724 --> 00:24:07,241 -Mm. -Mm-hmm. 530 00:24:07,242 --> 00:24:09,343 I'm looking forward to getting to know her better. 531 00:24:09,344 --> 00:24:10,793 That makes me happy. 532 00:24:10,794 --> 00:24:12,895 Although I do wish you felt that way about 533 00:24:12,896 --> 00:24:14,862 all the women in my life. 534 00:24:14,965 --> 00:24:16,015 Really, Dad? 535 00:24:16,103 --> 00:24:18,655 You're gonna ruin this moment with Eva? 536 00:24:18,758 --> 00:24:20,758 No. I don't want to argue. 537 00:24:22,793 --> 00:24:24,310 -Here you go. -Ah. 538 00:24:24,413 --> 00:24:25,803 -Mm-hmm. Thank you. -Mm-hmm. 539 00:24:25,862 --> 00:24:28,931 -You keep the change. -Oh. 540 00:24:29,034 --> 00:24:31,103 -And I will see you later, Kat. -M'kay. 541 00:24:31,206 --> 00:24:33,000 -Mwah. -Bye. 542 00:24:33,103 --> 00:24:35,379 Mm, sit anywhere you like, honey. 543 00:24:35,482 --> 00:24:36,931 Mm-hmm. 544 00:24:46,103 --> 00:24:47,655 All right, ready to order? 545 00:24:47,656 --> 00:24:50,309 Is there a time machine on the menu? 546 00:24:50,310 --> 00:24:52,482 Because I'd love to hit a switch 547 00:24:52,586 --> 00:24:56,793 and stop my family from letting the cuckoo out of the clock. 548 00:24:56,896 --> 00:24:58,724 You want to talk about it? 549 00:24:59,724 --> 00:25:01,137 [sighs] 550 00:25:01,241 --> 00:25:04,103 My dad keeps pushing his devil spawn on me 551 00:25:04,206 --> 00:25:06,856 even though he knows I don't want her in my business, 552 00:25:06,931 --> 00:25:08,758 and certainly not using 553 00:25:08,862 --> 00:25:11,344 my family's medical crisis as a way in. 554 00:25:11,448 --> 00:25:13,275 And on top of that, 555 00:25:13,379 --> 00:25:16,029 I don't like how my mother is parading around the DMV 556 00:25:16,068 --> 00:25:19,413 in her bad girl couture with a different man every night. 557 00:25:19,517 --> 00:25:22,137 Mm. That is a lot. 558 00:25:22,241 --> 00:25:25,206 -Right? -A lot of "I's." 559 00:25:25,310 --> 00:25:27,413 Maybe the problem is you. 560 00:25:30,724 --> 00:25:32,620 How can I not have anything to prove 561 00:25:32,621 --> 00:25:34,136 when I basically had to beg you to go 562 00:25:34,137 --> 00:25:36,187 undercover on a case that I brought you? 563 00:25:37,379 --> 00:25:39,689 I'm starting to think Izaiah's right. 564 00:25:39,793 --> 00:25:42,143 You'll never approve of anything your sons do. 565 00:25:43,034 --> 00:25:45,034 I'll take care of the check. 566 00:25:45,137 --> 00:25:47,787 And don't worry, I won't put it on my expense account. 567 00:25:58,034 --> 00:25:59,206 Stake Dracula yet? 568 00:25:59,310 --> 00:26:00,896 You deposit a payoff today? 569 00:26:05,896 --> 00:26:08,758 Why is Hotshot Hawthorne so twisted? 570 00:26:10,172 --> 00:26:12,162 His red market sting not going so well? 571 00:26:12,241 --> 00:26:16,310 I'm reconsidering my decision to assign my son this case. 572 00:26:21,586 --> 00:26:23,758 I got a tip that a guy named The Impaler 573 00:26:23,862 --> 00:26:25,896 is heading up this whole operation. 574 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:28,517 You got a tip? And not Jacob? 575 00:26:30,862 --> 00:26:33,482 No wonder he's so wound up. What else have you heard? 576 00:26:33,586 --> 00:26:35,758 That this guy have a reputation 577 00:26:35,862 --> 00:26:37,862 for striking first and thinking last. 578 00:26:39,896 --> 00:26:42,426 Damn, I wish you would've took the lead on this one. 579 00:26:42,427 --> 00:26:44,930 Well, it makes you feel any better, 580 00:26:44,931 --> 00:26:48,517 word around the station is Jacob's up for the challenge. 581 00:26:49,793 --> 00:26:53,241 Yep. And I'll do you a solid, if it's okay with the kid. 582 00:26:53,344 --> 00:26:55,874 Do some investigating and push this thing along? 583 00:26:55,896 --> 00:26:58,275 And run the risk of him blowing his cover? 584 00:26:58,276 --> 00:26:59,412 No way. 585 00:26:59,413 --> 00:27:00,896 Then what are you offering? 586 00:27:01,000 --> 00:27:02,758 I'll keep my ears open. 587 00:27:02,862 --> 00:27:07,310 If I hear anything about this red market or this Impaler, 588 00:27:07,413 --> 00:27:09,000 I'll pass it on to the kid. 589 00:27:09,103 --> 00:27:10,517 I appreciate that. 590 00:27:10,518 --> 00:27:12,033 I know you won't be around much longer 591 00:27:12,034 --> 00:27:13,586 to mentor the young guns. 592 00:27:14,551 --> 00:27:16,206 Yeah, Joey willing, 593 00:27:16,310 --> 00:27:18,793 I'll be on the Sheila, sailing out to the sunset 594 00:27:18,896 --> 00:27:20,275 soon as I'm able. 595 00:27:21,758 --> 00:27:24,379 Sorry, I had to drop a truth bomb and dip. 596 00:27:24,482 --> 00:27:27,310 Uh, did you... did you happen to hear 597 00:27:27,413 --> 00:27:29,283 what those cops were talking about? 598 00:27:29,896 --> 00:27:31,620 Who cares? They're cops. 599 00:27:31,724 --> 00:27:34,137 I want to tell you a story about family. 600 00:27:34,241 --> 00:27:36,000 Is that okay? 601 00:27:36,103 --> 00:27:37,206 Sure. 602 00:27:37,310 --> 00:27:39,344 Your parents are always gonna be 603 00:27:39,345 --> 00:27:40,930 in your business and trying to tell you 604 00:27:40,931 --> 00:27:42,801 to do things that you don't want to do. 605 00:27:42,896 --> 00:27:45,275 Suck it up, move on, 606 00:27:45,379 --> 00:27:49,034 because you never know when the big man 607 00:27:49,137 --> 00:27:50,862 is dialing their numbers. 608 00:27:52,551 --> 00:27:56,103 [inhales sharply] Now, sisters are a whole other category 609 00:27:56,206 --> 00:27:57,965 all to themselves. 610 00:27:58,068 --> 00:28:02,000 My sister Regina resented me something awful 611 00:28:02,103 --> 00:28:04,068 for abandoning my kids. 612 00:28:04,172 --> 00:28:07,000 We didn't talk or see each other for years. 613 00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:10,137 But when we reconnected 614 00:28:10,241 --> 00:28:14,068 and she eventually said that I did the right thing, 615 00:28:14,172 --> 00:28:17,896 it was like a weight was lifted off of my heart. 616 00:28:17,897 --> 00:28:20,378 Push come to shove, Regina will be there for me, 617 00:28:20,379 --> 00:28:22,034 and I will be there for her, too. 618 00:28:23,137 --> 00:28:25,655 Now, I know you hate it that your sister's 619 00:28:25,758 --> 00:28:28,275 trying to be a part of your life, 620 00:28:28,379 --> 00:28:31,000 but there may come a day where you may need her. 621 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:34,551 Don't you slam that door so hard 622 00:28:34,655 --> 00:28:36,405 that you can't never open it again. 623 00:28:37,551 --> 00:28:40,379 The biscuits are on me today. 624 00:28:42,482 --> 00:28:44,517 ? ? 625 00:28:48,379 --> 00:28:49,551 [phone vibrating] 626 00:28:51,206 --> 00:28:53,275 Hi, honey. How'd the debriefing go? 627 00:28:53,276 --> 00:28:55,481 It could have been better. 628 00:28:55,482 --> 00:28:56,931 What happened? 629 00:28:56,932 --> 00:29:00,136 I was pretty pumped about the progress I've made, 630 00:29:00,137 --> 00:29:02,551 but Pops made sure to put me in my place. 631 00:29:02,552 --> 00:29:05,378 It's like I'm in this endless loop of having to prove myself. 632 00:29:05,379 --> 00:29:07,447 Every day, I have to show him that I have the skills 633 00:29:07,448 --> 00:29:08,862 to do my job. 634 00:29:08,965 --> 00:29:10,827 That must feel horrible. 635 00:29:10,828 --> 00:29:12,757 I'm sorry you have to go through that. 636 00:29:12,758 --> 00:29:14,078 Yeah, but I'm done venting. 637 00:29:14,103 --> 00:29:15,310 I'm at the club now, 638 00:29:15,311 --> 00:29:17,516 about to get in a quick workout and sweat it out. 639 00:29:17,517 --> 00:29:20,068 Jacob, come on. You need to rest. 640 00:29:20,069 --> 00:29:21,171 No. 641 00:29:21,172 --> 00:29:23,103 I need to stay awake and ready. 642 00:29:23,206 --> 00:29:26,172 To reassume the undercover persona. 643 00:29:26,275 --> 00:29:28,445 Are you gonna be working overnight again? 644 00:29:28,448 --> 00:29:29,896 Uh, I'm not sure. 645 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,410 Look, how's your fact-finding mission going? 646 00:29:32,758 --> 00:29:36,620 Good. Yeah, I'm, um, narrowing down the options. 647 00:29:38,931 --> 00:29:41,758 When that beautiful woman went down, 648 00:29:41,862 --> 00:29:44,482 the strongest woman I've ever known, 649 00:29:44,586 --> 00:29:46,068 I was stricken. 650 00:29:46,172 --> 00:29:48,689 Anybody would be, Granddad. 651 00:29:48,793 --> 00:29:50,965 I'm just glad that she's all right. 652 00:29:51,068 --> 00:29:54,413 I have to tell you, I thought she'd... 653 00:29:55,379 --> 00:29:56,517 ...met her maker. 654 00:29:57,655 --> 00:30:01,172 And it was the worst pain I've felt in my life. 655 00:30:02,482 --> 00:30:05,965 If anything like that happened to Smitty, I... 656 00:30:05,966 --> 00:30:07,067 Wait. 657 00:30:07,068 --> 00:30:08,309 I still don't understand. 658 00:30:08,310 --> 00:30:10,180 Why did she kick you out of the house? 659 00:30:11,172 --> 00:30:15,620 I may have gone overboard with the cancer research. 660 00:30:15,724 --> 00:30:18,068 And as her caregiver. 661 00:30:18,172 --> 00:30:22,103 Well, you've always taken your various roles pretty seriously. 662 00:30:22,206 --> 00:30:24,172 Yes. [chuckles] 663 00:30:24,275 --> 00:30:26,172 But Anita's had enough. 664 00:30:27,551 --> 00:30:29,965 She needs time to herself. 665 00:30:30,068 --> 00:30:33,862 I know it's hard for you being away from Gran, 666 00:30:33,965 --> 00:30:38,896 but it's big of you to give her the space that she wants. 667 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:42,103 Grandson, I want to be strong for her. 668 00:30:43,103 --> 00:30:45,413 Strong in front of her. 669 00:30:45,517 --> 00:30:48,931 But, by God, it takes a toll. 670 00:30:49,931 --> 00:30:53,724 And if any time you need to talk, cry 671 00:30:53,827 --> 00:30:57,827 or just ball your fist up at God, 672 00:30:57,931 --> 00:30:59,448 come to me. 673 00:30:59,551 --> 00:31:03,241 Because you have always been my rock throughout the years. 674 00:31:04,241 --> 00:31:05,896 Let me spot you this time. 675 00:31:11,103 --> 00:31:12,965 Mother, I'm here. 676 00:31:14,724 --> 00:31:16,034 Oh. 677 00:31:16,035 --> 00:31:17,895 I have to admit, I was looking forward 678 00:31:17,896 --> 00:31:20,172 to seeing a less tame version of you. 679 00:31:20,275 --> 00:31:23,517 If memory serves, you have worn quite a few outfits 680 00:31:23,620 --> 00:31:25,241 that caused a stir. 681 00:31:25,344 --> 00:31:27,103 Uh, that, uh, beaded crop top 682 00:31:27,104 --> 00:31:29,171 with the matching capri pants you wore on Solid Gold 683 00:31:29,172 --> 00:31:30,481 -comes to mind. -[chuckles] 684 00:31:30,482 --> 00:31:32,832 It's in the archives if you'd like to borrow it. 685 00:31:32,862 --> 00:31:34,310 I will keep that in mind. 686 00:31:34,311 --> 00:31:36,585 But seriously, Mother, there is nothing to be concerned about. 687 00:31:36,586 --> 00:31:39,034 I'm just trying a new look, shaking things up. 688 00:31:39,137 --> 00:31:41,482 It is not like I had a personality transplant. 689 00:31:41,586 --> 00:31:44,931 I see nothing wrong with you exploring your wild side, 690 00:31:44,932 --> 00:31:46,930 as long as you get it out of your system 691 00:31:46,931 --> 00:31:48,191 sooner rather than later. 692 00:31:48,241 --> 00:31:49,896 Why is that? 693 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:53,379 Because I need you focused and ready to step in 694 00:31:53,482 --> 00:31:57,206 as the matriarch of this family if the worst should happen. 695 00:32:02,671 --> 00:32:08,205 The C-note is yours, honey. Thanks for helping a sister out. 696 00:32:08,206 --> 00:32:09,310 Ciao. 697 00:32:09,413 --> 00:32:10,931 [chuckles] 698 00:32:11,034 --> 00:32:12,482 [sighs] 699 00:32:17,379 --> 00:32:21,000 Gossip Nurse may be your new drug, but... 700 00:32:22,931 --> 00:32:27,827 ...I'm the medicine that's been in your bloodstream for years. 701 00:32:28,896 --> 00:32:30,655 [sighs] 702 00:32:34,379 --> 00:32:35,586 Mm-mm. 703 00:32:38,827 --> 00:32:40,000 Yes. 704 00:32:41,310 --> 00:32:42,360 Voil�. 705 00:32:43,862 --> 00:32:47,310 Well, you know what they say 706 00:32:47,413 --> 00:32:50,758 about adding a new medication to your routine. 707 00:32:51,793 --> 00:32:53,603 If you find yourself experiencing 708 00:32:53,689 --> 00:32:57,517 unpleasant symptoms, stop taking it. 709 00:32:57,620 --> 00:32:59,103 [chuckles] 710 00:33:00,137 --> 00:33:02,689 And when you come back to me, Teddy-Poo... 711 00:33:04,620 --> 00:33:08,620 ...all Nurse Niecy will have is dead roses. 712 00:33:09,965 --> 00:33:12,000 [indistinct announcement over P.A.] 713 00:33:12,103 --> 00:33:13,153 Peach cobbler? 714 00:33:13,241 --> 00:33:15,931 -Our favorite. -Hmm. 715 00:33:16,034 --> 00:33:18,620 Is cobbler something you do for all your boos? 716 00:33:18,724 --> 00:33:20,344 What do you mean? 717 00:33:20,448 --> 00:33:22,379 Like you do roses. 718 00:33:22,482 --> 00:33:25,310 I heard from Leslie, then overheard from Nicole, 719 00:33:25,413 --> 00:33:27,163 that roses is your signature move 720 00:33:27,172 --> 00:33:29,586 after hitting the sheets for the first time. 721 00:33:29,689 --> 00:33:32,068 I... 722 00:33:32,172 --> 00:33:34,241 -I... -Don't sweat it. 723 00:33:34,344 --> 00:33:36,034 I like the flowers. 724 00:33:36,137 --> 00:33:38,862 And I'm flattered that I got the most. 725 00:33:38,965 --> 00:33:41,793 I would give you a kiss for every single rose, 726 00:33:41,896 --> 00:33:44,126 but, you know, workplace rules and all that. 727 00:33:44,127 --> 00:33:46,240 Plus, there are some major gossips up in here. 728 00:33:46,241 --> 00:33:49,655 Hmm, well, game recognizes game. 729 00:33:49,758 --> 00:33:52,344 What are you doing after your shift? 730 00:33:52,448 --> 00:33:54,931 I could, um... 731 00:33:55,034 --> 00:33:56,896 take you out of here, you can give me 732 00:33:57,000 --> 00:33:58,965 all the kisses you want. 733 00:33:59,068 --> 00:34:01,068 Hmm. 734 00:34:01,172 --> 00:34:03,551 I think I'm free tonight. 735 00:34:03,655 --> 00:34:05,482 -Yeah? -All night. 736 00:34:05,586 --> 00:34:06,827 Mm. 737 00:34:07,827 --> 00:34:09,877 I'm glad you caught me before my workout. 738 00:34:10,793 --> 00:34:13,068 You look as tired as I feel. 739 00:34:13,069 --> 00:34:15,792 I tried to take a nap, but I couldn't turn my brain off. 740 00:34:15,793 --> 00:34:17,895 It's the ailment of any good investigator. 741 00:34:17,896 --> 00:34:19,861 I got some new information from my pops. 742 00:34:19,862 --> 00:34:21,619 But you first. What'd you have to tell me? 743 00:34:21,620 --> 00:34:23,206 So, I was around the corner 744 00:34:23,207 --> 00:34:25,274 when you met with the courier and his boss, 745 00:34:25,275 --> 00:34:27,205 and I heard them talking, and it was something 746 00:34:27,206 --> 00:34:28,309 -the boss said. He said... -Wait a minute. 747 00:34:28,310 --> 00:34:29,862 Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait. What? 748 00:34:29,965 --> 00:34:31,724 How could you be so reckless? 749 00:34:31,725 --> 00:34:33,446 Smitty, I told you to wait in the car 750 00:34:33,447 --> 00:34:36,172 and be a lookout away from any conversations. 751 00:34:36,275 --> 00:34:37,415 I couldn't help myself. 752 00:34:37,416 --> 00:34:39,343 I just wanted to be close to the action. 753 00:34:39,344 --> 00:34:40,619 You can't skulk around in the dark 754 00:34:40,620 --> 00:34:42,343 while I'm trying to get in with the syndicate. 755 00:34:42,344 --> 00:34:44,136 What if you blew my cover? Then what? 756 00:34:44,137 --> 00:34:46,067 All of this would've been for nothing. 757 00:34:51,103 --> 00:34:53,103 [indistinct chatter] 758 00:35:02,193 --> 00:35:06,205 I can't believe you let me go on about clothes 759 00:35:06,206 --> 00:35:07,654 when you're dealing with the aftermath 760 00:35:07,655 --> 00:35:09,068 of a medical emergency. 761 00:35:09,172 --> 00:35:10,793 Well, I feel fine now. 762 00:35:10,896 --> 00:35:13,068 -Thanks to Ted. -Indeed. 763 00:35:13,172 --> 00:35:16,275 He got me back on my feet and feeling like myself again. 764 00:35:16,276 --> 00:35:18,343 So why the doom and gloom about something 765 00:35:18,344 --> 00:35:19,724 that isn't going to happen? 766 00:35:20,896 --> 00:35:23,241 I don't want to hear magical thinking. 767 00:35:23,344 --> 00:35:27,275 You kids do way too much of that when it comes to me. 768 00:35:27,379 --> 00:35:28,482 No one lives forever. 769 00:35:28,586 --> 00:35:31,034 We need to be realistic. 770 00:35:31,137 --> 00:35:34,087 That's why I sent your daddy away from the house for a while. 771 00:35:34,088 --> 00:35:36,240 I can't make plans for the family's future 772 00:35:36,241 --> 00:35:37,965 without upsetting him. 773 00:35:38,068 --> 00:35:40,551 I am putting together a binder 774 00:35:40,655 --> 00:35:44,482 with all of the information, so it'll be a easy transition. 775 00:35:44,586 --> 00:35:47,724 I want to leave you something you can hold in your hands. 776 00:35:47,827 --> 00:35:51,137 My own words, written in my own handwriting. 777 00:35:51,241 --> 00:35:54,724 You're so incredibly thoughtful. 778 00:35:56,482 --> 00:35:58,042 So you'll do what's necessary? 779 00:35:58,103 --> 00:36:02,206 Yes, but only if it becomes necessary. 780 00:36:02,310 --> 00:36:05,482 We're not there yet, and we may not be. 781 00:36:06,551 --> 00:36:08,896 You have made me so very, very proud. 782 00:36:09,896 --> 00:36:11,482 I wish I could hug you. 783 00:36:13,482 --> 00:36:15,344 Hug me. 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