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Mr. Smith, we have reason to believe

you met with Max two days before Lia Whitmore died.

There is only one logical explanation

for what's happening right now.

I'm being set up by the Impaler.

I am not apologizing for wanting

this world to be better for my daughter.

Leslie, I will not allow you

to run roughshod over this project.

-Vernon, that... -Regret is a dangerous emotion, Bill.

So, please believe me when I tell you

that I know perfectly well that...

that there's no going back.

You're totally Bill's priority. He's a creature of habit.

The man spent three decades with Dani.

Running to her is like muscle memory.

It still doesn't feel good, Caroline.

But does it feel flattering?

What? No.

I-I feel like an afterthought in my own marriage.

What I mean is, you're his alluring younger wife.

He doesn't want you seeing him at his worst.

And they've lived in all

the ugly nooks and crannies already.

I think he's trying to protect you from that.

I... suppose that makes sense.

Bill found what he was yearning for in you.

You reminded him of his strength, his importance.

He doesn't want to shatter that image.

You know what?

I think you're right.

From now on, I am going to put my insecurities aside

and focus on what matters,

being the wife Bill deserves, in sickness and in health.

BILL: Dani.

I think I'm dying.

[laughs]

You really will say anything, won't you?

Anything that helps you to ignore my boundaries

and disrespect my marriage.

-That is not what I'm doing. -Will you get off it, Bill?

What a stupid thing to say

and an awful thing to wish on yourself, by the way.

Now, get out, and I'm not saying it again.

Dani, I'm not playing games. I swear on my mother's grave.

-What are you talking about? -I passed out again.

? ?

[door opens]

You got enough for two?

I could really use one right about now.

I normally don't share my top-shelf with people

who can't follow orders.

I guess that means you're still pissed

about Heather buying Uptown.

Joey, I swear, I don't know how that got past us.

All right? I had eyes on your sister 24/7.

Me and my best guys.

Well, maybe your best isn't good enough.

What am I supposed to do about that?

We will make it right.

But help me understand something.

I get that you were pissed

that Heather was stepping on your territory, but...

Why is this throwing you so much? I mean, what don't I know?

I was planning to buy Uptown.

[R&B music playing]

Prosecco or champagne?

On the house.

Excuse me?

There's a glass of bubbly with your name on it.

Just need to know what to grab.

Oh. Do you always give free drinks to the ladies?

Only to pretty ladies like you.

Be right back.

I need to speak to my sister in private.

Oh. Ooh, I know this tone.

This is the "you left an empty carton

of O.J. in the fridge" tone.

-I'm not so sure about that. -Oh, I am.

It's just like when he accused me of stealing an item

that he lost on his own.

I was innocent then, and I'm innocent now.

Is that the way you're gonna play this?

You seem so serious.

Okay, it looks like you two need a time-out.

-Why don't we try that? -Great idea.

I'll just go find a corner and put myself there to cool off.

We've got to stop meeting like this.

Come on. Let's sit.

Oh, I was just about to grab Joey's favorite booth.

Oh, well, is he here now?

Come on. Come have a pre-Joey drink with me.

Knowing my brother, you'll need it.

Did I miss something?

I feel like I've gotten a warmer reception at a tax office.

Has my brother finally managed to turn you against me?

[elevator dings]

I know that smile.

-Ted. -Hey, don't let me stop you.

-How have you been? -Well, never better.

Make any progress with Shanice's brothers?

Ah, not quite. Dana's less-than-flattering take

left a, uh, lasting impression.

I'm sure they will come around.

I just hope they haven't

tainted the rest of the relatives against me.

Oh, I don't think you have anything to worry about

since Shanice's Aunt Monica has already given you her blessings.

True. What about you, hmm?

How are things going with, uh, you and Dr. Rollins?

Kial and I are fine. Good. We're good.

Well, the family seems to like him pretty well.

They are just happy that I am happy.

Mm.

I'm glad things are going well with you and Shanice,

and I have no doubt that you will win her brothers over.

Mm. Thanks.

And I'm glad to see that Kial is cluing in on the things

-that, uh, you like. -[phone chimes]

What do you mean?

Well, it took me years to figure out

the type of jewelry that would make your eyes

light up like that.

But judging from the bracelet on your wrist,

he knows you pretty well, hmm?

I need to check on a patient.

Joey, I had no idea you were thinking of buying Uptown.

I wanted it to be a surprise for Vanessa.

Now, thanks to my baby sister,

I have to make other arrangements.

I want you to go see Leon Kaminski.

-Kaminski, the old Uptown owner? -We had an agreement.

If he was ever in the market to sell, I'd be the first to know.

-Okay. -I want you to find out if this deal he made

with Heather is as ironclad as she thinks it is.

-I have a feeling it isn't. -I'll find him.

And, Randy.

Don't come back empty-handed.

[door opens]

Can I get you anything?

-Some answers, please. -Oh, of course. To what?

What were you and Joey arguing about yesterday?

Oh, you know, that's just sibling rivalry.

-He just doesn't trust me. -But why is that?

I don't know. It's a very good question.

I haven't given him a single reason.

You know what hurts the most is realizing

he just doesn't want the same thing that I do.

Don't give up, Heather. I think Joey will come around.

You know, he's surprising in that way.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

How's my girl Dani? You know, I saw a commercial

the other day, and I thought, "Dani would rock that catsuit."

You know, I haven't even seen it, and I agree.

-She is forever a model. -She is.

We should, uh, get together again

and have another girls' night,

when she gets back in town.

-Dani's back already. -She is?

Yeah, she and Andre got back from Korea yesterday.

Huh.

She told me about her ex-husband's health issues.

Did they have to rush back because of an emergency?

-No. Bill's fine, as far as I know. -Oh.

She and Andre were always returning yesterday.

Interesting.

But I better go relieve Vivian.

Unlike you, I'm not married to the boss.

Yeah, but you're besties with the boss's wife.

Ooh, what if we stay for a spa treatment?

Okay, okay, let me at least check in

and see what's going on at the office.

Okay. I will pull up the spa schedule in the meantime.

? ?

Hey, stranger.

Hayley. What's up?

Where have you been? I haven't seen you around much lately.

Busy at work and with my lady.

You remember her? Eva.

Mm. New liver in her body and a fine man on her arm.

She's a lucky one.

[chuckles, mutters]

Yo. What's up, bro?

I know you're not over here chilling

when I canceled my run to play ball with you.

I thought you had to meet Eva, right?

We could've run another game.

I mean, I was just trying to catch my breath for a second.

And consider it caught. [exhales]

-Peace out, bro. -ANDRE: Yeah, you know.

-Hayley. -Mm-hmm. -Izaiah.

[Andre humming]

You think your husband would appreciate you

thirsting over Izaiah and not even trying to hide it?

Just like your dusty wife, you're misunderstanding.

What you saw was a woman being friendly. That's it.

Oh. That's funny you mentioned my-my beautiful wife

because if you were taking better care of Bill,

maybe he'd stop blowing her up every chance he gets.

Okay, Bill isn't thinking about Dani.

We barely could enjoy Seoul

because he kept texting and kept calling.

It's clear he's not getting enough attention at home.

Or-or-or maybe he is, but it's just not enough.

Huh. Maybe Bill has finally realized

what a colossal screwup he made in trading Dani for you.

But you know what? I want you to give him a message for me, okay?

Tell him that it's too late. Dani has moved on to, uh,

bigger and better.

He's gonna have to lay in the bed he made.

All right.

Well, let's sit you down.

So you're telling me that you've passed out

since you were released from the hospital?

Yeah. Yeah, and it seems like I might be...

having seizures, too. I'm blanking out for a few seconds.

I just...

I don't know, whatever this is, Dani, it's not good.

I'm starting to believe that... this is the end.

-No, don't say that. -I mean it.

Well, I'm confused.

You had your scare at the hospital,

but they got you back to normal. You were fine.

Did Madison or Dr. Wilkes say anything

about the possibility of seizures or-or fainting?

No. No. They gave me my marching orders.

Get some rest, don't lift anything too heavy,

you know, stuff like that.

And I was clearly well enough to go home, so...

How about the pacemaker?

It hasn't had to kick in. I checked the data.

I just don't understand what could've happened

once Hayley got you home

to make you start feeling like crap all over again.

You and me both.

Oh, hey, Nicole. I'm glad I ran into you.

-Do you have a minute? -Sure. My schedule's clear.

What's going on? Is it about work?

It's Chelsea.

I'm-I'm worried about how she's responding

to this Allison situation.

I didn't realize there was one.

Uh, Kat told me that Jacob confirmed

that Allison was still in that facility.

She is, but that doesn't matter in Chelsea's mind.

She's still afraid that Allison will somehow

start tormenting her again.

At least she's talking about it.

Only when necessary.

She woke up screaming last night,

and it's affecting her work.

One minute, she's okay with social media,

and then the next, all she can imagine

is Allison using it to her advantage again.

That is how trauma works.

Little by little, it withdraws you from the people

and the things that you love.

Nicole, if we don't step in,

I'm afraid hers is gonna keep chipping away

until Chelsea's no longer the person we know.

I'm really scared for her.

Donnell decided he didn't want to be her twin anymore.

He took a permanent marker to his birth certificate.

No. He was serious.

They bickered all the time, but I guess Deanna

had really gotten to him.

Doug was the only one who could get him to calm down

and talk things through.

He's lucky he had such a caring father.

People can say what they want about our marriage,

but Doug really loved our kids.

And they were crazy about him, too.

-Especially Deanna. -[door closes]

His memory will live on through all of you.

Well, what are we talking about?

HEATHER: Doug McBride.

You know,

I should get going. This has been so lovely, though.

What? No, stay. Eat with us.

No, she has the right idea. Traffic's a bitch out there.

Yeah.

Maybe another time. You two enjoy your meal.

Did you really have to be so rude?

I wasn't rude. I was honest.

She's your sister, Joey.

Yes. Something I'm not so happy about at the moment.

Have you been staying hydrated? Eating enough?

Yeah. You know, Hayley's been obsessed

with my health, you know. Giving me salads, smoothies.

You know, just glad that she stopped giving me

that awful herbal tea.

What herbal tea?

She's been fixated on recovery,

and she was giving me this tea that tastes like crap.

I've had to sneak in the occasional cup of coffee

just to cleanse my palate.

Mm, so she swapped out herbal teas for smoothies.

Sounds like she's trying to make it more appealing.

-I'll give her that. -It wasn't her choice.

You know, when I first started feeling off, Madison...

[clears throat] she put me on this elimination diet, and...

The tea had to go. I wasn't mad about that.

Hayley's got me doing cardio as well,

you know, to strengthen my heart.

And your cardiologist signed off on that?

Yeah. Yeah, more or less. I mean, Hayley just...

she thinks a more holistic approach is best.

"More or less"?

Well, now, she's sounding wackier than Madison's mom.

She doesn't know I passed out or about my dizzy spell earlier.

I've just been trying to handle this by myself.

Whoa, whoa.

How long has that been happening?

-It's for a while. -Oh, Bill.

Now-now you see why I'm so terrified?

I'm doing everything right. Hayley's doing everything right.

My body's... it keeps breaking down on me.

-Okay. -It's like I'm...

It's like I'm gonna pass out and not wake up again.

All right, come here.

Hey.

Listen.

I know it doesn't feel this way right now,

but I promise you, it's gonna be okay.

So, what did the intern say?

Bill left for the day and told her to lock up.

So, that means you're free?

-Looks like it. -Ooh.

Okay, let me grab my purse.

Are you sure you're okay?

I mean, what Andre said was kind of harsh.

Andre is jealous and insecure

and will exaggerate the truth just to prove a point.

I mean, Bill was dragging Dani through the mud,

sleeping with me in their bed,

and she's got a new husband, yet...

they only want to talk about me and mine. Pathetic.

Maybe you shouldn't say that in the club Dani's family founded.

To hell with them. I am a paying member in this club.

And you know what? I hope it gets back to them.

They don't scare me.

Baby, I-I got the cornbread in there.

Don't worry. [laughs]

Uh, yeah. I-I thought I'd shoot some hoops.

Andre? Andre, no.

Andre's scared of me after that last game.

We all know he telegraphs his play every time.

And he ain't got no left hand.

Like hell you're talking about me.

Oh, uh-oh. Here comes the sore loser now, baby.

-[whispers]: I'm on the phone with Eva. -Oh, you...

Hey, don't listen to him, Eva.

He's lying. Ask him what kind of a baller misses an open layup.

Okay, got to go. Yeah. I'm-a grab dinner. I love you.

And click.

Too far. You know I had sweat in my eyes.

Hey, well, it happens to the best of us.

Not me, but...

Whatever. Yeah.

Uh, what was up with you and Hayley?

It looks like y'all got beef or something.

Yeah. Hayley and I are members of this uncomfortable club,

the Second Spouses.

Sounds like my ma's favorite movie,

First Wives Club, except that one is a comedy.

But y'all's is like some dark, twisted drama.

Yeah, yeah. When it comes to Hayley and Bill,

it's more like a horror.

Straight-up pins and needles the whole time.

[laughs] All right, man. Well, I'm-a get going.

I was hanging back to grab Orphey Gene's.

Eva, she wants the full spread tonight.

Later.

[phone chimes]

This must be stressful for you, too, Madison.

Managing work and your research,

not to mention that ridiculous lawsuit.

I hope you realize how much we appreciate

you being there for Chelsea.

I love her,

and I can't just sit by while she struggles like this.

I will reach out, see if she'll open up.

-Maybe that'll ease the strain. -Thank you.

-She and Kat are about to launch their new purse. -Mm-hmm.

That's where her focus should be, not dwelling on Allison.

I think I know how to get Chelsea out of her head

and celebrate life's wins at the same time.

Okay, well, now you're getting me excited. What is it?

And I want a complete accounting of Uptown's books.

Well, I don't care how long it'll take. Just get it done.

Oh. Have the manager fire that bartender

that's there right now. Son of a bitch.

He's giving away free booze to some stupid woman

hoping to get under her skirt.

Just handle it.

[knock on door]

Longest 30 minutes of my life.

I'm gonna call the girls because they deserve to

-know what's happening with you. -No.

No, Dani, no, please. Wait. Just...

Let's just keep this between us.

Well, then I'm-I'm calling Hayley

because she should be with you right now.

-Not me. Not anymore. -No, no, no.

Dani, no, no. I'm serious. Okay?

-She's your wife. -Uh, yeah, she's my wife,

but you're who I trust.

Okay, look.

Listen.

There are some things you should know.

Do you remember when I told you...

that I adjusted my will?

-Yes. -Yeah.

Well, I also took out an insurance policy

with Hayley as the beneficiary.

And why is that something I need to know?

Because Naomi and Chelsea will still

get the bulk of my estate,

and I don't want there to be any confusion about that.

Well, I would never doubt that you wouldn't

do right by our girls.

Despite your many, many flaws,

you've always been a great provider. Oh...

Whoa, whoa! Okay. All right. You really are sick. Um...

Okay, uh, uh... Maybe your blood sugar is low.

I can get you some soup. Is that good?

Bill?

Bill! Bill!

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Bill Hamilton, if you die on me right now, I will kill you.

Hello. Yes. Yes. I need an ambulance immediately.

Immediately. Bill!

I didn't think it would take you so long to call

-when you got back in town. -Yeah,

it was a long flight, long flight.

The time change is still, uh, still getting...

-I'm still getting used to it. -Yeah.

You're gonna blame jet lag?

What happened to my jet-setting lover boy?

I am not that guy anymore, Heather.

It's too bad.

The Andre I remember was down for anything.

Well, the Andre in front of you is married now.

He has roots. He has different priorities.

How conventional.

-Drink? -I'm good.

Oh. You really have changed since you married the model.

I remember you drinking me under the table in London.

And then doing me on top of it.

Oh.

Something just happens to me when I'm

thinking about our time together.

They say the body remembers everything.

Why don't we give it some more memories?

Heather, look, I think, I think we should,

we should talk about the kiss, okay?

Easy. Look, I-I got wrapped up in my feelings.

And I want to apologize for that,

but we can't go there anymore.

I have a wife.

I know. She's lovely.

And also it's-it's kind of hard to get into this when

I feel like there's a constant threat hanging over me.

You think I would hurt you, don't you?

You think I would hurt Dani?

Andre.

You're scared of me.

Aren't you?

Sorry that took so long.

I had to track down the spa manager,

make sure we got the best of the best.

I really don't need all this fuss, Hayley.

I told you, VIP experience, okay?

And we got Giles. That man has hands of a god.

He'll be ready for us soon.

Reconnecting today has been really nice.

You know, even after all the drama I've been through,

I wouldn't change a thing.

-You wouldn't? -No.

Because if I'd never gone to work at the firm,

I never would've met you.

I got the love of my life and my best friend all in one.

So, thank you for caring so deeply about Bill

and making space for me, too.

I was your maid of honor, Hayley. We're locked in.

-So, what do you think? -I love it.

-And I think Chelsea will, too. -Great. Then it is settled.

We are having a party at my house to celebrate

the new ChelseaKat bag release.

And just for family and close friends, though, right?

Oh, absolutely. We do not want to overwhelm her

-with a bunch of strangers. -Okay, we're on the same page.

Perfect. And I will get Laura to start making arrangements.

-[phone chimes] -Great. Oh, one sec.

That's weird. I'm being paged to the ER.

Are you on call?

No. Must be one of my patients.

Okay, well, got to run.

Um, I will call you later to finish talking about the party.

Thanks, Nicole. This is just what I needed.

My patient is resting. Now, I want to hear

about the good doctor and this new bling on your wrist.

-[elevator dings] -Nicole?

-You all right? -I'm sorry. What did you say?

Uh, the bracelet. Um, is it something

you and Kial are celebrating,

or is it a "just because" kind of thing?

No, no special occasion. He just thought of me.

Ah.

Well...

-you deserve it. -[phone buzzing]

Hold on a second.

-Dani, what's up? -DANI: Sissy, it's Bill.

What about Bill?

Oh, we're in an ambulance headed to Garland.

-Can you meet me there? -I'm already here.

What happened?

Dani?

What is it?

Something with Bill.

And from the way my sister sounds, it's not good.

-[elevator dings] -Where's Bill?

He's in the ER. Madison's there, too.

-What happened? -I don't know.

He's convinced he's dying.

-Dying? -He was just there.

He-he was staring into space.

I think he had another seizure.

Do you want me to call the girls? Andre?

No. No. Bill wants to keep this contained.

Why? Chelsea and Naomi at least deserve to know.

They're bringing Bill up to a room.

You hear that? That means they have him stabilized.

-Yeah. -[elevator dings]

And what do you mean another seizure?

Hey. Bill. Bill, I got you.

I'm here. Okay? I'm here.

-Sissy, what can I do? -Nothing.

I'm good now. You-you don't have to stay.

Hey, please?

I can't handle a lecture right now.

I'm here.

I'll call. I promise.

Joey, what's bothering you?

You usually love eating here.

Usually.

I understand the place is under new management.

I didn't realize that. Uptown's doing well.

Prime location, strong menu options.

Why do you think they made the change?

Oh, other than to irritate my favorite culinary master?

How's Deanna? Settled in at Banneker?

She's doing well.

She and her sorority sisters are preparing a step show

-for the incoming freshmen. -Good. Donnell?

Fine.

They're both exactly where they belong.

I couldn't be more grateful

for Izaiah finally talking some reason into Deanna.

Yeah, he's a special kid.

Mm. And an even better academic advisor.

No wonder Banneker jumped at the chance to hire him.

He really just cultivates relationships with his students.

Aren't you Deanna McBride's counselor?

Who's asking?

Oh, no, bro, it's nothing like that.

I'm just an old friend of the family.

Word. Uh, yeah. Yeah, I am.

-Izaiah. -Randy.

Vanessa told me how you talked some sense into Deanna,

got her to go back to school.

Yeah, students, they get overwhelmed balancing it all.

She just needed to hear from somebody who wasn't her mom.

Not a big deal.

No, it was.

Doug would've hated the thought

of his baby girl not getting her degree.

So, thank you.

No doubt.

Well, I'm not gonna hold you, but listen,

if you ever need somebody to have your back, I got you.

I owe you one for Doug.

-For sure. -All right.

Thank you.

The last thing I remember was...

being at our house, and then I was in the emergency room.

Did I pass out again?

You were unresponsive. They say you had a seizure.

-Again. -Look, Bill,

if you don't want me calling the girls,

at least I have to notify Hayley.

No, I... I don't want her seeing me like this.

You know? Especially since she's

gotten all chummy with that Randy clown.

Do you think Hayley seeing you in this condition

will push her away?

I am not stupid, okay?

I know what Hayley signed up for, and it's not this.

I don't want her to see me dying.

But it's okay for me?

How is that remotely fair?

Dani, what did you see that made you call the ambulance?

Someone I care about needing help.

Right. That's exactly why I trust you.

You won't overreact. You won't tuck tail and run.

You'll... you'll help me find the answers that I need.

Stop whatever this is that's trying to destroy me. You're...

...you're my rock, Dani.

I need you.

Ugh.

Okay.

I'll stay.

-A restaurant. -Really?

I'm sorry that it didn't pan out,

but there are tons of viable restaurant options.

A purchase like this requires a different kind of vetting.

Oh.

-Any way I can help? -I'll let you know.

There is one thing you can do for me.

-Yes? -Stay away from my sister.

This again.

Your best friend and partner agree that Heather is bad news.

My best friend also encouraged me

to steer clear of you, once upon a time.

-This isn't a joke, Vanessa. -Come on, Joey. I like Heather.

She makes me laugh, and most of all, she's your blood.

Which means maybe, just maybe, I know her better than you do.

I don't want to be the only one in your corner.

I want you to have family game nights

and Christmases around the fireplace.

I want you and Heather to be close, and so does she.

I have some business to handle.

Oh, well... I guess I'll check in on the office then.

? ?

What we had in London was...

...electrifying.

It was real.

I want to experience us again.

But when you come back to me, and I know you will,

I want it to be on your own accord.

And Dani?

You don't have to be afraid of me ruining your marriage,

as manufactured as it is.

And what's that supposed to mean?

Oh, come on.

A chapel in Vegas?

Did you even give the woman a proper proposal?

I know you, Andre.

I know the real you. I know all of you.

Not this happily-ever-after thing

you're trying to cosplay right now.

I know you want the thrill and spontaneity and passion.

What we had, not stepchildren in country clubs.

That's where you're wrong. Okay?

D-Dani and me are anything but conventional.

If you say so.

But I have a feeling that you will be back,

sooner or later.

I wouldn't hold my breath.

We'll see what you end up holding.

Hey. Thought you were headed home.

I'm not sure I can kick my feet up

with everything going on around here.

Yeah. Worried about Bill?

Worried about my sister worrying about Bill.

Every time I think she's finally free from his grip,

something happens to just pull her back in.

Yeah, he was in pretty bad shape.

Yes, but does she have to be the one

that's planted by his bedside?

Listen.

I know you love your sister,

but you cannot work yourself up about her decisions.

These are her choices to make.

I know you're right.

If I have learned anything, it's...

trying to save Dani from herself only makes things worse.

I think you'd be much more comfortable worrying at home.

Let me walk you to your car.

I think I can get to the parking lot by myself.

It's no trouble.

-All right, let me grab my bag. -All right.

[phone chimes]

Sorry. It's Dani.

Dani wants both of us not to tell anyone about Bill.

Not the girls, not Andre.

And now, she has added his wife to the list of people

who can't know that Bill is in the hospital.

This is what I mean.

She is worrying herself sick,

trying to be his protector, trying to be his caregiver,

and he doesn't even deserve it.

And where the hell is Hayley?

Okay, well, everything looks to be in order.

I just need to take your vitals.

I'll give you some privacy.

BILL: Hayley's been obsessed with my health.

Giving me salads, smoothies.

Glad that she stopped giving me that awful herbal tea.

She's been fixated on recovery,

and she's got me doing cardio as well.

You know, to strengthen my heart.

Do you remember when I told you that I adjusted my will?

Well, I also took out an insurance policy

with Hayley as the beneficiary.

Hayley, you conniving bitch.

You did this.

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