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- Hmm, you breathing? - Yes.

Okay. Your blood pressure is good...

it's your cholesterol I wanna keep an eye on.

I never had high cholesterol back home,

it's only America with all these fried foods.

Mm, we do love us some fried foods.

Fried fish, fried chicken, fried steak,

even the vegetables are fried.

Oh man, you need to try our deep fried chitlins

stuffed with cheese, man, that's delicious.

Oh, just hearing that makes my cholesterol go up.

Come on, Efe, you need to live a little,

stop being a coward, man.

You've been skipping your check-ups, Grandpa Vinny.

Oh yeah, guess I forgot.

Four weeks in a row?

You ain't got to worry about Vinny,

shoot... I'm strong as an ox.

Stubborn as an ass.

You really need to work on your bedside manner.

Do you know what the leading killer of black men is

in America?

Let's see... the leading killer--

-Mm-hm. - Of black men...

that's gotta be police and... nagging black women.

Mm... wrong!

It is heart disease.

And your high blood pressure is worrying me.

Oh, I'm cool, the only time my blood pressure's up

when this fool walks in the room.

Well... good... cuz when you're around, my ankles itch.

Whoo, that was a long walk.

Yeah, we only did two miles.

Well, that was two miles too long.

Vinny, you should come with us on one of our daily walks,

get your heart pumping faster, and you a lot healthier.

Mm, that's what sex is for.

I'm not taking no walk, baby.

News flash... you can't take your special pills

with a bad heart.

You must have me confused

with somebody else,

'cuz I don't need no drug enhancement pills

'cuz I'm all wood... in the neighborhood.

Oh, okay, lie to someone

who doesn't have access to your prescriptions.

Whatever happened to doctor-patient privilege?

You supposed to keep all-- that ain't--why?

Oops, I forgot.

See, that's why they call you Nurse Evilene.

Who calls me that?

E--everybody.

Everybody, even--even people who ain't even in here,

they call you.

- What-- - That's true?

Okay, now look, look, look, "The Wiz" is a classic,

that's why everybody love it. Everybody love "The Wiz," right?

- They do. - Yeah.

But they hated Evilene.

They did a whole dance routine when she died.

Well, if you gon' look at it in a negative way, yes.

How else am I suppose to look at it?

It's good.

Don't bring me no bad news.

Why you gotta tell her?

I was--well, she is evil.

- And you take pills? - A lot of 'em, I got some now.

I'm ready.

♪

♪ No matter what you do, I love you ♪

♪ No matter where you go, I'm behind you for sure ♪

♪ Always remember, blood ain't never water ♪

♪ We'll make it if we stay together ♪

♪

I have to transfer schools.

What is it now, man?

Do I gotta go up there,

and handle some business for you?

Yes, my English teacher,

she wants us to perform a scene from Shakespeare

in front of the whole class.

Oh, I love Shakespeare!

His plays and his sonnets...

"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate."

What's the big deal about you doing Shakespeare

in front of the class?

I mean, what if I mess up a line,

or what if I'm a terrible actor?

Son, you'll be fine, stop trippin'.

Mm-mm, you don't mean that,

you're just saying that 'cuz you're my dad.

Of course I'm saying it because I'm your dad,

you're probably gonna stink, all right?

But the embarrassment of it all, it's not gonna kill you, relax.

You're a terrible motivator,

and now... my life's gonna be over.

"My life's gonna be over."

It--it's in your DNA, baby, I got you.

You broke it... go fix it.

Eh!

- Hey, Ms. Marilyn. - Hey.

I am about to get out of your way in a second,

so you can have your tea party with the ladies.

Oh, you're fine,

I still have to put the cookies in the oven.

-Oh. - They are snickerdoodle recipe.

- Mm. - I got it from the queen.

- Of England? - No, Latifah.

Oh.

We, uh, sat together on my bucket list trip to Italy.

Ah! I love how well travelled you are.

Oh, just one of the benefits

of being a retired flight attendant.

- Mm. - That and a lifetime supply

of snacks. - That's hilarious.

- Oh my. - Mm.

Peanuts?

- Oh, oh, oh, you were serious? - Mm-hm.

No.

I just thought it'll be funny 'cuz I had 'em.

You know, I, um, heard about Philip's situation,

and I might be able to help.

I would appreciate that.

I can't tell you how much I look forward to this.

It's been so long since I've attended a tea party.

Yes.

I heard you mention it the other day,

and I thought it would be nice.

Oh, and the snickerdoodles are so good.

The secret... is a lot of butter--

-Mm-hm. - And sugar, just enough to take

you to the brink of diabetes.

Oh, you ladies look so lovely in your hats.

Well, thank you.

You know, I only get to wear mine to church,

and I was driving there, got halfway there,

and realized I was going to the wrong place.

Well, I don't have any use for 'em anymore

since I've become a member of Bedside Baptist.

Oh, well, you know, I love your hat, it's gorgeous,

you gonna have to tell me where you got it.

Oh, you can have it.

No.

I told you I don't wear these things anymore.

Oh, are you sure?

I'd give it to you right now, if it wasn't pinned to my wig.

I take it off now, I'll look like Morgan Freeman.

Oh my goodness.

I just adore this tea set.

Mm-hm, it's lovely.

You like it?

It's yours.

Oh, I can't accept that.

Oh, you'll be doing me a favor,

I'm trying to de-clutter, and forgot I had this old thing.

Oh my goodness, that is so nice of you.

I love it!

From one friend to another.

Oh.

Awww, you gonna make me cry on my snickerdoodle.

That's so sweet.

But there is one thing you could do for me.

Oh, what is that?

Put some of that acting talent to use.

Oh, you want me in a play, movie, commercial?

No, as an acting coach.

Philip needs to perform Shakespeare for his class,

and he needs your help.

Oh, I'm not sure I can do that.

That's a great idea, and you're an awesome actress,

and you have decades of experience.

You didn't have to emphasis decades.

Anastasia, if he gets up in front of the class

and bombs...

it'll be the end of his social life.

Well, I do have a wealth of knowledge,

and I did do Shakespeare in the Park in the 70's.

Oh! In New York?

Oh no, in Memphis.

We did "The Taming of the Jive Turkey Shrew."

-Lovely. - I'll do it.

-Oh. - Yea!

- He's gonna be so excited. - Yes.

♪

Aahh!

- Aahh! - Aahh!

Why are we doing this again? Aahh!

Okay, that's enough.

The mouth is a key tool of the actor's expression,

so you have to warm up properly.

And why am I doing it?

Because you're providing support as his mentor.

My jaws are sore.

Okay, that means you're ready.

Show me what you got.

"O, here will I set up my everlasting rest,

"and shake the yoke of inauspicious stars

"from this world-wearied flesh.

Eyes, look your last!"

How was that?

On a scale of one to... terrible,

you should consider calling in sick in the morning.

You just need a little work, darling.

So did the Titanic.

The key to performing Shakespeare

is understand your character's emotions and motivation.

Now, Romeo has met the love of his life,

and he thinks she's dead.

Have a seat, darling, I'm going to show you.

Watch carefully.

"Arms, take your last embrace!

"And, lips, O you the doors of breath,

"seal with the righteous kiss.

"A dateless bargain to...

engrossing death."

Whoa.

Get... Leah... emergency .

Heart attack... outside.

- ♪ - Hurry! Whoa!

Lord, I take back every mean thing I ever said.

I know he mean, but Lord heal him!

Lord, just please heal him.

Heal him!

Heal him!

- Heal him! - Brown, Brown,

will you please sit down and shut up, man? Damn!

Lord, you brought back the evil man from the heart attack?

Thank you!

Mr. Brown... he's fine, turns out it was just gas.

Wait a minute,

you mean to tell me rather than have a heart attack,

he had a fart-attack? - Yep.

Man, this is so embarrassing.

Oh, you're embarrassed?

I'm the one gave you CPR-ruh,

and all this time, all you had to do was poot.

Wait a minute, you--

you put your mouth on mine?

Don't try to act like I put my mouth on you for nothing,

and by the way, you owe me dinner.

And try to just act like I'm just gon' put my mouth

on you for nothing. - Now I feel like a real heart

attack is probably gon' come on. - Boy, bye!

Breath tasting like raw sewage.

Oh man.

Grandpa Vinny... that wasn't the real one,

but you are playing with fire.

- You right, you right. - You owe Leah an apology.

She's been trying to get you to clean up your health,

and all you've done is resist her.

- You right, too. -You got family

who cares about you, and you're being reckless

with your health... now that's selfish.

All right, I apologize,

and... think I'm gonna go in the back room and get some rest.

Oh, Lordy.

Oh.

Did he just say we were right?

You heard that.

And he apologized.

I thought I was just trippin.

Wow, it must be like 20 below in Hell right now.

Take the win, you deserve it.

I appreciate you having my back.

Mmm.

That Nurse Evilene stuff just really hurt.

I'm just trying to make sure everybody's healthy.

Like I told you, I've been a flight attendant for 30 years.

-Mm. - So, I understand

working a thankless job.

Man, how did you do that for that long

without taking one of those complementary

pillows and, like, smothering people?

'Cuz I'm 'bout ready to off a couple of these residents.

I know.

Customer service has always been a higher calling for me.

If I can just bring joy to one person...

then that'll be worth it.

Woo, you are an amazing woman.

I am, but so are you.

You are a wonderful nurse, a wife, a mother, a friend.

This place would fall apart without you.

You don't know how much that just made my day.

♪

Guys, guys, guys, guys!

I totally crushed my, "Romeo and Juliet" scene today.

I got an 'A', a standing ovation,

and three girls' numbers.

- That's my boy! - Woo!

We're talking about the A's.

Right, right, right, I know, right?

-Yeah. - They was cute.

I'm your girlfriend, okay? Remember that.

Ms. Anastasia, guess what?

Oh, I'm too old to guess, just spit it out.

Okay, I got an 'A' and a standing ovation

on my "Romeo and Juliet" scene today.

Oh my! I'm so proud of you.

Did you get any numbers?

Three of 'em.

That's my boy!

All I can say is thank you.

Oh, you have Marilyn to thank, this was her doing.

All right.

Mr. Reginald, guess what? I got an A on my scene.

I went from ashy to classy.

That's what I know.

Hey, everybody, y'all ready for this walk?

- Yep. - Woo-hoo!

Where's Ms. Marilyn?

Oh, I haven't seen her.

Oh, she's probably in her room.

I--I--I'll be back, I'ma go check.

Okay, let's get it.

All right, y'all... I'm ready for the walk.

Okay, let's do it.

Now, Vinny, you said, you wouldn't walk

unless you were walking across Mr. Brown's grave.

I did say that,

but, you know, yesterday gave me a big scare,

and, uh, Marilyn got me to thinking how selfish I was

to worry my family and, you know,

the people who love me, so... I'ma walk.

Wow, she is a miracle worker

if she got through that thick skull of yours.

Say that!

All right, I'm ready to do this, so where she at?

- Let's go. -Um, Leah...

can--can you come with me? It's Ms. Marilyn.

- What? - What?

- Need you to come. - What's wrong?

- What's going on? - You just gon'

leave us hanging, Cora? - What's going on?

What's going on?

I don't know.

For the past two years,

Ms. Marilyn has been battling brain cancer.

But she seemed perfectly fine, just as sharp as the rest of us.

Fortunately, her tumor was in a part of her brain

that didn't affect her ability to function.

Was she aware of the tumor, that she had it?

-Yes, ma'am. - Very much so.

She had, uh, several surgeries, gone through chemo,

uh, radiation therapy... - Yes.

It was just... a very aggressive tumor

that kept coming back.

So, she decided with the time that she had left

to just enjoy life...

versus just being cooped up in a hospital.

You know, I knew something was wrong,

she was moving kind of slow lately, you know?

You notice it? - Mm-hm.

Well, her doctor gave her six months to live,

and... she fought hard, and made it two.

Yes.

She was a very brave woman.

Lived her life to the fullest,

even knowing it was coming to an end.

You just never know when it's gonna be your time.

I think she knew that she was leaving,

and she was preparing us all for her exit.

I agree.

She, um, left some gifts for you all...

and this letter.

"My dearest Pleasant Days family,

"in the short time that I had with you,

"you all filled me with enough warmth and love

"to last a lifetime.

"But if you're reading this,

"that means my time here has come to an end.

"My brave Reginald, when I first arrived,

"you were still getting adjusted and learning how to adapt

to your new normal, retirement."

"I'm gifting you this bottle of Scotch,

"I know it's your favorite and...

"It's there for you in case you need any liquid courage.

"Efe... I loved listening to your tales of back home

"and the wonderful family and friends you left behind.

"As someone who constantly travels,

"I know how hard being away from home can be, so...

"for you... I leave my compass

"that steered me on my many bucket list adventures.

"May it always point you in the direction of home.

"Mr. Brown... no one has a way with words quite like you,

"not even Reginald.

"I love how you're fearless in who you are,

"and how you express yourself,

"so... for you...

"I'm leaving this book of Leroy Brownisms.

"I've traveled the world, and have heard many languages,

"and it takes a super smart person

"to come up with their own.

"This book is filled with yours.

"I've added some of my favorite Mr. Brown words,

"and I hope you continue to add to it.

"And finally, Vinny, the sweetest man

"with the roughest exterior.

"When you were in one of your scariest,

"most vulnerable moments,

"I saw how your eyes lit up when I mentioned your"

"family.

"That showed me that you do have a heart,

"a heart that's filled with love for your family

and friends here."

"I'm giving you this picture frame,

"so that you can always keep them within eyesight.

"I love you all dearly...

"and can't wait until we meet again.

"Until then,

"just continue to live life to the fullest,

and enjoy every moment."

♪

"Your friend,

now and forever, Marilyn."

♪ Precious Lord ♪

♪ Take my hand ♪

♪ Lead me on ♪

♪ Let me stand ♪

♪ I--I'm tired ♪

♪ I am weak ♪

♪ I am wore ♪

♪ Through the storm ♪

♪ Through the night ♪

♪ Lead, lead me on ♪

♪ To the light ♪

♪ Take my hand ♪

♪ Precious Lord ♪

♪ And lead ♪

♪ Lead ♪

♪ Lead me home ♪

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