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Previously on "Claws"...

I'm killing the governor.

He's got enough evidence to incriminate all of us.

I love you. I love you.

So I guess he told you he's married?

What? You're lying.

Suck it, side piece.

I am looking for Detective Arlene Branch.

It's a deep-cover assignment, so I sent Branch in.

She'll be offline for a while.

Arlene's girlfriend was just in here.

- Good. - But I did what you said.

If it comes up anymore, shut it down.

Toby's the one that took a shot at Desna.

We pinned it on Clint,

and t-that's why Roller killed him.

You lied to him again?

Now Toby's on the way to tell the priest everything.

How does the witness protection thing work again?

Do I get to have plastic surgery?

'Cause I never really liked my nose.

Grief makes people unpredictable. She dies.

When were you planning on doing it?

I'm not. That's on you.

Desna? What are... What are you doing to my mother?

You should've killed me when you had the chance, Desna.

Arlene is dead. No.

Ann, I'm sorry.

Ann? I just need some time.

The way my life is set up, every single thing is going wrong,

and you're the only thing that's right.

Hey. Top of the mornin', baby.

Mnh-mnh.

Mnh-mnh.

Idris Elba was just about to go down on me.

Is that right?

Well, I hope he made you breakfast, too.

Wait a minute. What?

Ooh!

You got... Yep, yep, yep.

Bacon, cheese grits, and them biscuits I like?

That's right. Happy birthday, baby.

Aww.

That's right. Thank you.

You got some birthday wishes?

Yep, I sure do. Yeah, you do?

Let's hear it.

I want to go to Havana,

eat some good food, and drink mango mojitos with you.

Maybe I'll take you there one day.

Is that right?

That's right. For our honeymoon.

We tryin' to be boo'd up for life now?

Listen, I know we not the marryin' type,

but one day when you're old and gray,

you're gonna need someone. Up-bup-bup.

This ain't never gonna be gray.

What you doin'?

Come here.

Okay.

What i...

Is this supposed to be your version of a ring?

No. This right here, baby?

It's gonna protect you.

And why do I need protection?

Because you're moving on up, baby.

That's why.

Eat your breakfast, baby.

Well...

You just made the breakfast. Where you going?

I gotta get your party ready, baby.

We're about to turn up.

Thank you all for coming with me today.

Of course. Desna, girl, you know we got your back.

Hey! Annie Oakley,

where did you get that strap?

Yeah, why you look like you ready

for a shoot-out at the damn O.K. Corral?

Okay? It was a gift from my man.

Assuming he's still my man and doesn't have a wife.

Now, Polly-Pol, we're not gonna

start boilin' bunnies today, are we?

No. But I do want answers.

Onto bigger and brighter...

Let's talk about how not to get us killed today.

Right.

I wish Anne was here.

Anybody talk to her? Yeah.

Yeah. She's just beside herself with grief.

God damn Benedict.

Hello. I'm Desna Simms,

and I have a meeting with Benedict Liu.

Mr. Liu is expecting you.

But not them.

But they're with me.

That doesn't work for Mr. Liu.

Desna, don't you go in there by yourself, girl.

I don't know if I have a choice.

Desna, good of you to join us.

They wouldn't let my ladies in.

Well, the invitation wasn't a Groupon.

That's not gonna fly.

Joseph, why don't you go take care of Ms. Simms' friends?

I'm sure they'd like a cocktail while they wait.

You said I wouldn't be sidelined.

And you've told me you're a man who can roll with the punches.

I suggest you start rolling.

Sit. Please.

Thank you.

Yes. I've been watching you, Desna.

I know your dead husband gave you the casino.

You met Mac and Melba, found out about their side deal.

Then you hijacked that side deal.

Now, did they tell you about my big plan?

Um...

W-W-What big plan?

Three casinos across the state.

Yeah, they didn't say nothin' about that.

If you were a worthy business partner,

you would have figured that out.

Look, Benedict, I feel like this conversation

just went sideways.

It didn't go sideways. It stopped.

I have value.

L-L-Let me help you open up these other casinos.

How?

I no longer have any connections.

I had to kill the governor because of the shenanigans

you, Mac, and Melba got into.

Besides, you know where the bodies are buried.

And that's a problem for me.

Enjoy your meal.

Dumb bitch.

The future governor?

He's in my pocket, okay?

And everyone says he's gonna win.

And when he does, that man will do whatever I say.

Interesting.

You deliver Henry Zayas and we'll have dessert.

Benedict, I can do that.

But I want me and my crew to start running the casino.

Right now.

So, your "boss" necklace isn't just for show?

Fine. It's a deal.

So what does your boss want with Desna?

Benedict is not my boss.

We are colleagues.

On the same level. So you're part Triad?

You can't be part Triad.

You can be part bullshit, though.

Benedict and I are partners.

That was the deal we made when I called him here.

I see. Well, do you have any other partners

that you care to mention?

Is there something you want to ask me, Polly?

No, not really, because I'm not the nosy or clingy sort.

But where were you last night? I mean, I'm just curious.

Because you didn't answer my 22 voicemails

and you're usually just so prompt.

I was busy working. I'm sorry.

You were? Yeah.

Okay. Okay, okay.

I mean, it's not like you were out with your wife or anything?

What? No.

Good. Thank God.

Okay.

But I am married.

God.

Polly. Hey.

You lyin', filthy scumbag.

Hey, hey, hey, hold on. You never asked.

I didn't think it was a big deal.

I didn't think I had to ask! Okay.

It doesn't change the fact that I love you.

And I guess you just... You love the missus, too?

Yes. Actually, we have an open marriage.

She's fine with my extracurricular activities.

She has them, too. Well, aren't you just a jacked-up

romantic comedy?

I ain't gonna be no side piece ho.

Polly... You're gonna have to choose.

The woman you pays bills with or the woman you kills with.

Then I guess this means goodbye.

No...

That's not how the movie's supposed to end.

Clearly, you have not watched Nora Ephron!

Polly...

I doubt we'll be back.

But if we are, I'll have the salmon.

Wait, I'll have the prime rib.

Dean? Hey.

Hey. What are you doin' here?

I still have a key.

You should really use the dead bolt, Virginia.

It's... It's safer.

Maybe you should've called first.

Sorry. I... I've been busy.

I've been trying to process what happened between us.

And the only thing that I can conclude is... I messed up.

I-I let my obsession with mahjong

overshadow my love for you.

Yeah, you did.

I-I'd really like a chance to make up for that.

I can see that the room has gotten very messy

since I've been gone.

And I can fix that.

I can get a new label maker.

And I can put this place in order.

Does that mean you're moving back in?

Yes, that's my intention.

I like your intentions.Yeah.

Can I show you something I think you'll like?

Yeah. Yes.

Yeah.

So he's gonna let y'all run the whole casino?

I just gotta deliver a few things, but it's cool.

You got it?

Yes.

How do you know he's not gonna pull one over on you?

I don't know.

But that's why we gotta be two steps ahead.

It's gonna work, okay?

We are gon' get these stacks.

Trust.

Hey, Ann!

- Ann! - We love you!

We got you your favorite cupcakes!

And you're gonna stay with me tonight, right?

And we'll go to Desi's party together?

I guess. I mean,

I just gotta keep my mind occupied, right? So...

Well, you didn't even need to come in today.

I mean, we could've covered your clients.

Right.

I'm good.

She's... That's not good.

Hey, Ann? Can I talk to you for a second?

I need a favor.

Y-You want to go get some shrimp and talk?

Spit it out.

Benedict said that he would let us run the casino

if I delivered him your brother.

My promised him my brother's head on a platter?

No, not a platter. What?

More like a little side plate.

Are you out of your God damn mind?

You already got my wife killed.

I am sNow you want me to bring my brother into this shit?

It's not like that. Are you crazy?

Ann... My God.

Listen. What?

I thought he was gonna kill me.

And y'all would be next.

Tell him to bring it on. I don't give a shit.

Ann, I had to do something.

I need you to talk to Henry.

I'm begging you.

Ann? Will you do it?

Ann has got to come around.

She will, baby. She will. Believe me.

Look, why don't you grab your shit?

It was a tough year.

Let's celebrate, right?

We're looking for Duane Husser.

You know what we're doin' tonight.

You're so nasty.

I said he's not here.

Hey... Duane Husser?

What the hell?

You're under arrest. For what?

For the murder of Clint Monroe.

What? That's some bullshit.

Roller, I'm...

Roller!

Do I need to bring my black ass down there?

How do you not know when his arraignment is?

Well, is there somebody else there

I can speak to who would know?

N... D-Do not hang up.

HelHello?

Shit.

This has to be a mistake. Right, Des?

I mean, Roller is crazy and all, but he wouldn't kill his cousin.

Well... What happened to my baby boy?

Hey, babe. He just got arrested for felony murder.

Aw, holy hell. For Clint? Yeah.

It's Florida, y'all. They fry a man for less than that.

Zip it, Red. This some damn bullshit.

I thought we were so careful.

Maybe somebody saw us dump Clint's body.

Wait a minute. Are you saying Roller did kill Clint?

And that you helped dump his body?

Yeah, kinda.

B-But Clint was the one who took a shot at me

and ended up shooting Virginia.

Clint shot me?

We need to get him a good attorney.

I'ma make some phone calls.

We ain't gonna let him go down for this.

Let me tell you that much.

Come on. Let's go.

I can pay cash or pills.

My nephew needs help now.

You know I'm good for the money.

W-Who beat up that admissions guy so your kid

could get into nursing school?

That was me.

Okay, what are y'all hiding?

I ain't hidin' nothin'.

I'm... I'm transparent, like Saran wrap.

We're all wrapped up... In bullshit.

I saw that look y'all traded at the salon.

And I can smell a Husser lie from a mile away.

Now, Jenn, I think that the Botox is affecting your brain.

Bryce Husser, if you ever want to Netflix and chill

in this vagina again, I suggest you spill it.

Yesterday, Uncle Daddy killed a priest.

Christ in a crop top!

See? That's why Roller's my favorite. Why?

Because he thought that Toby had confessed about Clint's murder.

Instead of confessing to the priest,

he confessed to the cops. Well, what does Toby

have to do with any of it anyway?

Toby's the one who took that shot at Desna.

F... t...

Tube-top Toby?

He told Roller Clint did it.

And that's why Roller killed him.

Clay Husser, you lying sack of shit.

This is all your fault.

I was just trying to protect Toby

and get Miss Desna some justice.

By lying to Roller again?

Let me get this straight.

Your baby boy, who you care so much about,

just killed somebody and is gonna rot in jail or die,

and you're behind the whole thing?

Yeah, I know.

Can't really go to the Catholic church, either.

That's what you're worr... Okay.

We in a bit of a pretzel.

You ain't lyin'.Yeah.

And the Botox was a secret.

Screw that.

Excuse me, Chief?

You got a minute?

What can I do for you?

Um...

I may have some information on a dirty cop.

Dirty cop?

Come with me.

Hello?

You have a collect call from... It's Roller.

Yes, I accept.

Hey, D. Hey, baby. How you holdin' up?

I'm all right, I'm all right, you know?

You got three minutes, all right?

Just gotta get Uncle Daddy on the horn with that lawyer lady.

Baby, don't worry. We are all over it, okay?

I just picked up the money to pay her right now.

What is it they're saying they have on you?

Shit, I don't know, D. But they're saying it's a lot.

You know what?

I'ma take care of it.

Hey, you know what I'm thinkin'?

I'm thinkin' mango mojitos, baby.

Me, too.

Hey, you still got that chain I gave you?

Hell yeah.

I got you right here with me.

M'kay.

Y'all think Des' party's still happenin' tonight?

Girl, Roller is white. He gonna get out.

True that, Jojo.

I'm sorry.

It's just that name.

Her ex is Joe. He's married.

Oops, my bad.

It's okay. I just...

I wanted him to choose me. Heh.

Girl. They never choose the side chick.

We gotta find you a nice guy, Pol.

Single and available.

The worst thing women do is tie their entire lives

and sense of self-worth in men.

Always runnin' from one man to the next.

Damn, that shit makin' me feel some type of way.

I know, right? Good men are like black unicorns.

Never seen one.

Ope, Des, g-get out here!

What?

Benedict?

I assume you're not here for a mani-pedi.

No. We have a problem.

Your friend Ann went to the cops.

What? You need to take care of this immediately.

Benedict knows I went to the cops?

Of course he knows.

He owns the cops.

He's the Triad.

God damn it.

Look, Ann, when you first came home from jail,

I gave you a job. And then...

Here we go. Martyr Desna.

What? Do you own me now?

No.

I'm just trying to remind you

that I have always had your back.

Bullshit.

I'm sorry about what happened with Arlene.

I'm just trying to stop the dam

so that more blood don't get spilled in the streets.

I mean, you're having a baby for God's sake.

Ann, please.

You have to get your brother to meet with Benedict.

Otherwise, Arlene's death is just the beginning.

And you know I ain't lyin'.

Please.

Fine, I'll do it.

Thank you.

Roller just made bail.

I gotta go.

Thank you.

Roller?

Hey.

Baby, thank God you're out.

Hey. Maybe not for long.

Hey.

Talk to me.

What happened?

Well, D, they got a lot of shit on me.

They found one of my eyebrow hairs on the body.

That's not good.

Yeah, you know what else isn't good?

They found one of your hairs. What?

Yeah, but they don't know it's you yet.

Shit. Yeah.

W-Well, maybe there's some way...

Some way we can beat it.

Like, through... what you call it... circumstantial.

D, they got a snitch saying he knows I did it.

Well, does the lawyer know who it is?

She don't know.

Shit.

W...

Roller, we... we are caught up.

We got to get out of the country.

Come on, man. You got to think of something better than that.

No, this is it. What about Dean?

What about Dean? W-We'll take his ass with us.

Yeah? What about your girls? The crew?

Roller, I have caused them so many problems.

It's probably best for them if I disappear.

Where we gonna go?

Baby, I don't know. Okay?

Mexico... Havana.

We take a boat from Key West and then we figure this shit out.

Are you serious?

Yes.

When we go to that party tonight,

say goodbye to everybody you love,

'cause we out this bitch.

And we ain't comin' back.

Come here.

Tell me what's wrong.

Okay.

He broke my heart, Ken.

I gave it to him all soft and... and tender,

and then he just stomped on it like a grape.

That slimy bastard!

Yeah, he's in an open marriage.

I feel so stupid. Polly, it's... It's all right.

- I have a surprise for you! - Straight from our favorite tree!

I think I gave some squirrel a heart att...

Why am I always the third wheel?

No, no, Polly, Polly, don't go, don't go.

This is your ex?

Yes. Yeah.

Well, gosh, maybe I should go.

I hope she can crack your nuts open as well as I can.

Drive safe!

Nice to meet you!

I'm sorry I messed up your date.

No, no, you didn't, you didn't.

Look, Polly, I'm thrilled you came over.

Now you come and talk with me.

Thank you, Ken.

Why are you dressed like a skunk?

Hey, you good?

Hell no.

This is gonna be harder than I thought.

Hey, D, I know, but...

we got to keep it together.

You look so nice, Deanie.

Thanks!

I-I-I went to the Men's Wearhouse.

And the salesman said that this was very fashion-forward.

It is.

Um, listen, I'm thinking of taking a little trip.

And I want to know if you want to come with me.

A-A trip? Where? Like Orlando?

Well, I was thinking a little further.

Like... like Cuba.

O-Des, I-I don't think Virginia would like...

Would like that very much.

We're a couple again. Having intercourse.

S-She's gonna be my wife soon. So...

I'm really gonna... gonna miss you.

It's... It's okay, Desi.

It's just... you're just going on vacation.

I'm be o... I'll be fine.

I'll be fine.

Listen, if I didn't have a chance to tell you before...

Yeah.

I'm so proud of you.

Y-You have come through so much.

I mean, all the stuff with Mac and Melba.

I mean, everything. And you...

You are so independent.

It's like you don't even need me anymore.

D-Des, you're acting really strange.

You're not suicidal, are you?

No, baby, I'm not.

Okay. Okay.

Desi, I-I'm gonna find Virginia, okay?

H-Happy birthday.

Dean!

I love you so much.

Okay, Desi. Okay.

I love you.

God. I love you.

I'm glad you came.

I-I didn't think you were gonna make it.

I talked to Henry.

He said he would meet with Benedict here tomorrow.

That's great.

Thank you, Ann.

You didn't give me much of a choice.

Look, you have always been there for me.

Even when it's been hard for you.

And I appreciate that.

Come here, come here.

I hope you know what you're doing.

I do.

Just have Henry here tomorrow.

To figure out how to help Benedict open more casinos.

I'm telling you. We need this.

I love you, Ann.

You are gonna make a kickass mama.

Stay on beat, baby. I'm tryin'.

You're not biting your lip, are you?

Nope.

I-I really like what we did today.

And... And I'm so glad the engagement is back on.

W-What's the matter, Virginia?

Y-You didn't like the intercourse?

No, it's the engagement.

Y-You're not having reservations, are you?

Dean, I...

I don't want to get married anymore.

I...

I-I thought... I-I j...

I assumed... Y-You orgasmed and...

Hey. Yeah? Yeah?

Look at me. Yep.

Okay?

I love you.

And I always will.

But things have just been hella extra lately for me.

I got shot.

I've been feeling all kinds of weird and witchy and...

After having some girl talk, I think I just need some time

to be by myself and... And get my head straight.

I-I've been by myself a lot.

And I don't think you're gonna like it as much

as you think you are.

You're probably right, Dean. But...

I have to do this for myself.

Yeah, okay, Virginia.

Okay, Virginia, I have to say... I'm very disappointed.

I d... I don't like this, Virginia.

I don't like this at all.

Dean, I'm s...

Thanks for coming with me.

The thought of running into

that two-timing jerk alone was too much.

Well, I'm a one-woman man.

Exclusivo.

Monogamy is the best.

Okay.

All right, baby. Blow 'em out. Make a wish.

Havana, baby.

This is all so much.

But, for real, though, I just... I got to say...

These bitches right here?

Y'all are my heart.

And I don't know what I would do without you.

We got you, Des.

I mean, if for any reason we were not together,

we were far apart, it would never be a goodbye because...

because we got a bond.

That family shit.

Damn, I love you, heffas.

Okay, that's it.

Let's party y'all!

Hey, hey.

Just don't... don't worry about that legal entanglement.

We're gonna... we're gonna work that out, son.

Yeah, that attorney we got?

She's good people. She's gonna take care of you.

Hey, listen. We're family, all right?

I won't forget it.

All right, baby boy, we are family.

It's good to have my boys here.

Let's do a selfie.

Let's get a selfie. Come on.

All right, all right. All right. Let's get it.

Come on, now.

Shit. I can't... Hey, hey, Jenn, Jenn, Jenn,

take a picture, take a picture.

You just seem awfully chipper

for having ruined your nephew's life.

That mean no picture?

What'd she say?

Tell him. Come on.

You want to wait for him to rot in jail?

Tell him.

It's my fault.

What's your fault?

Toby's the one that took the shot at you.

Toby?

I-I almost lost an eye because of that fool?

W-W-Why would Toby want to kill me?

He thought you disrespected me in taking over the organization.

Shit.

Did your ass know about this?

Hell no. I just found out.

In order to protect him,

I pinned it all on Clint.

Wh... Son of a bitch!

Get off him! Get off him!

Get off him!

I'm sorry! Get off of him!

I messed up, boy.

I'm gonna kill your ass. Stop it.

You gotta forgive me, boy. Hey, I ain't your boy.

I ain't never been your boy.Stop.

How you play me like this?

You said you'd never lie to me again.

Roller, don't.

Keep my name out your mouth.

Son, please.

If I was your son, you'd 86 Toby by now.

Come on. Let's go.

Go.

I wish I had something stronger to drink.

It sucks being single and pregnant.

If it makes you feel better, I'm having a shitty day, too.

I was supposed to get the casino.

I'm the one who put in the work.

Screw Benedict.

Well, at least he didn't kill your wife.

Which I know you have.

Touché.

What's up with bosses?

They make you sacrifice everything

then take you for granted. I know.

Desna had the nerve to ask me

to bring my brother into this shit.

How crazy is that?

Muy loco.

Yeah.

Man, Uncle Daddy a straight up bitch, I swear.

I can't believe Toby's ass is the one that shot me.

I lent his ass my Costco card.

Shit, if I could get my hands on that little clown right now...

Baby, unh-unh, let it go.

Let's stay focused and stick to the plan.

Come on, drive faster.

This ain't the move, baby.

This ain't the move. Wh...

I gotta turn myself in.

What are you talking about?

D, play this shit through.

I played it.

Roller, ain't no comin' back from this.

Exactly. W-What are you doing?

Babe, we're gonna be running for the rest of our life.

But... D, I saw you and Deanie at the party.

It's all I need to see.

You're never gonna see Dean

for the rest of your life or talk to him.

What if he has a kid?

You'll never experience that. You'll never see his kid.

D, you're not gonna be in Havana drinkin' mango mojitos.

You're gonna be jumping off a bridge, baby.

Roller, I can handle my shit. Okay?

I'm not going to the penitentiary.

It's on me, okay? But...

D, I'm gonna walk in there, and I'm gonna tell them we smashed.

Then I went and killed Clint on my own.

And that's how your hair got on his body.

Roller, you trippin'.I'm not trippin'.

Please, don't do this. I'm doing this...

D, I'm doing this for you. Don't do this.

D, this is for you.

We keep running, eventually we get caught.

I turn myself in, it ends right there.

I've been looking for you, you back-stabbing hillbilly.

Miss Desna, I'm gonna make things right.

How you gonna do that? You gonna kill yourself?

I didn't know Toby was gonna rat.

But you was fine with him trying to kill me.

I didn't tell him to do that.

But when you found out he did it,

your ass came over to my house

and told us that Clint did it,

knowing full well Roller

was gonna go over there and kill him.

Is Toby's baby dick really that good?

God damn, Miss Desna, I'm all sort of confused, all right?

Listen, if Toby don't change his story,

Roller is gonna be drinking toilet wine

for the rest of his life.

How we gonna do that? Roller already confessed.

I been looking for Toby. I can't find him.

Well, look harder. Go to the bath house.

Hit the ho stroll. Find this ass and fix this shit.

I'm not playin'.

You promised me that I'd be put into witness protection.

What do you mean that you say that to everyone?

What about my nose job?

Hello? Hello?

You done messed up, sweet boy.

I'm sorry, Clay.

But I couldn't help it, okay?

The guilt was eating me alive.

How'd you find me?

Grindr.

Please.

Uncle Daddy, please, please.

So?

Wh... what happened? Did you find him?

No.

You dumb piece of shit.

I thought you loved me.

I do.

Clay, stop.

Get out of town.

As soon as I turn around,

you're gonna shoot me in the back.

Run, boy.

I looked everywhere. He's just... he's just gone.

You useless redneck!

When are you gonna get it through your greasy dome

that as long as Toby is out there, he can still testify?

I just gotta move forward with plan B.

W-What's that?

Nothing you need to worry yourself about.

Look, I'd... I'd roll naked through broken glass

to save my baby boy. Please, Clay. Nobody wants to see that.

Miss Desna, can we just please put our differences aside

and work together? Please? I can help.

Glad you made it.

Let's go.

Thank you for setting this up.

No problem.

Have a seat.

My brother will be here shortly.

Sorry, but I'm gonna need your phone.

No phones... no guards...

Politicians, you know?

They're paranoid like that.

Whatever makes this deal happen.

What the hell?

Go get them out of the way.

Ha-ha-ha!

Come on, baby boy!

Attention, casino patrons and staff.

We need everyone to vacate this building immediately.

A bomb threat has been called in on this street.

The entire block is being evacuated.

Come on! Hurry! Where are we going?

I got a guy with a boat to take you to Cuba.

Here's the keys. We love you, Desna!

Call us when you can, Des!

- Take care! - Love you, boy!

- Y'all be safe! - Bye, baby! Bye!

Brother, I love you, Duane.

- Bye! - Love you!

All right.

So Uncle Daddy's got a guy

who's gonna meet us over there on the other side?

Yeah, he's gonna give us I.D.s and a place to stay.

D, I can't believe you pulled this off, baby.

D, what's wrong? I can't leave Dean.

Hey, baby, baby, baby, chill. It's okay.

I will c-come find you as soon as it's safe.

I'll be waiting for you. Okay?

I'm gonna miss that jumbo shrimp, baby...

Me, too.

And that office desk...

Yeah.

Hey, come here.

I love you, D.

I always have.

Hey, Dean. You okay?

What?

I'm on my way.

Hey! Hey!

Open the damn door!

Hey!

Open the God damn door!

Open the door!

Open the damn door!

I killed Benedict, too.

"Too"?

You did this?

I can't believe it, Ann.

Why?

Things were getting out of hand.

You weren't gonna do it.

So you destroyed it all?

No, youdid.

You wanted to have it all?

I hope it was worth it.