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00:00It's almost that time of year. How's Winterfest going?
00:09Wonderful.
00:10And Danny, I tried texting her when I heard about L.A.
00:13It started as a business trip. Photoshoot for two.
00:16Love how she parlayed it into something personal. Let it be both.
00:19Business with a splash of pleasure.
00:21Yeah, leave it to my sister to take a plan and remix it.
00:24Well, you didn't plan on your husband for a year, and God knows I didn't expect mine.
00:31We have been through it. But at least we have each other.
00:37Proving that if you have friends, you can survive anything.
00:43How am I supposed to choose when all of these arrangements are extraordinary?
00:48You have outdone yourself.
00:50Well, we are huge Winterfest fans. You know that.
00:53Laura, what do you think? Which should we select for the tables?
00:56Oh, they're all so beautiful. It's hard to choose.
00:59I know. Attention to detail.
01:02I love what you do.
01:04And making each centerpiece part of the auction is a wonderful solution.
01:09If you want it, bid high or go home empty-handed.
01:13And what did you want these arrangements to say?
01:16I think we should have blossoms to signify our achievements and buds to represent our hopes and aspirations.
01:26And when those buds blossom, realizing their full potential in our donors' homes, I'm hoping they'll recognize they've made an auspicious decision.
01:37Well, give me a couple hours, and I'll have some ideas for you.
01:40I can't wait to see what you do next.
01:43Can you get back to us today?
01:45I won't let you down.
01:47You never have.
01:47So, if we're changing the centerpieces, should we reconsider the colors of the table linens as well?
01:58That is an excellent idea.
02:00What about an understudy for Dani in the live auction, just in case she books a photo shoot or something comes up?
02:07One of the things I love about you, Laura, is you're always diplomatic.
02:13And you're right.
02:14We should have backup.
02:15With Dani, you can always expect the unexpected.
02:19Do you have anyone in mind?
02:20Well, it should be someone who can captivate the audience, who's funny, quick-witted, effervescent, and one-of-a-kind.
02:28Was someone looking for me?
02:37What you got for me?
03:03The guy with the horse for him showed up.
03:05Mr. Town and Country.
03:07Yeah, he is out there betting big tonight.
03:10Invite him to the VIP table to see if he bites.
03:14I wonder if you could clean something up for me.
03:17Name it.
03:18When was it you met Mrs. Hamilton again?
03:22When I gave her a ride to the hospital.
03:24I told you this, Joey.
03:26When was that exactly?
03:28At least a couple months ago.
03:30Huh.
03:30See, the reason I ask is because the IT guys are experimenting with some new facial recognition software,
03:39and you'll never guess who popped up on the screen.
03:44No clue.
03:46Bill Hamilton's wife.
03:47And this was way before that tragic miscarriage when you said you accidentally met her.
03:54Remember?
03:56I don't know, Joey.
03:57Maybe the software's buggy or something.
03:59Oh, Randy.
04:01The stories you tell, it must be exhausting to keep them all straight.
04:05So, how about you relax, have a seat, and clear some things up for me?
04:17Hi, Dad.
04:17It was good to see you.
04:19You too.
04:19And don't you dare apologize for being late.
04:21You lead such busy lives.
04:23We're just glad you could fit us in.
04:26You're looking good, man.
04:27Hey, I'm just trying to keep up with you.
04:30So, what's going on?
04:32How you doing?
04:33I'm, um, thankful we could all be here together.
04:37And that Jacob actually has a night off.
04:39Yeah.
04:40Well, it means a lot that you're both taking the time.
04:42Anything exciting going on at the station?
04:45Always.
04:46But I don't want to bore you, so.
04:47Yeah, let's leave the office at the office.
04:49Yeah.
04:50Have you guys gotten a chance to look at the menu?
04:52Well, I thought we could start with this.
04:54A little sparkling wine from Italy.
04:55Haley and I had a bottle on our honeymoon.
04:59But you're not imbibing?
05:01Is this a happy occasion?
05:03Are we celebrating?
05:05Oh, no, no, no.
05:05No siblings.
05:06Not yet.
05:07But it never hurt to be prepared.
05:10Keep the house clean in case of guests.
05:12As it were.
05:13Yeah, well, I'm celebrating us.
05:15You know, finally finding the time to, you know, come together and just share a family meal.
05:20And I won't ask what threats or promises my husband had to make to get my favorite people
05:25to spend the evening with us.
05:27If it's criminal, lock me away with my men for life.
05:32But I knew you'd make it happen.
05:33Well, you know, I'll always love you.
05:36You know that.
05:37Nothing will ever change that.
05:39Well, it's good to be reminded.
05:41You know, the people we love sometimes want things that we don't.
05:45You know, and you just, I don't know, you just adjust and you move on.
05:48If this has something to do with Mom's honeymoon, I...
05:53Her what?
05:55You mean the business trip?
05:57She's doing some kind of photo shoot, right?
05:58Change of plans.
06:00Yeah.
06:01You know, Mom, started off as one thing and it turned into something else.
06:05Sorry, Dad.
06:13So, tell me everything.
06:15Keeping busy as promised.
06:17Sinking my teeth into some side projects.
06:20Good.
06:21And the kids?
06:22Coping?
06:23Donnell's grieving, but finding his way.
06:27Calls every day like a dutiful son.
06:29And Deanna?
06:31She's another story.
06:33Having a hard time handling her schoolwork.
06:35Oh, well, that's to be expected.
06:37How are her professors?
06:38You know, must have been patient.
06:40I would offer to make some phone calls on her behalf.
06:43Unless it would be better for her to come home, maybe for a semester.
06:45There's no timeline for graduating.
06:48There's a lot to be said for sticking to it.
06:51Seeing it through.
06:51I really want them to learn that.
06:54I understand.
06:56What we really need is a family vacation.
06:58To just unplug and unwind and find a way to dig out of this muck.
07:03Remove all distractions.
07:05Wonderful idea.
07:06Why did I hear quotation marks around distractions?
07:11Well, maybe because your imagination put them there.
07:13I said nothing about Joey.
07:15Because I know you don't want to hear about him.
07:18Nor did anyone want to hear at length about the respected cardiac surgeon with a penchant
07:22for gambling and living on the edge.
07:25I really wish you had spoken to me more about what you were going through.
07:29People are multifaceted.
07:32I know that.
07:34Thank you for saying that, Nicole.
07:36It's what makes my job endlessly fascinating.
07:40I have a lot of patients who are dealing with gambling addiction.
07:44I've seen what it's done.
07:46So have you.
07:48And I don't care about Joey.
07:51It's you.
07:52You're my friend and I love you.
07:54And that means that I want to be there for you whenever you need me.
07:57I'm not your responsibility.
07:58Stop.
07:59We're friends.
08:01And no matter what anybody says, I'm not sure I could ever see Joey Armstrong as anything
08:08other than a predator.
08:12That Haley Hamilton.
08:16She is one hot little number, isn't she?
08:20A woman like that can turn a man inside out.
08:24He starts taking stupid chances.
08:27So you're saying that you don't recall ever seeing her here.
08:36Look, Joey, a lot of beautiful women come breezing through here.
08:39How am I supposed to keep track of every one?
08:41Well, it's just interesting that you don't remember that because the footage explicitly shows
08:46you and Mrs. Hamilton chatting it up at one of the roulette tables.
08:50Can you explain that?
08:51Look, I don't know what you're up to, Randy.
09:00If you're having an affair, if you're not having an affair.
09:04But if you're involved with the wife of one of DC's most powerful, you better watch your back.
09:10And you make sure that none of that fallout lands at my door.
09:13Understood.
09:14I'm sorry.
09:21Randy.
09:23If your line becomes a problem for me, you won't like the way it gets solved.
09:29How did you get into my home?
09:42Oh, well, your opinions are so used to seeing me come and go.
09:46One of them was scurrying out hands full, so I saw an opportunity.
09:50Although, it looks like there's one still here hard at work.
09:56So, is that the little lightning rod who was hunted by all that bad luck?
10:01Surprised you even trust her.
10:03I mean, her very presence is treacherous.
10:06Get thee behind me, minion.
10:09Shall we pray?
10:10Laura.
10:12Why don't you go ask Rowena about the after-school society?
10:15Aw, such a timid little thing.
10:23Why are you here?
10:25Well, that's not very neighborly.
10:27Neither is the constant sound of construction coming from your lot.
10:31Oh, yeah, I had to double the workforce.
10:34Since the senator put a stop to the work that they were doing after hours.
10:38You know that I'm no longer contributing to that trust, yes?
10:41Oh, don't worry about that.
10:42I'm still sitting pretty, thanks to you.
10:46That trust just keeps on generating money.
10:49It's like the gift that just keeps on giving.
10:52Like me.
10:54I am here to offer myself as a tribute for Winterfest.
10:59Wherever would you find the time?
11:01Oh, I will find the time.
11:03After hearing that you are raising money in honor of my mother, the great Barbara Mitchell, originator of the articulance, beautiful gesture.
11:15I agree.
11:16Which is why I came up with it.
11:18Thank you for your offer of assistance.
11:20But I am pleased to say that we are booked solid with volunteers.
11:27Okay.
11:28But how is that?
11:29That there is no crucial role for Barbara's orphan child?
11:34You're sorry about what exactly?
11:38Trying to derail this evening your father arranged?
11:40Trying to break his heart?
11:42Or was this just to make me feel bad?
11:45Listen, Haley, please.
11:46No, no, no, I have the right to know why she brought her misery to this family gathering.
11:52Haley.
11:52I'm a part of this family now, Naomi.
11:55We've noticed your dissatisfaction long ago.
11:57It's time you move on.
11:58Okay, okay.
11:59I was hoping we could have a nice, quiet evening.
12:03Bill and I are thrilled that Danny and Andre are enjoying maritalists.
12:08Well, of course you're happy.
12:10Because mom's no longer a threat to you.
12:12Okay, okay.
12:13Hey.
12:13Hey, look, Haley and I are joined in wishing the newlyweds the best of luck.
12:18Okay?
12:19In fact, it plays into our new family motto.
12:22You want a fruitful sex life?
12:24Keep a happy ex-wife.
12:26Okay, you could have kept that private.
12:27That's definitely not a saying.
12:29Okay, look, I'm just acknowledging the only person swinging clubs of any kind in my office
12:33these past few months is yours truly.
12:35Thanks, Andre.
12:36Does this mean you're calling off the private detective?
12:39I told Jacob that you hired somebody to dig through Andre's past.
12:44We don't keep secrets from each other.
12:46Well, at least I don't.
12:48Speaking of honeymoons, is our favorite nurse set to launch?
13:03Ashley?
13:05It didn't work out.
13:07She and Derek called things off.
13:08Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
13:10Well, that's 50 for me.
13:13She's kidding.
13:14No, I'm not.
13:15We made a bet.
13:18They work on paper.
13:19The fireman and the nurse ripped from a rom-com, but at a wheelchair?
13:23She did the right thing.
13:25She'd been signing on for a life of drudgery and misery.
13:29So, are you saying you were ready to skip town when my father was hospitalized?
13:33The idea of taking care of him, you know, in sickness and in health, those were just words to you?
13:37Of course not.
13:38Just making conversation.
13:40I mean, I gotta say, a canceled wedding is less expensive than divorce.
13:46He must have put her through a special kind of hell.
13:48I think he felt that she wasn't fully committed to him.
13:51It doesn't make what he did okay.
13:53I didn't say that, Naomi.
13:55He was wrong.
13:57Okay.
13:57As long as you know that.
13:59Well, is your little brother still around?
14:01I mean, Isaiah's single.
14:02Maybe you can set him up with Ashley.
14:04Huh?
14:04You can forget that.
14:06Because they just broke up a hot second ago.
14:08An engagement at that, that takes time to heal.
14:12True.
14:12Talk about Derek's complete opposite.
14:14You know my brother?
14:16I didn't realize you did.
14:18Our volunteers have been doing this work for decades.
14:22And as I said, we're fully staffed.
14:24How about you continue to think about some things that I can do, and I will think about some things.
14:30And then together, honey, I know we can come up with something, whew, magnificent.
14:35Well, I'm sure this probably won't interest you, since it would require you sharing your wealth.
14:42But we're always in need of sponsors.
14:46Now that has got pizzazz.
14:48Okay.
14:49Will there be a special reception, meet and greet, perks?
14:53Your name will get a star next to it in the program.
14:58But what do I get?
15:01That warm feeling that comes from knowing you performed a good deed.
15:08That'll be a new sensation, yes?
15:11Well, Martin, I was just thinking about you.
15:20I heard from Samantha.
15:22Seems things have turned around for the better.
15:24If that's a nudge for me to stop being so protective, there's no chance of that.
15:29But Smitty has been helping me take a softer path, which it's working.
15:35So far.
15:36Oh, you think you got one thing right, and it was going to be cruise control?
15:42Ha ha!
15:42Adorable!
15:44I keep forgetting there's always another hurdle.
15:47Once a child starts to test their limits with you, coincidentally right around their first steps, it never stops.
15:54You must be talking about Kat, because I was a golden child.
15:57Problem free and a joy to behold.
16:01Are there members of the press lurking?
16:03Is that why you're reciting this storybook version of your childhood?
16:08You and Smitty are showing the kids what it's like to have a successful, functioning relationship.
16:14Plus all the bumps and bruises.
16:16It's important that they know loving isn't easy.
16:19We all make mistakes.
16:21Hopefully, we are given the grace to pivot.
16:24You've got to have the right partner to have a strong team.
16:27Exactly.
16:28I am very proud of you, Martin.
16:33Wow.
16:33Look at me.
16:34Still the favorite child after all these years.
16:37I can't wait to tell Kat.
16:40Thanks, Mom.
16:47Let's see.
16:49Excuse us.
16:55Steve?
16:56Vanessa, our favorite realtor, Small World.
16:59Good to see you.
17:01Yeah.
17:02How you been?
17:04I still can't believe about Doug.
17:07Jenny and I were devastated.
17:09I hope you got our flowers.
17:10I did.
17:12It's been difficult, but thank goodness for friends and family.
17:17Speaking of Jenny, we're due for a catch-up.
17:19Yeah, well, she's been so busy.
17:20You know, the house and the horses.
17:22But she'd love to hear from you, though.
17:24I'll give her a call.
17:25Yeah.
17:26When you talked to her, though, don't mention that you saw me here.
17:30She thinks I'm bullying.
17:34How's the night going?
17:36Not bad.
17:37I mean, not bad at all.
17:39Sir, your requests have been approved.
17:41Alone?
17:42You can't win them all.
17:45You know how it goes.
17:46I do.
17:48Which is why I need to give you some advice.
17:51Speaking of Kat.
17:53Um, I should check and see if my takeout order is ready.
17:56How do we rectify this relationship?
17:58We tell Kat to remember that my daughter is a minor and shield her from adult conversations.
18:03I was just having a chat with someone about the importance of grace and allowing for mistakes.
18:09Huh.
18:10Who was that?
18:11Mom, she gets away with murder.
18:13You accused her of being a bad influence on Samantha.
18:15Isn't that a little harsh?
18:16Older child syndrome.
18:18I make all of the apologies and get none of the forgiveness.
18:22Yes, lecture me on the pitfalls of being the older child.
18:26Sounds harrowing.
18:28I'll talk to Kat.
18:31House of Winterfest planning?
18:33Oh, it is.
18:34I'm moving along.
18:36Work is keeping me busy as usual as well.
18:38Plus, dolling out advice for children, grandchildren, siblings, and friends on the side as always.
18:44I love to help.
18:45You know me.
18:47Well, there is one more thing.
18:50Name it.
18:51Smitty's Christmas Pie.
18:53I was hoping that you could help me find the words to tell him.
18:57Oh, no.
18:58Or at least stop it from happening.
19:00How?
19:01What, I just show up Christmas Day with my world-famous pecan pie?
19:04Yes, or come early.
19:06Be there for the great unwrapping.
19:07Or maybe stay over the night before.
19:10So he never even gets the chance to start.
19:12Slick boy.
19:14All right, fine.
19:15I'll find some way to come by with me and my pie.
19:20Great.
19:21You saved a marriage and saved Christmas.
19:24What would we do without you?
19:25Of course, I am eager to share my bounty.
19:31Put me down for a sponsorship and a star.
19:36Because Leslie Thomas's generosity knows no end.
19:40No, I think it ends right there.
19:42No need for any more help.
19:45And let you hog all the endorphins.
19:48And now, I will be thinking of other ways to lend my services.
19:53And if you think of anything else, you know where to find me.
19:56I'll follow the noise.
19:58Nighty-night.
20:14Laura, are you all right?
20:16We don't have much time.
20:27As I told you earlier, I'm truly sorry for your loss.
20:30But I'm not addicted.
20:32That's a relief.
20:33There's hope for you if you're only doing this because it's fun.
20:36On the money.
20:36The kind of fun you have alone.
20:38Because the wife, well, she wouldn't understand.
20:40You get it.
20:41Secret things.
20:42Every man has them.
20:44But not your wife.
20:45She's exactly where she said she'd be.
20:48So sweet of her to give you all this space and time to have an extramarital life.
20:51So, what's your point?
20:52You're playing dangerous games, Steve.
20:55It took a lot for you to make that horse farm dream come true.
20:59A few bad bets and you could lose it all.
21:02Spend time at home.
21:04With your wife.
21:05Because every minute you are here, you are one step closer to losing everything.
21:09For good.
21:11I hope there isn't a problem.
21:14Never better.
21:16Did you get the advance?
21:17Yeah.
21:18But I don't think I'll be using it tonight after all.
21:21It's getting kind of late.
21:23Well, the night's just getting started.
21:25Let me buy you a real drink.
21:27Uh, no.
21:28I think I'm going to spend some time with my wife tonight.
21:32Have a good night.
21:35See you next time.
21:36You bet.
21:41Well, I understand it's been like story hour in here.
21:44And now you're so quiet.
21:47The dealer's got a big mouth.
21:49Talk to him.
21:51I'd rather make you talk.
21:53All right.
21:56Catch your breath.
21:59This is my job.
22:00I'm supposed to bring you tea.
22:03Well, the next time I have the fright of my life, you can brew up some chamomile.
22:07I shouldn't have let Leslie scare me like that.
22:10She shouldn't have tried.
22:12Grown woman taunting you like that.
22:15She should be ashamed of herself.
22:17I need to get used to having Leslie around.
22:20Since she's in the neighborhood, I can't just scurry off into hiding every time she shows up.
22:24I can't believe she's still walking around free.
22:28They never found any evidence to prove that she did what she did.
22:32She drove you off the road, put you out of work, and caused your cardiac arrest when you were in the hospital.
22:38I can't go to the police because I get bad vibes from a bully.
22:43I'll be stronger.
22:45Well, you don't have to do that alone.
22:48You have family right here to fight back with you.
22:58Hey, Congressman Richardson.
23:00I am.
23:01And you are?
23:03Glad to be forgotten.
23:04My name's Isaiah Hawthorne.
23:06I'm not Jacob's little brother.
23:07One and the same.
23:08Hold on.
23:09You do look familiar.
23:10From Jacob's wedding.
23:13I've done some maturing since that night.
23:15I remember the altercation.
23:17What brings you back here?
23:19I got a job as academic advisor at Banneker.
23:21Congratulations.
23:22You know my grandfather teaches there.
23:25Tell me this.
23:25That internship program at your office.
23:28You ever used Banneker students?
23:29Yeah.
23:30And not all poli-sci majors.
23:32Government for the people, by the people.
23:34All the people.
23:35Maybe we can set up a standing pipeline.
23:38Tell me more.
23:40Thanks a lot for dinner.
23:42I am glad you can make it.
23:43It's been too long.
23:44Oh, if you're interested,
23:48our new project.
23:53Until we have baby pictures to pass around,
23:55these we'll have to do.
23:56It's a slideshow?
23:58Our new place in St. Bart's.
24:00Oh, I'm glad to hear things are going well at the office.
24:03Oh, you know me.
24:05I can't stop making all my girls happy.
24:07So when does Naomi get her house in the islands?
24:09As soon as you foot the bill.
24:12He told me to find something I like.
24:15You went as big as you could.
24:16I wanted an experience.
24:19Yeah.
24:19Yeah, and there's plenty of room for all of us.
24:21The two of you, Chelsea and Madison.
24:23Yeah, and we hope to be adding another.
24:27Wouldn't that be fun, Naomi?
24:28A new sibling for you?
24:31I'll take that.
24:35The phone, Naomi.
24:37Sorry.
24:37I just couldn't take my eyes off of it.
24:41Incredible location.
24:42And the beach is right there.
24:43Really, really great purchase.
24:45I fell in love the moment I saw it.
24:48Just say the word and we'll be there.
24:50You know, yeah.
24:51Yeah, it's a great idea.
24:52Get the whole family on a private jet.
24:54Make it a real Hamilton-Hawthorne experience.
24:57And we can talk about it over dessert.
24:59Thanks, Dad.
24:59We'd love to, but Jacob has to be up early.
25:02Yeah.
25:02It was wonderful spending time with you two.
25:05We should do this again soon.
25:06Yeah, yeah.
25:07And let's see if we can work something out for St. Bart's.
25:10Love you, Dad.
25:11Love you too, baby.
25:12Take care of yourselves.
25:13Night.
25:14All right.
25:15Tell me you saw that.
25:20The text that flew across the screen?
25:22Yes.
25:23It was too fast to read.
25:24What'd I miss?
25:24It's from a pharmacy.
25:26Thanks.
25:27She has a prescription ready for pickup, and I recognize those abbreviations.
25:33What's she got waiting?
25:34Something scandalous?
25:35Well, for someone who's trying to start a family, it's unthinkable, Jacob.
25:42What's happening?
25:43What's happening?
25:43Not a baby.
25:44Not anytime soon.
25:46Haley, who is so desperate to give me a sibling, is on the pill.
25:51I like the way you think, Isaiah.
26:01Did I mention that my son is applying to Banneker?
26:04Glad to hear it.
26:06If he needs anything, tell him to hit me up.
26:08I'll do that.
26:09Hey there, stranger.
26:11I was just with your grandmother, and she invited me to be a sponsor at Winterfest.
26:16That time of the year, we're always looking for sponsors.
26:19Don't look my way.
26:21I just got back.
26:22Let me settle in first.
26:23Speaking of donations, I would love to host a fundraiser for your next campaign, Martin,
26:31at my new abode.
26:32You don't have to do that.
26:34No, no, no.
26:34I want to.
26:35I mean, you have been such a wonderful, sweet brother to my Eva.
26:40And from day one, Kat has been using her as a glowing post.
26:44I'm sorry to butt in, but you said Eva?
26:47The brown skin with the curly hair?
26:49Yes, yes, that's my Eva.
26:52We haven't been introduced.
26:53Oh, forgive me.
26:54Leslie Isaiah.
26:56Isaiah?
26:57Isaiah.
26:58Well, well, well.
27:01Okay.
27:03That woman is a sociopath strolling into my foyer, going out of her way to frighten Laura
27:10as if she hadn't terrorized that girl enough.
27:12Poor Laura.
27:13Is that why you called me?
27:15Do you need me to speak with her?
27:16No, I'm the one who needs your help, because if we don't do something, Leslie Thomas is
27:21going to ruin Winterfest.
27:23Now, I offered her a sponsorship, but that's not going to be enough.
27:26Because we're honoring her mother.
27:30What can we do, legally?
27:33The private security firm.
27:35They can turn her away at the door.
27:37They can keep her from even getting to the door.
27:39You know we can't.
27:41You just offered her a sponsorship.
27:42Come on, Nicole.
27:44Work with me.
27:47There is one way out, but you're not going to like it.
27:52Mother.
27:52Don't you dare.
27:54You already know.
27:55No, I am not doing it.
27:57This is the biggest fundraiser of the season.
28:00If you exclude her, she will see it as you condemning her character.
28:04She won't just show up.
28:05She will show out in the loudest, most embarrassing way.
28:09She just won't be a nuisance.
28:11She'll decimate an event that hundreds of people have worked tirelessly to make a success.
28:15She's done it before.
28:17We have no other choice.
28:19Do it for Winterfest.
28:21Well, what about Laura?
28:22How do we protect her from Eveline?
28:25Isn't there anything Leslie can do that'll keep her out of the way?
28:28But also won't create chaos when she invariably does something inappropriate?
28:33Are you sure?
28:34There is not a better option.
28:41You've accomplished nothing.
28:43Steve will be back within the week.
28:45Maybe.
28:46It's a sure thing.
28:47You've already made a small fortune off the man.
28:51You said you wanted to help me run my business.
28:54You didn't say into the ground.
28:59Isn't there a way to run the business without preying on people who have addiction issues?
29:03Well, I wonder what that would look like.
29:05Instead of a bouncer, I could put a nice therapist to screen people at the door.
29:10Maybe I should take health insurance.
29:12I'm serious.
29:13And I'm trying to be kind.
29:15You're a good man, Joey.
29:18Don't let that get around.
29:19I've seen you.
29:20When you care about someone, you look out for them.
29:22Your mother, Donnell, I've seen you.
29:24You've seen too much.
29:26I know you care about me.
29:31There are limits, Vanessa.
29:33I like you.
29:37You know that.
29:38And I'm tired of caring about men, but hating what they do.
29:41My children still don't understand how any of this happened with their father.
29:45And neither do I.
29:47People are complicated.
29:50Make this part simple for me.
29:52Don't you feel even a little bit responsible for what happened to Doug?
29:56You see, it's my hometown.
30:04Prodigal son returns?
30:06Not quite.
30:07Went away to continue my education and launch my career.
30:10Now that career has brought me back.
30:12Career?
30:13So what are you, like a lawyer, doctor, rocket scientist?
30:17No, I'm in education.
30:19I'm going to be advising students at Banneker next semester.
30:22Oh, so you teach other people how to be successful?
30:25I help young people find their calling, yes.
30:31Oh, I, uh, excuse me.
30:33I need to take this.
30:34Do your thing.
30:37Why, yes, hello, this is Leslie Thomas.
30:40How may I be of assistance?
30:43Leslie, you know who this is.
30:45Why, hello, Miss Anita Dupree.
30:48It's so good to hear from you.
30:50It seems we do have our hands full, managing so many moving parts for Winterfest.
30:58And you've realized that I can do more than write a big fat check?
31:02I'm still ironing out the details, but if your offer still stands, we would love to have your
31:09help in a more official capacity.
31:12Oh, Nita, this is going to be the celebration of the century, okay?
31:18And you will not regret it.
31:21Make sure I don't.
31:23Talk to you later.
31:26I'm working, Leslie.
31:28Go, girl.
31:29Sit down.
31:31You're going to call your dad?
31:33For what?
31:35To tell him his wife is lying to him about wanting to have a baby.
31:38Oh, no.
31:39I am staying out of that.
31:40So you're just going to let Haley play your dad?
31:43Look, I get no pleasure out of being right about her.
31:47She will break my father's heart.
31:48She already is.
31:49He just doesn't know it yet.
31:51Look, just tell him.
31:53He has a right to know the truth.
31:55Oh, so now you're rooting for transparency in a marriage.
31:58I'm just trying to keep up.
32:00I told Derek a hundred times to come clean.
32:03And just so I can keep up, you're cool with Haley lying to your dad?
32:07If it'll make you feel better, go for it.
32:10Tell my dad about the birth control.
32:11But if I know anything about Haley, she is shining up her halo
32:15and adding yet another layer of concealer to her image as we speak.
32:19B, I thought you'd be on cloud nine after spending time with Naomi again.
32:23Not exactly.
32:25Someone else was missing.
32:28Our baby.
32:30I can't forget.
32:32We were so happy, remember?
32:36And I want that again.
32:38As soon as we can.
32:39Maybe as soon as your doctor gives us the go-ahead.
32:42Oh, yeah.
32:42With my hormones still out of balance, it feels like an eternity.
32:47All right.
32:47Okay.
32:49So what's the plan?
32:51I hate that medication.
32:54Because even though it can help us make a family,
32:57it means it'll take even longer for us to make that happen.
33:01Yeah, well, it's just a temporary thing.
33:03It sounds so crazy.
33:06I'm taking birth control pills to fix my hormones
33:09when all I want to do is have your baby.
33:13Okay.
33:14So that's what it is.
33:15Birth control pills.
33:17Feels like the universe is conspiring against us.
33:21Hey, hey, listen.
33:22We have plenty of time to make a family.
33:24But another delay?
33:26Look.
33:26It gives us time to feather your nest.
33:30Here and at the new house in St. Bart's.
33:35I can hardly wait to get there.
33:39Yeah.
33:40Yeah.
33:40Let's focus on that trip, okay?
33:43You know, christening every room,
33:44enjoying each other as a couple,
33:46because I'm telling you,
33:47when a baby comes along,
33:48he's going to have all your time and attention.
33:49And me, I'll just be playing second fiddle.
33:53I've waited all my life for someone like you, Bill.
33:57No one will ever mean more to me than you.
34:01Never forget that.
34:08Hate to see you like this.
34:10My heart aches for your kids.
34:13Nothing's aching for me.
34:14This casino exists for entertainment purposes only.
34:18Anyone is welcome to walk through those doors.
34:21But they'll have to pay.
34:23Everything has a price.
34:25Now, does everyone make good choices?
34:27That's not for me to say.
34:29And I'm not responsible for the consequences
34:31any more than you're responsible for the marriages
34:33of the people who use our escort service.
34:36The quality and lifespan of those marriages will be enhanced.
34:40And some people leave richer than when they arrived
34:43without my interference.
34:45So what I'm hearing is I'm to keep my hands
34:46out of people's private affairs?
34:48I think you should just put them to better use.
34:52Don't make me ban you.
34:54You would never.
34:57Seeing me in the middle of the night,
34:58across the room, wanting me.
35:01You're addicted.
35:03If I didn't love you.
35:06What did he say?
35:08One more time, make my diamonds sparkle.
35:10I didn't say anything.
35:11You said you loved me.
35:12I said you frustrate me.
35:14You drive me crazy.
35:16You're a distraction.
35:19That I can't really seem to do without these days,
35:21but I have work to do.
35:42So are you going to tell me what this little secret is,
35:52or do I have to start guessing?
35:53And you know how vivid my imagination is.
35:56Well, not as vivid as Leslie's.
35:59I don't know where else to turn.
36:00I think you walk around dropping matches
36:02and act surprised when fire starts.
36:04I wish your mother had gotten rid of you,
36:06because we'd all be living our best lives
36:08if you'd never been born.
36:10One small dose for Bill.
36:12One giant leap toward a $10 million payout for Hayley.
36:17One giant leap toward a $10 million payout for a $10 million payout for a $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million payout for $10 million pay
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