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00:09And here I thought Smitty was the writer in this family.
00:15What's this latest project, huh?
00:18Scathing tell-all about your life and times
00:21as a music icon turned political family matriarch?
00:26Sweetheart, if I ever write a book,
00:28it will most certainly be a romance novel
00:32inspired by our epic love affair.
00:37Congressional race neck and neck.
00:41Yeah, I don't think so.
00:46Hey, Samantha, where are you?
00:49Just got to Orphe jeans.
00:51I had Cotillion dance rehearsal today, remember?
00:53It just let out.
00:55Oh, right, right.
00:56Donnell and I are going to have lunch, hope that's okay.
00:59That's fine, just make sure you eat something healthy.
01:01You know it.
01:02My dress fits perfectly now, so I'm not risking it.
01:06No, that's not what I...
01:08Tyrell and Jessica, are they going to meet you?
01:11They stayed behind at the club to get in more practice time.
01:13You know your son's a klutz.
01:15Have fun.
01:17Give Donnell my best.
01:18I will.
01:19Thanks, Pop.
01:20Kids done with their dance lessons?
01:22They are.
01:23And according to Samantha,
01:25Tyrell is still struggling with his two left feet.
01:27Ah, so he takes after you.
01:30I beg your pardon?
01:31I have the rhythm and moves when and where it counts.
01:35That you do.
01:36You'll get no complaint from me in the bedroom.
01:39Hmm.
01:42Do you have time for lunch?
01:44That depends.
01:45Are you going to make your famous shrimp quesadillas with that sweet sauce?
01:48You know it.
01:50Then, yeah.
01:52I do.
01:58Or, change your plans.
02:02I do.
02:35Poor Jessica.
02:36She'll have to wear Doc Martens with her dress.
02:38Either that, or she'll have to have emergency surgery on her toes
02:42from the way that Tyrell was stomping all over her feet.
02:44Contrary to popular belief, not all brothers are born with rhythm.
02:47How'd you do?
02:49I don't have that issue.
02:50I can sashay, twirl, and shake it down with the best of them.
02:54My brother, well, he plays Chance.
02:57Yeah.
02:57Thank goodness the night has broken up into several segments.
03:00Me and Jessica were already together, right?
03:02Yeah, they've been hanging out for a year or so.
03:05But get this, she didn't even want to do Cotillion at first.
03:09Now she's a little bit more into it.
03:12My grandma had a long talk with her about its importance to our community.
03:17Well, hey, you two.
03:19Hey, June.
03:20You remember Darnell, my escort for the Cotillion?
03:23We just got out of practice.
03:25Yes, I do.
03:26It's good to see you again.
03:28Now, what are you guys up to?
03:31We're just clowning on Tyrell.
03:34You can do it.
03:36Nobody else can.
03:37Oh, you don't have to worry about your son holding his own.
03:39Tyrell serves it right back, reminding me I'm old and rusty.
03:43You're not that old.
03:45Shall we start with some lemonades?
03:48It works for me.
03:50Lemonade's good.
03:50And I know it's lunchtime, but I'm still in the mood for breakfast.
03:54Yeah, we did start rehearsals pretty early.
03:56Well, good thing for you.
03:57We serve breakfast all day.
03:59Is the oatmeal still cut?
04:02Now, how do I know that?
04:03Oatmeal is oatmeal.
04:05This ain't the Fairmont Crest Country Club.
04:07I'll just take bacon and eggs over medium with toast, please.
04:11There you go.
04:11Now, what about you, Samantha?
04:14What I really want is a pecan waffle, scrambled eggs with cheese, and a side of home fries.
04:21But I'm trying to keep it light, so maybe just a veggie omelet?
04:25Mm-hmm.
04:26Got you covered.
04:28Coming right up.
04:40Do I need to get you a fidget spinner?
04:42Maybe.
04:44Why are you so nervous?
04:45I can't help it.
04:47It's just lunch with my mom.
04:49What's the big deal?
04:50After last time, you cannot seriously be asking me that.
04:53I didn't exactly make the best first impression.
04:56I don't think she was judging you.
04:58You want to bet?
04:59What if she already made it up in her mind that she doesn't like me?
05:02Baby, relax.
05:04Okay, she's going to be just as crazy about you as I am.
05:07Trust me.
05:17You used to never be able to resist a little afternoon delight.
05:21You know I can hardly resist you, Smitty.
05:24Morning, noon, evening.
05:26You know that.
05:26But we can't right now.
05:28Don't you have a story you're working on?
05:30Who knows when we are going to be alone again?
05:34No kids.
05:35No pressing campaign engagements.
05:39No deadlines.
05:41Why don't we make the most of it?
05:47What's all this?
05:49Oh, catching up on the latest proposals for the Dupree Heritage Foundation.
05:53Well, if it can help take your mind off of illness, it gets two thumbs up from me.
06:00You know what I find extraordinarily attractive?
06:04Please inform me.
06:06You.
06:08Oh.
06:10Do elaborate.
06:12You encouraging me to reclaim my life.
06:16Ah, let's explore that.
06:19All right, all right.
06:21Enough of that, you two.
06:23Your youngest daughter is in crisis and desperately needs your help.
06:31For real, there's nothing to be freaked out about, okay?
06:34My mom is cool.
06:35You've said that so many times, but last time...
06:37Look, once the two of you guys really get to know each other, I promise you you'll be like best
06:41friends.
06:46Looks like we're about to see if your theory holds up.
06:54Just in case you changed your mind, and don't you worry, the waffle's on the house.
06:59That's impressive you were able to carry all of that by yourself.
07:02Well, I guess it's true what they say.
07:03Practice makes perfect.
07:05Not in Tyrell's case.
07:06We've been rehearsing dances and walks for months now, Grant even helps, and he is utterly hopeless on the ballroom
07:14floor.
07:14I'm saying, like...
07:19Samantha, now why do you keep giving your brother a hard time?
07:23I'm just teasing.
07:24It's what we do.
07:25Deanna and I used to do this all the time when we were kids.
07:28It's all in sibling fun.
07:29Hmm.
07:30Funny thing is, I didn't have much rhythm either growing up.
07:33Regina was the one blessed in that department.
07:35But you know what made up for it?
07:37My confidence and the fact that I'd smack anyone who dared to laugh in my face.
07:42It's a good thing I'm a mature adult now.
07:45Oh, shoot.
07:46I forgot your serve.
07:47I'll be right back.
07:48Okay?
07:51Ahem.
07:53See, I don't know what that was.
07:54Oh, she's just taking up for Tyrell.
07:56I actually think it's really cool how you guys were able to reconnect after all that time apart.
08:01You know the story?
08:03Mom told me and Deanna about it.
08:05I hope that's okay.
08:06Yeah, it's fine.
08:08Seeing you two up close, it's inspiring.
08:11Thanks, Donnell.
08:12I'd be lying if I said it was easy at first.
08:16June's a little rough around the edges.
08:18But she's also kind and brilliant about life stuff.
08:21So it's cool having a mom around.
08:24You don't even know.
08:25I mean, I'm not dissing my dad or pop or anything.
08:28But sometimes our house is so testosterone heavy, there's things that I can only talk about with a woman.
08:36I bet.
08:37I feel really, really, really lucky.
08:39I get to have June's, my dad's, and the Dupree's as family.
08:46How does that phrase go?
08:48An embarrassment of riches.
08:51Danielle, what's wrong?
08:54Tatum sent over the proofs from the photo shoot.
08:57And?
08:58I'm terrified to look at them.
09:02Sweetheart, you know how much we're in your corner, but this is your big emergency?
09:07Well, yes.
09:08What if they're dreadful?
09:10When have you ever taken a bad photo?
09:13Will you go through them with me?
09:14Well, this is my cue to skedaddle.
09:17You're going to leave me to deal with this crisis alone?
09:20I'm overdue at our grandsons to talk about the campaign.
09:24Well, tell Martin and Smitty I said hi.
09:26And stay as long as you like, Daddy.
09:28Mm-hmm.
09:29Stop right there, Vernon Dupree.
09:33Something no matter, my love?
09:35You two must think I am Boo-Boo the Fool.
09:42You're right, Smitty.
09:43Maybe we do need to spend a little more alone time together.
09:47Maybe we should start building it into our days like Shonda does.
09:50My campaign stops.
09:52But it can't be right now.
09:54Granddad is going to be here in a minute to discuss my re-election.
09:58Uh, why did you not say that before?
10:01Because you were so adorable when you were trying to get some.
10:05It was hard for me to say no.
10:06I did get a little carried away.
10:08But the truth is, I'm glad you're busy.
10:10You saved me from myself.
10:12How so?
10:14Well, Martin, one of the biggest stories I've been on in a long time,
10:17and I don't want to mess it up.
10:18I should get out there and get my head back in the game.
10:20So, in this afternoon delight situation, you're the tease.
10:26I will take the hit.
10:35Is everything all right?
10:37Uh, yeah, no, it's just a reminder for an appointment.
10:42Well, the shrimp quesadillas are off the table,
10:45but you still need to eat.
10:49Okay.
10:50Isn't this ironic?
10:51You telling me to eat for the longest, it was the other way around.
10:55You missed that?
10:56Being a stay-at-home dad?
10:57Yeah.
10:58Uh, I was happy when I was doing it,
11:00and now I'm happy being an investigative journalist again.
11:03But, I should get going.
11:05R.I.P. afternoon delight.
11:07Not dead, just rescheduled.
11:15Hurry up, Smitty.
11:18Oh, come on, come on.
11:27What are you talking about, Anita?
11:29You are not as slick as you think you are, Vernon Dupree.
11:32I'm on to you.
11:34I beg your pardon?
11:36You asked Danny to come over here and babysit me.
11:40What?
11:40Didn't you?
11:41No, no, no.
11:42I didn't talk to Daddy.
11:43I honestly came by because I wanted your opinion on these pictures.
11:46Mm-hmm, baby girl, you can fool some of the people some of the time,
11:49but you will never be able to pull the wool over your mother's eyes.
11:52Do you hear me?
11:55Okay.
11:56Daddy may have suggested, through text,
11:58that I come by with an excuse so that he could go to Martin's.
12:03Snitch.
12:03I'm sorry.
12:04You know I always crumble under Mother's death-seeking stare.
12:08Don't we all?
12:10Listen.
12:12I am not a child, you two.
12:14And I may have cancer,
12:16but I am certainly capable of spending time in this house unsupervised.
12:22I know.
12:23I know.
12:24But I can't help it.
12:26I still worry.
12:28And after this last episode...
12:30It was an infection.
12:31I took the antibiotics, and now it's over.
12:35I'm moving on.
12:36Why can't the two of you?
12:38Because we all love you to the moon and back,
12:41and there's no moving on from that.
12:42And I honestly do want your opinion on these pictures.
12:46That part of the ruse was true.
12:48All right.
12:49Fine.
12:51Go enjoy your time with Martin.
12:53Feel free to linger.
12:56But we are going to have this discussion later.
13:00I can't wait.
13:01Mm-hmm.
13:04Bye, Daddy.
13:05Bye, snitch.
13:12What's your stance on corsages?
13:14My stance?
13:15Love them, hate them, indifferent?
13:20Hey, Chin, I have a question.
13:22For the cotillion, should I wear a corsage?
13:25Do you think that it would look awkward over my gloves,
13:28or should I pin it on somehow?
13:30Oh, baby, you know I don't know a pansy from a petunia,
13:33but I am sure you're going to look beautiful
13:36with or without those fancy flowers.
13:39No worries.
13:41I got to go check on another table.
13:43I'll be back, okay?
13:47Well, you've been an escort plenty of times.
13:49What do most girls do?
13:51Nope.
13:51I'm not answering that.
13:53Why?
13:53Because this is your big night.
13:55It's all about what you want
13:56and how you want to present yourself.
13:57You get to make the decision.
14:00Well, in that case,
14:02my stance is that
14:05I feel good about a corsage.
14:06And flowers you shall have.
14:14Sorry, I couldn't get here sooner.
14:16I meant to be parked close by.
14:18Smitty, I'm juggling a lot of people,
14:20places, and cover stories.
14:21Yeah, I had a hard time getting out of the house.
14:23It's hard juggling work and family.
14:25Cry me a river, all right?
14:26It's been way too long since I woke up next to my wife,
14:28so don't even go there.
14:32Now, about this woman at the hospital.
14:34Yeah.
14:35Any luck finding out who she is,
14:37who Grayson's reporting to?
14:38Nah.
14:39But you know what?
14:40That's what I'm expanding my focus on.
14:42Is there any chance that she's the number two
14:45in this whole operation?
14:46She's still on my radar.
14:47And I'm still working, Grayson.
14:49But my instincts say she's mid-level at best.
14:52I'm casting a wide net with this investigation, Smitty.
14:54I need to catch a whale.
14:57Or an impaler.
15:00Yeah.
15:01How was your salmon salad, Mom?
15:03Not as good as the one I fixed at home for your dad and me.
15:07The chef here at the club was brought in from a Michelin-starred bistro in France.
15:12I wanted our male to be nice.
15:14I tell you what must have been nice.
15:17Having all that money I needed to pre-gave your mama at your disposal.
15:22I beg your pardon?
15:24You two moved on up.
15:25Like George and Wheezy.
15:27I mean, after blowing up Nicole and Ted Richardson's marriage without a second thought.
15:33Ma.
15:33What?
15:34I'm just making conversation.
15:37Mama and I didn't even know there was an inheritance.
15:41The money was from a trust Anita set up for the heirs of her late groupmate, Barbara.
15:46No one even knew Mama was Barbara's daughter.
15:48Certainly not my mom herself.
15:50Whatever you say, sweetheart.
15:53It rightfully belonged to my mother.
15:55When we came to town, we didn't know anything about it, I swear.
15:59Mama told me Ted had been a deadbeat dad.
16:01And she just wanted what I was owed.
16:04And what was your part in it?
16:06I believed her.
16:08Until I met Ted and Nicole for myself.
16:11I'm well aware of this sordid story.
16:13Heard all about it from Jacob and Naomi.
16:17That mama of yours?
16:18And something else.
16:20She sure is.
16:23And she doesn't play about her baby girl, either.
16:30You don't need to see her.
16:32You invited your mom?
16:34Of course not.
16:35Mama, hey.
16:37What are you doing here?
16:38Oh, well, I have a deep tissue massage schedule for later.
16:41Decided to get a bite to eat.
16:44I guess great minds think alike, huh?
16:47Now I can lunch with my two favorite young lovebirds.
16:51Um, I invited Mrs. Hawthorne to have lunch with Isaiah and I.
16:56Alone.
16:57Oh, well, I'm sure Darlene doesn't mind if I crash the party, do you, Darlene?
17:03Of course not.
17:04It'll give us a chance to get to know each other better.
17:07Sure that's what you want.
17:09Because I most certainly can bring that.
17:12Mama, how are things going over at the free clinic?
17:14Oh, terrible.
17:15Oh, no, why?
17:18I know how eager you are for the clinic to make an impact on the community.
17:23Yeah, well, the only thing being impacted right now are my nerves.
17:27Whenever that no-with-all Derek gets within two feet of me.
17:32Derek is a really good manager.
17:34He does his job and so much more.
17:36Blah, blah, blah.
17:37I just want you to quit yours and come work for me at my clinic, baby.
17:42Mama, we already discussed that.
17:43Oh, feel free.
17:44Hey, don't mind us.
17:46I'd love to hear why you're reluctant to work alongside your mother.
17:50I'm not reluctant, I just...
17:52Ma knows how much time you spend doing volunteer work for the clinic.
17:55I already filled her in.
17:57Remember?
17:58Now that you mentioned it.
18:00But Eva's so good at what she does, and I want her on my staff.
18:05Mama and I go back and forth on this all the time.
18:08But I keep reminding her that I am very happy working at my dad's practice.
18:13Yeah, plastic surgery is such a bore, and it hardly ever turns out right.
18:19I mean, some lips just end up looking like a duck stuck with a sneer.
18:26Yeah, no matter how much surgery they get.
18:28Okay, so what will it take to get you to come and work for your mama and quit on my
18:36teddy bear?
18:38Your teddy bear?
18:41You call Dr. Ted Richardson.
18:44Teddy bear.
18:53How's grand?
18:54Oh, she's just fine.
18:56Until she found out that I arranged for your Aunt Danny to come by and sit with her while you
19:03and I work on the campaign.
19:05If there's one thing Anita Dupree hates, it's being coddled.
19:09Facts, as you young people say.
19:13Listen, granddad, before we get into all this campaign stuff, can I ask you for some advice?
19:20Sure.
19:21You know how I love our talks.
19:24When you and grand first got married and you had your senatorial career, how were you...
19:36You were always at Capitol Hill, and she was on the road so much, so how were you able to...
19:44How did we keep our spark alive?
19:47Well, not exactly.
19:49Smitty and I definitely have the spark, but it's the time to light it that we're struggling with.
19:57Lately, he's working on an important story, and I'm in a campaign full swing.
20:04Well, events like your upcoming fundraiser take a lot of work, especially before the fact.
20:10Tell me about it.
20:12And Smitty and I were like ships passing in the night.
20:17How did you and grand navigate it?
20:20Well, we were determined not to let what we had drift away.
20:25Now, we knew we were the only ones for each other.
20:28That's how Smitty and I feel, especially now that the past is behind us.
20:34We're closer than ever.
20:35That's where it has to start.
20:38With your grandmother and me, even if it meant hopping on a red eye just to see her for the
20:44day,
20:45I didn't hesitate because our relationship was the priority.
20:49And the...
20:51The sex, oh my God, I'm so embarrassed.
20:55Well, let me put it this way.
20:59The emotional connection, that's the source.
21:03Everything else flows from that.
21:07Communication, intimacy, respect.
21:10Forgiveness.
21:11All part and parcel.
21:13I'll keep that in mind.
21:16But one more thing, Martin.
21:19I found that if you do have to postpone the good part, when you do revisit it,
21:27the spark is even hotter and the flame is even brighter.
21:34Don't stay mad at Daddy too long.
21:37He's just worried about you.
21:39Oh, you know I can't stay angry at that man.
21:42But, sweetheart, do me a favor.
21:47Don't encourage your father's need to micromanage my life.
21:50Was I doing that?
21:52Not intentionally.
21:53But you know how overprotective he can be.
21:56And I can decide when and if I need additional support.
22:02I am still here.
22:04And I still have autonomy.
22:06Of course you do.
22:08All right.
22:09Now, let's see these proofs that I know are going to return you to the heights of high fashion.
22:19I gotta be subtle, man.
22:21But it's been hard trying to get Grayson to change the dropped location from the hospital.
22:25Did he say what the issue was?
22:27You should have seen how jumpy he was when I asked him to reach out to his connect.
22:30I'd be jumpy too, considering what happens to anyone who crosses the people behind this racket.
22:41There's, uh, something else, isn't there?
22:44I just feel guilty not being able to tell Ashley what her new boyfriend is up to.
22:48How could you possibly do that?
22:51And it's not like he's involved her, so...
22:55Yeah, yeah, you're right.
22:59But she's Naomi's best friend.
23:02I get that.
23:03But the best way to protect Ashley and everyone else that this ring is exploiting
23:08is to find out who's behind it and expose them.
23:12Yeah.
23:13Huh.
23:15What?
23:16Grayson works at Garland.
23:19The woman he reports to also works at Garland.
23:23Yeah, but I can't exactly hang around the hospital for a few hours snooping around.
23:27Even in this get-up, I'm still recognizable at Garland.
23:30You can't investigate the goings-on at the hospital.
23:34But I can.
23:35I can.
23:42Thanks for helping me with all the cotillion stuff.
23:45My fam is all about it.
23:47I've been trying to keep up.
23:48It's just a lot.
23:49You sound like my sister when she debuted.
23:51I'm just focused on doing my best and not messing up.
23:55And not embarrassing anyone.
23:57I mean, it's not like I actually have a chance at being platinum deb anyways.
24:01You're doing a great job.
24:03And by the way, I don't think you should assume what you have a chance at or not.
24:07But I heard that platinum is based on votes.
24:11Most of the people in my cotillion class grew up going to the same fancy private academies.
24:17I go to Fortin High, a regular public school.
24:21Well, the organizers would tell you it's not about the votes.
24:25And they're right.
24:26The experience of a cotillion is what matters.
24:28Being thrown into a situation that's completely out of your comfort zone.
24:33Things you don't usually wear.
24:35Dances you don't usually do.
24:36Learning alongside other young women from different backgrounds than you and excelling.
24:42I'm the only one from my background.
24:44Then work that.
24:45How?
24:46Use your social media to show all the great work you've been doing for the free clinic.
24:51I heard it was low-key your idea.
24:53That's a crazy flex.
24:55Then you can share all your other stricturiculars too.
24:58And while you're at it, ask the other girls about theirs.
25:00They're nervous too.
25:02Be there for each other.
25:04Be a friend.
25:06I do have a bunch of videos and photos that I never posted from my work as a Chelsea Cat
25:13team brand ambassador.
25:15I could help the other devs with their socials.
25:18See?
25:19Chelsea Cat's major.
25:20You're popping, girl.
25:21You gotta let these people know.
25:25You want to hear a secret?
25:28What?
25:30I used to have a huge crush on Chelsea when I was a teenager.
25:35I basically used to live on her feed.
25:38I watched every post like two or three times.
25:42I was such a stan.
25:49I have class, so I should get back to campus.
25:51But before I do, why don't I help you get started with your new social media strategy?
25:56How are you going to do that?
25:57How else?
25:58With a selfie.
26:04I'll send it to you.
26:06See you later.
26:10Thanks for the food.
26:24I know that look.
26:26What look?
26:28The look that says my nose is wide open for a boy.
26:33You like Darnell.
26:35No, I don't.
26:37Okay, maybe a little, but just as a friend.
26:41Good.
26:42He's too old for you.
26:44Trust me, Samantha.
26:45You do not want to get mixed up with an older man.
26:48Been there, done that, got the emotional scars to prove it.
26:51Okay, it's not like I'm actually falling for Darnell.
26:54And even if I was, he just sees me as a kid.
26:56If he didn't, he wouldn't have just told me about the crush that he had on my cousin.
27:04Anyways, our convo was all about Cotillia.
27:08You know about it already.
27:09I'm wearing a pretty gown.
27:12Darnell's escorting me.
27:14It's happening this spring.
27:16Okay.
27:18And I would love it if he would attend.
27:24Oh, Danny, these are stunning.
27:28That's what Tatum said.
27:30Well, believe Tatum.
27:32She is right.
27:33You are going to set the fashion world on fire for a second time.
27:39Sweetheart, what's wrong?
27:41I don't know, Mom.
27:44You, Andre, Pamela, Tatum, everyone seems so certain I can do this.
27:51But a lot has changed since I was a top model.
27:55Are supermodels even a thing anymore?
27:57Of course they are.
27:58Well, Rihanna has everyday people in her Savage Fenty ads and civil rights activists and reality TV starlets are walking
28:07in New York Fashion Week.
28:09How am I supposed to stand out?
28:12How can I possibly compete with all of them?
28:20You can't do that.
28:21Sure I can.
28:23Tell Grayson at the hospital?
28:25Why not?
28:26A million reasons.
28:27What if Grayson or his boss finds out what you're doing?
28:29They won't.
28:30You can't be certain of that.
28:32It's too risky.
28:34Maybe I'm not a cop, but you seem to forget that I'm a trained investigative journalist.
28:39Won some awards for it, too.
28:41Yeah, but now you're a husband and a father.
28:43Have you thought about what it would do to Martin and the kids if something were to happen to you?
28:46Just like you've thought about what it would do to Naomi and your brothers and your parents.
28:51Come on, man.
28:52That's different.
28:53How?
28:54You and I have both chosen careers that come with a certain amount of risk.
28:57Except mine comes with a gun and a badge, not a digital tape recorder and a laptop.
29:01Your gun and your badge don't guarantee you're going to be safe.
29:06Come on, Jacob.
29:07I need this.
29:09I'm not going to be reckless.
29:10I'm just going to go to Garland and snoop around and see what I find.
29:14What's the harm in that?
29:18Mama, we've been through this.
29:19I'm not leaving Dad in a lurch.
29:21He needs me at his practice.
29:22So you and Derek are going to have to figure out how to work together.
29:26It's gracious of Ted to allow Eva to call him Dad.
29:31Why wouldn't she call him Dad?
29:34That's who he is.
29:35Oh, I'm well aware.
29:36The entire DMV heard all about the spectacle you made revealing Ted had fathered a child outside of his marriage
29:43to Nicole.
29:44Ma, please.
29:45No, Isaiah, obviously your mother has something she needs to get on up off her chest.
29:51So let her speak her piece.
29:53Go on, Lane.
29:55Tell it like it T-I-E-S.
29:58All right, fine.
29:59You want me to go there?
30:00Oh, yeah, please.
30:01Oh, I will.
30:02Go on.
30:02Okay, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves.
30:05You destroyed Nicole's life, then gripped your way into money that poor Anita set aside out of grief.
30:12You mean out of guilt, especially how she treated my mother, Barbara.
30:17And why the hell is this any of your damn business anyway?
30:21The Duprees are good people.
30:23They don't deserve the chaos and carnage you brought into their lives.
30:29I'm sorry, son.
30:30I tried, but I refuse to sit here a second longer.
30:38Go after her.
30:44Forget that uppity trick, looking down her nose at you and me.
30:47You know what?
30:48She better be glad that my biking days are over.
30:51Look, here.
30:53I am going to go get me a real cocktail before my spa appointment.
30:57Bye-bye, baby.
31:04I don't know what to say.
31:07It's pretty easy.
31:08You could just say that you'll come.
31:10It would mean a lot for me to have you there.
31:15I am touched, Samantha.
31:19But I don't think it's a great idea.
31:22Why?
31:23Well, just look at me.
31:25I'm not exactly a part of the elite club.
31:28I wouldn't want to do anything to embarrass you.
31:32What?
31:33You sound like Tyrell.
31:36He's all worried about embarrassing Jessica.
31:39Well, that's just ridiculous.
31:41Tyrell is a real gentleman.
31:43Jessica should be proud to have him escorting her.
31:46And I would be proud to have you there.
31:49And just promise me that you'll think about it.
31:55I'm sorry, baby, but my mind is made up.
32:00You'll have your dad's, your brother, and the entire Dupree family there cheering you on.
32:05You wouldn't want to have me there like ketchup on crab legs.
32:09But I can't wait for you.
32:13I can't wait to see the pictures, though.
32:16June, you go ahead.
32:17I need to go and check on a customer.
32:26You know, I was once exactly where you are.
32:30After I left the articulets to go solo, I was in totally uncharted waters.
32:36Suddenly, the lead singer of one of the biggest pop groups of all time
32:40was attempting to reinvent herself as Anita Williams' jazz singer.
32:46You more than attempted.
32:48You succeeded.
32:49As will you, my darling.
32:52You will succeed with your second act.
32:55Do you really think so?
32:56I know so.
32:59Success runs in your DNA.
33:10Glad to see your numbers moving in the right direction.
33:13Just remember to lean in on the message.
33:17Will do.
33:18But there's one more thing.
33:21Shonda, my campaign manager, thinks I should beef up my security.
33:26That's a wise move.
33:27Well, you know, you and your family are going to have a lot more eyes on you as things progress.
33:34That makes me a little more concerned.
33:36It's the day and age we live in, son.
33:39I know I have to prepare my family and myself for that.
33:43When it comes to Smitty and the kids, I can never be too careful.
33:47Absolutely.
33:48It's a difficult balancing act.
33:51Staying available to your constituents while spending some time with your family
33:56and keeping everyone protected.
34:04I told you when this first started that things can get dangerous.
34:07I'm trying to give you an out here.
34:08But I don't want an out.
34:11I want to be the one who breaks the story.
34:14This is the kind of piece that made me want to be an investigative journalist in the first place.
34:18I gave that up for the kids because they needed me home.
34:22And I love them more than my work.
34:24But now they're older and they're good kids and I know they're going to be fine.
34:27And you feel like now is the perfect time to dive headfirst into the unpredictable?
34:31You need me and I need this.
34:34Smitty!
34:35You're juggling more than I am.
34:37Okay?
34:37You need someone who you trust to move the needle.
34:41All right, look.
34:43You're not entirely wrong.
34:45Part of what you're saying is true.
34:46But if you get caught, this can compromise the entire investigation.
34:50Everything we both worked for.
34:52All the lies you told to Martin and the kids.
34:53Is it worth wanting everything just to prove you still got what it takes?
34:57You think this is about my ego?
35:03All right, listen.
35:05Just promise me if you go snooping around the hospital, you won't do it without a clear plan first.
35:11You got it.
35:13I won't do anything without a plan.
35:15All right.
35:21Don't even think about trying to convince me to go back in there and break bread with that viper of
35:28a woman.
35:29You can save your breath on that, son.
35:31I know Leslie can be difficult, okay?
35:33But she is Eva's mother.
35:34That's what troubles me.
35:36What do you mean?
35:38Baby, do you know how much it warms my heart to have you back home where you belong after all
35:45these years?
35:46Yeah.
35:47Yeah, okay.
35:47I'm happy to be back, okay?
35:49And I'm glad to be close to you and Jacob again.
35:52Listen, you're in a good space.
35:54You have a good job at a prestigious university.
35:58I don't want you to do anything to interfere with that.
36:01Anything like what?
36:03Like getting mixed up with the spawn of Satan herself.
36:06I'm sorry.
36:06I tried to hold my tongue.
36:08I truly did.
36:09But the apple don't fall far from the tree, son.
36:12If Eva Thomas is even the slightest bit like her mama, you do best to stay clear of that girl.
36:19You're welcome.
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