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00:04Previously on Beyond the Gates
00:06What happened?
00:09I bruised a few ribs
00:10I would never let one fight
00:12End years of friendship
00:14Thank God
00:15Anyone ask about Lynette?
00:17You have not seen her
00:19Here's to you, Lynette
00:20And here's to me
00:22Finally being free of that bitch
00:26I wanted to tell you that the tumor's shrinking
00:29Oh, baby, I'm so happy for you
00:31I taught you something
00:32I am not having an affair with your father
00:34Man to man
00:35I'm the only one who gets to call a baby now
00:41I was hoping you'd be home
00:42Long time no see, Mr. MIA
00:46I got caught up in that editing project at my condo
00:49And when you didn't answer my text at 2am
00:52I thought you were asleep
00:54So I kept dying
00:55All night?
00:57Yeah
00:58I just went for a run
00:59To get myself on the right side of the clock
01:02I worked out quite the appetite
01:04Well, lunch is your choice
01:06Whatever you want to make
01:07And or have delivered
01:09I ran right into the trap
01:11I am looking forward to sitting down
01:13And having a nice meal with you
01:15Yeah?
01:16So what are you in the mood for?
01:19A filling chat
01:20With some fries on the side
01:22Come again?
01:24How about you explain why you felt the need to get all up in Bill's face
01:28About calling me baby
01:31Since our purses are selling so well at Fenmore's
01:34They want to tweak our agreement
01:36I'm so stoked about working with them
01:38But I thought everything was done once we signed the contract
01:40Warriors love to write documents
01:43And usually they're unnecessary
01:46Okay, I'm a sister who's cynical about legal stuff
01:49Not you
01:50What's going on?
01:51And don't say nothing
01:53Because I can read you like nobody else
01:56I'm just feeling crappy
01:58And wishing Jacob were here
02:01This is where you've been staying?
02:03I got an apartment
02:05Where Rashad does
02:07I booked the room so I could meet with Naomi
02:10Is there anything okay?
02:12That's what I wanted to talk to you about
02:14Yesterday, Ren decided to let me know
02:16Exactly how he felt about me changing up the drop location
02:19He got me good in the ribs
02:21Damn, Jacob
02:23I'm sorry
02:24Is there anything I can do?
02:25Yeah, there is
02:26Quit the story
02:28Why would I do that?
02:29Look at what he did to me, man
02:33And I'm a trained professional who knows how to take a hit
02:36Did you forget they sent people to the hospital to kill Max?
02:40And we still don't even know the whereabouts of the last courier cow
02:42I can handle myself
02:44Nah, forget that
02:45You need to walk away from this investigation now
03:18You know, what a relief
03:21I went to sleep last night and you were there
03:23And then I woke up this morning and you were gone
03:27I should have texted you
03:28I'm trying something new
03:30Some say exercise before work improves your focus throughout the day
03:34And I need that if I'm sitting in the lab for hours
03:38Okay
03:39I like your scientific method
03:42But next time you should have just woken me up
03:45I'm always down to get experimental with some cardio
03:49When you say things like that, it takes every ounce of self-control
03:52I have to stop myself from kissing you
03:54But we are at work, so we gotta keep it professional
03:57The sacrifices we make
03:59Did you need something for the lab?
04:03Actually, I was wondering if you could give me Derek's phone number
04:06Derek, ever since we opened up the free clinic
04:09Dozens of patients are getting the care they need
04:11That they wouldn't have gotten before
04:12You should be proud of yourself
04:14I'm feeling the kind of pride that I didn't think I'd have after firefighting
04:17And I have you to thank for that, Eva
04:20Also for making things easier for me
04:24What do you mean?
04:24Whatever you did to keep Leslie away from the clinic recently
04:27I really appreciate it
04:29Oh, I can't take the credit for that
04:31Mama has plenty to keep her busy
04:33She's trying to resume construction on her house
04:36She's been all up in my boyfriend's mother's face
04:38And she's trying to manage her relationship with her cot boo Marcel
04:42The only Marcel I know is Marcel Malone
04:46That's him?
04:47I can't imagine him wanting to be with Leslie
04:50Opposites attract
04:51Yeah, but there's such a thing as being diametrically opposed
04:54Like a cop and a criminal
04:58Miss Thomas
05:00Who's asking?
05:02Someone very special wanted you to have this
05:16Don't mind if I do
05:23Just make the drop like I asked
05:26It is a beautiful, fabulous day
05:29You should get out of this back room and see it
05:31Are you in such a good mood because of the conversation I suggested you have with your estranged bestie?
05:38Maybe
05:39So Nicole was able to unclutch her pearls about you and me?
05:43I wouldn't put it quite that way
05:45But yes, we talk things out and realize that our friendship is too strong to be torn apart by a
05:51mere man
05:53Mere man?
05:54And here I thought you'd like me
05:56No offense, but you don't have any close friends so you can't truly understand what Nicole means to me
06:03None taken
06:05I like being a lone wolf
06:08As a dyed-in-the-wool extrovert, I don't understand how anyone can survive without friends
06:14Baby, baby, you got my love
06:18Just dreaming of it won't be not enough
06:27Baby, baby, baby
06:30Baby, baby, baby
06:33You got my love
06:35Your love and touch
06:37I just can't get it
06:38Baby, baby
06:44Now don't you go wearing out those fingers of yours, okay
06:48Because I assume that there's a surprise for me that requires them
06:55Oh, she gave in
06:57Okay, that is wonderful
07:02No, I don't mind the changing plans at all
07:06I'll meet you there
07:09I don't get it
07:10Why do you want to talk to Derek?
07:13I'm interested in volunteering at the free clinic
07:16And put even more on your plate?
07:19Grayson, you're already so busy with your job and the concierge service that you're doing for extra money
07:25Taking care of your mom?
07:27Well, I heard that they're going to be opening up a manager-level position here at the lab soon
07:32And since Leah arranged that Garland and the free clinic partner together
07:38I figured me volunteering there would make me look like a good candidate
07:42Oh
07:45You are constantly surprising me
07:48I had no idea that you were interested in climbing the institutional ladder
07:51Well, I wasn't before
07:53But I think seeing how serious you are about your career
07:58I guess influenced me
07:59I want to do more with my life
08:01That's admirable, Grayson
08:03Yeah, I guess I got so caught up with taking care of my mother
08:06It sidelined my own ambitions
08:08But I want to change that
08:10I am not about to walk away from the most important story I've been a part of since I returned
08:15to journalism
08:16You wouldn't have even known about the plasma ring if I didn't tip you off
08:19Look, you want to use the story to get ahead in your career
08:23Well, so do I
08:23Yeah, but safety is way more important than career advancement
08:26Well, then maybe you should be the one to walk away
08:28Since Ren might do more than punch and kick you next time he sees you
08:32Thanks, man
08:38I'm...
08:39I'm sorry, Jacob
08:40That wasn't fair
08:43Actually
08:45I saw Ren again last night
08:47And it was business as usual
08:49The guy's testing me
08:50He wants to see if I'll accept the beatdown as a justified punishment for stepping out of line
08:54And if I go right back to doing exactly what I'm told
08:56Well, how are you going to show him that he'll do that?
08:59He assigned me another drop
09:00And I'm determined to make sure that this one goes off without a hitch
09:03Okay, so if everything's going back to status quo
09:07Then there's no reason that either of us need to make a change
09:10Look, I know that you're just trying to protect me
09:12Well, I'm glad you're finally realizing that
09:16Then it might give you peace of mind to know that Martin hired security detail to keep an eye on
09:22the kids and me
09:22Did they follow you here?
09:29My line of work makes friendships nearly impossible
09:32You don't realize what you're missing out on
09:35Someone to watch sports with or even play sports with or do whatever non-sports related activities male friends do?
09:44That's the problem
09:45I'd rather focus on your curves than any guy's angles
09:51Take it
09:59Yeah
10:02Problem on the floor?
10:04Well, that's interesting
10:07Then keep an eye on our special guests
10:10Sounds serious
10:11To be determined
10:15Actually, it's Leslie and Marcel
10:16They're at the High Rollers table
10:19Something about a jubilee
10:21That can't be good
10:22If Leslie's celebrating, that means someone I know and love could end up in tears
10:27You know what?
10:29Why don't you check on them?
10:31I doubt they need a third wheel
10:33Don't pretend you're not just as intrigued as I am where those two are concerned
10:38I'm a lot more intrigued by your curves
10:40As I was saying before we were interrupted
10:45Information is power
10:47And you know what an aphrodisiac that is for me
10:52Well, if you put it that way
10:54I'll see what I can dig out
10:57Let me remind you that Mama was never charged with any crimes
11:02No firm idea on an arsonist
11:04Doesn't rule out and intentionally set fire
11:07Meaning?
11:08I'm just surprised that Marcel Malone would risk his reputation like that by dating a criminal
11:13Okay, alleged criminal?
11:15And I don't like this convo
11:17I know Mama can be a pain, but she's still my family
11:20And I'm not selling her out to you
11:21I get to criticize her, you don't
11:25I'm sorry, Eva
11:26And frankly, I'm not overthinking her new relationship
11:29Okay, I'm just happy that she has someone in her life to keep her from obsessing over my dad
11:34Fair enough
11:38Sorry, I shouldn't get this
11:40Derek Baldwin
11:41It's Grayson
11:44Why are you calling me? Is Ashley okay?
11:46She's fine
11:47She actually gave me her number
11:49Why?
11:50I'm interested in volunteering at the clinic
11:56You want to volunteer at the clinic?
11:58We need volunteers who can treat patients
12:00Doctors, nurses, physical therapists
12:02Yeah, well, I can do more than draw blood and run tests
12:05I can restock supplies, sanitize rooms, whatever you need
12:09Why are you so eager to take on menial tasks like that?
12:12Because I think it's a really great project
12:14And I want to help out in the community
12:17Our clinic isn't a project
12:18And I'm sure there are other facilities in D.C. that would be a better fit for you
12:25Who is that?
12:27And why are you rejecting free help?
12:31Bill's theory is that you started Babygate and got all up in his grill
12:36Because you're insecure about our marriage
12:38Thank you
12:40Okay
12:41For the record
12:42I didn't track him down
12:43So I could thump on my chest
12:45And mark my territory
12:47I...
12:49I ran it to Bill
12:51At the country club
12:52And I offered my sympathies
12:55Because I understand that you are an impossible woman to forget
12:59Or to get over
13:01That's pretty much what I told him
13:03I just wanted to make sure
13:05If you ask me, Bill and Haley are the ones with insecurities
13:09It's like we're stuck in their heads non-stop
13:12You know what I've learned in our marriage?
13:14That our relationship is healthy and respectful
13:17And that in turn breeds self-confidence
13:20I've never felt better than I do today
13:22And you know what else?
13:24Tell me
13:25Now that I've gotten over the initial nerves
13:28I love modeling more than I ever have before
13:32And I've had this amazing idea
13:34That could bring about some Dupree synergy
13:37Okay
13:38Chelsea's going to love it
13:41Listen, the last thing I want to do
13:43Is wreck the time I have to spend with my little sister
13:46Harping on my problems
13:48We are both grown-ass women
13:50And I meant it when I said that while Jacob's gone
13:52I'm happy to be your confidant
13:54That includes hangnails, hangovers
13:57And huge heart-shattering problems
13:59Well, I appreciate that, Chelsea
14:01So lay it on me, girl
14:04Okay, I have this client
14:06Who's in a really dangerous situation
14:08And I'm doing everything in my power to help
14:11But it's proving to be beyond my ability
14:14And I can't extricate him from this situation
14:17So I'm just feeling really helpless
14:19You can't blame yourself for whatever predicament
14:22Your client has gotten themselves into
14:24You are a wonderful attorney
14:26But you can't save everybody
14:31It's mom, she wants me to come over
14:33Why don't you join me?
14:34I'm sure she would love to see you
14:36And it might get you out your field
14:38I appreciate you willing to hold my hand through this
14:40But you should go see mom on your own
14:42Maybe she wants to talk to you about something private
14:44Or fashion
14:46Or one of the zillion very au courant things
14:48I know nothing about
14:50You are so lawyer chic
14:51And I'm not even kidding
14:52Thank you, though
14:55And maybe I will take you up on your offer
14:58To be my designated listener again
15:00I am always available
15:03But hopefully next time you need a heart-to-heart
15:05It'll be with the person you're actually missing
15:07Jacob
15:10Jacob, don't freak out
15:12I made it clear to Martin that those guys will not be following me
15:15That and
15:16I have a panic button
15:19But I can get rid of this too if it makes you feel uncomfortable
15:21No, no, no, it's fine
15:23Some protection is better than none
15:25As long as they're not around when you're meeting with me
15:27And when you're looking into people and places that are involved in the plasma ring
15:30Then it all works, right?
15:32I don't know, man
15:34What's really got you worried?
15:35It's Wren
15:36He's got eyes and ears everywhere
15:39Plus, it's pretty simple to trace the security team back to you and figure out our connection
15:43And then some bruised ribs will be the least of our worries
15:46Okay, then if it would make you more comfortable
15:48We can communicate exclusively on the phone from now on
15:51But while I'm here, I might as well show you what my investigation turned up
15:55Could be the break that we need
16:00Why would you veto him?
16:02It sounds like this Grayson person's got skills and he wants to help
16:05We've hit our goal for volunteer recruitment
16:07Uh, for now, maybe
16:09But volunteers can leave at any time, Derek
16:12I'll recruit additional volunteers if necessary
16:14But Grayson won't be one of them
16:17What's your beef with him?
16:19Other than him sleeping with my ex-fiance
16:21He gives me a bad vibe
16:26That's it?
16:28There's nothing but bad vibes between me and Kat
16:31But if she wanted to volunteer
16:34I would sign her up in a hurry
16:36Why? Because as a former manager of Ted and Carlton's practice
16:40She has tons of relevant experience
16:43Congrats, you're way more well-adjusted than me
16:46What's this well-adjusted of which you speak?
16:50Look, we've been straight up with each other
16:52About the mistakes we made
16:54And why this clinic is so important to us
16:56This is our chance to redeem ourselves
16:59And be better people
17:01Don't say it
17:02You gotta do it
17:04Give Ashley's boyfriend a chance
17:10Wow
17:10I didn't think it was possible to get rejected from volunteering
17:14What?
17:16That's crazy
17:17Doesn't Derek need as many volunteers as he can get?
17:20Why would he do something like that?
17:22Are you really asking me that?
17:23After all of his jealous acting out since we've been dating?
17:28He did crash our date
17:29That guy hates me
17:31No
17:33Yes, maybe at first
17:34But he's moved on since then
17:36He told me just a few weeks ago
17:38That all he wants is for us to be happy
17:40Yeah, well that's not how he's acting
17:42He's acting like
17:44Like what?
17:46Finish it
17:48Like I'm a reminder that he blew it with you
17:51No, Derek and I agree
17:52That we are better off as friends than partners
17:55Yeah, that's what he says
17:57Because he wants to keep you in his life
17:59In the hopes to eventually win you back
18:01Well that's not gonna happen
18:05Because I am with the only guy that I want
18:08And I'm not hiding that from anyone
18:17Okay
18:18I'm here
18:19Unspotted by Joey
18:21Like you asked
18:22And it's not easy to go unnoticed
18:25With all that is
18:26Damn
18:29I figured the men could use a catch-up
18:32Talk guy things over cards
18:34And I had some clinic business to discuss with you
18:37That can't wait
18:38Marcel and I were in the middle of something
18:40Oh?
18:41What?
18:43Okay
18:43Well if you must know
18:45Miss Nosy Barbie
18:47We're celebrating his divorce
18:49And he just signed on the dotted line
18:52Then congratulations are certainly in order
18:55How are things with you two?
18:58What a sudden interest in my personal life
19:00You, uh, you recording me or something
19:03Leslie
19:04We're colleagues
19:05It's only natural
19:06We check in with each other from time to time
19:09Hmm
19:10Uh-huh
19:11And this pressing business with the clinic
19:14I was thinking we should produce monthly reports
19:17Instead of quarterly
19:17That's it
19:18It's important
19:21Okay
19:22Then why don't you just email Eva and Derek
19:25And I'm going back to my boo
19:29You and Marcel
19:32Make a pretty cute couple
19:34You have a certain
19:37Matching charm
19:40Okay, Legally Blonde
19:41I know you want some BS
19:43Thank you
19:44But I'm serious
19:47It was my first time seeing you two out officially
19:49You seem
19:51Happy with him
19:53I am
19:54So
19:56What was it about Marcel that made you say yes?
19:58Break me off a piece of that
20:00Relax, Leslie
20:01It's a frill talk
20:03Shirley, you're familiar?
20:05Mm-hmm
20:05Yeah
20:06I am
20:08I mean
20:09Owen and Jan and I used to have the best gabbing sessions at Orphegene's
20:16But this ain't that
20:18You hate me and we both know it
20:20In my experience
20:21If people make the effort
20:24They can often find some common ground
20:27You and I are both with unlikely partners
20:31Wouldn't it be nice to tell somebody why you're into Marcel?
20:36Somebody who won't judge
20:38Marcel is
20:41Well
20:42I have a thing for men with old school mustaches
20:48Okay
20:49Sure
20:51Thank you for getting here so fast
20:53I have had an amazing brainstorm
20:56Okay
20:57It's gonna be great for both of us
20:59Enough preamble, Mom
21:01Just spit it out already
21:03I would rather show you
21:13Okay
21:14Fab walk
21:15Gorgeous
21:16High quality bag
21:17But we knew that already
21:18You are missing the point
21:20I want to carry Chelsea Cat
21:23In Tatum's next runway show
21:25It'll make Tatum's clothes look better
21:28And it'll introduce Chelsea Cat to a whole new audience
21:31Tatum Stewart
21:32Yes
21:32So I have a digital copy of her lookbook
21:35And here
21:37You'll be able to pick out the perfect bag for each style
21:40I just have to find it in my email
21:41So what do you think?
21:43I'm sure there are all sorts of things that I haven't thought of
21:44So I'm totally open to feedback
21:46What else do you need to make this happen?
21:48Mom
21:48Breathe
21:50Right
21:51Sorry
21:51I haven't let you get a word in
21:54So?
22:00This is good
22:04But no
22:05I'm sorry
22:06Chelsea Cat isn't going to be in Tatum's show
22:14After a while, my husband Alan made me feel like a little
22:18Nagging critter on his back
22:20And before that, Ted treated me like a dirty little secret
22:25Thank you
22:26No one should be made to feel that way
22:30And Marcel
22:32Today, he told me that I inspired him to release that cracking X
22:39Back into the wild
22:40So that he could grab hold of what we have
22:43Funny
22:44And kind of sweet
22:48Especially since he
22:50Had a lot of risk
22:52Going on
22:54I mean, it's not what you're thinking
22:57Marcel put his money where his mouth is
23:00And he took a considerable loss
23:03All for moi
23:05He even said that I'm worth it
23:07And then some
23:09How big a risk
23:11Let's just say he had to dip into his retirement to pay for his freedom
23:15Which is why we're here
23:18He's hoping to win back some of that money that he shelled out
23:23Don't tell Joey this
23:25But
23:27I hope he runs the table
23:28Oh
23:29He will
23:30Especially with his good luck charm right by his side
23:34That's what he called me
23:37That's sweet
23:39You know, most people consider me a curse
23:42But it's nice to actually
23:45Have someone who
23:48Must have spent time with me
23:50I'm happy you found that, Leslie
23:57You know, I have to get back to the lab
23:59I don't think those petri dishes are going to see themselves
24:03Bye, Grayson
24:09Wow
24:10Must be nice
24:11Dating someone with a safe job
24:13That doesn't require him to keep secrets from you
24:16Has something happened with Jacob?
24:19When I saw him last night
24:22His ribs were badly bruised
24:24How did that happen?
24:25He wouldn't tell me
24:26But my instincts are screaming that
24:31Someone deliberately hurt him
24:33Did he get medical attention?
24:35No, he refused
24:36The best I could do was ice and ibuprofen
24:38No, no, Naomi
24:39He could have broken her rib
24:41He has to get an x-ray to be sure
24:42He won't risk blowing his cover by seeing the doctor
24:46And I am so tempted to call Elon
24:49To have Jacob yanked from this assignment
24:51Oh, God, Naomi
24:53But I won't
24:54Because I know how selfish and hypocritical that would be
24:57I mean, our whole marriage is based on us accepting each other's choices
25:01Even if we disagree
25:02Even if they scare us
25:05Jacob's done his best to come to terms with the fact that I don't want kids
25:08So I've got to find a way to deal with him being on this assignment
25:15Look, it's time for my break
25:18You want to go on a walk and de-stress?
25:21Yeah
25:23What did you do?
25:24I dug into the background of all the female lab employees I found on Nicole's computer
25:30But I ran all those names through the department server and got no hits
25:33Yeah, well, my source of the courthouse filled me in
25:36Rachel Lewis pled guilty to auto theft for a reduced sentence
25:40She served her probation and got her record sealed
25:44But that takes a while
25:45Hers happened in record time
25:47And allowed her to get hired at the hospital
25:49Yeah, it could be a coincidence
25:51But it seems like there might be someone powerful behind her
25:55We need to keep digging
25:57All right
25:58I'll get access to those sealed records
25:59And have somebody take a deeper dive at the station
26:07It's go time
26:08Be careful, Jacob
26:11I don't understand why you're not jumping up and down
26:13At an opportunity like this
26:15Tatum is all kinds of hot right now
26:17Being a part of her fashion show?
26:19Kat and I are in the middle of a deal
26:20To have our accessories included in the Tokyo Fashion Collective
26:24Okay, so?
26:25I'm not going to dilute our branding by linking us with a second clothing company
26:30It'll confuse our customers and upset the designer in Japan
26:34We can figure it out
26:35We'll put our heads together
26:36We've always made a great team
26:37No, we didn't
26:42Mom
26:44I am flattered that you want our purses to be a part of your return to modeling
26:49But your comeback should be totally focused on you
26:53You and I both have made so much progress in our career and our relationship since we stopped working together
27:00This is a positive thing
27:03I just don't want to screw up that vibe
27:06Sure, I understand
27:10When Tatum's show breaks the internet because of you and only you
27:14No one's going to be cheering louder than me
27:17Watch
27:17Thank you
27:41Your, uh, whatever you call them, is on a winning streak
27:45That's because he has lady luck on his side
27:48That's right
27:49Because when you have a good heart like me
27:52Fortune and abundance surround you
27:56Well, I guess I'm going to go and help my man collect his earnings
28:01So that we can find the fanciest restaurant in town
28:05And hit it up
28:07Well, that is if we actually make it to dinner
28:10Because you know I'm bringing all this fine and sexy
28:13He just might want to take me right there on the blackjack table
28:17And you'd be promptly escorted out
28:21So let us keep you
28:28Thanks for the chat
28:37There really is a lid for every warp pot
28:42Looks like your conversation with Nicole's put you in a generous mood
28:47Having her back in my life did inspire me to have a personal conversation with Leslie
28:53It was surprisingly not awful
28:57High praise
28:59I'm not going to be inviting her out to grab drinks with Danny and Nicole
29:04But I could see that deep down she's an actual human being
29:11I'd rather explore the Mariana Trench
29:14Less work
29:16What about you?
29:18How was your chat with Marcel?
29:21You tried to trick me into male bonding
29:25Didn't you?
29:27Only if it worked
29:29That is such a great idea, Derek
29:31Partnering with dentists who would be willing to provide discounted and free dental work
29:35That'll be so helpful for our patients
29:36Most people don't know that dental issues can cause a whole host of other health problems
29:41Respiratory infection, heart disease
29:43Even certain types of cancer
29:45I'll ask my dad if he can suggest some dentists
29:49We're becoming quite the effective team, aren't we?
29:51I think so
29:53But it doesn't mean we're all we need
29:57When you said we should take a stroll
29:59I didn't know you meant at a speed walk pace
30:01Let's get the peach iced tea
30:03Ashley
30:04Naomi
30:06Why did she reject Grayson's request to volunteer at the clinic?
30:11We already have a ton of people signed up
30:13There's no room for anyone else on the schedule
30:15We are booked solid for months
30:18Yeah, okay, I'm not buying that
30:19Is he telling the truth?
30:21I haven't really checked the calendar
30:24Yeah, that sounds like a polite no
30:25Well, this seems like something Derek and Grayson need to work out
30:29No, you know what?
30:29Actually, Derek, if you really are my friend
30:31Like you claim that you are
30:33You'll be honest with me
30:35Fine
30:36Let's go there
30:38The schedule isn't full
30:39But we have standards
30:41And I just don't want your sketchy boyfriend volunteering at our clinic
30:45I just don't want your issues
30:47I can expect everything back
30:49Oh, I don't want your try
31:11I have an option
31:22Why the hell have you been ignoring my cause?
31:31Are you disappointed?
31:33I am.
31:36Well, from a business perspective, I can understand Chelsea's point of view.
31:41And Tatum might not have loved the idea of fusing brands either.
31:45Probably not.
31:47Pamela said the same thing, but you know me.
31:50I just want everyone I care about to win under the same umbrella.
31:54It's one of the things I love about you.
31:56It's also very unrealistic, I suppose.
32:02Danny, the show is still going to be fire.
32:05You know that, right?
32:07I hope that.
32:08Come on.
32:09Okay.
32:11I kind of know that.
32:13Yeah.
32:16But what hurts most is that my daughter doesn't want to work with me anymore.
32:24Is that what Chelsea said?
32:25Or is that how you perceive it?
32:29Mel and Naomi joining forces on Madison's case made me all nostalgic for my momager days.
32:36And I just thought Chelsea and I could forge this wonderful, new, professional relationship.
32:45But my own daughter doesn't want to think twice about our reboot.
32:52Every second of that forced poker play date was hell.
32:57Can't believe that you want me to be bosom buddies with Marcel, of all people.
33:01What's so awful about Marcel?
33:05Well, he's a cop, for starters.
33:11Please, promise me that you won't try to engineer any friendships for me again.
33:16You're just going to have to accept the fact that you are the only person that I need in all
33:21of life.
33:22Prove it.
33:34Okay, calling my boyfriend sketchy when you lied about being paralyzed for months is rich.
33:43Maybe it takes one to know one, but everything in my gut is telling me that that Grayson guy isn't
33:48who he pretends to be.
33:50Can you give me an example?
33:53Easy.
33:54When you and Grayson came to tour the clinic, he snuck off and basically cased the joint.
34:00He did?
34:01How come you never mentioned this to me?
34:03Because Derek is making that part up.
34:05He's lying.
34:05Again.
34:06No, he's not.
34:09He mentioned it to me right after it happened.
34:13Okay.
34:15It just so happens that I remember that day really well, and Grayson was actually giving us privacy to talk.
34:23Yeah, Naomi said that too.
34:25And even though I was skeptical, I let it go, after I made sure nothing was missing.
34:30But when Grayson called me today to volunteer, that's when I knew something was off.
34:36Why?
34:39Why?
34:41If he sincerely wanted to volunteer, why didn't he just do it after touring the clinic like Ashley did?
34:47Why is he so interested in volunteering now?
34:51That is a ridiculous, faceless assumption.
34:57Wow.
34:58You know, when Grayson told me earlier that you were doing this to try to get back together with me,
35:02I didn't want to believe him.
35:03But that is the only explanation for why you're trashing him like this.
35:09You're jealous.
35:11I'm telling you, Ashley, because I really am your friend.
35:14I don't trust the guy.
35:16And you shouldn't either.
35:24I had to lay low because the person I answered to gave me a warning.
35:27Yeah, well, there's a lot of that going around.
35:32I got roughed up for changing the location.
35:35You okay?
35:36I'll be fine.
35:38But I heard a few people talking about a woman named Rachel.
35:41Do you know who that is?
35:42Why do you keep pushing this?
35:43Because the fastest and safest way out of this is knowing who we're up against.
35:47The more information we have, the better we can plan, right?
35:52Right.
35:54Look, it's not just about us, man.
35:56I don't know about you, but I got to find a way out.
35:58Because my number one priority is making sure Naomi stays safe and protected.
36:39I don't know.
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