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Beyond the Gates - Season 2 - Episode 48: Thursday, March 12, 2026
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00:04I am thrilled that this day has finally arrived.
00:08The opening of the Phoenix Street Free Clinic.
00:14And of course, the dedication to my late husband, Douglas McBride.
00:21I'd like to extend a special thanks to all our friends and especially my children for coming out today.
00:30I only hope that I did Doug proud.
00:35You did, Vanessa.
00:38Doug would be thrilled to have his name associated with someplace that is going to do so much good for
00:43so many people.
00:45And your speech didn't just acknowledge how wonderful of a man he was.
00:50It really captured how compassionate and dedicated he was as a doctor.
00:55It was right. It was a lovely tribute.
00:58Dad would have thought it was on point.
01:00Thanks, Donnell.
01:04How are you holding up, sweetheart?
01:08Okay, I guess.
01:10It's really hard to hear you talk about that in the past tense.
01:14But I like that everyone coming through the clinic doors will get to see his name on that plaque.
01:18It kind of keeps him alive in a way.
01:21I can't take the credit.
01:23The dedication was Joey's suggestion.
01:31Congratulations, you two.
01:33This is a huge achievement.
01:35You should be proud.
01:37Raise the glass, partner.
01:39We did it.
01:41Yes, we did.
01:43And now that the clinic stores are open, that means another setter is bound to close.
01:49And I'll drink to that.
01:51Meaning?
01:53Meaning this is the last time that I'll refer to you and I as we.
01:58Now that everything's up and running, I expect I'll be seeing a lot less of you.
02:05Well, that would be tragic since we worked so well together.
02:10And I have become quite fond of the liquor that you keep in the back room of your casino.
02:17I'll send you a case.
02:19Save you a trip.
02:22He's hilarious.
02:25Oh, I love a man who plays hard to get.
02:30Well, still no word from Kat.
02:33Do you know why she wanted us to get together?
02:35She's giving 007 vibes again.
02:37But we worked out our recent beef, so it can't be that.
02:40She enjoys the suspense of keeping us in the dark.
02:43Like I said.
02:45Sorry I'm late.
02:47Thanks for coming.
02:49Hi.
02:50I figured it'd be easier to catch both of you up at the same time.
02:54What's the big news?
02:56I found a place to live and I'm moving in tonight.
03:31I knew you were planning to leave, but I didn't expect it to be instant.
03:36Neither did I.
03:37Where I'm going is perfect.
03:39When you know, you know.
03:41Well, I love that for you.
03:43So, Spill, where are you off to, cuz?
03:45Let me guess.
03:45You chose the condo you texted me about, didn't you?
03:47The one with the view.
03:48This place is so much better.
03:51Closest studio.
03:52Ideal location.
03:54One, two, two, eight, Jasmine Lane.
03:57But that's...
03:58Yup.
03:59I'm moving in with the grands.
04:02Would you mind taking a few photos of the kids and me?
04:05We already have a bunch by the clinic, Mom.
04:07Sure, but those were formal.
04:08I'll go get you drinks.
04:09Plus, I can never have enough photos with my two heartbeats.
04:13Get in here.
04:16Wait, uh, he should be here with us for this one.
04:20You're right, sweetheart.
04:27Miss Thomas, congratulations.
04:30Glad you could make a doctor feel good.
04:34Excuse me.
04:36You're so handsome.
04:37It makes me feel good just looking at you.
04:41I'm glad to see Leslie wound up and pointed away from me.
04:46Poor guy.
04:47I just wish she'd been laying on so thick all the time.
04:51I don't know if I ever officially thanked you for helping Mama fund the clinic.
04:57Where did you learn all the people skills that your mother did not?
05:02Probably from cleaning up all her messes.
05:04But I am grateful to you, Joey.
05:07Mama is too, even if she hasn't said it.
05:09All I did was transfer some money.
05:10Hey, you did a hell of a lot more work on the ground.
05:13The clinic never would have opened on time if it wasn't for you.
05:17And getting Derek Baldwin on board as general manager.
05:20Good call.
05:21He did a great job at the opening, didn't he?
05:24Agreed.
05:25Too bad he couldn't join us here.
05:27He wanted to stay and make sure things were running smoothly.
05:29He still has that fireman's work ethic.
05:32Oh, speaking of which, I better go check in with him.
05:34Excuse me.
05:40Mind if I have a word?
05:42Because I think it's time you and I had a one-on-one.
05:50I presume you're not here to talk about the clinic.
05:53I am not.
05:55Since we have a double date coming up,
05:58I thought why not get the initial awkwardness out of the way.
06:03Good idea.
06:04It would be awkward to be trapped in a booth
06:07with one of Vanessa's overprotective friends.
06:10You must have been just as excited as I was
06:13when Vanessa floated the idea of us going to dinner together.
06:16Not at the top of my social calendar wish list, no.
06:20And yet we both agreed.
06:22Vanessa's hard to say no to.
06:24You aren't known for playing along just to be nice.
06:28Vanessa matters.
06:29A lot.
06:31I'm glad to hear.
06:33She is my best friend next to my sister.
06:37And it is clear she is very taken with you.
06:41I am concerned about complications
06:44inherent to your relationship.
06:47Noted.
06:50But she is happy.
06:52So I will be supportive.
06:55Unless and until there's a reason for me not to be.
07:00You know, your sister Dani gave me a similar warning.
07:04And I respect the Dupree's sense of loyalty and protectiveness when it comes to Vanessa.
07:12Look at that.
07:13We have something in common after all.
07:16I see that you have stayed out of the spotlight.
07:19Even though we both know this clinic wouldn't have been possible without you.
07:23Never been one for the spotlight.
07:25True.
07:26But it's interesting you also kept your distance from Vanessa.
07:30Well, I'm not an insensitive jerk.
07:33This is a very sensitive day for the family.
07:37I thought that Vanessa could use the time and the space to focus on her kids.
07:43Especially since it's Deanna's first time home.
07:46First time in their home since her father died.
07:50And I'm aware of the circumstances.
07:54Look.
07:56All I want is for today to go as smoothly as possible for Vanessa.
08:02Eva.
08:03Okay, I'll call you right back.
08:06Eva, this is Deanna and Donnell.
08:09Eva is Leslie's daughter.
08:11Great to meet you two.
08:12Hi.
08:13Mom said you were a lifesaver.
08:15I don't know about all of that.
08:17Don't be modest.
08:18Eva is the only person who can keep her crazy mother on track on a good day.
08:22Mom, chill.
08:24No, she's not wrong.
08:25And your mother is pretty impressive because she's the only one who can hold her own with mine.
08:30So, uh, there's that.
08:32You'd be perfect as a volunteer at the clinic.
08:35So, what can I say to get you on the roster?
08:40I'd happily consider it, but I cannot commit.
08:43No, surely you don't have a problem working under a strong woman.
08:49No issues working under a woman.
08:51My free time is very limited.
08:53I'm already committed to several hospitals and rehab facilities, though.
08:57Hmm.
08:58Oh, honey, I am so sorry to keep you waiting.
09:00No worries.
09:02What's wrong, Nick?
09:04I'm afraid that this fine man might enjoy spending more time with me.
09:11Kyle, do I have a reason to worry about you leaving this function without me?
09:18No.
09:23Well, maybe next time.
09:25I'm going to take off.
09:27I just wanted to say goodbye.
09:28Thanks, Joey, for honoring our father this way.
09:32I was proud to give to such a good cause.
09:35And I'm glad that you both could make it.
09:36It meant a lot to your mother.
09:38Yes.
09:38Having you both here meant the world.
09:41It was nice to meet you.
09:44Well, let me walk you out.
09:46I have one last matter to discuss with you about the clinic.
09:49Sure.
09:50So, where do you guys go to college?
09:53We're both at Banneker.
09:55Oh, cool.
09:55Do you like it?
09:56Of course.
09:57It's the best HBCU in the nation.
09:59Facts.
10:00Well, my boyfriend is an academic advisor there.
10:03Oh, nice.
10:04What's his name?
10:05Isaiah Hawthorne.
10:06Ian and Donnell will be headed back to campus this evening, so I'll be over later.
10:11It's been a long day.
10:13Call me tomorrow.
10:14Here, are we okay?
10:16Absolutely.
10:18You'll enjoy your time with your kids.
10:20It will.
10:28I started packing up and moving things out this morning, but it's going to take some time
10:33before I get everything out.
10:34I wouldn't have predicted this particular move, but if it works for you and the brands, you do you.
10:39Thanks, and I'm hoping my very handsome and very athletic boyfriend will lend a hand.
10:46Sure, but what happened to wanting your own space?
10:50Why would you move in with Anita and Vernon?
10:53Have you seen their home?
10:54It's giving pouts.
10:56And it's only temporary until I find the right place.
10:59You know, I'm not putting a timeline on it.
11:03Okay, then what's the rush?
11:05Chelsea and Madison need their privacy.
11:08Plus, I've already lost enough sleep listening to them go at it every night.
11:14Madison's a screamer.
11:15Kat.
11:17Well, she really is.
11:19T.M.I.
11:20The point is, the brides-to-be can start playing house without me cramping their style.
11:26You get to keep your bachelor pad, and I get my own luxurious guest wing under the roof of the
11:33people I love.
11:34Everybody wins.
11:36I'm not so sure about that.
11:39Kyle, these are Vanessa's kids, Donnell and Deanna.
11:43Nice to meet you.
11:44It's nice to meet you both.
11:46Donnell will be Samantha's escort at Cotillion's.
11:49I have to admit, this whole Cotillion thing is very new to me, but thank you to Nicole for helping
11:54me along with it.
11:55Yeah, no, it's the move right now.
11:57My sister went through it, too.
12:00Samantha will be very lucky to have you by her side.
12:02I'm still blown away that the free clinic was her idea.
12:06Yeah, it's incredible.
12:08Too bad she couldn't be here after putting in that kind of effort.
12:10And it's a nice party.
12:13For a bunch of old people.
12:15I never say that.
12:17Well, Samantha did get to attend the opening, but you know how it is when you're trying to get yourself
12:21into a good school like Banneker.
12:23Every test counts.
12:24Exams wait for no one.
12:26So, Donnell, besides being the Cotillion hero, what do you enjoy?
12:30I guess I'm a lot like Samantha.
12:32I enjoy school.
12:34It definitely doesn't feel like a chore.
12:35And I'm pretty busy on campus with my fraternity.
12:38We do a lot of community service work.
12:42It's nice.
12:43Yeah, I was kind of going down that same pathway.
12:46And the MCAT kind of took off all my spare time.
12:49How are things going for you at school?
12:51Fine.
12:52My friends and professors have been understanding.
12:55And I have Donnell.
12:56He helps.
12:57Well, I am glad that you have a strong support system.
13:01I know that you were seeing a therapist way back.
13:03Are you still keeping those sessions going?
13:05Yeah.
13:07You've been seeing Mom a lot more lately.
13:09How is she?
13:10Without Dad, I mean.
13:13I think Vanessa is doing well, all things considered.
13:18Yeah, I figured.
13:21Watching her, you know.
13:23I see you're enjoying the festivities with all your friends.
13:27Well, I'm fine being alone for a hot minute.
13:30Unlike all the insecure women in Fairmont Crest.
13:34So, what'd you do?
13:36Scoop Joey out of here early, just to keep him safe from me?
13:41You know, your little buddy, Nikki, over there.
13:44She put on a big show earlier, marking her territory.
13:50All you ladies need to get a grip.
13:53I'm just having fun.
13:55I'm not looking to steal anybody's man.
13:58History says otherwise.
14:01Ted was different.
14:03Hey, here's a thought.
14:05How about we not do this now?
14:07Hmm?
14:08Today's about the clinic, right?
14:09You good?
14:11Why does everybody keep asking me that?
14:14Because everyone knows today is hard.
14:16And I can tell you're totally not okay.
14:19And you're okay?
14:21You're okay with everything going on here.
14:24I agree with Eva that we should stay focused on the point of today.
14:29So, as much as it pains me to admit, you did a nice job, Leslie, with your portion of the
14:36program.
14:37Hmm.
14:38I guess it wasn't so bad after all, huh?
14:40I was impressed by your words about the clinic and how kind you were when you introduced me.
14:48Well, in some ways, we aren't that different.
14:51You know, two mothers who want to look good and to unbark kids.
14:56Hey, Mom.
14:57Quick question.
14:58How long have you been screwing Joey Armstrong?
15:08I'm a little lost here, Kat.
15:10Your grandparents lived with you while you were growing up, so I figured you'd understand.
15:17They moved in with us because it made sense financially.
15:20And so that they could be around for me.
15:22But you're fully grown and hardly need to be taken care of.
15:25I mean, you have tons of options.
15:29Hmm.
15:30If you're worried about things changing, don't be.
15:33I'll still stay at your place and you can stay with me whenever you like.
15:37With Anita and Vernon Dupree there?
15:40Well, you're not a screamer, so what's the problem?
15:43I didn't need to know that, but even if you do get loud, that house is so big, no one
15:48would ever really hear you.
15:50Comforting.
15:51I don't think Anita and Vernon would want me sleeping over.
15:55Besides, your grandmother is sick.
15:57There's a zillion entrances you can sneak in and out without them ever knowing.
16:02Like I'm in high school?
16:03What's the big deal?
16:06As far as grand sickness is concerned, that's one of the reasons why I asked to stay with them.
16:13I want to be there to help out.
16:15How hard did you have to sell them on it?
16:17It didn't take much convincing.
16:19They welcomed me with open arms.
16:21Really?
16:22That's good then.
16:23Yeah.
16:24It just shows how overwhelming things have been for them.
16:29Look, I think it's selfless that you want to help out, but you should know that some days are going
16:35to be hard on you, too.
16:37I doubt it.
16:38They have a full staff, best medical care available.
16:42It was really hard for my mom when Abuelita got sick.
16:46It's a lot to deal with day in and day out.
16:49You don't think I'm up for it?
16:50That's not what I'm saying.
16:52I just want to make sure that you're prepared because...
16:54Because what?
16:56Because you're all over the place, Kat.
16:57Well, so are you.
16:59Okay, maybe we should style it down.
17:02First, you wanted to move in with me, but when I pointed out that you really weren't ready, then you
17:07went all in on getting your own place.
17:10Now you're switching lanes again.
17:12You need to think things all the way through, mi amor.
17:15Have you considered the long-term consequences?
17:17You're trying to make it sound like you're concerned about how it'll affect me,
17:22but what I'm hearing is you don't like how it'll affect you.
17:30Please, Deanna, where is this coming from?
17:32You don't even need to answer my question.
17:34I'm not blind, Mom, and I'm not stupid.
17:36Can we just go somewhere and talk, just the two of us?
17:40Yes, but maybe you should go discuss this where there is an audience.
17:43What's the problem?
17:43I bet this isn't news to anybody in here.
17:45Look around!
17:46Do you see a single-shocked face?
17:49It's not like you were trying to hide it.
17:51I saw the way you and Joey were looking at each other.
17:53This isn't the way to do this.
17:55What kind of man comes in here and dedicates a building to your dead husband
18:00and drops all that money unless he's getting something in return?
18:04Clearly, you're serving it up.
18:05Deanna, stop.
18:07Don't tell me what to do.
18:08Please, Deanna.
18:10You like to act like you're this fierce, independent woman.
18:12You can't even go six months without a man.
18:15You're pathetic and selfish.
18:18When Dad was drinking and gambling through his problems, where were you
18:22when you were supposed to be helping him?
18:24You have no idea how badly I wish I could have saved him.
18:29Not bad enough.
18:30How long?
18:31How long until you started screwing him?
18:34And how could you choose him?
18:36Joey Armstrong, the man whose casino killed my dad?
18:40Enough!
18:42Dad died because he made the choice to go out and drink and get behind the wheel.
18:47Okay, it was a terrible decision, but that's not on Joey.
18:51Why are you defending a man like him?
18:53Because this isn't what you think.
18:55You don't even know him.
18:56And you do.
18:58You do really know him?
19:01Please, honey, if we could just go up somewhere and talk about this.
19:05I don't want to hear your excuses.
19:08I can't even look at you.
19:10As long as you are with that man, I will never come back here.
19:16Deanna, please.
19:17No, I'll go, Mom.
19:19You just stay here.
19:25After all this time, Deanna finally came home.
19:28Now she may never come back.
19:30She was only reacting in the heat of the moment.
19:34She still loves you and needs you so much.
19:38I expected her to be upset whenever she learned about Joey, but I wasn't prepared for that.
19:45I was living in a fantasy.
19:46You were hoping for the best.
19:48Well, now it's time to face reality.
19:51Maybe.
19:52But Deanna isn't reacting only to you dating another man.
19:56I could never replace Doug.
20:00It's not like I've forgotten about him.
20:02Deanna can't grasp that.
20:04Her emotions are raw.
20:07She's still processing the pain from losing her father, and she is looking to blame anybody for his death but
20:12Doug.
20:14And right now, anybody is Joey and me.
20:18I feel like I can't breathe whenever I think about how much Deanna is struggling.
20:23I thought she was doing better.
20:25We went to that show the other night.
20:28We had a lovely evening.
20:31Would you mind if I say something?
20:33I mean, I don't know if it'll help.
20:35I can't guarantee it, but it might.
20:38Please.
20:41When my wife died, my kids were the only reason why I got out of bed every day.
20:49Eventually, there were more good days than that.
20:54And even then, I don't know where something would strike a memory.
20:59And the pain would come crashing over my face.
21:04And I just had to keep reminding myself that they were the only reason why I had to do this.
21:10Were they angry at you?
21:12Did they blame you?
21:15My eldest, no.
21:17My youngest.
21:19Man, Noah, he was tough.
21:21But they're kids.
21:23What can you do?
21:25You are dealing with your loss so that you can be there for them.
21:30Deanna doesn't have any compelling reasons to fight through her grief.
21:35This is the first time she's dealing with anything this devastating.
21:39She doesn't have the perspective that comes with age and experience.
21:44Well, Darnell's just as young.
21:45Because he's managed to lean into what gives him purpose.
21:49His school.
21:50His fraternity.
21:52His father's memory.
21:55I'm taking care of you.
21:58Everybody deals with grief in their own unique way.
22:04So, what do I do about Deanna?
22:07All you can do is love her.
22:10Don't bombard her, but keep reaching out, letting her know that you're there.
22:14Even if she doesn't believe it.
22:17In time, and with help from her therapist, she will find her reasons to keep putting one foot in front
22:23of the other.
22:25And it won't be because of pain and resentment.
22:30See?
22:31I'm not the only one who can get a little messy.
22:35Really?
22:36It's about you?
22:37You can't show any compassion.
22:40You know I am not the one to get all soft about things.
22:45But if I were that kind of person, then I'd say I feel bad for Blondie and the two little
22:51D's.
22:53Aren't you?
22:54They are not bouncing back from this anytime soon.
23:00Okay, look.
23:01We need to talk about this.
23:03Oh, now you want to talk.
23:05Well, you could start by telling me how long you've known that mom was messing around with a criminal.
23:09I'll make it easy for you.
23:11A couple of weeks.
23:13Months.
23:14And the last year.
23:16And you didn't tell me?
23:18Do you really wonder why?
23:20This is not what you think.
23:23Then tell me what it is because the way I see it, dad is dead because mom wasn't paying attention
23:27to the morning time.
23:27Yeah, no, I got that from the scene you just called.
23:29And I had every right to.
23:30Dude, will you just shut up?
23:34Damn.
23:35Okay, it is my turn to do the talking.
23:38I think this tricycle needs to be a bicycle.
23:42I'll check on you later.
23:49Okay, you're not totally wrong.
23:52Your decision to live in a wing at Anita and Vernon's does affect me.
23:57But I would have thought you'd discuss it with me first.
24:00I only came up with the idea yesterday and you were at court.
24:04It didn't occur to me that I should wait and ask for your permission.
24:09Not ask, just talk.
24:11See how I might feel because that's what couples do?
24:14We discuss things.
24:16But by your own admission, I didn't even cross your mind.
24:25It's a real shame that the beautiful event we had today ended on such a terrible note for the McBrides.
24:32But social media and the local news are saying the opening was fantastic.
24:37As they should.
24:39And what else are they saying?
24:41How it's going to fill a real void in the underserved community.
24:44And how doctors with some serious cred are volunteering there.
24:48Mm-hmm.
24:48Okay.
24:49What about the rest of it?
24:51The rest of what?
24:53Girl, I did not get all dressed up like this for nothing.
24:57Fishing for compliments?
24:58Mama, you already know how you did.
25:00I don't remember a damn minute of what happened behind that podium.
25:05It's like I was just, I was nervous as hell.
25:10Worried I'd come off as some imposter to those people.
25:14You know, this is my time to prove that I am just as worthy of respect as any of them
25:20up in Fairmont Crest.
25:22Mama, stop.
25:23The truth is, you were amazing.
25:28Right, Hesley?
25:29Yeah.
25:30And I can prove it to you.
25:33It's awfully quiet.
25:34Well, I gave the entire staff a day off.
25:38That actually blocked the whole day off for the opening.
25:42I just didn't plan for such an abrupt and unsettling ending.
25:48I feel for Vanessa.
25:52Your youngest son, did it ever get as bad as it did today?
25:57Not quite.
25:58You hurt for them.
26:00But you realize there's not a damn thing you could do to help and make it easier.
26:04I can relate.
26:08I would have done anything to trade places and shoulder my kid's pain.
26:15As a parent, I understand why Vanessa did what she did, leaving Deanna in school for as long as she
26:21was in her little bubble.
26:22But as a psychiatrist, I know that you can do your kids a disservice by shielding them from the things
26:28that they need to know.
26:31And what about as a best friend?
26:34I am absolutely heartbroken for that family.
26:38But I know this.
26:40Donnell and Vanessa will not give up on Deanna.
26:44I just pray that things don't get worse for that family before they get better.
26:50Everyone's been tiptoeing around you for months.
26:53You know, treating you like you're made of glass.
26:56Well, newsflash.
26:59You're not the only one who's hurting.
27:02I've done my best to step up and take care of you and to take care of Mom.
27:06But I lost Dad, too.
27:09And I feel that every single day.
27:14Mom lost her husband, who she'd been with literally since she was younger than we are now.
27:20Exactly.
27:21And now Mom's moving on with Joey Armstrong like those years don't count.
27:25So how can you sit there wearing Dad's watch and be okay with that?
27:31When I first found out what was up, I felt a way, okay?
27:35I had a ton of questions.
27:38But then I talked to Mom.
27:41And I spent time with her and Joey.
27:44I tried to understand the situation.
27:46And I realized that she was still grieving.
27:49And everyone handles that in their own way.
27:52But when Mom tried to talk to you, you just got salty and you walked off.
27:57Well, there's nothing that she could say that would make me feel different.
27:59Because it's easier for you to judge than listen.
28:02You've decided that if me and Mom aren't burying our heads in the sand and refusing to accept the fact
28:08that Dad isn't coming back, that we're doing it wrong.
28:10I know that Dad isn't coming back, but I'm choosing to honor his memory instead of pretending like he never
28:17existed.
28:28What happened?
28:31You were right.
28:32Feel free to shower me with I told you so's.
28:36Never.
28:39Never.
28:41But you're welcome to my drink if you didn't think it would help.
28:50All right, tell me what happened.
28:54My daughter hates me.
29:00I didn't mean to take you for granted or shut you out.
29:03I should have been more thoughtful and I'm sorry.
29:07It's all right, mi amor.
29:09And thanks for saying that.
29:11Apologies are hard and it means a lot to me.
29:14I guess after all this time, I'm still getting used to being a real girlfriend.
29:23I just want to be in on the important conversations.
29:26Know what I mean?
29:27Yes, and you will be.
29:31Actually, I want to share something with you right now.
29:42God, I wish I would have known you during my family crisis.
29:48I just really could have used somebody who was just grounded to talk to when everything kind of fell apart
29:54for me.
29:55You must have had a friend or somebody you could confide in.
30:01I don't want to talk to anyone about what I was going through.
30:06Not even a therapist after your wife died?
30:08My kids, yes.
30:10They were my priority.
30:12But, I mean, you know, I thought I could just do the whole tough man, he-man act.
30:20You know, because that's what we men do, right?
30:26It was a crock.
30:27But that's how I was raised.
30:29And then you decided to take a job where you travel and move around every three months.
30:35I figured if I didn't sit still, then I wouldn't have to outrun the pain.
30:39You can't outrun what's living inside of you.
30:43Yeah, no kidding.
30:46But you have decided to settle down here.
30:50For a while, at least.
30:52Well, you know, that thing.
30:56That thing that's inside of me, it's shifting.
31:04It's something that I want to run from.
31:29I took a video of your speech so you can see for yourself.
31:33Look at this.
31:34This is my favorite part.
31:36You ready?
31:37I hope so.
31:39When my daughter was little, there were times I couldn't afford to take her to the doctor.
31:44I'd lie awake hoping she'd get better on her own.
31:46A free clinic like this would have felt like a miracle.
31:51So today, I stand here thinking of every family that's ever gone without.
31:58Proud to offer care, dignity, and hope right here in your community.
32:14You spoke from your heart, and it was really moving, especially to all the people who need that clinic.
32:21Now they know that someone who started it understands them.
32:33You know as well as I do that dad want mom to be happy.
32:37And from what I've seen, mom is very happy with Joey.
32:41Is he the type of guy I would have chosen for her?
32:44Hell no.
32:45But he is who she chose for her own reasons.
32:48We're not inside that relationship.
32:51And she shouldn't have to give up on that.
32:53Because you're miserable and want everybody else to be miserable too.
32:56You think that I want to feel like this?
32:59I think you're afraid to move on.
33:03Afraid of letting go of these feelings because you're afraid you'll let go of dad.
33:09But that's not possible.
33:11We will carry on all the love and all the lessons he taught us in everything we do.
33:17For the rest of our lives.
33:20That is how we will honor his memory.
33:26I can imagine what went down after I left the party.
33:29She wouldn't even look at me when I said goodbye.
33:33Did she put something together between us?
33:36She saw something between us and she put it together.
33:41She ripped into me in front of everyone.
33:46Angry doesn't begin to describe it.
33:48She was enraged.
33:49Vitriolic.
33:52I hardly recognized her.
33:54I'm so sorry.
33:56I can't imagine how much that must hurt.
33:59Like, like my heart's been severed by someone I love more than my own life.
34:05I didn't even get to explain because as soon as she was finished excoriating me, she just stormed out.
34:13Do you need help tracking her down?
34:15No, no.
34:16I don't know when after her.
34:18I know she's safe and she doesn't want to talk to me right now.
34:25You know, as much as I wanted to, needed to tell you what happened, it's not the only reason I'm
34:34here.
34:37Deanna said something that I can't get out of my mind.
34:42What's that?
34:47She asked me if I even knew you.
34:50It was like a bolt exploded through me because if my kid sat me down and asked me basic questions
34:58like,
34:58where's Joey from and what's his family like?
35:04I couldn't begin to answer.
35:10I couldn't begin to answer because you barely told me anything about your past.
35:18Well, I thought you liked the mystery, this whole still water runs deep thing I've got going on.
35:26I'm serious, Joey.
35:29If you and I are going to have a chance at a future together, I need to know who you
35:35really are.
36:13I don't know who you really are.
36:46I don't know who you really are.
36:46I don't know who you really are.
36:47I don't know who you really are.
36:48I don't know who you really are.
36:49I don't know who you are.
36:49I don't know who you are.
36:49I don't know who you are.
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