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Beyond the Gates - Season 2 - Episode 12: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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00:04Previously on Beyond the Gates
00:06OMG, I saw the looks between you and Grayson
00:10He told you I have the brocca jean
00:12He did
00:14Come here baby
00:15That woman will always come first for my husband, won't she?
00:18Next time I come home and find you in my wife's bedroom offering comfort
00:22But we're gonna have a serious problem
00:25That cannot be good
00:27No
00:27I'm afraid it probably isn't
00:30I don't have the cancer gene variant
00:32What? That's amazing
00:34Yeah, I'm ready
00:35I'll check
00:38Well
00:40All good
00:44To the women of the hour
00:45Chelsea and Naomi
00:47To Chelsea and Naomi
00:52Cheers
00:56Excellent toast, Jacob
00:57And now if you'll all excuse me
00:59I need to touch base with Nicole
01:00To let her know that Naomi's results
01:02Are absolutely
01:04Solidly confirmed
01:06And why don't we order another bottle of bubbly
01:08I think we can all afford to have a little extra today
01:10That sounds good mom
01:11I think we've all earned an extra round
01:13All right
01:15I'm so glad we beat the odds
01:17Me too
01:21This has been a day and a half already, hasn't it?
01:25So much stress waiting for the test results
01:28Yeah, I can't argue with that
01:29Well, I'm going to take you home
01:33And make a nice big cup of tea
01:36With my secret ingredient
01:38Mmm
01:39Secret ingredient, huh?
01:41What's that?
01:43Love, sweetheart
01:44All my luscious, big, extra juicy love
01:50So, why don't we go ahead
01:52But, um
01:52I think I'm going to stick around a little longer
01:56For the girls
02:00Of course
02:02For the girls
02:07I feel you
02:10I haven't said anything for you to feel
02:13I'm fluent in your exhales, Dani
02:16That was your
02:17Thank God my babies are okay exhale
02:21Used to hear it all the time
02:22When the girls were teenagers
02:23Or when they were out after curfew
02:24You nailed it
02:27I feel like I can breathe again
02:29And I am so grateful that our daughters are healthy
02:32And don't have to carry the uncertainty
02:34Of having that darn brocca gene any longer
02:36Yeah
02:38I wholeheartedly agree with you on that
02:40But now you can focus on keeping yourself healthy, Dani
02:43And you know that
02:44Whatever you need
02:46To do that, I'm here for you, right?
02:49That goes for me as well
02:52We may have had our differences in the past
02:54But
02:56We're all family now
02:57And
02:58That means we have to pull together
03:02Hmm
03:27Hmm
03:36Oh, hi, Dre.
03:40I always love bumping into you.
03:42Yeah, same.
03:43Oh, I was just texting Danny to let her know
03:45that I'm on my way to the club.
03:47I guess you're headed that way, too.
03:49Actually, I am letting the Hamilton Contingent
03:52have their gathering.
03:54Ah, but Danny didn't text you.
03:56About Naomi testing negative, yes.
03:59That is such a huge relief.
04:02So where are you headed to in such a hurry?
04:04I was just texting Vanessa when I bumped into you,
04:07just letting her know that I wasn't standing her up.
04:09Ah, I hear being stood up is a drag.
04:11I haven't been single long enough to be stood up.
04:14Exactly.
04:16But recently I did have to scramble for a date.
04:19Oh.
04:21And how did that turn out?
04:23It was...
04:25unexpected.
04:27Okay, let's review the imaging
04:29because the fracture lines
04:30looked a little bit more distal than I expected.
04:33I called food services 15 minutes ago
04:35to come clean up this tray of ice cream.
04:38You need to send someone
04:39to come take this off my counter now.
04:42Why?
04:44Oh, you chose a wrong day to come for me.
05:03I sent sexy texts to my boo all the time.
05:10I wasn't aware that I had all that going on.
05:14Oh, yeah, I do.
05:16Since I ran into you,
05:17I have to tell you I'm blown away
05:19about Joey's gesture regarding the clinic.
05:22So am I.
05:23I mean, he's been pouring all that moolah
05:26to help that Phoenix Street community.
05:29And that will be for years to come.
05:31I wasn't talking about the money.
05:33I was talking about how Joey's honoring my late husband
05:36by dedicating the clinic to him.
05:39My clinic?
05:41Is that so?
05:53You might want to rethink that partnership.
05:56Armstrong isn't someone you want to cross.
06:00Just can't stay out of my private stash, can you?
06:04Let's just say I'm keeping it on brand.
06:08I thought I made it clear
06:10that I will not be hands-on at the clinic.
06:13Yeah, I got the message.
06:15Then there's no reason for you to be here
06:18drinking my booze.
06:21Hmm.
06:22Except I just heard from your little gun mall Bertie.
06:25I don't like anyone giving Vanessa nicknames.
06:29For Mrs. McBride, I'll make an exception.
06:33I appreciate your flexibility.
06:36You know, I am more than willing to be flexible
06:39when it comes to Vanessa's name.
06:41Her husband's name on my clinic, however.
06:45Now, see, that is a whole other story.
06:49What's cooking, Shanice?
06:52Hey.
06:53You good that day?
06:56It's been a roller coaster.
06:58You got some moody patients?
07:00Hmm.
07:00Moody me.
07:01Are these up for grabs?
07:04Sure.
07:05Take them all.
07:06You're just sitting there, mocking me.
07:08Mm-hmm.
07:10I get it.
07:11I have a hard time resisting sweets, too.
07:14So have you seen, uh, Dr. Dupree?
07:17Nicole?
07:19No.
07:19I haven't seen her all day.
07:22Did Chelsea and Naomi get tested?
07:24Yes.
07:25And thank goodness they both are negative.
07:28Hallelujah.
07:29Danny must be incredibly relieved.
07:31I know how difficult it is watching your kids go through hard times,
07:35even kids who are adults.
07:37And kids who aren't quite.
07:41Deanna's still struggling with Doug's death?
07:43Yes.
07:44The only thing she doesn't want to do is come home to visit her mother.
07:48Her reaction is perfectly normal.
07:51Your house has so many reminders of her dad.
07:55Reminders that could be triggering for her in a way she's protecting herself.
08:00I offered to sell the house and the kids didn't want that.
08:03It's frustrating.
08:04I just feel like I should be doing more.
08:07You text her every day, right?
08:08Yes.
08:09And we video chat.
08:10So you are doing everything you can with an almost adult.
08:14Doesn't feel like it.
08:16Trust me.
08:17You are walking a fine parental line.
08:20Big present for your daughter while respecting her independence and decision making.
08:25Well, at least Donnell's at Banneker with her and Deanna's seeing a therapist.
08:30Good.
08:31That's important.
08:32The only thing she doesn't want to do is spend time with her mother.
08:35That is not a reflection on you.
08:37You are a great mom.
08:40Deanna will come home one day.
08:42When I'm old and gray?
08:44It might sound counterintuitive, but your relationship with Deanna will get stronger because you gave her space.
08:51Easier said than done.
08:52I know.
08:53Even Danny was able to learn the lesson when it came to allowing Chelsea to end her career.
09:00And that's when I realized we weren't just dealing with random teenage girls.
09:04Uh-huh.
09:07Okay.
09:08Not one word I've said has landed with either of you, has it?
09:11I heard you.
09:12You said, um, many words.
09:15I'm sorry, baby.
09:16I checked out.
09:17But I swear, I love hearing your work stories.
09:19It's fine.
09:20I get it.
09:21Both of you must feel some type of way celebrating while Danny's still facing the unknown.
09:25Mom's a trooper.
09:26She can handle anything the universe throws at her.
09:29Well, I don't know if I can handle the boredom that I feel.
09:32Well, okay, excuse me, Miss Thrillseeker.
09:35You know, maybe Mom and Haley will liven things up by going on a few rounds.
09:40Thank you for all of your support, Haley.
09:42I know how worried Bill's been about all of his girls, and, uh, it's good to know that we can
09:47still count on him to be our rock.
09:48And that's never going to change.
09:51Will your husband be joining the celebration?
09:55Here he is now.
09:57Hi.
10:09So, why are you three at the bar when the guests of honor are over there?
10:13I certainly can't speak for the terrible twosomes motives, but I came over to the bar to order another bottle
10:20of champagne for the celebration.
10:22Understood.
10:23Oh, and I grabbed your favorite caffeine fix treats just for you.
10:28Oh, Andre, that is so thoughtful.
10:30I really appreciate that.
10:32And I appreciate your appreciation.
10:37Uh, excuse me, I need to make a call.
10:43Bill!
10:44Bill!
10:45Wait!
10:48Damn, was it my cologne?
10:49If it is, let's bottle it and bathe in it daily.
10:55Well, I guess I'm not getting my bar brawl, but I must say, seeing Mom laughing and in love is
11:01a hell of a lot better.
11:02I won't argue with you on that.
11:04I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want to be like Mom.
11:09I'm sorry.
11:10Who are you and what did you do with my sister?
11:12You know, the girl who spent many years trying to get away from her?
11:16I mean, she's not caught on being a carrier.
11:20She's living life in the now.
11:23That's tough, and she's nailing it.
11:27And you're so impressed you're looking for something else to do?
11:31Well, there's gotta be something poppin' that's better than this.
11:34No offense.
11:35If I find some place, do you want to join me?
11:38Um, I don't want to ditch Mom and Dad.
11:41Okay.
11:42Well, I'll go see what the parentals are up to and what's taken them so long to get over here.
11:46Okay.
11:52I'm fine.
11:54You don't have to keep asking me if I'm okay.
11:57Now that I know the test results, I'm better than okay.
12:00I know what my future looks like, and I can face it head on.
12:04Okay, fine.
12:05No more feeling questions tonight.
12:07Okay.
12:08But know this.
12:10I will never stop checking in with my wife.
12:16Those offending ice cream cups have been taken care of.
12:19Now, I refuse to believe you ate all of those.
12:21That's the kind of guy I am.
12:23Always willing to take one for Team Shanice.
12:26Okay, I only ate one.
12:28And then, uh, you know, the food services, they took the rest of them.
12:32Uh-huh.
12:34But I was hoping that my willingness to do a solid for you, I can ask a favor.
12:39Yeah, I suppose it is.
12:41I was hoping you could give me some intel on one of the docs here.
12:45Ah, Dr. Nicole Dupree.
12:48I've got enough info on Nicole.
12:49We had, uh, quite the get-to-know-you session after the Winterfest date.
12:54Oh, really?
12:55Do spill that tea, Kyle.
12:57I never neck massage in the office until.
13:00Oh, la-la.
13:03But honestly, I would like to get some information about one of the doctors I'm consulting with today.
13:07He's got a great professional rep, but...
13:10Does this doctor have a name?
13:13Uh, Fitzgerald.
13:16Carlton Fitzgerald.
13:17Yeah, that's the one, you know him?
13:18What's up with the look?
13:20Is he an ass or something?
13:22No, not at all.
13:23Well, you two just have something in common.
13:26Nurse Johnson.
13:28Dr. Fitzgerald.
13:30And you are the orthopedic surgeon I'm meeting for a consultation.
13:33I am.
13:35Uh, Dr. Rollins.
13:36Kyle Rollins.
13:36All right, you ready to dive in?
13:37Always.
13:38Let's do it.
13:40Have fun, you two.
13:43It's about to get real awkward around here.
13:47You're still thinking about you and me going on a double date.
13:50When I have a great idea, I do not let it go, my friend.
13:54So, will Carlton be joining us or someone else?
13:59I do not know who you could possibly meet.
14:02Your new paramour, the one from Winterfest.
14:06Kyle will not be joining on the double date.
14:09Carlton is still my plus one.
14:11Kyle was a fun distraction.
14:14I am all for fun distractions.
14:17But I think Carlton is smitten with you and seems like a very loyal man.
14:23He is attentive.
14:26And I enjoy his company.
14:29But?
14:30He wants more.
14:32And he has for a long time.
14:34I'm not sure I am ready to dive into something as serious as he would like yet.
14:40Well, since you are playing the field, I can think of several men who would be more than willing to
14:48show you attention.
14:52Now that the location is secured, the clinic's name game is a done deal.
15:02Bill, it's going to be called the Phoenix Street Free Clinic.
15:05And there will be a plaque outside that reads,
15:08In Memory of Dr. Doug McBride.
15:11That is final and irreversible.
15:13Bill Hamilton is writing up the contract.
15:15Oh, you know Bill, don't you?
15:18Bill's writing up the contracts.
15:20And I expect you to sign them without a fight.
15:24You overplayed your hand when you got involved with Satan's cousin.
15:28And I'm not signing squat from the law offices of Bill Hamilton, Esquire.
15:36Well, the bravado never stops.
15:38It's entertaining, but I'm busy, so.
15:46What's that?
15:48You're going to keep me in suspense?
15:50Oh, that?
15:52That's my ace in the hole.
16:00Hmm.
16:04Bravo.
16:05Joe Yarnstrom.
16:06Nice reveal.
16:07And you know, I am a big fan of theatrics, but I have notes.
16:12Notes?
16:13Notes on how I'm blackmailing you.
16:16Well, I've got to admit, that's a first.
16:18Try a public setting next time.
16:21No, no.
16:22That's your style.
16:23Oh, that didn't go so well for you last time, though, did it?
16:27No, contraire.
16:29Yeah, the Duprees, they did vilify me, and my rep took a tiny hit.
16:34But I am rectifying all of that.
16:39Which is why you don't get to rename the Leslie Thomas Outreach Project.
16:50You think a little something like that is going to get in my way?
16:54Well, this could be quite the setback.
16:57No, I don't believe in setbacks, Joey.
16:59I call them step back.
17:02Because when you step back, then you have just enough time to get the lay of the land and figure
17:11out a plan.
17:13I may be down at times, but I am never out.
17:21Leslie.
17:22What?
17:24Catch.
17:27Just so you remember who holds all the cards.
17:31Just for now.
17:36Women in this town.
17:39That card entitles you to the friends and family discount.
17:43Heart attached.
17:44I recognize that.
17:46That's that escort service you like.
17:48I cannot believe you've used them often enough to be sharing a discount.
17:54Do escort services have punch cards, book six dates, get the seventh free?
17:58No.
17:59And so punch cards could be a profitable idea.
18:02I don't want my business compared to a nail salon.
18:04I suppose there are some similarities, though.
18:08We offer a variety of polishes, from regular to a very hard gel.
18:13And the customer gets to choose the length of their manicure.
18:19Wait a minute.
18:21What do you mean, your business?
18:24Heart attached is under new management.
18:26Mine.
18:30Thanks for waiting.
18:33I am thrilled Naomi and Chelsea tested negative.
18:38Maybe Naomi will let me take her out for drinks to celebrate.
18:41Just the two of us.
18:43After all, she didn't snap the olive branch I offered.
18:46Olive branch?
18:47The text I sent her.
18:49She could have blown me off, but she didn't.
18:52Well, there's nothing that would make me happier than to see the two of you become good friends again.
18:57All right, well, let's go back inside, rejoin the party.
19:00You know what?
19:02Why don't we stay out here a little bit longer?
19:11Congratulations.
19:12Thanks, stepdad.
19:15Anyway, would you like to celebrate with some of these pastries?
19:18Or some more champagne.
19:19They just delivered a fresh bottle.
19:20Well, you're better off popping that cork over here than over there.
19:23What?
19:24Shop talk.
19:25Oh, who's talking, law or order?
19:29Something about a shoplifting operation.
19:31Your brother-in-law is an excellent detective, but his storytelling skills could use an upgrade.
19:37Oh, Madison just got out of her lecture.
19:39Invite her to join us.
19:41Nah, I might surprise her at the hospital and tell her the good news in person.
19:45Then we might hit up a different spot.
19:47Unless that would be rude.
19:49Have I ever cared about what is socially acceptable in your personal life?
19:53Can't say that you have.
19:54And neither should you.
19:58I should probably tell that bye.
20:00Okay.
20:07Work?
20:09Um, yeah, but it can't wait until tomorrow.
20:12It looks like things are starting to die down here.
20:15I'd actually like to keep the party going.
20:18Okay.
20:19Do you want to find Chelsea and find out where she's going with Madison?
20:23I was thinking of a more intimate gathering.
20:28I like the way your mind works, Counselor.
20:30I'll tell the fam we're out.
20:38I'm sorry to interrupt.
20:39Mm-hmm.
20:42Naomi, congratulations.
20:44I know there must be some relief.
20:45It is.
20:46Thank you, Andre.
20:48Sorry to run, but Jacob and I have, um, have something to do.
20:52Yeah.
20:53Yeah.
20:53Uh, all right.
20:56Something to do.
21:00Oh, shoot, her phone.
21:02I'll grab it and run that out.
21:04Be right back.
21:05Thanks, babe.
21:05Okay.
21:12Alone again.
21:15Yep.
21:37Oh, hello.
21:39Where did Naomi and Jacob go?
21:42Oh, they left when you were in the ladies' room.
21:44Oh, man, it's too bad I missed them.
21:46I need a shot.
22:01And another please.
22:04It's getting late, sweetheart.
22:06It's still a work day, and as much as I love impromptu gatherings,
22:10there's still a lot to be done.
22:12How's Anita doing?
22:14Mm, I saw her earlier today, and she was talking cotillions with Kat and Samantha.
22:19What?
22:20Samantha's that old already?
22:21Mm, yeah.
22:22I remember Naomi's cotillion.
22:25Does seem like yesterday.
22:26And as I recall, she couldn't find a dress that she liked,
22:30or an escort that she wanted to go with,
22:32or a limousine that satisfied her.
22:34But then I realized, you know,
22:36it was just because she was a teensy bit self-conscious.
22:38Is that why she was pouting around that whole week?
22:41Yeah, yeah, that's right.
22:43Yeah, but after I danced around the living room a few times,
22:45and she learned the moves to the coming-out dance,
22:47she was good to go.
22:49Oh!
22:50Oh, sorry.
22:50My bad.
22:52Um, let me get something to get that up.
22:54Oh.
22:55Yeah, and, uh, maybe we should, uh, go.
22:59Great.
22:59Yeah.
22:59Great.
23:00Thanks, Bill, for, uh, picking up the tab.
23:08I've made such a mess.
23:10Would you be able to give me a wet towel?
23:13Don't worry about it, Miss Hamilton.
23:14I'll take care of it.
23:15You're such a help.
23:17Having trouble keeping Big Bully,
23:20the Billy Goat Hamilton, interested?
23:25And not to toot my own horn,
23:27but beep, beep, toot, toot,
23:29because there wasn't a single yawn in that auditorium.
23:32Shanice, people kept coming up to me afterwards,
23:34asking me questions,
23:35telling me how much they enjoyed it.
23:37One of them was even a doctor
23:38from a research facility in Copenhagen.
23:40Brain science is just one of those subjects
23:42that fascinates everyone.
23:44Yeah, and with your enthusiasm,
23:45I can see why.
23:47Oh, hi, baby.
23:48Hey.
23:50Shanice, what did I miss?
23:52Uh, Dr. Montgomery's lecture
23:54apparently slapped
23:55because attendees had been coming at her
23:56like she was Anita Williams
23:58at the reunion concert.
23:59Yes, that's my woman.
24:01And I'm glad we have something else to celebrate.
24:04Something else?
24:06Does that mean?
24:07Yes.
24:08I said it's a negative for the Bracca variant.
24:10Chelsea!
24:11I know.
24:14Oh.
24:15Got to go check on Mrs. Levine.
24:16Okay.
24:17Well, you're done for the day, I hope.
24:19Pretty much.
24:20I was just going to make some notes about the lecture.
24:22Can that wait?
24:24I don't know.
24:25Make me a better offer.
24:26Well, I want to celebrate being cancer-free.
24:28I mean, I feel so alive,
24:29and I was just with my parents
24:31at the country club, so...
24:33Sure.
24:34We can go somewhere and have cocktails.
24:36Ooh.
24:36Uh, why don't we start at Uptown?
24:39Start at Uptown?
24:40Yeah.
24:41And then see where the evening takes us.
24:43Oh.
24:45Okay.
24:46All of that is a lot.
24:49Joey owns the dating service.
24:51You're now in charge,
24:52and Diego works for you.
24:54Yes, yes, and yes.
24:56Bookings have almost doubled
24:58since I took over,
24:59and customer satisfaction is through the roof.
25:02I can see how excited and fuss-filled you are,
25:06but...
25:06But what?
25:07My concern is for your liability.
25:10Are escort services even legal in the DMV?
25:13Hard attach offers dates, not sex,
25:16which is legal and above board.
25:19If a client and their date hit it off
25:21and it leads to something more,
25:22well, not much I or the authorities can do about that.
25:24Is there?
25:25I don't think your argument will hold up in court,
25:28but, hey, if you are not worried,
25:31I won't be either.
25:32I'm not worried.
25:33Joey never would have put me in charge
25:34if he thought there was the slightest chance
25:36I'd get into legal trouble.
25:38Besides, if I did find myself in trouble,
25:41I know a judge who is a punch card
25:43full of manicures.
25:46Who is this judge?
25:47I would never betray a client's confidentiality,
25:50would you?
25:51No, but...
25:52Something to keep in mind
25:53should you find yourself in need of an attachment.
25:55I appreciate your support, friend.
26:04I have no idea what you're talking about.
26:07Bill and I have never been closer and happier.
26:10Yeah.
26:11Then why were you hanging on to him
26:14tighter than a tick on a dog?
26:17You sure it's not because wifey number one
26:19was sitting right across from him
26:21and he just couldn't take his eyes off of her?
26:23Do I look like I care to hear
26:26your vapid observations?
26:31Bill has a gift of making people miserable.
26:35He threatened to snatch my baby from my arms
26:37in order to run me out of town,
26:40tried to take my mansion,
26:42and now he is sticking his big old nose
26:46all in the plans for my free clinic.
26:49And from the looks of it,
26:51well, he is making your life miserable, too.
26:56I bet
26:58that we could together,
27:01you know,
27:02shoot him a little misery into his world.
27:05And don't play the innocent en jamu with me,
27:09because ain't nobody got time for the games.
27:12And from the looks of it,
27:14whatever long game you're playing,
27:16you're running out of time for that, aren't you?
27:44Oh, okay, well, I got you.
27:45Well, you got me, too?
27:46Mm-hmm.
27:47Okay.
27:47Mm-hmm.
28:00Chels?
28:01Well, I'm too Malik.
28:03It's been a minute.
28:05Hasn't it?
28:05This is my girlfriend, Madison.
28:07Madison.
28:08Malik.
28:09Good to meet you, Malik.
28:10Did you work with Chelsea during her modeling day?
28:13Modeling?
28:14You should know how to swell a man's head.
28:15But no, I've never modeled.
28:18I'm in hospitality.
28:20A while back, Chelsea here was one of my favorite customers.
28:24A customer?
28:27Um, Malik supplied party favors.
28:31Ladies, my supply chain is still open.
28:37Pretty simple.
28:38Hit me up if you want more.
28:44You're not seriously thinking about taking one of those, are you?
28:51Busted?
28:53Checking out naughty pics at work?
28:55I prefer the live version.
29:00I prefer the live version.
29:04Oh, yes.
29:21Oh, you daredevil, you.
29:24You love that about me.
29:26I do.
29:27These selfies were hot.
29:29I had an unexpected observer.
29:32Who?
29:33Your not-so-silent partner at the clinic, the irrepressible Leslie Thomas.
29:37Too bad the clinic was her idea.
29:40I hope that helping so many people will counter the bad taste she leaves behind.
29:45Oh, let's not worry about her.
29:48I had my own run-in with her today.
29:51It's handled.
29:52On a more pleasant note, Nicole and I got together.
29:58Um, Lolly Salinger.
30:00She's one of our best heart-attached clients.
30:02Well, never ignore a VIP.
30:05Hi, Lolly.
30:07What can I do for you?
30:08No, this isn't Lolly.
30:09This is her husband, Lance.
30:12You've been fixing my wife up with man-whores.
30:16Lance, I'm sorry.
30:18But-but that isn't what Hart-
30:20Don't!
30:21Don't-don't give me some cock and bull story.
30:23You're running a male hooker racket.
30:26Lance, we are a dating service.
30:28And if you have a problem, then you should take it up with Lolly.
30:32Not me.
30:33Yeah, you bet I have a problem.
30:34And a big one.
30:35Stop what you're doing.
30:37Are my big problems gonna be your big problem?
30:44You want to tell me what the hell that was?
30:48We should definitely schedule Mrs. Smith as soon as possible.
30:51You okay with that, doctor?
30:52Yes, of course.
30:54There is my fun-loving adventurist.
30:57Carlton, nice to see you.
30:58This is Dr. Kyle Rollins, the orthopedic surgeon that I've been consulting with.
31:03Nicole and I go way back.
31:05Do you?
31:06I thought I knew all of Nicole's friends.
31:09Their dates, too?
31:10Because I was her date at Winterfest.
31:13So you were my stand-in.
31:16No?
31:17Thank you for stepping up and keeping Nicole company while I couldn't make it.
31:21No need to thank me.
31:22It wasn't any hardship, unless I'm mistaken.
31:26No, you're not mistaken.
31:28It wasn't a hardship at all.
31:42What if we finally check out St. Bart's?
31:45See if we could snag an even better vacation home?
31:49I don't know if right now is such a good time, baby.
31:53I mean, we have two mergers that I really have to oversee.
31:55I just think there's too much on the docket right now.
32:02Kiss that $10 million payday goodbye, Hailster.
32:06He'll always choose me.
32:24Now that your girls have good news, why don't you join me in New York?
32:30Hey, I can knock out some of these meetings, and we can take off together.
32:34We can stroll Central Park and some lovemaking.
32:39We can see some Broadway shows and some more lovemaking.
32:45All that's good for the mind and the body.
32:48That sounds heavenly, babe, but with Mother having chemo, I feel like I need to stay close to home.
32:56Not so much for her, but for Daddy.
32:58You know, I told him he could lean on me, and I can't just skip out on him.
33:02Of course.
33:03Hey, I'm totally hearing you, and that makes perfect sense.
33:09Yeah.
33:10Yeah.
33:19I don't like the way he talked to you.
33:22You shouldn't have to take that for any reason from anybody.
33:26I'll handle the guy.
33:27Joey, I'm a woman in business.
33:29We get talked to differently than men, and we handle it differently.
33:33I'm fine.
33:34And I'm certainly not going to let you be my knight in shining armor riding to my rescue.
33:39I run the dating service.
33:41I'll handle it.
33:44Okay.
33:45I'll stay out of it.
33:48For now.
33:52Wow.
33:53I can't remember the last time we got so carried away that we didn't make it into the bedroom.
33:57Listen, I know I'm not known for my spot in 80, but I wouldn't mind switching up the narrative.
34:02Oh, yeah?
34:03Mm-hmm.
34:04Round two, then.
34:05Right now.
34:06Kitchen or shower?
34:08Catch me if you can.
34:13Mm.
34:15Take one.
34:17We can share.
34:19I'm not about to take some random pill from a stranger, Chelsea.
34:22Malik is a friend, and he wouldn't give me anything dangerous.
34:24It wouldn't be good for his business, now would it?
34:26That guy is a dealer, Chelsea.
34:28Not your friend.
34:29And I'm surprised you don't know that.
34:31And I'm more surprised that that's the kind of guy you're okay with associating with.
34:34It's not like he's on the corner selling drugs.
34:37Chelsea, that is a drug.
34:40Madison, I've done this before, okay?
34:42It's not going to zonk me out.
34:44Any drug can have adverse effects on the brain.
34:47Like the basal ganglia, the prefrontal cortex, your brainstem.
34:50Okay, I see you're still in lecture mode from earlier, and this isn't hardcore, okay?
34:54It's just fun.
34:56Well, this certainly isn't the kind of fun I thought we'd be having.
34:59Yeah, tell me about it.
35:03I feel like you're acting out because you tested negative, so you're trying to live life to the fullest.
35:08And what's wrong with that?
35:10It's not a free pass to be reckless.
35:12You're not invincible, Chelsea.
35:14And that pill could be laced with...
35:16Okay, try bitching the stethoscope and just being spontaneous.
35:20I'm here to have a good time, and these will help.
35:24I'm going to hit the dance floor.
35:29You coming?
35:35Later, baby.
35:39I'm going to hit the dance floor.
36:09I'm going to hit the dance floor.
36:45I'm going to hit the dance floor.
36:48I'm going to hit the dance floor.
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