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Beyond the Gates - Season 2 - Episode 07: Monday, January 12, 2026
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00:04Previously on Beyond the Gates...
00:06I'm going to partner with you on financing that free clinic of yours.
00:11I knew it!
00:13Don't touch me.
00:14Okay.
00:15We are all Dupree's, but every Dupree is finding a different way of coping.
00:20Go get that gumbo!
00:23We can't do anything about it now.
00:25You're my ride or die, and I'm here to make damn sure you don't die.
00:29I'm not a carrier.
00:31Oh, thank God.
00:32You're not getting tested positive.
00:37What are you doing? You've been on my phone for like 20 minutes.
00:40Trying to get us set up to have our lab work done ASAP.
00:44The only way to ease the stress of the situation is to take action.
00:47I'm not just going to sit around and do nothing.
00:48Well, we could talk.
00:50Okay, ladies! I made my famous sweet tea.
00:53Well, it's not... it's not really famous.
00:55But I watched this viral video give the perfect sugar to tea ratio, and honestly, I think I nailed it.
01:02Here you go, cousin.
01:03Thanks, Kat.
01:04And Chelsea?
01:06You need to hydrate.
01:08I'm so processing.
01:09Naomi!
01:09What is with the Wi-Fi?
01:11It's taking forever to load these pages.
01:13The Wi-Fi's fine. I was just on Instagram.
01:14Okay, well, I need to find a better connection.
01:16Excuse me.
01:21She's just scared.
01:23Some people just have a different way of showing it.
01:25I'm not worried about her.
01:27I'm too busy being terrified for my mom.
01:30Do you remember when I was 10 and broke my arm falling off that horse?
01:35You were convinced you could handle Buttercup without a saddle.
01:39Daddy told me I wasn't ready, and I had to prove him wrong.
01:43Too bad Buttercup had other plans.
01:47That Horace took one look at my overconfident 10-year-old self and said,
01:52uh-uh, not today.
01:55Do you know what I remember most about that whole disaster?
01:59It wasn't the pain or the embarrassment or even Daddy's lecture.
02:03Well, I did cry for three straight days after you got home from the hospital.
02:08Three whole days.
02:11I remember asking Mother, what's wrong with Danny?
02:14I'm the one with a broken arm.
02:15Obviously I felt left out.
02:17You had a cast and I didn't.
02:20So what did I do?
02:22You made me one.
02:24Out of cardboard and duct tape.
02:27Cutting and measuring.
02:29Making sure that it fit your tiny little arm just perfectly.
02:34Even decorated it with stickers.
02:39God, Susie.
02:42How I wish a little tape and an old cardboard box could make it all better for you now.
03:14I just did, too.
03:17mentions in the Micro involved
03:21Oh, Uncle Ted, Andre, how you holdin' up?
03:26I'm alright. Today is the big day.
03:30We should be getting the test results any time now.
03:34Nicole hanging in there? I think so. Good.
03:37How about you? How are you really doing in all this?
03:43Hey, I'm not the one dealing with a potentially deadly diagnosis, huh?
03:47That doesn't mean you're not going through it. I'm a doctor.
03:50I know what it's like when you love someone who's facing a medical uncertainty.
03:53The fear doesn't just belong to the patient.
03:56It's real, Uncle Ted.
03:59You know, I keep trying to be strong for Denny.
04:02I want to keep things normal, keep her spirits up, but inside I'm...
04:06You're terrified as hell.
04:08Yeah. Terrified.
04:12Hey, we look out for each other, alright? That's what family does.
04:15I wish I could be by Nicole's side through all of this, but uh...
04:21That's not my place anymore.
04:24Yeah, yeah.
04:25Uh, speaking of...
04:27Heads up.
04:31Petty. Bitter. Spikeful.
04:34These are the words Lynette used to describe her former boss.
04:39Supposedly, he made an indecent proposal, and when his advances weren't reciprocated,
04:44he got her wrapped up in this embezzlement scheme.
04:46And she could prove that?
04:48Unfortunately, no. She lacked evidence. Credible evidence, anyway.
04:52His word versus hers. So, there's nothing we can do for her?
04:55I've actually prepared an alternate list of defenses, starting with bonafide claim of right.
05:00If Lynette believed she was entitled to the money, it's not embezzlement, even if she was mistaken.
05:05The government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
05:08If the paper trail is weak or circumstantial, we can question...
05:11And if it comes back negative, we can all breathe a little bit easier.
05:15But if it's positive...
05:18I'll get tested right away.
05:20Me too.
05:23There's music to this father's ears.
05:26Bill.
05:28What do you think, honey?
05:30Uh, I'm sorry. Um...
05:33Can you repeat that?
05:34Uh...
05:35Sure.
05:38First, we discredit.
05:43I need you to hear me.
05:46Me testing positive, and you testing negative.
05:49It's just genetics being genetics.
05:52It could have easily turned out the other way.
05:54I know that.
05:56Intellectually.
05:57But knowing something and feeling it are two completely different things.
06:01You are not allowed to carry guilt about this.
06:04I won't let you.
06:05I am relieved.
06:08So relieved my kids aren't at an increased risk of developing cancer.
06:13And that makes me feel like a selfish sister.
06:16That is you being a mother.
06:18And I am glad.
06:20I am so glad that Martin and Kat don't have to go through this.
06:24It's one less thing for our family to carry.
06:26Yeah, but my heart breaks for you and the girls, though.
06:29My only concern is for my daughters.
06:34I pray that I did not pass this down to them.
06:38Watching mother go through chemo will be hard enough, but I don't know if I can handle it if I
06:42have to worry about Naomi and Chelsea, too.
06:45Oh, okay.
06:47All right, Danny.
06:47Pull it together, girl.
06:49You gotta be strong.
06:50No, not this time you don't.
06:53But everyone counts on me.
06:54Right now, you get to be my little sister and let me take care of you.
07:02That's it.
07:05Let it out.
07:06I got you.
07:11Ugh, I cannot believe this.
07:13Naomi.
07:14What?
07:15What's wrong?
07:16What can't you believe?
07:17Are you okay?
07:19Sorry.
07:19I am fine.
07:20I am just getting nowhere with this scheduling app, so I'm gonna drive to the hospital and have an actual
07:26human being help me.
07:27Do you want one of us to go with you?
07:29Yeah, it would be nice to be together during this.
07:31It'll be easier if I just go solo.
07:33Plus, somebody needs to be here when Andre gets back.
07:37Oh.
07:38What is it now?
07:39I need to tell my dad that Mom tested positive.
07:42He'll want to know.
07:44I can do that.
07:45Thanks, Charles.
07:46I love you.
07:50I love you, too.
07:54I'll be back soon.
08:02You know, I could call Bill for you, save you the trouble.
08:07No.
08:08I can do it.
08:09I need to do it.
08:11Haley, I need your research skills.
08:13Employment history, any grudges, financial incentives for coming forward.
08:17Look into Lynette's credibility.
08:19Got it.
08:19I was referring to Lynette's boss, the one who accused her of embezzlement.
08:25Oh, right.
08:26That makes way more sense.
08:30I might be able to help, too.
08:33The assistance network?
08:35Welcome to Washington.
08:36We know who's sleeping with whom and where all the bodies are buried.
08:39Oh, remind me to stay on your good side.
08:43Meanwhile, I'll meet with Lynette again tomorrow to go over her statement to make sure we aren't missing any details
08:47that could strengthen our defense.
08:49Does that sound like a solid approach?
08:53Yes.
08:55Excellent work, Tomas.
08:56Thanks, Phil.
08:57I appreciate the vote of confidence.
08:59We're on it, Chief.
09:10Are you sure you're all right?
09:13Yeah, of course.
09:14Why do you ask?
09:16You just seem to be a million miles away.
09:20Yeah, I know.
09:21I've just...
09:21I've got a lot on my mind.
09:26Hey, baby.
09:26How you feeling?
09:28I think we get the results.
09:30Daddy.
09:32We need you.
09:40Thanks for the warning.
09:42A little easier to avoid him.
09:46Can you stand to hear something good about the guy?
09:49Maybe.
09:52Look, Carlton gave me some pretty solid advice.
09:55Laid out how I can still be there for Danny through all of this medical drama.
09:59I'm not surprised.
10:00He's always been pretty insightful.
10:03So why don't you tell him that?
10:05We've grown apart.
10:06It happens.
10:08You mean a woman came between y'all?
10:11Just call it what it is.
10:14Look, I know things are complicated between you two.
10:17But the man used to be your best friend, right?
10:19I mean, your actual ride or die.
10:21That was before...
10:22Before he made a move on your ex-wife.
10:25After Nicole and you separated officially.
10:30You think that absolves him?
10:32Like there's some statute of limitations on taking your best friend's ex?
10:36Look, I'm just saying.
10:38You and Carlton used to be as thick as thieves, Uncle Ted.
10:42Besides, this is a really rough time for Nicole.
10:44If you can't be the one supporting her, aren't you glad that she has someone who gives a damn about
10:49her happiness?
10:51Well, since you put it like that, just think about it.
10:54Life is too short to stay mad at people you love.
11:01What am I doing feeling sorry for myself?
11:04My girls need me.
11:06You cannot pour from an empty cup.
11:08You just got devastating news.
11:11You're allowed to process that before going back to being everybody's rock.
11:15But they're probably worried sick, overthinking everything.
11:18And you know how Chelsea gets when she gets anxious.
11:21They will be just fine for a little while longer.
11:25Trust me, the world is not going to collapse if you could take an hour for yourself.
11:29An hour? I can't take an hour.
11:31You can and must regroup, starting with a long hot soak in the tub.
11:38Meanwhile, I will go check on the girls.
11:42A bath does sound nice.
11:45What would I do without you?
11:47Luckily for you, you'll never have to find out.
11:53I'll have what he's having.
11:58Yeah, mom's with Aunt Danny now.
12:02No, Naomi just left to handle the hospital stuff in Chelsea's.
12:07She's hanging in there.
12:10She probably could use some inspiring words right now, Mr. I Have a Dream.
12:15Okay, hold on.
12:18Martin wants to talk to you.
12:20And before you say no, he specifically asked, so it's not me being extra.
12:27Hi, Martin.
12:30Yeah, I know.
12:32It's just scary, you know?
12:34Like, what if this gets passed on to us?
12:37And what if we have to watch my mom go through the same thing that Grant is going through?
12:42I'm really trying to be strong for mom, but it just...
12:46It just feels like...
12:48I'm falling apart inside.
12:52Naomi's handling it how she always does.
12:54She's staying busy.
12:58Yeah, thanks for saying that.
13:02I love you too.
13:04Give Smitty and the kids my best.
13:09So, what stump speech did my brother give you now?
13:12And did it actually work?
13:14Somewhat, yeah.
13:16He said true leaders have faced adversity.
13:19And since I can't do anything to avoid it, I may as well figure out what to learn from it.
13:24Martin is right.
13:25This won't break us because we won't allow it.
13:30So, just breathe.
13:33No panic necessary.
13:37Bill, what's wrong?
13:38What did Chelsea say?
13:40What the hell are the keys?
13:43They were just right here.
13:44Wait, Bill, slow down.
13:45Talk to me, what's happening?
13:47Wait, I can't.
13:48What now, Hayley?
13:50My family needs me.
13:56Here.
14:08Hey, you.
14:09Ashley, I'm so glad you're working today.
14:11This is a nice surprise.
14:13In a day that's been filled with insurance denials and family members who think WebMD make them honorary physicians.
14:18You here to check in on your grandmother?
14:20I offered, but Gran politely declined.
14:23She didn't want an audience during her first round of chemo.
14:25Well, that is very on brand for Anita Dupree.
14:29Although, I'm sure she's going to find a way to make this all look glamorous.
14:32Yeah.
14:32Well, I'm actually here on a mission of my own.
14:35Ooh.
14:36How can I help?
14:37I need to schedule a blood test and all of this medical bureaucracy is testing my patients.
14:43This test for you?
14:45Yeah, and Chelsea.
14:48Mom tested positive as a carrier for the BRCA gene.
14:52So, we get to play genetic roulette and find out if we inherited the family's least favorite heirloom.
14:58To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?
15:01Lately, the side of me sends you in the opposite direction.
15:04It's a fact, but it's getting pretty exhausting for the team to coordinate our schedule so you and I never
15:14cross paths.
15:15I knew you were doing that.
15:17Don't act like you were.
15:18Okay, I will not.
15:19Hmm.
15:21My nephew said you gave him some good advice on how to be there for Danny and his medical situation,
15:25and I, uh, wanted to thank you.
15:30I'm happy I could help.
15:32Andre's a good guy.
15:34Yeah.
15:35It's a touch and go for him back when he lost his parents in a plane crash for a while
15:40there.
15:40I thought he wasn't going to make it, but he did.
15:42You know, he's not quite the same, but stronger in some ways.
15:47He's very cautious about who he lets in his life.
15:51Well, that kind of thing is either going to break you or teach you what really matters.
15:58Well, he's made a good life for himself.
16:03He, uh, started as a casual situation for Danny, has now turned into the real deal, and now that Andre
16:10knows how much he loves her,
16:11the thought of losing her to this situation is terrifying him.
16:18I know a thing or two about losing a woman you love, but, uh, I don't have to tell you
16:25that.
16:29Bill, I was, uh, I was hoping to catch Bill. I had a follow-up concern about Lynette's case, but
16:35looks like I just missed him.
16:36And possibly a small natural disaster?
16:39He got a phone call and suddenly developed an urgent need to be somewhere else.
16:44And left his office looking like there was a paper explosion.
16:48Family emergency?
16:49Who knows? It's not like he talks to me about these things.
16:53I'm on a need-to-know basis, and apparently I never need to know.
17:03Ah, thank God.
17:06Everything good?
17:07Uh, Kat just texted me to let me know her mom tested negative for that gene variant thing.
17:12Dr. Dupree and her kids are in the clear.
17:14Wow, that's wonderful news. Really. I'm so happy for her and her children.
17:22Though, something tells me the fates weren't so kind to Danny.
17:27Which would explain why Bill ran out of here like a bat out of hell.
17:32That woman will always come first for my husband, won't she?
17:37How's mom doing?
17:39Taking a long hot bath with those ridiculously expensive bath salts she's been hoarding.
17:45Probably the first real self-care she's allowed herself in a really long time.
17:50You should think about doing something to take care of yourself as well.
17:54I'm gonna stay here with mom until Andre gets back, and plus I'm not really in the mood for bubble
17:59baths and meditation apps.
18:01Maybe a distraction instead.
18:04I tend to find work to be oddly comforting when I feel like life is trying to use me as
18:10target practice.
18:11It gives me some feeling of semblance of control.
18:16Now you sound like Naomi.
18:18That reminds me, didn't we just get an incredible opportunity that could change our company's trajectory?
18:27What opportunity?
18:29There was a chance that one of our bags could have made it to the Golden Globes.
18:34That is incredible!
18:36The Golden Globes are just so magical.
18:39The stars, the fashion, the energy, makes you feel like you're a guest at the party of the year.
18:45Yeah, well it fell through.
18:47Why?
18:48Last minute dress change.
18:49But that opportunity came from Cynthia freaking Yang, the A-list stylist to the stars.
18:57Mom, she basically decides what the top celebrities wear for awards season.
19:03So the Globes didn't hit, but there's a whole runway of chances before the Oscars.
19:10Way to bury the lead, Chelsea.
19:12That is incredible.
19:14I know, it should be exciting, but it just feels so silly to care about such vapid things like designer
19:21bags and red carpets when Gran is starting chemo and Mom is going through all this.
19:26Okay, first of all, as awful and terrifying as this situation is, Mother is the only person who has actually
19:35been diagnosed with cancer.
19:38I need you to grasp that crucial distinction.
19:42Yes, your mother has a gene that makes her susceptible to developing it, but it's absolutely not a diagnosis.
19:49Okay, but the risk-
19:50It's scary, I know.
19:52But being armed with the information will allow Dani to be proactive about her screenings and her options.
19:59Knowledge is power, even when that knowledge is terrifying.
20:05And, God forbid, if you or Naomi test positive, at least you'll be in a position to know your risk
20:12rather than being blindsided.
20:16I guess it wouldn't hurt to show you a few rough sketches I have in my head to pitch to
20:21Cynthia and other stylists.
20:24Yes.
20:25Let's do it, partner.
20:29Go, both of you. Have fun being brilliant.
20:34But?
20:34I will be here to play protective sister until Andre gets back.
20:47Where's Dani?
20:53You know we have a scheduling app. It's supposed to make everything easier.
20:56I tried the app multiple times, and it kept asking me to verify my identity in 17 different ways.
21:02Wanted my mother's maiden name, my childhood pet social security number.
21:06Okay, okay. Yes, it is mad annoying.
21:11What is that all that's going on here?
21:13What do you mean?
21:16Okay, uh, no judgment.
21:18But this seems like one of those times when you stress so hard that you just go into overdrive to
21:22avoid feeling anything.
21:23Okay, that's not what this is.
21:26Or maybe it is, I don't know. But two things can be true at once, right?
21:32I will help you schedule the appointments.
21:35But first, I think you gotta get some things out of your system.
21:38Ashley, I'm fine.
21:39No, you're not. Look at you.
21:42You are wound up so tight, you're gonna snap.
21:45Look, you just got some terrifying news that affects you, and your mom, and your sister, and basically your entire
21:52future.
21:52It is okay to feel scared.
21:54I'm not scared! I am pissed!
21:56Nurse Hill to bed, 622.
22:00Everything has just been one disaster after the next.
22:04Haley swoops in and steals my dad, forces my parents into a divorce.
22:09My mom goes on a rampage, shoots up a wedding, and then gets married to my sort-of-not-really
22:13cousin.
22:14Chelsea then gets kidnapped by some random maniac stalker, and just when I think I have five minutes of peace,
22:22my gran gets cancer.
22:25This blood test, getting it scheduled and done, at least it's the one thing I can control in a world
22:33that has gone completely off the rails.
22:37But wait! This metallic clutch would kill on the red carpet!
22:44This is the kind of purse that makes fashion editors go crazy.
22:47Okay, but which do we send off to production? The half moon that gives main character energy, or the clutch
22:53that gives quiet luxury loud confidence?
22:56This is like trying to get me to decide on my favorite season of Bridgerton.
23:00I know! They're both perfect, and they're completely different ways.
23:04What if we sent both to production?
23:07That way, we can decide once we see the finished products, feel the materials, and see how they photograph?
23:15Why the hell not? If we're gonna do this, we might as well do it right.
23:21What are you plotting now?
23:23Just sliding into Ion Fashion's DMs with some good tea.
23:29Which upstart purse line is this close to providing the must-have accessory of award season for A-listers red
23:38carpet sledge?
23:40Please tell me you didn't hit send.
23:43I was a tap away before you got all grabby.
23:46Listen, I don't want to jinx this and get ahead of ourselves.
23:49Why don't we wait until we got the gig locked down before we start leaking to fashion press?
23:54You are no fun.
23:55Maybe not. But this was.
23:58I missed my best friend.
23:59Missed you too.
24:03And you got to get your mind off of the heavy family drama.
24:07Just like my mom predicted.
24:09Yeah. Even just for a moment.
24:13I wonder what's keeping my dad. He should be here by now.
24:16You must think I'm a horrible person being jealous of Danny and her daughters at a time like this.
24:23Not at all.
24:25Your feelings are completely human. And totally understandable.
24:30Look, if it's any consolation, I'm sure Bill is more focused on supporting Naomi and Chelsea than he is on
24:36Danny specifically.
24:38It's about being there for his daughters during a scary time. Not about the complicated ex-wife dynamics.
24:45Bill's lucky to have you.
24:48I just hope he knows that.
24:50Oh, he does. Even if he doesn't express it. And, you know, you're probably right about him supporting his daughters.
24:57Thank you, Tomasper. Talk me down from an emotional edge.
25:02Any time.
25:09Go on, Bill. Play hero for your precious ex-wife. Hold her hand, dry her tears, because when I'm done
25:19with you, she'll be the one crying over your casket.
25:25Wait. You want me to calm down when Danny just realized that someday she could develop cancer?
25:30You are speaking as if Danny is still your wife. She is not. And she certainly doesn't need this hurricane
25:35-level energy while she's still trying to process everything.
25:39Where is she?
25:40She's taking a bath. She needs some time to...
25:42Wait, Bill!
25:52Bill?
25:59I'm here. Okay? I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere.
26:14Thanks, Ash. I really needed that. Of course. Sometimes you just need to have a moment before you can move
26:21forward.
26:22Yeah. Okay. Come on. Now let's see what we can do about getting you and Chelsea scheduled.
26:31Well, here's the thing. On the portal it says that I need a doctor to order lab work. But you
26:36know how that goes. It could take weeks to get an appointment with my primary physician.
26:40And then who knows how long after that to get the results. Yeah. Exactly. So, um, I was wondering if
26:47you could figure out a way to get Chelsea and me tested sooner rather than later?
26:51Of course. What you are going through is terrifying. It makes sense that you would want to find out the
26:57results as soon as humanly possible.
27:02Okay. Um...
27:03You know what? Maybe we can do some work around with Dr. Ahn since she's so familiar with your family's
27:07case. I'll check in with her assistant and I'll check in with the lab. I'll see what I can do.
27:11No promises. But I think it's worth a try.
27:13You are the best, Ash. Thank you. Got you.
27:21Ted, I know you feel I betrayed you by getting involved with Nicole.
27:26I felt that way as in past tense. Important distinction.
27:31So you don't anymore. This isn't some elaborate setup where you're about to challenge me to a duel at dawn,
27:37is it? Because, uh...
27:39No, Carlton. We are not Neanderthals.
27:44I probably could have squared it with you first before making a move.
27:49Ah, save it. I have no claim on her heart anymore. That's entirely on me. I screwed up based on
27:55my own actions and choices.
27:58Well, I only say this means a lot.
28:01I'm not gonna lie though. Seeing you two together still burns like hell.
28:07But I'm glad to know she's moving forward with someone I know will cherish her the way Andre cherishes Danny.
28:17Those two women deserve that kind of love and devotion after what Bill and I put them through.
28:26Honey, I'm home and I come bearing gifts.
28:31I've got your, um...
28:35Danny's been trying to reach me, right?
28:37Hey, I forgot my phone. I didn't think that the results would be in until, um...
28:43Just tell me.
28:45The results came in.
28:47Okay. Um, and?
28:52Damn. Damn.
28:55Andre, I need you to know that this is not a death sentence.
28:59However, Danny is gonna need you now more than she ever has.
29:03This is terrifying and overwhelming.
29:06And she is gonna need someone to be there to be her emotional anchor.
29:11Hey, you don't have to worry about that even for a second, okay?
29:14Danny will not lack in support when it comes to me.
29:18I love your sister more than I ever thought was possible.
29:21And whatever this means for our future, we're gonna face it together. Okay?
29:28I am so glad to hear you say that.
29:30Yeah. Where is she?
29:32I need to see her. I need to hold her.
29:35Prove that this changes nothing between us.
29:37About that. She's in her room.
29:43With Bill.
29:48You aren't supposed to be here.
29:50Well, where else would I be at a time like this?
29:53When you're going through something so life-shattering?
29:56With the girls.
29:57That's where. They're scared too.
29:59And this isn't your role in my life anymore.
30:04Well, then why does it feel so natural? Hmm?
30:07Why does being here, taking care of you feel like the most right thing that I've done in months?
30:13Dad's theory is that you're like an old shoe.
30:18Vernon Dupree comparing me to footwear. Why am I not surprised?
30:22It makes sense.
30:24You're something comfortable that I keep slipping into in the middle of a crisis, like Chelsea's kidnapping or this.
30:31This what?
30:32Bell.
30:33No. This little health thing? No.
30:35This is just a bump in the road, okay?
30:37You are going to be fine, and I will not stand for anything to the contrary.
30:41Do you hear me?
30:43Even the great and powerful Bill Hamilton is not a match for this.
30:50Don't bet on it, beautiful.
31:02Gonna give you a piece of advice.
31:04Shoot.
31:07Play it smarter with Nicole than I did.
31:10She's gonna need someone to lean on for the need of battling cancer and the testing situation.
31:17She'll insist she won't, that she's strong enough to handle it on her own.
31:23Do not believe her.
31:25What should I watch for?
31:28All the professionalism and psychiatric resolve that comes crashing down when it hits her that she could possibly lose someone
31:37she loves.
31:40And you're actually okay with me being the person that she leans on during all of this?
31:46That can't be me.
31:49Nicole's made that clear.
31:51And I, uh...
31:53I know you'll treat her right.
31:55Well, you can count on that.
31:57She deserves nothing less.
32:00Look.
32:04I don't know where this leaves us.
32:07But whenever you need someone to talk to.
32:10To have a drink with.
32:12To remind you that you're more than your mistakes.
32:17I'll be here.
32:24Hey, Grayson. It's Ashley.
32:26Um...
32:26Yeah, I was just wondering if maybe you could stay a little after your shift for a blood draw.
32:31It's just for a couple of friends, yet they have to get genetic testing done like ASAP.
32:35Nurse fans are on, too.
32:39It sounds great.
32:42Um...
32:43Yeah.
32:46Good.
32:48I look forward to hearing from you.
32:51Thanks again.
32:55Excuse me, did you just prostitute your dating life for my blood tests?
32:59Uh-huh.
33:01And Chelsea's.
33:03But no.
33:04All I did was agree to a coffee.
33:06It's a meet-up.
33:07It's not a date.
33:09It's also not a huge sacrifice.
33:12Yeah, and why is that?
33:15Um...
33:17Because Grayson is really hot.
33:22And...
33:24He's been sliding into my DMs ever since my relationship status went from complicated to available.
33:29So why haven't you gone on a date with me yet?
33:31Because I don't know that I'm really looking to get back out there yet, and...
33:38Now you've given me a good reason.
33:42Andre.
33:43Hey, baby.
33:44I'm so sorry I wasn't here when you got the results and for forgetting my damn phone.
33:48There's no need to worry about that.
33:50I was here when Danny needed a shoulder.
33:52And besides, she's a lot stronger than you think.
33:55I don't need you to tell me how strong my wife is, Bill.
33:59You know what? I think I should go and check on the girls.
34:02Yeah. They'll need their father right now.
34:05Well, I'm here if you need me too.
34:08Day or night.
34:09I'm just a phone call away.
34:14Hey, Bill.
34:15Excuse me. Hold up a sec.
34:18I'll walk you out.
34:27That cannot be good.
34:29No.
34:30I'm afraid it probably isn't.
34:34Where are you, cuz?
34:36Bill's still running around playing white knight for Danny.
34:39Look, I am tired of waiting for him to remember I'm his current wife.
34:45But I used my whole bag of tricks.
34:49You know what?
34:51Maybe it's time to kick things up a notch.
34:56Thanks for the escort service, but I think I know my way around the place, considering I used to own
35:01it.
35:01I don't give a damn what you used to own, Bill.
35:04We got a few things we need to get straight.
35:07Something on your mind, playboy?
35:09I'm gonna let what just happened up there slide since Danny's in a vulnerable state.
35:14How gracious of you.
35:16But the next time I come home and find you in my wife's bedroom offering comfort,
35:21well, we're gonna have a serious problem.
35:25Is that a threat, Andre?
35:26I don't think I stuttered, counselor.
35:28Okay.
35:29Look, here's something you need to understand, son.
35:31I will always be there for Danny.
35:34Always.
35:35And that's not up for negotiation, and it's damn sure not subject to your approval.
35:40You know that's funny, Bill?
35:42Mm-hmm.
35:43When Danny actually needed you the most, during your actual marriage,
35:48you were too busy seducing your daughter's best friend,
35:51after which you dumped Danny faster than one of your losing cases.
35:56And then you married your mistress.
35:58So that means that my wife is no longer any of your concern.
36:03You know what, I don't have time for this.
36:05I need to go check on my daughters.
36:07Yeah, you do that.
36:09Chelsea and Naomi, they might need you, but Danny sure as hell doesn't.
36:22Where did I go home.
36:24and -... That's
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