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Beyond the Gates - Season 2 - Episode 79: Thursday, April 30, 2026
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00:06I am so glad you called.
00:10I'm guessing the coffee with candidates event at the hospital went well.
00:16It did. The turnout was fantastic and the attendees had thoughtful questions.
00:20Of course they did. Your constituents have always seemed to be well informed.
00:25If you stuck around the hospital, you'd probably run into your grandmother.
00:30Is she okay?
00:30She's fine. Just a follow-up.
00:33But she would not hear of me accompanying her.
00:38No, no. She called up Titus. Next thing I knew, they were on their way.
00:42She wouldn't even let you wait in the car?
00:45No. She said she didn't want to be treated like she was at death's door.
00:51She's back. Anytime I hear Gran being stubborn or feisty, I stop worrying.
00:57That's the clue.
00:59Well, now that I'm out of my caretaker mode, what will I do with myself?
01:05Talk politics with you?
01:07I'm glad you're pleased about that.
01:10But after you hear what I have to say, hopefully you still will be.
01:17I'm glad I was in when you called Anita. What can I do for you?
01:21Actually, I'm here for a follow-up with my doctor. But I found I had a little time, so I
01:26wanted to talk to you about Vernon and these memory lapses he's been experiencing.
01:31I am so glad he opened up to you about what he was going through.
01:34I had no idea that a vitamin deficiency could cause such serious symptoms.
01:39We're fortunate that it was something relatively easy to diagnose and treat.
01:43There can be many causes of cognitive issues among older people, including stress and sleep deprivation.
01:49Sadly, there's no cure for aging. But it's better than the alternative.
01:56You have been through so much. I understand why you were prone to jump to the worst-case scenario.
02:02And I know from experience that many people are reluctant to get tested when they start experiencing cognitive symptoms.
02:08Even though the root cause is something treatable, they fear a devastating diagnosis.
02:14As was the case with Vernon.
02:17He waited until my tumor began to shrink before dealing with his memory lapses.
02:22I'm glad he came to me.
02:24Me too. He has a very full life he needs to get back to.
02:28His classes at Banneker that he switched to Zoom, and his political work.
02:33I'm afraid that my illness has taken up too much of his focus.
02:38I hope now that you're finishing up with chemo, that Vernon will be able to give more attention at taking
02:43care of himself.
02:44Yeah. We'll have the opportunity to get back to taking care of each other again.
02:48In far more enjoyable ways.
02:53Grayson did the job.
02:55You did a good job with your warning, Ren.
03:00More than worse for wear, but still functional enough to do his job.
03:07I did a verbal threat of my own.
03:10Hopefully it's enough to keep him from saying anything he shouldn't to his clueless nurse girlfriend.
03:16I don't want anyone suspecting some of our staffers are doing more than healing the sick.
03:25Ted.
03:25Ted.
03:26Hey.
03:27Hey.
03:28Where are you coming from?
03:29Uh, tennis court had a pickup game.
03:31You?
03:31I was in the weight room.
03:33Ah.
03:34Yeah.
03:35It's nice that I ran into you.
03:36It's been a while since we've had the chase to catch up.
03:38Yeah, that's probably on me.
03:40It seems like Carlton and my practice have been getting busy.
03:42We've got to put something on the calendar.
03:45Well, we have that event coming up.
03:47Samantha's Cotillion?
03:49I wouldn't miss that.
03:50Martin and I are actually finalizing our plans for the evening, and I was wondering if you'd be okay with
03:56sitting at the same table as Nicole.
03:58I thought it'd be nice if you two were together for your granddaughter's big day.
04:03Sure.
04:03No problem.
04:05Are you gonna maybe bring a plus one?
04:09Uh, not sure.
04:10I mentioned it to Shanice in passing, but I gotta give it some thought.
04:14Well, if you do decide to invite Shanice, I think she's wonderful.
04:18So, I actually talked to her earlier today.
04:22Really?
04:23Yeah.
04:24Yeah, she's helping me out with the story.
04:26You know, I...
04:28I still have some questions.
04:30Maybe you could help answer them.
04:33You know, I'll see you next time.
05:05You're Cotillion Project rules.
05:08Thanks, Jessica.
05:11I don't know.
05:12I...
05:13I was kind of...
05:15Well, tell me if I'm sounding jealous, but when I think about Leslie Thomas taking credit for the whole thing
05:20when it was my idea in the first place, I get kind of salty.
05:25No, that's valid.
05:26Pop says that the most important thing is all the good that it's doing.
05:31Well, way to slay a mental reset, but you know, if things had gotten too intense between you and her,
05:36I could have stepped in.
05:37Done a little conflict resolution.
05:41Your project is so giving me life.
05:45Conflict mediation.
05:46But the world is so thirsty for right now.
05:49The org I'm volunteering for has taught me so much.
05:52I'm already using some of the skills I've learned.
05:54Really?
05:55It's fun helping people solve their problems without fists and all that drama.
05:59Mm.
06:00I was looking through UCLA's course listings and found out they have a bunch of relevant classes.
06:05Wait a minute.
06:06You said you got into UCLA?
06:08Yeah.
06:10Wow, congrats, Jessica.
06:12Why didn't you tell me sooner?
06:14Like when I told you I didn't get into UCLA's engineering school.
06:17Oh, I just found out.
06:19I think UCLA releases their College of Letters and Science acceptances way later than everyone else.
06:24You're going there?
06:26I haven't made up my mind yet.
06:28As much as we talked about this, you're still unsure?
06:32Well, there's a lot to consider.
06:35I've chosen Banneker.
06:38If you move to Cali, where does that leave you and me?
06:54I never had the chance to talk to you about swiping Madison's in my wedding venue for Eva.
07:00Child, please.
07:01That is geriatric.
07:02Put it on a ventilator.
07:04I gave you back the venue on the date you wanted.
07:07Yeah, you missed the point, Leslie.
07:09Planning a wedding should be a joyous experience for the people involved.
07:13You messed that up for us.
07:15And now that your daughter has made it clear that she isn't anywhere near getting married,
07:19I just want to make sure that you won't be sticking your talents into any other parts of my plans
07:24with Madison.
07:26I wasn't even thinking about your little uppity behind, but now that you're coming and getting all up in my
07:32face, you know, I just might have to reconsider.
07:35Why are you always so antagonistic?
07:42choosing a school is literally a canon event. I'm still figuring my life out.
07:48Can you give us a little privacy?
07:52Sure, but first you have to prove to me that you're calm enough to do so. Come on, deep breaths.
07:57You know the drill.
07:57Samantha.
07:59I'm Desiree Cereal.
08:04Cool. I am in the mood for a bubble tea anyways.
08:14I knew there was a chance to get into UCLA. I'm happy for you, but I thought you'd choose Banneker.
08:21Like I said, still deciding.
08:26If you move all the way across the country, all the dudes from Baldwin Hills and View Park, the high
08:32-risk guys, they're gonna want to get with you.
08:35Just them? What about the rest of these guys in this country? Or what about those international ones?
08:40All of them. You're hot enough to pull any guy you want. We gotta be real.
08:47So what, you're saying we should break up?
08:49No, that's not what I want. But I figured that's what you wanted.
08:55Listen, if I end up in California, we can Zoom and FaceTime each other every day.
09:00Long distance won't be that big of a deal. Besides, I don't want some California dude or international guy. I
09:06just want you.
09:08Me too. We do have the house to ourselves.
09:42And Martin says you're working on some big story?
09:43Well, with a piece like this, sometimes background players can provide some texture, some atmosphere, so to speak. And I'm
09:52sure you're well aware that there's a worldwide blood shortage.
09:56Yeah, sadly I am. But fortunately for me, that's mainly outside of the US.
09:59Has there ever been a time where you needed blood for a surgery and it wasn't available?
10:05It's rare. You know, sometimes there are short term shortages.
10:10Mike?
10:12Natural disaster with a lot of injuries, you know, wildfire, earthquakes. They've called me in on one or two times
10:17back in my early days.
10:18And what did you do when that happened?
10:22We called the local medical facility, urged people to donate locally.
10:26But that doesn't concern me as a plastic surgeon. Most of my surgeries are elective.
10:31And if for some reason something happens, we just wait until the blood is available.
10:36Now, let me ask you a question. What is this story about?
10:40It has to do with blood donations.
10:43But anyway, yeah, thank you so much, Ted. You've been really helpful.
10:53No Dupree has the right to call me antagonistic, given that Vernon is the one who did everything short of
11:01calling the National Guard to prevent me from getting my phone.
11:04You've got me all wrong, little Miss Fashionblade.
11:08Do I though?
11:09Mm.
11:10Ted's the one who had the affair with you and then dropped you like a hot potato.
11:13But you have beef with Aunt Nicole who never did you wrong.
11:16Oh, little Nikki has done plenty, including wrap her skinny little fingers around my neck.
11:24Because you baited her and drove her to it. I know the story.
11:29Wow.
11:30You two priests will let each other off the hook for the same things that you judge everybody else for.
11:37You basically won the lottery thanks to a trust set up by my gran.
11:43So why not thank her for making it possible for you to live in the lap of luxury and move
11:49someplace else?
11:50You could really be happy if you just forget all about my family.
11:54But you'd rather devote your life to nursing resentments.
11:59Who are you?
12:02Who are you?
12:02Hyanna Vonsvant.
12:04Let me give you a little life coaching, child.
12:07Contrary to your self-absorbed belief, my life does not revolve around the Duprees.
12:14Now, see, I have been a fixture in this community.
12:20Yeah.
12:21I have a free clinic.
12:23Trying to buy yourself a decent reputation?
12:26It won't work.
12:28Because everyone knows that you are far too selfish to do any real work for the greater good.
12:36You're gonna feel like such an idiot when you realize how wrong you are about my involvement in the clinic.
12:55Whatever's going wrong with your campaign, bad polling numbers, baseless attacks from your primary opponent, I am willing to brainstorm
13:05a solution.
13:07The issue isn't about my campaign in itself.
13:11Oh?
13:13It's about my home life.
13:15Smitty has asked me to remove the security detail because it's getting in his way of an investigative story he's
13:22chasing.
13:24Why would a security detail even matter to him?
13:28What precisely is Smitty writing about?
13:31He's keeping it hush-hush.
13:32All I know is that it's potentially dangerous.
13:36Well, it seems to me that's even more reason he should have security.
13:42Agreed.
13:42And I'm worried about him.
13:44But?
13:47All the hard work that we put in our marriage to get on solid footing, I just have to respect
13:56Smitty's wishes.
13:59And the kids?
14:00We're on full agreement about their security detail.
14:04Oh, that's relief.
14:08Although it's difficult, try not to worry about Smitty.
14:13Hmm?
14:14Your husband knows how to take care of himself.
14:17Oh, I trust him.
14:18But unfortunately, I wish I could say the same about Joey Armstrong.
14:25What on earth does Joey have to do with this?
14:32Joey overheard a conversation I was having with Smitty.
14:37Overheard?
14:39We were at the country club and it got a little heated.
14:43Oh, you had words with Smitty about security.
14:46And Joey offered to have his men watch Smitty without his knowledge.
14:53How did you respond?
14:54Well, I wanted to tell him to go straight to hell, but I politely declined.
15:01What would you have done?
15:02Exactly like that.
15:04But Joey doesn't know how to take no for an answer.
15:08No.
15:09If he smells blood in the water, he's going fishing.
15:12And he's already started.
15:14The guy's not letting go any favors that he's done for you or me in the past.
15:19He brought that up?
15:20To mom?
15:21She and Carlton went on a double date with him and Vanessa.
15:24And Joey cracked a joke about politicians having bodies buried.
15:29Sometimes literally.
15:31A threat?
15:32In front of two witnesses.
15:35He reminded mom that he has the power to expose our deepest and darkest secrets.
15:43And honestly, I know I shouldn't even be thinking about running for Senate in two years.
15:48Joey would just relish having a Senator in his pocket.
15:52Don't get ahead of yourself, Martin.
15:54I'm trying not to.
15:56But with the pressure that the party and the donors are putting on me...
16:00What do you want?
16:03I want to help the people.
16:05I want to make my constituents' lives better in a way that only a representative of the people can.
16:12I see you do that every day.
16:15Is it enough for you?
16:17I convinced myself it was.
16:20I'm standing in front of a man who remains unconvinced.
16:26Deep down, I want to rise above the House of Representatives.
16:30Especially with people stepping up and opening their wallets.
16:34The Senate is a real possibility.
16:36And as much as I should turn my back, even considering something so dangerous, how do you stop from wanting
16:44it?
16:45You're acting like there's more than one path.
16:48There isn't.
16:50Whether you run for that Senate seat or not, your next step is very clear.
16:57Win the primary.
16:59Simple as that.
17:01Because if I lose my congressional seat...
17:04You don't only lose a Senate run, you also forfeit your chance to shape what's happening in the here and
17:12now.
17:14Leave it to you to give it to me real.
17:19Hey, there's only one thing to do right now, Martin.
17:26Focus on winning your primary.
17:31Get out the vote, lock down the endorsements, and promote the fundraiser.
17:36All that and more.
17:38Because if you want to have any sort of political future, you must keep that seat.
17:45Thanks, Grandad.
17:46For always being my best sounding board.
17:52Dr. Montgomery, I was going to give you a call later.
17:57About a neurological consult?
17:59Not this time.
18:01You'll be getting written notice, but you should know.
18:05The hospital has been informed by the state medical board that you are being sued for malpractice.
18:10That suit is nothing but a bogus cash grab.
18:13Look, your work here has been excellent as far as I'm concerned, but we do have to take certain steps.
18:20The Parkinson's project is not being funded by Garland.
18:23However, although the hospital attorneys have signed off on you continuing your research, as far as seeing patients goes, I
18:33have to suggest that you take a brief sabbatical.
18:36What?
18:38What?
18:38So I'm not forced to suspend you, which would be extreme, unfair, and damaging to your career.
18:46But...
18:46I...
18:47You know hospitals are as much business as healing.
18:51This is all about making sure Garland is protected against liability.
18:58Until legal has an opportunity to look into this case further, this really is the best course for everyone involved.
19:06Not for my patients.
19:08I'm not a danger to them.
19:10I have never even met this person filing the lawsuit.
19:12I know that, and you know that, but...
19:15Okay, if my attorneys can explain the situation to the hospital's lawyers, will that be enough to get my attending
19:20privileges back?
19:22Perhaps.
19:23Perhaps.
19:23But...
19:24I can't make any promises.
19:32Hi, Mrs. Dupree.
19:33How'd it go?
19:34The doctor just scheduled my final chemo session.
19:37Oh, that is music to my ears.
19:40Yours.
19:41Would you pass the good news along to your Aunt Monica for me?
19:45Of course.
19:46It was incredibly reassuring to have a physician of her caliber consult on my case.
19:52She was absolutely brilliant, the way she integrated herself into the team.
19:57So seamlessly, it was as if she'd been here for years.
20:00I will surely tell her.
20:02Aunt Monica's not only a kick-ass oncologist, she is truly one of the best women I know.
20:08I just wish she didn't live so far away.
20:10Let me know the next time she's in town, will you?
20:13So we can discuss the plans for the new cancer research division for the Dupree Heritage Foundation.
20:18Congrats on the launch of that.
20:20I will be sure to tell her next time she's here.
20:22I need to speak to Leah.
20:25Didn't you notice we were in the middle of a conversation?
20:29You changed some of your posters?
20:31Centers?
20:33Yeah.
20:33I'm a total Michael B. Jordan fan.
20:35Me too.
20:37I hope you can come all the way up here just to tell me my posters hit different now.
20:42I'm interested in seeing what else hits different up here.
21:01Anybody home?
21:02No.
21:03No.
21:03This cannot be happening right now.
21:05I thought both of us were going to be gone all afternoon.
21:08Damn.
21:15Hey Madison, what's up?
21:18New developments with the malpractice suit.
21:21Did the patient that you never met change her mind and drop it?
21:24If only.
21:26The chief of staff strongly suggested that I take a short sabbatical.
21:30That's ridiculous.
21:32Everyone keeps telling me this lawsuit will be dismissed.
21:35My dad and Naomi are confident, okay?
21:38In the grand scheme of things, this will be no big deal.
21:41I'm being barred from treating patients because of it, Chelsea.
21:44I am so sorry, Madison.
21:46I don't know who to be angrier at.
21:49The hospital's lawyers who decided to sideline me,
21:51or the woman who's filing this insane suit,
21:54or my mother who's the reason I'm being sued in the first place.
21:58I know something that will make you feel better.
22:11Uh, where did Tyrell and Jessica go?
22:14I don't think they're home.
22:22Oh, hey Dad.
22:24Um, I just ran to Jessica upstairs when she came out of Samantha's room.
22:29Is that really what you're gonna go with?
22:32You put more into getting me out the house than you did in that lame-ass cover story.
22:38For the record, they were downstairs when I left,
22:42and when I invited Jessica over to do cotillion prep, that was sincere.
22:46I wasn't plotting anything with Tyrell.
22:49So, please don't ground me.
22:52You're not in trouble.
22:54What about Tyrell?
22:57Uh, he knows that he's not allowed to have anybody upstairs unless your pop and I are home.
23:02I'm sorry.
23:04It's cool.
23:07Really, Dad?
23:09That's all you're gonna say?
23:11I think you need to apologize to Shanice for being so rude.
23:15Oh, why, I appreciate the assist, Mrs. Dupree.
23:18Maybe I can handle myself in this ring.
23:21Since I'm finally strong enough to take care of business, please allow me.
23:26Apologize.
23:28So sorry to interrupt you little chitter chatter by asking Shanice here if she can actually do something work-related.
23:37No one works harder than nurses.
23:40No, Nita, please.
23:42I've already had a self-righteous lecture from one Dupree today.
23:46I don't need another one from Our Lady of Eternal Superiority.
23:51Obviously you do.
23:53And you know full well I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
23:58Every little bit of anything we had was hard won.
24:02And my mother made sure I had some home training before I left Cabrini Green.
24:07Then you should consider yourself blessed.
24:10Because not everyone is fortunate to be raised by,
24:14or to have even had the opportunity to meet their mother.
24:28There you are.
24:29I almost didn't come in.
24:31You were so vague about what we'd be doing here.
24:33Warning, if it's yoga, that won't do a damn thing to calm you down.
24:37It's not even close to that.
24:39I want you to take all your aggression out on the heavy bag.
24:43I don't even think I have an enemy to throw a punch.
24:46I'll show you how.
24:47How do you know about boxing?
24:49My dad taught me how to box before I started modeling.
24:52As exercise?
24:54As self-defense.
24:55The modeling world isn't all beauty, babe.
24:58There are some very creepy people in that life, and my dad knew it.
25:01I didn't know that.
25:04When I was kidnapped, having that in my back pocket not only gave me the skill to fight Allison,
25:10but the confidence to do so.
25:13Knowing how to defend yourself is so empowering.
25:17So, I'm going to teach you how to fight so you feel that same confidence about this lawsuit.
25:24How was your appointment?
25:26And don't think I'm going to let you sneak out on me again.
25:30I intend to start doing things for myself again, my love.
25:33Give you some of your time back and your life.
25:36And my appointment was fine.
25:39But I had a run-in with Leslie that might have temporarily raised my blood pressure.
25:46I had a conversation with Martin that did the same to me.
25:50What kind of conversation?
25:52Well, apparently Joey Armstrong has offered to provide security for Smitty.
25:58Martin had the good sense to turn him down.
26:01And we know when Joey offers a favor, it's not motivated by altruism.
26:05And it's not as simple as turning him down.
26:09I'll have to handle Joey myself.
26:11It's the only way to make sure that he doesn't get his hooks any deeper into Martin than he already
26:17has.
26:19I can see how tense this has made you.
26:21Let me fix you a drink.
26:23No, no, no, no, no, no.
26:24I'll do it myself.
26:26You preserve your strength.
26:28I am feeling fine.
26:30So why don't you just sit your handsome behind down and let me take care of you for a change?
26:37Yes, ma'am.
26:41Your Pop and I will have a talk with you later.
26:44There's stuff I have to handle for work.
26:46No, no. When I got caught with Nathan, you and Pop acted like the Earth blew its orbit.
26:50You grounded me for an eternity and took away all my electronics.
26:55Why are you so amped to get me grounded?
26:57What did I do to you?
26:59Besides gaslighting me into making me leave you and Jessica alone?
27:02Nothing.
27:04This is about basic fairness.
27:08What's going on?
27:10Tyrell and I committed the exact same crime and he's getting treated way easier than how you guys treated me.
27:16It's not the same at all. Nathan was scum.
27:19He was just allowed to put a notch inside of his belt.
27:22Jessica and I have a real relationship.
27:24Which Pop and Dad approve of.
27:26And which will continue no matter where Jessica goes to college.
27:29We just decided that.
27:31I bet you did.
27:33But I don't see how any of that matters.
27:36The rule is about hooking up with someone in the house unsupervised.
27:41So, you guys are okay with your son doing it, but not your daughter?
27:46Oh, this is exactly the type of conflict I've been learning to resolve.
27:50Okay, so the idea is to make both sides feel heard and then find a way to meet in the
27:55middle.
27:55So?
27:57Uh, so, given I had a front row seat to Samantha's long and arduous grounding,
28:04you know, I bet you guys as parents feel some sort of regrets for how harshly you treated her.
28:09And so you wanted to handle things differently.
28:11But to Samantha, who will never get back those weeks of social life lost, it feels unfair.
28:18Mm-hmm. It's criminal.
28:20It seems your two father figures, in spite of being members of the LGBTQ plus community,
28:25have failed to escape the sexism of the patriarchy.
28:31You saw all of that?
28:32Uh, yeah.
28:33I had a flashback to Anita telling me off about Dana and Eva.
28:38When she dresses you down, it hurts your very soul.
28:42Yeah. Well, Leslie had it coming.
28:44Oh.
28:47Duty calls.
28:48Quarterly to 2-11.
28:54Dr. Whitmore.
28:56I heard you were looking for me, Ms. Thomas.
29:00Mm-hmm.
29:00But since your mother is no longer a patient here, I can't imagine why.
29:05Well, this won't take long.
29:06I have some ideas for how to expand the partnership between the Phoenix Treat Free Clinic and Garland Nemoore.
29:14Ah.
29:16Call my assistant and schedule an appointment.
29:20Oh, I won't be calling your assistant.
29:22But I will be calling your boss!
29:27What?
29:29Seems like you're really taking it on the chin today.
29:33I'm gonna regret asking this, but, uh, do you want to talk about it?
29:44What are you doing?
29:46Just wondering what my nails are gonna look like after this.
29:49Your nails will be fine.
29:50Okay.
29:51This is a jab.
29:53This is an uppercut.
29:56Okay.
29:56Now you try.
29:57Jab.
30:00Uppercut.
30:02Again.
30:03Jab.
30:04Uppercut.
30:05Okay.
30:05Okay.
30:06So, you wanna protect your face, so keep your hands up.
30:10Okay.
30:10Now hit hard.
30:12Jab.
30:13Uppercut.
30:14Jab.
30:15Uppercut.
30:16Let out all that anger and aggression.
30:18Let out all that emotion.
30:19Mm-hmm.
30:20Okay.
30:21Okay.
30:21Okay.
30:22Okay.
30:22I think you're ready for the heavy bag.
30:26The patriarchy.
30:27Every local women's organization has endorsed me because of my support for women's rights.
30:33Easy to do in theory, Pop, but that support may change when they realize that even though you vote for
30:39all the right bills, you're a total chauvinist at home.
30:42Look, that's a bit harsh, Samantha.
30:45However, you two may have some gender-based stereotypes surrounding teen sexuality.
30:49I mean, when your son does it, it's boys will be boys.
30:52In fact, you're probably a little proud of him.
30:54But when your daughter does the same thing, it's like she has to be locked up like Rapunzel for her
30:59own protection.
31:00See?
31:01That part.
31:03For the record, we were only kissing.
31:06Just like me and Nathan.
31:08Uh, hello, condom wrapper?
31:10Yeah.
31:11Uh, hello, he was upstairs with Jessica?
31:16If you guys let Tyrell off the hook, you're not just misogynists.
31:21You're hypocrites.
31:22Please don't put either of those labels on me.
31:25I'm the last person you should accuse of being tied to gender roles.
31:28I was a stay-at-home dad for years.
31:31Okay.
31:32So, what I am hearing from you is that this conflict will not be resolved to your satisfaction until there
31:38are actual consequences for Tyrell.
31:40And what I'm hearing from your fathers is that their sexist behavior was completely unintentional.
31:45And you'd like your daughter to cut you some slack for falling victim to toxic masculinity.
31:52Okay, Jessica.
31:54You've made a persuasive argument.
31:56So, fine.
31:57We'll punish Tyrell.
32:03Okay.
32:05Tell me what's going on.
32:08Okay.
32:08It's just that this thing with Anita got me thinking about how much I missed out on
32:13by not having Barbara in my life.
32:16I mean, it's unfair that I did not get to know my mother.
32:20Yeah, it's unfair that Eva grew up without her father.
32:23All right, listen.
32:24I have so many regrets about how I was hiding Eva's existence from you for so long.
32:31All right?
32:31Thankfully, though, you get to make up for lost time.
32:35Yeah, that's what I've been trying to do.
32:38It's coming up on a year since I found out Eva was my daughter.
32:41The anniversary to the anniversary party that instigated the death of my marriage to Nicole.
32:48Okay, yeah.
32:50You know, we have really done some things to hurt each other.
32:55But here we are.
32:57Being all compassionate and caring with each other.
33:07We've come a long way.
33:09Yes, we have.
33:21Aren't you my girlfriend? You're not supposed to get me in trouble.
33:25Sorry, I just really wanted to resolve a conflict.
33:28Now it's resolved. Great.
33:30You know, maybe we should tell Jessica's parents about what happened.
33:33Oh, no, that's good. I'm okay.
33:35So what's my sentence?
33:37You're grounded for...
33:39Until the cotillion.
33:42What?
33:43That's no time at all.
33:45The patriarchy lives.
33:48As my plus one for cotillion, he is expected to come to a couple of rehearsals this week.
33:53He can at least make to those, right?
33:55I'm gonna be grounded. I won't be able to go.
33:58With that, you made a commitment. So your papa and I will make sure that you honor it.
34:02I'd rather be locked up in my room.
34:05You would?
34:07Yes. He'll give me a break from you two.
34:11Yes.
34:12Who knew that would be so amazing?
34:14You nearly knocked the bag off the hook.
34:22Ugh. It's my mother.
34:23Wouldn't a normal person figure that if someone keeps ignoring your calls, they don't want to talk to you?
34:27Well, since ignoring Willow isn't working, how about I handle it?
34:30Would you?
34:32Hi, Willow. This is Chelsea.
34:35Madison isn't interested in hearing from you.
34:38She needs you to respect her wishes.
34:42No, no. I won't be passing along any messages.
34:47Any communication about the lawsuit will come from Madison's attorneys.
34:53Best fiancé ever.
34:55Thank you so much.
34:56You said everything that needed to be said, just as it should be said.
35:00You take such good care of me.
35:06It's so nice to be able to take care of you for a change.
35:10Like you, I'm capable of caring for myself.
35:14Of course you are.
35:16But taking care of each other is what we do best.
35:19Mm-hmm.
35:22You got that right.
35:27Ted can't seem to keep his hands off me.
35:30Look, I was just offering her a shoulder to lean on because what Anita said seemed to really get to
35:36her.
35:36Leslie instigated that whole little tiff.
35:39Even so, she's still a human being.
35:43I'm gonna keep my mouth shut on that one.
35:46Look, today I caught a glimpse of the woman who I first met.
35:49So back then, she wasn't always on the attack.
35:53Oh, well, she sure is now.
35:55That woman makes a conscious choice to be hateful.
35:58I feel like I brought that mean, unpleasant side out of her when I dropped her.
36:02I just shoved it to the side.
36:04I feel like I owe it to Dana to extend some grace to the woman she is today.
36:11Well, when that urge goes away, you let me know.
36:24I don't know.
36:25I'm sorry.
36:44Good morning.
36:49I feel like I'm watching it.
36:50Until next time, I'll see you, too.
36:50You are here.
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