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Beyond the Gates - Season 2 - Episode 46: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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00:05Orderly to 415.
00:09Oh, look.
00:10It's LeBron James.
00:12Very funny.
00:14Is the hamstring still bothering you?
00:16Well, it was getting better,
00:18but standing in the O.R. for hours didn't help.
00:22I still can't believe there was a basketball court
00:24full of doctors, and not a single one of you
00:27thought to stretch before playing full out.
00:30Well, it was supposed to be a friendly, easygoing game,
00:33but who knew it'd basically turn into a cage match?
00:36You invited your ex-wife's current lovers
00:39to compete against each other.
00:42What else would you expect?
00:47One minute.
00:53Hey.
00:53Hey.
00:57What is all this?
00:58Samantha and Tyrell's cotillion shoes.
01:01Trust me, they are going to want to start wearing them around the house
01:03and breaking them in.
01:05Otherwise, it is blister city and a ruined debut.
01:08Thank you for bringing those,
01:11but Martin and I had it handled.
01:12You didn't have to go out of your way.
01:14Supporting my grandchildren is never an inconvenience.
01:19Uh-huh.
01:20Are you sure that's all this is?
01:24Okay, fine.
01:25Samantha called me.
01:27She said that you have been working a lot
01:29and was worried that you wouldn't remember.
01:33Think about it from her point of view.
01:35Sure, I've been locked into the piece I'm working on,
01:38but I would never let work get in the way of my parental duties.
01:41You know that.
01:42I do, but Samantha's teenage brain may not.
01:46She said you have been anxious
01:49and that you have had a hard time focusing
01:52when you were helping her with her psych project.
01:55She said you also took off in the middle of the night
01:58to go see a source.
01:59Wow.
02:00Okay, I didn't realize she was feeling so neglected.
02:04What else did she have to say?
02:07That she is concerned about the story you're working on,
02:11which now has me worried, too.
02:14Are her instincts right?
02:16Are you involved in something dangerous?
02:23Yo.
02:24Did you say anything about seeing me at the hospital?
02:27Did you?
02:28I came close.
02:29I almost told Ashley everything.
02:31And by everything, what do you mean?
02:32Look, man, I'm just trying to get ahead of it.
02:34All right, tell Ashley everything I've been involved with
02:37before you and your whole squad show up
02:39with your guns drawn and your cuffs ready,
02:41but I didn't, all right?
02:42Good, because telling her
02:43would have been your worst mistake.
02:45It doesn't make a difference.
02:46Everything's gonna blow up
02:47now that I know you're undercover.
02:49Look, I don't want Ashley to think
02:51that I've been lying about it all,
02:52especially my feelings for her.
02:54Your feelings?
02:55What?
02:57Don't ever let me hear you say that again.
02:59No.
02:59I'm not undercover.
03:01You got it?
03:08I'm not undercover.
03:08Yeah.
03:35And to think
03:36I think you didn't want to try the club's infrared sauna.
03:39I told you the clubs would be better than that old wooden box you're used to.
03:43You say old, I say tried and true.
03:46You can play semantics all you want, but I see that glow.
03:50Welcome to our version of the Mile High Club.
03:53What do you say to me paying you back with a real Mile High experience?
03:58I'd say, how soon are we leaving?
04:05So, have you thought any more about having dinner with the kids?
04:09I have.
04:11I'm sorry, my answer's still no.
04:17The most wonderful news, the shoot for Tatum Stewart is a go.
04:22The photog schedule finally opened up and we snagged a spot.
04:27So, who did she hire to do the campaign?
04:30Only the best photog in the biz, the one and only Olek.
04:36Well, present company excluded, of course.
04:38No, no, no need for all of that.
04:40No, no.
04:41Olek is a rare talent.
04:43I have no doubt that he'll get what Tatum needs from our superstar.
04:46Don't be so sure, babycakes.
04:50Why am I the only one excited?
04:54I'm excited.
04:55I'm excited.
04:56I'm excited.
04:57And the model?
05:08Danny, what's going on?
05:12One of Chelsea's last gigs was an anniversary shoot for a magazine.
05:17And they gathered all of their previous cover models to highlight past, present and future.
05:23Right.
05:24I think I remembered that one.
05:26Elegant Sedge.
05:26Yeah.
05:28Flew off the shelves.
05:29It was a major success.
05:30But Olek was the photographer.
05:33And I heard him complain about the older models.
05:36He said they were difficult to work with.
05:37He said that he had to do too much retouching to get a good photo.
05:41He basically buried all of the older models in the back.
05:43He was not kind.
05:45Why have I never heard this story?
05:47Because I filed it away and assumed I'd never have to work with him.
05:50But what am I supposed to do now?
05:52What if I can't give Tatum what she needs because I'm too self-conscious about Olek?
05:58Danny, baby, you were born for this.
06:01Don't let that man's outdated views get in the way of what you know you can do.
06:05Exactly.
06:06You know modeling is like muscle memory.
06:09Your body is going to get in front of that camera and just take over.
06:12So pull yourself together, alright?
06:17The last thing this agency needs is for you to tighten up and ruin this.
06:21Pamela, dear, is that the way you speak to our other models?
06:24Because that was awful advice.
06:33That pain from the strained muscle or my bringing up Nicole?
06:38You're just a regular Leslie Jones today, huh?
06:44I didn't plan on gathering Nicole's roster.
06:48Then enlighten me on how you, Carlton, and Kyle all ended up playing together.
06:54Well, I invited Isaiah.
06:57Eva's boyfriend?
06:58Yeah, I wanted to get to know him.
07:00Obviously I needed to have a team, so I added Andre and Carlton in the mix.
07:06You know, Carlton and I used to ball together all the time, so I figured it would be a good
07:10way for us to get back to normal.
07:12And how did Kyle get involved?
07:14Now see, that was Carlton.
07:17Maybe he was the one who needed to get out some aggression.
07:19The last thing I need in my life is more drama.
07:24So you're holding steady.
07:27No second, third, or seventieth thoughts about Nicole moving on with your business partner?
07:32Oh, I have thoughts.
07:34But when I go there, I have this vision that reels me back in.
07:40Of?
07:41Of a sassy, sultry nurse that makes me think.
07:48Hmm.
07:50Hmm.
07:50Well, those thought patterns look quite sexy on you, Dr. Richardson.
07:55Hmm.
07:56You know what else looks sexy on me?
07:59You.
08:02Vanessa, what can I say to make this better?
08:05I just don't feel right about arranging a first meeting with your daughter when she's still dealing with the death
08:10of her father.
08:13Considering I can't convince you that she's better, I'll just have to accept this.
08:17We have other important things to discuss anyway.
08:19Good.
08:20Lay it on me.
08:22Our laundry service.
08:24It's doing well, but I'm thinking it's time we bring in a few more loads.
08:28Maybe even add in some new colors?
08:32Being proactive will serve you well in this business.
08:35Being inquisitive, too.
08:37So what do you do with your laundry once it's cleaned, fluffed, and folded?
08:42I put it into a diversified investment portfolio.
08:46How specific?
08:48As I've said, this is my way of protecting you.
08:51Come on, just one thing about your latest investment.
08:55The clinic?
08:56Be serious.
08:57I want to know how your laundry investments progress for educational purposes.
09:04All right.
09:09Here's some advice for when you start sourcing your own opportunities.
09:14Make sure it's someone you trust to handle operations.
09:18My latest venture is a logistical nightmare.
09:21Delivery delays.
09:23Warehouse issues.
09:25Shipping mishaps.
09:26I mean, it's a bloody mess.
09:36Okay, no more sweet talking until we ease your pain.
09:39Concentrate.
09:39Yes, ma'am.
09:41Okay, now there are a few ways you can do this without my help.
09:44Okay.
09:45It's really easy to access your hamstrings.
09:48Mm-hmm.
09:48You can do it like this.
09:49Bent over.
09:50Mm-hmm.
09:51Mm-hmm.
09:51You can do it in a seated position like this.
09:55Just pull forward.
09:56Mm-hmm.
09:57Got it?
09:57Okay.
09:58Let me see you try.
10:01All right.
10:02Yeah.
10:05Ah.
10:06Ah.
10:09Ah.
10:11Ah.
10:12Mm-hmm.
10:12Is that just a gentle pull or is that discomfort?
10:15Ah.
10:16Yeah.
10:17I'm feeling done.
10:18How about I just walk around?
10:20It'll loosen up.
10:22It'll be fine.
10:22Yeah?
10:23Just like you thought standing for hours in surgery wouldn't wreck your posterior chain.
10:28Look, I appreciate your professional input, but this isn't the first time I've tweaked a hamstring, okay?
10:35And it won't be the last until you learn to adequately stretch.
10:39Peace and love.
10:41Yeah, I try to model my life after that these days.
10:47Doctors.
10:47Doctors.
10:48It's...
10:49It's a combination therapy focused on injury management.
10:54Mm-hmm.
10:54Keep your leg elevated.
10:55Mm-hmm.
10:56Keep movement so you can increase your range of mobility.
10:59Mm-hmm.
10:59Pay attention, most importantly, to the cues your body gives you as you heal.
11:03Yeah.
11:04I gotta get out of here.
11:05I'll come check on you later.
11:06Yeah.
11:08Peace, love, and Shanice.
11:11That's all the brother needs in this world.
11:17I'm sorry Samantha called and got you worried.
11:21The kids, they're used to having my undivided attention.
11:25And so now when I'm on a work call or busy writing...
11:30And Samantha starts sending out an SOS.
11:32Yeah.
11:33I mean, I love her, but she wasn't exactly blessed with a ton of patience.
11:37Especially when she's not privy to every detail, which she wants every single time.
11:43Reminds me of her Aunt Kat.
11:46But seriously, I am a call away.
11:50Whatever you need.
11:52Potillion shoes, lunches.
11:53Even if it's just a quiet afternoon so you can focus.
11:56Thank you, Nicole.
11:58That's very kind.
11:59Don't mean to mention it.
12:01I know Martin is in the thick of his campaign.
12:05You're working on something important.
12:07Mm-hmm.
12:08Something I have to assume is dangerous, since you won't answer my question directly.
12:15I don't understand.
12:17You're not undercover.
12:18The department doesn't know anything about this and we need to keep it that way.
12:22Alright, no disrespect, but why would I believe you?
12:25Ashley told me you're a detective and apparently the best at it.
12:28If I was working an angle, don't you think I would have arrested you by now?
12:32Come on, man.
12:32Think.
12:34Alright, you got a point.
12:35So, what is this all about?
12:38I owe somebody a lot of cash and my salary doesn't even begin to cover it.
12:42Isn't that why people do this anyway?
12:43For money?
12:45Yeah, for me it's my mom.
12:46You know, her medical bills are piling up and I'm just...
12:48I'm her only lifeline.
12:50But why is cash a problem for you?
12:53Doesn't Naomi come for money?
12:54Couldn't you just ask her for help?
12:56Can you really stand there as a man and ask me that?
12:58It's my responsibility, not hers.
13:02And plus we're dealing with a few other issues and I'm not trying to pile on top of that.
13:07You almost had me there.
13:09Look around, man.
13:10This ain't no joke.
13:11I was just with Naomi and Ashley last night.
13:14And they had something very different to say about the state of your marriage.
13:22I operate out of tough love, you know that.
13:25Well, it's not working right now.
13:27All I can think about is when I made the announcement that I would be doing Tatum's line
13:31and that reporter paralyzed me by calling out my age.
13:35You are Danny Dupree.
13:37You took your power back then and you can do it now.
13:42Danny, you remember your Bali story.
13:44This is not the same thing.
13:46It is from where I'm sitting and who I'm seeing.
13:48The animal sanctuary campaign?
13:50I remember that.
13:51That went off without a hitch.
13:52I still have the prince.
13:53What are you not telling me?
13:55The creative director bought out an actual cobra for Danny to pose with.
13:59Well, so what?
13:59She's not afraid of snakes.
14:00I was scared out of my mind.
14:01You never said.
14:02Because everyone was treating it like it was rubber.
14:04Meanwhile, they're saying things like,
14:06you better rub off your perfume so you don't agitate the cobra.
14:09And if the cobra strikes, don't run.
14:11I had no idea.
14:13How did you handle it?
14:15Andre, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but that was many Dannys ago.
14:18I am no longer that wild, daring girl.
14:23Okay.
14:24Let me hear it.
14:26All right.
14:28First, I confirmed that our slithering friend had eaten recently so I didn't look like his next meal.
14:34And then I used this trick to relax all of my muscles so I wouldn't come off as a threat.
14:39And?
14:40It was the best shot of the day.
14:42Exactly.
14:43Because my baby excels when she's challenged.
14:46Listen.
14:47Tatum would never have chosen you for her campaign if she didn't think you were the perfect person to represent
14:53her new line.
14:55Sadly, she chose Olek as her photographer.
15:00So?
15:02So I'm going to have to show that mononymous bastard what my seasoned ass is made of.
15:08Ugh.
15:09Deal.
15:10Wonderful.
15:11Wonderful.
15:11It's settled then.
15:13All right.
15:13I'm going to leave you two to it and go powder my nose before my next appointment.
15:17All right.
15:17I love you.
15:18I love you.
15:19She's so pretty.
15:20Ciao, ciao, ciao for now.
15:23See you.
15:24Love you.
15:24Yeah.
15:27If you were on set in Bali, would you have protected me?
15:33Woman, please.
15:35One Andre versus one snake.
15:38That cobra would have struck a pose and been begging for the spotlight.
15:47As you know, I'm very good at problem solving.
15:50Why don't you let me whip your latest venture into shape just like I did with Heart Attach?
15:55Heart Attach was doing fine before you came along.
15:57I don't recall you filing any complaint.
16:00Sure, it scratched an itch as a subscriber, but as an owner, I've doubled membership, increased our satisfaction ratings, and
16:09recruited some of the hottest talent in town.
16:11You have been a wonderful connector, but some opportunities require a little more distance.
16:17You don't need to have these fingers in everything.
16:21Yeah, yeah.
16:22You know where I'll be when this one starts falling apart.
16:25Right next to me.
16:27In bed.
16:31Pamela will be here any minute.
16:32We have a meeting.
16:34You don't want to give her a show?
16:36I don't work for free.
16:45It's not that I'm avoiding the subject.
16:48It just seems dangerous and elusive because I can't go into specifics.
16:53I have sources to protect.
16:56I hear you.
16:57In our line of work, we have a duty to safeguard confidential information.
17:01Exactly.
17:03This could be a big story and I just don't want to get scooped.
17:07Martin doesn't even know the details.
17:09How's he reacting to that?
17:12He understands why I can't talk openly about it.
17:16He respects my professional boundaries.
17:20Okay.
17:21You just promise me that you will reach out if you feel overwhelmed with the story, the kids, anything.
17:32I promise.
17:34And thank you again for the shoes.
17:53You're saying I'm lying?
17:55I'm trying to understand.
17:57Naomi was gushing over the flowers you sent her.
17:59She even showed Ashley a picture.
18:01She kept them?
18:04Wow.
18:05I thought she was going to toss them in the trash after the last argument we had.
18:08So that's good to know.
18:09So she knows about your financial situation?
18:13She snooped through my phone and saw a message from my debt collector.
18:16And she was pissed.
18:17So I sent the flowers as a way to make it up with her.
18:20Yeah.
18:21Well, Ashley was singing your praises too.
18:22I don't think she'd do that.
18:23She knew her best friend's man was messing up.
18:25You think Naomi tells Ashley every aspect of her life?
18:29Listen, man, just because we're going through a few things doesn't mean you just put all your business on Front
18:32Street for everybody to know.
18:34But enough with the questions.
18:36I need some assurances from you.
18:38Like what?
18:39When you see me out here, I'm Rashad.
18:41You got it?
18:42Just Rashad.
18:44If somebody catches wind that I'm somebody else or that I'm a cop, that's a wrap for the both of
18:49us. Believe me.
18:50Whoa, whoa, whoa.
18:50When did your cover become all about me?
18:52Because if my chief of police father gets this first, he won't hesitate to throw me under the jail.
18:57And I'm taking you with me.
18:59He comes from a long line of cops.
19:01Life or death is the oath to him.
19:04Your own father would do that to you?
19:06Hell yeah, in a heartbeat.
19:07And if I get caught up because you run in your mouth, I'm taking you down.
19:12And then who's going to take care of mommy?
19:16We got a deal?
19:26Vanessa.
19:27Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me.
19:31Of course.
19:31Thank you for your flexibility in meeting here.
19:34Oh, it's no problem at all.
19:35I was just finishing up with Danny.
19:37Listen, I'll get right to the point.
19:39I'm on the board of an organization called Femm Ploid.
19:43And we are very interested in Vanessa McBride Realty.
19:46I've heard of them.
19:47They do great things for female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses.
19:51Oh, I'm so glad that you've heard of us.
19:53We would like to feature you in our Shine a Light On program.
19:59This is a national campaign complete with profile write-up and a spot on our advisory board.
20:05Wow, I'm so flattered that my business is being acknowledged in this way.
20:09It's not only that.
20:10You also get an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City,
20:13where you get to mingle and network with businesswomen, politicians, and culture makers.
20:18How does that sound?
20:18Amazing.
20:19Better than amazing.
20:21Wonderful.
20:21I'm so happy to hear it.
20:22So, of course, there'll be a little bit of a vetting process.
20:25Nothing out of the ordinary.
20:26Just a quick internal check to make sure that we are all aligned with our chosen partners.
20:30You understand?
20:31Oh, sure.
20:32Sure.
20:33Of course.
20:33Now, once you pass, which I absolutely know you will,
20:36we'll set up the photo shoot and the interview.
20:40Money laundering has gotten such an ugly reputation.
20:43But really, if you think about it, it's just swapping my hard-earned dollars for yours.
20:48It's also a crime.
20:50I could end up in federal prison.
20:53I'll have someone reach out this week.
20:55Is email okay?
20:56Um, actually, that won't be necessary, Pamela.
20:59Oh?
21:00Why not?
21:01Because as much as I appreciate the consideration,
21:04I'm going to have to turn down this opportunity.
21:10I'll have another one of those green juices, please.
21:33Well, you two sound like you're still enjoying wedded bliss.
21:39I want to sit to you, Joey.
21:41You jealous?
21:42Inspired.
21:43In fact, I was thinking of having that Anita Williams impersonator,
21:47the one that's saying at your wedding, come do some shows at the casino this fall.
21:54Hey, you two should come and renew your vows on your anniversary.
21:59We can do up one of the private rooms like a chapel, just like old times.
22:05Oh, unless...
22:06Unless what?
22:08Well, you're still, what, six months out?
22:11Mm-hmm.
22:13Well, that can be a long time, especially nowadays.
22:16Things change so quickly.
22:18And what's that supposed to mean?
22:20I think what Mr. Armstrong is saying is that he is rooting for us more than anyone else.
22:2510,000 times more, in fact.
22:28You know what, Joey?
22:29Here's what I'm going to do for you.
22:30When it's time for our renewal ceremony,
22:32I'm going to make sure that you and my girl Vanessa are seated right in the front row
22:36so that you can witness our unchanging and ever-growing love.
22:44I'm counting the days.
22:46Now, if you'll excuse me, I so rarely get to come to the country club.
22:50I'm going to explore the chef's private herb garden.
22:57Huh.
22:59You two clearly have some kind of an inside joke going on.
23:03Don't take him seriously, he's out of his mind.
23:05You heard him, he said he was going to go to the herb garden.
23:09You know.
23:11Herb.
23:13Some reason I can imagine that guy relaxing enough to partake.
23:17Yeah, but major luck.
23:20What am I going to do with you?
23:23Love me forever.
23:24And I'll do the same in return.
23:26Mmm.
23:48Ah.
23:49Hey, I missed you.
23:51Slow your roll, lover boy.
23:53I am here in an official capacity first.
23:56I need to make sure you're healing well.
23:59Ah, this, uh, hands-on approach sounds enticing.
24:06Doctors truly are the worst patients.
24:08Do as I say, sir, or I'll have to punish you.
24:13You promise?
24:19Ah, extend that leg out more.
24:21Really stretch that band.
24:23If I push any more, I'm going to overextend.
24:26Try.
24:29I told you already, that is not how you release the band.
24:32That's how you knocked everything over last time.
24:38How are you feeling?
24:40Beat up, better, thank you.
24:42You know, I, uh, couldn't even do this earlier.
24:49Oh, another satisfied patient.
24:52So, the leg is better.
24:55Mm-hmm.
24:56Let's, uh, get the rest of that body checked out.
25:02Promise I'll go easier this time.
25:06Mm-hmm.
25:16You seem so excited about being honored.
25:18What's happened?
25:19The timing is off, unfortunately.
25:22I don't know if you've heard.
25:23I'm in the middle of opening the Phoenix Street Free Clinic.
25:26Oh, I've heard rumblings about the clinic.
25:29I didn't know you were involved.
25:30I thought that was all the work of Leslie Thomas.
25:32The clinic is actually a memorial to my late husband, Doug.
25:36For his sake and for my children, I can't let anything pull my focus from that right now.
25:41Well, if it's timing that's the issue, we can always adjust on our end.
25:45You'll have plenty of time to open your clinic.
25:48It's not only that.
25:49Launching a business like this relies on community support.
25:53I would be worried that people thought my involvement with Femm Floyd was them thinking I was trying to manufacture
26:00donations.
26:01Oh.
26:02You see, this is why you're perfect.
26:04We only take honorees with integrity and purpose-driven missions of their own.
26:10Look, we'll adjust around your schedule, all right?
26:14Don't worry about it.
26:16Please, Pamela, this is difficult enough.
26:19I'd never forgive myself if the attention that's supposed to be focused on the clinic was rerouted to me.
26:25It just wouldn't be right.
26:27So, really, thank you.
26:30But no thank you.
26:32Well, all right.
26:33I mean, I can't understand how difficult it is to open a business with a split focus.
26:39I'll decline on your behalf.
26:42But I'm keeping you in mind for the future.
26:44Thank you, Pamela.
26:46All right, you're very welcome.
26:48You have a lovely rest of your afternoon.
26:50You too.
26:58All hail Nicole, Empress of the Reverse Harem.
27:02Oh, God.
27:03Excuse me?
27:04Your sister's just playing around.
27:06A Reverse Harem is when the female protagonist in a novel is surrounded by all of her multiple love interests.
27:12What?
27:13I was just telling Danny about a friend who designs book covers.
27:17Reverse Harem is a huge romance genre.
27:19Mm-hmm.
27:20She's being coy, but she knows all about it.
27:22Mm-hmm.
27:23Andre here was just sweating it up with your multiple, multiple lovers.
27:28Okay, clearly I need a translator for whatever language you and Andre are speaking right now.
27:34Okay.
27:35A couple days ago, Uncle Ted got a couple of us together to hit the b-ball court.
27:39And then they hit each other.
27:42Wait, what?
27:43I didn't hear about a basketball game.
27:46A bunch of accomplished, sexy, glistening men battling it out over you, sissy.
27:51Isn't that the hottest thing you've ever heard?
27:54Andre, tell her.
27:56Come on, Danny.
27:57I do have a bro code to respect.
27:59And you have a wife code that takes precedence over that.
28:03Don't you remember our wedding vows?
28:05I vow to divulge every detail of my interactions to the lovely Danny Dupree for both her amusement and entertainment.
28:12You know, I wouldn't be surprised if you really did whisper that into the ear of that impersonator.
28:17I can barely remember that night.
28:19It's kind of hazy around the edges.
28:21Same.
28:21But you said I do, so it holds.
28:23Nicole, sit down so Andre can fill you in.
29:21Yeah?
29:23It's me.
29:25Finally.
29:26I've been over here ready to jump out of my skin.
29:28What happened with Grayson?
29:29Did you talk to him?
29:36There was a close call when we thought somebody overheard us,
29:38but it was just a kick passing through.
29:40Grayson's on board.
29:41What'd you tell him?
29:43I fed him a sob story about owing somebody a lot of cash,
29:46and he bought it.
29:47Do you feel like you can trust him?
29:49I don't know 100%.
29:50But I realized today that he has a lot to lose.
29:53He has a sick mother to think about.
29:55At least that's what he told me.
29:57Did you do that deep dive on him?
29:58Yeah, the guy comes up clean.
30:01How'd you leave it?
30:02I made it very clear that if he turns against me,
30:04it won't go down well.
30:05So you're on track with your plan?
30:08I am.
30:09Use this alliance to my advantage,
30:11get Grayson to fully open up to me,
30:13and then turn him.
30:14Having an inside source at Garland,
30:16it would crack this investigation wide open.
30:19Exactly.
30:19And then we can really find out who's running things.
30:28Tell me who did it so I can do them.
30:32Pamela Curtis works with this organization, Femm Floyd,
30:36and they wanted to honor me as a woman leader in business.
30:40It's a huge deal.
30:43What's the problem?
30:44It comes with national recognition,
30:47a written profile, social media piece,
30:49and an internal vetting.
30:53I see.
30:54Relax.
30:56I turned it down.
30:57Extra eyes on me means too much visibility on us,
30:59and I am not going to prison,
31:02so I can attend a luncheon.
31:05Well, I'm sorry you had to pass.
31:07It sounds like something you wanted.
31:09I did.
31:11But like I told Pamela,
31:12I need all of my focus to be on our clinic and Doug's legacy.
31:16I don't want anything to overshadow that.
31:18That's what's most important right now.
31:22Doug was an upstanding member in this community.
31:27That will be his lasting impression.
31:30Not all these secrets that have come out,
31:32and certainly not how he died.
31:36He gave his life to his work and saving people.
31:42That's how Donnell and Deanna will remember him.
31:45He wasn't the sum of his many mistakes.
31:49Mm-hmm.
31:50Stop it.
31:52Doug's legacy deserves better,
31:54and I intend to make sure he is honored in the right way.
31:59But I hope you know
32:01just because I am focused on reclaiming his reputation,
32:04it doesn't mean I am stuck in the past.
32:10You are my future.
32:13Why do you think I am pushing so hard
32:15for you to sit down with the kids?
32:17I want the people I love most in the world to be together.
32:22I want the people I love most in the world to be together.
32:31How's the hammy?
32:35Recovered.
32:36You healed me.
32:38Damn, I'm good.
32:42You're the best thing to happen to me in a long time.
32:45You know that?
32:47I never thought I'd be with a man like you.
32:51What's a man like me?
32:53We come from completely different worlds.
32:57Not really.
32:59We're both healthcare professionals.
33:01We both have...
33:01You know what I mean.
33:03You've lived in a mansion
33:05with more rooms than any place I've ever lived in combined.
33:10You can afford to stay in a fancy hotel for months on end.
33:16You were married for decades and have grown kids.
33:20My longest relationship has been me and my hairstylist.
33:24And it is an important one.
33:27Yeah, and me and Miss Juanita are not breaking up anytime soon.
33:32But that's not the point I was trying to make.
33:35We're different.
33:38So we come from different economic backgrounds.
33:42So what?
33:44Why sell yourself short?
33:45You're smart, you're funny,
33:47you're the strongest woman I know.
33:50I know I'm great.
33:52It's just...
33:54It's taking more of an adjustment than I thought.
33:58You remember how that lady reacted
34:00when I was your date at the country club?
34:03Like I didn't belong.
34:06Anastasia?
34:07You put that old gossip in a place.
34:10I'm the one that doesn't measure up.
34:14Okay, you have to explain that.
34:17I mean, last year, my reputation took a major hit.
34:22Got exposed to all of Fairmont Crest
34:24as a liar, a cheater,
34:27a deadbeat dad,
34:28basically cast aside.
34:30No one took me seriously
34:33until you.
34:35You saved me, Shanice.
34:38Gave me a sense of myself back.
34:42It's been my pleasure.
34:45I have an idea.
34:48Why don't we forget where I came from
34:50and we forget where you came from
34:52and we create a whole new place together?
34:57Just us.
34:58Build our own little cocoon?
35:00Mm-hmm.
35:01Our own galaxy
35:02where I can give you all the good things
35:05that you deserve.
35:09Miss Juanita included.
35:12Danny is making it more than what it is.
35:15Like I said,
35:15Uncle Ted gathered a couple of us
35:17to play basketball.
35:19During the process,
35:20a couple of ribs
35:21and maybe some egos were bruised.
35:22Tell her which ones.
35:25Uncle Ted strained his hamstring.
35:27Yeah, Carlton hurt his wrist
35:28and Kyle tweaked his elbow.
35:30And my man got away without a scratch.
35:32All your men are old and busted.
35:35Come on, baby.
35:36Grow up, Danny.
35:38First of all,
35:39what were you all doing together?
35:41Is the hospital running their leave again?
35:43No, Uncle Ted wanted to get to know
35:44Eva's boyfriend, Isaiah, better.
35:46So, yeah, he thought this would be
35:48a low-pressure way of doing that.
35:50Now, how we all got pulled into it,
35:51I'm not really sure.
35:52But if you do the math,
35:54that's you, Ted, Isaiah, Carlton, and Kyle.
35:57That's only five.
35:57Don't you need an even number to play?
35:59Yeah, there was another guy who jumped in.
36:01Oh, did you get his number for Nicole?
36:04Did you ever stop?
36:06My sister,
36:07the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award
36:10and now Fairmont Crest's
36:11most eligible bachelorette.
36:14Both titles I wear with pride.
36:16I know, that's right.
36:33We'll see you next time.
36:33See you next time.
36:33Bye.
36:47Bye.
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