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Beyond the Gates - Season 2 - Episode 23: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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00:04Yes, and I'm sorry about that, but now that Princess Bella is out of the vet, can you
00:08please send off those makeup tutorials for edit?
00:13Uh, let me call you back.
00:15There's a stranger in my grand's living room.
00:21Excuse me, ma'am.
00:23I think you're in the wrong house.
00:26Au contraire, my darlin'.
00:29Well, what's the verdict?
00:32Guilty, I said, for looking absolutely fierce.
00:35Better than Rihanna in her pixie era.
00:37Great minds think alike.
00:41What?
00:42Oh, Chelsea, no, baby, no.
00:44I'm sorry, Gran, it's just your beautiful hair.
00:49We are not having any big emotions today.
00:52Now, besides, I am thrilled with my new makeover.
00:58It was time to shake things up.
01:04Are we still on for our romantic evening?
01:07I was thinking about takeout from that Thai place in Willie Park.
01:11And that date night vibes playlist that you made that you swear doesn't exist?
01:16I don't know anything you're talking about.
01:18Sure.
01:19Well, I am excited to see you.
01:21And I'm sorry I had to bail on your family's volunteer thing.
01:24Don't sweat it.
01:25We'll survive.
01:26I will just be hosted up here at Uptown working on my story.
01:31And I'm still wondering when you're going to stop being mysterious and let your husband
01:35know what it's about.
01:36When I'm ready.
01:38Unless you want to spill some juicy state secrets to me so we're even.
01:43Oh, that's Naomi.
01:45Come in.
01:46Give her my best and I love you.
01:48Me too.
01:49And I can't wait to tell you and show you how much tonight.
01:52I brought snacks.
01:53Mmm.
01:54Thanks for the goodies.
01:55Of course.
01:56I can't believe I haven't seen you since learning that both of my cousins are healthy
02:00and variant free.
02:01Mmm.
02:01We all have so much to be grateful for.
02:04Can I get you some water, tea, um, maybe something with a little more bite?
02:10Oh, we're actually addressing campaign postcards by hand.
02:14Don't you have a staff that, you know what, never mind, I am here and fully committed.
02:19So yes, wine while we work would be great.
02:22Coming right up.
02:23Mmm.
02:24So, where are my favorite teenagers?
02:27Samantha and Tyrell at the mall and Smitty is working on a story that could change everything,
02:34apparently.
02:35Hmm.
02:37Max, what the hell?
02:39I thought we agreed to meet later.
02:42No, it has to be now.
02:43Okay, I can't be your source anymore.
02:45I'm out.
02:48I'm out.
02:57No, it was so sweet too.
02:59Yeah, it was a good one.
03:07I did, it was a good one.
03:07Yeah.
03:09I got it.
03:10Oh.
03:11Oh, yeah.
03:13Go, go, go, go.
03:14Oh, yeah.
03:15Oh, yeah.
03:15Oh, yeah, it's good.
03:21Baby, you are two taps away from giving me a migraine.
03:24On top of whatever mystery condition I might have.
03:28I don't understand how you can be so casual about this.
03:31I'm not.
03:33But if I learn one thing from Danny...
03:36From my daughter's recent ordeal,
03:39is that playing out worst-case scenarios regarding health matters and medical stuff,
03:42it just adds stress.
03:46I mean, why don't you go put some miles on your credit card?
03:48Maybe go to the club spa?
03:50I don't want to go to the club spa.
03:52Happy birthday, Carolyn!
03:54You're both too kind.
03:56I hate to interrupt, but we need to review your schedule if this is a good time.
04:00Yeah, it is.
04:01Hey, we're just leaving.
04:16You couldn't usher her out fast enough.
04:20Something or someone else on your mind?
04:26He and I have taken a couple trips down memory lane over the past few weeks.
04:31Could have left him a little sentimental.
04:35And life's so complicated.
04:37Cancer.
04:38Possible cancer.
04:41It's easy to get caught up in nostalgia.
04:48Caught up how?
04:50I kissed Bill.
04:59That kiss must have really done something to our mom.
05:02Because the guy's ready to send Hayley packing.
05:07What did it mean to you?
05:10It was a goodbye.
05:13To Bill?
05:15Or to me?
05:20That kiss was closure.
05:22To Bill?
05:25To that life?
05:27To everything we had before?
05:29But the way he looks at you says something different.
05:32Memories like those are like mythical sirens.
05:36They lure you in.
05:38And it's so easy to get swept up in the laughter and the warmth and what feels like renewed love.
05:44Until you realize you're actually drowning.
05:47And all the memories from the rest of that life come flashing before your eyes.
05:53Oliver.
05:55Please don't leave me alone in this bed.
05:57And I will never let someone treat me like that again.
06:02And the way my heart broke over and over and over.
06:07Danny.
06:08You know the first time Bill cheated.
06:11I was devastated.
06:13The second?
06:15Furious.
06:16I was ready to take my girls and leave his ass until he broke it off with whatever paralegal he's
06:22playing hide the brief with.
06:24But he didn't stop.
06:25Huh.
06:27He'd pull it together for a minute.
06:30But then soon enough, he was back to his ways.
06:37It was an endless cycle.
06:40Different women.
06:42Same excuses.
06:45It didn't take long to realize I was fighting a losing battle.
06:51But you stayed.
06:54You pretended that it wasn't happening.
06:57And I lost a little more of my self-respect each time.
07:04It was soul crushing.
07:09You might be another year older, but not any wiser.
07:12The only thing on my mind right now is my schedule.
07:15Mm-hmm.
07:16So how'd the doctor's visit go?
07:18You know, they're still unclear about what might be causing these strange test results.
07:22You know, lab tech is going to do scheduled blood tests for 24 hours, and they have me on some
07:26elimination diet.
07:27But Haley's Herbal Tea was the first to go.
07:30Thank God.
07:32Anyway, before we get started, I got something for you.
07:40Uh, the party you and Haley are throwing for me is gift enough.
07:44No, no.
07:46Caroline, you've been a friend and a confidant for over ten years now.
07:49You've seen me at my worst.
07:51You've covered for my mistakes.
07:52That doesn't go unnoticed.
07:54Okay?
07:54Now stop arguing with me and open that damn box.
08:07You bought me a Mercedes?
08:10Mm-hmm.
08:10Had it delivered to the parking garage this morning.
08:12This is too much.
08:14I beg to differ.
08:16Loyalty and discretion should always be rewarded.
08:20You've been to see Gran lately?
08:22Yeah, on my way to the office the other day.
08:24Why?
08:25Did something happen?
08:26Other than her kicking Granddad out.
08:29Kicked out?
08:30Kicked out?
08:31It was only for a few hours, but he was being a little too attentive.
08:36Hmm.
08:37More than usual?
08:38Enough to annoy the hell out of Gran, but he had good reason.
08:42Hmm.
08:43He was worried after she collapsed.
08:47I'm sorry?
08:49Collapsed?
08:51Martin, why am I just now hearing about this?
08:53She wanted to keep it on the low.
08:55She was dehydrated after chemo and passed out at home.
08:59Granddad called my dad, and dad came over to hook her up to an IV.
09:04She's fine now.
09:05Oh, my God.
09:06I can't imagine how terrifying that must have been for both of them.
09:10When you've loved someone for that long, the idea of life without them is unthinkable.
09:17And when their work could put them in danger?
09:21You can't help but to worry.
09:26Drink this.
09:27I'm gonna need something stronger than that, man.
09:29You want a beer?
09:31No, try shots.
09:32Multiple.
09:33Enough to forget what I saw.
09:35Okay, talk to me.
09:37What happened?
09:38All right.
09:39The boss, you know, called in all the couriers for a meeting.
09:42You know, he said he wanted to clear the air.
09:45Well, that doesn't sound good.
09:46Well, he was pacing like a caged animal, you know, talking about trust and loyalty.
09:52And then he shouts.
09:53One of you's a snitch.
09:57Well, what happened next?
10:01Max.
10:02What happened next?
10:03Well, that's when Cal went down.
10:04Without warning, just boom, you know?
10:07Just beat him down right in front of us.
10:10Like the...
10:11Screaming.
10:12The blood.
10:13It was...
10:14Oh, God.
10:16Is he still alive?
10:18Look, I don't know.
10:19I just...
10:20One of the guys, they took his body, just dumped it right in front of the ER.
10:23You know, they didn't even stick around to see if he made it.
10:25It is so messed up.
10:28What about...
10:29What about you?
10:29Are you...
10:30Are you okay?
10:32What do you think?
10:34I'm the leak, Smitty.
10:36I'm the one feeding you information.
10:39Look.
10:41I can't...
10:42I can't do this anymore, okay?
10:44I gotta get out.
10:52Wait, hang on, hang on, hang on.
10:54Danny really said you could be a model?
10:55Okay, brother, you laughing a little too hard now.
10:57Is it that out of pocket?
10:58Hey, maybe not.
10:59You definitely could be a...
11:01Let me look at you.
11:02A before model.
11:04Oh, man.
11:05J. Gibbs a comedian now.
11:06Not funny.
11:09Maybe a little funny.
11:11Hey, for real, though, could you imagine Pop's reaction?
11:13Man, that disappointed look would be all over his face.
11:16Is he still pressing you?
11:18His golden boy has been walking on water since he was in diapers?
11:22Well, I couldn't bust an international crime syndicate after my first night undercover.
11:26Shame on me, right?
11:28So the case isn't going how you planned?
11:30Well, don't sound so relieved.
11:32I know you and Naomi were concerned.
11:35But the truth is, it's not even much to worry about.
11:38This whole investigation might not even turn out the way I want it to.
11:41Would that be so terrible?
11:42When Pop's was looking for any excuse to park me at a desk, hell yeah.
11:46I need this assignment to come together tight.
11:48No loose ends.
11:50Max.
11:51Max, just breathe, okay?
11:54Look, I know what happened with that courier rattled you, but you cannot disappear now.
11:59You didn't see what I saw, okay?
12:00You weren't there.
12:02These guys, they're monsters.
12:03Which is exactly why you can't leave.
12:07Max, look, okay?
12:08I've been doing some digging.
12:11This kid...
12:13This kid is eight years old.
12:16Eight, Max.
12:18He has a rare blood condition.
12:20He sees a specialist.
12:21He needs a transfusion once a week.
12:24Last month, his treatments were pushed three times because of supply chain issues.
12:29Jesus.
12:30You think what happened with that courier was brutal?
12:32There are kids.
12:34Elderly people.
12:35Accident victims.
12:36All over the DMV.
12:37That are not going to get the plasma they need because your guys are stealing.
12:40Okay?
12:41Making possibly millions for whoever's at the top.
12:44I can't think about that right now.
12:47Max, it's why you came to me in the first place.
12:49Max, your gut is telling you that this is wrong.
12:53Think of how many lives you're going to save when this story breaks.
12:56And what if I end up in a body bag like Cal?
12:59You said he wasn't dead.
13:01No, I said I didn't know.
13:03Look, regardless.
13:05They're going to figure out who pointed that flashlight.
13:10Then you can't leave.
13:13If you bail.
13:14If out of everyone that either witnessed or heard about what happened, if you are the one
13:19to walk away, they will definitely know it was you.
13:24I can't stay.
13:34Granddad is trying to be strong, but this cancer thing is chipping away at him.
13:39You know, in some ways, it's harder to be the support person.
13:43You know, standing there beside your loved one, desperately wanting to help, but there's
13:48actually nothing you can do.
13:50And sometimes the caregiver has best intentions, but their approach doesn't align with what
13:56the patient needs.
13:57What do you mean?
13:59Well, take Jacob, for instance.
14:01That husband of mine has a protective streak a mile wide, but sometimes that protection
14:06can feel like a prison.
14:09I get that.
14:11Smitty and I have been there, and I've definitely needed room to breathe.
14:16Yeah.
14:17Love makes people want to fix things, but when you are fighting for your life, you don't
14:22want a handyman watching your every move.
14:25So you don't blame Grand for kicking Granddad out?
14:28Well, sometimes you need to protect the people you love from their own need to protect you,
14:35even if that means carrying the weight alone.
14:38Well, it went a lot better than the first time I had to change my hair due to circumstances
14:43beyond my control.
14:45Well, it was one of the first showcases the articulets played, and we wanted our hair
14:53to be laid to the gauze.
14:55So I had the bright idea to heat up the hot comb on the radiator in our dressing room.
15:02Oh, Grand, no.
15:04Yep.
15:06That comb burned off a chunk of my hair.
15:09I looked like I had lost a pipe with a light socket.
15:13Well, did you cancel the show?
15:15No, no.
15:17Myron saved my behind that night.
15:19Myron?
15:20I've never heard of that wig line.
15:22Myron was the headliner.
15:24To cover the damage, I walked out on stage in one of his toupees, fastened by Sharon and
15:31Tracy with a big bow plopped on top.
15:35Now, he was none too thrilled that we had borrowed one of his pieces, but hey, honey, the show
15:41must go on.
15:42Okay, wait, but you were out here serving looks in a man's hairpiece?
15:47I sure was.
15:51Every woman in this family is gifted with beauty, intellect, and talent.
15:59I count my blessings daily, that I can just be in the presence of all this greatness.
16:06Well, you set the example, teaching us to chase our dreams.
16:12Uh, and about that, I found another dream to chase, but Kat doesn't really approve.
16:22Oh.
16:23Are you having a difference of opinion on the purse line?
16:26Not really.
16:27Um, Kat is freaking out because I want to get a place with Madison.
16:34And what's wrong with that?
16:36In Copenhagen.
16:40I appreciate you keeping it real with me.
16:44And I want you to know that Bill is a damn fool.
16:49The man had a woman who was brilliant, bold, who's loyal to a fault, and he fumbled it.
16:56And now he has Haley.
16:58Lucky him.
16:59Hey, I don't give a damn how much regret the guy has.
17:03All that matters to me is that we're building a life.
17:07You and me.
17:09And I have no intention of letting anybody get in between that.
17:13Even if I have to fight for you.
17:16Relax, Tarzan.
17:18While your chest thumping is cute, it's unnecessary.
17:25I'm not going anywhere.
17:28Are you sure about that?
17:32Yes.
17:34But that kiss, that kiss to Bill-
17:37It was nothing compared to this.
17:52Baby, I will tell Bill that we don't talk unless it's about the girls.
17:57It's time for me to put those memories in the past.
18:01And to walk into the future.
18:05With you.
18:16That's a lackadaisical approach to a work day.
18:19I've earned it.
18:21You know, cleared my entire schedule.
18:23I even gave Caroline the rest of the night off.
18:25Yeah, I ran into her and her new Ben's in the parking deck.
18:29Had to pull teeth together to admit that it was a birthday gift from you.
18:32Just like the old days.
18:35Caroline never iced you out, Danny.
18:37That's just her work persona.
18:38She's always liked you.
18:39Correction.
18:40Caroline was friendly to me because I was your wife.
18:43Just like she's friendly to your current wife.
18:47She was Haley's maid of honor.
18:49Because no one else wanted the job.
18:52And it scored her points with her boss.
18:54Come on, Bill.
18:55The only person Caroline has ever been loyal to is you.
18:59And judging from that very expensive gift out there, it is crystal clear why.
19:04Her old car was on its last leg.
19:06And business has been very good.
19:08In large part because of her.
19:10I have always admired Caroline's ability to juggle your busy schedule.
19:14Ah, finally some recognition.
19:16She was especially adept at making sure I never crossed paths with any of your side pieces.
19:21Look who's come out of hiding.
19:24And here I thought you were avoiding me.
19:29I'd have to think about you to do that.
19:33You are so funny.
19:35The last time I saw you, you were bolting out of that snobby soiree at the club with Ted's love
19:41child.
19:42What's her name again?
19:43My girlfriend's name is Eva.
19:45Right, right, the one who wrecked the Richardson's anniversary party.
19:49You did hear about that.
19:52I don't base my opinion on gossip.
19:54If I did, I wouldn't be here humoring you, would I?
19:59Is Eva here with you?
20:02No, that's my brother's.
20:03Yeah, he should be back soon.
20:05Hmm.
20:07Have you seen the Winterfest pics yet?
20:09Oh, let me show you.
20:10They posted them on the club's IG.
20:17Oh, the camera loves you.
20:23Right?
20:24And they're on the Winterfest hashtags, too.
20:29Oops.
20:34That was, you know, for Bill's eyes only.
20:38Right.
20:40Hey, Lee, how's it going?
20:42Hey, your brother and I was just getting reacquainted.
20:45How's Naomi?
20:46I know that whole gene testing thing was stressful.
20:49She's doing great.
20:50Thanks for asking.
20:51Look, bro, I gotta bounce.
20:52It's a work thing.
20:53I can't wait.
20:53I know your business.
20:54Cool.
20:56I'll keep your baby brother entertained.
21:02Now, where were we?
21:06Girl, I cannot thank you enough for jumping in on that drive-by.
21:09Look, I know it's happened before, but every time it does, I cannot wrap my head around
21:14it.
21:15I mean, who drops an injured person outside of the emergency room door and they don't
21:19even bother to alert anybody?
21:20Well, in my experience, it's because something shady has gone down.
21:24Well, the guy was beat up pretty badly.
21:26But at least his injuries weren't life-threatening.
21:29The patient should be discharged tonight, assuming his vitals remain stable.
21:33Oh, God.
21:34I saw in the notes that Bill Hamilton came in.
21:39Oh, you know something.
21:42Let's see what you know first.
21:44Word is he declined impatient observation.
21:47Is that true?
21:48Not sure.
21:49I do know that he was assigned to Dr. Martinez.
21:52Oh, right.
21:53Because Madison is leaving for Copenhagen.
21:56Boo, I cannot imagine moving to a whole nother country on such short notice.
21:59The packing, the paperwork, the language apps.
22:01The girlfriend?
22:03I mean, are she and Chelsea going to do long distance?
22:05Because that is really long distance.
22:08Oh, you haven't heard.
22:10Corinne, will you please say something?
22:12You're too quiet and it's making me anxious.
22:16Copenhagen?
22:17I...
22:18Well...
22:18I mean, it's...
22:20This is new information.
22:21I know it seems unhinged, but Madison got accepted into a fellowship and she asked me to move with her.
22:29We'll be gone for a year.
22:31A whole year?
22:32I know it's big, but what I have with Madison is the realest thing I've ever ever had.
22:38And Kat thinks I'm foolishly flipping my life upside down.
22:42And she even accused me of being selfish given the timing of things.
22:48No.
22:49No, no.
22:49You stop right there.
22:51I don't want you or Kat or anyone else in this family to put their lives on pause because I'm
22:57battling cancer.
22:58I don't want to be a reason to stop living.
23:01In fact, I want to be a reason to live more fully.
23:05Thanks, Corinne.
23:06I knew.
23:06I knew you would get it.
23:08But I do agree with Kat on one point.
23:11What's that?
23:13Love shouldn't require change.
23:16Real love, lasting love, should meet you where you are.
23:25Given all that's going on with Anita and everything, I'm just, I'm surprised that Chelsea doesn't want to stay closer
23:32to home.
23:33At least for the next few months.
23:35True.
23:37Those Dupree's tend to be tighter than bark on a tree.
23:39Now I saw it firsthand when I was Bill's physical therapist.
23:41And even more so when it's one of their own that's down.
23:45And now with Bill's health acting up and all the other health issues they have going on, I just, it
23:51seems like a lot for Chelsea to walk away from.
23:55It's me.
23:56You sounded right on the phone.
23:57What's up?
23:58Max.
23:58He told me he wants to walk away.
24:00Are you serious?
24:01Yeah, he's freaking out.
24:02He saw another courier get beat down by his boss.
24:05Max is supposed to vouch for me.
24:07He's the only reason they're giving me a shot.
24:09If he's out, that means I lose my end.
24:11And I lose my source.
24:13We would both have to start over.
24:15Nah, man, I don't have time for that.
24:17My dad's already breathing down my neck.
24:19Tell me you got him to change his mind.
24:22Well, apologies for being late.
24:24Oh, we're actually stuffing envelopes.
24:27You read the text, right?
24:28Well, I thought it was code for wine and gossip.
24:30Here, this should help with the reality check.
24:32And you're not the last to arrive.
24:34Kat's still MIA.
24:35I wouldn't count on it.
24:36She's in one of her moods.
24:38And water's wet.
24:39Here you go.
24:40Well, before I paper cut myself into a coma,
24:44have either of you seen Bran's new look?
24:47New look?
24:48Well, when did this happen?
24:50When her hair started falling out.
24:52She decided to take matters into her own hands
24:55and cut it really short.
24:56Well, Mom cut it for her.
24:58She's been dealing with so much.
25:00I didn't know she was dealing with this
25:03on top of passing out.
25:06She didn't tell me that.
25:08She didn't want to alarm everyone,
25:09typical Gran looking out for us
25:12even though she's the one fighting for her life.
25:15I'm texting Kat.
25:17She needs to hear this.
25:18Well, don't be surprised if she doesn't come.
25:19She's furious at me for...
25:23for deciding to move to Denmark with Madison.
25:27Did you just say Denmark?
25:30Is that why Kat's upset?
25:32Are you shutting down Chelsea Kat?
25:34Of course not.
25:34I would be working remotely,
25:36but that is why she's upset.
25:38I'm still trying to process this whole
25:40moving across the world thing.
25:42Madison has an incredible opportunity
25:44that she just can't pass up
25:45and I don't think I can be without her.
25:48So if you're going to yell at me too, then...
25:50Well, I think this sounds like
25:52an incredible adventure.
25:57So, you're okay with it?
25:59Well, it depends.
26:00Did you want me to try to talk you out of it?
26:04Chels?
26:05Oh.
26:07Where are you going?
26:07I know I just got here,
26:08but there's somewhere else that I need to be.
26:10I'm sorry, Martin.
26:14I'm sorry, Martin.
26:15Let me guess.
26:17You're here for another review
26:19of my greatest hits.
26:20Remember when I was a terrible husband?
26:22Well, that is one of my favorites.
26:24I was hoping we could skip
26:26the retrospective tonight.
26:27Well, I'm not in the mood
26:28for another Haley bashing session either.
26:31That's surprising,
26:32given your recent buyer's remorse.
26:37Vernon told you.
26:39He told my husband,
26:41who told me.
26:42Yeah.
26:43Well, that explains everything.
26:45You know, your father
26:46was never one of my biggest fans.
26:47It makes sense that he'd go to Andre
26:49and warn him about me.
26:50That's where you're wrong.
26:52You became more than just
26:54a son-in-law to my daddy.
26:56You were the son he never had.
26:59Until you disappointed him
27:01by disappointing me.
27:08I laid it all out for him.
27:09The facts, the consequences,
27:11the people getting hurt
27:12while these bastards
27:13play their show game with plasma.
27:15Well, did it work?
27:16I think so.
27:17At least enough
27:18to get Max to agree
27:20to pitch you
27:20to replace the courier
27:21that they, you know...
27:23Retired.
27:24Yeah.
27:25And since you've already met the boss.
27:28Yeah, well, the clock's ticking.
27:29How long until we find out
27:30about the courier thing?
27:31Max said that he would text you
27:33on your burner.
27:34So, who knows?
27:36It could be tonight.
27:37Or it could be never.
27:39How's Smitty doing with that story?
27:42He mentioned it was something big.
27:43I would love to tell you,
27:45but I know next to nothing.
27:47He says it's going to be big, though.
27:49Maybe even awards-worthy.
27:51Ooh.
27:52Problem is, the bigger the story,
27:54usually the more dangerous.
27:56How's Jacob and the new case?
27:59Well, no.
28:00He can't say much either.
28:01Just that it's an important assignment
28:03and he's determined to prove himself.
28:06I can't say this to Smitty,
28:07but I can't stand when he chases
28:10these investigative pieces.
28:12I know it's selfish,
28:13but I wish he would just stick to
28:14human interests and local politics.
28:17Safe stuff.
28:18You know what I hate?
28:21This whole charade.
28:23Come again?
28:24Martin, you have a staff.
28:26Paid professionals whose entire job
28:28is to make you look good
28:30and to handle tedious tasks.
28:32Personal touches matter in politics
28:34and voters can smell a fraud a mile away.
28:37Just like I'm smelling right now?
28:41You could always see right through me.
28:43Even when we were kids.
28:46With everything spiraling lately,
28:49I just needed an excuse to see my people.
28:54Martin, you don't need to pull a stunt
28:57to get us close.
28:58We are family.
28:59We show up.
29:00It's what we do.
29:03So, consider this charade officially over
29:06and let me tell you what we're going to do instead.
29:09Hey, I can't believe we haven't hung out
29:12since you've been back.
29:12I know.
29:13I saw you at Uptown the other day, but...
29:15Ship's passing and all that.
29:16Yeah, we got to catch up.
29:17Well, you look like a woman on a mission
29:19when you walked in.
29:21Don't let us keep you.
29:23Actually, I'm the one who got a dip.
29:26Hey, let's link up soon.
29:27Get to date.
29:31So, my dad doesn't satisfy your appetite?
29:33You got to get your hooks in another man?
29:35I was just being polite.
29:37That's Naomi's brother-in-law.
29:40I figured I'd build a rapport
29:41since it's only a matter of time
29:43that Naomi and I are gal pals again.
29:45More like the end of time.
29:47Well, I text her while she was waiting
29:50on her test results, and she responded.
29:53That was politeness, not forgiveness.
29:56Hmm.
29:57You know, your dad's in a similar headspace right now.
30:02Is that sick?
30:04He's just a little concerned
30:06about some abnormal test results.
30:09You should text him.
30:15Ah.
30:16Hey, Miss Anita.
30:18Things are lit, they're locked,
30:20and we are ready to make magic.
30:22Thank you for coming by on such short notice.
30:25I need to update my profile pictures
30:27and reveal a new look or two
30:29before the gossips around here start assuming things.
30:32Ah, smart thinking.
30:34Ah, smart thinking.
30:37All these photos.
30:38Man.
30:40Look at you.
30:41I would imagine that you have tons of stories
30:44about all the photo shoots you've done.
30:45Oh, I sure do.
30:47This photographer, who shall remain nameless,
30:49he wanted me to jump on top of this piano
30:52with a live peacock.
30:54A peacock.
30:55Okay.
30:56Well, that's on brand.
30:57Well, I didn't think so at the time.
31:00I was so concerned about my image
31:02and being the dignified professional
31:06everyone expected me to be
31:07that I refused to do it.
31:09And now,
31:10I wish I had just jumped right on top of that piano.
31:14It would have shown everyone
31:16I wasn't always the polished, controlled woman
31:19that I felt I had to be.
31:22It's interesting what you regret
31:24when you feel the darkness closing in.
31:27Hey, maybe we should reschedule.
31:30Oh, no, no, no.
31:32I'm good.
31:34Let's do this.
31:37Ow!
31:47I'm going to make this happen.
31:48All right, here we go.
31:49The change is coming.
31:51The change is coming.
31:53The change is coming.
31:55The change is coming.
31:57The change is coming.
32:01As fun as your drop-in has been,
32:04I have had a long day
32:05of being poked and prodded
32:06and I'm tapped out.
32:08Poked and prodded?
32:09Yeah.
32:10I was at the hospital earlier.
32:12Was it stroke-related?
32:14No.
32:14No, just some routine blood work
32:16came back elevated,
32:17you know,
32:17and Madison was concerned.
32:19How concerned?
32:21Enough to want to admit me
32:22for overnight observation.
32:24You know, I don't get it.
32:25It doesn't make any sense.
32:26You know, I work out every day.
32:28I eat like a monk.
32:29My mind is clear,
32:30but, you know,
32:32somehow it just feels like
32:33my body's betraying me.
32:35And instead of being
32:36in a hospital room for supervision,
32:37you're lounging here?
32:39Well, you know,
32:40Haley didn't think it was necessary.
32:42When did she get her medical degree?
32:44You know what?
32:46Save it.
32:47This is exactly what I'm here
32:49to put a stop to.
32:50To what?
32:52To us.
32:58Just dropping off these essays
32:59for internship candidates.
33:01You said you wanted hard copies.
33:03Hard copies, huh?
33:05Email's fine the next time.
33:07Sit.
33:07I'll get your drink.
33:08You can be our judge
33:11if you rule in my favor.
33:13Oh, he wouldn't dare.
33:17Y'all look like you're having fun,
33:18which is more than I can say for Jacob.
33:21Wait, did you see him today?
33:24Yeah, and our pops
33:25have been writing him about a case.
33:26Well, did he at least tell you
33:28what it's about?
33:29Nah, he kept it vague.
33:30It said it was nothing to stress over.
33:32God, I pray that's true.
33:35Naomi keeps pressing me
33:36for questions I can't answer.
33:37Did you give her anything?
33:38Nah, man, I can't compromise
33:40an active investigation.
33:41Nah, I didn't give Martin
33:42anything either.
33:44But I did promise him
33:46that I would get out
33:48if this got too dangerous.
33:51Listen, man.
33:52What happened to the courier,
33:53it comes with the territory.
33:55But I deal with these kind of risks
33:57on a daily basis,
33:57so I'm not fazed by it.
33:59But if you want to walk away...
34:01No.
34:01No.
34:02No, I'm not dealing
34:03with these people directly.
34:06And by the time the story comes out,
34:08the bad guys will be behind bars.
34:10So we're both still in?
34:12Looks like it.
34:17It's Max.
34:18And?
34:21I'm in.
34:25Hey.
34:26Hey, what's up?
34:28I'm glad you were so close
34:29when I texted.
34:30Oh, yeah.
34:31I had to stop
34:32and get
34:34this.
34:35It's a guidebook
34:36for Denmark.
34:40I don't think it's the right...
34:43You first.
34:45I think I got caught up
34:46in the romance of it all
34:48and I didn't think things through.
34:50It's just not a good time right now
34:52with everything
34:52my family's going through.
34:54Yeah.
34:55I understand.
34:56And I'd never ask you
34:57to leave them
34:57while so much is happening.
35:00So,
35:00where does this leave us?
35:03I'm willing to try
35:04long distance
35:05if you are.
35:09I didn't realize
35:10that you still
35:11thought of us
35:12as an us.
35:14Don't start.
35:15We both know
35:16what's been happening here.
35:18A few too many strolls
35:20down memory lane
35:21with a couple
35:22stops at make-out point.
35:25I'm never getting stuck
35:26with you
35:27in Lover's Alley again.
35:28Okay,
35:29so you're here
35:29to draw a line
35:30in the sand.
35:31In concrete.
35:32Well,
35:33I think you tried
35:34that before
35:35and it didn't
35:35exactly take.
35:37Andre and I
35:38are in a stronger place
35:38now.
35:39I'm not making
35:40the same mistake
35:41twice.
35:43Don't you mean
35:43three times?
35:44Or was it four?
35:46You know,
35:47exactly how many times
35:48have we kissed?
35:50Too many
35:50is my point.
35:53Bill,
35:54this dance
35:56we're doing
35:56is not healthy.
35:59We have to stay
36:00away from each other.
36:02Can you do that?
36:04Yes.
36:06Can you?
36:22It's been fun.
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