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Beyond the Gates - Season 1 - Episode 164: Monday, November 3, 2025
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00:04BEYOND THE GATES
00:04Previously on Beyond the Gates
00:06Trick or treat!
00:08You bring out the witch in me.
00:10I'd like it if you'd start calling me that.
00:14You so much as breathe in Jacob's direction.
00:16The matter's settled. Make peace with it.
00:18I don't want to be the woman standing behind his throne.
00:21I want to sit on it with him.
00:23I haven't said a word to your husband, and I don't intend to.
00:26You think I'm having an affair?
00:28And now that certain secrets are permanently buried,
00:31I think it's going to be smooth sailing from here on out.
00:49I know what I'm doing.
00:52Let me handle this my way.
00:55Because my way is better.
00:58It's a delicate operation.
01:00I'll be in touch.
01:07You're supposed to be knee-deep in planning Winterfest.
01:10Well, you ought to know by now.
01:12One doesn't plan Winterfest.
01:14Winterfest turns one's life into chaos.
01:17Just a little music to soothe my soul.
01:20Ah.
01:20I thought you were putting your keynote speech to music.
01:23A little opera, beep-opera, rap masterpiece.
01:27Sure, why not?
01:29Just one more thing to add to my to-do list.
01:32Well, all I'm saying is you have an arduous task before you.
01:38And you've got to be better, be brighter, make exponentially more money than your predecessor.
01:46I am my predecessor.
01:49Which makes your job even more challenging.
01:52How do you outdo yourself without buckling under the pressure?
01:57Step one.
01:59Find an inspirational partner with the hands of a sculptor.
02:03Who hopefully has the time to mold me into my worry-free self.
02:08Hmm.
02:09My pleasure.
02:11Mmm.
02:19One of these days, I'm gonna change the locks.
02:21And I'll hire a locksmith.
02:23Don't play with me.
02:24I'm always three steps ahead.
02:26No doubt helping yourself to whatever pleases you.
02:28Oh, we're family.
02:30We share everything.
02:31Yeah, sharing is supposed to go both ways.
02:35Hmm.
02:36But then you find out that someone you've sacrificed for,
02:40who you've loved with all your heart and your soul,
02:43is keeping secrets.
02:45What are you talking about, Mama?
02:47I tell you everything.
02:48Yeah, except this new detail.
02:51Baby, why didn't you let me know that we just got our dream come true?
03:05Yeah.
03:31Nurse Yates to bed, 340 minutes.
03:33Janice.
03:35If you're looking for your fiance, she's with a patient.
03:38I need a favor.
03:39And this isn't about making a PT appointment?
03:43This one's personal.
03:45So I told them, look, I don't want to be referee,
03:47and I refuse to take sides,
03:49because when you start dating people you work with,
03:51it affects the entire family.
03:52And then you're stuck listening to stories about their relationships
03:55when you're not even interested.
03:57Maybe.
03:58Like me.
04:00Jacob, don't be rude.
04:01I'm tired of walking on eggshells.
04:03No more nonsense about the coworkers' lives.
04:06Because the longer we ignore the elephant in the room,
04:09the bigger it gets.
04:15Just let yourself float away on the soft, billowy clouds of not a care in the world.
04:24Everything is lush.
04:27Everything is relaxing.
04:29Oh, we should build a summer home there.
04:32Sweet breezes blowing by.
04:35And the faint, beautiful sounds of a melody.
04:41This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
04:50Baby, baby, baby, baby.
04:53Either you want me to relax or you want to sing to me.
04:58But you cannot do both.
05:01You have some sway with the scheduling department, do you not?
05:04I've been known to make magic.
05:06What would I have to do to get Ash some extended time off
05:10so we can finally get hitched and do this thing upright?
05:14Wow.
05:16I already had this conversation with Ashley.
05:20You did?
05:21A couple weeks ago.
05:22I told her just to get back with me on the dates and I'd make the time happen.
05:25Be happy to do it since I'm the blushing bridesmaid.
05:29Weeks ago?
05:30She didn't mention it?
05:32No, I was trying to nail down a date and every time I suggested something she shot it down.
05:37She said there's no way she could swing it because of work.
05:41Oh.
05:44She wouldn't lie to me.
05:47Of course not.
05:48I mean, you two have an open, honest relationship.
05:51Tell each other everything.
05:52I mean, lying, that'd be like, like starting things off on the wrong foot.
05:57Oops, the wrong foot, you see what I did there?
05:59Since you have your own secrets about other body parts.
06:03I'm sorry I bore you.
06:05I didn't say that.
06:06You implied that my small talk wasn't interesting enough when I'm just trying to vent to my husband.
06:12This isn't venting, Naomi.
06:14This is avoidance.
06:17Let's bring it back to the current events then, huh?
06:20What happens when a happy couple who have decided to live child-free are faced with an unexpected turn of
06:27events?
06:29We found out.
06:31And we failed.
06:33And now we're falling apart.
06:35Is that direct enough for you?
06:37Because frankly, I am all talked out on that particular subject.
06:40Okay, so what?
06:41We're just supposed to drop it even though it's clearly unresolved?
06:44Jacob, I don't...
06:46I don't know where we go from here, okay?
06:48I don't have the answers.
06:49We have laid all our cards out on the table.
06:52And what has that solved?
06:58Is yours from work?
07:01It's Derek.
07:03Mine too.
07:05Emergency.
07:05I need your help.
07:07Come to the hospital now.
07:11We'll cancel our order or leave a tip on the way out.
07:14I hope Derek's okay.
07:16Well, let's go find out.
07:19Tell me all about this TED talk you had with your daddy.
07:23Um, we had breakfast before work.
07:26Okay.
07:27Set the stage.
07:29Country club.
07:30The sun was shining.
07:31Beautiful day.
07:32Nice.
07:33And he told me,
07:36now that he has settled down a little bit,
07:38he wants to focus on family.
07:42Gone.
07:43And how that included me.
07:45And that he's sorry that he dropped the ball on getting me more acquainted with his side of the family,
07:50but he promises he'll do better.
07:53That's really something.
07:56Yeah.
07:57And how he doesn't know what the future holds,
08:00but he knows that he wants me at the family gatherings.
08:03Like at dinners and parties and holidays and...
08:09Mama.
08:10Hey.
08:12Whatever I did, I'm sorry.
08:14No, no, no.
08:16Then why...
08:18Are you crying?
08:20Girl, of course not.
08:22Mama, it only just happened.
08:24I was gonna tell you.
08:26I don't know how I feel.
08:28All I know is I just want to bottle it.
08:31And you smile because I know you feel it too.
08:36What are you talking about?
08:38I've always wanted this for you.
08:40All these years for you to have it all.
08:43And I am not just talking about the materialistic things.
08:47Family.
08:49A man who's got your eyes.
08:53Who wants to give you his hand to hold.
08:57Who actually wants you in his life.
09:03My God, baby, you finally got you a real...
09:08Dad.
09:11Thanks, Mama.
09:14Wait.
09:15How did you find out about that conversation?
09:18Did Ted...
09:19I mean, did Dad tell you?
09:23Okay.
09:24Wildest thing, alright?
09:25I mean, things keep going this way, then Ted and I might actually become friends again.
09:37This is all I've ever wanted for you.
09:39For us.
09:40For you, me, and Ted.
09:42Peace.
09:43And understanding.
09:45Well, back then it was just a fantasy.
09:48Yeah, well, I guess your mama knows how to predict the future.
09:52And also to prepare us for the things in life that we were always meant to have.
09:59If you say so.
10:02Sounds like you don't believe in me.
10:06That in the space of what?
10:07An hour?
10:08You and my dad are all of a sudden born-again besties?
10:13It's gonna take some getting used to.
10:15No, baby.
10:17It's all a part of a build.
10:18And I didn't even tell you about Halloween.
10:22Should I be afraid?
10:24He told me how much he admired my costume.
10:29And, you know, even though I was all dressed up,
10:32it's like we were naked with each other all over again.
10:37Mama!
10:38No, I mean it.
10:39It was genuine, you know?
10:41It's like...
10:43It's like we were.
10:45Right there.
10:46Back at that time.
10:47I mean, it was better than before though.
10:50You know, with no secrets and no fabrications.
10:55There we were.
10:56After all this time.
10:58Just like a couple of friends.
11:01Wow.
11:02Anything really can happen on Halloween.
11:04Best part of that night.
11:07Best part of that night.
11:07I'm afraid to ask.
11:09When we were discussing our favorite subject.
11:12You.
11:16You can laugh all you like.
11:18But there might be some people out there who love the sound of my singing voice.
11:23Vernon, there are people who love your fortitude, your eloquence, the loving devotion you have for your family, even your
11:31beautiful brown eyes.
11:32But the sound of your singing voice?
11:36Oh, now.
11:38That's love.
11:39Baby, I see you with open, honest eyes.
11:43The man can't have any secrets?
11:46Not my man.
11:47Because we know what secrets do.
11:50But here's where you can help.
11:52I need a speech for the fundraiser.
11:55Something to rouse the people and get them donating.
11:57As a part of the entertainment.
11:59Baby, baby, we both know where you shine on nights like these.
12:04Charming the guests.
12:06Reminding everyone of the great work that we do.
12:09Engaging new donors.
12:11But that's so limiting.
12:13From the ballrooms of Paris to the hottest barbecue in Birmingham, one thing holds true.
12:20When it comes to fundraising, Senator Vernon Dupree is irresistible.
12:26No one can say no to you.
12:29Except for my wife, apparently.
12:32Well, you got me to say yes when it mattered most.
12:39No sign of Derek?
12:41Nothing.
12:41So he says it's an emergency, then he just vanishes.
12:44We should text him.
12:46I assumed he'd be on Ashley's floor.
12:48Oh, that's a sound idea. Let's make assumptions instead of asking for the facts.
12:52Really, Naomi? Now?
12:54Hey, what are you guys doing here?
12:56Looking for Derek.
12:58Yeah, he texts us.
12:59I haven't seen him.
13:01Uh, what's going on? Is he okay?
13:04Well, I figured you'd know.
13:05Yeah, he said he needed our help.
13:07Yeah.
13:07Like, emergency help? Or is he picking out a tie for the wedding?
13:11Hey!
13:13You guys are all here. Good.
13:15What's going on, man?
13:17Thank God you're okay.
13:18Hey! Yeah, it gives me a chance to hurt him.
13:20I apologize. I didn't mean for you to worry, but...
13:23I didn't want to spoil the surprise.
13:25What surprise?
13:28I got some news.
13:30Good news.
13:31Y'all are gonna love it.
13:32Well, let's hear it, man, because we could all use some good news around here.
13:36Derek, what's going on?
13:41I know I'm not Laura, but I'll have you know that I'm the senator who organized the entire caucus to
13:48get behind the bill.
13:49Yes, and that was just the U.S. government. I'm talking about something much more complicated. Fundraising in the DMV.
13:58Hmm. So you don't think I can swing it?
14:03All right, let's do this.
14:05Please cast your attention on this staging area.
14:10That's a lot of colors.
14:12I've color-coded all of the attendees, separating them by how much they contributed in the past, how much they're
14:20likely to give this year, et cetera, et cetera.
14:22Then, we sprinkle a few of each color at each table, but in this section only.
14:30And not too colorful, because we have to add other circles into the mix later.
14:35You can't do this on computer?
14:37As I said, this is very complicated. There are levels to this, my darling.
14:44Are you not up to the task?
14:45No, I didn't say that.
14:47How do the kids like to put it? It's giving panic. It's giving confusion. Are you buckling yet?
14:55Never. But I do no posturing when I see it, Senator's wife. You're doing all of this, so I'll be
15:02sorry I asked to help.
15:05Sweetie, this is just a slice of what I have to do. So, careful what you ask for.
15:20I'll be right back.
15:25Out with it already. I can hear that smile over here.
15:30I don't know. It's just, I never thought it could happen, but it actually did.
15:37You and Dad, they're together, talking about me, being proud of me.
15:44Wow, ain't it?
15:46Maybe that's how dreams are supposed to come true. Without you even trying at all.
15:52When you're not even paying attention, life is just out there, happening for you.
15:59Well, I'm new, right?
16:00Your mama did.
16:02That's who, but...
16:06Dad said some things that I didn't even know I needed to hear.
16:09What was that like?
16:12Gosh, if I tell you, I'll cry and I won't know how to stop.
16:17There was this part of my heart that was always beating, wild and out of control, and his words just
16:25calmed it all down.
16:28Made everything fall into a steady rhythm.
16:32Maybe for the first time in my life.
16:35Everything I always wanted you to hear.
16:39All the things.
16:41From a daddy to a daughter.
16:44That is a bomb in Gilead.
16:47Oh, that's church talk, baby, for healing.
16:51Now, down to the burning question.
16:54What did your daddy say about moi?
16:57I guess the most important part was the things he said about the Dana he knew.
17:05Made me wish I had known her too.
17:08Derek, is this what I think it is?
17:09Is this about your legs?
17:12It's not about my legs. They're exactly the same.
17:16Oh.
17:17I guess I got ahead of myself.
17:20This is not going how I planned.
17:23It's okay, guys.
17:24I'm gonna walk again.
17:26I'm sure of it.
17:27Yeah, me too.
17:27But it's gotta feel good to know that everybody believes in you.
17:30Right?
17:32So what's this about then?
17:34The wedding.
17:35Why did you need us here?
17:37I thought we could all knock heads with ash and settle on a date.
17:43Hold up.
17:43You brought our friends here to pressure me?
17:47Since when is picking a wedding day a burden?
17:49I already told you that-
17:51Yeah, you told me you couldn't get the time off.
17:54But Shanice, she told me she could make it happen no problem.
17:58So, who wants to break this down for me?
18:01Why haven't we settled on a date to get married?
18:15All done with your work call?
18:17Uh-huh.
18:18So what you got going on for today?
18:20Okay, time's up. Let's hear it.
18:24You lasted longer than I thought you would.
18:27Eva?
18:28I probably really shouldn't say.
18:31Yeah, but you know I'm gonna find out anyway.
18:35So what did your daddy say about me?
18:38He said you were funny back then.
18:40A breath of fresh air.
18:43Then and now.
18:44And you know this, Miss Thing.
18:47And smart, which of course I'm well aware of.
18:50Uh-huh.
18:51But Mama, he said that you were kind, generous, and thoughtful.
18:55Easy for him to talk to.
18:58Said all that?
18:59Huh?
18:59Huh?
19:01It was something.
19:03Hearing somebody talk about you like that as opposed to...
19:06The harassment and the bullying of Fairmont Crest.
19:10It's only natural.
19:13Teddy was sweet on me.
19:14I mean, and we were friends too.
19:17How I relied on him and depended on him in a way I never realized.
19:21Made the nights and the days go by so smooth when I knew he was dropping in.
19:28Girl, how that man used to make me laugh.
19:34What?
19:34What do you see?
19:41Maybe you, for the first time.
19:46You look so happy when you talk about those days.
19:50Dad came along and turned the light on in your eyes.
19:56And then I came along and took it away.
19:59Anita, I have the best news, so brace yourself.
20:03It's gonna turn this all around.
20:05Forget it.
20:05There's a fire in the kitchen and we have to abandon ship.
20:08Winterfest is impossible this year.
20:12The cavalry has arrived.
20:15Hi, Mrs. Dupree.
20:16Laura, you're back.
20:18Yes, ma'am.
20:19You are the answer to quite a few prayers.
20:22You have no idea.
20:24Be careful with that phrase.
20:26You have Laura think I haven't been helpful.
20:29Oh, but you have been helpful.
20:31Help me to realize that I can't accomplish anything without you.
20:35I heard that.
20:36You know, love means acknowledging each partner's strengths.
20:40I tried my best.
20:41I live for this stuff. Are you kidding me?
20:43I do work like this for Nicole in my sleep.
20:46That's a coincidence.
20:47Okay, let's roll up our sleeves.
20:50And I'll get out of your hair.
20:52Where are you going?
20:53Let me guess. Tea time at the club?
20:56She knows me too well.
21:00All right, Laura.
21:02Are you ready to drive yourself mad, planning the party of the season while making it look effortless?
21:07I'm locked in. Let's do this, Mrs. Dupree.
21:11Like I always say, it starts with the right partner.
21:20Derek, this isn't the best time for a wedding chat.
21:24I am sorry for bringing you all the way here, guys.
21:27I just wanted to remind you of who we are.
21:29Just a happy-go-lucky couple who's ready to go hand in hand in this life together, like them.
21:34I don't need any reminders.
21:35It doesn't have to be all buttoned up and formal.
21:37That's what you're worried about.
21:38We can do anything you want.
21:40We can do it at the Renaissance Fair.
21:41We can do it here at the hospital.
21:43Our favorite booth at Uptown or-
21:44Guys, I am so sorry.
21:46I don't know why this is happening right now.
21:47I'm telling you, I'll do anything you want.
21:49We can go anywhere.
21:51Let's just synchronize our calendars and pick a date.
21:54Yeah, no pressure.
21:56Hey, we can go if you want us to.
21:57No, please stay.
21:59I don't get it, Ash.
22:00How is it pressure if it's something that you want?
22:03Okay, flip this and reverse this.
22:05I show up at the firehouse being unreasonable, making demands.
22:09First off, you're the one who proposed to me.
22:12And now me trying to set a date is unreasonable?
22:17Wow.
22:17You're twisting my words.
22:18You know, maybe we should go.
22:20Only if Ashley wants us to.
22:22Why did you tell me that you couldn't find time to get married?
22:25You caught me off guard.
22:26I wasn't ready to commit to a venue.
22:29Commit to a date?
22:31Or to me?
22:33Stop putting words in my mouth.
22:35I don't know.
22:36I...
22:38Okay.
22:39What I do know is that what you're doing is making the situation between us worse.
22:45This isn't what people do to people they love.
22:48You overstepped.
22:49Naomi?
22:50Let's not.
22:51No, he involved us, so I'm speaking up.
22:54When Jacob and I got your text, we were terrified.
22:56We dropped everything and ran over here because we thought you needed us in a real way.
23:01I apologize.
23:02I...
23:02I should have done that a different way.
23:04No, no. It never should have happened at all.
23:05I just want to marry this woman.
23:07Marriage is more than a ceremony on a pretty day, you know.
23:11So you'd better start by getting on the same page because you decide together.
23:16Surf or turf.
23:17Suburbs or city.
23:19Electric or hybrid.
23:20Kids or vacation.
23:22Those are the lanes and you don't get to just change your mind miles down the road.
23:27It all ends up eventually into some unmitigated disaster or a silver anniversary party.
23:33So you'd better decide now if you want to be happy or if you want to be right because it's
23:37rare that you get it both ways.
23:39Naomi, let them deal with this themselves.
23:44You're right. I'm done.
23:48I'll hit you later, girl. I'm sorry.
23:57I don't know why he's apologizing.
24:01You're the one who should be sorry.
24:09Look.
24:12We have a lot to unpack here.
24:14Why did you make what should have been a private conversation into a public discussion?
24:19You lied to me.
24:21Okay, good to know.
24:22So if I'm not 100% truthful, you will shame me in front of our friends and the cherry on
24:26top, you will ambush me while I'm at work.
24:29Thanks for the warning.
24:32No more white lies.
24:34Okay, from here on out, the unvarnished truth.
24:36I wasn't trying to humiliate you at work.
24:38Then it was just an added side bonus.
24:40Then it was just an added side bonus.
24:40Great.
24:41I wanted your attention.
24:43You have it.
24:45Every day.
24:46In every way.
24:48Except for when I might work.
24:49Derek.
24:50You'd call me crazy, but I thought I'd surprise you and you'd be happy.
24:55We could finally forget about all these stupid things that keep getting in our way.
25:00I wanted you to be excited about marrying me.
25:04Derek, I love you more than anything.
25:08But you want some honesty?
25:12Everything you're doing is pushing me away.
25:16Hey.
25:17Hey, you didn't have to come.
25:18Who would have dropped off lunch for you?
25:20Nah, it's cool.
25:21You wanna sit?
25:22I already ordered it to go.
25:24Okay.
25:26Can you believe Derek?
25:27Wasting everybody's time.
25:29I mean, he totally crossed the line.
25:32Yeah.
25:32Well, so did you.
25:34I said what no one else would.
25:36Naomi, you chewed that man out.
25:38And where was the lie?
25:40Look, was he wrong?
25:41That's not up for me to decide.
25:43But can we at least be honest about why you did it?
25:47Oh.
25:48This is fun.
25:50Go ahead.
25:51Shrink me.
25:51Look, you went off on him because you love me too much to go off on me.
25:57Because you don't know what to do about us.
26:02The first thing we need to do is start setting deadlines.
26:06Oh, for everything?
26:07We're not starting from zero?
26:08Of course not.
26:10Everything that we have is on this calendar.
26:16Mrs. Dupree, I hate to sound overly concerned, but are these all reminders for Winterfest?
26:22Oh, no.
26:23These are reminders for me.
26:25Meetings, doctor's appointments, birthdays, return phone calls.
26:28Mrs. Dupree, if people knew what your version of retirement looked like, they need a nap.
26:34Can't stop, won't stop.
26:36If you want, I can take care of this for you.
26:39Take calls, make the schedules.
26:41And you won't let anything interfere with my Winterfest commitments, right?
26:47What is wrong with me telling you how to do your job?
26:49You are a godsend.
26:51No, I just love and respect the people I work for.
26:54Treat you like I'd want someone to treat my family.
26:57You keep this up, I might start feeling guilty about wanting to steal you from Nicole.
27:02No, I don't think I'll have much trouble juggling my commandments between you and Nicole these days.
27:08What do you mean these days?
27:13Talk to me.
27:15What's going on?
27:19I need you to hear this and I need you to commit it to memory.
27:24Because odds are that I'll say the exact opposite tomorrow.
27:28Okay.
27:29Ready.
27:32None of what happened to me is your fault.
27:36And I am so sorry that I made you feel that way.
27:41Mama.
27:42No.
27:44Don't say it's okay, Eva.
27:46Because it's not.
27:49When you raise a child on your own, you are at war with the world.
27:56And it was you and me against a world that did not want us.
28:03I did the best I could.
28:06I know you did, Mama.
28:09It was hard measuring up and trying to stay afloat.
28:14But you always found a way.
28:18Yeah, well, I mean, I can have people out there making assumptions.
28:21You.
28:22I was raising you as if you were a lioness, baby.
28:27That part worked.
28:29Maybe it worked too well.
28:33Hey.
28:37I'm sorry.
28:38No, no, Mama.
28:40You don't have to say that.
28:42I am.
28:44I am because I just wanted to give you the world.
28:49I didn't want us to become another statistic.
28:54I tried hard to keep us from that and to keep you from being another girl that had to grow
29:01up without her father.
29:04Because I knew you were special, baby.
29:08And I should have been a whole lot softer.
29:12No, Mama.
29:14Look, don't you see?
29:17Everything you did brought us home.
29:19And I will never let you regret any of that.
29:23Look, you made me who I am.
29:25Do you love me?
29:28With everything in my heart.
29:32Then you have nothing to be ashamed of.
29:36Okay, you did good.
29:38Thank you, baby.
29:42You know, I am.
29:44I'm glad that Ted remembers me that way.
29:49Because I did some things.
29:51Things that I just...
29:54I wish I could...
29:56Erase the mistakes.
29:59You'd erase us.
30:01Okay?
30:02Who we are.
30:03And I'm not gonna let you do that.
30:07Look, Mama.
30:09No matter what happened,
30:12I know I was loved fiercely.
30:16And sometimes...
30:18Okay?
30:19A lot of the times.
30:20Insanely too.
30:22I know.
30:25But I knew you loved me more than life.
30:28Okay?
30:30You got that right?
30:32Us against everything.
30:34Everything, baby.
30:39Thank you, Zin.
30:43I love you.
30:45I love you.
30:46I love you too.
30:52I'm not used to all this love flooding me.
30:55Well, it is well deserved.
30:59You're welcome.
30:59You're always such an angel.
31:02Then I went and filled you with all my poison.
31:06And made you hate what I hated.
31:09Nah, you weren't bad, Mama.
31:11You were hurt.
31:14Maybe if I had done things differently.
31:16And not made revenge on my whole reason for being.
31:20Maybe you would have felt this a whole lot sooner.
31:24And that is on me.
31:27I don't ever want you to feel responsible for how we got here.
31:32But we got here.
31:33And that's ultimately what matters, Mama.
31:37Yes, things could have, should have been different.
31:41But it is because of you refusing to quit that I now have a dad who sees me.
31:47And loves me.
31:48And he is proud of me.
31:52I finally got the life you wanted for me, Mama.
31:56And I will always love you for that.
31:58What?
32:01Come here.
32:02You come here.
32:07I'm not frustrated with us.
32:09Then what is it?
32:11It's just...
32:13I don't even know who we are anymore.
32:16Well, according to what you told Derek, we're tiptoeing through this minefield that's become our marriage.
32:21I wasn't thinking when I said those things.
32:24And that's why I signed it so honest.
32:25It came straight from the heart and the hip.
32:28I'm sorry.
32:30Don't apologize for being the woman I married.
32:33So what am I supposed to say?
32:36I don't know.
32:37I've been asking myself the same question.
32:40I'm starting to think I just wanted different things back then, you know?
32:44I do.
32:46I know.
32:49So what do we do now?
32:52Your Aunt Nicole would say couples therapy.
32:56Yeah, and they'd probably side with you and tell me I'm being unreasonable.
33:00No, no sides.
33:01Just somebody to help us get through a conversation without much...
33:04much attention.
33:07Well, maybe you're the one who needs to work through these new tense feelings.
33:12Because nothing's changed with me.
33:15Talk to me, Ash.
33:18Do you want to get married?
33:20Of course I want to marry you.
33:23Why'd you tell me you're having trouble nailing down a day?
33:25I overreacted and told a white lie.
33:27See, that's what I did.
33:28But then you overreacted and found a really bad way to force my hand.
33:31Dragging our best friends into the middle of this mess.
33:35Not cool, Derek.
33:37I screwed that up.
33:39Why couldn't have this waited until we were at home?
33:43In private?
33:46The truth?
33:48I was afraid you'd...
33:51find another excuse to not tell the truth.
33:55Ashley.
33:56Dr. Fleishman needs you.
33:58I'm on my way.
34:02I have to go.
34:05We can finish this one.
34:14Third floor, nurse's station.
34:16I'm here to help solve your problems.
34:18Not to add mine.
34:20Now we're sitting here doing all this work to improve other people's lives.
34:23If I can't uplift those closest to me, then what good am I?
34:27So come on.
34:28Out with it.
34:29Okay.
34:30It's Dave.
34:34Your boyfriend.
34:36I thought things were going well with you two.
34:39They were, but we've hit a rough patch.
34:43And I know every couple has them, but...
34:46it just feels more like a reoccurring pattern for us these days.
34:50Have you spoken to Nicole about this?
34:52No.
34:53I could never talk to Nicole.
34:54She's so busy with her patients, and...
34:57I shouldn't even be talking about it with you right now.
34:59You don't have to censor yourself around us.
35:03I just keep telling myself that...
35:05we'll make it through.
35:07That's right.
35:08Stay positive.
35:10And keep talking to each other.
35:14Even in the hard times.
35:15Especially the hard times.
35:19I just see how much you and the Senator love each other.
35:22I hope me and Dave can have a bond that tight.
35:25With that kind of loyalty and devotion.
35:28We have been blessed, that's true.
35:31But it's also choosing each other amidst any storm.
35:37To have a love like ours, that's something you and Dave will have to learn to do.
35:50Good to see you.
35:52Sorry I'm late.
35:53How was your flight?
35:54It's fine.
35:55But it took you long enough to get here.
35:57Well, you know Anita.
35:58I had to make it look authentic.
36:00You sure she didn't smell a rat?
36:03Doesn't suspect a thing.
36:05Nice.
36:06Now get in here.
36:07Can't waste a minute of this precious time we have.
36:22How was your life?
36:23Good to see you guys.
36:32Hello, a dead man!
36:32Up or two.
36:40And I'll be doing the best.
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