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00:04I could stay wrapped in your arms all week.
00:07Woman, don't tempt me.
00:11God, you feel so good.
00:13The feeling is mutual.
00:16But I suppose I should get up and make my incredibly handsome husband some breakfast.
00:23Okay, since when did you become Martha Stewart?
00:27And should I be checking for body snatchers in the basement?
00:29Don't get it twisted, Mr. Richardson.
00:31I'm not about to go all trad wife and start baking bread and canning preserves.
00:37But when a man brings that good the way you do, it inspires a woman to show her appreciation.
00:45Well, it's going to have to wait until later.
00:48As much as I would love to sample your culinary delights, I already have breakfast plans with somebody.
00:55Anyone I should be concerned about?
00:56Like your nephew?
00:57No, I hope not.
00:58Last I checked, Martin can barely breathe between campaign events.
01:02Yeah, we're going to grab some grub.
01:05And then we're going to squeeze in 18 holes with these two political podcasters I'm connecting
01:09him with.
01:10Yeah, Martin wants to make sure the right people are saying the right things about him before
01:14we go into this election time and his fundraiser.
01:18Look at you.
01:20Yeah.
01:20Campaigning like a true Dupree.
01:23Well, just don't forget which Dupree comes first.
01:31Okay, um, I need to grab my bag before you convince me to call and tell him something came up.
01:36Something did come up.
01:38Multiple times, as I recall.
01:40There you go.
01:47What brings you by?
01:49Not that I'm complaining.
01:50I just left a meeting with Dad and Madison about that awful lawsuit.
01:53Oh, that mess.
01:55Please tell me the judge laughed them out of the courtroom.
01:57Not yet, but Dad is confident that they'll be dismissed.
02:02Confidence has never been your father's problem.
02:04No, that would be his inability to stay faithful to the women he marries.
02:09Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne.
02:11You know I love a dose of hot mess with my morning coffee, so cozy up and spill.
02:17Just who is your father cheating on Haley with?
02:21Apparently, you.
02:26Morning, Nicole.
02:28Nicole.
02:29Haley.
02:30Nicole, that color is stunning on you.
02:33Is that outfit new?
02:35It is not.
02:37Oh, well, you should be in a magazine because you have impeccable taste.
02:43I wish I could return the compliment.
02:46Okay, I see the temperature in here dropped about 20 degrees.
02:50Maybe we steer this to friendlier waters, like our brilliant daughters closing the Finmore's deal.
02:56Indeed.
02:57Chelsea and Kat worked their tails off on it.
03:00I am very proud of them.
03:02Imagine having your purse line on the shelves of one of the last truly iconic retail houses.
03:08When I was little, I used to press my face against Finmore's window displays and just dream of one day
03:16being able to afford one of those gowns.
03:18Forrester creations, Barbara Ryan originals, all we could afford were spectra knockoffs at that.
03:29Well, then, I guess dreams do come true.
03:32Well, then, I guess dreams do come true.
03:32Look at you now.
03:34Able to walk in there with a black card.
03:36Courtesy of my sister's ex-husband.
03:39If the two of you will excuse me, I'm sure I can make myself useful at the hospital.
03:46This is Vanessa McBride.
03:47Again, if you want that penthouse, I need the deposit wired today.
03:51Not tomorrow.
03:52Today.
03:52I'm holding it for you as a courtesy, but that courtesy has limits.
03:59Someone's having a warning.
04:00Lynette Wise.
04:02The woman begged me to find her somewhere nice in the area.
04:05So I snagged her the perfect penthouse.
04:07And now she's ghosting me.
04:09She didn't show up for our meeting yesterday.
04:11Stood me up without so much as a text.
04:13Now she's not returning my calls.
04:15It's like the woman vanished off the face of the earth.
04:45She's not returning my calls.
04:52Mom!
04:53Hey!
04:54Hey there, baby.
04:56And good morning to you, too.
04:58I heard that you started taking extra precautions now that the campaign is heating up.
05:02How's the family adjusting to this new normal?
05:05Best as they can.
05:06The kids at school think it's weird.
05:09Doesn't exactly allow them to blend in when you have security SUV dropping them off
05:14and suited guards watching their every move while in class.
05:18But Jessica told Tyrell that it makes her feel like VIP, so silver linings.
05:24Girlfriend approval holds sway.
05:26How about Smitty?
05:28Not so much.
05:30He's only covered when he's with me or the kids.
05:32He's worried that his sources won't talk to him.
05:36Seems like your husband's days of writing fluff pieces are over.
05:40Investigative journalism.
05:41It's what he loves.
05:42I don't doubt it.
05:45Any chance you know what he's working on these days?
05:50Yo, what's the word?
05:52All caps.
05:53Keep your damn couriers in check.
05:57Wait, say that again?
05:58I'm talking about this Rashad clown you stuck us with.
06:02Rashad?
06:04Nah.
06:05You got it mixed up.
06:07Man's silent.
06:07Not anymore.
06:09Who the hell does he think he is demanding my runner change the location for the drop?
06:16You better get him in line before important people realize you can't keep your people in order.
06:23All right, say less.
06:25I'm going to put him in his place permanently if I have to.
06:32Yo.
06:36Anybody here?
06:46Not this nonsense again.
06:48Naomi, I need you to hear me loud and clear.
06:50I am not having an affair with your father.
06:52It's ancient history.
06:54Buried like a mummy.
06:55In fact, King Tut would have a better chance at resurrection than Bill and me.
06:58Look, I'm sure Haley thought the same thing until yesterday.
07:03What are you talking about?
07:05When you called to tell us that Gran was in remission.
07:08Haley was standing right there when Dad answered the phone.
07:10So?
07:11He called you baby.
07:12No, he didn't.
07:13Yes, he did.
07:14And trust me, by the look on Haley's face, she heard it too, and she was not very pleased.
07:19Oh, for heaven's sake, we were married for decades.
07:22Old habits slip out.
07:24That's muscle memory, not infidelity.
07:26It doesn't mean a damn thing.
07:27Not to you.
07:28You know what?
07:28I'm not responsible for Haley's insecurities.
07:30Maybe she should focus on emotional development.
07:32You know, learning to share, use your inside voice, and not throw tantrums when it's close to nap time.
07:39Andre, I didn't realize you were still home.
07:42Or what?
07:43You wouldn't have brought up the fact that my wife has been sleeping around on me?
07:51Don't let what Nicole said get to you, okay?
07:53Please.
07:54Miss holier than thou hypocrite?
07:56I mean, where was all that moral outrage when she was getting in on with her ex-husband's business partner?
08:01Or did the rules not apply when you're a duprey?
08:04From what I hear, she's still seeing Carlton.
08:07Him and a few others.
08:08Good for her.
08:09You know, maybe she should focus on her own messy love life instead of throwing daggers at mine.
08:14Yeah, well, she's just being a protective big sister.
08:17Hell, Naomi is the same way when it comes to Chelsea.
08:20Yeah.
08:21Being tight-knit is just a duprey way.
08:23Yeah, it's impossible.
08:25You know what?
08:26Let Nicole say whatever she wants.
08:28I have bigger things on my mind.
08:30Yeah?
08:30Mm-hmm.
08:31Like what?
08:33If only I could put my hands around Lynette Wise's neck right now.
08:37That's wild.
08:39She really just went ghost on you, huh?
08:40Do you know how many hours I spent combing through listings for that woman?
08:44How many personal favors I called in and for what?
08:46So she could treat me like I'm some swipe left energy not even worth a courtesy text?
08:51Sounds like she wasted more than your time.
08:53Damn right she did.
08:54Now I've got the sellers asking me what happened and wondering if I can actually close a deal.
09:00People don't understand what goes into finding someone's dream home.
09:04I don't just show up with a key and open a door.
09:07It's real work.
09:09And you're damn good at it.
09:11One of the best in the business.
09:13Isn't that right, Randy?
09:14Yeah.
09:15If I had enough bread to afford a new crib, I wouldn't want nobody else.
09:19See?
09:20There's a ringing endorsement.
09:21Then why do I keep getting clients who treat me like I'm disposable?
09:25Because some people are just caught up in their own mess.
09:30Don't let one flaky client make you doubt what you bring to the party.
09:34You're brilliant at this.
09:37And the people who matter see it.
09:40How do you always know just what to say?
09:44Call it a gift.
09:47Yo, I need to go handle something.
09:53I wish I knew what Smitty's piece is about, but your guess is as good as mine.
09:59He's keeping it that close to the vest.
10:02That's not like him.
10:03Usually he at least gives you some broad strokes.
10:06Not this time.
10:07And trust me, I've asked.
10:09All I know is it's, in his words, game-changing.
10:13That is quite a statement.
10:15The terminology journalists use when they're about to blow the lid off of something.
10:19That's what he's hoping for.
10:21A story like that might push people to take risks.
10:26Go places they normally wouldn't.
10:29Maybe even break a few rules if he thought it was worth it.
10:32Well, you know my husband.
10:34When he's locked in like that, nothing will stop him.
10:38He'll do whatever it takes.
10:42Konnichiwa, Takahashi-san.
10:44And to all the esteemed curators joining us today, I think I speak for both my partner
10:49and myself when I say we would be deeply honored to be represented at the Tokyo Fashion Collective.
10:56Absolutely.
10:57Chelsea Cat is all about jiburashiku.
11:00Being your truest, boldest self.
11:02Now, I don't know if you had a chance to review our lookbook yet, but this particular collection
11:07is our love letter to Japan.
11:08If you turn to...
11:10Oh, you've seen it.
11:13And you like it?
11:16We were prepared to do the whole song and dance.
11:21Arigato, gonsaimasu, Takahashi-san.
11:23We are so, so honored.
11:26And we'll wait for further correspondence.
11:29Sayonara.
11:32Did I just hear what I think I heard?
11:34We're going to the Tokyo Fashion Collective!
11:39Yes!
11:43Okay, cat, breathe.
11:44Yes, it's exciting, but I just don't want to get too hyped about this just yet.
11:49This is our dream.
11:51This is everything we've been working towards.
11:53Our empire in the making.
11:56I just think we should hold off on the coronation until the deal is actually inked.
12:01Remember the Golden Globes?
12:02We were so close to having our bag on that red carpet.
12:05Yeah, and then the universe said, plot twist.
12:07Exactly.
12:08Poof.
12:09Gone.
12:09And yet, just having a shot at that blew up our analytics.
12:13And the Fenmore's deal is solid.
12:15I'm not trying to kill your vibe.
12:17Why can't you just let us have this moment?
12:19Maybe because there's a lawsuit hanging over my head that could ruin everything, including
12:23my relationship, my wedding, and Chelsea Cat's entire momentum.
12:29Andre, I don't know what to say.
12:32How about we start from the top?
12:34Okay, well, um, I was...
12:41Wait, why are you laughing?
12:44I was just messing with you, Naomi.
12:47You should have seen the look on your face.
12:48Don't mess with my daughter like that.
12:50It's not funny.
12:51Come on, it was a little funny.
12:53Okay, I'm so sorry, but what is going on here?
12:57I just brought up the fact that my mother could be having an affair, and you guys are
13:02acting like I gave the weather forecast.
13:03Sweetheart, I hate to burst your scandal bubble, but Andre and I don't do jealousy.
13:09What does that even mean?
13:11It means when we started this unconventional arrangement...
13:14We made a promise to each other.
13:16No petty games.
13:18No ego battles.
13:19And no keeping score.
13:21Life's already complicated enough, and we've gone too far to let insecurities and possessiveness
13:26poison what we've built.
13:29So you're not even a little upset at the thought of Mom sneaking around with my dad, the man she
13:35was married to for decades?
13:38I know your mother.
13:39She's a lot of things.
13:41She's opinionated, impulsive, stubborn as hell when she wants to be...
13:45And shines bright like a diamond?
13:47That too.
13:49But one thing she's not is a liar.
13:51I have faith that your mother respects me, and us.
13:55Enough to be honest if she was even remotely considering getting mixed up with Hamilton again.
13:59And trust me, she ain't.
14:02I would rather have a lobotomy, since that's what it felt like being married to your father.
14:06Oh, wow.
14:08Well, you guys are like the poster children for modern marriage.
14:12I like to think of it as grown and, uh, evolved.
14:16Even though we still giggle like two little kids in love.
14:19Let's be clear.
14:20She giggles.
14:21I don't.
14:22Except when I tickle you.
14:23Okay, Dani.
14:24Don't...
14:25Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
14:30I'm sorry.
14:31I shouldn't be so distracted when I'm sitting right across from my beautiful wife.
14:36It's fine.
14:37I know you're busy.
14:39Yeah, well, Caroline's just updating me on a client.
14:42Oh, okay.
14:43Well, go ahead and finish that.
14:44I can wait.
14:46No, you shouldn't have to.
14:49Not when you were about to tell me what's been on your mind.
14:53Nothing major.
14:56But it's got you preoccupied.
14:58And you're not sleeping.
15:01You noticed?
15:02Yeah.
15:03Tossing and turning, making the bed rumble like an earthquake.
15:08I, um, just couldn't get my brain to shut off.
15:11It happens.
15:14Haley, you might as well admit what's going on, since I know exactly what's troubling you.
15:21This is about Lynette, isn't it?
15:25So your husband is working on a story that could potentially upset some very powerful people.
15:31But he doesn't want the security you have for him.
15:34He agreed to a panic button, at least.
15:37That doesn't sound counterintuitive to you?
15:40He says he can handle himself.
15:42I'm sure he can.
15:43Smitty is smart and resourceful, but it doesn't have to be careful.
15:48People don't like to be exposed.
15:50And if they feel threatened, they don't always play nice.
15:54Our family certainly didn't.
15:56I wasn't going there.
15:58Then let's not.
16:00Honestly, I don't love it.
16:01But I don't have much of a choice in the situation.
16:04You're married to the man and you're a sitting U.S. congressman.
16:07That's exactly the problem.
16:09For most of our relationship, my career has been the sun everything orbits.
16:14Smitty has to rearrange his life to fit in mine.
16:17Moving meetings, canceling trips, putting his career on the back burner.
16:22It's his sacrifice that has allowed me to shine.
16:25Now, it's his turn.
16:29I have to say, I am pretty proud of you.
16:32Putting Smitty's needs first, that is real growth.
16:36I had an excellent teacher.
16:38A wise psychiatrist once told me the key to any relationship is balance.
16:45A little give and tape.
16:47I suppose I do offer her some sound advice from time to time.
16:51Try all the time.
16:54If only I could take my own.
16:57Do you ever have one of those weeks where the universe just keeps testing you because
17:01I am this close to throwing my phone into traffic and starting a new life?
17:07Just disappear and become a Pilates instructor in Bali or something.
17:12You're joking.
17:13Not entirely.
17:15Nicole and I aren't speaking.
17:17Deanna hates me.
17:18No, Deanna hates me.
17:20Same difference.
17:21And to add spoiled icing to an already rancid cake, it topped by or flaked on me.
17:27Sounds like you could use a drink.
17:29Try a vacation.
17:31A long one.
17:32You know, I can arrange that.
17:35Be serious, Joe.
17:36I am.
17:37We could get out of town for a while.
17:39Get away from the drama and the noise.
17:42And the people who don't appreciate you the way they should.
17:46You remember the last time we went out of town on a romantic getaway?
17:51That was when I lost Doug.
17:57Okay, pause.
17:58This lawsuit will not blow us up.
18:01Who's the smartest lawyer in the DMV?
18:04My sister.
18:05And the second is my dad.
18:06Isn't it the other way around?
18:08Whatevs.
18:08And I know they're all over this case, but...
18:10Pull up.
18:11Aside from whether or not Bill or Naomi will get this tossed out, which they will because they can outlaw
18:16your Thurgood Marshall.
18:18Remember when we finally told everybody about Chelsea Cat and Naomi insisted on reviewing the legal stuff?
18:26She made us list every worst-case scenario that could tank the company.
18:29It was exhausting.
18:30But it was necessary.
18:32And she ensured us that no matter what, marriage, divorce, alien invasion, Chelsea Cat would stand on its own two
18:39feet.
18:40Okay, you're right.
18:42Legally, we're untouchable.
18:45But there are so many other things to worry about.
18:47Like what?
18:48Like the court of public opinion.
18:49What happens when my name gets dragged through the mud?
18:54I'm sorry.
18:55I didn't mean to dredge up a bad memory.
18:58But honestly, that's exactly why we should go.
19:02Explain.
19:04Yes, our last trip was ill-timed.
19:09But that was a fluke.
19:10And there's no reason why we should let one tragedy ruin everything good that came after it.
19:17And you know, you can't turn down a good nap of red.
19:24Wine country?
19:25Yeah.
19:27Spend our days drinking ourselves silly.
19:31Meals that go on for three hours until you forget the time.
19:35Evening strolling through vineyards.
19:38That does sound appealing.
19:40And I have been working nonstop.
19:43And I've been up to my neck with Leslie's endless nonsense.
19:48We could both use a break.
19:50How can I say no to that?
19:52You can't.
19:54I have some loose ends to tie up before we go.
19:58As do you.
19:59I can bring my laptop and take care of anything work-related that comes up.
20:04No, this isn't work.
20:05It's more personal.
20:07Like what?
20:10You need to make nice with your best friend.
20:14Vanessa and I had a blow-up.
20:16A big one.
20:18And we haven't spoken since.
20:20Oh, I know how much that relationship means to you.
20:23It really does.
20:24But I don't know how to fix it.
20:26I don't even know if she even wants me to try.
20:29Well, that same wise psychiatrist also told me if a relationship is worth fighting for, you put in the effort.
20:38Even if it's uncomfortable to do so?
20:41Especially when it's uncomfortable to do so.
20:44Quote it right.
20:45Throwing my wisdom back at me seems a little unfair.
20:49Tough love is needed sometimes.
20:51What can I say?
20:52You raised me right.
20:53Well, I need to get back to the hospital before my patients diagnose me with avoidance issues.
21:00I love you.
21:01I love you too.
21:02And I respect and admire you, Dr. Dupree.
21:07What makes you think I'm worried about Lynette?
21:09I mean, once I realized she's probably been using me, there was nothing left to worry about.
21:13All I have to do is just stay away from her.
21:15Yeah, but, you know, making a rational decision about her isn't the same as pulling back emotionally.
21:21Yeah, I can't just erase her from my brain.
21:24Yeah, I understand that.
21:26How could I be that naive, babe?
21:28Well, that's partially my fault.
21:30You know, the same way doctors set boundaries with their patients in the legal field, we do the same with
21:35clients.
21:35Yeah, stay objective, huh?
21:37And wary.
21:38You know, I mean, you barely know Lynette.
21:40It's not like you two grew up together.
21:42That's right.
21:43Like, I'm just upset that I let her get in my head.
21:47You know, your knight in shining armor is prepared to intervene if necessary.
21:52You know, as a matter of fact, I'm going to find her myself and give her a piece of my
21:56mind.
21:56No!
21:57I mean, no need.
21:59I can handle it.
22:02Okay, if you're sure.
22:03I am.
22:11I wonder what that's about.
22:13I almost forgot.
22:14I have a dental cleaning this morning.
22:17Okay.
22:17Well, I'll drive you.
22:18Caroline handled the client issues, so I have to...
22:21No, not for something this minor.
22:23I can catch a ride here.
22:25I'll meet you at the office later, okay?
22:26Okay.
22:38What's with the heavy?
22:40Is there something I need to be made aware of?
22:43Nothing like that.
22:44Just precaution.
22:47So, you waiting on someone?
22:50Yes, actually.
22:52Andre should have been here by now.
22:54Well, I wonder what's keeping him.
22:58I go to the bathroom for two minutes and you two are still at it?
23:01I'm sorry.
23:02Andre and I tend to get carried away.
23:05Well, glad I walked in when I did another ten seconds and I'd need therapy.
23:09Yeah, I should grab my gym bag before Martin blows my phone up.
23:13I guess I'll be seeing you later, baby.
23:17You see how I did that?
23:18You think you're cute.
23:19I know I am.
23:21Naomi?
23:22Andre?
23:27Wow.
23:29You two really are perfect for each other.
23:32And I know I wasn't originally the biggest fan of your marriage.
23:35You don't say.
23:37Fair.
23:38But I can admit when I'm wrong.
23:41It's just nice seeing somebody who actually cherishes you and makes you happy.
23:46I just wish Dad had someone who did the same for him.
23:49I don't.
24:08What the hell are you smelling at?
24:20Just a funny post on IG.
24:22You know that Jet 2 holiday meme.
24:24I'm going to jet to you on a permanent holiday if you keep playing.
24:28You know you're not supposed to be in here.
24:29Hey, hold up.
24:30Hold up.
24:31I waited outside to hand off the keys, but Angelo ain't never show.
24:34So I figured he wasn't here.
24:36I swear I wasn't snooping, man.
24:37You know me.
24:39Know you?
24:40No, not well enough.
24:41Come on, man.
24:43I've been pitch perfect.
24:45Has everything been going smooth?
24:46I ain't never slipped up not one time.
24:48And this time only because somebody else wasn't where they were supposed to be.
24:52So that's why you moved to pick up location.
24:56Thought so.
24:58Guilty by association by association.
25:01The point is, the second this lawsuit goes public, people will start to connect the dots.
25:07Madison Montgomery engaged to Chelsea Hamilton.
25:09I guess we know where she stands on science.
25:12Girl, you are spiraling right now.
25:14With good reason.
25:16We are this close to landing the Tokyo Fashion Collective until some scandalous reporter digs up the lawsuit and deems
25:23us too controversial.
25:25You know what I'm saying is valid.
25:29I do.
25:31One random like at 2 a.m. and then suddenly you're the villain of the week.
25:35And everyone always assumes the worst and shares the post.
25:38By the time the truth comes out, the damage is already done.
25:43Sponsors pull out, collabs disappear.
25:47We've worked too hard to let something we didn't even say spoil everything.
25:54Well, then it's time to come up with a plan.
25:57Just when I think I've got you figured out, you go and astonish me anew.
26:04What did I do now?
26:06Wasted our precious time together by encouraging me to go make peace with Nicole.
26:10You.
26:12The man she swore was the devil in a tailored suit.
26:16She said that?
26:17Might as well have the insinuation she made about you were awful.
26:20And she basically told me I lost my damn mind getting involved with...
26:24A successful businessman.
26:27Why are you okay with this?
26:29Because I know how much she means to you.
26:33Trust me, my ego can take it.
26:35I've been called a lot worse.
26:38But the last thing I want is for you to lose your closest friend on account of me.
26:44I don't even know if Nicole thinks we have a friendship worth repairing.
26:49What if I reach out and she still shuts me down?
26:54There's only one way to find out.
26:57Fine.
26:59I'll do it.
27:03But you do realize how rare this is for a man to care about his woman's friendships?
27:08Maybe I'm not like other men.
27:10You certainly are not.
27:15Andre will be here in any moment, and I wouldn't want to give him the wrong impression by having you
27:21warm his seat.
27:22Yeah, just relax, okay?
27:23I'll leave once your cousin-slash-uncle-slash-Danny student project shows up.
27:29Oh, the cool and calm Bill Hamilton is pressed.
27:32This is new.
27:34Please.
27:35I don't lose sleep over Andre.
27:36The man's still figuring out how to tie his own shoes, let alone fill mine.
27:40And if anyone's pressed, it's you.
27:42With all this new security.
27:44Precaution.
27:45It comes with a job.
27:46Which one?
27:47I beg your pardon.
27:48Well, word around town is you're making a Senate run after re-election.
27:52Is that wise, Martin?
27:54Given your, shall we say, checkered past?
28:04I should have known the news would have reached you before I was ready to share.
28:08Come on, nephew.
28:09You know nothing happens in the DMV without my knowledge.
28:12And I'm no longer your nephew or your client, so no longer is it your concern.
28:17You sure about that?
28:20Just a reminder.
28:21You're not the only one with a vested interest in your past staying buried.
28:26I don't need you to me.
28:29There'll be a hell of a lot more scrutiny on you mounting a senatorial campaign.
28:34You prepare for that kind of heat?
28:37Okay.
28:38Do I need to turn around and come back the way that I came?
28:46So, what's this grand plan of yours?
28:48You are.
28:50Come again?
28:52You're Chelsea Hamilton, a.k.a. the real Chels.
28:55Do you understand the power in that?
28:57Well, power doesn't mean much when the internet can write its own narrative.
29:00You run the internet.
29:01That's the difference.
29:03You built an audience of millions and no negative press from some greedy client or ambulance chasing lawyer can touch
29:10that.
29:11Your community trusts you, not the noise.
29:13And cuz, nobody's life got noisier than when your mom pulled out that gun at Bill's wedding.
29:19Don't remind me.
29:20You survived that circus and came out trending.
29:24You'll do the same for this.
29:25That was a wild time, but maybe you're right.
29:28Since the ordeal with Allison, it's been harder for me to remember that some actual good can come from my
29:34platform.
29:35And I will always be here to remind you.
29:38Now, can we please, please, please go back to celebrating?
29:42Many? Many peddies at the club? On me?
29:45Okay.
29:46Okay.
29:48Okay.
30:09Thanks for the heads up.
30:11I'm in.
30:12No mood to make nice with those two.
30:14I guess it was a good thing you were running late then, huh?
30:17Bill wanted to have breakfast together.
30:19I had to lie and say I had a gentle cleaning just to get away from him.
30:23Oh, how sweet.
30:25Boy, stop.
30:26If Bill could schedule my breathing, he would.
30:29But anyway, what did you need to tell me that couldn't wait?
30:36Randy?
30:36I didn't want to text this over the phone, you know, just in case.
30:42Just in case what?
30:45If anyone, I mean anyone, asks about Lynette, you have not seen her.
30:59That's hers.
31:01What does this mean?
31:05Unless you know the better.
31:08Okay.
31:10Is she really gone?
31:15I'm good this time.
31:21Chief, do you have a moment to talk?
31:23For you, Dr. Dupree, on that time.
31:26Is something wrong?
31:27Nicole, you seem upset.
31:29I thought you said you wanted the investigation into my computer being compromised handled internally.
31:34I do, that's right.
31:36So then, can you explain to me why you had Detective Malone come talk to me?
31:40Malone is a friend.
31:41So he said.
31:43He'll keep it quiet.
31:45And off the books.
31:46The important thing right now is to find out who accessed your computer and why.
31:56Rapid response room 715.
32:06Just the person I was looking for.
32:12Vanessa.
32:13Good to see you.
32:16Is it?
32:18Because the look on your face says otherwise.
32:21Joey felt our friendship was worth saving.
32:24Apparently you don't feel the same.
32:26Oh, okay.
32:28I see.
32:29So the only reason you're here is because Joey okayed it.
32:33Not because you have genuine remorse for falling out with me over a man that you have barely known for
32:38a year.
32:38A man I love.
32:41And who loves me.
32:44Here I thought my best friend, the one person who has seen me at my worst and still stood by
32:52me, could be happy I found something real.
32:57After what happened to my husband.
33:00After my world was torn apart.
33:02But you can't even pretend to be happy for me, can you?
33:06Of course I want to be happy for you, Vanessa.
33:09But I just don't...
33:09But not with him.
33:12Not on my terms, only if it looks the way you think it should.
33:19Well.
33:21I see we're at an impasse.
33:24I call it more than that.
33:28Tell me, Nicole.
33:31Is our friendship worth saving at this point?
33:35It's about time you got here.
33:37I'm sorry, cuz.
33:39I got tied up talking with Danny and Naomi.
33:41You know, family stuff.
33:43I'm not in the mood for breakfast anymore.
33:46Seems I've lost my appetite.
33:49Well, are you still down for the golf game?
33:50My guys are already here.
33:52Yeah.
33:53Let's go say hey.
33:54Cool.
33:55Um, you know, actually, you go ahead and introduce yourself first.
33:59I'll just be a minute.
34:08So, what?
34:09You need me to sign your permission slip before recess starts?
34:13That's funny.
34:15Yeah.
34:15I heard about the slip you made.
34:17Calling Danny baby?
34:18Well, first off, I don't recall saying that.
34:21And if I did, old habits die hard.
34:24I'm not stressing over it.
34:25You know, I get it.
34:26You guys were married for decades.
34:28Then what's this about?
34:30Just so we're clear, you know?
34:32Man to man.
34:33Man, I'm the only one who gets to call her baby now.
34:38Hmm?
34:41You have a good day, old school.
34:51Here's to you, Lynette.
35:00And here's to me.
35:02Finally being free of that bitch.
35:08Vanessa Leaf?
35:11You know, you're awfully concerned about my woman lately.
35:15Maybe you should start worrying about your own.
35:17Well, what if I could?
35:20But what do you know?
35:21Can't seem to find her either.
35:23You mean you can't find out where Lynette ran off to?
35:27I thought you two were so close.
35:29Well, she really ain't the type to let a man lock her down.
35:32You feel me?
35:34Right.
35:35Joey, I know what you're thinking.
35:37And on my word, this ain't landing at your door.
35:41We'll see that it doesn't.
35:43Or Lynette won't be the only one who's gone without a trace.
35:49The elevator was getting way too crowded.
35:52It was only a matter of time before somebody spotted the drop, so I just pivoted.
35:55I told the other courier to meet me in the stairwell.
35:58So I just thought, you know.
36:07You won't get paid to think.
36:29You won't get paid to think.
36:48You won't get paid to think.
36:49You won't get paid to think.
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