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00:00I don't know Lawrence's birthday, the address. I could do this for years. Okay. How about my birthday?
00:11Um, the year. 2026? 1, 2, 3, 4?
00:19Damn it.
00:27What the?
00:32Oh, good morning, Serena. How did you sleep?
01:18I was just going to grab a cup of coffee.
01:20A cup of coffee to take to the office.
01:22Oh, no, no, that won't do. Please, please sit.
01:24I'm already late.
01:25Because you overslept, silly.
01:27No, because I barely slept.
01:29Well, I have some breathing techniques.
01:32Yeah, you know, my breathing is just fine. My insomnia has more to do with my worry that you would
01:38slip into my bed uninvited.
01:40We were taking this slowly, Jack, per your request, and I respect that.
01:45And I won't slip into your bed until I am invited.
01:53Oh, I, for one, had the most marvelous night's sleep. I woke up refreshed and energized, and I gave Mrs.
02:00Martinez the day off.
02:02After she made us breakfast?
02:04No, no, no. I made all this. I made the quiche, muffins, and fresh orange juice, and I picked the
02:10flowers from the garden.
02:12Well, you've clearly been very busy, but I do have a meeting at work.
02:16No, you don't.
02:18I'm sorry?
02:19Well, not until later.
02:21I spoke with your assistant and had her rearrange your morning schedule so that we could enjoy this beautiful breakfast.
02:29You changed?
02:30We're celebrating our morning together.
02:32You changed my schedule?
02:32Just you and I am?
02:33That's not trying to.
02:34You have no place changing my schedule, Jabot, or anywhere else.
02:38Do you understand that?
02:39I was just trying to help.
02:41Okay, I have lost my appetite and my patience.
02:45Letting you move in was a mistake.
02:52I'm so happy to see you.
02:54You haven't seen me for a long time.
02:55That's my fault.
02:56I'm sorry.
02:57I've been busy.
02:58Katie and Johnny are home for the summer, and I was traveling, and now with the weather the way that
03:03it is, I've been riding Seeker every day.
03:04Well, you know, now that Newman Enterprises is back to where it belongs, you're going to be very busy.
03:14I can't wait.
03:16Although we did lose the publishing division with Chancellor.
03:19You just built a new one.
03:23Really?
03:23Yeah.
03:24I know.
03:26Because I've been reading about it.
03:27Okay, that would be amazing.
03:29Why wait?
03:30Can I take you to brunch?
03:32Not just to talk about business, also because I need grandpa time.
03:34Hmm.
03:36Sounds very interesting.
03:39Thank you for seeing us so quickly, Dr. Nolling.
03:41I must admit, when my doctor ordered an emergency MRI and a neurological consult, I just assumed that my headaches
03:51were stress-related, that all I needed was a prescription for migraine medication, and they would go away.
03:58Well, I suspect, given your MS, that your doctor didn't want to take any chances.
04:03What did the MRI show?
04:06I mean, is my mom right about her doctor being overly cautious?
04:11The headaches, unfortunately, cannot be written off purely as stress-related.
04:17Your test revealed a mass pressing on your optic nerve.
04:22A mass?
04:24It would explain your headaches.
04:26And my vision issues.
04:28Given the size and placement of the mass, the increasing pressure on that optic nerve, if not successfully treated, it
04:37could ultimately lead to total blindness.
04:41Yes.
04:49I would love to have brunch with you.
04:51What?
04:52First, I have to make a few phone calls.
04:55So I'll meet you there.
04:56Whenever you're free, I'm free.
04:58So where should we go?
04:59The athletic club.
05:01What?
05:01I would love to get their eggs benedict.
05:05Oh, sounds interesting.
05:07Oh.
05:07Okay, I'll meet you there.
05:09Okay, perfect.
05:11One second.
05:14Honey, would you mind showing yourself out the door?
05:16Because I have to answer this phone.
05:18Okay?
05:19I'm already gone.
05:20Okay.
05:20All right, I'll see you there.
05:22Love you.
05:23Yes, hello.
05:25And with any luck, I won't be alone.
05:29You are overreacting, Jack.
05:31Technically, you didn't let me move in.
05:38We made a deal.
05:40And if you're no longer interested, if that's the case, then I can't vouch for Diane's safety, which definitely pains
05:50me.
05:50You're absolutely right.
05:51We made a deal, and I am sticking to my part of the deal.
05:55And you are guaranteeing that no harm comes to Diane.
05:58That was my bond, Jack.
06:00And, um, I do hope that we can avoid these little outbursts in the future.
06:07They're very unsettling.
06:09You want my apology?
06:10No.
06:10I just want you to sit down and enjoy this beautiful meal that I made you.
06:24Isn't that better?
06:27All right.
06:29So, how do you want your bubbles?
06:35Straight or in a mimosa?
06:37I would like my orange juice straight.
06:39Thank you.
06:40I'd like to keep my wits about me today.
06:42You are no fun.
06:44But you know what?
06:45That's okay.
06:46I tend to enjoy myself.
06:49You know, now that my morning has opened up thanks to you, this would be a good time for us
06:55to meet with Diane's doctor.
06:56Do you think you could arrange that?
07:00You do doubt me, don't you, Jack?
07:03Oh.
07:05I've taken care of everything.
07:06After I spoke with your assistant, I arranged with Diane's doctor to meet with us so that you could get
07:16a first-hand account of her condition and a recommended course of action and treatment.
07:24You can feel free to thank me.
07:29This could make me seriously lose my mind.
07:41Good morning.
07:43Hi.
07:44Hey.
07:44Wow.
07:45Looks like you had a good workout.
07:47Beautiful morning.
07:48And a new personal best.
07:50Well, good for you.
07:52Hey, how are you?
07:53Or did you sleep well?
07:56Not really.
07:56I'm sorry to hear that.
07:58Why?
07:59Can I describe something?
08:02Um, you know what would be a great idea?
08:04What?
08:05If I could get outside and get some exercise and some fresh air.
08:09I mean, I'm getting a little desperate just looking at these four walls.
08:12So, um, well, maybe the next time you go for a run, would it be okay if I tagged along?
08:21Wait, we are going to meet with Diane's doctor today?
08:24Mm-hmm, we are.
08:27You actually thought I would dangle that promise for weeks.
08:33Never make good on it, didn't we?
08:35Yes, the thought crossed my mind.
08:37So, where are we meeting with him?
08:39Or her?
08:41I assume it's at the clinic where Diane's being treated.
08:43Well, he's going to come here.
08:45No, I want to go to the clinic to see the level of care that Diane's getting.
08:49Jack, I'm sorry.
08:50I'm sorry, but the doctor, he said that wasn't possible at this moment.
08:54It was something about, um, getting the patients acclimated to their surroundings.
09:00It's a routine before the visitors are allowed on the premises.
09:05Jack.
09:07Diane is getting the very best care.
09:12Now, if you don't want the doctor to come here this morning, I'm sure that we can, uh, come up
09:21with something else that we could do.
09:24Yeah, no, no, no, you made the appointment.
09:26I will keep it.
09:28We are long overdue for some news.
09:30I promise every concern that you have will be addressed.
09:35Now.
09:36Go ahead.
09:39Try it.
09:40You might like it, Jack.
09:46It's delicious.
09:48This whole nesting urge.
09:50I didn't expect it.
09:52You know, just wanted to cook for you and, uh, enjoy wine by the fire.
09:59And now that it's getting warmer, Jack, I think, uh, I could do a little skinny dipping by the light
10:07of the moon.
10:07You know, I'm not much of a skinny dipping kind of guy.
10:11Because you have forgotten how to have fun.
10:15And I am here to remind you how to.
10:20Jack.
10:25This is all going to work out great.
10:28I promise you.
10:29I mean, I'm getting everything I want.
10:31The attention.
10:33And someday your love.
10:36And you are going to find out everything you need about Diane.
10:40It's a win-win.
10:43So.
10:45You know, why did you have to get all huffy earlier?
10:48You know what?
10:48I apologize for that.
10:50And I thank you for setting up this meeting.
10:53Hopefully this doctor will give us some good news.
11:04The mask is located here.
11:06As it grows, the pressure will continue to build.
11:10What?
11:10Can't I just have surgery to remove it?
11:13In most cases, that is an option, yes.
11:16Because of where your mask is, surgery could be somewhat challenging.
11:20So what is my mom supposed to do?
11:22Just sit there and do nothing?
11:24Just wait to lose her eyesight?
11:27We could consider radiation.
11:29Despite the difficulty, removal would be the best course of action.
11:33Although I have to warn you.
11:35Surgery is not without risk.
11:38Given the delicacy of the procedure,
11:42the operation itself could lead to blindness.
11:48I don't know what to say.
11:50I understand.
11:51This is a lot to take in.
11:53But the more quickly we make treatment decisions, the better.
11:57I'd like to schedule a follow-up visit to discuss next steps.
12:01Of course.
12:05I'm sorry to have to be the bearer of such bad news.
12:08But please know, I will do everything I can
12:12to give you the best possible outcome.
12:17Thank you, doctor.
12:19Thank you.
12:25Oh, my God.
12:26Mom, I promise you we're going to do everything we can to fix this, okay?
12:33This cannot be happening.
12:45Not the day we expected, is it?
12:48We'll get through it, Mom.
12:51And every day after this,
12:53it never occurred to me that my headaches
12:58could be coming from something so serious.
13:00What did the doctor say?
13:02That I have a mass pressing up against my optic nerve?
13:07Mom, MRIs are not infallible.
13:10Darling, we both saw the images.
13:16So I think it's a bit of a stretch
13:17to think that the MRI was wrong
13:20or that the doctor misdiagnosed me.
13:22So I'm going to reach out to Nate.
13:24I'm going to give him the results of the MRI
13:25and see what he suggests.
13:34It's Claire.
13:35Did you tell her what's going on?
13:37Why don't you just let that go through the voicemail?
13:43No, I'll take it.
13:47Hi, darling.
13:49Oh, good.
13:49You picked up.
13:50I was hoping that you might be free for brunch.
13:56Oh, that's very sweet of you.
13:59But I think I'm going to have to pass.
14:02Does it help if you don't have to go far?
14:05I was thinking the athletic club,
14:06you could just take one elevator down to the lobby.
14:09Done.
14:10And you say no to that.
14:12It is very hard to say no to you, Claire,
14:15but I'm afraid I'm not up to it.
14:18My mom said that you've been under a lot of stress lately,
14:20and I get it.
14:22I mean, this family has been dealt its fair share of hits lately,
14:26and you've been at the center of it all.
14:28But maybe a distraction would be good for you.
14:31Darling, I'm just going to stay put and rest.
14:35All right.
14:35I'm just going to stay put and rest.
14:41All right.
14:42I understand.
14:43Take care of yourself.
14:45I will.
14:46I'll see you soon.
14:47You better.
14:50Love you.
14:59I applaud your desire to stay fit.
15:04A sound mind needs a sound body.
15:05So you'll let me join you?
15:07I wish that was possible.
15:10It's just I don't think it's prudent at this moment.
15:13Why not?
15:15You're very fit, and I just think the possibility of you running off are too great.
15:24Well, I know.
15:25I told you that I want to be here.
15:27I want to get better.
15:29I want to do the work.
15:29And I believe you when you say that, it's just that all that open space, the woods, I just think
15:36the temptation would be too great that you might literally run away from your problems.
15:43So what am I supposed to do?
15:44I just sit here in this room?
15:46I mean, that doesn't sound healthy.
15:49I want to respect your desire to lead a healthy lifestyle.
15:54So there's a full gym in the basement with stationary bike, elliptical weights.
16:05I was just about to eat.
16:08You know, the food is delicious.
16:11And you've been really hospitable, even though I know I haven't made it easy.
16:17I appreciate you saying that.
16:19Well, I mean it.
16:20I know that you're just trying to help me.
16:23I've been thinking a lot about your suggestion that I treat you here rather than at the clinic.
16:32And have you made a decision?
16:34Given your determination to get better and your honesty, I'm starting to have really good thoughts about the possibility of
16:43a genuine collaborative relationship.
16:47So, I think we should start having some informal sessions.
16:59Delicious.
17:00And the quiche, oh my god, the texture.
17:03It was so hard to do, but I think I nailed it.
17:08Don't you think?
17:10Excuse me?
17:12The quiche.
17:15The texture, it's perfect.
17:17Yeah, absolutely.
17:20Well, I mean, you'd have to take a bite to answer that question, Jack.
17:23Oh, I do.
17:29Wonderful.
17:30Thank you.
17:32I do hope you're going to have more than one bite.
17:35I'm just a little distracted.
17:37What time did you tell me the doctor would be here?
17:41In about an hour or so.
17:44Good.
17:45Good.
17:46All hour, Jack.
17:48Now we have this big house.
17:52I wonder what we could do to pass the time.
17:58I could think of something.
18:01Well, I'm all ears.
18:06I am in the mood for something sweet.
18:12That could be a rain.
18:14From the refrigerator.
18:18The refrigerator.
18:19There is a jar of fresh lemon curd in there that would pair perfectly with this muffin.
18:25And I know you've had a very busy morning.
18:27Would you mind getting it for me?
18:29You really are quite the tease, Jack.
18:33And this plane hard to get.
18:35You are so cute.
18:38Since I'll catch you sooner rather than later.
18:43You know what they say.
18:45Half the fun is in the chase.
18:47Well, I am having a lot of fun.
18:50So you sit right there and I'll be back.
19:16So are you writing about me?
19:19No.
19:20Notes.
19:21Yeah, no matter how seemingly unimportant or critical to tracking the healing process.
19:28Like when I mentioned I was having trouble sleeping.
19:31Truly noted.
19:32You know, it's the nightmares.
19:33And I can't get back to sleep.
19:35And you mentioned prescribing something.
19:37You know, I think that maybe a mild sleeping pill would really help.
19:41Yes, we'll talk about all that this afternoon.
19:43Oh, I thought we were going to have a session now.
19:47I have a meeting in town.
19:48But when I get back, we will dive right in.
19:51Well, how long will you be gone?
19:53I mean, what am I?
19:57Want, but I would suggest that you think about clearing your mind and the hard work ahead.
20:07Sounds good.
20:10Oh, you know, before you go, I have another question.
20:16What?
20:17Um, what is your zodiac sign?
20:21My zodiac?
20:22Yeah.
20:23Um, I just had a birthday.
20:25June 9th.
20:26I'm a Gemini.
20:28Oh, happy birthday.
20:29Thank you.
20:29So, the twins.
20:30Indeed.
20:31But I like to think of myself as, uh, one of a kind.
20:36Why do you want to know?
20:38Oh, well, I'm not really that into astrology.
20:41But every so often there's a connection.
20:44Like, is it a coincidence or is it not?
20:47And I just, I just get the feeling that maybe we were fated to cross paths.
20:54That maybe you are the one who can truly save me.
20:58Maybe I am.
21:01I'll be back soon.
21:09Great.
21:12June 9th.
21:14Since.
21:16Oh.
21:20I feel bad turning Claire down, but I, I just couldn't.
21:24Mom.
21:24Please, don't give it another thought, all right?
21:27You have a lot to adjust to right now.
21:31I just couldn't.
21:32Mom.
21:32Please, don't give it another thought, all right?
21:35You have a lot to adjust to right now.
21:37Can I get you something?
21:39Should I order room service?
21:41I mean, have you eaten yet?
21:44I'm fine.
21:45I'm fine.
21:45Okay, well, here.
21:47At least hydrate.
21:50If it'll make you feel better.
21:53It will.
21:55You take such good care of me.
22:05How, how is it possible that I could lose my sight?
22:10Never see a glorious day like today.
22:16Never see your gorgeous face.
22:22Never again watching my grandchildren blow out their birthday candles.
22:27open their presents.
22:32Never ride concerto up in the hills.
22:35How, how do I live that life?
22:38Mom.
22:40Mom.
22:41You're getting very far ahead of yourself right now.
22:44No.
22:44I am just being realistic.
22:46You heard what the doctor said.
22:49The mass could lead to blindness.
22:52The surgery to remove the mass could lead to blindness.
22:56Those are not very good odds.
22:59Well, screw the odds.
23:02Okay.
23:02I, I.
23:04Mom, part of being realistic is exploring all the options.
23:09Second opinions and third opinions, and I'm going to be there with you right by your side.
23:17I promise.
23:18And if you need surgery, then we'll get surgery.
23:21We'll get the best surgeon in the whole world.
23:23You're not going to go blind.
23:24Do you understand?
23:25You're not.
23:26What if I do?
23:28I refuse to believe that one doctor's opinion is the ultimate authority.
23:33All right.
23:34I understand right now.
23:37Right now, we want answers, right?
23:40But we just, we have to breathe.
23:42We have to make sure that we're making the right decision.
23:46All right.
23:47I'm, I'm willing to get a second opinion and to have you talk to Nate.
23:54But at the same time, you need to accept that the facts are indisputable.
23:59All the headaches, the blurriness, the mass, I mean, there are very many other ways to look at that.
24:07I understand that, Mom.
24:09I do, but I don't want to jump to dire conclusions right now.
24:12There are other answers out there, and we need to explore all of them.
24:17Do you understand?
24:17I know this is scary, but to quote you, we will get through this, and every day after this.
24:30Mom, you have to do something for me before we, before we go any further.
24:38What is it?
24:42I need you to let me call Dad and tell him about your diagnosis.
24:53Maddie.
24:54Well, I'm so glad you could see Dad.
24:56It's good to see you again.
24:57I'm Dr. Lawrence Markham.
25:00Wait, Markham?
25:01Are you Patty's psychiatrist?
25:03I was.
25:04Patty specifically told me that Diane would have a different doctor because of ethical issues.
25:09Unfortunately, Diane's therapist had an emergency, so my colleague asked me to come here and explain the details of her
25:18treatment and answer any questions that you might have.
25:22Okay, well, please come in.
25:25Please, can I get you anything?
25:26Coffee or water?
25:28I need some muffins if you're interested.
25:30Oh, no, you're very kind, but I don't have much time.
25:33Okay, well, I will get right to the point then.
25:36How is Diane doing?
25:38Where is Diane?
25:39I mean, what's happening with her?
25:41Well, as I'm sure Patty told you after she was found screaming hysterically, she was provided with a safe place
25:51in which to decompress from the trauma.
25:54I would like to speak to my wife directly to know that she's okay.
25:58Well, unfortunately, her treatment team doesn't feel like that would be a good idea, and I tend to agree with
26:06their assessment.
26:07No, why is that not a good idea?
26:07I am her husband.
26:09It was your betrayal that sent Mrs. Abbott into a psychological spiral.
26:15Could you at least tell me where she is at the name of the clinic, the facility?
26:21I'm afraid your wife has made it clear in no uncertain terms that she doesn't want you to have that
26:28information.
26:29Please forgive me, doctor.
26:31I have a hard time believing that.
26:33She moved out of your house, correct?
26:36Yes.
26:37And she's refused all contact?
26:39Yes.
26:41So, there you have it.
26:43Nothing has changed.
26:45My wife would at least want our son to know what she's going through.
26:50At this point, her pain and her emotional confusion are acute.
26:54She's protecting herself, and not just from you.
26:58Could you at least tell me the name of the doctor who is treating her?
27:03I'm sorry, that's confidential.
27:05Is there anything you can tell me, or what can I do?
27:09At this point, my advice is patience and trust the therapeutic process.
27:17You need to listen to Dr. Markham, Jack.
27:20I mean, priority is to keep Diane safe.
27:25If we can't talk about Diane, could we at least discuss Patty?
27:37So, what are you thinking?
27:39Eggs Benny with me, or the French toast?
27:43I know it's your favorite.
27:44Mmm.
27:45You know?
27:48Let me try a frittata.
27:50Living life on the edge, I like it.
27:52Yeah, why not?
27:52So, I've been thinking about what you said about starting a new publishing division at Newman,
27:58and there are so many things we could do with it.
28:01It could be a small press or an imprint, maybe something inspired by my dad and his love of literature,
28:06maybe even named after him.
28:07Did you know his favorite poem was Bernt Norton by T.S. Eliot?
28:12I didn't know that.
28:13It's really beautiful.
28:14Hey, maybe we could even have a poetry division.
28:17Not that I'm in any position to make decisions like that.
28:20I know I'm just a newbie, but the fact that you would even consider having me a part of something
28:26like this is beyond thrilling.
28:32Okay, you're not talking.
28:33You're just looking at me.
28:34Why?
28:35Because I know you're up to something.
28:37What?
28:37Me?
28:38Yeah.
28:39Oh.
28:39What about this extra setting here?
28:42That was a surprise.
28:44Hmm.
28:46You're my granddaughter.
28:47I know you're very smart.
28:49So, uh, what's this all about?
28:54I think I know.
28:56Know what?
28:57You asked your grandmother to join us.
29:00Right?
29:07I have got to get out of here.
29:11If I, if I can't, if I can't call for help, and if I can't break out, then the only
29:18way is through Lawrence.
29:20I will play him in that preening ego of his.
29:26Let him think he's in control, and then use him to get back to my family.
29:32Doctor, you oversaw Patty's care.
29:35I was just wanting to know more about your decision to have her released.
29:41Well, isn't it obvious, Jack?
29:42I'm fully recovered.
29:44I would love to get a professional's opinion as to your state of mind.
29:47Well, I'm not ethically allowed to discuss Patty's condition without her permission.
29:51It's, it's okay.
29:52I have nothing to hide.
29:54And since Jack is going to be my significant other, I want him to know everything.
30:01I can unequivocally state that Patty is as sane as I am.
30:06All due respect, Doctor, that's hardly an answer.
30:09I assure you, Patty would not have been released had she not shown she was ready.
30:15Now, if you'll excuse me, I have another appointment with someone who very much needs my attention.
30:21Thank you so much for stopping me.
30:22I hope I was of some help.
30:26Trust me.
30:27We're doing everything we can for your wife.
30:31Have a good day.
30:32Thank you.
30:33Doctor, I do have one more question.
30:38Was there a breakthrough moment with Patty?
30:41I mean, how did you get to the point where you believe she had overcome some very serious psychological issues
30:48enough to reintegrate into society?
30:52When Patty showed she had the capacity to acknowledge that what she had done was very wrong
30:59and express genuine remorse, that's why.
31:09Well, there.
31:11You heard it from my doctor.
31:13I have overcome my trauma and I'm healed, Jack.
31:20And now I'm ready for the world and for love.
31:26Oh, Greg.
31:35Yes, I invited Grandma.
31:36But I knew if I told you that, you wouldn't come.
31:40You'd be correct.
31:41Don't be mad.
31:42I just...
31:43I love you both.
31:44I love you both so much.
31:46And I hate that you've been apart for so long.
31:48So I wanted to find a way to fix it so that you could see past your differences
31:51and be together again the way that you used to be.
31:55Unfortunately, we're beyond that point.
31:57I refuse to believe that.
31:59Sorry, but it's not just wishful thinking.
32:02There's a line in Brent Norton.
32:07Love itself is unmoving.
32:10And that is the kind of love that you and Grandma have.
32:13My darling, I hate to disappoint you, but life is not a line from a poem.
32:19Not that long ago, Grandma told me some of your history, the good and the bad.
32:23She said that she was a wild child who fell for a man who was just as strong as she
32:29is.
32:29And there were fireworks.
32:31And not just the good kind, but that you learned how to compromise.
32:34And that's why, no matter how bad things have gotten in the past,
32:38you've been able to find your way back to each other.
32:40So that is what you need to do now.
32:41You need to kiss and make up and get over yourselves.
32:46Because I know that you still love each other.
32:52I wish it were that simple.
32:54It is.
32:55You're just both too busy being stubborn to be the one to make the first concession.
32:59You know, I've heard all this from my other children and grandchildren
33:04more than I wanted before.
33:05Well, then maybe it's time to let it sink in,
33:07because we just want what's best for you and Grandma.
33:12Look at the empty seat.
33:15It's still longer there.
33:17Your grandmother was supposedly going to sit in it.
33:20Does that tell you how she feels?
33:23Very much the same as I do.
33:26That is the state of unmoving now.
33:33It's not what you think.
33:35What does that mean?
33:38There's a reason why Grandma isn't here.
33:42And you deserve to know the truth.
33:45No, Victoria, absolutely not.
33:48There is no reason your father needs to be told.
33:51He's your husband.
33:54He loves you.
33:57That's debatable.
33:59What you're facing, this changes everything.
34:04Do you really think that Dad is going to be upset with you
34:06when he finds out what's going on?
34:09No.
34:10No, he's not.
34:11He's going to want to be there for you, right by your side,
34:14helping you find the best doctors.
34:17You and I can do that.
34:20He should know, Mom.
34:23If he finds out, you know, after the fact,
34:27whatever the outcome,
34:28if he finds out that he couldn't be there by your side
34:32when you needed him the most,
34:34he's going to be so devastated.
34:37I don't need him.
34:39And I certainly don't need or want his pity.
34:43You still love him.
34:45God's sake, he loves you too.
34:49Mom, please.
34:52Just let me tell him.
34:55Or better yet, you tell him.
34:59Just let him in.
35:08So what is this truth I need to know?
35:12My mom swore me to secrecy, but...
35:18Grandma's been having a lot of headaches lately.
35:20Yeah, I know.
35:21I witnessed them.
35:23And they've been accompanied by blurred vision,
35:27which is why my mom took her to see the doctor this morning.
35:33You want me to let in the man who threw me out of my own house
35:37and refuses to show any remorse for the things he has done to people I care about
35:43and gave away the company that was my heart.
35:46Mom, I understand that you're angry and you're upset.
35:48Victoria, enough.
35:50Your father has made it very clear how he feels about me.
35:54His ego will always come first.
35:56Want to support you.
35:58He will see it as a weakness.
36:01And I won't give him that.
36:04Victoria, please.
36:06I am trusting you to keep this secret.
36:10promise me that you won't tell him the truth.
36:21That wasn't long.
36:24Are you ready for our first session?
36:27I am more than ready
36:29to heal,
36:31to understand my trauma,
36:35to rebuild who I am.
36:37And I know I can do it with your help.
36:39You've been so patient
36:42letting me find my way to trusting you.
36:46And I do now.
36:48I can't thank you enough
36:50for the journey that we're about to take.
36:55Thank you.
37:00You have to feel some sort of relief
37:02now that you've spoken with Dr. Mark.
37:05It is hard to feel anything other than frustration
37:08when basically he gave me no information.
37:10I don't know where Diane is,
37:12how she is,
37:13what her doctor's name is.
37:14Okay, but that's what she wants right now, Jack,
37:16and you need to respect that.
37:19She cut off contact with you
37:21because she needs to focus on her healing.
37:24It is hard for me to believe that
37:26in her darkest hour,
37:27she would not turn to me
37:28if only for Kyle's sake.
37:30I know, I know this is hard of you.
37:32I know that you were alone,
37:33but I'm here for you, Jack.
37:37Whatever you need.
37:38Connie?
37:39I know that this is going to take time.
37:42This arrangement was to ensure Diane's safety.
37:48And, Jack, one day you are going to wake up and realize
37:52that not only you are loved,
37:56but that you love me back.
37:59And Diane's safety and her being back where she belongs
38:03is still a priority.
38:05That's still a priority.
38:06That's how that will happen.
38:08She will get the help that she needs,
38:11just like I am going to help you heal.
38:14And you are going to see, Jack,
38:19that her love was all a lie.
38:21It wasn't real.
38:26It is real.
38:29It was real.
38:34Jack,
38:36it's only because you don't know what real love is, Jack.
38:40But I am here to show you.
38:43And when you see the truth,
38:45your eyes and your heart
38:47will open up.
38:50And I'll be ready for you.
38:52Be here to be your friend.
38:55Your confidant.
38:58Love her.
39:01And your wife.
39:10Love her.
39:11Love her.
39:11Love her.
39:12Love her.
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