1 00:00:03,971 --> 00:00:06,006 (smooth jazz playing) 2 00:00:07,274 --> 00:00:08,942 (sighs) 3 00:00:19,253 --> 00:00:21,722 (sighs) S-Sorry. 4 00:00:25,158 --> 00:00:26,527 So... 5 00:00:27,561 --> 00:00:29,530 The thousand-yard stare. 6 00:00:29,630 --> 00:00:33,100 Hmm. You must be thinking about Naomi. 7 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:35,302 -You know. -Mm. 8 00:00:35,402 --> 00:00:37,771 She came to see me yesterday. 9 00:00:39,039 --> 00:00:40,874 I should have told you as soon as I heard. 10 00:00:40,974 --> 00:00:42,643 No, no, no. 11 00:00:43,911 --> 00:00:46,947 Naomi wanted to be the one to break the news, so... 12 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:50,150 Our baby has the BRCA gene, Bill. 13 00:00:50,250 --> 00:00:52,219 It's all I can think about. 14 00:00:52,319 --> 00:00:54,187 And I'm absolutely terrified. 15 00:00:54,288 --> 00:00:57,324 -But we got this, Dani. -Do we? 16 00:00:57,424 --> 00:00:59,560 When nothing about this is up to us? 17 00:00:59,660 --> 00:01:01,328 We got her. 18 00:01:01,428 --> 00:01:03,564 Hmm? Just like always. 19 00:01:07,134 --> 00:01:10,037 It ain't even morning, cuz, and you already calling me. 20 00:01:10,137 --> 00:01:12,205 Get over it. It's not like it's dawn. 21 00:01:12,306 --> 00:01:13,907 I just saw you yesterday. 22 00:01:14,007 --> 00:01:16,910 And nothing can be that urgent unless... 23 00:01:17,010 --> 00:01:19,146 -Bill. -Still alive and kicking. 24 00:01:19,246 --> 00:01:22,015 Tap-dancing on my last nerve. 25 00:01:22,115 --> 00:01:24,318 -That man has nine lives. -Look, I... 26 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:27,554 I just need to vent before I lose it. 27 00:01:28,555 --> 00:01:29,690 I'm all ears. 28 00:01:29,790 --> 00:01:34,261 Dani had the nerve to get up in my face again, 29 00:01:34,361 --> 00:01:36,863 yapping about I'm not doing enough for Bill. 30 00:01:36,964 --> 00:01:40,334 Well, then maybe you should just step up your "doting wife" game. 31 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:42,769 I'm not babying a grown-ass man. 32 00:01:42,869 --> 00:01:45,339 $10 million, cuz, you need to do what you got to do. 33 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:49,009 I am. Look, Dani's just trying to stir things up. 34 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:50,510 Bill tossed her aside, 35 00:01:50,611 --> 00:01:52,512 and she wants the same thing to happen to me. 36 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:55,649 Always trying to plant the seed of doubt in his mind. 37 00:01:55,749 --> 00:01:59,286 Well, you better make sure those seeds don't take root. 38 00:01:59,386 --> 00:02:02,823 You've been running this con for a long time. 39 00:02:02,923 --> 00:02:04,658 Don't blow it now. 40 00:02:04,758 --> 00:02:05,859 Hey. 41 00:02:05,959 --> 00:02:07,127 Hard at work or hardly working? 42 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:09,429 (chuckles) I'm always working, man. 43 00:02:09,529 --> 00:02:11,365 -You here working on the story? -Yes. 44 00:02:11,465 --> 00:02:13,734 And I could use a favor. 45 00:02:13,834 --> 00:02:15,369 Yeah, sure. What's up? 46 00:02:15,469 --> 00:02:19,940 Well, for the next piece in the Red Market series, 47 00:02:20,040 --> 00:02:22,809 I'm doing it on Garland Memorial and Lia Whitmore, 48 00:02:22,909 --> 00:02:24,845 and I was wondering, if she's willing, 49 00:02:24,945 --> 00:02:28,849 if I could interview Lia on the record. 50 00:02:28,949 --> 00:02:30,651 Remember, I told you Lia's being transferred 51 00:02:30,751 --> 00:02:32,719 to a medium-security facility later today. 52 00:02:32,819 --> 00:02:34,354 Yeah, that's why I'm here now. 53 00:02:35,355 --> 00:02:36,657 And you wait until the last minute? 54 00:02:36,757 --> 00:02:39,126 I know, I know. I'm sorry, but, uh... 55 00:02:39,226 --> 00:02:40,827 think you could make a call? 56 00:02:40,927 --> 00:02:42,929 Well, that depends. 57 00:02:43,030 --> 00:02:44,598 What are you hoping to learn from this Q and A 58 00:02:44,698 --> 00:02:45,599 that you don't already know? 59 00:02:45,699 --> 00:02:47,167 There is a chance 60 00:02:47,267 --> 00:02:49,770 that Lia doesn't cough up anything new. 61 00:02:50,937 --> 00:02:53,106 Then why go through the trouble of...? 62 00:02:53,206 --> 00:02:56,276 Because I need to understand her role in the ring. 63 00:02:56,376 --> 00:02:58,612 I still can't wrap my head around how she got caught up 64 00:02:58,712 --> 00:03:00,147 in this whole thing in the first place. 65 00:03:00,247 --> 00:03:02,783 Well, we already know what happened. 66 00:03:02,883 --> 00:03:04,851 She lost money when Lynette Wise allegedly 67 00:03:04,951 --> 00:03:07,487 stole funds from the bank where Lia had her investments. 68 00:03:07,587 --> 00:03:10,190 Those are the facts, yeah, but I want to do some digging 69 00:03:10,290 --> 00:03:13,226 around this Lynette angle, see where that gets me. 70 00:03:14,261 --> 00:03:15,762 I didn't know you were still interested in that. 71 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:19,499 Call it a renewed interest after talking to Lynette's 72 00:03:19,599 --> 00:03:23,503 one and only friend in town, Hayley Hamilton. 73 00:03:24,738 --> 00:03:27,374 ♪ ♪ 74 00:03:54,735 --> 00:03:56,436 I'm famished. 75 00:03:56,536 --> 00:03:58,739 Care to join me for a bite at the club, my love? 76 00:03:58,839 --> 00:04:00,741 Oh, rain check? 77 00:04:00,841 --> 00:04:03,176 I'm finally getting back into the swing of things. 78 00:04:03,276 --> 00:04:07,080 Ah, getting excited about being busy again. 79 00:04:07,180 --> 00:04:09,282 But please don't overdo. 80 00:04:09,382 --> 00:04:10,684 There's so much work to be done. 81 00:04:10,784 --> 00:04:13,320 -Anita. -Don't worry. 82 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:15,188 I've called in reinforcements. 83 00:04:15,288 --> 00:04:16,590 Laura's coming over. 84 00:04:16,690 --> 00:04:18,825 She's going to get me caught up on everything I missed 85 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:20,994 while I was kicking cancer's butt. 86 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:22,329 All right. 87 00:04:22,429 --> 00:04:24,331 As long as you'll have some assistance 88 00:04:24,431 --> 00:04:26,867 while you're conquering the world, 89 00:04:26,967 --> 00:04:28,201 I'll leave you to it. 90 00:04:28,301 --> 00:04:29,569 Enjoy. 91 00:04:30,670 --> 00:04:32,639 Okay, they got the A-team working this morning. 92 00:04:32,739 --> 00:04:34,708 -(laughs) -How are you, June? 93 00:04:34,808 --> 00:04:36,576 All is right in my world. 94 00:04:36,676 --> 00:04:37,711 Hi, y'all. 95 00:04:37,811 --> 00:04:40,113 Hey. Will this be for here or to go, Naomi? 96 00:04:40,213 --> 00:04:41,815 -Dining in, please. -All right. 97 00:04:41,915 --> 00:04:43,049 You can sit wherever you like. 98 00:04:43,150 --> 00:04:45,786 And I will put your usual to-go order in, Andre. 99 00:04:45,886 --> 00:04:46,987 Yeah. 100 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:49,689 (bell dings) 101 00:04:50,724 --> 00:04:52,959 You, uh... you feeling okay? 102 00:04:53,059 --> 00:04:55,896 (scoffs) No need to tiptoe around it. 103 00:04:55,996 --> 00:04:58,398 I know you know what's going on with me. 104 00:04:58,498 --> 00:05:01,134 The BRCA gene variant. 105 00:05:01,234 --> 00:05:03,236 I'm so sorry, Naomi. 106 00:05:03,336 --> 00:05:05,772 If there's anything I can do to help... 107 00:05:05,872 --> 00:05:08,275 -Well, since you're asking... -Mm-hmm? 108 00:05:08,375 --> 00:05:09,776 ...there is. 109 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:15,782 Mom's ghosting me. 110 00:05:15,882 --> 00:05:18,185 I haven't heard from her since I told her the BRCA news. 111 00:05:18,285 --> 00:05:19,519 Can you help me with that? 112 00:05:19,619 --> 00:05:21,354 I wouldn't say she's ghosting you, exactly. 113 00:05:21,454 --> 00:05:24,057 Avoiding, ignoring-- whatever you want to call it. 114 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:26,593 She's freaked that I'm considering the mastectomy. 115 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:30,597 Yeah, yeah, that about sums it up. 116 00:05:30,697 --> 00:05:33,800 She's not happy about this, but neither am I. 117 00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:35,735 This is the reality of what I'm facing. 118 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:37,304 But I've done all the research. 119 00:05:37,404 --> 00:05:38,905 -I've talked to all the experts. -Yeah. 120 00:05:39,005 --> 00:05:42,142 -It's a tough decision process. -Yes, it is. 121 00:05:42,242 --> 00:05:44,978 But I did have a long conversation with Gran. 122 00:05:45,078 --> 00:05:46,046 Oh? 123 00:05:46,146 --> 00:05:47,848 What was Anita's advice? 124 00:05:47,948 --> 00:05:50,417 To do what works for me. 125 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:53,653 And, honestly, I wish that's the way Mom responded. 126 00:05:53,753 --> 00:05:57,390 But instead, she's showing her disapproval by avoiding me. 127 00:05:57,490 --> 00:06:00,093 See, this is why I was reluctant to tell her in the first place. 128 00:06:00,193 --> 00:06:03,063 Okay, it's true, Dani was upset, 129 00:06:03,163 --> 00:06:05,732 but cut her some slack, Naomi. 130 00:06:05,832 --> 00:06:07,767 Your mom's not mad at you. 131 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:10,871 She just... she just... she's struggling, okay? 132 00:06:10,971 --> 00:06:12,806 She's struggling to understand your perspective. 133 00:06:12,906 --> 00:06:15,442 It doesn't feel like it. 134 00:06:15,542 --> 00:06:17,510 She's trying to wrap her head around everything 135 00:06:17,611 --> 00:06:19,546 and give you space while she does. 136 00:06:20,847 --> 00:06:23,283 I know this is a lot to process. 137 00:06:23,383 --> 00:06:25,819 I just don't want her getting worked up about it. 138 00:06:25,919 --> 00:06:27,921 Dani will be fine. 139 00:06:28,021 --> 00:06:30,523 Are you saying that because you really believe it 140 00:06:30,624 --> 00:06:32,592 or because it's what I want to hear? 141 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:36,263 How did you guess I was thinking about Naomi? 142 00:06:36,363 --> 00:06:39,299 Well, because I can't get her off my mind either. 143 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:43,536 Did she tell you that she's considering a mastectomy? 144 00:06:43,637 --> 00:06:44,604 She did. 145 00:06:44,704 --> 00:06:45,839 And that because she's a BRCA carrier, 146 00:06:45,939 --> 00:06:49,509 it will probably be a double mastectomy? 147 00:06:49,609 --> 00:06:51,278 Well... (sighs) 148 00:06:51,378 --> 00:06:53,847 I'm sure Naomi is consulting with her doctors about it, 149 00:06:53,947 --> 00:06:56,016 and, you know, if that's what she decides to do... 150 00:06:56,116 --> 00:06:59,452 It doesn't need to be that invasive. 151 00:06:59,552 --> 00:07:01,755 I've tried to ask Mother to talk to her 152 00:07:01,855 --> 00:07:04,824 and to help her see that there are other preventative options. 153 00:07:04,925 --> 00:07:06,793 And Anita agreed? 154 00:07:06,893 --> 00:07:08,561 She would only commit to hearing Naomi out. 155 00:07:08,662 --> 00:07:11,598 -Oh. I'm not surprised. -I am. 156 00:07:11,698 --> 00:07:15,302 Hmm. Dani, your mother's a wise woman, right? 157 00:07:15,402 --> 00:07:19,105 I mean, yeah, I'm-I'm sure her approach is best. 158 00:07:20,573 --> 00:07:22,909 I'm just trying to be open-minded here, okay? 159 00:07:23,009 --> 00:07:24,711 So I am the only one who is worried 160 00:07:24,811 --> 00:07:28,148 that Naomi might have unnecessarily invasive surgery? 161 00:07:29,149 --> 00:07:31,518 We're all worried, but it's just... 162 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:33,887 I am not trying to be the bad guy. 163 00:07:33,987 --> 00:07:35,322 I only want to protect her. 164 00:07:35,422 --> 00:07:37,824 I know. I know that's the goal. I know, Dani. 165 00:07:37,924 --> 00:07:39,960 But Naomi is strong and independent. 166 00:07:40,060 --> 00:07:42,395 She just needs to know that we'll be there 167 00:07:42,495 --> 00:07:44,064 to help her through whatever happens. 168 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:46,299 -We will, but... -Yeah, no, listen. 169 00:07:46,399 --> 00:07:48,301 No matter where we stand on her decision 170 00:07:48,401 --> 00:07:51,071 or with each other, we'll always be there for our girls, right? 171 00:07:52,472 --> 00:07:54,708 Everything okay over here? 172 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:56,576 Oh, yeah. I'm fine, Daddy. 173 00:07:56,676 --> 00:07:58,845 We were just having a little parental pity party, 174 00:07:58,945 --> 00:08:01,047 but commiserating is over. 175 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:02,282 Is Mother home? 176 00:08:02,382 --> 00:08:04,417 -In all her glory, yes. -Good. 177 00:08:04,517 --> 00:08:06,386 I need to talk to her. 178 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:08,989 Mm... (sighs) 179 00:08:09,089 --> 00:08:11,291 -Love you. -I love you. 180 00:08:11,391 --> 00:08:13,460 -And thank you, Bill. -Yep. 181 00:08:15,562 --> 00:08:16,930 Mind if I join you? 182 00:08:17,030 --> 00:08:18,498 (chuckles) 183 00:08:18,598 --> 00:08:21,901 Why does that invitation sound more like a summons? 184 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:25,171 Oh, "summons" is such a strong word. 185 00:08:25,271 --> 00:08:26,906 But I won't take no for an answer. 186 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:28,141 (slides chair) 187 00:08:29,142 --> 00:08:32,145 I've got everything under control. 188 00:08:32,245 --> 00:08:33,646 -You sure about that? -Yeah. 189 00:08:33,747 --> 00:08:35,415 I'm just triggered. 190 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:38,551 You know, even if I wasn't trying to knock off Bill, 191 00:08:38,651 --> 00:08:41,154 Dani is still a pain in the ass. 192 00:08:41,254 --> 00:08:43,123 She's pathetic. 193 00:08:43,223 --> 00:08:48,461 Bill cheated on her for years, yet Dani's still not over him. 194 00:08:48,561 --> 00:08:52,298 Well, they say true love dies hard. 195 00:08:52,399 --> 00:08:55,969 If a man even thought about playing around on me, 196 00:08:56,069 --> 00:08:58,338 I wouldn't spend an ounce of my energy on that bastard. 197 00:08:58,438 --> 00:09:00,774 I'd be shoving him right off a cliff. 198 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:02,876 Lock in, cuz. 199 00:09:02,976 --> 00:09:07,213 Get Dani out your head and keep Bill in your bed. 200 00:09:07,313 --> 00:09:10,350 You get distracted, you get sloppy. 201 00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:13,219 You're wondering if Lia was responsible 202 00:09:13,319 --> 00:09:14,821 for Lynette's disappearance, 203 00:09:14,921 --> 00:09:17,690 although there's no indication that they ever crossed paths 204 00:09:17,791 --> 00:09:19,726 or that Lynette was ever on Lia's radar. 205 00:09:19,826 --> 00:09:21,928 No indication yet. 206 00:09:22,028 --> 00:09:24,631 Well, Lynette never asked for protection from Lia. 207 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:28,668 Yeah, but isn't it curious that when I asked Hayley 208 00:09:28,768 --> 00:09:31,571 about both of these women, she recalls Lynette being afraid 209 00:09:31,671 --> 00:09:33,440 of the people that said she stole from them? 210 00:09:33,540 --> 00:09:35,542 And the fact that Hayley never mentioned 211 00:09:35,642 --> 00:09:37,277 this possible fear of Lia before, 212 00:09:37,377 --> 00:09:39,179 especially after Lynette's disappearance, 213 00:09:39,279 --> 00:09:40,513 is another question. 214 00:09:40,613 --> 00:09:44,184 Maybe she didn't take the threat seriously at the time. 215 00:09:44,284 --> 00:09:45,418 Or maybe she's stirring up drama 216 00:09:45,518 --> 00:09:47,187 just to get her name in your article, 217 00:09:47,287 --> 00:09:48,688 another feeble attempt to be seen 218 00:09:48,788 --> 00:09:50,924 as anything other than a shallow trophy wife. 219 00:09:51,024 --> 00:09:54,861 Look, I don't expect Lia to confess, even if she is guilty. 220 00:09:55,862 --> 00:09:57,864 I just want to... 221 00:09:57,964 --> 00:10:00,633 throw some things at her and get a reaction. 222 00:10:00,733 --> 00:10:03,436 Plus, I have other questions about the ring. 223 00:10:03,536 --> 00:10:05,305 Don't get your hopes up. 224 00:10:05,405 --> 00:10:07,340 Lia couldn't give up any pertinent information 225 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:09,209 on the top tier of the plasma operation, 226 00:10:09,309 --> 00:10:11,244 let alone the identity of the Impaler, 227 00:10:11,344 --> 00:10:13,546 even when she was desperate for a plea deal. 228 00:10:13,646 --> 00:10:16,950 Maybe she was scared of the big boss. 229 00:10:17,050 --> 00:10:18,718 And now she might have more to say 230 00:10:18,818 --> 00:10:20,587 after spending some time behind bars. 231 00:10:20,687 --> 00:10:23,022 I don't know, man, it sounds like a long shot. 232 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:27,026 Even if she has nothing to say on this front, 233 00:10:27,127 --> 00:10:31,431 maybe her wanting to gain sympathy 234 00:10:31,531 --> 00:10:33,233 in the court of public opinion 235 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:35,168 is gonna encourage her to talk to me. 236 00:10:35,268 --> 00:10:37,670 Look, just because she was a decent person 237 00:10:37,770 --> 00:10:39,239 before she lost everything 238 00:10:39,339 --> 00:10:41,374 doesn't justify her actions to the public. 239 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:44,878 Not only did Lia steal plasma from the hospital she worked at, 240 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:46,479 but she threatened people who did her dirty work 241 00:10:46,579 --> 00:10:47,814 and didn't care if they got hurt. 242 00:10:47,914 --> 00:10:49,616 Look, Jacob, me of all people, 243 00:10:49,716 --> 00:10:52,785 I'm not advocating that she get off scot-free, 244 00:10:52,886 --> 00:10:54,454 but as a journalist, 245 00:10:54,554 --> 00:10:56,723 good people going down a dark path 246 00:10:56,823 --> 00:10:58,358 makes for a great story. 247 00:10:59,959 --> 00:11:02,228 So... what do you say? 248 00:11:02,328 --> 00:11:04,797 That if you find any answers you're looking for, 249 00:11:04,898 --> 00:11:06,432 it'll make the trip worthwhile. 250 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:09,235 I'll call the warden. 251 00:11:15,575 --> 00:11:17,377 Me, sloppy? Please. 252 00:11:17,477 --> 00:11:19,913 Look, I don't need you to tell me how to handle my man. 253 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:22,649 I am Mrs. Hamilton, after all. 254 00:11:22,749 --> 00:11:25,118 A title you were given, thanks to me. 255 00:11:25,218 --> 00:11:27,320 I found the perfect target in Bill. 256 00:11:27,420 --> 00:11:29,789 Don't forget this is a team effort. 257 00:11:29,889 --> 00:11:31,324 -(phone chimes) -Oh, look. 258 00:11:31,424 --> 00:11:33,993 My coffee order is ready. 259 00:11:34,093 --> 00:11:35,361 You, you want a cookie? 260 00:11:35,461 --> 00:11:37,897 Since you're my hero or something? 261 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:45,205 Well, well, well, if it isn't Randy Parker. 262 00:11:45,305 --> 00:11:47,106 Hey, Mona. 263 00:11:47,207 --> 00:11:48,374 Mm. 264 00:11:48,474 --> 00:11:50,843 -I hope you're well. -Uh, I'm hanging in there. 265 00:11:50,944 --> 00:11:52,912 -How about you? -Never better. 266 00:11:53,012 --> 00:11:56,950 I just finished a fantastic Pilates class. 267 00:11:57,050 --> 00:11:59,886 It's not for the weak, but I'm doing what I can 268 00:11:59,986 --> 00:12:03,489 to keep this diabetes in check and show up for myself. 269 00:12:03,590 --> 00:12:05,858 I know a couple folks who are dealing with type 2, 270 00:12:05,959 --> 00:12:07,860 and I appreciate and respect 271 00:12:07,961 --> 00:12:10,096 the way that you are handling yours. 272 00:12:10,196 --> 00:12:11,664 Thanks. 273 00:12:11,764 --> 00:12:15,735 I know you've probably been wondering where I've been 274 00:12:15,835 --> 00:12:17,604 since I missed a couple of Sundays at church. 275 00:12:17,704 --> 00:12:19,772 Let me stop you right there. 276 00:12:19,872 --> 00:12:23,009 If you think I've been thinking about you like that, 277 00:12:23,109 --> 00:12:24,844 think again. 278 00:12:24,944 --> 00:12:29,048 My mom and I are handling our situations so differently. 279 00:12:29,148 --> 00:12:30,817 Yeah, she thinks you're going overboard 280 00:12:30,917 --> 00:12:32,552 by considering the mastectomy. 281 00:12:32,652 --> 00:12:35,288 And I think she needs to be more vigilant. 282 00:12:35,388 --> 00:12:36,689 She is. 283 00:12:36,789 --> 00:12:38,358 Her next mammogram is already booked. 284 00:12:38,458 --> 00:12:40,526 Okay. What about her MRI? 285 00:12:40,627 --> 00:12:42,729 Because based on my research, an MRI is 286 00:12:42,829 --> 00:12:44,597 the responsible complement to a mammogram 287 00:12:44,697 --> 00:12:46,032 for women with the BRCA gene. 288 00:12:46,132 --> 00:12:48,301 I wish you'd convince her to get one, and soon. 289 00:12:49,302 --> 00:12:51,404 I don't even know for sure if she hasn't already had 290 00:12:51,504 --> 00:12:53,973 or booked an MRI. 291 00:12:54,073 --> 00:12:58,311 Every time I bring it up, she doesn't want to discuss it. 292 00:12:58,411 --> 00:13:01,881 Well, what she does with her MRI results is up to her, 293 00:13:01,981 --> 00:13:03,216 but if she gets the test, 294 00:13:03,316 --> 00:13:04,784 at least she'll have the information. 295 00:13:04,884 --> 00:13:07,220 Yeah. I have no doubt that Dani is following 296 00:13:07,320 --> 00:13:10,189 all of her doctor's recommendations, but... 297 00:13:10,290 --> 00:13:11,891 I will raise that particular question 298 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:13,459 when the moment is right. 299 00:13:13,559 --> 00:13:14,661 You should. 300 00:13:14,761 --> 00:13:18,264 And if she closes the discussion, it's closed. 301 00:13:18,364 --> 00:13:20,700 Your mother can be very stubborn. 302 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:22,568 -Can be? -Yeah, a little bit. 303 00:13:22,669 --> 00:13:24,003 (scoffs) 304 00:13:24,103 --> 00:13:26,372 But Dani knows you're looking out for her, Naomi, 305 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:28,808 the same as you are for her. 306 00:13:28,908 --> 00:13:30,109 Yeah? 307 00:13:30,209 --> 00:13:31,711 Come on. (chuckles) 308 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:32,712 -Here you go. -Thanks, June. 309 00:13:32,812 --> 00:13:34,280 -You're welcome. -Uh... 310 00:13:34,380 --> 00:13:35,782 I'll see both of you ladies later. 311 00:13:35,882 --> 00:13:36,849 -All right. -See you. 312 00:13:36,949 --> 00:13:38,918 -See you. -See you. 313 00:13:39,018 --> 00:13:40,920 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 314 00:13:41,020 --> 00:13:43,923 I'm not sure what the two of you were talking about, 315 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:46,492 but if you and your mom are butting heads, 316 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:48,895 I am sure Dani knows how lucky she is 317 00:13:48,995 --> 00:13:50,730 to have you for a daughter. 318 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:54,300 You're a great friend, a great wife, 319 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:57,503 a great lawyer, a great daughter, 320 00:13:57,603 --> 00:13:58,905 a great person. 321 00:14:00,807 --> 00:14:03,743 And I'm also a liar. 322 00:14:03,843 --> 00:14:05,311 I've been expecting you. 323 00:14:05,411 --> 00:14:06,779 How did it go with Naomi yesterday? 324 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:09,449 Well, that's my Dani. Cut to the chase. 325 00:14:09,549 --> 00:14:11,084 Urgent matters demand it. 326 00:14:11,184 --> 00:14:16,189 My conversation with Naomi went very well from my perspective, 327 00:14:16,289 --> 00:14:18,224 but you may think differently. 328 00:14:18,324 --> 00:14:20,293 Did you even try to convince her? 329 00:14:20,393 --> 00:14:22,929 Dani, I told you I was... 330 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:24,997 I had no intention of dissuading Naomi 331 00:14:25,098 --> 00:14:27,200 from getting the surgery if she felt strongly about it, 332 00:14:27,300 --> 00:14:28,868 so there was no debate. 333 00:14:28,968 --> 00:14:30,169 Well, what did you say? 334 00:14:30,837 --> 00:14:35,475 I told her, had I known I was a BRCA carrier at her age, 335 00:14:35,575 --> 00:14:38,411 I would absolutely have taken preemptive measures. 336 00:14:38,511 --> 00:14:39,412 Mother. 337 00:14:39,512 --> 00:14:42,281 Dani, that's what I told her. 338 00:14:43,516 --> 00:14:45,651 And after what I've been through, 339 00:14:45,752 --> 00:14:47,887 surely you understand why. 340 00:14:48,855 --> 00:14:54,093 I'm worried about both Naomi and Dani, but... 341 00:14:54,193 --> 00:14:56,896 I have faith that they'll be okay. 342 00:14:56,996 --> 00:15:00,099 Well, they're both thoughtful and proactive, 343 00:15:00,199 --> 00:15:01,601 -so I agree. -Yeah. 344 00:15:03,336 --> 00:15:04,871 I heard about your recent scare. 345 00:15:04,971 --> 00:15:05,905 Oh. 346 00:15:06,005 --> 00:15:07,573 Ah... 347 00:15:07,673 --> 00:15:10,276 Overhyped. It's no big deal. 348 00:15:10,376 --> 00:15:11,911 But you were hospitalized. 349 00:15:12,011 --> 00:15:13,780 Yeah, yeah, but I'm fine. 350 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:18,551 Slurred speech sounds serious, not fine. 351 00:15:18,651 --> 00:15:21,421 I appreciate your concern, Vernon, 352 00:15:21,521 --> 00:15:24,457 but the doc checked me out and all is well. 353 00:15:24,557 --> 00:15:26,626 (Bill clears throat) 354 00:15:26,726 --> 00:15:29,929 Madison confirmed it was not another stroke? 355 00:15:30,029 --> 00:15:32,498 Yeah, well, she thought it might be another TIA, 356 00:15:32,598 --> 00:15:33,933 but she wasn't certain. 357 00:15:34,033 --> 00:15:36,002 You know, it's just another reminder to... 358 00:15:36,102 --> 00:15:38,104 (clears throat) take better care of myself. 359 00:15:38,204 --> 00:15:40,506 It's nothing to freak out about. 360 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:43,943 You know, Bill, how we handle life events 361 00:15:44,043 --> 00:15:47,747 can negatively impact our well-being. 362 00:15:49,115 --> 00:15:50,783 I can handle whatever comes my way. 363 00:15:50,883 --> 00:15:52,485 Always have, always will. 364 00:15:52,585 --> 00:15:57,623 Well, anyone can find themselves in the hospital once, 365 00:15:57,723 --> 00:16:00,092 but twice... 366 00:16:00,193 --> 00:16:03,429 within a year, at your age? 367 00:16:03,529 --> 00:16:06,666 You think it's some kind of wake-up call? 368 00:16:06,766 --> 00:16:10,670 No, I think it's a blaring siren. 369 00:16:17,810 --> 00:16:21,347 What in the retail therapy has my wife bought now? 370 00:16:29,088 --> 00:16:33,259 I understand your stance, given your cancer battle, 371 00:16:33,359 --> 00:16:35,661 -but Naomi... -Can't ignore my experience. 372 00:16:35,761 --> 00:16:40,766 She watched everything that I went through. 373 00:16:40,867 --> 00:16:42,802 So feel free to blame me if you must. 374 00:16:42,902 --> 00:16:44,470 I would never. 375 00:16:44,570 --> 00:16:46,672 I am just deeply apprehensive 376 00:16:46,772 --> 00:16:49,408 about her taking excessive measures. 377 00:16:49,509 --> 00:16:51,444 Undergoing a major surgery 378 00:16:51,544 --> 00:16:53,312 when she may never be diagnosed with cancer 379 00:16:53,412 --> 00:16:55,047 just doesn't feel right to me. 380 00:16:56,449 --> 00:16:59,352 All we can do now is support Naomi 381 00:16:59,452 --> 00:17:01,354 in whatever decision she makes 382 00:17:01,454 --> 00:17:04,090 without judgment or without agenda. 383 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:06,359 -Now you sound like Bill. -(scoffs) 384 00:17:06,459 --> 00:17:09,095 No one has ever accused me of that one. 385 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:10,630 Did you and Bill clash on this? 386 00:17:10,730 --> 00:17:12,798 No. 387 00:17:12,899 --> 00:17:16,269 We are both Team Naomi. 388 00:17:16,369 --> 00:17:20,907 Good, because you have to be on the same page. 389 00:17:21,007 --> 00:17:22,808 I am proud that we're able to show up 390 00:17:22,909 --> 00:17:25,311 as the best of who we were together 391 00:17:25,411 --> 00:17:26,679 for our baby girl. 392 00:17:26,779 --> 00:17:28,748 Hi. 393 00:17:28,848 --> 00:17:30,249 Hope I'm not interrupting. 394 00:17:30,349 --> 00:17:32,718 Laura, you are most welcome. 395 00:17:32,818 --> 00:17:34,487 I can wait if you... 396 00:17:34,587 --> 00:17:37,557 No, no, Laura. Uh, Mother and I were just wrapping up. 397 00:17:39,091 --> 00:17:43,529 Why can't scary things like this happen to bad people? 398 00:17:44,497 --> 00:17:48,701 I wouldn't wish gene mutation stress on my worst enemy. 399 00:17:48,801 --> 00:17:50,803 The only thing you should be worried about 400 00:17:50,903 --> 00:17:53,873 is where you're going to visit on your next vacation. 401 00:17:55,341 --> 00:17:57,410 I feel terrible about this trouble 402 00:17:57,510 --> 00:17:59,378 -on your tracks. -Mm-mm. 403 00:18:00,980 --> 00:18:03,583 But thanks for sharing the news with me, though. 404 00:18:03,683 --> 00:18:06,419 Of course. You're part of the family. 405 00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:08,254 It's good you started reaching out 406 00:18:08,354 --> 00:18:10,456 to your family for support. 407 00:18:10,556 --> 00:18:13,259 True, but Mom and Chelsea are hurt 408 00:18:13,359 --> 00:18:16,062 that I didn't open up to them sooner. 409 00:18:16,162 --> 00:18:18,631 That's only because they love you so much 410 00:18:18,731 --> 00:18:22,134 and they wish they could have rallied around you sooner. 411 00:18:22,234 --> 00:18:24,971 But don't you worry, they'll get past it. 412 00:18:25,071 --> 00:18:26,739 I hope you're right. 413 00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:31,177 How'd your dad take the news? 414 00:18:32,144 --> 00:18:35,114 He was surprisingly calm, 415 00:18:35,214 --> 00:18:37,717 reassuring in a way that I didn't expect. 416 00:18:37,817 --> 00:18:40,252 He may be a big old intimidating lawyer 417 00:18:40,353 --> 00:18:43,022 to most people, but the way I see it, 418 00:18:43,122 --> 00:18:46,125 when it comes to you and your sister... 419 00:18:46,225 --> 00:18:49,629 he's just a loving dad with a soft spot for his girls. 420 00:18:49,729 --> 00:18:53,499 He suffers the feelings all of us feel. 421 00:18:53,599 --> 00:18:57,003 Yeah, but don't go spreading that around. 422 00:18:59,138 --> 00:19:02,475 I'm touched by your concern, Vernon, truly, 423 00:19:02,575 --> 00:19:05,745 but pressure only makes me better. 424 00:19:07,213 --> 00:19:09,115 That may be changing, 425 00:19:09,215 --> 00:19:11,350 whether you acknowledge it or not. 426 00:19:11,450 --> 00:19:13,185 Maybe. 427 00:19:13,285 --> 00:19:16,589 You've been under a tremendous amount of stress, Bill. 428 00:19:16,689 --> 00:19:19,258 Like during that damn tornado. 429 00:19:19,358 --> 00:19:23,396 Yep, being trapped in this building all alone was awful, 430 00:19:23,496 --> 00:19:27,600 but not knowing whether my family was okay was worse. 431 00:19:28,501 --> 00:19:30,936 (heavy breathing) 432 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:36,042 (clears throat) 433 00:19:36,142 --> 00:19:38,444 Thank goodness everybody came out okay. 434 00:19:38,544 --> 00:19:41,447 But the problems didn't end there. 435 00:19:41,547 --> 00:19:43,582 Martin nearly died. 436 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:45,951 Kat's surgery, then... 437 00:19:46,052 --> 00:19:47,687 Naomi's news. Yeah. 438 00:19:47,787 --> 00:19:50,156 That's a lot. 439 00:19:50,256 --> 00:19:53,859 Even for one who doesn't like to let on 440 00:19:53,959 --> 00:19:55,861 when he's feeling vulnerable. 441 00:19:56,862 --> 00:19:58,564 That's how my dad raised me. 442 00:19:58,664 --> 00:20:00,633 If you need someone to talk to... 443 00:20:02,334 --> 00:20:04,036 ...I'm here. 444 00:20:05,771 --> 00:20:07,540 Well, I never thought we'd get to a place 445 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:09,041 where you'd say that again. 446 00:20:09,141 --> 00:20:13,379 I love my granddaughters, and they love you. 447 00:20:13,479 --> 00:20:16,182 I don't want them to have to pay the price 448 00:20:16,282 --> 00:20:20,486 for something you insist on carrying alone. 449 00:20:21,654 --> 00:20:23,089 I didn't mean to offend, 450 00:20:23,189 --> 00:20:25,157 and I wasn't trying to presume anything. 451 00:20:25,257 --> 00:20:26,826 Could've fooled me. 452 00:20:26,926 --> 00:20:30,096 It's just, in the past, you pointed out 453 00:20:30,196 --> 00:20:32,798 when I haven't made it to church. 454 00:20:34,333 --> 00:20:36,635 I'm not your keeper, Randy. 455 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:38,904 I do wish you would show up for service, 456 00:20:39,004 --> 00:20:41,640 but maybe you should be asking yourself why 457 00:20:41,741 --> 00:20:43,676 you've been avoiding the Lord lately. 458 00:20:43,776 --> 00:20:45,077 (sighs) 459 00:20:45,177 --> 00:20:47,613 That is a good question. 460 00:20:47,713 --> 00:20:49,815 Did that sinning crime boss of yours 461 00:20:49,915 --> 00:20:51,150 put you up to something 462 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:53,185 that's not sitting right with your soul? 463 00:20:54,987 --> 00:20:59,425 Mona, don't waste none of your grace on me, all right? 464 00:20:59,525 --> 00:21:00,726 I ain't worth saving. 465 00:21:00,826 --> 00:21:04,263 I happen to believe that everyone, 466 00:21:04,363 --> 00:21:08,467 even you, deserves a chance to redeem himself. 467 00:21:10,002 --> 00:21:12,571 You just got to take that chance, Randy. 468 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:27,186 Why are you still wasting your breath on that thirsty ho? 469 00:21:28,554 --> 00:21:32,258 Don't you ever in your life talk about Ms. Wilson like that. 470 00:21:32,358 --> 00:21:33,793 Do you understand me? 471 00:21:33,893 --> 00:21:35,094 Oh. 472 00:21:39,732 --> 00:21:41,133 You know, it's interesting that you feel 473 00:21:41,233 --> 00:21:43,335 I need someone to confide in, considering I have Hayley. 474 00:21:43,435 --> 00:21:45,704 Simply offering a friendly ear. 475 00:21:45,805 --> 00:21:49,008 Not commenting on your marriage dynamics. 476 00:21:49,108 --> 00:21:52,311 Yeah, if you were, you wouldn't be the first. 477 00:21:52,411 --> 00:21:53,813 You know, both my girls 478 00:21:53,913 --> 00:21:57,283 think that Hayley is lacking in the TLC department. 479 00:21:57,383 --> 00:21:59,118 -And Hayley? -Mm, she thinks 480 00:21:59,218 --> 00:22:02,154 Dani's overstepping and should let her handle everything. 481 00:22:02,254 --> 00:22:04,323 Leaving you caught in the middle. 482 00:22:04,423 --> 00:22:05,591 Mm-hmm. 483 00:22:05,691 --> 00:22:07,960 Got all these Dupree women in my business. 484 00:22:08,060 --> 00:22:09,628 I'm sure you can relate. 485 00:22:10,629 --> 00:22:13,032 Ah, Dani's distracted by her husband. 486 00:22:13,132 --> 00:22:16,402 Nicole is distracted by her... men. 487 00:22:16,502 --> 00:22:17,870 Mm. 488 00:22:17,970 --> 00:22:20,306 Which means I only have one Dupree woman 489 00:22:20,406 --> 00:22:22,208 bossing me around at the moment. 490 00:22:22,308 --> 00:22:24,410 Yeah, but what a formidable boss, huh? 491 00:22:24,510 --> 00:22:25,644 -Mm. -Yeah. 492 00:22:27,112 --> 00:22:30,082 Well, after almost losing Anita, 493 00:22:30,182 --> 00:22:34,987 I'm happy to say "Yes, ma'am" to anything she wants. 494 00:22:35,087 --> 00:22:37,723 Thank you, Laura, for finding time for me. 495 00:22:37,823 --> 00:22:41,727 I know your hands are already full assisting Nicole. 496 00:22:41,827 --> 00:22:43,562 It's my pleasure. 497 00:22:43,662 --> 00:22:46,398 Our first order of business is writing thank-you notes 498 00:22:46,498 --> 00:22:49,134 for all the gifts, thoughts and prayers I received 499 00:22:49,235 --> 00:22:50,636 while I was sick. 500 00:22:50,736 --> 00:22:53,739 I kept an ongoing log here on my laptop. 501 00:22:53,839 --> 00:22:56,842 Oh, that is a lot of people. 502 00:22:56,942 --> 00:22:58,410 Just as I expected. 503 00:22:58,510 --> 00:23:02,748 They have been a blessing, and I want to pay it forward. 504 00:23:02,848 --> 00:23:05,584 So I want you to help me set up the cancer division 505 00:23:05,684 --> 00:23:07,453 of the Dupree Heritage Foundation. 506 00:23:07,553 --> 00:23:10,189 There are so many pieces to put in place. 507 00:23:10,289 --> 00:23:13,425 Yeah, well, planning and implementation are my specialty. 508 00:23:13,525 --> 00:23:14,894 Exactly. 509 00:23:14,994 --> 00:23:16,462 And also, I want to help Mona 510 00:23:16,562 --> 00:23:18,831 with her cancer care team at her church. 511 00:23:18,931 --> 00:23:20,266 Yeah, I've heard so much about it. 512 00:23:20,366 --> 00:23:21,800 It's gonna make a huge impact. 513 00:23:21,901 --> 00:23:23,636 I know she's coordinating with Garland, 514 00:23:23,736 --> 00:23:27,640 but I want to offer whatever resources and support we can. 515 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:30,376 I'll reach out to her. Anything else? 516 00:23:30,476 --> 00:23:33,045 Uh, isn't that enough to get us started? 517 00:23:33,145 --> 00:23:34,713 Then let's do it. 518 00:23:38,784 --> 00:23:41,720 Mm. I was wondering where you were. 519 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:45,724 After I finished at the club, I stopped by Mother's. 520 00:23:45,824 --> 00:23:46,725 -Mm? -Mm-hmm. 521 00:23:46,825 --> 00:23:47,960 How was it? 522 00:23:48,928 --> 00:23:51,230 Well, it seems that she and Naomi had 523 00:23:51,330 --> 00:23:52,998 -a great conversation. -Mm-hmm. 524 00:23:53,098 --> 00:23:55,167 Not the one I hoped they'd have. 525 00:23:55,267 --> 00:23:56,535 Oh? 526 00:23:56,635 --> 00:23:58,037 It sounds like Mother paved the way 527 00:23:58,137 --> 00:24:01,206 for Naomi and I to have a good talk. 528 00:24:01,307 --> 00:24:03,142 -I'd call that a win. -Yeah. 529 00:24:03,242 --> 00:24:04,977 Daddy may be the statesman, 530 00:24:05,077 --> 00:24:08,113 -but Mother is an ambassador. -Mm-hmm. 531 00:24:08,213 --> 00:24:11,383 I just ran into Naomi at Orphey Gene's. 532 00:24:11,483 --> 00:24:13,218 I did my best PR work on your behalf. 533 00:24:13,319 --> 00:24:15,287 -Did you, now? -Mm-hmm. 534 00:24:15,387 --> 00:24:17,022 Whenever you and Naomi get together next, 535 00:24:17,122 --> 00:24:18,857 it's going to be golden. 536 00:24:18,958 --> 00:24:20,359 Assuming... (chuckles) 537 00:24:20,459 --> 00:24:22,861 Assuming that you're actually going to put forth some effort 538 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:26,565 to accept her decision and offer her the support she needs. 539 00:24:27,533 --> 00:24:30,903 Trust me, the last thing I want is for Naomi to think 540 00:24:31,003 --> 00:24:32,504 that she can't confide in me. 541 00:24:33,505 --> 00:24:34,640 All right. 542 00:24:35,641 --> 00:24:36,742 -Oh. -Hmm? 543 00:24:36,842 --> 00:24:38,877 Is that a present for me? 544 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:41,246 -You shouldn't have. -I didn't. 545 00:24:41,347 --> 00:24:43,582 I found it when I came home. 546 00:24:44,583 --> 00:24:47,119 No postmark, so it must have been hand-delivered. 547 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:48,487 Hmm. 548 00:24:48,587 --> 00:24:50,489 Let's open her up. 549 00:24:52,658 --> 00:24:54,960 -There you go. -Thank you. 550 00:24:55,060 --> 00:24:57,196 One more. Watch out. I'm good with a knife. 551 00:24:57,296 --> 00:24:59,865 (both chuckle) 552 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:05,704 Oh, this is my kind of present. 553 00:25:06,772 --> 00:25:07,940 Mm-hmm. 554 00:25:10,676 --> 00:25:13,579 "Belated congratulations on your wedding. 555 00:25:13,679 --> 00:25:16,715 May your life together be everything you deserve." 556 00:25:16,815 --> 00:25:20,052 Yeah. Guess it's never too late to get wedding presents. 557 00:25:20,152 --> 00:25:22,021 Yeah. 558 00:25:22,121 --> 00:25:25,557 The card is nice, but... doesn't say who it's from. 559 00:25:28,093 --> 00:25:30,863 Hey, June, got any specials today? 560 00:25:30,963 --> 00:25:32,731 I got one just for you. 561 00:25:35,467 --> 00:25:37,202 Naomi, I'm glad I ran into you. 562 00:25:37,302 --> 00:25:38,370 You got a minute? 563 00:25:38,470 --> 00:25:40,172 I was just leaving. 564 00:25:40,272 --> 00:25:42,408 Do you mind staying? 565 00:25:42,508 --> 00:25:44,610 I'll buy you another cup of coffee. 566 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:47,946 I just had an interview for my next article, 567 00:25:48,047 --> 00:25:50,582 and I was wondering if I could get your take. 568 00:25:50,682 --> 00:25:52,584 On what? 569 00:25:52,684 --> 00:25:54,219 It's on Lynette Wise 570 00:25:54,319 --> 00:25:57,423 and your favorite evil stepmother Hayley. 571 00:25:58,490 --> 00:25:59,858 Have a seat. 572 00:26:05,731 --> 00:26:07,499 -It's a 2018 Louis Broussard. -Mm. 573 00:26:07,599 --> 00:26:09,068 You've bopped around France. 574 00:26:09,168 --> 00:26:10,402 Have you heard of this vineyard? 575 00:26:10,502 --> 00:26:13,605 Uh, I was drowning in my sorrows after my parents died. 576 00:26:13,705 --> 00:26:15,074 I don't remember much. 577 00:26:15,174 --> 00:26:17,443 Well, I know one way we can figure out 578 00:26:17,543 --> 00:26:19,678 if this vintage is good or not. 579 00:26:19,778 --> 00:26:21,713 Let's open it and find out. 580 00:26:24,216 --> 00:26:25,784 Isn't it a little on the early side? 581 00:26:25,884 --> 00:26:27,786 Yeah, it's brunch, 582 00:26:27,886 --> 00:26:29,822 which is pretty much happy hour in France, 583 00:26:29,922 --> 00:26:32,157 so more than appropriate. 584 00:26:34,426 --> 00:26:36,995 Why'd you go off on me like that, hmm? 585 00:26:38,797 --> 00:26:41,333 Cuz, I love you, 586 00:26:41,433 --> 00:26:44,136 but you need to watch what you say about Mona. 587 00:26:44,236 --> 00:26:45,737 She's good people. 588 00:26:45,838 --> 00:26:47,573 She ain't like us. God-fearing. 589 00:26:47,673 --> 00:26:49,208 And she happens to believe there might be 590 00:26:49,308 --> 00:26:50,843 -something still good in me. -(scoffs) 591 00:26:51,844 --> 00:26:53,745 You know what? (sighs) 592 00:26:53,846 --> 00:26:55,747 It's refreshing after a lifetime 593 00:26:55,848 --> 00:26:58,917 surrounded by shady women, present company included. 594 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:03,222 You are playing with fire. 595 00:27:03,322 --> 00:27:07,559 Don't tell me you are buying into the flames Mona's fanning. 596 00:27:07,659 --> 00:27:09,628 Just let it go. 597 00:27:09,728 --> 00:27:13,198 Look, you-- if you're planning on seeing her again, don't. 598 00:27:13,298 --> 00:27:15,134 She can't help you find redemption. 599 00:27:15,234 --> 00:27:18,070 Is we finished? Is we done? 600 00:27:18,170 --> 00:27:20,539 Think, Randy. 601 00:27:20,639 --> 00:27:24,042 Look, if you slip and say something you shouldn't, 602 00:27:24,143 --> 00:27:26,411 there are only two possible outcomes. 603 00:27:26,512 --> 00:27:29,715 Either she puts you behind bars or... 604 00:27:30,782 --> 00:27:34,987 ...you make her disappear, just like you did with Lynette. 605 00:27:36,722 --> 00:27:39,992 Well, Lia is still claiming that she never saw 606 00:27:40,092 --> 00:27:43,095 the big boss of the plasma ring or even got a name. 607 00:27:43,195 --> 00:27:45,164 Well, whoever it is, they're doing a damn good job 608 00:27:45,264 --> 00:27:46,798 of keeping their circle tight. 609 00:27:46,899 --> 00:27:49,701 But Jacob won't quit until he unmasks them. 610 00:27:49,801 --> 00:27:51,370 Yeah, I'm kind of being the Mulder to Jacob's Scully 611 00:27:51,470 --> 00:27:53,372 and helping wherever I can. 612 00:27:53,472 --> 00:27:57,643 Okay, so how does Lynette and Hayley fit in? 613 00:27:57,743 --> 00:27:59,978 Well, as you know, Lia was a victim 614 00:28:00,078 --> 00:28:02,381 of Lynette's embezzlement scheme. 615 00:28:02,481 --> 00:28:04,183 But all the charges were dropped against her. 616 00:28:04,283 --> 00:28:06,785 Because Bill is outstanding at his job. 617 00:28:06,885 --> 00:28:10,289 But all the evidence points to Lynette being the perpetrator. 618 00:28:10,389 --> 00:28:15,327 A few days ago, Hayley told me that Lynette was afraid 619 00:28:15,427 --> 00:28:17,095 that the victims of the embezzlement scam 620 00:28:17,196 --> 00:28:18,730 would seek revenge. 621 00:28:18,830 --> 00:28:20,098 But then I brought that up with Lia, 622 00:28:20,199 --> 00:28:22,267 and she adamantly denied it. 623 00:28:22,367 --> 00:28:25,437 She said that she didn't even know Lynette was in town 624 00:28:25,537 --> 00:28:27,072 until after the fact. 625 00:28:27,172 --> 00:28:29,208 You believe her? 626 00:28:29,308 --> 00:28:32,644 As much as you can believe anything Lia says, yeah. 627 00:28:32,744 --> 00:28:35,147 But she seemed genuinely pissed 628 00:28:35,247 --> 00:28:37,816 that she was being accused of getting rid of Lynette. 629 00:28:37,916 --> 00:28:40,586 Hayley thinks Lynette didn't just leave town 630 00:28:40,686 --> 00:28:43,655 but might have, what, met her demise? 631 00:28:43,755 --> 00:28:46,291 She said they spent a lot of time together 632 00:28:46,391 --> 00:28:48,927 and she was worried about Lynette. 633 00:28:49,027 --> 00:28:51,530 And that if anything happened to her, she hopes 634 00:28:51,630 --> 00:28:53,832 -that justice would be served. -Huh. 635 00:28:55,167 --> 00:28:56,501 Well, that is a very different song 636 00:28:56,602 --> 00:28:59,004 she's been singing to me and my dad. 637 00:29:00,806 --> 00:29:03,308 You know, Vernon, I really appreciate the conversation. 638 00:29:03,408 --> 00:29:05,310 It means a lot. I just... 639 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:07,980 Excuse me. I'm sorry to interrupt. 640 00:29:08,080 --> 00:29:10,449 Senator Dupree, I'm Ariyanna Wood. 641 00:29:10,549 --> 00:29:12,884 I have admired you for a very long time. 642 00:29:12,985 --> 00:29:15,454 I recognize the name. 643 00:29:15,554 --> 00:29:17,356 It's good to see you. 644 00:29:17,456 --> 00:29:19,458 You might know Bill Hamilton. 645 00:29:19,558 --> 00:29:21,727 -Hey. Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you. 646 00:29:21,827 --> 00:29:24,062 VERNON: Ariyanna's family are long-standing 647 00:29:24,162 --> 00:29:26,098 members here at the club. 648 00:29:26,198 --> 00:29:29,668 And she's a client that I'll be working with, 649 00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:32,404 uh, at the consulting firm that I've joined. 650 00:29:32,504 --> 00:29:33,839 Oh, yeah, yeah. I heard about that. 651 00:29:33,939 --> 00:29:38,977 Yeah, she's gearing up to run for public office. 652 00:29:39,077 --> 00:29:40,812 Oh. Well, congratulations. 653 00:29:40,912 --> 00:29:43,148 VERNON: Oh, she's quite the servant leader. 654 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:47,019 I'm excited to be a part of the change she's going to make. 655 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:49,054 Well, between all your boards and lectures, 656 00:29:49,154 --> 00:29:50,188 I'm amazed you find the time. 657 00:29:50,289 --> 00:29:51,356 It's a good fit. 658 00:29:51,456 --> 00:29:53,292 And, Ariyanna, I look forward to learning 659 00:29:53,392 --> 00:29:55,060 -more about your campaign. -Thank you. 660 00:29:55,160 --> 00:29:56,828 Well, I won't keep you, Senator, 661 00:29:56,928 --> 00:29:59,298 but I had to let you know that I am thrilled 662 00:29:59,398 --> 00:30:01,800 to be working with someone as knowledgeable as you. 663 00:30:01,900 --> 00:30:04,002 Your experience will be a game changer for me. 664 00:30:04,102 --> 00:30:07,039 I'm looking forward to working with you, too. 665 00:30:09,107 --> 00:30:11,310 Glad we got to talk. 666 00:30:11,410 --> 00:30:15,213 If you need me, don't hesitate to call. 667 00:30:15,314 --> 00:30:16,481 All right. 668 00:30:16,581 --> 00:30:18,250 That's very generous of you. 669 00:30:24,389 --> 00:30:25,557 Jacob. 670 00:30:25,657 --> 00:30:27,259 How you doing, son? 671 00:30:27,359 --> 00:30:29,895 Taking care of my wife is all I care about right now. 672 00:30:29,995 --> 00:30:33,298 I have every confidence that you'll do just that. 673 00:30:33,398 --> 00:30:36,268 -Naomi's in good hands. -Yes, sir. 674 00:30:40,105 --> 00:30:42,040 (sighs) 675 00:30:49,348 --> 00:30:50,582 JACOB: Bill. 676 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:53,719 Are you okay? 677 00:30:59,891 --> 00:31:00,992 Ooh, we have been working up a storm. 678 00:31:01,093 --> 00:31:02,227 Teamwork makes the dream work. 679 00:31:02,327 --> 00:31:03,829 Well, I think we should take a break 680 00:31:03,929 --> 00:31:05,931 before the dream becomes a nightmare. 681 00:31:06,031 --> 00:31:07,966 -Whatever you need. -Oh, it's not for me. 682 00:31:08,066 --> 00:31:09,534 I have something for you. 683 00:31:10,602 --> 00:31:12,571 Yes, you. 684 00:31:12,671 --> 00:31:16,274 This is about what you did for me last year. 685 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:20,045 Laura, you saved my life. 686 00:31:20,145 --> 00:31:22,013 If you had not scheduled that mammogram, 687 00:31:22,114 --> 00:31:24,816 I would have continued to put it off 688 00:31:24,916 --> 00:31:26,318 and the cancer would have gone undetected. 689 00:31:26,418 --> 00:31:29,521 I owe you so much, 690 00:31:29,621 --> 00:31:32,524 and I am forever grateful. 691 00:31:33,592 --> 00:31:36,395 When you said my name on national television, 692 00:31:36,495 --> 00:31:38,597 I could hardly believe it. 693 00:31:38,697 --> 00:31:40,265 You didn't have to do that. 694 00:31:40,365 --> 00:31:41,700 Oh, yes, I did. 695 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:44,169 I really think you're giving me too much credit, 696 00:31:44,269 --> 00:31:46,538 but it does warm my heart knowing I could help 697 00:31:46,638 --> 00:31:48,573 in my own small way. 698 00:31:48,673 --> 00:31:51,343 Looks like I made it back before the surprise. 699 00:31:51,443 --> 00:31:53,412 Your timing is perfect. 700 00:31:53,512 --> 00:31:55,113 Will you take a picture? 701 00:31:55,213 --> 00:31:57,549 Oh, I would be happy to. 702 00:31:59,284 --> 00:32:00,819 (sighs) 703 00:32:05,957 --> 00:32:09,327 Oh, my goodness. Anita, it's beautiful. 704 00:32:09,428 --> 00:32:12,697 -You want to put it on? -Definitely. Yes. 705 00:32:12,798 --> 00:32:14,599 (laughing excitedly) 706 00:32:20,505 --> 00:32:22,040 Let's see. Let's see. 707 00:32:24,443 --> 00:32:27,345 It is stunning. 708 00:32:27,446 --> 00:32:28,513 Thank you so much. 709 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:30,849 Absolutely stunning. 710 00:32:32,984 --> 00:32:35,487 -Thank you. -No, my dear. 711 00:32:36,488 --> 00:32:37,656 Thank you. 712 00:32:40,158 --> 00:32:42,227 So, when Lynette vanished, 713 00:32:42,327 --> 00:32:44,529 Hayley's attitude was, "Good riddance." 714 00:32:44,629 --> 00:32:46,164 She regretted trusting her. 715 00:32:46,264 --> 00:32:47,999 She was ashamed she took advantage of her. 716 00:32:48,099 --> 00:32:50,101 But she never said she was scared for Lynette. 717 00:32:50,202 --> 00:32:51,403 Really? 718 00:32:51,503 --> 00:32:52,871 And you know what else is sus? 719 00:32:52,971 --> 00:32:57,342 Hayley claims that Lynette and her got close after the mugging, 720 00:32:57,442 --> 00:32:59,945 but my mom said she saw them before together 721 00:33:00,045 --> 00:33:02,113 and Hayley introduced Lynette as her friend. 722 00:33:02,214 --> 00:33:04,749 Could it have been, like, a figure of speech or something? 723 00:33:04,850 --> 00:33:07,686 Maybe, maybe not. 724 00:33:07,786 --> 00:33:08,887 E-Excuse me. 725 00:33:08,987 --> 00:33:11,656 Uh, forgive my nosiness, 726 00:33:11,756 --> 00:33:13,825 but that mugging story's shady. 727 00:33:13,925 --> 00:33:16,061 My friend Wesley was arrested for it, 728 00:33:16,161 --> 00:33:17,929 and he wouldn't hurt a fly. 729 00:33:18,029 --> 00:33:20,765 He wouldn't dare attack a woman. I put my life on it. 730 00:33:20,866 --> 00:33:23,301 There's not a mean bone in Wesley's body. 731 00:33:23,401 --> 00:33:26,638 You know, I... I'll be right back. You... 732 00:33:26,738 --> 00:33:29,841 I would say more, but I'm-a stick to my job 733 00:33:29,941 --> 00:33:32,043 and leave the detective work to you two. 734 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:37,616 I've never heard that. Have you? 735 00:33:37,716 --> 00:33:39,818 No. 736 00:33:39,918 --> 00:33:43,188 No, this is the first time I'm hearing that about Wesley, too. 737 00:33:43,288 --> 00:33:45,357 It raises other questions, then. 738 00:33:46,324 --> 00:33:48,860 Well, it seems like wherever Hayley and Lynette go, 739 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:50,762 trouble follows. 740 00:33:50,862 --> 00:33:54,165 And Tomas told me that Lynette accused him of coming on to her, 741 00:33:54,266 --> 00:33:56,067 and Hayley was the one to back her up. 742 00:33:56,167 --> 00:34:00,205 Yeah, but Hayley apologized later about that. 743 00:34:00,305 --> 00:34:02,607 She said that Lynette was just a bad influence on her. 744 00:34:02,707 --> 00:34:05,076 Okay, none of this is enough for you to write about. 745 00:34:05,176 --> 00:34:06,678 Hayley is a two-faced bitch 746 00:34:06,778 --> 00:34:08,146 talking out the side of her mouth, 747 00:34:08,246 --> 00:34:10,148 but that's not a crime. 748 00:34:10,248 --> 00:34:12,517 Unfortunately not. 749 00:34:12,617 --> 00:34:14,586 But a lot of this is not adding up. 750 00:34:15,554 --> 00:34:18,857 I want us to cross the finish line together, Randy. 751 00:34:18,957 --> 00:34:21,126 -Obviously, I want that, too. -But, I mean, 752 00:34:21,226 --> 00:34:23,562 if I have to, I'll leave for St. Bart's 753 00:34:23,662 --> 00:34:26,197 without giving you a second thought. 754 00:34:27,799 --> 00:34:31,736 Don't mess things up for you or me by growing a conscience. 755 00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:37,475 You can count on me like always, cuz. 756 00:34:37,576 --> 00:34:40,211 Plus, I need my share of that windfall. 757 00:34:40,312 --> 00:34:41,780 Mm. 758 00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:43,782 Okay, that's more like it. 759 00:34:43,882 --> 00:34:48,787 Now, if you will excuse me, I need to go help Bill 760 00:34:48,887 --> 00:34:52,657 take one more step closer to his early grave. 761 00:34:55,927 --> 00:34:57,262 I just tripped a little. 762 00:34:57,362 --> 00:34:58,797 It's embarrassing, but... 763 00:34:58,897 --> 00:35:00,532 (clears throat) I'll get over it. 764 00:35:00,632 --> 00:35:02,167 Are you sure that's all it was? 765 00:35:02,267 --> 00:35:04,069 'Cause I can have an EMT here in no time. 766 00:35:04,169 --> 00:35:05,837 Jacob, not everything's a medical emergency, okay? 767 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:07,205 I'm fine. 768 00:35:07,305 --> 00:35:08,473 I don't know, man. You look... 769 00:35:08,573 --> 00:35:10,842 Look, now, don't worry about me, okay? 770 00:35:10,942 --> 00:35:12,911 You need to worry about your wife 771 00:35:13,011 --> 00:35:16,214 now that she finally feels like she can confide in you again. 772 00:35:20,685 --> 00:35:22,621 -This is delicious. Try some. -Hmm? 773 00:35:22,721 --> 00:35:24,155 I'd rather not. 774 00:35:24,255 --> 00:35:27,392 Are you really going to make me drink this liquid bliss 775 00:35:27,492 --> 00:35:28,960 all alone? 776 00:35:29,928 --> 00:35:31,896 (Dani laughing) 777 00:35:31,997 --> 00:35:33,498 Oh, come on, drink it. 778 00:35:33,598 --> 00:35:34,966 Goodness. 779 00:35:35,066 --> 00:35:36,468 -Mm. -It's yummy, right? 780 00:35:36,568 --> 00:35:38,470 -Yeah, it's-it's good. -Oh. 781 00:35:38,570 --> 00:35:40,739 I wish I could thank our mystery benefactor, 782 00:35:40,839 --> 00:35:42,507 but whoever it is has great taste. 783 00:35:42,607 --> 00:35:44,743 -(phone vibrating) -Oh. 784 00:35:46,578 --> 00:35:48,380 Hey, girl. Hey, what's up, Vanessa? 785 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:49,981 Oh, you know what? I left it upstairs. 786 00:35:50,081 --> 00:35:51,983 Hold on. I'll be right back. 787 00:35:52,083 --> 00:35:53,585 Yeah, it was fine, but... 788 00:35:53,685 --> 00:35:57,022 (Dani continues indistinctly, laughs) 789 00:36:05,163 --> 00:36:06,731 AUTOMATED VOICE: The number you have reached 790 00:36:06,831 --> 00:36:08,867 is no longer in service. 791 00:36:10,835 --> 00:36:14,305 Captioning sponsored by CBS 792 00:36:14,406 --> 00:36:17,976 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org