1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:03,837 I really wish I could, Sharon, but... 2 00:00:03,937 --> 00:00:05,272 maybe next time. 3 00:00:06,540 --> 00:00:08,675 Okay. Thank you for understanding. 4 00:00:08,775 --> 00:00:09,810 Bye-bye. 5 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,379 What's happening with Sharon? 6 00:00:13,113 --> 00:00:15,782 Sharon and Tracy are coming to town for Jazz Fest. 7 00:00:15,883 --> 00:00:17,985 They're filling in for an act that had to cancel. 8 00:00:18,085 --> 00:00:20,320 Oh. That doesn't sound like bad news, 9 00:00:20,420 --> 00:00:21,622 at least not for them. 10 00:00:21,722 --> 00:00:26,527 They asked me to join them on stage at Jazz Fest. 11 00:00:26,627 --> 00:00:28,428 I hated to have to turn them down. 12 00:00:28,529 --> 00:00:30,764 So call her back and tell her you changed your mind. 13 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:32,165 Vernon... 14 00:00:32,266 --> 00:00:33,867 I know, I know. 15 00:00:33,967 --> 00:00:35,869 Chemo affected your voice. 16 00:00:35,969 --> 00:00:37,070 Exactly. 17 00:00:37,771 --> 00:00:40,007 But you've been working to get it back into shape. 18 00:00:40,107 --> 00:00:41,208 Hmm? 19 00:00:41,308 --> 00:00:44,077 You'll be done with your radiation next week. 20 00:00:44,177 --> 00:00:48,248 What a better way to celebrate than to sing for joy? 21 00:00:48,348 --> 00:00:50,250 (Izaiah and Kat laughing) 22 00:00:50,350 --> 00:00:51,652 Are you blushing? 23 00:00:51,752 --> 00:00:53,720 -You are. -Kat. Stop. (laughs) 24 00:00:54,922 --> 00:00:55,923 You're bad. 25 00:00:56,023 --> 00:00:57,190 -Oh, my gosh. -No. 26 00:00:57,291 --> 00:00:58,825 Hi, Kat. 27 00:00:59,927 --> 00:01:02,329 -Hey, babe. -Oh, hey. 28 00:01:02,429 --> 00:01:03,764 Hey. 29 00:01:05,933 --> 00:01:07,434 Did your brother bail on you? 30 00:01:07,534 --> 00:01:10,771 Uh... nah, Jacob got called back to the station 31 00:01:10,871 --> 00:01:13,040 for some emergency, so... 32 00:01:13,140 --> 00:01:14,374 Kat took pity on me. 33 00:01:14,474 --> 00:01:17,210 He just looked so sad sitting here all by himself. 34 00:01:17,311 --> 00:01:18,812 Isn't that funny? 35 00:01:18,912 --> 00:01:21,615 The exact same thing just happened with me and Tomas. 36 00:01:22,649 --> 00:01:24,318 -You were at the club? -EVA: Uh-huh. 37 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:27,321 He said you had to take off to deal with some work thing, 38 00:01:27,421 --> 00:01:28,889 but he must have gotten that wrong 39 00:01:28,989 --> 00:01:31,825 because, well, here you are. 40 00:01:37,898 --> 00:01:39,566 Bill, I have some... 41 00:01:40,534 --> 00:01:41,835 Oh. (chuckles) 42 00:01:41,935 --> 00:01:44,371 I didn't realize you were still here, Naomi. 43 00:01:44,471 --> 00:01:46,440 What do you need, sweetheart? 44 00:01:46,540 --> 00:01:49,142 Well, I just came in to make sure 45 00:01:49,242 --> 00:01:50,711 my husband wasn't working too hard 46 00:01:50,811 --> 00:01:52,245 on his first day back to work. 47 00:01:52,346 --> 00:01:55,882 But I'm sure Naomi is keeping a watchful eye. 48 00:01:55,983 --> 00:01:58,785 Well, actually, Naomi and I just started working 49 00:01:58,885 --> 00:02:01,355 on a new case together. It's pretty interesting. 50 00:02:02,089 --> 00:02:03,657 Tell me you're joking. 51 00:02:05,325 --> 00:02:07,961 ♪ ♪ 52 00:02:36,890 --> 00:02:39,826 -Hi, there. -Hi. Hi. Hello. 53 00:02:39,926 --> 00:02:41,895 (both laughing) 54 00:02:41,995 --> 00:02:43,196 I have a terrible habit. 55 00:02:43,296 --> 00:02:45,132 People never see me coming. 56 00:02:45,232 --> 00:02:47,134 Well, at least you're a pleasant surprise. 57 00:02:47,234 --> 00:02:48,969 -Please, sit down. -Oh, thank you. 58 00:02:49,069 --> 00:02:50,904 I see you're getting Vanessa's money's worth out 59 00:02:51,004 --> 00:02:52,606 of that guest pass she arranged for you. 60 00:02:52,706 --> 00:02:54,641 Oh, and I am so grateful. Wow. 61 00:02:54,741 --> 00:02:56,176 That kickboxing class? 62 00:02:56,276 --> 00:02:59,579 It's really good for getting out all my aggression. 63 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:01,048 Interesting. 64 00:03:01,148 --> 00:03:02,315 Now, I don't know you very well, Heather, 65 00:03:02,416 --> 00:03:03,650 but I wouldn't have pegged you as someone 66 00:03:03,750 --> 00:03:05,686 who would enjoy something so combative. 67 00:03:05,786 --> 00:03:07,854 Never judge a book by its cover. 68 00:03:08,689 --> 00:03:10,290 I'm lethal. 69 00:03:10,390 --> 00:03:11,725 I just bet you are. 70 00:03:15,262 --> 00:03:17,064 What's that concerned look? 71 00:03:17,164 --> 00:03:18,799 I don't have all the details yet, 72 00:03:18,899 --> 00:03:20,434 but I knew you'd want to know right away. 73 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:22,169 What happened? 74 00:03:22,269 --> 00:03:24,805 The Impaler's back, and he's made a move. 75 00:03:25,806 --> 00:03:27,874 Chief, I heard you needed me back here. 76 00:03:27,974 --> 00:03:29,109 What's going on? 77 00:03:30,143 --> 00:03:32,145 I got a call from the warden 78 00:03:32,245 --> 00:03:35,182 at Barrington County's Woman Correctional Facility. 79 00:03:35,749 --> 00:03:38,051 -Don't tell me. -Yeah. Lia Whitmore is dead. 80 00:03:43,423 --> 00:03:45,859 My conversation with Izaiah was work. 81 00:03:46,426 --> 00:03:48,295 Uh, how was your workout, babe? 82 00:03:49,196 --> 00:03:51,164 I decided you were right, so I held off. 83 00:03:51,264 --> 00:03:54,367 Oh, because you were distracted by Tomas? 84 00:03:54,468 --> 00:03:56,403 Oh, we were just talking for a few minutes. 85 00:03:56,503 --> 00:03:59,106 -Not about you. Don't worry. -Oh, I'm not. 86 00:04:00,774 --> 00:04:04,277 Uh, Kat was filling me in on her upcoming trip to Tokyo. 87 00:04:04,377 --> 00:04:06,546 Oh, that's happening soon, right? 88 00:04:06,646 --> 00:04:07,781 -Yep. -EVA: Hmm. 89 00:04:07,881 --> 00:04:09,249 ChelseaKat is teaming up 90 00:04:09,349 --> 00:04:11,451 with a fashion company called-- 91 00:04:11,551 --> 00:04:14,054 -uh, what was it again? -Takahashi. 92 00:04:14,154 --> 00:04:15,188 IZAIAH: Yeah. 93 00:04:16,056 --> 00:04:17,424 Oh, okay. 94 00:04:17,524 --> 00:04:21,361 Oh, I'm-I'm not surprised you haven't heard of it. 95 00:04:21,461 --> 00:04:22,629 They're very high-end. 96 00:04:22,729 --> 00:04:26,700 Um, Takahashi is featuring ChelseaKat bags 97 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:28,268 at the Tokyo Fashion Collective. 98 00:04:28,368 --> 00:04:29,469 And who knows? 99 00:04:29,569 --> 00:04:32,139 Hopefully, this is the beginning of a long, 100 00:04:32,239 --> 00:04:33,807 productive partnership. 101 00:04:34,441 --> 00:04:36,643 The way you and Chelsea played this whole thing was slick. 102 00:04:36,743 --> 00:04:38,211 I mean, starting small, 103 00:04:38,311 --> 00:04:40,213 maintaining control over your own brand 104 00:04:40,313 --> 00:04:42,682 and not letting the-the VC guys come in 105 00:04:42,783 --> 00:04:44,951 with all their "market research" and tell you what to do. 106 00:04:45,051 --> 00:04:46,620 -Yeah, I-- -So that... that was some 107 00:04:46,720 --> 00:04:48,855 genius-level business sense, right there. 108 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:50,957 Thanks. I mean, I can't take all the credit. 109 00:04:51,057 --> 00:04:52,826 Chelsea was the one who insisted on 110 00:04:52,926 --> 00:04:55,395 maintaining independence and creative control 111 00:04:55,495 --> 00:04:56,797 from the beginning. 112 00:04:56,897 --> 00:04:58,398 Now, that took guts. 113 00:04:58,498 --> 00:05:00,367 Yeah. I hope y'all have a blast in Tokyo. 114 00:05:00,467 --> 00:05:03,336 Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it. 115 00:05:03,436 --> 00:05:07,307 Well, I'm glad you're finally getting to go, Kat. 116 00:05:08,642 --> 00:05:09,843 Thanks, Eva. 117 00:05:13,513 --> 00:05:17,751 Uh, shoot, I'm going to be late to meeting with Chelsea. 118 00:05:17,851 --> 00:05:19,753 Uh, I'll just text her on the way. 119 00:05:19,853 --> 00:05:22,355 Bye, Izaiah. 120 00:05:22,455 --> 00:05:24,057 -Eva. -See you. 121 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:25,392 Goodbye. 122 00:05:26,126 --> 00:05:27,727 -Bye, June. -Bye, Kat. 123 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:33,733 You want to tell me why you were sucking up to my sister? 124 00:05:34,935 --> 00:05:36,136 How did she die? 125 00:05:37,103 --> 00:05:39,739 We found her this morning in her cell and unresponsive. 126 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:42,475 Possible overdose. They're calling it a suicide. 127 00:05:42,576 --> 00:05:43,543 Are you buying that? 128 00:05:43,643 --> 00:05:45,111 I don't take anything face value. 129 00:05:45,212 --> 00:05:46,780 You know that. 130 00:05:46,880 --> 00:05:49,182 But Lia sure as hell had reason to feel depressed. 131 00:05:49,282 --> 00:05:51,818 The U.S. Attorney had a rock-solid case against her. 132 00:05:51,918 --> 00:05:54,621 She was set to spend a long time in prison. 133 00:05:54,721 --> 00:05:57,691 -Was she on suicide watch? -No, she wasn't. 134 00:05:57,791 --> 00:05:59,092 And before you ask me anything else, 135 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:01,728 there will be a full and thorough investigation. 136 00:06:01,828 --> 00:06:03,496 Yeah, there needs to be. 137 00:06:03,597 --> 00:06:06,233 Because you got to be wondering the same thing as I am: 138 00:06:06,333 --> 00:06:08,235 whether the Impaler got to her. 139 00:06:08,335 --> 00:06:11,238 How do your sources know it wasn't suicide? 140 00:06:11,338 --> 00:06:14,541 My guy says it has the stink of the Impaler all over it. 141 00:06:14,641 --> 00:06:16,509 That's an assumption. 142 00:06:16,610 --> 00:06:18,945 Keep digging. I need a confirmation. 143 00:06:19,479 --> 00:06:20,614 Boss... 144 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:23,283 then your best shot is to ask your sister. 145 00:06:23,783 --> 00:06:26,920 I mean, she's the only one with a direct line to the Impaler. 146 00:06:27,754 --> 00:06:30,123 She showed up here when you agreed to meet with him. 147 00:06:30,223 --> 00:06:31,558 She's obviously connected. 148 00:06:31,658 --> 00:06:32,926 Don't worry about it. 149 00:06:33,693 --> 00:06:35,595 I'll take care of my sister. 150 00:06:36,563 --> 00:06:39,733 And never repeat what you just said to anybody. 151 00:06:39,833 --> 00:06:41,167 Ever. 152 00:06:42,335 --> 00:06:44,004 Are you meeting someone? 153 00:06:44,104 --> 00:06:45,972 -Your handsome hubby, perhaps? -DANI: Mm. 154 00:06:46,072 --> 00:06:47,307 My daughters and my niece. 155 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:49,776 We're doing a wedding planning session for my youngest. 156 00:06:49,876 --> 00:06:50,944 Oh. 157 00:06:51,044 --> 00:06:52,112 They're not just going to keep it 158 00:06:52,212 --> 00:06:53,713 simple and sweet like you? 159 00:06:53,813 --> 00:06:55,882 Vegas chapel, Anita Williams impersonator? 160 00:06:55,982 --> 00:06:59,452 Gosh, sometimes I forget everyone has seen that photo. 161 00:07:00,453 --> 00:07:01,922 It made quite the impression. 162 00:07:02,022 --> 00:07:03,990 Well, if you saw it in London, I have to agree. 163 00:07:04,090 --> 00:07:07,193 Yeah, I'm probably more well-read than most, 164 00:07:07,294 --> 00:07:08,828 but, yeah, I saw it. 165 00:07:08,929 --> 00:07:10,430 And less judgmental. 166 00:07:10,530 --> 00:07:13,099 Folks around here had a lot to say about it. 167 00:07:13,199 --> 00:07:15,568 I bet I can guess who made the biggest stink. 168 00:07:16,503 --> 00:07:18,104 Your ex. Am I right? 169 00:07:19,572 --> 00:07:21,975 I hope you told that bastard 170 00:07:22,075 --> 00:07:24,477 to eat his lying, cheating heart out 171 00:07:24,577 --> 00:07:26,313 and that's what put him in the hospital. 172 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:28,448 Afraid not. 173 00:07:29,582 --> 00:07:31,952 All the stress in Bill's life is due to 174 00:07:32,052 --> 00:07:34,287 his Little League trophy wife. 175 00:07:34,387 --> 00:07:36,990 Naomi, I thought the whole point of you being here 176 00:07:37,090 --> 00:07:39,592 was to reduce your father's workload, not add to it. 177 00:07:39,693 --> 00:07:42,429 I took on the case and I convinced Naomi to help. 178 00:07:42,529 --> 00:07:46,132 I'll be taking lead, so it won't give Dad extra work. 179 00:07:46,232 --> 00:07:48,368 Mm. I'm holding you to that. 180 00:07:48,468 --> 00:07:51,638 I got to go. I'm meeting Mom and Chelsea at the club. 181 00:07:51,738 --> 00:07:53,406 Okay. Well, thanks for filling in for me 182 00:07:53,506 --> 00:07:55,075 while I was out of the office. 183 00:07:55,175 --> 00:07:56,409 No problem, Dad. 184 00:08:01,748 --> 00:08:03,450 Why don't we... 185 00:08:03,550 --> 00:08:06,019 treat ourselves to a nice, leisurely lunch? 186 00:08:06,119 --> 00:08:08,421 Hmm? A little champagne, caviar? 187 00:08:08,521 --> 00:08:11,358 Even if I wanted to, babe, I-I can't. 188 00:08:11,458 --> 00:08:13,393 I have a dental appointment. 189 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:15,028 Oh, okay. 190 00:08:15,128 --> 00:08:16,830 -Well, I guess I'll be getting takeout. -Oh. 191 00:08:16,930 --> 00:08:19,733 You will do nothing of the kind, Bill Hamilton. 192 00:08:19,833 --> 00:08:22,836 Because you have a wife who loves you, 193 00:08:22,936 --> 00:08:25,472 even though you may drive her a little crazy sometimes. 194 00:08:25,572 --> 00:08:29,042 I made you a nice, healthy salad 195 00:08:29,142 --> 00:08:31,211 with a raspberry vinaigrette. 196 00:08:32,212 --> 00:08:33,480 It's in the break room. 197 00:08:33,580 --> 00:08:34,848 -I'll go get it for you. -Okay, no. 198 00:08:34,948 --> 00:08:37,350 No, no, that's-that's great. Thank you. 199 00:08:37,450 --> 00:08:38,852 But I just remembered that Tomas wants to talk 200 00:08:38,952 --> 00:08:40,086 about the Ferguson case, 201 00:08:40,186 --> 00:08:41,821 so I'll eat the salad after we're done. 202 00:08:42,756 --> 00:08:44,391 -Okay. -All right. 203 00:08:53,933 --> 00:08:55,301 (sighs) 204 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:06,112 (scoffs) 205 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:08,882 (line ringing) 206 00:09:08,982 --> 00:09:11,551 No, I can't wait. 207 00:09:11,651 --> 00:09:13,686 This is the only time I have free. 208 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:18,591 Okay. Yes, Uptown's fine. 209 00:09:18,691 --> 00:09:20,660 Mm-hmm. I'm leaving right now. 210 00:09:21,327 --> 00:09:22,862 (exhales) 211 00:09:27,333 --> 00:09:28,802 Yes, I have made some progress 212 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:30,236 in getting my voice back, 213 00:09:30,336 --> 00:09:33,006 and I do believe I'll be ready to go into the studio 214 00:09:33,106 --> 00:09:34,974 when it's time, but I'm not there yet. 215 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:38,011 -I think you sound wonderful. -Mm. 216 00:09:39,446 --> 00:09:42,982 You and I both know that you are extremely biased. 217 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:44,684 No more than you are. 218 00:09:45,351 --> 00:09:47,821 You've always been your own toughest critic. 219 00:09:48,888 --> 00:09:51,724 If you mean holding myself to a certain standard... 220 00:09:51,825 --> 00:09:54,661 An overly harsh one, if you ask me. 221 00:09:55,295 --> 00:09:59,799 I feel the same sense of duty in my work as you do, 222 00:09:59,899 --> 00:10:02,535 and I know you would never half step 223 00:10:02,635 --> 00:10:03,803 on one of your speeches. 224 00:10:03,903 --> 00:10:06,906 A half step from Anita Dupree 225 00:10:07,006 --> 00:10:09,375 is worth ten of anybody else's. 226 00:10:09,476 --> 00:10:12,245 No. When people pay good money to come and see me, 227 00:10:12,345 --> 00:10:14,781 they want to see the very best of me. 228 00:10:16,116 --> 00:10:20,854 Granted, you may not be at your peak just now. 229 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:22,055 But... 230 00:10:22,155 --> 00:10:25,325 people don't just love your voice. 231 00:10:25,425 --> 00:10:27,260 They love you. 232 00:10:28,495 --> 00:10:32,899 They would be overjoyed just to come and see you on that stage 233 00:10:32,999 --> 00:10:35,335 and celebrate with you. 234 00:10:35,435 --> 00:10:38,705 They won't care whether every note is pitch-perfect. 235 00:10:38,805 --> 00:10:40,640 But I do. 236 00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:44,277 When I go back on that stage, 237 00:10:44,377 --> 00:10:46,212 I need to be the Anita Williams 238 00:10:46,312 --> 00:10:48,681 that they expect and deserve to see. 239 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:50,884 Otherwise, I won't go at all. 240 00:10:50,984 --> 00:10:53,086 What if they can tweak the arrangement 241 00:10:53,186 --> 00:10:55,955 to suit the way your voice sounds now? 242 00:10:56,055 --> 00:10:58,224 You just won't take no for an answer, will you? 243 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:00,793 All right. 244 00:11:00,894 --> 00:11:02,128 I'll prove it to you. 245 00:11:03,396 --> 00:11:07,267 I'll admit, uh, that Vegas photo really upset me at first. 246 00:11:07,367 --> 00:11:10,203 Andre and I wanted to keep our wedding under wraps. 247 00:11:10,303 --> 00:11:11,938 Oh, yeah. 248 00:11:12,038 --> 00:11:14,207 Secrecy can really spice things up. 249 00:11:14,307 --> 00:11:17,210 Trust me, we have more spice than we can handle. 250 00:11:17,310 --> 00:11:19,345 (Dani laughs) 251 00:11:19,445 --> 00:11:22,315 -But I love that photo now. -Oh. 252 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:24,350 Not just because it's my entire wedding album, 253 00:11:24,450 --> 00:11:26,519 but also because it was partially responsible 254 00:11:26,619 --> 00:11:28,221 for reviving my modeling career. 255 00:11:28,321 --> 00:11:30,757 Oh, so Tatum saw it. 256 00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:32,926 And Ridge Forrester of Forrester Creations. 257 00:11:33,026 --> 00:11:36,029 He offered to build an entire ad campaign around Andre and me. 258 00:11:36,129 --> 00:11:37,597 Wow. 259 00:11:37,697 --> 00:11:39,899 Why on earth would you turn down Ridge Forrester? 260 00:11:39,999 --> 00:11:42,302 Unfortunately, my honey's camera shy. 261 00:11:42,402 --> 00:11:43,770 (laughing): No. He's... 262 00:11:44,604 --> 00:11:46,639 That's such a surprise. I, uh... 263 00:11:46,739 --> 00:11:48,675 Just, uh, him being a photographer and all. 264 00:11:48,775 --> 00:11:50,777 -I wouldn't expect... -He likes to point out 265 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:52,812 that being on one side of the camera is very different 266 00:11:52,912 --> 00:11:54,180 from being on the other. 267 00:11:54,747 --> 00:11:56,082 I can see that. 268 00:11:56,182 --> 00:11:59,219 Yeah. I'm a... I'm a pretty private person myself, too. 269 00:11:59,319 --> 00:12:02,055 I don't like being surprised by a public spotlight on me. 270 00:12:02,155 --> 00:12:03,656 Duly noted. 271 00:12:03,756 --> 00:12:06,159 If I see paparazzi lurking, I'll tell you to duck. 272 00:12:06,259 --> 00:12:07,927 You're a good friend, Dani. 273 00:12:09,462 --> 00:12:10,830 Enjoy the wedding planning today. 274 00:12:10,930 --> 00:12:12,198 Oh, thank you. 275 00:12:14,667 --> 00:12:15,969 -Bye. -Bye, doll. 276 00:12:21,441 --> 00:12:23,409 (phone buzzing) 277 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:27,714 Hello, dear brother. 278 00:12:27,814 --> 00:12:28,848 JOEY: Casino. 279 00:12:28,948 --> 00:12:30,149 Now. 280 00:12:31,150 --> 00:12:33,353 What sparks this brusque mood? 281 00:12:33,453 --> 00:12:35,855 I think you know damn well. 282 00:12:43,363 --> 00:12:45,832 Since you pushed your meeting with Tomas back to lunchtime, 283 00:12:45,932 --> 00:12:47,267 want me to order something for you? 284 00:12:47,367 --> 00:12:48,635 Maybe try that new Thai place? 285 00:12:48,735 --> 00:12:50,436 No, um... 286 00:12:50,536 --> 00:12:51,938 Give my apologies to Tomas 287 00:12:52,038 --> 00:12:53,439 and let him know I need to postpone again. 288 00:12:53,539 --> 00:12:54,874 Something came up. 289 00:12:57,310 --> 00:12:59,078 Don't worry, I was totally prepared 290 00:12:59,178 --> 00:13:01,080 for Aunt Nicole to veto the Nikki bag. 291 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:03,583 I spent some time last night coming up with better ideas, 292 00:13:03,683 --> 00:13:05,385 and I have a whole list I can share with you later. 293 00:13:06,152 --> 00:13:07,420 I had such good ideas for the Nikki. 294 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:10,256 Well, you'll have even better ideas for the new name. 295 00:13:10,356 --> 00:13:12,058 Good thing we're still in preproduction with that one. 296 00:13:12,158 --> 00:13:14,894 We won't start thinking about that until after Tokyo 297 00:13:14,994 --> 00:13:16,996 and after the new bag is launched next month. 298 00:13:17,096 --> 00:13:19,565 (squeals) I'm so excited for Tokyo. 299 00:13:19,666 --> 00:13:21,034 -I know. -(laughing) 300 00:13:21,134 --> 00:13:22,435 -Hey, Smitty. -Oh. 301 00:13:22,535 --> 00:13:24,704 Hey, I am so excited to run into you two. 302 00:13:24,804 --> 00:13:26,205 Of course you are. 303 00:13:26,306 --> 00:13:29,709 Well, we are the dream team, brightening everybody's day. 304 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:32,545 Well, that, and my editor just pitched me 305 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:35,448 a breaking story surrounding the fashion industry. 306 00:13:35,548 --> 00:13:38,318 You're investigating fashion trends now? 307 00:13:38,418 --> 00:13:40,186 Well, more like the business side. 308 00:13:40,286 --> 00:13:43,022 There's a whistleblower that's making some shocking claims 309 00:13:43,122 --> 00:13:44,857 about major fashion brands 310 00:13:44,957 --> 00:13:47,393 using exploitative labor practices. 311 00:13:48,127 --> 00:13:50,430 Is that part of the Italian investigation 312 00:13:50,530 --> 00:13:52,665 into luxury brands that were using sweatshops? 313 00:13:52,765 --> 00:13:54,467 Well, this is based on new information 314 00:13:54,567 --> 00:13:56,035 that hasn't hit the mainstream media yet, 315 00:13:56,135 --> 00:13:58,638 which makes it ripe for an exposé. 316 00:13:58,738 --> 00:14:01,708 But yeah, allegedly, there are several high-end brands 317 00:14:01,808 --> 00:14:04,077 that are hiring manufacturers around the globe 318 00:14:04,177 --> 00:14:06,779 with deplorable working conditions. 319 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:09,315 Which is why it's so important for us 320 00:14:09,415 --> 00:14:11,718 to police our own supply chain. 321 00:14:11,818 --> 00:14:13,219 We never want to be responsible 322 00:14:13,319 --> 00:14:15,922 for child labor or unsafe conditions. 323 00:14:16,022 --> 00:14:19,258 CHELSEA: Absolutely. I heard workers logging 75 hours a week 324 00:14:19,359 --> 00:14:21,327 -for 33 cents an hour. -SMITTY: Oof. 325 00:14:21,427 --> 00:14:22,628 I don't know how these executives 326 00:14:22,729 --> 00:14:24,897 running these companies live with themselves. 327 00:14:24,997 --> 00:14:27,033 What names did the whistleblower mention? 328 00:14:27,133 --> 00:14:30,636 Oh. Well, I don't know any of these brands, but maybe you do. 329 00:14:31,404 --> 00:14:33,973 Uh, Dubois d'Avenel, 330 00:14:34,073 --> 00:14:36,442 Sable & Strand, Takahashi, 331 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:37,910 Fiorenza Virelli... 332 00:14:38,010 --> 00:14:40,413 Wait, wait, wait. Back up? 333 00:14:40,513 --> 00:14:41,647 CHELSEA: Takahashi. 334 00:14:41,748 --> 00:14:43,383 No way. 335 00:14:43,483 --> 00:14:45,284 Well, nothing's been proven yet. 336 00:14:45,385 --> 00:14:46,719 KAT: But it doesn't matter. 337 00:14:46,819 --> 00:14:50,523 Social media will eat us alive for allegations alone. 338 00:14:56,362 --> 00:14:58,531 Oh, you polished off your breakfast real quick, Eva. 339 00:14:58,631 --> 00:14:59,832 You must have been real hungry. 340 00:14:59,932 --> 00:15:02,335 More like hangry. (chuckles) 341 00:15:03,102 --> 00:15:05,171 I can bring you some more biscuits if you like. 342 00:15:05,271 --> 00:15:07,407 Um, I'm good. Thanks, June. 343 00:15:12,779 --> 00:15:14,547 What? Did I lie? 344 00:15:14,647 --> 00:15:17,417 That wasn't just low blood sugar talking and you know it. 345 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:20,153 When I was speaking with Tomas this morning, 346 00:15:20,253 --> 00:15:22,555 we avoided discussing his relationship with Kat 347 00:15:22,655 --> 00:15:25,124 because we wanted to respect her feelings. Okay? 348 00:15:25,224 --> 00:15:28,294 And then I show up here and find her hanging all over my man. 349 00:15:28,394 --> 00:15:29,395 Oh. 350 00:15:29,495 --> 00:15:31,164 Nobody was hanging over anyone. 351 00:15:31,264 --> 00:15:33,166 Okay? Kat and I, we weren't 352 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:34,801 discussing anything personal, either. 353 00:15:34,901 --> 00:15:38,037 Like she said, we were just talking about ChelseaKat. 354 00:15:38,137 --> 00:15:41,007 About wonderful, wonderful ChelseaKat 355 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:43,676 and Kat's genius-level business sense. 356 00:15:44,177 --> 00:15:46,813 Are you seriously this pissed because I gave Kat a compliment? 357 00:15:47,780 --> 00:15:49,949 You got to admit, what she and Chelsea have accomplished 358 00:15:50,049 --> 00:15:52,218 in this short amount of time, it's pretty impressive. 359 00:15:53,219 --> 00:15:55,955 Izaiah, they're selling purses, okay? 360 00:15:56,055 --> 00:15:57,890 It's not rocket science. 361 00:15:57,990 --> 00:16:00,293 And it's not like they grew the business from nothing. 362 00:16:00,393 --> 00:16:02,562 Chelsea had the connections and the brand following-- 363 00:16:02,662 --> 00:16:05,398 not to mention the money-- to start ChelseaKat, 364 00:16:05,498 --> 00:16:08,034 because her mother got her into fashion 365 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:09,969 and modeling when she was a teenager. 366 00:16:10,803 --> 00:16:13,906 And although Kat had the best education money could buy, 367 00:16:14,006 --> 00:16:16,709 she had zero experience in the fashion industry, okay? 368 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,478 Nobody but her cousin would have 369 00:16:18,578 --> 00:16:20,246 hired her to do what she's doing now. 370 00:16:21,113 --> 00:16:24,383 True, but that doesn't mean she's not good at it. 371 00:16:25,117 --> 00:16:28,888 It's no accident that ChelseaKat has had this success. 372 00:16:29,422 --> 00:16:31,691 Well, I'm just glad all this success 373 00:16:31,791 --> 00:16:33,826 is taking Kat out of the country for a while. 374 00:16:33,926 --> 00:16:35,661 Okay? I could use the break. 375 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:38,631 Who is this whistleblower? 376 00:16:38,731 --> 00:16:41,734 And has Takahashi responded to their allegations? 377 00:16:41,834 --> 00:16:43,803 It's still a small story so far. 378 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:45,304 There's only one press release, 379 00:16:45,404 --> 00:16:46,806 from a workers' rights organization. 380 00:16:46,906 --> 00:16:48,708 The whistleblower is still anonymous. 381 00:16:48,808 --> 00:16:50,209 And as far as I can tell from their website, 382 00:16:50,309 --> 00:16:53,045 Takahashi has not responded to any of the allegations. 383 00:16:53,145 --> 00:16:54,947 Kat, I thought I heard your voice. 384 00:16:55,047 --> 00:16:57,850 -Is there a problem? -More like a disaster. 385 00:16:57,950 --> 00:16:59,952 Smitty told us that somebody is claiming 386 00:17:00,052 --> 00:17:03,523 that Takahashi is using sweatshop labor 387 00:17:03,623 --> 00:17:05,525 to produce his fashion line. 388 00:17:05,625 --> 00:17:07,260 -No. -Naomi's on it. 389 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:08,861 What does she think? 390 00:17:08,961 --> 00:17:11,130 She's getting in touch with their New York office 391 00:17:11,230 --> 00:17:13,633 to see how much truth there is to these allegations. 392 00:17:13,733 --> 00:17:16,669 Even though a company might have the best of intentions, 393 00:17:16,769 --> 00:17:18,104 they could hire thousands 394 00:17:18,204 --> 00:17:20,973 of subcontractors around the globe who don't. 395 00:17:21,073 --> 00:17:22,375 (phone chimes) 396 00:17:24,544 --> 00:17:26,312 Oh, I am sorry. I have to go. 397 00:17:26,412 --> 00:17:27,780 Smitty, can you please let us know 398 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:29,582 if you hear anything else on this? 399 00:17:29,682 --> 00:17:31,551 Yeah, I promise to give you any updates. 400 00:17:33,986 --> 00:17:36,322 We are just days away from the fashion show. 401 00:17:36,422 --> 00:17:39,091 And we have a new bag due to drop for presale soon. 402 00:17:39,191 --> 00:17:41,260 -The timing couldn't be worse. -Listen. 403 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:44,263 If there is any chance this could explode into a scandal, 404 00:17:44,363 --> 00:17:46,465 you can't afford to have ChelseaKat mixed up in it. 405 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:47,733 Well... 406 00:17:47,833 --> 00:17:50,636 are you saying that we might need to drop out? 407 00:17:52,939 --> 00:17:54,974 (vocalizing) 408 00:18:02,848 --> 00:18:04,850 Sounds good to me. 409 00:18:04,951 --> 00:18:08,654 And a week from now, it'll be even better still, 410 00:18:08,754 --> 00:18:10,590 -I'm sure. -Just listen. 411 00:18:13,526 --> 00:18:15,695 (vocalizing scale) 412 00:18:15,795 --> 00:18:17,463 (voice breaks, clears throat) 413 00:18:17,563 --> 00:18:20,032 (vocalizes, clears throat) 414 00:18:23,069 --> 00:18:24,837 Now do you understand? 415 00:18:25,871 --> 00:18:28,107 It's not just that my range has diminished. 416 00:18:28,207 --> 00:18:29,542 I mean, that's bad enough, but 417 00:18:29,642 --> 00:18:32,311 I don't have the control that I should. 418 00:18:32,411 --> 00:18:34,413 Because of the chemo. 419 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:38,651 I knew there would be some temporary hoarseness and... 420 00:18:38,751 --> 00:18:41,721 possible muscle weakness with my vocal cords. 421 00:18:43,556 --> 00:18:46,626 I guess I should be happy that it's not worse than it is. 422 00:18:46,726 --> 00:18:48,628 And it's probably short-term. 423 00:18:48,728 --> 00:18:51,697 Yes, that is, that is highly likely. 424 00:18:52,498 --> 00:18:55,768 However, if I overwork my voice now, 425 00:18:55,868 --> 00:18:58,070 it could slow the recovery process. 426 00:18:59,205 --> 00:19:01,173 I apologize for pushing. 427 00:19:02,441 --> 00:19:04,777 Don't you ever apologize. 428 00:19:05,711 --> 00:19:08,414 If you hadn't pushed me to reconnect with Sharon and Tracy, 429 00:19:08,514 --> 00:19:10,916 I wouldn't have my dearest friends in my life. 430 00:19:11,817 --> 00:19:12,818 And I don't know how I would have 431 00:19:12,918 --> 00:19:15,187 gotten through the cancer without.... 432 00:19:15,287 --> 00:19:17,289 my Articulette sisters. 433 00:19:20,393 --> 00:19:22,061 Sweetheart... 434 00:19:22,161 --> 00:19:25,631 you have always believed that I could do anything... 435 00:19:25,731 --> 00:19:27,500 and I love you for that, 436 00:19:27,600 --> 00:19:29,201 with your pushy self... 437 00:19:31,003 --> 00:19:32,805 ...even when you're dead wrong. 438 00:19:34,306 --> 00:19:38,010 Thanks for squeezing me into your busy schedule. 439 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:40,513 What was so damn urgent? 440 00:19:40,613 --> 00:19:41,947 I need more of the stuff. 441 00:19:42,048 --> 00:19:44,884 I have had all I can stomach 442 00:19:44,984 --> 00:19:46,719 of Bill Hamilton, Esquire. 443 00:19:46,819 --> 00:19:48,487 You need to cool down. 444 00:19:48,587 --> 00:19:50,456 When you get all up in your feelings, 445 00:19:50,556 --> 00:19:52,324 you tend to get sloppy. 446 00:19:52,992 --> 00:19:54,827 -I don't do sloppy, Randy... -(scoffs) 447 00:19:54,927 --> 00:19:57,029 ...best believe that, but 448 00:19:57,129 --> 00:19:58,964 if I play my cards right, 449 00:19:59,065 --> 00:20:01,000 I might not even need the new vial. 450 00:20:01,100 --> 00:20:03,202 Girl, what have you done? 451 00:20:03,302 --> 00:20:07,473 Well, I just made my hubby a delicious salad 452 00:20:07,573 --> 00:20:10,743 and used all the toxin I had in his dressing. 453 00:20:11,777 --> 00:20:13,913 With any luck, I mean, he'll have 454 00:20:14,013 --> 00:20:16,682 stopped breathing by the time I get back. 455 00:20:27,426 --> 00:20:29,295 CHELSEA: I've seen her out with that guy, Sammy, 456 00:20:29,395 --> 00:20:30,563 and Mom has, too. 457 00:20:30,663 --> 00:20:32,865 I can tell there's something going on. 458 00:20:32,965 --> 00:20:34,033 Are you talking about the same guy 459 00:20:34,133 --> 00:20:35,367 that helped Hayley in her darkest moment? 460 00:20:35,468 --> 00:20:37,837 The same guy I met? Come on, Chelsea, stop-- 461 00:20:38,771 --> 00:20:40,840 That's reckless and stupid. 462 00:20:41,540 --> 00:20:43,743 That's exactly how she was with you. 463 00:20:43,843 --> 00:20:46,312 And you obviously didn't think you would get caught. 464 00:20:56,922 --> 00:20:59,792 Well, I am going to go brush my teeth. 465 00:20:59,892 --> 00:21:01,627 Told Bill I was going to the dentist, 466 00:21:01,727 --> 00:21:04,130 so if I don't come back with minty fresh breath, 467 00:21:04,230 --> 00:21:06,098 he'll have questions. 468 00:21:07,533 --> 00:21:09,568 Listen to me. Baby... 469 00:21:09,668 --> 00:21:12,338 no one gets the whole sibling rivalry thing more than I do. 470 00:21:13,339 --> 00:21:15,274 I was the youngest of three boys 471 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:17,276 and I resented the hell out of my brothers. 472 00:21:17,376 --> 00:21:19,645 Thought the world just spun easier for them. 473 00:21:20,679 --> 00:21:24,216 They liked what Pops likes, wanted what he wanted. 474 00:21:24,316 --> 00:21:25,785 Hell, they wanted to be him, 475 00:21:25,885 --> 00:21:28,254 so when I turned out different... 476 00:21:28,354 --> 00:21:30,222 they read that as "wrong." 477 00:21:30,322 --> 00:21:31,791 "Boy needs to shape up." 478 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:35,327 When everybody around me seemed perfectly happy 479 00:21:35,427 --> 00:21:37,563 with the way things were and I wasn't... 480 00:21:39,064 --> 00:21:41,333 ...I figured the problem had to be me. 481 00:21:41,433 --> 00:21:43,169 But it's not. 482 00:21:43,269 --> 00:21:44,937 Like, who cares if you're not like Jacob-- 483 00:21:45,037 --> 00:21:46,806 or Luke, for that matter? You're you. 484 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:49,508 And I hope your family has started to appreciate you 485 00:21:49,608 --> 00:21:50,776 for who you are. 486 00:21:51,911 --> 00:21:53,145 Yeah, I'd like to think so. 487 00:21:54,513 --> 00:21:56,148 I wish I could say what they think 488 00:21:56,248 --> 00:21:58,117 doesn't matter to me, but... 489 00:21:58,851 --> 00:22:00,319 ...if I'm keeping it real, 490 00:22:00,419 --> 00:22:02,655 it still kind of does, down deep. 491 00:22:04,123 --> 00:22:06,225 Just like the way Kat looks down on me 492 00:22:06,325 --> 00:22:08,360 will probably always bother me. 493 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:10,796 Even though you're every bit as good as she is. 494 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:14,233 And I think that's the thing that gets to me the most. 495 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:16,502 Like Kat's so-called superiority is just because 496 00:22:16,602 --> 00:22:18,270 she was born behind those gates, 497 00:22:18,370 --> 00:22:21,173 with people falling all over themselves to help her. 498 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:25,311 In another timeline, you could have been Kat. 499 00:22:25,411 --> 00:22:27,413 Damn right. 500 00:22:28,814 --> 00:22:30,449 But you know what? 501 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:32,017 I wouldn't even change a thing, 502 00:22:32,117 --> 00:22:34,119 because I like who I am, 503 00:22:34,220 --> 00:22:37,289 the person my experiences-- even the bad ones-- have made me. 504 00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:40,025 So Kat can keep the glam job, 505 00:22:40,125 --> 00:22:42,161 the trips to exotic places, 506 00:22:42,261 --> 00:22:44,296 the fame, the fashion, 507 00:22:44,396 --> 00:22:45,664 all of it. 508 00:22:46,699 --> 00:22:49,335 Because everything I need to be happy 509 00:22:49,435 --> 00:22:51,604 is sitting right here in front of me. 510 00:22:55,274 --> 00:22:58,077 -KAT: Well? -Takahashi's New York office 511 00:22:58,177 --> 00:23:00,212 is claiming they know nothing about anything. 512 00:23:00,312 --> 00:23:03,549 They want to wait until you both are in Tokyo to discuss things. 513 00:23:03,649 --> 00:23:06,585 At that point, the social media blitz will already be underway. 514 00:23:06,685 --> 00:23:08,153 ChelseaKat could be effectively canceled 515 00:23:08,254 --> 00:23:09,622 while we're still up in the air. 516 00:23:09,722 --> 00:23:12,091 Naomi, you need to let them know that approach is unacceptable. 517 00:23:13,292 --> 00:23:15,427 If Takahashi knew-- or should have known-- 518 00:23:15,527 --> 00:23:17,329 that his employees were being exploited, 519 00:23:17,429 --> 00:23:19,198 I don't want to associate with his brand. 520 00:23:19,298 --> 00:23:21,467 Can you imagine how much that would conflict 521 00:23:21,567 --> 00:23:23,102 with your message of empowerment? 522 00:23:24,103 --> 00:23:26,338 Collaborating with a sweatshop owner? 523 00:23:26,438 --> 00:23:28,173 I don't even want to think about it. 524 00:23:29,541 --> 00:23:32,044 Naomi, um, what would the consequences be 525 00:23:32,144 --> 00:23:33,913 if we were to back out of the show now? 526 00:23:34,013 --> 00:23:37,182 Well, I insisted on a reverse morality clause 527 00:23:37,283 --> 00:23:38,584 in the ChelseaKat contract. 528 00:23:38,684 --> 00:23:40,486 That way, it gives you the right to 529 00:23:40,586 --> 00:23:42,288 immediately terminate your partnership 530 00:23:42,388 --> 00:23:45,491 if it goes public that Takahashi engages in 531 00:23:45,591 --> 00:23:46,792 unethical practices. 532 00:23:46,892 --> 00:23:49,895 And that is my brilliant lawyer daughter. 533 00:23:50,896 --> 00:23:52,298 Just so you guys know, 534 00:23:52,398 --> 00:23:55,401 there is a similar clause in your Fenmore's contract. 535 00:23:55,501 --> 00:23:56,835 No worries there. 536 00:23:56,936 --> 00:23:59,805 Fenmore would never be involved in something like this. 537 00:23:59,905 --> 00:24:01,240 Which is my point. 538 00:24:02,241 --> 00:24:04,677 If ChelseaKat's reputation is tarnished 539 00:24:04,777 --> 00:24:07,313 by its association with Takahashi, 540 00:24:07,413 --> 00:24:10,649 Fenmore's would have grounds to cancel your deal. 541 00:24:12,885 --> 00:24:15,988 Everything we've worked for could just go up in smoke? 542 00:24:16,088 --> 00:24:18,123 We won't let that happen. 543 00:24:18,223 --> 00:24:20,592 I have a call in to Fenmore's general counsel. 544 00:24:20,693 --> 00:24:22,928 Chelsea Bear, I am so sorry this is happening. 545 00:24:23,929 --> 00:24:26,732 But thank God you have your sister looking out for you. 546 00:24:28,801 --> 00:24:30,369 Hey, Jacob. 547 00:24:30,469 --> 00:24:31,670 Why'd you...? 548 00:24:34,807 --> 00:24:35,941 What happened? 549 00:24:37,242 --> 00:24:38,744 Lia Whitmore died this morning. 550 00:24:41,680 --> 00:24:42,982 How? 551 00:24:43,082 --> 00:24:44,650 It looks like an overdose. 552 00:24:45,617 --> 00:24:47,086 -Looks like? -We're still waiting 553 00:24:47,186 --> 00:24:48,620 to hear back from the medical examiner. 554 00:24:48,721 --> 00:24:50,055 But as far as I know, 555 00:24:50,155 --> 00:24:52,024 there haven't been any obvious signs of foul play. 556 00:24:53,826 --> 00:24:55,761 I knew she was desperate, but... 557 00:24:56,495 --> 00:24:59,398 When I talked to her yesterday, it never crossed my mind that... 558 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:00,933 Wait, you talked to her? 559 00:25:01,934 --> 00:25:04,103 Why am I just now hearing about this? 560 00:25:08,574 --> 00:25:11,243 I told you I didn't want any trouble in my town. 561 00:25:12,978 --> 00:25:14,780 And I listened to you. 562 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:17,416 Then why is Lia Whitmore dead? 563 00:25:18,517 --> 00:25:21,353 Because she's a whole lot less trouble when she's dead. 564 00:25:22,955 --> 00:25:25,190 This is me listening to you. 565 00:25:25,290 --> 00:25:28,127 Joey, I don't know why you're acting so shocked and upset. 566 00:25:28,227 --> 00:25:30,396 You and I both know this is on you. 567 00:25:35,300 --> 00:25:37,636 So you orchestrate a murder, but somehow it's my fault. 568 00:25:38,670 --> 00:25:41,407 Well, I wanted to keep things simple 569 00:25:41,507 --> 00:25:43,275 and go directly to the obnoxious reporter, 570 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:44,843 but you objected. 571 00:25:44,943 --> 00:25:46,311 So, being a good sister, I had to come up with 572 00:25:46,412 --> 00:25:48,213 another way to get my plan across. 573 00:25:48,313 --> 00:25:51,016 I take it Lia was talking to Smitty about the plasma ring? 574 00:25:51,116 --> 00:25:53,218 Yeah, as early as yesterday afternoon. 575 00:25:54,219 --> 00:25:56,722 Well, Smitty has lots of sources. 576 00:25:56,822 --> 00:25:58,824 What's the plan, Heather? 577 00:25:58,924 --> 00:26:01,593 A trail of dead bodies through the DMV? 578 00:26:02,294 --> 00:26:04,730 That will definitely bring the police to my door 579 00:26:04,830 --> 00:26:06,265 and I won't have it. 580 00:26:07,266 --> 00:26:08,367 (sighs) 581 00:26:08,467 --> 00:26:09,868 It's such a shame that they always think 582 00:26:09,968 --> 00:26:12,838 the Impaler is some big, strapping, manly man. 583 00:26:13,672 --> 00:26:15,541 But so terribly convenient. 584 00:26:15,641 --> 00:26:17,376 I'm not your convenience. 585 00:26:18,811 --> 00:26:21,246 I need to know that Lia isn't the first many. 586 00:26:22,381 --> 00:26:23,816 It's a one and done. 587 00:26:24,783 --> 00:26:26,552 And why should I believe that? 588 00:26:27,386 --> 00:26:30,823 Oh, it was actually a lot more money and juice than I expected. 589 00:26:31,490 --> 00:26:33,425 Plus, Lia's sudden demise 590 00:26:33,525 --> 00:26:36,495 is enough to dissuade potential blabbermouths, I think. 591 00:26:37,563 --> 00:26:39,998 -There's a flaw in that logic. -I doubt it. 592 00:26:40,966 --> 00:26:43,869 Lia's death is presumed to be a suicide. 593 00:26:44,970 --> 00:26:47,539 So if the Impaler can't take credit, 594 00:26:47,639 --> 00:26:49,875 there is no intimidation factor. 595 00:26:49,975 --> 00:26:52,611 Well, conspiracy theories abound these days. 596 00:26:54,246 --> 00:26:56,248 Especially around an unexpected death. 597 00:26:56,348 --> 00:26:57,583 So even without proof, 598 00:26:57,683 --> 00:26:59,885 people's suspicions will be enough to serve my purpose. 599 00:27:00,886 --> 00:27:01,854 -And what is that? -(knock at door) 600 00:27:01,954 --> 00:27:03,021 (door opens) 601 00:27:04,823 --> 00:27:06,825 Chief Hawthorne. 602 00:27:06,925 --> 00:27:08,861 I was expecting you. 603 00:27:10,529 --> 00:27:12,331 I would like a few moments of your time. 604 00:27:13,065 --> 00:27:15,200 Well, I will excuse myself 605 00:27:15,300 --> 00:27:17,236 and let you men talk. 606 00:27:17,336 --> 00:27:19,338 I'm Heather Armstrong, by the way. 607 00:27:20,072 --> 00:27:21,340 Pleased to meet you... 608 00:27:22,441 --> 00:27:23,942 ...Ms. Armstrong? 609 00:27:24,042 --> 00:27:25,444 My sister. 610 00:27:27,379 --> 00:27:29,414 And an alibi. Whatever happened, 611 00:27:29,515 --> 00:27:31,950 and for however long, he was with me. 612 00:27:38,857 --> 00:27:40,259 (door closes) 613 00:27:41,293 --> 00:27:43,962 Yeah, I've held off as long as I could, but 614 00:27:44,062 --> 00:27:45,731 this brother has got to get to work. 615 00:27:45,831 --> 00:27:47,232 (Eva groans playfully) 616 00:27:47,332 --> 00:27:48,467 I'll see you later? 617 00:27:50,068 --> 00:27:51,837 Mwah. I can't wait. 618 00:27:53,739 --> 00:27:55,507 -See you, June. -All right, Izaiah. 619 00:27:55,607 --> 00:27:57,042 Hey, June, can you please bring the check? 620 00:27:57,142 --> 00:27:59,378 Oh, it's right there. Brought it a while back. 621 00:27:59,478 --> 00:28:01,713 Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't even notice. 622 00:28:01,813 --> 00:28:03,582 It's okay. I get it. 623 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:04,950 If I had a boyfriend that cute, 624 00:28:05,050 --> 00:28:06,985 that's all I'd be looking at too, chile. 625 00:28:08,153 --> 00:28:10,822 For the record, he is more than just a pretty face. 626 00:28:10,923 --> 00:28:13,258 I know. I clocked the shoulders, too. 627 00:28:16,595 --> 00:28:19,598 But seriously, those Hawthorne boys, 628 00:28:19,698 --> 00:28:21,300 they mama raised them right. 629 00:28:21,400 --> 00:28:22,768 Mm-hmm. 630 00:28:22,868 --> 00:28:25,470 Everything good that's happened in my life the past year, 631 00:28:25,571 --> 00:28:29,308 I owe to Jacob for taking the time to listen to me. 632 00:28:29,908 --> 00:28:32,144 Most folks just... 633 00:28:32,244 --> 00:28:33,445 looked the other way. 634 00:28:35,180 --> 00:28:36,682 Not him. 635 00:28:36,782 --> 00:28:40,552 He asked Naomi to help me, and... You know the rest. 636 00:28:41,553 --> 00:28:42,921 Look, it's no small thing 637 00:28:43,021 --> 00:28:44,590 when someone treats you like you matter. 638 00:28:45,524 --> 00:28:46,558 It's everything. 639 00:28:47,559 --> 00:28:49,328 You hold on tight to that man. 640 00:28:49,428 --> 00:28:51,530 And you make sure that he keeps knowing 641 00:28:51,630 --> 00:28:53,365 that he is your everything. 642 00:28:58,136 --> 00:29:00,205 It's the most prudent way to handle the situation. 643 00:29:01,306 --> 00:29:02,808 Okay, thank you. 644 00:29:02,908 --> 00:29:03,942 Take care. 645 00:29:06,845 --> 00:29:08,313 The trip's off, isn't it? 646 00:29:08,413 --> 00:29:11,216 Fenmore's doesn't want Takahashi's bad press 647 00:29:11,316 --> 00:29:13,118 dragging ChelseaKat down, too. 648 00:29:13,218 --> 00:29:15,654 Well, thank God Smitty tipped us off when he did. 649 00:29:15,754 --> 00:29:17,222 Well, so what now? 650 00:29:17,322 --> 00:29:19,925 I issue a notice to Takahashi 651 00:29:20,025 --> 00:29:22,027 stating that the agreement's on hold 652 00:29:22,127 --> 00:29:25,230 until this issue can be resolved to your satisfaction. 653 00:29:25,330 --> 00:29:27,032 Okay. What do we tell my followers? 654 00:29:27,132 --> 00:29:29,968 We've been talking this collaboration up 24/7. 655 00:29:30,068 --> 00:29:32,404 Well, don't say anything negative about Takahashi, 656 00:29:32,504 --> 00:29:34,306 since nothing's been proven. 657 00:29:34,406 --> 00:29:37,042 You don't want to set yourself up for a defamation suit. 658 00:29:37,142 --> 00:29:38,543 Just say 659 00:29:38,644 --> 00:29:40,912 that you're disappointed things didn't work out. 660 00:29:41,013 --> 00:29:42,814 Oh. Chelsea and Kat, come here. 661 00:29:42,914 --> 00:29:44,683 I know how disappointed you must be. 662 00:29:45,651 --> 00:29:48,020 I'll head to the office to draft up that notice. 663 00:29:48,120 --> 00:29:49,521 Well, I will walk you out. 664 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:51,023 I have some nonlegal language 665 00:29:51,123 --> 00:29:52,958 that I would like for you to add to that notice. 666 00:29:53,058 --> 00:29:55,627 The nerve. Dragging my daughter into this mess. 667 00:29:56,161 --> 00:29:57,296 Thanks, Naomi. 668 00:29:57,396 --> 00:29:59,831 Always. Chels... hang in there. 669 00:30:06,571 --> 00:30:09,074 -Why do people have to suck? -Right? 670 00:30:11,109 --> 00:30:13,312 I didn't tell you about my conversation with Lia yet 671 00:30:13,412 --> 00:30:14,613 because nothing came of it. 672 00:30:15,614 --> 00:30:16,948 When she agreed to meet me again, 673 00:30:17,049 --> 00:30:18,417 I thought it was a good sign. 674 00:30:18,517 --> 00:30:19,751 Thought she was gonna give me more information 675 00:30:19,851 --> 00:30:20,852 about the plasma ring. 676 00:30:20,952 --> 00:30:22,387 But that didn't happen. 677 00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:23,622 No. 678 00:30:24,423 --> 00:30:25,791 I got the sense that she was trying to 679 00:30:25,891 --> 00:30:27,526 pump me for information. 680 00:30:27,626 --> 00:30:29,227 Why would she do that? 681 00:30:30,295 --> 00:30:31,430 I can't be sure. 682 00:30:32,664 --> 00:30:33,699 But... 683 00:30:33,799 --> 00:30:35,467 she really was desperate to 684 00:30:35,567 --> 00:30:37,369 get herself out of the mess she made. 685 00:30:38,470 --> 00:30:39,938 So maybe she thought 686 00:30:40,038 --> 00:30:41,473 that if she knew who your suspects were, 687 00:30:41,573 --> 00:30:43,608 she could come up with a testimony against them 688 00:30:43,709 --> 00:30:45,110 to try to get herself a better deal. 689 00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:46,678 Yeah, but that would never work. 690 00:30:46,778 --> 00:30:48,914 Like I said, she was desperate. 691 00:30:50,649 --> 00:30:52,684 Okay, well, did she say she was scared of someone, 692 00:30:52,784 --> 00:30:54,219 or had she been getting threats? 693 00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:58,390 Do you think this wasn't a suicide? 694 00:31:03,261 --> 00:31:04,763 -On the bright side... -There's a bright side? 695 00:31:04,863 --> 00:31:08,333 ...we have a lot of unexpected free time. 696 00:31:08,433 --> 00:31:10,702 We can still go on a trip anywhere you like. 697 00:31:11,370 --> 00:31:13,271 After that Allison scare, 698 00:31:13,372 --> 00:31:15,440 you could use a break. 699 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:18,510 I so do. But we can't leave right now. 700 00:31:18,610 --> 00:31:20,345 People are going to have a million questions for us 701 00:31:20,445 --> 00:31:22,247 and we'll be dealing with lawyers. 702 00:31:22,347 --> 00:31:24,182 And it won't help being on a beach somewhere 703 00:31:24,282 --> 00:31:26,218 watching clips of the Tokyo Fashion Collective 704 00:31:26,318 --> 00:31:27,853 that we aren't a part of anymore. 705 00:31:28,887 --> 00:31:31,223 Well, maybe you could use this time 706 00:31:31,323 --> 00:31:33,825 to channel your creative side. 707 00:31:33,925 --> 00:31:37,229 Maybe see what those designing instincts take you. 708 00:31:37,329 --> 00:31:39,631 I can't design when I'm depressed. 709 00:31:39,731 --> 00:31:41,633 I know. I just... 710 00:31:42,701 --> 00:31:44,836 I just hate seeing you down like this. 711 00:31:45,437 --> 00:31:46,972 I hate us being down like this. 712 00:31:48,006 --> 00:31:50,409 I know. I'm sorry. 713 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:54,246 Okay. 714 00:31:54,346 --> 00:31:56,448 On the bright side, we will get through this 715 00:31:56,548 --> 00:31:58,016 like we get through everything else: 716 00:31:58,116 --> 00:31:59,151 together. 717 00:32:07,793 --> 00:32:09,027 Vernon? 718 00:32:10,095 --> 00:32:12,097 I just got a call from Franklin, 719 00:32:12,197 --> 00:32:14,299 over at the corrections department. 720 00:32:14,399 --> 00:32:18,036 He wanted to give us a heads-up before the news got out. 721 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:20,305 What? What's happened? 722 00:32:21,573 --> 00:32:24,843 Lia Whitmore apparently died by suicide. 723 00:32:26,611 --> 00:32:27,679 What? 724 00:32:31,516 --> 00:32:34,085 What she did was despicable and 725 00:32:34,186 --> 00:32:36,855 she deserved to be in prison for a long time, but... 726 00:32:38,824 --> 00:32:40,559 It's awful to think... 727 00:32:41,793 --> 00:32:43,962 ...of someone reaching that level of hopelessness 728 00:32:44,062 --> 00:32:46,231 where the pain they're feeling is greater 729 00:32:46,331 --> 00:32:47,833 than their will to live. 730 00:32:49,067 --> 00:32:52,170 Not everyone can pull themselves back from that edge. 731 00:32:54,639 --> 00:32:58,076 Not everyone has the support I did. 732 00:32:59,778 --> 00:33:01,079 It's sad. 733 00:33:02,714 --> 00:33:05,383 After working with Lia for so long... 734 00:33:06,785 --> 00:33:08,320 We need to reach out to the hospital board. 735 00:33:08,420 --> 00:33:10,755 Right away. Yeah. 736 00:33:10,856 --> 00:33:13,191 Nobody knows anything for certain at this point. 737 00:33:13,291 --> 00:33:14,759 The matter's still being investigated. 738 00:33:16,495 --> 00:33:19,030 But I wouldn't put anything past the Impaler. 739 00:33:19,130 --> 00:33:21,933 So, going forward, until we have all the facts, 740 00:33:22,033 --> 00:33:24,069 everybody that had a hand in breaking up the plasma ring 741 00:33:24,169 --> 00:33:25,537 needs to watch their backs. 742 00:33:25,637 --> 00:33:27,472 I already texted Grayson and gave him the heads-up. 743 00:33:27,572 --> 00:33:29,207 Is this based on a hunch 744 00:33:29,307 --> 00:33:32,410 or is there an actual indication that Lia was murdered? 745 00:33:32,511 --> 00:33:33,612 Uh-oh. 746 00:33:33,712 --> 00:33:35,380 It's never a good sign when the two of you 747 00:33:35,480 --> 00:33:37,015 have your heads together. 748 00:33:38,817 --> 00:33:39,918 What happened? 749 00:33:41,186 --> 00:33:43,555 Lia Whitmore was found dead in her jail cell this morning. 750 00:33:43,655 --> 00:33:45,390 Apparently, she overdosed. 751 00:33:46,892 --> 00:33:48,627 Suicide? Or... 752 00:33:48,727 --> 00:33:50,996 did the Impaler find a way to shut her up? 753 00:33:51,997 --> 00:33:54,666 At this point, murder is a stretch. 754 00:33:54,766 --> 00:33:56,434 Lia wasn't a real threat to the Impaler 755 00:33:56,535 --> 00:33:58,803 and she didn't know enough about his operation. 756 00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:02,774 And Jacob said that there was no sign of foul play. 757 00:34:02,874 --> 00:34:04,643 -Right? -Right. 758 00:34:04,743 --> 00:34:06,645 So there's nothing to worry about, babe. 759 00:34:07,445 --> 00:34:09,414 -If you're sure. -I'm certain. 760 00:34:09,514 --> 00:34:11,449 Come here. 761 00:34:16,488 --> 00:34:17,822 If you were expecting me, 762 00:34:17,923 --> 00:34:19,457 that must mean you've heard the news. 763 00:34:20,158 --> 00:34:23,862 I heard one of the Impaler's minions died in her cell. 764 00:34:23,962 --> 00:34:26,264 Sad end to an even sadder life. 765 00:34:27,299 --> 00:34:29,000 My guess is the Impaler would disagree. 766 00:34:29,968 --> 00:34:33,305 No one's nominating him for Employer of the Year, 767 00:34:33,405 --> 00:34:35,874 -that's for sure. -You find this funny? 768 00:34:35,974 --> 00:34:37,976 No, I don't. 769 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:40,745 I'm disgusted by it all, if you want to know the truth. 770 00:34:40,845 --> 00:34:42,647 Yeah. I believe you. 771 00:34:43,281 --> 00:34:44,883 Probably because I know 772 00:34:44,983 --> 00:34:46,451 you wouldn't want this Impaler bastard 773 00:34:46,551 --> 00:34:47,986 running roughshod all over your territory. 774 00:34:48,086 --> 00:34:49,588 -Mm, you got that right. -Well, then, damn it, 775 00:34:49,688 --> 00:34:51,256 help me put a stop to it. Tell me what you know 776 00:34:51,356 --> 00:34:53,858 so I can take the Impaler off your hands. 777 00:35:01,866 --> 00:35:04,402 I'm glad to see you eating your salad. 778 00:35:04,502 --> 00:35:06,605 Well, you insisted. 779 00:35:06,705 --> 00:35:07,739 I know. 780 00:35:07,839 --> 00:35:09,674 But sometimes you do cheat a little bit 781 00:35:09,774 --> 00:35:11,242 when you think I'm not looking. 782 00:35:12,077 --> 00:35:13,545 Is that a fact? 783 00:35:14,546 --> 00:35:16,381 I'm just joking. Okay? 784 00:35:16,481 --> 00:35:19,451 -I'll let you finish your lunch. -No, no, don't rush off. 785 00:35:20,885 --> 00:35:22,487 Come on in. 786 00:35:22,587 --> 00:35:24,289 Let's see that smile. 787 00:35:26,157 --> 00:35:28,326 Yeah. It's so beautiful. 788 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:31,229 Mm. Must be all that great dental care. 789 00:35:31,329 --> 00:35:33,264 -Mm-hmm. -How was your appointment? 790 00:35:33,365 --> 00:35:35,333 (groans) Never fun. 791 00:35:44,109 --> 00:35:45,543 Payback's long overdue. 792 00:35:45,644 --> 00:35:47,245 I just need more time. 793 00:35:47,345 --> 00:35:48,913 Who you talking to? 794 00:35:49,014 --> 00:35:50,448 The Impaler could be tying up loose ends, 795 00:35:50,548 --> 00:35:52,150 which means I could be next. 796 00:35:52,250 --> 00:35:53,652 I need to see you. 797 00:35:53,752 --> 00:35:55,320 It's about your mother. 798 00:35:55,420 --> 00:35:58,623 Aw. My little romantic. 799 00:35:58,723 --> 00:36:00,759 -What happened to your hand? -Nothing important. 800 00:36:00,859 --> 00:36:02,460 I know I'm a married man, 801 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:04,929 but I don't think I could ever stop caring about you. 802 00:36:05,797 --> 00:36:07,332 I will be taking this. 803 00:36:07,432 --> 00:36:10,201 That sandwich is for Bill. 804 00:36:11,336 --> 00:36:13,571 Stop it. Stop. Stop right now. 805 00:36:13,672 --> 00:36:15,140 You stop playing in my face 806 00:36:15,240 --> 00:36:16,541 and stop insulting my intelligence, 807 00:36:16,641 --> 00:36:17,676 damn it, stop it. 808 00:36:23,248 --> 00:36:26,151 Captioning sponsored by CBS 809 00:36:26,251 --> 00:36:29,287 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org