1 00:00:05,517 --> 00:00:08,448 That last exchange was just great, Martin. 2 00:00:08,551 --> 00:00:11,689 Yes, I saw people all over the room 3 00:00:11,793 --> 00:00:14,172 riveted by your every word. 4 00:00:14,275 --> 00:00:16,172 No one even pulled out a cell phone. 5 00:00:16,274 --> 00:00:18,517 I had a little help. Having two living legends 6 00:00:18,620 --> 00:00:20,206 walk through the door unannounced. 7 00:00:20,310 --> 00:00:23,344 That praise belongs to Shonda entirely. 8 00:00:23,448 --> 00:00:26,137 She earned her fee when she came up with that idea. 9 00:00:26,241 --> 00:00:28,793 Oh. Should we celebrate? 10 00:00:28,896 --> 00:00:31,379 I know where y'all hide the good champagne 11 00:00:31,482 --> 00:00:34,034 -in the wine cellar. -Well, you should. 12 00:00:34,137 --> 00:00:35,827 It was practically your second bedroom 13 00:00:35,931 --> 00:00:37,172 when you stayed with us. 14 00:00:37,275 --> 00:00:39,275 Hardy-har-har. 15 00:00:39,379 --> 00:00:41,379 [all laughing] 16 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,172 Chin up, Congressman. 17 00:00:48,275 --> 00:00:52,655 Your campaign is firing on all cylinders, just as you planned. 18 00:00:52,758 --> 00:00:55,275 I'm trying to. It's just... 19 00:00:56,482 --> 00:00:58,586 Standing in front of all of those people, 20 00:00:58,689 --> 00:01:01,862 rambling about transparency in politics, 21 00:01:01,965 --> 00:01:04,551 has brought back something that's been weighing on me. 22 00:01:05,482 --> 00:01:09,275 The police questioning Smitty over Lia Whitmore's death? 23 00:01:09,379 --> 00:01:10,620 ANITA: No, no, no. 24 00:01:10,724 --> 00:01:14,862 We will have no dark clouds looming over tonight. 25 00:01:14,965 --> 00:01:18,724 Your grandmother's right. Huh? Let's have a little faith. 26 00:01:18,827 --> 00:01:21,413 Especially since nothing's happened yet. 27 00:01:25,862 --> 00:01:29,000 You can take the cuffs off of him. He's not a flight risk. 28 00:01:31,965 --> 00:01:33,068 I can't. 29 00:01:33,172 --> 00:01:34,793 Can't or won't? 30 00:01:35,965 --> 00:01:38,448 Can you take my jacket, Naomi? 31 00:01:38,551 --> 00:01:40,862 I don't need it now that we're past the reporters. 32 00:01:40,965 --> 00:01:43,482 -No problem. -Thanks. 33 00:01:44,723 --> 00:01:46,896 Take Mr. Smith to the interrogation room. 34 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:48,344 -Yes, sir. -SMITTY: Naomi. 35 00:01:49,378 --> 00:01:51,931 -The kids, the house... -Already taken care of. 36 00:01:52,033 --> 00:01:53,482 I called your housekeeper, and she's there now 37 00:01:53,586 --> 00:01:54,655 straightening everything up. 38 00:01:54,758 --> 00:01:57,172 Thank you. 39 00:01:57,275 --> 00:01:58,310 Let's go. 40 00:02:01,310 --> 00:02:02,413 Come here. 41 00:02:06,275 --> 00:02:07,551 What do you want from me? 42 00:02:07,655 --> 00:02:09,103 I brought him in through the side entrance, 43 00:02:09,205 --> 00:02:11,482 and I let you cover his cuffs with his jacket. 44 00:02:11,586 --> 00:02:13,241 Then keep it going. 45 00:02:13,344 --> 00:02:15,689 Skip the formal processing and the mug shot. 46 00:02:15,793 --> 00:02:17,344 My hands are tied. 47 00:02:18,379 --> 00:02:22,137 If this leaks this close to Martin's election, 48 00:02:22,241 --> 00:02:24,551 there is no amount of spin that can undo the damage. 49 00:02:24,655 --> 00:02:28,344 Which is why I'm working so hard to keep this contained. 50 00:02:28,448 --> 00:02:30,551 So please, just cut me some slack. 51 00:02:50,206 --> 00:02:52,206 ♪ ♪ 52 00:03:20,275 --> 00:03:23,827 Oh, I am so glad you are locked in to be my maid of honor. 53 00:03:23,931 --> 00:03:26,827 Just standing here talking to you and Auntie made me realize 54 00:03:26,931 --> 00:03:28,896 how long my to-do list actually is. 55 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,931 Well, venues, vendors, seating charts. 56 00:03:32,034 --> 00:03:34,000 -Ugh. -You don't have to do it 57 00:03:34,103 --> 00:03:36,310 all by yourself, sweetheart. 58 00:03:36,413 --> 00:03:38,793 You do have a very capable groom. 59 00:03:38,896 --> 00:03:40,827 Uh... 60 00:03:40,930 --> 00:03:42,724 [both laugh] 61 00:03:42,827 --> 00:03:45,379 -Wow. Okay. -I'm sorry, baby. 62 00:03:45,482 --> 00:03:48,275 That is actually the sweetest thing you've ever said to me. 63 00:03:48,379 --> 00:03:50,724 It's just that most men aren't built 64 00:03:50,827 --> 00:03:53,137 -for these types of things. -Yeah. 65 00:03:53,241 --> 00:03:56,206 Should I be offended by that? 66 00:03:56,310 --> 00:03:58,275 On principle, absolutely. 67 00:03:58,379 --> 00:04:00,137 But it doesn't mean she's wrong, though. Come on. 68 00:04:00,241 --> 00:04:01,724 Okay, first things first, though. 69 00:04:01,827 --> 00:04:03,827 We got to get you into a bridal boutique. 70 00:04:03,931 --> 00:04:06,931 'Cause once you say yes to the dress, the color scheme, 71 00:04:07,034 --> 00:04:09,275 decor, I mean, your whole wedding vision 72 00:04:09,379 --> 00:04:11,068 is just gonna come to life. 73 00:04:11,172 --> 00:04:12,172 Hold up. 74 00:04:13,344 --> 00:04:15,551 You and Shanice are getting married? 75 00:04:19,206 --> 00:04:20,689 NICOLE: That is it. I am done. 76 00:04:20,793 --> 00:04:23,103 Every last tear accounted for. 77 00:04:23,206 --> 00:04:24,206 Good. 78 00:04:26,206 --> 00:04:30,172 Then I hereby declare Ted's engagement-- 79 00:04:30,275 --> 00:04:32,103 hey, nana, ho, nana, time to get your life back-- 80 00:04:32,206 --> 00:04:34,724 officially purged from your system. 81 00:04:35,931 --> 00:04:38,689 Ugh. I must look like a hot mess. 82 00:04:38,793 --> 00:04:40,896 There is no shame in having emotions. 83 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:45,827 No, the shame is having Ted or anyone else see them. 84 00:04:45,931 --> 00:04:47,517 I just needed to work through the feelings 85 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:49,827 of Ted being ready to permanently commit 86 00:04:49,931 --> 00:04:51,206 to somebody else. 87 00:04:51,310 --> 00:04:53,758 I am not jealous, nor do I want him back. 88 00:04:53,862 --> 00:04:56,275 Well, if that's the case, then do you realize 89 00:04:56,379 --> 00:04:58,655 who you are talking to? Hello? 90 00:04:58,758 --> 00:05:00,586 I built my whole legacy on looking like 91 00:05:00,689 --> 00:05:01,896 the picture of sunshine. 92 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,862 Especially when it wasn't. 93 00:05:04,862 --> 00:05:07,586 That's right. My sister, the supermodel. 94 00:05:07,689 --> 00:05:08,827 Any pointers? 95 00:05:10,241 --> 00:05:11,724 You don't need 'em. 96 00:05:11,827 --> 00:05:14,551 You are the Nicole Dupree. 97 00:05:14,655 --> 00:05:16,896 Psychiatrist, philanthropist, 98 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:19,448 and woman who has walked through hell 99 00:05:19,551 --> 00:05:20,931 over this past year and a half 100 00:05:21,034 --> 00:05:22,344 and came out on the other side 101 00:05:22,448 --> 00:05:26,206 looking still fine, still standing, 102 00:05:26,310 --> 00:05:30,620 and with that hot hunk of ooh-chile on your arm. Mm-mm. 103 00:05:30,724 --> 00:05:34,206 Ted Richardson does not get to see you sweat. 104 00:05:34,310 --> 00:05:37,275 Not today, not ever. 105 00:05:43,655 --> 00:05:44,724 My bad if I sounded like I disapprove. 106 00:05:44,827 --> 00:05:46,689 -I was just... -Surprised? 107 00:05:46,793 --> 00:05:48,517 The timing did catch me off guard. 108 00:05:48,620 --> 00:05:51,034 Well, love doesn't have a timetable, you know? 109 00:05:51,137 --> 00:05:52,724 If it feels right, you just go with it. 110 00:05:52,827 --> 00:05:56,172 Clearly, a lot has gone down since I was out of town. 111 00:05:56,275 --> 00:05:58,103 -Get me caught up later. -Will do. 112 00:05:58,206 --> 00:05:59,620 All right. 113 00:05:59,724 --> 00:06:01,931 Okay, now back to the important stuff. 114 00:06:02,034 --> 00:06:05,068 Oh, yes, absolutely. First priority, dress shopping. 115 00:06:05,172 --> 00:06:07,275 -Mm-hmm. -But I also need to lock down a venue 116 00:06:07,379 --> 00:06:10,034 because the timeline is fairly tight. 117 00:06:11,068 --> 00:06:12,448 How tight are we talking? 118 00:06:12,551 --> 00:06:15,379 Ted and I already have a date in mind. 119 00:06:15,482 --> 00:06:17,689 Okay. 120 00:06:17,793 --> 00:06:19,517 It's just, I always thought a Christmas wedding 121 00:06:19,620 --> 00:06:22,827 would be, like, the most romantic thing in the world. 122 00:06:26,172 --> 00:06:28,344 I still cannot believe that Jessica 123 00:06:28,448 --> 00:06:29,620 blindsided me like that. 124 00:06:29,724 --> 00:06:30,793 Is that why you didn't want to go 125 00:06:30,896 --> 00:06:32,689 to the grands' with Pop and Aunt Kat? 126 00:06:32,793 --> 00:06:35,172 'Cause you were too embarrassed about being caught by your ex? 127 00:06:35,275 --> 00:06:38,034 I was in shock. What was I supposed to do? 128 00:06:38,137 --> 00:06:40,241 Not be all over Chessy. 129 00:06:40,344 --> 00:06:42,241 Come on, Tyrell. Chessy's a snob. 130 00:06:42,344 --> 00:06:44,655 She made my cotillion season a living hell for me, 131 00:06:44,758 --> 00:06:46,310 and her family hates ours. 132 00:06:47,482 --> 00:06:49,655 When we're at Banneker, Chessy's not a Belleclaire 133 00:06:49,758 --> 00:06:51,310 and I'm not a Dupree. 134 00:06:51,413 --> 00:06:53,275 We could just relax and have a good time together. 135 00:06:53,379 --> 00:06:56,758 I'm sure you'd have an even better time with Jessica. 136 00:06:56,862 --> 00:07:01,413 She's smart and kind, and she genuinely cares about people. 137 00:07:02,413 --> 00:07:05,310 Except when she brutally dumped me. 138 00:07:05,413 --> 00:07:08,172 Okay, yeah, she was trash for that. 139 00:07:08,275 --> 00:07:09,862 But she wants you back now. 140 00:07:09,965 --> 00:07:12,482 And she's even thinking about leaving UCLA. 141 00:07:12,586 --> 00:07:14,413 That has to count for something, right? 142 00:07:14,517 --> 00:07:16,931 When did you become a Jessica stan? 143 00:07:17,034 --> 00:07:19,655 Is this about me, or is this you not wanting 144 00:07:19,758 --> 00:07:21,620 Chessy anywhere near this family? 145 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:25,413 So, here's to two more years in Congress. 146 00:07:25,517 --> 00:07:28,310 Easy, Granddad. I don't want to jinx it. 147 00:07:29,586 --> 00:07:32,482 Since when did the self-proclaimed boy wonder 148 00:07:32,586 --> 00:07:34,241 become superstitious? 149 00:07:34,344 --> 00:07:37,862 Since I put my doe-eyed naivete behind me. 150 00:07:37,965 --> 00:07:39,689 I've seen too much to tempt fate 151 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:41,965 to toast before the votes have been counted. 152 00:07:43,241 --> 00:07:46,827 Even knowing that things can get crazy out of the blue. 153 00:07:46,931 --> 00:07:50,689 Politics is messy. It's the nature of the game. 154 00:07:50,793 --> 00:07:52,620 But you have done the work, Martin. 155 00:07:52,724 --> 00:07:55,241 Showing up for your constituents time after time. 156 00:07:55,344 --> 00:07:57,827 -People remember that. -And your opponent, 157 00:07:57,931 --> 00:08:01,482 this Coleman fellow, he's an unknown entity. 158 00:08:01,586 --> 00:08:03,655 Sometimes people want change. 159 00:08:03,758 --> 00:08:06,344 Mm, not according to your polling numbers. 160 00:08:06,448 --> 00:08:08,482 You've been studying my numbers? 161 00:08:08,586 --> 00:08:10,896 A little here and there. 162 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:12,931 I just didn't want to be cornered 163 00:08:13,034 --> 00:08:15,655 by one of your donors asking questions I couldn't answer. 164 00:08:15,758 --> 00:08:19,413 Especially since I was filling in for Smitty. 165 00:08:19,517 --> 00:08:21,413 You know he's always on point. 166 00:08:21,517 --> 00:08:23,310 Well, you did hold it down, sis. 167 00:08:23,413 --> 00:08:25,172 KAT: Mm-hmm. 168 00:08:25,275 --> 00:08:26,689 But being real, 169 00:08:26,793 --> 00:08:28,103 I would have felt a whole lot better 170 00:08:28,206 --> 00:08:30,103 if I had my better half with me. 171 00:08:30,206 --> 00:08:32,931 So call him. Tell him to come over. 172 00:08:33,034 --> 00:08:36,172 Yeah, tell my brother-in-law to bring his a... 173 00:08:36,275 --> 00:08:38,241 [clears throat] 174 00:08:38,344 --> 00:08:40,000 ...bony butt over here. 175 00:08:40,102 --> 00:08:41,206 You know, posthaste. 176 00:08:41,309 --> 00:08:42,724 Good idea. 177 00:08:42,827 --> 00:08:44,793 [Kat laughs] 178 00:08:44,896 --> 00:08:47,482 [phone buzzing] 179 00:08:53,310 --> 00:08:56,862 Jacob promised he'll keep it as contained as he can. 180 00:08:56,965 --> 00:09:01,413 And I've added you to my Google Alerts, and, um... 181 00:09:02,724 --> 00:09:04,482 ...so far we're in the clear. 182 00:09:04,586 --> 00:09:07,137 Well, that's something, I guess. 183 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:10,000 You know... 184 00:09:11,103 --> 00:09:13,137 ...I had always thought that, if I got arrested, 185 00:09:13,241 --> 00:09:14,758 it would be for contempt of court. 186 00:09:16,068 --> 00:09:17,724 Refusing to give up a source? 187 00:09:17,827 --> 00:09:19,620 At least then I could 188 00:09:19,724 --> 00:09:21,448 explain to my kids how I stood on principle, 189 00:09:21,551 --> 00:09:22,793 but this... 190 00:09:22,896 --> 00:09:25,068 This, I don't even know where to start. 191 00:09:26,241 --> 00:09:28,827 You can still stand on principle. 192 00:09:28,931 --> 00:09:30,827 Despite what the prosecutors say, 193 00:09:30,931 --> 00:09:32,310 we know who you are. 194 00:09:33,275 --> 00:09:34,275 Thanks. 195 00:09:36,241 --> 00:09:39,551 So, um, what is the state's attorney saying? 196 00:09:39,655 --> 00:09:43,689 Well, they'll argue that Lia Whitmore's death 197 00:09:43,793 --> 00:09:46,482 was a result of drugs found in her system. 198 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,448 Drugs they'll claim you supplied. 199 00:09:48,551 --> 00:09:51,413 I never saw those pills in my life. 200 00:09:51,517 --> 00:09:54,103 Somebody broke into my house and planted them. 201 00:09:54,206 --> 00:09:56,793 My house, Naomi, where my kids sleep. 202 00:09:56,896 --> 00:09:58,517 And that's the case that I'm gonna build 203 00:09:58,620 --> 00:10:00,655 if this goes to trial, but 204 00:10:00,758 --> 00:10:02,517 I'm hoping it doesn't get that far. 205 00:10:03,965 --> 00:10:08,172 But right now we need to focus on tonight's arraignment. 206 00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:09,793 Your job is easy. 207 00:10:09,896 --> 00:10:11,344 Plead not guilty, and I will argue 208 00:10:11,448 --> 00:10:12,793 that you're not a flight risk. 209 00:10:12,896 --> 00:10:14,310 Which I'm not. 210 00:10:14,413 --> 00:10:18,034 Um, that you don't have a prior criminal record, 211 00:10:18,137 --> 00:10:21,758 deep roots in the community, loving family, thriving career. 212 00:10:21,862 --> 00:10:25,482 I'll paint a picture of exactly who Bradley Smith is. 213 00:10:25,586 --> 00:10:26,896 Hopefully, that'll be enough to convince 214 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:28,448 the judge to release you tonight. 215 00:10:28,551 --> 00:10:31,241 Wait, hopefully? 216 00:10:33,413 --> 00:10:35,241 Is there a chance I don't get to go home? 217 00:10:38,586 --> 00:10:40,862 And then I would go straight to jail. 218 00:10:46,793 --> 00:10:48,655 I'm gonna present the strongest case possible 219 00:10:48,758 --> 00:10:52,413 and give the judge every reason to release you. 220 00:10:52,517 --> 00:10:55,724 But, yes, there is a real possibility that you will be 221 00:10:55,827 --> 00:10:59,241 held overnight and-- worst case-- 222 00:10:59,344 --> 00:11:00,758 be remanded until trial. 223 00:11:01,793 --> 00:11:04,000 So I wouldn't be there for my family. 224 00:11:05,689 --> 00:11:09,586 To help Tyrell with his first college exams, to... 225 00:11:09,689 --> 00:11:11,862 even help Samantha pick a college. 226 00:11:14,448 --> 00:11:15,586 It's gonna be all right. 227 00:11:18,689 --> 00:11:20,724 In the meantime, we need to alert Martin 228 00:11:20,827 --> 00:11:23,551 -to what's going on. -No, no, no, no. Absolutely not. 229 00:11:23,655 --> 00:11:26,517 -Smitty. -No. He's probably still at his event. 230 00:11:26,620 --> 00:11:28,724 Surrounded by constituents and cameras. 231 00:11:28,827 --> 00:11:31,034 All those people with their phones pointed at his face. 232 00:11:31,137 --> 00:11:34,241 I am not going to have him find out his husband was arrested 233 00:11:34,344 --> 00:11:36,275 in a room full of voters right before the election. 234 00:11:36,379 --> 00:11:38,517 What you're facing is serious. 235 00:11:38,620 --> 00:11:41,827 There are bigger matters to account here for than just me. 236 00:11:41,931 --> 00:11:44,344 -I disagree. -Naomi, stop. 237 00:11:44,448 --> 00:11:45,586 Please. 238 00:11:45,689 --> 00:11:48,482 I am the client here. Do not fight me on this. 239 00:11:50,482 --> 00:11:51,379 DANI: I, for one, 240 00:11:51,482 --> 00:11:52,931 think a Christmas wedding 241 00:11:53,034 --> 00:11:55,413 would be absolutely stunning. 242 00:11:55,517 --> 00:11:59,241 Good, since your husband signed on to be Ted's best man. 243 00:11:59,344 --> 00:12:00,724 I checked with Martin. 244 00:12:00,827 --> 00:12:03,758 He thought the campaign would keep him too busy, so, yeah. 245 00:12:03,862 --> 00:12:05,034 Someone had to make sure my uncle 246 00:12:05,137 --> 00:12:07,379 does not embarrass himself. 247 00:12:07,482 --> 00:12:08,827 I have a response to that, 248 00:12:08,931 --> 00:12:10,482 but in order not to ruin the moment, 249 00:12:10,586 --> 00:12:11,758 I will hold my tongue. 250 00:12:11,862 --> 00:12:13,000 Are you ready? 251 00:12:13,103 --> 00:12:15,137 We still have some stuff to handle at home. 252 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:18,551 We've done about as much damage 253 00:12:18,655 --> 00:12:21,724 as two men could do planning a wedding in one night, 254 00:12:21,827 --> 00:12:23,586 but hit me up later. 255 00:12:23,689 --> 00:12:26,034 -I'm gonna let you know my bachelor party ideas. -TED: Okay. 256 00:12:26,137 --> 00:12:27,931 Uh, uh-uh, I am still standing right here. 257 00:12:28,034 --> 00:12:29,344 Good. 258 00:12:29,448 --> 00:12:31,965 Then you'll have no doubt that it's gonna be respectable. 259 00:12:32,827 --> 00:12:34,034 See you. 260 00:12:38,758 --> 00:12:40,862 Uh, Ashley, we should go check 261 00:12:40,965 --> 00:12:42,827 on our post-op patient in 21. 262 00:12:42,931 --> 00:12:44,655 Her dressing probably needs to be changed. 263 00:12:44,758 --> 00:12:46,275 Oh, I can do that on my own. 264 00:12:46,379 --> 00:12:48,413 Oh, she's gonna need physical therapy later down the line. 265 00:12:48,517 --> 00:12:49,862 I want to build that connection now. 266 00:12:49,965 --> 00:12:51,758 That procedure doesn't require physical therapy. 267 00:12:51,862 --> 00:12:53,379 Her chart indicated complications, okay? 268 00:12:53,482 --> 00:12:55,379 -Really? 'Cause I didn't see... -Just no more talking. 269 00:12:55,482 --> 00:12:56,655 -Okay. -Just walk. 270 00:12:58,655 --> 00:13:02,758 Well, that wasn't at all awkward or obvious. 271 00:13:03,689 --> 00:13:05,551 Well, regardless, I'm glad Shanice found a way 272 00:13:05,655 --> 00:13:07,310 to give us some privacy. 273 00:13:07,413 --> 00:13:11,655 I think you and I are overdue for a chat. 274 00:13:13,551 --> 00:13:15,586 [R & B playing] 275 00:13:26,517 --> 00:13:29,034 Well, look what the night dragged in. 276 00:13:29,137 --> 00:13:31,448 Tell me... 277 00:13:32,862 --> 00:13:34,758 ...you haven't been avoiding me. 278 00:13:34,862 --> 00:13:37,827 I've been busy, if that's what you mean. 279 00:13:38,827 --> 00:13:40,965 I thought we had a lot of fun together. 280 00:13:41,068 --> 00:13:42,448 We did. 281 00:13:43,482 --> 00:13:45,931 But that's when you were just a woman at a bar 282 00:13:46,034 --> 00:13:47,275 and I didn't know your name. 283 00:13:47,379 --> 00:13:48,965 Oh. 284 00:13:50,206 --> 00:13:52,551 -You must know my brother. -More than that. 285 00:13:52,655 --> 00:13:55,103 Joey and I don't exactly have the best rapport. 286 00:13:55,206 --> 00:13:56,586 Mm. 287 00:13:56,689 --> 00:13:58,034 He does have a reputation, 288 00:13:58,137 --> 00:14:00,793 which is exactly why I wanted to go incognito. 289 00:14:00,896 --> 00:14:04,275 I had the single worst dinner of my life with that man. 290 00:14:04,379 --> 00:14:05,896 Not looking to repeat it. 291 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,413 Well, at least it was only one. 292 00:14:07,517 --> 00:14:10,482 I've had more bad nights with Joey than you ever will have. 293 00:14:10,586 --> 00:14:13,517 I-I left the country for years because of him. 294 00:14:13,620 --> 00:14:15,310 In part, to put an ocean between us. 295 00:14:15,413 --> 00:14:17,344 Yeah? How'd that work out for you? 296 00:14:17,448 --> 00:14:20,103 The guy still couldn't take a hint. 297 00:14:20,206 --> 00:14:23,310 Let me guess, he gaslit you, too? 298 00:14:23,413 --> 00:14:25,724 Hmm. It must be his signature move. 299 00:14:25,827 --> 00:14:28,068 [laughs] 300 00:14:28,172 --> 00:14:31,655 Excuse me. Can we get a drink for the gentleman? 301 00:14:31,758 --> 00:14:34,000 Unless, of course, you'd rather be alone. 302 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:36,034 No. 303 00:14:37,655 --> 00:14:39,206 I could use the company. 304 00:14:41,448 --> 00:14:43,344 Smitty's phone was just ringing, 305 00:14:43,448 --> 00:14:45,344 and Martin had a campaign event this afternoon, 306 00:14:45,448 --> 00:14:46,862 so he's probably wondering why his husband 307 00:14:46,965 --> 00:14:48,103 isn't answering the phone. 308 00:14:48,206 --> 00:14:49,482 Don't go soft on me now. 309 00:14:49,586 --> 00:14:51,137 There can be evidence on that phone. 310 00:14:51,241 --> 00:14:53,172 I know, and that's why I bagged it. 311 00:14:53,275 --> 00:14:55,689 But the Duprees have weathered so much already, 312 00:14:55,793 --> 00:14:57,448 and now here I am, putting cuffs on Smitty 313 00:14:57,551 --> 00:14:58,620 right before the big election? 314 00:14:58,724 --> 00:15:00,206 Listen, I know what it costs 315 00:15:00,310 --> 00:15:02,551 to work a case this close to home, 316 00:15:02,655 --> 00:15:04,344 but I was watching, son. 317 00:15:04,448 --> 00:15:06,137 You handled yourself well out there. 318 00:15:06,241 --> 00:15:08,655 -I'm just doing my job, Pops. -I-I know. 319 00:15:08,758 --> 00:15:10,000 And that's why I'm giving credit where it's due. 320 00:15:10,103 --> 00:15:12,206 Well, you don't have to be so condescending about it. 321 00:15:13,448 --> 00:15:14,517 You got a problem, son? 322 00:15:14,620 --> 00:15:16,517 You starting to sound like your brother. 323 00:15:16,620 --> 00:15:20,862 I'm sorry. It's... it's the frustration talking. 324 00:15:20,965 --> 00:15:22,482 Smitty was in the trenches with me 325 00:15:22,586 --> 00:15:24,586 during the Red Market investigation. 326 00:15:24,689 --> 00:15:26,241 I wouldn't be able to make as much progress 327 00:15:26,344 --> 00:15:28,172 as I did on the case without his help. 328 00:15:28,275 --> 00:15:31,448 He gave me all the information he got from his source. 329 00:15:31,551 --> 00:15:34,000 Earlier, I went to his house, hoping I wouldn't find anything, 330 00:15:34,103 --> 00:15:35,551 so I can clear his name and be done. 331 00:15:35,655 --> 00:15:37,206 Yeah, but you did find something. 332 00:15:37,310 --> 00:15:40,241 And now that's Smitty's problem. Remember that. 333 00:15:48,655 --> 00:15:50,758 I have some questions for you. 334 00:15:50,862 --> 00:15:52,724 Your answers could help resolve this. 335 00:15:52,827 --> 00:15:55,551 Your right to remain silent still applies. 336 00:15:55,655 --> 00:15:57,379 Just help me help you. 337 00:15:57,482 --> 00:15:59,689 I can go to the state attorney and push for a deal. 338 00:15:59,793 --> 00:16:01,379 A deal for what? 339 00:16:01,482 --> 00:16:02,896 I didn't do anything. 340 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:04,482 I hear you. 341 00:16:04,586 --> 00:16:07,482 No, you actually are not hearing a damn thing I'm saying. 342 00:16:07,586 --> 00:16:09,758 I shouldn't be looking at charges at all. 343 00:16:09,862 --> 00:16:11,655 You're seriously sitting across from me, 344 00:16:11,758 --> 00:16:13,310 thinking that I did this? 345 00:16:13,413 --> 00:16:16,241 What I think doesn't matter. What I can prove does. 346 00:16:16,344 --> 00:16:18,448 Then prove that I didn't do it. 347 00:16:18,551 --> 00:16:21,551 Somebody that works for the Impaler planted those pills. 348 00:16:21,655 --> 00:16:24,482 There were no signs of forced entry, nothing out of place. 349 00:16:24,586 --> 00:16:27,379 They are professional criminals, Jacob. 350 00:16:27,482 --> 00:16:29,586 They've been able to evade law enforcement, 351 00:16:29,689 --> 00:16:31,379 such as yourself, for years. 352 00:16:31,482 --> 00:16:34,172 You don't think a little break-in is beyond them? 353 00:16:34,275 --> 00:16:36,068 Look at what's happening. 354 00:16:36,172 --> 00:16:37,689 I'm getting close to the Impaler. 355 00:16:37,793 --> 00:16:40,379 They've framed me. I'm arrested to shut me up. 356 00:16:40,482 --> 00:16:41,827 And you know what? You're probably next. 357 00:16:41,931 --> 00:16:44,689 Okay, this is counterproductive. 358 00:16:44,793 --> 00:16:47,517 My client has nothing further to say. 359 00:16:47,620 --> 00:16:48,827 -Just one more question. -No. 360 00:16:50,241 --> 00:16:53,103 You heard me, Detective. This interrogation is done. 361 00:16:54,655 --> 00:16:55,896 Fine. 362 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:58,931 Processing it is. Let's go. 363 00:17:08,896 --> 00:17:11,241 Oh, isn't that a whole lot of sunshine for a small hallway. 364 00:17:11,344 --> 00:17:13,000 [both laugh] 365 00:17:13,103 --> 00:17:14,619 You look like you've just won the lottery. 366 00:17:14,723 --> 00:17:17,758 [clears throat] Maybe I did. 367 00:17:17,862 --> 00:17:19,172 -[laughs] -Get out. 368 00:17:19,275 --> 00:17:21,000 Oh, my God. Congratulations. 369 00:17:21,103 --> 00:17:23,241 Thanks. Isn't it wonderful? 370 00:17:23,344 --> 00:17:26,241 -I'm so sorry. I'm just... -No, no, no, don't apologize. 371 00:17:26,344 --> 00:17:27,482 You deserve to be giddy. 372 00:17:27,586 --> 00:17:28,931 [sighs] It's just, Kial, 373 00:17:29,034 --> 00:17:31,862 I have wanted this since I was a little girl. 374 00:17:31,965 --> 00:17:34,034 And-and there was a moment in time where I felt like, hey, 375 00:17:34,137 --> 00:17:36,000 maybe it isn't in the cards for me. 376 00:17:36,103 --> 00:17:38,275 It's hard to imagine no man wanting to step up 377 00:17:38,379 --> 00:17:41,137 to one of the most vivacious women in all the DMV. 378 00:17:41,241 --> 00:17:44,137 Oh, they stepped. They just didn't stay. 379 00:17:44,241 --> 00:17:45,896 Sometimes I wondered if it was me. 380 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:48,275 If I was just too much. 381 00:17:48,379 --> 00:17:51,206 -You know? If I was too direct, too extra, too outspoken. -Too Shanice. 382 00:17:52,793 --> 00:17:55,586 I had people telling me that I was intimidating. 383 00:17:55,689 --> 00:17:57,586 And that maybe if I just toned it down a bit 384 00:17:57,689 --> 00:18:00,000 or softened my edges, that men would like me more. 385 00:18:00,103 --> 00:18:01,931 Yeah, well, I hope you told 'em where to take that advice. 386 00:18:02,034 --> 00:18:03,931 'Cause the Shanice I know would've been miserable 387 00:18:04,034 --> 00:18:05,689 if she wasn't her true, authentic self. 388 00:18:05,793 --> 00:18:10,241 I know that now. Besides, Ted loves that side of me. 389 00:18:10,344 --> 00:18:12,517 Oh, by the way, where is he? 390 00:18:12,620 --> 00:18:13,724 Does he happen to be around 391 00:18:13,827 --> 00:18:15,931 so I could congratulate him properly? 392 00:18:16,034 --> 00:18:19,793 Andre told me you were upset about my engagement. 393 00:18:19,896 --> 00:18:22,724 [laughs wryly] Andre talks too much. 394 00:18:22,827 --> 00:18:25,206 I would have preferred that he kept that to himself. 395 00:18:25,310 --> 00:18:29,448 I should have told you before I left for New York. I meant to. 396 00:18:29,551 --> 00:18:31,241 You deserved to hear it from me first. 397 00:18:32,862 --> 00:18:36,000 I am happy for you, Ted. For the both of you. 398 00:18:36,103 --> 00:18:39,724 What Andre said about me being upset, it... it wasn't jealousy. 399 00:18:39,827 --> 00:18:43,482 It's just that I felt the weight of how much has changed for us. 400 00:18:43,586 --> 00:18:44,724 Yeah. 401 00:18:44,827 --> 00:18:47,517 You were the longest chapter of my adult life. 402 00:18:48,758 --> 00:18:50,448 I needed a moment to sit with that. 403 00:18:50,551 --> 00:18:52,517 Well, what we had doesn't disappear 404 00:18:52,620 --> 00:18:54,206 because I'm moving forward. 405 00:18:54,310 --> 00:18:57,068 We built a family, a life. 406 00:18:57,172 --> 00:19:00,448 I'm a better man because of the love you gave me, Nicole, 407 00:19:00,551 --> 00:19:04,862 and how you forced me to face the hard truths about myself. 408 00:19:04,965 --> 00:19:09,241 Well, you gave me a few hard truths of your own. 409 00:19:09,344 --> 00:19:11,241 -Fair's fair. -Yeah. 410 00:19:11,344 --> 00:19:14,413 And now we are both becoming our better selves. 411 00:19:14,517 --> 00:19:16,655 Ah, that we are, hmm. 412 00:19:34,034 --> 00:19:36,034 [phone buzzing] 413 00:19:42,482 --> 00:19:44,000 Do whatever you want, Tyrell. 414 00:19:44,103 --> 00:19:46,758 Your love life has zero impact on me. 415 00:19:46,862 --> 00:19:49,517 That's cap. You hated it when Chessy 416 00:19:49,620 --> 00:19:51,931 showed up to the pregame party. 417 00:19:52,034 --> 00:19:54,103 Hate's a strong word. 418 00:19:54,206 --> 00:19:57,482 You turned on the drama and accused me of betraying you. 419 00:19:57,586 --> 00:19:59,517 You caught me off guard. 420 00:19:59,620 --> 00:20:01,241 And-and plus, I'd rather have Jessica 421 00:20:01,344 --> 00:20:03,379 at family gatherings than my sworn enemy. 422 00:20:03,482 --> 00:20:05,931 And-and what if you bring her to Thanksgiving 423 00:20:06,034 --> 00:20:08,862 and-and she starts making snide remarks about June or me? 424 00:20:08,965 --> 00:20:12,206 What if I bring Jessica and we don't vibe anymore? 425 00:20:12,310 --> 00:20:14,068 We were together in high school, 426 00:20:14,172 --> 00:20:16,793 but that was a whole different universe. 427 00:20:16,896 --> 00:20:19,620 Personalities don't just switch up in a few weeks. 428 00:20:19,724 --> 00:20:21,172 That's not how humans work. 429 00:20:21,275 --> 00:20:23,413 Says the high schooler. 430 00:20:23,517 --> 00:20:24,827 [phone chimes] 431 00:20:25,896 --> 00:20:26,793 Wow. 432 00:20:26,896 --> 00:20:28,310 What? 433 00:20:28,413 --> 00:20:30,310 This is a text from Jessica. 434 00:20:32,206 --> 00:20:35,275 "My parents are losing it over me leaving UCLA. 435 00:20:35,379 --> 00:20:37,413 "Crying emoji. Want me to go back. 436 00:20:37,517 --> 00:20:40,586 "But worth it since I got to see you. 437 00:20:40,689 --> 00:20:43,172 Please tell me when you're gonna give me another chance." 438 00:20:43,275 --> 00:20:44,724 [phone chimes] 439 00:20:44,827 --> 00:20:46,620 There's more? 440 00:20:46,724 --> 00:20:49,724 Yeah. This one is from Chessy. 441 00:20:49,827 --> 00:20:51,344 "You're done thinking and realize 442 00:20:51,448 --> 00:20:54,827 we belong together, right? Question mark." 443 00:20:56,413 --> 00:20:59,310 So what are you gonna do, big bro? 444 00:21:01,586 --> 00:21:03,000 I still don't know. 445 00:21:04,275 --> 00:21:06,586 And I've always admired how caring 446 00:21:06,689 --> 00:21:09,241 and considerate you are at these events. 447 00:21:09,344 --> 00:21:11,172 [phone buzzing] 448 00:21:11,275 --> 00:21:13,206 Oh. It's me. It's me. 449 00:21:14,931 --> 00:21:17,241 Naomi. Come on over to the house. 450 00:21:17,344 --> 00:21:18,620 We're celebrating your cousin's... 451 00:21:18,724 --> 00:21:19,931 NAOMI [over phone]: Granddad, 452 00:21:20,034 --> 00:21:23,137 I've got some news. Uh, is Martin there? 453 00:21:23,241 --> 00:21:24,482 Yes. 454 00:21:25,620 --> 00:21:26,862 This sounds serious. 455 00:21:26,965 --> 00:21:28,448 I'm at the police station 456 00:21:28,551 --> 00:21:31,241 with Smitty. He was arrested. 457 00:21:31,344 --> 00:21:35,172 Arrested? On what charge? 458 00:21:35,275 --> 00:21:38,275 The police executed a warrant at Martin and Smitty's house 459 00:21:38,379 --> 00:21:40,241 and found pills. 460 00:21:40,344 --> 00:21:42,896 The same type believed to have killed Lia Whitmore. 461 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:44,965 MPD's building a case. 462 00:21:45,068 --> 00:21:47,517 I thought you should hear it from me directly. 463 00:21:47,620 --> 00:21:48,965 Thanks for the call. 464 00:21:51,206 --> 00:21:53,413 Granddad, who was arrested? 465 00:21:54,620 --> 00:21:56,206 You already know. 466 00:21:56,310 --> 00:21:57,931 Smitty. 467 00:21:58,758 --> 00:22:00,344 Naomi's with him down at the station. 468 00:22:00,448 --> 00:22:03,172 -Now, Martin, don't panic. -How can I not? 469 00:22:03,275 --> 00:22:05,000 Smitty was afraid this would happen. 470 00:22:05,103 --> 00:22:08,172 Wait, why would anyone think Smitty would be arrested? 471 00:22:08,275 --> 00:22:10,034 We'll fill you in on the way. 472 00:22:10,137 --> 00:22:13,068 We're going down to that station together. Let's go. 473 00:22:13,172 --> 00:22:15,379 Granddad, why am I hearing this from you? 474 00:22:15,482 --> 00:22:18,379 Smitty's my husband. Why didn't Naomi call me first? 475 00:22:18,482 --> 00:22:20,310 Let's hurry. 476 00:22:26,344 --> 00:22:29,137 KIAL: Heard congratulations are in order. 477 00:22:29,241 --> 00:22:31,172 Convincing Shanice to marry a man 478 00:22:31,275 --> 00:22:34,413 with a suspect jump shot must've taken a lot of work. 479 00:22:34,517 --> 00:22:38,689 Form can be fixed, but it was worth every bit of the effort. 480 00:22:38,793 --> 00:22:41,344 Well, it seems everyone's leveling up. 481 00:22:41,448 --> 00:22:43,275 You and Kial? 482 00:22:43,379 --> 00:22:46,448 Oh, no. Do not get ahead of yourselves. 483 00:22:46,551 --> 00:22:48,931 Kial gave me a key to his place a few months ago, 484 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:51,586 and I thought it was time to return the favor. 485 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:57,724 Uncle Ted's engagement threw everybody for a loop. 486 00:22:57,827 --> 00:23:00,137 Nicole most of all. 487 00:23:00,241 --> 00:23:03,448 She turned out good, but took some real soul-searching. 488 00:23:03,551 --> 00:23:04,586 Yeah. 489 00:23:06,413 --> 00:23:07,517 I just... 490 00:23:07,620 --> 00:23:09,241 I don't know, I figured that Nicole 491 00:23:09,344 --> 00:23:11,241 was so solid with Kial, you know, 492 00:23:11,344 --> 00:23:12,896 that Uncle Ted moving on wouldn't be something 493 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:14,689 that she-she felt anymore. 494 00:23:14,793 --> 00:23:18,482 Not to revisit a sore subject, but... 495 00:23:18,586 --> 00:23:20,310 you don't give that many years of your life 496 00:23:20,413 --> 00:23:24,517 to someone and then just flip a switch and call it done. 497 00:23:24,620 --> 00:23:26,724 -You can be happy. -Mm-hmm. 498 00:23:26,827 --> 00:23:29,000 You can be in love with someone else. 499 00:23:30,068 --> 00:23:32,448 And you can still get blindsided by emotions 500 00:23:32,551 --> 00:23:34,068 when you least expect it. 501 00:23:35,482 --> 00:23:37,482 That's why you are lucky that all of your exes 502 00:23:37,586 --> 00:23:39,310 live so far away 503 00:23:39,413 --> 00:23:41,620 and you don't have to deal with that. 504 00:23:42,793 --> 00:23:45,068 [Dani sighs] 505 00:23:45,172 --> 00:23:46,517 I'm glad we ran into each other. 506 00:23:46,620 --> 00:23:48,344 Yeah, me, too. 507 00:23:48,448 --> 00:23:50,689 I'd hate for the last image you have of me to be 508 00:23:50,793 --> 00:23:52,379 that weak woman getting stitched up 509 00:23:52,482 --> 00:23:54,275 after losing a fight to a bagel. 510 00:23:54,379 --> 00:23:56,655 People injure themselves in kitchens every day. 511 00:23:56,758 --> 00:23:58,965 -Yeah, well... -And that 512 00:23:59,068 --> 00:24:00,724 is not how I think of you. 513 00:24:00,827 --> 00:24:02,758 Oh, yeah? 514 00:24:02,862 --> 00:24:04,793 Well, when you do think of me, 515 00:24:04,896 --> 00:24:06,068 what does come to mind? 516 00:24:07,275 --> 00:24:08,620 Depends on the hour. 517 00:24:09,827 --> 00:24:12,448 But some memories come up more than others. 518 00:24:12,551 --> 00:24:13,931 What do you say we give ourselves 519 00:24:14,034 --> 00:24:15,689 some new material to work with? 520 00:24:16,758 --> 00:24:18,793 Your suite, I'm assuming. 521 00:24:18,896 --> 00:24:20,931 Since you don't go to strangers' places. 522 00:24:21,517 --> 00:24:23,517 But you're not a stranger anymore. 523 00:24:24,793 --> 00:24:26,241 But yeah, my suite. 524 00:24:27,724 --> 00:24:29,724 -Okay. -Really? 525 00:24:29,827 --> 00:24:31,965 I thought I'd get a little more resistance. 526 00:24:32,068 --> 00:24:35,482 Your people have very strong opinions about me. 527 00:24:35,586 --> 00:24:37,931 Well, one of my people reminded me today 528 00:24:38,034 --> 00:24:40,103 that, if something feels right... 529 00:24:41,275 --> 00:24:42,620 ...you go for it. 530 00:24:46,620 --> 00:24:49,137 I need to see my husband, now. 531 00:24:49,241 --> 00:24:52,344 -He's being processed. -Then un-process him. 532 00:24:52,448 --> 00:24:54,793 Sir, the rules apply to everyone. 533 00:24:54,896 --> 00:24:57,344 -Even congressmen. -We'll handle this. 534 00:25:00,931 --> 00:25:03,758 Martin, why don't we wait over there? Kat? 535 00:25:17,551 --> 00:25:19,758 -VERNON: Chief. -Senator. 536 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,379 We've been here before. 537 00:25:23,482 --> 00:25:25,241 And each time, 538 00:25:25,344 --> 00:25:28,379 you've helped us to protect what really matters. 539 00:25:28,482 --> 00:25:30,344 -[grumbles] -Now, I trust 540 00:25:30,448 --> 00:25:32,103 that hasn't changed. 541 00:25:32,206 --> 00:25:33,551 This is different. 542 00:25:33,655 --> 00:25:37,103 Smitty's arrest is part of a much larger investigation. 543 00:25:37,206 --> 00:25:39,275 The state's attorney's office is determined 544 00:25:39,379 --> 00:25:40,862 to bring down the Impaler, and they believe 545 00:25:40,965 --> 00:25:42,655 that Smitty may have jeopardized that. 546 00:25:42,758 --> 00:25:46,275 The Impaler should absolutely be brought to justice. 547 00:25:46,862 --> 00:25:48,000 But... 548 00:25:48,965 --> 00:25:50,586 Smitty didn't have anything to do 549 00:25:50,689 --> 00:25:52,206 with what happened to Lia Whitmore. 550 00:25:52,310 --> 00:25:53,931 That's Naomi's case to make. 551 00:25:55,655 --> 00:25:57,517 Wouldn't it carry more weight if it was coming 552 00:25:57,620 --> 00:25:59,448 from the distinguished chief of police? 553 00:25:59,551 --> 00:26:01,965 Now, if you could talk to the prosecutor... 554 00:26:02,068 --> 00:26:05,448 Jacob went undercover and risked everything. 555 00:26:05,551 --> 00:26:08,172 He lost his best friend, Vernon. 556 00:26:08,275 --> 00:26:10,448 That case has cost my son way too much, 557 00:26:10,551 --> 00:26:13,068 and it's not gonna unravel because of me. 558 00:26:16,034 --> 00:26:20,275 You're letting wounds of the past cloud your judgment, Elon. 559 00:26:20,379 --> 00:26:23,517 I'm doing my job, like Jacob is doing his. 560 00:26:24,620 --> 00:26:27,241 I've done a great deal for your family over the years. 561 00:26:27,344 --> 00:26:30,586 This time, I'm going to prioritize mine. 562 00:26:34,655 --> 00:26:37,931 ♪ ♪ 563 00:26:44,137 --> 00:26:45,827 Next time you want to give somebody some privacy, 564 00:26:45,931 --> 00:26:46,931 just say it. 565 00:26:47,034 --> 00:26:48,137 SHANICE: I was trying to be more subtle, 566 00:26:48,241 --> 00:26:49,275 but you weren't taking the hint. 567 00:26:49,379 --> 00:26:51,310 Okay, well, I made you an appointment 568 00:26:51,413 --> 00:26:53,758 at a bridal boutique, so check the time, 569 00:26:53,862 --> 00:26:54,827 see if it works for your mom. 570 00:26:54,931 --> 00:26:56,137 And while I was on their website, 571 00:26:56,241 --> 00:26:58,413 I found you some options to consider. 572 00:26:59,931 --> 00:27:01,275 SHANICE: Oh, wait. Go back to that one. 573 00:27:01,827 --> 00:27:03,068 Okay, now that... 574 00:27:03,172 --> 00:27:05,241 that might be the one right there. 575 00:27:05,344 --> 00:27:07,344 -Ooh. -Okay. 576 00:27:07,448 --> 00:27:09,551 Don't look, Dr. Richardson. It's bad luck. 577 00:27:09,655 --> 00:27:10,931 I'm not looking at the phone. 578 00:27:11,034 --> 00:27:13,655 I'm-I'm looking at my beautiful bride-to-be. 579 00:27:13,758 --> 00:27:17,000 -I love seeing you so excited. -Good. 580 00:27:17,103 --> 00:27:18,517 Well, get used to this smile 581 00:27:18,620 --> 00:27:21,103 because it is going to be on my face forever. 582 00:27:22,172 --> 00:27:24,827 And what a lovely smile it is. 583 00:27:24,931 --> 00:27:28,103 The next few months around here are going to be very bright. 584 00:27:28,206 --> 00:27:29,965 Ooh, and look at the time. 585 00:27:30,068 --> 00:27:31,965 My shift is over, and I am not spending 586 00:27:32,068 --> 00:27:33,931 another minute in this building. 587 00:27:34,034 --> 00:27:35,586 Uh, yeah, lead the way. 588 00:27:38,896 --> 00:27:40,103 [elevator dings] 589 00:27:43,551 --> 00:27:46,103 Well, I think they have the right idea. 590 00:27:48,517 --> 00:27:50,758 You know, casual gets a bad rap. 591 00:27:50,862 --> 00:27:52,482 Not everything has to be about love. 592 00:27:52,586 --> 00:27:55,344 Who needs to get married when you can have just as much... 593 00:27:57,275 --> 00:27:59,310 ♪ ♪ 594 00:28:02,724 --> 00:28:05,517 -Even hotter than I remember. -[chuckles] 595 00:28:26,137 --> 00:28:28,586 Jessica and Chessy are both waiting on you. 596 00:28:28,689 --> 00:28:31,448 You need to make up your mind. 597 00:28:31,551 --> 00:28:33,275 Or I just date both of them 598 00:28:33,379 --> 00:28:36,000 until I figure out which one I really like. 599 00:28:36,103 --> 00:28:37,827 You really think that Jessica and Chessy 600 00:28:37,931 --> 00:28:40,551 are gonna put up with you trying to be a playboy? 601 00:28:40,655 --> 00:28:43,965 I'm not trying to play anybody, okay? I... 602 00:28:44,068 --> 00:28:45,275 I just need a different perspective. 603 00:28:45,379 --> 00:28:47,379 When do Pop and Dad get home? 604 00:28:47,482 --> 00:28:49,827 So my opinion doesn't matter? 605 00:28:51,896 --> 00:28:55,827 Your dating experience is watching crappy reality shows. 606 00:28:55,931 --> 00:28:58,137 Pop and Dad have been through the ups and downs. 607 00:28:58,241 --> 00:29:00,344 They're the ones I really need to hear from. 608 00:29:03,620 --> 00:29:05,275 I told you not to call them. 609 00:29:05,379 --> 00:29:06,896 Correction, you said not to call Martin. 610 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:09,862 -We never discussed my granddad. -Technicality. 611 00:29:15,275 --> 00:29:17,344 I'm fine. Really. 612 00:29:17,448 --> 00:29:19,034 Are you sure? 613 00:29:19,137 --> 00:29:20,862 Because for the life of me, I can't figure out 614 00:29:20,965 --> 00:29:22,827 why you would want to keep me in the dark. 615 00:29:22,931 --> 00:29:24,413 I mean, the moment they showed up with a warrant, 616 00:29:24,517 --> 00:29:26,000 you should've called me. 617 00:29:26,103 --> 00:29:29,379 Not while you were around all those cameras and those people. 618 00:29:29,482 --> 00:29:32,000 Martin, you need to distance yourself from me. 619 00:29:32,103 --> 00:29:33,482 Minimize your involvement in all... 620 00:29:33,586 --> 00:29:37,137 Look, I appreciate you trying to protect me, 621 00:29:37,241 --> 00:29:41,206 but what I actually need is you to allow me to protect you. 622 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:43,655 You understand? 623 00:29:51,034 --> 00:29:52,551 What gives, Jacob? 624 00:29:52,655 --> 00:29:54,448 Smitty has to be cuffed for transport. 625 00:29:54,551 --> 00:29:56,137 I'm talking about my brother-in-law 626 00:29:56,241 --> 00:29:57,517 even being in custody. 627 00:29:57,620 --> 00:29:59,724 -Kat, we're not doing this. -Oh, yes, we are. 628 00:29:59,827 --> 00:30:02,034 Look, I have to follow the evidence. 629 00:30:02,137 --> 00:30:04,068 Well, your evidence is dirty. 630 00:30:04,172 --> 00:30:07,068 Maybe you need to follow it where it makes sense. 631 00:30:07,172 --> 00:30:08,344 I don't have time to argue. 632 00:30:08,448 --> 00:30:09,827 The arraignment's about to start. 633 00:30:09,931 --> 00:30:11,551 Then lead the way. 634 00:30:12,655 --> 00:30:15,137 -Really? -Why do you think we all came? 635 00:30:15,241 --> 00:30:16,827 ANITA: And fair warning, 636 00:30:16,931 --> 00:30:19,551 if Smitty is not home tonight, 637 00:30:19,655 --> 00:30:21,344 that judge is gonna hear from the Duprees 638 00:30:21,448 --> 00:30:23,448 in a manner that they will never forget. 639 00:30:32,482 --> 00:30:35,379 It feels we've had a lifetime of conversations about exes. 640 00:30:35,482 --> 00:30:37,758 Yours, mine, everybody else's. 641 00:30:37,862 --> 00:30:40,620 But I'd rather focus on a current relationship. 642 00:30:40,724 --> 00:30:42,275 -Hmm. -Mm-hmm. 643 00:30:42,379 --> 00:30:44,310 Like Nicole and Kial? 644 00:30:44,413 --> 00:30:46,206 [scoffs] Like you and me, Dani. 645 00:30:46,310 --> 00:30:48,758 I did hit a jackpot with you. 646 00:30:48,862 --> 00:30:51,586 Yeah, I'm not mad about where I landed either. 647 00:30:52,931 --> 00:30:54,827 But I really feel like Nicole 648 00:30:54,931 --> 00:30:57,344 could have the same thing with Kial. 649 00:30:57,448 --> 00:30:59,379 Yeah, yeah, yeah. He's a quality guy. 650 00:30:59,482 --> 00:31:01,103 Someone who doesn't play games, Dani. 651 00:31:01,206 --> 00:31:03,517 But she... she really deserves that. 652 00:31:03,620 --> 00:31:04,931 -You know? -[Andre sighs] 653 00:31:05,034 --> 00:31:09,103 If Nicole could just get out of her way and let him in. 654 00:31:09,206 --> 00:31:12,206 -Yeah. -Then she could join us... 655 00:31:12,310 --> 00:31:13,448 Uh-huh. 656 00:31:13,551 --> 00:31:16,000 ...in the "happily ever after" club. 657 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,172 Oh, yeah? 658 00:31:21,965 --> 00:31:24,034 Unless you wanted to talk more. 659 00:31:24,137 --> 00:31:26,344 -Uh, no, that's okay. -[Dani giggles] 660 00:31:28,517 --> 00:31:31,724 Now that it's just us, I'm... 661 00:31:31,827 --> 00:31:32,862 I have to ask. 662 00:31:34,689 --> 00:31:36,896 The answer is yes, I'm okay. 663 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:39,000 I didn't get out the question. 664 00:31:39,931 --> 00:31:41,517 Ted remarrying. 665 00:31:41,620 --> 00:31:43,689 You want to know if I'm fine 666 00:31:43,793 --> 00:31:45,827 or if I'm actually just acting like it. 667 00:31:46,689 --> 00:31:48,482 So, which is it? 668 00:31:50,586 --> 00:31:52,551 It did hit me a little bit harder 669 00:31:52,655 --> 00:31:55,137 than I would like to admit. 670 00:31:55,241 --> 00:31:59,000 But Ted and Shanice make sense together. I'm happy for them. 671 00:31:59,793 --> 00:32:01,758 What I don't want is to spend another second 672 00:32:01,862 --> 00:32:04,137 -talking about my ex-husband. -Mm. 673 00:32:04,241 --> 00:32:06,620 So what would my lady like to discuss? 674 00:32:07,793 --> 00:32:11,103 I would like to see... 675 00:32:11,206 --> 00:32:15,344 how you are going to use your brand-new house key... 676 00:32:15,448 --> 00:32:17,172 to heat up our evening. 677 00:32:17,275 --> 00:32:19,551 -[phone buzzing] -Oh, hold on. 678 00:32:23,655 --> 00:32:24,689 Family. 679 00:32:26,137 --> 00:32:29,517 Mother, uh, I am actually with Kial right now, 680 00:32:29,620 --> 00:32:31,103 -so it isn't a good time... -ANITA: Nicole. 681 00:32:31,206 --> 00:32:32,310 Sweetheart. 682 00:32:32,413 --> 00:32:33,862 I have news. 683 00:32:33,965 --> 00:32:35,793 What is it? 684 00:32:35,896 --> 00:32:36,896 Smitty. 685 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:39,103 He's been arrested. 686 00:32:42,241 --> 00:32:43,931 It was an arraignment, Naomi. 687 00:32:44,034 --> 00:32:45,068 There's nothing you could've said 688 00:32:45,172 --> 00:32:47,137 or presented to have them drop the charges. 689 00:32:48,137 --> 00:32:49,206 No. 690 00:32:49,310 --> 00:32:51,068 You know what would've made a difference? 691 00:32:51,172 --> 00:32:52,620 Not arresting him in the first place. 692 00:32:52,724 --> 00:32:54,896 In my defense, I had a warrant, 693 00:32:55,000 --> 00:32:56,586 and the pills were in Smitty's house. 694 00:32:56,689 --> 00:32:58,310 I know, I know. 695 00:32:58,413 --> 00:33:01,310 Just doing my job as a lawyer. Giving you a hard time. 696 00:33:02,068 --> 00:33:03,413 Well, for what it's worth, 697 00:33:03,517 --> 00:33:05,379 I'm glad you were there when we showed up. 698 00:33:05,482 --> 00:33:07,068 You prevented Smitty from saying something 699 00:33:07,172 --> 00:33:09,620 that could've made the situation worse. 700 00:33:09,724 --> 00:33:12,103 You know, it all seemed very straightforward 701 00:33:12,206 --> 00:33:15,586 when we agreed to keep our jobs and marriage separate. 702 00:33:15,689 --> 00:33:17,103 -When it was hypothetical. -Mm-hmm. 703 00:33:17,206 --> 00:33:19,620 But now, things have escalated, so we've got to work harder. 704 00:33:19,724 --> 00:33:23,241 [exhales] Well, no matter what happens next, 705 00:33:23,344 --> 00:33:25,689 in the office or in the courtroom, 706 00:33:25,793 --> 00:33:28,896 we cannot let this follow us home. 707 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:30,793 Then we don't. 708 00:33:30,896 --> 00:33:32,896 -Okay? -Okay. 709 00:33:36,827 --> 00:33:38,827 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hell are you doing? 710 00:33:38,931 --> 00:33:41,068 -Oh... -Hey. Uh... 711 00:33:41,172 --> 00:33:43,827 Buttons are just... They take too long. 712 00:33:45,896 --> 00:33:47,275 This is an expensive shirt. 713 00:33:47,379 --> 00:33:49,241 Oh. Are you telling me 714 00:33:49,344 --> 00:33:51,655 the successful plastic surgeon can't afford a new one? 715 00:33:51,758 --> 00:33:53,655 Okay, you know, I'm starting to understand 716 00:33:53,758 --> 00:33:55,206 this whole bagel situation. 717 00:33:55,310 --> 00:33:56,965 Can you put that away, please? 718 00:33:57,068 --> 00:33:59,724 What's wrong? Are you nervous? 719 00:33:59,827 --> 00:34:01,586 I mean, you cut people for a living. 720 00:34:01,689 --> 00:34:04,965 Yeah, in a controlled environment. 721 00:34:05,068 --> 00:34:07,448 Well, I should've used a scalpel. 722 00:34:08,447 --> 00:34:10,344 Maybe you could bring one next time. 723 00:34:12,310 --> 00:34:13,344 Next time? 724 00:34:15,931 --> 00:34:17,310 Unless I scared you off. 725 00:34:25,757 --> 00:34:28,413 -I don't scare easy. -Good. 726 00:34:32,757 --> 00:34:37,137 Although, I must admit, you are coming in pretty hot tonight. 727 00:34:37,241 --> 00:34:39,688 There's a little pesky problem at work, but... 728 00:34:40,931 --> 00:34:42,585 ...I finally got it handled. 729 00:34:47,688 --> 00:34:50,482 "Figuring some stuff out. Talk soon." 730 00:34:50,585 --> 00:34:51,793 Sent. 731 00:34:51,896 --> 00:34:55,241 -Who's that going to? -Both of them. 732 00:34:57,103 --> 00:35:00,827 You sent the exact same text to two different girls? 733 00:35:01,344 --> 00:35:02,620 It's efficient. 734 00:35:02,724 --> 00:35:05,172 Ugh. You are such a boy. 735 00:35:05,275 --> 00:35:07,172 [door opens and closes] 736 00:35:07,275 --> 00:35:10,448 Great, you're here. I-I need some advice. 737 00:35:10,551 --> 00:35:12,310 Uh, there's a situation with Chessy and Jessica... 738 00:35:12,413 --> 00:35:14,862 Uh, not now, son. 739 00:35:14,965 --> 00:35:17,172 Something happened, didn't it? 740 00:35:18,896 --> 00:35:20,620 You both should sit. 741 00:35:22,448 --> 00:35:26,758 First, I... want to let you both know that... 742 00:35:27,862 --> 00:35:30,000 ...I'm gonna be okay. 743 00:35:31,068 --> 00:35:33,724 This is all just a big misunderstanding. 744 00:35:33,827 --> 00:35:36,206 And we will get through this like we always do. 745 00:35:37,827 --> 00:35:40,586 Today, I was arrested. 746 00:35:40,689 --> 00:35:41,793 What? 747 00:35:41,896 --> 00:35:44,724 -A-Are you for real? -Wait, there's more. 748 00:35:44,827 --> 00:35:48,931 They let me out on bail, which is why I'm able to be home. 749 00:35:50,655 --> 00:35:52,793 So, it means... 750 00:35:52,896 --> 00:35:53,965 it's not over? 751 00:35:54,068 --> 00:35:56,379 Afraid not. 752 00:35:56,482 --> 00:35:58,655 I was... [clears throat] 753 00:35:58,758 --> 00:36:03,310 charged with committing a drug-induced homicide. 754 00:36:14,724 --> 00:36:17,620 Captioning sponsored by CBS 755 00:36:17,724 --> 00:36:20,724 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org