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01x09 - Episode 9

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Beyond the Gates". Aired: February 24, 2025 – present.*
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Beyond the Gates is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

01x09 - Episode 9

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[soft chuckle]

I need you at my place ASAP.

Ah. You look as good in
the daytime as you do at night.

What's up?

Whew. Last night was amazing.

[Andre chuckles]

Bill, you home?

Just beautiful.

Oh! Sweetheart, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to scare you.

No, i-it's okay.

-And I agree.
-Mm.

I get to call
this elegant house

-my home.
-Mm-hmm.

And this gorgeous, romantic,

extremely hot man, my husband.

You know, let's have a party.

I mean, look at this place.

We have to show it off, like...

But...

nobody would come.

They wouldn't dare go
against the Duprees.

Yeah.

That damn Dani.

She's danced through life
because of her last name.

And now, after actually
firing a g*n at our wedding,

she gets off with
barely a slap on the wrist.

The good news is
she's done her absolute worst.

You know,
there's nothing more that she

or any of her family can do
to hurt us now.

-Yeah.
-Right?

-Yeah.
-Mm...

♪ ♪

-Hey, you.
-Where have you been?

I, uh, dropped off
the dry cleaning,

got the car washed.

Kids?

They're still at school.

They're hanging out
with their friends

at the lacrosse game.

It's all on the calendar.

Yeah,
everything's on the calendar...

except for what matters.

Clearly, we've progressed

from the silent treatment
of last night.

I thought anything would be
an improvement from that.

But this? Not so much.

I've got work to do.

Hey, hold on.

I need you to use your words

and tell me why you stormed off
this morning

without saying goodbye.

And why you haven't answered

a single one of my texts, okay?

I didn't know
I was accountable to you

for every action.

It's kind of in the fine print

of the marriage license,
Congressman.

You're accountable to me,

and I'm accountable to you.

And instead of shutting down,

we are considerate
of each other.

You consider me?

Really?

Hey.

Martin...

...this is me considering you.

Tell me what's wrong.

When were you gonna let me in

on what you were planning?

-I don't-- I wasn't...
-I heard.

You had no problem
with confiding

in my mother last night.

Oh. [sighs]

That's all you got?

If you're accountable to me

and considerate of me...

...why wouldn't you tell me
that you were thinking about

going back to work
as an investigative reporter?

Oh, Ashley, not so fast.

Our departmental rock star
can't leave for the day

without giving you
a little something-something.

You're kidding.
I don't need all this.

Delivering a baby isn't easy
in the best of circumstances.

Let alone in an elevator

without any of
the necessary equipment.

-You can say that again.
-I'm glad it wasn't me.

But you, Ashley, handled it
with calm, skill and joy.

And we wanted to honor that.

-Aw...
-[clears throat]
Let the record show

I taught this girl
everything she knows.

[laughter]

Glad to have you
on the team, Ashley.

All I did was
focus on helping that mother

bring her baby
safely into the world.

That is one lucky baby girl.

[laughs]

Thank you.

Daddy, no,
you are not wearing

that tired blue suit
to Mom's gala.

I look fine in that suit.

You will look old in that suit.

TED:
I thought you liked it.

KAT:
Only because
you said you liked it.

Well, your mother liked it.

And she only said that
because she knows

you think
it makes you look "fine."

Kat, are you telling me

that the women in my life
have been lying to me?

Only because we love you.

[laughs]

So wear the black
and make your ladies proud.

What would I do without you?

Be a lonely, sad,

badly dressed old man.

[mock groans]

You are so lucky to have us.

Oh, sorry.

Dr. Richardson forgot
a patient file

and asked me to come get it.

No problem, Eva.

Have you met my daughter Kat?

KAT:
Oh, yes.

Eva and I are practically BFFs.

I came to pick up my things
I left the other night.

You should have called first.

-Hmm?
-They're still in the wash.

Oh, that's a shame.

They won't smell like you.

Let me be clear, Andre.

What we shared
the other night was wonderful.

Mm-hmm.

And it can never happen again.

-You mean again, again?
-I mean

no kind of again.

Mm.

Okay, got it.

No more. Never again.

[chuckles]

Nice pig. Where'd, uh...

where'd you get it?

I seem to have earned
a fan page on Facebook

for being a total badass.

No leather.

But how do you
really feel about it?

I like it.

-Mm.
-I spent so many years

being the perfect lady
on Bill's arm.

The new image suits the new me.

Besides,
Bill and that little witch

deserved to have that sham
of a wedding disrupted.

Yeah, well, you certainly
did that, Cowgirl Dani.

And now I am putting away
my six-sh**ter and moving on.

I am officially leaving
Bill and Faylee in my dust.

Does that make me
sound cold and heartless?

Nah.

You?

The last thing
I would ever call you is cold.

All right, now go, Andre.

My daughter's coming over.

Ah. Thanks for the explanation.

I would hate to think
that I was losing my touch.

[chuckles]

Later, Dani.

Goodbye, Andre.

[door closes]

I got your message, Mom.

What's wrong now?

If he has any questions,
he can call me at home.

Mm-hmm.

I know. [chuckles]

Okay. Yes.

Thanks, Caroline. Thanks.

She shouldn't be bothering you
on your honeymoon like that.

Oh, it's fine.

And this case
is really interesting.

Yeah, babe,
but that's just because

it's relatively new
to you, so...

I think that it may be better

that you leave now
before you become disillusioned.

-Are you firing me?
-No.

Never, babe. No, I just...

I think it makes sense
for you to resign.

[scoffs]
I'm not doing that, Bill.

Baby, there is no need
for you to continue working

as a paralegal
when there's a busy social world

ready to bow before
the new Mrs. Bill Hamilton.

But to quit my job?

What is the issue?

Well, Caroline
and the rest of the staff

are the only friends
that I have here.

And...

plus,
wouldn't you miss seeing me

at the office every day?

-[chuckles]
-Hmm?

Believe me, baby,
if I could spend every minute

of every day in your arms,
I'd be a very happy man.

But I'm just thinking of you,
that's all.

I think you should be
a little more independent.

Wouldn't quitting my job
make me more dependent?

Mm.
Maybe a little more pampered.

Acceptance of this gift

shall not be construed
as an indication of intent

for me to terminate
my current employment.

-[chuckles] Duly noted.
-Okay.

What's the occasion?

Just loving you.

Well, that's the gift,
sweetheart.

Nothing in this box
can top that.

Mm. Good.

-A credit card.
-Mm-hmm.

And that card has no limit.

It's good everywhere,

and you'll never have
to see a statement.

That is real independence.

Aw. I love you so much.

-You better, baby.
-Oh, thank you,

thank you, thank you.

You're welcome.

Ooh.

I'm so sorry it's taking me
so long to clock out, babe,

but I had to answer
a couple patient calls,

and I really want to get
these handoff reports right.

Take your time.

I think I should send
thank you notes

to everybody
for the gift basket and flowers.

I mean, it's too much.
I was just doing my job.

Andre was here, too.

I'm sure the photographer
was a lot of help.

He really was.
He has a good sense of humor.

-And that kept mom-to-be calm.
-[phone buzzes]

Now, I just have to...

[laughs] Andre found out

that his aunt sent me flowers,

and he gave me a daisy GIF...

-Aw.
-...to make sure
he wasn't left out.

He spends, like, no money
and gets a laugh.

I drop serious cash,
what do I get?

You know, the best part
of this whole thing is

I made you proud.

Always.

No getting carried away at work.

You'll destroy my rep.

Then let's get out of here.
Get busy in private.

Okay, just a sec.

Andre officially thanked,

and now
I just have to clock out.

Please tell me
you haven't signed out yet.

I was just about to, but...

If you can hold off on that,

-I could really use your help.
-Sure.

We are about to get slammed
with new admissions,

and the patient in 312
has been waiting hours

for his discharge papers.

-His doctor is...
-I'll handle it.

And I'll check in with you

and see if you need any more
help before we leave.

Oh, that'd be great.
Thanks, Ash.

Sorry, Derek.

-Derek...
-I'll hang out
in the waiting room

-until you're done.
-Thanks.

Maybe text Naomi and Jacob.

I feel like it's been forever

since we did
one of our couples things.

-All right,
I'll see if they're free.
-Great.

So, Eva, how has it been
working for my wife?

Is there anything else
that we can do to

make your job easier here?

Thanks, Ted, but I'm good.

Working for Nicole is fun
and kind of exciting.

I'm sure it is.

I mean, this is the first
real job you've ever had, right?

-Kat!
-I checked out
your social media,

and all I could find

were some pictures of you
doing your friend's hair.

Oh, they're clients,
not friends.

On a salon site where
you worked for, like, a minute.

Nothing else. Why is that?

I apologize for my daughter.

I did not raise her
to grill anyone like this.

It's a simple question.

What did Eva do

for a living
before Mom hired her?

It's okay, Ted.

Kat doesn't know me,
and I get that she's curious.

The fact is,

I've had a few side gigs, and
I've always been good with hair,

so it's been an easy way
for me to help my surrogate mom

out with the bills.

It's been touch and go,

financially,
since her husband died.

I think that is admirable, Eva.

Now, can someone
please tell me why

my daughter is
interrogating my assistant?

I am asking questions

you apparently didn't bother
to ask your new assistant

about her background
and experience.

I can handle my own employees,
Kat, thank you very much.

I'm just trying to help.

And I've got some bad news.

I won't be at
your award ceremony.

No, you have to be there.

This is a major honor
for your mother.

I know,
and I really am sorry, Mom.

I would be there if I could,
but I have got...

this business thing out of town.

If there are
any last-minute details

I can help with, though...

We'll figure it out.

You and Eva.

Got it.

Oh, and I convinced Dad

to ditch the blue suit.

You're welcome.

I'm just glad you're okay.
You sounded strange

-on the phone.
-Well, hopefully I have left

all strange behavior behind me.

Then why the call?

Is it about the video?

Because I checked the stats

and it seems to be
finally running its course.

Not entirely.

Somebody made a creepy fan page?

I don't think it's creepy.

I think I look pretty damn good.
Don't you?

This isn't funny, Mom.
If I hadn't been recording...

Hey, recording your life
is part of the brand

that we work so hard to create.

There is no one
here to blame but me.

I acted a fool.

Well,
after the way Dad treated you...

The most important thing

is that we put your father

and his child bride

in our rearview.

I can do that.

-Can you?
-Yes.

Mom, if you keep letting them
get to you, they win.

We can't have that.

I am moving forward
with the wonderful future

that I planned for
the two of us.

The modeling world hasn't seen
half of what you're capable of,

but the two of us,
working together,

we will blow them away.

Chelsea, from now on,

you have all of me.

Nicole, this tribute video,

do you want me to make copies
or distribute it to anyone?

I think Andre has that covered.

Oh, do you think
we can get Andre

to highlight that part
where we were reminiscing

-about when we first met?
-Of course.

We can take notes tonight
and give them to Andre to edit.

I can't wait
for the world to see you

the way I always have.

Working on your résumé?

I'm putting
the finishing touches

on the constituent
services article

you asked me to draft for you.

Oh.

Forgot about that.

Thanks.

And thank you for giving me
some time to cool down.

I know you

and I love you, Martin.

And I was never gonna
go back to work

without talking to you first.

So let's talk.

Okay.

I hate it.

Conversation over.

Now who's being selfish?

I get to have a life, too.

You don't think
being my husband

and raising our kids is a life?

Good to know.

Do not even try that.

I may not be
a U.S. congressman

or a member of
the almighty Dupree family

except by marriage,

but it doesn't mean
that my needs and dreams

are gonna be ignored by default.

And I am not gonna
put my life on hold

just to avoid upsetting you.

[door opens, closes]

I promise. I'll do better.

Don't make drunken promises,
Rory.

But when you sober up,

try to remember
there are people out here

who will help you if you ask.

And then? Ask.

Take care of yourself, now.

I didn't realize
I had an audience.

Which makes you
even more wonderful.

That for me?

Yeah, just trying
to distract you

from the fact that I'm
interrupting you at your job.

[Naomi clears throat]

Something's wrong.

I work at a police station,
Naomi.

-Wrong is the norm.
-No, no, no.

Something's wrong with you.

Go ahead, start talking before
I snatch that coffee back.

I'm mad at myself
for not doing anything

to stop Dani
at Bill and Hayley's wedding.

So that means your favorite cop

is really bad at his job.

[sighs]

Let's see.

Okay.

Oh...

[sighs]

Hey, cuz. Can't talk long.
I'm waiting for my date.

-First date?
-Skip the lecture.

Tell me what you need.

I need to vent
after dealing with my mom

and her little assistant.

I'm picking up
you don't like the assistant.

That's because there is not
a genuine bone

in Eva's fake a*s
and knockoff dress body.

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh what?

You're calling me a snob.

Not out loud.

I was thinking it
real hard, though.

Just because I don't trust her

and I'm sticking around
to keep an eye

on that sneaky little instigator
does not mean...

Oh. Gotta go. My date's here.

[sighs]

Be careful, Chels.

"Careful" is not in the plan
for tonight.

Okay. Thank you so much.

EVA:
Ashley. How are you doing?

Hey, Eva. I'm good.

You've been busy.

That elevator baby is all
anybody can talk about.

Ah, I just did what
anyone else would have done.

Can I help you with something?

Oh, I don't know if you heard,
but I'm filling in

as Dr. Nicole Richardson's
assistant.

ASHELY:
I did hear.

I'm glad we'll sort of
be working together.

Right. I need to check

on accessing files
for a new admission.

Oh, we just added it
to the system.

Eva, you should be good now.

Oh, thanks.

Naomi and Jacob are
a go for drinks.

Oh, I'm so glad
they can make it.

Night, Shanice.

Thanks again
for your help today.

Anytime.

You are going to enjoy working
with Dr. Richardson.

She's the best.

-Thanks. Bye.
-Bye.

Babe.

Let's go meet Ashley and Derek.

I have to come back
to work after, though.

You know,
I hate that you blame yourself

for what happened
at my dad's wedding.

Yeah, it was bugging me so much,

I had to speak
to my father about it.

What did Elon say?

That it wasn't a dereliction
of duty on my part, so...

The chief of police should know.

-[sighs]
-You were being a good guy,

like always,

standing by your wife.

You did it for me.

Girl, I find it damn near
impossible to say no to you.

-[laughs]
-You know that?

The feeling is mutual.

And now that Dad is married

and Mom has thrown a public fit,

the family drama is over

and we can go back to normal.

-Okay?
-Okay.

-Come on.
-Yeah, let's go.

I'm serious.

I'm literally
the most boring person

-on the planet.
-Are you sure?

There's a lot of competition
out there.

I've got them all beat.

I thought about lying to folks

and telling them
I'm a fighter pilot

or an astronaut.

Anything other than a tech nerd.

Tech nerds are
the new rock stars.

You're thinking
about billionaire tech nerds.

That's the kind of guy
that should be here with you.

I mean, you're a top model

and a prominent
social influencer,

and yet you sit there.

God, you're gorgeous.

Listening to me drone on.

I am much too ordinary
to be with someone like you.

I think ordinary
looks good on you.

Guess it's time
to start being interesting.

[chuckles]

Let's get this party started.

Don't worry.

I'm unarmed.

You don't have to be carrying
to be dangerous, Dani.

And yet you let me in.

Better for you to say
what you came to say in here

than on the doorstep.

This is nice.

Bill hired Glorietta Interiors,
am I right?

I'm sure you didn't come here
to judge my living room.

Nervous, Hayley?

If you try anything,
Bill is right upstairs.

Daddy to the rescue.

We did think of you
as a daughter at one point.

Now I'm not here for Bill.

I was, uh, talking to Chelsea,

and I realized
that if I am going

to step into my future,

I need to slam the door
on my past.

So I am here to have
a long overdue conversation,

woman to woman.

I'll settle for you.

I will not allow you
to abuse me in my own home.

Oh, aren't you special?

Demanding that kind of courtesy

after abusing my trust
in my home?

-We've already discussed--
-Had this out?

Not even close.

It would be one thing

if you were some girl
I had never met.

But you knew me, Hayley.

Had my phone number
in your phone

and never hesitated to use it.

I gotta give you
your props, though.

You never let on.

You were sleeping
with my husband

and there wasn't even
a lift in your eyebrow

to signal that change.

You could have distanced
yourself from me,

stopped making yourself
comfortable

in my living room,

but you never let
your mask drop.

You lied and kept on lying

with every hug and every smile.

Look, I never meant to do--

Nobody cares what you meant.

What matters is what you did.

What you did to me?

Bad.

But what you did
to my daughter?

To Naomi?

There is no measure for
the depth of that betrayal.

Do you have any idea how guilty
she feels for befriending you,

only to have you turn around
and become her stepmother?

Are you ashamed yet, Hayley?

Because you should be.

Why do you think I asked Bill
to back off with you?

I'm not proud of what I did.

The thought of hurting
you and Naomi

really cut me deep inside--

Spare me the crocodile tears.

You had your eyes set
on becoming Mrs. Bill Hamilton,

and you didn't care that
the position was already taken.

Look, I am sorry, Dani.

Look, I said it before,

and I hope you can hear it
this time.

I hear you.

And you'll be even sorrier.

Are you threatening me?

I'm informing you.

The fairy tale never tells you

how Prince Charming can
become a real son of a b*tch

once that ring goes
on your finger.

I have wasted enough time
on you and Bill,

so I will keep my distance.

And I suggest you do the same.

That's my best offer.

Take it.

Okay.

Must have been
my imagination, but

I could have sworn I just heard
Dani's grating tone in here.

No, she was just here.

Wha... Baby,
you should have called me.

[sighs]

Look, I think, in her own way,

Dani came by to....

offer an olive branch.

She said she needed
to get some things

off her chest
so she could move on.

Babe, no, okay? That--

That's her story
for today, okay?

And tomorrow,
she'll find another excuse

to make our lives a living hell.

Hayley, baby. Hey, look at me.

Hey, listen.

I need you to hear me well.
Okay?

You cannot trust Dani.

[sighs]

-Hi, guys.
-Hey. Got your text.

There's a virgin mojito

-and an NA beer
headed this way.
-Okay.

-Thanks, man.
-Yeah.

So, tell us about your new job.

-It's great.
-NAOMI: Yeah?
-Okay.

Wait. Is that Chelsea
over there?

-It is.
-And who's the guy?

Probably some guy
hitting on her, like always.

Or is it the other
way around this time?

[laughter]

Fascinating as your sister's
sex life always is,

I'd much rather talk about

the fascinating ladies
at this table.

-Yes.
-Well, I heard somebody

got flowers today,
and it wasn't me.

[laughs]

Derek gave them to me.

Plus, she got a bouquet from
all her friends at the hospital.

Wow.
You're raking it in, Ash.

Maybe I should deliver babies
in an elevator more often.

-[laughter]
-Just say when.

Hey, Andre.
My partner in crime.

More like birthing partner.

Hey, sort of cousin.

So Andre is
my Uncle Ted's nephew.

You got all kinds of
connections at the table.

Are you busy?
You want to join us?

-I don't want to intrude.
-DEREK: No, you're not.

Any friend of my girlfriend
is someone I'd like to know.

Okay.

Yeah. Get a chair.

What are you doing here?
Grabbing a drink?

Eh, just around.

-NAOMI: Just around?
-In and out.

You're so mysterious.

[laughter]

I didn't mean
to sound insensitive

or uncaring.

You know I love you.

Sometimes I wonder.

Never doubt that.

I couldn't fathom what my life
would be without you in it.

And yes, I admit

I don't want you
to go back to work.

It's true.

But the traditional
family optics

of a stay-at-home parent,
it's what works best

for the game plan.

And you raising our kids
projects stability in our lives.

And me going
back to work projects

that there's a whole country
full of stable families

with two working parents.

We could be one of them.

We can't just look like
an ordinary family.

We have to be
extraordinarily ordinary.

For you to achieve your goals.

-Our goals.
-No, Martin.

Your goals.

Everything
you just said is about you.

Your goals, your needs.

Most of all,
your need for me to be

a househusband
for you to achieve them.

And I'm sorry, but
that's not good enough for me.

Not anymore.

And what happens when
you stumble across a big story?

Somebody higher up
the food chain

will take it and run with it.

No way.

You might not remember
what a great reporter you are,

but I do.

They will see
how shrewd and astute you are,

and you will become
front and center.

Martin, I need this.

-What about what I need?
-Look...

...we don't have to deal
with this right now.

Don't handle me, Smitty.

Listen to me.

You will stick to the role
you promised

and let this job idea go.

Am I understood?

Yeah.

You are.

Well, if Dani's willing
to call a truce,

I could have a real chance

at being accepted
here in Fairmont Crest.

[sighs]

Expecting peace from Dani
is a fantasy

that will never
be realized, babe.

Maybe it will.

Please, give it a chance.

Even if it doesn't have
a chance in hell of working?

Bill...

All right.

[chuckles]
I'll do anything for you.

[laughter]

I was a wreck when
I realized that baby was coming

but the elevator wasn't.

Oh, man. But Ashley?

Total pro.

She didn't even flinch.

-JACOB: Wow.
-She knew exactly what to do.

Oh, I flinched.

And I didn't have a clue.

No one could tell.

[exhales] Sounds terrifying.

I thought
I was going to lose it.

But Andre kept his cool.

He said all the right things.

He made sure we were both calm
and focused.

You saved the day.

I'm sure you could have managed
just fine without the towel.

-[laughter]
-JACOB: Okay.

I still can't get over
the fact that

Alex named her daughter
after us.

-Mm.
-Wow.
-DEREK: Whenever anyone asks

where that child got the name
"Ashley Andrea,"

she's gonna have
hell of a story to tell.

-NAOMI: Yeah.
-Ashley and I and that baby

will always have that link.

Well, not much of one, right?
It's not like y'all are gonna be

spending too much time
together in the future.

Well, I don't know about that.

Miracles always leave
some kind of mark.

-Okay.
-Yeah, I guess.

-Let's-let's drink to that.
-Okay.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.

This is my brilliant plastic
surgeon husband, Dr. Ted...

[door opens]

This is getting to be a habit.

Well, this has been fun,
but I really should be going.

So soon?

Why? What did you have in mind?

Um, my place.

I thought you'd never ask.

[pop song playing]

Hey, honey.

Chelsea,
this is my wife, Allison.

I've been dying to meet you.

I don't know.
Something just came over me.

Like, I-I can't even remember
how I did it.

I think just-- adrenaline
just told me what to do.

-It had to.
-DEREK: That's scary, right?

-Yeah.
-I got a thing, so...

Oh, okay.

-Thanks for joining us.
-Yeah.

-Hey, thanks for the drink.
-Sure thing.

We'll do it again sometime.

-Good to see you, Naomi.
-You too, Andre.

Ashley. See you around.

Don't deliver
any babies without me.

[soft laughter]

Want another drink?

Um... I think
I'm ready for home.

-Then I am, too.
-[laughs]

-Night, guys.
-Oh. Good night.

-Thanks for making
this happen tonight.
-DEREK: Yes.

Here we go.

-Wow. Well, see you soon.
-Thanks, babe.

Mm-hmm.

Seems like everyone has
someplace they can't wait to be.

So do we.

We just can't get there
for a few more hours.

[groans]

Have I told you lately how lucky
I am to have you in my life?

I was thinking
the exact same thing.

And if we ever forget that...

We won't. All right?

We won't let that happen.
I promise.

Come on.

I want to thank you for
being there for me, Caroline.

Maybe I can take you
out to a nice lunch

at the country club
to show my gratitude?

[Hayley laughs]

Yes. Okay.

Yes, we will take
an extended lunch hour.

I'll clear it over
with the boss.

Ooh, yeah, I'd like that, too.

Pick a date.

Uh-huh.

Dani?

No more worries there.

All right.

Bye.

♪ ♪

♪ You got me
like a heart attack♪

♪ Diggin' ya soul♪

♪ I think about you
all the time♪

♪ Making it known♪

♪ It's seriously something,
babe♪

♪ Holding you back♪

♪ I'm waiting on yo other line♪

♪ But can't wait for too long♪

♪ I like this so far♪

♪ I want you around♪

♪ It's only one thing, eh♪

♪ That's keeping us down♪

♪ You keeping your cool, huh♪

♪ I'm high on you now♪

♪ Just tell me one thing, what♪

♪ This zone is about♪

♪ Darling,
don't you lead me on♪

♪ Darling,
don't you lead me wrong♪

♪ Call me
when you need me home♪

♪ I wantcha,
I need you in my space♪

♪ Tell me
when the timing's off♪

♪ Tell me
when you feel it strong♪

♪ Honey, if you need me gone♪

♪ If so, hey,
I'll see you round my way♪

-♪ Ya poppa was
a rolling stone♪
-♪ But I can dig that♪

-♪ Ya mama was
controller-prone♪
-♪ Like I could fix that♪

♪ The habits always
hard to break♪

♪ I feel a mismatch♪

♪ The last one was
hard to take♪

♪ So this ya get back♪

-♪ You never really let me in♪
-♪ I wanna be down♪

-♪ So I settle for you
as a friend♪
-♪ Could be your rebound♪

♪ And I don't want to try
to pressure it...♪

I object.

-Dani, no!
-[guests screaming]

♪ ♪

[sighs]

I need to see you right away.