01x17 - Episode 17

[bunniefuu]

NICOLE:
Is Dani making it this morning?

She and Chelsea had
some pressing business,

but they'll be here later.

I haven't heard from Martin.

And Naomi's
not gonna make it at all.

She has a meeting with clients.

Oh, things at the practice
must be going well.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, you said
you had photos from the event?

Oh, yes.

Andre brought them
over to me last night.

Aw. I'm so sorry I missed it.

Oh, wow.

Heh. These are wonderful.

Talented, right?

Wait, I have a question.

Why is Eva wearing my dress?

Hello?

I understand.

I'll contact her
and take care of everything.

Thanks.

Why are we doing this now

when we're supposed
to be at breakfast?

Wait until you hear
this latest development, baby.

It is incredible.

Well, if it had been done
by anybody else,

it would be incredible,
but by me, trademark.

Tell me.

Remember how I met the curator

in charge of the first lady's
gowns at the Smithsonian?

She gave us that private tour.

We're getting a dress.

The dress.

The showstopper
for the fashion show?

-Mm-hmm.
-But that's not possible.

The museum,
they never loan out gowns.

They're famous for saying no.

You're welcome.

Mom.

You know I would move
Heaven and Earth for my girl.

And Ebonymagazine,

which is the other part
of the wonders I have worked,

because they have agreed

to cover the event
in their next issue.

This is... so exciting.

What is happening now

is everything, Chelsea.

After the betrayal, the divorce,

the humiliation
at Bill's wedding.

It feels good.

I finally feel like me.

You never stopped
being a rock star to me.

What would I do
without you, Chelsea?

[sighs]

♪ ♪

Man...

stakeouts look
way more fun in movies.

What, you thought
there'd be sh**t-outs

and solving murders every day?

I mean, yeah,
it's Robbery-Homicide.

I thought there would be
some kind of action, you know?

Rule number two:

Don't ask for trouble.

Yeah, what's rule number one?

Make it home alive.

And all I got to do
is make it home

to my retirement date,

and it's me and Sheila forever,

the love of my life.

How long you two been married?

Sheila'smy boat.

Oh, nice.

That's my wife.

Beautiful.

She don't like
being on the boat,

fishing, on the water.

Just a real city girl.

Well, you know,
they do say opposites attract.

Well, your wife must be

a real wild child, 'cause you...

I'm what?

Pain-in-the-neck Boy Scout.

Meaning?

Meaning you want

to run out there
and change the world

and tell the teacher

she forgot to give you homework.

That guy.

Yeah, whatever, man.

Ms. Hawthorne?

-Stefania.
-Hi.

I'm Naomi.

This is Carrie and Becky.

-Nice to meet you.
-Hi.

Please, sit.

Thanks for making time
to meet with us.

-Of course.
-And keeping it informal.

We would
have come to your office,

but if someone saw us there...

I mean, someone
could see us here, but...

We're just new friends
getting coffee.

And this is 100% confidential?

Even if it doesn't
go past a consultation.

So, tell me,

why do you need a lawyer?

We need you because we're having
an issue with your father.

BILL: After cutting
my honeymoon short,

I was not about
to add insult to injury

by putting a full day in
at the office.

You got the right idea, partner.

Take it easy
and let everybody else

do the heavy lifting

while you schedule
meetings from home

and stroll into work
whenever your heart desires.

That's what
true love will do to you.

I tell you,

the day I find a hot
young woman like you did...

[scoffs]
...oh, I resign.

At least we know what he's doing

between teleconference
calls, huh?

[laughs]

You have a beautiful home, Bill.

Feels like a castle
with all the security.

Mmm.

Does that have
anything to do with your ex

living in the same neighborhood?

Let's just agree that
the Dupree women can be a lot.

Isn't that right, Tomas?

Your date with Kat.

How'd that go?

Your latest project
snuck into my closet

and stole my dress?

Eva didn't have anything
to wear for the ceremony,

so I told her
to borrow something of yours.

Without my permission.

I didn't think you'd care.

Well, I do care. Very much.

It's mine.

So much for
a drama-free breakfast.

[chuckling]

My clothes don't leave
my closet without my permission,

and I will do my part
to keep things

drama-free by removing myself.

And going where?

Over there.

I'm going to meet a friend.

Would this be the young man

that you had over
for a private dinner?

We can't wait to hear more.

His name is Tomas,

and he works for Bill.

Oh.

Well, I guess
we won't hold that against him.

Don't hit all the highlights
before he gets here.

Let him tell us himself.

Oh, Granddad,
I didn't plan on, um...

Did... do you have
to go through pre-approval

with Gran's relatives?

Of course he did.

And if he hadn't
passed every test,

y'all wouldn't be here.

[chuckles]

But maybe she's right.

Let's give the young people
their space.

Your granddad is joking
about interrogating your date.

Was I?

No one is going to interrupt

or do anything embarrassing.

[Motown music playing]

ANITA:
Vernon?

I swear,
I had nothing to do with them

-playing your song.
-Our song.

Oh, I love your love story.

Y'all meeting
at that march in D.C.

Yeah, the head of
the record label,

Dante Green,
sent the group there.

Now, for him, I'm sure it was

just about generating publicity.

But for us,
it was about the movement

and being on
the right side of things,

which would have been enough.

It never occurred to me
that I would meet my soulmate.

Ah. Anita walked with me.

We marched side by side.

-Mm-hmm.
-We talked.

She was beautiful and funny.

Mm.

She had a kind
of sparkle in her eyes,

like she knew
mysterious things. [chuckles]

I was fascinated.

I couldn't let this
just be meet and greet,

on and gone,

so I finagled an invitation

to see The Articulettes

at the Regal Theater in Chicago.

ANITA: We were still
on the theater circuit then.

It was really right
before we blew up.

Yeah.

Yeah, but perfect timing,

'cause I wouldn't
have had a chance

once they hit the big time.

Not true.

You had my heart from the moment

you said, "Hello."

[Vernon chuckles]

And you had mine.

Still do. Always will.

Kat's an interesting
young woman.

I'm enjoying
getting to know her.

Don't be shy, kid.

Tell the class how well
you performed last night.

Whoa.

Off-limits, Mike.

You and Dani
aren't together anymore.

What difference
does it make to you

if Tomas gives us
the down and dirty, huh?

BILL:
Okay, I've known Kat

since she was born, okay?

And, yes, I divorced her aunt,

and the Duprees
treat me like poison,

but Kat is a good girl,

okay?

She's very special.

Yeah, and I gave you
my blessing to date her,

so don't make me regret it.

Bill, I see
we have a full house.

-Here to get some work done?
-Hey.

-Good to see you, Hayley.
-Mrs. Hamilton.

Good to see you both.

And, Tomas, you can
still call me Hayley.

No formality necessary.

And I will be keeping
my paralegal job at the firm.

Interesting.

Help yourselves to more coffee.

Babe, I'm sorry we couldn't
have breakfast in bed, okay?

Oh, well, we can play honeymoon

when you're done with your work.

-Mm.
-Okay?

All right,
have a good day, gentlemen.

Damn, that woman's hot.

Hey, watch yourself, Mike.

All right.

So, the unfavorable conditions
at my father's firm

are less about him
than Mike Davis?

BECKY:
Pretty much.

Mike's all grabby hands
and dirty jokes.

Did you ever address this
with Mike directly?

Not at first.

Because he's a partner?

More because
it started so innocuously.

Yeah, you brush it off.

You think,
"Oh, that was a mistake.

He didn't mean anything by it."

-NAOMI: Mm-hmm.
-Then Mike got bolder.

He started making inappropriate
comments about my wardrobe,

and then about my body.

I asked him to stop.

Me too. And he'd tell me
to "lighten up."

[scoffs]

He would make
disgusting assumptions

about what I did after work.

Ugh. God forbid if I got
stuck working with him alone

or in close quarters.

And he always found a reason
to brush up against me.

And he did this with all of you?

That and more.

I was up for a promotion
from receptionist to paralegal.

Mike swore if I went
on a date with him,

that he would
put in a good word for me.

Did you go out with him?

I told him
I had a boyfriend when I didn't,

thinking that would
shut it down.

[scoffs]
Next thing I knew,

I got the worst performance
review of my career,

they cut my hours,

and the paralegal promotion
went to Hayley.

[scoffs]

How did the three of you
find out about each other?

Where all good
friendships begin.

-Crying in the ladies room?
-[women chuckling]

That's when things went
from bad to worse.

Had a partner once.

New, like you.

We rolled up
on a robbery in progress.

But he didn't want
to wait for the go-ahead

from the tactical team.

So, what happened?

Bad guys started sh**ting.

I drug him to safety,

but I got chewed out
by the chief.

For saving your partner's life?

And for letting him put us

and the operation in jeopardy.

Bottom line,

I'll give up on your sorry a*s

in a heartbeat
if it means saving my own.

Hey.

We got somebody.

That's not who I think it is.

Joey Armstrong.

What's a connected guy like him
doing in a place like this?

If I'd known
getting a loaner dress

would make you this happy--

This isn't some loaner.

Baby, this is a part of history.

And we would be
making history of our own.

I'm thinking if we go futuristic
with the makeup and accessories,

then we get
the rediscovery of retro

with the excitement
about what's next.

Well, you'll be wearing it.
What do you think?

I wish I could find the words.

What do you say we join forces

and carpool to the club?

I wish I could,
but I have one more thing

to handle before I go.

-If you're sure.
-Mm-hmm.

Tell everyone
I'll see them soon.

Great work, Mom.

Thank you.

Wait.

Wasn't there
something you wanted

to talk to me about?

Oh, I can't remember.

Your news
blew it right out of my mind.

I'll see you at the club.

Hmm.

JACOB:
Okay, now this stakeout
just got a lot more exciting.

But what's Armstrong doing?

This makes no sense.

MARCEL:
His stolen auto parts
operation we're working--

it's too
low level for Armstrong.

Right.

And why would he
pick up a payment himself

when he can easily
send a corner boy

and keep his hands clean?

MARCEL:
Well, he's up to something.

Yeah, and it's time
to find out what.

Oh, do I need to pop
the childproof locks?

Sit back, watch.

Learn.

[sighs]

Oh, she was
so beautiful on that stage.

Oh, the whole theater
in the palm of her hand.

Your grandmother was electric.

Still am.

KAT:
Oh, Granddad, every time

you tell that story,
I'm, like, mesmerized.

NICOLE:
You know who Granddad is?
How do you guys call it?

The GOAT? The GOAT
of telling stories.

KAT:
Yes, Mom.

VERNON:
Listen, I love

telling how we fell in love.

-ANITA: And it's all true.
-VERNON: Yeah.

NICOLE:
So beautiful.

KAT:
Oh, I hate to miss the rest
of your story, Granddad, but...

Oh, that's all right.

Go on,
have fun with your friend.

We shouldn't
all look at the same time.

Glad you could make it.

My meeting didn't last too long.

Your family's watching.

[sighs]

They're dying to meet you,
but I told them no.

I don't want us to rush things.

I want us to get
to know each other better

before you take that wild ride
into Dupree land.

I concur.
But when the time is right,

I'll be up to the challenge.

Mm, c*ck, huh?

Just happy
to have you to myself.

After you shared
your experiences,

how did things escalate?

We went to human resources.

They told us our claims
will be investigated,

but within a month,
we were all fired.

All three of you?

We each got downgraded
for subpar performance

during our reviews.

I've had straight A's
since grade school

and graduated
top of my class in law school.

Nothing I do is subpar.

Did any of you discuss

Mike Davis' behavior
with my father?

I'm sure
if you told him what happened,

he'd rehire you.

Do you really think
Bill Hamilton

will side with us over
the best man at his wedding?

He knows
the kind of man Mike Davis is,

yet he looks the other way.

BECKY:
To be fair,

we don't know
what Bill knows or doesn't.

Look, I'm really sorry
that this happened,

but if you want me to speak
to my father on your behalf,

that's just tricky right now.

We want you to sue
your father's firm.

Excuse me.

Just the cousin I wanted to see.

Chelsea, this is Tomas.

Oh, do you mind if
I steal Kat for a few minutes?

-Family first.
-Oh, cute.

He knows our motto.

Excuse us.

You still
haven't told Aunt Dani?

She's happy.

There's no way
I'm raining on that parade.

The longer you wait to tell her

you want to quit modeling,

the harder it will
be for both of you.

-She'll hate me.
-She wants you happy

and successful,
which is what all moms want.

You got the rational,
non-codependent Dupree daughter.

I got the other one,
and I just can't

break her heart, okay?
Not today.

Okay. Well, go fake your way
through breakfast

and pretend everything's okay.

You want me
to sue my father's firm?

We watched
your family's interview

after the wedding video.

You chose to be with your mom

instead of Bill and Hayley.
Speaks volumes.

As does your track record.

That's right.

Let's get real for one second.

You didn't seek me out because
I'm an excellent attorney.

You want me because
I'm Bill Hamilton's daughter.

So, we just gonna sit here
and watch this go down?

You want
to charge Joey Armstrong

with public conversation?

He was just
handed a stack of money.

What if that's
payment for a drug deal?

You see any drugs?

Okay, so we wait
for Joey to do something

that'll send him away to prison
for a long time,

and then we nab him?

That's one way.

Is there another way?

Don't make waves.

Right now
the water's real smooth.

Better off for both of us
if it stays that way.

It was as if
the heavens opened up

and I heard
the voice of an angel. Mm.

Then I saw this seat

-near the stage...
-Excuse me.

...but my ticket
was standing room only.

NICOLE:
Oh, it was meant to be.

-VERNON: Yeah.
-[laughter]

VERNON:
I wasn't letting
that seat go free.

Oh, no.

Hayley.

Why so hangry?
Didn't you just have breakfast?

[groans]

He surely did.

DANI:
Hi, all.

Good morning.

We just got
to the part of the story

where Daddy was sneaking
down the aisle at the Regal.

-Mm.
-I didn't want

to disturb anyone,
especially that angelic singer.

And there he was,
front row center,

smiling like
it was Christmas morning.

[chuckling]

If I didn't know I was
a goner when we met in D.C.,

I sure as hell knew it
that night in Chicago.

And I've been
happily gone ever since.

You got to love love.

DANI:
With everything
I've been through,

you two are the reason

that I still believe
in happily ever after.

And I'm sorry I'm late.

Apparently, you take after me,

-so all is forgiven.
-[laughter]

Whatever's responsible
for your delay,

I'm sure it was good news.

I am refining
the details regarding

the fashion show
for the First-Gen grant.

It's the biggest
fundraiser they've ever had,

and there's so many
moving parts to attend to.

But with
Chelsea's involvement...

Oh, we don't have
to talk about this now.

DANI:
I'm proud of you.

You are going to establish
hundreds of scholarships

for first generation
college students,

for making
their dreams come true.

No pressure there, right?

Is everything
all right, Chelsea?

I'm sure she's just excited,
and maybe a little bit nervous

about all the doors
that are about to open.

Not to mention the press
that's going to come

after the media finds out
just what she's wearing.

Chelsea told us about the gown.
What a coup.

While I am proud of you,
I am not surprised.

I have always said, with that
brilliant mind of yours,

you could sell sand in a desert.

[chuckling]

Good work, Dani girl.

Do you know,
when your mom was modeling,

your granddad nicknamed
her Napoleon behind her back?

No, he didn't.

Said you were gonna
take Europe by storm.

-Was I wrong?
-Never, Daddy.

Well, you could
have been a statesman

if you wanted,
gone into politics.

She gets that from me, too.

[laughs]

ANITA:
It is so good to see you

smiling again.
I mean, really smiling.

It's been too long.

Way too long.

I finally
feel like I have my spark.

EVA:
Hey, everyone.

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

Eva, is everything all right?

The hospital moved up
the deadline for you to e-sign

for those insurance claim
forms to this morning.

-Why didn't you call me?
-I brought your tablet

so you can look them over
and execute them here.

So you don't
have to miss breakfast.

Thank you.

Well, that's very considerate.

This will make everything a lot
easier to confirm and process.

Oh, Duprees,

you remember my assistant, Eva?

ANITA:
Of course, she was at our table

at the event.
Nicole has been saying

wonderful things about you.

You should take that
as high praise.

I do. Thanks.

You're welcome to join us
if you've got a few minutes.

Kat, Is everything all right?

Oh, I'm sorry, Tomas.

I wanted
to spend more time with you,

but there's something going on

at my family's table.

Of course.

Who's that with them?

Eva. My mom's
temporary personal assistant.

She let you into
the house last night.

I was so excited
about spending time with you,

I didn't even pay attention.

[Kat chuckles]

This is very sweet.

It's so nice to see you.

I had such a good time
with you last night.

I wanted to make sure
it wasn't the wine.

Oh, what's the verdict?

I'd like to see you again.

When I tell a date
what I told you last night...

That you're...

not as experienced
as a lot of people your age?

It rarely
leads to a second date.

That's their loss.

What if I kissed your cheek?

Familiar with
the Spanish Inquisition?

I'll see you soon.

And I was saying how wonderful

the entire awards ceremony was.

You're in my seat.

We have another chair.

It's okay, Granddaddy.
Eva doesn't have time

to sit around the club all day

with ever so
important duties calling.

Kat.

She's right.

I have a ton of errands.

I'll see you at
the office, Nicole.

Bye.

Ladies, I have a list
of very competent attorneys

who can help steer
you through this process.

I'll bet we know
all the names on that list.

We've spoken
to all of them and more.

They refused to help you?

If Bill Hamilton hasn't
trounced them in court,

they know his reputation.

They fear him. You don't.

And, yes,
you went to the best schools,

got the highest marks,
know the law,

and you're tough.

What gives you the edge

is you've watched Bill Hamilton

in action since you were born.

You've discussed
cases over dinner.

You're used to arguing with him.

You know everything about him,
which means you know

how to win against him.

-There has to be someone else.
-We don't want them.

We want you

because of and despite
your name.

Maybe it's time to
really make a name for yourself.

Can we discuss how you
just chased Eva out of here?

You pay her to work,
not to make herself comfortable

in our country club.

So, how did it go
with your young man?

He isn't mine. Yet.

-Oh.
-[chuckles]

He had to work.

You should have seen his face
when he saw Daddy

giving him the eye.

You didn't, Granddad.

You promised.

Young men need
a healthy dose of fear

and dread when pursuing a woman.

Huh?
Keeps them honest.

With your father,

one look from him

and I knew I had
to toe the line.

He was protective.

Well, you're worth
the protecting.

All of you are.

And by that I mean every woman.

ANITA:
They talk about girl dads.

The original.

Well, we are blessed to
have both of you showing us

what dedication
and loyalty look like.

And a strong work ethic.

So I know you will understand

and forgive when
I say I have to skedaddle.

I'm gonna head, too.

Millions of calls to make.

Before you go,
I just want you all to know

what a joy it was today

spending a crisis-free time
with all of you.

[laughter]

Everyone is in a good place.

Things are
finally coming around.

You look like you come in
handy in battle.

It's that obvious?

I save my fight
for the courtroom.

An attorney.

Guilty.

Now I know a lawyer.

If I get into trouble,
you can get me off

multiple times, if necessary.

[chuckles] What?

You are bold.

I like that.

"When she was good,
she was very, very good.

But when she was bad,
she was better."

That's me.

A pleasure to meet you.

-Mm-hmm.
-I'll see you around.

What were you doing with Tomas?

Whatever you think you saw--

I saw you
forcing yourself on people

who are too polite
to tell you no.

If you're still
playing Bitter Betty

about me being
your mother's assistant,

too bad, she's not firing me.

Oh, and if this was about
your brunch boy--

You saw us
and still made a move.

So threatened, it's tragic.

We were only talking.

You ought to
see someone about that.

[scoffs]

Hey, baby.

How was breakfast?

A nightmare.

I never ate.

What happened?

Oh, I waited, was patient,

and what did I get?

Humiliated.
No one came to my table.

Huh.

They must really be
short-staffed

over at Orphey Gene's
these days.

I went to the country club.

-Wait, our club?
-Yeah.

I did everything
but set fire to the table

to get their attention.

The waitstaff
looked right through me.

Well, was it busy?

Yeah, busy making me
look like trash.

You know, second wife
doesn't make me second best.

The room wasn't half full.

And I don't even want
to tell you the worst part.

The Duprees?

A whole nest of them
swarming around,

watching my humiliation.

It was disgusting.

Aw, damn it.

Baby, I am so sorry.

Look, Dani should be
the one barred for life

after sh**ting up the room
on our wedding.

Look, you tell me, please--

how is she still queen bee
and I'm invisible?

Well, not to me, you're not.

Bill, I knew this would happen.

-I told you.
-All right.

You're right.
I should have listened.

[sighs]

But now it's up to me
to fix this.

How?

Oh, you're gonna get the respect

you deserve.

Even if I have to
bring this town to its knees.

It's good to see
that gorgeous face.

Worried face.

This must be about the potential
clients you met this morning.

Baby, I could use your advice,
but confidentiality.

Well, your husband,
the detective,

is pretty sure
you met with three women

who wanted to discuss
a harassment suit

against your dad's firm.

You can't possibly know that.

-Did someone hear?
-Cops know lawyers,

and there have been a few
rumors rolling around about it.

You didn't think to tell me?

When even mentioning
Bill's name upsets you?

It was a rumor, Naomi.
I shrugged it off.

Surprised my dad
hasn't picked up on it yet.

Well, he's been distracted.

Do you actually think
you can sue him?

You think you have that in you?

It's the chance
of a lifetime, Jacob.

I mean, I'm already coming up
with arguments in my head.

I want this so bad
I can taste it.

So, what's stopping you?

I don't know.
People...

people might think
I'm using my client's trauma

as some sort of
revenge drama, you know?

Make my father pay
for his bad behavior.

It could be seen as petty,
unethical, even immoral.

Is it?

[clears throat]

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Don't even try to deny it,

but I know just
what you're thinking.

That being?

As hard as it is
to get this family together,

and as crazy
as they drive you when we do,

you can't wait till next time.

Oh, you are good.

And how good was it
to see Dani doing so well,

laughing and excited
about the future?

If the only problem
is Kat being miffed

that Nicole loaned
her assistant her dress,

we're doing pretty good.

Yeah. And maybe
that young man of Kat's

can distract her and give her
the challenge she needs.

Oh, so he gets your approval?

Eh. I didn't perceive
any obvious flaws

from across the room.

Perceive?

Oh, Mr. Dupree.

The way you talk.

You still take my breath away

like you did
that night at the Regal.

What do you say we go home

and remind ourselves of...

how blessed we are?

Let's go.

[chuckles]

They've done
their research, babe.

They know there's no love lost
between me and my father.

After what he did
to your family,

it might even
add fuel to your fire.

No doubt.

Then you just
have to ask yourself,

do you want peace or do you want

to do the thing
you were trained to do?

Wow.
Really cut to the bone.

Let's, um, let's shift to you.
How's Marcel?

Uh he's not a fan.

-Is that a vibe or just--
-Oh, no.

He straight-up shut me down.

He called me a Boy Scout.

I'm sorry, but isn't that what

all cops should strive to be--

good character, helpful?

Look, the guy's
a legend in Homicide,

but all he could talk about
was retiring on his boat.

I saw a chance for us
to make a move

and he put on the brakes.

Uh-oh. You got that look
on your face.

The one you get
when something seems off.

I just got to figure out
his way of doing things.

But for a guy
who achieved legendary status,

I don't know, I just figured

-things would be different.
-Mm.

Maybe he just
didn't want to dazzle you

with all his brilliance
on the first day.

Yeah, maybe.

I'll figure him out.

Eva, What are you
doing back here?

Your mom left her sunglasses.
Why are you still here?

Don't you have a job?

Nothing I do
is any of your business.

I shouldn't have asked.
Didn't mean to pry.

You never mean to do anything.

Everything just
accidentally works out

the way you manipulate it to.

[scoffs]
The doe eyes again.

I know all about
that little Cinderella moment

before my mother's
award ceremony.

How you got her
to loan you one of my dresses.

Yeah, I saw the pictures.

That wasn't my idea.
I literally--

Save it for someone
who doesn't know what you are.

I didn't even plan on
going to the ceremony.

Nicole insisted.

It would have been rude
to turn her down.

At least Cinderella
had the good sense

to choose appropriate footwear.

Great advice.

Next time, I'll borrow
a pair of your red bottoms

to go with your dress.

There won't be a next time.

And taking something that's mine
doesn't make it yours.

It makes you a thief.

I don't want anything
that belongs to you.

[scoffs]
Please.

Just my life
and everything in it.

Well, all of it
is out of your league.

Including Tomas.

You would do that--

bring this city
to its knees for me?

Mm-hmm.

Today's the last time

anyone's gonna treat my wife
like she's invisible.

Mm.

What do you want?

Peace in Fairmont.

I want friends on every street,
everywhere I turn.

Okay.
I can make that happen.

No, that would
take a lifetime, because

accepting me would mean
that they'd go against

the wishes
of the almighty Duprees,

and no one would dare.

Oh, well, you did.

Well, I couldn't help it.

I fell in love, and...

if I'd known then
what I know now...

Would you have walked away?

I was starry-eyed
when we fell in love,

dreaming of what life
with you could be.

You know,
I wasn't thinking about reality.

We should have been
honest with ourselves.

Maybe this whole thing
was a bad idea.

This whole thing?

Meaning?

This marriage,
this house and this place,

surrounded by people
who want me to disappear.

And they will stop at nothing

until they destroy us.

I can't do this.

You know, maybe

we weren't meant to be together.

Maybe we should
call this thing off.

[chuckles]

[crying]

[moans]