01x24 - Episode 24

[bunniefuu]

You're suing me?

-This feels different.
-You think he's in trouble?

We'll figure it out together.

And all you have to do is sign.

I can't. I'm done with modeling.

NICOLE:
You can draw your own map.

Do Dani.

Oh, so you and Tomas
are chatting it up?

Except for
that little witch Eva.

Are you looking for something?

Oh, just a text from Eva--
I mean Chels.

Now, those are the last two

that I think that you
would get confused.

Hairdresser, one.

Bougie b*tch
from behind the gates, zero.

NICOLE:
Give me a quick sec.

It is going to be
our best year yet.

All right, I have
the financials right here.

Uh...

That hits the spot.

I mean, that is spot-on.

On-- Yep, on track.

[laughs] On track to meet
the goals for the foundation.

You know what? I am going
to have Eva follow up.

Okay, bye.

My biggest donor
now thinks I'm orgasmic

about our Excel report.

What's the greatest thing
about having a home office?

Our bedroom's upstairs.

Mm. You're such a wise woman.

[laughing] We have appointments.

Let them wait.

-Mmm.
-[chuckles]

I'll come back.

[laughing]:
It's all right, Eva.

I just added
three potential donors

to the foundation's list.

Can you make sure that
they all get welcome packets?

I'm on it.

Perfect. And if you have
any questions, text.

I have a meeting
with Dani at the hospital.

That's where I'm meeting Andre.

Ride together?

You two are adorable.

Oh, we are late,
and it's his fault. Goodbye.

All righty.

You've got
some explaining to do.

Is the doctor in?
I'm early.

Hi, Dani.

I haven't seen your sister,
but let me check for you.

Thank you, Shanice.

How you doing, Ms. Dupree?

Oh, I like how you dodged
the Mrs. Hamilton there

after calling me that
for so many years.

You don't have to tiptoe
around me, Ashley. I'm good.

How's my daughter?

You've probably seen more
of Naomi than I have lately.

Actually, we've both
been working a lot recently,

so I haven't seen
much of her either.

How is the new job treating you?

You're working
those scrubs, girl.

Thanks.

Is being a nurse
all you hoped for?

I always imagine it like,
like on TV with McDreamies

and McSteamies and sexy moments
behind every corner.

Nicole swears
that's not the case.

I love this job.

And you're right
about the traumas and dramas,

but the romance part,
my heart is occupied elsewhere.

[indistinct announcement
over P.A.]

♪ ♪

Has the firm ever dealt with
litigation like this before?

No one except another Hamilton
would have the stones

to bring a suit like this.

You don't seem worried.

Well, Naomi saw a shot
and she took it.

That's what I would do.

I know Mike likes to talk
a big, gross game...

but do you think he's guilty
of harassing those women?

Either way, I can handle Mike.

He could be a wild card, Bill.

If it comes to that,

I don't see Mike
being a good boy in court.

Like I said, he'll be handled,
and so will my daughter.

Any way I can help you?

Yeah, look, keep your eyes
and ears open, okay?

Make sure this thing
doesn't escalate.

All right? And, hey,
I trust you, Tomas, okay?

I won't let you down, jefe.

Whatever you need
to protect the firm,

I'm here for it.

Okay.

No Caroline.

I'm sure she's not far.
Let's just wait.

Welcome back, ladies.

It's good to see you.

Mr. Hamilton.
I guess we're early.

Oh, no, not at all, Becky.
And please call me Bill, okay?

We've all known each other
for too long

to let a little misunderstanding
come between us, right?

I think we can get this all
straightened out in no time.

Shall we?

Um, but Naomi is not...

I'm sure she's on her way up.

The demure act is getting old.

What am I responsible for now?

Climate change,
lack of world peace?

You in here last night.

You found my camera
and erased the footage.

You put a camera in your
mother's office to spy on me?

Because a little rat
keeps sneaking

into Mom's confidential files.

[scoffs]

When I figure out why,

I'll expose you
for the phony you are.

Who are you, Eva Thomas? Really?

Who I am is someone
who is so over you

and all your delulu accusations.

You don't stop.
You just keep coming.

So you know what?

Whatever you're gonna do, Kat...

...bring it.

Your mom's here.

Probably visiting Aunt Nicole.

How does she seem?

She's good.

Uh, she's a little disappointed
that the hospital

isn't a hotbed of romance.

You and Derek are
falling down on the job.

Get your firefighter
to come over here in full gear

so you two can play "rescue."

That would be hot.
But he's pulling a double.

Oh, you miss your man.

Mmm.

Like crazy.

But there is another man
who just brought the awkward

to my day.

Andre has not spoken

two syllables to me at my desk.

Poor guy.

He's probably not used
to anybody turning him down.

He knows that I'm
blissfully happy with Derek.

I just-- I thought
we were past this.

I shouldn't have
to lose my friend

because he had a what-if moment.

Okay, so, ladies,
you need to understand

what it means to bring
a case against my firm.

We've all worked
for your firm, Bill.

We know what that means.

We've been well briefed
by your daughter.

And we shouldn't be speaking to
you without our lawyer present.

Where is Naomi?

I'm sure she'll be here
any moment.

Listen, in the meantime,

we don't need to stand
on ceremony, right?

Let's just take a breath
and talk this out.

You think this can be mitigated
with a few cleansing breaths?

Look, we had a great history
of working well together

until we didn't, Carrie.

You worked your way up from
the mail room to the library.

And, Stefania, you had
an entire firm of supporters

when you were pursuing
your paralegal certificate.

And, Becky, we made sure
that you had paid family leave

when you were tending
to your sick mother.

How is she, by the way?

-Fine.
-Oh, good to hear it.

What's the point of this?

Well, I'm just reminding you all

that you were part
of my family when you were here.

I invited you to my wedding.

Yeah, nothing says family
like a mass firing.

I'm still concerned
about your well-being.

So I want to give you guys
a little preview

of how things
will work out in court.

Let's start with you, Carrie.

Do you recall exchanging
several emails with your friend

about a Dr. Zwieg
and his nasty divorce?

Yeah, my friend works
in his office. So?

Yeah, he's a client.

So that's a violation
of confidentiality.

A client? I-I didn't know that.

I never saw any files on him
or-or anything.

Hold up.

How do you even know
about Carrie's personal emails?

Oh, I'm privy to any
and all information

transmitted
from the work server.

You didn't set up this meeting

to negotiate
or clarify anything.

You called us here
to threaten us.

Well, even if he didn't
catch feelings for you, Ash,

his ego is probably
hella bruised.

Double sigh.

I'm just glad Derek
and Jacob are perfect

and that we're not out there
searching anymore.

[phone chimes]

Damn. I got to go. Bye.

Bye.

MAN [over P.A.]:
Nurse Hugo to ICU.

Andre, you're talking to me,
but your mind's elsewhere.

Distracted?

Well, yeah.

You have no idea what
it's like to be here with you

but not being able
to be with you.

Do you know how you look?

Good answer.

-NICOLE: Hey, guys.
-Hey.

-Sissy, sorry I'm late.
-DANI: No worries.

-We can talk in my office.
-All right.

[clears throat]

So glad you're still here, Dre.

-Yeah.
-I keep half expecting

you to sneak out of town
on one of your jaunts.

Yeah, well, this town
keeps giving me reasons to stay.

Well, maybe
I'll give you another.

Maybe you'll never leave.

Okay. Why have you summoned me?

Can't I just want to see my sis?

Place means something.

If this were just
a regular check-in,

we would be having salads
at the club.

Are you acting on your own,

or have our parents
sanctioned this meeting?

Mother and Daddy
have nothing to do with me

wanting to lay eyes on you.

Well, after the last few weeks,
it's fair.

Fair but unwarranted.

As I have told them,
Ashley, and the mailman,

I'm not thinking
about Bill and Hayley.

I have found other ways
to occupy myself.

Like what?

Can you not say that like
I am a b*mb ready to detonate?

I am never gonna stop
taking your temperature, Dani.

Then you will be glad to hear
that I am

fully all in on my next move.

Which is...?

Taking all that bad juju

and channeling it
into something good.

I'm going to help Chelsea
make her line

the hottest thing since Dior.

That video was proof.

Of what?

That I'm some grifter
hacker mastermind

who took a temporary job
with your mom

to do what exactly?

Uh, I don't need to know your
endgame to know what I saw.

And I don't have to have
that footage to bury you.

Why are you so sure everyone
will believe you over me

when you keep coming at me
for no apparent reason?

[sighs]

You have absolutely everything.

I had nothing until
I lucked into this one shot

to maybe figure out
how to make my life better.

But the way you keep
making me your target, Kat,

it's a waste of your time
and a bad look.

So why don't you
just leave me alone?

Marketing a model and marketing
a purse

aren't all that different.

I've already mocked up
a couple ads.

Have you and Chelsea
talked about what your role

is gonna be in her new company?

I have been running
my child's career

since she stepped on the runway.

Just because she has stepped off

doesn't mean
that I can't help her

get to where she wants to go.

No one is questioning
your usefulness.

I remember sitting on your bed

while you were crying
your eyes out

about how much you wanted
to model in New York.

You were so brave
and so ready, Dani.

Maybe Chelsea's ready, too.

To get away from me, you mean?

It's not the same thing.

Mother was lecturing me
about "the dangers."

Daddy couldn't begin
to understand the fashion world.

It's like I was asking to
run off and become a dinosaur.

-[laughs]
-Chelsea isn't escaping me

and the Dupree world.

She's building on
what I already did in fashion.

I'm not just her mom here,
I'm an icon.

I-I'm a damn stepping stone.

And what if she
doesn't want a leg up,

wants to do it on her own?

I appreciate the check-in, sis,

but everyone's getting
what they want here.

Chelsea is getting
off the runway,

and the Dupree clan is getting
me to finally move on from Bill.

[knocking at door]

Come in.

-Well?
-What's going on?

I told Uncle Ted that this town
keeps giving me reasons to stay.

-You said yes?
-You said yes to what?

Well, I've always wanted
to get into documentaries.

And, uh, the hospital said
they wanted to highlight

their new class of nurses
as the heroes they are, so...

The board flipped over his video
that he did

for Nicole's award ceremony.

-They want him
to direct and produce.
-Yeah.

-I'm just sorry we can't
pay you your usual rates.
-That's cool.

Sometimes
the universe gives you an offer

that you just can't refuse.

I get that.

It's like the tectonic plates
are shifting underneath you,

and things crop up that you
never thought of before.

I guess I'll be
seeing you around.

I've got to tell the board
the good news.

-Yeah.
-Okay.

Now, why don't you tell me
the real reason you said yes?

[chuckles softly]

You think you can humiliate us,

when it's Mike Davis
who should be embarrassed?

It's his shame, not ours.

And his continued harassment
happened under your roof...

...in a permissive environment
that you created.

And all that talk about family.

I don't hear you offering us
our jobs back.

Ah, well, I can't hire you back
while you're suing me.

We have nothing left to lose.

Oh, don't you? Hmm.

Well, there's no overhead for me

while I'm defending my firm's
squeaky-clean reputation.

But it'll certainly
cost you, though.

We've got a contingency deal
with Naomi.

Yes, yeah, I know.
No out-of-pocket if you win.

But if you lose,
who do you think gets stuck

with all those filing fees,
deposition costs,

investigative costs,
and the rest?

And your harassment charge
throws your bedroom doors

wide open to the press.

And since I have all
the tabloids on speed dial,

you stand to lose
your reputations,

chances of future employment.

We've heard enough.

Hold on, Stefania.

What are you offering?

Becky, you can't.

We can agree to what's fair
for all parties involved.

-You're saying you'll settle?
-That's what I'm saying.

Stop talking, Counselor, now.

You know,
it's incredibly personal

touring other people's homes.

You're literally walking
through their lives.

Now...

did anything we saw today
suit you?

Oh, I could live
in any one of those places.

My mother is...

She's a bit particular.

[both laugh]

Well, a home is one's
most intimate purchase.

The right one
can change your life.

I don't think
I've ever heard anyone

talk about houses like that.

Tell me, Joey, what says home?

Hmm. Smells.

I love to cook, so something
sizzling on the stove.

Fresh coat of paint.
Fireplace burning.

A woman's perfume.

Aren't you the poet?

Well, I meant, what's
your mother's idea of home?

Ah. Well, um, my mother.

My mother spent her life

making things calm for me
amid chaos.

All I want for her
is to want for nothing.

She'll have a house
fit for a queen.

That's about
to come on the market.

Spa bath
with built-in guardrails,

and the coup de grâce--
it has a massage room,

so you can have
a masseuse come in

and soothe her aching muscles.

You really are a hustler,
aren't you?

-Is that a bad thing?
-Just the opposite.

You make things happen...
as if by magic.

It's improper
and potentially ill*gal for you

to be speaking to my clients
without my presence.

Your clients were
always free to leave.

You're late, Naomi.

I was given the wrong time.

Are you accusing me
of deliberately misleading you?

You've done worse.

I need to know exactly
what you shared with him.

He did most of the talking.

Never speak to him
when I'm not with you.

Bill Hamilton is not
your friend, your boss,

or your family.

He is the one
that made your pain possible.

Allegedly.

Remember, I always taught you
that specificity is essential.

Your little mock trial
borders on witness intimidation.

Pull something like this again,

and I will pursue
contempt charges against you.

Come on, Naomi.
You're making a mountain

out of a simple mistake
in scheduling.

And you're wasting time
that could be spent reflecting

on the potential liabilities
your firm incurred

when you fired these women
instead of their perpetrator.

-Naomi...
-Ladies, this meeting is over.

[clears throat]

You know, Dad,
it probably would have taken me

weeks to convince my clients how
worried you are that we'll win.

You accomplished
that in one meeting.

Thanks.

Do you like anything you see?

I do.

WOMAN [over P.A.]:
We need a nurse to Trauma...

-Sorry we got interrupted.
-Oh, it's no problem.

I know your patients come first.

That's part of the reason
why you are

one of the best psychiatrists
in the entire world.

Ah, having you around
is good for my ego.

Even if it is all lies.

Just the slightest exaggeration.

-And I know Ted
loves having you back, too.
-Yeah.

We both figured
part of your wanderlust

was avoiding this place.

Yeah, well,
there are a lot of memories

connected to
losing my parents, but...

And now you have chosen
to stay a while.

And we're back to that.

-I saw what
you did there, I did.
-Mm-hmm. [laughs]

Where does everything
stand with Ashley?

I stand as far away as possible

since making that crazy move
and trying to kiss her.

And this documentary?

Puts me right back
into her orbit.

Bad move, huh?

Was shutting Ashley out
completely

and torpedoing your friendship
a good move?

Hey, that's my standard move.

You're either all in or all out.

Ashley's not the one for you.

Yeah, you've made that clear.
And so has she.

But maybe she's a sign
that you're ready

to open up your heart again.

I don't know about that.

Think about it.

♪ ♪

Qué guapa.

I'm a mess.

Thank you for texting.

I needed to just
turn off with you.

-Glad I could help.
-[laughs]

Actually, I have a favor to ask.

Okay, what is it?

You and your cousin are tight.

Maybe you could convince her

to drop this case
against the firm.

Yep. And don't worry.
I'm gonna put you on

when I blow up.
[laughs]

Okay.

Hey.

I never thought I'd be
starring in a reality show.

It's like look out, Housewives.

Are you talking about
Andre's documentary?

The man himself got my interview
scheduled in a couple days.

But you're not a new nurse.

I'm the nursing supervisor.

Who better to talk
about your progress?

Speaking of, you ready
for your close-up?

Maybe I won't have one.

Will Andre be interviewing
all the new nurses?

He is, as far as I know.

Whew. I'm a little nervous,
and I never get nervous.

But I will be representing
the hospital.

And I got to make sure
I'm running up the buzz

on our program.

We need more eager,
talented nurses like you.

You're Shanice. You're always
telling the world what's what.

The only difference is
Andre's camera

will be there to capture it.

I need new scrubs.

Uh-huh.

Hey there.

Did Andre schedule
your interview yet?

Not yet.

There's no reason
that you won't have

a special place in this thing.

Delivering a baby
during your first week...

I don't even know if Andre
wants me in this thing.

Why wouldn't he?

You're gonna be a special part
of this.

[Ashley chuckles]

-See ya, Ashley.
-Thanks.

♪ ♪

[sighs]

So, you want me to talk Naomi

out of
the sexual harassment case

against her dad's firm?

It's a hostile work
environment case.

The sexual harassment case
is against a specific partner.

I don't care
what happens to him.

I care about the firm itself.

There are so many shades
of wrong here, Tomas.

I was so excited to see you.

I-I thought we were
getting somewhere.

-We are.
-But you came here

with an agenda
that has nothing to do with me.

I thought we'd
understand each other.

We're the same.

Crazy ambitious,
eyes on the prize.

I would never try to use you
to manipulate your family.

How is it using you?

I-I asked.

If the answer is no,
t-then so be it.

But when everything
I've worked for is on the line,

when a case like this could
k*ll the firm and my career,

I had to at least ask.

If it's so important to you
to get that pitch to Naomi,

there she is, have at it.

Kat, please.

-Hey, cuz.
-Hi.

Good luck with your case.

The other side seems... weak.

So... how did you
rise to the top

of the cutthroat
DMV real estate market?

I never knew what
I wanted to be when I grew up.

We had so much,
and not much was expected of me.

Then I met Doug, and the twins
came quickly afterward.

But as they got older
and I drove them

all over Maryland and D.C.
for activities and playdates,

I found myself
drawn to the homes,

the architecture and design.

You're sorry you asked.

No, just the opposite.

I'm fascinated.

-[door closes]
-I know I'm late. [sighs]

I hate everyone in the world
except for you.

Well, you might hate me, too.

After talking
to the manufacturer,

I think I agreed
to the wrong price point.

I'll call her back.

I had another
run-in with Evil Eva.

You don't even want to know.

Honestly, I really don't.

And then Hot Tomas
wanted to meet up,

and I thought this day
was salvaged,

but all he wanted was
for me to ask your sister

to drop the harassment case
against your dad's firm.

-Oh, ick.
-I mean,

one of the things
I really liked about him

was that he was
all about his business, too.

But to ask me to twist
Naomi's arm for that case?

I swear, it's like my dad
is like a virus.

Not to make an excuse
for Hot Tomas, but double ick.

There's like six degrees
of Bill Hamilton

and every bad thing
that happens in this town.

Triple ick.

The third one from the left
reminds me of the stuff

I used to give you when
you were sick.

-Hi, Aunt Dani.
-I'm sorry, Mom.

We only met here
because it was convenient.

But if we're in your way...

Not at all.
This is actually perfect.

I have so many thoughts,
and we have so little time.

Mom...

Uh, remember how Jane Birkin

was flying from Paris to London?

Her straw bag spilled,

she has a conversation
with the Hermès CEO

and the Birkin bag was born?

Well, yeah, but I don't...

Call me Jane.

I might not have your talent,
Chelsea,

but designers
can have "momagers," too.

Now hear me out. You unretire.

-No.
-For one night only.

Go on, Aunt Dani.

-Kat.
-Oh.

And on this one
very well promoted night,

you premiere the first bag
of the Chelsea Dupree collection

at the close
of the fashion show.

Just you and the bag.
It's the showstopper.

Even if I wasn't quitting,

I'm not ending my career naked.

That's just details.

Body paint, gold leaf, feathers.

You know what?
I forgot my tablet in the car.

I'll be right back.

-I thought you talked to her.
-I did, but it didn't stick.

And you were encouraging her.

It was a good idea.

I'm done modeling.

Okay. Okay.

But why not walk down
the runway one last time--

with your clothes on.

Your swan song can also
be our new beginning.

-[sighs]
-Just think about it.

Okay.

I remember when we were little,
we borrowed these.

I thought you would k*ll us.

But you just said...

Fashion is the only art

not just to be shown,
but enjoyed.

You want me
to walk down the runway

wearing nothing but purses?

Now, how would your premiere bag
stand out if we did that?

No, these are just inspiration.

What you send down
the runway first matters.

So, what'll it be?

A baguette, double-quilted flap,
loop, crossbody?

What do you think, Kat?

I think you and Aunt Dani
have it covered.

I am going to meet my dad.

Go. Be free.

-Bye, honey.
-Bye.

All right,
you could choose a tote.

Gosh, the options are endless.

A clutch, hobo bag,

wristlet, shoulder bag,
belt bag, frame bag.

[fading]: A satchel,
evening bag, duffel bag.

I mean, a fanny pack.

Really, a cute backpack
would even be...

♪ ♪

How about, like,
a classic suitcase?

Briefcase! A suitcase, no--

Now I have ten agents
and a support staff of seven.

Not bad for the girl who just
needed something to do.

Vanessa. Joey.

Sorry to interrupt.

Hi, Randy. I'm helping your boss

find the perfect house
for his mother.

Well, no one loves his mom
more than Joey.

Hopefully one day
I'll get to meet her.

Well, I know
she's going to love you.

I'm sorry to have to leave,
but Randy and I have business.

I enjoyed our time together
today.

I'll remember
everything you told me

about your mother's wants
and text you more listings.

I know we'll find
the perfect place,

for my mother.

Naomi, can we...

You know I can't talk to you
about the case.

This is personal.

-Excuse us.
-Sure.

-Mike's an a*s.
-Tomas.

I want to discuss myself
and everyone else at the firm.

Most people in that office
had no idea

of the alleged happenings.

Are you prepared
to ruin them, too?

My father made the same
argument, but I'm sorry.

You and the others are
not my concern.

-My clients are my...
-Are you really prepared

to bring down Bill's whole firm,

not just
the alleged perpetrator?

You think you know me
because you've heard

my father talk about
his sweet and brainy Naomi?

Well, here's who I am.

I can be just as ruthless
and relentless as my father,

in service to my clients.

I won't just win this case.

I will pulverize
Bill Hamilton in court.

And if you don't want
to be ruined, Tomas,

I'd get moving on my exit plan
before your boss

and his firm go up in flames.

[sighs]

Sorry, Dad.
It's been one of those days.

I was already out of the car
before I remembered

I was supposed to meet you
at the hospital.

Nothing big.

Just got into an annoying
argument with someone.

See you soon?

If I was here,
what would you say to me?

I... would wait for you
to do the talking,

since it was really unfair
of you to put me

in between you and Naomi.

You're right.

And I'm truly sorry.

Wow, I...

I think you might be the first
guy that's ever said that to me.

It's the truth.

I got caught up in thinking

how this lawsuit
could tank my career.

That's understandable.

Yeah, but putting it on you
to make it go away?

That was a bad call. No excuses.

You are so intense.

Like how I get
when I talk about Eva. Ugh.

No wonder everyone
wants me to shut up about her.

But you always listen,
even when you disagree.

I sound like a pretty good guy.

Think you can forgive me?

What's in it for me if I do?

Sexy late-night phone calls.

Long walks.

The way you feel...

...and smell so good.

Kat.

And the way you look at me,
like you want to...

I want to kiss you.

Stop talking.

Wait, Tomas, I--

I want more.

Then type yes.

[scoffs]

♪ ♪

All right. I saw almost
everyone this shift, so...

Almost everyone?

I can lend you Eva
if you need some extra hands.

Ah, you just missed
your best friend.

Don't, Ted.

No, Dad is right.

I'm tired of being
all about Eva.

I don't want to waste
another minute

on trifling people.

I am done with Eva Thomas.

Oh, I hope that's true.

If this really is a ceasefire,

then maybe I will pull Eva in.

I'm glad we'll get some
much needed peace around here.

Hey, do you have a minute?

Um, I don't. I have a...

Please.

We'll see you later.

Come on.

Hey, what's up?

[whispers]:
Come on.

What's up?

I want to know why my friend
can't look me in the eye.

Why are you avoiding me, Andre?

Was that Joey Armstrong
in here earlier?

Oh, yeah.

The FBI's been interested in him
for years,

but he's still free to eat
Orphey Gene's biscuits

like the rest of us.

If the Bureau can't make
a case against somebody

who everybody pretty much knows
is up to no good,

how are we supposed
to take down your father,

one of the most respected men
in this town?

You have me.

Okay?
I know my dad's vulnerabilities.

Did Tomas have
any more news on the case?

No.

Not at all.

Uh, let's review
what Bill said to you

so that we know he has
nothing to use against us.

And then we can begin
planning our next move.

There are no next moves.

We can't beat him.

It's time to settle.

Yeah, I'll have it resolved
by the end of the week.

Okay.

Talk soon.

You look so calm.

And the sword of Damocles
is hanging over you.

Ah, no, think of it
more as a fountain pen.

Now Naomi's got chops,
but she's not

cutting her teeth on my firm.

If you put Naomi and the women
up against Mike Davis?

Mike looks like the guy
who hangs outside the club.

The kind that lets
the air out of girl's tires

and then offers them
a ride home.

Yeah, well, I can use the press

to paint any picture I want.

In the end, Mike will come off
as a harmless jerk.

And Naomi?

Well, she'll be seen as having
a vicious personal vendetta

against me,
negating any sympathy

for the women
she's representing.

And when we're through
all of this,

the second that Mike so much
as smiles at a paralegal,

he's out.

I'm not gonna allow him
to make us vulnerable again.

Naomi seems...

formidable.

Mm. Yeah.

Yeah, I can see
that Naomi is a contender.

But my reputation
for being untouchable,

that's earned.

Nobody's gonna change that.

Not even my daughter.

You know, Chels,
I didn't think we would make

this move until much later
in your career,

but with a few tweaks,
you really have something here.

We're solid on the design

I've been pouring myself
into for, like, ever.

And it shows, baby.

But it's never too late
for a little inspiration.

You know, one of the ways
that being a model

and being a mogul differ?

You have to be able
to say what you want.

What I want is for
my mother to back off.

This is my thing, Mom.

Get your own.

♪ ♪

[door closes]