01x39 - Episode 39

[bunniefuu]

Bill, I might be pregnant.

You are Dani Dupree.

You are magnificent.

Maybe I'm starting
to believe that.

Yeah, now spit it out.

It's because
I love you, all right?

I am not gonna let
the stalker wannabe trash

ruin my party.

There are all kinds of families.

You're welcome in ours anytime.

Naomi invited me out
for a night on the town.

A night on the town?
That sounds fun.

No, no. Here at Uptown
karaoke night, anyone can sing.

Oh, Lord, I think
we're here on the wrong night.

Now, I know it's not
your usual hang, Gran, but...

I think the fam
could use a reset.

I think we're here
on the perfect night.

Which ring of Dante's Inferno

is the one where drunken people

bastardize the song catalog

artists have spent
their entire lives creating?

And who said "imitation is
the highest form of flattery"?

Oscar Wilde.
But he should've said

drunken imitation
is the lowest form.

-Gran, you set the standard.
-[laughs]

-No one can touch you.
-Oh, please.

-Once upon a time.
-If y'all want me
to turn a new page,

doesn't that mean
trying something new?

Very well,
but I want my objections noted.

Noted.

-But in the club, we're all fam.
-NAOMI: Mom.

Mom, don't.

Hi, Gran.

-Hi, babies. Thank you.
-Anita Dupree, everyone.

Well, once all the fam
is in the "clerb,"

I have a little surprise
for you all.

Oh.

NICOLE:
Why are you worried
about Doug now?

I thought it was nothing,

but he's more
than doubled his shifts.

I know I'm a total hypocrite,

considering my
extramarital activities,

but something has shifted
in my husband.

Maybe in you, too.

I know.

You've warned me about Joey.

Do you think Doug knows
and that's what's driving him?

No clue. But maybe you asking
means that you're more invested

in your marriage
than you thought.

As long as you're both
still here, it's not too late.

Unless you want it to be.

Hey, Joey. I'm not sure
what problem we have.

And between the two of us,

you're supposed to be
the smart one.

Little trouble
with the math? Okay.

Doesn't look to me
like you're going to be

fixing any tickers soon.

I made an investment in you.

But your condition now, well,

it's not exactly
conducive to growth.

And I need to be whole,
so that begs the question,

if you can't make money,
then what can you do for me?

♪ ♪

Ted and Nicole's anniversary's
gonna be a night to remember.

So top-shelf everything, okay?

From the napkins to the alcohol

to those little
pigs in blankets.

[both laughing]

[Julia and Jonathan sigh]

We'll bring the magic,
you bring the intel.

We could do a throwback
to where and when they met.

Um...

some kind of medical conference
somewhere in Hawaii.

And I'm not sure
of the year, but...

We can circle back.
Uh, beluga or Ossetra?

Lafite or Screaming Eagle?

Bulova is caviar, right?

Ooh, and I've seen
Nicole drinking Chardonnay.

Belova is a watch.
Beluga is caviar.

I was, um, kidding. [laughs]

Just whatever
is the most bougie.

How do you put a price on love?

I can text Kat. No shade to you,
but she is their daughter.

No. I mean, I've got this.

Look, I don't come from
a fancy background like you,

but I just really need
this night to work out,

to keep my job.

Look, I promise
I'll find out everything

you need to know if you'll
just be patient with me.

We'll loop
in the club sommelier.

They'll know exactly
what the Richardsons sip.

And you can text us when you've
done a little more research.

Amazing. Yes, let's do that.

I've been waiting forever
for this moment.

We love our client list,
but you're way invested.

Oh, no, I didn't mean
to come off as a stan.

It's just I don't come
from this world,

but Ted and Nicole
have invited me into it,

and I'm just grateful, you know?

And I'm gonna
make myself at home.

Laura is responding
to the antibiotics.

It's this darn infection.

She has missed out on so much

being cooped up
in that hospital.

Thank goodness for Eva
for keeping her seat warm.

You know, Nicole says
the whole family loves Eva,

except Kat. [laughs]
Claws out at first sight.

-[laughs]
-It was never like that
with Laura.

Ooh, someone bought out
the whole DMV.

-Let's see.
-Oh.

Ashley has me hooked
on these shopping haul videos.

I think it's something
about adrenaline

when we see something new.

Jan, don't.

Well...

aren't we a woman of mystery?

-[laughs]
-Ooh.

Um, how can you afford couture?

Couture... Who are you

and what have you done
with our friend?

-Hmm.
-[laughs]

Is this seat taken?

Oh, I'm sorry. My husband
will be here momentarily.

I better work fast then.

Are you going to say hello
to anyone else in the family?

I only have eyes
for this magnificent woman.

DANI:
Fair enough.

Hey, who's up for some
"We Are Family"?

-Et tu, Brute?
-[laughter]

-Aunt Dani.
-Smarty Marty.

-Hi.
-Wow.

You are looking particularly
flawless this evening.

You are laying it on
a little thick,

-but please keep it coming.
-Okay.

No, no, I just, I just want
to be with my family and chill.

Good. We're here
to help you chillax.

Hear, hear.

You folks ready to sing?

Some of us are just spectators.

Mrs. Dupree, we are just happy
to have you in the house.

-Thank you.
-What can I get you to start?

A bottle of your best champagne.

[laughter]

You make it sound so simple.
Just, what?

Reach out and everything broken
gets magically fixed?

That is not
what I said or meant.

It's gonna take hard work
and communication

to rebuild your marriage,

if that's what you want.

TED: Teddy Bear's
been waiting on you upstairs.

-Mm. Hi, Teddy Bear.
-[laughs]

[laughs] Oh, hey, Vanessa.

Uh, we still have
more catching up.

Okay. Carry on.

-Bye, Vanessa.
-[laughing]

-Sorry.
-Don't be.

Even when no one's looking,
you two are that much in love?

Our anniversary
has really ramped things up.

-Mm.
-It is possible that,

after forever together,
things can heat up.

Do you think honesty's
a precursor to all that?

I think you and Doug
just need to communicate.

You had a very vibrant sex life,

and at some point,
you separated your sexual

and emotional gratification.

Maybe it's time
you find out if Doug

can be compatible
with your desires.

I-I don't have any of the skills
you need in your line.

You know my line now?

Well, I can tell you,
anyone in my line

knows better than to play
with my money.

But you gave me the money...

Because I had
a reasonable expectation

that you would pay me back.

That's what friends do.

Now, if you can't respect

the boundaries
of our friendship,

time's up.

[stammers] You never
gave me a deadline.

I expected there to be
some daylight between

you telling me
and when the money's due.

Consider yourself informed.

I have assets.

That you can get
your hands on right now? Today?

My investments
are tied up right now.

I just need a little more time.

Time?

And what am I supposed to do?

Twiddle my thumbs while
your bones knit back together?

We're at an impasse.

Now, I can't see
a single way that you could

possibly pay back your debt.

So what am I gonna do with you?

[cheering]

Is that who I think it is?

Incoming.

-He's all yours.
-Mrs. Dupree, thanks.

-Hello.
-Senator.

You're the reason
I moved to D.C.

and got my first job working
with Congressman Mathers,

and I know
it's a different time, but...

But there's
still much work to do.

-Yes.
-Uh, should we save Daddy?

No, please.
He's loving every second of it.

Anita, looking
ravishing as always.

-Thank you so much, Ted.
-How is Dani?

Oh, well, I'm pleased to report
that Naomi's family flare

wasn't necessary.

Dani seems relaxed,
composed, happy.

So, Mom,
how's the new charity going?

I bet you don't have time
for anything else.

Well, I don't see myself as
being a full-time Melinda Gates.

I have my own...

-more selfish pursuits in play.
-Hmm, care to share?

You kept your purse line
a secret from me for how long?

I've earned a minute.

Well, whatever it is,
I'm sure it's amazing.

You know, your grandfather
has me half-convinced

that change
is indeed a good thing.

But for tonight, I just want
to soak up the present.

Everyone I love
is here at this table,

whether we work together or not.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

Mm. I have to go fill Nicole in
before the magic happens.

-Sissy.
-[gasps]

Sissy.

How did you get Mom
to karaoke night?

She thinks she's preempting
another Dani meltdown.

When in actuality...
[whispers]

[gasps]

-I know.
-[laughs] You're bad.

You got me.
I'm a world-class hustler.

Made the money
with this magic wrist.

Please tell me
it's not the kind of magic wrist

that makes
everyone's ending happy.

[both laughing]

Okay. Ever been to the private
back rooms at Lake View Casino?

-Nope.
-JAN: Me either.

That's where the slot machines
are, and, uh...

-I made it rain.
-Oh, wow. How much?

-Five grand.
-I never win anything.

Leslie.

You know you're
not rolling in it.

I didn't do this just for me.

I got Eva a dress, too.

But why not get a statement bag?

You can feel
the luxury every day.

Folks like the Duprees
have fancy parties all the time,

but people like us...

Where's the ball, Cinderella?

This party's gonna be so lit.

I mean, sophisticated.

BTW, uh, Julia and I also
didn't grow up behind the gates.

And if you say anything,
we'll destroy you.

We'll send you updated specs

of the count of centerpieces
and approvals.

I'll probably be texting you
every five minutes

between now
and the anniversary party.

Hey there, senorita.

Oh. Hey.

After handling whatever
that was like a boss,

I'm buying you a drink.

I shouldn't.

That seat belongs
to your girlfriend.

You mean Kat?

You were the only civilian at
her family-only birthday party.

You were there,
and you're not family.

I was there by accident.

Look, I'll join you, but only
if Kat really isn't gonna show.

She's got
a family thing tonight,

so you're safe from her.

Mm.

If Kat would rather hang out
with her parents than you,

maybe you two
aren't that serious.

So is your mom
our CMO of ChelseaKat?

I couldn't find
the right moment.

What better moment
than this Dupree lovefest?

Well, she says that she already
has some new mystery revelation,

but I think that she's
making it up to save face.

So, bonus, we save
Aunt Dani from Aunt Dani.

[laughter]

[indistinct chatter]

My mom takes up all the space
in every room she's in.

Sometimes, it's hard to breathe.

Maybe that's because she had to.

Back in the day,
there weren't a lot of models

that looked like us.

Maybe she can help us
take up space, too.

Okay, selfish time.

We're already k*lling it,
so do we really need Mom?

[sighs]

So how are my
great-grandkids doing?

Well, Samantha is pouting
about not being

the DMV's next top model,

and Tyrell
is having a rough time.

There's a picture
going around of him

in his boxers
in the locker room.

How bad?

Uh...

Chess boxers.

That's bad
when you're a teenager.

And these bullies are hiding
behind phony profiles.

And we don't want
to go after the kids.

But we would love to know
what you think we should do.

You taught me everything I know
about standing up for myself.

I think we should
ask an influencer.

Chelsea.

We need some advice.

What's up, Granddad?

Tyrell is getting
trolled online.

Oh, ouch.

Just tell him to pretend like
that photo does not even exist.

And tell him to flood
his feed with pictures

of him living
his best unbothered life,

and sooner or later, the
mean kids will just be over it.

That's what we were thinking,
but we were hoping...

That I had some secret hack?

That the next generation
had given up on mean.

Martin was prom king
and class president,

but I know a bit more
about not fitting in

and how you carry that with you,

and we don't want that
for our son.

Maybe your telling Tyrell
about your experience

will help him see
there's another side.

I don't think we should
underestimate my great-grandson.

I lost to him at chess.

Kid's got more moves
than you think. [chuckles]

You're right.

I'm smart.

Smart enough to think of a way
to come up with the money.

Doug, we both know
that isn't true.

Oh, Dougie, Dougie,
Dougie, Dougie.

If I were in your shoes...

Of course I wouldn't be,
would I?

Here's the thing.

You have a problem.

Is there someone,
somewhere, anywhere,

who might be able
to help you solve it?

Now, granted, your debt
would become their debt,

but maybe in a kinder,
gentler way.

I can't ask anyone
to bail me out

without admitting why I'm
in a hole in the first place.

Oh, pride. Yeah.

You don't want to admit
you have a gambling jones.

Let me ask you this, do you
screw up as many surgeries

as you do poker hands?

Say what you will
about my failings,

but heart surgery
isn't one of them.

I'm a damn good cardiac surgeon.

And by the way, go to hell.

Oh, Dougie, really, you should
be careful how you speak to me.

I'd hate to add
an a*s tax of, say,


for being disrespectful.

Now, look, here's the thing.

You owe me money

and the rent's come due.

Now, is there someone
who cares enough about you

to help you get out of this jam
you've gotten yourself into?

Yeah.

My wife, Vanessa.

I wish Jacob hadn't
pulled the night shift.

Hey, it's not too late
to call this off.

I could pull a Dani,
and everyone would believe

that we were just here
to cheer me up.

Pull a Dani?

Uh-uh, I won't let my mom
insult my mom like that,

especially when the whole fam
is in the clerb.

-That's what I'm talking about.
-Stop. [laughs]

I know being in
a holding pattern

shouldn't make me feel better,

but when
it's blessed by granddad,

it hits like
a Morgan Freeman voiceover.

[laughs]

And having Chelsea co-sign.

She's closer
to Tyrell's world than we are.

-Hey, we are not that old.
-Oh, I know.

That woman congratulated me
on the movement,

but this family
is our real legacy.

The reason our kids and
grandkids are so incredible

is because of
the sacrifices you made.

You gave up a lot
for this family, too.

-But look at what we got.
-Yeah. [chuckles]

[indistinct chatter]

Hi, guys. [laughs]
I have a confession to make.

I brought you all here
under false pretenses.

I just really wanted
to sing tonight.

[laughter]

Is that okay? Yes?

All right.

Your wife, Vanessa.

Well, that woman is ascending.

I bet she could sell
a couple of properties

in an afternoon
and solve all your problems.

She doesn't know.

You haven't told her because
you don't want to lose her, too.

Vanessa would never leave me.

[laughs] She doesn't
even know you.

Are you threatening to tell her?

I don't make threats.

Now, the thing is,
if your wife isn't the answer,

you need to figure out what is.

Tonight's just a dress rehearsal
for the big anniversary party.

Yeah, well, Eva and Nicole
have everything handled.

All I have to do is just
show up and look handsome.

That girl doesn't know
which fork to use,

let alone anything else.

This is supposed to be
a big perfect moment,

not a ratchet block party.

I should step in.

You know what would be
the perfect gift

for me and your mother?

If you let that little thing
with Eva go.

[sighs] I just want you and Mom
to have the party you deserve.

That's what I wanted to hear,
favorite daughter.

[laughs] Only daughter.

That, too.

♪ You had me at hello
with your smile♪

♪ Your charm and all your ways
made me... made me...♪

-Oh! Sorry.
-[laughter]

Sorry, sorry, sorry.
I messed up.

DJ, I messed up.
Stop, stop, stop.

Hey, you can stay up here
all night.

-[laughter]
-Um...

Sorry, I think
I need a little backup.

Mom? Will you join me?

-Oh...
-[laughter]

[cheering]

[whooping]

[song intro plays]

Mr. Armstrong,
what are you doing here?

Oh, I have a friend
who's a patient in the hospital.

I happened to hear
a couple of nurses talking about

Dr. McBride's injury,
so thought I would check in.

You know,
most people don't realize

I'm actually
a very empathetic guy.

Well, thanks.
I'm glad Doug wasn't alone.

I'm sure you two
would like some privacy.

Dr. McBride,

-I wish you a speedy recovery.
-Thank you.

[sighs]

Okay, now tell me
what the hell happened.

Dresses like this
are supposed to be only

for people
like the Duprees, right?

But what if this dress
is more than a dress?

What if it's a chance

to go someplace glamorous,

where people are doing
glamorous things?

And the wigs,
are they magic, too?

[laughs]

Celebs, I mean, they change
their looks on the regular.

Look at Queen Bey.

Why shouldn't we regular folk

try different fits
or different looks, hmm?

Why should we
go through life wearing

the same damn hairstyle?

I don't want to get stuck.

I have stood still too long.

Well, okay, Leslie Fierce.

I'm gonna start trying
some of those makeup tutorials

rather than just
watching them on my phone.

I'll bite. Except for one thing.

You said there was no man.

Now, I can't believe there's
no Prince Charming in the mix.

So is it as hot as it looks
on TV? Being a lawyer?

Sexy scandals,
partners and paralegals

getting busy after hours.

One of the partners tried really
hard to make it like that.

We just settled
a sexual harassment case.

I'm surprised you haven't heard
since Nicole's niece,

Naomi, was suing the firm.

Wait. Naomi was suing
her own father?

Okay, beyond awkward.

I tried to stay neutral.

I'm still trying
to earn my place there.

But the guy who was accused,

talk about a sinvergüenza.

Mm. So, you being you, got
tripped up by your conscience?

It resolved itself.
The creep got fired,

and the ladies, they got
a hefty financial settlement.

Mm...

Like Taylor Swift sings,

"Sweet like justice,
karma is queen."

I did not take you
for a Swiftie.

You don't know me
or my playlist, Tomas.

I'm trying here.

Anyway, yeah, this time,
karma won, but, man,

it was like
one of your legal dramas.

A daughter suing her own father.

Must've taken real guts
on Naomi's part.

Or the desire for vengeance.

Maybe both.

We don't know what happens
between a father and daughter.

Especially when
the father's someone

so respected and powerful.

I can't imagine trying
to take down my own dad.

-Yeah.
-All right, is everybody ready

to have some fun?

[cheering]

Um, wait, wait, wait, wait.
I think we're missing something.

Or someone.

-Yeah.
-This song requires the voice

we all grew up
singing along with.

The incomparable
Ms. Anita Dupree.

[cheering]

-[whooping, cheering]
-Come on.

[cheering continues]

[whooping, shouting]

[cheering continues]

Come on, Mother!

Show everybody how it's done.

OTHERS [chanting]:
Anita! Anita! Anita! Anita!

Anita! Anita! Anita!

Anita! Anita!

Anita! Anita! Anita! Anita!

[chanting]:
Anita! Anita! Anita! Anita!

Don't worry, Mom.
Take your time.

[cheering]

I cannot wait to hear
three generations

of Dupree women
on that stage together.

How long have you loved me

and you don't know a thing
about this part of me?

When Anita Dupree
steps on the stage,

any stage, she's prepared.

She's warmed up.

Honey, it's just us.

What if someone is recording it
on their phone?

My voice isn't what it was.

And anyone who remembers me
or the Articulettes

are expecting that Anita Dupree,

and she isn't ready.

I don't even know
if she even exists anymore.

I'm looking right at her.

I have a legacy, too, Vernon,

and I do not want it to be
Anita Dupree can no longer sing.

Come on, Gran.

Hey, man, I hope
we're not holding you up,

but I swear
it's gonna be worth it.

Oh, it's an honor to be in
the same room with Anita Dupree.

I'll wait as long as it takes.

Mother, I know you had to be
perfect to become Anita Dupree,

but sometimes
that need to be perfect

holds us back
from being present.

Do not shrink your mother.

And I'm not afraid of anything.

Of course you're not, Gran.

And getting up on that stage
will prove it.

-Come on.
-OTHERS [chanting]: Anita!

Anita! Anita!

Come on, Mom.
What have you got to lose?

[cheering continues]

What you are looking at
is a self-inflicted wound.

You know me, V.

How controlled I am, how much
being a doctor defines me.

-I do.
-Well, I lost control.

A patient died in the OR,
and I came back to my desk,

banged my hand on it,
and broke my own damn wrist.

What is going on here?

Was this about the patient or
something you're not telling me?

Since the kids left for school,
I thought we were both

fine doing our own thing.

But maybe you're
not fine at all.

What, you think this
is about our marriage?

I love you, Doug.

I never want to see you hurt.
Not by yourself and not by me.

I love you too, V.
I never stopped.

But this isn't you.
This is all on me.

OTHERS [chanting]:
Anita! Anita!

-You got it.
-You never stopped
singing, Anita.

You do it all the time.

Under your breath,
in the kitchen,

the shower.

You still got it.

Come on, now.

Give the people what they want.

[whooping, cheering]

I will never forgive
the both of you for this.

[laughter]

That's okay.

[song intro plays]

I broke the golden rule.
Protect your instrument.

Maybe you reached
your breaking point

because you were
pushing yourself too hard

with all those extra shifts.

Well, I can't push
myself anymore now.

I know you'll be at loose ends
without surgeries.

You could teach.

Or...

I can spend some quality time
with my gorgeous wife.

I'd like that.

Yeah, me, too.

I'll figure it out.

You know,
I went to a dark place today.

I could've lost everything.

But I'll never go back
to that dark place again.

I swear.

We caught a break.

Our mutual friend
just had a setback.

No, I had nothing to do with it.

But I've got our friend Dougie
right where I want him.

I didn't mean to upset you.

No, sorry.
I didn't mean to overshare.

Don't apologize for feeling.
Friends tell each other things.

What happened with your father?

Well, after I lost my mom,

her best friend
Leslie took me in.

And she was...

She'd do anything
for me, you know?

But she wasn't alone.

She was married to this guy
who was less than enthused

to have an instant daughter.

I mean, he wasn't bad or mean.
He just...

wasn't invested.

But I was a kid who never
had a father, and I...

really, really wanted one, so...

It was just really awkward.

Sounds more painful
than awkward. I'm sorry, Eva.

No. There are kids
who have it way worse.

We never went hungry.
We just weren't close.

But I think...

he didn't want
someone else's kid.

He couldn't forget
I wasn't blood.

He didn't even want me
to call him dad.

I had to call him Alan.

Too bad for Alan.
He really missed out.

[scoffs]
On what?

You.

Yeah.

You know, I'd always
tell myself that,

but after seeing Ted with Kat,

the way he puts her
on a pedestal...

I feel like
I'm the one who missed out.

And I can't help but wishing
that I had what they have.

That I'd have that
with my real dad.

-Okay, full disclosure.
-Mm-hmm.

I recently reacquainted
with my ex.

-Uh-huh.
-[gasps]

Ooh, is this like J.Lo and Ben?

Cardi B and Offset?

What's his name?

What does he do?
Is he handsome?

Rich?

He must be, otherwise you
wouldn't have bought that dress.

I am not ready to share him yet.

Half the fun of dating
someone new is analyzing

every detail with your friends.

We are just getting to know
each other all over again.

Okay? And my little
shopping spree...

Um...

Think of it as a kind of a

three-dimensional
vision board of what

I want my life
to look like with him.

Isn't that what they use
to solve crimes?

No, ma'am, that-that
is a m*rder board.

A vision board is for making
your-your dreams come true.

Dress for
the relationship you want.

Uh-oh. [laughs]

Wishful shopping. I got it.

I should get some cowboy boots.

That way,
Shaboozey will be mi-ine.

Hey, hey, hey.

[laughter]

Seriously, love,
we're happy for you.

We know you've been hurting
since you lost your husband.

I appreciate you both.

I think that because
of all that loss before,

I'm afraid to jinx it.

We understand.

But just tell us
before the wedding.

[laughter]

Well, if my vision board
works out like I hope,

you will know
sooner than you think.

Everyone will.

[song intro plays]

♪ ♪

Can we stop? Can we stop?

[music stops]

One more time from the top.

[song intro plays]

♪ You had me at hello
with your smile♪

♪ Your charm and all your ways
made me love your style♪

♪ I knew we could be
more than friends♪

♪ That's what you made me think,
but it was all pretend♪

-♪ How do you love someone
and walk away?♪
-♪ Ooh♪

♪ To give him pieces
of you like a game to play♪

♪ Thought I was shattered,
thought I lost myself♪

♪ I'm taking my heart,
my soul, my mind♪

-♪ Putting it back
on the shelf♪
-♪ Feeling good♪

-♪ Feeling good♪
-♪ Alive♪

♪ Alive♪

♪ No matter what comes my way♪

♪ I will be all right♪

-♪ And I can't♪
-♪ No, I can't♪

-♪ Deny♪
-♪ Deny♪

-♪ Got to♪
-♪ Learn to be on my own♪

♪ I will be all right,
listen to me♪

♪ Big girls don't cry♪

♪ Big girls don't lie♪

-♪ We don't ask why,
we say bye-bye♪
-♪ Bye-bye♪

♪ I'm taking it one day
at a time♪

♪ We're gonna be just fine♪

♪ We're gonna be, yeah, yeah♪

-♪ Feeling good♪
-♪ Feeling good♪

-♪ Alive♪
-♪ Alive♪

♪ No matter what comes my way,
I will be all right♪

-♪ And I can't♪
-♪ No, I can't♪

-♪ Deny♪
-♪ Got to learn to be♪

♪ On my own,
I will be all right, oh.♪

[cheering]

[laughter]

[whooping, cheering]

-[whooping]
-So good!