01x125 - Episode 125

[bunniefuu]

I swear,
every time I close my eyes,

I think I'm gonna wake up

and find out
that none of it's true.

But my baby sister
is alive and safe.

I know exactly what you mean.

And we have that husband
of yours to thank for it.

Mm.

Better show him
a little special appreciation.

Oh, trust me,
I've got things planned.

[chuckles]
Okay.

That is, if I can get him away
from work.

He's still dealing
with that jurisdiction mess

to get Allison extradited
back here from Virginia.

Oof.

Uh-oh.

Your grandmother's
gonna have our heads.

You know how she is
about punctuality.

Oh, sh**t.

BILL:
Now just hold up right there.

Come here.
[chuckles]

Your husband sure did us proud.

-Yeah.
-Jacob is family now more
than ever.

Can you believe it?

Our baby girl
made it home to us.

[chuckling]

[Bill and Dani sigh]

I know I'm the last person
you expected to see,

but with everything that's
happened with Chelsea, I just...

I just wanted to see with my
own eyes how you're holding up.

White orchids.
They're beautiful.

-Thank you.
-Yeah.

I reached out to Kat. Um...

You know, I guess
this was supposed to be her

and Chelsea's big moment.

-Instead, it's...
-Instead, our entire family

-got flipped upside down.
-Mm.

But my niece is home now,
and that is all that matters.

Uh...
[clears throat]

Uh, Ted,

-I hate to do this, but...
-Oh.

Yeah, I-I know
you're heading out.

Um, I can see that.

I-I'll be quick. I just wanted
to know how your...

family took the news
about Leslie.

What news?

Well, about how I took care
of the whole situation--

stopped her from moving across
the street from your parents.

Oh, that. I, um...

I haven't exactly shared
that particular news yet.

Oh, you haven't told them?

Ted, my niece just got rescued

from being held c*ptive
by a stalker.

Don't you think we've been
a little preoccupied?

Gran?

Granddad?

Okay, this is weird.
The doors are never closed.

Uh, let's wait
in the living room.

Okay.

There she is!

[chuckling]

What is this?

ANITA:
I know we made it seem like

it would just be
a small, intimate breakfast.

But how could we
not properly celebrate

having our granddaughter
back home where she belongs?

ANITA: To our brave girl.

To my cousin,

who's stronger than she thinks.

♪ ♪

You haven't been up all night

stressing over
Ted's foolishness, have you?

Child, Ted Richardson
did make me feel

lower than a snake's belly with
that little stunt he pulled.

But your mama
stayed ten toes down.

See, I ain't breaking
for no man.

And I'm not bending
for the Duprees.

Acting like they have a patent

on breathing Black
and bougie air. [scoffs]

They really are showing
their whole behind,

sending Bill Hamilton after you
like a hired g*n.

Let them, honey.

Because money talks.

And your mama has more
than enough to play their game.

I'm usually the first one
to tell you

when you are doing too much,
but this time,

they are dead wrong.

Okay?

And I'm gonna make sure
that you have

someone in your corner
who can go toe-to-toe

with that glorified
paper chaser.

Okay, now you've got
my attention.

What is going on in that devious

little mind of yours?

Got to go, Mama. But I got you.

Got your text.

You wanted to see me?

I just got off the phone
with the Jarvises' attorney.

Turns out
they're not exactly thrilled

about that sudden
change of heart you had.

Yeah, well,
I had a better offer,

an opportunity on the table.

-Well...
-So I thought.

You win some, you lose some.

No, no.

That's not me.

See, that house is my destiny.

So I need you to get back
on the phone with the Jarvises

and make them
see things my way.

Didn't you hear what I just said
about them feeling insulted?

That ship has sailed, Leslie.

-Anchors up, bon voyage.
-[chuckles]

Well, then why don't you get in

your little designer
Barbie paddleboat

and-and go on
and bring 'em back on shore?

-Mm.
-Because that house

that sits really pretty
across from the Duprees,

it's not just another listing--

it's my glow-up.

And I'm not taking no
for an answer.

Come on in here.
The whole family's on their way.

Though you two early birds
beat 'em to it.

Well, almost all of them.

Well, you know I
had to be first, coz.

This toast to my business
partner is long overdue.

ANITA:
The strength you showed, baby,

when you faced that woman down
the way that you did.

That's that Dupree fire in you.

And we are all in awe.

Lead the way, beautiful,

[clears throat]

Coz?

You okay?

Man, this Chelsea Hamilton
situation was insane.

Bill finally hit me up late last
night after things wound down,

you know, to get an update
on how it went at the office

while he was tied up.

You could hear
the relief in his voice.

Yeah, my dad was feeling
all that, too,

with Chelsea being his niece.

Though that didn't stop him
from playing Mama

with that fake house offer.

Yeah, that was pretty foul.

Acting like he was doing her
a favor--

meanwhile,
he's twisting the knife.

But he did solve your problem.

Now you don't have to worry
about your mom

moving into Fairmont Crest.

Yeah, about that.

When I saw how hurt Mama was
by what Bill and my dad did...

...I changed my mind.

Look, she has the money,

and this is her dream, okay?

Why shouldn't she get
to live her best life

wherever she wants?

You've got a point.

But there's not much
we can do about that.

Wait, you want me
to do something about that?

Unfortunately, when I spoke
to the Jarvises' attorney,

there'd been
an unexpected development.

-Oh, really?
-Turns out

they've discovered
several rare specimens of trees

on the property,
including sycamore maples.

Well, they're quite rare
and can only be safely relocated

during
specific seasonal windows.

-Trees?
-Yes.

Think of
the environmental impact alone.

We all have to do our part
to reduce our carbon footprint.

[chuckles]
No.

Nah.

Not me.

Now that I have my trust fund,

the only carbon footprint

that I am making
is gonna be so big,

my great-grandchildren will
spot it all the way from space.

Mm. Either way, it's better to
accept reality and move on,

dream home or not.

But rest assured,

I did come prepared.

Let me show you some
incredible alternatives I found.

And these properties
are all available immediately.

This Georgian manor
in Riggs Park--

it has eight bedrooms
and smart home technology.

Impressive.

Or this Mediterranean villa
in Crestwood.

It was just featured
in Architectural Digest.

Twelve whole pages.

Mm. Now, this...

this one is special.

This historic mansion is tucked
right in the heart of Kalorama.

The Obamas have their primary
residence just a block over.

And the garden terrace alone
would make Oprah jealous.

[chuckles]

Are you finished

or are you done?

[stammers, chuckles]

I'm just trying
to show you the caliber

-of--
-Now, see, y-you know,

the funny thing
about all these properties

that you're showing me--

they all have something
in common.

The architectural pedigree?

The prestigious neighborhoods?

Mm-mmm.

Not a single one of them
is in Fairmont Crest.

Now, somebody is tap-dancing
all over the place,

trying to keep me out
of those gates.

Look, I know Chelsea's ordeal

takes precedence over
everything else right now. I...

Oh, how thoughtful
of you to notice.

Well, I just thought that,

everything that's happened
with your family,

knowing that Leslie won't be
breathing down your necks

would be one less thing
to worry about.

You saw everyone at the hospital
last night, Ted.

They could
barely think straight.

My parents, Dani, all of us--

we are just grateful
that Chelsea's alive.

Exactly my point. I--

Is that what this is
actually about?

Or are you just looking
for a pat on your back?

-No, Nicole, I'm not--
-Save it.

All I know is
that I'm running late.

Where is my damn purse?

-Baby, are you okay?
-[sighs]

This is... this is really nice.

Um, and I just, uh...

I forgot I have
this other conflict.

-Um...
-Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm-I'm really sorry.
I just...

I just can't right now.
I'm sorry.

Dear God, what have we done?

KAT:
I swear she said she was okay

with a small gathering.

Uh...

let me-- let me go check on her.

[sighs]
I just wanted her to know

how grateful we are and...

how blessed we feel to...

to have her back.

She knows it.

But right now,

knowing it isn't the same
as feeling it.

And some wounds

need more than love to heal.

Underneath all that attitude,
Mama is still that same

young woman who thought
she found her forever

in Ted Richardson.

Okay? Sometimes hope
makes you stupid, you know?

Mm.

And now my boss
is coming for her, too?

You heard about what he did
to her back then.

Forcing her to leave town
while she was carrying me.

And now he's doing
the same thing again,

just with prettier words
and fancier tactics.

This is a whole new vibe
for you.

What do you mean?

Standing up for your mom.

I mean, usually you're
the first one telling her

she needs to chill.

Well, maybe I'm tired
of watching powerful men

tell her where she can
and can't exist.

Besides, my mom's new bag
doesn't mean anything

if they can still gatekeep.

You know the easy play here.

How to dodge all this drama.

Find some other fancier address?

Don't think so.

It's why the best lawyers barely
see the inside of a courtroom.

Why take on a fight
you can't win?

Who says she can't?

We need someone

who can match Bill Hamilton
move for move.

So you're looking
for a referral?

Sure. I can hook you up.

But I should warn you--
between the Hamilton

and Dupree connections...
[chuckles]

finding decent representation
won't be easy.

I don't want a referral.

I want you.

As lovely as these homes are,

they're not what I asked for
and you know it.

Do you know any
of these neighborhoods?

Woodland Normanstone,
Massachusetts Heights,

Georgetown?

[scoffs] You think throwing
around some fancy zip codes

impresses me?

I have clients who would k*ll

to get into any of these places.

-The waiting lists alone--
-Oh,

well, then, bless
their poor little, wonderful,

precious hearts.

Maybe you should sell them
the homes,

because I don't want
a single one.

I want the home
that I set out to own

before Ted Richardson decided
he was gonna play games.

The same kind of games
I think you're sitting here

trying to play with me
right now.

You playing games, Barbie?

I don't know
what you're implying.

I happen to be very good
at my job.

-Mm.
-And I pride myself
on the integrity I bring to it.

Ha!
[chuckles]

Integrity, huh?

-Mm.
-Oh, you're concerned

-about your reputation, are you?
-Oh,

-it means everything to me.
-Mm.

Well, if I were you,

then I'd get cracking
on making that sale.

Or I'll have to take you up

with the real estate commission

on charges
for racial discrimination.

You would what?

Oh, you heard me, Nessa.

Try me

and you will see how fast

your reputation for integrity

goes up, up, up in smoke.

Poof.

Daddy said
Chelsea just walked out?

Yeah, I was just
telling your sister.

When we mentioned
everyone coming over,

she just froze up
like deer in headlights.

NICOLE:
We have to understand something.

When trauma victims
say they're fine,

their mind and body
can tell a different story.

Chelsea spent
a lot of hours wondering

if she was ever gonna
see any of us again.

And we thought, what,

pastries and mimosas
would fix that?

Chelsea has a long road
to being better.

Unfortunately, a lot longer
than any of us realized.

VERNON:
I pushed

too hard.

Should've known better.

Oh. Vernon, please.

You were just trying
to show my daughter love

after what that woman
put her through.

Yeah, you were right to try,
Granddad.

Chelsea needs to know
that she's not alone.

Maybe I should try to talk
to her, sister to sister.

Well, Madison left
with Chelsea, and...

Kat is already
headed that way as well.

Right now,

I suppose the best thing
we can do is give her space.

BILL:
Yeah.

Space to breathe,
space to process,

and space to remember who she
was before all this happened.

I just feel so helpless.

We all do, sweetheart.

But Chelsea
will find her way back to us.

She's a Dupree.

And Duprees always
find their way home.

Chelsea, please.

You practically
ran out of the house.

Just this morning, you couldn't
wait to see your grandparents.

I'm tired, okay? That's all.

Chelsea, I saw what happened

when Vernon mentioned
everyone coming.

You completely shut down.

But just this morning, you
were talking about being ready

to put everything that happened
with Allison behind you.

And I will.

I am.
[sighs]

I have to.

Are you worried about
your family wanting details

and you having to replay it all

like some twisted
highlight reel?

Or is there something
you haven't told any of us?

That's what I'm trying
to figure out, too.

Whatever it is,

whatever's eating at you...

...we got you.

I know I'm probably telling you
what you already know,

but what you described--
Chelsea freezing up like that,

bolting at the mention
of everyone coming--

it's giving classic PTSD.

ANITA:
We suspected that,

but...

hearing it from you...

Makes it real, doesn't it?

She didn't just stalk Chelsea.

She studied her like
she was writing a dissertation

on her entire life.

Every Instagram post,
every friend, every habit.

That level of calculation
is scary.

And then she orchestrated
that whole fake relationship

that she broke off.

Just to abduct her
and haul her off

in the middle of nowhere for
some twisted fantasy wedding?

That's like a horror movie.

And Chelsea knows
how close she came to--

Let's not.

Let's not go there.

[sighs]

The best thing,
the only thing we should do

is follow Chelsea's lead.

She wants space, give her space.

If she wants company,
then we be there.

But we let her set the pace.

She needs to feel like she's
in control of her recovery.

This Allison--

she says she loves Chelsea,

but love doesn't leave
these kinds of scars.

What Allison did--

that's not love.

That's psychological warfare.

[camera shutter clicking]

Chelsea taught me this pose.

Model Monday post.
August 15, 2022.

Chelsea got 33,427 likes.

And then Chelsea's mom made
headlines with her mugshot,

and-and I will, too.

Oh, my wife's
gonna be so proud of me.

JACOB:
She's been quoting
Chelsea's social media

like the Bible ever since the
Virginia cops handed her over.

She's acting like she's sh**ting
content for socials

instead of facing
a kidnapping charge.

October 4,
Chelsea's morning motivation--

"Never let a opportunity
to show up

and show out go to waste."

She was wearing
that cream cashmere sweater

that she got from Nordstrom.

Said it felt like being hugged
by a cloud.

Dry clean only.

Lord, give me strength.

Let's go.

Sit down.

And please stop quoting
Chelsea's Instagram archives.

I spent half my night playing
jurisdictional hot potato

just to get you here.

Three different precincts,
two federal agencies

all wanting first crack
at your crazy.

Well, you could have saved
yourself the headache

and let love win.

The only crime
that is happening here

is keeping
two soulmates separated.

You can't criminalize true love.

If you really believe that,

then you need to find a lawyer

who lives in the same
alternate universe as you do.

And you need a therapist.

Several therapists.

I don't need a lawyer.

I need my wife.

I overreacted at the grand's,
that's all.

No. Don't do that.

Don't do
that toxic positivity BS.

That reaction
came straight from here,

and it is valid as hell.

You just escaped your own
personal Get Outnightmare.

Yeah, thanks to you guys
moving like the Avengers.

You, Madison, Jacob.

Babe, we don't need credit.

We just need you to be okay.

Whatever timeline you're on.

I should go.

Give you guys the place.

[chuckles softly] The launch
prep sleepover was fun,

but now I just feel like
the awkward friend

-in the group chat.
-Kat,

no, you don't have
to leave on my account.

Just for the rest of the day

and tonight, at least.

Then we'll see
what the vibes are after.

You two deserve space.

I'm a FaceTime call away.

Always.

-I love you.
-I love you.

These notifications are wild.

"Praying for you, queen."
"Stay strong, sis."

And everybody's in my DMs
asking if I'm okay.

The Internet is going crazy
about the launch being canceled.

You miss one party

and the Chelseafam
just loses their minds.

People care about you, Chels.

Yeah, and one person
cared a little too much.

I really could have ended her.

Yeah, but you didn't.

You pulled yourself back.

But in that moment,
I've never felt rage like that.

It was-it was pure hatred.

I don't hate anyone, Madison.

That's not me.

That's not my energy.

Yeah, and you realized that
in the moment.

It's why you hesitated.

Under the circumstances, I
would have done the same thing.

Although I want
to throttle that woman

for what she did to you.

At least she's locked up now.

Yeah, for now.

No, for a long time to come.

Are you sure about that?

Because I'm not.

[scoffing]

I'm not sure
about anything anymore.

Look, I know
everybody's got a story

about the system failing them.

But this situation?

Chelsea, you're trending.

Your followers
even got #JusticeForChelsea

in the top ten.

This isn't getting swept
under the rug.

Not with your platform.

These comments, though.

"Free Allison.

They can't keep
true love apart."

Do people honestly believe that
there are two sides to this?

Give me that.
Don't let these Internet trolls

get in your head.

She can't hurt you anymore.

You will never have to get
to that place of rage again.

No, no, no, no.
I need proof with my own eyes

that Allison is gonna pay
for what she did to me.

Chels.

W-- Baby, wait.

Nicole's in there
spitting facts about trauma.

Yeah.

Yeah, we heard every word.

And she's right.

You know...

what that woman did is...

is beyond evil.

And we all should have seen it.

You don't just...

easily bounce back
from something like that.

It's not just evil.

It's pathological.

And jail?

No, I want that psychopath

locked in a basement for
the rest of her miserable life.

Let her feel what Chelsea felt
but worse.

-Yeah, but, Dani--
-I know.

I know. Sounds like
I'm flying off the rails again.

Classic me, right?

Everything goes left,
and I go straight for DEFCON 1.

But damn it, Bill,

what did Chelsea do
to deserve this?

She is this beautiful,
radiant spirit,

and this...

this c*ck slithers in,

snatches her up,

and tries to hoard her light
for herself.

[sighs]
Okay.

Everything that you're saying
is true.

But remember something--

our baby girl could be gone.

So...

Yeah, plot your revenge.

Be angry. Be enraged.

Hmm?

But leave some room
for gratitude.

You know?

Gratitude that we get to

have our baby girl
right here with us

to help her heal.

When'd you become so wise, huh?

[chuckles]

-Looks good on you.
-Yeah.

Yeah.

-Fine.
-Mm.

I will be grateful.

Yeah.

But that woman better pray
she never sees me coming.

[chuckles]

There's my girl.

-I should get back in there.
-All right.

Yeah, I'm right behind you.

-[phone buzzing]
-Oh. [grunting]

[chuckles]
Okay.

What's this about?

Whoever's calling you can wait.

But right now,

you're gonna tell me
exactly what's happening

between you and my mother.

VANESSA:
Wow.

[chuckles softly]

This is a first.

Please explain to me--

because I'm genuinely confused--

how you think I'm...

racially discriminating
against you

in a predominantly Black
community.

Tell me, Barbie,
what do you see?

Because I see a gatekeeper.

-[chuckles]
-Yeah. I see someone

who's been giving me attitude
since day one.

-Mm.
-Someone who's like,

"Oh, oh, you--

"These starter homes,
they're just so perfect

for you."
[chuckles]

Maybe I'm Black.

But maybe I'm not the right kind
of Black for Fairmont Crest?

That is ludicrous.

I have followed
your instructions to the letter,

all the way down to telling
Anita and Vernon face-to-face

about your offer for the home
across the street from them.

You made this confrontational
and gave them

the ammunition
to block you, not me.

Let's keep it real.

You really enjoyed seeing me
get knocked down,

didn't you, Ms. McBride?

Keeping it real, Ms. Thomas,

your plan was to weaponize me.

You sought me out knowing I was
Nicole's friend and thought

it would be fun to use me
to further humiliate her.

And you've been
a roadblock to my dreams.

And roadblocks--

oh, they destroy careers.

Catch my drift?

That you're threatening me
right now?

Oh, yes.

I'm hearing that loud and clear.

I'm just keeping it 100.

So whatever you do
with that information

is completely your choice.

Mm.

But, remember,

I've got receipts.

So choose wisely, sis.

You want me to help your mom

by going up
against Bill Hamilton,

the man who signs my checks?

Who's supposed to be grooming me
for partner?

Don't you think
you have the skills?

Look, I've seen what you can do.

I bet you be having
those judges shook.

[chuckles]
This whole thing is crazy.

Don't play yourself so small.

What if you take on Bill
and k*ll?

Wow, you're really gassing me up
right now, aren't you?

I'm just saying, you could be
the next Bill Hamilton

if you play your cards right.

That's what I'm working towards
right now.

Mm-mmm.

I'm talking about
ahead of schedule.

If you are always waiting

for someone to give you
a seat at the table,

you could be waiting forever.

Or...

Or I could
pull up a chair myself.

Mm-hmm.

Bill-- he's old-school. But you?

You can revolutionize

the whole game.

Oh, I'm not trying
to change the game.

I'm trying to be the game.

That's what I'm talking about.

KAT:
Eva.

You really should start
paying rent

for how much time
you spend with my man.

TOMAS:
Hey, baby,

-we were just talking.
-About what?

Books. You know how we do.

Oh. What book?

Since you're such a scholar.

Rich Dad Poor Dad.

I'm ready to make
a big investment,

and Tomas was helping
by talking me through it.

KAT:
Huh.

Well, I hope
it works out for you.

I know you're tired of those...

thrift store 'fits.

'Cause Lord knows
the rest of us are.

EVA:
Mm.

That's cute.

I'll leave you to explain
everything we discussed.

Or don't.

Oh, and...

I'm really glad
Chelsea is safe.

Mm. I bet you're sad
it's not me.

I didn't say all that.

But since you brought it up...
[chuckles]

[fake chuckles]

VANESSA:
I get it.

You're playing the race card,

or at least you think you can.

[chuckles]
It's not about what I think.

It's about what your clients do
when they google your name.

See, the Internet
is forever, baby.

However,
despite my supposed failings,

you still haven't fired me.

Oh, you are right
about one thing.

I do want to keep
Nicole's friend close.

But you're not
quitting, because...

Keeping an enemy closer.

Ah.

However, facts must be faced.

I'm a real estate broker,

not David Copperfield.

I can't make people
who don't want to sell

magically change their minds.

That's not how this works.

See, you're wrong about that.

-Mm.
-Okay?

Because it doesn't matter
if we're talking the block

or we're talking
these fancy gates.

There's one thing
that motivates folks,

and that is money, honey.

So, why don't you
get back on that phone

with the Jarvises

and tell them that I am

doubling my offer.

-Ted.
-Nicole's here.

I saw her car in the driveway.

[phone buzzing]

Go ahead and get that.
I'm not going anywhere.

What are you doing here?

I hope I'm not intruding.

I saw the cars in the driveway.

I assumed this was
a gathering for Chelsea.

I just wanted to come by
and tell her

how relieved I was for her.

Yes, we did have a little
something for her, but she left.

We'll make sure
to pass that along.

We're almost finished here.

You and Vernon have had a lot on
your plate these past few days.

I just wanted to reassure you--
you don't have to worry

about Leslie moving in across
the street from you any longer.

Why is that?

I took matters
into my own hands.

I sent her attention elsewhere.

She agreed to rescind her offer.

How resourceful of you.

Uh, anything for the family.

Are you done, Ted?

I already told you
I didn't fill everyone in

because there was
more important things going on.

But you needed the credit,

didn't you?

That's why you just
came here uninvited.

I came for Chelsea

and to relieve some stress
from Vernon and Anita.

That's all.

Fine.

You did a good deed.

But that doesn't mean
that all is forgiven

and you can waltz back in here
like the new favorite son.

Chelsea's my niece, too.

And my children mean
I'm still a part of this family.

Well, your children aren't here.

And as for the people in here,

socializing with them on a whim,

you blew that and every other
privilege out of the water

when you gave me
good reason to divorce you.

What she said.

Okay. Thanks.

You were saying?

I've been watching you and Mom

since this whole ordeal
with Chelsea blew up.

And I've seen
the way she leans on you,

and I've seen
the way you allow it.

You even encourage it.

Well, our daughter
happened to be in danger.

What do you expect?

I just want to hear you say

that you're not gonna
take advantage of this.

Mom is still vulnerable to you,
especially now.

Do I need to remind you that
I'm married to someone else?

Hayley's absence does not change
the fact that I'm her husband.

I'm talking about Mom's feelings

-and the way you make her feel.
-Well,

-then maybe you should be
talking to her.
-No, I'm talking

-to you.
-Okay, baby girl,

listen, hey.

I love that you're so protective
of your mother, okay?

But what you're seeing
is a family coming together

in crisis.

So don't...

go looking for problems
where there aren't any.

Chels. Chels, don't.

I needed to come see you
get locked up for myself,

-you crazy, psychotic b*tch.
-Hang on, Chels.

I need to say this.

This is what your twisted
version of love did to me.

My family--
my own flesh and blood--

tried to welcome me home today
with open arms,

and I couldn't even breathe
in that room.

I couldn't bear to be touched.
Not without seeing you

standing over me
with that damn knife.

Okay, Chels,
I think you said enough.

I haven't said nearly enough.

You are in my head every second
of every minute of every hour,

making me relive
every disgusting, sick thing

you put me through.

I never meant
to frighten you, my love.

I thought being with me
was what you wanted.

So you kidnapped me?

I have to remind you,

you have
the right to remain silent.

Why would I ever want
to be silent

about how much I adore my wife?

I am not your wife.

Of course you are.

We said our vows.

Just tell your brother-in-law
to drop the charges

and we can go back
to our happy life together.

Double the offer?
Just like that?

You don't want
to put out a feeler

and see what it might cost
to reconsider?

And invite
a lot of back-and-forth?

No, Ms. McBride.

That's not how I get down.

I want to overwhelm them.

I want them to have no choice.

And most of all,

I want to be able
to open up my front door

and wave at my new neighbors
across the street.

Hello, Duprees.
[chuckles softly]

And then...

I want them to choke on the fact
that they can't do anything

about me living there.

That's what I want.

Hmm.

Now...

...it's worth, in my book,

every comma on that check.

Okay.

I'll get on the phone.

Good.

But this time,

I'm not going to send you

to deliver the information
to the Duprees.

I'd rather give them
the news myself.

Ted. I'm surprised
to see you here.

[sighs]
So are we.

Well, Mother, it's your house.

Oh. No, my dear.

Be my guest.
Handle your business.

Please leave.

We don't need your help here.

What's it gonna take

for you to give me a chance
to make things right?

There's nothing you can do.

What happened to "I've been
a part of this family

for a long time"? Huh?

With Chelsea's crisis fresh
and the Leslie threat handled.

This is when family
sticks together.

All of us. That means
you and me, Nicole.

For most of our lives,
we were a team.

We were a lie.

Mm.

Well, I'm still
Martin and Kat's dad.

Are you gonna exclude them
for the sins of their father?

No. Just you.

And the sooner you leave,
the faster we can start.

The whole time
we were searching,

I kept picturing what she
could possibly be going through.

But the reality was
so much worse than I imagined.

Yeah. I saw some of it online.

But a wedding ceremony?

Chains?

-It's giving Jordan Peele vibes.
-Yeah,

I said the same thing.

So how's she holding up?

It's over.

Thank God.

At least that's what
we're trying to tell ourselves.

Mm.

She's got you, though.

Sometimes family's
the best medicine.

Yeah.

We're not gonna let her
go through this alone.

That woman may have
had her moment,

but we are not
gonna let her write

the end of Chelsea's story.

Hey, baby. Are you all right?

ALLISON:
You.

You're disposable.

You were only allowed around
to make me jealous.

What, you really think
you understood her?

Her brand?

Y-You think
I don't see straight through

your whole "pick me" vibe?

-Excuse you?
-Nobody

understands my wife
the way I do.

And nobody ever will.

Right, baby?

I don't know what you're
talking about, you psycho.

Sure, you do.

I mean, this couldn't
have gone more perfect

if you'd planned it yourself.

The influencer's
ultimate viral moment.

And what are your millions
of followers saying?

Don't lie. I know you've been
checking your notifications.

All your metrics
must be insane right now.

And that is all because of us.