01x30 - Episode 30

[bunniefuu]

All right, I got cherries
for vitamin C

and dark chocolate
for magnesium.

And deliciousness.

Oh, is that Chelsea's fan site?

Everybody found out that this
is Chelsea's last fashion show,

and now they're all
being cray-cray.

Mm. A lot of sad face
and broken heart emojis.

I-I'm not making fun.

Cross my heart emoji.

I'm actually researching

for the article I'm doing
on influencers,

and I'm honestly blown away
by the loyalty they inspire.

It's intense.

In my journalism class,

they taught us
that the best research

is in-person research.

And?

You should go
to the fashion show

and take me with you.

Nice try,
but it's a school night.

I finished my homework, Dad.

Good.

Also, you haven't told anybody
in these anonymous chats...

That Chelsea's my cousin? No.

You warned me not to give out
personal info

only, like, a billion times.

Thank you for being safe online.

[knock on door]

Oh. I'll get that.

Thanks, you two.
Your timing could not be better.

-Hey, cuzlette.
-Chelsea!

Kat, what are you doing here?

You ready to go to the show?

Dad, you knew?

We need some help.
He volunteered you.

He told me I couldn't go
'cause it was a school night.

We swore him to secrecy.

We wanted to see your face
when we showed up.

This is fire. [squeals]

-You're the best, Dad.
-[laughs]: Okay.

-Aw.
-Thanks.

I got to go get some clothes.

Oh!

[laughter]

Thank you for doing this
for Samantha.

She's gonna have a blast.

How many of these fashion events
have we been to, huh?

One, two hundred?

Are you saying
you don't enjoy them?

The lights, the noise.

Maybe you should try focusing
on the clothes. [chuckles]

That's even worse.

Remember that last show
we attended?

Looked like the models
had been attacked

by a herd of balloon animals.

[laughs] You are deliberately
trying to make me laugh.

I do love to hear
your laughter, my dear.

You know you would do anything
to support Dani.

-It's true. I would.
-Mm-hmm.

It just can't be easy
to let Chelsea go

after all these years.

Yeah, Chelsea grounded Dani, as
much as Dani could be grounded.

So, I'm sure she'll be
in her feelings tonight.

Mm.

Can't be easy.

Not that Chelsea
doesn't deserve her own path,

but Dani's had quite
a few hard knocks lately.

Which is why, if she falls,

we will be there to catch her.

That's my baby.

I know.

♪ ♪

-You look marvelous, as always.
-Mm.

And you look handsome,
as always.

[chuckles] There you go.

Kat seems pretty psyched that
her and Chelsea's purse line

is gonna get
a major preview tonight.

Chelsea is being very generous

by doing this
one last fashion show.

You do know why
she agreed to do it, don't you?

No, I'm not up
on all of the Dupree tea.

To thank Dani for
all the years of hard work

she put into promoting
Chelsea's career.

That girl is nothing
if not thoughtful.

Which is why she also
didn't invite her dad.

She knew Bill would say yes,

and then he would come
flaunting his new wife

under Dani's nose.

Mm. [chuckles]

That girl is a good daughter.

Thoughtful and savvy.

Yeah, thoughtful she is.

And I'd tiptoe around Dani
as well. [chuckles]

-Ted!
-What?

I don't think you appreciate
what Dani's going through.

She ended her marriage in
the most public and hurtful way.

Now this phase of her career
is ending, too.

She has to forge
a completely new identity.

That's difficult for anyone,

let alone somebody who has
been hurt as much as Dani.

I'm a plastic surgeon.

I rely on you for
your emotional intelligence.

All I'm saying is...

is I am very proud of my sister.

Proud of
her emotional fortitude.

There's that famous Dupree
loyalty that I'm used to.

Yep. And if I may say so,

it has worked in your favor
more than once.

-Yes, it has.
-[chuckles]

All right. So, tonight,
Grasshopper, we are going to...?

Focus on the positive, Sensei.

That's Japanese.

Okay, kung fu is Chinese.

But I'll forgive you because
I know tonight is a big night.

If by "big night," you mean
the end of life as I knew it.

No, it's a celebration
of all the fabulous work

that you and Chelsea
have done together.

Except apparently, my daughter
was miserable the whole time.

You think maybe
she was exaggerating

-just to make a point?
-Maybe.

Still colors my memories of it.

Hey, Chelsea is way proud
of everything

you two have accomplished
together.

I mean, how could she not be?

Dani. Come on.

Look at these pictures.

Everything you see
in those photos,

the beauty, the polish,
the poise,

she inherited all that
from you, you know?

I don't know.

Well, I do.

And I'll tell you
something else I know.

She's making
the most of it. She's...

She's building from that,
not taking away from it.

She's going into business
with her cousin

because of the foundation
that you laid down for her,

the hard work you put in.

I know that in theory.

And Chelsea is
gonna be spectacular

-at anything she attempts.
-Mm-hmm.

I'll be proud, too.

But damn.

I'm gonna miss her.

I'll miss all of it.

[door closes]

MARTIN:
Hey, Hubster.

Sorry I'm late.

I was held up at

an appropriations
committee meeting.

Glad you didn't miss
Kat and Chelsea.

-Hey, you two.
-KAT: Hi, brother.

[chuckling]

-Hey, cuz. Hi.
-Yes.

So, how was Samantha?
I know she was super excited.

-Oh, she was.
-SMITTY: She idolizes these two.

Did Smitty tell you
about his new article?

Wait a minute. Article?

Are you writing again?

Yeah, for The Washington Record.

Congratulations.
That's a big deal.

Thank you.
And, Chelsea, you might actually

be interested in my first piece.

It's about influencers.

And since you are one,
I was hoping

maybe I could talk to you
at some point.

I'd totally be
up for that, yeah.

[Samantha squeals]

I'm ready.

Don't worry. We'll take
real good care of her.

Thank you, guys,
for setting this up.

-I am totally hyped.
-Okay, give us a hug.

We'll see you later at the show.

-Let's go.
-Okay.

[chuckles]

Thought I left my shoes
down here.

Under the table.

-Oh, thanks.
-Mm-hmm.

You're researching
for your piece?

Yeah. It's fascinating.

There is so much money sloshing
around the influencer universe

and hardly any oversight.

Creates a world
ripe for exploitation.

Of who? And by who?

That's the thing.
It's everybody.

The influencers
exploit the people.

They themselves
are being exploited.

It's-it's like
the Wild West out there.

I'd forgotten how hot you are

when you get all caught up
in a story.

What was I thinking,
discouraging you

from going back to work?

And I now remember
how dashing you look

when we go to fundraisers.

-Oh, yeah?
-Yeah.

Presidential campaigns
are full of fundraisers,

so maybe I shouldn't have
been discouraging that.

What?

Did I say the wrong thing?

No.

I just talked to
Gran and Granddad again,

and they're still not
into me running for president.

That didn't stop you from
testing the waters before.

I know,
but after you and I spoke,

I've been rethinking it.

My grandparents
have valid points.

Such as?

Such as family.

Like just now, springing
that surprise on Samantha

and seeing how excited she was.

That's the stuff
that life is made of.

And we don't know how many
more years we have them at home.

And maybe it would be different

if we had them
since they were babies,

but a campaign

means traipsing
all over the country

and missing
these priceless moments

that we never get back.

So this seems like more than
just second thoughts.

You're having huge reservations
about a presidential run.

Yeah.

Well?

I know.
I wanted to get it out there.

I don't want anything unspoken
between us.

Thank you.

Oh, there is one more thing

that we have to discuss
about Samantha.

What's that?

Whether or not
to let her start dating.

She's a responsible kid.

She's careful, thoughtful.

Mm-hmm.

And I guess it's fine
if we're careful, too.

So is that a yes?

That's a yes.

Oof. Okay.

I think we should tell her
after the fashion show.

Great.
I'll be the cool dad, too.

Mm, I think it'll be a tie.

[chuckles softly]

What do you think of
the young man Kat's been seeing?

I don't know what to think,
because I haven't met him,

but I think your daughter here

knows a little bit more
than I do.

Only a little more?

Then why haven't we
talked about him?

Because I don't know
how serious this is.

I'm taking my cues from Kat,

and right now,
she has complete focus

on getting Chelsea's purse line
up and running.

Tomas is, uh, not
bad-looking, though.

-He certainly isn't.
-[laughter]

Wait, both of you have met him?

We've seen him. The three of us.

We observed them
having breakfast

at the country club
the other morning.

Then why haven't we
talked about him?

Because your services
weren't necessary, sweetheart.

All the scowling
was handled here by Daddy.

I do not scowl.

-I... inspect.
-[laughter]

NICOLE:
Daddy delivered one of

the, uh, patented scowls
that he likes to reserve

for men who are trying to date

his daughters
and granddaughters.

Ooh, I remember that scowl.

I appreciate it, though.

Girl dads of the DMV
must stick together.

[chuckles]

So, Ted,

now that Kat's starting
the business with Chelsea,

how is that gonna affect
your medical practice?

Is she gonna quit her job,
like Chelsea?

Well, I think that time
is fast approaching.

Chelsea and Kat are a pair
of very ambitious young women.

That's right. Go-getters.

Chelsea's popularity
as a social media influencer

gives them a little edge.

Managing my practice
pales in that comparison.

Well, at least you'll have more
time to prepare than Dani did.

TED:
Yeah.

It was a sudden departure.

Yeah, and I'm worried
that this transition

is gonna be really hard on her.

And you would know
from experience.

Oh, yes, we do.

When Dani announced
she was gonna quit school

and pursue a modeling career?

Oh, the drama.

Crying, screaming, tantrums.

And that was just me.

[laughter]

Well, in retrospect,
it wasn't easy,

but I suppose it was necessary.

What do you mean?

If everything in the past
had to happen

so that Dani, today,

can show the kind of grace
she's shown Chelsea,

then it's worth it.

They're here.

-Who?
-Chelsea and Kat.

They're gonna use my studio to
get ready for the fashion show.

Oh, I-I didn't expect to...

Oh, it makes sense.

The lighting's better here
for makeup and all that.

Mm.

Got it.

I probably don't need
to say this,

but I haven't shared with
anyone that you and I are...

Friends?

-Yeah.
-Ah.

With extraordinary benefits.

-Extraordinary, huh?
-Mm-hmm.

And that look...

-What look?
-That one, right there.

That hungry one.

You might want to keep
a lid on that

-when my daughter
and niece are here.
-Mm-hmm.

Okay, I got it.

-Um, I'll be good.
-Okay.

You know, I got to say
that I actually kind of enjoy

being your guilty pleasure.

-You do?
-Yeah.

It's kind of hot, actually.

DANI:
Oh, what a surprise!

-Hello.
-Hi, Aunt Dani.

-Hi.
-Hello.

Hi, sweetheart. Mwah.

Hi.

Andre, what are you doing here?

Uh, Dani asked me to come over
to commemorate the occasion,

so I figured I would
snap up some behind-the-scenes.

-That's pretty exciting.
-It is.

Oh, guess what, Mom.

Samantha's gonna be
my assistant for the show.

That's wonderful.
Nothing like passing the torch.

All my friends
are gonna be so jelly.

Already they're posting
about the event.

They don't even know
that I'm helping out.

You are gonna miss this life
a little, though, right?

I-I've seen
all your live streams.

You have an amazing life.

You get to travel,
wear gorgeous clothes,

meet celebrities...

From the mouths of babes, Chels.

Maybe you should listen
to your cousin.

Here's what I've learned
so far in life, Samantha.

When the spirit tells you
it's time to move,

you get to stepping.

That's what Mom did, and
at a much younger age than me.

Right, Mom?

I-I don't know what the spirit
is telling you to do,

but I am very happy
and grateful that I got

to work with my baby
for as long as I did.

And now we are gonna
end this thing with a bang,

have a fabulous show and raise
a ton of money for charity.

-That's awesome.
-Mm-hmm.

And then Chelsea and Kat
are going to move on

to their next big thing,

and I am going to be
their biggest fan.

Thank you for being
so cool with this, Mom.

You're welcome, sweetie.

SAMANTHA:
What's the next thing?

KAT:
We are gonna show you.

Okay, uh, Andre and I
have to get to the club

to set up shots, but first
let's take some photos here.

-Let's get, uh,
mother/daughter first?
-Okay.

ANDRE:
In the back.

♪ ♪

All right, looks good.

All right. And three, two, boom.

So, the key
to a live stream: light.

And then if I move,
you just move with me.

-Oh, I see.
-Mm-hmm.

-This looks great.
-Okay.

Okay.

Five, four, three...

Hey, everybody.

So, as some of you know,
we're counting down

to my last stroll
down the catwalk.

But, hey, no crying.
It's gonna be great.

And live streamed,
so you get to see one last show.

And best of all,
it's for charity.

There'll be a link for
those of you that are watching

to donate to the Dupree Heritage
Foundation First-Gen Grant

that'll fund scholarships
for kids

who are the first generation
in their families

to go to college.

What better way to end a career
than by doing good for others?

But you won't be rid of me yet.

My cousin, Kat-- Come on, Kat.

-Hi, everybody.
-[both laugh]

My cousin Kat and I are
launching our own fashion line.

We're starting off
with just bags,

which you'll get
a sneak peek of tonight,

and then expanding
into a full clothing line.

So, be sure to tune in tonight.

You do not want to miss this.

[chuckles]

You did great, Samantha.
We'll post it in a sec.

SAMANTHA:
There's a lot more
that goes on behind the scenes

than people realize.

You are gonna miss this life
a little, though, right?

Look at these dresses.

I can't imagine
what it would be like

to wear things like this
on the regular.

Try one on.

Are you kidding?

Yeah, we have time.

We'll be your stylists.
It'll be fun.

How about this one?

Oh, and these shoes.

I told you
this was gonna be fun.

[both laughing]

♪ ♪

You two are miracle workers.

That runway is terrific.

It looks like
New York Fashion Week.

We wanted everything
to be on point.

We know how important this event
is to you personally, Dani.

If it's the last,
it will be the best.

Did you get a look at
the silent auction tables?

People were so generous
with their donated packages.

You have outdone yourselves,
honestly.

Oh, excuse me.

Hi, fam.

Oh. Thank you for coming.

Of course. We wouldn't miss it.

-You know that.
-Not for the world.

Well, I know how much
you hate these things, Daddy,

so it means a lot
that you're here

and that you made
a very generous donation

to the silent auction.

We love a good charity event,

and we want to do everything
we can to support it.

Do I recognize
a certain '60s vintage dress?

Maybe.

Mm.

That's the one you wore
at Madison Square Garden

-after you went solo.
-Mm-hmm.

I have wonderful memories
of that concert.

[laughing]

And you will still
have all of those

wonderful memories, Daddy,
with or without the dress.

Plus, it is for a good cause.

All right. Go, explore.

-Spend lots of money.
-All right.

-We'll start soon.
-Mm-hmm.

How are you doing?

I'm all right for the moment.

The Silas Riker dress
just arrived.

The one you wore back in the day
and made famous.

End of one era,
beginning of another.

The only thing left is
to support Chelsea and Kat

in their massive leap
into the future.

That is my only focus today.

Tomorrow, I might have
a different answer.

I will check on you
tomorrow, then.

And every day
for as long as it takes

for you to feel like
you're on solid ground.

We all love you, Dani, and
we're all here to support you.

-Remember that.
-Thanks, Sissy.

I love you.

Do you miss it?

The dress?

Daddy's bidding on it,
so I'll get it back.

I meant the life.

Maybe. A little.

♪ ♪

-There you go. Cheers.
-Thank you.

When Dani puts her mind
to something,

-she really gets it done.
-That's Dani.

Boundless energy.

-Nothing my baby girl can't do.
-[chuckles]

Where's the kids?

Uh, Tyrell had
chess club tonight,

but Samantha will be here.

-Okay. It'll be good
to see my grandbaby.
-Yeah.

MARTIN:
Kat and Chelsea took her
under their wing this evening.

How did that happen?

-KAT: Yes, girl!
-CHELSEA: Oh, my God!

[squealing, excited chatter]

KAT:
[gasps] Oh, wow.

You wear that
like it was made for you.

Okay, let's get you
on the runway.

No. I'd trip over my feet.

Here.
I'll break it down for you.

So, the runway is not
a beauty pageant.

It's not about you.
It's about the clothes.

So that should help you feel
a little less self-conscious.

Okay, cool.

-Not about me but the clothes.
-Mm-hmm.

Shoulders back, chest out,

and find a point on the wall
to stare at,

at the end of the runway.

And do not smile.

Don't smile?

Nope. 'Cause it's not about you.
It's about...?

-The clothes.
-Right.

And when you get
to the end of the runway,

stop ever so slightly,

pose to show the audience
some angles of the outfit,

and then come right back up
the same way you went down.

Okay.

Yep. You got it.

So, shoulders back,
chest out and walk.

Mm-hmm.

Okay. Yeah. Arms still. Mm-hmm.

-You got it. Walk straight.
-Okay.

Yep. You got it.

Good job. Pose.

Another one.

[laughs]
Okay, let's turn around.

-Stand up. Let's walk.
-Ooh.

-You got it. You got it.
-Yes, hello.

Yes.

-Oh, sweet.
-Okay, I'm gonna let go.

Yes. Pose.

-[gasps] What?
-Look at this beauty.

-Oh. Oh!
-[laughs]

All right. Girl, you really
got the hang of it.

-Impressive.
-Yes.

-[laughter]
-[phone chimes]

-Oh, uh, that's Mom.
-Time to go.

Mm-hmm.

-You made it.
-[chuckles] Of course.

This is a big night for Chelsea.

-And for you, Mom.
-I love you, baby.

I love you, too.
Okay, I know you're busy,

so I'll just go find the grands.

-No Jacob?
-No, he had to work.

-But I'll see you in there.
-All right.

Okay. I just spoke to Kat.
They're on the way.

Lighting and sound checked?

-It's a go.
-Models are backstage and ready?

-Absolutely.
-And how about
the live streaming tripod?

-Set?
-Yes.

-Okay.
-You're all good on that front.

-Thank you.
-Mm-hmm.

Showtime.

It's simple,
just like at Aunt Dani's.

Hit "record"
when the show starts,

and make sure no one stands
in front of you

-or obstructs the camera.
-Got it.

Hi.

I didn't expect you to be here.

I wanted to surprise you,
so I bought a ticket.

That's sweet.

But I have to be backstage
most of the time,

so you're on your own.

Todo bien, nena.Do your thing.

Are you free after?
I could catch up with you then.

Love it. It's a plan.

I am so amped for this,
you guys.

Hanging out with
Kat and Chelsea was lit.

They didn't treat me
like a little kid at all.

How can they?
You're a mature young woman.

And growing more beautiful
by the minute.

We're glad you're having
a good time.

Although I'm sure
you're a little disappointed

she's probably not
entering into politics.

It is the family business,
after all.

Influencers have more clout
than politicians, you know.

I think you're right about that.

I think it's one third of people

even know
who their congressman is.

Oh, do not let Martin
hear you say that.

It will depress him.

Speaking from
personal experience,

I've had a crush on a
celebrity influencer for years.

-I do everything
she tells me to.
-[scoffs]

-Hey, son.
-Did you bid on something?

I sure did. I found a bracelet

that would be
a good anniversary gift,

but I have to keep it a secret
away from your mother.

And you know she has an uncanny
way about finding out things.

[both laugh]

Comes with
the therapist territory.

-Yeah.
-I heard you and Mom

are having an anniversary party.

Let me know how I can help.

Thanks. Son, I meant
to mention something to you.

What you did tonight
for Samantha was thoughtful.

She's walking on air.

That was the plan.

Every kid that age needs to
feel special every now and then.

Kids can be brutal
to each other.

Tyrell's an example.

Wait, what happened?

Smitty and I are
pretty sure that Tyrell

is getting picked on at school.

He came home the other day
a little roughed up.

Gave this lame cover story,
but we don't buy it.

Smitty's gonna find out
what he can.

And then what?

And we'll put a stop to it.

You're a very take-charge
type of guy.

That's how
you get anything done.

Well, in politics maybe,
but this situation is different.

He's an adolescent boy
who's confused

about everything in life.

Especially an event like this,

where he's embarrassed
and possibly confused.

If you two come in to the rescue

without giving him
an opportunity

to figure things out,

he's gonna think that you guys

don't trust him
to handle his own problems.

I'm sorry, son.

You didn't ask for my advice.

It's fine, Dad.

Um, I appreciate it.

I'll give it some thought.

-Hi, Andre.
-Hey there.

Ah. It's quite an event.

Yes, it is.

The kind of thing
that Dani does best.

Which is why I wanted
to say thank you

for suggesting
that I check in on her.

I've actually been wondering
lately if I overstepped

talking to you about her.

I don't think so.
I appreciated it.

-Sometimes even a sister
doesn't see all the signs.
-Yeah.

But I am glad that you
prompted me to look in on her.

You know, she and I
have been working together,

prepping for this event.

This is really her strong suit.

Uh, what's your take
on how she's doing now?

She has been open with me

about putting on a show tonight,
literally and figuratively.

The real test will be
what happens

when all of this goes away.

-Hmm.
-I guess we'll find out shortly.

Yeah.

I recognize you.

You were the young man
who was having breakfast

with my granddaughter
the other day.

Yes, Senator Dupree, I was.

Kat and I are friends.
I'm Tomas, Tomas Navarro.

Hey, Ted. This young man
is Kat's new boyfriend.

Is that right? I'm her father.

-And I'm Kat's brother.
-And I'm her brother-in-law.

Tell us about yourself.

Dani, you have done
a magnificent job, as always.

It'll be fine.

I know.

And then it'll be over.

You know,
Chelsea isn't leaving you.

She's not rejecting you.

She's simply moving on.

With life, her life.

She's just ready.

Like you were
when you left home.

I was such a hell-raiser
back then.

You must have hated me.

[laughs]

Impossible.

I was just afraid for you.

But clearly I didn't need to be,
because look at the competent,

successful woman
you turned out to be.

You have proven you can surmount
any challenge

and handle anything
life hurls at you.

-Thanks, Mom.
-Mm-hmm.

[chuckles]

-It's about to start.
-Come on.

Let's go see my grandbaby
tear up that stage.

All right.

So, you said you're a lawyer?

-Yes, sir.
-Where?

-Bill Hamilton's firm.
-Huh.

Would you consider
Bill Hamilton a mentor?

Well, uh, I-I think
he's a pretty good boss.

But obviously, the way
he treated Mrs. Hamilton--

I-I mean, the former Mrs. Ham--

Dani Dupree.

Well, that wasn't... great.

Well, that's an understatement.

-SMITTY: Mm-hmm.
-You can say that again.

I understand your concern.

You're wanting to protect your
daughter, sister, granddaughter.

I assure you, I have
the utmost respect for Kat.

I would never...

[laughing]

You think we're worried
about Kat?

We're worried about you, Tomas.

-She's a spitfire.
-I sure wouldn't cross her.

Oh, no, that'd be a big mistake.

-She'd take your neck off.
-You remember that last guy?

-Wasn't pretty.
-Ooh.
-Yeah.

[laughing]

-What are you guys doing?
-TED: Baby girl.

Come on. I need you, right now.

Bye, Tomas.

[laughter]

Samantha, there's been
a change of plans.

Chels needs you backstage
right away.

Tomas will take over
the live stream.

Me? They-they need me?

Yes. Mm-hmm.

Tomas, you are a lifesaver.

-I think you are.
-[chuckles]

DANI:
All right, everybody!

Let's get this party started.

[cheering and applause]

♪ ♪

On behalf of the First Gen
board of directors

and the
Dupree Heritage Foundation,

a heartfelt thank you to
everyone for coming out tonight

to support our wonderful work.

Thanks to your generosity,
we have raised over $500,000

to fund new scholarships

for first-generation
college students

through the foundation's
First-Gen Grant.

[cheering and applause]

I would also like to thank
my darling daughter.

As many of you know,
this will be Chelsea's last time

gracing the runway for a while.

And I'm so proud of her
and very excited to see

where her spectacular talent
and drive takes her next.

-Yeah.
-[applause]

And now, what you have all
been waiting for.

-Fashion.
-[others whooping, chuckling]

By some of our most celebrated
contemporary designers.

Please enjoy the show.

Hit it!

[cheering and applause]

[upbeat electronic dance music
playing]

♪ Get on up♪

♪ Walk the walk♪

♪ Tell me what you want♪

♪ But don't tell me now♪

♪ Get on up♪

♪ Get out the walk♪

♪ Get on up♪

♪ Get on up, get on up,
get on up♪

♪ I'm-a be anointed♪

♪ Tell me if you're 'bout it♪

♪ You want to be addicted?♪

♪ Work it, work it, work it♪

♪ You want to fill
my wish list♪

♪ And you don't
want to miss this♪

♪ 'Cause, baby, I'm a business♪

♪ Better work it,
work it, work it♪

♪ Work it, work it, work it,
work it, work it, work it♪

♪ Let's dance till the end♪

♪ Every time♪

♪ Let's dance
till we feel alive♪

♪ Let's dance
till the end of time♪

♪ Let's dance
till we feel alive♪

♪ Dance♪

♪ Dance♪

♪ Dance.♪

-Ooh.
-[laughs]: Ooh!

Dani, it was genius
taking an intermission before

the showstopper so the guests
could do more bidding.

-Well, you know, I learned all
those tricks from you, Mother.
-[laughter]

You were fantastic.

Yas, Queen.

Thank you so much.

-You were amazing.
-[laughing]

-Who knew you had so much style?
-You k*lled it, Samantha.

I didn't even know
that it was gonna happen.

Kat pulled me backstage
right at the last minute.

Didn't even have time
to be nervous.

Just put me in a dress and
threw me out onto the runway.

It was a moment of inspiration.

Chels and I were messing around
at Aunt Dani's house,

and we could see
Samantha was a real natural.

All she needed was a
few pointers and a little shove.

Well, I gave the pointers

-and Kat gave the shove.
-[laughter]

-My heart's pounding.
-Great job all around.

-Chelsea.
-It's time.

Later.

I want to do this forever.

Like, what did you do,
like, first?

Well, yes,
that's exactly how I felt.

[laughter]

Well, wh-what'd you do first?

Well, Samantha,
maybe we just need to calm down,

-you know, from the high
before making plans.
-Yeah. Yeah.

Uh, okay, um...

Listen, honey, you can ask me

anything you want,
but I got to go.

-All right, see you.
-SAMANTHA: Is that okay
with you guys?

We will talk about it
as a family, okay?

-Okay, let's do that now.
-SMITTY: Yeah, after the show.

We don't want
to miss the finale.

-SAMATHA: Oh.
-Bye. Good job.

-Yeah.
-Let's go.

[both squeal]

It is now time
for our showstopper.

Gracing the runway in a stunning
masterpiece by Silas Riker,

complemented by
a one-of-a-kind handbag

designed by none other
than the model herself.

[applause]

I give you the talented,
creative and amazing

-Chelsea Hamilton!
-[cheering and applause]

[upbeat rap music playing]

[music continues indistinctly
under applause]

[Anita whoops]

-What do you think?
-I got to say,

I was skeptical,
but this was cool, very cool.

[applause continues]

[music ends]

Mom, would you please
come up here with me?

Did everyone have
a wonderful time tonight?

[cheering and whooping]

MAN:
Great job.

This exquisite woman

put every detail
of this together.

This is my mother,

my momager, Dani Dupree.

-[applause]
-ANITA: Bravo.

This brilliant woman mentored me
in life and in the business.

This woman taught me
how to work hard, save my money

and keep my nose
to the grindstone.

She instilled in me
a love of family

and the value of loyalty

when there is sometimes little
to be found in this world.

I am only successful
because of the love, hard work,

savvy and, frankly,
street smarts

that my wildly creative and
brilliant mother has taught me.

Without her undying love
and support to rely on

and her iconic example
to look up to,

I would not have the courage
to move on to my next challenge.

Mom, I am so proud of you,

and I love you so, so much.

[cheering and applause]

ANITA:
Bravo!

-Bravo!
-Bravo!