01x33 - Episode 33

[bunniefuu]

Knock, knock.

Auntie Dani!

Your dads let me in.

They were taking
Tyrell to chess.

Oh, well, great.

I mean, you didn't come by
to see them?

I came to see you.

Oh.

I ran into Martin earlier,

and he let me know
that you really enjoyed

when Chelsea got you
on the runway.

He said it really stirred
something in you

and that you want to give
this modeling thing a shot.

Oh, yeah. It was next level.

Well, your pop was, you know,

had his reservations, of course,

but I did my best
to put him at ease.

That was nice of you. Thank you.

Samantha, if you really
want to try to have a career,

you are going to need
all the guidance you can get.

And who better to give you that
than a former model, right?

Right.

You mean...

Me!

Girl, I hear
the fashion show was on fire

'cause of Chelsea Hamilton.

I heard she k*lled it
on the runway.

I don't know.

They made a bag thanks
to her mom, Dani Dupree.

She put
the whole thing together.

[chuckles]
But get this.

After she helped them
make that coin,

the charity gave her the boot.

Because I'm nosy.
That's how I know.

No, but really, though,
who does that?

Let you put together this
fabulous fashion show

and then gives you the boot
after you do the work?

Child, people are too messed up.
Poor Dani Dupree.

Seems like
she can't catch a break,

getting fired when
she should be getting flowers.

Ooh. Girl, I got to go.

-For me?
-Sorry, Shanice.

They're for Laura Peterson
from Dr. Nicole Richardson.

Oh, that's nice.

So, how's it going?

Filling in as Dr. Nicole's
personal assistant

while Laura recuperates?

Ah, great. Nicole's the best.

Shame what happened to Laura.

Some type of infection
after cardiac arrest.

I can't talk to anyone
outside the family

-about a patient's care.
-Right.

I just figured Dr. Richardson
would want details.

Well, you work
with Laura's friend Mona.

Now she knows all.

You should get with her.
And while you at it,

ask her what she thinks
about Laura's new nurse.

New nurse?

♪ ♪

It's amazing what a little
potassium will do.

♪ ♪

[soft grunt]

DOUG: Yes!

[soft grunting]

[sighs]

[door closes]

Just in time to see me
on a roll, my friend.

I told you my luck
would turn around.

I didn't realize there was
a new nurse on duty here.

Nicole might want to talk to her

to thank her
for caring for Laura.

I don't know much about her.

Said she transferred over
from Provident Medical

a few days ago.

You met her?

Just in passing.

What's her name?
Maybe I'll look her up.

Eva, why are you asking so
many questions about this nurse?

[sighs]

"You are cordially
invited to celebrate

"the wedding anniversary
of Ted and Nicole Richardson.

Please RSVP to Eva Thomas."
[chuckles]

Good job on the invitations,
little Eva.

You are good at your job.

But no gifts?
[scoffs] Please.

I have the perfect gift
for the sappy couple.

[chuckles]

Sappy couple.

NICOLE [over video]:
Do not film me doing this.

I'm not rea-- I'm not ready.

Stop.
[laughing]

Okay. Was there ever a time

I, as a psychiatrist,
needed counseling?

Actually, there were three.

The first was
after my first miscarriage.

And, um, the third was
after the loss of a patient,

because that was the toughest.

It all started one night

when I needed my husband.

And I couldn't find him.

Uncle Ted.

There's my favorite nephew.

What you doing hanging out
in my office?

I'm your only nephew.

I came by to show you
some of the footage

of the documentary
of the nurses.

Now, it's just a start,

but I figured
you might want to see it.

Sure.

Now, the footage about Nicole,
that's not about the nurses.

No, but that's gonna
probably end up

on the editing room floor.

We kind of got off topic.

Uh, something made me ask her,
has the shrink ever been shrunk?

And then she went
on this whole story,

-and I could show you
if you want me to.
-Yeah.

-[phone rings]
-Hold that thought.

My assistant's not here today,
so I'm answering my own phones.

Hello? Dr. Richardson.

Hello?

Is anyone there?

Hello?

TED: Hello?

Look, I'm very busy.
Is someone there?

-What was that about?
-Nothing, I guess.

You guess?

Yeah, it seems like
I heard someone, except...

Think it was the wrong number?

Eh. You were saying?
About the video.

Oh, yeah, um, I'd be glad
to play it for you,

but it was kind of interesting.

And maybe I can ask you

some follow-up questions
when we're done.

Okay. I thought you said

that wouldn't make it
to the documentary.

Hey, who says
I can't do a sequel?

Hmm. Show it to me.

Cool. All right.

[clears throat]
Here we go.

-Let's see what you got.
-Let's see what I got.

All right.

NICOLE [over video]:
That night, I was home alone

with my toddler, Martin.

He had spiked a fever.

That wasn't concerning at first,

but it kept rising
and he became lethargic.

It was snowing.
Practically a blizzard.

My parents and my sister were
out of town.

Everything that could
go wrong, did.

Over the years, we have realized

that Ted is much better
with crises

that have to do
with the kids being sick.

And I'm much better with...

-Everything else?
-...everything else.

-[laughs]
-Damn. You're in sync.

[laughs]

Anyway, I got Martin
to the hospital.

Ted showed up hours later.

The crisis had passed.

ANDRE [over video]:
Where had he been?

Stuck behind an accident
on the Beltway.

You remember that?

NICOLE:
I was a mess.

When I couldn't reach him
on the phone,

I kept thinking
that I was gonna lose

my husband and my child
in the same night.

And that kept running
in my head like a loop,

so therapy.

And soon after,

I found out I was pregnant
with our daughter Kat.

And Ted couldn't have been
more present then or since.

-Pow!
-[phone ringing]

Yeah, she's transferred
to room 14.

Okay, thank you.

Sorry, Shanice.
What were you saying?

Why were you asking so
many questions about this nurse?

Well, I was thinking

if she treated Laura,

then maybe
Dr. Richardson might want

to send her flowers, too,
as a thank-you.

If I could just get her name.

I don't know her name.

Well, what does she look like?
Maybe I could track her down.

Next you'll be asking to see all
the nurses' employment files.

You know, has anyone ever
told you you're very nosy?

[scoffs]

Kind of have to be
to be a good assistant.

First rule,
never take no for an answer.

Well, I'm trying to be
a good nurse.

And the first rule is to never
let the phones go unanswered.

So if you'll excuse me.
[clears throat]

Nurses' station.

$10,000.

[quietly]:
I'm going all in.

Hey, Doug,

maybe you should quit
while you're ahead, man.

DOUG:
Why would I do that?

Lady luck has got me
on a streak.

[phone buzzing]

Sorry, I got to sit
this one out.

Hey, Shanice, what's up?

Just got a call.
There's been an accident.

It's a young boy, major trauma,
cardiac arrest.

Needs surgery stat.

Isn't Gangemi on call tonight?

He was,
but his wife went into labor.

We need you, Dr. McBride. Now.

I'll be right there.

Sorry, guys. I'm out.

Okay. What's going on?

Emergency surgery.
I'm the only guy available.

Damn. Just when things were
about to go my way.

Good game.

You know, Samantha, I managed
Chelsea's career for many years,

and not for nothing,
she made it to the top.

Yeah, I know.
And you're amazing.

-But...
-I know.

You're worried
about your parents.

Well, I spoke to Martin.

I guess Smitty has
his reservations, too.

Actually, Dad was
pretty cool about it.

And I'm sure Pop will
come around, too.

So, what's the problem?

CHELSEA:
Samantha. Sorry I'm late.

Traffic was a bear.

Oh, Mom. What are you
doing here?

I found out Samantha wants
to follow in our footsteps

and she'll need a manager.

You're here because?

Well, uh, Samantha
called me earlier and...

She asked you to be her manager.

I guess you don't need
two managers.

That's true.

And I'm pretty busy
with my company,

and Mom has all the experience
managing careers.

I totally get what
you're both saying, but...

to be fair,
I did ask Chels first,

so maybe we should just
stick with that.

That's fine. I just want to do
whatever I can to help.

In fact, I've got
a pretty impressive

modeling setup
at my guest house.

Yeah, we had a blast there
before the fashion show.

-It's legit.
-You know what?

Why don't we go
over there for a while

so that you can get
a clearer sense

of what you need to do
in this business.

Where'd Dougie boy go?

Got a call
about some emergency surgery.

So to the hospital, probably.

Good, good.

Yeah, he was starting to win.

-Can't have that.
-[scoffs]

Cover for me, will you?

What, you got a hot date
or something?

That remains to be seen.

I will as soon
as he arrives. Yes.

But...

Good, you're here.

You got to hurry and scrub in.
They're waiting for you in OR.

Dr. McBride, are you okay?

You don't look so great.

What, are you diagnosing me now?
I'm fine, Shanice.

Let's just go.

Oh!

You scared the living
daylights out of me.

Mm, sorry. Guess you didn't
hear me come in.

You were too busy
messing with that wig.

What do you think?
Does it make me look younger?

I'm not sure if the color
is right for me.

Are you just playing around
or is there more to it?

What are you getting at?

I've seen you
in disguise before.

Like at Nicole's award ceremony.

Mm. When Ted got
that creep to fire me?

Yeah, well, it's no big deal.

I mean, these getups are
an easy way for me

to get information.

I may not know a lot,
but I know people.

And people, hmm, they will
talk to strangers, honey,

before they will talk
to people that they know.

Mm-hmm.

-For real?
-Oh, yeah.

Sure.

And this will also help me

get information that we need
to move our plan forward.

And it's fun, too.
[chuckles]

That I could have been
an actress.

It's like,
it's like playing pretend.

So, is that what you were
doing at the hospital?

Impersonating a nurse?
Playing pretend?

-Good job, Andre.
-Just getting started.

Oh, sidenote.

Um, I got your invitation
to the anniversary dinner.

So you coming?

I wouldn't miss it.

And I'd be happy to take photos.

You know,
as an anniversary gift.

You obviously didn't read
the invitation.

It said, "No gifts."

You know you're gonna want
to look back on this later.

And who else is gonna document
the perfect marriage?

Our marriage is
far from perfect.

Don't sell yourself short.
I've seen it up close.

Hmm.

I've been around you
and Aunt Nicole a lot

since my folks died.

You're like
a second father to me.

That was easy.

You leaned into me,
and I cherished that.

I respected you. Still do.

You make me want to be,

I don't know, my best self?

You know, a better man.

Be careful what you
ask for, Andre.

Hey, I'm not blowing smoke.

I've had some experiences lately
that make me think

that maybe I could support
somebody in the right way.

-Oh, yeah?
-Like you do.

Who?

Nah, nobody in particular.

-Just...
-[chuckles]

-Just thoughts.
-Hmm.

Yeah, I've been taking

a hard look at who
I don't want to be.

Like Bill Hamilton,

who straight-up cheated
right under Dani's nose.

Downright lied
to the mother of his kids.

I mean, creeping
right behind her back,

the woman he promised
to love and protect.

That's something
that you would never do.

-You could never do.
-Andre, stop!

I'm not who you think I am.

Wait. What do you mean that
you're still not the person

that I thought you were?

Sorry.
You wanting to be like me?

That's giving me
way too much credit.

I'm just saying what I see.

Well, maybe
you don't see everything.

I appreciate all of the things
that you're saying about me,

but you're dead wrong
about the man that I am.

Okay, look, I didn't mean
to make you tight.

But how do you not
come out in front

when I'm comparing you
to Bill Hamilton?

Hmm.

Uncle Ted, you're so not
the cheater that he is.

Yeah, well...
[scoffs]

What?

Just like I lean on you,

you can confide in me, too,
Uncle Ted.

We're family.

No judgment.

Yeah.

Well, I...

I'm no different
than Bill Hamilton.

As much as I hate to admit it...

...I've been unfaithful, too.

Impersonating a nurse?

Eva, have you lost it?

I was talking to
Shanice Johnson earlier.

-Who is that?
-A nurse at the hospital.

And she said--

What were you doing
talking to her?

I was delivering flowers
to Laura from Nicole.

I was making small talk

and asked Nurse Johnson
about Laura's condition.

She mentioned some new nurse
who transferred in

a couple days ago, which is

when Laura took a turn
for the worse.

So, you think it was me?

Was it?

Yeah.

Yeah, Eva, sure.

You got me.

Your mother is
a total psychopath.

I didn't say that,
and I didn't accuse you.

Ah, but you were thinking it.

-Mama...
-Oh, well, no.

Tell me how I did it,
little girl. Please, tell me.

-I don't know.
-Hmm. Let me see. First, what?

Ooh. I hopped on my motorcycle,

and I ran Laura off the road.

Now I get dressed up
like a nurse,

and I sneak
into the hospital room,

and, ooh, I off her. Huh?

Who are you?

I was just asking.

You must be Boo-Boo
the damn fool.

Because only a clown would think
I'd do something like that.

[soft music playing]

[phone buzzes]

Thank you for meeting me.

I hope it wasn't
an inconvenience

for your husband.

Actually, I just got a message
from the hospital.

Doug got called in
on an emergency.

Hmm.

Must be a tough life,
being a surgeon.

[monitor beeping steadily]

♪ ♪

NURSE:
Dr. McBride?

[monitor beeping steadily]

NURSE:
Dr. McBride, are you okay?

The patient's blood pressure
is dropping.

The bleeding isn't contained.

I know. I know.
[pants]

Dr. Zweig, can you...

just finish up here?

ZWEIG:
Certainly.

I need an assist.

Scalpel.

I'm sorry.
It just must be a lot.

I mean, after all, a doctor has
to be on his game

at all hours, day and night.

That's certainly true.

Doug and I don't see
each other nearly as much

as we used to when we were...

When you were what, Vanessa?

Tell me more about the house
you want to buy.

Hmm. I can tell you
from experience

what long hours and separation
can do to a marriage.

Guess you didn't catch the hint.

I don't want to talk
about my marriage.

We're not.

We're talking about mine.

-You were married?
-Hmm.

To the love of my life.

But it was right when
the casino was taking off.

I was developing
other businesses...

Was rarely home.

Told myself that I was
working hard for us.

For her.

If I'm honest,

I was just getting high
from being on top of the world.

Being a mogul suited me.

It was right about then

that I found out that she was
having an affair.

You stepped out on Aunt Nicole.

Not to put
too fine a point on it.

Yo, this is so unreal.
You two seem so locked in.

We are now.

It happened
more than 20 years ago.

I love your Aunt Nicole.

Martin was little,
and Kat wasn't even born yet.

You mind me asking
what went down?

We were going
through a rough patch.

We went through a series of...

miscarriages.

But we kept jumping back up
on the baby wagon.

Life became about cycle dates
and medication reminders.

I kept pulling away.

I was working more,
spending time with my friends

and my frat brothers and...

Then I met another woman.

She was a waitress by day,
bartender by night.

She was silly. She was carefree.

She had this odd sense of humor.

Hmm. So, it wasn't one-off?

No.

I convinced both of us

that it was much more than sex
so I wouldn't feel guilty.

Then she got pregnant.

You got another kid out there?

No.

She, uh, had it taken care of.

So, you asked her to...?

No. The ab*rtion was
her decision.

But I damn sure was relieved.

[scoffs]

And then what?

And then she left town.

And I realized
that I needed Nicole.

I wanted Nicole.
I needed to be a better man.

The man that you had
always thought I was.

The husband and the father.

That's what I became.

I cheated that one time, and...

nephew, it scared me straight.

Did Aunt Nicole ever
forgive you?

She never found out.

And God willing...

she never does.

Look, I'm almost
afraid to ask...

...but why is this
all on your mind now?

-Are you sick?
-No. Nothing like that.

Then, why all of a sudden?

Seeing the video showed me

the pain that I put my family
and Nicole through.

And the woman, Dana,
she popped up out of the blue.

-Wait, so-so she's in town?
-No.

I paid her 50 grand to leave.

[exhales]

Look, I know it sounds
mercenary, paying her off,

but you don't know her.

What I thought was
quirky was unstable.

She showed up at Nicole's job
claiming to be suicidal.

-No way.
-Yeah.

Then she came
to her award ceremony

dressed as waitstaff.

Yo, what the hell?

Every time I saw her,
she would escalate.

I don't want her
around my family.

So I had to pay her off.

Because I don't know
what she's capable of.

You think I'm running around
here trying to k*ll people

while you're being
an errand girl

for Nicole Richardson?

I never said you were
trying to k*ll anybody.

It was deeply implied.

And I wouldn't even know
Nicole Richardson

if you hadn't pushed me
to get that job.

I had to push you.

I always push you to do more,
be more, want more.

More for you.
Not for me. For you.

Oh, I'm sorry.
Am I the bad guy here?

I guess you're just,
you're just above it all. Yes?

[scoffs] You should be grateful,
little girl,

that I have done
so much for you.

Oh, and now
the guilt trip starts.

Oh, you think it was easy
being a single mother, I see.

Stop being such a martyr, Mama.
You weren't a single mother.

Alan was there.

[scoffs]

Alan was there
like a rug growing mites.

But we got by. Yeah.

Oh, but what we could have had.

He certainly was not Ted.

No, he wasn't Ted.

But he was there.

And Ted,
Ted didn't even want me.

Honey...

All I'm trying to do now

is fix the wreck

that those two b*stards
made of our lives.

Can't you see that?

You girls should take advantage
of this space.

Samantha, now that you're
not rushed and frantic

like before the fashion show,
get familiar with everything.

Do you know how much
most young girls would have

to spend to get access
to a setup like this?

Modeling school is
outrageously expensive

and not necessarily current.

Thanks for all this.
Uh, it's really awesome.

I'm gonna go up to the house
and get some snacks

and then we can get to work.

This is gonna be so much fun.

[sighs] Auntie Dani's being
crazy generous,

but I was kind of hoping

that you would be
the one managing me.

I mean, I'm more
comfortable with you,

and you're closer to my age.

Don't worry, Samantha.

This is just my mom
in manager mode.

Leave her to me.

All right. Carrots, celery,
and nothing processed

that's gonna make
anyone break out.

-Thanks.
-Samantha,

why don't you go try on

one of those outfits
and we'll get started?

Okay. Chelsea, if you're gonna
successfully manage her,

you're gonna need to put her

through the paces
of runway work.

And I don't just mean
the general things, you know,

she has to, she has
to learn to understand

the fashion that she's wearing.

How the fabrics move,

makeup technique, hair,
nutrition, exercise.

She's gonna have
to put together a portfolio.

She's gonna have to need to know

how to approach a photographer
about test photos

without getting
taken advantage of.

-Mom.
-What?

I know you're just
trying to help,

and Samantha and I both
really appreciate it, but...

I'm doing it again.

Baby, you got to listen to me.

I'm sorry, Mama.

I know how much
you've done for me.

Look, I love you so much.

I didn't mean to accuse you
of hurting Laura.

You're not the only one
with an imagination.

And I guess I let mine
run away with me.

But I get scared.

Of me?

Of you taking
your plans too far.

I mean, what's gonna happen
if you don't sort of pull back?

Just a little.

Honey...

If that day ever comes,

if I get so far out there
on a limb

that I can't come back...

I trust...

-Yeah.
-No, honey, I know...

...that you will catch me.

Come here.
[sniffles]

Thank you for listening.

Yeah.

Like I said, I got you.

I'm here for you. No judgment.

Yeah. Having somebody else know,

seems like a weight has been
lifted off my shoulders.

Hmm. Yeah, everybody
needs their witness.

I needed it more than I thought.

Hey, it's up to you,
but don't you think

that Aunt Nicole would
understand if you told her now?

Then that Dana woman
wouldn't have

anything to hold over your head.

Yeah, but with
the anniversary party

coming up soon,
why stir the pot?

That's an approach, I guess.

But what's to keep her from
sticking around and coming back?

She got what she came for.

With her, it's always been
about the money.

And I should have known that
when I first met her.

As long as you know,
for sure, she's out.

You don't want her
putting you on blast

with Aunt Nicole or Kat.

The threat is gone.

Now the hard part is for me
to deal with my guilt.

Hmm. About the infidelity.

Seeing Dana was
like seeing a mirror.

I had to face who I was then.

I was selfish, I was callous,

and Nicole was hurting.

And I betrayed my wedding vows.

It's been over 20 years.

You've been a faithful husband
ever since.

Yeah, I have.
I promise you I have.

I love my wife.

Okay, then I don't think
you should allow

one mistake to overshadow
your bond you have

with Nicole
and your other family ties.

Hey, the Ted Richardson
that I know

is a good husband and father,

and you're a bang-up uncle.

Focus on that, all right?
Let the past go.

[sighs]

I meant what I said.

You're the best
damn nephew ever.

And damn good friend, too.

I got you. Thank you.

Thank you, Uncle T.

That's when I found out
she was sleeping

with one of my pit bosses.

What's a pit boss?

Somebody who keeps
an eye on things,

makes sure the cards
aren't marked.

Susses out the cheaters.

[scoffs] How do you like that
for irony?

I'm so sorry.

Don't be.

We've been divorced so long now,
it feels like a bad dream.

What about the pit boss?

I ran him out of town.

How exactly did you do that?

[chuckles]

Oh, sorry. It's not funny.

Well, it is a little funny.

I don't want to talk
about my ex anymore.

Tell me about Dudley.

Doug. Short for Douglas.

Doug. I'm... I'm sorry.

Well, he seems like a great guy.

And you have kids in college.

So you got married
when you were in kindergarten?

We met in high school.
Been together ever since.

Isn't that the most boring thing
you've ever heard?

Especially to somebody like you,

who's been everywhere
and done everything.

I think it's sweet.

Wish I'd found a love like that.

At least you're still looking.

I mean, your dating life is
all over the gossip sites.

It is, isn't it?

Not that I've been stalking you
online or anything.

Well, don't believe everything
you read on the Internet.

Especially about me.

WOMAN [over P.A.]:
Nurse Johnson to room 311.

♪ ♪

Yeah, McBride here.

RANDY:
Day one.

How's that surgery going?

Patient's fine.

I'm a wreck.

I could have k*lled
that little boy tonight.

What happened?

I haven't had
more than four hours

a night's sleep in a while.

I'm exhausted.

I nearly passed out in the OR.

My-my hands were
shaking so hard,

it looked like a windshield
wiper at warp speed.

Okay. Take a breath, Doug.

Once you get some rest,
you'll be good.

That's the problem.
I can't rest.

I'm here working all day.

I'm-I'm gambling late
into the night.

Something's got to give,
and it can't be my job.

I've got to stop gambling.

Now.

[chuckles]

Haven't I met you here before?

You have.

-How's it going, Andre?
-[groans]

Oh, Nicole said you might need
my help with your documentary.

Something about
contacting nurses.

No, I got it.

But if I need
some reinforcement,

I know who to give a shout.

While you've been filming,
have you run across a new nurse

who recently transferred in
from Provident Medical?

Nah, I don't think I've
talked to anyone like that.

Why?

-Just wondering.
-Hmm.

So, are you as good
at filmmaking as photography?

You sure know
how to stroke my ego.

-[chuckles]
-Yeah, I'm finding my way.

I actually just left
Uncle Ted's office

showing him some of the footage
a little while ago.

You two seem close.

Yeah, we are.

He's like a second dad to me.

He's got my back, and I got his.

Hey, sweetheart, it's me.

I was going to propose
one of my handcrafted martinis

and possibly one
of my signature back rubs.

[chuckles]

I like how that sounds.

Okay, see you soon. Love you.

[phone ringing]

[ringing continues]

WOMAN [over P.A.]:
Nurse Howard to room 808.

[line ringing]

Damn it, Ted!

I will not be ignored.

See you at the party.

Look who I found outside.

I don't want to have the cake
unless I really know the cake.

Do you have to love the cake
to eat the cake?

KAT:
I just need to trust the cake.

This has always been
about you getting back at me

for what you think I did
to your mother.

It's a load of crap.
Don't play me, Dad.

You know that's not my style,
and I'm not afraid of you.

I've heard that getting back up

after a series of knockdown
punches is a process.

Lucky for you,
I have a proposal to make.

Do I have feelings
for Joey Armstrong?

Yes.

What in the world?

What are you two up to?