01x62 - Episode 62

[bunniefuu]

You're pregnant.

You and Bill must be so excited.

He's always had
a soft spot for babies,

and now he'll have two
in his house at the same time.

You and that imaginary baby
in your belly.

Congratulations.

I imagine you played him
like a Stradivarius.

A Stradivarius, young lady,
is a very fine violin.

I know what a Stradivarius is.

Maybe Bill's and my child will
learn to play one someday.

You know, he or she could
play you a swan song.

[text alert clacks]

[knock at door]

Well, that was quick.

Hmm.

We've been seeing a lot of each
other lately, haven't we, Teddy?

What the hell do you want now?

♪ ♪

Hey.

Doug. I'm just checking in.

You seemed
a little shaken up earlier.

I'm still trying to figure out

why you're being
so decent to me.

Offer me a chance
to win back the money?

You're questioning
my generosity now?

[sighs] It's just that...

I've seen you with my wife.

Well, Vanessa and I have
a real estate deal going.

It just looks to me
like you like her.

And that maybe
what you're telling me is

if I don't get you what's yours,

you'll take what's mine.

Well, now you're using
the brains

that got you
that medical degree.

And yes, your wife is
extremely...

intelligent.

She might be
very valuable to me.

You mean in business?

Well, of course
I mean in business.

What do you think I mean?
Never mind.

So, will you be there or not?

Yes. Yeah, I'll be there.

See you tonight.

-Been waiting long?
-No.

But then, waiting for you is
always worth it.

[chuckles]

♪ ♪

We have to find out if Leslie
was the nurse that hurt Laura,

and we have to figure out
if Eva was in on it.

I'm great, Kat. How are you?

I'm serious, Jacob.

This is dragging on too long,
and we can't let Eva

and Leslie get away
with what they did.

You know, I got to give you
your props, Hayley.

I say Stradivarius,
you say swan song.

When you come up
with a zinger, you commit.

Sell that sucker
for all it's worth.

I'm good with my words.

I may not have had
a high-fashioned life like you,

but I actually do have
an education

where we learned law
and language

and accomplished more than vapid
three-point turns on runways.

Modeling requires precision
and intentionality.

It's a careful balance
between strategy

and perception.

So my model mind is assessing,
analyzing and questioning:

would you be working so hard

to put me in my place
if your story were true?

-[scoffs]
-If you were really pregnant?

Just because
you can't handle the truth

doesn't make it less real.

And you showing up here

jealous of an unborn child?

Wow, that is beyond petty.

It's pitiable.

Jealous, Hayley? Hardly.

My kid-raising days are over.

I am embarking on a new career.

Ooh, finally.

Something to fill your days
besides harassing me.

You know, I knew you'd show up

insulting and sparking
the minute you heard the news.

I'm shining a light
on your latest lie.

Mm. Your words are just
as empty as you are, Dani.

Meanwhile,
my husband's anything but--

proof's growing inside me.

So you claim.

Focus.

We're connecting the dots here.

Okay? Now, you can accept it,

I am pregnant with Bill's child,

or you can let it destroy you.

Either way, I win.

Now, if you keep
getting in my face,

insulting and denying
my child's existence...

...I'll make sure you regret
ever crossing me.

Oh, Hayley.

Is that desperation I hear?

Are you threatening me?

BILL:
No.

I am.

Be careful of what you say
to my wife.

Or what?

You'll have me arrested?

Oh, you really must miss me

to keep dragging me
into all these legal dramas.

Should I be flattered?

Oh, Dani, you really need
to get over Bill.

No, Bill needs to get over Bill.

I pity that baby.

Bill will do his utmost

to steal all of the attention
away from that child,

if there even is a child.

I'm sorry.
What are you insinuating?

What I am directly saying, Bill,
is that that "baby" is a figment

of your desperate
wife's imagination.

[chuckles] Okay.

For what earthly purpose, Dani?

God, Bill! For someone so smart,
you can be incredibly dumb.

She made up the baby

so that she can sink

her low-class--
though well-manicured--

claws deeper into you.

When Mona gets here,

she can confirm
what I see in this picture.

I believe this is the nurse
that went into Laura's room.

And I believe it's Leslie.

Have you learned anything
since the last time

you pressured me
into letting you help me?

What do we need, Kat?

Proof that it's Leslie.

And that this video hasn't been
doctored or manufactured.

Where'd you get it?

From security
via my cousin Andre.

-Why did Andre--
-Oh, he's doing this documentary

-at the hospital.
-About the nurses.

Yeah, I heard about it.

And he asked security
for footage

so that he could use it
for atmospheric shots.

Like people walking
through halls,

getting on and off elevators.

And walking into people's rooms.

Mm-hmm. And see?
There's a date right here.

The same day that Laura
suddenly had a spike

in potassium
that affected her heart,

which is the same day
Shanice saw

that mysterious travel nurse.

-From Provident.
-Mm-hmm.

And did you go to Provident
to try to track her down?

Well, since this isn't my first
day on the job, yes, I did.

I spoke to a lot
of people on staff

over at Provident.

Nobody recognized
the nurse who transferred

into Garland Memorial
from there.

Not even temporarily.

We're getting close, Jacob.
I could feel it.

Once Mona verifies
that this is Leslie...

There she is.

I hope this is
as important as you said.

It is. It absolutely is.

Why couldn't it wait
until morning?

You could have just showed
whatever this is to me

at your parents' house.

Jacob has this thing
we need you to check out.

Uh, I wanted to get you both
here at the same time

so y'all could
review it together

and Jacob can make it official.

Thanks for doing this.

You know I'd do anything
for your family.

What do you need?

This nurse was recorded
walking into Laura's room

the night her potassium spiked.

Wait, are you saying
that someone--

I just need you to take
a close look at this, Mona.

Does anything stand out to you?

There is something familiar.

I knew it!

Remember the part
about not influencing witnesses?

-Who do you think it is?
-Leslie.

Kat, you're blowing this.

Please, just let Mona
do this on her own.

Now that I know
what I'm looking for,

every fiber of my being says
that must be Leslie.

What'd I tell you?

But I can't be sure.

Aren't you gonna invite me in,
like a gentleman?

Well, since you weren't invited
to begin with, why start now?

I could cause a scene out here
in the hallway, doctor...

-Okay, okay, okay. Come on.
-Okay.

[quietly]:
It turns out... [chuckles]

Wise choice, Teddikins.

I mean, because, you know,
hotels do detest

all those noise complaints,

and it would be a shame
for you and Eva to be evicted

from your respective rooms.

Don't you want to know
why I'm here?

What I want is for you to go
back to wherever you came from.

Mm. You used to say I came
from Heaven, remember?

-Dana, I don't have time to--
-Oh, my God.

It is chilly up in here.

Oh... [snaps fingers]
...that's right.

You used to like it when
our hotel rooms were really cool

and I didn't mind because

I loved having your arms just...

[inhales]
...wrapped all around me.

Okay, fine.
Listen, just, could you turn

the air conditioning down
or something

so we can at least
be comfortable, please?

I'll be comfortable
once you're gone.

So spit out
whatever it is you have to say

before I have
security haul you out.

What is this about?

Our daughter.

What about Eva?

I just dropped by
to say thank you.

For?

Helping her get a chair rental
at that salon.

I mean, she enjoys hairdressing.
And she is so good at it.

Ooh, and that place is
very posh.

I didn't do it for you.

And now that you've expressed
your thank you, you can go.

Well, you know,
I would have called you,

but I figured you'd probably
send me straight to voicemail.

Or I could have texted,
but, I mean,

where is the fun in that?

I mean, people are
so detached these days.

All this texting
and scrolling and chatting.

[chuckles]

Manners require a human touch.

Dana, listen, I--

Oh, ooh! I thought
you would never ask.

Yes, I would like
a gin and tonic, please.

I don't know
what you're playing at.

[clears throat]

Something in my throat.

[coughs, wheezes]

I could use....

I could use a drink.

I'm dying. [coughing]

I'll get you your tonic,
and then you can get going.

Mm-hmm. Mm.

Wow. You always had
a way with words, Teddy.

And you always had a way
of twisting them.

Thank you.
So, you want to join me?

No, you need to leave.

Kat is stopping by.
I do not want you here.

Haven't we said everything
we need to say to each other?

Okay, listen.

What I want
to talk to you about is...

I'm worried about Eva.

I see, Dani. I see.

You're here to make

even more baseless
accusations against Hayley.

Oh, my God.

I swear, your jealousy knows
no bounds, does it?

Dani is right.

[sighs]

There is...

no child.

I...

I am not pregnant.

I made the whole thing up.

Only Dani Dupree,

with her infinite wisdom, was

brilliant enough
to figure it out.

Only she could have sussed out
my true motives

and dark, devious intentions.

Well, I'll need to hit the gym
a little harder in the morning.

-Which gym?
-The Country Club.

Where do you work out?

Oh, I don't do trainers or gyms.

Due to my hectic,
demanding schedule,

I find other ways
to work off the calories.

Sounds interesting.
What ways are those?

Can I ask you something?

Of course.

But whether I answer or not
depends on what the question is.

Can I interest you in--

-Yes.
-[chuckles]

Gambling at my casino?

Oh, sure.

[chuckles] Why not? I...

I've never been one to turn down
a chance to try my luck.

Shall we?

What can I do to help?

I mean, I really didn't want
to share this with you,

but since you are her father,
you have right to know.

Would you just
spit it out, Dana?

Okay, fine.

The other day Eva asked

if you and I are ever
getting back together again.

What?

Beautifully played, Hayley!

And later, when it is proven
that there is no child,

you can bat your big eyes
and say,

"But I said there was no baby.

Dani Dupree heard me tell Bill."

You are astonishing.

I've never seen anyone with
a more devious mind than yours.

So, what's the plan, huh?

You're gonna claim
that the doctor's office

got it wrong,
that they mixed you up

with a different Hayley,
at which point,

you'll weep
and need daily comfort?

Hmm. You spend a lot of time
thinking about me, don't you?

Only enough
to sidestep your schemes.

I am a Dupree.

You are just a wannabe
who will always be known

behind the gates
of Fairmont Crest

as the home-wrecker you are.

Okay, look,
that's enough, all right?

Dani, Hayley and I have
found love, okay?

-And that love is as real
as this baby is.
-Stop, Bill.

I can fight my own battles.

Okay.

Thank you, Dani,
for your discernment.

Now, if you are finished

being your usual insightful self

and feel like you've mortified
my husband and me for the night,

it's getting late.

You know where the door is.

You're good, Hayley.

You're very good.

[clears throat]
Just, uh, one more thing

before I find my way out.

As soon as that door closes
behind me,

you will dissolve into tears.

You will collapse
into Bill's arms

and try to prove

that this pregnancy is real.

That you only said it wasn't

to knock that smart-a*s
Dani Dupree down a peg.

Have at it.

But I know what I know.

[Bill sighs]

[sighs]

Come here, baby. Come here.

It's okay.

[crying]

♪ ♪

Wasn't this seat taken?

That guy had an emergency.

Drake, my man.

Would you deal
this lovely lady in?

Sure, boss. Glad to.

The game's five card stud,
ma'am. No bring-in.

I think you'll have
to explain as we go.

I'm not much of a gambler.

JOEY:
No worries. I got you.

Look really closely, Mona.

We need a positive ID.

Something a little more firm
than a feeling.

Is the nurse in this image
Leslie or not?

I think.

Maybe.

I'm not friends
with Leslie anymore.

I don't owe her
any kind of loyalty.

I just can't be 100% sure

that this is Leslie
in the nurse's uniform.

JACOB:
All right. Well, I appreciate
you taking the time

for coming down here
and helping out with the case.

Well, I've got to go anyway.

You've got a social event
this late?

-I'm going to see my dad.
-Oh.

I would say send him
my best, but...

I'm so disappointed in Ted.

A lot of people feel that way.

And I get why people are
mad at him.

He's not perfect,

but I'm still his daughter,
and I'm not gonna abandon him.

I promised to get him
a sandwich.

Want to make sure
he's taking care of himself.

That's very thoughtful of you.

As strong as he is,

I know this Leslie/Eva fiasco
has really got him down.

You're a good girl, Kat.

Thanks for saying that.

Oh, and sorry for being
so pushy about all of this.

As busy as you are,
you're spending your time

trying to find out who hurt
Laura and hold them accountable.

I couldn't be prouder of you
or more grateful for that.

I wish I could've been
more help.

At least you tried.

Good night.

Good night, girl.

Bye.

Is there anything else
you want to share, Mona?

I can share
that I don't trust Leslie.

We met in church.

Singing in the choir.

She went out of her way
to befriend Jan and me

so that she could get
information

to hurt Nicole and Ted.

Maybe I'd feel better about it
if she just lied to me once,

but over and over again
for months?

Who does that?

-It sounds like
she hurt you, too.
-She betrayed my trust.

I'm not gonna take a page out
of her book and betray yours

by telling you something
I know isn't true.

As much as I want to say
it's Leslie in that photo,

I can't.

I appreciate your honesty
and cooperation.

And because this is
an ongoing investigation,

I might be reaching out again.

If you end up
interrogating Leslie,

it may help you to know
that if her lips are moving,

she's probably lying.

Does Eva really
want us back together,

or did you make that up?

What do you think?

That I'm here angling
for some kind of Ted/Dana redo?

That'd be a waste of time.

'Cause there won't be one. Ever.

You can assure Eva of that.

Was there ever anything real
between us, Ted?

I'm not talking about us
with you.

That conversation is off limits.

Do you get that?

Okay, the point is,
now that the truth is out,

that we're her parents,

then it's time for us
to parent our daughter.

And I'm not saying that,

that we have to be all sunshine

and light and sweetness,

because she'll see
right through that.

But at least

we can have
a united front for her.

United front for her about what?

Ted, there are decisions
that she has to make.

Decisions about her life
moving forward.

Where will she live?

Decisions about where
she wants to go in her career,

decisions that deal
with her ultimate life goals.

I could see where
she could use some guidance.

But what I can't see is
you and I being on the same page

about whatever that guidance is.

Why not?

Dana, you came to town
with one goal:

destroy me and my marriage.

You accomplished that.

What more can Eva learn from you
about goal setting?

Hmm.

Ouch.

Perhaps I deserve
those harsh feelings toward me.

You think?

Just like you deserve Nicole's
harsh feelings toward you.

But does punishing you for it

make it any better
for the innocents involved?

Martin, your grandchildren,
Kat and Eva?

No.

No, it doesn't.

See?

We agree on something.

Bitterness does not have to be
the way forward, Ted.

So, I mean, let's just try
to forgive each other.

For our daughter's sake.
I mean, can we do that?

Leslie, whatever it is
you're playing at, just stop.

-Please.
-I poured you a beer.

Back when we were together,

this is the first thing
that you wanted

after a long day.

And the first thing that you
wanted after me, that is.

Sit down and relax,

and I will finish
this conversation.

I thought we had gotten past
this hostility.

You can't bend enough
so we can have

a civil conversation
about our child?

When did Eva say she was hoping
you and I got back together?

What was the context?

Sit down, and I will
tell you all about it.

My late husband, Alan,
was a means to an end.

After Bill Hamilton
threatened me

and I left town,
I needed someone

who was safe and stable,

someone who didn't
draw attention.

I was still afraid
that Bill would find out

that I lied
about not getting the ab*rtion

and hunt me down
and steal my child.

That's ancient history, Dana.

Yes, but it took me years
to find Alan.

Someone who would give us
a life that was safe.

And I was right, except for...

Alan was unkind to Eva?

Nothing that blatant.

It's just that
he was dismissive.

In retrospect,
she was very lonely.

And she built up this,

this image of, um,

of this knight
in shining armor daddy

that was riding to save us.

-Hmm.
-Mm.

And you did nothing
to fuel this fantasy?

I missed you.

We were close,

and we meant something
to each other.

I mean, I mean, doesn't...

Am-am I making this up?

I suppose I do owe you
an apology.

We, uh, we met at
a difficult time in my life.

Huh?

I regret having given you
hope back then.

But let me make this
clear to you

so you can make it clear to Eva.

Nicole is the woman that I love.

That won't ever stop.

She has my heart.

But she rejected you.

And here you are still.
You're sleeping right here.

She's hurt and needs space.

Okay, what about you being hurt?

She doesn't care.

Nicole did nothing wrong.

We did.

And now I'm living apart
from my wife because of you.

Because you tried to destroy

the best thing
that's ever happened to me.

Oh, stop it, Ted.

You are still the man
that you've always been.

And you are still the man
who fell in love with me.

-Stop embellishing!
-You are still the man
that wanted me.

I am telling what you told me.

-I'm repeating it!
-It was a lifetime ago!

So this is going nowhere.

You should leave.

Hey, I'm convinced

that you really
don't care about me at all.

I don't mean anything to you.

But do you at least care
about Eva?

I've already proven that.

I'm getting to know my child,

and I'm gonna do
whatever it takes

to build that relationship

and make up for the years
that we've lost.

Eva has you.

It's nice to know
that something good came...

It's nice to know some good came
from all of this.

What I will not do is
further hurt my wife.

This is where I draw the line.

-So, you're definitely pregnant?
-Without a shadow of a doubt.

Look, I wouldn't lie
about anything so personal,

so important to us.

Look, I only said those things
to get under Dani's skin.

Mm-hmm.

You know, Hayley,
I have a reputation of being

the most fierce strategist
in the entire DMV.

But sometimes...

Sometimes, you give me
a run for my money.

[both chuckle]

I'm gonna take that
as a compliment.

How do you do that?

It's just that Dani Dupree
angers me to no end.

She is relentless, and...

after taking the high road
for so long-- and, I don't know,

maybe this has something to do
with my hormones, too--

I-I can't help
but want to retaliate.

Yeah, I know.
I understand, babe. Don't worry.

You were just trifling with Dani

-to give her a taste
of her own medicine.
-Yeah.

Hmm? Come here.

You are my wife. You hear me?

You are first above all others.

I believe you above all others.

Mm? And the fact that you're

carrying my child has Dani
gnashing her teeth.

Hmm.

Are we gonna have to live with
nine months of this from her?

Well, it'll probably last
a lot longer than that.

I mean, we always knew
that Dani would be

a constant thorn when we decided
to make our home here.

-True.
-I mean, I don't know.

We could always sell this place,
go buy a new one in D.C.

Eh, I'd rather

deal with Dani's antics
until she gets distracted

by the next shiny object
than live the rest of my life

knowing she ran our baby and us
out of Fairmont Crest.

Okay. All right.
Then that's what it'll be.

You know? She'll just have
to get used to this new reality.

But... [sighs]

Babe, I have an important
question to ask you,

and it's, uh,

it's vital to our future.

Well, aren't you a natural?

I guess I don't mind taking
a few risks after all.

-I can't believe my luck.
-Why? You catch on quick.

Are you sure you didn't rig this
game so I'd clean up like this?

What kind of casino owner would
I be if I bet against the house?

One who has
a different game in mind.

A different game?
Whatever do you mean?

Winning all the time is boring.

Surely you have something better
to do with this poker table.

Sorry, gentlemen. This room is
closed for the night.

Feel free to explore
the casino's other attractions.

-Drake.
-DRAKE: Yes, sir?

Open another private room
for them.

Give them exclusive credit
and drinks on me.

And, Drake.

Sir.

Lock the doors behind you.

Well, Ted, I can't believe
your hunger.

-This is not, this is so not--
-So soon after Nicole.

This is not what she's
trying to make it look like.

It looks like she's here

alone with you
in your hotel room,

having drinks
and-and other things.

Kat, that's not what happened.
Absolutely not.

Nothing happened here. Nothing.

All right. I guess
I'll be heading out, lover boy.

You do that, Leslie or Dana
or whoever you are today.

Brat.

-Kat, please.
-I'm not stupid, Dad.

I know what that woman does,
but so do you.

Why would you let her
within two feet of you,

much less your room?

And right now,

when things with you
and Mom are so bad?

Kat, I--

I don't even have words, Dad.

No words.

[door closes]

Ma'am, I apologize.
We've already had last call.

Uh, ma'am?
Uh, the kitchen is closed

and we've already had last call.

Oh. Oh, surely you can
make an exception.

I'm Dani Dupree.

-I'll go make it myself.
-Thank you.

-Vodka sour.
-Yes, ma'am.

[sniffles]

HAYLEY:
Oh, Dani. You really need
to get over Bill.

BILL:
I swear, your jealousy knows
no bounds, does it?

HAYLEY:
You spend a lot of time
thinking about me, don't you?

[clears throat]
I'll, uh,

[sniffles]
I'll need another.

"Vital for our future."

I'm sort of intrigued

and sort of feel
like you're teasing me.

What is it?

Well...

since you'll be
carrying our child

for the rest of the year,
you know,

what does that mean
for our romance?

You mean our lovemaking sex?

Yeah. Okay. I wasn't gonna be
so blunt, but...

But you're your best
when you're blunt.

I never have to wonder
where you stand.

There's another thing
I love about you, Mrs. Hamilton.

What others see in me
as a fault,

you see as good and noble.

I can't wait to be a father
to our son. Or daughter.

Mm-hmm.

But if that means
that we have to abstain, then...

I'll try my best to be noble.

Did you ever have
to abstain before?

Oh, well, different time,
different situation.

Okay, well,
this is our situation.

So I've read
that when a woman is pregnant,

she is even more
sexually aroused than ever.

And, you know,
I heard that making love is

actually healthy
for the pregnancy process.

-Really?
-Yes.

So what do you say
we skip the nobility

and get right to the fun part?

-Yeah?
-Yeah.

Oh, thank you.

I'm sorry, sir. We're closed.

Waiter, make one more
exception for me, please.

It's my friend.

There'll be a,
a generous tip in it for you.

Have a c*ck with me, Doug?

Sure.

He'll have what I'm having.

[sighs]

Well, I hate to be blunt,
but you look like

something the cat dragged in.

No offense.

None taken.

Especially since
that's exactly how I feel.

Thanks a lot.

To feeling all the feels
and not liking it one bit.

-Hmm.
-Yeah.

[upbeat music playing]

♪ Aw, girl♪

♪ Ever since
I was a baby child♪

♪ Mama took one look and said♪

♪ "This boy gonna walk
a cold-a*s mile"♪

♪ But I don't believe it.♪

♪ ♪

[panting]

♪ ♪

Come on, Kat.

Don't let Dana destroy
the fragile thing

we've begun to build here.

I don't think she's the one
destroying us, Dad.

It's you.

You and your naive goodness.

Since you can't seem to avoid
getting wrapped up in her orbit,

maybe it's because
you want to be with her.

Kat. No.

I stupidly dropped by
to bring you food,

but it seems like you had
an appetite for something else,

so I-I'll go.

Stay.

I want to spend time with you.

I'm wiped.

But if you hurry,

you might be able to catch her
before she leaves the hotel,

since she seemed so eager
to keep you company.

No, Kat.

[door closes]

[laughing]

Ooh, I see you, Leslie.
[growls]

♪ Beep bop boom,
boom boom bop, bam♪

You are a rock star, baby.

[mimics guitar solo]

[sighs]

Really, Leslie? Are you?

Are you a rock star
creating all this chaos?

Hells yeah!

Ooh, girl, you are more.

Oh, baby! Whee!

Yeah!

The universe, God's universe,
has been so good to me,

and the timing couldn't be
any better.

I am

Leslie Victorious.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

[mimics cheering]