01x68 - Episode 68

[bunniefuu]

Nah, it was nothing.

Look, I'm just glad I can help.

It'll be our little secret.

I know I'm not exactly welcome

at the Richardson house
right now, but...

if you need anything else,
just hit me up.

No, I'll just be
at Orphey Gene’s hanging out,

listening to my audiobook
for a while.

No worries.

Bye.

I know, Jacob. I get it, but...

No, you're right.

Okay. I'll see you at home.

Love you.

Your husband sounds stressed.

What's his deal?

It's Kat.

He keeps warning her to stay out

of the Laura Peterson
investigation,

but you know our cousin.

That's on-brand.

When Kat sinks her teeth
into something,

she's like a shark
that smells blood.

Well, at least her tenacity
works in your favor,

-with your purse line.
-Do you really think that Kat

is focused on business right now

while playing
true crime podcaster?

She's already behind
on delivering

our Instagram release schedule.

I'm sorry.

But I get it, though.

You know, even after years
of being with Jacob,

hearing about some of his cases
gives me an adrenaline rush,

you know?
[laughs]

I guess once you get swept up

in the life-and-death stakes
of police work,

the fashion business
seems kind of tame.

You've obviously never been
to Fashion Week.

Does it get that serious?

Girl, these designers
throw hands over seating charts.

You try breaking up fights
in six-inch heels.

-[both laugh]
-I'm weak.

Speaking of hard heads,
how's dad doing?

Ugh.

That man?

That man refused to stay
overnight at the hospital,

even after Dr. McBride
recommended it.

And get this: today, he insisted
on going back to work.

[scoffs]
Why am I not shocked?

I wonder how that's going.

Hey, baby.

Bill.

What are you doing here?

Uh, this is my house,
last I checked.

Don't play with me.
You know what I meant.

You okay?

Yeah. Well, can't a man
leave work early

for no other reason than to see
his hot smoke show of a wife?

[laughs softly]

Baby, I work with you, remember?

You never leave
the office this early

unless there's something wrong.

So tell me the truth.

I just did.

You headed out?

Yeah, I'm meeting with
my stylist at Tysons Galleria

to pick out a gala dress

-for that event next month.
-Mm-hmm.

Since I'm going
with my handsome husband,

I need something that pops.

But seeing as you're here,
maybe I'll reschedule.

Oh, you'd do that for me?

How grateful will you be?

I'd be very grateful.

Ooh, I'm gonna hold you to it.

-[laughs]
-Mmm.

-I'll be right back.
-Okay.

[sighs]

♪ ♪

Someone maneuvered
that poker table like a pro.

You sure you've never
done that before?

It wasn't exactly a poker table.

Oh, well, let me guess.

A washing machine.

Was it on the spin
or rinse cycle?

You've got quite an imagination.

-But no dice.
-Mm.

Okay.

A trampoline? No, I got it.

Inside the cart
of a Ferris wheel.

Now, that's a ride.

Let's just say the eight ball
wasn't the only thing

getting pocketed.

-[slaps desk]
-A pool table.

-Well, aren't you the saucy one?
-[glass clinks]

I hope you enjoyed it.

I did at the time,

but the next day
I could barely walk.

Which is how I felt
when I woke up this morning.

But every ache
and pain was worth it.

Couldn't agree more.

Listening to anything good?

Hey there.

Hey.

Uh, can I help you?

Yes.

[sighs]
You're literally a lifesaver.

-Handsome, too.
-[laughs softly]

I'm Kat Richardson,

Dr. Ted Richardson's daughter.

He's the doctor with the suite
on the 11th floor.

I'm aware,
but we're on the ninth floor.

Oh, yeah.

This is my sister's room.

She gave me a key, but I picked
up my dad's by mistake.

See?

Hmm.

Any chance
you could help a girl out?

Out here breaking hearts
and taking names

-with that six-pack, huh?
-Nah, mamita,

-I'm just trying to stay ready.
-Mm.

Can't be slacking

when your boss
expects excellence 24/7,

even when he's not 100 himself.

Wait, something's going on
with Bill Hamilton?

He got taken
to the hospital yesterday.

And here's the thing:
he checked himself out

after a couple of hours.

Then he was back in the office
at the crack of dawn

acting like
it was all some fluke.

And you know he was there

before the sun
was in the sky because...

Okay, yeah, I was there, too.

[laughs]
Insane.

Driven.

And on your lunch hour,
you just, what,

run a few miles for fun?

-You know me so well.
-Mm-hmm.

I'll just grab
a sandwich to go and...

Bill just canceled
all of his appointments

for the rest of the day.

You think he's sick again?

I hope not.

There's no Law Offices
of Bill Hamilton, Esquire,

without the boss.

And I'm counting on
making partner.

Well, my money's on you
and your six-pack.

What you think sent him
to the hospital?

Nobody has a clue,
but whatever it was, it seems

like he intimidated the doctors
into signing him out.

That's Bill for you.
The guy would rather flatline

-than admit he's not Superman.
-Hmm.

Sounds like karma's
catching up to him.

Not that I care.

I forgot there's no love lost
between you two

after what he did to your mom.

How are things with you and her?

Still tense?

Oh, we're not speaking
to each other.

Damn. Does that happen a lot?

Sometimes.

But when you share
the same space,

you get over it fast.

That's not a problem anymore.

You moved out?

Mama kicked me out.

Packed my stuff
and made it clear

she wants nothing to do with me.

Your dad?

He came to my rescue,
gave me a nice place to stay.

Mom is not so forgiving.

You know that reflects more
on her than it does you, right?

-Thanks for saying that.
-It's true.

And, hey, at least she's still
not trying to drag you

you into that whole
motorcycle versus car drama.

Oh, if my mother knows
what's best for her,

she'll keep it that way.

I've got insurance now.

-Really?
-Mm-hmm.

What kind of insurance
we talking?

The kind I'm keeping
safe and secret.

My sister asked me to do this.

It's against policy

to let nonguests
into occupied rooms.

And I completely understand.

She's a stylist,
and she has this super

high-maintenance client coming.

Like, Saudi princess-level
high-maintenance.

You know how that is.

There's no pleasing some people

when you work
in the service industry.

Anyway, uh,
Eva's gonna lose her job

if I don't grab this portfolio.

Well, she'll need to call
and authorize it.

Do you think
she has time for that,

in the middle of getting
Her Highness'

bowls of hand-sorted
green Skittles,

freshly peeled organic grapes

and Fiji Water
that's been blessed

by three different
religious leaders?

I mean, the woman
demanded that she have

-her coffee stirred
counterclockwise by...
-Okay, okay, just...

[exhales]
Oh, thank God.

No.

Thank you, Darius.

Well, I'm sure you have
plenty of tasks to tend to,

and I'd hate to keep you.

You know what?

After all, time is money.

Now let's see what Dad's
charity case has been hiding.

Well?

"Well" what?

I'm waiting.

Are you gonna tell me what
you've been keeping from me

or am I gonna have to guess?

Baby, if you ask me
what's wrong one more time,

I'm just gonna start
coming up with symptoms

-just to make you happy,
-[sighs] Bill.

Throw in some fainting spells,
maybe speaking in tongues.

Stop with the deflection,
please.

Can we just be serious
for a minute?

I'm not just worried
about you, Bill.

I am scared.

Okay. Listen.

[grunts]

Look, I hear you, all right?

But I'm-I'm not going anywhere.

I promise to stick around
for a long, long time,

for you, for our baby
and for us.

You need to take
better care of yourself.

-I will.
-I mean it.

You're gonna start
eating healthy,

not working so much,

doing just as
the doctor prescribed.

Everything to a T,
no exceptions.

If you say so, Mrs. Hamilton.

How else are you gonna be around
to teach our daughter

how to throw a baseball?

Okay, or our son ballet?

Ha. More jokes?

No, no, I'm serious as a sermon.

You, an alpha male--

Mr. I Eat Prosecutors
For Lunch--

-would let your son do ballet?
-[chuckles] Yeah.

Yeah, if that's
what his heart desires.

As long as he promises
to do his pliés

around all the other boys
and make himself

-the best ballet dancer ever.
-[laughs]

Oh, well, you know what?

Maybe you need
to put those tights on yourself

-and show him how it's done.
-[chuckles]

-I'm just saying.
-Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Who's the one
with all the jokes?

Mm.

You know I can't
with Dad right now,

acting like nothing happened.

A transient ischemic attack
is serious.

Did you call Aunt Nicole,
get her take on it?

No, I didn't want to bother her.

But I did talk to a couple
other doctors that I know.

Of course you did. And?

Well, by itself, a TIA
is usually not that serious,

but it could mean
there's an underlying issue.

Essentially, it's your body's
way of warning you

that there's something wrong

with the blood flow
to your brain.

Sis, I love you,
but you're giving me flashbacks

to when you would help me
with my bio homework.

You mean when I did it for you?

That too. Can you just
bottom-line it for me?

If Dad ignores this,

it could lead
to an actual stroke.

He could die?

Look, le-- we just have to know
that we have to stay

on top of Dad is all, okay?

In fact, why don't we stop by
later to do a check-in?

Okay, what time
were you thinking?

Why? You've got some
situationship going on

I don't know about?

My love life is nonexistent.

Especially after Allison hit me

with the "let's just
be friends."

Allison?

Yeah, that's why
I was acting so sus

when you saw me here before.

I just didn't want to get
into it in front of Jacob.

Oh.

-I'm sorry. That sucks, Chels.
-Mm.

But does this mean
you're dating women now?

I mean, it's a possibility.

Hmm.

Does that weird you out?

God, no. No, you've
always been adventurous.

g*y, bi, still exploring--
I just want you happy.

Thanks, sis,
but it's all theoretical anyway.

It's not like I have any
prospects lined up or anything.

Derek.

-Hey, babe.
-What are you doing here?

-You're not hurt, are you?
-In peak condition.

It's just a slow day
at the station, so...

...I thought, uh...

-You thought...
-Damn, why am I so nervous?

I... keep acting like this
is our first date or something.

Oh, you want to ask me out.

You know, you could have
called or texted.

Well, s-some things
need to be said in person.

Plus, I miss seeing
your face every day.

-Aw.
-It's the best part of my day.

I just hate knowing that

I'm not gonna get to see you
tonight after our shifts.

As much as we drove
each other crazy

living together,
with you getting mad at me

for leaving wet towels on
the bed...

And eating my leftovers
without asking.

I didn't even know
about that one.

But yes, even with all that,

I still looked forward to coming
home to you every single night.

Well, if I'm being honest,

the leftovers aren't
the only thing I missed.

I bet you'll never look
at a poker table

the same way again.

Not that one.

Nor will I ever forget
your intoxicating scent.

[gasps]

How sweet it is.

Mm, there you go,
quoting songs at me again.

Though I guess
it's not sweet enough

to hold your attention
for very long.

Either I'm boring you
or you're expecting someone.

My dear,
you could never bore me.

But we are expecting company.

Really? Who's joining us?

Your husband.

Why on Earth
would you invite Doug here?

You're about to find out.

Vanessa.

Mr. Armstrong.

If I had known baseball involved
such close instructions,

-I'd ask for lessons sooner.
-[both chuckle]

-[strains]: Oh.
-What is it? Are-are you...

Yeah, I'm just dehydrated,
baby, yeah.

-Uh, a sports drink?
-Yeah.

-Okay.
-Yeah. Thanks, baby.

[grunts]

[sighs]

-Here.
-[exhales] Thanks, babe.

-Are you really okay?
-[laughs softly]

Now, I warned you
about asking me that.

I can't help it.

It's the only thing
on my mind, Bill.

Hmm. Well...

[grunts]

Maybe we need to distract you.

You know, I...

do have another
serious condition.

Oh, and what is that?

Well, it's, um,

terminal attraction to my wife.

And there's only
one treatment for that

-as far as I'm concerned.
-Hmm.

I hope it involves bed rest.

Mm-hmm.

Something very close to that.

-Oh!
-[both laugh]

BOTH:
Mm...

So, this thing with your mom.

Ah. I've got you curious.

I'm just trying
to piece it together.

So, she's really gonna
regret it if she keeps trying

to pin that accident
on you, huh?

She will.

You must have some kind
of heavy leverage over her.

I do.

You know I want to know
what that is.

[laughs softly]

Let's just say
a girl's done being a puppet,

and I'm standing on business
from now on.

I feel you on that.

Although, right now,
you're giving me more sitting

than standing vibes.

What had you so engrossed
when I came in?

Oh, it's this audiobook
that I'm practically inhaling.

It's got me hooked.

I can't wait to finish it,
but I don't want it to be over.

-Know what I mean?
-Title?

House of Lord Astront.

Oh, Carl Ivati.

Work's been so busy,
I haven't had a chance

to get into his new series.

[squeals softly]
Okay.

So, it's this epic love story
about a star-crossed couple

trying to find their way back
to each other

across time and space,
and it's totally amazing.

Like, I'm on the second book
and I can't stop listening.

Well, if it's that good,
maybe you'll let me

borrow it when you're done.

Okay, I get it.

You're making fun of me.

No, not at all, I love to read,
and fiction is my jam.

And don't you dare
tell anybody this,

but I'm a sucker
for a good love story.

[laughs]

So, the first book
is Mercy and Goodness

and it's all about
how the couple first met

and how they got separated.

I have the book in my hotel room

if you want to come
and grab it sometime.

So you're like me.

Physical book plus audio.

Is there any other way?

Maybe I can snag
that first one now.

Seriously? I thought
you had to get back to work.

I've got some time to spare

before I go back to clocking in
those billable hours.

-And if it's
an awesome trilogy...
-It is.

Let's go.

[phone vibrates]

Jacob. Perfect timing.

Tell me
you found something juicy.

Nothing? Seriously?
[sighs]

That is so frustrating.

Uh, well, keep digging.

I just know
she's hiding something.

Sorry. No, just...

Just organizing some things.

Yes, you've made it
painfully clear

you want me to stay
out of your investigation,

but it's obvious to me
you need the help.

Jacob, uh, something's come up.

I got to bounce.

Are you really
gonna act like that?

Like what?

You could at least say hello.

Oh, sorry. Hello.

This is my sister Naomi.

Naomi, this is Madison.

-Hi.
-Hi.

Um, how do you two
know each other?

We don't.

For somebody who just
got out of the hospital,

you sure have a lot of energy.

Shouldn't you be taking it easy?

Well, what makes you think
I'm not?

Ah. This is easy?

-Mm.
-Huh.

Okay.

You just pounced on me
like a horny teenager.

-[laughs]
-Yeah.

Trust me, Mrs. Hamilton,
I know exactly what I'm doing.

Mmm.

Oh, and what are you doing now,
Mr. Know-it-all...

[Bill grunting softly]

-Bill?
-[babbles softly]

-Huh? Baby...
-[mutters]: Baby...

-Oh...
-[gasps]

[moans softly]

I need an ambulance right away.

I keep coming up
with these wild excuses

so I can come by and see you.

-Like what?
-Oh, like...

"I need to check on this
heart attack victim

-that I brought in last week."
-Hmm.

Or like, "We're running low
on tourniquets,

I need to come here
and borrow some extra."

See, your reasons sound legit.

What am I supposed
to tell Shanice

when I want to duck out
to go to the firehouse?

Say you're bringing me lunch.

And substitute the lunches
you guys cook at the station?

The famous firehouse meals
everybody's heard about?

Yeah, fair point.

And besides, sooner or later,
my supervisor's gonna catch on

and punish me
with cleaning duties.

Guess we're gonna have
to get more creative.

I could always rush in into
another burning building.

Don't you dare.

Get myself a personal escort
to your care.

-Medically speaking, of course.
-Of course.

-[phone rings]
-Ooh. One second.

Nurses station.

Uh, yep. What's your ETA?

Reason for transport?

Bill Hamilton?

Uh, yeah, he was just in.
I'm pulling up his charts now.

This is unexpected.

Oh, the good doctor and I
go way back.

In fact, you could call us
old gambling buddies.

I had no idea.

Well, there's a lot
you don't know, Vanessa.

You know what?

I don't have to sit here
and listen to this.

-Actually, Doug, you do.
-You gamble?

-A little.
-[scoffs] A lot.

[sighs]

And no offense, Doc, but...

Vanessa, your husband
isn't exactly Lucky Larry

when it comes to the cards.

He's into me for a quarter mil.

[gasps] A quarter of a mil?
What the hell?

-Vanessa...
-You lost

$250,000,

and, uh, what,
you expect me to write a check?

Not exactly.

Make me understand.
You don't want my money?

Oh, no.

Thanks to your husband,
there's something

of much greater value
on the table.

Your business.

[sighs]

What the hell is this crap?

I knew you were crazy,
but basic, too?

[sighs]

Come on, Eva.

Where'd you stash
the good stuff?

If my mother
were a homicidal home-wrecker,

where would...

Trust, you're
gonna love this story.

The writer was definitely
in his bag.

If it ain't all that,
it's on you.

Please, you know
I wouldn't steer you wrong.

What are you talking about?

I built my business
with my blood, sweat and tears.

You're not getting
anywhere near it.

Au contraire.

And if you just listen
to our proposal,

it might change
that pretty mind of yours.

"Our"?

Baby, just listen.
It's not as bad

-as it sounds.
-Don't you dare "baby" me.

Not now, not after this.

But he is right.

You just need to look
at this as something

that's mutually beneficial.

And how exactly would washing
your money be beneficial to me?

Please.

A man like you
doesn't look twice

at a business like mine
unless he needs a rinse cycle.

Well, now I know who has
the brains in the marriage.

But yes, that's exactly
what we're proposing.

Unless you have a better way
for him to clear the quarter mil

that has been
keeping him up every night.

You really let it get this bad?

What, Doug, you couldn't have
come to me first, by yourself?

I'm supposed to be your wife.

I thought I could protect you
from all of this.

Protect me?
By getting in bed with him?

Now, now, there's plenty of time

for finger-pointing later.

Let's just stay focused,
shall we?

I'm sorry, Vanessa.

JOEY:
You know, money laundering

has gotten
such an ugly reputation,

but really,
if you think about it,

it's just swapping my
hard-earned dollars for yours.

Think of it as

financial choreography.

I supply the dancers,
you provide the ballroom.

It's also a crime.

I could end up
in federal prison.

[chuckles]

Look around you.

I know what I'm doing.

Don't you have anything to say?

If there was a way

I could take this all on myself

and leave you out of it,
I would.

It's fine to say that now
after you dragged me into it.

I can't believe
this is my life right now.

Oh, come on, Vanessa, aren't you
a little bit intrigued?

We both know you like
to take a little dance

on the wild side, don't we?

Hold up.
You don't know each other?

-No, we...
-We met here yesterday,

at Uptown.

Uh, briefly.

And here we are again.

Isn't that crazy?
It's like the universe

is trying to tell us something.

I just came in
for the chocolate cheesecake.

Yes, it's everything.

I always add
strawberries on top.

I need to get back to work.

But it was good seeing you both.

Yeah, nice meeting you.

Do you want to explain
what the hell that was about?

-Give me his vitals.
-BP is spiking at 200/105.

Okay, take him
to trauma room two now.

Dr. McBride is out.
Dr. Montgomery is standing by.

Oh, God, um...

we were just laughing,
fooling around and...

he went limp.

He was awake, conscious,

but then that thing started
happening with his words again.

-What if he's not okay?
-Okay, Hayley,

Hayley, look at me.
We're gonna fight for him, okay?

Please. Our baby.

He still hasn't felt a kick yet.

-I cannot do this alone.
-Okay,

okay. Sit down. Sit down.
I'm gonna be right back.

What the hell?

Wait. Something isn't right.

I definitely didn't leave
this here.

Maybe housekeeping moved it
while they were cleaning?

[mouthing]

I mean, I guess that's possible.

Hmm. Anyway,
let me get you this book.

It's in here somewhere.

You are gonna love it.

So many twists and turns.

TOMAS:
Ooh, I love twists and turns.

Ah, here it is.

I hope you enjoy it.

TOMAS:
Gracias, mamita.

Don't worry,
I'll have it back to you quick.

EVA:
Nah, keep it
as long as you need,

and maybe we can even
link up later

to discuss your favorite parts.

For real, though,

it's nice having
someone to talk to.

I mean, even with things
going better with my dad,

it still feels mad lonely,
you know?

Hey. You got me.

And then she hit me with
this deep philosophical stuff

about the meaning of life.

I mean, who does that
with a stranger?

Okay, let me get this straight.

This woman was mysterious
about her job,

barely spoke to you

and then threw
existential questions at you?

Intriguing, isn't it?

Not the word I would use.

Listen, you know I support
whomever you want to date,

but this one--
this one gives me weird vibes.

I mean, the way
she took off like that?

She did that the other day, too.

At least this time
she said goodbye.

Chelsea, baby,
you know you deserve someone

who's not gonna leave you
hanging like that.

You're seeing her
as standoffish.

-Mm-hmm.
-I think that she's more shy.

I don't know.

I-I can't explain it, okay?

It's just something about her.

Well, I don't know
what that something could be,

because this Madison--
if that even is her real name--

-[moans]
-has barely revealed
anything about herself to you.

Now, I didn't see her
with a wedding ring on,

but for all you know,
she's married.

[phone vibrates]

Saved by the bell.

It's Derek.

He probably wants to double
with you and Jacob.

Hey, what's going on?

Hey, I'm at the hospital
hanging with Ash,

and I thought you should know,

your dad was just brought in.

Hayley seemed pretty shook,

so I-I don't know if she thought
to call you or Chelsea.

We're on our way.

What is it? What happened?

I can't take this anymore.

I've had enough.

Right place,
and those are the right words,

but you probably should
have said them

about six figures ago,
don't you think, Doug?

I hope to see you at home.

-How dare you?
-JOEY: You know,

I didn't force your husband
to gamble.

He walked into my establishment
on his own two feet.

This isn't about him.
You played me.

You made me believe you cared.

I do care, Vanessa.

-Let me explain.
-You had me

in this back room like
some silly girl on prom night.

We had sex, for God's sake.

I felt something with you.

It was the first real attraction

that wasn't just about sex
I've had in years,

Since Doug and I got together.

And it was all just part
of your stupid game.

You are nothing but a liar,

you manipulative b*stard.

What is it?

Eva, you mean a lot to me...

But my heart's somewhere else.

Ice-cold Kat?

The girl who's more fixated
on investigating me and my mom

than actually spending time
with you?

No, y-you don't know her
the way I do.

I don't know her at all.
That's part of the problem.

TOMAS:
Kat and I talked about all that.

In fact, we talk about
a lot of things.

It's one of the more open
relationships I've ever had.

It's like that?

Yeah.

I think we have
something special.

She's got me hooked.

And I have to see where it goes.

That's great.

I'm happy
for one of you, at least.

Well, can we still be friends?

Oh, you know it.

I should get going, though.

I still got clients
coming through and...

I got to get changed
and get back to the office.

Thanks for the book, though.

Don't be a stranger.

Oh, and, Tomas?

Don't tell anybody about...

Don't worry, mamita.I got you.

[door closes]

[Eva sighs]

[phone vibrates]

Hey, Laura.

Need my help again?

I'll be right over.

[sighs]

So... your move.

[door closes]

[soft clatter]

TOMAS:
Eva, you mean a lot to me...

...but my heart's
somewhere else.

Innocent, my a*s.

I told everyone
you were mad shady.

And now I have the evidence
to prove it.

Ash, where's Dad?

Hey. He just got moved
to his room.

Derek told me he called you.

We need to know how he is.
Please say he's okay.

It's too early to know
anything definitive.

The best thing
that we can do right now

is just try to stay calm, okay?

The tests
and the doctor's exams--

they could take a while.

Is Doug McBride here?

I think having him there
helped my dad the last time.

Dr. McBride is out,
but Dr. Montgomery

is probably in with your dad
right now.

[door closes]

Hi, there. I'm Dr. Montgomery,
I'm a neurologist.

How are you feeling today,
Mr. Hamilton?

[mutters indistinctly]

Mm, I'm gonna order
a stroke protocol CT

and a full set of labs.

Stroke?

Oh, God, please, no.

Dani, show yourself, woman.

Is there something
that you need to share, Andre?

VERNON:
Dani,

-sweetheart?
-[whispers]: Daddy?

The helmet and gloves
that we retrieved

from Leslie's apartment
are the same ones

that the rider on the bike
in the accident had.

We are so close to putting
that b*tch away for good.

I'm the reason he's in
the hospital in the first place.

-It's all my fault.
-The love was real,

the sisterhood was real,
and it's still here.

All we have to do is reclaim it.