01x84 - Episode 84

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What did you do, Dani?

I am doing...

Andre Richardson.

Who are you?

Do you even remember how

to be my mother?

People have been lying
to protect

the ones they love
since time immemorial.

I just can't stop
thinking about

we're paying
that b*stard off today.

You need
to pull yourself together.

What do you think, Martin,
we're gonna end the guy?

You think your grandfather
and the chief of police

will sign off on that?

I'm Allison,
also known as the woman

intruding on your date.

Apologies for that,

because I'm about to become

a lot more rude and intrusive.

Chelsea, did you hear
what I said?

You want me back.

I should have never let you go
in the first place.

We were so good together,
weren't we?

Even with Craig there.

Can you imagine how hot
we would have been without him?

I can and I did.

That's why I suggested
that we get together just us.

And you were right.

I've missed you, baby.

So what do you think?

You want to give this
another shot?

Hand over the bag, bruh.

You got this all wrong.

I didn't rob the casino.

This money belongs to me.

A guy gave it to me.

Called himself the Fixer.

Now I'm here to fix you.

Not necessary.

I'm not gonna be a problem
for anybody anymore.

I'm gonna take this money.

I'm gonna leave.

You're never gonna see me again.

That just ain't happening.

Sorry.

But that bag of money,

that was just to get you to
lower your guard, which you did.

Thank you.

Now I can step in
and finish the job.

What job?

You messed
with the wrong people.

Now, you and me,

we have to go for a little ride.

♪ ♪

[phone buzzing]

Hey, Cyn.

Yeah, I'm working on it
right now.

What?

You can't k*ll the story.

I've uncovered
a trail of payoffs

that could implicate
Marcel Malone

and a high roller who--

Listen to me,
this is the kind of expose

that will get headlines.

It will cement us
as a go-to source

for investigative journalism.

Okay, well, I...

I also found out
that Malone was hauled

in front of Internal Affairs.

Yes, the records are sealed,
but I have a friend who--

[phone dings]

Yes, this is her right now.

Okay, I will keep you posted,
I promise.

Okay.

Okay. What can you tell me
about Malone and IA?

A witness. Great. Yes. Okay.

Do you have a name?

I'm ready.

Vernon Dupree.

Thank you for going
with me to...

drop your mother off
at the airport.

It was good to have
some more time with Mother.

I've really missed her
while she's been off

-in Chicago rehearsing.
-Yeah.

It was good to see her
and it was good

to see how her whole spirit
lights up

while she talks about the
Articulettes reunion concert.

Yes.

It's wonderful.

What's wrong, Daddy?

Nothing.

Miss my wife is all.

Really?

Because you seemed
preoccupied all day.

Even before Mother left.

Does this have something
to do with Martin?

All right, let me know
as soon as you find out.

This is top priority.

All right, thanks.

What case was that about?

-Leslie Thomas.
-Mm.

Last I heard, that case
wasn't moving forward

because the judge declined
to sign off on the DNA order.

You heard right.

But we caught a break.

The expert noticed
a scratch on the side

of the motorcycle helmet that
I got from Leslie's apartment.

So we're comparing it
to the security footage.

Sounds like it could be
a real break during the case.

Keep me posted.

Will do.

Ah. I understand

you've been talking
to Martin Richardson's husband.

Uh, yeah. Yeah.

Uh, Smitty's always
at the family functions,

so sometimes
we touch base there.

-Why, what's up?
-Heard he's been asking around

about Marcel Malone.

How do you know about that?

I have come across
some information

about irregular payments made

to a certain member
of the force.

One for $5,000,

the other for 100 times
that amount.

Word gets around.

Yeah, you always used to tell Ma
and me that cops like to gossip.

And you were right.

Yeah, don't I know.

It's a handy resource.

So what have you heard?

Okay, so Smitty did reach out
to me in connection

to his profile on Marcel.

So I sat down and had
a conversation with him.

Didn't realize.

I'd appreciate
if you don't do that anymore.

Wait, I don't understand.

Yeah.

He rubbed Marcel the wrong way.

Apparently, he was asking all
kinds of intrusive questions.

Look, Pop, Smitty has
to ask questions for his piece,

and I didn't take them
as intrusive.

Come on, Jacob, you know
how these reporters are.

Always trying to make something
out of nothing.

Marcel Malone is
a distinguished cop

with a stellar career.

Not gonna have
some over-eager journalist

dragging a man's good name
through the mud.

Vernon Dupree testified
at Malone's IA hearing.

Are you sure about this?

Of course I'm concerned.

Senator Dupree is
a member of my family.

He's my husband's grandfather.
I--

Hey. Yeah, um, yeah, I--
That's so interesting.

I will call you back.
My husband just got home,

and we have some things
we have to talk about.

Okay, thank you.

-Hey, babe.
-Hey.

I heard you mention
Granddad's name.

What's that all about?

Daddy!

Is what is bothering you
related to Martin?

Why do you ask?

He was upset
and distracted earlier today.

You two went upstairs
to talk while Mother was here.

Is he okay?

Dani, I assure you,
Martin is perfectly fine.

Yeah, well, now I know
something's up,

because every time you're not
telling the entire truth,

the switch flips
and you turn on the suave.

Like that's supposed
to distract somebody.

Who says?

I do.

It's a very clever trick, Daddy.

One that I've used
a few times myself.

Well, I take serious umbrage
at that.

See, my suave meter is

always on high

all the time.

I'm being serious.

And I'm sure it's something
that you've noticed.

There is something up
with Martin.

Smitty didn't join us.

Are those two having problems?

No.

Martin's marriage is just fine.

That I believe.

Martin and Smitty have always
been relationship goals.

I thought your mother and I were
your relationship goals.

Of course you are, Daddy.

I'm just talking
about the younger,

messed up generation.

I see.

I only hope Chelsea
and Madison can follow

in their footsteps.

You're pushing mighty hard

for those two to make it.

I don't think I'm pushing.
I think I'm being...

encouraging and supportive.

Dani, it was you
that set up that little, uh,

family meet and greet
at the house the other day,

even though you knew
Chelsea and Madison

hadn't been together that long.

All right, maybe I am
pushing a little bit.

I just want my daughter
to be happy.

Mm.

As happy as you are
with Andre Richardson?

Your mother
told me all about it.

She could never keep a secret.

Especially not from you.

And speaking of secrets,
can we get back

to whatever is going on
between you and Martin?

VANESSA:
Hey, there!

Vanessa, hey.

Won't you join us?

Don't mind if I do.

I was out having drinks
with a client,

and my office texted me
to say that Dani wanted

to see me about something.

Yes, but it's
about a real estate thing.

-It can wait.
-No reason it should.

I'll leave you two to it.

Daddy, you and I were talking.

It's been a long day and, uh...

you know,
your old man's exhausted.

Really, Vernon?

The tired old man shtick?

We can finish
our conversation tomorrow.

Hmm? I'm headed home.

Goodbye.

VANESSA:
Bye.

Our problem's
being taken care of as we speak.

I'm just waiting
for confirmation that it's done.

RANDY:
Boss.

Well?

It's done.

But we have a problem.

CHELSEA:
No problem, Kat.

Okay. Bye.

Sorry for the interruption.

It's okay.

So how do you feel
about trying again?

You know, this time without
my husband in the picture?

I'm sorry, Allison.

It's too late.

I'm seeing Madison and
I'm really happy with her.

ALLISON:
Oh.

Well, okay, then.

I'm glad.

You know,
I want you to be happy.

And I hope now that
the two of us are reconnected,

we could stay in touch, you
know, maybe go out for drinks.

Honestly, I don't think
that'd be a good idea.

Why not?

There's no reason
why we can't be friends,

even if we can't be together.

But what you just told me
is that friendship

is not what you're after.

Look, this is hard
for me too, okay?

I remember how things were,

but things have changed.

And I really think that you're
trying to pursue something

with me to avoid dealing with
your issues with your husband.

That's not true,
I want to be with you,

But I found somebody else.

So this Madison person,
it's serious?

I really don't want to discuss
my relationship with you.

You've made
yourself a part of my life

and my heart,
and now you want to walk away?

Pops, I think you're
reading too much into this.

Trust me, Smitty is not trying
to smear Marcel.

-In fact--
-[phone buzzing]

Hold on, I got to take this.

Hey, babe, I'm kind of
in the middle of something--

I'm at the hospital, Jacob.

Please come quick,
it's an emergency.

Dad, Pop.

-Hey, Tyrell.
-Hey, son.

Come on in, tell us,
tell us about your day.

Nothing much to tell.

Samantha was high-key insisting

that I should drive her
to the mall,

which ended up forcing me to...

watch her try on some lame fits
and give my opinion.

Yeah, you fell
for that one, did you?

Lucky for me,

she ended up going out
with Kat for dinner.

And you didn't want
to go with them?

I'd rather eat glass
than to be around

those two
when they're being fashionistas.

If it's okay with you,
I'm gonna go grab

some bars and go to the park.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Go to the park?

What's happening at the park?

I'm meeting some people
from the chess club.

There's a bunch of OGs
who play there.

Hoping to see if we can learn
any new gambits from them.

That doesn't sound unreasonable.

Sounds like a good idea.

Could help sharpen their skills.

Exactly.

I think this is a good sign.

Him complaining about his sister

or wanting to improve
his chess game?

Both.

It shows that Tyrell's
getting back to his old self.

He's been through a lot
this year with the harassment

at school, his relationship
stuff with Jessica.

It seems to me
he's getting through it

and he's coming out
the other side.

He's a good kid.

We're lucky to have him.

Both of them.

Later, Dads.

Hey, have fun,
but be home by curfew.

Bet.

So what were you saying
about Granddad when I walked in?

Um...

My editor wants me
to do a profile

on Vernon as soon as I'm done
the one with Malone.

Ah, all of these profiles

are a waste of your abilities,

but I won't suggest again
to fight it.

'Cause in addition to you being
the most talented on her staff,

you're probably
the most cooperative.

Wow, it's not every day you use
the C-word to describe me.

We know you're the wordsmith
in the family.

It kind of goes
with the name Smith.

Yeah.

But, uh...

there are no words

to describe
what this family means to me...

and how much I would do
to protect us from any harm.

I know.

And I feel the exact same way.

Listen, uh, I just got

another source for my piece,

so I have to run
for a little bit.

I know better than to...

stop you
when you're chasing a scoop.

Love you.

I love you, too.

Damn it, Bill.

The one time I actually
want to talk to you,

I get your voicemail.

Is that r*cist piece of trash
dead or not?

I shot him, just like you said.

Then what's the problem?

I think...

I think there was a witness.

I think somebody might have
saw me down at the dock

-when I was dumping the body.
-Were you careless?

No.

Then how do you know
someone spotted you?

Sounds like a screw-up
on your part.

I'm not sure somebody
actually saw me, okay?

I'm on edge, Joey.

I got a son

and his mother to think about.

I can't go to prison,

all right? I'm all they got.

Randy.

Relax.

Nobody's going to prison.

Look, if somebody
actually spotted you,

then all you have to do
is lay low for a bit.

It's simple, you just
get out of town for a while.

Yeah, okay.

But what do I tell
my son's mother?

If I ghost her,
she starts asking questions,

and questions bring problems,

and you don't
do well with problems, Joey.

So you take her
and the kid with you.

Make a family vacation
out of it.

I got it.

Go to California on me.

-Thanks, Joey.
-Yeah.

Don't worry about it.

You stepped up, Randy.

Now, I'm not gonna say
I'm surprised, but...

I am pleased.

So...

think of the trip as a bonus.

Aren't you forgetting something?

My money.

Thank you for getting here
so fast.

-Of course, babe.
-What's going on?

They just took her in
for an examination.

Uh, she had a head injury
when they found her.

Damn it.
Some b*stard beat her up?

The EMTs called me.

Thank God she had
my card on her.

I'm just glad
you could be here for her.

I know she's important to you.

She's just been
through so much already,

and I feel completely helpless.

And, God, I called you
when you were busy.

I hope I didn't pull you away
from anything important.

No, no, no, no, not really.
I just, um...

I was having a talk
with my father.

Marcel I already told Jacob
don't say another word

to that pesky reporter.

Right, right.

I'll get back to you
on that as soon as I can.

All right.

Mr. Smith.

Don't you just hate those guys?

What guys?

Those pesky reporters.

No offense intended.

None taken.

Is, uh, Jacob around by chance?

You just missed him.

He's, uh, tending
to some kind of emergency.

Huh.
I'm sorry to hear that.

You know,
maybe I could stick around

and ask you some questions,
Chief Hawthorne?

If it's about Marcel Malone,

all I have to say
is he's a cop's cop.

The man has
an amazing nose for crime

and a unique ability
to sift through mounds

of evidence and pull out
what's relevant.

And let me tell you,
I have the utmost respect

for Detective Malone's
reputation.

Good to hear that.

You know what I also heard,
though?

That even the legendary
Marcel Malone has had

a few brushes
with Internal Affairs.

Well, that don't mean much.

Those guys pretty much live
to chap cop's asses.

-Oh.
-They got a saying around here.

"IA" stands
for "incredibly annoying."

-Mm-hmm.
-That's funny.

You know,
I heard a saying, too, recently.

It goes something like, um,

"If you dig deep enough,

"you find dirt
on even the best of cops,

'cause it's how
they get the job done."

Do you have a comment on that,
Chief Hawthorne?

You wanted to talk real estate?

Yes. Pam and I are starting

-a new modeling agency.
-I heard.

-Congratulations.
-Thank you.

Except the time is coinciding
with Kat and Chelsea

taking over my guest house
for their new venture.

So I need to rent
some office space.

How exciting,
and you came to the right place.

I have plenty of inventory
at the moment.

Does that mean business
is good or bad?

So we have a deal?

Should we shake on it?

Oh, we can do better than that.

Business is...

...interesting.

What does that mean?

It means...

I have a confession to make.

Sorry, I left it in my car.

It's been a crazy night.

Well, as long
as you're not crazy

with my money, it's all good.

I'll take that now.

What the hell?

What's going on?

Maybe right now what's
best for you is to try

to make things good with Craig.

You want me to leave him?

That's not what I'm saying.

But if I leave him,
then you can come back to me.

We can be together
like we were before.

Allison, please hear me.

I am very happy with my romantic
life right now, okay?

I'm in love.

Love her? You just met her.

Yeah, and we had
an instant connection.

And so did we.

One that set
our sheets on fire, Chelsea.

One that we can have again.

And look,

I'm not being selfish here.

If you want
to keep seeing this...

Madison, too,
then I'm fine with that--

That is not your decision.

I am in
a committed relationship.

I-I just meant--

And knowing
what you know about me,

the way that my dad
almost destroyed my mother

by cheating on her,

you think that I would do that
to somebody that I care about?

Never.

You'd never do that. I--

I shouldn't have said it...

I-I just feel so stupid
for ruining things between us.

If I could just have...

even a little piece
of that back--

You deserve to be more
than a side piece.

We all do.

And I'm sorry for snapping.

I just...

I know what it's like

to lay your heart out

just for someone to not take it.

Mm.

Like I did to you.

This is payback.

Nowhere near.

This is me just moving on

to what feels right for me.

But you barely know her.

I'm getting there.

But more than that,
I'm getting to know myself.

It's taking me a long time,
but I'm beginning to understand

that looking back
isn't serving me.

If you just let yourself...

You'd still feel
what you felt for me.

It was real.

Are you gonna try
to deny that now?

I remember asking for more
from you.

That was as real as it gets.

So I knew it.

That means we can go back.

But I sat with it,
I learned from it.

And the more that I did,
the clearer it got.

Allison,

I'm not looking back.

I'm focused on moving forward.

And I suggest that...
you do the same.

Keep your eyes on what's ahead.

Do you know where you are?

The hospital.

Right.

Do you know what year it is?



Right again.

You're doing well.

Madison.

They called you in on this?

Is June's condition
that serious?

I am here on a neuro consult

to see if our patient
has a concussion.

No need to worry just yet.

Um, Dr. Montgomery is
my dad's neurologist.

And, Madison,
this is my husband, Jacob.

Is that your name? June?

What's it to you?

It's a pretty name.

It's a lot handier
than "hey, you."

You mind if I use it?

Knock yourself out.

I take it you and June
know each other?

Yeah.

And the nurse on duty said
it was okay for us to come in.

Now, it's pretty evident
she's a victim of as*ault.

And since my husband's a cop,

the more he learns about it,
the better.

I don't think June's in shape to
answer any questions just yet.

From what I can tell,
you were pretty badly beaten?

Unfortunately, June is not
the first unhoused person

I've seen in this condition.

Unfortunately, same.

If you can,
try to get her off the streets.

There have to be
any number of shelters

in the area that will take her.

We've tried several times
to get her to relocate,

but she just keeps going back
to the underpass.

Hopefully, after this,
she'll change her mind.

May I?

You're gonna be okay, June.

You just rest.

We'll handle it from here. Okay?

Doug, what a surprise.

You know, the casino's closed.

You didn't see the sign outside?

I saw it.

I just didn't think
it applied to me

under the circumstances.

Because you're such
a good player?

If you want to put it that way.

So what's going on here?

What's with the g*n?

Randy was just leaving
that with me for safekeeping.

He doesn't need it
where he's going.

And where's Randy going?

-Uh...
-Disneyland.

He's been working so hard,
I thought it would be nice

if he could take the family
on a vacation.

For how long?

Not sure.

Well, I hope not too long.

I depend on Randy for so much.

I got to go.

I'm gonna let you guys
talk about me--

Randy, slow that roll.

We still have things to discuss.

I don't know how much
you know about what's been

going on
between Doug and me, but...

we've been having
some marital problems.

-Is that b*stard
cheating on you?
-Doug?

No, nothing like that.

It's more...

He got himself into
a little financial trouble.

Oh.

Well, that's pretty bad, too.

It doesn't have anything
to do with gambling, does it?

What makes you say that?

Well, Pamela and I were
at Joey Armstrong's casino

a while back,
just blowing off steam.

The casino's a great place
to have a hot time.

I know that for a fact.

You ran into Doug?

Yeah, in one
of those back rooms.

And he was all huddled up
with Joey Armstrong himself.

And I remember thinking,
what is a doctor and a...

Casino owner?

Eh, we'll go with that, sure.

Yeah, what could
they have to talk about?

And what conclusion
did you come to?

That it's none of my business.

It's considerate of you
to see it that way.

Like talking about
or talking at people

ever changes anything.

Mm. Been around way too much
of that lately.

I will ask
how you're doing, though?

Hanging in.

Although, I must say,

it was surprising
to find out that...

...Doug got himself into a hole

playing poker at Joey's casino.

Doug is in debt
to Joey Armstrong?

From what I've heard, Vanessa--

All the rumors, you mean?

Well, does Doug--

Do you need help?

It's all been handled,
don't worry.

So you were able
to pay Joey back?

Thanks so much, mm-hmm.

What the hell are you doing?!

All right, well,
we might as well be comfortable

while you pump me for
information, Mr. Smith.

Ah, we're practically family,
Chief.

Call me Smitty.

Where were we, Smitty?

We were talking about

Marcel Malone
and Internal Affairs.

Hmm. Well, since you've done
such thorough research,

you must also know he's never
even been reprimanded,

much less charged

with any untoward behavior.

Yeah, that's true.
Nothing was proven.

That being the case,
anything else?

Yeah, there was just one more
quick question I had.

Oh, yeah.

What does Vernon Dupree have
to do with any of this?

Nothing, as far as I know.

Can't think of
any connection between

Vernon and Marcel Malone.

You know, that is interesting.

Because my source told me

that Senator Dupree testified
on Malone's behalf

before the IA board
just eight months ago.

Hmm.

And if I asked you
the name of the source?

I don't think we have to go
down that road, Chief.

We're-- we're getting along
so well.

All right, Smitty,
I won't play coy with you.

You already know that Vernon,
Anita and I go way back,

so of course
it came to my notice

that he might be a witness
at a IA hearing.

However, I do believe
that my friend

and your husband's grandfather
is entitled to his privacy.

But if Vernon's not
the one being investigated,

what's the risk of people
knowing that he testified?

None.

All right.

I'll satisfy your curiosity.

However,
as Internal Affair matters

are not subject
to public disclosure,

I'll be making this statement
off the record.

Understood.

Senator Dupree was not
called in.

He appeared of his own accord.

Because...?

He had information about
the charges against Malone.

Being a good citizen,
he voluntarily came forward.

It was his testimony that helped
get the investigation dropped.

What are you looking for,
Smitty?

I don't have any agenda, Chief.

I'm just trying to answer
some questions

that popped up when I was doing
my piece on Malone.

But... anyway,

thank you so much
for your cooperation.

You have been extremely helpful.

Martin, honey, are you okay?

I thought he was someone else.

I feel terrible.

Please, let me apologize, sir.

I am so sorry for what I did.

I confused you
with a completely...

different employee.

I apologize if he gave you
poor service, Congressman.

Would you like to report him?

No, I don't think
that's necessary.

But his name is Kenneth.

Oh, Kenneth quit.

Can't say I'm disappointed
to hear that.

Yeah, he said
he wouldn't be coming back.

I'm surprised at Martin.

So am I.

I intend to find out
what's going on tomorrow

when I talk to my father.

Sorry for the interruption.

That's all right.

Well, unless you've
got anything else for me,

I'll get to work narrowing
down the best options

for your agency's new home.

I think we've covered it all.

Thanks for thinking of me, Dani.

I should run, but...

I will be in touch soon

to set up a time for you

to see a few office locations.

I hope I didn't overstep

with what I said about Doug.

Not at all.

That situation's
completely under control.

Is there a problem here?

Not at all.

In fact,
I was thinking that Randy

could use a little extra cash
for the trip.

Oh. I'm okay, thanks.

I'd hate it if the kid
couldn't take all the rides.

You've already done
so much for me, boss.

To each his own.

Enjoy the trip.

Yo, Randy, hold up.

Doug, I will hit you
when I get back.

I know, I just want
to buy you one drink

before you leave.
Come on, just one.

Boy, you really are
in a social mood tonight, Doug.

You sure you wouldn't
want to play a round or two

of poker instead of...

keeping Randy from his vacation?

Well, like you said, Joey,

the casino's closed.

Plus, I quit gambling.

Really?

It's good to hear that, man.

So your debt?

Yeah.

Joey and I worked something out.

I'll tell you about it
over that drink.

JOEY:
Randy.

Don't miss your flight.

The scans are taking a while.

I hope that doesn't mean
anything bad.

Madison is very thorough
with her patients.

I saw that
when she was treating Dad.

I just hope
she's taking her time

to rule out worst-case scenario.

Yeah.

You take that from June?

Yeah, for safekeeping.

I don't want it
to get lost or damaged.

In fact, let me just...

That's got to be a phone number.

I can barely make it out.

JACOB:
Hmm.

But maybe it's somebody
who knows her or...

cares about
what's happened to her?

Let me see.

[line ringing]

Hello?

This-this is Naomi Hawthorne.

I'm calling
about a friend of mine.

Her name is June.

They hung up.

Really not in the mood
for a drink, Doug.

I got to go pack and get
my family to the airport, man.

Relax. It's just one drink.

-And Vanessa's on her way over.
-Vanessa--

What is Vanessa
doing up in this, man?

I don't have time to be chatting
with you, let alone with her.

Ah, there she is now.

Oh, man.

Hey, got your text.

What's going on?

Well, I ran into Randy
at the casino.

Turns out he's taking
a trip to California

indefinitely.

-That sounds nice for Randy.
-It is.

DOUG:
You sure about that?

'Cause I have a feeling
something was going on

between you and Joey
when I walked in.

Especially since
he had a g*n in his hand.

A g*n? Randy, what's going on?

It was nothing.

Nothing, my a*s.

You look scared.

And you still do.

Is that true?

Are you afraid of Joey?

Terrified.

Is that r*cist piece of trash
dead or not?

I shot him, just like you said.

What's this all about, Elon?

Your grandson-in-law,
the reporter?

He's found out
about you testifying

before Internal Affairs
on Marcel's behalf.

I thought those hearings
were confidential.

Smitty's persistent.

And obviously
have inside resources.

He's getting close, Vernon.

But that's
all he knows about, correct?

The IA business.

Not about what happened
two years ago.

That's all for now.

He didn't say anything
about Martin, did he?

No.

Then we're fine.

I don't like it.

What's to keep him
or anybody he tells

from wondering why you're doing
favors for Detective Malone.

If anyone asks,
I simply told the truth.

Same way
I would have for anyone.

It's just a coincidence
it happened to be for Marcel.

Yeah, well, I hope Martin's
husband sees it that way

for all of our sakes.

Hey, I'm home.

Hey, Pop. In here.

What I want
is to watch you squirm

like a worm on a hook.

Hmm, how are those
adopted kids of yours?

Checkmate.