01x122 - Episode 122

[bunniefuu]

Dani, can I get you anything?

A cup of tea, something to eat?

No, thank you.

Did you get any sleep at all?

I will eat and sleep
when my daughter's back home.

I can't believe
Chelsea's been gone all night.

And running yourself
into the ground is not

going to bring her home
any faster.

I know the statistics.

The longer someone
who's kidnapped is gone,

the lower the odds
that they'll be found safe.

If our family relied on odds,

we wouldn't be
where we are today.

Now, my contacts at the FBI have
reached out to law enforcement

agencies all across
the country about Chelsea,

and they're all hard at work.

Hopefully,
we'll hear something soon.

I just thought
we'd be flooded with tips

once Bill and I
filmed that video.

And we have by the thousands.

But 95% of them are false leads.

How could someone take Chelsea
and no one saw anything?

I just got
some good news from Jacob,

and it could be the break
we need to find Chelsea.

How you doing, Kat?

Well, I'd like to
file a complaint against

whoever does
the fingerprinting for the PD.

All the dust they use,
it's really hard to clean up.

There are companies
you can hire to clean.

Too many people have been in
my home, touching my things.

I didn't want any more
strangers in here.

I get it. And on behalf

-of the PD, I apologize.
-Thanks.

After spending hours
cleaning up the place,

I spent the whole night
tossing and turning,

hoping I'd hear Chelsea's keys
through the locks.

[scoffs]
Coming in perfectly fine,

saying this was all
just a big misunderstanding.

I even went in her room
this morning, hoping she'd

just be there
sleeping peacefully.

That this was all
just a vivid nightmare.

But who knows?
Maybe this is just a dream.

Because since when
do you show up at our house?

Since I thought making
a house call would be better

than you coming down to
the station demanding an update.

You know me so well.

So what's the update?

With the information I got
from Martin about Allison's

credit cards,
I was able to get a warrant,

and I did some searching,
and I think I found something

that could lead us to Chelsea.

[takes deep breath]

Oh, there are
those beautiful eyes.

I hope my little pookie's
feeling better this morning.

I won't feel better until
your crazy a*s is locked up.

Well, in a way, you're gonna
get exactly what you wish for,

because...

because we're gonna be
bound together

for the rest of our lives.

What the hell
are you talking about?

Chelsea, my love,
will you marry me?

♪ ♪

[elevator dings]

Dr. Montgomery,
according to the news,

Chelsea Hamilton
hasn't been found yet.

Maybe you know
something they don't.

Unfortunately not.

Then what are you doing at work?

Trying to stay sane.

Pacing the floor of my
apartment, waiting around

for news isn't doing
anything to help Chelsea.

But if I'm here,
I could help my patients.

And hopefully by doing that,
by doing anything

productive,
I can settle my mind.

Okay. Let me know
if you need anything.

The only thing
I need is Chelsea.

ANDRE:
You two talk recently?

Not since I found out she
was filing for divorce, but...

since I'm trying to get her to
reconsider ending our marriage,

maybe I should pay Nicole
a visit.

You know, offer some support,
show her how much I still care.

Thanks for calling, Vanessa.
I'm hoping this is you about

to tell me the deal for
the house across the street

from the Duprees closed.

'Cause, hunty,
I am ready to move in.

Oh, and I brought Eva along so
we can discuss the renovations.

So I was thinking of
painting the outside magenta.

That way,
everyone in Fairmont Crest

will know that the new queen bee
has arrived in the neighborhood.

Mama, that's probably
gonna piss people off,

especially the Duprees.

Aw, what a shame.

So, Vanessa,
how about those keys?

Not so fast.

You're not moving in
anywhere today.

You tracked
Allison's online purchases?

Yeah, and it turns out a lot
of them were sent to a different

address than the one listed
on her official ID.

I think that's
where she's holding Chelsea.

Okay, well, let me get my bag.

No, no, no, no, no.

It could be dangerous, Kat.
You are not coming.

Chelsea and I have been there

for each other
through everything important.

If Chelsea's been--
Oh, my God.

If Chelsea's been hurt
or Allison traumatized her,

you're not going to be able
to give her what she needs.

She needs me.

Please.

I promise to stay out of the way
until you say it's safe.

All right. Well,
I guess if I do let you come,

I can keep an eye on you.

But don't make me regret it.

I'm serious, Kat.

Your grandmother's speaking
with one of the

missing persons organizations.

We'll fill her in later.
You were saying?

Jacob was able to
get a warrant to search

Allison's credit card data.

Well, that has to lead
to something.

-[doorbell rings]
-I'll get that.

Naomi, you keep going.
I'll catch up.

It seems like a long shot.

Yeah, well,
one that might pay off.

Look, Dani,
I know you're scared, but

our girl is tough, okay?

If anyone can get through this,
it's Chelsea.

She's just like you.
Utterly indestructible.

Nicole, what's wrong?

A process server.

Apparently, he wasn't satisfied

not finding me at home,
so he tracked me down here.

What could
possibly be so important?

Ted is trying to delay
our divorce.

For what reason?

He is asking for a full audit
of our marital assets to

make sure everything
is split precisely 50/50.

That's ridiculous.

Do you want to know
what's even more ridiculous?

Bill is representing him.

No offense, Uncle Ted.

You are the last person
Aunt Nicole

wants to see right now.

Hey, I'm just following up on

the advice
you gave me the other day.

I should prove
to Nicole that her life

is better with me in it.

A good husband
shows up during a crisis.

Yeah, but not when she is neck
deep in anxious Duprees.

The only thing you can do
right now to impress Aunt Nicole

is to find Chelsea.

You wouldn't happen to
have any bright ideas about

where Allison might
have taken her, have you?

I wish. My dealings
with my psycho ex

have given me
no insight in that area.

While the Jarvis family
accepted your bid...

Well, they better, after all
the money I offered them.

-Please.
-Yes, well, there are many

steps to finalizing
a real estate deal.

Like scheduling an inspection,
escrow, closing.

Okay, then get it done.

All right?
Isn't this, like, your job?

[chuckles] Yes. Well,
there's another wrinkle here.

The family's insisting
on staying put until they're

able to find and move
into another residence.

They estimate that will
take them at least 90 days.

-Can they do that?
-Their house, their terms.

So what the hell am I supposed
to do until they find a place?

Stay in your apartment.
There's no rush.

Oh, yes, there is.

I need to stake my claim
on Fairmont Crest.

ASAP.

There's no way I'm marrying you.

Well, think about it, baby.

Or else I'll have to
find a way to make you consider.

I-I can't marry you because...

because you're
already married to Craig.

Well, that's not a problem.
We were just pretending.

You know, Craig is just
some escort that I hired.

What?

-Why?
-Because you only dated men.

I mean, that's the way it looked
like on your social media.

So I figured
I'd have a better shot

at getting you into bed
with a male partner.

You were playing me
from the moment we met.

Because our love
was written in the stars.

So I did what I needed
to do to bring us together.

And when
I realized that we were so,

so very good together,
then I knew I was right.

But then you pushed me away.

Yeah, playing hard to get.

Like you said in the video.

I don't remember.

Yeah. The harder you
push me away,

the more that I want you.

That was just
a song I was dancing to

because it was a trend.

No worries. I'm rectifying
my mistake in a big way.

I'm being crystal clear,
my love. No more games.

I am ready to make
the ultimate commitment.

So are you ready
to put a ring on it?

Hell to the no.

What if Madison was out
of the picture permanently?

Because I can make that happen.

You better not come within
a hundred feet of Madison.

Oh, easily done.
There's lots of ways to get rid

of someone from that distance.

You can't.
Just please don't hurt her.

Okay, well, there's
one thing that you can do.

To protect that good doctor.

Marry me.

This is just all happening
so fast, Allison.

I-I-I need a little time
to think about it.

Oh, well, don't take too long,

because our wedding ceremony
is happening today.

Looks like you're
making good progress.

Good. I want to be
doing better than that.

Just keep trying as hard
as you can.

-Not a problem.
-He's relentless.

I have to be. It's the only
way I'm going to get better.

Well, slow down, Relentless.

I've had patients set
their recovery back months

by doing too much
before they're ready.

Oh, well,
going too hard is pretty much

the story of Derek's life.

Don't worry. I'll make sure
he doesn't hurt himself.

And I'll make sure
she doesn't exhaust herself

looking after me.

It's good
you two have each other.

It's vital to take care
of the people you care about.

Look, to be clear, one of
my partners represents Ted.

Please!
Your name is on the door

and on every deposition,
brief and motion

that leaves that office.

You might as well
be the attorney on record.

You never cease
to amaze me, Bill.

How could you
waste time screwing

with Nicole's divorce
while Chelsea's missing?

You're lucky
Anita's in another room

calling folks who are
trying to find your daughter.

DANI: That is exactly why
I sent Naomi to check on her,

so that she didn't get
caught in the crossfires

when I lean into
her inconsiderate father.

Obviously,
I agreed to help Ted before

Chelsea's disappearance.

Okay? Since I've been
out of the office,

I asked my associates to
help me with my matters.

One of them must have hired
the process server

without my knowledge.
I apologize.

So you're sorry for the timing,
but not for representing Ted

-in the first place.
-Okay, again, Dani, I'm--

Or for coming up with a strategy

that turns an ordinary divorce
into a long and painful ordeal.

Look, I'm just doing my job,
okay? Just doing my job.

Look, Ted was gonna
hire a lawyer to represent him

in the divorce anyway.

Wouldn't you rather it be
someone who has some

sort of loyalty to the family

rather than be some
total stranger who might

leak all of this
to the gossip blogs, huh?

And for the record, Ted is
slowing down the proceedings

because he still
loves Nicole, all right?

He doesn't want to throw
away their marriage.

That man has a hell of
a way of expressing his love.

Well, that doesn't
mean he doesn't feel it.

Oh, now you're
the expert on what defines love?

And, Bill, when I told you

I'm now the family fixer,
I meant it.

So that means stay
the hell out of my marriage.

-You don't tell me anything.
-Hush, all of you.

Now, our emotions are
running high because we're all

worried about Chelsea,
all right?

She's lost enough time with us.

Let's not let
our tempers steal any more.

Let me update my advice.

What? Has something
changed with Nicole and Carlton?

-No, not that I know of.
-Hmm.

All I mean is that
my perspective has changed.

When I encouraged you
to go after Aunt Nicole

no matter what,

I was wrong. I see that.

And now that Ashley
has gone back with Derek,

which hurt like hell,
it means that now I'm free to

offer Dani
the support she needs.

Are you and Dani
getting back together?

No. No.

Although,
before Chelsea disappeared,

we were talking about
going from more of

a "friends with benefits"
situation

-to something more real.
-Mm.

And since I've been
helping her with this...

awful situation, it's only

deepened our connection,
Uncle Ted.

And maybe when
Chelsea comes back home safe,

which I've got
to believe will happen,

what I've got with Dani can
evolve into something more...

more serious.

I-I'm happy for you, truly.

But it seems like both you
and Ashley have reconnected

with your exes in a time
of crisis.

Huh. And you think
it won't last?

I think I should make the same
thing happen with Nicole.

So if we were to get married...

Mm, don't say "if," love.

Say when.

Say now.

We would need
a justice of the peace

to perform the ceremony,
which means we would have to

head to the courthouse.

So if-- when...

you unchain me, we can go.

We don't need to go anywhere.

I can perform
the ceremony myself.

-How does that work?
-Oh, because

I became ordained online.

Always thinking ahead.

But... but it won't
be legally binding without

witnesses and
a marriage certificate.

My dad's an attorney, so I know.

God will be our witness.
That's all that matters.

I'm sure wishing for
divine intervention right now.

What was that you
were mumbling, lovely?

Yes, I'll marry you.

If it's luxury you want,
there are tons

of other gated communities
in the DMV

with empty homes on the market.

And after you rent one,
you might decide

you'd rather live there
than Fairmont Crest.

Plus, some of
the communities are newer,

which means fewer maintenance
expenses down the road.

Well, aren't you
a precious little Barbie?

The thing is,
I don't have to worry about

any more expenses,
thanks to my lovely trust fund.

Mama, I know you have what seems
like a ton of money right now,

but you aren't
a billionaire or anything, okay?

I just don't want you
to burn through it.

Well, I can make
my new life fire

without burning
through a thing, boo.

Okay? The beauty of this trust

is that I get more money
every six months

from investments and real estate
holdings and whatever.

It's like a-a job
with-with steady paychecks

and, ooh, honey,
without all that annoying work.

You better trust the trust, boo.

But wouldn't you be
happier living someplace

where nobody is already
inclined to hate your guts?

Where you might
even make some friends?

I made friends. Jan and Mona.

I mean, friends who
still want to talk to you.

Mama, name one thing
Fairmont Crest has

that no other community does.

Him.

Okay, now you can take your own
car to your grandparents' house.

I'll hit the station first
and see if there's

any news
about the investigation.

I hate going to the Duprees
with nothing.

-But that's not true.
-Really?

After getting the warrant
and picking the lock to get in,

we discovered that the house
Allison rented was empty.

Inside, there were no weapons,
no manifesto, nothing.

Nothing out of the ordinary.
I'm starting to think

she's not even the suspect
we're looking for.

Uh, Jacob, there's something
I need to tell you.

What have you done?

What is that?

[sighs] The key chain
says it's for a storage unit.

I found it at Allison's place.

So you moved what could
have been a piece of evidence?

I stayed outside like you said,

but then I saw it on a hook
in an open, empty garage, and...

I picked it up.

And I was going to tell you,
but then when

you came back, you were on the
phone with the station, and...

So now I have it.
I'm sorry.

I know I screwed up and
messed up the chain of evidence

and probably the whole
investigation, and I'm sorry.

I would have found
that key if you didn't move it.

Yeah, I'm sure you would have.

But now you have it. And since
you do, you don't have nothing.

We have another place to search.

Wait, what do you mean, "we"?

Who found the key?

We better get going then.

ALLISON:
My perfect, beautiful fiancée.

We need to get ready
for our wedding.

Oh, we're gonna make
such beautiful brides.

But I can't glow up like this.

And you don't want to marry
someone looking all busted.

You're already beautiful to me.

But I don't look
how I usually look.

You know, like
when you first met me online.

Aw, that's right.
You took my breath away.

But I got it covered, sweetness.

[drawer opens, closes]

Before long, your face
will be beat for the gods.

[Allison sighs]

I knew this would be
the perfect color on you.

I always know
exactly what you need.

Relax, my love.
Let me take care of you.

["Wedding March" plays]

We are gathered here today

to join Chelsea Hamilton
and Allison Bailey

in holy matrimony.

Okay, let's do five more reps.

-Ten.
-You sure?

I got this. [grunts]

-And that's enough.
-I can do more.

-I'm not a wuss.
-No, you're not.

And you did a great job today,

but your body is telling you
you need to rest.

So when I leave,
listen to it and me,

and don't push yourself.

Ashley, make sure
he follows instructions.

Oh, I'll try, but he only
really listens to you.

Probably because
you scare him a little.

[chuckles] Good.
Then my job here is done.

[Derek exhales, inhales]

Just let me catch my breath,
and I'll do another set of reps.

You really think
I'm some soft touch.

You're the only reason
I'm not giving up.

You've always made me
want to be my best self.

Okay, ah-ah-ah. I'm not gonna
let you hurt yourself.

You heard Shanice.
You need to rest.

I'll rest when I'm dead.

I just cannot believe
that I am gonna be staring

at my apartment's cruddy popcorn
ceiling for the next few months.

[Leslie exclaims]

Why don't you make yourself
feel better by

using your trust fund money
to do a little retail therapy,

and go to the country club
sports shop?

[clicks tongue] And that is why
you are my dearest baby girl.

[grunts] You know what though?
I could use, like,

a new snazzy pickleball outfit.

-Mm-hmm.
-Mm.

It's a shame that Mona and Jan

do not want to have
anything to do with me anymore.

You know,
I could have gotten them

some guest passes and
had them come play with me.

Oh, well.
Time to go shopping.

[sighs, moans]

[phone chimes]

I heard about Chelsea,

and I couldn't help
thinking about Kat.

She must be going through hell.

I'm sure she is.

Well, have you spoke to her?

Kat hasn't returned
any of my calls or texts.

I'm sure she's
probably at the Dupree house.

But I'm not gonna intrude
on the family right now.

It's terrible what
they're going through.

Look, and I don't
wanna be involved

-in causing them any more pain.
-Mm-hmm.

Which is why I...
I'm asking for your help.

I know this is a god-awful time.

Please know my thoughts
are with you and with Chelsea.

We know that.
And thanks for dropping by.

I take it this is more
bad news about Leslie Thomas.

Good news this time.

I managed to keep Leslie
out of the house

across the street for
another few months at least.

I persuaded the sellers
to add a clause to the contract

allowing them to keep living
in the house

until they find someplace else.

Look at you, using your
real estate broker powers

-for the greater good.
-Doing what I can.

At least you won't
have to worry about Leslie

wreaking havoc on
the neighborhood for a while.

Nice work, Vanessa.
Gotta love a tricky clause.

We shouldn't waste
a moment's thought on that woman

and legalities
while Chelsea's missing.

When Chelsea gets home,
the last thing she'll need

is another crazy person
in her midst.

Vanessa, are you sure there
isn't anything that you can do

to get Leslie away
for even longer?

-For how long?
-Forever.

There are all kinds
of rules and regulations

for purchasing a home
in Fairmont Crest.

There must be some T
that you haven't crossed

or i that you haven't dotted

that can keep that calculating
shrew from being here.

And I bet Bill can
find each and every one.

I ended my dealings with Leslie

when I threw her out of here
last night.

You owe Nicole.

She's the one who will suffer
from Leslie living in her face.

I know exactly how that feels.

This is how you
make it up to her

for repping Ted in that divorce.

Bill, I strongly advise you
to do as Dani suggests.

Babe, I know you're frustrated.

It goes against
everything in you to sit back

and rest instead of rush ahead.

But you're
not gonna win any prizes

by ignoring
your physical therapist.

[breathing heavily]:
I know what you're thinking.

That the only reason
I'm like this is

because I didn't take anyone's
advice about the triathlon.

That this is the universe's
way of saying, "I told you so."

Okay, if that's
what you think I'm thinking,

then you better think again.

I'm just concerned
about you, babe.

I want you to
recover properly, okay?

Recover?

Like that's ever gonna happen.

[groans] We've been
dancing around the fact

that there's a good chance
that no matter how hard I work

or how perfectly
I follow instructions,

I may never walk again.

And what am I going to do then?

Let's not go to worst case.

And if the worst happens...

Babe, there are plenty of people

who are mobility-impaired
who lead active, full lives.

[scoffs]
Hardly active.

And I won't just
miss the rush of running

into a burning building.

It's the way people look at me.

Used to look at me.

When I helped them.

It made me feel
like I had a purpose.

Like I was doing
something worthwhile.

I don't know that anything else

will ever make me feel
that way again.

Then I will do
everything in my power...

to remind you how wonderful
and extraordinary you are.

Okay?

Okay.

Didn't expect to see you today.

Yeah. I know things
between us have been a little...

-indefinite, but--
-Uh, I-I really can't get
into that.

Yeah. Yeah.

Um...

Look, Dani, I just want you
to know this much.

I'm not gonna let you
get through this alone.

Thank you.

-Yeah.
-And, thankfully, I...

I'm not alone.
I have my whole family.

Yeah.

-Everybody except...
-[sniffles]

...Chelsea.

Chelsea's always been
my mini-me, you know?

We're the wild ones.

The Duprees who...

just can't draw
within the proper lines.

[chuckles]
Yeah.

I mean,
your shared connection and...

charm is pretty obvious.

And Madison's so good
for Chelsea.

Mm.

She calms Chelsea down
but lets her be herself.

-Yeah.
-And then this nutjob
just comes along

and takes her?

My beautiful,
strong-willed daughter

wasn't meant to be
anyone's victim!

How dare she lay hands on her!

No, no, no.

No, I will not let myself
lose it.

[crying]:
Chelsea needs me to be strong.

Come on. Come on.

Dani, come on. Hey. Shh.

Shh.

[crying]

Hey. Hey, I'm here.

SHANICE:
Anything?

No.
[sniffles]

I've been searching
for news all morning.

[sighs]

I did get a nice text
from Chelsea's grandmother.

Miss Anita told me

I'm welcome to drop by
the Dupree home anytime.

Aw. That makes sense,

considering your relationship
with her granddaughter.

[sighs]

They've been so welcoming
and supportive

since Chelsea and I
started dating.

And I know we haven't
been together long, but...

...it's felt like
we've known each other forever.

[softly]:
Yeah.

I had this vision of our future.

[chuckles softly]

[shudders]

Falling even deeper in love,

sharing everything,

moving in together.

Maybe even getting married.

[sniffles]

And having a family of our own.

[sobs]

[sighs] And I thought I found
my happily ever after.

[sniffles]

And now I might not ever see
Chelsea again.

[crying]

I knew you wanted
to get married.

It just took
a little convincing.

[exhales sharply]

I vow

to love you so much

that you'll have no choice
but to love me back.

I will shower you
with so much love and affection,

I'll make you wonder
what you were ever doing

with that doctor.

Her name is Madison.

Oh, you'll forget
her name before long,

believe me, because...

...I pledge
to always take care of you,

to make this home a sanctuary

that you will never,
ever need to leave.

And I promise you that you
will never be lonely because...

because I will be by your side

every minute of every day.

Now it's your turn.

Oh, I'm dying to hear
the promises

that you want to make me.

[sighs]

I don't know what I could do
to help the Duprees.

My mother's plan to move in
across the street from them

has hit a temporary snag.

And the current owners
won't be moving out for months.

Oh. Well, that's good to hear.

But I'd like to keep her
from ever buying that house.

It's only going to lead
to trouble

for everyone, including Mama.

Agreed, but I don't see
what I can do.

You have more influence
over her than anyone.

She craves your approval,
which makes you the only one

who can talk her out
of buying that house.

And if I could...

...Nicole would be
very grateful.

Hmm.

Oh, yeah. I can do this easy
and make it look better

than most of those country
club harpies while doing it.

-Mm. [chuckles]
-[knocking]

Pow.

[groans]

What? Throwing me out
of the Duprees' house yesterday

wasn't enough for you,
so now you show up at my home

to harass me?

I came to deliver
a message, Leslie.

Mm.

Stay away from the Duprees.

Forever.

None of us want you living
in our neighborhood.

Well, that's just too damn bad.

Because money is power,

and I'm powerful,

which means you have
no leverage over me, Billy Boy.

Hmm.

You know better than that.

You've experienced
just how far I'm willing to go

to protect my clients. Now...

imagine how pissed off I am

to have to come here
and deal with you

instead of spending
all of my time

trying to find
my missing daughter.

I know you don't want me to take
my fear and frustrations out

on you.

So...

if you're smart,

you'll choose to stay
on this side of the gates.

And if you don't,

I'll find a way to keep you out.

Permanently.

Jacob told me he found a key
to Allison's storage unit.

Oh. I pray
it's not another dead end.

We should all pray.

Come.

Let's join hands.

Father God,

we come to you today,

grateful for the many ways

in which you have blessed
our family.

We try to honor the gifts
that you have given us

by paying it forward.

But right now, Lord,

we ask that you help us
in our time of need.

We ask that you shine
a light on Chelsea

and wrap her
in your loving arms.

There are so many good people
trying to help us right now.

We ask you to watch over them

and keep them all safe.

Looks like Allison has a copy

of every pictorial
Chelsea ever did,

including international ones.

She would have had to work
really hard to get those.

Let's see
what this thumb drive tells us.

Oh, my God.

It's some kind of journal
of fantasies about Chelsea.

It's like Allison was
actually tracking her movements.

And there are
hundreds of entries.

They're dated.

She's been stalking her
for years.

So this wasn't done on a whim.

-She's been planning this
for a while.
-Yeah.

Um... "I figured out

"where Chelsea's latest video
was filmed.

"A restaurant called Uptown.

Think it's about to become
my favorite place"?

Wow. So she was stalking Chelsea
from the beginning.

"I know Chelsea and I were meant
to be together for eternity,

and I'm gonna do whatever it
takes to make her mine forever."

ANITA:
Most of all, Lord,

please protect our Chelsea
from harm.

It's hard to...

put into words
what I feel for you.

You're...

unlike anyone I have ever met.

[sobs]

I promise

to treat you
as well as you treat me.

I hope so.

I vow to be a good partner.

To do my best to keep you calm.

And to soothe you
when you need it.

I always feel so good
around you.

[shudders]

I promise

to bring the values
that I was raised with

into our marriage.

Strength in the face
of adversity.

Confidence.
[sniffles] And grace.

I vow to be the wife

you deserve.

[sniffles]

I now...

declare us wife

and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

ANITA:
Lord, please bring
our beloved Chelsea home to us

before it's too late.