Beyond The Gates Transcript
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That beautiful mind is working all the time. I was just thinking about back in the day before we had kids. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not wishing them away. I love our family something fierce. You don’t have to tell me and no need to explain. I think I know where you’re going. You always do. Things were a lot simpler when it was just the two of us.
Exactly. The problems were with the world. And we were either innocent or arrogant enough to believe that we could solve them with a heartfelt vocal or some civil disobedience. And sometimes we did. Or came close. Now that mindset has turned once we had Nicole and Dani and the grandkids. When they hurt, we bleed.
Not so simple anymore. I could kill Bill Hamilton with my bare hands. There’d be satisfaction in that. Mm hmm. But as practical solutions go, any second thoughts about the way forward? We don’t have a choice. Martin must be protected. Unfortunately, that means Dani will pay the price yet again.
Obviously, I need the room to handle this unexpected situation. We’ll pick up when I’m done. Close the door, please.
Nicely done. Very dramatic. And blue, always been your color. You happy now? You feel better? Got a little something something out of your system? Not yet. I’m getting there.
Who knew my baby girl would grow up and have such a head for business. I put her marketing concept into place and bookings increased by 10%. Told you they would. Okay. Impressive. Now that’s the type of skill set that’ll take you far in life. That’s the plan. Mm-hmm . Speaking of plans, did you decide to shoot the video bio here or at the clinic?
Um, I like your office to highlight the professional side and the grounds at Uncle Ted’s for a more personal angle. Hey, you’re not camera shy, are you? Not a bit. My beautiful wife is getting an award for her prestigious work as a psychiatrist. They want me on tape? I’m there. Andre and I were thinking it’d be cool to hear you guys tell your story.
How you met, your first impressions of each other. Man, what it’s like to have such a solid marriage. Everyone wants one, only a few succeed. Well, I can talk about this woman all day long. So good to see you, nephew. You’re looking well, too. Thank you. Man, um, yeah, it was touch and go there for a minute, but you guys wouldn’t let me fall.
Y’all literally saved me. If I had every second of every day to spend, Trying, I could never repay you. Thank you.
Love you, nephew.
How do you stand living your life so loud? You can’t go anywhere without being scrutinized and judged. Just part of being who I am in the world we live in. And a good thing too. My social media presence is about to become more important than ever. Why? What’s going on? I need your input. You’re the only person who’s experienced our mother exactly the same way I have.
Oh god, what’s she done now? It’s what I’m about to do. I’m gonna shake things up. Start my own purse line with Kat. Oh! Uh, and how does mom feel about you splitting her focus? I won’t be. I’m quitting. Wait, you mean modeling? Bingo. The question being, where will that leave mom? Okay. Put on quite a show. Came in here wielding weapons and slapping people.
Why, Dani? Huh? What do you want? You know, beating you with your own golf club and watching you die a slow, agonizing death would be fun. But I’ll settle for answers. How dare you, Bill. How dare you move your whore into my community. Hayley is not a whore. Okay? And we like the house. It suits our needs. You were gone.
You left Fairmont when you left me. Got a place in Eagle Harbor. Why can’t you and Hayley live there? I sold that house. Yeah, I’ve been standing a suite at the Ritz until after the wedding. Okay, then buy someplace else. There are tons of communities to choose from. Fairmont Crest is the best address in Maryland.
And it was my home for many years. Do I need to remind you how you ended up in Fairmont in the first place? It was because you were married to me. Dani Dupree. It was my pedigree, my money, my family connections that opened those gates to you, my father who jump started your career. If it weren’t for me, you would still be a lowly public servant trying to make ends meet.
Hey, okay. Get over yourself, Dani. Huh? I would be in the exact same place that I am right now. I just would have gotten here a different way. And I’m going to tell you something. You didn’t make me. And your father didn’t make me either. I made myself. And I brought you along for the ride.
You okay, Les? You seem down. What? Oh, sorry. Uh, that guy over there reminded me about him. I drifted. Sometimes it just happens. To be expected. Grief doesn’t happen in a straight line. And it hasn’t been all that long since you lost Alan. Alan filled the holes in my heart. Since he’s been gone, it’s like those spaces are just Hollow.
No. Hey, listen. I am not trying to bring you guys down. All right, so I would much rather hear about the tea From those rich folks behind the gates. So who is going to spill? Well, I guess the big news is what happened at the country club restaurant Fairmont Crest is buzzing. My phone totally blew up. Mine too.
Okay, what happened? Woo, Dani almost put Hayley on the floor. What? From what I heard, if it hadn’t been for a bar stool or a table breaking her fall, Hayley would have been ass over tea kettle. Dani pushed her. Punched her in the face. Get out. In front of a whole house. Now that is delicious. And good for Dani.
You know, you can’t home break a woman and expect her not to react. Vanessa said she wasn’t surprised. She went to Dani’s this morning for coffee and found Dani throwing mugs against the wall. Girl. Ooh. Anything to add? Not really. Everything went smoothly at Nicole and Ted’s. Nothing but love. Must be wonderful being Nicole Dupree Richardson.
I wonder what it’s like. Talk about a woman who has everything. Nicole deserves all the blessings. She’s an amazing, inspirational person. It’s no wonder Ted adores her. That first year after the plane crash was the darkest. I’d ever lived through the shock, the grief. It was unbearable to lose Stan and Iris so suddenly.
Ted and I haven’t flown together since. I’d hate to think who I would’ve become if you guys had not insisted that I stay with you those first few months. We were happy to help you any way we could. You didn’t just help me. You saved my life, the three of you. And Martin, I will always be grateful. Nothing you guys couldn’t ask of me.
We love you, Andre.
So happy to have you home. For however long it lasts. Yeah. Hey, why don’t I turn the tables? I’ll take a picture of you for once. Nah, I’d rather you not. Yeah, I’m not too keen on having my mug splashed all over social media. Prefer my place to be behind the camera. In fact, uh, join your parents. Come on. Back up, back up.
Alright. Nicole in the middle. Uncle Ted. Come on, man. Loosen the jacket up. This looks good. Okay, cool. Alright. Alright, smile pretty now. Say cheese. Nobody does that, Dad. Here’s the thing. Mom is grown. And so are you. If modeling doesn’t float your boat anymore, you get to walk away into whatever does. It’s, it’s not that I’m ungrateful.
Mom built a career that’s been very good to me. I make great money. Modeling is the reason why I have a social media presence in the first place. But, I want to do what’s mine. Not something that Mom chose for me. Walk my own path, you know? Stop being under Mom’s control. It’s me, Chelsea. You know, the one that left Fairmont five years ago?
Opened my own firm, married Jacob, and never looked back? You don’t have to justify needing change to me. You want to spread your wings, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Hell, Mom did it when she was younger than you. And she certainly did not let Grandmother’s objections slow her down one bit. I know.
It’s just, she’s so brittle and fragile right now. And being my manager is all she has left. Do you remember when we were growing up, how we’d tiptoe around Mom until we could get a read on her mood? I still do. And you always will. Unless you cut the cord. Mom is always something emotional. It’s always big and demands energy and attention from whoever’s closest.
And since I’ve moved out, that burden has fallen onto you. Especially since she’s such a part of your career. I hear what you’re saying. It’s just I feel guilty. It’s the only life you get, Chelsea. And bottom line, our mother is a survivor. It took me finding a place in the world separate from her to truly get that.
Now, it’s not gonna be easy, but maybe it’s time you create some distance of your own. I don’t even know who you are anymore. When did you start getting so much pleasure out of hurting me? That wasn’t the intention. It’s just the way things turned out. We built a life together. We made a family and you left like it was nothing.
Did you ever love me? I loved you very much. Then how could you treat me so shabbily? You are literally throwing a woman who blew up my marriage in my face. How much am I supposed to take, Jill? That’s the thing. It’s not about you, Dani. It’s about me. And what I need for my life now. And that’s Hayley. I’m sorry you’re having a hard time accepting that our marriage is over, but it really is this simple.
I fell in love with someone else. You promised me forever. I gave up everything for you. You were on a path and you chose to change course. Eddie, we had a good run. Our marriage worked. Until it didn’t. Until Hayley came along. We were in trouble long before Hayley. I didn’t know that. Was our marriage perfect?
Not by a long shot. You cheated on me, Bill. More than once. And I look the other way because, because some men are incapable of being faithful to one woman. And because I loved you. But I choked on my pride and I pretended it wasn’t happening because I thought that’s what you needed. And I thought that’s what I had to do to keep our family together.
But I never considered us in trouble. You had it both ways. Why would you leave? Uh, Dani, look, I can’t do this with you, okay? This is my place of business. I can’t do this. Right? People change. Okay? Situations change. We accept a new reality and we move on. That’s what Hayley and I hope you can do. Maybe even get to the point where you can wish us well.
Never. In fact, I hope your life is a misery. If I could put a curse on you, I would. You selfish, heartless bastard. One more thing. Slapping me? Whatever. I can take whatever you dish out. But if you ever raise another hand to Hayley You’re what? You couldn’t possibly hurt me more than you already have. Don’t try me.
I’m not afraid of you.
I hope you got an earful of what’s coming for you. You’re not special, Hayley. And you sure as hell ain’t the first. Remember what they say. Past is prologue.
Is this, uh, seat taken? I’m waiting for someone. I doubt that. Excuse me? You did a good job with the disguise, but I know who you are. I know you anywhere. I’m your biggest fan.
Blow this joint with me, and I’ll prove it. I found it’s a good policy not to get intimate with my fans, but There’s something about you. Oh, good, I don’t have to drink alone. Vodka martini, very dry, very cold. Why are you wearing sunglasses? And who’s he?
He’s not Doug, that’s for sure.
Randy Parker. What’s up, my man? Doug McBride. You tell me. Don’t sweat it. I got what you came for.
They were all good, my friend. Later. We all good.
I’m gonna be at Chelsea’s shoot tomorrow, is that okay with you? Uh, sure, you can be my assistant. I should warn you, it’ll probably be tense. Aunt Dani mommages Chelsea hard when things are fine. And this ain’t that. I hear you, I hear you. So, where my referee hat? So, what have you been up to since we last saw you?
Just got back from Bali, photographing a new resort. Oh, I’m sorry. Somebody’s gotta do it. It was horrible what you went through. Losing both of your parents like that. They’ve been gone ten years now. It’s hard to believe. I can’t even imagine. But I so admire the way you put your life back together. Doing what you love on your own terms.
Isn’t that what we all strive for? Yeah. But the money my parents left me gives me that freedom. So it’s still kind of weird. But you give what you make from photography to charities your mom supported, so it kind of balances out in a good way. True. That’s the hope, at least. But what about you? From what I can see, Kat Richardson is all about work.
No love interest in your life, or? Plenty of time for that. Right now, I’m concentrating on learning what I need to know about business. Chelsea and I are going to do big things, but that’s a secret for now. Safe with me? I know.
Always.
I wish we didn’t have to do this. You and me both. It kills me to know that we’ll be adding to Dani’s pain. While giving in to Bill. And gifting Haley with a legitimacy she doesn’t deserve. I suppose there’s another option. We can call Bill’s bluff. Bank on him saving the trump card for a bigger hand.
What if he doesn’t? That little girl has got his nose open about as wide as it gets. Look at what Bill has already thrown away because of her. We can’t roll the dice on Martin’s future. Have you told him about this? No, and I don’t intend to. This is ours to handle. We never speak about that night. With good reason.
Do you ever regret the choices we made?
I’d do it all again. Exactly the same. Me too. So, we move forward as planned.
I’ve noticed you and Laura are still at the house when I’m leaving. Oh, we’ve definitely been putting in overtime. Oh, well that’s gonna look good on your paychecks. And it also explains why you’ve been missing from quiet practice. Oh. We will be seeing you again soon, right? I’ll be there tonight. I promise Laura will be done by seven.
Hey, Martin. Um, come sit. Yeah, what’s up?
So, there’s been something on my mind for a while now. I almost brought it up last time you were having your dreams, but they evened out. And your sleep has been peaceful. I hoped it would stay that way, but here we are again. And you’re right. I do have that part of my brain that searches for answers whether that annoys you or not.
So, I’m just gonna throw this out there. It’s quite a preamble. Are you going to hear me out? I’m sitting here, aren’t I? Maybe these dreams are about something that you don’t want to remember. From intrepid reporter to amateur therapist. You must have too much time on your hands. There’s no story here, Smitty.
No mystery to solve. I have bad dreams that I don’t recall. If that’s too disturbing for you, I’ll move into the guest room. Well, that’s a bit extreme.
That’s weird. What? I’ve been summoned. Sudden family meeting at my grandparents. Thanks for your always on point advice. Are you taking it? Eventually. But not until this awful wedding is behind us and mom’s feeling better. I can bide my time a little longer. You’re a good kid. I’m a grown ass woman. You’ll always be my baby sister no matter how old you get.
Whatever. Oh, is that synchronicity or what? Family meeting? Seven o’clock, no excuses.
That’s mother’s text tone. She’s old school. She always calls. Mine is from Grandmother 2. Family meeting at the house. Presence required? I hope Dani hasn’t lost her mind and gone left on somebody. I, uh, I hired this fine young gentleman to do a little role playing. I’m Incognito Taylor, and this is my biggest fan.
You’re joking, right?
Of course I am. This is Zeke. Zeke from my office. Thank you, Zeke, for dropping off the keys. Anytime. You know where to find me. Oh, a little role play with that one might not be such a bad idea. You could probably use the distraction. You are not kidding. I just left Bill. I thought confronting him would give me some, I don’t know, release?
Closure? Didn’t happen? It’s so frustrating. I cannot reach a man who I was married to for over 30 years. Bill is completely shut down on me. Nothing I say or do penetrates that. It’s hurtful. And it fills me with even more anger. And there’s nowhere for that anger to go. Anyway, I have made a decision. I have to get Chelsea through a photo shoot tomorrow, and then I’m going to hop a plane to Paris.
Ooh, there is a plan I can wholeheartedly endorse. A change of scenery can work miracles. That’s my mother. Command appearance at my parents. That can’t be good. If that bastard ex husband of mine has done one more thing to disrespect me, I cannot be held responsible for my reaction.
I absolutely love it. Love what? Laura just got me this. Aww, that’s lovely. Did I miss an occasion? No, no, just the thank you from me to Mona. Is there anything I need to know before I leave? Yes, the smaller banquet room at the Country Club is available both nights, we’re considering for the sponsorship presentation.
Great, I will decide soon. Why don’t you both take off? I know you’ve been working extra hours. You don’t have to tell me twice. I’ve been wanting to get to choir rehearsal tonight. Uh, I’ll finish up a few things and be on my way. I want to do some online shopping for our trip to Maui. Oh, I have a special place in my heart for that island.
That is where I met Ted. I didn’t know that. At a National Medical Association conference a million years ago. Best week of my life up until then. Anyway, I gotta run. Hopefully, oh thank you. Hopefully this meeting is about something other than Bill and his hateful wedding.
I am so furious with Dad. I can’t even see straight. This in your face wedding to my former friend. Getting married at the country club? Buying a house close to mom, it is reprehensible even for him. Totally. I’m so glad I live in D. C. Running into dad and Haley all the time would be a nightmare. No kidding.
You know, back in the day, when I was a daddy’s girl, living to please him and wanting to be like him, I never would have believed the day would come when I would despise him this much. Well, strong word. Well, he earned it. And not just for Hayley, though that would have been enough. The way he took mom for granted.
The affairs. The way he twists and subverts the law to get his guilty clients off. But even with all of that, I could still look into dad’s eyes and see someone that I loved. Not anymore. I knew you were angry with him. I guess I didn’t realize how broken things are between you. You and dad were always so close.
Yeah, that’ll never be true again. As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have a father. Naomi, don’t.
This was knocked off the desk when Dani swung that club. Gotta love the symbolism. Hey, it’s just glass and frame. Easily replaced. Yeah, unlike our relationships with Naomi. She was my first real friend. I miss her in my life, and I know you miss your daughter. Yeah, yeah, of course. I’m sure in time we’ll be back on track.
I hope. I’m worth your loss. Hey. I wouldn’t be with you if you weren’t. You reawakened me, Hayley. I didn’t even realize it, I was just going through the motions. You know, pretending that feeling dead inside was an okay way to live. That I didn’t miss catching my breath at the touch of a woman I love, you gave that back to me.
Jump started my heart and a few other things. Hey, I will never be sorry I chose you.
Here at the Grands, we’re family meeting, no idea why. Y’all know my sister Naomi is a badass lawyer, but did y’all know she can sing? Eat your heart out, J Hood! Okay, peeps. Chicken later or not. You want me to fix you a plate? Do not point that thing at me again. And no, I will eat at home with Jacob. Thank God there’s food.
I’m starving.
That’s a lot of meat you got there. What are you, the salami police? You have a photo shoot tomorrow. And I’m channeling Aunt Dani. Sorry. Well, if you’re gonna eat it, eat it fast before she gets here. Too late. Oh.
There. Much better. Why do you hate me? It is just as easy to eat healthy food as it is junk. Especially right before a shoot. Chill, Mom. Let Chelsea live. I don’t remember asking for your two cents. Oh! Is there anything I can do to support Aunt Dani? Actually, there might be. Everybody’s been trying to get her to move on from Bill because she definitely needs to.
But maybe you could be a different voice. One that validates how she’s feeling because that’s legitimate too. Assignment understood and accepted. Does anyone know why we’re here? Mother! Daddy! What’s going on? There’s been a change in plan you’re not going to like. Well, I have a change of plan of my own that maybe will negate the need for yours.
So I’ll go first. I am going to Paris tomorrow night. That won’t do. What do you mean? Now is the perfect time for me to get as far away as possible. And we need you here. At least through Friday. Bill and Hayley’s wedding is Friday. That’s what I’m trying to get away from. We’re going. Say it again? I can’t have heard you right.
The Duprees will be attending the wedding. As a family. Including you, Dani.
Dammit, Mother. No.
Hey Mona, Nicole decided on the menu for the Lynx brunch. She likes number three. Okay, I’m headed out now. I’ll see you tomorrow. Bye.
I’ll ignore the fact you just cursed at me in my own home. I understand this is yet another blow you weren’t expecting. I’m just as shocked as Dani. Why in the world would our family attend that horror show of a wedding? Thank you! Do I have to remind you of who we are? Dupree’s don’t cower, we don’t hide.
If Bill has the stones to marry that little heifer in our community, then he can do it while looking into our pissed off faces. And not just us. Anita and I want a community turnout. I’ll be making the necessary phone calls. Let me get this straight. You want me to support my ex husband’s marriage to another woman?
Doesn’t sound like support to me. More like making Bill and Haley as uncomfortable as possible. There you go. I won’t do it. No one’s suggesting you wish them well. Just be there. Radiating all the hostility you please. Truthfully, I don’t hate the idea of making Dad and Haley accountable to this family.
Haley invited us. Invited everyone. She is incapable of shame. The answer is no. Disown me. Disinherit me. Whatever. I am out of the Mortify Dani business.
Dani. Dani! A word.
What is happening, Daddy?
Your mother and I haven’t asked a lot of you. In fact, we pretty much let you have your way since you were a teenager. I realize this doesn’t make sense to you. But I wouldn’t put it on you without a good reason. And if I’m not telling you that reason,
It’s because I can’t. I’m asking you to trust me. To do this for me.
I hate this. With every fiber of my being. But if it is this important to you, Fine.
I’ll be there.
Thank you.
Did she agree? Yes. But, she feels betrayed again. This time, by us. We’ll make it right with Dani. But we did what we needed to do.
Are you okay, mom? What just happened? I don’t know. Looks like we’re going to a wedding. I don’t understand. Neither do I. But it’s important to my dad. Are you gonna be able to get through this? I guess we’ll see. I smell Gil all over this. He got to my parents somehow. Guess he wants to keep that little tramp happy.
Why else would he care? Well, just Well, turn it around. You know, be that wall of hostility Grandmother mentioned. Make them sorry we came. Mm hmm. Maybe even ruin the ceremony altogether. Like, I could be so upset, I get sick to my stomach and barf all over Hayley and her stupid dress. Ew. Don’t tempt me to encourage you.
I’m sorry, Mom. About all of this. So am I. Thank you. I appreciate the support. It’ll be over soon. And in the meantime, we got you. We got you.
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