Beyond The Gates Transcript
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When she was good, she was very, very good. But when she was bad, she was better. That’s me. DANI: We have got to get everything back where it was. There cannot be one speck of evidence that can be used against me. I could have sworn I set the security code before we left, babe. The alarm was off. Yeah, the scratched picture. The bottle of wine obviously replaced. BOTH: Dani. That bitch broke in here.
Hey!
Oops. When the two of them are gushing about their perfect legendary love affair, then, boom! I’ll blow it all up. Elon, it’s good to see you.
It’s good to see you.
[chuckling] Thank you for squeezing me in this morning. Oh, anything for a good cause.
Coffee?
Please. Now, before we jump in, I need to catch up. How’s Darlene? My wife is as sassy as ever. Can’t nothing slow that woman down. She’s a full-time wife. A full-time mother. Full-time at dispatch. She’s been wearing that 91dispatch headset for years. Any talk of retirement? I can’t imagine Metro without Darlene the dispatcher. And Darlene can’t imagine them without her either. [both laugh] And the boys? The boys haven’t been boys for a while. Yeah, where does the time go? Yeah, and we know what Jacob’s been up to. Well, we can skip over the wedding fiasco
and Dani’s arrest.
Yeah. He was torn up about that one, Anita. We understand Jacob is a dedicated officer of the law. And he did what he had to do according to his code of conduct. My son is nothing if not by the book, so… He and Naomi are happy together and thriving in their careers.
That’s what matters.
Yes. And Luke? Forging his own way in the department.
Good for him.
Yeah.
We’ve both been blessed.
Amen. [Anita chuckles] Well, let’s get down to business. Okay. I really appreciate you getting involved in the Fallen Officer Fund. Oh, well, everyone at the foundation is really excited to participate.
It’s such a worthy charity.
Good. Send me an email about who we should contact over there regarding logistics, and I’ll pass it along. Pass it along? Oh, no, this is not a “set it up and walk away” kind of meeting. No, sir. You are getting the Anita Dupree experience. I plan to be hands-on. This is the kind of work that fills my soul. You skipped out so early this morning, I figured you’d need to refuel. You sure this is not my reward for how I put it down last night? Jacob, stop. All right, enough of the chest beating. Maybe I was just trying to be a good wife. Uh-huh. And I’m Michelle Obama. Come here. But for real? You good? Can’t hide anything from you, now, can I, Detective? No, you can’t. So what’s up? It’s about me taking this sexual harassment case against my dad’s firm. Look, I’m not sure it’s a good idea. It’s certain to bring out a lot of media attention. You like keeping things low-key. Exactly. Yeah, that’s a tough one. But remember, the spotlight shines both ways. What do you mean? Well, your father’s firm has something to hide. And some secrets deserve to be brought out into the light. [phone buzzing]
Vanessa: Hmm, what’s going on? Got a hot side piece I should know about? Hotter than you? Baby, you’re my side piece, appetizer and main course. I have no room for anything else. How romantic. [phone chimes] [soul music playing] It’s the hospital. I’m waiting on a new cardiac CT to be delivered. Ooh, sounds fancy. State of the art? Oh, you know it. This bad boy can detect heart problems before they even pop up. With images clear as an HDTV. A machine like that could put you out of business, Doug. Then what would you do with all your free time? Well, spending time with my beautiful wife, of course. And driving her crazy 24-7. I got to bounce. Unsure when I’m gonna be home. Love you. Have fun with your new toy. Oh. Doug, you forgot your I.D. Mrs. McBride. Just the person I wanted to see.
Chelsea: What’s up, fam? Just bodied that workout. Shout-out to these leggings. Don’t we look snatched?
Oh.
Mm-mm. [both laugh]
That was cute.
That was cute. Uh-oh, these comments are kind of wild. Camel toe? Did this fool just– Uh-uh. Okay, uh, “Let’s keep it cute. We are here for the fits, not the foolishness.” Ooh. Damn, your followers got no chill. You should see my DMs. Are they hype about the purse line, at least? I’m waiting for the right moment to drop that bomb. You better make it soon. That luxury brand keeps reaching out. They want to collaborate. But that’s not what we’re about, Kat. We are building our own Black luxury clothing empire, remember? High-quality but still accessible. Mm-hmm. Plus I don’t want some wack-ass boomer brand telling me what I can and can’t do on my own stream. I feel that. I just thought I’d run it by you. It’s a big bag to turn down. Well, ours is gonna be way bigger. Plus my follower count went up 30% since Mom went all Kill Bill. Hold up. If your social media’s popping off, why aren’t we using the extra eyes to announce our purse line?
Chelsea!
Oh. This madness has to stop. You’ve got to quit stalling and tell Aunt Dani your modeling days are done. [sighs] Woman [over P.A.]: Orderly to 211. [groaning]: Damn it! Here, let me, let me help. That cart came out of nowhere.
I’m, like, mortified right now.
Don’t stress it. So what brings a bougie lawyer like you to our humble hospital? Chasing ambulances? [chuckles] Just checking on a client. Uh, h-how’s the knee situation? Want me to chase you down some ice? I think I’ll live. Just need a sec. So what would Kat think if she saw you playing Captain Save-a-Chick to some random woman? Kat? Oh, uh, we’re not… Actually, I don’t know what we are. I-I guess we’re just hanging out. Keeping it casual. Is that right?
Good to know.
[over P.A.]: Nurse to room 818. Joey Armstrong. May I join you?
Actually, I was just about to leave.
This won’t take long. In that case, what can I do for you, Mr. Armstrong? Well… …I understand that you’re about the best there is at what you do, and I would like to request your special services. So, you can stand up to a whole billion-dollar brand, but you can’t tell your own mom you’re switching up your career? Make it make sense. I know. It’s giving clown, isn’t it? You’re supposed to be this TikTok baddie. Where is all of that energy? Well, sometimes baddies need help, Kat. So either help or back off. All right. Practice on me. I’ll be Aunt Dani. Okay. Mom, I have something to tell you, and you’re not gonna like it. Oh, no, that’s trash. It sounds like somebody died. Or you’re preggo. Yeah, don’t start like that. Maybe we should just take things slow. Like put it on ice for a bit. You’re joking, right? Chelsea, I’ve been busting my ass to get this thing off the ground. I know, but– I even missed my mom’s award ceremony. And now you want to hit pause ’cause you’re dodging some awkward conversation with your mom? It’s not just awkward, Kat. Mom’s going through it. Oh, my bad. I forgot she’s the only one with feelings. Well, you’re wilding right now. You don’t know her struggle. She’s living vicariously through me, trying to relive her glory days. She’s lost Dad, her marriage. Me modeling is all she has left. This purse business is the first step towards your dream of having your own clothing line. Don’t let worrying about Aunt Dani send it into crash and burn. I hear you. I just can’t hurt my mom. Not right now. So, what’s really holding you back? My family just went through a very public meltdown. If I go against my father in court now, it’ll reignite the whole media circus. And you’re afraid the scandal will overshadow the case itself. I mean, there’s no way to avoid it. The press would be all over the “daughter versus father” angle, eager to dig up our family’s dirty laundry again. And those brave women who came forward, their stories would get lost in the noise. That’s a valid concern. So what happens if you don’t do it? These women could lose their day in court because none of the lawyers they reached out to want to go up against scary Bill Hamilton. So it’s me or nobody. Or is that hubris? What do I do? I can’t tell you. But there’s someone who can. And I spoke with Gabe, and everything is set at the club. He’s even giving us a discount on the catering. Amazing. I might as well send the fund’s event manager on vacation. Oh, don’t you dare. There’s a lot of work to do. There’s invitations and auction items and booking a musical act and… And you get my point. Yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if we doubled the donations from last year. Doubled? I am aiming to set an all-time record.
And I’ll do it, too.
I know you will. Nobody throws a party like Anita Dupree.
[laughing]: Preach.
[phone chimes, buzzes] Oh, Jacob needs to see me. Mm. I better get over to the station. All right, well, I will reach out to Darlene. We need to get a, uh, in-laws brunch on the books. Yeah. You know what? You’ll make her day. She loves hearing your Articulettes stories. You know, Darlene puts on your old records and pretends she’s in the group. [chuckles] But let’s keep that between us, okay? Yeah. What’s a secret between friends? Yeah. Yeah, right.
Take care.
Right.
I’ll see you soon.
Looking forward to it. [line rings] Good morning. The chief of police just left. Correct. And I ran the ideas by him for the Fallen Officer Fund event, and Elon was very pleased. So I’ll update the proposal and send it over. Great. Any other pressing matters? Send it over and I’ll review it. [laughs] Yes, I do like to fill up my days. Here. Grab a seat. Your files all accounted for. You didn’t happen to slide your card in here, did you? In case I want to explore my options for suing the hospital… over dinner? Well, if it’s a case you’re serious about, who am I to turn down a potential client? What planet are you from? Planet? Men, Mars. Women, Venus. And you’re from…? How about a beautiful little place called Puerto Rico?
Ah, like Bad Bunny.
Yeah, he’s a big deal there. We’re all about that Boricua pride. It’s got me in my feels just thinking about it. I bet Kat’s gonna be in her feels, too, when you take her. Why do you keep name-dropping Kat? Did she say something to scare you away from me? Let’s leave it at: she definitely doesn’t need another reason to hate on me. She makes up enough reasons on her own. Look, I messed up. I’ve been so focused on business, I forgot how tough this is for you and Aunt Dani.
Kat, I–
Let me finish. What if you could spin this in a way where Aunt Dani won’t get in her feelings?
Like how?
Think about it. You could break down how your social media game is turning into a whole business. Like, why use your clout for others when you can go into business for yourself? So frame it like I’m not ditching her vision, just leveling it up? You’re not just following in her footsteps. You’re blazing your own trail. And I could explain how my following gives me a platform that she never had. There are opps now that didn’t even exist back in her day. So I could take what she taught me and apply it to the digital age. That’s low-key genius. But what if she doesn’t see it that way? Then at least you stayed true to yourself, which you know is what Aunt Dani would do. JOEY: It’s my mother. She’s not getting any younger, and my siblings are pushing for a retirement home. That’s her worst nightmare. That is a tough situation. What can I do to help? I would like to buy my mother her dream home. Give her some dignity. That’s really sweet. I imagine you want a place she can live comfortably. Something designed for the elderly. And I understand that you are the go-to Realtor for that kind of thing. A son looking out for his mother. I might have misjudged you at first. How so? That’s not important. Let’s focus on finding the perfect home for your mother, shall we? As much as I’d enjoy hanging out, Kat’s mom is my boss, and I can’t risk my job over some guy I barely know. Oh, so even talking’s an issue? Depends on where it leads. [laughs] I can’t even with you. You’re straight-up dangerous. Well, thank you for the compliment. I’d return it, but I don’t want to lead you into temptation. Please. See you. WOMAN [over P.A.]: Nurse to room 818. Oh, and I meant what I said. Kat’s a lucky girl. [soul music playing] [line rings] [phone buzzes] Hey. Oh, I thought you’d be swamped and I’d have to slide through your voicemail like the last couple of times. And like you were when I texted back? Fair point. Um, so you’re not being distant? I don’t mean to be, Kat. Well, then pull up to Orphey Gene’s and we can talk it through face-to-face. Yeah, I could be there in a few. Okay.
[Vanessa speaks indistinctly]
I’m sorry to interrupt. I think I left my badge. Oh, Doug, let me introduce you to Mr. Armstrong. Hello, Doug. Pleasure to meet you. I was just asking your lovely wife about finding a special place for my mother. Oh, is that right? Well, Vanessa’s schedule’s pretty tight. I’d be surprised if she could squeeze in another client. Well, then it’s a good thing she already made room.
Oh, she did?
She did. Of course I did. Mr. Armstrong’s mother deserves nothing but the best. Have fun. DOUG: I will. Good luck with the house hunt, Mr. Armstrong. Thank you, Dr. McBride. I’m a big believer in luck. Good morning, Gran. Or is it afternoon? There’s so much going on, I can’t keep track. I could hear those gears turning all the way in the library. So, what is weighing on that beautiful, brilliant mind of yours? I have a big decision to make. So, a case has landed in my lap that could change everything. Sounds intriguing. What is it? Okay, well, uh, protecting confidentiality, I will share what’s rumored. Three women from the law offices of Bill Hamilton want to file a sexual harassment suit against the firm. Well, lots of reasons not to take that on. Yeah, the press, first and foremost. You’re afraid that our family’s notoriety would overshadow the victims? Yeah, that’s a big piece of it. Especially since everything with Mom has finally settled down. And you certainly don’t want to put your mother and the rest of the family through all of that again. How can I, in good conscience? And then there’s the question of whether you can even beat Bill. Well, yeah, that’s a consideration. Well, now, don’t get me wrong, Naomi. Your reputation is growing in legal circles, but Bill’s firm has resources that are far beyond your access. You’d be like David going up against Goliath without even a slingshot. So you’re saying I shouldn’t take the case? I haven’t said a word about what you should or shouldn’t do. I’m just holding a mirror up to your own doubts. Now ask me if I think you can win. Do you think I could beat my dad? I think you are more than capable of handling this. You are smart and dedicated, and you have a fire for justice that would make Thurgood Marshall stand back. But, Gran, the fallout for our family. Ah, it’s just another day in the neighborhood. [chuckles] Naomi, listen. Those women chose you for a reason. They see in you what I do. Someone who will stand by them and stand up for them with everything she’s got. So the question isn’t whether you can win. It’s whether or not you’re ready to show the world what happens when a Dupree woman decides to move mountains. [sighs] I think a ranch-style house. Uh, wheelchair-accessible doorways. No high or low shelving. Looks like you’ve put some real thought into this. It’s great to see a son so devoted to his mother’s well-being. Oh, my mother is my whole life. I’d do anything for her. You look amazing. Glad you noticed. And you think I’m distant? Maybe that’s just what I learned to expect. So, now that I have your requirements, I’ll get back to you before end of day with some prospects. I look forward to our continued partnership. MAN: So… …you went from robbing the cradle to the grave. Pops. I didn’t expect you to show up so quick. Yeah, I had some time between meetings. Plus your text sounded urgent. What’s on your mind, son? What can you tell me about Detective Malone? Your new partner? How’s it working out for you? Man, if Marcel had his way, I’d be nothing but his errand boy, fetching coffee and doing grunt work. Not quite the learning experience you was hoping for. Hell nah. [laughs] Let me break it down for you, son. Marcel has been on this force longer than some of these rookies have been breathing. All right? He’s seen things that would make most men quit. So give him some leeway. I know his methods may not be what you’re used to, but they get results. And what result do you get by turning a blind eye to corruption? What’d you see? Joey Armstrong. He pocketed a fat stack of cash from some wannabe thug on the street in broad daylight.
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