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with another woman.

He didn't really. He was drunk.

That's a pathetic excuse.

She should go it alone without him.

She'd be lonely.

Are you lonely?

No, I have you.

Why?

It's too late for me.

-What about a father for your child?

-I raised you single-handedly.

You turned out all right.

I just think you should give

that Cho a chance.

Then you wouldn't be alone...

...and it would make

Grandpa happy.

Enough soap opera for today.

I'm going to be a terrible mother.

What?

I don't even like babies.

Stephen's always bringing his kid

to the shop.

All that drooling. Gross.

You were different.

You sprung from the womb

already grown-up.

And I had your father

during your early years.

He was really patient.

You have me.

I can hear your stomach.

What's it say?

''Blub.''

''Blub.''

It's not very articulate.

Oh, but yours is?

Mine sings arias...

...spouts poetry, proofs.

My mom used to do that.

Put me right to sleep.

Really?

I bet she has some great tips

on how to deal with you.

We should....

We should get together

and compare notes.

Thank God that'll never happen.

So...

...is this all we are?

I'm just starting to feel

like we're having an illicit affair.

We never do anything.

We never see anyone.

I love holing up with you, but....

Sorry.

I'd like to see your place.

I have a pregnant mother at home.

I'd like to meet her.

She's not ready.

It's been weeks.

Just tell her I'm a friend...

...a nice Chinese girl.

-You're not just a nice Chinese girl.

-I'll fake it.

You don't know my mom.

Exactly.

Fish is good, Auntie.

What do you do?

Vivian's a dancer.

A go-go dancer?

I dance with

the New York City Ballet.

Oh, ballet.

But now I'm...

...taking a break to dance modern.

Modern?

Less classical, more expressive.

She's very, very good.

Not ballet.

So is the baby good?

She works too hard.

I hardly get to see her.

Me neither.

So do you have a boyfriend?

No.

Pretty girl like you must have

lots of boys ask you out.

Wil's black neighbor is single...

...always around.

You interested?

No.

-You don't like black people?

-Sure, I like--

-She doesn't like black people.

-Yes, she does.

-Then why won't she date them?

-Let's just eat.

Ma?

You're waiting for me now?

I just want to make sure

my baby gets home safe.

Well, what if I have other plans?

Hey, Little Yu.

Isn't my daughter beautiful?

She is indeed.

-Say thank you.

-Thank you.

Train's here.

Thank your father.

I'll be calling him tonight.

Little Yu's got a solid job

and good benefits.

I'm getting a bridal contact high.

I feel virginal, fertile.

Where are my bridesmaids?

Seriously, Wil, why don't

you just tell her?

-She knows.

-She does?

She dropped by my apartment

a couple years ago unannounced.

She caught you.

So, what'd she say?

Nothing.

She dropped some dumplings

on the table and left.

We haven't talked about it since.

She kept setting you up

with guys?

That's when it started.

-Great crab, isn't it?

-Smells delicious.

There's an old tradition

in Shanghai.

They pick their son-in-law based on

his skill at extracting his crab meat.

What am I saying?

You can't have crab

because of the--

Your child would be my child.

I would make sure you have anything

you want for the rest of your life.

I just want you to be happy.

There are many women

who would be happy with you.

Wouldn't you rather

have someone younger?

Younger people. Today they love you.

Tomorrow, who knows?

It's better to stick with someone

who can really understand you.

Besides...

...l've liked you for over 1 5 years.

I had a lovely time.

You look lovely in this light.

-Hey, Mrs. P.

-Hi!

Pardon me. I was just leaving.

He's a lumpy-looking guy.

Yeah.

Are you guys gonna kiss?

No. What?

Are you going to French kiss

when you go to Paris?

Go play on the jungle gym.

I got the gig

at the Paris Opera Ballet.

Four-year contract.

That's great.

Wow, what an incredible opportunity.

I'm proud of you.

When are you leaving?

I don't know.

Deadline to accept is next week.

Well, congratulations.

Wonder how the gang is doing

over at the salon.

Then why don't you go in?

Mrs. Wong's really upset because

Raymond's dating a white girl.

And Mrs. Chen,

she's been really bitter...

...because her husband lost

a pile of money on the stock market.

Carrying one child and sending

the other out to do her dirty work.

She never could

take care of herself.

Who could the father be?

Do you think the father...

...is someone in our circle?

No way. Fred is too respectful.

Len is too scared.

Too lazy.

Too busy losing money.

Thank God.

Good to know we're safe.

Hello, Wilhelmina.

How is that mother of yours?

Didn't you see her the other day

at her mahjong party?

Oh, no. I was busy.

I wasn't able to make it.

Me too.

Everyone's so busy these days.

I heard no one went.

Ma?

Nothing.

Ma?

What?

Do you like Cho?

He's a nice man.

But do you like him?

I just told you. I like him fine.

Do you think Ma should marry Cho?

Does she love him?

I don't think so.

Deadline for Paris is Friday.

You must be excited.

Well, it's Paris.

It's professional validation.

But...

...I have new things here...

...new work.

l-- I just....

I don't know if it'll pan out.

It's a pretty big thing to pass up.

Yeah.

Mr. Cho took you to the hospital?

He's a good man.

Don't worry, Professor Gao.

Your wife's okay.

Your grandmother's lungs aren't

as strong as we'd like to see them...

...but I believe

she'll pull through fine.

I'd like to keep her in here

for another few days.

Vivian, what are you doing here?

I couldn't sleep...

...so I thought

I'd get some coffee with you.

My daughter.

Wil.

Vivian.

Why don't we get breakfast.

After I finish up here, we can

talk about your training in Paris.

Wil, can I grab you for a second?

So you're the reason

she's dragging her heels on Paris.

She was 6...

...the first time I saw her dance.

She blew away all the other girls.

I haven't missed

a single performance since.

Do you love her?

If she doesn't take this job in Paris...

...she may never

realize her greatness.

I understand.

What were you all so worried about?

Haven't I been healthy all these years?

This is nothing compared to war.

Don't excite yourself.

That's right, Mrs. Gao.

Just relax.

You relax. Preferably elsewhere.

I want to speak to my granddaughter.

I'll be back later.

Me too.

Thank God they're gone.

Like I'm so bored I have to listen

to his asinine pandering!

How's your mother?

She's doing well.

You're talking to me.

She's totally depressed

and humiliated.

Don't tell her about this.

How can I not?

She has enough on her mind.

Your grandfather forbids her

to come anyway.

It'll just make her feel bad.

I'll be out soon.

Promise you won't tell her

until I'm back home.

Grandma....

Promise me.

You're just in time.

She's watching his plane

take off for the States.

Vivian's been leaving messages

out the ying-yang.

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