Hendrix wakes up and goes to the kitchen, where Maverick surprises her with champagne roses and breakfast. As they eat, they discuss the practicalities of their new relationship, including the challenges of being long-distance and future living arrangements for Betty and Geneva.

Their morning is interrupted by Skipper and Bolt, who arrive at the door separately but simultaneously. Privately, Skipper tells Hendrix that Bolt recently asked her on a date, but she feels too intimidated to accept. Hendrix offers encouragement, and Bolt takes matters into his own hands, decisively leading Skipper away for a private conversation. Hendrix and Maverick are left to reflect on their assistants’ budding connection.

Several days later, Hendrix is back in North Carolina after a long day of press interviews regarding the Aspire Fund lawsuit. She receives a call from Kashawn, who alerts her to a breaking news story. Hendrix turns on the television and watches a report naming the financial donors backing the lawsuit filed by Citizens for Equality.

To her shock, one of the primary donors is Andy Carverson, the current owner of the Vegas Vipers. The report highlights this connection, casting doubt on Maverick’s loyalties—she wonders if he will choose her or the deal. Feeling blindsided and betrayed, Hendrix immediately calls Maverick. When he does not answer, she leaves a hurt and angry voicemail demanding an explanation.

Maverick returns to Tokyo, and the next morning, Bolt wakes him with the urgent news that Carverson is a key financial backer of the lawsuit against Aspire. He immediately calls Carverson, who confirms his involvement and maliciously forces Maverick to choose between owning the Vipers and his relationship with Hendrix. Vowing revenge, Maverick angrily ends the call.

He then listens to Hendrix’s pained voicemail. He calls her back, but their conversation is strained. Feeling hurt that she would doubt him, Maverick tells her he will “show” her where his loyalties lie. After the difficult call, he instructs Bolt to prepare for their immediate departure to the United States.

Two days after their tense phone call, Hendrix remains at her family home in North Carolina. She calls Chapel and informs her that she is stepping down as producer on her upcoming show, citing her conflict with Zere. Afterward, Hendrix has a vulnerable conversation with her Aunt Geneva about long-term care plans for Betty.

Shortly after, Hendrix receives a text from Nelly and Kashawn with a link to a news article: Maverick has publicly withdrawn his offer to purchase the Vipers. The article notes that it was Carverson’s own daughter who leaked the documents exposing his involvement. Hendrix realizes that Maverick chose her. She walks into her living room to find him waiting with champagne roses. They rush into each other’s arms, professing their love.

A week later, just before Maverick is set to leave North Carolina, he surprises Hendrix with a Yorkshire terrier puppy, whom she names Sheila E. That evening, Hendrix finds Betty experiencing an Alzheimer’s-related episode, believing her late husband is due home from work.

To gently bring her back to the present, Hendrix suggests they watch the movie Sister Act 2. Later that night, her mother has a rare moment of lucidity. She references the “Footprints in the Sand” poem that hangs in rooms throughout her house to express her fear of losing her mind to dementia. Hendrix comforts her, promising to always be there. She cradles her mother as she falls asleep, reflecting on the pain of anticipatory grief.

Several months later, Maverick joins Hendrix at her new house in Atlanta. She has put the North Carolina house up for sale, and Betty and Geneva are preparing to move in with her. During their preparations, Maverick takes a call from his associate, Kenan Ross. Ross reports that following the scandal around Carverson, other NBA team owners are pressuring him to sell the Vegas Vipers. Maverick confirms he is ready to purchase the team as soon as it becomes available.

After the call, Maverick turns his full attention to Hendrix. He gives a heartfelt speech, reaffirming his deep love and unwavering commitment to their future. They both acknowledge they will face more challenges, but they declare their love and promise to face everything as a team.

Over a year later, Hendrix stands on a stage at Sky Park in Atlanta to introduce the premiere of a new television show created by her close friend, Soledad. She celebrates on stage with Soledad and Yasmen. Afterward, a reporter interviews Hendrix and Maverick, who confirms that he is now the official owner of the Vipers. The reporter tries to create drama by telling them that Zere is expecting a child, but they just say they are happy for her.

Later that evening, back at Hendrix’s home, Maverick leads her into Betty’s garden, which he helped her plant in memory of her husband. He shows her a bench he had personalized for them. Revealing that he has already asked for the blessing of both her late father and her living mother, Maverick gets down on one knee and proposes. Overcome with emotion, Hendrix joyfully accepts.