1 00:00:01,635 --> 00:00:02,718 [narrator] previously on queen sugar... 2 00:00:02,753 --> 00:00:04,753 Didn't tell me your ex-wife was going to be here. 3 00:00:04,788 --> 00:00:06,455 [hailey] he's always had a thing for the exotic. 4 00:00:06,474 --> 00:00:07,890 Did you think you were the only one? 5 00:00:07,925 --> 00:00:09,458 She is the only one. 6 00:00:09,477 --> 00:00:10,726 [micah] I'm almost 20 years old. 7 00:00:10,761 --> 00:00:12,627 I don't need to consult you every time I want to 8 00:00:12,646 --> 00:00:14,513 make a decision like some little boy. 9 00:00:14,548 --> 00:00:16,432 Everyone is worried about harvest. 10 00:00:16,467 --> 00:00:17,933 We get to choose how we deal with things. 11 00:00:17,968 --> 00:00:19,518 They can't steal our joy unless we let them. 12 00:00:19,553 --> 00:00:22,588 I've just been keeping a eye out on that virus. 13 00:00:22,623 --> 00:00:24,690 We're here for you, whatever you need. 14 00:00:24,725 --> 00:00:26,408 So I'm giving you a heads-up. 15 00:00:26,444 --> 00:00:29,111 Vi's pies will have to close for a couple of weeks. 16 00:00:31,298 --> 00:00:32,865 [reporter on radio] in the state of louisiana 17 00:00:32,917 --> 00:00:35,951 the great danger farmhands face are outbreaks 18 00:00:35,986 --> 00:00:39,271 from coronavirus, especially during crop season, 19 00:00:39,306 --> 00:00:41,656 where labor shortages threaten harvesting 20 00:00:41,675 --> 00:00:44,126 and a farm's viability to survive. 21 00:00:44,161 --> 00:00:47,880 Produce crops such as berries have a short lifespan. 22 00:00:47,915 --> 00:00:49,965 If a farm doesn't have enough workers to harvest 23 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:53,268 in that small window of time, they're done for the season. 24 00:00:54,188 --> 00:00:56,622 Other crops such as corn and sugarcane, 25 00:00:56,657 --> 00:00:58,791 which rely heavily on machinery, 26 00:00:58,826 --> 00:01:01,160 sadly are having to see their crops go to waste 27 00:01:01,195 --> 00:01:03,429 due to the closing of the local mills, 28 00:01:03,464 --> 00:01:05,631 a direct effect of covid-19, 29 00:01:05,666 --> 00:01:09,802 leaving this louisiana crop season and the farming community in jeopardy. 30 00:01:13,974 --> 00:01:15,707 Benny ben, what's good with you? 31 00:01:17,211 --> 00:01:20,112 Oh, this covid thing got us all, but we gonna make it through. 32 00:01:21,015 --> 00:01:22,381 That's right. 33 00:01:22,416 --> 00:01:24,633 Hey, look, I'll bring you back next season. That's my word. 34 00:01:25,319 --> 00:01:26,318 Chris. 35 00:01:27,321 --> 00:01:28,854 What's up, brother? 36 00:01:28,889 --> 00:01:32,624 No, can't start up again. We got to wait it out. 37 00:01:32,660 --> 00:01:35,377 The cane looks beautiful right now, it's so high, 38 00:01:35,396 --> 00:01:37,679 I ain't really seen it like this. 39 00:01:37,714 --> 00:01:39,398 We're usually done harvesting by now. 40 00:01:40,484 --> 00:01:41,517 What did you say? 41 00:01:42,987 --> 00:01:43,986 For real? 42 00:01:45,322 --> 00:01:46,405 He tested positive? 43 00:01:49,326 --> 00:01:50,892 Oh, that's crazy. 44 00:01:50,911 --> 00:01:53,695 Hey, look, I appreciate you. We're going to be back on the land in no time. 45 00:01:55,032 --> 00:01:56,031 That's right. 46 00:01:57,251 --> 00:01:59,585 Be safe. You too, now. All right. 47 00:02:00,421 --> 00:02:01,420 [hangs up] 48 00:02:03,924 --> 00:02:04,923 [exhales] 49 00:02:08,579 --> 00:02:10,546 [theme song playing] 50 00:02:11,715 --> 00:02:13,048 ♪ dreams never die ♪ 51 00:02:13,083 --> 00:02:15,384 ♪ take flight as the world turns ♪ 52 00:02:15,419 --> 00:02:17,136 -♪ keep the colors in the lines ♪ -♪ dreams never die ♪ 53 00:02:17,188 --> 00:02:19,221 ♪ take flight as the world turns ♪ 54 00:02:19,256 --> 00:02:21,890 ♪ keep the colors in the lines take flight ♪ 55 00:02:23,611 --> 00:02:24,560 ♪ dreams never die ♪ 56 00:02:31,035 --> 00:02:33,402 ♪ keep the colors in the lines ♪ 57 00:02:34,905 --> 00:02:37,623 ♪ keep the colors in the lines take flight ♪ 58 00:02:47,418 --> 00:02:48,800 [gentle song playing] 59 00:02:49,720 --> 00:02:50,586 good morning. 60 00:02:51,055 --> 00:02:52,054 Hmm. 61 00:02:52,556 --> 00:02:53,555 Good morning. 62 00:02:56,143 --> 00:02:57,759 You don't mind me sitting here... 63 00:03:00,097 --> 00:03:01,096 Do you? 64 00:03:06,103 --> 00:03:07,986 You can stay as long as you'd like. 65 00:03:10,307 --> 00:03:11,773 In fact, I insist. 66 00:03:13,244 --> 00:03:14,243 [light chuckle] 67 00:03:15,646 --> 00:03:17,829 once I'm done with my meetings 68 00:03:18,666 --> 00:03:20,449 and our community check-in, 69 00:03:22,319 --> 00:03:24,286 I'll make sure the rest of the your day... 70 00:03:27,007 --> 00:03:28,006 Is busy. 71 00:03:29,260 --> 00:03:30,676 -I like busy. -Oh, I know you do. 72 00:03:38,001 --> 00:03:39,935 I love being in quarantine with you. 73 00:03:41,272 --> 00:03:44,356 Mmm. You know I feel bad for saying it... 74 00:03:47,144 --> 00:03:49,311 This time has been pretty terrific. 75 00:03:51,315 --> 00:03:54,700 Just being together. 76 00:03:58,656 --> 00:04:01,657 It's a privilege and I'm thankful. 77 00:04:03,711 --> 00:04:05,210 We are definitely privileged. 78 00:04:06,863 --> 00:04:08,380 People are out there struggling. 79 00:04:09,049 --> 00:04:10,332 But inside here, 80 00:04:12,002 --> 00:04:13,001 with us, it's been... 81 00:04:14,705 --> 00:04:15,887 Beautiful 82 00:04:17,641 --> 00:04:18,640 and intimate. 83 00:04:20,894 --> 00:04:21,893 I'm grateful for you too. 84 00:04:26,317 --> 00:04:27,532 Intimate like three times a day. 85 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:29,484 You don't mind, do you? 86 00:04:30,554 --> 00:04:31,653 -No. -Didn't think so. 87 00:04:47,171 --> 00:04:51,072 Did you get the honey butter ham and potato salad ready for parthena's delivery? 88 00:04:51,091 --> 00:04:52,090 I got it right here. 89 00:04:53,410 --> 00:04:55,460 You should have heard her talk about how much she missed 90 00:04:55,512 --> 00:04:59,047 being able to host easter dinner at her house with her grandkids. 91 00:04:59,082 --> 00:05:00,299 She sounded so sad. 92 00:05:00,351 --> 00:05:03,135 Oh, I'm sure all this goodness you cooked up 93 00:05:03,187 --> 00:05:05,253 is going to hit the spot and cheer her right up. 94 00:05:05,272 --> 00:05:07,389 You know what? 95 00:05:07,424 --> 00:05:10,225 Put one of these dutch apple cherry pies in her order too. 96 00:05:13,764 --> 00:05:17,699 You know, baby, all this feels like some kind of test. 97 00:05:17,735 --> 00:05:19,201 What you mean? 98 00:05:19,236 --> 00:05:21,737 Maybe this is how we find out what we're made of. 99 00:05:21,772 --> 00:05:23,905 You know, as a people, as a community, 100 00:05:23,940 --> 00:05:26,708 do we or do we not have each other's back? 101 00:05:26,744 --> 00:05:30,045 I believe that. Between this place closing down 102 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:33,882 and my place never opening up, it's the worst test I ever took. 103 00:05:35,052 --> 00:05:36,635 But we got to just keep doing our part. 104 00:05:37,421 --> 00:05:38,887 Keep doing our best. 105 00:05:38,922 --> 00:05:43,342 Yep, at least we can get all this into the bellies of folks who need it 106 00:05:43,394 --> 00:05:46,628 instead of my trash can which is where it would've had to go, 107 00:05:46,647 --> 00:05:49,097 you know, if it stayed in that freezer much longer. 108 00:05:49,132 --> 00:05:50,432 [cell phone ringing] 109 00:05:53,437 --> 00:05:55,437 -hey there, mama. -[willa mae] hey, son. 110 00:05:55,472 --> 00:05:57,906 -Hey, there miss willa mae. -[willa mae] hey, vi. 111 00:05:57,941 --> 00:06:00,308 -She said, "hey, vi." -[chuckles] 112 00:06:00,327 --> 00:06:02,244 you get that package I sent you? 113 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:04,413 Mom, what you mean it's still on the porch? 114 00:06:04,448 --> 00:06:08,483 I told you she wasn't going to open it until 14 days pass. 115 00:06:08,502 --> 00:06:09,668 She said you're, right. 116 00:06:10,337 --> 00:06:12,287 Hey, tell willa mae... 117 00:06:12,322 --> 00:06:14,322 Mama, vi, look, I'm not going to keep 118 00:06:14,341 --> 00:06:16,708 playing phone operator now, all right? 119 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:18,326 Is it okay if I talk to my mama? 120 00:06:18,345 --> 00:06:20,212 Come on. [kisses] 121 00:06:20,264 --> 00:06:21,930 he's grumpy. 122 00:06:21,965 --> 00:06:23,832 Mama, you know I got all of your essentials. 123 00:06:23,851 --> 00:06:25,934 I got your vitamin d, I got your benadryl, 124 00:06:25,969 --> 00:06:26,968 and all that stuff that you asked for. 125 00:06:28,004 --> 00:06:29,271 Better open it up. 126 00:06:29,306 --> 00:06:32,140 And the fact of the matter is, st. Jo is just a blip 127 00:06:32,175 --> 00:06:33,558 on the state's radar right now. 128 00:06:33,610 --> 00:06:36,010 We couldn't get funding to expand our hospital's icu 129 00:06:36,029 --> 00:06:38,730 before the pandemic, can't expect it now. 130 00:06:38,782 --> 00:06:40,682 And now we're at capacity. 131 00:06:40,701 --> 00:06:42,451 We're beyond capacity. 132 00:06:42,486 --> 00:06:45,987 This was just supposed to be two weeks, now we're weeks into this. 133 00:06:46,022 --> 00:06:48,824 We got the er setting up triage tents in the parking lots. 134 00:06:48,859 --> 00:06:51,460 But what happens when they fill up completely, huh? 135 00:06:51,495 --> 00:06:52,794 Where will sick people go then? 136 00:06:52,830 --> 00:06:54,913 And this is why we can't afford people 137 00:06:54,948 --> 00:06:57,466 not adhering to the stay-at-home order. 138 00:06:57,501 --> 00:06:59,301 Lives are in the balance. 139 00:06:59,336 --> 00:07:00,502 Not to mention, we're still waiting 140 00:07:00,537 --> 00:07:03,037 on federal funds for the elderly and unemployed. 141 00:07:03,056 --> 00:07:06,174 But according to our covid-19 task force report, 142 00:07:06,209 --> 00:07:09,144 the majority of st jo's businesses have either shut 143 00:07:09,179 --> 00:07:11,096 or are in the process of doing so. 144 00:07:11,148 --> 00:07:12,814 What do you mean "in the process"? 145 00:07:12,850 --> 00:07:14,716 Non-essentials shouldn't be operating 146 00:07:14,735 --> 00:07:17,652 outside of the mandated guidelines, period. 147 00:07:17,688 --> 00:07:20,038 Yeah, and I should be in the bahamas working on my tan. 148 00:07:20,073 --> 00:07:21,823 But that ain't happening. 149 00:07:21,859 --> 00:07:24,726 [angela] people take issue with what's deemed essential, charley, 150 00:07:24,745 --> 00:07:26,778 and they aren't going to let go of something 151 00:07:26,830 --> 00:07:31,032 they've spent their entire lives building without a fight. 152 00:07:31,067 --> 00:07:34,085 Is that why your aunt violet's diner's still open for business, charley? 153 00:07:34,922 --> 00:07:37,873 The diner is not open for business. 154 00:07:37,908 --> 00:07:39,407 Oh, I drove by there the other day 155 00:07:39,426 --> 00:07:42,677 and it looked like some activity was going on in there. 156 00:07:42,713 --> 00:07:43,879 "activity." 157 00:07:45,182 --> 00:07:46,848 violet bordelon is doing more 158 00:07:46,884 --> 00:07:49,734 for her community than you have or ever will, jackson. 159 00:07:49,770 --> 00:07:51,436 Calm down and do your job. 160 00:07:52,556 --> 00:07:53,555 I'm done here. 161 00:07:56,259 --> 00:07:57,392 [sighs] 162 00:07:58,779 --> 00:08:00,195 that's what I need. 163 00:08:00,230 --> 00:08:01,613 A nice hot cup of coffee. 164 00:08:03,367 --> 00:08:04,566 Who said this was coffee? 165 00:08:05,068 --> 00:08:06,518 [laughing] 166 00:08:12,593 --> 00:08:14,125 [nova] before we kick off our tru papers good neighbor action, 167 00:08:14,161 --> 00:08:15,660 I'd like to thank you all for showing up, 168 00:08:15,696 --> 00:08:17,128 for putting these care packages together 169 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:20,465 for the people of st. Jo with such love and respect. 170 00:08:20,517 --> 00:08:22,801 So if anyone asks for more of anything, 171 00:08:22,853 --> 00:08:25,253 hand sanitizer, masks, whatever, 172 00:08:25,272 --> 00:08:26,972 we don't understand the word "no." 173 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:30,559 just direct them to the tru papers helpline and we'll accommodate. 174 00:08:30,594 --> 00:08:32,477 We are love in action. 175 00:08:32,529 --> 00:08:35,447 All right, let's hit it! [chuckles] 176 00:08:37,951 --> 00:08:39,651 -[calvin] you ready? -Always. 177 00:08:39,703 --> 00:08:41,553 [upbeat song playing] 178 00:08:48,595 --> 00:08:51,162 ♪ oh, honey ♪ 179 00:08:51,215 --> 00:08:53,415 ♪ it always seems to find you ♪ 180 00:08:54,418 --> 00:08:56,585 [nova] we should put it where they can see it. 181 00:08:56,620 --> 00:08:59,754 ♪ it's always knocking at your door ♪ 182 00:08:59,789 --> 00:09:01,556 ♪ when there's more losses than gains ♪ 183 00:09:01,592 --> 00:09:02,724 [rings doorbell] 184 00:09:02,759 --> 00:09:05,393 ♪ just hoping that the sun will shine again ♪ 185 00:09:05,429 --> 00:09:08,230 ♪ no, there won't always be rain ♪ 186 00:09:08,265 --> 00:09:11,733 ♪ they say trouble don't last always, so ♪ 187 00:09:12,636 --> 00:09:14,936 ♪ oh, the beast is on ya ♪ 188 00:09:14,988 --> 00:09:17,772 ♪ through the weight of the struggle ♪ 189 00:09:17,824 --> 00:09:20,075 ♪ only here for a few days ♪ 190 00:09:20,110 --> 00:09:21,943 ♪ but those days are full of trouble... ♪ 191 00:09:23,614 --> 00:09:26,414 [calvin] it's a good day, final stop ahead. 192 00:09:26,450 --> 00:09:27,616 [nova] gotta save the best for last. 193 00:09:31,421 --> 00:09:33,755 How many karens did you have to fight off to get all this? 194 00:09:33,790 --> 00:09:36,491 Oh, god, I barely got out of that store alive. 195 00:09:36,510 --> 00:09:39,261 The shelves were totally empty, completely wiped out. 196 00:09:39,296 --> 00:09:41,296 It's like we're living in the apocalypse. 197 00:09:41,331 --> 00:09:42,931 Looking like you made out fine to me. 198 00:09:42,966 --> 00:09:44,132 I mean, I did what I could. 199 00:09:44,167 --> 00:09:46,635 We might have some weird food combinations for meals, 200 00:09:46,670 --> 00:09:48,637 but I think we might be okay for a while. 201 00:09:49,306 --> 00:09:50,438 I sanitize, you put away? 202 00:09:51,675 --> 00:09:52,641 Let's do it. 203 00:09:54,278 --> 00:09:56,010 Where's blue? 204 00:09:56,029 --> 00:09:58,980 In his room, catching up with school. 205 00:09:59,015 --> 00:10:01,349 Internet been acting all wonky all day, 206 00:10:01,368 --> 00:10:02,817 -kicking him offline. -[scoffs] 207 00:10:02,852 --> 00:10:05,787 it's been happening like that all morning. Our internet is so slow. 208 00:10:05,822 --> 00:10:09,124 Yeah, I think everything's been moving slow in st. Jo right now. 209 00:10:09,693 --> 00:10:11,192 Wi-fi been tripping. 210 00:10:11,211 --> 00:10:13,194 It's not like we have the latest fiber optic cables 211 00:10:13,213 --> 00:10:14,496 out here, though, in the first place. 212 00:10:15,699 --> 00:10:18,466 I mean, if his classes are going to be online, 213 00:10:18,502 --> 00:10:21,703 shouldn't the school district make sure all the students can access the internet? 214 00:10:21,722 --> 00:10:25,340 Theoretically, yes, practically, a whole other story. 215 00:10:27,377 --> 00:10:28,843 [ralph exhales] 216 00:10:33,066 --> 00:10:35,150 spent most of the day checking in on folks, 217 00:10:36,069 --> 00:10:37,686 trying to explain this covid thing 218 00:10:37,721 --> 00:10:40,672 and how it's messing everything up. 219 00:10:43,827 --> 00:10:44,859 Are you okay? 220 00:10:47,564 --> 00:10:48,863 What am I saying? Of course you're not okay. 221 00:10:49,666 --> 00:10:50,699 Actually, I am. 222 00:10:52,068 --> 00:10:53,034 Weird enough. 223 00:10:54,671 --> 00:10:56,037 I just gotta call them about everything. 224 00:10:57,040 --> 00:10:58,423 Had to let go of some people. 225 00:10:59,543 --> 00:11:01,409 Shit is bad and... 226 00:11:01,428 --> 00:11:03,928 Yeah, I don't know when it's gonna start looking good again, 227 00:11:05,849 --> 00:11:07,799 but did what I had to do 228 00:11:07,851 --> 00:11:09,217 and I feel like I did the right thing. 229 00:11:12,556 --> 00:11:13,855 What about getting a crop loan? 230 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:16,074 Wouldn't that help? 231 00:11:16,109 --> 00:11:18,243 Banks ain't giving loans to no farms right now. 232 00:11:19,730 --> 00:11:21,696 To be honest, I'm happy we ain't harvested. 233 00:11:22,349 --> 00:11:23,565 It would have went to waste 234 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:25,700 like all them other farms throwing out all their product. 235 00:11:26,936 --> 00:11:27,819 [exhales] 236 00:11:27,871 --> 00:11:29,120 next year, 237 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:32,874 the soil will be three times as rich. 238 00:11:32,909 --> 00:11:36,578 We can recoup everything we didn't make this year, so I'm not worried about that. 239 00:11:37,631 --> 00:11:39,464 I feel like the land's gonna take care of us. 240 00:11:40,584 --> 00:11:42,367 Just got to be patient. 241 00:11:43,804 --> 00:11:45,720 You've been really beautiful through all this. 242 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:49,257 I mean, it ain't come easy. 243 00:11:50,093 --> 00:11:51,643 We've seen our ups and downs, 244 00:11:52,562 --> 00:11:54,062 but, hell, this is where we at. 245 00:11:55,649 --> 00:11:57,082 I guess it is what it is, right? 246 00:11:57,567 --> 00:11:58,767 Yeah. 247 00:11:59,786 --> 00:12:02,737 Okay, well, we have the money that you saved 248 00:12:02,773 --> 00:12:04,105 from not prepping for the harvest. 249 00:12:05,659 --> 00:12:09,294 But have you thought about asking charley for a loan? 250 00:12:09,329 --> 00:12:11,362 Just to tide us over. 251 00:12:11,415 --> 00:12:13,331 Darla, I'm not asking charley for anything. 252 00:12:14,568 --> 00:12:15,917 Especially not no loan. 253 00:12:17,170 --> 00:12:19,621 I can't go running to charley every time something come up. 254 00:12:21,458 --> 00:12:22,674 Look, I need you to trust me. 255 00:12:23,927 --> 00:12:25,009 I've been here before. 256 00:12:27,163 --> 00:12:28,963 We just got to take our time, but we're going 257 00:12:28,998 --> 00:12:31,766 to figure it out together, all right? 258 00:12:35,822 --> 00:12:39,591 My job is saying "we're closed" to the public for three weeks 259 00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:42,143 and then we have a meeting online. 260 00:12:42,178 --> 00:12:43,978 Hopefully, they'll tell us when we get to go back 261 00:12:44,013 --> 00:12:46,281 and I'm going to have my paycheck 262 00:12:46,316 --> 00:12:47,649 from my full-time job. 263 00:12:48,285 --> 00:12:49,284 That'll help us, right? 264 00:12:51,638 --> 00:12:53,655 It should. It will. 265 00:12:56,126 --> 00:12:57,492 Like I said, we got this. 266 00:12:59,546 --> 00:13:00,829 Just got to believe. 267 00:13:02,365 --> 00:13:06,868 [charley] the council has been getting reports of businesses 268 00:13:06,887 --> 00:13:09,003 flouting the safety protocols. 269 00:13:09,038 --> 00:13:11,639 [violet] we are just making care packages 270 00:13:11,675 --> 00:13:14,259 for folks who are struggling and can't get in. 271 00:13:14,311 --> 00:13:17,479 -You know that. -[charley] are nova and calvin still delivering? 272 00:13:17,514 --> 00:13:20,098 As long as it's contactless delivery, it's fine. 273 00:13:20,150 --> 00:13:22,317 [violet] I know that, councilwoman bordelon. 274 00:13:22,352 --> 00:13:23,935 It's not me. 275 00:13:23,987 --> 00:13:26,521 [charley] it's what the state of louisiana is mandating. 276 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:29,190 [violet] oh, the same state that stopped accepting applications 277 00:13:29,225 --> 00:13:30,859 for the small business relief fund? 278 00:13:32,078 --> 00:13:34,145 Got people like me out here 279 00:13:34,181 --> 00:13:37,248 robbing peter to pay paul trying to keep our heads above water. 280 00:13:38,401 --> 00:13:41,369 [charley] I am working to help get the backlog cleared, 281 00:13:42,422 --> 00:13:44,339 but there's talk of the health inspector 282 00:13:44,374 --> 00:13:46,858 going around shutting people down. 283 00:13:46,893 --> 00:13:48,209 I don't want you get caught up in that. 284 00:13:50,580 --> 00:13:51,679 [violet] oh, I appreciate that, charley. 285 00:13:53,383 --> 00:13:55,884 But how long is this gonna go on? 286 00:13:55,919 --> 00:13:59,053 I mean, people are not going to stay at home forever. 287 00:13:59,088 --> 00:14:03,224 People need people, you know, to touch and feel each other. 288 00:14:03,259 --> 00:14:05,360 Supposed to be two weeks. 289 00:14:05,395 --> 00:14:07,362 It's been a lot longer than that. 290 00:14:07,397 --> 00:14:08,279 [charley] I know. 291 00:14:10,116 --> 00:14:12,400 Trust me, I know. 292 00:14:16,122 --> 00:14:17,071 [violet] how's micah? 293 00:14:18,375 --> 00:14:20,291 [charley] he's coming home tonight. 294 00:14:21,277 --> 00:14:24,712 Finally, semester's almost over. 295 00:14:24,748 --> 00:14:26,280 He stuck it out in his dorm, 296 00:14:26,299 --> 00:14:28,750 but I think he finally ran out of food. 297 00:14:28,785 --> 00:14:30,752 [both laughing] 298 00:14:30,787 --> 00:14:32,770 I'm just glad he's going to be under my roof. 299 00:14:33,940 --> 00:14:35,223 [violet] yeah, good luck. 300 00:14:35,809 --> 00:14:37,008 Hmm? 301 00:14:37,060 --> 00:14:39,761 I just remember when nova came back, 302 00:14:39,796 --> 00:14:42,513 after being away at school, ooh, 303 00:14:42,566 --> 00:14:44,799 her and ernest fought like cats and dogs. 304 00:14:44,818 --> 00:14:47,301 [charley] well, that's-- that's not me and micah. 305 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:50,271 [violet] okay, well, just remember, he's grown. 306 00:14:51,157 --> 00:14:52,640 And once you have lived on your own, 307 00:14:52,659 --> 00:14:55,493 it's hard to live under somebody else's rules again. 308 00:15:00,834 --> 00:15:02,600 [man on tv] ...Says once-bustling city streets 309 00:15:02,636 --> 00:15:04,535 have become eerily quiet, 310 00:15:04,588 --> 00:15:06,070 -while lines outside hospitals... -[knock on door] 311 00:15:06,106 --> 00:15:07,705 ...Stretch around the block. 312 00:15:07,757 --> 00:15:10,959 Makeshift morgues are being prepared, the governor says 313 00:15:10,994 --> 00:15:12,627 -in three weeks coronavirus... -[door opens and shuts] 314 00:15:12,662 --> 00:15:15,179 -[nova] hey, mr. Prosper? -Oh, nova. 315 00:15:16,132 --> 00:15:18,049 [nova] I got some essentials for you, 316 00:15:18,101 --> 00:15:19,801 plus a few meals from aunt vi, 317 00:15:19,836 --> 00:15:21,853 and a whole peach and pecan pie. 318 00:15:22,472 --> 00:15:24,555 It is good to see you. 319 00:15:24,608 --> 00:15:26,608 I'd give you a hug if I could, 320 00:15:26,643 --> 00:15:29,277 but just leave those things in the kitchen. 321 00:15:30,030 --> 00:15:31,312 [nova] I will. 322 00:15:31,347 --> 00:15:34,482 It's good to see you been thinking about you. 323 00:15:34,517 --> 00:15:37,368 Yeah, I appreciate that. I'm doing fine. 324 00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:41,039 -You getting out any? -I'm fine. 325 00:15:42,959 --> 00:15:45,410 Well, this care package has masks, 326 00:15:45,462 --> 00:15:47,378 hand sanitizer, cleaning products. 327 00:15:48,548 --> 00:15:50,081 If you like, I could put it away for you, 328 00:15:50,116 --> 00:15:51,532 make sure everything's where it should be. 329 00:15:51,551 --> 00:15:55,169 Just leave it on the kitchen counter and I'll get to it. 330 00:15:55,204 --> 00:15:57,138 [nova] mr. Prosper, you sure you don't need help with anything 331 00:15:57,173 --> 00:15:58,623 -before I go? -[prosper] if I need anything, 332 00:15:58,658 --> 00:16:00,008 nova, I'll make it known to you. 333 00:16:01,210 --> 00:16:02,327 Thank you. 334 00:16:03,680 --> 00:16:05,797 -[nova] okay. -[man on tv continues speaking] 335 00:16:12,322 --> 00:16:13,604 [sighs] 336 00:16:13,657 --> 00:16:15,890 [man on tv] ...Analysts say that the pandemic may last 337 00:16:15,909 --> 00:16:17,992 anywhere from six months to a year. 338 00:16:21,948 --> 00:16:23,147 [darla] if you carry this over to here... 339 00:16:23,183 --> 00:16:24,966 No, but then that makes that not work. 340 00:16:26,202 --> 00:16:28,453 How about I try 341 00:16:28,488 --> 00:16:30,672 dividing this first, 342 00:16:30,707 --> 00:16:33,841 then carry it over and add the remainder? 343 00:16:35,645 --> 00:16:37,261 There, I got it! 344 00:16:37,313 --> 00:16:40,481 Okay. Look at einstein! 345 00:16:40,517 --> 00:16:42,517 Guess my work here is done. 346 00:16:42,552 --> 00:16:44,218 -You got this. -Don't go. 347 00:16:44,237 --> 00:16:48,856 You can stay and be my moral support. 348 00:16:48,891 --> 00:16:50,842 Your moral support? 349 00:16:50,877 --> 00:16:52,694 -[scoffs] whatever. -[ralph] good morning. 350 00:16:52,729 --> 00:16:53,661 Good morning. 351 00:16:53,697 --> 00:16:54,562 Good morning, pops. 352 00:16:54,581 --> 00:16:55,530 Morning, blue. 353 00:16:56,899 --> 00:16:59,033 Thought you had that staff meeting online today? 354 00:16:59,068 --> 00:17:02,704 I do, but I wanted to help him with his math packet first 355 00:17:02,739 --> 00:17:06,007 before getting online and the internet's acting up again. 356 00:17:06,042 --> 00:17:08,342 We're having "technical difficulties." 357 00:17:10,079 --> 00:17:14,182 we should probably figure out that meeting. Them work hours are important. 358 00:17:14,217 --> 00:17:16,801 I know, but, uh... 359 00:17:16,853 --> 00:17:18,352 I don't want him to get more behind than he already is. 360 00:17:19,756 --> 00:17:22,390 It's just one lesson. I'm sure it'll be fine. 361 00:17:23,893 --> 00:17:26,394 Right. I don't know. I just... 362 00:17:28,281 --> 00:17:29,930 I can't seem to think clearly these days. 363 00:17:29,949 --> 00:17:31,399 -Come on, blue. -Hmm? 364 00:17:31,434 --> 00:17:32,700 Just let your mommy use the computer. 365 00:17:32,736 --> 00:17:34,268 Mmm-hmm. See you later, mom. 366 00:17:34,287 --> 00:17:35,903 -Bye. -Bye. 367 00:17:37,123 --> 00:17:38,239 Come on, einstein. 368 00:17:39,909 --> 00:17:41,042 I guess it's just you and me. 369 00:17:42,629 --> 00:17:44,111 What are we working on today? 370 00:17:44,130 --> 00:17:46,781 Trying not to go stir-crazy. 371 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:48,716 [chuckling] sounds like a plan. 372 00:17:53,256 --> 00:17:54,756 And vi's been working so hard at the diner, 373 00:17:54,791 --> 00:17:56,924 I figured this would be a good surprise for her. 374 00:17:56,959 --> 00:18:01,295 Now, do I put this bourbon on the chicken skin or in the sauce? 375 00:18:01,314 --> 00:18:03,114 Hollingsworth, what are you doing? 376 00:18:03,149 --> 00:18:05,049 Are you trying to get everybody drunk? 377 00:18:05,085 --> 00:18:08,519 You do not soak the chicken in those spirits. 378 00:18:08,571 --> 00:18:10,471 -Okay. -You put it in the sauce. 379 00:18:10,490 --> 00:18:11,656 I hear you, mama. 380 00:18:12,942 --> 00:18:14,475 What you doing after dinner tonight? 381 00:18:14,494 --> 00:18:16,694 I'm supposed to be playing bridge 382 00:18:16,729 --> 00:18:19,313 with my ladies on the computer. 383 00:18:19,332 --> 00:18:20,948 Let's see how that goes. 384 00:18:20,983 --> 00:18:23,818 Oh, sounds like fun. Y'all gonna have a good time. 385 00:18:23,837 --> 00:18:27,605 No, no. You have to keep your eye on miss christine. 386 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:32,326 You know, she likes to cheat even when we get together playing in person. 387 00:18:32,345 --> 00:18:35,413 So I don't know what kind of stuff she might try to pull 388 00:18:35,448 --> 00:18:38,883 -while we all virtual. -Yeah, she do be cheating. 389 00:18:38,918 --> 00:18:41,135 [coughing] 390 00:18:44,006 --> 00:18:45,339 that don't sound good. 391 00:18:45,358 --> 00:18:46,974 [continues coughing] 392 00:18:47,009 --> 00:18:49,160 oh, that ain't nothing. 393 00:18:49,195 --> 00:18:51,846 Everything ain't the rona. 394 00:18:51,865 --> 00:18:55,850 I'm fine. It's just a little dry in here this time of day, 395 00:18:55,869 --> 00:18:58,786 I just need to turn that humidifier on, that's all. 396 00:18:58,822 --> 00:18:59,987 You sure about that? 397 00:19:00,022 --> 00:19:02,790 -I'm fine, son. -'cause, you know, I would go 398 00:19:02,826 --> 00:19:06,026 straight up to baton rouge with the quickness. 399 00:19:06,045 --> 00:19:09,497 You better stay at your house and mind your business. 400 00:19:09,532 --> 00:19:12,116 I'm fine. Okay? 401 00:19:12,152 --> 00:19:13,534 I'm good. I'm great. 402 00:19:13,553 --> 00:19:16,504 I told you, just fine, all right? 403 00:19:17,473 --> 00:19:18,923 Now... 404 00:19:18,975 --> 00:19:22,093 What are you making for dessert? 405 00:19:22,145 --> 00:19:25,146 Cut up some fruit or something, that'd go nice with that chicken. 406 00:19:26,149 --> 00:19:27,148 All right. 407 00:19:28,067 --> 00:19:30,034 No, I'm not rocking with it, man. 408 00:19:30,069 --> 00:19:31,669 It couldn't be me. 409 00:19:31,704 --> 00:19:33,821 It couldn't-- anybody who gets a back-tat 410 00:19:33,857 --> 00:19:36,691 is going to regret it when they're like, [chuckling] 45. 411 00:19:38,194 --> 00:19:39,861 I'm so-- 412 00:19:40,496 --> 00:19:41,863 mom, I'm just-- 413 00:19:41,898 --> 00:19:43,831 I'm just talking to my boys, I'm gonna-- 414 00:19:43,867 --> 00:19:46,868 I'mma hit y'all back. All right. 415 00:19:49,238 --> 00:19:50,922 -Hey. -[charley] welcome home. 416 00:19:51,674 --> 00:19:52,557 Thank you. 417 00:19:53,326 --> 00:19:55,676 I'm gonna, um, clean all this up. 418 00:19:55,712 --> 00:19:58,679 I was just zooming for a philosophy final I got coming up 419 00:19:58,715 --> 00:20:03,417 I thought I'd come in here and relax for a second. 420 00:20:03,436 --> 00:20:04,852 [charley] yeah, it's fine. 421 00:20:04,888 --> 00:20:06,337 Really. 422 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:08,222 Actually wonderful to have you home. 423 00:20:08,892 --> 00:20:10,391 Safe and sound. 424 00:20:11,761 --> 00:20:14,261 A couple days we'll get you a test so... 425 00:20:14,280 --> 00:20:16,898 We can be together and not have to wear these masks. 426 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:18,282 I understand. 427 00:20:19,702 --> 00:20:23,321 And just so you know, I'm an adult. 428 00:20:23,373 --> 00:20:26,624 You are an adult, so it's all good. 429 00:20:27,961 --> 00:20:29,276 It's all good? 430 00:20:29,295 --> 00:20:30,294 Yeah. 431 00:20:31,798 --> 00:20:33,297 It's all good. 432 00:20:34,116 --> 00:20:36,133 Okay, mom. Thank you. 433 00:20:37,220 --> 00:20:38,786 So, what do you want for dinner? 434 00:20:38,805 --> 00:20:41,589 Oh, I was actually gonna go for a drive. 435 00:20:42,375 --> 00:20:44,108 You know, just clear my head. 436 00:20:44,143 --> 00:20:46,210 Maybe stop by a friend's place really quick. 437 00:20:46,246 --> 00:20:47,595 Wait. 438 00:20:47,630 --> 00:20:50,431 We talked about this before you came home. 439 00:20:50,466 --> 00:20:53,451 -I know. I was just-- -you agreed not to visit friends, frat brothers, 440 00:20:53,486 --> 00:20:56,570 keke, anyone, until the stay-at-home order's lifted. 441 00:20:57,323 --> 00:20:58,856 I won't. 442 00:20:58,891 --> 00:21:01,075 At least the keke part will be easy. 443 00:21:01,110 --> 00:21:02,743 Oh, no, what happened? 444 00:21:04,981 --> 00:21:06,831 [chuckles] she broke up with me 445 00:21:07,650 --> 00:21:09,200 for some other guy. 446 00:21:09,252 --> 00:21:11,085 Yeah. She had a whole new boyfriend. 447 00:21:12,922 --> 00:21:15,122 Oh. I mean... 448 00:21:17,493 --> 00:21:18,793 I'm shocked. 449 00:21:19,679 --> 00:21:21,512 -I'm sorry. -Yeah. 450 00:21:22,665 --> 00:21:23,965 Uh, yeah, it's for the better. 451 00:21:25,167 --> 00:21:27,468 You know, we ran our course. 452 00:21:29,105 --> 00:21:31,973 Just different... 453 00:21:33,810 --> 00:21:34,809 Paths. 454 00:21:36,946 --> 00:21:39,063 Uh... 455 00:21:39,115 --> 00:21:42,400 But dinner, I will eat whatever you make. 456 00:21:42,452 --> 00:21:43,484 I'm starving. 457 00:21:44,954 --> 00:21:48,956 Very hungry. So hungry. Thank you. 458 00:22:04,457 --> 00:22:06,640 That's one way to cut down on the grocery bill. 459 00:22:07,810 --> 00:22:09,677 Just grow it yourself. 460 00:22:09,712 --> 00:22:13,514 Well, I'll have a lot more time to spend on getting this growing. 461 00:22:16,719 --> 00:22:17,902 I've been officially laid off. 462 00:22:18,905 --> 00:22:20,237 You said "laid off"? 463 00:22:21,407 --> 00:22:23,074 What do you mean laid off? What happened? 464 00:22:24,160 --> 00:22:27,194 [sighs] apparently there was an outbreak 465 00:22:27,229 --> 00:22:29,530 among the staff that was still working on-site. 466 00:22:31,701 --> 00:22:34,401 Seven people came up positive. 467 00:22:34,420 --> 00:22:37,088 To be safe, they're shutting everything down until further notice. 468 00:22:41,410 --> 00:22:44,345 So what's gonna happen to all them people and their insurance claims? 469 00:22:45,548 --> 00:22:47,098 They'll get backlogged. 470 00:22:53,556 --> 00:22:56,524 -They paying you still? -For two weeks. 471 00:22:58,194 --> 00:23:01,278 And then I get furloughed. 472 00:23:02,098 --> 00:23:03,197 What's that mean? 473 00:23:04,534 --> 00:23:09,070 It means that we're still technically employees 474 00:23:10,089 --> 00:23:11,956 and we still get benefits, 475 00:23:13,693 --> 00:23:14,909 but no checks. 476 00:23:18,881 --> 00:23:20,631 [sighs] 477 00:23:28,374 --> 00:23:30,307 [farmer] she looks in good condition. 478 00:23:31,411 --> 00:23:32,910 Kept her up well. 479 00:23:34,497 --> 00:23:35,746 [ralph] she run well, too. 480 00:23:36,866 --> 00:23:39,033 Brand-new clutch, new tires. 481 00:23:40,253 --> 00:23:42,203 Just got the hydraulics replaced last year. 482 00:23:44,757 --> 00:23:47,458 -So what you think? -What are you asking for it? 483 00:23:47,510 --> 00:23:49,593 -8,500. -8,500? 484 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:53,130 [farmer] it's a little steep, ain't it? 485 00:23:53,182 --> 00:23:56,550 [ralph] look, man, four-wheel drive, three-speed diesel with 60-inch hitch. 486 00:23:58,104 --> 00:23:59,220 I don't think so. 487 00:24:02,608 --> 00:24:04,225 [farmer] I'll give you 5,500 for it. 488 00:24:05,445 --> 00:24:06,894 [ralph] shit, I ain't giving it away. 489 00:24:08,097 --> 00:24:10,264 Look, man, times is hard, but not that hard. 490 00:24:10,283 --> 00:24:13,451 Hey, I appreciate you stopping by. You have a good one. 491 00:24:14,620 --> 00:24:16,370 [farmer] 6,000. 492 00:24:16,405 --> 00:24:19,206 [farmer] 6,500 cash and that's as high as it gets. 493 00:24:20,243 --> 00:24:21,408 [ralph] 7,500. 494 00:24:23,579 --> 00:24:24,712 [farmer] I'll meet you at 7,000. 495 00:24:26,749 --> 00:24:28,299 I'm not trying to get over on you. 496 00:24:28,784 --> 00:24:29,767 It's all I got. 497 00:24:35,475 --> 00:24:36,474 [ralph] I hear you. 498 00:24:38,744 --> 00:24:40,077 We got a deal if you got cash. 499 00:24:41,764 --> 00:24:42,930 [farmer] okay. 500 00:24:44,584 --> 00:24:46,083 [ralph] I'll start the paperwork. 501 00:24:49,805 --> 00:24:51,822 [melancholy song playing] 502 00:24:57,580 --> 00:25:04,585 ♪ while you were sleeping... ♪ 503 00:25:04,620 --> 00:25:06,320 ♪ while you were laughing... ♪ 504 00:25:06,339 --> 00:25:07,788 come on. 505 00:25:19,635 --> 00:25:21,101 I'm sorry if I disturbed you. 506 00:25:23,139 --> 00:25:24,138 You're not. 507 00:25:26,342 --> 00:25:27,808 Who are you praying for? 508 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:30,311 Prosper. 509 00:25:32,365 --> 00:25:33,814 Clearing his energy, 510 00:25:35,351 --> 00:25:38,285 removing some of the loneliness, 511 00:25:38,321 --> 00:25:40,321 the despair I believe he's starting to feel. 512 00:25:43,543 --> 00:25:45,109 That visit really got to you. 513 00:25:46,312 --> 00:25:48,162 We thought we'd be home for two weeks. 514 00:25:50,333 --> 00:25:51,665 It's been six, 515 00:25:53,219 --> 00:25:55,502 and he's been locked in alone all that time. 516 00:25:57,139 --> 00:25:59,640 And I walk in and he's watching what's happening in new york. 517 00:26:00,810 --> 00:26:02,676 Overflowing morgues, 518 00:26:02,711 --> 00:26:05,479 essential workers exposing themselves and their families 519 00:26:05,514 --> 00:26:07,348 because there's not enough damn protective gear. 520 00:26:07,383 --> 00:26:08,515 I mean, really? 521 00:26:10,552 --> 00:26:12,386 They're literally asking people to stay at home 522 00:26:12,405 --> 00:26:14,822 until they can't breathe anymore. 523 00:26:16,409 --> 00:26:18,392 What is that? 524 00:26:18,411 --> 00:26:20,995 How's he supposed to process that sitting in the house alone? 525 00:26:23,032 --> 00:26:24,498 I'm worried about him, too. 526 00:26:24,533 --> 00:26:27,534 Yeah, I'm worried for everyone, frankly. 527 00:26:29,071 --> 00:26:33,007 People our age, young people, children. 528 00:26:33,042 --> 00:26:36,677 And everyone is having a whole different set of issues around this. 529 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:39,213 Yeah. 530 00:26:40,383 --> 00:26:42,016 My kids are having a rough time. 531 00:26:43,436 --> 00:26:46,236 -They are? -Yeah, they're restless. 532 00:26:49,075 --> 00:26:50,724 No interaction with other kids. 533 00:26:50,759 --> 00:26:52,192 Having to learn online. 534 00:26:53,062 --> 00:26:55,145 This whole thing is just not easy. 535 00:26:55,197 --> 00:26:57,731 They keep telling me they want things to go back the way they were. 536 00:26:59,402 --> 00:27:00,567 Don't we all? 537 00:27:02,071 --> 00:27:03,070 Don't we all? 538 00:27:30,099 --> 00:27:32,099 -[line ringing] -[mouthing] 539 00:27:39,492 --> 00:27:41,125 [sighs] 540 00:27:41,810 --> 00:27:42,776 [hangs up] 541 00:27:47,566 --> 00:27:49,616 [line ringing] 542 00:27:50,486 --> 00:27:53,487 hello. Hello. Miss florence. 543 00:27:53,506 --> 00:27:56,373 Hey, hey, this is hollywood. This is willa mae's son. Yeah. 544 00:27:56,425 --> 00:27:59,460 Um, have you talked to my mother lately? 545 00:28:01,430 --> 00:28:02,880 Yeah. I... 546 00:28:02,932 --> 00:28:04,631 Haven't been able to get ahold of her all day. 547 00:28:06,802 --> 00:28:08,335 Oh, thank you. 548 00:28:08,354 --> 00:28:10,304 If you could stop by that would be perfect. 549 00:28:11,190 --> 00:28:13,223 Yeah. 550 00:28:13,275 --> 00:28:15,142 Yeah, thank you so much. Thank you. 551 00:28:16,011 --> 00:28:17,677 All right. 552 00:28:17,697 --> 00:28:20,130 All right. All right, you have a good one now. Okay. 553 00:28:20,166 --> 00:28:22,166 -All right, bye-bye. -[hangs up] 554 00:28:36,465 --> 00:28:38,165 you've been spending a lot of time out here. 555 00:28:41,804 --> 00:28:43,721 Sold one of my tractors today. 556 00:28:45,674 --> 00:28:47,808 Thought it would put a dent in some of these bills, 557 00:28:47,843 --> 00:28:51,011 but it just ain't gonna cut it. 558 00:28:54,333 --> 00:28:55,399 Truth is... 559 00:28:58,003 --> 00:28:59,670 I can't bring in harvest this year. 560 00:29:01,824 --> 00:29:05,325 Just a fact. Got to accept it. 561 00:29:05,828 --> 00:29:07,778 [scoffs] 562 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:09,830 guess it come with the territory, huh? 563 00:29:11,167 --> 00:29:12,499 My daddy struggled. 564 00:29:14,670 --> 00:29:16,003 I ain't no different. 565 00:29:18,707 --> 00:29:20,624 Shit. The last thing I'm gonna do is let my pride 566 00:29:20,676 --> 00:29:22,960 get in the way of me supporting my family. 567 00:29:23,012 --> 00:29:24,911 I don't want you selling off pieces of your life 568 00:29:24,930 --> 00:29:26,096 just to support us. 569 00:29:27,416 --> 00:29:28,715 I don't feel good about that. 570 00:29:30,336 --> 00:29:31,552 [sighs] 571 00:29:33,088 --> 00:29:34,555 I'm gonna get another job. 572 00:29:40,396 --> 00:29:41,528 Well, I am, too. 573 00:29:43,232 --> 00:29:45,232 -What? -That's right. 574 00:29:46,452 --> 00:29:49,069 I'm gonna let this harvest return itself back to the land 575 00:29:50,439 --> 00:29:52,122 and go ahead and get me a regular job. 576 00:29:52,941 --> 00:29:54,408 Can't control things, darla. 577 00:29:55,544 --> 00:29:57,544 Only control how you feel about it. 578 00:30:00,449 --> 00:30:02,249 That's what mawmaw always used to say. 579 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:07,421 A wise woman. 580 00:30:09,058 --> 00:30:11,091 Very wise. [chuckles] 581 00:30:12,812 --> 00:30:14,595 real question is, who's hiring? 582 00:30:16,048 --> 00:30:17,764 Got about 20 million people out of work 583 00:30:17,799 --> 00:30:19,600 right now with this covid thing. 584 00:30:19,635 --> 00:30:21,101 That's true. 585 00:30:22,638 --> 00:30:23,970 [darla sighs] 586 00:30:23,989 --> 00:30:25,455 what about, um... 587 00:30:26,358 --> 00:30:28,475 Alcent nursing homes? 588 00:30:29,812 --> 00:30:31,478 I read they're short on staff. 589 00:30:32,698 --> 00:30:34,198 It might be risky. 590 00:30:36,368 --> 00:30:38,485 Nothing ain't risky in 2020, baby. 591 00:30:58,073 --> 00:30:59,206 [cell phone ringing] 592 00:31:03,078 --> 00:31:04,077 hello. 593 00:31:05,414 --> 00:31:06,580 Yeah. This him. 594 00:31:07,633 --> 00:31:10,250 Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. 595 00:31:10,285 --> 00:31:12,386 No, that's perfect. 596 00:31:12,421 --> 00:31:13,554 4:00 p.M.? 597 00:31:14,456 --> 00:31:16,890 Yeah, yeah, will do. 598 00:31:18,394 --> 00:31:19,593 All right. 599 00:31:22,648 --> 00:31:23,647 [exhales deeply] 600 00:31:26,235 --> 00:31:28,352 I agree with you. I never thought of it that way. 601 00:31:28,404 --> 00:31:29,853 You feel me, like? 602 00:31:29,905 --> 00:31:31,238 I guess I saw it both ways, 603 00:31:31,273 --> 00:31:32,739 -but that makes more sense. -[knock on door] 604 00:31:32,775 --> 00:31:33,774 come in. 605 00:31:34,994 --> 00:31:36,577 -Hey, I'm heading out. -Hey. 606 00:31:36,612 --> 00:31:37,778 -You need anything? -I'm good. 607 00:31:37,813 --> 00:31:40,080 I'm just on the phone with my friend. 608 00:31:40,115 --> 00:31:41,865 [woman on phone] oh, my god. Is that your mom? 609 00:31:41,917 --> 00:31:44,101 I love her so much. Ooh, can I say hi? 610 00:31:44,136 --> 00:31:45,652 [chuckling] you're on speaker. 611 00:31:45,671 --> 00:31:47,454 -She can hear you. -For real? 612 00:31:48,457 --> 00:31:49,790 Oh, my goodness! 613 00:31:49,825 --> 00:31:53,043 [stammers] uh, hello, charley. I mean, miss bordelon west. 614 00:31:53,095 --> 00:31:55,796 -Who is that? -Hold on. It's this girl I go to school with. 615 00:31:55,831 --> 00:31:58,331 She look like sza. And she is obsessed with you. 616 00:31:58,350 --> 00:32:00,851 Please say hi. Make her day. 617 00:32:03,656 --> 00:32:05,639 -[phone beeps] -hey. 618 00:32:05,674 --> 00:32:08,525 Hello. It's charley bordelon. 619 00:32:09,111 --> 00:32:10,394 How are you? 620 00:32:10,446 --> 00:32:12,396 Oh, my gosh. It's your voice! 621 00:32:12,448 --> 00:32:15,816 Yeah, it's my voice all right. 622 00:32:15,851 --> 00:32:18,852 -Nice to meet you. Okay, bye-bye. -Bye! 623 00:32:18,871 --> 00:32:22,522 Oh, my gosh. She's so nice! [laughs] 624 00:32:22,541 --> 00:32:25,659 in all the magazines and stuff. And on the sidelines at the game. 625 00:32:25,694 --> 00:32:28,695 She always looks so damn good. 626 00:32:28,714 --> 00:32:30,697 You always look so damn good. 627 00:32:30,716 --> 00:32:32,198 -[chuckles] -I'm serious. 628 00:32:32,217 --> 00:32:34,084 There you go. 629 00:32:34,136 --> 00:32:37,370 I'm looking forward to spending some time with you. 630 00:32:37,389 --> 00:32:40,140 You know, after this is all over, some real time. 631 00:32:40,175 --> 00:32:42,092 Yeah, I want that, too. 632 00:32:42,144 --> 00:32:44,094 -A lot. -Oh, yeah? 633 00:32:44,146 --> 00:32:45,312 Yeah. 634 00:32:46,381 --> 00:32:47,731 Yeah, I bet you do. 635 00:32:59,695 --> 00:33:02,362 [woman] mr. Bordelon, come on back. 636 00:33:03,666 --> 00:33:05,032 [clears throat] 637 00:33:10,506 --> 00:33:13,290 and then, pending a negative covid-19 test, 638 00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:17,828 you'll be required to finish our mandatory protocols and procedures workshop. 639 00:33:17,863 --> 00:33:19,680 That's if you're hired. 640 00:33:20,933 --> 00:33:24,384 -Any questions so far? -No, ma'am. 641 00:33:26,105 --> 00:33:28,188 Mr. Bordelon, 642 00:33:28,223 --> 00:33:31,391 you're clear that this is a custodial position, right? 643 00:33:32,695 --> 00:33:34,711 Yes, ma'am, I'm clear. 644 00:33:34,747 --> 00:33:37,531 And I very much appreciate the opportunity. 645 00:33:37,566 --> 00:33:41,985 Do you... I mean, you're a farmer by trade. 646 00:33:42,037 --> 00:33:45,122 Used to being your own boss. And the pay here... 647 00:33:46,408 --> 00:33:48,592 Well, I guess what I'm getting at is that 648 00:33:48,627 --> 00:33:51,611 this is a caregiving business. 649 00:33:51,630 --> 00:33:54,498 Our number-one priority is the safety and wellbeing 650 00:33:54,550 --> 00:33:57,334 -of our elderly. -I understand. 651 00:33:57,369 --> 00:34:00,237 This isn't a job you take just because your money's gotten funny. 652 00:34:00,272 --> 00:34:02,089 It's unglamorous work, 653 00:34:02,124 --> 00:34:04,841 and we hold our residents most sacred. 654 00:34:04,877 --> 00:34:07,427 I'm not looking for just a clock-puncher. 655 00:34:07,462 --> 00:34:12,015 I want someone that wants to be of service to our residents. 656 00:34:12,067 --> 00:34:14,985 I found that those are our team members that work out the best. 657 00:34:15,754 --> 00:34:17,104 Miss thompson. 658 00:34:18,824 --> 00:34:20,757 My father's ernest bordelon. 659 00:34:21,326 --> 00:34:22,459 He was a farmer. 660 00:34:23,328 --> 00:34:25,311 He also pushed a broom for a living. 661 00:34:25,330 --> 00:34:28,248 Waxed floors, scrubbed toilets, 662 00:34:28,283 --> 00:34:29,950 did what he had to do for his family. 663 00:34:31,086 --> 00:34:32,436 But he did it with his head up. 664 00:34:33,772 --> 00:34:35,672 You know, growing up, he taught me to do the same. 665 00:34:36,742 --> 00:34:39,376 Checked his ego at the door. 666 00:34:39,411 --> 00:34:41,945 So I take pride in making sure folk live in dignity. 667 00:34:43,966 --> 00:34:47,267 I admit, my money is kind of funny. 668 00:34:47,302 --> 00:34:48,468 In fact, it's hilarious. 669 00:34:49,337 --> 00:34:51,772 But being here is a choice. 670 00:34:51,807 --> 00:34:55,025 And I know what it takes. And I understand what this is. 671 00:34:56,145 --> 00:34:58,361 As you also said, I am a boss, 672 00:34:59,264 --> 00:35:01,331 so I know what a good employee look like. 673 00:35:03,685 --> 00:35:05,619 I'm here to solve your problems, miss thompson. 674 00:35:08,874 --> 00:35:10,157 Can you start on Monday? 675 00:35:11,794 --> 00:35:12,976 Yes, I can. 676 00:35:13,011 --> 00:35:15,212 [line ringing] 677 00:35:17,549 --> 00:35:18,949 [sighs] 678 00:35:28,227 --> 00:35:30,594 chamomile, honey, 679 00:35:30,629 --> 00:35:34,347 a little bit of lemon, stirred with a cinnamon stick. 680 00:35:38,070 --> 00:35:39,653 So how's prosper? 681 00:35:39,688 --> 00:35:41,321 I couldn't get ahold of him just now. 682 00:35:42,207 --> 00:35:43,690 Thank you for this. 683 00:35:45,577 --> 00:35:47,777 I know your mama's on your mind. 684 00:35:47,830 --> 00:35:49,045 Yeah. 685 00:35:49,081 --> 00:35:53,667 Her neighbor says she stopped by, checked on her. 686 00:35:53,702 --> 00:35:56,653 Yeah, she was doing okay, just a bit lethargic. 687 00:35:57,389 --> 00:35:58,872 I looked up that symptom. 688 00:35:59,925 --> 00:36:01,057 It wasn't good. 689 00:36:02,711 --> 00:36:05,212 Every time I talk to mama, she says she's okay. 690 00:36:06,231 --> 00:36:08,131 But I don't like it. 691 00:36:08,167 --> 00:36:10,600 Maybe you should run on up there and see about her. 692 00:36:12,204 --> 00:36:14,838 You won't put your mind at peace 693 00:36:14,873 --> 00:36:16,573 till you lay eyes on her. 694 00:36:16,608 --> 00:36:18,024 Hey, what about your deliveries? 695 00:36:18,060 --> 00:36:20,360 Oh, your mama's more important. 696 00:36:22,948 --> 00:36:24,014 Maybe I'll... 697 00:36:25,350 --> 00:36:26,783 Head out first light. 698 00:36:27,569 --> 00:36:29,402 Check on prosper first. 699 00:36:33,375 --> 00:36:34,758 [man 1 on tv] time to play... 700 00:36:34,793 --> 00:36:36,426 [woman 1 on tv] satellite and radar... 701 00:36:36,461 --> 00:36:38,461 [cell phone ringing] 702 00:36:40,415 --> 00:36:43,950 [man 2 on tv] ...New orleans, the city with the highest death rate in the country. 703 00:36:43,969 --> 00:36:48,238 Streets usually vibrant with music and tourists are empty tonight. 704 00:36:48,273 --> 00:36:50,257 -[turns off ringing] -meanwhile, hospitals are filled 705 00:36:50,292 --> 00:36:52,125 and rapidly running out of supplies. 706 00:36:52,144 --> 00:36:54,127 Fifteen years after hurricane katrina, 707 00:36:54,146 --> 00:36:57,214 residents are hunkered down once again in their homes. 708 00:36:57,249 --> 00:37:00,383 Weathering a radically different storm. 709 00:37:00,419 --> 00:37:03,587 [woman 2 on tv] the fbi reported that chinese and asian-americans 710 00:37:03,622 --> 00:37:06,723 are now experiencing hate crimes 711 00:37:06,758 --> 00:37:08,959 due to the coronavirus global outbreak. 712 00:37:08,994 --> 00:37:12,645 This trend also includes minors as alleged perpetrators. 713 00:37:12,664 --> 00:37:16,700 Just this week, police said teens attacked a 51-year-old woman 714 00:37:16,752 --> 00:37:20,086 on a new york city bus hurling anti-asian statements 715 00:37:20,122 --> 00:37:24,257 against her and accusing her of causing the coronavirus. 716 00:37:24,293 --> 00:37:27,127 President trump said that this week and next 717 00:37:27,162 --> 00:37:30,764 will probably be the toughest in the fight against the coronavirus. 718 00:37:30,799 --> 00:37:33,216 Last week he had the coronavirus task force... 719 00:37:33,268 --> 00:37:34,634 [continues indistinctly] 720 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:36,937 [grunts] 721 00:37:36,972 --> 00:37:38,471 [cell phone ringing] 722 00:37:42,477 --> 00:37:44,144 [tv continues indistinctly] 723 00:37:47,699 --> 00:37:49,149 [cell phone continues ringing] 724 00:37:49,184 --> 00:37:50,150 [sighs] 725 00:37:57,826 --> 00:37:59,159 hey, hollywood. 726 00:37:59,194 --> 00:38:00,794 [laughs] hey, prosper. 727 00:38:00,829 --> 00:38:02,963 It's not hollywood. It's nova. 728 00:38:02,998 --> 00:38:05,465 [prosper] oh. Hi, nova. Uh... 729 00:38:05,500 --> 00:38:09,119 Hollywood just called and I thought he was calling... 730 00:38:12,341 --> 00:38:13,673 How are you feeling, prosper? 731 00:38:14,309 --> 00:38:15,342 And don't say fine. 732 00:38:16,011 --> 00:38:17,861 None of us are fine. 733 00:38:17,896 --> 00:38:19,929 I really wanna know how you doing over there. 734 00:38:19,982 --> 00:38:21,147 I'm a little worried about you. 735 00:38:22,351 --> 00:38:23,316 Yeah. Uh... 736 00:38:24,202 --> 00:38:25,302 Uh, I'm sorry, 737 00:38:25,337 --> 00:38:28,438 I was rude when you came by. That, that ain't me. 738 00:38:28,490 --> 00:38:29,722 You weren't rude. 739 00:38:29,741 --> 00:38:31,274 And there's no need to apologize. 740 00:38:31,326 --> 00:38:32,359 Everybody's going through it. 741 00:38:33,561 --> 00:38:34,477 Yeah. 742 00:38:36,548 --> 00:38:40,617 But also everyone's different, you know? 743 00:38:40,669 --> 00:38:42,152 Going through it in different ways. 744 00:38:43,655 --> 00:38:44,854 Yeah, I suppose. 745 00:38:46,925 --> 00:38:47,924 Well... 746 00:38:51,330 --> 00:38:52,879 Can I talk to you about this story 747 00:38:52,914 --> 00:38:54,914 I'm working on for tru papers? 748 00:38:54,933 --> 00:38:57,417 It's about the new movement to help get the homeless off the street 749 00:38:57,436 --> 00:39:00,586 and into these empty hotels that are closed due to the virus. 750 00:39:00,605 --> 00:39:02,605 I'd love to get a quote from you from this article. 751 00:39:03,358 --> 00:39:04,224 Get your opinion. 752 00:39:05,344 --> 00:39:07,360 Oh, uh, sure. 753 00:39:07,396 --> 00:39:10,864 [stammers] yeah. I'd be happy to help if I can. 754 00:39:11,950 --> 00:39:12,949 Thanks, prosper. 755 00:39:18,290 --> 00:39:19,439 Hmm. 756 00:39:19,458 --> 00:39:21,274 Somebody cleans up well. 757 00:39:21,293 --> 00:39:23,827 Well, you must have forgot, I make everything look good, baby. 758 00:39:23,879 --> 00:39:25,045 [both chuckle] 759 00:39:25,080 --> 00:39:26,212 that you do. 760 00:39:26,248 --> 00:39:27,881 [inhales sharply] 761 00:39:27,916 --> 00:39:29,999 that line up, though. 762 00:39:30,052 --> 00:39:32,552 And here I go thinking you was my friend. 763 00:39:32,587 --> 00:39:35,255 I am your friend. I'm just saying. 764 00:39:35,290 --> 00:39:38,091 I'm just saying, seeing that a brother can't get to a barber. 765 00:39:39,261 --> 00:39:41,928 I think I did a pretty fine job lining myself up. 766 00:39:41,963 --> 00:39:43,763 -[both laugh] -you did. I'm just kidding. 767 00:39:44,266 --> 00:39:45,265 You look fine. 768 00:39:46,468 --> 00:39:47,517 You look good. 769 00:39:47,569 --> 00:39:48,601 Thank you, I guess. 770 00:39:51,323 --> 00:39:53,306 How you feeling about your first day? 771 00:39:53,325 --> 00:39:54,657 Better than I thought. 772 00:39:56,328 --> 00:39:57,911 Glad to have a check coming in. 773 00:39:57,946 --> 00:40:00,480 You know, just counting my blessings. 774 00:40:00,499 --> 00:40:01,915 Mmm-hmm. 775 00:40:01,950 --> 00:40:03,816 But tell me, what you got going on over here? 776 00:40:03,835 --> 00:40:06,002 Don't you worry about what I got going on over here. 777 00:40:06,671 --> 00:40:08,671 This is going to be awesome. 778 00:40:10,425 --> 00:40:12,041 -I'll let you tell it. -Mmm-hmm. 779 00:40:12,094 --> 00:40:13,259 I'm proud of you. 780 00:40:16,014 --> 00:40:17,130 I know. 781 00:40:17,966 --> 00:40:19,432 -I'm gonna see you later. -Mmm-hmm. 782 00:40:20,435 --> 00:40:21,718 Keep it up. 783 00:40:21,770 --> 00:40:22,969 I put your lunch in the cooler. 784 00:40:24,773 --> 00:40:26,339 -Thank you, baby. -Mmm-hmm. 785 00:40:26,358 --> 00:40:28,141 -Have a good day. -You, too! 786 00:40:31,012 --> 00:40:31,978 [door closes] 787 00:40:32,013 --> 00:40:34,647 ♪ there's something higher ♪ 788 00:40:34,682 --> 00:40:36,983 ♪ something we can't see ♪ 789 00:40:37,018 --> 00:40:39,285 ♪ the methane burns ♪ 790 00:40:39,321 --> 00:40:42,655 ♪ and it puts us out with ease ♪ 791 00:40:42,690 --> 00:40:45,575 ♪ gotta find balance ♪ 792 00:40:45,627 --> 00:40:47,627 ♪ I can't explain ♪ 793 00:40:47,662 --> 00:40:50,830 ♪ the rock is so consistent ♪ 794 00:40:50,865 --> 00:40:53,333 ♪ with a slight change ♪ 795 00:40:53,368 --> 00:40:56,169 ♪ gotta find a balance ♪ 796 00:40:56,204 --> 00:40:58,304 ♪ I can't explain ♪ 797 00:40:58,340 --> 00:41:01,508 ♪ the rock is so consistent ♪ 798 00:41:01,543 --> 00:41:04,260 ♪ with a slight change ♪ 799 00:41:04,312 --> 00:41:06,763 ♪ connected or neglected I just hope you stay protected ♪ 800 00:41:06,815 --> 00:41:09,349 ♪ these are just created obstacles ♪ 801 00:41:09,384 --> 00:41:11,985 ♪ we just stuck between the lines and there ain't too much to see ♪ 802 00:41:12,020 --> 00:41:13,686 ♪ I just let the music move me ♪ 803 00:41:13,721 --> 00:41:14,771 ♪ powers that be ♪ 804 00:41:14,823 --> 00:41:17,190 ♪ there's something higher ♪ 805 00:41:17,225 --> 00:41:19,943 ♪ something we can't see ♪ 806 00:41:19,995 --> 00:41:23,029 ♪ gotta find balance ♪