1 00:00:02,353 --> 00:00:03,435 [nova] previously on queen sugar... 2 00:00:03,537 --> 00:00:04,670 I think, I've got covid. 3 00:00:04,772 --> 00:00:08,107 You and your man talking about getting hitched, yet? 4 00:00:08,209 --> 00:00:09,441 You wanna be husband and wife? 5 00:00:10,745 --> 00:00:11,944 Do you want to be partners? 6 00:00:12,046 --> 00:00:12,945 [darla] it's my mother. 7 00:00:13,030 --> 00:00:16,064 She got blue into a d.C. Private school. 8 00:00:16,167 --> 00:00:18,283 I think ralph angel's actually considering this. 9 00:00:18,386 --> 00:00:20,486 [violet] blue is not going to d.C. 10 00:00:20,588 --> 00:00:22,888 Baby, you out here fighting battles that ain't even yours. 11 00:00:23,007 --> 00:00:24,023 What's really going on? 12 00:00:24,125 --> 00:00:26,058 I don't see no house without blue, neither. 13 00:00:26,177 --> 00:00:28,243 I mean, we could get his education handled here. 14 00:00:28,345 --> 00:00:29,928 Blue's got everything he needs. 15 00:00:32,099 --> 00:00:33,415 [upbeat song playing] 16 00:00:33,517 --> 00:00:36,752 pops, have you seen my 1619 curriculum packet? 17 00:00:36,854 --> 00:00:38,887 I thought I left it on the counter here. 18 00:00:38,973 --> 00:00:40,973 What'd I tell you about leaving your stuff all over? 19 00:00:41,442 --> 00:00:42,591 Huh? 20 00:00:42,693 --> 00:00:43,859 That's how you lose it. 21 00:00:45,062 --> 00:00:46,195 Go ask your mum. 22 00:00:50,367 --> 00:00:52,434 [whispering] where did you put my history packet? 23 00:00:52,536 --> 00:00:55,037 It's in the office, baby. I'll be done shortly. 24 00:00:55,122 --> 00:00:56,455 -Namaste. -Namaste. 25 00:01:01,462 --> 00:01:02,544 Huh. 26 00:01:04,131 --> 00:01:05,914 Papers, papers... 27 00:01:16,143 --> 00:01:17,959 "I am pleased to inform you that 28 00:01:18,062 --> 00:01:21,764 blue bordelon's application has been accepted. 29 00:01:21,849 --> 00:01:26,134 His standardized testing indicates a keen and advanced intellect. 30 00:01:26,237 --> 00:01:29,304 We would like to offer your son a seat in our current fourth-grade class." 31 00:01:29,406 --> 00:01:30,405 [ralph] hey, blue? 32 00:01:31,158 --> 00:01:32,908 What you doing, boy? 33 00:01:32,993 --> 00:01:35,527 Pops, this place sounds cool! 34 00:01:35,613 --> 00:01:36,912 Am I going to school here? 35 00:01:37,665 --> 00:01:38,664 Darla? 36 00:01:41,202 --> 00:01:42,468 [clears throat] 37 00:01:43,587 --> 00:01:44,753 looks awesome. 38 00:01:53,047 --> 00:01:54,463 [theme song playing] 39 00:01:54,548 --> 00:01:55,798 ♪ dreams never die♪ 40 00:01:55,883 --> 00:01:57,800 ♪ take flight as the world turns♪ 41 00:01:57,885 --> 00:01:59,935 ♪ dreams never die♪ 42 00:02:00,020 --> 00:02:01,920 ♪ take flight as the world turns♪ 43 00:02:02,022 --> 00:02:03,889 ♪ keep the colors in the lines ♪ 44 00:02:03,991 --> 00:02:05,324 ♪ take flight ♪ 45 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:08,210 ♪ dreams never die♪ 46 00:02:14,101 --> 00:02:16,051 ♪ keep the colors in the lines ♪ 47 00:02:17,605 --> 00:02:19,087 ♪ keep the colors in the lines ♪ 48 00:02:19,173 --> 00:02:20,005 ♪ take flight ♪ 49 00:02:22,226 --> 00:02:24,776 it says I can continue my educational growth with them. 50 00:02:24,895 --> 00:02:27,279 Yes. It does say that. 51 00:02:27,398 --> 00:02:30,566 Which is perfect, because I'm going to make the world better one day. 52 00:02:31,368 --> 00:02:32,234 Yeah, you are. 53 00:02:33,287 --> 00:02:35,537 But you know that's not a summer camp, blue? 54 00:02:35,623 --> 00:02:37,539 That's you going away, for a few months. 55 00:02:38,626 --> 00:02:39,608 New home. 56 00:02:39,693 --> 00:02:41,210 New everything. 57 00:02:41,295 --> 00:02:43,412 Which means that, you'd have to go live with your grandmother. 58 00:02:44,715 --> 00:02:45,964 Wait. 59 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:47,583 You mean, instead of living with you? 60 00:02:48,752 --> 00:02:49,751 That's right, buddy. 61 00:02:50,921 --> 00:02:53,305 That doesn't sound so amazing, after all. 62 00:02:55,726 --> 00:02:57,426 I don't ever want to move away from you guys. 63 00:03:01,599 --> 00:03:03,015 Well... 64 00:03:03,100 --> 00:03:05,901 It's just a letter right now. That's all. 65 00:03:05,986 --> 00:03:07,236 Ain't much to do with it. 66 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:08,820 Aight? 67 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:10,305 Okay. 68 00:03:10,608 --> 00:03:11,607 Aight. 69 00:03:13,611 --> 00:03:16,645 [loud banging] 70 00:03:16,747 --> 00:03:17,996 that explains it. 71 00:03:21,402 --> 00:03:22,584 I thought either... 72 00:03:24,121 --> 00:03:27,923 I have a pounding headache with actual sound effects or... 73 00:03:29,760 --> 00:03:31,826 Someone is down here with a whole hammer. 74 00:03:31,929 --> 00:03:33,262 [chuckles] 75 00:03:33,347 --> 00:03:34,296 the latter. 76 00:03:35,633 --> 00:03:37,516 Was something loose, or... 77 00:03:37,635 --> 00:03:39,834 No I, well, I had to break it. 78 00:03:40,471 --> 00:03:42,437 When I came in a few days ago. 79 00:03:42,523 --> 00:03:44,506 And then I covered it with some plastic real quick, 80 00:03:44,608 --> 00:03:46,191 but I couldn't leave it here with it like that. 81 00:03:49,029 --> 00:03:50,279 I don't even remember that. 82 00:03:51,115 --> 00:03:52,197 Well, you were out of it. 83 00:03:53,484 --> 00:03:54,616 And now you're not. 84 00:03:54,702 --> 00:03:55,617 That's all that matters. 85 00:03:58,622 --> 00:03:59,655 So, you feeling better? 86 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:01,156 You look better. 87 00:04:02,493 --> 00:04:03,542 Thanks. 88 00:04:04,461 --> 00:04:05,494 I think. 89 00:04:07,381 --> 00:04:08,630 How bad was I? 90 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:12,334 Well, you couldn't look bad, charley, if you tried. 91 00:04:14,004 --> 00:04:17,306 And you know how crazy I look when I get sick. 92 00:04:17,641 --> 00:04:18,924 [chuckles] 93 00:04:19,009 --> 00:04:20,809 you're nowhere close to that. [chuckles] 94 00:04:23,013 --> 00:04:26,765 well, nothing could be worse than christmas 2001. 95 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:31,386 Oh-ho, yeah, it looked like freddy krueger had a party on my face. 96 00:04:31,488 --> 00:04:33,238 [both chuckling] 97 00:04:35,993 --> 00:04:37,192 [davis sighs] 98 00:04:38,829 --> 00:04:41,029 well, I better not overdo it, I just... 99 00:04:42,249 --> 00:04:44,283 Came down to see what all the noise was about. 100 00:04:44,368 --> 00:04:46,368 Yeah, sorry, I'm almost done. 101 00:04:49,039 --> 00:04:50,255 Oh! 102 00:04:50,374 --> 00:04:52,741 I stopped by the store on the way back from my place, 103 00:04:52,843 --> 00:04:54,509 when you were sleeping. 104 00:04:54,595 --> 00:04:56,878 You know, just figured I'd get a few things you might need. 105 00:04:58,182 --> 00:05:00,215 Thank you for this. 106 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:04,770 And for hanging out 107 00:05:05,723 --> 00:05:07,939 over these days, while I get back on my feet. 108 00:05:09,226 --> 00:05:12,444 I just don't quite trust how I feel yet. 109 00:05:12,563 --> 00:05:14,146 Yeah, yeah, well, 110 00:05:14,231 --> 00:05:16,948 you know not to push yourself too hard, too fast. 111 00:05:17,067 --> 00:05:20,068 And I'm proud of you because, that hasn't always been the case. 112 00:05:22,072 --> 00:05:23,622 [banging continues] 113 00:05:23,741 --> 00:05:26,158 oh, I'm gonna bring up some soup in a bit. 114 00:05:26,243 --> 00:05:29,077 You need to get some nutrients in you, you haven't eaten in a good 48 hours. 115 00:05:29,797 --> 00:05:30,912 But you're about to. 116 00:05:31,915 --> 00:05:33,582 [banging resumes] 117 00:05:34,301 --> 00:05:35,884 [davis murmuring] 118 00:05:35,969 --> 00:05:38,086 [banging harder] 119 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:44,309 -[davis murmuring] that's good. -[banging continues] 120 00:05:45,979 --> 00:05:47,896 -hollywood? -Hmm? 121 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:49,731 Have you seen my phone? 122 00:05:49,817 --> 00:05:51,266 Yeah, saw it around here somewhere. 123 00:05:53,570 --> 00:05:55,570 Ah, here you go. 124 00:05:56,323 --> 00:05:57,739 Thank you, baby. 125 00:05:57,825 --> 00:05:59,574 How are the peepers working out? 126 00:05:59,660 --> 00:06:01,159 They make me feel old. 127 00:06:01,278 --> 00:06:03,945 Not being able to see what you're doing will make you feel even older. 128 00:06:04,581 --> 00:06:05,614 You'll get used to it. 129 00:06:06,450 --> 00:06:08,033 And how's the invite list going? 130 00:06:08,118 --> 00:06:09,084 The list is fine. 131 00:06:09,169 --> 00:06:11,119 It's the invite that I'm concerned about. 132 00:06:12,089 --> 00:06:12,987 "the real spot. 133 00:06:13,090 --> 00:06:14,673 Virtual men's support group. 134 00:06:14,792 --> 00:06:16,041 Be there or be square. 135 00:06:16,126 --> 00:06:18,260 Tomorrow night, 7:00 p.M." 136 00:06:19,296 --> 00:06:20,846 does that sound boring to you? 137 00:06:20,964 --> 00:06:22,180 You've never done this before. 138 00:06:22,299 --> 00:06:23,998 How do you know how it's supposed to sound? 139 00:06:24,101 --> 00:06:25,333 That's true. 140 00:06:25,436 --> 00:06:26,301 It's gonna be great. 141 00:06:27,521 --> 00:06:28,470 Who you calling? 142 00:06:28,939 --> 00:06:29,855 Nobody. 143 00:06:30,691 --> 00:06:32,023 Who are you calling, vi? 144 00:06:33,861 --> 00:06:35,176 Nova. 145 00:06:35,279 --> 00:06:38,113 I'm gonna have her check in on ralph angel. 146 00:06:38,198 --> 00:06:42,367 Make sure this blue and d.C. School foolishness is put to bed. 147 00:06:42,486 --> 00:06:44,035 You should call ralph angel yourself. 148 00:06:45,205 --> 00:06:46,204 Speak to him direct. 149 00:06:47,674 --> 00:06:50,959 Well, I thought you said I should stop meddling. 150 00:06:51,044 --> 00:06:53,245 [chuckling] you still meddling. 151 00:06:53,330 --> 00:06:55,130 Just hiding behind other people's backs to do it. 152 00:06:56,717 --> 00:06:58,517 Don't you have a business to start? 153 00:07:07,394 --> 00:07:10,011 [cell phone ringing] 154 00:07:15,152 --> 00:07:16,067 yo, nov. 155 00:07:16,186 --> 00:07:17,218 [panting] hey, ra. 156 00:07:17,321 --> 00:07:18,887 What you doing? Running? 157 00:07:18,989 --> 00:07:19,988 Yeah. 158 00:07:20,073 --> 00:07:21,990 I had calvin pull my old treadmill out of storage, 159 00:07:22,075 --> 00:07:24,326 before he left town for a job. 160 00:07:24,411 --> 00:07:25,610 This covid got me snacking all the time. 161 00:07:25,696 --> 00:07:28,330 My ass is just spreading like a rumor. 162 00:07:28,415 --> 00:07:29,781 Heard that. [laughs] 163 00:07:29,867 --> 00:07:31,666 shit, I need to be running myself. 164 00:07:32,669 --> 00:07:33,835 [buttons beeping] 165 00:07:33,921 --> 00:07:35,921 ooh! Hey! 166 00:07:36,039 --> 00:07:37,906 I gotta be honest with you. 167 00:07:38,008 --> 00:07:39,624 Don't know if I was supposed to know this or not, 168 00:07:39,710 --> 00:07:42,093 but I heard about blue getting into sidwell friends school. 169 00:07:42,212 --> 00:07:43,845 So what's going on with that? 170 00:07:43,931 --> 00:07:45,046 Ain't nothing going on. 171 00:07:46,266 --> 00:07:49,301 Decided it wasn't the best spot for him right now. 172 00:07:49,386 --> 00:07:52,721 I'm trying to find something local, a better school, right here at home. 173 00:07:54,441 --> 00:07:55,557 Stay with us. 174 00:07:57,561 --> 00:08:00,979 Good. Made my day. 175 00:08:01,064 --> 00:08:03,782 I hate these so-called elite places of higher learning 176 00:08:03,901 --> 00:08:07,285 that cherry-pick our best and brightest, just to fill some diversity quota. 177 00:08:08,205 --> 00:08:09,270 So what you trying to say? 178 00:08:09,373 --> 00:08:11,039 He only got in 'cause he was black? 179 00:08:11,124 --> 00:08:13,492 No, he's black and highly-gifted. 180 00:08:13,577 --> 00:08:15,961 Blue had to check two boxes to get in. 181 00:08:16,079 --> 00:08:17,712 Those white kids only had to check one. 182 00:08:18,549 --> 00:08:20,665 And it wasn't the gifted one. 183 00:08:20,751 --> 00:08:23,284 Weren't talking all that, when you had to go to tulane. 184 00:08:23,387 --> 00:08:25,253 Forgot you went to an elite school, nova? 185 00:08:26,473 --> 00:08:27,722 'cause I didn't know then. 186 00:08:28,926 --> 00:08:31,059 But now I do. [panting] 187 00:08:31,144 --> 00:08:34,145 I learned that just because it's white, don't make it right, little brother. 188 00:08:34,815 --> 00:08:36,565 Don't make it better. 189 00:08:36,650 --> 00:08:38,683 Blue's gonna thrive wherever he goes. 190 00:08:38,769 --> 00:08:40,485 He's exceptional in every way. 191 00:08:40,604 --> 00:08:41,970 And going to school in d.C. 192 00:08:42,072 --> 00:08:44,823 With a bunch of silver-spooners, doesn't change that fact. 193 00:08:44,942 --> 00:08:47,976 Look, schools in st. Jo may not be the best in the country, 194 00:08:48,078 --> 00:08:50,779 but what they do provide, is a sense of pride. 195 00:08:51,949 --> 00:08:54,332 And the reminder that you are not a minority. 196 00:08:55,619 --> 00:08:57,502 You and darla made the right decision. 197 00:08:57,621 --> 00:08:59,004 Appreciate that, nova. 198 00:09:03,594 --> 00:09:04,960 [sighs] 199 00:09:11,535 --> 00:09:14,703 [cell phone ringing] 200 00:09:18,909 --> 00:09:20,709 wassup, aunt vi? 201 00:09:20,794 --> 00:09:24,913 Well, I hear you've finally come to your senses regarding blue. 202 00:09:24,998 --> 00:09:27,582 I see news travels fast in this family. 203 00:09:27,668 --> 00:09:29,301 I had to light into your mother-in-law. 204 00:09:29,419 --> 00:09:31,419 Thought I was gonna have to get at you. 205 00:09:31,505 --> 00:09:35,090 That boy belongs here with us and I just couldn't see how you didn't see that. 206 00:09:35,509 --> 00:09:36,408 Well, I do now. 207 00:09:37,544 --> 00:09:38,877 I was just thinking things through. 208 00:09:39,730 --> 00:09:41,229 See if it's a better opportunity. 209 00:09:41,315 --> 00:09:43,131 That's the right thing to do. 210 00:09:43,233 --> 00:09:45,233 Think things through on all sides. 211 00:09:45,319 --> 00:09:49,321 -See, that's what's wrong with us sometimes. -Us? 212 00:09:49,439 --> 00:09:52,407 We spend too much time thinking we have to go somewhere else, 213 00:09:52,492 --> 00:09:55,944 to somebody else, to get or be the best. 214 00:09:56,029 --> 00:09:59,581 Meanwhile, everybody else in the world is trying to look like us 215 00:09:59,666 --> 00:10:01,583 talk like us, generally be us. 216 00:10:02,869 --> 00:10:05,754 The way I see it, all we need to do is embrace who we are. 217 00:10:05,839 --> 00:10:07,488 What we are. 218 00:10:07,591 --> 00:10:09,457 Then we'll all be just fine. 219 00:10:09,543 --> 00:10:11,126 Just like that, aunt vi? 220 00:10:11,211 --> 00:10:13,011 Just like that, ralph angel bordelon. 221 00:10:13,547 --> 00:10:14,796 Oh. 222 00:10:14,881 --> 00:10:18,333 I bumped into patty moe the other day, parthena's daughter. 223 00:10:18,435 --> 00:10:23,972 Well, she was so upset four years ago, when she didn't get into louisiana state. 224 00:10:24,057 --> 00:10:25,673 Now, she's doing great. 225 00:10:25,776 --> 00:10:28,443 She's in a management training program at the supermarket. 226 00:10:28,528 --> 00:10:31,946 She's an essential worker and she will never be unemployed. 227 00:10:32,032 --> 00:10:33,064 Well, good for patty moe. 228 00:10:33,900 --> 00:10:35,317 But blue ain't patty moe. 229 00:10:35,869 --> 00:10:37,619 I didn't say he is. 230 00:10:37,704 --> 00:10:40,038 I'm giving an example, if that's okay with you. 231 00:10:40,157 --> 00:10:41,689 Ralph angel... 232 00:10:41,792 --> 00:10:44,826 People around here can have a good life. 233 00:10:44,911 --> 00:10:47,512 Now blue is special, that's true. 234 00:10:47,614 --> 00:10:50,715 But ain't nobody ever put "ceo" on a headstone. 235 00:10:50,817 --> 00:10:54,636 The most important thing is love and family. 236 00:10:54,721 --> 00:10:57,055 He'll be just great. 237 00:10:57,174 --> 00:10:58,640 Here at st. Jo. 238 00:11:00,894 --> 00:11:02,260 Guess that's true, aunt vi. 239 00:11:03,096 --> 00:11:04,846 Yes. All right, baby. 240 00:11:04,931 --> 00:11:05,930 I love you. 241 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:07,482 Love you, too. 242 00:11:13,857 --> 00:11:14,939 Really? 243 00:11:15,742 --> 00:11:16,574 [speaks indistinctly] 244 00:11:19,329 --> 00:11:20,979 [host on tv] what's another term for contradictory? 245 00:11:21,748 --> 00:11:24,215 What is an oxymoron? 246 00:11:24,317 --> 00:11:25,550 [contestant] what is an oxymoron? 247 00:11:25,652 --> 00:11:26,851 [host] that is correct. 248 00:11:26,953 --> 00:11:28,036 [davis] and... 249 00:11:28,655 --> 00:11:30,355 Lunch is served. 250 00:11:32,175 --> 00:11:33,508 More chicken broth? 251 00:11:33,593 --> 00:11:35,877 Wait, are you saying that like 252 00:11:35,962 --> 00:11:38,680 you don't want anything more or you want something more? 253 00:11:40,300 --> 00:11:42,367 A sandwich, maybe? 254 00:11:42,469 --> 00:11:44,436 Ah. Excellent. 255 00:11:44,538 --> 00:11:46,554 Hungry means you're getting better. 256 00:11:46,640 --> 00:11:49,107 Well, I just, know I feel like I could eat. 257 00:11:49,209 --> 00:11:50,775 [host] all right, let's talk about wars. 258 00:11:50,894 --> 00:11:52,927 You know there've been a lot of wars, but there's only one... 259 00:11:53,029 --> 00:11:54,979 -This is your jam, isn't it? -Yeah. 260 00:11:55,716 --> 00:11:57,932 -World war I used to be. -Hmm. 261 00:11:58,034 --> 00:11:59,734 Might be a little rusty. 262 00:11:59,820 --> 00:12:02,270 [host] his assassination is widely attributed 263 00:12:02,372 --> 00:12:04,122 to starting the first world war. 264 00:12:04,241 --> 00:12:06,791 Who is archduke franz ferdinand? 265 00:12:06,910 --> 00:12:08,710 [host] the correct answer is ferdinand. 266 00:12:08,795 --> 00:12:11,379 Who is archduke franz ferdinand? 267 00:12:11,465 --> 00:12:13,248 -Looks like you still got it. -[chuckles] 268 00:12:14,584 --> 00:12:16,134 -what? I'm a nerd. -[chuckles] 269 00:12:16,236 --> 00:12:18,086 if only your fans knew 270 00:12:18,171 --> 00:12:19,954 you were a history scholar. 271 00:12:20,056 --> 00:12:21,806 Ah, well, you didn't want folks to know that. 272 00:12:23,059 --> 00:12:25,143 The gentleman couldn't be too smart, right? 273 00:12:26,480 --> 00:12:27,312 Well... 274 00:12:28,348 --> 00:12:29,797 No, it wasn't that. 275 00:12:29,900 --> 00:12:34,135 My strategy was that being debonair 276 00:12:34,237 --> 00:12:36,738 and classy, is attainable for any man. 277 00:12:38,492 --> 00:12:41,642 Being phi beta kappa and knowing intimate details 278 00:12:41,745 --> 00:12:45,246 of archduke franz ferdinand, on the other hand... 279 00:12:45,332 --> 00:12:47,916 [chuckling] touche, touche. 280 00:12:48,835 --> 00:12:51,336 Okay, let me get some real food going. 281 00:12:51,455 --> 00:12:52,504 What do you feel like? 282 00:12:54,124 --> 00:12:55,123 Something... 283 00:12:56,343 --> 00:12:57,675 Substantial. 284 00:12:57,794 --> 00:12:58,793 Something hearty. 285 00:12:58,879 --> 00:12:59,878 Yeah, hearty. 286 00:13:00,597 --> 00:13:02,180 Okay. I got you. 287 00:13:03,350 --> 00:13:07,135 I can make lunch today and I can make dinner tomorrow. 288 00:13:08,522 --> 00:13:10,638 I could throw down in the kitchen every night if you want. 289 00:13:11,691 --> 00:13:13,191 Till you're fully recovered. 290 00:13:14,194 --> 00:13:15,510 Every day? 291 00:13:15,612 --> 00:13:16,644 Sure. Whatever you want. 292 00:13:17,314 --> 00:13:18,980 Huh. 293 00:13:19,065 --> 00:13:21,366 Well, that's an offer that's hard to pass up. [chuckles] 294 00:13:22,819 --> 00:13:24,152 so, how do you cook? 295 00:13:24,237 --> 00:13:25,520 Well... 296 00:13:25,622 --> 00:13:27,121 I didn't stay healthy in the league 297 00:13:27,207 --> 00:13:30,158 long enough to get four rings by eating out on the road all the time. 298 00:13:31,161 --> 00:13:32,327 You taught me that. 299 00:13:36,049 --> 00:13:37,499 Hmm. 300 00:13:37,584 --> 00:13:39,167 Ah, I think I can do better than that. 301 00:13:39,252 --> 00:13:41,920 I will be right back. 302 00:13:42,973 --> 00:13:44,055 Well... 303 00:13:45,091 --> 00:13:46,057 Maybe I can help. 304 00:13:47,310 --> 00:13:48,393 Okay. 305 00:13:49,396 --> 00:13:50,728 [sighs] 306 00:14:00,774 --> 00:14:06,511 mmm, I love you in that hot, important bodyguard look. 307 00:14:06,613 --> 00:14:09,013 You mean my hot, important, head of security look? 308 00:14:09,115 --> 00:14:10,615 That's exactly what I meant. 309 00:14:11,651 --> 00:14:13,368 How's business in baton rouge? 310 00:14:13,453 --> 00:14:14,853 All's good. 311 00:14:14,955 --> 00:14:17,205 Except my unit was just assigned to handle safety protocol too. 312 00:14:17,791 --> 00:14:19,541 -For covid? -Yeah. 313 00:14:19,626 --> 00:14:21,459 They're taking this word "safety" literally. 314 00:14:21,545 --> 00:14:25,013 I spoke to the chief of staff and I told him my company only handles personal security. 315 00:14:25,098 --> 00:14:28,216 And he said the covid virus, avoiding it, is a matter of personal security. 316 00:14:28,301 --> 00:14:29,434 That's crazy. 317 00:14:30,437 --> 00:14:31,769 Well, I hope you're charging extra. 318 00:14:32,205 --> 00:14:33,187 Try triple. 319 00:14:33,273 --> 00:14:35,756 [chuckling] that's what I'm talking about. 320 00:14:35,859 --> 00:14:37,876 Well, I'm gonna be out here for a few more days. 321 00:14:37,978 --> 00:14:39,227 I have to go through the covid screenings 322 00:14:39,312 --> 00:14:40,545 and the precautionary training. 323 00:14:41,364 --> 00:14:42,530 I get it. 324 00:14:42,616 --> 00:14:43,698 Do what you need to do. 325 00:14:44,618 --> 00:14:46,434 Just stay safe. 326 00:14:46,536 --> 00:14:49,704 Well, what are you working on, now that the big travel article's done? 327 00:14:49,789 --> 00:14:52,790 I got a lead on another case I'm looking into. 328 00:14:52,909 --> 00:14:54,492 All right, well, I hope it leads to something juicy. 329 00:14:56,162 --> 00:14:57,245 I'll call you tonight. 330 00:14:58,081 --> 00:14:59,330 -Love you. -Love you. 331 00:15:00,667 --> 00:15:01,549 [cell phone beeping] 332 00:15:18,718 --> 00:15:20,518 [line ringing] 333 00:15:22,906 --> 00:15:25,239 [cell phone ringing] 334 00:15:25,325 --> 00:15:27,325 -hey, I'm gonna grab this. -Okay, I'll catch you later. 335 00:15:27,827 --> 00:15:29,077 Hey, unc. 336 00:15:29,162 --> 00:15:30,028 'sup, nephew? 337 00:15:31,031 --> 00:15:32,246 How your mama doing? 338 00:15:32,332 --> 00:15:33,331 Oh, she's aight. 339 00:15:33,450 --> 00:15:35,333 You know it was a little tough when I told her 340 00:15:35,452 --> 00:15:37,535 I was gonna leave town and come to minneapolis, but... 341 00:15:38,338 --> 00:15:39,704 She know I gotta do my part. 342 00:15:41,341 --> 00:15:43,591 I'm just not sure I'm making a difference, though. 343 00:15:43,677 --> 00:15:44,926 It's pretty bad out here. 344 00:15:45,011 --> 00:15:46,994 Yeah, don't beat yourself too much, aight? 345 00:15:47,097 --> 00:15:48,846 Yeah thanks, unc, I appreciate that. 346 00:15:48,965 --> 00:15:49,847 Hey, hold up. 347 00:15:49,966 --> 00:15:51,832 -Hey, blue! Blue! -Yes? 348 00:15:51,935 --> 00:15:53,935 -What? -Can you throw them rocks away from the house, please? 349 00:15:54,020 --> 00:15:55,336 I don't need you breaking nothing. 350 00:15:55,438 --> 00:15:56,688 [micah laughing] 351 00:15:56,806 --> 00:15:58,773 you know, I miss blue so much. 352 00:15:58,858 --> 00:16:02,026 I always say, like, if I have a son, he gotta be just like blue. 353 00:16:03,363 --> 00:16:04,696 Yeah, speaking of blue. 354 00:16:05,982 --> 00:16:08,700 We got a letter, not too long ago. 355 00:16:08,818 --> 00:16:12,620 Got into one of these little private schools in d.C. 356 00:16:12,706 --> 00:16:14,072 It's called, like, sidwell-something. 357 00:16:14,874 --> 00:16:16,524 Wait, sidwell friends school? 358 00:16:16,626 --> 00:16:17,625 That's the one. 359 00:16:18,128 --> 00:16:19,744 Know it? 360 00:16:19,829 --> 00:16:23,164 Yeah, that's one of the best schools in the country. The obama girls went there. 361 00:16:23,249 --> 00:16:24,248 Blue got in? 362 00:16:25,135 --> 00:16:26,167 Yeah, he did. 363 00:16:26,670 --> 00:16:27,752 Did get in. 364 00:16:29,339 --> 00:16:30,221 That's pretty big, huh? 365 00:16:30,340 --> 00:16:31,706 Yeah, man, that's huge. 366 00:16:31,808 --> 00:16:34,809 They don't even let kids apply, from what I hear. 367 00:16:34,894 --> 00:16:38,563 Darla's mama sent in his application once we got his iq tests back. 368 00:16:39,899 --> 00:16:43,101 But darla pretty much decided she ain't into it. 369 00:16:44,437 --> 00:16:45,403 Why? 370 00:16:46,072 --> 00:16:47,989 I mean, it sound good. 371 00:16:48,074 --> 00:16:49,490 But I don't know nothing about that world. 372 00:16:50,360 --> 00:16:51,659 I mean, I do. 373 00:16:51,745 --> 00:16:54,228 The sidwells, the harvard-westlakes, the grotons of the world. 374 00:16:54,330 --> 00:16:56,330 They can really open up some doors, uncle, I'm telling you. 375 00:16:57,917 --> 00:16:59,117 I ain't mad at that part. 376 00:16:59,586 --> 00:17:00,752 Yeah. 377 00:17:00,870 --> 00:17:02,954 I mean, these elite schools do have their cons, though. 378 00:17:04,374 --> 00:17:05,623 You turned out all right. 379 00:17:06,292 --> 00:17:07,709 Better than all right. 380 00:17:07,794 --> 00:17:09,594 Had your pick of schools and everything. 381 00:17:09,713 --> 00:17:11,212 Yeah, I did, 382 00:17:11,297 --> 00:17:15,016 but if I'm being honest, it's not because I graduated from st. Jo high school. 383 00:17:15,101 --> 00:17:18,352 It's 'cause I had a rigorous elite la prep school on my transcripts. 384 00:17:19,105 --> 00:17:20,688 It's not fair, but it's real. 385 00:17:20,774 --> 00:17:21,773 You know. 386 00:17:22,859 --> 00:17:25,560 This sidwell, it's not everything. 387 00:17:25,645 --> 00:17:26,944 Especially for us, but... 388 00:17:27,897 --> 00:17:29,397 It could be a real leg-up. 389 00:17:31,317 --> 00:17:33,701 I mean, didn't you reject all that? 390 00:17:33,787 --> 00:17:36,738 When you chose that hbcu over them ivy leagues? 391 00:17:36,823 --> 00:17:39,407 [chuckles] yeah, I did, 392 00:17:39,492 --> 00:17:42,376 but I made my choices and I'm happy with them. 393 00:17:42,462 --> 00:17:44,912 You know I see that it was a privilege to have a choice to even make. 394 00:17:44,998 --> 00:17:46,464 You feel me? 395 00:17:46,583 --> 00:17:48,883 My mom and dad gave that to me. 396 00:17:48,968 --> 00:17:51,836 I was fortunate, I could choose, you know, where I wanted to go. 397 00:17:52,388 --> 00:17:53,755 And what I wanted to do. 398 00:17:55,341 --> 00:17:57,141 If the world was fair, every kid would have that choice. 399 00:17:58,595 --> 00:17:59,644 You know? 400 00:18:00,980 --> 00:18:01,896 Yeah. 401 00:18:02,816 --> 00:18:04,298 Yeah, I'mma catch you later, neph. 402 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:06,017 All right. Later, unc. 403 00:18:12,725 --> 00:18:14,475 [ralph] just the man I'm looking for. 404 00:18:14,944 --> 00:18:16,110 What up, buddy? 405 00:18:16,229 --> 00:18:17,278 Nothing much. 406 00:18:17,397 --> 00:18:18,446 Got something for you. 407 00:18:18,565 --> 00:18:19,781 -You did? -Check it out. 408 00:18:24,320 --> 00:18:27,038 [gasps] black panther! 409 00:18:27,123 --> 00:18:29,207 I really wanted this when it came out. 410 00:18:29,292 --> 00:18:30,458 I know. 411 00:18:30,577 --> 00:18:32,076 Couldn't afford it back then, 412 00:18:33,079 --> 00:18:34,078 but seemed right you had it. 413 00:18:34,798 --> 00:18:35,746 Especially now. 414 00:18:38,251 --> 00:18:39,500 I can't believe he's gone. 415 00:18:42,138 --> 00:18:43,254 He ain't gone, blue. 416 00:18:44,090 --> 00:18:45,256 That's a mighty man. 417 00:18:46,142 --> 00:18:47,475 His spirit gonna live forever. 418 00:18:49,012 --> 00:18:50,595 Look, man, when you good in this world, 419 00:18:51,815 --> 00:18:53,347 you live on. 420 00:18:53,433 --> 00:18:54,982 Even when you in a different place. 421 00:18:55,768 --> 00:18:56,934 It's like your grandpa. 422 00:18:58,188 --> 00:18:59,437 He was real good. 423 00:18:59,522 --> 00:19:01,155 Oh, man, as good as they come. 424 00:19:05,945 --> 00:19:09,163 I don't really play with those toys anymore. 425 00:19:09,282 --> 00:19:10,948 So, I'm going to keep him in the box. 426 00:19:11,784 --> 00:19:12,834 As a collectible. 427 00:19:14,504 --> 00:19:15,786 That's a good idea. 428 00:19:17,457 --> 00:19:19,040 But when you stopped playing with toys, blue? 429 00:19:20,009 --> 00:19:21,843 I mean, you used to love them little dolls. 430 00:19:21,961 --> 00:19:23,177 You remember kenya? 431 00:19:23,296 --> 00:19:26,631 Dolls are for little kids, pops. 432 00:19:26,716 --> 00:19:29,884 [chuckling] okay, big man, whatever you say. 433 00:19:29,969 --> 00:19:31,802 [both chuckling] 434 00:19:32,355 --> 00:19:33,521 man. 435 00:19:38,311 --> 00:19:39,894 That's a good place for a king. 436 00:19:41,731 --> 00:19:42,980 Yeah, it is. 437 00:19:52,208 --> 00:19:53,708 [ralph kisses] 438 00:19:53,826 --> 00:19:55,459 thank you for speaking with me, mrs. Baptiste. 439 00:19:55,545 --> 00:19:58,913 It's not every day that I get to pick the brain of a journalistic trailblazer. 440 00:19:58,998 --> 00:20:01,549 [chuckles] an invisible trailblazer. 441 00:20:01,668 --> 00:20:04,051 I feel like that paper couldn't wait for me to retire 442 00:20:04,170 --> 00:20:06,120 and then forget about the work I did. 443 00:20:06,222 --> 00:20:07,838 Or tried to do. 444 00:20:07,924 --> 00:20:11,259 Well, I never depended on an institution to do what I can do for myself. 445 00:20:11,361 --> 00:20:14,345 Which is, honor those who ran the race, before I decided to pick up the baton. 446 00:20:15,682 --> 00:20:16,647 Thank you. 447 00:20:16,733 --> 00:20:18,482 Thank you. 448 00:20:18,568 --> 00:20:20,268 I cross-referenced the date you gave me. 449 00:20:21,187 --> 00:20:23,020 Over 20 years flew by. 450 00:20:23,606 --> 00:20:25,773 Andre nixon. 451 00:20:25,858 --> 00:20:27,608 I guess I was haunted by the kid. 452 00:20:27,710 --> 00:20:29,911 He was so promising. 453 00:20:30,013 --> 00:20:32,697 A sophomore in college, so bright. 454 00:20:32,782 --> 00:20:34,448 I understand that feeling. 455 00:20:34,534 --> 00:20:36,667 I looked for my field notes and found them. 456 00:20:36,753 --> 00:20:38,202 Anything out of the ordinary? 457 00:20:38,288 --> 00:20:39,921 Almost everything checked out. 458 00:20:40,039 --> 00:20:41,255 Almost? 459 00:20:41,374 --> 00:20:43,841 He was from the ninth and he turned up with injuries, 460 00:20:43,927 --> 00:20:45,760 that felt like the mo of some of the good old boys, 461 00:20:45,878 --> 00:20:47,211 who worked that beat at the time. 462 00:20:47,931 --> 00:20:49,547 Those guys had a pattern. 463 00:20:49,632 --> 00:20:53,467 Certain places they'd inflict pain on the body that were hard to trace back. 464 00:20:53,553 --> 00:20:54,602 Did anything ever come of it? 465 00:20:54,721 --> 00:20:56,887 Kid and his family wouldn't talk. Too scared. 466 00:20:56,973 --> 00:20:59,140 Claimed he fell downstairs. 467 00:20:59,242 --> 00:21:00,675 It never did add up. 468 00:21:00,777 --> 00:21:02,310 I'll email you with my notes. 469 00:21:02,412 --> 00:21:04,979 Maybe it'll help with whatever it is you're looking for. 470 00:21:05,064 --> 00:21:06,647 I really appreciate it. 471 00:21:06,733 --> 00:21:07,565 Mmm-hmm. 472 00:21:08,117 --> 00:21:08,950 [hangs up] 473 00:21:10,954 --> 00:21:11,902 [sighs] 474 00:21:14,240 --> 00:21:18,326 [davis] who would've thought micah would be attending, let alone organizing a protest? 475 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:22,630 You know, he was on the news, charley. 476 00:21:23,249 --> 00:21:24,465 In minneapolis. 477 00:21:24,584 --> 00:21:26,217 The national news. 478 00:21:26,302 --> 00:21:28,569 And they keep playing it over and over. 479 00:21:28,671 --> 00:21:29,804 How did he sound? 480 00:21:31,674 --> 00:21:33,257 You know, like his mother's son. 481 00:21:33,343 --> 00:21:36,310 He was articulate, eloquent, compelling. 482 00:21:36,429 --> 00:21:37,261 He was pitch perfect. 483 00:21:39,182 --> 00:21:41,816 -That kid is something else. -That he is. 484 00:21:41,934 --> 00:21:43,901 You know, and I'm surprised you let him go. 485 00:21:43,987 --> 00:21:46,103 But, I'm really glad that you did. 486 00:21:46,189 --> 00:21:47,605 It's not like I could stop him. 487 00:21:49,192 --> 00:21:50,574 [sighs] 488 00:21:50,660 --> 00:21:54,028 you know, one of the hard things people don't tell you about kids is, 489 00:21:55,198 --> 00:21:58,616 that window where you can demand that they do something, 490 00:21:59,335 --> 00:22:00,918 and they just do it. 491 00:22:01,004 --> 00:22:03,621 -That window is like-- -six, seven years, max? 492 00:22:04,540 --> 00:22:06,340 [sighs] 493 00:22:06,459 --> 00:22:09,927 [laughing] and then after that everything is a battle. 494 00:22:10,013 --> 00:22:11,545 Or a negotiation, at least. 495 00:22:11,647 --> 00:22:12,630 Or a request. 496 00:22:13,383 --> 00:22:15,383 Accompanied by your best, 497 00:22:15,468 --> 00:22:18,019 "well, I know better than you, so you better listen to me" look. 498 00:22:19,355 --> 00:22:21,138 And that only worked a few times. 499 00:22:21,224 --> 00:22:24,275 [scoffs] yeah, mine was, "now, micah, I said what I said." 500 00:22:24,360 --> 00:22:25,443 [chuckles] 501 00:22:25,528 --> 00:22:27,862 yeah, I think that worked, literally one time. 502 00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:32,316 Here, taste that. 503 00:22:37,824 --> 00:22:38,839 More pepper? 504 00:22:40,827 --> 00:22:41,876 A smidge. 505 00:22:43,079 --> 00:22:44,045 For safety. 506 00:22:44,997 --> 00:22:46,580 Right. 507 00:22:46,666 --> 00:22:49,550 But, you know, 508 00:22:49,652 --> 00:22:52,753 seeing him on the news like that, you know, 509 00:22:52,839 --> 00:22:56,674 just schooling people left and right, I loved that. 510 00:22:56,759 --> 00:22:57,808 I loved it. 511 00:22:57,894 --> 00:23:01,228 I mean he is doing his thing, you know. 512 00:23:01,347 --> 00:23:05,015 What I dig most about him is that his thing is all about other people. 513 00:23:06,702 --> 00:23:09,270 And we were so worried about him becoming a spoiled brat. 514 00:23:09,355 --> 00:23:12,022 Well, he did have that horrible phase. 515 00:23:12,442 --> 00:23:13,441 Yeah. 516 00:23:14,577 --> 00:23:16,660 Embarrassed me at that... 517 00:23:16,746 --> 00:23:19,697 Toy store that one time, I don't think I ever went back to that store. 518 00:23:21,417 --> 00:23:23,918 Yeah, well, I always knew it was just a phase. 519 00:23:24,587 --> 00:23:25,703 But... 520 00:23:27,957 --> 00:23:31,709 He is way stronger than I was at his age. 521 00:23:32,712 --> 00:23:33,627 Better. 522 00:23:34,097 --> 00:23:35,129 Than I ever was. 523 00:23:40,636 --> 00:23:45,856 [marcus] well, I guess I'm picking fireman, nba player, 524 00:23:45,942 --> 00:23:47,224 or a lawyer to be when I grow up. 525 00:23:47,894 --> 00:23:49,059 Haven't decided which one yet. 526 00:23:50,062 --> 00:23:51,729 What about you? 527 00:23:51,814 --> 00:23:56,534 [blue] I thought about some of that stuff, but I think I'm gonna maybe be a farmer. 528 00:23:56,619 --> 00:23:58,452 -Like my pops. -[marcus] yeah. 529 00:23:58,571 --> 00:24:01,889 That's cool. I don't really like farms that much. 530 00:24:07,246 --> 00:24:09,330 -Hey, babe. -'sup, baby? 531 00:24:12,001 --> 00:24:15,136 I'm going nuts, trying to pick the color for our bedroom. 532 00:24:15,254 --> 00:24:17,922 At first, I was thinking about this eggshell. 533 00:24:18,007 --> 00:24:21,225 Then, I saw gravity. 534 00:24:21,310 --> 00:24:22,593 I thought that gray was kinda cool. 535 00:24:22,678 --> 00:24:23,594 What do you think? 536 00:24:26,098 --> 00:24:27,097 You okay? 537 00:24:31,938 --> 00:24:33,654 -Gotta talk, darla. -Okay. 538 00:24:35,825 --> 00:24:37,107 It's about blue. 539 00:24:38,778 --> 00:24:40,528 [exhales deeply] 540 00:24:45,801 --> 00:24:47,834 -so there's this one-- -184! 541 00:24:47,937 --> 00:24:49,353 What you all looking at? 542 00:24:49,472 --> 00:24:51,388 We're getting ready for the perseid meteor shower. 543 00:24:52,308 --> 00:24:53,507 There'll be shooting stars tonight. 544 00:24:53,609 --> 00:24:54,391 [blue speaks indistinctly] 545 00:24:54,477 --> 00:24:56,060 I don't see nothing. 546 00:24:56,145 --> 00:24:58,312 You cannot see them in the day! 547 00:24:59,398 --> 00:25:00,614 -Duh! -That makes sense. 548 00:25:02,068 --> 00:25:04,068 I've only seen three so far this year. 549 00:25:04,153 --> 00:25:05,486 One was super bright. 550 00:25:05,571 --> 00:25:06,654 -Wish on them? -[darla] mmm-hmm. 551 00:25:06,739 --> 00:25:09,856 Yep. Mom did too. 552 00:25:09,959 --> 00:25:12,826 -I wished for all the dreams I dreamed for us. -Mmm-hmm. 553 00:25:12,912 --> 00:25:14,161 -And for blue. -Mmm-hmm. 554 00:25:15,631 --> 00:25:16,863 I had a dream last night. 555 00:25:17,466 --> 00:25:18,699 -In bed? -[darla] yeah? 556 00:25:18,801 --> 00:25:20,317 About what? 557 00:25:20,419 --> 00:25:22,152 -It was a crazy one. -[ralph laughing] 558 00:25:22,822 --> 00:25:24,838 first, I was an astronaut. 559 00:25:25,341 --> 00:25:26,373 An astronaut? 560 00:25:26,475 --> 00:25:28,375 [blue] then, I was an explorer. 561 00:25:28,477 --> 00:25:31,011 And then I was the president of the united states. 562 00:25:31,764 --> 00:25:33,180 I was number 50. Hmm! 563 00:25:36,769 --> 00:25:38,519 You know, I heard you talking to marcus. 564 00:25:38,604 --> 00:25:39,853 Said you wanna be a farmer. 565 00:25:40,690 --> 00:25:41,989 Is that true? 566 00:25:43,442 --> 00:25:45,409 Farmers help people. 567 00:25:45,528 --> 00:25:47,027 They help people all around the world. 568 00:25:48,197 --> 00:25:49,747 That's true. 569 00:25:49,865 --> 00:25:52,249 But you ain't never thought about being nothing else? 570 00:25:52,368 --> 00:25:54,368 Like maybe one of them things in your dream? 571 00:25:55,705 --> 00:25:59,957 Papa was a farmer, you're a farmer, I'm gonna be a farmer. 572 00:26:00,042 --> 00:26:02,042 And we need more black farmers, trust me. 573 00:26:03,546 --> 00:26:04,795 What else would you want to be? 574 00:26:05,881 --> 00:26:07,381 It's not a bad thing. 575 00:26:07,466 --> 00:26:10,134 That's all I'm saying, if you don't want to be a farmer, it's all good. 576 00:26:13,889 --> 00:26:16,223 You know, I've been thinking about that sidwell school, sometimes. 577 00:26:17,693 --> 00:26:19,059 -Yeah? -Yeah. 578 00:26:19,145 --> 00:26:21,312 Me too. Sometimes. 579 00:26:21,397 --> 00:26:22,429 [ralph] hmm. 580 00:26:22,531 --> 00:26:23,697 What do you think about? 581 00:26:24,734 --> 00:26:25,566 Just... 582 00:26:26,719 --> 00:26:29,153 How it would be, learning new things. 583 00:26:30,373 --> 00:26:32,406 Meeting new people from all over the world. 584 00:26:33,326 --> 00:26:34,541 Training to be... 585 00:26:35,411 --> 00:26:36,377 A leader. 586 00:26:38,214 --> 00:26:42,115 Would you want to go to that school, 587 00:26:42,218 --> 00:26:44,218 even if it means having to leave us sometimes? 588 00:26:47,256 --> 00:26:48,589 Coming back on the weekends. 589 00:26:49,425 --> 00:26:51,091 Holidays. 590 00:26:54,563 --> 00:26:55,429 [clears throat] 591 00:26:56,232 --> 00:26:57,431 yes. 592 00:26:58,768 --> 00:27:00,601 I would like to go. 593 00:27:04,440 --> 00:27:05,739 That's really beautiful, blue. 594 00:27:08,277 --> 00:27:09,576 That's beautiful. 595 00:27:13,532 --> 00:27:15,616 -[blue] don't be sad. -[darla] I'm not sad. 596 00:27:18,754 --> 00:27:20,287 I'm not sad. 597 00:27:22,792 --> 00:27:23,624 Okay. 598 00:27:26,462 --> 00:27:28,812 [all sniffling] 599 00:27:32,718 --> 00:27:35,219 [kisses] 600 00:27:38,474 --> 00:27:40,691 [davis] you know it was very precise. 601 00:27:40,793 --> 00:27:42,142 So precise. [laughing] 602 00:27:43,112 --> 00:27:45,813 [cell phone ringing] 603 00:27:46,832 --> 00:27:48,065 it's ra. 604 00:27:48,167 --> 00:27:50,317 About our family meeting he wants to do. 605 00:27:51,654 --> 00:27:52,653 You gonna do it? 606 00:27:52,738 --> 00:27:53,854 Well, I have to. 607 00:27:53,956 --> 00:27:55,906 Or they'll know something's up. 608 00:27:56,792 --> 00:27:57,791 Mmm-hmm. 609 00:27:59,495 --> 00:28:01,662 You didn't let the council know you were sick either, did you? 610 00:28:05,334 --> 00:28:08,702 We live in a world where half the people think it's your fault, 611 00:28:08,804 --> 00:28:10,754 if you get sick. 612 00:28:10,840 --> 00:28:14,058 -Especially if you're a woman. -Yeah, yeah. 613 00:28:14,176 --> 00:28:15,259 I get that. 614 00:28:16,095 --> 00:28:17,644 I disagree, but... 615 00:28:18,514 --> 00:28:20,681 I get why you keep your business your business. 616 00:28:20,766 --> 00:28:24,101 Yeah, I've been sitting here for the past few days, trying to figure out 617 00:28:24,186 --> 00:28:26,937 where to even begin with getting back to work. 618 00:28:28,190 --> 00:28:31,525 Or how to tell vi or nova or ra, 619 00:28:31,610 --> 00:28:33,360 I can't keep dodging these phone calls. 620 00:28:35,698 --> 00:28:37,314 But if I'm honest, just... 621 00:28:38,200 --> 00:28:39,700 I just want to stay on the couch. 622 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:42,870 Listen. 623 00:28:42,955 --> 00:28:44,621 This is your time to rest, charley. 624 00:28:47,176 --> 00:28:48,459 It's hard to rest. 625 00:28:48,544 --> 00:28:50,043 With the world in such a state. 626 00:28:54,967 --> 00:28:56,867 You'll rush yourself to a halt. 627 00:28:59,722 --> 00:29:00,804 Sound familiar? 628 00:29:01,807 --> 00:29:04,090 -Using my words back at me. -Mmm-hmm. 629 00:29:04,193 --> 00:29:07,227 That's exactly what you told me when I tore my rotator cuff and I needed surgery. 630 00:29:08,063 --> 00:29:09,313 And when you tore your achilles. 631 00:29:09,398 --> 00:29:11,615 -And when I had my appendix removed. -Oh. 632 00:29:11,734 --> 00:29:12,816 That was the worst. 633 00:29:12,902 --> 00:29:14,651 Hell, yeah, it was. That shit hurt. 634 00:29:14,737 --> 00:29:15,702 [chuckles] 635 00:29:17,873 --> 00:29:20,157 you always did have a low threshold for pain. 636 00:29:21,076 --> 00:29:22,275 Hmm. 637 00:29:22,378 --> 00:29:24,244 But not you. Tough as nails. 638 00:29:26,599 --> 00:29:28,081 Yeah, I don't know if that's a good thing. 639 00:29:30,002 --> 00:29:31,084 Mmm-mmm. 640 00:29:32,171 --> 00:29:33,337 Listen. 641 00:29:34,256 --> 00:29:35,839 Who you are is a good thing. 642 00:29:35,941 --> 00:29:37,457 Every part of you. 643 00:29:37,560 --> 00:29:38,509 Period. 644 00:29:43,899 --> 00:29:45,098 Uh... 645 00:29:45,184 --> 00:29:48,152 Maybe there's a lesson in all this somewhere. 646 00:29:48,270 --> 00:29:51,271 I mean, when you're on the other side of this thing, 647 00:29:51,357 --> 00:29:53,323 what will it all mean to you? 648 00:29:53,442 --> 00:29:54,658 How do see the world now? 649 00:29:54,777 --> 00:29:56,193 Your work now? 650 00:29:56,278 --> 00:29:57,411 Micah now? 651 00:30:01,750 --> 00:30:03,784 This could be a moment of real mindfulness. 652 00:30:05,454 --> 00:30:09,373 This whole being sick, could maybe be the start of a new healthy for you. 653 00:30:11,293 --> 00:30:12,426 You never know. 654 00:30:17,633 --> 00:30:18,715 Yeah. 655 00:30:19,385 --> 00:30:20,484 Yeah. 656 00:30:22,621 --> 00:30:23,620 [upbeat song playing on earbuds] 657 00:30:23,722 --> 00:30:24,771 [sighs] 658 00:30:25,441 --> 00:30:27,307 [panting] 659 00:30:39,321 --> 00:30:40,320 [cell phone chimes] 660 00:30:51,333 --> 00:30:52,966 -[glass shatters] -damn it! 661 00:30:55,804 --> 00:30:58,138 [cell phone ringing] 662 00:30:59,308 --> 00:31:00,424 [clearing throat] 663 00:31:01,343 --> 00:31:02,593 hello? 664 00:31:04,013 --> 00:31:06,680 [man murmuring] 665 00:31:06,765 --> 00:31:08,015 who is this? 666 00:31:08,817 --> 00:31:10,267 All right, I'm hanging up. 667 00:31:10,352 --> 00:31:12,436 Yeah, this is andre nixon. 668 00:31:13,355 --> 00:31:14,688 I got your message. 669 00:31:14,773 --> 00:31:16,273 Yes, sir, yes. 670 00:31:17,493 --> 00:31:21,111 Mr. Nixon, thank you so much for calling me back. 671 00:31:23,115 --> 00:31:26,199 I wonder if I could ask you a few questions, if that's okay? 672 00:31:30,339 --> 00:31:31,371 [chuckling] 673 00:31:31,457 --> 00:31:32,572 we got everybody? 674 00:31:32,675 --> 00:31:34,041 -Yeah! -Hey! 675 00:31:34,126 --> 00:31:35,092 [charley] we're all here! 676 00:31:35,210 --> 00:31:37,961 Appreciate you all being here. 677 00:31:38,047 --> 00:31:39,346 Got something to tell you all. 678 00:31:40,049 --> 00:31:41,548 Hey, just so you know, 679 00:31:41,634 --> 00:31:43,717 hollywood is a great baby name, just in case. 680 00:31:44,687 --> 00:31:47,087 Yes, it is, but, no, it's not that. 681 00:31:47,189 --> 00:31:48,755 Okay, well, what is it? 682 00:31:48,857 --> 00:31:50,524 We gonna wait for the man himself. 683 00:31:51,310 --> 00:31:52,392 There he is. 684 00:31:53,362 --> 00:31:54,561 Hey, everybody. 685 00:31:54,647 --> 00:31:57,064 -Blue! -What's up, man? 686 00:31:57,149 --> 00:31:58,565 -[violet] hey, baby. -Hey. 687 00:31:59,368 --> 00:32:01,568 Thank you guys for being here. 688 00:32:01,654 --> 00:32:04,071 I have something to tell you. 689 00:32:04,156 --> 00:32:08,241 I got accepted into this really cool school in washington d.C. 690 00:32:08,327 --> 00:32:11,111 And I mean, really cool. 691 00:32:11,213 --> 00:32:13,747 And mom and pop said that I can go. 692 00:32:15,534 --> 00:32:16,800 -Wow, man. -Blue, good for you! 693 00:32:16,919 --> 00:32:19,953 That's fantastic. [clears throat] 694 00:32:20,055 --> 00:32:23,173 that's dope, man. I mean I'm so proud of you, congratulations. 695 00:32:23,592 --> 00:32:25,008 Thank you. 696 00:32:25,094 --> 00:32:28,294 I'm lost for words, blue. 697 00:32:28,397 --> 00:32:30,147 You're incredible. 698 00:32:30,265 --> 00:32:34,184 You're everything I wanna be when I grow up. Congratulations! 699 00:32:34,269 --> 00:32:37,938 Good job, blue. You gonna do good up there, 45 better watch out. 700 00:32:38,023 --> 00:32:39,272 Yeah, he better. 701 00:32:39,942 --> 00:32:42,275 Congratulations, baby! 702 00:32:43,612 --> 00:32:47,114 I'm sorry, aunt vi is just a little... 703 00:32:49,251 --> 00:32:50,667 I'm surprised. 704 00:32:50,786 --> 00:32:53,704 [blue] it's okay, aunt vi. I'm a little sad too. 705 00:32:53,806 --> 00:32:55,505 I love you guys, you're my family. 706 00:32:55,624 --> 00:32:58,175 But like pop says, family travels. 707 00:32:58,293 --> 00:32:59,960 So you'll be with me everyday! 708 00:33:01,263 --> 00:33:06,600 And washington d.C. Is only 1086.3 miles from here. 709 00:33:07,302 --> 00:33:09,019 So you guys can come and see me. 710 00:33:09,138 --> 00:33:11,722 Yes, yes, we can. And we will. 711 00:33:12,441 --> 00:33:13,523 Okay! 712 00:33:13,642 --> 00:33:16,560 Now that we've gotten all of that out of the way, 713 00:33:16,645 --> 00:33:18,145 who's throwing me a party? 714 00:33:18,230 --> 00:33:19,730 [charley] party, huh? 715 00:33:19,815 --> 00:33:20,731 What kind of party? 716 00:33:20,816 --> 00:33:22,115 [nova] I'll throw you a party. 717 00:33:23,068 --> 00:33:24,568 [blue] we could do... [continues indistinctly] 718 00:33:30,793 --> 00:33:32,542 [cell phone ringing] 719 00:33:42,354 --> 00:33:43,937 -aunt vi? -Ralphie. 720 00:33:45,190 --> 00:33:47,590 You are not your father's son. 721 00:33:47,693 --> 00:33:51,278 How dare you put the weight of this world on that boy? 722 00:33:52,231 --> 00:33:55,065 Look, I'm doing what I think is best, aunt vi. 723 00:33:55,150 --> 00:33:57,651 You can't see that you're about to screw up your son's life? 724 00:33:57,736 --> 00:33:59,820 Do you want that on your conscience? 725 00:33:59,922 --> 00:34:03,440 Hasn't he been through enough of you and darla's shit? 726 00:34:04,326 --> 00:34:05,659 That's a real question, I'm waiting. 727 00:34:05,744 --> 00:34:08,278 Yeah, with all due respect, I ain't gotta answer to you, aunt vi. 728 00:34:08,380 --> 00:34:09,996 Not you, not nova, not charley. 729 00:34:11,383 --> 00:34:13,467 Only person I gotta answer, is my damn self. 730 00:34:14,870 --> 00:34:15,969 So we done here? 731 00:34:17,423 --> 00:34:20,140 Look, I'm trying not to hang up on you, aunt vi, I'm trying. 732 00:34:20,509 --> 00:34:21,475 Go ahead. 733 00:34:22,478 --> 00:34:24,177 You can't hurt me more than you done. 734 00:34:25,764 --> 00:34:27,347 You done broke my heart already. 735 00:34:27,433 --> 00:34:31,568 You know, deep down, that that boy is mine as much as he is yours. 736 00:34:31,653 --> 00:34:33,770 And how dare you take him away from me? 737 00:34:33,856 --> 00:34:36,306 That's not your son, aunt vi. 738 00:34:36,408 --> 00:34:37,974 That's the problem. 739 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:39,443 You ain't his mama and you ain't-- 740 00:34:40,496 --> 00:34:43,029 you ain't even a parent, aunt vi. 741 00:34:43,115 --> 00:34:46,249 And please don't disrespect me on this phone. I'm trying not to do the same. 742 00:34:47,619 --> 00:34:49,753 What you say matters, but it's not the final word. 743 00:34:51,507 --> 00:34:52,622 Look. 744 00:34:53,592 --> 00:34:54,875 I appreciate all you done. 745 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:56,376 Really, I do. 746 00:34:56,462 --> 00:34:59,546 But you can't keep telling me what I can and can't do with my son! 747 00:35:02,017 --> 00:35:03,934 Ralph angel, you are a damn shame. 748 00:35:06,388 --> 00:35:08,271 And your daddy would be ashamed of you. 749 00:35:09,558 --> 00:35:10,941 'cause you just proved today, 750 00:35:12,444 --> 00:35:14,728 that with all your huffing and puffing and strutting, 751 00:35:15,697 --> 00:35:17,614 you are nothing but a boy yourself. 752 00:35:18,317 --> 00:35:19,149 [hangs up] 753 00:35:45,177 --> 00:35:46,560 hey. 754 00:35:47,763 --> 00:35:49,062 So, uh... 755 00:35:50,349 --> 00:35:52,265 I'm gonna get on. 756 00:35:52,351 --> 00:35:54,267 There's a green smoothie in the fridge, okay? 757 00:35:54,353 --> 00:35:56,553 And really drink that, it has a lot of good medicine in it. 758 00:35:56,655 --> 00:36:01,724 There's kale, spinach, celery, ginger. 759 00:36:01,827 --> 00:36:03,393 Sounds very green. 760 00:36:03,495 --> 00:36:05,445 And I put some pineapple in, 761 00:36:05,531 --> 00:36:07,030 because I know you won't drink it otherwise. 762 00:36:07,115 --> 00:36:08,698 It's gotta be sweet. 763 00:36:08,784 --> 00:36:09,916 [both laughing] 764 00:36:11,987 --> 00:36:13,036 yeah. 765 00:36:15,624 --> 00:36:16,673 Thank you 766 00:36:17,876 --> 00:36:18,875 for... 767 00:36:21,380 --> 00:36:23,930 I mean, I don't know what to say. 768 00:36:25,801 --> 00:36:27,017 These last few days where you just 769 00:36:28,053 --> 00:36:28,885 interrupted your life. 770 00:36:31,773 --> 00:36:36,309 It was really good of you to drop everything and just do this. 771 00:36:39,731 --> 00:36:41,147 You say that like I had a choice. 772 00:36:43,785 --> 00:36:46,703 You're not a-- you're not an interruption, charley. 773 00:36:47,372 --> 00:36:48,905 This isn't good of me. 774 00:36:50,659 --> 00:36:52,158 There's no place I'll ever be, 775 00:36:52,961 --> 00:36:54,160 if you ever need me. 776 00:36:54,246 --> 00:36:57,380 Unapologetically, automatically, I'm here. 777 00:37:00,252 --> 00:37:01,134 Okay? 778 00:37:04,806 --> 00:37:05,972 Okay. 779 00:37:07,259 --> 00:37:08,341 Okay. 780 00:37:09,344 --> 00:37:11,428 All right. [zips bag] 781 00:37:11,513 --> 00:37:13,263 you promise you'll let me know if you need anything? 782 00:37:14,650 --> 00:37:15,682 I will. 783 00:37:16,234 --> 00:37:17,484 Okay. 784 00:37:19,821 --> 00:37:22,972 ♪ oh... ♪ 785 00:37:23,075 --> 00:37:23,990 ♪ ooh-ooh ♪ 786 00:37:25,777 --> 00:37:28,528 ♪ please don't stop your love♪ 787 00:37:28,614 --> 00:37:33,366 ♪ ah... ♪ 788 00:37:33,468 --> 00:37:35,402 ♪ ooh-ooh ♪ 789 00:37:36,171 --> 00:37:37,871 ♪ ooh-ooh ♪ 790 00:37:41,460 --> 00:37:46,379 ♪ ah... ♪ 791 00:37:46,465 --> 00:37:47,631 ♪ ooh-ooh... ♪ 792 00:37:48,100 --> 00:37:49,349 andre? 793 00:37:50,385 --> 00:37:52,218 [wheelchair whirring] 794 00:37:54,272 --> 00:37:56,139 thank you so much for returning my call. 795 00:37:57,309 --> 00:37:58,725 Oh, thanks for calling. 796 00:37:59,361 --> 00:38:00,510 I'm a fan of yours. 797 00:38:01,113 --> 00:38:02,562 I subscribe to tru papers. 798 00:38:02,648 --> 00:38:04,280 Also, I read your book. 799 00:38:04,366 --> 00:38:07,117 So I'm kinda surprised. 800 00:38:07,202 --> 00:38:09,018 I try to keep my readers on their toes. 801 00:38:09,371 --> 00:38:10,320 Thank you. 802 00:38:11,406 --> 00:38:12,906 [andre] wait. 803 00:38:12,991 --> 00:38:14,791 Aren't you here to ask me about my case? 804 00:38:16,161 --> 00:38:17,877 Yes, I am. 805 00:38:19,331 --> 00:38:21,381 Can you tell me in your own words, what happened that night? 806 00:38:23,251 --> 00:38:26,586 Well, I was a stupid kid trying to manage being in college 807 00:38:26,672 --> 00:38:29,472 while still being down with the boys from around the way. 808 00:38:30,726 --> 00:38:32,359 One night, we decided to do a little dirt. 809 00:38:33,628 --> 00:38:36,396 We lifted some rims from a car and tried to sell it, but... 810 00:38:37,849 --> 00:38:39,065 We ended up getting caught. 811 00:38:41,136 --> 00:38:42,802 Begged the police not to take me in. 812 00:38:44,106 --> 00:38:45,739 I told them I had a scholarship and that 813 00:38:46,908 --> 00:38:48,358 I wouldn't do this again. 814 00:38:50,779 --> 00:38:52,662 All he did was look at me and say, 815 00:38:52,748 --> 00:38:53,780 "I bet you won't." 816 00:38:55,984 --> 00:38:59,853 then they took us all into a dark alley. 817 00:38:59,955 --> 00:39:02,706 Took turns giving us ass whoopings, one by one by one. 818 00:39:06,261 --> 00:39:08,962 For some reason, I got the brunt of it. 819 00:39:11,099 --> 00:39:12,382 But the last one that hit me? 820 00:39:15,020 --> 00:39:16,936 That was the one that literally broke my back. 821 00:39:23,528 --> 00:39:25,195 I'm so sorry this happened to you. 822 00:39:27,315 --> 00:39:28,615 It's not right. 823 00:39:29,985 --> 00:39:31,201 It's evil. 824 00:39:33,789 --> 00:39:36,372 Did you ever get their badge numbers or figure out their identities? 825 00:39:38,026 --> 00:39:40,260 You think I'd forget the cops' faces who did this to me? 826 00:39:41,279 --> 00:39:42,278 It was him. 827 00:39:43,782 --> 00:39:44,831 Who? 828 00:39:45,951 --> 00:39:47,200 You thanked him in your book. 829 00:39:49,171 --> 00:39:51,287 -What? -I thought that's why we're here. 830 00:39:53,675 --> 00:39:54,791 Calvin gaston. 831 00:39:56,011 --> 00:39:57,177 The new guy. 832 00:39:58,180 --> 00:39:59,295 The last one. 833 00:40:01,633 --> 00:40:03,049 He's the one who did this to me.