1 00:00:00,901 --> 00:00:03,271 Previously on Saints and Sinners. 2 00:00:03,304 --> 00:00:05,573 Pastor Daniel Byrd's journals. 3 00:00:05,606 --> 00:00:08,076 You think Pastor Byrd wasn't mom's real dad? 4 00:00:08,109 --> 00:00:10,744 I am nothing like you! 5 00:00:10,778 --> 00:00:12,313 [Overlapping shouting] 6 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:15,116 You are just like me. I did it to survive! 7 00:00:15,149 --> 00:00:16,384 I'm sorry about what happened to you. [Gunshot] 8 00:00:16,417 --> 00:00:18,586 It's not like you had anything to do with it, right? 9 00:00:18,619 --> 00:00:19,787 [Scream] [Tires screeching] 10 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:20,788 Paige! 11 00:00:20,821 --> 00:00:21,989 Jabari's a good man, 12 00:00:22,022 --> 00:00:23,724 and I'll take real good care of him. 13 00:00:23,757 --> 00:00:25,293 She's basically recovered now. 14 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:27,095 I'm gonna reunite her and Jabari tonight. 15 00:00:27,128 --> 00:00:28,096 [Scream] 16 00:00:28,129 --> 00:00:29,130 - Angela? 17 00:00:29,163 --> 00:00:30,331 [Monitor beeping] 18 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:31,799 I wanna see my husband! 19 00:00:31,832 --> 00:00:32,733 That's not authorized. 20 00:00:32,766 --> 00:00:34,435 I want my businesses back. 21 00:00:34,468 --> 00:00:36,003 Things just got real personal. 22 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:38,005 I would like to take this opportunity to introduce 23 00:00:38,038 --> 00:00:40,641 Upsurge's newest board member, Jabari Morris. 24 00:00:40,674 --> 00:00:41,975 I'm pregnant. 25 00:00:42,009 --> 00:00:43,777 That's great news. 26 00:00:43,811 --> 00:00:44,978 It's yours. 27 00:00:45,012 --> 00:00:47,781 Malik proposed. With our divorce going through, 28 00:00:47,815 --> 00:00:49,117 I said yes. 29 00:00:49,150 --> 00:00:50,618 What the hell is that? 30 00:00:50,651 --> 00:00:51,985 [Rustling] 31 00:00:52,019 --> 00:00:53,554 [Screaming] 32 00:00:54,021 --> 00:00:55,156 [Gasping] 33 00:00:55,189 --> 00:00:57,991 [Dark Ominous Music] 34 00:00:58,025 --> 00:00:59,993 [Crickets chirping] 35 00:01:00,027 --> 00:01:03,197 [Engine revs up] 36 00:01:03,231 --> 00:01:04,198 [Baby cries] 37 00:01:04,232 --> 00:01:06,200 [Slap] [Woman screams] [Glass shatters] 38 00:01:06,467 --> 00:01:08,202 - [Man] Get back here! - [Woman yelps] 39 00:01:08,869 --> 00:01:10,204 [Woman] Leave us alone. 40 00:01:10,238 --> 00:01:11,139 [Baby cries] 41 00:01:11,172 --> 00:01:13,241 [Glass shatters] [Woman screams] 42 00:01:13,541 --> 00:01:14,975 [Man] Give me that damn baby. 43 00:01:15,008 --> 00:01:16,977 [Woman screams] 44 00:01:17,010 --> 00:01:18,979 [Loud thud] [Glass shatters] 45 00:01:19,547 --> 00:01:21,549 [Baby cries] 46 00:01:22,416 --> 00:01:26,520 [Crying continues] 47 00:01:31,225 --> 00:01:33,327 [Crying continues] 48 00:01:33,894 --> 00:01:36,164 [Breathing heavily] 49 00:01:38,166 --> 00:01:39,900 [Footsteps quicken] 50 00:01:39,933 --> 00:01:41,235 Leona! 51 00:01:41,269 --> 00:01:42,436 [Gasping for breath] 52 00:01:42,770 --> 00:01:44,472 Leona! 53 00:01:44,505 --> 00:01:45,973 [Shallow breathing] 54 00:01:46,006 --> 00:01:47,675 [Baby crying] 55 00:01:50,077 --> 00:01:52,346 [Crickets chirping] 56 00:02:02,055 --> 00:02:03,391 Hey. 57 00:02:03,624 --> 00:02:05,393 Hey, you okay? 58 00:02:05,759 --> 00:02:07,395 Hey, you okay? 59 00:02:08,128 --> 00:02:09,029 Hey. 60 00:02:09,062 --> 00:02:09,930 [Doors open] 61 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:11,232 [Woman screams] 62 00:02:11,265 --> 00:02:12,733 [Muffled chatter] 63 00:02:12,766 --> 00:02:14,435 - Get her arm, man. 64 00:02:14,468 --> 00:02:16,103 [Instrumental Music] 65 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:18,672 [Door slides shut] 66 00:02:18,706 --> 00:02:20,641 [Engine revs up] 67 00:02:21,375 --> 00:02:22,676 [Dramatic Music] 68 00:02:22,710 --> 00:02:23,877 [Theme Music] 69 00:02:23,911 --> 00:02:25,879 *Go on. Lift your hands, give god the praise. 70 00:02:25,913 --> 00:02:27,515 - * I felt so hard - * Hey 71 00:02:27,548 --> 00:02:29,250 - * Lost my faith in god - * Hey 72 00:02:29,283 --> 00:02:31,084 - * I couldn't even pray - * Hey 73 00:02:31,118 --> 00:02:32,453 * So I say 74 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:35,088 * We're just sinners 75 00:02:35,122 --> 00:02:36,724 * saved by grace 76 00:02:37,958 --> 00:02:42,930 ["Devil in Disguise" by Andy Powelltergeist & Terrifying Tara plays] 77 00:02:42,963 --> 00:02:48,836 * I'm the devil in disguise 78 00:02:49,637 --> 00:02:51,872 * Who ooh ooh ooh 79 00:02:51,905 --> 00:02:56,310 * Devil in disguise 80 00:02:56,344 --> 00:02:58,279 Let me be clear. 81 00:02:58,312 --> 00:03:02,283 I am innocent of every charge that I have been accused of. 82 00:03:02,316 --> 00:03:05,286 And I am fully cooperating with the Cypress PD. 83 00:03:05,319 --> 00:03:07,655 I'm the mayor. Let me go. Get your hands off of me! 84 00:03:07,688 --> 00:03:09,923 I did not kill Malik. I was set up! 85 00:03:09,957 --> 00:03:13,093 I'm gonna have everybody here fired! Christie, Christie baby... 86 00:03:13,126 --> 00:03:15,296 I didn't do it. I swear to god I didn't do it, Christie. 87 00:03:15,329 --> 00:03:16,830 I didn't do it! 88 00:03:16,864 --> 00:03:19,333 I'm making every effort to clear my name, 89 00:03:19,367 --> 00:03:22,736 and to bring Malik Thompson's killer to justice. 90 00:03:22,770 --> 00:03:25,639 Mayor Johnson, Joy Covington, WQCL TV. 91 00:03:25,673 --> 00:03:28,642 would you say that you're working in conjunction with police to find um 92 00:03:28,676 --> 00:03:29,810 Mr. Thompson's killer? 93 00:03:29,843 --> 00:03:31,812 Oh absolutely, yes. 94 00:03:31,845 --> 00:03:33,281 The police and I are partners. 95 00:03:33,314 --> 00:03:34,315 I want my lawyer. 96 00:03:34,348 --> 00:03:36,350 I'm not answering any more of your questions. 97 00:03:36,384 --> 00:03:39,287 Now if you are not gonna charge me, you need to let me go. 98 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:40,821 Mayor Johnson, 99 00:03:41,221 --> 00:03:43,591 you are the primary suspect. 100 00:03:43,624 --> 00:03:45,293 - Mayor Johnson, one more question. 101 00:03:45,326 --> 00:03:47,995 if you didn't place Malik Johnson's body in your pool, 102 00:03:48,028 --> 00:03:49,630 who do you suspect did? 103 00:03:50,364 --> 00:03:51,699 I don't know. 104 00:03:51,732 --> 00:03:54,435 But I promise you...whoever did it, 105 00:03:54,468 --> 00:03:56,236 will pay for it. 106 00:03:57,237 --> 00:04:00,974 * I'm the devil in disguise 107 00:04:02,543 --> 00:04:06,179 - You're holding press conferences from your porch now? 108 00:04:06,213 --> 00:04:07,881 You must be feelin' the pressure. 109 00:04:07,915 --> 00:04:11,819 I can't get past my driveway much less city hall, but 110 00:04:11,852 --> 00:04:13,821 that's what you wanted, right? 111 00:04:13,854 --> 00:04:15,689 oh I wanted a lot of things, Ella. 112 00:04:15,723 --> 00:04:17,124 Yeah, like me behind bars. 113 00:04:17,157 --> 00:04:20,894 Come on, Ella. It's not like this is your first murder. 114 00:04:20,928 --> 00:04:23,664 I don't give a damn about Malik. 115 00:04:23,697 --> 00:04:25,399 Certainly not enough to kill him but 116 00:04:25,433 --> 00:04:27,368 you put his body in my pool, 117 00:04:27,401 --> 00:04:28,402 so did you kill him too? 118 00:04:28,436 --> 00:04:30,170 Will you lower your voice? 119 00:04:30,203 --> 00:04:31,972 I'm not the one under investigation. 120 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:33,140 [Tense Instrumental Music] 121 00:04:33,173 --> 00:04:35,142 Now if that's your theory, 122 00:04:35,175 --> 00:04:37,345 how come you haven't floated it to the cops? 123 00:04:37,378 --> 00:04:38,746 Oh who's to say that I won't? 124 00:04:38,779 --> 00:04:42,550 I do, because you know that I know 125 00:04:42,583 --> 00:04:44,985 where all your bodies are buried. 126 00:04:45,018 --> 00:04:47,087 Rex, what do you want? 127 00:04:47,287 --> 00:04:50,324 You revoked my permit to my transportation company. 128 00:04:50,358 --> 00:04:52,693 You set me up for murder. 129 00:04:52,926 --> 00:04:55,028 Actions have consequences. 130 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:56,864 Reinstate that permit. 131 00:04:56,897 --> 00:04:59,567 I'm not doin' that. I don't know what you're transportin'. 132 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:01,669 I am not linking my office with 133 00:05:01,702 --> 00:05:03,404 anything that you're connected with. 134 00:05:03,437 --> 00:05:04,805 Yes you will. 135 00:05:05,473 --> 00:05:07,841 I can blow your world up more than you know, Ella. 136 00:05:07,875 --> 00:05:11,612 You put a dead body in my pool. 137 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:13,013 You can't level up. 138 00:05:13,046 --> 00:05:14,948 Don't test me. 139 00:05:16,484 --> 00:05:18,285 The rules of the game have changed. 140 00:05:18,318 --> 00:05:21,422 Oh please, Rex. I know you. 141 00:05:22,055 --> 00:05:25,025 Your bark is bigger than your bite 142 00:05:25,058 --> 00:05:27,294 when it comes to me. 143 00:05:28,829 --> 00:05:30,931 You haven't seen my bite. 144 00:05:32,666 --> 00:05:34,502 Now think about what I said, 145 00:05:34,968 --> 00:05:37,237 and reinstate my permit. 146 00:05:38,305 --> 00:05:40,641 In face, you need to fast-track it. 147 00:05:48,816 --> 00:05:50,584 [Sighs] 148 00:05:50,618 --> 00:05:53,621 This is a big loss for Upsurge. 149 00:05:53,654 --> 00:05:55,322 For all of us. 150 00:05:55,656 --> 00:05:58,492 You know Malik was the heart and soul of this company. 151 00:05:59,460 --> 00:06:00,661 [Sighs] 152 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:02,930 He had major plans for this company. 153 00:06:02,963 --> 00:06:05,833 especially as it related to his growth here in Cypress. 154 00:06:06,967 --> 00:06:09,269 So we need to rally. 155 00:06:09,302 --> 00:06:11,271 Well that's the problem. 156 00:06:11,304 --> 00:06:13,273 Not to be crass but 157 00:06:13,306 --> 00:06:16,744 Malik's death has shaken consumer confidence. 158 00:06:16,777 --> 00:06:18,812 Our numbers are down across the board. 159 00:06:18,846 --> 00:06:20,614 in every division. 160 00:06:20,648 --> 00:06:22,983 I understand that, but this just happened. 161 00:06:23,016 --> 00:06:25,986 Look once we stabilize, we'll be back on the upswing. 162 00:06:26,019 --> 00:06:27,988 Upsurge is going to need a visionary. 163 00:06:28,021 --> 00:06:30,190 at the helm of this company to make that happen. 164 00:06:30,223 --> 00:06:33,694 [Pen clicks] Someone who knows how to execute. 165 00:06:34,628 --> 00:06:36,129 Maybe someone like you. 166 00:06:37,531 --> 00:06:39,533 - Let's not get ahead of ourselves. 167 00:06:40,801 --> 00:06:42,470 [Dark Ominous Music] 168 00:06:42,503 --> 00:06:43,871 Please. 169 00:06:44,805 --> 00:06:46,540 - Mr. Thompson... 170 00:06:47,575 --> 00:06:49,643 it's great to finally meet you, in person. 171 00:06:49,677 --> 00:06:51,712 Thank you. It's unfortunate it couldn't be under 172 00:06:51,745 --> 00:06:54,381 better circumstances, unlike before. 173 00:06:55,415 --> 00:06:56,884 Of course. 174 00:07:01,088 --> 00:07:02,890 [Sinister Music] 175 00:07:02,923 --> 00:07:04,592 My son... 176 00:07:06,159 --> 00:07:07,895 my Malik, 177 00:07:08,862 --> 00:07:11,064 left quite a void. 178 00:07:11,565 --> 00:07:14,902 One that won't easily be filled. 179 00:07:15,736 --> 00:07:19,473 As chairman of Upsurge, I'll be assessing the needs of the company and 180 00:07:19,507 --> 00:07:22,409 making appropriate changes. 181 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:26,246 One of those changes will of course be the appointment of a new 182 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:28,248 CEO. 183 00:07:29,416 --> 00:07:33,754 With that said, Upsurge is in turmoil and we need to stop the bleeding. 184 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:37,558 All business development projects will be put on hold until 185 00:07:37,591 --> 00:07:39,059 further notice. 186 00:07:39,092 --> 00:07:42,329 Um sir, I understand the need to stabilize the company, but 187 00:07:42,362 --> 00:07:44,898 Malik and I had big projects already set in motion, and 188 00:07:44,932 --> 00:07:47,234 I know that he would've just-- 189 00:07:47,267 --> 00:07:49,436 Mr. Morris, don't presume to tell me what my son would have done 190 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,438 or would have wanted. 191 00:07:52,072 --> 00:07:54,241 You don't speak for him. 192 00:07:54,274 --> 00:07:59,046 [Peaceful Instrumental Music] 193 00:07:59,079 --> 00:08:02,783 We will weather this storm. 194 00:08:03,751 --> 00:08:06,787 Upsurge began as a family company. 195 00:08:08,255 --> 00:08:11,592 We are family. 196 00:08:13,126 --> 00:08:15,128 We'll get through this 197 00:08:15,629 --> 00:08:19,266 and we'll honor my son by taking Upsurge to 198 00:08:19,299 --> 00:08:21,501 even greater heights. 199 00:08:22,836 --> 00:08:25,372 That'll be all. Thank you. 200 00:08:25,405 --> 00:08:30,310 [Dramatic beats] 201 00:08:33,146 --> 00:08:34,648 Mr. Thompson-- 202 00:08:34,682 --> 00:08:36,784 Victor please. You're-- 203 00:08:36,817 --> 00:08:39,987 Stacia Cunningham, in-house counsel. 204 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:43,891 Oh yes, yes. Good to put a face with the name. 205 00:08:43,924 --> 00:08:45,492 Your work's impressive. 206 00:08:45,926 --> 00:08:47,494 Thank you. 207 00:08:47,527 --> 00:08:50,063 Eh...we should talk privately. 208 00:08:50,097 --> 00:08:53,133 There's something you need to know about Malik's will. 209 00:08:53,166 --> 00:08:54,835 [Ominous Music] 210 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:59,940 Look, you need to get the police to publicly clear me, and now! 211 00:08:59,973 --> 00:09:01,942 And put an embargo on the press. 212 00:09:01,975 --> 00:09:04,511 I don't give a damn about the first amendment. 213 00:09:04,544 --> 00:09:08,982 I need the press off my back so all this can blow over. 214 00:09:09,016 --> 00:09:10,183 Um... 215 00:09:10,217 --> 00:09:12,319 leh let me call you back. 216 00:09:15,522 --> 00:09:17,991 Wow, I didn't a 217 00:09:18,025 --> 00:09:19,993 expect to see you. 218 00:09:20,327 --> 00:09:22,562 I didn't expect to come back here either. 219 00:09:23,697 --> 00:09:26,433 Christie, look we can get-- 220 00:09:26,466 --> 00:09:28,035 Save it. 221 00:09:29,036 --> 00:09:32,773 I find it interesting that I spend a year in prison paying for my crimes 222 00:09:32,806 --> 00:09:34,775 while you're responsible of the deaths of at 223 00:09:34,808 --> 00:09:37,678 least 3 people that I know of 224 00:09:37,711 --> 00:09:39,680 and you're walking around free. 225 00:09:40,147 --> 00:09:41,682 Well... 226 00:09:41,715 --> 00:09:43,684 don't forget who got you out of prison. 227 00:09:43,717 --> 00:09:45,285 Oh I haven't. 228 00:09:45,318 --> 00:09:48,255 And if you believe what you're saying, 229 00:09:48,722 --> 00:09:51,191 then why didn't you turn me in? 230 00:09:51,224 --> 00:09:53,493 [Music intensifies] 231 00:09:53,526 --> 00:09:56,029 I'm still trying to answer that for myself. 232 00:09:58,398 --> 00:10:02,235 Christie, regardless of what you think, 233 00:10:02,269 --> 00:10:05,405 I did not kill Malik. 234 00:10:05,939 --> 00:10:07,407 I figured. 235 00:10:08,208 --> 00:10:10,744 A body in the pool is not very subtle. 236 00:10:11,679 --> 00:10:14,481 I need something from you. 237 00:10:14,514 --> 00:10:16,083 What, money/ 238 00:10:16,116 --> 00:10:17,885 My medical license. 239 00:10:17,918 --> 00:10:22,189 [Scoffs] I can't get you your medical license back. 240 00:10:23,023 --> 00:10:25,759 I did it to survive. 241 00:10:27,594 --> 00:10:29,462 Wow, Christie. 242 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:33,166 There's a medical license reentry program I've applied to. 243 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:37,337 And I have an opportunity to work with a groundbreaking physician. 244 00:10:37,370 --> 00:10:40,107 Let me know when it's approved. 245 00:10:41,208 --> 00:10:43,443 [Footsteps receding] 246 00:10:44,477 --> 00:10:48,682 [Sighs] Man, Victor just doesn't get it, man. 247 00:10:48,716 --> 00:10:50,718 Malik and I had some big things in the works. 248 00:10:50,751 --> 00:10:54,722 He had me spearheadin' acquisitions on local media affiliates around the country. 249 00:10:54,755 --> 00:10:56,223 Like buyin' local stations? 250 00:10:56,256 --> 00:10:57,958 - Yeah, and we're gonna start 251 00:10:57,991 --> 00:11:00,593 right here in Cypress with WQCL TV. 252 00:11:00,627 --> 00:11:02,095 So pitch it to Victor. 253 00:11:02,129 --> 00:11:04,865 I mean maybe he'll back you if he understands the goal. 254 00:11:04,898 --> 00:11:08,535 Look, he's freezin' all new business development. 255 00:11:08,568 --> 00:11:11,772 I'm business development. He's freezin' me out. 256 00:11:11,805 --> 00:11:14,607 Look, we both know that that's not what Malik would have wanted. 257 00:11:14,641 --> 00:11:16,309 You gotta go talk to Victor, man. 258 00:11:16,343 --> 00:11:17,644 Make your case. 259 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:20,413 Remind him how valuable you are. 260 00:11:20,447 --> 00:11:23,583 [Pensive Instrumental Music] 261 00:11:23,616 --> 00:11:26,153 Yeah, you- you right, man. 262 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:27,220 I know. 263 00:11:27,254 --> 00:11:28,822 Thanks cuz. 264 00:11:28,856 --> 00:11:32,625 It's I don't know-- it's just all this stuff doin' on with Malik's death and 265 00:11:32,659 --> 00:11:33,994 Gloria and-- 266 00:11:34,027 --> 00:11:35,462 Paige? 267 00:11:35,495 --> 00:11:37,464 Yeah, Paige. 268 00:11:38,098 --> 00:11:40,467 It's like hard to know which way is up right now. 269 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,236 I know. Look... 270 00:11:43,270 --> 00:11:46,273 cuz, you got an ally. I got your back 271 00:11:46,306 --> 00:11:49,276 however you need me so let me know, but I'm here. 272 00:11:50,110 --> 00:11:53,146 Thanks. I appreciate you. 273 00:11:53,446 --> 00:11:54,915 [Footsteps receding] 274 00:11:54,948 --> 00:11:56,549 [Sigh] 275 00:11:59,652 --> 00:12:02,355 [Music fades out] 276 00:12:08,829 --> 00:12:10,730 [Exhales] 277 00:12:16,203 --> 00:12:18,972 You need to get some sleep. 278 00:12:19,006 --> 00:12:21,875 Miles, I can't sleep. 279 00:12:22,709 --> 00:12:25,879 Every time I close my eyes I see Malik. 280 00:12:27,014 --> 00:12:30,117 It's like he's so close but 281 00:12:30,150 --> 00:12:32,085 I can't reach him. 282 00:12:33,921 --> 00:12:36,223 Look I get it, okay. 283 00:12:36,924 --> 00:12:39,860 But this isn't good. You need to sleep. 284 00:12:39,893 --> 00:12:42,562 You need it so you can be there for Austin. 285 00:12:44,564 --> 00:12:47,234 He just went down for his nap. 286 00:12:48,068 --> 00:12:49,837 - [Miles] Thank you 287 00:12:52,739 --> 00:12:55,108 Tamara, what do you need? 288 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:57,377 Malik. 289 00:12:58,078 --> 00:12:59,412 I just need Malik. 290 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:03,583 It's just-- I'm sorry. I'm so so sorry. 291 00:13:05,252 --> 00:13:06,719 - Look... 292 00:13:07,354 --> 00:13:11,291 you just try to relax and I'll fix you some tea, okay? 293 00:13:13,093 --> 00:13:14,694 [Sniffles] 294 00:13:16,763 --> 00:13:19,532 [Deep inhale and exhale] 295 00:13:19,566 --> 00:13:21,368 [Footsteps receding] 296 00:13:23,270 --> 00:13:25,238 I'll be right back, okay. 297 00:13:25,272 --> 00:13:27,607 - Yeah. - Just try to... 298 00:13:28,275 --> 00:13:30,643 try to close your eyes. 299 00:13:35,248 --> 00:13:37,284 [Sniffles] 300 00:13:37,550 --> 00:13:38,751 [Exhales] 301 00:13:38,785 --> 00:13:40,287 - Hey. 302 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,289 - Hey. - You alright? 303 00:13:43,556 --> 00:13:46,426 Yeah, I'm just 304 00:13:46,459 --> 00:13:47,594 worried about her, Miles. 305 00:13:47,627 --> 00:13:49,596 Yeah, me too. Me too. 306 00:13:50,563 --> 00:13:53,433 But look, we're we're doin' the right thing you know. Just 307 00:13:53,466 --> 00:13:56,003 tryin' to help her, you know. 308 00:13:56,469 --> 00:13:58,738 Yeah, she-- she 309 00:13:58,771 --> 00:14:00,740 needs us, right? 310 00:14:01,074 --> 00:14:02,943 Yeah, she needs us. 311 00:14:02,976 --> 00:14:05,512 You know when the time is right, 312 00:14:05,812 --> 00:14:09,782 when she's strong enough, we'll tell her about us, alright? 313 00:14:10,150 --> 00:14:12,986 - [Sighs] Yes. - It'll be alright. 314 00:14:13,820 --> 00:14:15,989 [Doorbell rings] 315 00:14:22,996 --> 00:14:24,965 Malik? 316 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:36,743 Stacia hey, I'm not really up for visitors right now. 317 00:14:36,776 --> 00:14:40,547 Hi. This'll only take a moment. It's important. 318 00:14:41,448 --> 00:14:45,352 [Quiet Instrumental Music] 319 00:14:45,385 --> 00:14:46,987 Are we alone? 320 00:14:47,187 --> 00:14:51,358 Ah Miles and Josie are here, but they'll give us some privacy. 321 00:14:54,361 --> 00:14:57,830 Okay, well it's up to you if you want them to join us but 322 00:14:57,864 --> 00:14:59,832 you're gonna want to hear this. 323 00:14:59,866 --> 00:15:01,834 What is it? 324 00:15:01,868 --> 00:15:04,337 It's Malik's will, Tamara. 325 00:15:04,371 --> 00:15:06,539 Malik left you 326 00:15:07,374 --> 00:15:09,242 everything. 327 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:13,680 [Heavy breathing] 328 00:15:17,350 --> 00:15:19,219 - Obviously... 329 00:15:20,020 --> 00:15:22,855 between Malik's Upsurge shares and his personal 330 00:15:22,889 --> 00:15:26,093 assets, you'll want for nothing. 331 00:15:27,560 --> 00:15:31,231 You'll retain permanent usage of the company car and he 332 00:15:31,264 --> 00:15:33,900 even set up a trust for Austin, 333 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:36,369 which he was planning to surprise you with. 334 00:15:37,737 --> 00:15:39,839 Surprise me? 335 00:15:40,673 --> 00:15:43,076 He intended the trust to be 336 00:15:43,910 --> 00:15:46,079 a wedding present. 337 00:15:53,020 --> 00:15:55,788 So he was lookin' out for my son. 338 00:15:57,857 --> 00:16:01,728 Even in his final moments he was makin' sure we were taken care of. 339 00:16:03,696 --> 00:16:07,567 Yes. This was filed the day that he died. 340 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:09,269 Wow. 341 00:16:10,103 --> 00:16:14,641 I mean it shouldn't be a shock. [Laughs] 342 00:16:15,542 --> 00:16:18,411 Even though we weren't together for long, I just 343 00:16:18,445 --> 00:16:20,647 I just knew Malik. 344 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:24,784 I mean he had this way of makin' the whole world disappear. 345 00:16:27,254 --> 00:16:29,956 I never felt that before. 346 00:16:30,457 --> 00:16:33,326 Like I was the only woman in the world. 347 00:16:34,627 --> 00:16:37,764 [Heavy breathing] 348 00:16:37,797 --> 00:16:40,567 I'm really sorry for your loss. 349 00:16:41,301 --> 00:16:43,836 Malik clearly loved you. 350 00:16:45,905 --> 00:16:51,178 He actually had this sealed for you. 351 00:16:52,945 --> 00:16:55,848 I don't know what's in it. 352 00:16:56,683 --> 00:16:59,486 When you get a moment, go through it. 353 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:02,789 And when you're ready... 354 00:17:02,822 --> 00:17:05,225 let me know if you have any questions. 355 00:17:05,258 --> 00:17:08,461 A thank you for stopping by. I'm sorry I'm 356 00:17:08,495 --> 00:17:09,729 such a mess. 357 00:17:09,762 --> 00:17:11,298 No it's okay it's-- 358 00:17:11,331 --> 00:17:13,700 it's a hard time for everybody. 359 00:17:14,367 --> 00:17:16,503 Take care of yourself. 360 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:18,505 Oh and Stacia, 361 00:17:19,472 --> 00:17:21,141 congratulations... 362 00:17:21,674 --> 00:17:23,310 on the baby. 363 00:17:26,313 --> 00:17:28,047 Thank you. 364 00:17:33,386 --> 00:17:35,088 [Exhales] 365 00:17:35,122 --> 00:17:38,325 [Baby cries] 366 00:17:39,859 --> 00:17:42,195 [Crying continues] 367 00:17:44,164 --> 00:17:46,633 [Dog barks] 368 00:17:49,869 --> 00:17:52,472 [Deep exhale] 369 00:17:54,574 --> 00:17:57,009 [Distant crying] 370 00:17:58,010 --> 00:18:01,981 [Tranquil Instrumental Music] 371 00:18:02,415 --> 00:18:04,884 [Footsteps shuffling] 372 00:18:10,157 --> 00:18:12,091 [Beer sloshing] 373 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:18,698 [Gunshot] 374 00:18:18,731 --> 00:18:20,733 [Alarm sounding] 375 00:18:21,868 --> 00:18:24,671 Somebody call an ambulance! 376 00:18:24,704 --> 00:18:27,207 Mama, mama, mama, please. 377 00:18:27,240 --> 00:18:29,041 [Knocking] 378 00:18:29,075 --> 00:18:31,077 - Jabari! 379 00:18:32,279 --> 00:18:34,247 [Knocking continues] 380 00:18:36,616 --> 00:18:38,585 - Jabari. 381 00:18:41,521 --> 00:18:44,724 My man. What's goin' on witcha, young blood? 382 00:18:45,558 --> 00:18:49,028 Just tryin' to clear my head. A I drank all the hard stuff. 383 00:18:49,061 --> 00:18:50,096 You want a beer? 384 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:52,098 Yeah, I'll take a beer. 385 00:18:53,099 --> 00:18:55,768 You alright, man? What's on your mind? 386 00:18:56,569 --> 00:18:58,738 Same thing that been on my mind. 387 00:18:58,771 --> 00:19:00,773 Just Gloria, Malik. 388 00:19:01,708 --> 00:19:04,211 [Sighs] I just keep playin' that night 389 00:19:04,777 --> 00:19:07,980 over and over in my head. Just 390 00:19:09,048 --> 00:19:12,018 why did I have to pull that damn trigger? 391 00:19:12,051 --> 00:19:13,786 Yeah. 392 00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:19,326 If that bullet had hit Ella, you wouldn't be beatin' yourself up like this. 393 00:19:20,327 --> 00:19:22,429 Yeah if that bullet had hit Ella, 394 00:19:23,062 --> 00:19:25,965 we would be havin' a different conversation. 395 00:19:26,399 --> 00:19:27,967 Maybe. 396 00:19:29,669 --> 00:19:32,439 I just wish that I could take that night back. 397 00:19:32,472 --> 00:19:34,241 [Sighs, inhales] 398 00:19:34,274 --> 00:19:37,109 You know, if I could turn myself in right now, 399 00:19:37,610 --> 00:19:41,113 and Gloria would be alive, I would do it in a heartbeat. 400 00:19:41,481 --> 00:19:43,416 But that ain't gonna bring her back. 401 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:46,819 You gotta keep movin' forward, Jabari. 402 00:19:48,321 --> 00:19:51,491 Livin' with regrets will each you alive, man. 403 00:19:56,663 --> 00:19:59,766 [Exhales] I killed my mother, man. 404 00:20:01,167 --> 00:20:02,635 I know. 405 00:20:04,103 --> 00:20:06,473 But the only people in the position to do anything about it 406 00:20:06,506 --> 00:20:08,475 are right here in this room. 407 00:20:10,510 --> 00:20:12,845 [Sniffles] What about Ella? 408 00:20:13,613 --> 00:20:15,315 Don't worry about Ella. 409 00:20:15,715 --> 00:20:18,685 She gave me the footage. Been taken care of. 410 00:20:19,185 --> 00:20:22,655 Plus Ella's about to get a big lesson in what I called a 411 00:20:22,689 --> 00:20:24,524 Book of Revelations. 412 00:20:25,157 --> 00:20:26,259 She gonna have so much on her plate, 413 00:20:26,293 --> 00:20:28,227 she ain't gonna have time to worry about you. 414 00:20:30,297 --> 00:20:31,664 [Light banging] 415 00:20:32,499 --> 00:20:35,402 Put that...there. 416 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:39,672 Hey. 417 00:20:39,706 --> 00:20:41,173 Sweetheart, welcome home. 418 00:20:41,207 --> 00:20:43,376 - [Sighs] - Look, you know I gotta get you off your feet. 419 00:20:43,410 --> 00:20:44,544 [Laughter] 420 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:47,179 I'm not an invalid, I'm just tired. 421 00:20:47,213 --> 00:20:49,482 Well, pregnancy will do that to you. 422 00:20:50,149 --> 00:20:52,184 You didn't have to do all this. 423 00:20:52,218 --> 00:20:53,786 Sweetheart, you know I wanted to. 424 00:20:53,820 --> 00:20:56,323 But we have plenty of time to do all this stuff. 425 00:20:56,356 --> 00:20:57,524 There's no rush. 426 00:20:57,557 --> 00:21:00,092 Well listen, the baby will be here before you know it. 427 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:03,330 That's why I'm tryin' to get this employment situation figured out. 428 00:21:03,363 --> 00:21:05,197 I need a real job. 429 00:21:05,231 --> 00:21:07,734 Look, don't stress on that, okay. 430 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:10,236 The right opportunity will come along. 431 00:21:10,737 --> 00:21:13,039 And in the meantime, I'm making more than enough 432 00:21:13,072 --> 00:21:15,875 at Upsurge. You take your time. 433 00:21:15,908 --> 00:21:18,244 Find the right job. 434 00:21:18,277 --> 00:21:20,713 I hear you, and I appreciate that. 435 00:21:21,581 --> 00:21:25,385 But I'm gonna provide for you...and our baby. 436 00:21:27,420 --> 00:21:29,689 God, man. 437 00:21:30,089 --> 00:21:32,224 Let me get back to this. 438 00:21:32,258 --> 00:21:34,427 [Tranquil Instrumental Music] 439 00:21:34,461 --> 00:21:36,863 [Tools rattling] 440 00:21:36,896 --> 00:21:38,798 [Tool clanging] 441 00:21:41,434 --> 00:21:42,935 [Kendrick sighs] 442 00:21:45,204 --> 00:21:46,839 [Crickets chirping] 443 00:21:46,873 --> 00:21:48,240 [Angela sighs] 444 00:21:48,274 --> 00:21:50,577 - There. - Thanks for dinner, 445 00:21:50,610 --> 00:21:52,679 and for lettin' me stay here while I recuperate. 446 00:21:52,712 --> 00:21:55,915 - Hey hey, stop thankin' me. 447 00:21:55,948 --> 00:21:58,785 - You think I'd let you recover from that fall all by yourself? 448 00:21:59,552 --> 00:22:01,688 And...you're helpin' me. 449 00:22:01,721 --> 00:22:04,391 And besides Geeda, you're the only thing makin' this house a home, 450 00:22:04,424 --> 00:22:05,392 honestly. 451 00:22:05,425 --> 00:22:06,993 [Silverware clatters] 452 00:22:10,763 --> 00:22:13,733 What's goin' on? Did somethin' happen at work? 453 00:22:13,766 --> 00:22:14,967 Mm hm. 454 00:22:16,403 --> 00:22:18,938 Malik's dad showed up. 455 00:22:18,971 --> 00:22:22,575 He's chairman of the board, and until a new CEO is appointed, 456 00:22:22,609 --> 00:22:24,577 he's pretty much in charge. 457 00:22:24,611 --> 00:22:25,778 Is that a problem? 458 00:22:25,812 --> 00:22:27,914 Yeah, he sidelined my ass. 459 00:22:27,947 --> 00:22:30,282 He probably just needs to get to know you. 460 00:22:30,316 --> 00:22:33,152 See your talents and what you have to offer. 461 00:22:33,185 --> 00:22:36,589 [Sighs] Mm, I don't know. 462 00:22:36,623 --> 00:22:40,059 Somethin' in my gut tells me he's gonna take Upsurge in the wrong direction. 463 00:22:40,092 --> 00:22:41,928 Well change the direction. 464 00:22:41,961 --> 00:22:44,964 The CEO seat is vacant. Take it. 465 00:22:45,965 --> 00:22:48,134 Take it, take it how? 466 00:22:48,167 --> 00:22:52,472 Take the job. Go to Victor's office and make your pitch. 467 00:22:52,505 --> 00:22:54,474 Powerful men respect that. 468 00:22:54,507 --> 00:22:57,910 You think he and Malik just waited around for theirs. 469 00:22:57,944 --> 00:22:59,612 Take it. 470 00:22:59,646 --> 00:23:01,614 They did. 471 00:23:01,648 --> 00:23:04,984 [Instrumental Music] 472 00:23:05,017 --> 00:23:07,019 $10,000. 473 00:23:09,021 --> 00:23:10,356 [Knocking] 474 00:23:10,389 --> 00:23:12,124 It's open. 475 00:23:12,158 --> 00:23:13,526 [Door opens] 476 00:23:14,461 --> 00:23:17,964 You know, it's probably not very safe, especially with 477 00:23:17,997 --> 00:23:19,966 a killer walkin' around free. 478 00:23:20,533 --> 00:23:22,268 Really, Levi? 479 00:23:22,301 --> 00:23:24,270 I go through the trouble of slavin' over the 480 00:23:24,303 --> 00:23:26,272 hot stove all day to prepare 481 00:23:26,305 --> 00:23:28,274 this beautiful evening for us and 482 00:23:28,307 --> 00:23:29,976 that's what you lead with? 483 00:23:30,009 --> 00:23:31,978 Can't just ignore it. 484 00:23:32,411 --> 00:23:35,615 So when are you turning in the evidence from St. Charles? 485 00:23:35,648 --> 00:23:38,050 [Instrumental Music] 486 00:23:38,084 --> 00:23:40,052 She killed people, Christie! 487 00:23:40,419 --> 00:23:42,889 Now, Ella might get away with Malik's murder, 488 00:23:42,922 --> 00:23:45,925 we can make sure she gets held accountable for the others. 489 00:23:47,560 --> 00:23:49,529 You know good and well I do not believe 490 00:23:49,562 --> 00:23:51,130 she killed Malik, 491 00:23:51,163 --> 00:23:54,233 and I know you're not doing this for the justice of the 492 00:23:54,266 --> 00:23:56,235 people. It's about you. 493 00:23:56,769 --> 00:23:57,737 You hate her. 494 00:23:57,770 --> 00:23:58,971 She's a murderer. 495 00:23:59,005 --> 00:24:01,140 You're not usin' me for your vengeance, Levi. 496 00:24:01,173 --> 00:24:03,075 - [Levi sighs] - I've got my own concerns 497 00:24:03,109 --> 00:24:05,077 [Dramatic Music] 498 00:24:05,111 --> 00:24:08,080 My own life to figure out and worry about. 499 00:24:08,781 --> 00:24:10,750 Right now I'm-- I'm just focused. 500 00:24:10,783 --> 00:24:13,986 I'm so focused on getting my medical license back. 501 00:24:14,020 --> 00:24:15,822 - Medical license? - Mm hm. 502 00:24:15,855 --> 00:24:18,691 What happened to first do no harm? 503 00:24:19,058 --> 00:24:20,660 I'm trying to help people. 504 00:24:20,693 --> 00:24:22,228 Like Dr. Ross helped you. 505 00:24:22,261 --> 00:24:25,598 Really? Then go to the cops. That's gonna help a lot of people. 506 00:24:25,632 --> 00:24:27,399 [Dark Suspenseful Music] 507 00:24:27,433 --> 00:24:29,536 I've been to prison. I'm not 508 00:24:29,569 --> 00:24:30,737 sending my mother there. 509 00:24:30,770 --> 00:24:34,273 Then give me the evidence. I'll turn her ass in. 510 00:24:35,441 --> 00:24:37,043 [Glass rests] 511 00:24:38,277 --> 00:24:39,646 [Sighs] 512 00:24:40,747 --> 00:24:42,949 The evidence is gone, Levi. 513 00:24:43,282 --> 00:24:44,951 I destroyed it. 514 00:24:45,417 --> 00:24:46,953 You wouldn't. 515 00:24:46,986 --> 00:24:48,588 You didn't?! 516 00:24:48,621 --> 00:24:50,189 [Sighs] I did! 517 00:24:50,222 --> 00:24:53,560 [Sighs] I've been to prison. 518 00:24:53,593 --> 00:24:56,796 I know what that's like, and no matter what's happened, 519 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:58,798 there's no way I can do that to my own mother. 520 00:24:58,831 --> 00:25:00,800 What about what you're doin' to us! 521 00:25:01,133 --> 00:25:02,802 Our second chance, Christie. 522 00:25:02,835 --> 00:25:04,136 - Levi! - Hey... 523 00:25:04,837 --> 00:25:07,039 people make choices. 524 00:25:07,073 --> 00:25:08,975 Guess this is the price. 525 00:25:09,008 --> 00:25:10,376 [Sighs] 526 00:25:10,409 --> 00:25:12,344 I hope your mother's worth it. 527 00:25:14,113 --> 00:25:16,082 This looks amazing. 528 00:25:17,650 --> 00:25:19,619 Hope you don't mind eatin' it alone. 529 00:25:20,653 --> 00:25:22,088 [Door opens] 530 00:25:22,121 --> 00:25:23,623 [Christie sighs] 531 00:25:23,656 --> 00:25:24,891 [Door shuts] 532 00:25:24,924 --> 00:25:26,826 And here with local breaking news, 533 00:25:26,859 --> 00:25:29,629 things are getting even more complicated 534 00:25:29,662 --> 00:25:31,631 for embattled mayor, Ella Johnson. 535 00:25:31,664 --> 00:25:35,434 Hidden journal entries from deceased pastor Daniel Byrd 536 00:25:35,467 --> 00:25:38,738 reveal he is not Mayor Johnson's father. 537 00:25:38,771 --> 00:25:40,740 What other secrets exist for this 538 00:25:40,773 --> 00:25:42,675 scandal-plagued politico? 539 00:25:43,342 --> 00:25:44,811 [Phone ringing] 540 00:25:44,844 --> 00:25:47,614 [TV] Has been missing for over a week and is the most 541 00:25:47,647 --> 00:25:50,116 recent case of a series of abductions [Ringing continues] 542 00:25:50,149 --> 00:25:51,150 Hello? 543 00:25:51,183 --> 00:25:52,685 - [Rex] Damn Ella Mae, 544 00:25:52,719 --> 00:25:55,487 the bombs just keep on comin' don't they? 545 00:25:55,521 --> 00:25:56,989 I wonder what's next? 546 00:25:57,023 --> 00:25:58,791 - This story, that's a lie. 547 00:25:58,825 --> 00:26:01,193 It's a lie, Rex. Why are you doing this? 548 00:26:01,227 --> 00:26:04,030 - That's your daddy's handwritin'. Am I right? 549 00:26:04,063 --> 00:26:06,465 The truth will set you free. 550 00:26:06,799 --> 00:26:08,901 And there's more where that came from. 551 00:26:11,370 --> 00:26:15,341 [Dark Ominous Music] 552 00:26:18,077 --> 00:26:20,312 These scans are outstanding. 553 00:26:20,346 --> 00:26:22,982 The drug protocols have remarkable results, 554 00:26:23,015 --> 00:26:25,351 especially considering the severity of the injuries 555 00:26:25,384 --> 00:26:27,353 sustained from your bullet wounds. 556 00:26:27,386 --> 00:26:29,355 I'm extremely grateful, doc. 557 00:26:29,889 --> 00:26:31,357 You gave me my life back. 558 00:26:31,824 --> 00:26:34,326 No more pain. No more cane. 559 00:26:34,593 --> 00:26:36,495 It's my pleasure. Happy I could help. 560 00:26:36,863 --> 00:26:39,065 Matter of fact, throw that cane in the trophy case. 561 00:26:39,098 --> 00:26:41,333 Sometime the reminder of what you've been through can be 562 00:26:41,367 --> 00:26:42,301 motivation. 563 00:26:42,334 --> 00:26:45,537 Oh trust me..it will be. 564 00:26:50,376 --> 00:26:54,046 So a you got all your guys and gettin' ready to turn the hits? 565 00:26:54,446 --> 00:26:57,349 Yeah, all the right guys have been paid off so 566 00:26:57,383 --> 00:26:59,919 as long as they get what they need, you gonna get what you need. 567 00:27:00,753 --> 00:27:03,089 Your transportation company gonna be ready in time? 568 00:27:03,122 --> 00:27:05,091 Oh yeah, we gonna be ready. 569 00:27:05,124 --> 00:27:07,359 You gotta understand 570 00:27:07,393 --> 00:27:10,196 Rex Fisher is officially back. 571 00:27:10,229 --> 00:27:12,231 [Laughter] 572 00:27:12,631 --> 00:27:16,068 Tell your boss I said his shipment is in good hands. 573 00:27:16,102 --> 00:27:17,503 [Laughter] 574 00:27:17,536 --> 00:27:19,438 - Let's get this money, baby. - Let's get it. 575 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:21,808 - Alright, be safe out there...Yeah. - Alright. I will. 576 00:27:22,709 --> 00:27:24,643 Hey pop. 577 00:27:26,713 --> 00:27:28,681 [Instrumental Music] 578 00:27:28,715 --> 00:27:30,416 What you doin' here, man? 579 00:27:30,449 --> 00:27:31,851 I need a favor, man. 580 00:27:31,884 --> 00:27:34,120 Yeah, well...get in line. 581 00:27:34,153 --> 00:27:35,755 No, seriously... 582 00:27:36,923 --> 00:27:38,891 I need a job. 583 00:27:38,925 --> 00:27:40,659 Look, man... 584 00:27:41,293 --> 00:27:42,962 you don't wanna work for me. 585 00:27:44,096 --> 00:27:45,564 It's not about what I want. 586 00:27:45,597 --> 00:27:47,566 It's about what I need to do. 587 00:27:47,599 --> 00:27:49,936 Look man, I got a family to support now. 588 00:27:50,136 --> 00:27:53,239 Why don't you go find you a little office job with some benefits? 589 00:27:53,272 --> 00:27:54,440 Huh? 590 00:27:54,473 --> 00:27:58,110 Man you and I both know, no office is hirin' an ex-con. 591 00:27:58,911 --> 00:28:01,948 Man, let me come work for you. Plus, I know that money is better. 592 00:28:02,782 --> 00:28:05,785 Look man, you sure you want to work with me? 593 00:28:08,120 --> 00:28:10,289 Cause you're a grown-ass man. 594 00:28:10,757 --> 00:28:13,592 You're my son. If you want a job, you got one. 595 00:28:13,625 --> 00:28:16,262 But the responsibility is on you. 596 00:28:16,295 --> 00:28:18,297 I'll see you tomorrow. 597 00:28:18,697 --> 00:28:20,266 Be ready. 598 00:28:20,299 --> 00:28:24,003 [Tense Music] 599 00:28:24,503 --> 00:28:26,005 [Door opens] 600 00:28:28,274 --> 00:28:30,209 [Sigh] 601 00:28:33,612 --> 00:28:35,214 Hi, I'm Doc-- 602 00:28:35,647 --> 00:28:37,316 I'm Christie Johnson. 603 00:28:37,349 --> 00:28:40,619 I'm starting residence hours for my license re-entry program. I'm looking 604 00:28:40,652 --> 00:28:41,788 for Dr. Ross? 605 00:28:41,821 --> 00:28:43,289 Dr. Johnson. 606 00:28:43,622 --> 00:28:45,291 It's good to see ya. So glad you could join us. 607 00:28:45,324 --> 00:28:47,326 - Yes. - Your paperwork's been processed. 608 00:28:47,659 --> 00:28:49,695 Let's go ahead and get you started. - Great. 609 00:28:50,162 --> 00:28:52,865 We'll be working very closely together. 610 00:28:53,699 --> 00:28:54,867 Thank you. 611 00:28:54,901 --> 00:28:56,869 I'm looking forward to the opportunity. 612 00:28:57,636 --> 00:28:58,838 Me too. 613 00:29:00,539 --> 00:29:03,342 Miles, thank you for being here. 614 00:29:03,375 --> 00:29:06,345 I know things between us have been challenging, but 615 00:29:06,578 --> 00:29:09,248 I couldn't get through this without you. 616 00:29:09,548 --> 00:29:11,650 You don't have to, okay? 617 00:29:11,683 --> 00:29:13,652 I got you. 618 00:29:13,685 --> 00:29:18,324 [Peaceful Instrumental Music] 619 00:29:18,357 --> 00:29:19,758 [Knocking] 620 00:29:28,167 --> 00:29:29,501 Afternoon, ma'am. 621 00:29:31,103 --> 00:29:33,139 A we're looking for Miles Calloway. The address is listed as one of his known 622 00:29:33,172 --> 00:29:36,008 residences. Is a is he available? 623 00:29:36,042 --> 00:29:37,844 - You're looking for Miles? - I got this. 624 00:29:37,877 --> 00:29:39,545 [Dark Brooding Music] 625 00:29:39,578 --> 00:29:41,013 Hi, can I help you? 626 00:29:41,047 --> 00:29:44,250 Yes, we'd like to ask you a few questions about Malik Thompson's murder. 627 00:29:45,952 --> 00:29:47,653 Murder? 628 00:29:47,686 --> 00:29:49,021 Excuse me? 629 00:29:49,055 --> 00:29:52,058 Witnesses stated you got into a physical altercation with him 630 00:29:52,091 --> 00:29:53,826 the night of the casino shooting. 631 00:29:53,860 --> 00:29:55,828 That was a disagreement, like 632 00:29:55,862 --> 00:29:57,096 not murder. 633 00:29:57,129 --> 00:29:59,098 You assaulted him, correct? 634 00:30:00,099 --> 00:30:02,869 I think things got heated. It was an exciting night. 635 00:30:02,902 --> 00:30:06,038 A we got over excited. You know, that that's it. 636 00:30:06,072 --> 00:30:10,242 Did you have any other meetings with Mr. Thompson following the casino incident? 637 00:30:11,777 --> 00:30:13,913 Um not not that I recall. 638 00:30:13,946 --> 00:30:17,116 Can you tell us your whereabouts the night of Malik Thompson's murder? 639 00:30:18,384 --> 00:30:20,352 I wa-- I was at my place, 640 00:30:20,386 --> 00:30:23,089 the apartment that I'm stayin' at is where I was at. 641 00:30:23,555 --> 00:30:26,225 And you have witnesses that can confirm that? 642 00:30:26,258 --> 00:30:28,594 No, not that I'm aware of. 643 00:30:31,263 --> 00:30:33,232 [Exhales] Mr. Calloway, would you be willing to give 644 00:30:33,265 --> 00:30:35,234 the police a sample of your DNA? 645 00:30:35,267 --> 00:30:36,768 No! 646 00:30:37,436 --> 00:30:39,939 Why would I do that? 647 00:30:47,846 --> 00:30:51,117 You haven't been answering my calls? 648 00:30:55,254 --> 00:30:57,223 [Sighs] 649 00:30:57,256 --> 00:31:02,294 Believe it or not, I didn't want you to find out that way. 650 00:31:03,329 --> 00:31:06,665 That damn Rex and those journals. 651 00:31:07,266 --> 00:31:08,700 Rex?! 652 00:31:09,035 --> 00:31:11,770 You want to blame Rex 653 00:31:11,803 --> 00:31:14,306 for you lyin' to me my entire life? 654 00:31:14,340 --> 00:31:17,309 Oh don't use that tone with me. I did what was necessary! 655 00:31:17,343 --> 00:31:18,945 You should be thankin' me. 656 00:31:18,978 --> 00:31:20,646 Thanking you for what?! 657 00:31:20,679 --> 00:31:23,015 For causin' me nothin' but grief. 658 00:31:23,049 --> 00:31:25,451 Brutalizing my children. Holding me to 659 00:31:25,484 --> 00:31:29,989 impossibly high standards while you lied to my face! 660 00:31:32,491 --> 00:31:37,163 Who is my father, mother? Huh, who? 661 00:31:38,230 --> 00:31:40,499 - The janitor? - Stop it! 662 00:31:40,967 --> 00:31:42,168 I can explain. 663 00:31:42,201 --> 00:31:43,702 I don't wanna hear it. 664 00:31:43,735 --> 00:31:49,541 Your words aren't worth the spit it takes to form them. 665 00:31:49,575 --> 00:31:52,144 Don't you walk away from me, Ella Mae. 666 00:31:52,811 --> 00:31:54,746 You get outta my house. 667 00:31:55,314 --> 00:31:57,849 Get the hell out! 668 00:32:04,890 --> 00:32:06,825 What's the latest on Paige? 669 00:32:08,027 --> 00:32:09,996 I thought I told you not to come here. 670 00:32:10,029 --> 00:32:12,564 And I told you the situation has changed. 671 00:32:12,598 --> 00:32:14,833 I need to know what's gonna happen to Paige. 672 00:32:14,866 --> 00:32:16,835 Malik Thompson is dead. 673 00:32:16,868 --> 00:32:19,538 It's only a matter of time before someone tracks his finances 674 00:32:19,571 --> 00:32:22,141 back to this facility. And that means they find 675 00:32:22,174 --> 00:32:24,243 Paige, which means they find you. 676 00:32:24,510 --> 00:32:27,846 You held her here. You didn't tell her husband she was alive. 677 00:32:27,879 --> 00:32:28,847 You'll go to prison. 678 00:32:28,880 --> 00:32:29,715 I saved her life! 679 00:32:29,748 --> 00:32:31,550 Unless you handle it... 680 00:32:31,883 --> 00:32:34,153 handle Paige. 681 00:32:34,186 --> 00:32:37,889 Have her moved, get rid of her. I don't care how you do it. 682 00:32:37,923 --> 00:32:39,325 [Thrilling Music] 683 00:32:39,358 --> 00:32:42,028 I may have found a permanent solution for our problem. 684 00:32:42,061 --> 00:32:43,695 Your problem. 685 00:32:43,729 --> 00:32:46,565 Like I said, I don't care how you do it... 686 00:32:48,067 --> 00:32:49,901 just do it. 687 00:32:55,074 --> 00:32:57,543 [Footsteps receding] 688 00:32:57,576 --> 00:32:59,611 [Sinister Music] 689 00:33:04,916 --> 00:33:09,455 [Dark Dramatic Music] 690 00:33:11,223 --> 00:33:12,191 Paige! 691 00:33:12,224 --> 00:33:13,425 [Music stings out] 692 00:33:16,262 --> 00:33:17,096 Move! 693 00:33:17,129 --> 00:33:19,798 - Fellas, give me-- give me a second. 694 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:21,567 [Ominous Music] 695 00:33:21,600 --> 00:33:22,868 Give me the journals, Rex. 696 00:33:22,901 --> 00:33:25,737 Mayor Johnson, I'm happy you can visit my establishment. 697 00:33:25,771 --> 00:33:27,539 Give me the damn journals, Rex! 698 00:33:27,573 --> 00:33:29,375 I'll be happy to, you reinstate my permit. 699 00:33:29,408 --> 00:33:30,642 I said no! 700 00:33:30,676 --> 00:33:33,645 That latest stunt you pulled, put even more media attention 701 00:33:33,679 --> 00:33:36,082 on me. I can't make a move in this city right now. 702 00:33:36,115 --> 00:33:38,917 - Reissue my permit and I'll give you one journal. 703 00:33:38,950 --> 00:33:40,219 - What about the rest? 704 00:33:40,252 --> 00:33:43,189 After the heat wears off on you, we can talk about it. 705 00:33:46,325 --> 00:33:49,161 Now, I've got several journals 706 00:33:49,195 --> 00:33:51,863 and I'm startin' several businesses. 707 00:33:53,465 --> 00:33:57,569 Alright, fine. I'll get your permits reinstated. You happy? 708 00:33:57,603 --> 00:33:59,538 Journal, now! 709 00:34:00,306 --> 00:34:02,974 You know what? Don't play with me, Ella. 710 00:34:03,008 --> 00:34:05,144 You try to pull a fast one on me, 711 00:34:05,711 --> 00:34:08,080 I'm gonna unleash all the secrets. 712 00:34:08,114 --> 00:34:11,383 Oh Rex, you'll get your green light. 713 00:34:11,617 --> 00:34:14,520 At least now you know I didn't kill your real daddy. 714 00:34:14,853 --> 00:34:16,322 [Rex laughs] 715 00:34:16,722 --> 00:34:18,524 [Tense Instrumental Music] 716 00:34:18,557 --> 00:34:19,425 [Knocking] 717 00:34:19,458 --> 00:34:20,492 - Victor. 718 00:34:20,526 --> 00:34:22,494 Jabari, how can I help you? 719 00:34:22,894 --> 00:34:26,732 A I think we got off on the wrong foot yesterday. 720 00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:29,135 Malik and I were working very closely on some new ventures 721 00:34:29,168 --> 00:34:32,371 that were guaranteed to shake things up, but in a good way. 722 00:34:33,205 --> 00:34:36,175 Would that be this proposal to 723 00:34:36,208 --> 00:34:38,944 buy up media affiliates around the country? 724 00:34:38,977 --> 00:34:41,547 Yes. If we buy up local television stations, 725 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:44,683 then we get to control the narrative regarding the company 726 00:34:44,716 --> 00:34:46,685 and our business interests. 727 00:34:46,718 --> 00:34:49,188 Look, we can make inroads around the country. 728 00:34:49,221 --> 00:34:51,890 but we start right here in Cypress. 729 00:34:51,923 --> 00:34:54,526 See as CEO, I could take this company-- 730 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:57,062 [Laughter] 731 00:34:57,095 --> 00:34:59,030 CEO? 732 00:34:59,064 --> 00:35:01,867 [Exhales] Is that what you think? 733 00:35:03,269 --> 00:35:06,472 That there's a world in which I would put you in the 734 00:35:06,505 --> 00:35:08,474 seat held by 735 00:35:08,507 --> 00:35:10,075 my son? 736 00:35:11,377 --> 00:35:15,381 [Laughs] Jabari, let me be clear. I deferred to Malik's judgment 737 00:35:15,414 --> 00:35:19,017 when he hired you under some misguided attempt to bond 738 00:35:19,050 --> 00:35:21,687 with his brother, but make no mistake. You 739 00:35:22,554 --> 00:35:24,956 bring nothing to this company. 740 00:35:25,724 --> 00:35:26,925 Excuse me? 741 00:35:26,958 --> 00:35:30,596 Your media idea is trite. Consider it dead on arrival. 742 00:35:32,631 --> 00:35:36,935 Your only ally in this company was my son, 743 00:35:36,968 --> 00:35:40,239 and with him gone, I'm forced to deal with his 744 00:35:40,272 --> 00:35:43,141 well...with his mistakes. 745 00:35:43,575 --> 00:35:46,111 I'm tolerating your presence for now because you hold 746 00:35:46,144 --> 00:35:48,947 too many shares for me to kick you off the board, but 747 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:50,982 once I find a way... 748 00:35:51,450 --> 00:35:53,151 you're out. 749 00:35:54,753 --> 00:35:56,288 Man... 750 00:35:56,322 --> 00:35:57,789 What the hell is your problem? 751 00:35:57,823 --> 00:36:01,092 You're not fit to shine my son's shoes, much less fill them. 752 00:36:01,126 --> 00:36:03,729 Now get out of my office. 753 00:36:03,762 --> 00:36:08,133 [Pensive Instrumental Music] 754 00:36:13,339 --> 00:36:16,908 Hey, alright. Austin is strapped in his car seat ready to go. 755 00:36:16,942 --> 00:36:17,809 Oh. 756 00:36:17,843 --> 00:36:19,311 Well, I really appreciate you guys 757 00:36:19,345 --> 00:36:20,479 takin' him for the afternoon. 758 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:23,282 I think you're right. I just need to get some sleep. 759 00:36:23,315 --> 00:36:25,517 Of course, girl. Rest up. 760 00:36:25,851 --> 00:36:28,987 We will take Mr. Man. Make sure he has a good time. 761 00:36:29,020 --> 00:36:30,956 Just get some rest. We'll talk to you later. 762 00:36:30,989 --> 00:36:32,324 - Alright? - Okay. 763 00:36:35,627 --> 00:36:38,530 [Ominous Instrumental Music] 764 00:36:41,099 --> 00:36:46,204 [Thrilling Music] 765 00:36:57,616 --> 00:37:00,852 I'm just takin' up a few things from my apartment. 766 00:37:00,886 --> 00:37:02,854 I'll see you soon. 767 00:37:02,888 --> 00:37:04,323 Yeah. 768 00:37:04,356 --> 00:37:05,891 [Knocking] 769 00:37:08,894 --> 00:37:10,562 Jabari... 770 00:37:11,229 --> 00:37:13,299 I'll call you right back. 771 00:37:13,899 --> 00:37:15,567 [Keys rattle] 772 00:37:16,902 --> 00:37:18,837 Aah, ow! 773 00:37:18,870 --> 00:37:20,071 Cut it out. 774 00:37:22,341 --> 00:37:24,276 Levi, what the hell are you doing in my apartment? 775 00:37:24,310 --> 00:37:25,744 I need you to do somethin' for me. 776 00:37:26,244 --> 00:37:28,213 [Pensive Instrumental Music] 777 00:37:28,246 --> 00:37:31,850 - [Angela sighs] - You're going to convince Jabari to leave Upsurge. 778 00:37:31,883 --> 00:37:35,186 And sell me his sports seat and his shares. 779 00:37:35,220 --> 00:37:38,890 Oh come on. Jabari is never gonna give up his stake at Upsurge. 780 00:37:38,924 --> 00:37:40,892 Oh, but he will 781 00:37:40,926 --> 00:37:42,894 otherwise he's gonna find out that his wife's still alive, 782 00:37:42,928 --> 00:37:45,096 and you've been helping keep her hidden. 783 00:37:46,197 --> 00:37:48,166 - I didn't know that. - Save it. 784 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:54,239 [Angela sighs] 785 00:37:54,272 --> 00:37:57,643 [Dark Melodic Music] 786 00:37:57,676 --> 00:38:00,245 Jabari's already been planning to buy WQCL 787 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:01,680 for Upsurge. 788 00:38:01,713 --> 00:38:04,483 You're going to convince him to buy it for himself. 789 00:38:04,516 --> 00:38:06,017 You already know how 790 00:38:06,051 --> 00:38:08,153 convincing you can be with men. 791 00:38:08,186 --> 00:38:09,988 I'm with Jabari. 792 00:38:10,021 --> 00:38:11,957 Yeah, but for how much longer? 793 00:38:13,258 --> 00:38:15,226 It's up to you. 794 00:38:15,260 --> 00:38:17,696 Get it done. 795 00:38:18,430 --> 00:38:19,998 Or else. 796 00:38:20,031 --> 00:38:21,800 [Deep inhale] 797 00:38:24,470 --> 00:38:26,938 Your hair smells amazing. 798 00:38:29,608 --> 00:38:31,577 [Levi laughs] 799 00:38:31,610 --> 00:38:32,210 [Lighter closes] 800 00:38:32,243 --> 00:38:34,212 [Rex groans] 801 00:38:36,748 --> 00:38:38,950 - You fool! 802 00:38:39,551 --> 00:38:41,953 You and your stupid games. 803 00:38:41,987 --> 00:38:46,024 You have no idea what you have unleashed! 804 00:38:46,057 --> 00:38:47,426 Leona... 805 00:38:47,659 --> 00:38:50,195 - ...will you calm your ass down. - [Leona sighs] 806 00:38:50,228 --> 00:38:54,132 Now you're just pissed off cause all your dirty laundry bein' aired. 807 00:38:54,165 --> 00:38:57,669 And everybody about to find out about all your secrets. 808 00:38:59,337 --> 00:39:02,774 You have no idea what you have done. 809 00:39:04,109 --> 00:39:07,579 You have opened up Pandora's Box. 810 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:12,384 Ella is gonna start asking questions. 811 00:39:12,418 --> 00:39:15,821 And she is not gonna like the answers. 812 00:39:20,526 --> 00:39:25,431 [Tranquil Melodic Music] 813 00:39:27,799 --> 00:39:29,468 [Knocking] 814 00:39:33,304 --> 00:39:35,974 [Crickets chirping] 815 00:39:43,715 --> 00:39:45,651 Can I help you? 816 00:39:46,317 --> 00:39:49,588 I'm Victor Thompson, chairman of Upsurge. 817 00:39:49,621 --> 00:39:51,923 Malik Thompson's father. 818 00:39:51,957 --> 00:39:53,625 May I come in? 819 00:39:53,659 --> 00:39:55,393 [Dark Ominous Music] 820 00:39:59,364 --> 00:40:02,267 - Help, help me! Please, help me! 821 00:40:02,300 --> 00:40:04,269 - Help me, please, please! - It's o-- it's okay. 822 00:40:04,302 --> 00:40:05,937 - [Breathing heavily] Jessica! - Calm down. What's your name? 823 00:40:05,971 --> 00:40:07,973 - Jessica, yes. Please! - It's all good-- 824 00:40:08,006 --> 00:40:09,475 - [Screaming] - Who's tryin' to take you? - Let her go. 825 00:40:09,508 --> 00:40:11,477 - No, please! - Wait. Can I help with her? 826 00:40:11,510 --> 00:40:13,879 - Please, help me! Noooo! 827 00:40:13,912 --> 00:40:16,948 - [Woman yelping] 828 00:40:16,982 --> 00:40:18,484 [Dramatic Music] 829 00:40:18,517 --> 00:40:19,651 [Crickets chirping] 830 00:40:19,685 --> 00:40:22,053 He had already made up his mind before I even spoke. 831 00:40:22,654 --> 00:40:24,523 He's treating me like trash. 832 00:40:24,556 --> 00:40:27,993 I mean I've run a successful real estate company. I've sat on the board 833 00:40:28,026 --> 00:40:30,929 of a Fortune 500 company. I'm not just some 834 00:40:31,229 --> 00:40:32,498 thug. 835 00:40:32,531 --> 00:40:35,200 You're right. Forget Victor. 836 00:40:36,201 --> 00:40:37,202 What? 837 00:40:37,235 --> 00:40:39,204 You don't need Upsurge. 838 00:40:39,237 --> 00:40:42,574 And you certainly don't need to answer to someone who doesn't respect you. 839 00:40:44,009 --> 00:40:46,512 Why do you need Victor's permission anyway? 840 00:40:47,546 --> 00:40:49,981 You should buy WQCL yourself. 841 00:40:50,015 --> 00:40:52,017 Brush it on your own. Just do your own thing. 842 00:40:52,050 --> 00:40:54,586 [Page flips] You'll be amazing] 843 00:40:55,053 --> 00:40:56,855 And I can help you. 844 00:40:56,888 --> 00:40:59,825 [Instrumental Music] 845 00:40:59,858 --> 00:41:01,793 You really believe in me, don't you? 846 00:41:02,193 --> 00:41:03,795 I do. 847 00:41:12,403 --> 00:41:17,609 [Tranquil Instrumental Music] 848 00:41:26,585 --> 00:41:28,554 [Beeping] 849 00:41:54,279 --> 00:41:57,583 [Music intensifies] 850 00:41:57,616 --> 00:42:00,952 [Engine starts] 851 00:42:05,857 --> 00:42:07,626 And with that in mind, I've 852 00:42:07,659 --> 00:42:11,062 decided to continue doing business here in Cypress. 853 00:42:11,096 --> 00:42:13,765 Well I'm happy to hear that. 854 00:42:13,799 --> 00:42:18,303 Is there anything that I can help you with, Mr. Thompson? 855 00:42:18,336 --> 00:42:22,307 You can tell me how my son's body 856 00:42:22,340 --> 00:42:24,776 ended up in your pool. 857 00:42:26,377 --> 00:42:28,346 I didn't kill your son. 858 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:31,116 I didn't say you did. 859 00:42:35,286 --> 00:42:37,255 Rex Fisher, he 860 00:42:37,288 --> 00:42:40,191 put his body in the pool to make me look guilty. 861 00:42:42,493 --> 00:42:44,195 Hmm. 862 00:42:46,197 --> 00:42:48,166 I can think it would. 863 00:42:54,039 --> 00:42:57,375 - [TV] Breaking news, Miles Calloway arrested for the 864 00:42:57,408 --> 00:42:59,044 murder of Malik Thompson. 865 00:42:59,077 --> 00:43:00,646 - What... 866 00:43:00,679 --> 00:43:01,647 Miles? 867 00:43:01,680 --> 00:43:04,616 - Our sources reveal Miles Calloway's DNA was 868 00:43:04,650 --> 00:43:06,852 found all over the crime scene. 869 00:43:06,885 --> 00:43:08,486 [Police radio] - 5 Adam. - Thank you, 5 Adam-- 870 00:43:08,519 --> 00:43:10,488 [Cameras clicking] 871 00:43:10,521 --> 00:43:12,023 - Back in. 872 00:43:12,390 --> 00:43:14,059 [Dog barking] 873 00:43:14,660 --> 00:43:16,928 Did you know about this? 874 00:43:17,195 --> 00:43:20,565 What I know, Ella Mae, 875 00:43:22,100 --> 00:43:24,502 is that I'm your father. 876 00:43:25,704 --> 00:43:27,538 [Faint gasp]