1 00:00:00,901 --> 00:00:02,870 Previously on Saints & Sinners: 2 00:00:02,903 --> 00:00:04,638 -Let her go! -Oh my God. 3 00:00:04,672 --> 00:00:06,107 I've got a target on my back. 4 00:00:06,140 --> 00:00:07,308 My safety's worth riskin', 5 00:00:07,341 --> 00:00:08,809 but not your wife's, right? 6 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:10,144 You attacked my business partner. 7 00:00:10,178 --> 00:00:11,645 I submitted a motion to the board 8 00:00:11,679 --> 00:00:13,414 for your immediate removal. 9 00:00:13,447 --> 00:00:17,818 I don't want to do this, please just find somebody else. 10 00:00:17,851 --> 00:00:20,221 You really think Victor's gonna make you CEO? 11 00:00:20,254 --> 00:00:23,291 Or is he dangling a carrot to make you do what he wants? 12 00:00:23,324 --> 00:00:25,659 Why would you sign over your shares 13 00:00:25,693 --> 00:00:26,927 to this vermin? 14 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:30,498 This vermin is my live-in husband. 15 00:00:30,531 --> 00:00:33,534 [Dramatic Chord] 16 00:00:34,168 --> 00:00:36,537 [Jazz Music Playing] [People Chatting Happily] 17 00:01:11,505 --> 00:01:14,508 I needed a little something to take the edge off. 18 00:01:14,542 --> 00:01:16,677 This is going to be a big night for you. 19 00:01:16,710 --> 00:01:19,012 And it's all because of you. 20 00:01:19,046 --> 00:01:20,781 I promise I won't let you down. 21 00:01:20,814 --> 00:01:23,884 You letting me down is the furthest thing from my mind. 22 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,186 [Victor Chuckles] 23 00:01:25,219 --> 00:01:28,522 And old fashioned please, bourbon, sweet, two cherries. 24 00:01:28,556 --> 00:01:30,558 Oh, always so direct. 25 00:01:30,591 --> 00:01:33,894 That's the difference between successful people and those who 26 00:01:33,927 --> 00:01:35,696 aspire to be. 27 00:01:35,729 --> 00:01:36,797 [Chuckles] 28 00:01:36,830 --> 00:01:39,633 You can't be afraid to go after what you want, Ella. 29 00:01:39,667 --> 00:01:43,737 Well, I want that CEO position. 30 00:01:43,771 --> 00:01:46,974 I just hope I have enough votes. 31 00:01:47,007 --> 00:01:49,710 You see that man over there, 32 00:01:49,743 --> 00:01:52,045 dancing with the woman in the green dress? 33 00:01:52,079 --> 00:01:53,514 Yeah. 34 00:01:53,547 --> 00:01:57,418 That's Matthew Brandon. He's been a board member for almost 10 years. 35 00:01:57,451 --> 00:01:59,019 Married for 15, 36 00:01:59,052 --> 00:02:02,055 his wife's a successful divorce attorney. 37 00:02:02,089 --> 00:02:07,728 Beautiful, brilliant, and not the woman he's dancing with right now. 38 00:02:07,761 --> 00:02:09,430 [Chuckling] How do you know? 39 00:02:09,463 --> 00:02:13,601 I know because I conduct research on all the UpSurge board members. 40 00:02:13,634 --> 00:02:16,204 It's helpful when it comes to 41 00:02:16,237 --> 00:02:18,439 influencing votes. 42 00:02:18,472 --> 00:02:21,875 He keeps his secret, his wife doesn't take half of everything, 43 00:02:21,909 --> 00:02:25,379 And I run UpSurge as I deem necessary. 44 00:02:25,413 --> 00:02:26,680 Hmm. 45 00:02:26,714 --> 00:02:28,916 What about Rex and Felicia? 46 00:02:28,949 --> 00:02:30,518 Oh, an afterthought. 47 00:02:30,551 --> 00:02:34,288 The board can't reject the CEO I appoint 48 00:02:34,322 --> 00:02:35,889 without just cause. 49 00:02:35,923 --> 00:02:40,861 And, there are plenty of Matthew's sitting on the board. 50 00:02:40,894 --> 00:02:43,063 [Both Laughing] 51 00:02:43,096 --> 00:02:44,932 To the new CEO. 52 00:02:44,965 --> 00:02:47,935 The new CEO. 53 00:02:48,736 --> 00:02:50,738 [Felicia Laughs] 54 00:02:50,771 --> 00:02:54,107 Oh, to what are we toasting to? 55 00:02:54,608 --> 00:02:57,411 A new era at UpSurge. 56 00:02:57,445 --> 00:03:00,981 It's nice to see you in good spirits, daddy. 57 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:05,486 It's unfortunate that it only happens when you talk about business. 58 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:08,989 And I see you found a new pet. 59 00:03:09,022 --> 00:03:11,925 I'm gonna be the new CEO of UpSurge 60 00:03:11,959 --> 00:03:14,328 Felicia, so I would be careful 61 00:03:14,362 --> 00:03:17,398 how you address me. 62 00:03:17,431 --> 00:03:18,766 Interesting. 63 00:03:18,799 --> 00:03:21,134 Since we're talking about that. 64 00:03:21,168 --> 00:03:22,670 What's this? 65 00:03:22,703 --> 00:03:26,507 That is my petition to be the next CEO of UpSurge. 66 00:03:26,540 --> 00:03:30,844 And I was formally nominated by the board. 67 00:03:30,878 --> 00:03:34,348 So, big sis, 68 00:03:34,382 --> 00:03:37,351 I hope you ready to fight. 69 00:03:37,385 --> 00:03:40,388 [Theme Music Starting] 70 00:03:41,789 --> 00:03:43,857 * Go on give God the praise 71 00:03:43,891 --> 00:03:47,160 * I fell so hard, Lost my faith in God 72 00:03:47,194 --> 00:03:50,631 * I couldn't even pray So I say 73 00:03:50,664 --> 00:03:55,303 * We're just sinners saved by Grace 74 00:03:56,570 --> 00:04:00,774 Ella, the board is well aware of Felicia's issues. 75 00:04:00,808 --> 00:04:04,345 No matter what she tries, they will not, I repeat, 76 00:04:04,378 --> 00:04:06,380 will not allow someone with her issues 77 00:04:06,414 --> 00:04:08,616 to take the CEO seat. 78 00:04:08,649 --> 00:04:10,384 You can try to disparage me, 79 00:04:10,418 --> 00:04:12,052 but you can't deny the facts. 80 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:13,887 Both you and the board know 81 00:04:13,921 --> 00:04:16,490 that the most profitable years at UpSurge 82 00:04:16,524 --> 00:04:18,726 was when I was CFO. 83 00:04:18,759 --> 00:04:20,227 Hm, and look at the company now. 84 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:21,829 Under your watch, we've lose 85 00:04:21,862 --> 00:04:24,632 40% of our value. [Victor Chuckles] 86 00:04:24,665 --> 00:04:27,568 We've lost 40% of our value because of Malik. 87 00:04:27,601 --> 00:04:29,403 Our CEO is dead. 88 00:04:29,437 --> 00:04:33,040 Be careful how you speak about my son. 89 00:04:34,542 --> 00:04:36,410 Malik is gone, daddy, 90 00:04:36,444 --> 00:04:38,412 he's not coming back, and whether you like it or not, 91 00:04:38,446 --> 00:04:42,082 I'm the only one that can dig us out of this mess. 92 00:04:42,115 --> 00:04:45,218 I will be CEO 93 00:04:45,252 --> 00:04:47,921 before it's all said and done. 94 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:50,924 Mm. 95 00:04:50,958 --> 00:04:54,928 My dearest daughter. 96 00:04:57,598 --> 00:05:00,701 Have I told you how gorgeous you look tonight? 97 00:05:00,734 --> 00:05:04,304 There is only one thing missing. 98 00:05:05,238 --> 00:05:08,208 This belonged to someone very special. 99 00:05:08,241 --> 00:05:11,211 And now... 100 00:05:11,244 --> 00:05:14,214 it's yours. 101 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:17,217 Oh my God. 102 00:05:17,250 --> 00:05:20,220 It's beautiful. 103 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:27,661 Did you know Levi was gonna be here? 104 00:05:28,729 --> 00:05:31,499 Yeah, he's a member of the board. 105 00:05:33,133 --> 00:05:34,234 Does he know? 106 00:05:34,267 --> 00:05:36,203 No, just uh, be cool. 107 00:05:36,236 --> 00:05:37,971 -What's going on, fam? -Hey, cuz. 108 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:40,240 -You lookin' sharp, lookin' sharp! -Thank you, sir. 109 00:05:40,273 --> 00:05:43,210 Likewise. Paige. 110 00:05:43,243 --> 00:05:45,312 Good to see you alive. 111 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:47,247 Yeah, good to see you too, Levi. 112 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:51,652 Not sure if Jabari told you, but I had my own near death experience. 113 00:05:51,685 --> 00:05:53,587 It's crazy how something like that can 114 00:05:53,621 --> 00:05:56,056 make you think about what's really important, you know? 115 00:05:56,089 --> 00:05:58,926 Family, and being around people you can trust. 116 00:05:58,959 --> 00:06:00,761 Yeah, family. 117 00:06:00,794 --> 00:06:02,162 We should hang out. 118 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:04,832 You should bring Jada to come see Savannah when she's back in town. 119 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:06,299 Oh, yeah, sure. Uh, 120 00:06:06,333 --> 00:06:07,835 she spends a lot of time going back and forth 121 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:09,403 between her grandmas and home, but 122 00:06:09,437 --> 00:06:11,271 yeah, we can definitely set something up. 123 00:06:11,304 --> 00:06:12,673 Okay, let's do it. 124 00:06:12,706 --> 00:06:15,943 Um, I gotta take care of some business real fast. 125 00:06:17,344 --> 00:06:19,480 Shot. [Dramatic Music] 126 00:06:23,784 --> 00:06:25,853 We should do a shot when I get back. 127 00:06:25,886 --> 00:06:28,856 -Yes, or yes? -[Jabri Chuckles] Yes. 128 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:33,994 -I need a drink. -Yeah. 129 00:06:34,027 --> 00:06:37,330 It's good to know I, I have your support with my decision. 130 00:06:37,364 --> 00:06:40,000 Victor. Good to see you. 131 00:06:40,033 --> 00:06:41,201 Question, 132 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:44,104 how are the future projections of our company holding up? 133 00:06:44,137 --> 00:06:47,374 Mm, go read the prospectus, if you can read. 134 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:50,277 Well I figured you're running the company, 135 00:06:50,310 --> 00:06:52,880 I'd get my information from the horse's mouth. 136 00:06:52,913 --> 00:06:55,949 That is, before Felicia takes over. 137 00:06:55,983 --> 00:06:57,885 Oh, she doesn't have the votes. 138 00:06:57,918 --> 00:07:00,320 And the intricacies of corporate finance 139 00:07:00,353 --> 00:07:03,791 are far too complicated for someone like you. [Rex Chuckles] 140 00:07:03,824 --> 00:07:05,459 Then why don't we simply? 141 00:07:05,493 --> 00:07:07,828 Well for you, that might not be difficult. 142 00:07:07,861 --> 00:07:09,296 Let me say this Victor, 143 00:07:09,329 --> 00:07:11,965 anything you throw at me, 144 00:07:11,999 --> 00:07:13,834 I will overcome it. 145 00:07:13,867 --> 00:07:16,303 Like a roach. 146 00:07:16,336 --> 00:07:19,272 And you know what I do with roaches? 147 00:07:25,613 --> 00:07:28,381 I smash them. 148 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:31,685 Like I smashed your daughters? 149 00:07:31,719 --> 00:07:34,421 [Rex Chuckles] 150 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:37,290 Let me tell you something, Victor, 151 00:07:37,725 --> 00:07:42,229 I have shares in UpSurge, and I sit on the board. 152 00:07:42,262 --> 00:07:44,898 So buckle up. 153 00:07:44,932 --> 00:07:47,901 Because I'm not going anywhere, pops. 154 00:07:50,037 --> 00:07:51,939 Let me grab one of these, do you mind? 155 00:07:51,972 --> 00:07:54,642 Mm-hmm. 156 00:07:56,309 --> 00:08:00,380 These are very tasty. You should try one. 157 00:08:00,413 --> 00:08:03,383 [Rex Chuckles Softly] 158 00:08:03,416 --> 00:08:06,386 Well, don't you look handsome? 159 00:08:07,988 --> 00:08:09,222 Thank you. 160 00:08:09,256 --> 00:08:10,958 Now, are you referring to 161 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:12,626 me, or my board seat? 162 00:08:12,660 --> 00:08:15,228 Hmm, you don't waste any time, do you? 163 00:08:15,262 --> 00:08:17,097 -You don't have much to spare. -Ah. 164 00:08:17,130 --> 00:08:19,567 So if you're coming over here to convince me to vote for you, 165 00:08:19,600 --> 00:08:21,735 I would recommend he elevator pitch. 166 00:08:21,769 --> 00:08:23,070 Very well. 167 00:08:23,103 --> 00:08:25,105 There's only two people that stand a real chance at 168 00:08:25,138 --> 00:08:28,275 winning the CEO seat, that's Ella and me. 169 00:08:28,308 --> 00:08:30,578 Ella couldn't even run this sorry-ass town, 170 00:08:30,611 --> 00:08:34,114 let alone run a multi-million dollar company. 171 00:08:34,147 --> 00:08:36,617 You and I both can't trust her. 172 00:08:36,650 --> 00:08:39,987 She did turn you in into the IRS, didn't she? 173 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:42,055 -Pretty convincing pitch. -Hmm. 174 00:08:42,089 --> 00:08:43,290 Almost had me. 175 00:08:43,323 --> 00:08:45,458 Ella does have one thing you don't, 176 00:08:45,492 --> 00:08:48,461 Victor's support. 177 00:08:49,196 --> 00:08:52,499 What if you were my CFO? 178 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:55,502 Running UpSurge as my number 2? 179 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:58,105 [Low Dramatic Music] 180 00:08:58,138 --> 00:09:01,108 Keep talkin'. [Felicia Chuckles] 181 00:09:02,309 --> 00:09:07,147 How much longer do we need to be around these fake-ass people? 182 00:09:07,781 --> 00:09:09,950 Victor fired you. 183 00:09:09,983 --> 00:09:11,785 Why are we even here? 184 00:09:11,819 --> 00:09:14,622 Babe, we're here for WQCL, okay? 185 00:09:14,655 --> 00:09:17,024 These are the politics now. 186 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:18,959 I don't know. 187 00:09:18,992 --> 00:09:21,428 Something doesn't feel right. 188 00:09:21,461 --> 00:09:24,665 Levi's playing too nice. 189 00:09:24,698 --> 00:09:26,967 Look, I talked to him man to man, okay? 190 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:29,803 -Past is the past. -Hmm. 191 00:09:29,837 --> 00:09:32,806 I don't trust him. 192 00:09:34,007 --> 00:09:35,475 Look, this is what we'll do, 193 00:09:35,508 --> 00:09:39,012 we'll stay here until Victor announces Ella as the new CEO, 194 00:09:39,046 --> 00:09:41,181 and then we'll set up a play date between Savannah and Jada, 195 00:09:41,214 --> 00:09:44,184 and you'll see. Things are different now. 196 00:09:45,518 --> 00:09:47,821 I hope I'm not interrupting anything important. 197 00:09:47,855 --> 00:09:50,858 I just wanted to stop by and tell Jabari thank you. 198 00:09:50,891 --> 00:09:51,992 For what? 199 00:09:52,025 --> 00:09:53,661 He didn't tell you? [She Chuckles] 200 00:09:53,694 --> 00:09:55,495 Jabari's so modest. 201 00:09:55,528 --> 00:09:57,064 Uh, the other day I was walking to my 202 00:09:57,097 --> 00:09:58,999 car and a man assaulted me. 203 00:09:59,032 --> 00:10:01,068 I was terrified. 204 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:04,071 Jabari arrives out of nowhere and just chases the guy off. 205 00:10:04,104 --> 00:10:06,206 If it weren't for him, who knows what may have happened? 206 00:10:06,239 --> 00:10:08,976 Yeah, it, it wasn't really a big deal. 207 00:10:09,009 --> 00:10:11,411 -I thought you were mad at me. -Again with the modesty. 208 00:10:11,444 --> 00:10:13,714 You're just cutting so close. 209 00:10:13,747 --> 00:10:15,415 At work we're more efficient. 210 00:10:15,448 --> 00:10:18,218 In areas where he's weak, I'm strong. 211 00:10:18,251 --> 00:10:20,220 We've even started to finish each others sentences. 212 00:10:20,253 --> 00:10:23,223 It's hilarious, right? [She Laughs] 213 00:10:24,057 --> 00:10:25,859 We make a great team. 214 00:10:25,893 --> 00:10:28,028 Professionally speaking, of course. 215 00:10:28,061 --> 00:10:29,529 I'm like a work wife. 216 00:10:29,562 --> 00:10:32,866 Well, he's spending time with his real wife right now. 217 00:10:32,900 --> 00:10:35,903 -So... -Oh! Of course. 218 00:10:37,237 --> 00:10:39,740 Paige, you look beautiful. 219 00:10:39,773 --> 00:10:43,744 Have I ever told you that you have excellent taste in dresses? 220 00:10:51,084 --> 00:10:54,554 So with your support and my connections with the city, 221 00:10:54,587 --> 00:10:59,927 we can insure UpSurge with over one hundred million dollars in tax credits. 222 00:11:00,894 --> 00:11:02,930 You make a compelling case. 223 00:11:02,963 --> 00:11:03,864 You have my vote. 224 00:11:03,897 --> 00:11:06,233 Oh, thank you, that's great. 225 00:11:06,266 --> 00:11:08,068 I'll talk to the other members tonight. 226 00:11:08,101 --> 00:11:10,403 By the end of the night, you should have the numbers. 227 00:11:10,437 --> 00:11:13,373 -Fantastic. -Absolutely. [He Chuckles] 228 00:11:13,406 --> 00:11:16,910 Excuse me. May I cut in? 229 00:11:16,944 --> 00:11:19,947 I'm a board member. 230 00:11:21,314 --> 00:11:23,751 Thank you. 231 00:11:23,784 --> 00:11:25,919 What do you want, Rex? 232 00:11:25,953 --> 00:11:28,722 Can't a man dance with the most beautiful woman in the room? 233 00:11:28,756 --> 00:11:31,925 I don't know, how would your wife feel about that? 234 00:11:31,959 --> 00:11:34,995 -You're not jealous, are you? -Oh, please. [Rex Chuckles] 235 00:11:35,028 --> 00:11:37,630 I know the only reason you two are teaming up on me 236 00:11:37,664 --> 00:11:40,633 is to screw me out of the CEO position. 237 00:11:40,667 --> 00:11:42,803 Well I have to admit, 238 00:11:42,836 --> 00:11:45,305 I thought about getting back at you. 239 00:11:45,338 --> 00:11:48,776 A loss for you would mean a win for Felicia. 240 00:11:48,809 --> 00:11:52,512 A win for Felicia would mean a win for me. 241 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:55,182 But I thought about what you said in our spot, 242 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:57,084 and I'm convinced that you're right. 243 00:11:57,117 --> 00:11:58,151 About? 244 00:11:58,185 --> 00:12:00,988 This dance that we've been doing over the years. 245 00:12:01,021 --> 00:12:03,656 [Both Chuckle] 246 00:12:03,690 --> 00:12:05,092 Oh. 247 00:12:05,125 --> 00:12:08,061 What if I am... 248 00:12:08,962 --> 00:12:11,098 wasn't with Felicia to make you jealous, or 249 00:12:11,131 --> 00:12:12,665 get back at you, 250 00:12:12,699 --> 00:12:15,936 and I was ready to move on. 251 00:12:15,969 --> 00:12:18,705 Could you handle that? 252 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:22,042 Well if that were the case, then 253 00:12:22,075 --> 00:12:24,144 I'd say I'm happy for you. 254 00:12:24,177 --> 00:12:27,180 [Applause] 255 00:12:30,183 --> 00:12:32,853 Are you done fraternizing with the enemy? 256 00:12:32,886 --> 00:12:35,856 Oh we were just finishing up our conversation. 257 00:12:35,889 --> 00:12:38,658 Coming to concede that you lost? 258 00:12:38,691 --> 00:12:40,861 I'm coming to claim what's mine. 259 00:12:40,894 --> 00:12:43,964 Oh, not Rex. That necklace, give it to me. 260 00:12:43,997 --> 00:12:45,866 Oh, but it looks so good with my dress. 261 00:12:45,899 --> 00:12:48,035 I'm gonna tell you one more time, 262 00:12:48,068 --> 00:12:49,702 give me that necklace. 263 00:12:49,736 --> 00:12:52,405 Felicia, the spoiled little princess routine 264 00:12:52,439 --> 00:12:54,141 is really beneath you. 265 00:12:54,174 --> 00:12:56,243 That belonged to my mother, and if you don't take it off 266 00:12:56,276 --> 00:12:57,911 now, I'll yank if off of yo damn neck. 267 00:12:57,945 --> 00:13:01,414 -Oh sweetie, you just try it. -Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! 268 00:13:01,448 --> 00:13:02,816 Now stop it. 269 00:13:02,850 --> 00:13:06,186 Now as much as I'd love to see you two wrestle, 270 00:13:06,219 --> 00:13:07,587 you gotta cool out. 271 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:11,258 We're at a party, and neither one of you are CEO just yet. 272 00:13:11,291 --> 00:13:13,861 Oh hey, sis, 273 00:13:13,894 --> 00:13:16,864 why don't you have a drink? You look like you could use it. [Ella Gasps] 274 00:13:16,897 --> 00:13:19,900 Can you hold your liquor yet? [Party-Goers Gasp] 275 00:13:22,903 --> 00:13:24,704 Calm your asses down! 276 00:13:24,737 --> 00:13:27,875 When Victor's done with you and his infatuation with you, 277 00:13:27,908 --> 00:13:29,376 He will dump you. 278 00:13:29,409 --> 00:13:32,079 And when he does, I'll be the only one standing. 279 00:13:32,112 --> 00:13:34,381 The only place you're gonna be standing is in the parking lot 280 00:13:34,414 --> 00:13:36,049 on the outside looking in, 281 00:13:36,083 --> 00:13:37,784 because when I'm CEO, 282 00:13:37,817 --> 00:13:41,221 UpSurge will be making some much needed cuts. 283 00:13:41,254 --> 00:13:42,689 [Felicia Chuckles] Try it. 284 00:13:42,722 --> 00:13:44,391 My husband knows where the bodies are buried. 285 00:13:44,424 --> 00:13:45,692 I'm not afraid to dig them up. 286 00:13:45,725 --> 00:13:48,695 Did you think I was gonna give up my birthright 287 00:13:48,728 --> 00:13:51,631 to some back-woods bitch from Cyprus? 288 00:13:51,664 --> 00:13:53,566 You really got me messed up. 289 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:56,569 Come on, Rex. 290 00:13:59,772 --> 00:14:03,076 Felicia, quite the display over there. 291 00:14:03,110 --> 00:14:05,078 I'm sure the board got their money's worth. 292 00:14:05,112 --> 00:14:06,213 My apologies. 293 00:14:06,246 --> 00:14:08,315 That is not the best representation of me. 294 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:09,549 You don't need to reassure me. 295 00:14:09,582 --> 00:14:12,652 I love seein' Ella get put in her place. [He Chuckles] 296 00:14:12,685 --> 00:14:13,921 What you want, Levi? 297 00:14:13,954 --> 00:14:16,990 I have a business proposal for Felicia. 298 00:14:17,024 --> 00:14:19,226 -You better make it quick. -Hmm. 299 00:14:19,259 --> 00:14:22,229 As it currently stands, you're behind two votes. 300 00:14:22,262 --> 00:14:25,098 Now, should you somehow convince someone to flip, 301 00:14:25,132 --> 00:14:26,099 you'll be tied. 302 00:14:26,133 --> 00:14:27,667 So I'm assuming that's where you come in. 303 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:29,802 You're assuming correctly. 304 00:14:29,836 --> 00:14:31,638 You end up tied, 305 00:14:31,671 --> 00:14:33,106 I'll give you my vote. 306 00:14:33,140 --> 00:14:35,775 For certain... guarantees. 307 00:14:35,808 --> 00:14:38,245 [She Chuckles Softly] So you tryin' to hustle us. 308 00:14:38,278 --> 00:14:41,181 I learned from the best, Rex. 309 00:14:41,214 --> 00:14:43,283 I believe Rex and I can handle that. 310 00:14:43,316 --> 00:14:44,651 I'm sure you can. 311 00:14:44,684 --> 00:14:47,520 I'd hurry, because Victor's going to announce that 312 00:14:47,554 --> 00:14:49,957 Ella's the new CEO soon. 313 00:14:49,990 --> 00:14:52,993 IS that quick enough for you? 314 00:14:53,726 --> 00:14:55,695 Same old Levi. 315 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:57,630 I'm gonna change. 316 00:14:57,664 --> 00:14:58,798 I don't know what to do. 317 00:14:58,831 --> 00:15:00,467 I've squeezed out all the votes. 318 00:15:00,500 --> 00:15:03,636 I'm not sure I can flip anybody else. 319 00:15:03,670 --> 00:15:05,973 I just saw... 320 00:15:06,006 --> 00:15:09,009 I know that character. 321 00:15:09,409 --> 00:15:12,512 -Matthew? 322 00:15:12,545 --> 00:15:14,814 We have a lot in common. 323 00:15:14,847 --> 00:15:17,317 Her name is Candy. 324 00:15:17,350 --> 00:15:20,153 I got a idea. I'll be right back. 325 00:15:20,187 --> 00:15:23,190 [Rex] Matthew! 326 00:15:49,549 --> 00:15:52,419 Dirty martini. 327 00:15:52,452 --> 00:15:54,587 How dirty? 328 00:15:54,621 --> 00:15:57,357 You almost missed the party. 329 00:15:57,390 --> 00:15:59,092 I was busy. 330 00:15:59,126 --> 00:16:01,061 Too busy to see your mom go from 331 00:16:01,094 --> 00:16:02,895 bein' a killer to CEO? 332 00:16:02,929 --> 00:16:03,930 She has you to thank for that. 333 00:16:03,963 --> 00:16:05,432 Not now, Levi. 334 00:16:05,465 --> 00:16:07,200 I had a tough day and I don't- 335 00:16:07,234 --> 00:16:09,869 How's your medical licensing thing going? 336 00:16:09,902 --> 00:16:12,272 The hypocritical oath? 337 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:14,107 Hippocratic. 338 00:16:14,141 --> 00:16:17,110 Apparently not for you. 339 00:16:17,644 --> 00:16:22,349 Are you just going to sit there and be shady and spiteful all night? 340 00:16:22,382 --> 00:16:24,617 Maybe. The night's still young. 341 00:16:24,651 --> 00:16:26,219 I can't with you. 342 00:16:26,253 --> 00:16:28,455 Well technically, you already have. 343 00:16:28,488 --> 00:16:32,959 And if you get the urge to tak a trip down memory lane, 344 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:36,363 I would gladly oblige you. 345 00:16:36,396 --> 00:16:39,332 [He Growls Softly] 346 00:16:42,635 --> 00:16:44,937 Mm-mm-mm. 347 00:16:49,809 --> 00:16:51,511 How are ya? 348 00:17:05,092 --> 00:17:07,094 [Lock Clicks] 349 00:17:08,195 --> 00:17:10,330 What're you doing? 350 00:17:10,363 --> 00:17:13,266 Oh I, I just locked the door. 351 00:17:13,300 --> 00:17:16,269 So nobody would come in and disturb us. 352 00:17:16,303 --> 00:17:19,272 I don't have any money. 353 00:17:19,306 --> 00:17:22,075 I don't need any money. 354 00:17:22,109 --> 00:17:24,811 I just need your vote. 355 00:17:24,844 --> 00:17:27,514 I've already made up my mind. 356 00:17:27,547 --> 00:17:30,016 Really? 357 00:17:30,049 --> 00:17:33,286 Well I think you making a mistake, Matthew. 358 00:17:33,320 --> 00:17:36,423 How do you know my name? Have we met before? 359 00:17:36,456 --> 00:17:39,392 No, we ain't never met. 360 00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:43,062 But we run in the same circles. 361 00:17:45,198 --> 00:17:47,367 I don't think so. 362 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:50,537 Now if you'll excuse me. 363 00:17:50,570 --> 00:17:53,106 [Rex] Except our circle 364 00:17:53,140 --> 00:17:56,075 includes women with names like "Candy". 365 00:17:56,976 --> 00:17:59,312 "Ginger." 366 00:17:59,346 --> 00:18:02,315 "Angel." 367 00:18:02,915 --> 00:18:04,784 Yeah. 368 00:18:04,817 --> 00:18:07,787 See, I thought that'd ring a bell. 369 00:18:07,820 --> 00:18:10,457 See, I'm very close to these ladies. 370 00:18:10,490 --> 00:18:13,560 In one phone call, they could be at your wife's doorstep. 371 00:18:13,593 --> 00:18:15,662 And giver her all the details of the 372 00:18:15,695 --> 00:18:18,831 kinky escapades you've been having with them. 373 00:18:18,865 --> 00:18:20,900 What do you want? 374 00:18:20,933 --> 00:18:24,070 Just a vote for Felicia. 375 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:25,538 I can't. 376 00:18:25,572 --> 00:18:28,541 Let me ask you a question, 377 00:18:28,575 --> 00:18:32,879 your wife still uh, practicing law? 378 00:18:34,113 --> 00:18:37,317 Please, don't make me. Victor, he would never- [Phone Ringing] 379 00:18:37,350 --> 00:18:40,320 It's ringing, Matthew. [Matthew Sighs] 380 00:18:40,353 --> 00:18:43,256 Okay, all right! I'll do it. 381 00:18:43,290 --> 00:18:46,293 [Phone Stops Ringing] 382 00:18:47,394 --> 00:18:49,596 Good. 383 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:52,632 That's more like it. 384 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:55,635 Really appreciate you. 385 00:19:07,714 --> 00:19:09,882 Drowning your sorrows? 386 00:19:09,916 --> 00:19:11,618 Leave me alone, Levi. 387 00:19:11,651 --> 00:19:15,054 Can't believe you're torturing yourself like this. 388 00:19:15,655 --> 00:19:18,191 Face it, they're soul mates. 389 00:19:18,225 --> 00:19:20,960 While you're over here getting drunk, 390 00:19:20,993 --> 00:19:23,430 Ella is making a play for CEO. 391 00:19:23,463 --> 00:19:25,031 Why didn't you tell me? 392 00:19:25,064 --> 00:19:26,299 I thought you knew. 393 00:19:26,333 --> 00:19:28,801 You're supposed to be my eyes and ears, Angela. 394 00:19:28,835 --> 00:19:30,637 UpSurge is your territory. 395 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:33,206 But what does it matter? It's not like your life is gonna be ruined. 396 00:19:33,240 --> 00:19:34,907 -Now gimme back my drink. -You've had enough. 397 00:19:34,941 --> 00:19:36,809 -Give me back my damn drink! -You know what? 398 00:19:36,843 --> 00:19:39,145 I hope you choke on it. 399 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:40,380 Go to hell. 400 00:19:40,413 --> 00:19:43,383 And since you're having such a tough time doing your job, 401 00:19:43,416 --> 00:19:45,718 maybe I'll have a conversation with Jabari. 402 00:19:45,752 --> 00:19:47,420 Snap you back to reality. 403 00:19:47,454 --> 00:19:49,121 You don't scare me. 404 00:19:49,155 --> 00:19:52,091 That's that liquid courage talking. 405 00:19:53,793 --> 00:19:55,928 We'll see. 406 00:20:23,723 --> 00:20:27,594 Mind if I interrupt the father daughter dance? 407 00:20:27,627 --> 00:20:31,063 Give me a second. Take this for me, please. 408 00:20:33,633 --> 00:20:35,435 What do you want, little girl? 409 00:20:35,468 --> 00:20:38,170 I am pretty sure your new wife would not approve of you 410 00:20:38,204 --> 00:20:40,307 flirting with women half your age. 411 00:20:40,340 --> 00:20:43,276 You need to stay in your lane and stay out of my business. 412 00:20:43,310 --> 00:20:45,177 Now why are you over here messing with me? 413 00:20:45,211 --> 00:20:47,947 Like you and Felicia messed with Kendrick? 414 00:20:47,980 --> 00:20:51,318 Droppin' that paternity bombshell at his baby shower. 415 00:20:51,351 --> 00:20:53,520 I warned him about Stacia. 416 00:20:53,553 --> 00:20:54,721 But he wouldn't listen. 417 00:20:54,754 --> 00:20:56,823 You could have told him anytime. 418 00:20:56,856 --> 00:20:58,391 You could have respected him. 419 00:20:58,425 --> 00:21:00,660 But instead, you let him be embarrassed. 420 00:21:00,693 --> 00:21:03,195 After you got him arrested for driving your vehicles. 421 00:21:03,229 --> 00:21:04,897 That wasn't on me. 422 00:21:04,931 --> 00:21:08,034 That was on him, he knew the risk. 423 00:21:08,067 --> 00:21:09,802 He's a grown ass man. [She Scoffs] 424 00:21:09,836 --> 00:21:12,772 Now I gotta go. 425 00:21:13,540 --> 00:21:16,976 That's right, he is a grown ass man. 426 00:21:17,009 --> 00:21:19,078 More man than you'll ever be. 427 00:21:19,111 --> 00:21:21,047 He stepped up and was willing to be a 428 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:23,316 father, something you never did. 429 00:21:23,350 --> 00:21:25,418 But you can make up for it now. 430 00:21:25,452 --> 00:21:26,919 And how's that? 431 00:21:26,953 --> 00:21:31,157 By taking down the people responsible for the organ ring. 432 00:21:31,190 --> 00:21:33,760 I'm going to stop it. 433 00:21:33,793 --> 00:21:36,763 And Rex, I'll take you down too, if you don't help me. 434 00:21:36,796 --> 00:21:38,831 Really? 435 00:21:38,865 --> 00:21:41,368 Let me tell you something, little girl, 436 00:21:41,401 --> 00:21:44,103 don't you ever in your life threaten me. 437 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:46,873 Now you about to be in over your head. 438 00:21:46,906 --> 00:21:49,576 And I don't want a part of it. 439 00:21:49,609 --> 00:21:50,943 Then tell me, 440 00:21:50,977 --> 00:21:53,279 Who are the suppliers? Who's calling the shots? 441 00:21:53,312 --> 00:21:54,747 I have no idea. 442 00:21:54,781 --> 00:21:57,750 I only know who's trying to take me down, alright? 443 00:22:05,592 --> 00:22:08,294 And I want to thank Victor for his support 444 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:10,430 and belief in me. 445 00:22:10,463 --> 00:22:12,799 No, father. 446 00:22:12,832 --> 00:22:15,802 Yes. And I want to thank my father, 447 00:22:15,835 --> 00:22:18,137 -Ella? -for his support. 448 00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:19,572 What are you doing? 449 00:22:19,606 --> 00:22:21,040 I just want to make sure that I'm 450 00:22:21,073 --> 00:22:23,042 representing you and the company well. 451 00:22:23,075 --> 00:22:26,479 Oh, no need to be nervous. You're more than ready for this moment. 452 00:22:26,513 --> 00:22:29,916 Oh Victor, this has all been such a whirlwind. I mean you, 453 00:22:29,949 --> 00:22:31,818 coming into town, and, 454 00:22:31,851 --> 00:22:34,320 the revelation about the man who raised me, 455 00:22:34,353 --> 00:22:36,423 UpSurge, it's like I'm on the 456 00:22:36,456 --> 00:22:39,426 outside of my body just watchin' all this 457 00:22:39,459 --> 00:22:40,560 happen around me. 458 00:22:40,593 --> 00:22:43,496 Mm, Ella, you'll be fine. 459 00:22:43,530 --> 00:22:48,067 I'm confident I'm making the right decision to secure my legacy. 460 00:22:48,100 --> 00:22:51,037 Thank you, daddy. 461 00:22:54,273 --> 00:22:56,509 Victor, I'm sorry... 462 00:22:56,543 --> 00:22:58,177 Yes, what is it? 463 00:22:58,210 --> 00:23:00,079 [Clears Throat] I've had a change of heart. 464 00:23:00,112 --> 00:23:01,481 I'm voting for Felicia. 465 00:23:01,514 --> 00:23:05,084 Well Matthew, don't forget about our arrangement. 466 00:23:05,117 --> 00:23:06,453 I haven't, 467 00:23:06,486 --> 00:23:09,822 but I have to do this. I'm sorry. 468 00:23:09,856 --> 00:23:11,190 No. 469 00:23:11,223 --> 00:23:13,025 Now what're we gonna do? I mean, 470 00:23:13,059 --> 00:23:14,193 who can I convince? 471 00:23:14,226 --> 00:23:17,363 You'll be fine, we simply need to recount the votes 472 00:23:17,396 --> 00:23:19,031 to see where you currently stand. 473 00:23:19,065 --> 00:23:20,500 No, Levi. 474 00:23:20,533 --> 00:23:22,535 If I can convince Levi, 475 00:23:22,569 --> 00:23:24,103 then I have a chance. 476 00:23:24,136 --> 00:23:26,839 [Dramatic Music] 477 00:23:32,078 --> 00:23:33,780 [Ella] It's too late. 478 00:23:33,813 --> 00:23:36,749 Felicia's gonna be CEO. 479 00:23:43,690 --> 00:23:45,858 -[Christie] Mom? -Oh. 480 00:23:45,892 --> 00:23:48,861 [Sniffles] Hey, Tinie. 481 00:23:48,895 --> 00:23:53,265 What's wrong? Why are you out here crying on your big day? 482 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:55,835 Yeah, that's the problem. 483 00:23:55,868 --> 00:23:59,371 I thought it was my big day. 484 00:24:00,707 --> 00:24:02,374 Felicia has all the votes. 485 00:24:02,408 --> 00:24:05,545 So, she's gonna be the CEO. 486 00:24:05,578 --> 00:24:06,713 No, 487 00:24:06,746 --> 00:24:09,181 no, no, you get in there and you convince someone, mom. 488 00:24:09,215 --> 00:24:12,719 -Look, I, we can- -It's too many. 489 00:24:12,752 --> 00:24:15,421 Time has run out. [Somber Music] 490 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:17,757 Any moment now, Victor is 491 00:24:17,790 --> 00:24:20,059 gonna make the announcement. 492 00:24:20,092 --> 00:24:22,061 You know, 493 00:24:22,094 --> 00:24:24,531 I thought that when 494 00:24:24,564 --> 00:24:27,534 God brought Victor into my life that, 495 00:24:27,567 --> 00:24:31,671 He was forgiving me for everything I've done. 496 00:24:31,704 --> 00:24:34,674 I was ready to change. 497 00:24:34,707 --> 00:24:38,177 And to think that my real father 498 00:24:38,210 --> 00:24:41,113 was gonna be by my side. 499 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:44,116 [Sighs] It made it... 500 00:24:44,150 --> 00:24:46,352 it would've been perfect. 501 00:24:46,385 --> 00:24:49,556 Mom, you still have Victor in your life. 502 00:24:49,589 --> 00:24:51,390 And even if it's not as CEO, 503 00:24:51,423 --> 00:24:55,762 I'm still you can still work at UpSurge in some capacity. 504 00:24:56,996 --> 00:25:00,767 Ever the optimist, aren't you? 505 00:25:01,568 --> 00:25:04,771 You know, I never said thank you. 506 00:25:04,804 --> 00:25:06,606 For what? 507 00:25:06,639 --> 00:25:09,609 For not turning me in. 508 00:25:10,142 --> 00:25:13,946 I hurt a lot of people. 509 00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:17,149 And I realize that now. 510 00:25:17,950 --> 00:25:21,621 And, I don't know, I, maybe, 511 00:25:21,654 --> 00:25:25,091 it was God's plan all along, you know? 512 00:25:25,124 --> 00:25:27,393 'Cause He's teaching me a lesson. 513 00:25:27,426 --> 00:25:30,396 He's humbling me. 514 00:25:30,429 --> 00:25:32,832 But I guess you're right. 515 00:25:32,865 --> 00:25:36,135 I still have Victor. 516 00:25:36,168 --> 00:25:38,938 And maybe... 517 00:25:38,971 --> 00:25:41,941 I hope I still have you. 518 00:25:41,974 --> 00:25:44,977 [Touching Music] 519 00:25:48,314 --> 00:25:51,483 [Smooth Jazz Playing] 520 00:26:00,326 --> 00:26:02,829 I know you're voting with Felicia. 521 00:26:02,862 --> 00:26:04,330 You don't know what I'm gonna do. 522 00:26:04,363 --> 00:26:07,333 I saw you two "kee-keeing" earlier. 523 00:26:07,366 --> 00:26:09,168 I spoke with a lot of people tonight. 524 00:26:09,201 --> 00:26:11,203 Made a lot of deals. 525 00:26:11,237 --> 00:26:15,174 Seriously Levi, you don't know anything about her. 526 00:26:15,207 --> 00:26:18,144 I know she's not a killer. 527 00:26:18,177 --> 00:26:20,512 Look, my mom is trying to be a better person. 528 00:26:20,546 --> 00:26:23,115 She is trying to turn a corner. 529 00:26:23,149 --> 00:26:27,153 The only corner Ella needs to turn is right into a prison cell. 530 00:26:27,186 --> 00:26:28,520 Levi, just listen to me. 531 00:26:28,554 --> 00:26:30,322 Christie, I'm sorry. 532 00:26:30,356 --> 00:26:35,494 I don't have the patience to listen to you rationalize why I should vote for your mom. 533 00:26:36,528 --> 00:26:39,165 Thank you. 534 00:26:40,733 --> 00:26:42,835 What? 535 00:26:44,336 --> 00:26:46,438 Come dance with me. 536 00:26:48,941 --> 00:26:52,044 I already told you this wasn't going to work. 537 00:26:54,546 --> 00:26:56,348 Look, 538 00:26:56,382 --> 00:26:58,217 with or without you, 539 00:26:58,250 --> 00:27:00,186 I'm bringing your mother to justice. 540 00:27:00,219 --> 00:27:03,389 What if you could use her 541 00:27:03,422 --> 00:27:05,892 to get what you want? 542 00:27:05,925 --> 00:27:09,095 Well right now what I want is... 543 00:27:09,128 --> 00:27:11,664 [Christie] Levi. 544 00:27:11,698 --> 00:27:14,433 [She Chuckles] I know you. 545 00:27:14,466 --> 00:27:17,169 Always wanting more. 546 00:27:17,203 --> 00:27:20,372 Money, power, sex. 547 00:27:20,406 --> 00:27:22,775 And you can have it all. 548 00:27:22,809 --> 00:27:24,376 Can I, now? 549 00:27:24,410 --> 00:27:26,612 All by voting for your mom? 550 00:27:26,645 --> 00:27:29,615 Yes. 551 00:27:30,316 --> 00:27:33,519 She's only out for herself, she'll never do the right thing. 552 00:27:33,552 --> 00:27:35,722 So make her. 553 00:27:35,755 --> 00:27:37,523 You control her. 554 00:27:37,556 --> 00:27:40,226 Wouldn't that be the best revenge? 555 00:27:40,259 --> 00:27:43,696 You know all of her secrets, her weaknesses. 556 00:27:43,730 --> 00:27:47,399 Use that to your advantage when she becomes CEO. 557 00:27:47,433 --> 00:27:50,636 You're not gonna be able to control Felicia. 558 00:27:50,669 --> 00:27:54,306 How do you know what she's going to do when she gains power? 559 00:27:54,340 --> 00:27:57,243 You want me to blackmail your mom? 560 00:27:57,276 --> 00:27:59,278 Your family really is crazy. 561 00:27:59,311 --> 00:28:00,747 But am I wrong? 562 00:28:00,780 --> 00:28:03,649 The devil you know is better than the devil you don't. 563 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:06,919 I don't know Christie, I'm not, 564 00:28:06,953 --> 00:28:09,922 not convinced. Not completely. 565 00:28:11,157 --> 00:28:13,159 The files. 566 00:28:13,192 --> 00:28:16,162 The St. Charles evidence. 567 00:28:16,195 --> 00:28:18,397 I still have them. 568 00:28:18,430 --> 00:28:20,833 You didn't destroy those? 569 00:28:20,867 --> 00:28:23,836 Why am I not surprised? 570 00:28:24,804 --> 00:28:28,640 It's the leverage you need, right? 571 00:28:28,674 --> 00:28:31,911 Damn, you're good. 572 00:28:31,944 --> 00:28:36,282 I am going to need one more thing to close this deal. 573 00:28:36,315 --> 00:28:39,318 What's that? 574 00:28:39,518 --> 00:28:42,321 [Slow Jazz Playing] 575 00:28:50,229 --> 00:28:52,264 Thank you, and I look forward to your vote. 576 00:28:52,298 --> 00:28:54,266 Wipe that smug smile off your face, 577 00:28:54,300 --> 00:28:57,269 I haven't made the announcement yet. 578 00:28:57,303 --> 00:28:59,171 You wouldn't be over here daddy if I didn't have the 579 00:28:59,205 --> 00:29:01,774 votes, and I told you, I will not be denied. 580 00:29:01,808 --> 00:29:03,876 This is my company, if I had wanted you to be 581 00:29:03,910 --> 00:29:06,779 CEO, you would've been CEO. 582 00:29:06,813 --> 00:29:08,981 But you have no choice. I played by the rules, 583 00:29:09,015 --> 00:29:10,649 and I've gathered the support. 584 00:29:10,682 --> 00:29:13,986 And I will run this company until the last days of your life. 585 00:29:14,020 --> 00:29:16,288 Careful Felicia, 586 00:29:16,322 --> 00:29:18,524 pride cometh before the fall. 587 00:29:18,557 --> 00:29:22,294 You know the best part of you announcing me as CEO is? 588 00:29:22,328 --> 00:29:24,230 I'm sure you'll tell me. 589 00:29:24,263 --> 00:29:26,833 I'll be the first woman to lead this company, 590 00:29:26,866 --> 00:29:30,669 and knowing that the last days of your life on this earth 591 00:29:30,702 --> 00:29:33,505 I will have beaten you at your own game. 592 00:29:33,539 --> 00:29:38,277 I severely underestimated your talents, daughter. 593 00:29:40,012 --> 00:29:42,214 I know that in many ways, some of my philosophies have 594 00:29:42,248 --> 00:29:44,050 gone by the way of the dinosaur, 595 00:29:44,083 --> 00:29:47,519 but they're what made me the man I am today. 596 00:29:48,855 --> 00:29:50,222 Maybe, 597 00:29:50,256 --> 00:29:54,460 just maybe, it's time for a change. 598 00:29:56,963 --> 00:29:58,330 When you get to be my age, 599 00:29:58,364 --> 00:30:01,367 you have opportunities to look back on your life. 600 00:30:01,400 --> 00:30:04,837 The victories, areas of opportunity. 601 00:30:04,871 --> 00:30:07,239 I know I wasn't the best father to you, 602 00:30:07,273 --> 00:30:10,776 but I don't regret being hard on you. 603 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:15,247 Clearly, it's prepared you for this moment. 604 00:30:16,248 --> 00:30:19,751 You're a fighter. Like your mother. 605 00:30:19,785 --> 00:30:23,389 And as difficult as it is for me to admit, 606 00:30:23,422 --> 00:30:26,392 you've earned my respect. 607 00:30:26,425 --> 00:30:30,229 I've waited all my life to hear those words, daddy. 608 00:30:30,262 --> 00:30:33,232 But I don't think that you've had this great epiphany. 609 00:30:33,265 --> 00:30:35,267 You know I have the votes, and you came to concede. 610 00:30:35,301 --> 00:30:38,270 Oh, I'm not conceding. 611 00:30:39,105 --> 00:30:41,240 You're not ready for the position, and I'm not going to 612 00:30:41,273 --> 00:30:44,944 make the same mistake with you that I made with Malik. 613 00:30:44,977 --> 00:30:46,879 I'm not Malik. 614 00:30:46,913 --> 00:30:48,247 I'm better than Malik. 615 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:50,749 -In what way? -In every way. 616 00:30:50,782 --> 00:30:54,420 Don't project the mistakes that you made with Malik onto me. 617 00:30:54,453 --> 00:30:56,222 I have the knowledge, the experience, 618 00:30:56,255 --> 00:30:57,957 and I have the votes. 619 00:30:57,990 --> 00:30:59,758 Mm, I was over 50 when I 620 00:30:59,791 --> 00:31:03,662 led a large company for the first time, even then I wasn't ready. 621 00:31:03,695 --> 00:31:05,998 Well then, I guess I'm better than you. 622 00:31:06,032 --> 00:31:09,335 Now I expect my name to be called this evening. 623 00:31:09,368 --> 00:31:11,503 And when it is, just know I will lead this company 624 00:31:11,537 --> 00:31:13,605 with my vision into the future. 625 00:31:13,639 --> 00:31:16,608 I just ask one thing from you. 626 00:31:16,642 --> 00:31:19,611 Stay the hell out of my way. 627 00:31:21,813 --> 00:31:24,116 Once I'm on the board, I have 628 00:31:24,150 --> 00:31:26,118 great plans to partner with- 629 00:31:26,152 --> 00:31:27,186 Ella. 630 00:31:27,219 --> 00:31:28,787 Don't you look stunning tonight? 631 00:31:28,820 --> 00:31:30,522 Excuse me, please. 632 00:31:30,556 --> 00:31:32,458 Thank you, and don't you 633 00:31:32,491 --> 00:31:34,593 look like a snake. 634 00:31:34,626 --> 00:31:37,529 Come to tell me that you've thrown your support behind Felicia? 635 00:31:37,563 --> 00:31:38,664 On the contrary, 636 00:31:38,697 --> 00:31:41,133 I come to offer you a proposition. 637 00:31:41,167 --> 00:31:43,970 Really? What changed your mind? 638 00:31:44,003 --> 00:31:46,838 Christie. She can be very persuasive. 639 00:31:46,872 --> 00:31:49,675 [Ella] Well, she learned everything from her mother. 640 00:31:49,708 --> 00:31:51,277 [Levi] Hopefully not everything. 641 00:31:51,310 --> 00:31:53,980 So Levi, do I have your vote? 642 00:31:54,013 --> 00:31:55,347 You do. 643 00:31:55,381 --> 00:31:56,648 And Felicia? 644 00:31:56,682 --> 00:31:59,218 She was persuasive as well but, 645 00:31:59,251 --> 00:32:02,821 you're a better candidate for my needs. [Ella Chuckles] 646 00:32:02,854 --> 00:32:04,656 Always thinking about yourself. 647 00:32:04,690 --> 00:32:07,459 You would know a little something about that, but, 648 00:32:07,493 --> 00:32:08,827 I'll scratch your back tonight 649 00:32:08,860 --> 00:32:12,331 if you'll scratch mine once you're voted in. 650 00:32:12,364 --> 00:32:14,366 Okay, I'm game. 651 00:32:14,400 --> 00:32:16,002 You do realize that 652 00:32:16,035 --> 00:32:18,804 being CEO of a major corporation in Cyprus 653 00:32:18,837 --> 00:32:22,508 and being the mayor of Cyprus is a conflict of interest? 654 00:32:22,541 --> 00:32:23,542 For whom? 655 00:32:23,575 --> 00:32:24,843 The people of the city. 656 00:32:24,876 --> 00:32:27,679 Including myself, I am a businessman here. 657 00:32:27,713 --> 00:32:32,418 [She Chuckles] So, what do you suggest I do? 658 00:32:32,451 --> 00:32:33,552 Resign. 659 00:32:33,585 --> 00:32:35,654 What? Oh no, there is no way 660 00:32:35,687 --> 00:32:37,356 I'm going to step down. 661 00:32:37,389 --> 00:32:41,060 You resign, you have my vote. 662 00:32:42,028 --> 00:32:45,031 Levi, I need some sort of guarantee. 663 00:32:45,064 --> 00:32:47,833 I will put it in writing with Victor right now. 664 00:32:47,866 --> 00:32:49,101 And I have your vote? 665 00:32:49,135 --> 00:32:52,104 You have y vote. 666 00:32:52,138 --> 00:32:55,107 [Low Dramatic Music] 667 00:33:07,619 --> 00:33:11,190 Uh hello everyone, good evening. May I please have your attention? 668 00:33:11,223 --> 00:33:14,193 Excuse me, may I have everyone's attention please? 669 00:33:14,226 --> 00:33:17,296 May I have everyone's attention? Thank you. 670 00:33:17,329 --> 00:33:19,798 Before Victor Thompson takes the stage, 671 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:22,134 I wanted to let you all know that 672 00:33:22,168 --> 00:33:25,704 after careful consideration and deep prayer. 673 00:33:25,737 --> 00:33:30,042 I have decided to resign as mayor of Cyprus. 674 00:33:30,076 --> 00:33:32,944 [Crowd Gasps] 675 00:33:32,978 --> 00:33:36,615 I believe that returning to the private sector is the best way for me 676 00:33:36,648 --> 00:33:40,052 to help our community here in Cyprus. 677 00:33:40,086 --> 00:33:42,154 And with that, I'd like to ask 678 00:33:42,188 --> 00:33:45,124 UpSurge chairman, Mr. Victor Thompson, 679 00:33:45,157 --> 00:33:47,459 onto the stage. Victor? 680 00:33:47,493 --> 00:33:50,262 [Applauding] 681 00:33:50,296 --> 00:33:52,331 Thank you, thank you mayor Johnson, 682 00:33:52,364 --> 00:33:54,100 and thank you for being such a 683 00:33:54,133 --> 00:33:56,668 welcoming force for UpSurge 684 00:33:56,702 --> 00:33:57,836 here in Cyprus. 685 00:33:57,869 --> 00:33:59,971 I'm sure that the good people of this city 686 00:34:00,005 --> 00:34:03,342 are going to be very sad at your stepping down. 687 00:34:03,375 --> 00:34:07,446 Which leads me to the reason we are all here this evening. 688 00:34:07,479 --> 00:34:10,649 Since the death of my son Malik, I've 689 00:34:10,682 --> 00:34:12,751 dreaded this decision. 690 00:34:12,784 --> 00:34:15,321 But I understand that I can't leave the vacant 691 00:34:15,354 --> 00:34:19,625 CEO position open indefinitely. 692 00:34:19,658 --> 00:34:20,792 To that end, 693 00:34:20,826 --> 00:34:23,795 I'd like to announce that I have made a decision 694 00:34:23,829 --> 00:34:29,868 as to who will be the next CEO of UpSurge. [Dramatic Music Building] 695 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:31,503 Ladies and gentlemen, 696 00:34:31,537 --> 00:34:35,207 the next CEO of UpSurge will be 697 00:34:35,241 --> 00:34:37,709 none other than 698 00:34:37,743 --> 00:34:40,446 Levi Sterling. [Crowd Gasps] 699 00:34:40,479 --> 00:34:43,449 Levi? 700 00:34:43,482 --> 00:34:46,418 [Crowd Applauding] 701 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:56,862 [Congratulations] 702 00:35:01,867 --> 00:35:04,903 Thank you. 703 00:35:06,772 --> 00:35:09,408 Hey, fam. 704 00:35:09,441 --> 00:35:11,710 Congratulations cuz, I 705 00:35:11,743 --> 00:35:14,079 should have known you had something up that long-ass sleeve. 706 00:35:14,112 --> 00:35:16,382 Hm. Like your girl Angela. 707 00:35:16,415 --> 00:35:17,483 Excuse me? 708 00:35:17,516 --> 00:35:19,685 She knew you were in the hospital. 709 00:35:19,718 --> 00:35:21,253 The whole time. 710 00:35:21,287 --> 00:35:22,421 What? 711 00:35:22,454 --> 00:35:24,423 While you were laid up in that gurney, 712 00:35:24,456 --> 00:35:26,692 she was layin' up in your bed with Jabari. 713 00:35:26,725 --> 00:35:28,927 Hold up, wait, wait man. 714 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:30,929 Angela wouldn't lie to me like that. 715 00:35:30,962 --> 00:35:33,965 A picture is worth a thousand words. 716 00:35:35,301 --> 00:35:38,204 Swipe, you're in there. 717 00:35:38,470 --> 00:35:41,540 She knew everything. 718 00:35:41,573 --> 00:35:44,042 Just like I knew you shot me. 719 00:35:44,075 --> 00:35:45,611 Man, she didn't shoot you. 720 00:35:45,644 --> 00:35:48,380 Your bitch shot me and put me in a coma. 721 00:35:48,414 --> 00:35:51,383 And you knew all about it. 722 00:35:51,417 --> 00:35:54,386 [Dramatic Music] 723 00:35:55,821 --> 00:35:59,725 Y'all enjoy your night, I've got some more celebrating to do. 724 00:36:14,240 --> 00:36:15,707 I was so sure 725 00:36:15,741 --> 00:36:18,310 I had all the votes in my favor. 726 00:36:18,344 --> 00:36:20,946 As usual, you've won. 727 00:36:20,979 --> 00:36:23,415 I'll play along. 728 00:36:23,449 --> 00:36:25,150 Levi's going to need someone 729 00:36:25,183 --> 00:36:28,754 that knows the ins and the outs of this business. 730 00:36:28,787 --> 00:36:30,756 Someone that has their finger on the pulse 731 00:36:30,789 --> 00:36:34,993 of the established contracts and the outstanding deliverables. 732 00:36:35,026 --> 00:36:37,963 [Dramatic Chord] 733 00:36:39,765 --> 00:36:43,001 The only thing you've delivered is disappointment. 734 00:36:43,034 --> 00:36:43,935 Daddy! 735 00:36:43,969 --> 00:36:45,971 I'm Victor Thompson. 736 00:36:46,004 --> 00:36:48,106 I made this company. 737 00:36:48,139 --> 00:36:53,044 Who the hell are you to think that you can strong arm me into taking it over? 738 00:36:56,114 --> 00:36:58,149 You're pathetic. 739 00:36:58,183 --> 00:37:01,420 A disastrous drunk, and not worth my time. 740 00:37:01,453 --> 00:37:04,390 Or energy. 741 00:37:05,824 --> 00:37:07,826 [Sobs] Dad... 742 00:37:08,894 --> 00:37:10,529 [Angela Laughing] 743 00:37:10,562 --> 00:37:13,532 Thank you. You look nice. 744 00:37:13,565 --> 00:37:15,801 You lied to me! 745 00:37:15,834 --> 00:37:17,836 You better tell your John to wait for you 746 00:37:17,869 --> 00:37:20,105 back at the hotel room! 747 00:37:20,138 --> 00:37:21,673 It's okay. 748 00:37:21,707 --> 00:37:23,041 Can you get me another drink? 749 00:37:23,074 --> 00:37:24,343 [Paige] We won't be long. 750 00:37:24,376 --> 00:37:26,845 I know she only charges by the half hour. 751 00:37:26,878 --> 00:37:29,848 I'll be okay. 752 00:37:30,716 --> 00:37:32,183 So what's going on with you two? 753 00:37:32,217 --> 00:37:35,321 You knew Paige was live, you knew she was in that hospital! 754 00:37:35,354 --> 00:37:38,056 Jabari I don't know where you're getting this information from. 755 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:39,291 Stop lying! 756 00:37:39,325 --> 00:37:40,392 Levi showed us. 757 00:37:40,426 --> 00:37:43,362 You were at the hospital talking to my doctor. 758 00:37:43,395 --> 00:37:45,997 Okay fine! I was there. 759 00:37:46,031 --> 00:37:49,000 But much later. 760 00:37:49,034 --> 00:37:51,570 After the accident, Malik brought you to the hospital. 761 00:37:51,603 --> 00:37:53,071 He didn't want Jabari to get his hopes up 762 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:54,840 in case you took a turn for the worse. 763 00:37:54,873 --> 00:37:56,041 Liar! 764 00:37:56,074 --> 00:37:57,676 Why didn't you tell me she was alive? 765 00:37:57,709 --> 00:37:59,411 Malik wanted to tell you himself. 766 00:37:59,445 --> 00:38:01,480 He threatened me and told me not to say anything. 767 00:38:01,513 --> 00:38:04,450 Why didn't you tell me after he died?! 768 00:38:05,116 --> 00:38:07,719 I told you you couldn't trust this lying-ass urgh! 769 00:38:07,753 --> 00:38:08,887 Look, I'm sorry! 770 00:38:08,920 --> 00:38:11,523 I didn't mean for things to turn out this way. 771 00:38:11,557 --> 00:38:15,661 -Jabari listen, maybe we can- -Don't touch me. 772 00:38:15,694 --> 00:38:17,929 Look, don't ever 773 00:38:17,963 --> 00:38:20,432 bring your crazy ass around me again. 774 00:38:20,466 --> 00:38:23,469 Ever. 775 00:38:44,623 --> 00:38:46,592 -Son of a- -Careful Christie, 776 00:38:46,625 --> 00:38:50,195 you are talkin' to the most powerful man in Cyprus. 777 00:38:50,228 --> 00:38:52,297 -We had a deal. -Listen, 778 00:38:52,330 --> 00:38:54,065 you weren't even willing to turn over the evidence 779 00:38:54,099 --> 00:38:55,567 against Ella to the police. 780 00:38:55,601 --> 00:38:57,703 You really thought I believed you were gonna give it to me? 781 00:38:57,736 --> 00:38:59,405 She's still my mother. 782 00:38:59,438 --> 00:39:01,940 And it's one thing to bring her to justice, 783 00:39:01,973 --> 00:39:03,909 but it's another thing to string her along 784 00:39:03,942 --> 00:39:06,478 and publicly humiliate her like this. 785 00:39:06,512 --> 00:39:07,479 Oh really? 786 00:39:07,513 --> 00:39:09,615 I wonder what the families of Sheri Tucker and 787 00:39:09,648 --> 00:39:11,617 St. Charles would feel about that. 788 00:39:11,650 --> 00:39:14,386 My mother was really trying to do better. 789 00:39:14,420 --> 00:39:16,254 And now that you've snatched everything away 790 00:39:16,287 --> 00:39:19,257 from her, there's no telling what she's going to do. 791 00:39:19,290 --> 00:39:21,893 Don't you believe in forgiveness? [Levi Sighs] 792 00:39:21,927 --> 00:39:23,962 In redemption? 793 00:39:23,995 --> 00:39:25,263 Yeah. 794 00:39:25,296 --> 00:39:27,265 Used to, anyway. 795 00:39:27,298 --> 00:39:29,000 Used to believe in us. 796 00:39:29,034 --> 00:39:31,670 Until your lies blew up our wedding. 797 00:39:31,703 --> 00:39:33,472 Used to believe in the good in other people. 798 00:39:33,505 --> 00:39:35,140 Until I was blackmailed and 799 00:39:35,173 --> 00:39:37,843 shot and left for dead in a bathroom. 800 00:39:37,876 --> 00:39:41,613 You know the irony about that though, is that once I stopped believing in all that, 801 00:39:41,647 --> 00:39:43,515 I started winning. 802 00:39:43,549 --> 00:39:44,683 Look at me now. 803 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:45,984 I own the church, 804 00:39:46,017 --> 00:39:49,120 run a multi-million dollar company, 805 00:39:49,154 --> 00:39:52,057 Won't he do it? Ah. 806 00:39:52,691 --> 00:39:55,060 Company car. 807 00:40:04,803 --> 00:40:07,973 God helps those who help themselves. 808 00:40:08,006 --> 00:40:10,976 I'm sure you know all about that. 809 00:40:16,047 --> 00:40:17,883 [Knocking] 810 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:20,852 [Rex] Felicia? 811 00:40:22,754 --> 00:40:25,390 Hey. 812 00:40:27,493 --> 00:40:29,828 You okay? You're taking that uh, 813 00:40:29,861 --> 00:40:32,230 that CEO thing pretty hard, aren't you? 814 00:40:32,263 --> 00:40:35,233 [Scoffs] 815 00:40:36,602 --> 00:40:38,069 Hey. 816 00:40:38,103 --> 00:40:41,072 Are you okay? 817 00:40:41,106 --> 00:40:43,975 Oh my God. 818 00:40:44,009 --> 00:40:46,978 What happened? 819 00:40:47,012 --> 00:40:50,081 My father happened. 820 00:40:50,115 --> 00:40:52,250 Has he ever done this to you before? 821 00:40:52,283 --> 00:40:55,253 [Felicia Laughs] 822 00:40:59,224 --> 00:41:01,760 Sixteen years old. 823 00:41:02,393 --> 00:41:04,896 I was dating this guy, 824 00:41:04,930 --> 00:41:07,666 snuck into my room, 825 00:41:07,699 --> 00:41:10,636 somehow daddy knew. [She Chuckles] 826 00:41:13,639 --> 00:41:17,442 He barged in with a shotgun. 827 00:41:18,810 --> 00:41:21,647 Made him get dressed. 828 00:41:22,581 --> 00:41:26,217 Said that if he ever saw him again... 829 00:41:27,385 --> 00:41:30,556 he would shoot him. 830 00:41:31,056 --> 00:41:33,892 But, daddy wasn't done. 831 00:41:33,925 --> 00:41:36,895 [Sniffles] 832 00:41:37,629 --> 00:41:40,465 He dragged me to the kitchen. 833 00:41:42,901 --> 00:41:46,471 Said that if any boy touched me ever again, 834 00:41:47,505 --> 00:41:50,441 they would know I was his daughter. 835 00:41:50,475 --> 00:41:53,444 I'm so sorry. 836 00:41:55,080 --> 00:41:57,749 [Rex] What the hell? [Dramatic Chord] 837 00:41:59,284 --> 00:42:02,320 Oh dear God. [Felicia Sobs] 838 00:42:02,988 --> 00:42:06,357 [Softly] This is who he is. 839 00:42:08,159 --> 00:42:10,862 This is my father. 840 00:42:11,997 --> 00:42:14,532 Do you need anything? 841 00:42:15,033 --> 00:42:16,735 I'm so sorry. 842 00:42:16,768 --> 00:42:18,837 Don't worry, we'll take care of this. 843 00:42:18,870 --> 00:42:20,471 It's gonna be fine. 844 00:42:20,505 --> 00:42:23,642 [Ella] I did everything that you told me to do. Everything! 845 00:42:23,675 --> 00:42:25,143 How could you do that to me?! 846 00:42:25,176 --> 00:42:26,612 Your own daughter! 847 00:42:26,645 --> 00:42:28,279 Don't you call yourself my daughter, 848 00:42:28,313 --> 00:42:30,148 you cost me the biggest loss of my life! 849 00:42:30,181 --> 00:42:33,518 What? I told you I did not kill Malik! 850 00:42:33,551 --> 00:42:35,186 I'm not talking about Malik, 851 00:42:35,220 --> 00:42:38,023 I'm talking about the hole that can't be filled with money, 852 00:42:38,056 --> 00:42:40,659 or power, no matter how hard I try! 853 00:42:40,692 --> 00:42:44,529 Please tell me what did I do? 854 00:42:44,562 --> 00:42:46,932 You killed her. 855 00:42:46,965 --> 00:42:48,667 -You killed my Joella. -What? 856 00:42:48,700 --> 00:42:52,537 Your mother, when you came into this world! 857 00:42:52,570 --> 00:42:54,840 How can you blame me for that? 858 00:42:54,873 --> 00:42:56,775 I've watched you. 859 00:42:56,808 --> 00:42:59,277 Your father, your son, your husband, 860 00:42:59,310 --> 00:43:01,847 countless others, and now Malik. 861 00:43:01,880 --> 00:43:05,516 Everything you touch dies. 862 00:43:05,550 --> 00:43:07,452 But that's all over now. 863 00:43:07,485 --> 00:43:09,888 Leona is gone, your mayorship is gone, 864 00:43:09,921 --> 00:43:11,389 your power here is gone! 865 00:43:11,422 --> 00:43:14,826 It's as if you never existed! [Ominous Music Building] 866 00:43:14,860 --> 00:43:17,829 [Sobbing] I hate you. 867 00:43:18,997 --> 00:43:21,399 [Screaming] I hate you! 868 00:43:21,432 --> 00:43:24,435 [Sobbing] 869 00:43:27,873 --> 00:43:30,508 Oh, God!