1 00:00:00,901 --> 00:00:03,137 Previously on Saints and Sinners. 2 00:00:03,171 --> 00:00:04,138 Who's calling the shots? 3 00:00:04,172 --> 00:00:05,573 I only know who's tryin' to take me down. 4 00:00:05,606 --> 00:00:07,275 A picture is worth 1,000 words. 5 00:00:07,308 --> 00:00:09,743 Don't ever bring your crazy ass around me again. 6 00:00:09,777 --> 00:00:12,980 Being the CEO of a major corporation and being the mayor 7 00:00:13,013 --> 00:00:14,915 of Cypress is a conflict of interest. 8 00:00:14,948 --> 00:00:18,986 I have decided to resign as mayor of Cypress. 9 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:20,988 The next CEO will be 10 00:00:21,021 --> 00:00:23,091 Levi Sterling. 11 00:00:23,124 --> 00:00:24,292 [smack] 12 00:00:24,325 --> 00:00:26,294 This is who he is. 13 00:00:26,327 --> 00:00:29,197 Everything you touch dies. 14 00:00:29,863 --> 00:00:31,465 I hate you! 15 00:00:31,499 --> 00:00:33,033 [dramatic music closes] 16 00:00:33,834 --> 00:00:36,137 [sigh] 17 00:00:38,972 --> 00:00:40,474 [papers shuffling] 18 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:54,722 [muffled giggling] 19 00:00:58,159 --> 00:00:59,393 [knocking] 20 00:01:01,462 --> 00:01:03,063 [muffled exhale] 21 00:01:05,833 --> 00:01:08,169 [footsteps clacking] 22 00:01:09,237 --> 00:01:10,871 [deep sigh] 23 00:01:12,806 --> 00:01:14,775 - Victor. - May I come in? 24 00:01:14,808 --> 00:01:16,177 No, I don't think so. 25 00:01:16,210 --> 00:01:18,546 Mm, bad blood runs deep I see. 26 00:01:18,579 --> 00:01:20,148 You fired me! 27 00:01:20,181 --> 00:01:22,850 And your daughter ambushed my baby shower. 28 00:01:22,883 --> 00:01:25,719 [scoffs] I've learned that no good can come from the Thompsons. 29 00:01:25,753 --> 00:01:28,088 - [laughs] I'm not sure that's accurate. 30 00:01:28,656 --> 00:01:32,426 I come in peace, Stacia. More than that, I come with an opportunity. 31 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:35,896 You are carrying my grandson, after all. 32 00:01:36,564 --> 00:01:37,598 Hm? 33 00:01:40,033 --> 00:01:41,769 [deep sigh] 34 00:01:42,270 --> 00:01:43,771 Thank you. 35 00:01:50,043 --> 00:01:53,581 I would offer you a drink, but I don't really want you to stay. 36 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:56,584 Mm, feisty. I see why my 37 00:01:56,617 --> 00:01:58,686 son was attracted to you. 38 00:01:59,187 --> 00:02:01,355 You said you have an opportunity? 39 00:02:02,590 --> 00:02:05,859 Okay, I think that you should go now? 40 00:02:05,893 --> 00:02:07,428 What's your price? 41 00:02:07,461 --> 00:02:08,429 My price? 42 00:02:08,462 --> 00:02:09,963 For my grandson. 43 00:02:10,431 --> 00:02:13,701 [scoffs] I don't need your child support, Victor. 44 00:02:13,734 --> 00:02:16,036 I don't need your money, your help, 45 00:02:16,270 --> 00:02:17,771 your charity. 46 00:02:18,206 --> 00:02:19,907 We'll be just fine on our own. 47 00:02:19,940 --> 00:02:22,776 - I don't think I'm making myself clear, Stacia. 48 00:02:22,810 --> 00:02:26,347 You're carrying not just my grandson, you're carrying 49 00:02:26,380 --> 00:02:27,848 my legacy- 50 00:02:27,881 --> 00:02:30,117 the last male Thompson. 51 00:02:30,551 --> 00:02:32,720 My only son's flesh and blood. 52 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:34,822 He belongs with me. 53 00:02:35,289 --> 00:02:36,424 What do you want, Victor? 54 00:02:36,457 --> 00:02:37,858 I already told you. 55 00:02:37,891 --> 00:02:39,327 [shoes clacking] 56 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:42,095 How much will it cost... 57 00:02:42,129 --> 00:02:44,532 [theme music] 58 00:02:44,565 --> 00:02:46,500 to buy my grandson? 59 00:02:49,570 --> 00:02:51,805 * Go on, lift your hands, give god the praise. 60 00:02:51,839 --> 00:02:53,407 - * I fell so hard - * Hey 61 00:02:53,441 --> 00:02:54,975 - * Lost my faith in god - * Hey 62 00:02:55,008 --> 00:02:56,777 - * I couldn't even pray - * Hey 63 00:02:56,810 --> 00:02:58,379 * So I say 64 00:02:58,412 --> 00:03:00,948 * We're just sinners 65 00:03:00,981 --> 00:03:02,416 * Saved by grace 66 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:09,223 [female TV announcer] Mayor Johnson is expected to formerly 67 00:03:09,257 --> 00:03:11,392 step down as mayor by the end of the week. 68 00:03:11,425 --> 00:03:13,927 after publicly announcing her resignation. 69 00:03:14,962 --> 00:03:16,063 Ella Mae, 70 00:03:16,096 --> 00:03:18,466 will you stop torturin' yourself and turn that crap off. 71 00:03:19,700 --> 00:03:21,702 Would you excuse us, please. 72 00:03:27,508 --> 00:03:31,345 There was a time you would a gave ma an earful for strollin' 73 00:03:31,379 --> 00:03:32,913 into your office like this. 74 00:03:32,946 --> 00:03:36,016 - Yeah well, what does it matter anyway. 75 00:03:36,049 --> 00:03:38,686 That don't sound like the Ella Mae I know. 76 00:03:38,719 --> 00:03:41,322 Rex, what do you want? 77 00:03:41,355 --> 00:03:44,024 I can't fast track any more of your businesses, 78 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:47,861 I can't make somethin' from your record disappear, or secure you a bid. 79 00:03:47,895 --> 00:03:50,197 So either tell me what you want 80 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:52,165 or get the hell outta here. 81 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:54,167 I came here for you. 82 00:04:00,408 --> 00:04:03,577 He destroyed me, Rex. 83 00:04:04,011 --> 00:04:07,615 He took everything away from me. 84 00:04:07,648 --> 00:04:09,517 But you've seen worse. 85 00:04:09,550 --> 00:04:11,885 And you always land on your feet. 86 00:04:11,919 --> 00:04:15,022 In fact, these walls ain't never been big enough for you, Ella. 87 00:04:15,055 --> 00:04:17,024 He humiliated me. 88 00:04:17,425 --> 00:04:19,026 He made me believe that 89 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:21,194 he was on my side. 90 00:04:21,228 --> 00:04:23,196 That he believed in me. 91 00:04:23,230 --> 00:04:25,333 [scoffs] That I was loved. 92 00:04:25,366 --> 00:04:26,634 You are loved, Ella. 93 00:04:26,667 --> 00:04:28,936 I don't need your pity, Rex. 94 00:04:29,670 --> 00:04:30,938 Look at me. 95 00:04:33,006 --> 00:04:35,909 I have always believed in you, Ella Mae. 96 00:04:35,943 --> 00:04:37,745 Now you gotta trust me. 97 00:04:38,045 --> 00:04:39,747 We gonna get him. 98 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:40,914 I promise you. 99 00:04:40,948 --> 00:04:42,683 [laughs] We? 100 00:04:42,950 --> 00:04:47,921 We? Wasn't this you and your wife's plan all along? 101 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:50,824 No, my plan was to get her up there. 102 00:04:50,858 --> 00:04:54,762 And then that sick son of a bitch turned the tables on her. 103 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:57,631 Well he needs to be stopped. 104 00:04:58,298 --> 00:04:59,633 There she is. 105 00:05:00,233 --> 00:05:01,569 See that's why I'm here. 106 00:05:01,602 --> 00:05:04,638 Now he's been ahead of every move. 107 00:05:04,972 --> 00:05:07,240 We've been playin' checkers 108 00:05:07,274 --> 00:05:10,444 while he's been runnin' the table playin' chess. 109 00:05:10,811 --> 00:05:12,613 But you know what? 110 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:14,448 Oh we were warned. 111 00:05:14,482 --> 00:05:15,783 [reaches for phone receiver] 112 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:17,618 [pressing buttons] 113 00:05:18,952 --> 00:05:21,789 [sighs] Bring my car around, please. 114 00:05:21,822 --> 00:05:22,723 Thank you. 115 00:05:22,756 --> 00:05:24,625 [receiver rests] Where are you going? 116 00:05:25,125 --> 00:05:26,794 To see the one person 117 00:05:26,827 --> 00:05:28,996 that knows Victor the best. 118 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:39,773 Good morning. 119 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:41,475 Are you serious right now? 120 00:05:41,509 --> 00:05:44,111 [cabinet clacks shut] Just doin' my job. 121 00:05:45,613 --> 00:05:46,814 How long did you know? 122 00:05:46,847 --> 00:05:48,582 [Coffee pot clatters] Jabari right now is not 123 00:05:48,616 --> 00:05:50,484 - ...the right-- - No, it's the time. When were you gonna tell me 124 00:05:50,518 --> 00:05:52,486 that my wife was still alive? 125 00:05:55,956 --> 00:05:57,625 Did you know when you slept with me? 126 00:05:57,658 --> 00:06:00,127 When were you gonna tell me Paige tried to kill Levi? 127 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:01,795 - What for? What business is it of yours? - [Indistinct yelling] 128 00:06:01,829 --> 00:06:02,996 - Definitely my business. - Everyone... 129 00:06:03,030 --> 00:06:05,332 can hear you. What is going on? 130 00:06:05,365 --> 00:06:07,334 Look, I've been workin' with a liar. That's what's goin' on. 131 00:06:07,367 --> 00:06:08,602 No, only attempted murderer. 132 00:06:08,636 --> 00:06:10,604 - It's better than a liar! - Enough. Enough! 133 00:06:12,339 --> 00:06:13,474 You don't understand, Anita. 134 00:06:13,507 --> 00:06:17,478 [scoffs] No, you don't understand. 135 00:06:18,045 --> 00:06:20,448 our ratings, ad revenues, 136 00:06:20,481 --> 00:06:21,815 and focus groups- 137 00:06:21,849 --> 00:06:23,817 all since you took over. 138 00:06:23,851 --> 00:06:26,554 You'll notice that they're all in the red. 139 00:06:27,054 --> 00:06:29,256 If we don't do something fast, 140 00:06:29,289 --> 00:06:32,125 we're gonna have to start laying people off. 141 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:36,396 But I think I have an idea. 142 00:06:38,398 --> 00:06:39,933 What is it? 143 00:06:39,967 --> 00:06:43,871 [Sighs] You know how we've been covering all those recent abductions? 144 00:06:43,904 --> 00:06:47,207 And according to these focus groups, that is the only area where 145 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:49,743 we have been over-performing in. 146 00:06:50,043 --> 00:06:51,545 - Wow, yeah. 147 00:06:51,579 --> 00:06:54,347 Women are watching. Really big numbers too. 148 00:06:55,082 --> 00:06:59,019 Our female demos outpaced our male ones by 2 to 1. 149 00:06:59,052 --> 00:07:04,024 And we're sitting on a story about a woman who survived an incredible situation. 150 00:07:04,057 --> 00:07:06,293 She literally came back from the dead. 151 00:07:06,326 --> 00:07:08,295 Woa, Paige? 152 00:07:08,328 --> 00:07:10,698 No, look...I don't think that's a good idea. 153 00:07:10,731 --> 00:07:12,833 She can, she can barely talk about it right now. 154 00:07:12,866 --> 00:07:16,236 - Jabari, I understand that she is probably still processing 155 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:18,205 everything, I get it. 156 00:07:18,706 --> 00:07:20,207 And I'm sorry, 157 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:23,744 but if we don't do something about those numbers, 158 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:26,680 we won't bounce back. 159 00:07:27,581 --> 00:07:29,349 So make it happen. 160 00:07:30,518 --> 00:07:32,452 [footsteps receding] 161 00:07:37,057 --> 00:07:38,291 [slurping] 162 00:07:42,530 --> 00:07:45,265 Austin, Mommy's home [chuckles]. 163 00:07:47,635 --> 00:07:50,070 Nancy, how was he today? 164 00:07:52,205 --> 00:07:53,641 Nancy? 165 00:07:55,709 --> 00:07:57,911 And his mother gave him a squeeze 166 00:07:57,945 --> 00:07:59,079 and said 167 00:07:59,713 --> 00:08:02,916 I'll eat you up. 168 00:08:03,450 --> 00:08:06,053 [suspenseful music builds] 169 00:08:06,086 --> 00:08:07,320 [music stings out] 170 00:08:09,089 --> 00:08:10,991 Victor... 171 00:08:11,959 --> 00:08:13,293 what are you doing here? 172 00:08:13,326 --> 00:08:16,797 I, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. I happened to stop by 173 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:18,465 Your nanny had an emergency. 174 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:20,734 Nancy didn't call me and-- [sighs] 175 00:08:20,768 --> 00:08:22,469 You have a beautiful boy. 176 00:08:22,836 --> 00:08:26,707 And so smart. Before you know it, he'll be reading to me. 177 00:08:26,740 --> 00:08:27,975 Thank you. 178 00:08:28,776 --> 00:08:29,810 [deep sigh] 179 00:08:29,843 --> 00:08:31,912 And Tamara, you haven't been returning my calls. 180 00:08:31,945 --> 00:08:33,046 That's not like you. 181 00:08:33,080 --> 00:08:35,082 I've just been busy with a few things. 182 00:08:35,115 --> 00:08:36,984 - I was gonna call you back. - I have been very.. 183 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:38,986 kind to you, wouldn't you agree? 184 00:08:39,620 --> 00:08:43,090 - Yes. - Made the transfer- Malik's assets- as smooth as possible. 185 00:08:43,123 --> 00:08:46,093 Expedited your petition for full custody 186 00:08:46,126 --> 00:08:47,260 at no cost to you. 187 00:08:47,294 --> 00:08:49,697 You have been wonderful. Thank you, 188 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:51,699 - ...really. - Good, good. 189 00:08:52,933 --> 00:08:56,136 The terms of your upsurge shares and board seat. 190 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:59,306 I want you to sell them to me in their entirety. 191 00:08:59,607 --> 00:09:00,841 What?! 192 00:09:01,141 --> 00:09:02,375 [sighs] 193 00:09:05,345 --> 00:09:07,480 I'll be happy to look this over 194 00:09:07,514 --> 00:09:09,883 another time...with my attorney. 195 00:09:10,183 --> 00:09:11,819 Look, it's time for Austin's lunch. 196 00:09:11,852 --> 00:09:15,222 A I'll have my lawyer call your office and set up a time this week. 197 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:17,190 Thank you, Victor. Please... 198 00:09:17,224 --> 00:09:18,391 Tamara... 199 00:09:19,159 --> 00:09:22,162 did you know that Stacia had submitted your husband's alibi 200 00:09:22,195 --> 00:09:24,564 into discovery? 201 00:09:26,667 --> 00:09:27,701 Ah.... 202 00:09:28,501 --> 00:09:30,137 you knew. 203 00:09:31,338 --> 00:09:35,108 - Very disappointing. So many lies. - Victor. 204 00:09:35,142 --> 00:09:37,310 Lies from Miles. Lies from you. 205 00:09:37,344 --> 00:09:38,646 I only, just to-- 206 00:09:38,679 --> 00:09:42,215 I must admit I, I too have lied. 207 00:09:42,683 --> 00:09:47,020 When you asked me if I had anything to do with Miles' attack, 208 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:49,522 I supposed I should 209 00:09:49,556 --> 00:09:53,994 thank you. Whatever argument you two were having so drained him, 210 00:09:54,027 --> 00:09:57,364 my men were able to take him down without much of a fight. 211 00:09:57,597 --> 00:09:59,366 He almost died, Victor! 212 00:09:59,399 --> 00:10:02,803 Oh I only left him alive as a warning, what would 213 00:10:02,836 --> 00:10:06,907 happen to you and to your family 214 00:10:08,375 --> 00:10:10,243 if you crossed me. 215 00:10:12,680 --> 00:10:16,717 But, I trust it won't come to that. 216 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:21,421 I need you to sign by 8 pm. 217 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:25,125 Please don't disappoint me again, Tamara. 218 00:10:26,359 --> 00:10:27,961 [footsteps receding] 219 00:10:34,968 --> 00:10:36,469 Thank you. 220 00:10:36,804 --> 00:10:38,471 [door shuts] [scoffs] 221 00:10:44,411 --> 00:10:48,548 Hey...I've been tryin' to reach you. You got a minute? 222 00:10:49,482 --> 00:10:50,550 I'm busy. 223 00:10:50,583 --> 00:10:52,552 [insects chirping] 224 00:10:52,585 --> 00:10:53,887 Kendrick, I know you must be-- 225 00:10:53,921 --> 00:10:55,255 Stacia... 226 00:10:56,323 --> 00:10:58,591 I have nothing to say to you. 227 00:11:01,995 --> 00:11:04,798 I don't have anywhere else to go. 228 00:11:06,433 --> 00:11:08,435 Victor came to me. 229 00:11:09,302 --> 00:11:11,071 Said he wants me to 230 00:11:11,104 --> 00:11:13,373 sell him my baby. 231 00:11:13,406 --> 00:11:14,574 What? 232 00:11:14,975 --> 00:11:18,011 He said he wants to raise him as his own. 233 00:11:18,411 --> 00:11:20,180 As his heir. 234 00:11:20,580 --> 00:11:23,116 Nah, that's crazy. That couldn't a been what he meant. 235 00:11:23,450 --> 00:11:25,452 He drafted adoption papers. 236 00:11:32,125 --> 00:11:36,096 He said he wouldn't take no for an answer. 237 00:11:38,999 --> 00:11:40,500 [papers rustling] 238 00:11:41,634 --> 00:11:43,003 Listen... 239 00:11:44,471 --> 00:11:46,273 I got you. 240 00:11:47,307 --> 00:11:49,509 Meet me at your house in a hour. 241 00:11:51,044 --> 00:11:52,379 Stacia... 242 00:11:53,380 --> 00:11:56,716 I'm not gonna let anybody hurt you. You understand? 243 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:03,656 [chirping intensifies] 244 00:12:06,026 --> 00:12:08,295 Ah...I a... 245 00:12:09,997 --> 00:12:11,664 I gotta finish up here. 246 00:12:11,999 --> 00:12:13,666 I'll catch you later, okay? 247 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:15,969 Great...yeah. 248 00:12:16,904 --> 00:12:18,505 Thank you. 249 00:12:20,707 --> 00:12:21,875 [sighs] 250 00:12:24,978 --> 00:12:28,181 I was gonna...give this back to you. 251 00:12:31,751 --> 00:12:32,820 I'm sorry... 252 00:12:34,354 --> 00:12:35,856 for everything. 253 00:12:44,031 --> 00:12:45,999 [ignition starts] 254 00:12:49,202 --> 00:12:51,872 [door beeping] 255 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:54,074 [door shuts] 256 00:12:55,208 --> 00:12:58,145 Okay, we talkin' bout 30 minutes, 1 on 1, you and Anita. 257 00:12:58,178 --> 00:13:00,147 You'll get all the questions in advance, right. 258 00:13:00,180 --> 00:13:02,349 Won't be any gotcha angle, or anything like that. 259 00:13:02,382 --> 00:13:04,017 [silverware clangs] - Listen... 260 00:13:04,051 --> 00:13:06,186 this is just a story of survival, baby. 261 00:13:06,219 --> 00:13:08,755 Somehow...she's behind this. 262 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:10,991 No, look...this is all Anita. 263 00:13:11,024 --> 00:13:13,526 But she'll sneak in a question to embarrass me. 264 00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:16,363 Babe, don't worry about Angela. I'll handle Angela! 265 00:13:16,396 --> 00:13:18,198 See, that's the problem. 266 00:13:18,231 --> 00:13:20,200 It's always gonna be like this. 267 00:13:20,233 --> 00:13:22,202 She's your business partner. 268 00:13:22,235 --> 00:13:25,973 You're always gonna have to handle Angela. 269 00:13:35,715 --> 00:13:37,084 [silverware clangs] 270 00:13:37,117 --> 00:13:38,952 Alright, I'll do it. 271 00:13:39,586 --> 00:13:41,989 I'll do it. I'll sit down with Anita 272 00:13:42,589 --> 00:13:43,991 [sighs] 273 00:13:48,795 --> 00:13:50,597 [silverware clangs loudly] 274 00:13:52,632 --> 00:13:54,401 What's this crap? 275 00:13:54,434 --> 00:13:58,671 [hip-hop Music] 276 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:01,942 Where the hell you been, man? 277 00:14:01,975 --> 00:14:05,445 I've been lookin' all over for you since this whole Stacia business. 278 00:14:05,778 --> 00:14:08,015 This whole Stacia business... 279 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,450 you knew the whole time, didn't you? 280 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:12,752 I tried to warn ya. 281 00:14:13,020 --> 00:14:15,322 Tried to tell you to slow down with her ass. 282 00:14:15,355 --> 00:14:16,656 You ain't listen. 283 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:18,291 Then why couldn't you just tell me then? 284 00:14:18,325 --> 00:14:20,460 You made me look like a complete idiot! 285 00:14:20,493 --> 00:14:23,296 Yeah well it wasn't my truth to tell, man. 286 00:14:24,631 --> 00:14:27,234 Now you stand there and look me in my eyes 287 00:14:27,267 --> 00:14:30,170 and tell me if I'd a told you, you wouldn't believe me. 288 00:14:31,638 --> 00:14:32,872 Yeah. 289 00:14:34,942 --> 00:14:37,677 Heh, see you're just like your old man. 290 00:14:38,445 --> 00:14:42,749 Nothin' bring a Fisher man to his knees faster than a beautiful woman. 291 00:14:42,782 --> 00:14:44,017 [laughter] 292 00:14:44,051 --> 00:14:46,453 Man, stop playin' with me, man. Look... 293 00:14:47,154 --> 00:14:49,789 I came here because I need a gun. 294 00:14:49,822 --> 00:14:51,491 What chu need a gun for? 295 00:14:52,960 --> 00:14:55,162 For Stacia, just in case. 296 00:14:55,195 --> 00:14:56,997 Just in case, what? 297 00:14:57,230 --> 00:14:58,999 That's none of your business. 298 00:14:59,399 --> 00:15:01,701 My gun, then my business. 299 00:15:01,734 --> 00:15:05,038 Come on, man. You know you don't like people all up in your business. 300 00:15:05,072 --> 00:15:06,773 Plus I'm just tryin' to look out for her. 301 00:15:06,806 --> 00:15:08,841 So you gonna help me out or not? 302 00:15:10,843 --> 00:15:13,513 You better be glad you're my son, boy. 303 00:15:16,749 --> 00:15:18,551 [door squeaks] 304 00:15:20,220 --> 00:15:22,855 - Yeah. - Go on, protect your woman. 305 00:15:24,757 --> 00:15:26,393 Hey look here, let me ask you a question. 306 00:15:26,426 --> 00:15:28,295 When you was drivin' for me, 307 00:15:28,328 --> 00:15:30,863 - Yeah, the organs? - Yeah, the organs. 308 00:15:31,398 --> 00:15:34,334 I want you to go back and write down every location 309 00:15:34,367 --> 00:15:36,036 that Richard had you go to. 310 00:15:36,069 --> 00:15:38,005 Can you do that for me? 311 00:15:38,038 --> 00:15:39,839 Yeah, I got you. 312 00:15:39,872 --> 00:15:41,374 - Appreciate it. 313 00:15:42,342 --> 00:15:44,411 And be careful out there, man. 314 00:15:44,444 --> 00:15:45,712 - Alright. 315 00:15:46,879 --> 00:15:50,450 - Thank you Nancy. A I'll come by to pick him up later, okay? 316 00:15:53,953 --> 00:15:55,555 [blinds rustle] [sighs] 317 00:15:56,556 --> 00:15:57,690 [rustling] 318 00:15:57,724 --> 00:15:59,326 [sinister music] 319 00:15:59,359 --> 00:16:02,695 Ah, okay, yes. Oah...mm 320 00:16:03,396 --> 00:16:05,565 ooh, oah [indistinct] 321 00:16:06,133 --> 00:16:07,700 [gasps] 322 00:16:08,635 --> 00:16:11,704 [breathing heavily] 323 00:16:18,945 --> 00:16:20,447 Oah. 324 00:16:23,583 --> 00:16:27,920 [suspenseful music] 325 00:16:30,457 --> 00:16:31,491 [slam] 326 00:16:44,737 --> 00:16:46,005 Oah. 327 00:16:51,744 --> 00:16:52,979 Mother. 328 00:16:53,446 --> 00:16:54,981 You found me. 329 00:16:57,084 --> 00:16:58,585 [ominous music] 330 00:16:58,618 --> 00:16:59,919 [sighs] 331 00:16:59,952 --> 00:17:01,288 Tell me... 332 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:05,024 what has that monster done now? 333 00:17:05,492 --> 00:17:07,327 [dramatic music builds and stings out] 334 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:12,232 [breathing heavily] 335 00:17:12,265 --> 00:17:13,833 ["Dancin With You" by Nic Jackson plays] * Dancin' with you 336 00:17:13,866 --> 00:17:16,403 * I forget tomorrow's comin' 337 00:17:16,436 --> 00:17:18,771 * forgot that I was runnin' 338 00:17:18,805 --> 00:17:21,574 [music grows louder] * when I'm with you 339 00:17:21,608 --> 00:17:24,244 * when I'm dancin' with you 340 00:17:24,277 --> 00:17:26,979 * I get lost in the moment 341 00:17:27,013 --> 00:17:28,948 * don't stop till the moment 342 00:17:28,981 --> 00:17:30,783 * comes through 343 00:17:30,817 --> 00:17:32,119 * when I'm dancin' 344 00:17:32,452 --> 00:17:35,422 Yes, I'm Tamara. Please just drive [breathing heavily] 345 00:17:35,455 --> 00:17:37,023 * Oh oah 346 00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:39,526 * when I'm dancin' with you 347 00:17:40,727 --> 00:17:42,795 * Oh oah 348 00:17:43,963 --> 00:17:44,931 [knocking] 349 00:17:44,964 --> 00:17:46,799 Hey, you wanted to see me. 350 00:17:49,469 --> 00:17:51,204 Let me just start by saying 351 00:17:51,871 --> 00:17:53,206 about earlier, 352 00:17:54,141 --> 00:17:56,343 I didn't mean to come at you like I did. 353 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:58,345 Truce? 354 00:17:58,378 --> 00:18:01,348 And Anita told me that Paige is doin' the interview. 355 00:18:01,881 --> 00:18:03,916 I think that's very brave of her. 356 00:18:04,551 --> 00:18:06,052 - Angela-- - It's like you said, 357 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:09,055 our personal lives shouldn't affect what we do in here. 358 00:18:09,656 --> 00:18:11,057 We'll get past this. 359 00:18:12,492 --> 00:18:14,661 Good job today, partner. 360 00:18:15,828 --> 00:18:16,996 That's just it. 361 00:18:19,432 --> 00:18:21,000 We're not partners anymore. 362 00:18:21,834 --> 00:18:23,370 Eh, what do you mean? 363 00:18:25,905 --> 00:18:27,174 What is that? 364 00:18:28,441 --> 00:18:30,076 Just take the buyout, 365 00:18:30,677 --> 00:18:32,078 get the hell outta here. 366 00:18:32,612 --> 00:18:34,181 You're firing me?! 367 00:18:35,615 --> 00:18:36,883 Make sure you're gone 368 00:18:36,916 --> 00:18:38,351 before Paige's interview. 369 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:44,357 I want you to check in with me every hour on the hour, you understand? 370 00:18:46,092 --> 00:18:48,060 Look, don't be nervous. 371 00:18:50,363 --> 00:18:53,400 I don't deserve your kindness. 372 00:18:54,901 --> 00:18:56,603 You're a good man, Kendrick. 373 00:18:58,638 --> 00:18:59,872 [sighs] 374 00:19:01,408 --> 00:19:02,542 Stacia... 375 00:19:03,310 --> 00:19:05,412 why couldn't you just tell me? 376 00:19:06,246 --> 00:19:11,284 [emotional instrumental music] 377 00:19:12,919 --> 00:19:15,322 [deep inhale] I was goin' to... 378 00:19:17,056 --> 00:19:19,058 and then you were in the hospital, 379 00:19:20,727 --> 00:19:23,396 and then your mother got arrested. 380 00:19:25,131 --> 00:19:27,700 - [Kendrick sighs] - And I was waiting for the 381 00:19:27,734 --> 00:19:31,304 right time to tell you so it wouldn't hurt you so bad. 382 00:19:32,339 --> 00:19:36,509 [inhale] The more I waited, the more excited you got. 383 00:19:38,578 --> 00:19:40,813 I'm sorry, Kendrick. 384 00:19:44,784 --> 00:19:47,086 I still would a loved him. 385 00:19:50,590 --> 00:19:52,459 I still do. 386 00:19:55,762 --> 00:19:56,896 [crying] 387 00:19:56,929 --> 00:19:58,298 - Listen... 388 00:20:00,099 --> 00:20:01,734 no one's perfect, right? 389 00:20:01,768 --> 00:20:03,936 [crying laughter] 390 00:20:03,970 --> 00:20:05,272 Not me, 391 00:20:06,105 --> 00:20:07,440 not you, 392 00:20:08,275 --> 00:20:12,044 but I understand that we don't have to be perfect to be a family. 393 00:20:14,180 --> 00:20:16,048 A family? 394 00:20:18,451 --> 00:20:21,187 - Yes...we are a family. 395 00:20:21,854 --> 00:20:25,358 And I'm willin' to do whatever it takes to protect my family. 396 00:20:28,227 --> 00:20:29,662 Stacia... 397 00:20:33,566 --> 00:20:35,167 I forgive you. 398 00:20:35,568 --> 00:20:36,803 [sniffle] 399 00:20:36,836 --> 00:20:39,572 And I wanna work this out. Alright, baby? 400 00:20:40,039 --> 00:20:42,241 - Come here. - Me too! 401 00:20:42,809 --> 00:20:44,811 [inhales] Me too. 402 00:20:48,147 --> 00:20:50,617 [exhales] I'm sorry. 403 00:20:50,650 --> 00:20:53,386 [laughter] 404 00:20:54,654 --> 00:20:57,324 Your mayorship? 405 00:20:58,157 --> 00:21:04,130 After everything, how profoundly foolish can you be? [laughs] 406 00:21:04,163 --> 00:21:05,965 Not foolish, vulnerable. 407 00:21:05,998 --> 00:21:08,167 Oh he played you [laughter] 408 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:10,169 - Yes, he did. 409 00:21:12,339 --> 00:21:15,875 But I want him to pay. 410 00:21:17,209 --> 00:21:19,346 Oh, so you came to see me. 411 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:22,715 For once you did something right. 412 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:27,253 How do I get Victor? 413 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:31,658 [sighs] 414 00:21:31,691 --> 00:21:34,661 - So how long are you gonna stay here? 415 00:21:34,694 --> 00:21:37,397 - As long as necessary. 416 00:21:38,531 --> 00:21:41,934 Though I will say the staff here 417 00:21:41,968 --> 00:21:44,737 isn't quite up to my standards, 418 00:21:45,438 --> 00:21:47,740 or your father's for that matter. 419 00:21:51,110 --> 00:21:53,212 I'm referring to Victor. 420 00:21:55,448 --> 00:21:58,885 Mama and I worked in Victor's parents' home. 421 00:22:00,052 --> 00:22:01,988 We cooked and cleaned for them. 422 00:22:03,623 --> 00:22:07,894 [deep inhale] Oh I see, he didn't quite fill you in. 423 00:22:08,127 --> 00:22:09,896 No, he didn't. 424 00:22:10,229 --> 00:22:11,564 [exhales] 425 00:22:12,599 --> 00:22:13,900 [deep inhale] 426 00:22:13,933 --> 00:22:17,937 It didn't take long for Victor to notice mama. 427 00:22:18,805 --> 00:22:20,407 She was 428 00:22:20,607 --> 00:22:22,709 very charismatic. 429 00:22:22,742 --> 00:22:24,944 very regal. 430 00:22:26,245 --> 00:22:29,516 She was the one who taught me how to properly 431 00:22:29,949 --> 00:22:32,084 make and pour tea. 432 00:22:33,119 --> 00:22:36,255 She had a way of making everything seem- 433 00:22:36,288 --> 00:22:39,091 even pouring tea- 434 00:22:39,325 --> 00:22:41,193 more dignified, 435 00:22:41,994 --> 00:22:46,265 which was a tall order in that house of horrors we lived in. 436 00:22:49,602 --> 00:22:51,604 He beat her. 437 00:22:53,005 --> 00:22:54,607 mugged her, 438 00:22:56,342 --> 00:22:57,944 insulted her, 439 00:22:58,778 --> 00:23:01,280 [teacup rattles] all because he could. 440 00:23:02,882 --> 00:23:04,951 His parents 441 00:23:06,953 --> 00:23:08,955 traveled often, 442 00:23:09,622 --> 00:23:13,460 [snickers] probably to escape him. 443 00:23:14,293 --> 00:23:16,463 They always looked the other way. 444 00:23:17,129 --> 00:23:20,366 Except mama and I never had that luxury. 445 00:23:21,200 --> 00:23:22,802 But he wasn't 446 00:23:23,536 --> 00:23:26,573 just abusive, he was 447 00:23:27,073 --> 00:23:29,308 sadistic. 448 00:23:30,009 --> 00:23:32,044 manipulative [teacup rattles] 449 00:23:32,512 --> 00:23:34,180 [cup rests] 450 00:23:34,213 --> 00:23:35,648 What? 451 00:23:37,049 --> 00:23:39,318 He wouldn't pay her 452 00:23:39,652 --> 00:23:44,323 unless she humiliated herself, like 453 00:23:45,725 --> 00:23:49,261 eating something spoiled or 454 00:23:51,898 --> 00:23:55,367 placing her hand over an open flame. 455 00:23:57,069 --> 00:23:59,105 It made him laugh. 456 00:24:01,508 --> 00:24:05,512 But some days he, oh he could be so kind, 457 00:24:06,212 --> 00:24:10,182 so loving, and the moment you felt safe, 458 00:24:11,183 --> 00:24:12,885 he would turn 459 00:24:13,853 --> 00:24:15,688 viciously. 460 00:24:16,523 --> 00:24:20,493 I thought mama bein' pregnant with you 461 00:24:20,527 --> 00:24:23,195 would at least stop the beatings but 462 00:24:24,797 --> 00:24:27,199 it only got worse. 463 00:24:29,769 --> 00:24:31,804 She mustered 464 00:24:33,706 --> 00:24:37,710 every ounce of strength she could to give birth to you. 465 00:24:40,112 --> 00:24:42,749 [sniffles] But her body just couldn't handle 466 00:24:42,782 --> 00:24:44,751 any more stress. 467 00:24:45,618 --> 00:24:47,854 Not after, 468 00:24:47,887 --> 00:24:50,623 not after what that man did to her. 469 00:24:50,890 --> 00:24:55,194 [traffic noise] 470 00:24:55,227 --> 00:24:57,063 [silverware clanging] 471 00:24:57,096 --> 00:24:58,330 [Tamara] Thank you. 472 00:24:59,732 --> 00:25:01,934 [overlapping voices] 473 00:25:03,102 --> 00:25:04,771 [door creaks] 474 00:25:13,780 --> 00:25:16,749 [background conversation] 475 00:25:17,449 --> 00:25:23,089 [ominous instrumental music] 476 00:25:38,537 --> 00:25:40,272 [sighs] 477 00:25:52,451 --> 00:25:54,020 [breathing heavily] 478 00:26:02,294 --> 00:26:03,663 Pick up the pace. 479 00:26:03,696 --> 00:26:05,231 Get out my office. 480 00:26:06,232 --> 00:26:09,001 It's only your office for the next 30 minutes. 481 00:26:09,301 --> 00:26:12,972 What do you want, Paige? Hm...you won, okay. 482 00:26:13,005 --> 00:26:14,974 You got everything you wanted. 483 00:26:15,007 --> 00:26:18,444 Oh trust me, if I really got what I wanted... 484 00:26:18,477 --> 00:26:19,779 Don't touch me. 485 00:26:19,812 --> 00:26:21,981 Get out or I'm callin' security. 486 00:26:22,014 --> 00:26:23,415 - Oh they'll be here soon. 487 00:26:23,816 --> 00:26:26,352 They're the ones escortin' your ass out of the building. 488 00:26:26,385 --> 00:26:28,020 [loud shuffling] 489 00:26:28,054 --> 00:26:30,389 [laughter] Try me. 490 00:26:35,361 --> 00:26:37,797 I see my husband was very generous. 491 00:26:37,830 --> 00:26:39,632 Stop. 492 00:26:39,666 --> 00:26:42,601 But he forgot a little somethin' for severance. 493 00:26:44,036 --> 00:26:46,939 This is how you used to make your money, wasn't it? 494 00:26:50,677 --> 00:26:52,511 Listen very closely, 495 00:26:52,845 --> 00:26:54,513 Angela. 496 00:26:56,182 --> 00:26:59,786 You come near me or my family again, 497 00:27:00,352 --> 00:27:02,154 I will hurt you. 498 00:27:02,188 --> 00:27:06,558 [ominous instrumental music] 499 00:27:06,592 --> 00:27:09,361 Good luck in all your endeavors. 500 00:27:10,229 --> 00:27:11,363 [chuckles] 501 00:27:22,441 --> 00:27:25,411 [sinister music] 502 00:27:28,047 --> 00:27:31,583 [thrilling, suspenseful music] 503 00:27:33,252 --> 00:27:35,254 [dramatic music stings out] 504 00:27:36,122 --> 00:27:38,590 You know the day mama was buried, 505 00:27:39,625 --> 00:27:41,994 Victor called me into his room, 506 00:27:43,329 --> 00:27:45,297 and he slapped me. 507 00:27:46,098 --> 00:27:48,835 Blamed me for her death. 508 00:27:49,736 --> 00:27:55,141 He said my insolence and selfishness had 509 00:27:55,174 --> 00:27:57,476 weakened her spirit. 510 00:28:00,847 --> 00:28:02,248 So 511 00:28:03,750 --> 00:28:07,086 [shallow inhale] to teach me a lesson, 512 00:28:07,820 --> 00:28:11,090 What? Wha wa what? What happened, mama? What? 513 00:28:14,861 --> 00:28:16,662 He branded me, Ella. 514 00:28:16,695 --> 00:28:18,464 Oah! 515 00:28:20,666 --> 00:28:22,001 [sniffles] 516 00:28:22,969 --> 00:28:24,503 - Oh... 517 00:28:25,972 --> 00:28:27,006 oh god. 518 00:28:27,039 --> 00:28:28,775 - My punishment. 519 00:28:29,475 --> 00:28:36,482 I can still feel the rod burning my flesh. 520 00:28:37,449 --> 00:28:40,219 [inhales] But that wasn't the worst of it. 521 00:28:40,987 --> 00:28:44,523 [choking up] He said he would do it to you 522 00:28:45,391 --> 00:28:48,427 if I ever disobeyed him. 523 00:28:48,460 --> 00:28:49,996 [sniffles] 524 00:28:50,797 --> 00:28:53,299 And in that moment 525 00:28:55,534 --> 00:28:59,138 [deep inhale] I decided that enough was enough. 526 00:28:59,972 --> 00:29:01,407 - [male voice] Leona! 527 00:29:02,008 --> 00:29:03,609 [breathing heavily] 528 00:29:03,642 --> 00:29:05,744 [glass shatters] Where's Ella? 529 00:29:09,515 --> 00:29:13,719 [suspenseful music] 530 00:29:14,686 --> 00:29:16,989 [breathing heavily] 531 00:29:17,023 --> 00:29:18,690 [door slams] Get back here! 532 00:29:18,724 --> 00:29:20,092 [baby crying] 533 00:29:22,161 --> 00:29:23,362 Leona! 534 00:29:23,395 --> 00:29:25,531 [hurried footsteps] 535 00:29:25,564 --> 00:29:27,033 [dramatic music tapers off] 536 00:29:27,066 --> 00:29:29,735 And I didn't see that man again for 537 00:29:30,036 --> 00:29:32,438 for 16 years. 538 00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:38,744 He found me just as Greater Hope was 539 00:29:38,777 --> 00:29:40,712 beginning to thrive. 540 00:29:42,181 --> 00:29:43,950 What did he want? 541 00:29:45,084 --> 00:29:46,418 You. 542 00:29:48,187 --> 00:29:52,191 [sniffles] He wanted you back. 543 00:29:53,692 --> 00:29:56,996 He threatened to involve the police, 544 00:29:57,029 --> 00:30:00,566 and that would've just blown up our whole world, 545 00:30:00,933 --> 00:30:05,771 and after I worked so hard to build it, I wasn't gonna let that happen. 546 00:30:10,309 --> 00:30:12,278 So I made him a deal. 547 00:30:12,544 --> 00:30:14,113 [sniffles] 548 00:30:14,881 --> 00:30:16,082 A trade. 549 00:30:19,385 --> 00:30:21,921 A beautiful, newborn, baby boy. 550 00:30:21,954 --> 00:30:23,655 Oh my god! 551 00:30:24,123 --> 00:30:25,657 Malik?! 552 00:30:25,892 --> 00:30:27,693 Gloria Stewart's son? 553 00:30:27,726 --> 00:30:29,395 - Yes. 554 00:30:30,162 --> 00:30:32,899 A dark bargain for sure, 555 00:30:34,901 --> 00:30:37,569 but I would do it again. 556 00:30:38,737 --> 00:30:41,540 Because like I always said, 557 00:30:41,573 --> 00:30:45,644 everything I have done, I have done 558 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:47,646 to survive. 559 00:30:48,147 --> 00:30:49,648 Oh... 560 00:30:50,816 --> 00:30:52,351 Leona... 561 00:30:53,419 --> 00:30:54,921 mother... 562 00:30:57,089 --> 00:30:59,091 thank you. 563 00:30:59,591 --> 00:31:01,760 I had no idea. 564 00:31:02,628 --> 00:31:04,596 Now tell me, 565 00:31:05,431 --> 00:31:07,633 how do I get Victor? 566 00:31:10,102 --> 00:31:11,503 [deep inhale] 567 00:31:11,537 --> 00:31:13,839 Remember the sin 568 00:31:14,941 --> 00:31:19,611 your father preached most about in his sermons? 569 00:31:20,279 --> 00:31:21,647 Wrath? 570 00:31:21,680 --> 00:31:24,550 - Now that is Victor's weakness. 571 00:31:25,817 --> 00:31:30,456 Beneath all that velvety smooth demeanor, 572 00:31:31,958 --> 00:31:35,494 is a man with uncontrollable rage. 573 00:31:37,296 --> 00:31:40,632 If you can get him to lose control, 574 00:31:42,801 --> 00:31:45,337 you can control him. 575 00:31:46,872 --> 00:31:51,343 [ominous music intensifies] 576 00:31:56,482 --> 00:31:59,418 [crickets chirping] 577 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:03,922 [door shuts quietly] 578 00:32:06,325 --> 00:32:09,095 [gravel rustling] 579 00:32:12,398 --> 00:32:16,035 [suspenseful music] 580 00:32:17,503 --> 00:32:19,538 [distant train horn sounds] 581 00:32:24,710 --> 00:32:27,379 Who in the hell you workin' for, boy? 582 00:32:37,289 --> 00:32:41,693 [thrilling music] 583 00:32:45,864 --> 00:32:47,866 Oh my god. 584 00:32:50,069 --> 00:32:51,603 Damn. 585 00:32:51,637 --> 00:32:52,971 [deep sigh] 586 00:32:53,639 --> 00:32:55,241 - Excuse me. 587 00:32:56,375 --> 00:32:59,745 [sighs] Sorry I'm late. I've got a lot goin' on. 588 00:32:59,778 --> 00:33:01,913 - It's okay. Thanks for meeting me. 589 00:33:01,947 --> 00:33:04,516 Of course. Listen, 590 00:33:04,550 --> 00:33:06,952 a I know that there are still some things that we need to talk ab-- 591 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:09,555 - All that can wait, okay. I just 592 00:33:10,322 --> 00:33:12,058 I need you to look at this. 593 00:33:20,232 --> 00:33:22,268 Oh my god. 594 00:33:22,301 --> 00:33:24,570 - Right. It's bad. 595 00:33:25,471 --> 00:33:28,107 It's felony tax fraud. 596 00:33:28,140 --> 00:33:30,742 Up, can you do anything with it? 597 00:33:31,410 --> 00:33:34,046 Malik gave this to you with his will. 598 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:36,715 It was under seal so it's binding. 599 00:33:36,748 --> 00:33:38,984 I mean it's right here in black and white. 600 00:33:39,017 --> 00:33:42,288 - Malik, Levi and-- - Victor. 601 00:33:44,523 --> 00:33:46,358 [crickets chirping] 602 00:33:47,326 --> 00:33:51,430 [suspenseful music] 603 00:33:52,298 --> 00:33:54,466 Clear the set. We're live in 2. 604 00:33:54,500 --> 00:33:57,469 Okay. Alright, baby. 605 00:33:57,503 --> 00:34:00,772 - Jabari. - You gonna be fire, rah! 606 00:34:11,817 --> 00:34:15,487 Hey Anita, please go easy on me. 607 00:34:16,188 --> 00:34:17,956 - Anita got sick. 608 00:34:18,324 --> 00:34:20,626 - And we're live in 3, 2-- 609 00:34:20,659 --> 00:34:22,628 [dramatic music stings out] 610 00:34:23,229 --> 00:34:26,698 Good evening. I'm Angela Parks in for Anita Robinson. 611 00:34:26,732 --> 00:34:28,334 Thank you for watching. 612 00:34:29,034 --> 00:34:30,336 - What is she doin' here? - -[Angela] Thank you Paige for... 613 00:34:31,069 --> 00:34:32,271 - Where's Anita? - stopping by to talk about... 614 00:34:32,304 --> 00:34:34,306 your incredible experience. 615 00:34:34,340 --> 00:34:35,641 Happy to be here. 616 00:34:35,674 --> 00:34:39,545 Hm. We just saw your package on your mind-blowing story, 617 00:34:39,578 --> 00:34:42,214 and I think I speak for everyone here when I say 618 00:34:42,581 --> 00:34:44,150 how are you? 619 00:34:44,183 --> 00:34:47,186 How are you feeling right now in this very moment? 620 00:34:47,219 --> 00:34:48,854 I've been better, 621 00:34:48,887 --> 00:34:50,856 - but I'm doin' my best. - Mm. 622 00:34:51,323 --> 00:34:54,860 - I'm sure reuniting with your family has been amazing. 623 00:34:55,227 --> 00:34:56,828 Your beautiful daughter, Jada, 624 00:34:56,862 --> 00:34:59,365 and your handsome husband, Jabari. 625 00:35:00,332 --> 00:35:01,733 Yeah. 626 00:35:02,033 --> 00:35:03,535 It has been. 627 00:35:04,069 --> 00:35:06,338 I would do anything for my family. 628 00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:09,841 I would kill for them. 629 00:35:09,875 --> 00:35:11,477 Oh no. I feel you, Paige. 630 00:35:11,510 --> 00:35:15,013 I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be separated from the people 631 00:35:15,046 --> 00:35:17,015 that I love for that long. 632 00:35:17,516 --> 00:35:19,017 Has there been 633 00:35:19,385 --> 00:35:20,652 an adjustment period? 634 00:35:20,686 --> 00:35:23,222 None. I'm just eager to make up for lost time. 635 00:35:23,255 --> 00:35:25,056 - Well what about your family? 636 00:35:25,090 --> 00:35:27,226 What about Jabari? 637 00:35:27,959 --> 00:35:29,861 Have there been any changes in his life 638 00:35:29,895 --> 00:35:31,663 that you've had to adjust to? 639 00:35:31,697 --> 00:35:33,999 Nothing we can't handle. 640 00:35:34,032 --> 00:35:37,403 - [exuberant laughter] Paige, girl, come on. 641 00:35:37,736 --> 00:35:39,371 You can be honest. 642 00:35:39,405 --> 00:35:41,440 Truth comes first here. 643 00:35:42,107 --> 00:35:45,911 We should disclose to our viewers that your husband Jabari and I 644 00:35:45,944 --> 00:35:50,549 were in a romantic, sexual relationship this past year. 645 00:35:50,582 --> 00:35:52,284 I'm sor-- I think there's been some mistake. 646 00:35:52,318 --> 00:35:53,719 - Oh no, it's okay. 647 00:35:53,752 --> 00:35:57,389 It's okay, Paige. I support his decision to 648 00:35:57,423 --> 00:35:59,124 honor his commitment to you. 649 00:35:59,157 --> 00:36:00,992 Till death do us part. 650 00:36:01,593 --> 00:36:02,994 Jabari is a great man, 651 00:36:06,932 --> 00:36:09,235 and will be an amazing father. 652 00:36:11,437 --> 00:36:14,940 Yes, Paige. Jabari and I are expecting. 653 00:36:16,442 --> 00:36:19,811 [maniacal laughter] 654 00:36:19,845 --> 00:36:21,813 [gasp] Uh, ah, oh! 655 00:36:21,847 --> 00:36:24,616 - [yelping] Someone help me. - Oh, oh, oh, um cut, got into... 656 00:36:24,650 --> 00:36:25,884 commercial! 657 00:36:25,917 --> 00:36:27,853 [Angela] Oh, what? Uah! 658 00:36:29,621 --> 00:36:31,357 [overlapping chatter] 659 00:36:33,692 --> 00:36:35,160 [cup rests] 660 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:37,496 [papers rustling] 661 00:36:39,097 --> 00:36:40,499 I know you wanna ask, so just ask. 662 00:36:40,532 --> 00:36:44,370 - Were you and Malik sleeping together when I was with him? 663 00:36:47,306 --> 00:36:49,441 [cup rests] [sighs] 664 00:36:51,943 --> 00:36:53,479 No. 665 00:36:54,813 --> 00:36:58,450 Malik was fun for a while. 666 00:36:58,484 --> 00:37:02,187 By the time you two got together, we had already fizzled out. 667 00:37:03,722 --> 00:37:06,057 I swear, Tamara. 668 00:37:07,526 --> 00:37:11,497 I just, I have a habit of picking a man who hurt me. 669 00:37:12,564 --> 00:37:15,667 I mean other men maybe, but not Malik. 670 00:37:16,802 --> 00:37:17,969 He left you 671 00:37:18,003 --> 00:37:19,738 everything. 672 00:37:21,239 --> 00:37:23,742 I mean if, if that isn't love, what is? 673 00:37:25,010 --> 00:37:26,678 Money isn't love. 674 00:37:27,679 --> 00:37:30,015 Malik's money doesn't help me sleep at night. 675 00:37:30,048 --> 00:37:32,584 - You know this is about more than money. 676 00:37:33,352 --> 00:37:35,821 Because of him, 677 00:37:36,187 --> 00:37:39,325 Austin will have the best education. 678 00:37:39,358 --> 00:37:41,327 [sentimental music] 679 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:44,463 Because of him, you will have the ability to pursue 680 00:37:44,496 --> 00:37:47,065 whatever dream you want. 681 00:37:48,199 --> 00:37:50,836 But he wanted you at upsurge. 682 00:37:50,869 --> 00:37:54,740 [smirks] He gave you that board seat because he trusted you. 683 00:37:56,742 --> 00:38:00,779 He believed in your skills and the way you got things done. 684 00:38:01,780 --> 00:38:03,715 That you were a fighter. 685 00:38:06,117 --> 00:38:08,387 Malik loved you, Tamara. 686 00:38:10,121 --> 00:38:12,257 And he loved your child. 687 00:38:13,525 --> 00:38:18,229 I mean, isn't that all that really matters in the end? 688 00:38:21,266 --> 00:38:23,234 What about you? 689 00:38:26,972 --> 00:38:29,741 My child is loved. 690 00:38:31,242 --> 00:38:35,046 We're gonna be just fine. 691 00:38:38,917 --> 00:38:40,419 - Hm. 692 00:38:43,922 --> 00:38:45,457 [blows] 693 00:38:45,891 --> 00:38:47,192 He's gotta go, Rex! 694 00:38:47,225 --> 00:38:49,194 That man has gotta go! 695 00:38:49,227 --> 00:38:51,630 - What happened? - No, Victor, Victor is a monster. 696 00:38:51,663 --> 00:38:54,366 He physically and mentally abused my mother and 697 00:38:54,400 --> 00:38:56,568 and Leona. Look, listen, Rex... 698 00:38:56,602 --> 00:38:59,638 he branded her. He branded her with a V. 699 00:38:59,671 --> 00:39:01,206 She still has a scar! 700 00:39:01,239 --> 00:39:03,208 Victor is a psychopath! 701 00:39:03,241 --> 00:39:04,342 - Calm down. 702 00:39:04,843 --> 00:39:05,911 Listen, what are we gonna do? 703 00:39:05,944 --> 00:39:08,747 No, we. We? I'm gonna kill that bastard! 704 00:39:08,780 --> 00:39:09,948 Don't get crazy, Ella Mae. 705 00:39:09,981 --> 00:39:12,283 - Now let's talk-- - You are not hearin' me, Rex! 706 00:39:12,317 --> 00:39:13,719 He is crazy! 707 00:39:13,752 --> 00:39:16,488 I'm listenin' to you. Okay, listen. Let's just talk through it. 708 00:39:16,522 --> 00:39:18,957 Okay? Now calm down, relax. 709 00:39:21,927 --> 00:39:23,629 We gonna take care of it. 710 00:39:26,865 --> 00:39:28,099 [pours drink] 711 00:39:28,133 --> 00:39:30,802 I just found out that Victor isn't-- 712 00:39:31,470 --> 00:39:34,673 [low R&B music] 713 00:39:35,340 --> 00:39:37,142 Ella Mae! 714 00:39:37,443 --> 00:39:38,677 [door slams] 715 00:39:38,944 --> 00:39:40,679 Oh my god. 716 00:39:41,680 --> 00:39:42,748 [sighs] 717 00:39:42,781 --> 00:39:44,950 hew, this baby's kickin'. 718 00:39:44,983 --> 00:39:47,419 You know Austin was a kicker. He kicked so much. 719 00:39:47,453 --> 00:39:49,187 - Aww. - [laughter] 720 00:39:49,955 --> 00:39:51,189 Stacia? 721 00:39:51,222 --> 00:39:53,825 [laughs] You didn't have to check up on me. 722 00:39:54,693 --> 00:39:56,995 [chuckles] I'm actually here for Tamara. 723 00:39:57,028 --> 00:39:59,665 Victor sent me here to take you to upsurge. 724 00:40:00,331 --> 00:40:02,768 [scoffs] I'm not goin' there. 725 00:40:02,801 --> 00:40:04,369 - No, of course not. 726 00:40:04,736 --> 00:40:06,037 Give me these. 727 00:40:07,172 --> 00:40:10,308 I will call Victor, and I will tell him 728 00:40:10,341 --> 00:40:13,178 as Tamara Austin's , 729 00:40:13,579 --> 00:40:17,683 we will not be selling your shares of upsurge. 730 00:40:18,850 --> 00:40:20,886 [muffled sigh] 731 00:40:21,853 --> 00:40:24,089 [phone vibrates] 732 00:40:25,356 --> 00:40:26,492 Hello? 733 00:40:26,892 --> 00:40:28,860 - [Victor] Eyes on Tamara? 734 00:40:28,894 --> 00:40:30,428 Yes, sir. 735 00:40:31,029 --> 00:40:33,231 Kendrick's pickin' her up just like you ordered. 736 00:40:33,732 --> 00:40:35,233 Come on, ladies. 737 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:37,035 - [laughs] - Thank you. 738 00:40:38,236 --> 00:40:40,739 Hey Tammy, why don't you let me take you home? 739 00:40:41,172 --> 00:40:43,308 - That'd be great. Thank you. 740 00:40:43,341 --> 00:40:44,409 [laughter] 741 00:40:44,442 --> 00:40:46,244 - Absolutely. - Hey, babe... 742 00:40:46,277 --> 00:40:48,714 - Yes. - I was thinkin', 743 00:40:48,747 --> 00:40:51,683 - What? - maybe you could come over after work... 744 00:40:52,350 --> 00:40:56,955 and we could order in and snuggle up and watch a movie. 745 00:40:58,356 --> 00:41:00,559 Um, I don't know about that, Stacia. 746 00:41:01,793 --> 00:41:04,563 [beeping] 747 00:41:05,764 --> 00:41:07,198 [beeping stops] 748 00:41:08,066 --> 00:41:09,400 [sighs] 749 00:41:10,769 --> 00:41:12,838 I mean you snore quite a bit in bed, 750 00:41:12,871 --> 00:41:13,939 you know what I'm sayin'? 751 00:41:13,972 --> 00:41:16,575 - Snore? [laughter] - I'm just kidding. 752 00:41:16,608 --> 00:41:19,878 Hey, you know what? I think I'm gonna stay and get dinner here. 753 00:41:19,911 --> 00:41:21,747 I can find a ride back. 754 00:41:22,080 --> 00:41:23,749 - Really, you sure? I mean-- - Yeah. 755 00:41:23,782 --> 00:41:26,918 Yeah, go ahead and get a head start on your romantic evening. 756 00:41:27,385 --> 00:41:30,021 - Aw, thank you. - Tssh [laughs] 757 00:41:30,055 --> 00:41:30,922 Yep. 758 00:41:31,489 --> 00:41:32,991 Let's get him. 759 00:41:33,424 --> 00:41:34,760 [smirks] 760 00:41:35,561 --> 00:41:36,762 Chuh... 761 00:41:37,128 --> 00:41:38,530 alright, see ya. 762 00:41:38,564 --> 00:41:39,665 Come on. 763 00:41:39,698 --> 00:41:42,568 - Babe, I don't snore. - I was just kidding. [laughs] 764 00:41:42,601 --> 00:41:44,235 - What do you wanna watch? 765 00:41:44,269 --> 00:41:45,270 Ah... 766 00:41:46,171 --> 00:41:47,639 hey, you know what? 767 00:41:47,673 --> 00:41:49,808 Give me a second. Let me take care of somethin'. 768 00:41:50,609 --> 00:41:51,977 Take the key, 769 00:41:52,443 --> 00:41:54,379 - start the car, because I know how you like... - [deep sigh] 770 00:41:54,412 --> 00:41:56,782 to control the music. Let me get you in here. 771 00:41:57,816 --> 00:41:59,084 Come on. 772 00:41:59,117 --> 00:42:00,619 I'm a be a second. 773 00:42:00,652 --> 00:42:01,753 [Stacia sighs] 774 00:42:01,787 --> 00:42:03,655 - You in? You good? - [Stacia groans] 775 00:42:03,689 --> 00:42:05,757 - Yeah, I'm in. Babe, hurry up. 776 00:42:05,791 --> 00:42:08,293 - The baby good? - Yep, uh huh. 777 00:42:09,160 --> 00:42:11,329 - [deep exhale] Okay. - Right back. Give me second. 778 00:42:11,362 --> 00:42:12,798 [door shuts] 779 00:42:16,768 --> 00:42:20,205 Hey, how you doin'? Um [clicks tongue] let me see, 780 00:42:20,471 --> 00:42:22,207 that one. Right there. 781 00:42:26,144 --> 00:42:27,646 [dark ominous music] 782 00:42:28,013 --> 00:42:29,615 ["Take Me Away" by Andrew Murray, Pascal Magdinier & Taylor plays] 783 00:42:29,648 --> 00:42:31,082 * Take me away 784 00:42:31,116 --> 00:42:33,652 *...for my brothers... 785 00:42:33,685 --> 00:42:35,787 * 786 00:42:35,821 --> 00:42:38,624 * I put it downtown... 787 00:42:51,002 --> 00:42:52,170 - [Victor] Are we clear? 788 00:42:52,503 --> 00:42:54,640 - Yes, sir. - Finish it. 789 00:42:54,873 --> 00:42:57,843 [suspenseful music] 790 00:43:00,011 --> 00:43:02,848 [sinister music] 791 00:43:10,689 --> 00:43:13,458 [dramatic music builds] 792 00:43:13,491 --> 00:43:15,426 [blast] 793 00:43:15,694 --> 00:43:17,428 [collective gasps] 794 00:43:21,833 --> 00:43:23,468 - [Tamara yelps] - No! 795 00:43:23,501 --> 00:43:24,670 [screaming] 796 00:43:24,703 --> 00:43:26,738 Stacia! 797 00:43:27,873 --> 00:43:29,708 [dramatic music escalates]