1 00:00:01,376 --> 00:00:02,294 [Jefferson] Previously on Black Lightning... 2 00:00:02,294 --> 00:00:04,087 It's been a year. 3 00:00:04,087 --> 00:00:06,006 But maybe it's time you move on with your life. 4 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:08,217 I injected myself with Wendy's powers and went out there. 5 00:00:08,217 --> 00:00:09,509 -[gun fires] -[thudding] 6 00:00:09,509 --> 00:00:11,094 You just traded one drug for another. 7 00:00:11,094 --> 00:00:13,138 I'm a captain of industry now, Jefferson. 8 00:00:13,138 --> 00:00:15,515 I'm gonna take away everything you love. 9 00:00:15,515 --> 00:00:17,476 You don't want to be Black Lightning, but you're willing 10 00:00:17,476 --> 00:00:18,977 to light up a couple of cops. 11 00:00:18,977 --> 00:00:20,437 Freeland would be lost without Black Lightning! 12 00:00:20,437 --> 00:00:22,022 Freeland is lost! 13 00:00:26,318 --> 00:00:27,903 Run, now! 14 00:00:32,532 --> 00:00:34,534 [rock music playing] 15 00:00:41,416 --> 00:00:46,004 ♪ Beat is getting stronger ♪ 16 00:00:46,004 --> 00:00:50,801 ♪ Music getting longer, too ♪ 17 00:00:50,801 --> 00:00:53,887 ♪ Music is a blast to me ♪ 18 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:56,223 ♪ I want to, I want to ♪ 19 00:00:56,223 --> 00:00:59,184 ♪ I wanna take you higher ♪ 20 00:01:01,353 --> 00:01:03,730 ♪ I'm gonna Take you higher... ♪ 21 00:01:03,730 --> 00:01:05,232 What have you done with my family? 22 00:01:05,232 --> 00:01:08,902 Oh, they're safe with me. Fret not. 23 00:01:08,902 --> 00:01:09,903 I'll take good care of them. 24 00:01:10,654 --> 00:01:12,155 [grunts] 25 00:01:17,577 --> 00:01:18,620 Oh, Jeff. 26 00:01:20,789 --> 00:01:22,124 [grunting] 27 00:01:27,504 --> 00:01:32,050 ♪ Beat is nitty gritty ♪ 28 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:36,972 ♪ Sound is in your city, too ♪ 29 00:01:36,972 --> 00:01:40,058 ♪ Music's still A blast to me... ♪ 30 00:01:42,227 --> 00:01:44,271 [grunting] 31 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:54,156 Jeff, 32 00:01:54,156 --> 00:01:56,867 sit your weak ass down. 33 00:01:56,867 --> 00:01:57,993 Dinner is served. 34 00:01:59,578 --> 00:02:00,412 Or don't. 35 00:02:02,122 --> 00:02:03,707 Who knows? 36 00:02:03,707 --> 00:02:07,127 Maybe your rage will kill your whole damn family. 37 00:02:07,127 --> 00:02:09,338 [laughs] 38 00:02:09,338 --> 00:02:10,172 That's cold. 39 00:02:11,381 --> 00:02:12,716 Kinda like this turkey leg. 40 00:02:14,801 --> 00:02:17,763 [groaning] 41 00:02:21,933 --> 00:02:24,311 It's always the same dream. 42 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:26,104 What do you think they mean? 43 00:02:26,104 --> 00:02:28,648 You're the one with the PhD, you tell me. 44 00:02:28,648 --> 00:02:31,276 ♪ Last night I saw a superhero He was black ♪ 45 00:02:31,276 --> 00:02:33,987 ♪ He said "This is for the street Black Lightning's back" ♪ 46 00:02:36,615 --> 00:02:39,910 Recurring dreams can stem from 47 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:41,620 feelings of incompetence, 48 00:02:41,620 --> 00:02:44,456 as the unconscious works through them. 49 00:02:44,456 --> 00:02:47,876 But if you want to unravel their meaning, 50 00:02:47,876 --> 00:02:49,336 you're gonna have to put in the work. 51 00:02:51,797 --> 00:02:53,799 I... I think the dream means that... 52 00:02:56,343 --> 00:02:58,553 no matter how hard I try to protect my family, 53 00:02:58,553 --> 00:03:00,097 it's always gonna end in tragedy. 54 00:03:01,973 --> 00:03:03,892 Things aren't like before. 55 00:03:03,892 --> 00:03:04,976 Before what exactly? 56 00:03:04,976 --> 00:03:06,895 Before the Freeland conflict. 57 00:03:06,895 --> 00:03:09,189 Before I put everybody in danger. 58 00:03:09,189 --> 00:03:11,233 Before my best friend died. Is that what you want to hear? 59 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:13,193 Your best friend wasn't in your dream, 60 00:03:13,193 --> 00:03:14,694 your family was. 61 00:03:14,694 --> 00:03:16,947 Stop deflecting and tell me what it means. 62 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:19,241 [sighs] 63 00:03:20,909 --> 00:03:22,536 I can't be the man that I was. 64 00:03:25,038 --> 00:03:26,581 [chuckles softly] 65 00:03:26,581 --> 00:03:27,582 He thought he could... 66 00:03:29,167 --> 00:03:30,210 change the world. 67 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:35,757 I can't live with the... 68 00:03:37,717 --> 00:03:39,177 decisions that I made... 69 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:42,597 being him. 70 00:03:48,145 --> 00:03:49,563 Without him, I don't know who I am. 71 00:03:53,692 --> 00:03:55,402 -[both grunting] -[people cheering] 72 00:03:57,279 --> 00:04:00,115 Oh, we got all of Freeland putting in bets right now. 73 00:04:00,115 --> 00:04:02,659 Your man says he'll come through, then he'll come through. 74 00:04:02,659 --> 00:04:04,578 [Lala] Oh, you done good, Devonte. 75 00:04:05,370 --> 00:04:07,581 This place... 76 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:10,584 is like a virtual Madison Square Garden. 77 00:04:10,584 --> 00:04:13,086 Yeah, but all this costs a grip. 78 00:04:13,086 --> 00:04:15,005 It's gonna be a minute before we turn a profit. 79 00:04:15,005 --> 00:04:16,840 You know what costs more? 80 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:18,341 Getting clipped by Freeland's finest. 81 00:04:19,676 --> 00:04:20,510 Now... 82 00:04:21,219 --> 00:04:22,053 this... 83 00:04:23,305 --> 00:04:25,474 this is the way of the new world. 84 00:04:25,474 --> 00:04:27,142 People placing bets through their phones 85 00:04:27,142 --> 00:04:29,019 feeling like they at an event... 86 00:04:29,019 --> 00:04:30,770 with no crowds to track us. 87 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:32,772 [soul music playing] 88 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:35,942 [grunting] 89 00:04:47,621 --> 00:04:48,705 My man's is good. 90 00:04:54,336 --> 00:04:56,171 Pay him. 91 00:04:56,171 --> 00:04:57,797 But let me know when he's fighting next. 92 00:04:58,882 --> 00:04:59,716 I got you. 93 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:03,345 Got Lydell in the office, just like you asked. 94 00:05:15,482 --> 00:05:17,484 [Lala] You've seen better days, Lydell. 95 00:05:20,862 --> 00:05:23,615 You care to explain yourself? 96 00:05:23,615 --> 00:05:26,117 Lala, look what Black Lightning did to me, man. 97 00:05:26,117 --> 00:05:28,662 -I'm a damn cripple now. -I didn't ask about that! 98 00:05:28,662 --> 00:05:30,580 I asked you about why you killed a kid... 99 00:05:32,624 --> 00:05:34,125 and got Blackbird's attention. 100 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:38,046 Now, I'm gonna ask you one more time... 101 00:05:38,046 --> 00:05:40,966 to explain yourself, or we gonna play a little game 102 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:44,386 -called trip the crip. -Whoa, whoa, whoa. 103 00:05:44,386 --> 00:05:48,223 I... I... I was just protecting your interests, man. 104 00:05:48,223 --> 00:05:49,641 The kid was just collateral damage. 105 00:05:49,641 --> 00:05:50,725 It was nothin' personal. 106 00:05:53,520 --> 00:05:55,188 It was just business, brother. 107 00:05:59,025 --> 00:05:59,859 Funny. 108 00:06:01,236 --> 00:06:03,029 You know, I was thinking the same thing. 109 00:06:06,283 --> 00:06:07,993 Wait, wait. I... I-- 110 00:06:10,287 --> 00:06:11,204 [groaning] 111 00:06:23,842 --> 00:06:24,968 [Lala yells] 112 00:06:26,303 --> 00:06:28,471 [groans] 113 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:32,225 Devonte... 114 00:06:34,185 --> 00:06:35,228 take out the trash. 115 00:06:37,606 --> 00:06:38,607 Take out the trash! 116 00:06:39,649 --> 00:06:42,193 [electricity crackling] 117 00:07:01,379 --> 00:07:03,840 Lightning's power in water? 118 00:07:03,840 --> 00:07:05,383 Have you lost your mind? 119 00:07:05,383 --> 00:07:07,636 I think I understand physics. 120 00:07:07,636 --> 00:07:10,221 And I'm using only heal, no sparks. 121 00:07:10,221 --> 00:07:12,807 I want to understand Jen's rate of recovery. 122 00:07:12,807 --> 00:07:14,726 Asking is too difficult? 123 00:07:14,726 --> 00:07:16,645 I need to study the variables under controlled circumstances. 124 00:07:16,645 --> 00:07:18,104 Gotcha. Gotcha. 125 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:19,439 Going out, getting the crap beat out of you, 126 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:20,565 that's a controlled circumstance? 127 00:07:20,565 --> 00:07:22,776 What is wrong with you tonight? 128 00:07:22,776 --> 00:07:25,862 The more I know now, the better prepared I can be for future attacks, 129 00:07:25,862 --> 00:07:27,197 like Gravedigger. 130 00:07:27,197 --> 00:07:28,490 I won't be caught flat-footed again, Jeff. 131 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:30,867 You're not like us! 132 00:07:30,867 --> 00:07:32,619 Okay? So, what happens when your... 133 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:34,663 Your observations go too far? 134 00:07:34,663 --> 00:07:37,248 This is not about my addiction. 135 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:40,418 This is about protecting our girls, Jeff. 136 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:42,545 [scoffs] 137 00:07:42,545 --> 00:07:45,256 Ten years ago, you asked me to stop being Black Lightning. 138 00:07:45,256 --> 00:07:46,091 I did. 139 00:07:47,258 --> 00:07:49,761 Hypocrisy looks good on you. 140 00:07:49,761 --> 00:07:51,680 I'll stop when you put the suit back on. 141 00:07:53,223 --> 00:07:54,516 And stop with the pity party. 142 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:56,309 No, no. What you don't understand is that 143 00:07:56,309 --> 00:07:58,103 playing with these powers 144 00:07:58,103 --> 00:08:00,105 will lead to misery. 145 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:01,690 So you want to be a weekend warrior? 146 00:08:01,690 --> 00:08:03,400 Suit yourself. I want no part of it. 147 00:08:06,403 --> 00:08:07,362 [sighs] 148 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:15,286 Welcome to the Larsen Line. I'm Rebecca Larsen. 149 00:08:15,286 --> 00:08:16,996 Tonight we have a special report 150 00:08:16,996 --> 00:08:20,458 on the true cost of superheroes protecting our city. 151 00:08:20,458 --> 00:08:22,836 This so-called superhero known as Lightning 152 00:08:22,836 --> 00:08:26,131 is touted as a savior for her role in the Freeland conflict. 153 00:08:26,131 --> 00:08:28,383 But should that give her and metas like her 154 00:08:28,383 --> 00:08:31,261 carte blanche to terrorize our streets? 155 00:08:31,261 --> 00:08:34,514 I hope this exclusive video shared with us by a concerned citizen 156 00:08:34,514 --> 00:08:36,474 will provide transparency 157 00:08:36,474 --> 00:08:39,436 into the damage superheroes will wreak across Freeland. 158 00:08:39,436 --> 00:08:41,020 But don't take my word for it. 159 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:42,856 I lost everything in the fire. 160 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:45,358 I've served this community 40 years. 161 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:48,361 Now, I can't afford to rebuild. 162 00:08:48,361 --> 00:08:52,490 There's no such damn thing as superhero insurance. 163 00:08:52,490 --> 00:08:54,659 This Lethal Lightning and metas like her 164 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:57,162 are responsible for millions in property damage 165 00:08:57,162 --> 00:08:59,372 this city cannot afford. 166 00:08:59,372 --> 00:09:01,541 Yes, Freeland may have its fair share of crime, 167 00:09:01,541 --> 00:09:04,377 but we can't let the cure be worse than the problem. 168 00:09:04,377 --> 00:09:06,463 -[buzzes] -[Jennifer scoffs] 169 00:09:06,463 --> 00:09:09,090 Becky from the block is spewing fake news. 170 00:09:09,090 --> 00:09:11,426 That ain't what happened. I saved those people. 171 00:09:11,426 --> 00:09:12,469 [Anissa clears throat] 172 00:09:12,469 --> 00:09:14,554 I don't doubt it, honey, 173 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:16,848 but Lightning caused a considerable amount of property damage. 174 00:09:18,349 --> 00:09:20,226 Mom, are you kidding me? 175 00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:21,811 Dad's caused way more damage than me over the years. 176 00:09:21,811 --> 00:09:24,355 Yeah, but edited news like that you can't fix. 177 00:09:24,355 --> 00:09:26,357 But they're calling me Lethal Lightning. [scoffs] 178 00:09:26,357 --> 00:09:28,026 Jen, you are a little OC with your powers. 179 00:09:28,026 --> 00:09:29,611 I keep telling you, if you trained a little more, 180 00:09:29,611 --> 00:09:31,196 you'd have more control. 181 00:09:31,196 --> 00:09:32,572 Less property damage, 182 00:09:32,572 --> 00:09:34,199 no nicknames. 183 00:09:34,199 --> 00:09:35,992 Says the woman who leaves giant cracks in the street 184 00:09:35,992 --> 00:09:37,827 just by landing dramatically. 185 00:09:37,827 --> 00:09:40,163 -You can just walk, Anissa. -You know what? Nevermind. 186 00:09:40,163 --> 00:09:42,749 You know what? It's bad enough I'm arguing with your father, 187 00:09:42,749 --> 00:09:44,209 I don't want to hear it from you two. 188 00:09:44,209 --> 00:09:45,919 [Jennifer sighs] 189 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:48,129 The only word I wanna hear is an apology. Am I clear? 190 00:09:48,129 --> 00:09:49,589 [Anissa] Yeah, you're right, Mom. 191 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:51,466 I'm gonna go check on Grace. 192 00:09:51,466 --> 00:09:53,885 -Bye. -Bye, Lethal Lightning. 193 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:55,470 -[laughing] -That's not funny. Anissa! 194 00:09:57,263 --> 00:09:59,390 [sighs] I was helping people. 195 00:09:59,390 --> 00:10:02,769 What that camera didn't catch was that family I saved. 196 00:10:02,769 --> 00:10:04,687 Larsen's controlling my narrative. 197 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:06,105 I know. 198 00:10:06,105 --> 00:10:07,524 Like I said, 199 00:10:07,524 --> 00:10:09,567 edited news like that you can't fix. 200 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:11,903 Now, put my show back on. 201 00:10:13,571 --> 00:10:15,573 [woman speaking indistinctly on TV] 202 00:10:15,573 --> 00:10:16,491 Put me in a coma. 203 00:10:20,829 --> 00:10:22,664 You've been busy, Lauren. 204 00:10:22,664 --> 00:10:24,541 Wait until you see the playground I've built inside. 205 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:26,751 Mmm-hmm. Just what have you got inside? 206 00:10:26,751 --> 00:10:28,211 The stuff that dreams are made of. 207 00:10:36,928 --> 00:10:39,806 This facility is like nothing I've ever seen before. 208 00:10:39,806 --> 00:10:41,266 -Mmm-hmm. -It's amazing. 209 00:10:44,352 --> 00:10:46,646 -Are those-- -My pride and joy. 210 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:49,190 The next generation Direct-Energy Gun. 211 00:10:49,190 --> 00:10:51,442 The press calls them the DEGs. 212 00:10:51,442 --> 00:10:53,987 We're on the eve of market release. 213 00:10:53,987 --> 00:10:58,324 They're going to save lives and change the world. 214 00:10:58,324 --> 00:11:00,076 -[gun beeps] -From what I've read, 215 00:11:00,076 --> 00:11:02,829 their energy output is lethal to humans and to metas. 216 00:11:02,829 --> 00:11:04,747 Are you confident they're safe for mass market? 217 00:11:04,747 --> 00:11:07,208 You think the prospect unwise? 218 00:11:07,208 --> 00:11:09,168 -You're showing your age, Peter. -[sighs] 219 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:11,838 Wine only improves with age 220 00:11:11,838 --> 00:11:13,172 if the grapes were good to begin with. 221 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:15,466 I missed this. 222 00:11:15,466 --> 00:11:18,094 Yes, they are lethal to both metas and humans, 223 00:11:18,094 --> 00:11:20,555 but I had the techs install a stun setting. 224 00:11:20,555 --> 00:11:21,848 Can't have local law enforcement 225 00:11:21,848 --> 00:11:24,434 disintegrating civilians. 226 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:26,853 They're capable of punching a hole through a tank, 227 00:11:26,853 --> 00:11:29,981 or safely neutralizing a carjacker. 228 00:11:29,981 --> 00:11:32,275 The ultimate peacekeeper tech. 229 00:11:32,275 --> 00:11:34,193 Hmm? 230 00:11:34,193 --> 00:11:35,236 -[telephone ringing] -[people chattering indistinctly] 231 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:45,830 Marcel? 232 00:11:45,830 --> 00:11:48,875 Hey. I didn't expect you back to work so soon. 233 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:49,876 [sighs] 234 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:51,169 Look, I, um... 235 00:11:51,169 --> 00:11:52,253 I appreciate the time you gave me 236 00:11:52,253 --> 00:11:53,212 to mourn the loss of my son... 237 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:55,798 but I need to work. 238 00:11:55,798 --> 00:11:57,675 I have to get my kids back from child services. 239 00:11:57,675 --> 00:11:59,177 Yeah, um... 240 00:11:59,177 --> 00:12:00,929 everything okay? I mean... 241 00:12:00,929 --> 00:12:02,430 -[chuckles softly] -What happened? 242 00:12:02,430 --> 00:12:04,140 Oh, this? It's... it's nothing to worry about. 243 00:12:06,225 --> 00:12:08,394 Look, I can't imagine what you're going through, 244 00:12:08,394 --> 00:12:11,022 um, but I have to ask. 245 00:12:11,022 --> 00:12:13,858 You didn't get that from trying to get back at The One Hundred, did you? 246 00:12:13,858 --> 00:12:16,444 [scoffs] So, Mr. Pierce, who do you think I am? 247 00:12:16,444 --> 00:12:17,403 Black Lightning? 248 00:12:17,403 --> 00:12:18,947 [chuckles] 249 00:12:18,947 --> 00:12:20,657 No, I'm moonlighting as a... As a bouncer... 250 00:12:21,783 --> 00:12:22,742 and occupational hazard. 251 00:12:23,618 --> 00:12:24,911 Hey, I won, though. 252 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:28,414 Uh... 253 00:12:29,540 --> 00:12:30,959 [bell ringing] 254 00:12:30,959 --> 00:12:33,211 I'm late. Can't set a bad example. 255 00:12:33,211 --> 00:12:34,671 -Right. -[Marcel clears throat] 256 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:39,133 [monitor beeping] 257 00:12:39,133 --> 00:12:40,802 Here we go, babe. I got you. 258 00:12:40,802 --> 00:12:43,262 I got you. [chuckles softly] 259 00:12:43,262 --> 00:12:44,597 Hey, babe, I really did 260 00:12:44,597 --> 00:12:47,016 something great for the community. 261 00:12:47,016 --> 00:12:49,560 You know, the news are just trying to say that metas only destroy, 262 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:52,438 but, no, I built something, okay? 263 00:12:52,438 --> 00:12:54,107 A safe space. 264 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:55,191 You gotta see it, babe. 265 00:12:55,191 --> 00:12:56,442 A safe space for the homeless. 266 00:12:57,527 --> 00:12:59,153 And I did it without violence. 267 00:13:00,446 --> 00:13:02,865 Hmm. There we go. Okay, I'm lying. 268 00:13:02,865 --> 00:13:04,534 Maybe there was a little. 269 00:13:04,534 --> 00:13:06,828 But, babe, the people I helped, 270 00:13:06,828 --> 00:13:10,540 you gotta see their faces. You had to. 271 00:13:10,540 --> 00:13:13,251 Damn, babe, you're a little ashy today. What's going on? 272 00:13:13,251 --> 00:13:15,003 [chuckles] 273 00:13:15,003 --> 00:13:18,464 Remember how I taught you there was a thing. Hmm? 274 00:13:18,464 --> 00:13:19,841 [chuckles] 275 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,429 God, I miss you so much. 276 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:28,349 It's been so long, babe. I don't... 277 00:13:28,349 --> 00:13:29,767 I don't even know if you're still in there. 278 00:13:31,102 --> 00:13:33,146 But, babe, if you are, 279 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:34,564 please can you give me a sign, 280 00:13:34,564 --> 00:13:36,107 let me know we have a future together? 281 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:38,151 Please? 282 00:13:38,151 --> 00:13:39,360 I love you so much. 283 00:13:40,403 --> 00:13:41,654 [monitor beeps alarming tone] 284 00:13:42,864 --> 00:13:45,283 No. No. No, baby, please, no. 285 00:13:45,283 --> 00:13:48,119 Don't do this right now. Please. 286 00:13:54,333 --> 00:13:55,168 [mouthing] 287 00:13:58,713 --> 00:14:00,548 -[monitor beeping normally] -Anissa. 288 00:14:04,552 --> 00:14:05,762 Oh, my God. Baby. 289 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:07,388 Hi. 290 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:11,559 Hi, how are you? 291 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:13,519 Hi, baby. 292 00:14:22,779 --> 00:14:24,781 [hip-hop music playing] 293 00:14:29,786 --> 00:14:32,246 That face means someone's in trouble or you need my help. 294 00:14:32,246 --> 00:14:34,207 Both. 295 00:14:34,207 --> 00:14:37,001 Tell me you caught that lying Rebecca Larsen last night. 296 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:39,337 Yeah, that white woman had it out for you. Uh... 297 00:14:40,713 --> 00:14:42,757 Lethal Lightning. 298 00:14:42,757 --> 00:14:44,926 That bitch edited footage from somebody to fit her narrative. 299 00:14:47,804 --> 00:14:49,263 I need you to find her for me, TC. 300 00:14:50,264 --> 00:14:52,058 You look mad. 301 00:14:52,058 --> 00:14:53,810 Please tell me you're not gonna... 302 00:14:53,810 --> 00:14:55,186 [mimicking Lightning] 303 00:14:55,186 --> 00:14:57,313 No, no. no. 304 00:14:57,313 --> 00:14:59,148 I need the unedited footage so I can clear Leth-- 305 00:15:00,858 --> 00:15:02,693 So I can clear Lightning's name. 306 00:15:02,693 --> 00:15:04,320 Freelanders understand the truth, 307 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:05,238 I'd like to give it to 'em. 308 00:15:08,116 --> 00:15:10,076 I don't know, Jen. 309 00:15:10,076 --> 00:15:12,578 Why don't you just let sleeping Larsen lie? 310 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:15,706 And why do you care what people think about Lightning anyway? 311 00:15:15,706 --> 00:15:17,792 Isn't that the point of having, you know... 312 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:20,586 an alter ego? 313 00:15:20,586 --> 00:15:22,255 No. If meta-hate like hers spreads, 314 00:15:22,255 --> 00:15:24,006 it's gonna make all of our lives more dangerous. 315 00:15:26,759 --> 00:15:27,593 Please? 316 00:15:33,015 --> 00:15:33,975 All right, fine. 317 00:15:35,518 --> 00:15:36,519 [whirring] 318 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:42,275 [breathing heavily] 319 00:15:45,695 --> 00:15:48,156 There you go. Terry Andrews. 320 00:15:49,657 --> 00:15:51,868 Don't go and do something crazy. 321 00:15:51,868 --> 00:15:53,703 -Thanks. -Good luck. 322 00:15:54,829 --> 00:15:56,247 [bell rings] 323 00:15:58,040 --> 00:16:00,293 [Lynn] Not much has changed since our last session. 324 00:16:01,711 --> 00:16:03,546 Jeff is still sulking. 325 00:16:03,546 --> 00:16:06,132 And I'm still juggling my work, 326 00:16:06,132 --> 00:16:08,259 with teaching night school at Garfield. 327 00:16:08,259 --> 00:16:09,427 Let's talk about that. 328 00:16:09,427 --> 00:16:11,679 Elaborate on your decision 329 00:16:11,679 --> 00:16:13,347 to split your time. 330 00:16:13,347 --> 00:16:15,099 Rebuilding our community is... 331 00:16:16,058 --> 00:16:17,727 Is paramount right now. 332 00:16:17,727 --> 00:16:20,021 And while Jeff's taking a break, 333 00:16:20,021 --> 00:16:22,440 -I'm filling in. -Why? 334 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:25,151 Commitment to duty has been drilled into me as a child. 335 00:16:26,027 --> 00:16:27,737 Both my parents 336 00:16:27,737 --> 00:16:29,280 proudly served in the military. 337 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:31,741 Their parents before them. 338 00:16:31,741 --> 00:16:34,702 My brother John left college and went straight into the army. 339 00:16:34,702 --> 00:16:36,037 But you didn't. 340 00:16:36,037 --> 00:16:38,247 Why choose the path less traveled? 341 00:16:39,290 --> 00:16:40,124 Um... 342 00:16:41,918 --> 00:16:43,377 It was chosen for me. 343 00:16:44,378 --> 00:16:46,047 I was different. 344 00:16:46,047 --> 00:16:49,342 Smarter than my brother, my parents. 345 00:16:49,342 --> 00:16:51,844 They convinced me that the military would be tedious, 346 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:54,347 and I wouldn't fit the mold. 347 00:16:54,347 --> 00:16:55,848 And how did that make you feel? 348 00:16:59,435 --> 00:17:00,436 Like an outsider. 349 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:02,772 Hmm. 350 00:17:02,772 --> 00:17:06,567 But I guess my parents made the right choice, so... 351 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:10,112 You're a world-renowned geneticist. 352 00:17:10,112 --> 00:17:13,157 And a foremost expert on metagenics. 353 00:17:13,157 --> 00:17:15,701 It's perfectly acceptable 354 00:17:15,701 --> 00:17:18,955 -to sort of stretch your ego here. -[chuckles softly] 355 00:17:18,955 --> 00:17:20,706 It sounds better when you do it. 356 00:17:21,958 --> 00:17:24,001 And now, you are 357 00:17:24,001 --> 00:17:25,044 teaching night school. 358 00:17:26,671 --> 00:17:28,381 You see a pattern? 359 00:17:28,381 --> 00:17:30,091 Jeff and the girls, they have 360 00:17:30,091 --> 00:17:31,467 all these shared moments... 361 00:17:32,385 --> 00:17:34,387 and experiences. 362 00:17:34,387 --> 00:17:37,265 Like, my brother John and our parents. 363 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:38,724 Jeff told me, 364 00:17:38,724 --> 00:17:41,394 "You don't belong. You're not one of us." 365 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:43,562 -Hmm. -The girls said 366 00:17:43,562 --> 00:17:44,647 I was a liability. 367 00:17:49,235 --> 00:17:50,194 Oh, God. 368 00:17:52,280 --> 00:17:54,782 I'm trying to fit in where I don't belong again, aren't I? 369 00:17:56,617 --> 00:17:57,451 Just... 370 00:17:59,245 --> 00:18:00,955 Just like I couldn't when I was young. 371 00:18:05,084 --> 00:18:06,669 This is the seed of my addiction. 372 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:08,087 Isn't it? 373 00:18:09,505 --> 00:18:11,382 My whole life... 374 00:18:11,382 --> 00:18:15,094 I've been trying to fit in where I clearly don't belong. 375 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:17,054 And then mastering the fields when I did. 376 00:18:21,183 --> 00:18:22,560 [exhales] 377 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:23,686 Just be you. 378 00:18:26,605 --> 00:18:28,733 Say it aloud. Own it. 379 00:18:30,401 --> 00:18:31,235 Own it. 380 00:18:33,696 --> 00:18:34,530 Just be me. 381 00:18:36,907 --> 00:18:38,659 [takes deep breath] 382 00:18:57,511 --> 00:18:58,721 [knocking] 383 00:19:17,656 --> 00:19:20,201 Mr. Pierce. Nah, this ain't for you. 384 00:19:20,201 --> 00:19:21,869 No. Mr. Pierce. 385 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,332 [laughing] 386 00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:27,958 [hip-hop music playing] 387 00:19:27,958 --> 00:19:29,001 [Devonte] Mr. Pierce. 388 00:19:31,837 --> 00:19:32,671 Lala, I'mma handle it. 389 00:19:39,845 --> 00:19:41,472 What the hell is this place? 390 00:19:42,348 --> 00:19:43,349 A glimpse of the future. 391 00:19:44,934 --> 00:19:46,435 You're running illegal cage fights. 392 00:19:46,435 --> 00:19:48,687 I'm earnin'. You're interrupting that. 393 00:19:48,687 --> 00:19:50,314 Look, that man right there, 394 00:19:50,314 --> 00:19:52,024 he's got a family. He's not a fighter. 395 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:54,443 -I don't want him hurt. -Prepare for disappointment. 396 00:19:54,443 --> 00:19:56,278 That man's cost me money every night he fights. 397 00:20:02,493 --> 00:20:04,328 But my ringer is about to change that. 398 00:20:05,162 --> 00:20:06,205 [chuckles softly] 399 00:20:06,205 --> 00:20:08,582 Don't fret. My filters... 400 00:20:12,336 --> 00:20:14,922 they keep the combater's identity secret. 401 00:20:14,922 --> 00:20:16,757 Place a bet and make some money. 402 00:20:16,757 --> 00:20:18,717 Knowing you, it's probably fixed. Just shut it down. 403 00:20:18,717 --> 00:20:21,429 The reconstruction at Freeland has been tough on everybody. 404 00:20:21,429 --> 00:20:23,180 And everyone has a vice to feed. 405 00:20:23,180 --> 00:20:24,849 I'm providing a virtual buffet. 406 00:20:24,849 --> 00:20:26,517 -More like lining your pockets. -[scoffs] 407 00:20:27,309 --> 00:20:28,227 It can be both. 408 00:20:30,104 --> 00:20:32,731 If you was anyone else... 409 00:20:32,731 --> 00:20:34,525 I would drop your Black ass right now. 410 00:20:35,693 --> 00:20:36,902 But since we got history... 411 00:20:38,154 --> 00:20:39,113 fight... 412 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,324 or get out! 413 00:20:44,493 --> 00:20:47,121 [both grunting] 414 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:06,682 [grunting continues] 415 00:21:11,770 --> 00:21:13,606 [crowd cheering] 416 00:21:20,654 --> 00:21:23,782 [crowd booing] 417 00:21:28,954 --> 00:21:30,664 [both grunting] 418 00:21:32,833 --> 00:21:35,294 -[roaring] -[grunts] 419 00:21:41,217 --> 00:21:44,803 ♪ Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! ♪ 420 00:21:48,849 --> 00:21:50,226 ♪ Fight! ♪ 421 00:21:50,226 --> 00:21:51,644 Mr. Pierce. 422 00:21:52,937 --> 00:21:54,063 I got next. 423 00:21:56,649 --> 00:21:58,234 ♪ Fight! Fight! ♪ 424 00:22:00,069 --> 00:22:00,945 All right! 425 00:22:06,033 --> 00:22:08,285 Mayor Black, so glad you could make the trip at this late hour. 426 00:22:08,285 --> 00:22:10,538 Well, your bodyguard left me no choice in that matter. 427 00:22:10,538 --> 00:22:12,498 Not to worry. 428 00:22:12,498 --> 00:22:14,166 He'll return you back to your nocturnal activities shortly. 429 00:22:15,459 --> 00:22:17,211 I know you're aware 430 00:22:17,211 --> 00:22:19,296 of my dedication to Freeland's reconstruction program. 431 00:22:20,798 --> 00:22:22,049 I'd like it to continue. 432 00:22:24,093 --> 00:22:26,929 I also have an offer for you that I am sure 433 00:22:26,929 --> 00:22:28,430 you'll benefit from. 434 00:22:28,430 --> 00:22:30,307 In order for it to reach its zenith, 435 00:22:31,475 --> 00:22:33,102 it's gonna need a visionary 436 00:22:33,102 --> 00:22:35,437 like myself, and a ton of cash. 437 00:22:35,437 --> 00:22:38,065 Money like that can only be gained through my new, 438 00:22:38,065 --> 00:22:38,941 state of the art... 439 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:41,318 hospital. 440 00:22:43,779 --> 00:22:48,158 Well, what with the rebuilding of Freeland, 441 00:22:48,158 --> 00:22:50,578 the city's budget is already stretched as it is. 442 00:22:52,288 --> 00:22:54,123 There's no room for a new hospital. 443 00:22:54,123 --> 00:22:55,499 There is if you diverted Garfield's budget. 444 00:22:56,417 --> 00:22:57,960 It's no secret, 445 00:22:57,960 --> 00:22:59,795 under Principal Pierce's leadership, 446 00:22:59,795 --> 00:23:03,382 it's seen shootings, death, 447 00:23:03,382 --> 00:23:05,884 and of course, its lawful occupation 448 00:23:05,884 --> 00:23:07,219 which he himself defied. 449 00:23:07,219 --> 00:23:09,471 Garfield is a pillar of the community. 450 00:23:09,471 --> 00:23:10,931 I attended there. 451 00:23:10,931 --> 00:23:13,684 As do my children, and theirs, God willing. 452 00:23:13,684 --> 00:23:15,436 Accept my proposal, Mayor Black. 453 00:23:16,186 --> 00:23:18,147 And in no time, 454 00:23:18,147 --> 00:23:20,357 your kids will be moving on up to a private school in Metropolis 455 00:23:20,357 --> 00:23:22,234 where they'll finally get a piece of that pie. 456 00:23:23,861 --> 00:23:26,113 Negro, please. 457 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:27,948 You think I don't see who you are? 458 00:23:28,907 --> 00:23:30,659 Look, I know 459 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:33,829 we're supposed to publicly smile together, 460 00:23:33,829 --> 00:23:36,832 show unity, shuck and jive, 461 00:23:36,832 --> 00:23:40,794 But there is no threat, no bribe you can offer 462 00:23:40,794 --> 00:23:43,297 that would make me tear down Garfield 463 00:23:43,297 --> 00:23:44,590 and Principal Pierce. 464 00:23:45,841 --> 00:23:46,800 So... 465 00:23:54,266 --> 00:23:55,225 Thanks for the drink. 466 00:24:00,230 --> 00:24:01,607 I'll see myself out. 467 00:24:13,327 --> 00:24:14,495 Do you want me to kill him? 468 00:24:17,998 --> 00:24:18,957 Not yet. 469 00:24:20,918 --> 00:24:23,337 ♪ I don't give a... About your crew money ♪ 470 00:24:23,337 --> 00:24:26,215 ♪ Your chain game Alexander Wang, Bugatti ♪ 471 00:24:26,215 --> 00:24:29,802 ♪ I'll just set it all on fire Watch it burn ♪ 472 00:24:29,802 --> 00:24:32,763 ♪ Yeah, I'd rather Watch it burn ♪ 473 00:24:32,763 --> 00:24:35,015 ♪ And I don't give a... What Balmain is ♪ 474 00:24:35,015 --> 00:24:36,558 ♪ Or who famous ♪ 475 00:24:36,558 --> 00:24:38,143 ♪ Or Margiela A Gucci Sweater ♪ 476 00:24:38,143 --> 00:24:41,522 ♪ Set it all on fire Watch it burn ♪ 477 00:24:41,522 --> 00:24:43,107 ♪ Yeah, I'd rather Watch it burn ♪ 478 00:24:43,107 --> 00:24:44,066 ♪ Watch it burn ♪ 479 00:24:45,776 --> 00:24:47,027 Whoa! Lightning! 480 00:24:50,572 --> 00:24:52,032 Terry Andrews? 481 00:24:53,951 --> 00:24:56,078 [chuckles] You're just a kid. 482 00:24:56,078 --> 00:24:58,789 -How'd you find me? -I tracked your phone. 483 00:24:58,789 --> 00:25:01,125 You should really check your privacy settings. 484 00:25:01,125 --> 00:25:02,376 What's this about? 485 00:25:02,376 --> 00:25:04,336 You sold footage to Rebecca Larsen. 486 00:25:04,336 --> 00:25:06,338 What she aired about me last night was straight up trash. 487 00:25:06,338 --> 00:25:09,508 Yeah, but you gotta believe me. 488 00:25:09,508 --> 00:25:11,093 I would have never given her the footage if I knew 489 00:25:11,093 --> 00:25:13,095 what she was going to do with it. 490 00:25:13,095 --> 00:25:16,140 You saved me and my family at the Freeland conflict and at the shop. 491 00:25:17,307 --> 00:25:18,475 You're my electric queen. 492 00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:20,561 [scoffs] 493 00:25:20,561 --> 00:25:23,731 Kid, I need you to show the public what really happened, okay? 494 00:25:23,731 --> 00:25:27,276 -The footage. Do you still have it? -Oh, yeah! 495 00:25:27,276 --> 00:25:30,779 -But it won't help you. -Of course it will. It's the truth. 496 00:25:30,779 --> 00:25:32,865 That ain't how the Internet works. 497 00:25:32,865 --> 00:25:37,077 But I'll tell you what, I'll post you saving all those people, 498 00:25:37,077 --> 00:25:38,954 and I'll tag your social media account 499 00:25:38,954 --> 00:25:41,540 if I can get a selfie of you giving me a kiss. 500 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:43,125 [laughs] 501 00:25:43,125 --> 00:25:45,544 -Please don't push your luck. -Oh! Okay. 502 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:47,171 Just a selfie then. 503 00:25:47,171 --> 00:25:49,047 You want to fix your rep, 504 00:25:49,047 --> 00:25:50,841 a selfie with the kid you saved will go viral. 505 00:25:53,093 --> 00:25:55,220 I'll follow you, you follow me back, okay? 506 00:25:56,638 --> 00:25:58,307 ♪ Watch it all burn ♪ 507 00:25:58,307 --> 00:26:00,058 ♪ I watch it burn ♪ 508 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:01,643 ♪ Watch it all burn, Burn, burn, burn ♪ 509 00:26:05,814 --> 00:26:09,067 Monavista let you take that? 510 00:26:09,067 --> 00:26:11,987 They don't know it's gone, Nor will they. 511 00:26:11,987 --> 00:26:16,074 As after we run some tests, I'll smuggle it back in the way it came out. 512 00:26:16,074 --> 00:26:17,242 Think of it as borrowed. 513 00:26:18,035 --> 00:26:19,828 You're so fired. 514 00:26:19,828 --> 00:26:21,663 It wouldn't be the first time. 515 00:26:21,663 --> 00:26:23,207 Now, I've learned all that I can 516 00:26:23,207 --> 00:26:24,833 from the schematics I lifted. 517 00:26:24,833 --> 00:26:26,376 I was hoping you could tell me more. 518 00:26:26,376 --> 00:26:27,503 All right. 519 00:26:29,463 --> 00:26:31,298 Okay. Let's see. 520 00:26:31,298 --> 00:26:33,842 [buzzing] 521 00:26:38,388 --> 00:26:39,848 It's mostly mechanical. 522 00:26:39,848 --> 00:26:41,600 There's no computer to talk to, 523 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:44,353 but it's admitting an odd energy signature. 524 00:26:44,353 --> 00:26:46,438 Must be its power source. 525 00:26:46,438 --> 00:26:47,940 The schematics don't mention it by name, 526 00:26:47,940 --> 00:26:50,359 so it's most likely proprietary. 527 00:26:52,986 --> 00:26:54,154 [beeps] 528 00:26:55,948 --> 00:26:56,865 Uh... 529 00:26:58,283 --> 00:27:00,202 Gambi, what are you doing? 530 00:27:00,202 --> 00:27:02,204 -[machine whirring] -I've set it at its lowest setting. 531 00:27:05,374 --> 00:27:08,001 So, don't worry, TC. I'm a professional. 532 00:27:16,009 --> 00:27:17,511 That's not good for Black Lightning. 533 00:27:19,012 --> 00:27:20,514 That's not good for anyone. 534 00:27:22,516 --> 00:27:24,142 [people clamoring] 535 00:27:24,142 --> 00:27:25,394 All bets are in. 536 00:27:29,690 --> 00:27:31,024 -Fight! -[bell dinging] 537 00:27:31,942 --> 00:27:34,152 [both grunting] 538 00:27:43,996 --> 00:27:45,372 [crowd gasps] 539 00:27:45,372 --> 00:27:46,623 [inaudible] 540 00:27:57,134 --> 00:27:59,803 [both grunting] 541 00:28:02,014 --> 00:28:02,973 Yeah! 542 00:28:11,607 --> 00:28:14,735 [crowd cheering] 543 00:28:29,999 --> 00:28:32,377 [grunting continues] 544 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:33,712 [crowd gasps] 545 00:28:37,049 --> 00:28:38,508 No one can beat me! 546 00:28:43,263 --> 00:28:44,890 [grunts] 547 00:28:44,890 --> 00:28:46,642 [crowd booing] 548 00:28:47,559 --> 00:28:49,770 No man alive. 549 00:28:49,770 --> 00:28:51,730 Yo, should I stop the fight? 550 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:53,315 He about to kill Mr. Pierce. 551 00:28:55,192 --> 00:28:56,610 I don't think he will. 552 00:28:58,987 --> 00:29:01,448 [crowd jeering] 553 00:29:08,205 --> 00:29:10,916 No! [groans] 554 00:29:15,587 --> 00:29:18,256 Stay down, old man. You're done. 555 00:29:19,758 --> 00:29:22,511 [crowd cheering] 556 00:29:29,101 --> 00:29:30,435 Don't you turn your back on me. 557 00:29:33,730 --> 00:29:35,983 [crowd exclaims] 558 00:29:36,858 --> 00:29:38,110 We're not done here. 559 00:29:39,319 --> 00:29:42,155 [both grunting] 560 00:29:53,959 --> 00:29:56,837 [crowd cheering] 561 00:30:12,686 --> 00:30:14,104 [groans] 562 00:30:20,068 --> 00:30:21,945 [crowd cheering] 563 00:30:22,946 --> 00:30:23,905 Yeah! 564 00:30:40,797 --> 00:30:41,840 All right. 565 00:30:44,217 --> 00:30:46,803 This is where I grew up. 566 00:30:46,803 --> 00:30:52,100 Now, I know it's, uh, a little old fashioned, 567 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:54,478 but you're welcome to stay until you get back on your feet. 568 00:30:54,478 --> 00:30:56,480 Uh, it's perfect, Mr. Pierce. 569 00:30:56,480 --> 00:31:00,150 Look, please, please call me Jefferson. 570 00:31:01,401 --> 00:31:02,652 We spilled blood together. 571 00:31:03,779 --> 00:31:05,197 Uh, you more than me. 572 00:31:06,573 --> 00:31:08,408 You know, I... 573 00:31:08,408 --> 00:31:12,079 I know you took gold in the decathlon back in the day... 574 00:31:12,079 --> 00:31:13,830 but I didn't know you could fight, too. 575 00:31:13,830 --> 00:31:15,624 Yeah, well, I grew up in the streets of Freeland, you know. 576 00:31:15,624 --> 00:31:16,833 I learned a trick or two. 577 00:31:17,793 --> 00:31:19,503 Fair enough. 578 00:31:19,503 --> 00:31:21,838 Still, I've never seen anybody fight like that. 579 00:31:21,838 --> 00:31:23,215 I mean, especially a principal. 580 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:25,133 [Jefferson chuckles] 581 00:31:25,133 --> 00:31:28,470 You, you may be the most impressive man I know, Mr... Jefferson. 582 00:31:30,305 --> 00:31:32,974 -Jefferson. -Yeah, I almost forgot. 583 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:42,609 Oh, man, I can't accept this. You won it. 584 00:31:42,609 --> 00:31:44,945 Mmm-mmm. Lala cheated. 585 00:31:44,945 --> 00:31:45,987 That's your money. 586 00:31:55,205 --> 00:31:56,289 First month's rent. 587 00:31:58,458 --> 00:31:59,543 Yeah. 588 00:32:02,754 --> 00:32:05,340 When you're ready to talk to child services, let me know. 589 00:32:05,340 --> 00:32:06,174 I'll put in a good word. 590 00:32:07,509 --> 00:32:10,804 Please do me a favor. No more fighting. 591 00:32:10,804 --> 00:32:13,974 Your kids need a dad. And Garfield needs its teachers. 592 00:32:15,809 --> 00:32:20,564 So, this house will take good care of you and your family. 593 00:32:25,235 --> 00:32:26,653 Try and enjoy the rest of your weekend. 594 00:32:44,462 --> 00:32:46,590 Ooh, these are for you. 595 00:32:46,590 --> 00:32:48,800 Oh, who are they from? 596 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:51,803 I don't know. I'm guessing Dad. You know he likes to make grand gestures 597 00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:53,096 when he realizes he's actually wrong. 598 00:32:55,265 --> 00:33:00,270 -Well? -It's your father inviting me for dinner tonight. 599 00:33:00,270 --> 00:33:01,313 What are you gonna wear tonight? 600 00:33:01,313 --> 00:33:03,356 Oh, I have just the dress. 601 00:33:03,356 --> 00:33:05,525 Your father is not the only one that can make grand gestures. 602 00:33:05,525 --> 00:33:07,194 -Ah. Well, have at it. -[laughing] 603 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:13,700 [machine beeping] 604 00:33:19,998 --> 00:33:21,166 Do I want to know where you got that? 605 00:33:24,794 --> 00:33:25,921 Same way you got this, 606 00:33:26,963 --> 00:33:28,131 doing things we shouldn't. 607 00:33:31,092 --> 00:33:33,678 These DEGs pack quite a punch. 608 00:33:33,678 --> 00:33:36,014 I'm not sure even your new suit could survive a direct hit. 609 00:33:37,224 --> 00:33:39,309 Well, here. 610 00:33:39,309 --> 00:33:40,769 Go on, test it out if you want. 611 00:33:43,480 --> 00:33:45,106 What if you need to suit up? 612 00:33:45,106 --> 00:33:47,692 I won't. Look, I told you Black Lightning's done. 613 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:50,570 -Jefferson... -Freeland will be fine without him. 614 00:33:53,073 --> 00:33:55,075 Honestly, it's a relief to accept that. 615 00:33:55,075 --> 00:33:56,993 Well, you're awfully chipper about this. 616 00:33:56,993 --> 00:33:59,621 -Have you been drinking? -Oh, not yet. 617 00:33:59,621 --> 00:34:01,539 I helped someone, Gambi. 618 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:05,877 Me, Jefferson Pierce, and it felt great. 619 00:34:05,877 --> 00:34:07,587 Better than being him. 620 00:34:07,587 --> 00:34:10,590 Jeff, I realize you're in a dark place right now, 621 00:34:10,590 --> 00:34:12,759 but you can't just stop being Black Lightning. 622 00:34:12,759 --> 00:34:15,345 Why not? I stopped being Jefferson Pierce. Look where that got me. 623 00:34:16,179 --> 00:34:18,223 Gambi, I'm done. 624 00:34:18,223 --> 00:34:19,683 I don't even know where to start. 625 00:34:19,683 --> 00:34:21,393 Well, you can start with being happy for me. 626 00:34:22,852 --> 00:34:23,979 I'll see you around, old man. 627 00:34:25,355 --> 00:34:27,440 Where you off to? 628 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:29,442 I've been sulking for over a year. 629 00:34:29,442 --> 00:34:31,236 It's time I try to make things right with Lynn. 630 00:34:32,862 --> 00:34:33,905 Wish me luck. 631 00:34:39,744 --> 00:34:40,829 [door closes] 632 00:34:43,665 --> 00:34:45,959 -Bonjour, madam. -Good evening. 633 00:34:45,959 --> 00:34:48,044 I believe I have a reservation in the name of Pierce. 634 00:34:48,044 --> 00:34:50,922 But of course. Your party awaits if you would follow me. 635 00:34:50,922 --> 00:34:51,923 Thank you. 636 00:34:58,263 --> 00:35:00,307 [Tobias] Dr. Stewart. 637 00:35:00,307 --> 00:35:02,225 Please do me the honor of joining me for dinner. 638 00:35:11,776 --> 00:35:14,362 Girl, don't act like I don't know you. 639 00:35:14,362 --> 00:35:16,114 Or would you rather the fine people of Freeland 640 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:18,742 know about your family's extracurricular activities? 641 00:35:22,495 --> 00:35:23,580 Please sit. 642 00:35:29,210 --> 00:35:30,754 I rented this whole place just for you. 643 00:35:31,588 --> 00:35:33,882 Forgive my ruse. 644 00:35:33,882 --> 00:35:37,344 But I knew you wouldn't attend on my account alone, so I kept my note vague. 645 00:35:37,344 --> 00:35:41,723 But please, feel free to order whatever your heart desires. 646 00:35:41,723 --> 00:35:44,059 I'd rather break bread with Judas. 647 00:35:44,059 --> 00:35:47,562 Fair enough. Though I'd be remiss if I didn't recommend the cognac shrimp. 648 00:35:49,356 --> 00:35:52,817 Dr. Stewart, or may I call you Lynn? 649 00:35:52,817 --> 00:35:54,402 I need a favor. 650 00:35:54,402 --> 00:35:56,154 One only you could afford me. 651 00:35:56,154 --> 00:35:57,697 I'll never do anything for you. 652 00:35:59,074 --> 00:36:00,742 I expected that. 653 00:36:00,742 --> 00:36:03,495 But the favor is not for me. 654 00:36:03,495 --> 00:36:08,541 You may not know, but my sister was diagnosed with ALS at a very young age. 655 00:36:08,541 --> 00:36:11,753 She was cured through nefarious medical experimentation, 656 00:36:11,753 --> 00:36:15,590 but the nasty side effects became too much for her to bear. 657 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:19,094 I promised a cure. 658 00:36:19,094 --> 00:36:22,430 Even though she's no longer with us, I'm a man of my word. 659 00:36:22,430 --> 00:36:25,433 You're a monster masquerading as a man. 660 00:36:25,433 --> 00:36:27,477 Mmm. 661 00:36:27,477 --> 00:36:29,562 I recently learned that a very close friend of mine 662 00:36:29,562 --> 00:36:32,440 was also diagnosed with this horrific disease. 663 00:36:32,440 --> 00:36:35,193 And I can't bear to watch her suffer like me and my sister did. 664 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:36,861 There are other geneticists in the world. 665 00:36:36,861 --> 00:36:39,489 None like you. You're the best. 666 00:36:40,907 --> 00:36:42,909 And I'm willing to pay for the best. 667 00:36:42,909 --> 00:36:46,913 If you agree to focus all your research on finding a cure, 668 00:36:46,913 --> 00:36:50,125 I'll fund your new institute for the next decade. 669 00:36:51,793 --> 00:36:55,463 Just imagine all the good that could be accomplished. 670 00:36:55,463 --> 00:36:59,592 On top of being remembered in history as the Black woman who cured ALS. 671 00:37:01,761 --> 00:37:02,804 I know. 672 00:37:04,597 --> 00:37:08,643 -Decisions, decisions. -What do you really want? 673 00:37:08,643 --> 00:37:11,646 I don't have the time or the inclination for your mind games. 674 00:37:11,646 --> 00:37:15,483 No games. Scouts Honor. 675 00:37:15,483 --> 00:37:17,444 Even a broke clock tells the truth twice a day. 676 00:37:20,196 --> 00:37:24,284 [chuckles] Listen, I know we've had our issues. 677 00:37:24,284 --> 00:37:27,495 Especially with the rest of that meta freak family of yours. 678 00:37:27,495 --> 00:37:29,706 But, you're different. 679 00:37:30,999 --> 00:37:32,125 You're not like them. 680 00:37:34,461 --> 00:37:36,379 What I need is your superpower, Lynn. 681 00:37:38,923 --> 00:37:43,344 What I need is you to just be you. 682 00:37:45,555 --> 00:37:47,348 Please consider my offer while we dine. 683 00:37:50,602 --> 00:37:53,980 Garcon, menus, please. 684 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:16,252 Damn. Damn, beat me to it. 685 00:38:19,214 --> 00:38:20,924 I'm already late. 686 00:38:24,677 --> 00:38:25,929 [door closes] 687 00:38:27,764 --> 00:38:29,390 [machine beeping] 688 00:38:31,017 --> 00:38:33,061 -What's up? -You look like trash. 689 00:38:33,061 --> 00:38:35,230 Like you've been partying all night. 690 00:38:35,230 --> 00:38:38,983 [sighs] No, there's always a come down when I go to the ionosphere. 691 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:41,027 I just need a little pick-me-up. 692 00:38:41,027 --> 00:38:44,197 Well, how about you stop going up there? 693 00:38:44,197 --> 00:38:46,991 Absorbing that much power has to have some type of consequences. 694 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:48,743 I'm fine. I know my limits. 695 00:38:49,953 --> 00:38:51,496 Are you done with my page yet? 696 00:39:02,507 --> 00:39:04,259 [machine beeping] 697 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:06,219 Lightning is officially verified on all social media. 698 00:39:07,428 --> 00:39:09,472 And you're sure it's secure? 699 00:39:09,472 --> 00:39:13,351 I've been bouncing signals off of VPNs all around the globe. 700 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:15,270 It will take a very determined team to track it. 701 00:39:16,980 --> 00:39:19,440 All right, good. 702 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:21,776 Are you sure you want to do this? 703 00:39:21,776 --> 00:39:24,112 You know, once you press return, there is no going back. 704 00:39:25,655 --> 00:39:26,781 Social media is forever. 705 00:39:28,074 --> 00:39:29,158 Only one way to find out. 706 00:39:30,535 --> 00:39:32,078 [hip hop music playing] 707 00:39:33,663 --> 00:39:35,248 ♪ I do it different ♪ 708 00:39:35,248 --> 00:39:37,250 ♪ I find a spaceship And I get in ♪ 709 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:38,668 ♪ I got vision I got that Twenty-twenty vision ♪ 710 00:39:38,668 --> 00:39:39,794 ♪ One in a million ♪ 711 00:39:39,794 --> 00:39:41,671 [whooshes] 712 00:39:41,671 --> 00:39:43,631 -Right now! -That's a lot of love for Lightning. 713 00:39:44,424 --> 00:39:45,633 Better recognize. 714 00:39:46,593 --> 00:39:48,261 Drop the gats and go! 715 00:39:50,597 --> 00:39:52,974 -Go. -I control my narrative now. 716 00:39:52,974 --> 00:39:54,809 Miss Lying Larsen is about to learn that. 717 00:39:56,060 --> 00:39:58,146 What are you doing? 718 00:39:58,146 --> 00:40:00,690 Lightning is tagging Miss Larsen armed with the truth. 719 00:40:02,817 --> 00:40:03,776 Hey! 720 00:40:04,527 --> 00:40:05,862 [giggles] 721 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:08,531 What's going on? 722 00:40:08,531 --> 00:40:10,033 Now, I told you we were getting hitched, right? 723 00:40:11,868 --> 00:40:13,202 We're getting hitched. 724 00:40:13,202 --> 00:40:14,329 -[both laughing] -Now? 725 00:40:14,329 --> 00:40:15,913 -Yes. -Here? 726 00:40:15,913 --> 00:40:17,999 -Yes! -What about our marriage license? 727 00:40:17,999 --> 00:40:19,626 Or witnesses? 728 00:40:19,626 --> 00:40:21,377 Turns out our license is still valid from last year. 729 00:40:21,377 --> 00:40:23,963 And Dr. Morgan here, I just paid him $20 730 00:40:23,963 --> 00:40:26,716 so he could spend 20 minutes getting officially ordained. 731 00:40:26,716 --> 00:40:28,968 -This is happening -[Morgan] It's true. 732 00:40:28,968 --> 00:40:32,305 And in the process, I learned that witnesses aren't required in our state. 733 00:40:32,305 --> 00:40:36,017 -Who knew? -What about your family, Anissa? 734 00:40:36,017 --> 00:40:37,894 Babe, their plates are full right now. 735 00:40:37,894 --> 00:40:39,562 And, this is not about them. 736 00:40:39,562 --> 00:40:41,773 This is about you and me. 737 00:40:41,773 --> 00:40:46,194 Now, I meant what I said when I told you nothing is gonna tear us apart. 738 00:40:46,194 --> 00:40:48,946 And I am not giving this world any more chances to do that. 739 00:40:48,946 --> 00:40:51,741 So, yeah, this is happening right now. 740 00:40:53,785 --> 00:40:55,495 Baby, you are the love of my life. 741 00:40:57,163 --> 00:40:58,623 Will you be my wife, too? 742 00:41:00,333 --> 00:41:02,293 A secret marriage is kind of sexy. 743 00:41:02,293 --> 00:41:04,462 I thought so. 744 00:41:04,462 --> 00:41:07,715 And I can't imagine spending my life with anyone but you, Anissa. 745 00:41:09,550 --> 00:41:12,595 -So you're saying yes? -Yes! I do! 746 00:41:12,595 --> 00:41:14,263 [both laugh] 747 00:41:14,263 --> 00:41:15,598 So do I. 748 00:41:15,598 --> 00:41:17,433 Come on, let's do this. 749 00:41:17,433 --> 00:41:19,102 Okay, um, 750 00:41:19,102 --> 00:41:22,605 well, by the power vested in me, 751 00:41:22,605 --> 00:41:25,316 I hereby pronounce you two wed. 752 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:27,026 [both laugh] 753 00:41:27,026 --> 00:41:28,528 -The brides may kiss. -Oh, my God! 754 00:41:28,528 --> 00:41:29,529 Oh, my God! 755 00:41:31,030 --> 00:41:32,115 [both] We did it! 756 00:41:32,115 --> 00:41:33,533 We did it! 757 00:41:33,533 --> 00:41:35,410 -Come here! -[Morgan] Congratulations. 758 00:41:35,410 --> 00:41:37,078 Uh, hi. 759 00:41:37,078 --> 00:41:39,247 I'm running a little late. Reservation for Pierce. 760 00:41:39,247 --> 00:41:40,623 Your party is already seated. 761 00:41:40,623 --> 00:41:42,750 I'll find her, thank you. 762 00:41:42,750 --> 00:41:46,504 [Tobias chuckles] That's a very lovely dress you're wearing. 763 00:41:49,507 --> 00:41:53,302 I would be inclined to buy you 365 of them, 764 00:41:54,220 --> 00:41:55,596 in different colors. 765 00:41:59,225 --> 00:42:02,019 [closing theme music playing]