1 00:00:01,392 --> 00:00:02,785 - STEPHANIE: Previously, on "Ambitions..." 2 00:00:02,828 --> 00:00:04,830 - NICK: Ms. Amara is a naughty, naughty girl. 3 00:00:04,874 --> 00:00:07,442 - She cheated on Titus? 4 00:00:07,485 --> 00:00:09,922 - I'm not interested in you. - LORI: If you say so. 5 00:00:09,966 --> 00:00:12,099 - AMARA: What better way to get back at me for Damian 6 00:00:12,142 --> 00:00:14,188 than for you to take up with Stephanie again. 7 00:00:14,231 --> 00:00:15,841 - I'm not the one who cheated. 8 00:00:15,885 --> 00:00:17,278 - You're not getting the concession. 9 00:00:17,321 --> 00:00:18,888 - [crying] 10 00:00:18,931 --> 00:00:20,542 - MARILYN: Friends don't do this to each other. 11 00:00:20,585 --> 00:00:22,196 - If you don't give me what I want, 12 00:00:22,239 --> 00:00:23,197 you'll be destroyed, Marilyn. 13 00:00:24,372 --> 00:00:27,331 - I'm the mayor of Atlanta. Break him. 14 00:00:27,375 --> 00:00:29,464 - RODERICK: [groaning] - [punches] 15 00:00:33,207 --> 00:00:34,251 - [phones ringing] 16 00:00:37,124 --> 00:00:38,777 - This is silly, Amara, I'm here to work, 17 00:00:38,821 --> 00:00:40,475 that's...that's it. 18 00:00:40,518 --> 00:00:45,001 - Great, go back to Birmingham and we can both do our jobs. 19 00:00:46,568 --> 00:00:49,440 - DAMIAN: Give it a chance, you might like having me around. 20 00:00:49,484 --> 00:00:51,051 I can lighten your load, help you take down 21 00:00:51,094 --> 00:00:53,314 Atlanta's shady mayor. 22 00:00:53,357 --> 00:00:54,924 - Karen told you about my case?! 23 00:00:54,967 --> 00:00:57,492 - Broad strokes. - Well, it doesn't concern you, 24 00:00:57,535 --> 00:00:59,798 you're in narcotics. - We're on the same team, 25 00:00:59,842 --> 00:01:04,107 good guys vs. bad guys, remember? 26 00:01:04,151 --> 00:01:06,153 - You really wanna help me, Damian? 27 00:01:06,196 --> 00:01:09,199 Leave Atlanta and forget you ever knew me. 28 00:01:12,115 --> 00:01:13,160 - [sighs] 29 00:01:13,203 --> 00:01:15,945 You may not believe me right now, 30 00:01:15,988 --> 00:01:19,079 but I mean you and Titus no harm. 31 00:01:19,122 --> 00:01:22,821 I hope in time we'll be able to coexist as colleagues. 32 00:01:22,865 --> 00:01:24,084 Nothing more. 33 00:01:32,048 --> 00:01:33,136 - [phone ringing] 34 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:39,142 - Back for seconds? Greedy girl. 35 00:01:39,186 --> 00:01:41,449 - I see I was misguided in assuming we could be mature 36 00:01:41,492 --> 00:01:42,928 about our little indiscretion. 37 00:01:42,972 --> 00:01:44,626 - Oh, is that how you're referring to it? 38 00:01:44,669 --> 00:01:46,932 It felt like hot, sweaty, swirl sex to me. 39 00:01:46,976 --> 00:01:49,065 - I'm not referring to it at all. 40 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:52,155 Because it never happened. - GREG: Mm-hmm. 41 00:01:52,199 --> 00:01:54,679 So what brings you by, Steph? 42 00:01:54,723 --> 00:01:58,944 - That's a rebranding strategy for you and your company. 43 00:01:58,988 --> 00:02:00,903 - Who says I need rebranding? 44 00:02:03,035 --> 00:02:05,386 - [phone ringing] - Public opinion 45 00:02:05,429 --> 00:02:08,606 surrounding Greg Peters Construction is mixed at best. 46 00:02:08,650 --> 00:02:10,739 People think of you as a thug in a suit. 47 00:02:10,782 --> 00:02:13,872 - Ouch, that almost hurts. 48 00:02:13,916 --> 00:02:15,918 - I'm going to need you to keep your nose clean 49 00:02:15,961 --> 00:02:18,007 if we're gonna secure an airport concession. 50 00:02:20,096 --> 00:02:21,445 Which means... 51 00:02:22,751 --> 00:02:26,015 No funny business related to English Rose. 52 00:02:26,058 --> 00:02:28,887 When I'm finished, Greg Peters will be seen 53 00:02:28,931 --> 00:02:33,327 as the consummate concessionaire. 54 00:02:33,370 --> 00:02:34,893 I'll be in touch. 55 00:02:37,940 --> 00:02:39,985 So you want more candy? 56 00:02:40,029 --> 00:02:41,857 [moans] 57 00:02:41,900 --> 00:02:43,902 I think you've had enough chocolate for the week. 58 00:02:43,946 --> 00:02:45,469 [panting] 59 00:02:45,513 --> 00:02:47,558 - I have such a sweet tooth. - [moans] 60 00:02:47,602 --> 00:02:51,083 - And I'm still hungry. - [moaning] [panting] 61 00:02:57,394 --> 00:03:00,092 Lucky for you, the buffet is open. 62 00:03:00,136 --> 00:03:03,139 - ♪ 63 00:03:11,495 --> 00:03:13,193 - [moans] 64 00:03:15,630 --> 00:03:18,633 - ♪ 65 00:03:29,513 --> 00:03:33,213 ♪♪ 66 00:03:41,656 --> 00:03:43,048 - Oh, my god, Roderick! 67 00:03:46,878 --> 00:03:49,098 - [groans] - Come on. 68 00:03:50,360 --> 00:03:53,058 What happened to you? 69 00:03:53,102 --> 00:03:54,973 - He ain't tell you? 70 00:03:55,017 --> 00:03:57,280 I figured he'd rush right over to brag about how he stood there 71 00:03:57,324 --> 00:03:58,586 and watched like a little bitch 72 00:03:58,629 --> 00:04:01,284 when his two overpaid mall cops roughed me up. 73 00:04:01,328 --> 00:04:05,157 - Evan did this to you? - Who else? 74 00:04:05,201 --> 00:04:08,248 - You did call him out on TV, you had to know he'd retaliate. 75 00:04:08,291 --> 00:04:10,032 - I get the shit kicked out of me 76 00:04:10,075 --> 00:04:11,816 for sticking up for your ass and that's your response? 77 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:13,296 I'm out. 78 00:04:13,340 --> 00:04:15,603 - You need medical attention. 79 00:04:15,646 --> 00:04:17,169 - I've taken worse hits in the league. 80 00:04:17,213 --> 00:04:18,867 - Someone should take care of you. 81 00:04:18,910 --> 00:04:20,260 Just to make sure you're okay. 82 00:04:21,957 --> 00:04:25,177 - Someone like you? 83 00:04:25,221 --> 00:04:29,965 - Someone exactly like me. Stay. Please. 84 00:04:37,668 --> 00:04:39,496 - Got your text, what's up? 85 00:04:42,717 --> 00:04:46,721 - Karen, would you please do me a favor 86 00:04:46,764 --> 00:04:50,638 and don't insert Damian Collins into my city hall investigation, 87 00:04:50,681 --> 00:04:53,771 or any of my other cases, for that matter? 88 00:04:53,815 --> 00:04:57,384 I told you from the beginning, I work solo. 89 00:04:57,427 --> 00:05:01,605 - Am I missing something? If so, you better clue me in. 90 00:05:04,913 --> 00:05:07,089 - There was an incident in Birmingham and-- 91 00:05:07,132 --> 00:05:10,701 - And it resulted in our partnership yielding 92 00:05:10,745 --> 00:05:13,748 amazing results. 93 00:05:13,791 --> 00:05:16,620 - [chuckles] I gotta go. 94 00:05:16,664 --> 00:05:19,014 I'll leave it to the two of you to work this out. 95 00:05:19,057 --> 00:05:20,450 I'm just glad to have you both. 96 00:05:24,846 --> 00:05:27,414 - Tell me you weren't about to ruin both of our careers. 97 00:05:29,372 --> 00:05:33,507 You worked too hard to get to this level in the DOJ, Amara. 98 00:05:33,550 --> 00:05:36,597 Don't let our past destroy your future. 99 00:05:43,865 --> 00:05:45,475 - [sighs] 100 00:05:49,436 --> 00:05:53,527 - ♪ 101 00:05:53,570 --> 00:05:55,050 - [humming] 102 00:05:55,093 --> 00:05:58,140 - [bell dings] - Damn, girl, you did that. 103 00:05:58,183 --> 00:06:00,969 - That looks delicious. - RONDELL: Hi, how are you? 104 00:06:01,012 --> 00:06:03,145 Oh, I don't wanna get all this on you, I just-- 105 00:06:03,188 --> 00:06:05,408 - Mmm. 106 00:06:05,452 --> 00:06:08,368 - Alright now. [laughs] 107 00:06:08,411 --> 00:06:09,934 You know what? You can-- 108 00:06:09,978 --> 00:06:11,893 Just 'cause you gave me that one measly foot rub 109 00:06:11,936 --> 00:06:13,895 don't mean you gon' get some, okay? 110 00:06:13,938 --> 00:06:16,332 - I have a surprise for you. - RONDELL: Surprise, huh? 111 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:18,900 - Philanthropist Marilyn Barnes hosts this annual gathering 112 00:06:18,943 --> 00:06:22,338 for women, and this year, it's in Atlanta. 113 00:06:22,382 --> 00:06:25,123 It's four days of workshops, panels, Q&As, 114 00:06:25,167 --> 00:06:28,170 everyone that's anyone will be at this thing, 115 00:06:28,213 --> 00:06:29,432 you can make some real connections 116 00:06:29,476 --> 00:06:31,956 with the city's most influential women. 117 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:35,438 - Man, what am I gonna do at a place like that, huh? 118 00:06:35,482 --> 00:06:37,527 You know, with all them fake boujee folks 119 00:06:37,571 --> 00:06:40,138 walking around with they nose all up in the air, it's just-- 120 00:06:40,182 --> 00:06:41,792 It's not my crowd-- - Baby, baby, baby. 121 00:06:41,836 --> 00:06:44,665 Those fake boujee folks are power players. 122 00:06:44,708 --> 00:06:46,449 Look, you wanna take Neighbors Against Gentrification 123 00:06:46,493 --> 00:06:48,277 to the next level, right? - I mean, yes-- 124 00:06:48,320 --> 00:06:51,454 - This is the room to be in. 125 00:06:51,498 --> 00:06:53,543 Unless you're scared or something, I-- 126 00:06:53,587 --> 00:06:56,981 - Rondell ain't never scared, okay? 127 00:06:57,025 --> 00:06:59,331 It's just, do you really think it's a good idea? 128 00:06:59,375 --> 00:07:00,855 - I know this is. 129 00:07:00,898 --> 00:07:02,770 You wanna save The Banks? 130 00:07:02,813 --> 00:07:04,946 You need these women on your side. 131 00:07:04,989 --> 00:07:06,426 - [bell dings] 132 00:07:06,469 --> 00:07:09,211 - ♪ You know, you know, you know, you know, baby ♪ 133 00:07:09,254 --> 00:07:12,388 - Fine. Fine, I'll go. 134 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:15,217 - Yes. - You gon' drive me? Huh? 135 00:07:15,260 --> 00:07:16,697 - Thank you. - [laughs] 136 00:07:16,740 --> 00:07:18,307 You gon' do something. 137 00:07:19,395 --> 00:07:20,744 - [crickets chirping] 138 00:07:20,788 --> 00:07:22,659 - Did you see him at work today? 139 00:07:24,792 --> 00:07:27,316 - [sighs] Titus, we've been over this. 140 00:07:27,359 --> 00:07:29,100 Damian has nothing to do with us. 141 00:07:29,144 --> 00:07:31,712 - You know good and damn well that's not true. 142 00:07:31,755 --> 00:07:34,715 - It is unless you put him front and center again. 143 00:07:34,758 --> 00:07:38,153 - Oh, so it's my fault we got this asshole to deal with. 144 00:07:38,196 --> 00:07:41,504 - I'm not saying that. - Get rid of him. 145 00:07:41,548 --> 00:07:44,376 - How?! - I don't care! Figure it out. 146 00:07:44,420 --> 00:07:46,509 Damian Collins almost ruined us, I'm not gonna stand by 147 00:07:46,553 --> 00:07:48,859 and watch him do it again. 148 00:07:48,903 --> 00:07:52,080 - That's not even a possibility, you have to trust me. 149 00:07:52,123 --> 00:07:54,691 - It's him I don't trust. - What do you expect me to do? 150 00:07:54,735 --> 00:07:57,738 I can't force him out of the US Attorney's Office. 151 00:07:57,781 --> 00:07:59,348 Karen transferred him in. 152 00:07:59,391 --> 00:08:02,351 - Then you have to quit. - You're joking, right? 153 00:08:02,394 --> 00:08:05,049 - Am I laughing? - I'm not quitting my job! 154 00:08:05,093 --> 00:08:07,530 - So that's your choice? To stay there with him?! 155 00:08:07,574 --> 00:08:11,403 - I'm not gonna let Damian cost me my entire career 156 00:08:11,447 --> 00:08:13,231 that I have worked my ass off to build 157 00:08:13,275 --> 00:08:15,625 and I cannot even believe that you would ask for that. 158 00:08:15,669 --> 00:08:18,106 - All I know is he needs to be out of our lives 159 00:08:18,149 --> 00:08:21,239 one way or another, and if you can't handle it, 160 00:08:21,283 --> 00:08:22,719 I will. 161 00:08:22,763 --> 00:08:24,504 - Titus. 162 00:08:24,547 --> 00:08:26,549 If we let Damian come between us again, 163 00:08:26,593 --> 00:08:28,769 then he wins. 164 00:08:28,812 --> 00:08:30,553 Is that what you want? 165 00:08:30,597 --> 00:08:33,730 - I want you. All to myself. 166 00:08:33,774 --> 00:08:35,297 - You got me. 167 00:08:42,565 --> 00:08:45,133 - [chuckles] I appreciate it, Syd, you know I've always been 168 00:08:45,176 --> 00:08:47,091 a good friend of your station. 169 00:08:47,135 --> 00:08:48,658 I know. 170 00:08:48,702 --> 00:08:50,530 I know, I'm just as baffled as you are, 171 00:08:50,573 --> 00:08:52,183 I can't imagine what came over Roderick. 172 00:08:52,227 --> 00:08:53,576 It might be drugs. 173 00:08:53,620 --> 00:08:55,404 Who knows. 174 00:08:55,447 --> 00:08:58,450 But thank you for handling this so quickly. 175 00:08:58,494 --> 00:08:59,539 I'll see you at the club. 176 00:09:01,889 --> 00:09:03,325 - [knocking at door] 177 00:09:03,368 --> 00:09:05,066 - Uh, your appointment is still waiting, Sir. 178 00:09:05,109 --> 00:09:08,243 - [sighs] Thank you, Chloe. Show him in. 179 00:09:10,811 --> 00:09:12,987 - Don't appreciate being made to wait this long, 180 00:09:13,030 --> 00:09:14,858 I am a busy man. 181 00:09:14,902 --> 00:09:16,643 - Your proposal has been fast-tracked, 182 00:09:16,686 --> 00:09:18,949 Greg Peters Construction has been designated a preferred 183 00:09:18,993 --> 00:09:21,125 Hartsfield-Jackson vendor now, if that's all-- 184 00:09:21,169 --> 00:09:24,302 - I want the concession guaranteed in writing. 185 00:09:24,346 --> 00:09:26,609 - I can't promise you a highly competitive city contract. 186 00:09:26,653 --> 00:09:29,307 - Sure you can. - EVAN: That would be illegal, 187 00:09:29,351 --> 00:09:32,310 I could have you arrested for even suggesting it. 188 00:09:32,354 --> 00:09:33,703 - That a threat? 189 00:09:33,747 --> 00:09:35,705 - Like the ones you keep issuing my sister? 190 00:09:37,141 --> 00:09:39,056 Tell you what. 191 00:09:39,100 --> 00:09:41,058 I'll consider using my influence to make sure 192 00:09:41,102 --> 00:09:44,714 your bid for the concession gets...extra attention, 193 00:09:44,758 --> 00:09:47,587 as long as you agree to walk away from Thelma's Place. 194 00:09:47,630 --> 00:09:50,459 - That wasn't part of the deal. 195 00:09:50,502 --> 00:09:55,986 - Whatever pact you made, that was with my wife, not me. 196 00:09:56,030 --> 00:09:58,946 It's no secret I'm pro urban renewal. 197 00:09:58,989 --> 00:10:00,991 Go ahead, break ground on English Rose 198 00:10:01,035 --> 00:10:02,253 with the existing property 199 00:10:02,297 --> 00:10:04,255 you've already acquired in The Banks, 200 00:10:04,299 --> 00:10:06,344 just leave Thelma's Place out of it. 201 00:10:06,388 --> 00:10:09,130 - My investors want the entire block. 202 00:10:09,173 --> 00:10:11,480 - Looks like you're gonna need to rethink your plans. 203 00:10:11,523 --> 00:10:14,875 That is, if you wanna do business in my airport. 204 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:22,709 - Wonder what your lovely wife and her old man would make 205 00:10:22,752 --> 00:10:26,103 of you deciding that now is the time to grow a pair. 206 00:10:26,147 --> 00:10:28,758 - You heard my terms, Peters. 207 00:10:28,802 --> 00:10:30,281 You want my help getting that concession? 208 00:10:30,325 --> 00:10:32,675 Stop jacking with my family. 209 00:10:32,719 --> 00:10:33,633 - [door opens] 210 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:36,679 - Gentlemen. 211 00:10:40,378 --> 00:10:42,163 What am I walking in on, here? 212 00:10:42,206 --> 00:10:43,643 - I was just explaining to your client 213 00:10:43,686 --> 00:10:46,646 how things get done in my city. 214 00:10:46,689 --> 00:10:50,084 - [laughs] Seems like I'm having two different conversations 215 00:10:50,127 --> 00:10:52,695 with you Lancasters. 216 00:10:52,739 --> 00:10:55,089 I think you and the mister better start comparing notes. 217 00:11:01,312 --> 00:11:02,966 - Something you wanna tell me? 218 00:11:03,010 --> 00:11:06,927 - ♪ 219 00:11:12,323 --> 00:11:15,109 - What the hell did you promise that guy? 220 00:11:15,152 --> 00:11:18,721 - I merely conveyed what we discussed 221 00:11:18,765 --> 00:11:20,767 regarding the airport concession. 222 00:11:20,810 --> 00:11:22,812 - The guy had the stones to march in here 223 00:11:22,856 --> 00:11:24,292 demanding a free concession when he's still 224 00:11:24,335 --> 00:11:25,989 refusing to back off Rondell. 225 00:11:26,033 --> 00:11:30,515 - He needs that entire block in The Banks for English Rose, 226 00:11:30,559 --> 00:11:32,213 including Thelma's Place. 227 00:11:32,256 --> 00:11:34,084 - You sound like his pet parakeet. 228 00:11:34,128 --> 00:11:38,610 - Hmm, well, perhaps I wouldn't need to keep repeating myself 229 00:11:38,654 --> 00:11:41,570 if you would finally get it through your thick skull... 230 00:11:43,528 --> 00:11:45,095 - As opposed to a bullet from your gun. 231 00:11:45,139 --> 00:11:46,357 - Oh. 232 00:11:48,229 --> 00:11:52,233 How long are you gonna sing that particular song, Evan? 233 00:11:52,276 --> 00:11:54,539 I don't understand why you're so conflicted about 234 00:11:54,583 --> 00:11:58,152 revitalizing The Banks when you of all people know the crime 235 00:11:58,195 --> 00:12:00,197 and destitution that plagues that neighborhood, 236 00:12:00,241 --> 00:12:01,459 you grew up there. 237 00:12:01,503 --> 00:12:03,157 - Well, it wasn't all bad. 238 00:12:03,200 --> 00:12:04,680 I mean, yeah, there were gangs, 239 00:12:04,724 --> 00:12:06,464 and crack dens and prostitutes on every corner, 240 00:12:06,508 --> 00:12:08,205 but there was also our church, 241 00:12:08,249 --> 00:12:09,729 where Momma taught Sunday school, 242 00:12:09,772 --> 00:12:11,252 and Luelene's Daycare. 243 00:12:11,295 --> 00:12:13,645 Rondell and I went there when Senior drove the MARTA bus 244 00:12:13,689 --> 00:12:15,865 and Mama worked at the restaurant. 245 00:12:15,909 --> 00:12:19,347 Thelma's Place held that whole neighborhood together. 246 00:12:19,390 --> 00:12:20,478 Still does. 247 00:12:20,522 --> 00:12:22,480 - You need to remember the big picture. 248 00:12:24,047 --> 00:12:27,572 With my help, you are already getting 249 00:12:27,616 --> 00:12:30,793 BetaNu Electric in Atlanta. 250 00:12:30,837 --> 00:12:33,709 Imagine having both 251 00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:37,757 Marvin Barnes and Greg Peters 252 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:40,020 firmly in our corner. 253 00:12:40,063 --> 00:12:42,718 [chuckles] We'd be unstoppable. 254 00:12:42,762 --> 00:12:45,939 Next stop...the Georgia Governor's mansion. 255 00:12:45,982 --> 00:12:48,376 - I can get to the governor's mansion on my own, 256 00:12:48,419 --> 00:12:51,335 without being permanently beholden to that bitch-ass punk. 257 00:12:51,379 --> 00:12:53,816 As soon as the concession is awarded, 258 00:12:53,860 --> 00:12:56,253 I'm done with Greg Peters. 259 00:12:56,297 --> 00:12:59,126 Now, if you wanna stay in bed with the devil... 260 00:13:01,041 --> 00:13:02,433 ...be my guest. 261 00:13:06,873 --> 00:13:08,091 - [door opening] 262 00:13:09,658 --> 00:13:14,271 - ♪ Used to travel around the world... ♪ 263 00:13:14,315 --> 00:13:16,273 - So you and Roderick broke up, Bella? 264 00:13:16,317 --> 00:13:19,102 - [sighs] It just wasn't working out. 265 00:13:19,146 --> 00:13:23,193 - Did you see that vulgar outburst he had about my husband 266 00:13:23,237 --> 00:13:24,412 on his sports program. 267 00:13:24,455 --> 00:13:26,327 - I am so sorry about that, Stephanie. 268 00:13:26,370 --> 00:13:28,851 I don't know what came over him. 269 00:13:28,895 --> 00:13:31,201 - You are well rid of him, Bella. 270 00:13:31,245 --> 00:13:34,857 Maybe one day you'll find a decent man. 271 00:13:34,901 --> 00:13:36,206 - Here's hoping. 272 00:13:36,250 --> 00:13:37,860 - STEPHANIE: [laughs] 273 00:13:39,993 --> 00:13:43,648 - Mmm, the summit sounds amazing. 274 00:13:43,692 --> 00:13:47,739 The most powerful women in Atlanta will be there. 275 00:13:47,783 --> 00:13:50,307 Do you think you could get me in? 276 00:13:50,351 --> 00:13:52,657 - Oh. It's invite only. 277 00:13:52,701 --> 00:13:54,921 Maybe next year. Excuse me. 278 00:13:58,185 --> 00:14:01,014 I want this tightened in the hips. 279 00:14:01,057 --> 00:14:02,406 How soon can you have it done? 280 00:14:02,450 --> 00:14:04,017 - Um, let's see... 281 00:14:08,630 --> 00:14:10,371 - AMARA: So, out of nowhere, 282 00:14:10,414 --> 00:14:12,199 Damian requests to be transferred, 283 00:14:12,242 --> 00:14:14,766 and he's reassigned to Atlanta practically overnight? 284 00:14:16,377 --> 00:14:18,118 No, no. [chuckles] 285 00:14:18,161 --> 00:14:21,643 There's no problems, I was just surprised to see him. 286 00:14:21,686 --> 00:14:23,688 Yeah, uh, no, 287 00:14:23,732 --> 00:14:26,953 there was no warning on our end, either. 288 00:14:26,996 --> 00:14:29,781 Let me know what else you find out. Okay. 289 00:14:29,825 --> 00:14:32,523 Good talking to you, Janine, bye-bye. 290 00:14:32,567 --> 00:14:34,482 - [knocking] 291 00:14:34,525 --> 00:14:35,831 - Hey! - Hey. 292 00:14:35,875 --> 00:14:37,528 - What are you doing here on a Saturday? 293 00:14:37,572 --> 00:14:40,096 - Came to pick up a file. What's your excuse? 294 00:14:40,140 --> 00:14:43,708 - Trying to track down Roderick Johnson. 295 00:14:43,752 --> 00:14:47,190 - Sportscaster who went off on the mayor. 296 00:14:47,234 --> 00:14:50,933 - Yeah, gotta wonder what Lancaster did. 297 00:14:50,977 --> 00:14:53,544 Roderick risked his job to put the mayor on blast. 298 00:14:53,588 --> 00:14:56,808 - Well, I'll admit it was odd, but not criminal. 299 00:14:56,852 --> 00:14:58,636 Where are you going with it? 300 00:14:58,680 --> 00:15:00,551 - Wherever it leads. 301 00:15:00,595 --> 00:15:03,554 I remember seeing them friendly at the Samuel Perkins gala. 302 00:15:03,598 --> 00:15:06,775 So something turned that relationship sour fast. 303 00:15:06,818 --> 00:15:09,343 - So you think this Roderick guy might have some solid dirt 304 00:15:09,386 --> 00:15:11,954 on Lancaster. 305 00:15:11,998 --> 00:15:13,956 - It's definitely a possibility. 306 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:16,785 He got himself suspended from his job at the TV station, 307 00:15:16,828 --> 00:15:19,919 he's not at home, so... I'm gonna stay on top of it, 308 00:15:19,962 --> 00:15:21,790 and I'll keep you updated. 309 00:15:21,833 --> 00:15:24,053 - Sounds good! 310 00:15:24,097 --> 00:15:26,316 Oh, did you decide if you're going 311 00:15:26,360 --> 00:15:29,580 to Marilyn Barnes's event? 312 00:15:29,624 --> 00:15:32,409 - Not my thing. A bunch of Stephanie Lancasters 313 00:15:32,453 --> 00:15:34,498 all under one roof... - [laughs] 314 00:15:34,542 --> 00:15:37,240 That's exactly why you should go. 315 00:15:37,284 --> 00:15:39,416 The chance to observe Atlanta's ladies who lunch 316 00:15:39,460 --> 00:15:41,853 in their natural habitat. 317 00:15:41,897 --> 00:15:44,117 That group is so incestuous, you might learn something 318 00:15:44,160 --> 00:15:46,771 we could use. 319 00:15:46,815 --> 00:15:47,816 Hmm. 320 00:15:49,122 --> 00:15:50,732 - [doorbell ringing] 321 00:15:53,039 --> 00:15:55,389 - CONSTANCE: Mrs. Barnes. 322 00:15:55,432 --> 00:15:58,566 - Marilyn, what a nice surprise. 323 00:15:58,609 --> 00:16:00,785 Sit down, can I offer you something? 324 00:16:00,829 --> 00:16:03,658 Water? Tea? Tequila? I know how you like to party. 325 00:16:03,701 --> 00:16:06,487 - I'm not thirsty. - Hmm. 326 00:16:06,530 --> 00:16:09,794 You must be swamped with planning for the summit. 327 00:16:09,838 --> 00:16:11,796 Any last-minute things I can help you with? 328 00:16:11,840 --> 00:16:13,494 That's what friends are for. 329 00:16:13,537 --> 00:16:15,017 - Do you think you can blackmail me 330 00:16:15,061 --> 00:16:16,453 and get away with it? 331 00:16:16,497 --> 00:16:18,847 - I would thank you to lower your voice, 332 00:16:18,890 --> 00:16:20,631 I wouldn't want the help to hear your rantings, 333 00:16:20,675 --> 00:16:25,810 besides, blackmail is such a harsh word. 334 00:16:25,854 --> 00:16:28,248 I prefer...encouraged. 335 00:16:28,291 --> 00:16:31,033 - I came here to tell you in person, 336 00:16:31,077 --> 00:16:32,687 I don't want you at my summit. 337 00:16:32,730 --> 00:16:34,776 - [laughs] Don't be ridiculous, of course I'll be there. 338 00:16:34,819 --> 00:16:35,820 Carly, too. 339 00:16:35,864 --> 00:16:37,300 We wouldn't miss it. 340 00:16:37,344 --> 00:16:39,215 - [chuckles] As usual, you're only hearing 341 00:16:39,259 --> 00:16:41,391 what you want to, Stephanie. 342 00:16:41,435 --> 00:16:43,219 I'm rescinding your invitation 343 00:16:43,263 --> 00:16:45,656 to the Barnes Coalition Power Women Summit. 344 00:16:45,700 --> 00:16:48,137 I will also be formally asking for your resignation 345 00:16:48,181 --> 00:16:50,879 from the board of directors. 346 00:16:50,922 --> 00:16:54,361 - You will do no such thing. 347 00:16:54,404 --> 00:16:57,755 In fact, you will smile and curtsy 348 00:16:57,799 --> 00:17:00,628 when my daughter and I grace your tired event 349 00:17:00,671 --> 00:17:02,064 with our presence. 350 00:17:02,108 --> 00:17:05,328 That is, of course, unless you want sad, 351 00:17:05,372 --> 00:17:10,203 cuckolded Marvin to know about your nasty secret life. 352 00:17:10,246 --> 00:17:13,249 - You may have the upper hand right now, Stephanie, 353 00:17:13,293 --> 00:17:15,512 but rest assured your day is coming. 354 00:17:15,556 --> 00:17:16,600 - [chuckles] 355 00:17:18,820 --> 00:17:20,474 See you at the summit, Marilyn. 356 00:17:20,517 --> 00:17:22,432 - [door opens] 357 00:17:22,476 --> 00:17:23,564 - Ta-tah. - [door closes] 358 00:17:25,566 --> 00:17:33,443 - ♪ 359 00:17:33,487 --> 00:17:35,967 - [cat o' nine tails crack] 360 00:17:36,011 --> 00:17:38,535 - EVAN: [moans] 361 00:17:38,579 --> 00:17:40,885 - DAPHNE: How does that feel? - So good. 362 00:17:40,929 --> 00:17:47,762 - ♪ 363 00:17:47,805 --> 00:17:50,156 - EVAN: Come on. Hurry up, I don't have all day. 364 00:17:50,199 --> 00:17:53,072 - DAPHNE: Okay. Hold your horses. 365 00:17:53,115 --> 00:17:57,076 I got a new toy. [chuckles] 366 00:17:57,119 --> 00:18:00,557 - [buzzing] 367 00:18:00,601 --> 00:18:03,908 - ♪ I know what you want, 'cause I got it ♪ 368 00:18:03,952 --> 00:18:06,346 ♪ You know what I need 369 00:18:06,389 --> 00:18:09,175 - EVAN: [gasps] - DAPHNE: Mmm. Like it? 370 00:18:09,218 --> 00:18:13,396 - [panting] 371 00:18:13,440 --> 00:18:14,354 Don't stop. 372 00:18:16,530 --> 00:18:19,010 - You sure? I can turn up the voltage. 373 00:18:20,969 --> 00:18:23,102 [chuckles] Or this. 374 00:18:24,973 --> 00:18:27,802 - Are you crazy? 375 00:18:27,845 --> 00:18:29,412 - For you, I am. 376 00:18:34,896 --> 00:18:36,593 Seems like your mind is elsewhere, 377 00:18:36,637 --> 00:18:38,378 you wanna talk about it? 378 00:18:38,421 --> 00:18:40,815 - If I wanted to talk, I'd go home to my wife. 379 00:18:40,858 --> 00:18:42,599 - And if I wanna deal with a bad attitude, 380 00:18:42,643 --> 00:18:44,688 I'd go home to my husband. 381 00:18:44,732 --> 00:18:47,778 - Maybe you should do that. - I will. 382 00:18:53,741 --> 00:18:55,960 - EVAN: Wait a minute. Where are you going? 383 00:18:58,180 --> 00:19:01,096 - [sighs] - Daphne. 384 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:02,793 Get back here and untie me. 385 00:19:07,058 --> 00:19:08,234 - Hmm. 386 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:12,716 - EVAN: [struggling] [groaning] 387 00:19:20,289 --> 00:19:21,943 [muffled] Daphne! 388 00:19:21,986 --> 00:19:25,729 [growling] 389 00:19:29,037 --> 00:19:31,866 - [soft jazz music playing] - [laughter] 390 00:19:33,998 --> 00:19:36,000 - Welcome. - Davis. 391 00:19:36,044 --> 00:19:38,394 - Yeah, of course. 392 00:19:38,438 --> 00:19:41,571 - [indistinct chatter] - Good to see you. 393 00:19:44,357 --> 00:19:47,621 - Mrs. Carlisle? Hi! 394 00:19:47,664 --> 00:19:50,798 Oh, I was hoping we'd see each other. 395 00:19:50,841 --> 00:19:53,235 Oh, Mrs. Carlisle, I've long wanted to tell you 396 00:19:53,279 --> 00:19:54,671 how much your kindness meant to me 397 00:19:54,715 --> 00:19:56,107 while I was at Spelman. 398 00:19:56,151 --> 00:19:57,500 No, really, you always made me feel 399 00:19:57,544 --> 00:19:59,589 like part of the family. - Oh. 400 00:19:59,633 --> 00:20:02,026 - Do you remember that wonderful Easter weekend 401 00:20:02,070 --> 00:20:03,202 up at Lake Linear? 402 00:20:03,245 --> 00:20:04,986 - How can I forget? 403 00:20:05,029 --> 00:20:10,078 It wasn't long after you took up with my Stephie's boyfriend. 404 00:20:10,121 --> 00:20:13,081 Do give my best to Titus. 405 00:20:13,124 --> 00:20:14,822 - WAITER: Ladies? Would you like one? 406 00:20:14,865 --> 00:20:17,390 - Ugh, like mother, like daughter. 407 00:20:20,088 --> 00:20:23,744 - Hey, doll. - Hey! Hi! 408 00:20:23,787 --> 00:20:25,746 - Am I glad to see a friendly face. 409 00:20:25,789 --> 00:20:28,618 - Right? - How you liking the summit? 410 00:20:28,662 --> 00:20:30,664 - The alcohol helps. - Oh, sure you're right. 411 00:20:30,707 --> 00:20:31,969 - [laughs] 412 00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:41,022 - How are you, Stephanie? - Devastated. 413 00:20:41,065 --> 00:20:43,024 I thought that after having to endure 414 00:20:43,067 --> 00:20:45,461 your mindless chatter on that panel earlier, 415 00:20:45,505 --> 00:20:48,029 we'd be spared your presence this evening. 416 00:20:48,072 --> 00:20:50,640 - JUNIPER: Speaking of mindless, I saw your mother earlier, 417 00:20:50,684 --> 00:20:53,077 the old dear looks about ready for the rest home, 418 00:20:53,121 --> 00:20:54,601 bless her heart. 419 00:20:54,644 --> 00:20:57,517 - I think you have my mother mistaken for your husband. 420 00:20:57,560 --> 00:20:58,822 - BOTH: [laughing] 421 00:20:58,866 --> 00:21:01,869 - Okay, Mom, I think it's time we go mingle. 422 00:21:01,912 --> 00:21:05,742 - I'm gonna go find Grandma. - You do that, dear. 423 00:21:11,357 --> 00:21:13,228 - Here comes trouble. - What? 424 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:16,492 - Rondell, I didn't know that you were catering the summit. 425 00:21:16,536 --> 00:21:18,755 - For your information, I'm a guest. 426 00:21:18,799 --> 00:21:22,193 - Really? Well, I suppose the definition of "power woman" 427 00:21:22,237 --> 00:21:25,109 has become a bit more...flexible than it once was. 428 00:21:27,808 --> 00:21:29,766 Hello, Amara. - Stephanie. 429 00:21:29,810 --> 00:21:31,768 - I didn't expect to see you here, 430 00:21:31,812 --> 00:21:34,205 I know how you nine-to-fivers 431 00:21:34,249 --> 00:21:36,730 relish your weekends off. [chuckles] 432 00:21:36,773 --> 00:21:38,862 - Well, you know, Stephanie, some women achieve power 433 00:21:38,906 --> 00:21:42,083 based on merit, and others lie, cheat and inherit 434 00:21:42,126 --> 00:21:43,737 their way to the top. 435 00:21:43,780 --> 00:21:47,567 - Funny you should mention cheating. [laughs] 436 00:21:47,610 --> 00:21:48,785 - MARILYN: Everything okay, ladies? 437 00:21:48,829 --> 00:21:52,615 - Ah, here we all are. 438 00:21:52,659 --> 00:21:57,228 Sorority sisters together again, just like old times. 439 00:21:57,272 --> 00:22:00,362 Well, except for you, Rondell. 440 00:22:00,406 --> 00:22:02,712 You never went to college, did you? 441 00:22:02,756 --> 00:22:04,845 - I was too busy working so that I could put 442 00:22:04,888 --> 00:22:08,631 your future husband through college and law school. 443 00:22:08,675 --> 00:22:12,200 But you know, being your sister-in-law all these years 444 00:22:12,243 --> 00:22:16,247 should net me an honorary PhD in Bitchology. 445 00:22:16,291 --> 00:22:17,727 - [chuckling] 446 00:22:17,771 --> 00:22:21,514 - As much as I'd like to, I can't take credit for that. 447 00:22:21,557 --> 00:22:24,386 You've been a bitch all your life. 448 00:22:24,430 --> 00:22:25,996 Ladies. 449 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:30,653 - I can't stand her. I can't. I can't stand her, I can't. 450 00:22:30,697 --> 00:22:33,264 - BELLA: Hi, there, my name is Bella Tru, I'm a designer. 451 00:22:33,308 --> 00:22:35,049 I noticed several women wearing my outfits 452 00:22:35,092 --> 00:22:36,224 at the Barnes Coalition 453 00:22:36,267 --> 00:22:38,182 Power Women Summit cocktail party. 454 00:22:38,226 --> 00:22:40,228 I would love to use some of the pics you posted 455 00:22:40,271 --> 00:22:41,838 on my Instagram, please call me back 456 00:22:41,882 --> 00:22:43,318 at your earliest convenience. 457 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:50,934 Your circulation will flow better if you sit up. 458 00:22:50,978 --> 00:22:52,806 - [groaning] 459 00:22:55,504 --> 00:22:57,201 - [sighs] 460 00:22:57,245 --> 00:23:00,291 - [groans] 461 00:23:00,335 --> 00:23:03,120 You sure know a whole lot about healing. 462 00:23:03,164 --> 00:23:04,557 - Got into my fair share of fights 463 00:23:04,600 --> 00:23:06,820 growing up in The Banks. 464 00:23:06,863 --> 00:23:10,084 - Too bad you still gotta fight assholes like Lancaster. 465 00:23:10,127 --> 00:23:11,390 Don't worry, baby, 466 00:23:11,433 --> 00:23:14,001 he's gonna get exactly what's coming to him. 467 00:23:14,044 --> 00:23:15,481 Hand me your laptop. 468 00:23:24,054 --> 00:23:26,927 While Ebony and Ivory was kicking my guts in, 469 00:23:26,970 --> 00:23:30,713 I recorded the whole thing on my smart watch. 470 00:23:30,757 --> 00:23:32,889 - EVAN: You really think you can get away with talking shit 471 00:23:32,933 --> 00:23:34,587 about me on your show? [laughs] 472 00:23:34,630 --> 00:23:39,635 Bitch, I'm the mayor of Atlanta. Break him. 473 00:23:39,679 --> 00:23:44,161 - RODERICK ON VIDEO: [groaning] - [hitting sounds] 474 00:23:44,205 --> 00:23:45,728 - What are you gonna do with it? 475 00:23:45,772 --> 00:23:48,514 - Play it on my show when I get back to work. 476 00:23:48,557 --> 00:23:51,995 Show the whole world who our thug-in-chief really is. 477 00:23:52,039 --> 00:23:54,563 - Roderick, I'm not sure about this. 478 00:23:54,607 --> 00:23:56,435 - That bastard could've killed me. 479 00:23:56,478 --> 00:23:58,001 And what about how he treated you? 480 00:23:58,045 --> 00:24:00,134 - I just think we need to be smart about this. 481 00:24:00,177 --> 00:24:02,353 I bet Evan would pay a shitload to make this go away. 482 00:24:02,397 --> 00:24:04,355 - I don't want his money, I want him to feel 483 00:24:04,399 --> 00:24:05,705 the same pain I'm feeling. 484 00:24:05,748 --> 00:24:07,663 - He is a powerful man. 485 00:24:07,707 --> 00:24:11,841 We have leverage. We can get whatever we want. 486 00:24:11,885 --> 00:24:14,453 - What I want is to take Lancaster's crooked ass down. 487 00:24:17,499 --> 00:24:18,587 [clears throat] 488 00:24:29,816 --> 00:24:32,166 - LORI: Who would you rather? 489 00:24:32,209 --> 00:24:34,081 That blonde over there, 490 00:24:34,124 --> 00:24:38,955 or...that sexy curvy woman. 491 00:24:38,999 --> 00:24:41,088 - That's my aunt. - Oh. 492 00:24:41,131 --> 00:24:42,655 - Ew. - BOTH: [laughing] 493 00:24:44,308 --> 00:24:45,396 - Hey, girls. 494 00:24:47,007 --> 00:24:49,749 I find it so encouraging that even with our two families 495 00:24:49,792 --> 00:24:53,056 at odds, you two can still manage to be civil. 496 00:24:53,100 --> 00:24:55,232 We adults could learn a thing or two from you. 497 00:24:57,887 --> 00:25:00,847 - I should probably go. Excuse me. 498 00:25:05,112 --> 00:25:07,897 - You keep working Stephanie Lancaster's brat. 499 00:25:07,941 --> 00:25:10,204 Get as much intel out of her as you can. 500 00:25:18,255 --> 00:25:20,780 - Publicity for free? 501 00:25:20,823 --> 00:25:25,872 Sure, I will give you a call. Thank you. 502 00:25:25,915 --> 00:25:29,484 - Think that'll help save your neighborhood? 503 00:25:29,528 --> 00:25:31,530 - You grew up in The Banks. 504 00:25:31,573 --> 00:25:33,444 Samuel Perkins started his law firm 505 00:25:33,488 --> 00:25:36,273 right down the road from Thelma's Place. 506 00:25:36,317 --> 00:25:38,406 He cared about our neighborhood. 507 00:25:38,449 --> 00:25:40,234 - [laughing] You're inferring I don't. 508 00:25:40,277 --> 00:25:42,802 - I don't see your foundation stepping up. 509 00:25:42,845 --> 00:25:46,501 Your daddy was a civil rights hero, but you? 510 00:25:46,545 --> 00:25:49,591 You stand by while your husband and your daughter 511 00:25:49,635 --> 00:25:52,594 help Greg Peters steal from black and brown folk. 512 00:25:52,638 --> 00:25:55,379 - My father was a noble, virtuous man 513 00:25:55,423 --> 00:25:57,773 who never had enough resources 514 00:25:57,817 --> 00:26:01,734 to accomplish the lasting changes he wanted to make. 515 00:26:01,777 --> 00:26:04,345 Thanks to the success Stephen has made 516 00:26:04,388 --> 00:26:08,001 of Carlisle Perkins I achieve more through our foundation 517 00:26:08,044 --> 00:26:10,612 than my late father ever imagined. 518 00:26:13,876 --> 00:26:16,662 - I'm gonna figure out a way 519 00:26:16,705 --> 00:26:19,316 to stop y'all from taking The Banks. 520 00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:21,014 Best believe that. 521 00:26:22,363 --> 00:26:25,932 - No matter what it costs you? - No matter what. 522 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:31,590 - Well, then. 523 00:26:33,635 --> 00:26:35,463 Good luck. 524 00:26:38,422 --> 00:26:43,384 - LORI AND CARLY: [moaning] [kissing] 525 00:26:43,427 --> 00:26:48,128 [moaning continues] 526 00:26:48,171 --> 00:26:49,782 - Who are you and what have you done 527 00:26:49,825 --> 00:26:52,349 with my sweet, shy Carly? 528 00:26:52,393 --> 00:26:55,222 - You bring out the wild woman in me. 529 00:26:55,265 --> 00:26:57,616 - [moaning] 530 00:27:06,015 --> 00:27:07,930 - [gasps] 531 00:27:07,974 --> 00:27:10,803 - I hope you aren't as evasive with business 532 00:27:10,846 --> 00:27:14,110 vying for city contracts as you've been with me tonight. 533 00:27:14,154 --> 00:27:16,156 - First Lady Lancaster, were you looking for me? 534 00:27:16,199 --> 00:27:19,376 - I know exactly why you've been avoiding me all night, Daphne. 535 00:27:19,420 --> 00:27:21,074 Don't worry. 536 00:27:21,117 --> 00:27:25,774 Evan and I have an understanding about these things. 537 00:27:25,818 --> 00:27:27,558 - You do? - [laughs] 538 00:27:27,602 --> 00:27:29,169 The airport concession you're working on 539 00:27:29,212 --> 00:27:30,823 for my client, Greg Peters. 540 00:27:33,477 --> 00:27:35,349 Let's talk some place more private. 541 00:27:36,742 --> 00:27:37,830 - [gasps] 542 00:27:37,873 --> 00:27:40,615 - ALL: [gasp] - My dress. 543 00:27:40,659 --> 00:27:43,444 - Stephanie, I didn't see you, there, I'm so sorry. 544 00:27:43,487 --> 00:27:47,013 You know, if would be tragic if you had to leave early 545 00:27:47,056 --> 00:27:49,972 because of that awful stain. 546 00:27:56,849 --> 00:28:01,331 - [moaning] 547 00:28:01,375 --> 00:28:02,724 - LORI: Okay, come on. 548 00:28:02,768 --> 00:28:04,508 Let's pick this up at my place later. 549 00:28:04,552 --> 00:28:06,510 - Tease. Come on. 550 00:28:10,993 --> 00:28:14,257 - [giggling] 551 00:28:14,301 --> 00:28:15,519 - [gasps] Mom. 552 00:28:20,133 --> 00:28:21,482 - It's not what it looks like. 553 00:28:21,525 --> 00:28:22,831 - Mrs. Lancaster, just let me explain-- 554 00:28:22,875 --> 00:28:24,398 - I need a moment with my daughter. 555 00:28:24,441 --> 00:28:26,530 - But we were just-- - I won't ask again. Leave. 556 00:28:33,233 --> 00:28:36,236 Carly, sweetheart. 557 00:28:36,279 --> 00:28:39,152 I don't know if this is some sort of phase 558 00:28:39,195 --> 00:28:41,241 you are going through. - This is not happening. 559 00:28:41,284 --> 00:28:45,114 - Or if you're gay, or bisexual, really, 560 00:28:45,158 --> 00:28:47,726 it doesn't matter. - It doesn't? 561 00:28:47,769 --> 00:28:50,554 - No. Darling. 562 00:28:50,598 --> 00:28:54,123 I don't care if you like girls. 563 00:28:54,167 --> 00:28:57,213 You just can't like that girl. 564 00:28:57,257 --> 00:28:59,302 - We're in love. - You don't understand 565 00:28:59,346 --> 00:29:00,739 what those people are capable of. 566 00:29:00,782 --> 00:29:02,392 The Purifoys are just-- - It's not about 567 00:29:02,436 --> 00:29:05,439 the Carlisles vs. the Purifoys, mom, it's about me and Lori, 568 00:29:05,482 --> 00:29:08,007 and how we feel about each other. 569 00:29:08,050 --> 00:29:09,095 - Carly. 570 00:29:15,057 --> 00:29:18,104 We will talk about this when we get home. 571 00:29:18,147 --> 00:29:22,586 Now, fix your face and join me back at the party. 572 00:29:22,630 --> 00:29:26,982 We've got appearances to keep up, do you understand? 573 00:29:29,332 --> 00:29:30,899 That's my girl. 574 00:29:34,685 --> 00:29:36,905 - Stephanie? Excuse me. 575 00:29:38,820 --> 00:29:42,432 Is everything alright? - Perfectly fine, Mother. 576 00:29:45,218 --> 00:29:47,916 - IRENE: What's going on, Stephanie? 577 00:29:47,960 --> 00:29:51,790 - I will fill you in later, Mother. I promise. 578 00:29:54,401 --> 00:29:56,577 - I've been trying to figure out a night Hunter and I 579 00:29:56,620 --> 00:29:58,535 can have you and Titus over for dinner. 580 00:29:58,579 --> 00:30:01,843 He's made such a great impression over at Purifoy. 581 00:30:01,887 --> 00:30:04,759 - [chuckles] Yes, well, it's obvious 582 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:06,848 how much you appreciate Titus. 583 00:30:06,892 --> 00:30:09,416 - Oh, I definitely do. 584 00:30:09,459 --> 00:30:11,505 Is this your first year at the summit? 585 00:30:11,548 --> 00:30:13,115 - Uh, actually no. 586 00:30:13,159 --> 00:30:15,944 I attended one when it was held in Birmingham. 587 00:30:15,988 --> 00:30:18,251 Marilyn and I are sorority sisters. 588 00:30:18,294 --> 00:30:20,035 - What a small world. 589 00:30:20,079 --> 00:30:21,907 Marilyn and I became fast friends 590 00:30:21,950 --> 00:30:24,779 summering right next door to each other in the Hamptons. 591 00:30:24,823 --> 00:30:26,868 And oh, you should've seen the look 592 00:30:26,912 --> 00:30:28,739 on Stephanie Lancaster's face 593 00:30:28,783 --> 00:30:34,180 when Marilyn gave me a seat on her coalition's board. 594 00:30:34,223 --> 00:30:37,270 Excuse me, um, Amara, and do say hello 595 00:30:37,313 --> 00:30:40,055 to that handsome husband of yours for me. 596 00:30:40,099 --> 00:30:43,189 - Sure thing. 597 00:30:43,232 --> 00:30:46,627 - Girl, I have had enough of these high sadity women 598 00:30:46,670 --> 00:30:47,889 for today. - Mm-hmm. 599 00:30:47,933 --> 00:30:49,064 - Look, look. - Yes. 600 00:30:49,108 --> 00:30:51,371 - RONDELL: Yeah. 601 00:30:51,414 --> 00:30:55,549 - Hey, any idea why Stephanie just ran off? 602 00:30:55,592 --> 00:30:58,900 - Well, probably doing some of Greg Peters' dirty work. 603 00:30:58,944 --> 00:31:02,686 I heard her early talking to that white girl over there. 604 00:31:02,730 --> 00:31:04,645 - AMARA: About Greg Peters? - RONDELL: Mm-hmm. 605 00:31:04,688 --> 00:31:06,952 Something about a concession or something. 606 00:31:11,304 --> 00:31:13,741 - STEPHANIE: Lori. - [sighs] 607 00:31:13,784 --> 00:31:17,788 - I'm going to say this one time and one time only. 608 00:31:17,832 --> 00:31:21,009 Stay the hell away from my daughter. 609 00:31:21,053 --> 00:31:23,490 - What's going on here? - Your rode-hard spawn 610 00:31:23,533 --> 00:31:25,187 has been taking advantage of my Carly. 611 00:31:25,231 --> 00:31:27,624 - How dare you talk about my daughter like that. 612 00:31:27,668 --> 00:31:31,063 - If the saddle fits. - LORI: Mom, it's okay. 613 00:31:31,106 --> 00:31:33,935 She's just pissed I've given Carly more orgasms 614 00:31:33,979 --> 00:31:36,285 in a few weeks than Mayor Lancaster has given her 615 00:31:36,329 --> 00:31:37,591 during their entire marriage. 616 00:31:37,634 --> 00:31:39,723 - [laughs] 617 00:31:39,767 --> 00:31:41,160 - ALL: [gasp] 618 00:31:41,203 --> 00:31:43,989 - CARLY: Oh, my god! Mom! 619 00:31:44,032 --> 00:31:46,992 - Ah. - What is wrong with you?! 620 00:31:47,035 --> 00:31:48,819 - Carly. - I can't believe she hit me. 621 00:31:48,863 --> 00:31:50,778 - You are gonna pay for that, we're gonna press charges. 622 00:31:50,821 --> 00:31:52,127 - Are you okay? - Yeah. 623 00:31:52,171 --> 00:31:54,086 - I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me. 624 00:31:54,129 --> 00:31:56,958 - You think that pitiful excuse of an apology is gonna make up 625 00:31:57,002 --> 00:32:00,048 for your actions? - Mom, how could you? 626 00:32:00,092 --> 00:32:02,094 - I think we should all calm down. 627 00:32:02,137 --> 00:32:04,966 Go to the bar, have a drink, we could all use one. 628 00:32:05,010 --> 00:32:07,490 - Are you insane?! We're not gonna drink with you 629 00:32:07,534 --> 00:32:09,971 after you just assaulted my daughter! 630 00:32:10,015 --> 00:32:11,190 - Mom. 631 00:32:12,582 --> 00:32:15,455 Mrs. Lancaster is right. 632 00:32:15,498 --> 00:32:17,283 Let's go have that drink. 633 00:32:23,071 --> 00:32:25,944 - What's wrong now? - I just got fired. 634 00:32:25,987 --> 00:32:27,684 My agent called and left a voice message saying 635 00:32:27,728 --> 00:32:30,339 that my temporary leave of absence is now permanent. 636 00:32:30,383 --> 00:32:34,169 - I'm so sorry, baby. Look, Atlanta is a huge market. 637 00:32:34,213 --> 00:32:35,562 I'm sure you can take "Dirty Birds Corner" 638 00:32:35,605 --> 00:32:36,824 to another station. 639 00:32:36,867 --> 00:32:38,521 - I ain't thinking about that job, I'm pissed 640 00:32:38,565 --> 00:32:41,481 because I won't be able to expose Lancaster on the air. 641 00:32:41,524 --> 00:32:43,309 Maybe I'll upload the video to YouTube. 642 00:32:43,352 --> 00:32:45,354 - Or... 643 00:32:45,398 --> 00:32:46,877 maybe... 644 00:32:49,097 --> 00:32:50,751 you'll do it my way. 645 00:32:50,794 --> 00:32:57,279 - ♪ 646 00:32:57,323 --> 00:32:59,238 - You really think this is our golden ticket? 647 00:32:59,281 --> 00:33:07,681 - ♪ 648 00:33:11,554 --> 00:33:13,817 - One more. - WAITER: Yes, ma'am. 649 00:33:13,861 --> 00:33:16,211 - I really hope we can get past this. 650 00:33:16,255 --> 00:33:17,821 - Of course we can. 651 00:33:17,865 --> 00:33:20,694 It was all just a big misunderstanding. 652 00:33:20,737 --> 00:33:22,652 Right, Mom? 653 00:33:22,696 --> 00:33:25,133 - We need to say our goodbyes to Marilyn. 654 00:33:25,177 --> 00:33:28,528 - Oh, I guess that's my cue. See you later. 655 00:33:28,571 --> 00:33:29,833 - Later. 656 00:33:33,011 --> 00:33:35,187 - Really? 657 00:33:35,230 --> 00:33:37,493 - I'm gonna go use the restroom before we leave. 658 00:33:37,537 --> 00:33:39,713 Alone. I promise. 659 00:33:42,237 --> 00:33:45,371 - ♪ Lovable 660 00:33:45,414 --> 00:33:48,939 ♪ My girl 661 00:33:48,983 --> 00:33:52,682 ♪ She's lovable 662 00:33:52,726 --> 00:33:55,598 ♪ She's lovable 663 00:33:55,642 --> 00:34:00,081 ♪ My... 664 00:34:00,125 --> 00:34:03,084 ♪ My girl 665 00:34:03,128 --> 00:34:04,999 ♪ She's so lovable 666 00:34:05,043 --> 00:34:07,567 ♪ 667 00:34:07,610 --> 00:34:10,874 ♪ Mmm... 668 00:34:10,918 --> 00:34:14,008 ♪ Candy sweet 669 00:34:14,052 --> 00:34:16,228 ♪ And honey, too 670 00:34:16,271 --> 00:34:20,710 ♪ There's not another quite, quite as sweet as you ♪ 671 00:34:20,754 --> 00:34:25,367 ♪ I know, I know, I know, I know I'll always love you ♪ 672 00:34:25,411 --> 00:34:26,629 - I needed this. 673 00:34:26,673 --> 00:34:28,936 - ♪ So lovable 674 00:34:28,979 --> 00:34:33,158 ♪ Oh, oh, I know, I know she's love... ♪ 675 00:34:33,201 --> 00:34:37,727 ♪ Yes, she is, I know, I know, I know ♪ 676 00:34:37,771 --> 00:34:39,512 ♪ She's lovable 677 00:34:39,555 --> 00:34:43,864 ♪ She's so...lovable 678 00:34:48,477 --> 00:34:51,219 - Joaquin. Hey, buddy. 679 00:34:51,263 --> 00:34:52,612 Come say hey. 680 00:34:53,743 --> 00:34:56,398 Joaquin? 681 00:34:56,442 --> 00:34:58,661 Where's Joaquin? 682 00:34:58,705 --> 00:35:00,750 - With Mommy. 683 00:35:00,794 --> 00:35:02,187 - Your text said our son needed me, 684 00:35:02,230 --> 00:35:03,666 what are you up to now, Bella? 685 00:35:03,710 --> 00:35:05,712 - I had to get you over here. 686 00:35:05,755 --> 00:35:07,279 How could you do that to Roderick? 687 00:35:07,322 --> 00:35:09,890 - [laughs] That's what this is about? 688 00:35:09,933 --> 00:35:11,196 Your little boyfriend? 689 00:35:11,239 --> 00:35:13,198 - His only crime was loving me and my son. 690 00:35:13,241 --> 00:35:14,590 - My son. 691 00:35:14,634 --> 00:35:16,984 And I don't want that loser anywhere near him. 692 00:35:17,027 --> 00:35:19,160 - You don't call the shots anymore. 693 00:35:19,204 --> 00:35:21,684 Roderick has a video of the beating you gave him. 694 00:35:21,728 --> 00:35:24,644 - Impossible. My guys took care of the cameras. 695 00:35:24,687 --> 00:35:26,211 - You didn't take care of his watch. 696 00:35:28,561 --> 00:35:30,519 - You really think you could get away with talking shit 697 00:35:30,563 --> 00:35:32,304 about me on your show? [laughs] 698 00:35:32,347 --> 00:35:37,309 Bitch, I'm the mayor of Atlanta. Break him. 699 00:35:37,352 --> 00:35:40,616 - [punching] - RODERICK: [groaning] 700 00:35:42,444 --> 00:35:43,837 - We aren't afraid of you. 701 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:48,015 - [laughs] "We"? Ah. 702 00:35:48,058 --> 00:35:51,932 Well, what do "we" want? 703 00:35:51,975 --> 00:35:55,675 - $750,000. And the airport concession. 704 00:35:55,718 --> 00:35:57,155 - You forget what happened the last time 705 00:35:57,198 --> 00:35:58,547 you tried to blackmail me? 706 00:35:58,591 --> 00:36:01,028 - I was alone then, I'm not anymore. 707 00:36:01,071 --> 00:36:03,465 And don't bother hacking Roderick's cloud 708 00:36:03,509 --> 00:36:05,728 or raiding his place like you did to me. 709 00:36:05,772 --> 00:36:07,382 We have backup drives. 710 00:36:07,426 --> 00:36:09,428 - This is a scare tactic. 711 00:36:09,471 --> 00:36:11,169 - You wanna bet your career on that? 712 00:36:11,212 --> 00:36:13,823 - I'm willing to bet yours. 713 00:36:13,867 --> 00:36:16,348 You leak this... 714 00:36:16,391 --> 00:36:19,829 How long until the investigation leads back to you? 715 00:36:19,873 --> 00:36:23,920 - It's a Me Too world, Evan. 716 00:36:23,964 --> 00:36:26,967 I was a young and innocent victim taken advantage of 717 00:36:27,010 --> 00:36:31,493 by a powerful and much older man. 718 00:36:31,537 --> 00:36:34,104 - It's a dangerous game you're playing, Bella. 719 00:36:34,148 --> 00:36:37,238 - Yeah, and I'm playing for keeps. 720 00:36:58,172 --> 00:37:00,348 - [bell dings] 721 00:37:00,392 --> 00:37:03,308 - Looking good, girl. - Hey. 722 00:37:03,351 --> 00:37:05,571 - You have fun? - RONDELL: It was alright. 723 00:37:05,614 --> 00:37:09,531 Forgot to finish this inventory. 724 00:37:09,575 --> 00:37:11,577 - You need me to stick around? - [bell dings] 725 00:37:11,620 --> 00:37:15,058 - Ye-- [chuckles] 726 00:37:15,102 --> 00:37:16,451 That's alright, Keisha, 727 00:37:16,495 --> 00:37:19,019 Mr. Hamilton will keep me company. 728 00:37:19,062 --> 00:37:21,500 - KEISHA: Okay. - RONDELL: Have a good night. 729 00:37:21,543 --> 00:37:22,805 - Good night. 730 00:37:25,982 --> 00:37:27,984 - [bell dings] 731 00:37:28,028 --> 00:37:32,772 - Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. So, how was the summit? 732 00:37:32,815 --> 00:37:34,295 - It was fine. 733 00:37:34,339 --> 00:37:37,342 I don't know whether to kiss you or kill you 734 00:37:37,385 --> 00:37:39,561 for making me to go to that cocktail hour, though. 735 00:37:39,605 --> 00:37:41,084 - I'd prefer the kiss. 736 00:37:42,912 --> 00:37:44,087 - [chuckles] 737 00:37:49,528 --> 00:37:51,747 [chuckles] 738 00:37:51,791 --> 00:37:52,705 [groans] 739 00:37:52,748 --> 00:37:55,229 - Come here. 740 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:58,493 - Can you believe that Stephanie was up in there 741 00:37:58,537 --> 00:38:01,366 trying to butter up one of Evan's little flunkies 742 00:38:01,409 --> 00:38:04,325 to get some kind of concession at the airport? 743 00:38:04,369 --> 00:38:05,848 - Really? - RONDELL: Mm-hmm. 744 00:38:05,892 --> 00:38:09,156 - Who was she talking to? - Debeh--Daffy--Yaba-hubba-doo. 745 00:38:09,199 --> 00:38:11,767 I don't know her name. - Daphne Manning? 746 00:38:11,811 --> 00:38:13,465 - That was her. 747 00:38:13,508 --> 00:38:16,598 - [chuckles] Anything else interesting happen? 748 00:38:16,642 --> 00:38:20,036 - I gave Stephanie Senior, also known as Irene Carlisle, 749 00:38:20,080 --> 00:38:21,951 a piece of my mind. 750 00:38:21,995 --> 00:38:24,389 Ooh, she makes me sick. 751 00:38:24,432 --> 00:38:26,826 Prancing around like she the queen of Sheba 752 00:38:26,869 --> 00:38:30,438 when her funky ass is from The Banks just like me. 753 00:38:30,482 --> 00:38:33,441 - [laughs] - I did learn one thing 754 00:38:33,485 --> 00:38:36,139 from that old bat, though. - And what's that? 755 00:38:36,183 --> 00:38:38,577 - If you wanna beat a Carlisle, 756 00:38:38,620 --> 00:38:42,320 you got to think like a Carlisle. 757 00:38:42,363 --> 00:38:45,584 - Mm-hmm. - Ooh. 758 00:38:45,627 --> 00:38:47,934 Squeeze that baby toe again. 759 00:38:47,977 --> 00:38:50,153 Ooh. Boy, you got them hands. 760 00:38:50,197 --> 00:38:52,895 - Yeah. - [laughs] 761 00:38:52,939 --> 00:38:57,030 - AMARA: [laughs] Oh, man, the tension in that room. 762 00:38:57,073 --> 00:39:00,250 And in the center of it all, the head viper in charge. 763 00:39:00,294 --> 00:39:02,862 - Oh. Sounds like Stephanie was in fighting form. 764 00:39:02,905 --> 00:39:04,777 - She must have insulted every woman that was there 765 00:39:04,820 --> 00:39:06,387 at least once. 766 00:39:06,431 --> 00:39:07,823 - Wow. - Yeah. 767 00:39:07,867 --> 00:39:09,999 I mean, it's no wonder she doesn't have any friends. 768 00:39:10,043 --> 00:39:12,698 - [laughs] - [sighs] 769 00:39:12,741 --> 00:39:15,614 Anyway, what's clear is that the Lancasters, 770 00:39:15,657 --> 00:39:18,791 Greg Peters, Daphne Manning, English Rose, 771 00:39:18,834 --> 00:39:22,185 somehow they're all connected to my investigation. 772 00:39:22,229 --> 00:39:25,537 But the question is, how? 773 00:39:25,580 --> 00:39:29,932 - Well, something tells me you're gonna find out. 774 00:39:29,976 --> 00:39:33,806 - You got that right. - BOTH: [laughing] 775 00:39:33,849 --> 00:39:35,764 - You know your wife. - Oh, I know my wife. 776 00:39:35,808 --> 00:39:37,853 - [laughing] 777 00:39:48,473 --> 00:39:51,476 - ♪ 778 00:40:21,070 --> 00:40:24,944 - STEPHANIE: Sweetheart, I am sure that Lori Purifoy 779 00:40:24,987 --> 00:40:29,078 has done an expert job in making you think 780 00:40:29,122 --> 00:40:30,950 she cares about you. 781 00:40:30,993 --> 00:40:32,995 Those people are master manipulators. 782 00:40:33,039 --> 00:40:35,433 - [scoffs] Funny because that's how some people 783 00:40:35,476 --> 00:40:37,260 would describe you. 784 00:40:37,304 --> 00:40:39,959 - You see? It's already starting. 785 00:40:40,002 --> 00:40:43,484 You've allowed that Purifoy tramp to fill your head 786 00:40:43,528 --> 00:40:47,314 with ideas about me. [coughs] [clears throat] 787 00:40:47,357 --> 00:40:52,667 We Carlisles have been mistreated and maligned. 788 00:40:52,711 --> 00:40:54,626 And murdered by Purifoys. 789 00:40:54,669 --> 00:40:58,194 - Stop making this about Aunt Tracy. 790 00:40:58,238 --> 00:41:01,067 Lori has nothing to do with her overdose. 791 00:41:01,110 --> 00:41:06,115 - Honey, can't you see? Hunter Purifoy is a mercenary, 792 00:41:06,159 --> 00:41:07,987 narcissistic brute, 793 00:41:08,030 --> 00:41:09,815 and his wife and daughter are no better, 794 00:41:09,858 --> 00:41:12,644 I don't want you anywhere near that girl. [coughs] 795 00:41:12,687 --> 00:41:14,994 - You're ordering me to stay away from Lori 796 00:41:15,037 --> 00:41:18,214 because of some ancient feud? 797 00:41:18,258 --> 00:41:22,436 - The Purifoys are as poisonous as the drugs they produce. 798 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:24,438 - I'm an adult, Mom, 799 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:27,876 you can't stop me from seeing Lori. 800 00:41:27,920 --> 00:41:31,314 - I can as long as you live under my roof. 801 00:41:31,358 --> 00:41:33,708 - Then I won't live under your roof. 802 00:41:35,797 --> 00:41:38,713 - Carly. [coughing] 803 00:41:38,757 --> 00:41:40,976 Carly, Carly come back here. 804 00:41:41,020 --> 00:41:42,325 [panting] 805 00:41:49,115 --> 00:41:50,812 - EVAN: On the next "Ambitions..." 806 00:41:50,856 --> 00:41:52,466 - I'm here to make sure you pay up. 807 00:41:52,510 --> 00:41:53,989 Bella will be our go-between. 808 00:41:54,033 --> 00:41:56,731 - We have a situation. Steph! 809 00:41:56,775 --> 00:41:58,559 - What brought you all this way last night, pumpkin? 810 00:41:58,603 --> 00:42:00,605 - I need to hear you say you didn't do it. 811 00:42:00,648 --> 00:42:01,736 - LORI: You don't believe me. 812 00:42:01,780 --> 00:42:03,433 - AMARA: I have something to tell you 813 00:42:03,477 --> 00:42:05,479 and you're not gonna like it. - I trust you. 814 00:42:05,523 --> 00:42:06,872 - Daddy! 815 00:42:06,915 --> 00:42:08,569 He's been having pressure medicine. 816 00:42:08,613 --> 00:42:09,875 He hasn't been taking it. 817 00:42:09,918 --> 00:42:11,572 - Your daddy, something's wrong! 818 00:42:11,616 --> 00:42:12,617 - RONDELL: What?! Something's wrong?! 819 00:42:12,660 --> 00:42:14,009 - I'm looking for Roderick Johnson. 820 00:42:14,053 --> 00:42:15,533 - Your story's right and well-rehearsed. 821 00:42:15,576 --> 00:42:16,882 - It's the truth. 822 00:42:16,925 --> 00:42:18,231 - EVAN: He knows more than he's saying. 823 00:42:18,274 --> 00:42:21,582 - ♪ 824 00:42:25,717 --> 00:42:27,675 - ♪ 825 00:42:29,634 --> 00:42:31,331 - ♪ 826 00:42:31,374 --> 00:42:32,637 - [ding]