1 00:00:01,151 --> 00:00:02,242 Previously on "Our Kind of People"... 2 00:00:02,244 --> 00:00:05,153 I think Teddy supplied crack to Edgartown 3 00:00:05,155 --> 00:00:05,820 and let my mother take the fall for it. 4 00:00:06,340 --> 00:00:08,565 Teddy keeps journals in his home office. 5 00:00:08,567 --> 00:00:10,175 Angela, he can't know that we're together. 6 00:00:10,177 --> 00:00:12,494 I just want this cotillion to be perfect. 7 00:00:12,496 --> 00:00:14,588 Nikki: I'm being introduced into society. 8 00:00:14,590 --> 00:00:18,425 I just have to find a father figure to dance with. 9 00:00:18,427 --> 00:00:21,353 Nate: Nikki needs a father. After 17 years. 10 00:00:21,355 --> 00:00:22,596 Lauren: Starting over is a big deal, 11 00:00:22,598 --> 00:00:25,006 especially for someone who has a criminal record. 12 00:00:25,008 --> 00:00:26,099 Why, Lauren? 13 00:00:26,101 --> 00:00:28,343 I watched you kiss my girlfriend. 14 00:00:28,345 --> 00:00:30,029 I don't want to be around you anymore. 15 00:00:30,031 --> 00:00:31,196 You're out of cotillion. 16 00:00:31,198 --> 00:00:32,698 I'm gonna destroy Teddy Franklin. 17 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:33,940 What's the plan? 18 00:00:33,942 --> 00:00:35,034 Raymond: Alex Rivera. 19 00:00:35,036 --> 00:00:36,351 I would think twice 20 00:00:36,353 --> 00:00:37,870 before bringing her back into our lives. 21 00:00:37,872 --> 00:00:39,371 Teddy: The strength of the tremors have picked up. 22 00:00:39,373 --> 00:00:42,023 Leah: How long are you going to keep it a secret? 23 00:00:42,025 --> 00:00:43,267 Tyrique: We better get back. 24 00:00:43,269 --> 00:00:45,502 We don't want them wondering where we are. 25 00:00:47,289 --> 00:00:50,440 Dr. Keller, it was no more than a dizzy spell. 26 00:00:50,442 --> 00:00:52,626 Dr. Keller: Which could have been much worse. 27 00:00:52,628 --> 00:00:55,128 If you keep ignoring my medical advice, 28 00:00:55,130 --> 00:00:56,963 I'll have to discontinue -- 29 00:00:56,965 --> 00:00:59,116 Do that, and my endowment 30 00:00:59,118 --> 00:01:01,876 to your institute in Geneva will discontinue. 31 00:01:01,878 --> 00:01:04,121 Understood? 32 00:01:04,123 --> 00:01:05,305 Good morning. 33 00:01:05,307 --> 00:01:06,732 [ Sighs ] Good morning. 34 00:01:06,734 --> 00:01:09,026 Please, sit down. 35 00:01:11,630 --> 00:01:13,721 I, uh... 36 00:01:13,723 --> 00:01:15,465 I called you here this morning 37 00:01:15,467 --> 00:01:18,893 because when I excused myself 38 00:01:18,895 --> 00:01:22,897 from dinner the other evening... 39 00:01:22,899 --> 00:01:27,160 I saw you and Angela... 40 00:01:27,162 --> 00:01:30,497 slip out of my office. 41 00:01:30,499 --> 00:01:33,092 ♪♪ 42 00:01:33,094 --> 00:01:35,652 Is that why the cameras have gone dark 43 00:01:35,654 --> 00:01:36,911 at Eve's Crown? 44 00:01:36,913 --> 00:01:40,824 Are you involved with her? 45 00:01:40,826 --> 00:01:42,008 I'm sorry, Teddy. 46 00:01:42,010 --> 00:01:43,994 I-I couldn't keep spying on her. 47 00:01:43,996 --> 00:01:46,921 Mm-hmm. 48 00:01:46,923 --> 00:01:50,091 This is a knot of my own design. 49 00:01:50,093 --> 00:01:52,686 My demands on those closest to me can 50 00:01:52,688 --> 00:01:53,928 take a toll, like -- 51 00:01:53,930 --> 00:01:55,339 He was doing his job. 52 00:01:55,341 --> 00:01:57,449 Your father was a bodyguard, not a bill collector. 53 00:01:57,451 --> 00:01:59,860 I sent him to Edgartown to collect rent 54 00:01:59,862 --> 00:02:01,862 because I knew he would treat people with dignity, 55 00:02:01,864 --> 00:02:03,347 and he lost his life. 56 00:02:03,349 --> 00:02:04,772 I know the story. 57 00:02:04,774 --> 00:02:06,792 Someone high out of their mind shot him on the front step 58 00:02:06,794 --> 00:02:08,443 for serving an eviction notice. 59 00:02:08,445 --> 00:02:10,704 I sent you to spy on Angela 60 00:02:10,706 --> 00:02:12,113 because I trusted you. 61 00:02:12,115 --> 00:02:15,692 Trust means a great deal to me, 62 00:02:15,694 --> 00:02:19,696 especially if you're seeing my daughter. 63 00:02:19,698 --> 00:02:21,198 [ Laughs ] 64 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:24,368 You know, if she has trust in you, 65 00:02:24,370 --> 00:02:26,370 one day, she will come 66 00:02:26,372 --> 00:02:29,314 and place her trust in me. 67 00:02:29,316 --> 00:02:30,557 [ Scoffs ] 68 00:02:30,559 --> 00:02:32,893 Spying on Angela isn't a way to gain her trust 69 00:02:32,895 --> 00:02:34,060 or get to know her. 70 00:02:34,062 --> 00:02:36,380 You've been absent her whole life. 71 00:02:36,382 --> 00:02:37,564 You're right, my boy. 72 00:02:37,566 --> 00:02:40,066 I'm going to give Angela and Nikki 73 00:02:40,068 --> 00:02:43,053 a cotillion week to remember. 74 00:02:43,055 --> 00:02:44,329 [ Chuckles ] 75 00:02:44,331 --> 00:02:45,813 ♪♪ 76 00:02:45,815 --> 00:02:47,649 ♪ Head high ♪ 77 00:02:47,651 --> 00:02:49,226 ♪ Confident ♪ 78 00:02:49,228 --> 00:02:50,894 ♪ Strong mind ♪ 79 00:02:50,896 --> 00:02:52,245 ♪ Resilient ♪ 80 00:02:52,247 --> 00:02:56,991 ♪ You can't break me, I was born to rise ♪ 81 00:02:56,993 --> 00:03:00,161 ♪ Our kind of people ♪ 82 00:03:00,163 --> 00:03:03,682 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 83 00:03:03,684 --> 00:03:06,685 ♪ Our kind of people ♪ 84 00:03:06,687 --> 00:03:10,597 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 85 00:03:10,599 --> 00:03:14,234 ♪♪ 86 00:03:15,512 --> 00:03:21,700 ♪♪ 87 00:03:21,702 --> 00:03:23,927 It's the same deal every time I go home. 88 00:03:23,929 --> 00:03:25,445 They make up a whole list of -- 89 00:03:25,447 --> 00:03:28,281 Okay, ladies, we have less than 48 hours to cotillion, 90 00:03:28,283 --> 00:03:30,692 and this is gonna be the best cotillion yet. 91 00:03:30,694 --> 00:03:32,102 ..."I have two Emmys 92 00:03:32,104 --> 00:03:34,195 and the highest-rated news show on the air," 93 00:03:34,197 --> 00:03:36,030 and my father sill made me clean the fish. 94 00:03:36,032 --> 00:03:38,108 [ Laughter ] Manicure be damned. 95 00:03:38,110 --> 00:03:40,126 Alex. What brings you to Oak Bluffs? 96 00:03:40,128 --> 00:03:42,295 [ Sighs ] Well, I haven't taken a break 97 00:03:42,297 --> 00:03:43,964 since the Obama administration. 98 00:03:43,966 --> 00:03:46,040 So I decided to summer here with friends, 99 00:03:46,042 --> 00:03:47,634 Graceties from the Manhattan chapter. 100 00:03:47,636 --> 00:03:50,395 Well, you all are so lucky to have found a rental, 101 00:03:50,397 --> 00:03:51,713 you know, this late in the season. 102 00:03:51,715 --> 00:03:54,791 And just in time for the Oak Bluffs Cotillion. 103 00:03:54,793 --> 00:03:56,050 Come to think of it, 104 00:03:56,052 --> 00:03:58,570 last time I saw you was at your cotillion. 105 00:03:58,572 --> 00:04:00,480 Well, that was ages ago. 106 00:04:00,482 --> 00:04:01,406 Another lifetime. 107 00:04:01,408 --> 00:04:03,224 For those of you who are unaware, 108 00:04:03,226 --> 00:04:05,986 Alex was married to Raymond for... 109 00:04:05,988 --> 00:04:08,396 wait, did you guys make it to 12 months? 110 00:04:08,398 --> 00:04:09,939 [ Chuckles ] 111 00:04:09,941 --> 00:04:11,416 Thank you for the warm welcome. 112 00:04:11,418 --> 00:04:13,252 I know my presence as a celebrity 113 00:04:13,254 --> 00:04:14,644 can be a little daunting. 114 00:04:14,646 --> 00:04:16,813 You know what's even more daunting? 115 00:04:16,815 --> 00:04:20,074 Trying to find last-minute glam for the cotillion. 116 00:04:20,076 --> 00:04:22,486 20% off for all Graceties 117 00:04:22,488 --> 00:04:24,930 and prospectives at Eve's Crown. 118 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:28,341 Where everybody gets treated like a celebrity. 119 00:04:28,343 --> 00:04:29,917 ♪♪ 120 00:04:29,919 --> 00:04:31,511 Homegirl trying to start some mess. 121 00:04:31,513 --> 00:04:32,662 Hmm. 122 00:04:32,664 --> 00:04:34,439 Thanks, but I can clean my own house. 123 00:04:34,441 --> 00:04:36,500 Alright, Graceties, I'm officially 124 00:04:36,502 --> 00:04:38,835 calling our meeting to order. 125 00:04:38,837 --> 00:04:40,595 Shall we? 126 00:04:40,597 --> 00:04:50,580 ♪♪ 127 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:53,441 Hey. 128 00:04:53,443 --> 00:04:54,367 Got you 911 text. 129 00:04:54,369 --> 00:04:56,186 What's happened? Alex Rivera. 130 00:04:56,188 --> 00:04:57,687 She's in Oak Bluffs. 131 00:04:57,689 --> 00:04:58,964 Really? Mm. 132 00:04:58,966 --> 00:05:00,632 Hmm. She say what she's doing here? 133 00:05:00,634 --> 00:05:02,192 I don't know. She's probably trying to glow up 134 00:05:02,194 --> 00:05:05,045 from that raggedy Manhattan Graceties chapter. 135 00:05:05,047 --> 00:05:06,696 You know, I think she's still salty 136 00:05:06,698 --> 00:05:08,974 that you chose a true marriage instead of a mistake. 137 00:05:08,976 --> 00:05:11,201 I just hope that that's the last we see of her 138 00:05:11,203 --> 00:05:12,644 because my plate is already full 139 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:15,296 with everything having to do with the cotillion as it is. 140 00:05:15,298 --> 00:05:18,208 No, listen, she's probably just trying to sip some rosé 141 00:05:18,210 --> 00:05:20,485 and floss like the rest of the guests. 142 00:05:20,487 --> 00:05:21,653 Mm. 143 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:23,805 I'm sure it's nothing. 144 00:05:23,807 --> 00:05:25,407 I hope you're right. 145 00:05:26,401 --> 00:05:29,161 [ Sighs ] 146 00:05:30,313 --> 00:05:32,238 ♪ Drop top coupe, throw the whip in gear ♪ 147 00:05:32,240 --> 00:05:34,816 ♪ Took a bag full of cash like a souvenir, uh ♪ 148 00:05:34,818 --> 00:05:36,409 ♪ 211 and we outta here ♪ 149 00:05:36,411 --> 00:05:38,653 ♪ Put the pedal on the floor, got the jakes in the... ♪ 150 00:05:38,655 --> 00:05:40,672 You know, I thought being the face of Eve's Crown 151 00:05:40,674 --> 00:05:44,343 would be a lot more glamor and a lot less, 152 00:05:44,345 --> 00:05:46,494 "Hi, welcome to Eve's Crown." 153 00:05:46,496 --> 00:05:48,755 You know, if these women filled the food bank 154 00:05:48,757 --> 00:05:50,849 the way they're filling up on free champagne, 155 00:05:50,851 --> 00:05:53,259 we would solve world hunger. 156 00:05:53,261 --> 00:05:55,095 I feel like there are 10 times more 157 00:05:55,097 --> 00:05:57,931 Black people on this island than when we first got here. 158 00:05:57,933 --> 00:06:01,585 Including Miss Alex Rivera. 159 00:06:01,587 --> 00:06:03,511 Well, now, you know that I've been ear-hustling 160 00:06:03,513 --> 00:06:04,846 these broads all morning, 161 00:06:04,848 --> 00:06:07,682 and apparently, when Raymond and Alex were together, 162 00:06:07,684 --> 00:06:09,442 she wasn't one of them. 163 00:06:09,444 --> 00:06:10,443 But now she is. 164 00:06:10,445 --> 00:06:11,703 Sort of. 165 00:06:11,705 --> 00:06:14,781 Yeah, it seems like they only really count you in 166 00:06:14,783 --> 00:06:16,099 if you're born in. 167 00:06:16,101 --> 00:06:17,859 And what does that say about you and Nikki? 168 00:06:17,861 --> 00:06:20,528 [ Chuckles ] Is that why you're letting Teddy stand in as the father 169 00:06:20,530 --> 00:06:21,863 for the Father-Daughter dance? 170 00:06:21,865 --> 00:06:23,106 Teddy offered. 171 00:06:23,199 --> 00:06:25,233 I thought it would be a great opportunity for Nikki 172 00:06:25,235 --> 00:06:26,459 to get to know him. 173 00:06:26,461 --> 00:06:28,202 I can read it all over your face. 174 00:06:28,204 --> 00:06:30,630 How do you really feel about your daddy 175 00:06:30,632 --> 00:06:31,798 taking her to cotillion? 176 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:32,949 Alright. 177 00:06:32,968 --> 00:06:34,951 I'm still trying to play the nice daughter 178 00:06:34,953 --> 00:06:36,469 to find out what happened to Mama, 179 00:06:36,471 --> 00:06:37,621 but I don't trust him. 180 00:06:37,623 --> 00:06:39,547 I just can't help but feeling like 181 00:06:39,549 --> 00:06:41,900 he doesn't do anything without an agenda. 182 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:43,810 I may even have some dirt 183 00:06:43,812 --> 00:06:45,795 on what he was up to back in the day. 184 00:06:45,797 --> 00:06:48,798 Tyrique and I got his brother Louis Franklin's journals 185 00:06:48,800 --> 00:06:51,468 from 1983 and 1984. 186 00:06:51,470 --> 00:06:54,154 You and Tyrique have been working on this together? 187 00:06:54,156 --> 00:06:55,229 Mm-hmm. 188 00:06:55,231 --> 00:06:57,974 Ange, you are in dangerous territory. 189 00:06:57,976 --> 00:07:00,401 I know. For both of us. 190 00:07:00,403 --> 00:07:02,178 But I don't have a choice. 191 00:07:02,180 --> 00:07:03,997 I have to find out what Teddy was up to 192 00:07:03,999 --> 00:07:05,573 when my mama was arrested, 193 00:07:05,575 --> 00:07:07,575 figure out the connection between him 194 00:07:07,577 --> 00:07:09,911 and those drugs that were being run in Edgartown. 195 00:07:09,913 --> 00:07:11,821 That's how I'll clear her name. Mom? 196 00:07:11,823 --> 00:07:14,081 Um, I know it's busy, 197 00:07:14,083 --> 00:07:16,101 but I got a text from Taylor. 198 00:07:16,103 --> 00:07:17,661 Something about cotillion. 199 00:07:17,663 --> 00:07:19,012 Can I go? 200 00:07:19,014 --> 00:07:21,998 Yeah, you can go. [ Chuckles ] Okay. 201 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:25,110 Okay, Taylor, so we're at the beach, clearly. 202 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:27,779 Yes, but no peeking. You're gonna love it. 203 00:07:27,781 --> 00:07:29,430 Oh, my -- It feels nice. 204 00:07:29,432 --> 00:07:31,024 Step over here. 205 00:07:31,026 --> 00:07:33,526 Give me your hands. Take a big step. 206 00:07:33,528 --> 00:07:34,769 There you go. Okay. 207 00:07:34,771 --> 00:07:36,680 Alright. You ready? 208 00:07:36,682 --> 00:07:38,031 Okay. 209 00:07:38,033 --> 00:07:40,867 Oh -- What -- What is all this? 210 00:07:40,869 --> 00:07:46,039 Nicole Vaughn, will you allow me the honor 211 00:07:46,041 --> 00:07:48,692 of escorting you to the Oak Bluffs Cotillion? 212 00:07:48,694 --> 00:07:50,026 [ Chuckles ] 213 00:07:50,028 --> 00:07:52,620 You want to be my escort to cotillion? 214 00:07:52,622 --> 00:07:53,788 Yes. 215 00:07:53,790 --> 00:07:55,699 Oh. Okay. 216 00:07:55,701 --> 00:07:57,050 Um... 217 00:07:57,052 --> 00:08:01,128 Well, I would be honored. 218 00:08:01,130 --> 00:08:04,316 Okay, so, there's one more surprise. 219 00:08:04,318 --> 00:08:06,485 The other debs thought what Lauren did to you 220 00:08:06,487 --> 00:08:09,546 at the Claiming Ceremony was foul, 221 00:08:09,548 --> 00:08:12,991 so we took a vote. 222 00:08:12,993 --> 00:08:14,400 Alright. 223 00:08:14,402 --> 00:08:16,995 Oh, my God. 224 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:19,055 Taylor! 225 00:08:19,057 --> 00:08:21,558 ♪♪ 226 00:08:21,560 --> 00:08:24,077 "Most Congenial". 227 00:08:24,079 --> 00:08:28,064 Most Congenial reads the "Letter to Fathers", right? 228 00:08:28,066 --> 00:08:29,007 [ Sniffles ] 229 00:08:29,009 --> 00:08:33,011 I know your dad wasn't really around, 230 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:35,255 and if you want to, you don't have to. 231 00:08:35,257 --> 00:08:37,832 Oh, no, no. I -- The debs chose me. 232 00:08:37,834 --> 00:08:39,592 Of -- Of course I want to. 233 00:08:39,594 --> 00:08:40,927 Um... 234 00:08:40,929 --> 00:08:42,837 "If it feels nice, roll the dice." 235 00:08:42,839 --> 00:08:44,672 That's what Mama Eve used to say. 236 00:08:44,674 --> 00:08:46,432 So, uh... 237 00:08:46,434 --> 00:08:48,527 I guess I'm reading a speech. 238 00:08:48,529 --> 00:08:51,012 And you're gonna give a bomb speech. 239 00:08:51,014 --> 00:08:53,365 [ Laughs ] 240 00:08:53,367 --> 00:08:59,596 ♪♪ 241 00:08:59,598 --> 00:09:01,264 Teddy: Ah! 242 00:09:01,266 --> 00:09:02,189 Hi. 243 00:09:02,191 --> 00:09:05,359 Your shop is coming along nicely. 244 00:09:05,361 --> 00:09:06,378 A-As your mentor, 245 00:09:06,380 --> 00:09:08,605 I could offer some advice about marketing, 246 00:09:08,607 --> 00:09:10,774 but looks like you have that covered. 247 00:09:10,776 --> 00:09:11,941 [ Chuckles ] 248 00:09:11,943 --> 00:09:14,110 I'm guessing you're here for Nikki? 249 00:09:14,112 --> 00:09:15,278 Mm. 250 00:09:15,371 --> 00:09:18,039 I just want to make sure that you standing with her 251 00:09:18,041 --> 00:09:22,209 for cotillion isn't some game to you. 252 00:09:22,211 --> 00:09:24,563 My motives towards my granddaughter 253 00:09:24,565 --> 00:09:25,897 are well-intentioned. 254 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:27,957 I want to get to know her, as I do you. 255 00:09:27,959 --> 00:09:29,809 I'm here bearing gifts. 256 00:09:29,811 --> 00:09:31,311 You can't buy her affection. 257 00:09:31,313 --> 00:09:32,645 Mm. 258 00:09:32,647 --> 00:09:34,647 It's tradition. 259 00:09:34,649 --> 00:09:39,894 The father gives the debutante daughter pearls. 260 00:09:39,896 --> 00:09:42,396 These pearls belonged to my mother, 261 00:09:42,398 --> 00:09:43,731 given to her by my father. 262 00:09:43,733 --> 00:09:46,585 I would like to include Nikki in that lineage. 263 00:09:46,587 --> 00:09:48,661 ♪♪ 264 00:09:48,663 --> 00:09:50,905 As for you, my gift -- 265 00:09:50,907 --> 00:09:52,665 No, I don't need your trinkets. 266 00:09:52,667 --> 00:09:54,426 Thank you. No. 267 00:09:54,428 --> 00:09:55,576 It's a gesture. 268 00:09:55,578 --> 00:09:57,578 Something I'd like to help you with. 269 00:09:57,580 --> 00:10:01,099 I received a letter from a Nate Robinson. 270 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:03,827 The media attention and gossip 271 00:10:03,829 --> 00:10:06,162 compelled him to reach out to me. 272 00:10:06,164 --> 00:10:09,590 He said that he was hurt because he was not able 273 00:10:09,592 --> 00:10:11,258 to protect his daughter from all of that. 274 00:10:11,260 --> 00:10:12,944 Here. You can read it for yourself. 275 00:10:12,946 --> 00:10:15,004 It's -- It's all in there. 276 00:10:15,006 --> 00:10:16,764 And when he explained 277 00:10:16,766 --> 00:10:19,100 the particulars of his case, 278 00:10:19,102 --> 00:10:21,511 he's been passed over for parole twice. 279 00:10:21,513 --> 00:10:22,879 Did you know that? 280 00:10:22,881 --> 00:10:27,867 And yet, even behind bars, 281 00:10:27,869 --> 00:10:30,186 in a system that failed him, 282 00:10:30,188 --> 00:10:34,357 Nate's heart and mind are with you and Nikki. 283 00:10:34,359 --> 00:10:37,377 I'm compelled to answer his cries for assistance. 284 00:10:37,379 --> 00:10:39,028 He asked you for help? Mm-hmm. 285 00:10:39,030 --> 00:10:40,380 And I'm sure I can do something. 286 00:10:40,382 --> 00:10:44,367 I mean, I've raised funds for the Innocence Project. 287 00:10:44,369 --> 00:10:46,293 I'm connected to the state's Attorney General. 288 00:10:46,295 --> 00:10:48,888 And this is the relationship I want us to have -- 289 00:10:48,890 --> 00:10:50,707 supporting one another. 290 00:10:50,709 --> 00:10:54,560 Us... against the world. 291 00:10:54,562 --> 00:10:57,230 So, you're saying you could get him out? 292 00:10:57,232 --> 00:10:59,232 Hmm. 293 00:10:59,234 --> 00:11:02,385 I-I mean, I need time. 294 00:11:02,387 --> 00:11:03,811 Uh, Nikki doesn't -- 295 00:11:03,813 --> 00:11:05,163 I need to prepare her first. 296 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:08,241 It's not gonna happen overnight, Angela. 297 00:11:08,243 --> 00:11:09,984 Um, legal briefs, 298 00:11:09,986 --> 00:11:12,562 proper investigation, hearings -- 299 00:11:12,564 --> 00:11:13,897 it could take months. 300 00:11:13,899 --> 00:11:15,415 I need to think about this. 301 00:11:15,417 --> 00:11:18,325 I'll wait until you make a decision. 302 00:11:18,327 --> 00:11:21,921 I can't give you back the years lost between us, 303 00:11:21,923 --> 00:11:24,057 but perhaps I can give Nikki 304 00:11:24,059 --> 00:11:26,092 a few years with her father. 305 00:11:26,094 --> 00:11:28,669 As for you... 306 00:11:28,671 --> 00:11:34,341 I'm very happy with you and Tyrique. 307 00:11:34,343 --> 00:11:37,587 ♪♪ 308 00:11:37,589 --> 00:11:38,697 He's a good man. 309 00:11:38,699 --> 00:11:43,118 ♪♪ 310 00:11:46,932 --> 00:11:53,712 ♪ Baby, I remember when loving was easy ♪ 311 00:11:53,714 --> 00:11:56,030 ♪♪ 312 00:11:56,032 --> 00:11:57,607 Oh, no. 313 00:11:57,609 --> 00:11:59,384 You are not just gonna lay around. 314 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:01,611 And your room is a mess, by the way. 315 00:12:01,613 --> 00:12:02,795 Mom. 316 00:12:02,797 --> 00:12:05,448 I don't want those open. 317 00:12:05,450 --> 00:12:07,708 There will be other Taylors. 318 00:12:07,710 --> 00:12:09,227 There's only one you. 319 00:12:09,229 --> 00:12:12,213 And I wish you would value yourself a bit more. 320 00:12:12,215 --> 00:12:14,140 Now, get up. A Dupont is never late. 321 00:12:14,142 --> 00:12:15,549 Late for what? 322 00:12:15,551 --> 00:12:16,717 Work. What? 323 00:12:16,719 --> 00:12:17,961 You're the one who decided 324 00:12:17,963 --> 00:12:19,145 to get yourself kicked out of cotillion. 325 00:12:19,147 --> 00:12:20,797 Now you get to spend the rest of the summer 326 00:12:20,799 --> 00:12:23,057 deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life. 327 00:12:23,059 --> 00:12:25,726 Now, get up. Come on, Lauren. 328 00:12:25,728 --> 00:12:27,637 You got 15 minutes. 329 00:12:27,639 --> 00:12:29,973 ♪♪ 330 00:12:29,975 --> 00:12:32,992 Hey. 331 00:12:32,994 --> 00:12:36,162 You told Teddy about us? 332 00:12:36,164 --> 00:12:38,164 He already knew. 333 00:12:38,166 --> 00:12:40,166 He saw us leaving his office together, 334 00:12:40,168 --> 00:12:43,152 but I don't think he knows we took those journals. 335 00:12:43,154 --> 00:12:46,097 Well, I skimmed them, and I didn't see anything 336 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:48,674 about my mom or about Teddy dealing drugs, 337 00:12:48,676 --> 00:12:51,828 but I did see something in this one about a Calvin. 338 00:12:51,830 --> 00:12:53,997 That's your dad, right? 339 00:12:53,999 --> 00:12:55,832 Why would my dad be in Louis' journals? 340 00:12:55,834 --> 00:12:58,017 He only worked for Teddy. 341 00:12:58,019 --> 00:12:59,185 What's wrong? 342 00:12:59,279 --> 00:13:01,671 You seem like you got something else on your mind. 343 00:13:01,673 --> 00:13:04,674 [ Sighs ] 344 00:13:04,676 --> 00:13:06,359 It's Nikki's father. 345 00:13:06,361 --> 00:13:07,952 Nate. 346 00:13:07,954 --> 00:13:10,530 Teddy offered to get him out of prison. 347 00:13:10,532 --> 00:13:11,772 Just like that. 348 00:13:11,774 --> 00:13:14,459 Like he was deciding what to order for dinner. 349 00:13:14,461 --> 00:13:15,627 Is that a bad thing? 350 00:13:15,629 --> 00:13:17,703 Tyrique, I've thought a lot 351 00:13:17,705 --> 00:13:19,205 about Nate getting out 352 00:13:19,207 --> 00:13:21,448 so Nikki could have a relationship with him, 353 00:13:21,450 --> 00:13:24,803 but just now, all of a sudden 354 00:13:24,805 --> 00:13:26,971 because I'm a Franklin, 355 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:29,048 his freedom is a phone call away? 356 00:13:29,050 --> 00:13:31,810 It just feels like -- not cheating, 357 00:13:31,812 --> 00:13:33,144 but, like, what about 358 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:35,480 all the other Black men in prison wrongfully, 359 00:13:35,482 --> 00:13:38,558 unfair sentences, who don't have a Teddy Franklin? 360 00:13:38,560 --> 00:13:39,725 Teddy took me in 361 00:13:39,727 --> 00:13:41,561 and changed the course of my life. 362 00:13:41,563 --> 00:13:43,470 For a while, he made my father's death 363 00:13:43,472 --> 00:13:44,972 feel like hitting the lottery, 364 00:13:44,974 --> 00:13:46,716 and I-I struggled with that. 365 00:13:46,718 --> 00:13:47,992 But then I-I realized 366 00:13:47,994 --> 00:13:50,219 Teddy was trying to do right by me. 367 00:13:50,221 --> 00:13:52,388 I think he's trying to do the same for you and Nikki. 368 00:13:52,390 --> 00:13:54,223 Take the access he has. 369 00:13:54,225 --> 00:13:57,393 Then find a way to pay it forward. 370 00:13:57,395 --> 00:13:58,652 ♪♪ 371 00:13:58,654 --> 00:14:01,172 Why are you so amazing? 372 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:04,676 Campaigning for your woman's baby daddy. 373 00:14:04,678 --> 00:14:08,921 Have you thought about what's gonna happen when he gets out? 374 00:14:08,923 --> 00:14:10,923 You have nothing to worry about. 375 00:14:10,925 --> 00:14:13,593 I'm right where I want to be. 376 00:14:13,595 --> 00:14:20,692 ♪♪ 377 00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:24,988 Um, can you give me a moment, please? 378 00:14:32,430 --> 00:14:33,930 Daddy, we need to talk. 379 00:14:33,932 --> 00:14:35,431 Can you give us the room, please? 380 00:14:35,433 --> 00:14:36,523 Thanks. 381 00:14:36,525 --> 00:14:37,858 Will you be able to present 382 00:14:37,860 --> 00:14:39,193 the "Letter to Daughters" tomorrow? 383 00:14:39,195 --> 00:14:41,379 I'm -- I'm just concerned about your condition, 384 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:43,106 and after the fall -- I'm fine. 385 00:14:43,108 --> 00:14:45,274 Besides, we have greater things to worry about. 386 00:14:45,276 --> 00:14:47,126 You were right about Tyrique. Mm. 387 00:14:47,128 --> 00:14:48,961 So he did cut the camera. 388 00:14:48,963 --> 00:14:50,221 And he's seeing Angela. 389 00:14:50,223 --> 00:14:52,539 He lied to me, which is a ship that I have to right, 390 00:14:52,541 --> 00:14:54,893 as well as my relationship with Angela, 391 00:14:54,895 --> 00:14:56,394 which is why I'm going to help 392 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:58,897 Nikki's father get out of prison. 393 00:14:58,899 --> 00:15:00,306 ♪♪ 394 00:15:00,308 --> 00:15:01,474 Prison? 395 00:15:01,476 --> 00:15:02,400 Her ex wrote me, 396 00:15:02,402 --> 00:15:05,570 and now I have an opportunity 397 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:08,131 that I'm going to use to my advantage. 398 00:15:08,133 --> 00:15:10,057 To break up Angela and Tyrique? 399 00:15:10,059 --> 00:15:11,558 Mm-hmm. 400 00:15:11,560 --> 00:15:13,394 Daddy, come on. 401 00:15:13,396 --> 00:15:15,562 These are people we're talking about, not chess pieces. 402 00:15:15,564 --> 00:15:16,897 I'm helping! 403 00:15:16,899 --> 00:15:18,399 And when it all works out, 404 00:15:18,401 --> 00:15:19,976 I'll be the kindly patron, 405 00:15:19,978 --> 00:15:21,811 the Vaughns will be reunited, 406 00:15:21,813 --> 00:15:22,903 I will get my soldier back, 407 00:15:22,905 --> 00:15:25,164 Franklin Holdings will receive great PR, 408 00:15:25,166 --> 00:15:28,651 and the stadium deal could use a fresh coat 409 00:15:28,653 --> 00:15:29,986 of "Innocence Project" paint 410 00:15:29,988 --> 00:15:33,339 to cover up the scuffs we've accumulated along the way. 411 00:15:33,341 --> 00:15:34,265 Hmm. 412 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:35,825 Well, you might want to double coat 413 00:15:35,827 --> 00:15:38,828 the scuffs before Raymond's ex comes knocking. 414 00:15:38,830 --> 00:15:40,179 She's summering in the Bluffs, 415 00:15:40,181 --> 00:15:42,014 and she will keep her ear close to the ground. 416 00:15:42,016 --> 00:15:43,015 [ Sighs ] 417 00:15:43,017 --> 00:15:44,591 The last thing I need right now 418 00:15:44,593 --> 00:15:46,945 is Alex to take notes during cotillion. 419 00:15:46,947 --> 00:15:48,595 I mean, Olivia already wants my head on a platter 420 00:15:48,597 --> 00:15:51,857 after Lauren's stunt at the Claiming Ceremony. 421 00:15:51,859 --> 00:15:53,192 The cotillion has to be perfect. 422 00:15:53,194 --> 00:15:55,861 Then we give Alex nothing to report. 423 00:15:55,863 --> 00:15:58,957 I know how much this weekend means to you. 424 00:15:58,959 --> 00:16:01,626 We're always talking about my legacy. 425 00:16:01,628 --> 00:16:04,020 The cotillion could be the beginning of yours. 426 00:16:04,022 --> 00:16:06,522 And it has always been 427 00:16:06,524 --> 00:16:11,861 me and you... against the world. 428 00:16:11,863 --> 00:16:15,098 Me and you, against the world. 429 00:16:15,867 --> 00:16:17,366 [ Sighs ] [ Laughs ] 430 00:16:17,368 --> 00:16:19,460 Mm. 431 00:16:19,462 --> 00:16:20,979 Take care of yourself, Daddy. 432 00:16:20,981 --> 00:16:22,463 I will. 433 00:16:22,465 --> 00:16:24,557 Okay. 434 00:16:24,559 --> 00:16:27,226 Jimmy! 435 00:16:27,228 --> 00:16:28,561 Mm. 436 00:16:28,563 --> 00:16:31,230 Vacation's always better with bubbles. 437 00:16:31,232 --> 00:16:32,639 Care for a glass? 438 00:16:32,641 --> 00:16:33,807 Oh, relax. 439 00:16:33,809 --> 00:16:35,551 My housemates have gone into town. 440 00:16:35,553 --> 00:16:36,494 No one will see you. 441 00:16:36,496 --> 00:16:38,830 Yet you show up, uninvited, at my house, 442 00:16:38,832 --> 00:16:39,998 and let everyone on the island 443 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:42,649 see that you're here for the entire summer? 444 00:16:42,651 --> 00:16:44,227 ♪♪ 445 00:16:44,229 --> 00:16:45,986 You asked me to look into Teddy Franklin. 446 00:16:45,988 --> 00:16:47,396 I can do that best right here, 447 00:16:47,398 --> 00:16:48,673 where he lives and breathes. 448 00:16:48,675 --> 00:16:51,658 But I need you to do that without stirring up the past. 449 00:16:51,660 --> 00:16:55,162 ♪♪ 450 00:16:55,164 --> 00:16:58,758 So, Leah doesn't know you married your rebound? 451 00:16:58,760 --> 00:17:01,019 ♪♪ 452 00:17:01,021 --> 00:17:03,095 It may have started that way, 453 00:17:03,097 --> 00:17:05,523 but Leah and I are very much in love. 454 00:17:05,525 --> 00:17:07,641 Just do your job and keep my wife out of it. 455 00:17:07,643 --> 00:17:08,934 Clear? 456 00:17:08,936 --> 00:17:10,603 Crystal. 457 00:17:10,605 --> 00:17:15,992 ♪♪ 458 00:17:20,098 --> 00:17:26,602 ♪♪ 459 00:17:26,604 --> 00:17:27,937 [ Both laugh ] 460 00:17:27,939 --> 00:17:29,939 How about that? 461 00:17:29,941 --> 00:17:31,031 You're a natural. 462 00:17:31,033 --> 00:17:32,958 You take lessons when you were younger? 463 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:34,052 No. 464 00:17:34,054 --> 00:17:35,961 Um, actually, Mama Eve taught me. 465 00:17:35,963 --> 00:17:38,389 Yeah, she was a really good dancer. 466 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:39,706 She was. 467 00:17:39,708 --> 00:17:43,061 I hope my escorting you would have made her happy. 468 00:17:44,956 --> 00:17:46,956 We have much work to do to get acquainted. 469 00:17:46,958 --> 00:17:50,960 Um, if there is anything -- 470 00:17:50,962 --> 00:17:57,483 um, advice, an answer, an ear -- 471 00:17:57,485 --> 00:17:59,652 I'm here. 472 00:17:59,654 --> 00:18:02,896 Thanks. 473 00:18:02,898 --> 00:18:06,584 Actually, um... I have to read 474 00:18:06,586 --> 00:18:09,478 "A Letter to Fathers" at the cotillion, 475 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:12,573 and... that's just something 476 00:18:12,575 --> 00:18:14,741 I don't really know anything about. 477 00:18:14,743 --> 00:18:15,835 I actually looked up 478 00:18:15,837 --> 00:18:18,487 a few of your TED Talks for pointers. 479 00:18:18,489 --> 00:18:19,822 [ Laughs ] 480 00:18:19,824 --> 00:18:22,916 Well, um, to combat my nerves, 481 00:18:22,918 --> 00:18:24,994 I carry an antique coin 482 00:18:24,996 --> 00:18:27,163 given to me by my great-grandfather, 483 00:18:27,165 --> 00:18:29,665 who stood next to Frederick Douglass 484 00:18:29,667 --> 00:18:31,758 to talk about freedom. 485 00:18:31,760 --> 00:18:33,444 It reminds me that I come from 486 00:18:33,446 --> 00:18:37,173 a very long line of brilliant orators. 487 00:18:37,175 --> 00:18:38,765 And so do you. 488 00:18:38,767 --> 00:18:40,176 Thank you. 489 00:18:40,178 --> 00:18:42,787 You're welcome. 490 00:18:42,789 --> 00:18:45,623 So, I will see you tomorrow? 491 00:18:45,625 --> 00:18:47,683 Wouldn't miss it. 492 00:18:47,685 --> 00:18:49,460 ♪♪ 493 00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:52,296 Oh! [ Chuckles ] 494 00:18:52,298 --> 00:18:54,966 Bye. Bye. 495 00:18:54,968 --> 00:18:59,637 ♪♪ 496 00:18:59,639 --> 00:19:01,030 Hi. 497 00:19:01,032 --> 00:19:04,124 Um, Nikki, I wanted to apologize to you 498 00:19:04,126 --> 00:19:07,036 for what I did to you at the Claiming Ceremony. 499 00:19:07,038 --> 00:19:08,721 Sorry. 500 00:19:08,723 --> 00:19:11,965 Actually, I owe you an apology, too, Lauren. 501 00:19:11,967 --> 00:19:13,985 I didn't mean to hurt you with Taylor. 502 00:19:13,987 --> 00:19:15,135 I-It's cool. 503 00:19:15,137 --> 00:19:16,970 I mean, she gave me a ton of chances, 504 00:19:16,972 --> 00:19:18,305 and I just ruined them all, 505 00:19:18,307 --> 00:19:19,565 and then I took it out on you, 506 00:19:19,567 --> 00:19:20,992 and now I'm making up for it because my mother 507 00:19:20,994 --> 00:19:22,827 is making you work all summer, so... 508 00:19:22,829 --> 00:19:24,720 Don't chip a nail, princess. 509 00:19:24,722 --> 00:19:27,890 Well, I'd rather break a nail than be broken, so... 510 00:19:27,892 --> 00:19:30,668 Have fun at the cotillion. 511 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:32,745 I really do mean that. 512 00:19:32,747 --> 00:19:36,899 ♪♪ 513 00:19:36,901 --> 00:19:38,992 ♪ Ooh ♪ 514 00:19:38,994 --> 00:19:40,403 [ Sighs ] 515 00:19:40,405 --> 00:19:41,995 ♪ Ooh ♪ 516 00:19:41,997 --> 00:19:43,756 Angela: Y'all do not play about cotillion. 517 00:19:43,758 --> 00:19:45,424 Uh, no, we do not. 518 00:19:45,426 --> 00:19:48,427 Well, this is a perfect color match. 519 00:19:48,429 --> 00:19:49,929 I've got the clippings right here. 520 00:19:49,931 --> 00:19:52,190 Pop it in, extra volume, you're good. 521 00:19:52,192 --> 00:19:54,600 Okay. For volume. 522 00:19:54,602 --> 00:19:56,919 Uh, 20% off, right? 523 00:19:56,921 --> 00:19:58,863 Well, how do you think I stay wealthy? 524 00:19:58,865 --> 00:19:59,864 Okay. 525 00:19:59,866 --> 00:20:01,699 Just taking notes. 526 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:03,426 ♪♪ 527 00:20:03,428 --> 00:20:05,928 I hope you don't mind, but my father told me 528 00:20:05,930 --> 00:20:08,873 about Nikki's father, and I'm sorry that you both 529 00:20:08,875 --> 00:20:11,600 had to go through something so difficult. 530 00:20:11,602 --> 00:20:14,937 But I assure you, if anyone can help, 531 00:20:14,939 --> 00:20:16,530 Teddy Franklin can. 532 00:20:16,532 --> 00:20:19,775 Listen, please do not say anything to Nikki. 533 00:20:19,777 --> 00:20:21,201 She knows nothing about this. 534 00:20:21,203 --> 00:20:22,553 I do not -- Trust me. 535 00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:25,281 I know things with an ex can be tricky, 536 00:20:25,283 --> 00:20:27,450 and I wouldn't hurt Nikki. Good. 537 00:20:27,452 --> 00:20:30,286 'Cause I wouldn't want to have to take out my Boston on you. 538 00:20:30,288 --> 00:20:31,787 Oh. Yeah, please don't do that, 539 00:20:31,789 --> 00:20:33,046 because something tells me 540 00:20:33,048 --> 00:20:35,733 that your Boston would likely -- 541 00:20:35,735 --> 00:20:37,993 likely beat my bougie ass. 542 00:20:37,995 --> 00:20:39,052 Up and down the street. 543 00:20:39,054 --> 00:20:41,054 Okay? [ Both laugh ] 544 00:20:41,056 --> 00:20:42,389 Woman: Thank you. Thank you. 545 00:20:42,391 --> 00:20:45,726 Honestly, I feel guilty accepting Teddy's help. 546 00:20:45,728 --> 00:20:48,821 It's like he's doing too much. 547 00:20:48,823 --> 00:20:50,155 He made this speech about 548 00:20:50,157 --> 00:20:52,065 it being us against the world, 549 00:20:52,067 --> 00:20:53,584 and it's like, man... 550 00:20:53,586 --> 00:20:56,161 Wait -- Wait, he -- he said that to you? 551 00:20:56,163 --> 00:20:58,664 I know he's trying to make up for lost time, 552 00:20:58,666 --> 00:20:59,815 but it's too much. 553 00:20:59,817 --> 00:21:01,817 It's too soon. Yeah. 554 00:21:01,819 --> 00:21:03,928 Well, America's justice system 555 00:21:03,930 --> 00:21:05,838 has never favored Black people, 556 00:21:05,840 --> 00:21:07,506 whether we're wealthy or poor. 557 00:21:07,508 --> 00:21:11,269 So, helping Nate is a move toward solidarity. 558 00:21:11,271 --> 00:21:12,828 [ Cellphone rings ] For all of us. 559 00:21:12,830 --> 00:21:14,997 Oh. Uh. Oh. I have to take this. 560 00:21:14,999 --> 00:21:16,165 Oh, yeah, well, I've gotta go. 561 00:21:16,167 --> 00:21:18,609 I've got some seating charts to review. 562 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:20,260 Thank you for this. Yeah. 563 00:21:20,262 --> 00:21:23,614 This is a pre-paid collect call from an inmate at... 564 00:21:23,616 --> 00:21:25,190 Angela: Hi. 565 00:21:25,192 --> 00:21:27,176 I-I'm sorry to be calling you like this, but -- 566 00:21:27,178 --> 00:21:28,527 Teddy showed me your letter. 567 00:21:28,529 --> 00:21:30,863 Says your case is up for review. 568 00:21:30,865 --> 00:21:32,456 That's -- That's not why I did it. 569 00:21:32,458 --> 00:21:34,792 I-I wanted to make sure Nikki was protected. 570 00:21:34,794 --> 00:21:36,443 But if he's gonna help -- 571 00:21:36,445 --> 00:21:39,371 He says all I have to do is say the word and it's done. 572 00:21:39,373 --> 00:21:40,539 So, what's the word, Gee? 573 00:21:40,541 --> 00:21:42,115 The word is I got to think about 574 00:21:42,117 --> 00:21:44,360 how all of this will affect Nikki. 575 00:21:44,362 --> 00:21:45,361 [ Sighs ] 576 00:21:45,363 --> 00:21:47,530 I don't want it to seem like 577 00:21:47,532 --> 00:21:49,698 I'm trying to keep you in prison, 578 00:21:49,700 --> 00:21:51,309 but I feel like 579 00:21:51,311 --> 00:21:54,203 Teddy's trying to buy my love. 580 00:21:54,205 --> 00:21:57,039 If writing your father gets me out of here, 581 00:21:57,041 --> 00:22:00,376 to meet my daughter and get back what I lost, 582 00:22:00,378 --> 00:22:02,394 I-I'll take that chance. 583 00:22:02,396 --> 00:22:04,229 That man is your father. 584 00:22:04,231 --> 00:22:05,489 He wants another shot, 585 00:22:05,491 --> 00:22:07,307 and you hold his fate in your hands. 586 00:22:07,309 --> 00:22:10,386 When you gonna let Teddy Franklin out of jail? 587 00:22:10,388 --> 00:22:20,396 ♪♪ 588 00:22:20,398 --> 00:22:22,064 ♪♪ 589 00:22:22,066 --> 00:22:25,593 Oh, not too hot, please. 590 00:22:27,496 --> 00:22:28,737 Ow! 591 00:22:28,739 --> 00:22:30,997 I said not too hot. 592 00:22:30,999 --> 00:22:31,998 ♪♪ 593 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:34,593 You violated our agreement, Alex. 594 00:22:34,595 --> 00:22:35,761 How did you get in here? 595 00:22:35,763 --> 00:22:37,930 Money grants access, dear. 596 00:22:37,932 --> 00:22:41,083 Isn't that why you've worked so hard, 597 00:22:41,085 --> 00:22:43,919 to go from fisherman's daughter 598 00:22:43,921 --> 00:22:46,589 to financial news anchor? 599 00:22:46,591 --> 00:22:49,367 The deal was I couldn't reach out to Raymond. 600 00:22:49,369 --> 00:22:51,702 I didn't. He reached out to me. 601 00:22:51,704 --> 00:22:53,596 I told you once -- 602 00:22:53,598 --> 00:22:57,433 stay away from my family. 603 00:22:57,435 --> 00:22:59,025 I don't like repeating myself. 604 00:22:59,027 --> 00:23:00,544 I'm not scared of you anymore. 605 00:23:00,546 --> 00:23:03,530 That's because I'm not trying to scare you. 606 00:23:03,532 --> 00:23:05,624 Yet. 607 00:23:05,626 --> 00:23:09,870 You know, this spa has very nice showers. 608 00:23:09,872 --> 00:23:11,947 You should try one. 609 00:23:11,949 --> 00:23:14,558 Smelling a little fishy in here. 610 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:16,301 [ Gasps ] 611 00:23:16,303 --> 00:23:24,652 ♪♪ 612 00:23:30,726 --> 00:23:33,244 You were good to me once. 613 00:23:36,249 --> 00:23:38,082 Uh, what's this is hear 614 00:23:38,084 --> 00:23:40,993 that you're starting a charity? 615 00:23:40,995 --> 00:23:43,996 Nikki just didn't have the same advantages as I do, 616 00:23:43,998 --> 00:23:45,572 and I kinda used that to hurt her. 617 00:23:45,574 --> 00:23:48,759 I just want to be better, you know? 618 00:23:48,761 --> 00:23:50,243 I mean, something more than 619 00:23:50,245 --> 00:23:54,339 running office errands at Franklin Holdings. 620 00:23:54,341 --> 00:23:55,599 Don't be mad. 621 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:58,677 I'm not. Now, come on. 622 00:23:58,679 --> 00:24:00,104 Tell me about this. Okay. 623 00:24:00,106 --> 00:24:02,181 So, it's called "Lauren's Closet". 624 00:24:02,183 --> 00:24:03,348 Mm-hmm. 625 00:24:03,501 --> 00:24:05,091 And I am donating my wardrobe to young women 626 00:24:05,093 --> 00:24:07,060 who need professional clothing that can't afford it. 627 00:24:07,062 --> 00:24:08,595 Mom, it's actually really taken off. 628 00:24:08,597 --> 00:24:10,931 Like, all of my followers have gotten involved. 629 00:24:10,933 --> 00:24:13,993 [ Chuckles ] Wow. That's impressive. 630 00:24:16,180 --> 00:24:18,414 I hope you're not giving that one away. 631 00:24:21,352 --> 00:24:24,295 I don't really know what to do with it. 632 00:24:24,297 --> 00:24:26,130 Well, I think maybe you should just wear it. 633 00:24:26,132 --> 00:24:29,041 You've clearly risen above your mistakes, 634 00:24:29,043 --> 00:24:31,026 which is what I told the Graceties 635 00:24:31,028 --> 00:24:33,545 when I went to plead your case. 636 00:24:33,547 --> 00:24:35,698 Seriously? Mm-hmm. 637 00:24:35,700 --> 00:24:37,049 Oh! [ Laughs ] 638 00:24:37,051 --> 00:24:39,626 Welcome back to cotillion, baby. 639 00:24:39,628 --> 00:24:40,794 Thank you, Mommy. 640 00:24:40,796 --> 00:24:42,371 Mm-hmm. 641 00:24:42,373 --> 00:24:46,817 ♪♪ 642 00:24:46,819 --> 00:24:48,152 [ Laughs ] Excuse me, everyone. 643 00:24:48,154 --> 00:24:49,561 May I have your attention? 644 00:24:49,714 --> 00:24:52,973 I just wanted to thank you all for coming to celebrate 645 00:24:52,975 --> 00:24:55,493 my first cotillion as president. 646 00:24:55,495 --> 00:24:58,329 [ Chuckles ] To the first of many. 647 00:24:59,390 --> 00:25:06,170 ♪♪ 648 00:25:06,172 --> 00:25:07,654 Mm. 649 00:25:07,656 --> 00:25:11,658 Angela, Patricia, you both look exquisite. 650 00:25:11,660 --> 00:25:12,918 Thank you. Thank you. 651 00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:14,903 I'm moving you to the family table. 652 00:25:14,905 --> 00:25:16,162 Oh. Here. 653 00:25:16,164 --> 00:25:17,256 New table cards. 654 00:25:17,258 --> 00:25:19,591 Well, enjoy cotillion, Miss... 655 00:25:19,593 --> 00:25:21,685 Aunt Piggy, Aunt Angela. 656 00:25:21,687 --> 00:25:24,355 Thank you, Quincy. 657 00:25:24,357 --> 00:25:25,931 [ Chuckles ] 658 00:25:25,933 --> 00:25:28,083 Oh. Table One. 659 00:25:28,085 --> 00:25:30,528 So, the Franklins get the best seats in the house. 660 00:25:30,530 --> 00:25:31,695 Yes. 661 00:25:31,697 --> 00:25:34,273 And everyone will be watching. 662 00:25:34,275 --> 00:25:36,867 ♪♪ 663 00:25:36,869 --> 00:25:38,761 You know, I think I could use 664 00:25:38,763 --> 00:25:40,704 a glass of bubbly myself. 665 00:25:40,706 --> 00:25:42,281 Could you grab one for me? 666 00:25:42,283 --> 00:25:44,357 I'll get you. [ Chuckles ] 667 00:25:44,359 --> 00:25:46,377 And just what are you up to 668 00:25:46,379 --> 00:25:48,620 with all this Nate business? 669 00:25:48,622 --> 00:25:50,864 I don't trust you 670 00:25:50,866 --> 00:25:53,033 as far as I can throw you. 671 00:25:53,035 --> 00:25:54,126 [ Chuckles ] 672 00:25:54,128 --> 00:25:55,719 Well, instead of focusing on me, 673 00:25:55,721 --> 00:25:57,037 worry about yourself. 674 00:25:57,039 --> 00:25:59,131 You know, I was surprised to see you here. 675 00:25:59,133 --> 00:26:02,709 I'm sure someone on this old staff 676 00:26:02,711 --> 00:26:03,894 will recognize you 677 00:26:03,896 --> 00:26:06,046 from back in the old days. 678 00:26:06,048 --> 00:26:08,140 Loyalty keeps them from spilling my secrets. 679 00:26:08,142 --> 00:26:10,626 What keeps them from spilling yours? 680 00:26:10,628 --> 00:26:12,570 ♪♪ 681 00:26:12,572 --> 00:26:14,071 I'm sorry. I better go. 682 00:26:14,073 --> 00:26:16,632 I have a very special deb to escort. 683 00:26:16,634 --> 00:26:17,966 [ Chuckles ] 684 00:26:17,968 --> 00:26:20,393 Well, he's trying, I guess. 685 00:26:20,395 --> 00:26:22,471 ♪♪ 686 00:26:22,473 --> 00:26:23,581 You okay? 687 00:26:23,583 --> 00:26:25,732 You know what? 688 00:26:25,734 --> 00:26:28,143 I just knew that I would be able to push through tonight, 689 00:26:28,145 --> 00:26:30,979 but I'm having another one of my terrible headaches, 690 00:26:30,981 --> 00:26:32,497 and I don't want to ruin it for Nikki. 691 00:26:32,499 --> 00:26:35,075 So, can you please tell baby girl 692 00:26:35,077 --> 00:26:36,409 that I am so sorry, 693 00:26:36,411 --> 00:26:39,671 and you make sure that you take lots of videos, okay? 694 00:26:39,673 --> 00:26:42,658 Alright, sorry, I'm out of this Mickey flick. 695 00:26:42,660 --> 00:26:44,435 Feel better. 696 00:26:44,437 --> 00:26:53,502 ♪♪ 697 00:26:53,504 --> 00:26:54,594 ♪♪ 698 00:26:54,596 --> 00:26:56,763 Honey, you should head over to cotillion. 699 00:26:56,765 --> 00:26:59,265 ♪♪ 700 00:26:59,267 --> 00:27:02,027 This cocktail hour is for friends and family. 701 00:27:02,029 --> 00:27:04,437 I must have overlooked inviting you. 702 00:27:04,439 --> 00:27:06,031 I heard some Graceties chattering, 703 00:27:06,033 --> 00:27:07,850 and I thought it was open to all. 704 00:27:07,852 --> 00:27:09,960 Though you should have seen the glare I got from Olivia 705 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:11,854 as I signed the guest book. 706 00:27:11,856 --> 00:27:13,464 She's not a fan. 707 00:27:13,466 --> 00:27:14,706 Oh? 708 00:27:14,708 --> 00:27:16,783 Why would you say that? 709 00:27:16,785 --> 00:27:19,044 She's had a grudge against me, 710 00:27:19,046 --> 00:27:20,620 ever since... 711 00:27:20,622 --> 00:27:22,806 I'm sure you know the way I broke Raymond's heart 712 00:27:22,808 --> 00:27:24,290 didn't sit well with her. 713 00:27:24,292 --> 00:27:26,459 Leaving a "Dear John" letter was... 714 00:27:26,461 --> 00:27:29,462 what was the word she used? 715 00:27:29,464 --> 00:27:31,482 "Corriente". 716 00:27:31,484 --> 00:27:33,633 A "Dear John" letter... 717 00:27:33,635 --> 00:27:37,971 would definitely rub Olivia the wrong way. 718 00:27:37,973 --> 00:27:40,732 Excuse me. I have guests to attend to. 719 00:27:40,734 --> 00:27:46,738 ♪♪ 720 00:27:46,740 --> 00:27:48,481 Olivia: Ladies and gentlemen, 721 00:27:48,483 --> 00:27:51,560 our debutantes and their escorts. 722 00:27:51,562 --> 00:27:56,423 [ Applause ] 723 00:28:04,258 --> 00:28:13,673 ♪♪ 724 00:28:13,675 --> 00:28:15,250 ♪♪ 725 00:28:15,252 --> 00:28:16,860 [ Hip-hop music plays ] Alright, alright, listen up. 726 00:28:16,862 --> 00:28:19,588 You're always telling us to be the change we want to see. 727 00:28:19,590 --> 00:28:21,089 Well, this is it. 728 00:28:21,091 --> 00:28:22,849 ♪♪ 729 00:28:22,851 --> 00:28:25,018 [ Applause ] 730 00:28:25,020 --> 00:28:28,706 ♪♪ 731 00:28:28,708 --> 00:28:32,525 [ Cheers and applause ] 732 00:28:32,527 --> 00:28:38,698 ♪♪ 733 00:28:38,700 --> 00:28:41,218 [ Cheers and applause ] 734 00:28:41,220 --> 00:28:50,561 ♪♪ 735 00:28:50,563 --> 00:28:59,052 ♪♪ 736 00:28:59,054 --> 00:29:00,796 [ Clears throat ] 737 00:29:00,798 --> 00:29:04,299 Sorry. 738 00:29:04,301 --> 00:29:07,469 [ Indistinct shouting ] 739 00:29:07,471 --> 00:29:10,581 ♪♪ 740 00:29:10,583 --> 00:29:14,734 Man: Hey, debs and gents 2021 in the building. 741 00:29:14,736 --> 00:29:17,045 [ Cheers and applause ] 742 00:29:19,817 --> 00:29:23,502 Well, that was quite unexpected. 743 00:29:23,504 --> 00:29:25,262 [ Laughs ] 744 00:29:25,264 --> 00:29:28,081 Now, ladies and gentlemen, 745 00:29:28,083 --> 00:29:31,493 as your outgoing chapter president, 746 00:29:31,495 --> 00:29:36,681 it is my pleasure to deliver this evening's opening remarks. 747 00:29:36,683 --> 00:29:41,094 I'd like to start by saying this has always been 748 00:29:41,096 --> 00:29:43,781 my favorite event of the year. 749 00:29:43,783 --> 00:29:47,692 It's the time when the families of Oak Bluffs 750 00:29:47,694 --> 00:29:49,620 come together in celebration 751 00:29:49,622 --> 00:29:53,015 of the next generation of stellar young ladies. 752 00:29:53,017 --> 00:29:55,017 Alex dumped you? 753 00:29:55,019 --> 00:29:57,628 Our entire marriage, I thought you chose me 754 00:29:57,630 --> 00:29:58,962 because you loved me. 755 00:29:58,964 --> 00:30:01,540 And now I found out I'm the consolation prize? 756 00:30:01,542 --> 00:30:04,192 Why would she say that to me except to hurt me? 757 00:30:04,194 --> 00:30:05,193 I'm with the right woman, Leah. 758 00:30:05,195 --> 00:30:08,305 It doesn't matter how we got here. 759 00:30:08,307 --> 00:30:09,473 ♪♪ 760 00:30:09,475 --> 00:30:11,533 It matters to me. 761 00:30:11,535 --> 00:30:13,626 I want her gone. 762 00:30:13,628 --> 00:30:14,719 Now. 763 00:30:14,872 --> 00:30:17,463 And if I have to do it, it won't be pretty. 764 00:30:17,465 --> 00:30:26,657 ♪♪ 765 00:30:30,721 --> 00:30:33,831 [ Crickets chirping ] 766 00:30:33,833 --> 00:30:38,727 "Calvin Chapman was found in his car, shot in the head. 767 00:30:38,729 --> 00:30:40,745 What has Teddy done?" 768 00:30:40,747 --> 00:30:42,064 I know the story. 769 00:30:42,066 --> 00:30:43,489 Someone high out of their mind shot him 770 00:30:43,491 --> 00:30:46,326 on their front step for serving an eviction notice. 771 00:30:46,328 --> 00:30:53,925 ♪♪ 772 00:30:53,927 --> 00:30:56,353 [ Cellphone clicks ] 773 00:30:56,355 --> 00:30:59,097 [ Ringing ] 774 00:30:59,099 --> 00:31:02,192 At the tone, please record your message. 775 00:31:02,194 --> 00:31:04,027 Angela, call me back. 776 00:31:04,029 --> 00:31:07,089 I think Teddy's been lying about how my father died. 777 00:31:07,091 --> 00:31:08,699 ♪♪ 778 00:31:08,701 --> 00:31:12,427 Olivia: You are our blessings. 779 00:31:12,429 --> 00:31:14,262 [ Applause ] 780 00:31:14,264 --> 00:31:16,948 Champagne, please. 781 00:31:16,950 --> 00:31:19,359 Uh, he'll have a water. 782 00:31:19,361 --> 00:31:20,452 [ Scoffs ] 783 00:31:20,454 --> 00:31:22,045 You ready for "Letter to Daughters"? 784 00:31:22,047 --> 00:31:24,606 Mm-hmm. Steady as a rock. 785 00:31:24,608 --> 00:31:25,941 [ Both laugh ] 786 00:31:25,943 --> 00:31:28,610 Olivia: ...Leah Franklin-Dupont. 787 00:31:28,612 --> 00:31:30,462 Oh. 788 00:31:30,464 --> 00:31:32,464 There's your cue to introduce me. 789 00:31:32,466 --> 00:31:35,434 [ Applause ] 790 00:31:46,405 --> 00:31:48,797 Good evening, everyone, and thank you, Olivia, 791 00:31:48,799 --> 00:31:53,076 for your decades of service and amazing leadership. 792 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:55,303 On the night of my debutante ball, 793 00:31:55,305 --> 00:31:58,231 my father delivered the "Letter to Daughters". 794 00:31:58,233 --> 00:32:02,811 20 years later, to once again bless us with his wisdom, 795 00:32:02,813 --> 00:32:05,071 my father, Mr. Teddy Franklin. 796 00:32:05,073 --> 00:32:08,258 [ Applause ] 797 00:32:15,417 --> 00:32:17,417 Thank you. 798 00:32:17,419 --> 00:32:27,427 ♪♪ 799 00:32:27,429 --> 00:32:33,599 ♪♪ 800 00:32:33,601 --> 00:32:38,513 With daughters, a father's role comes with added responsibility. 801 00:32:38,515 --> 00:32:43,243 You are the one she comes to in fear, in confidence, 802 00:32:43,245 --> 00:32:48,948 for advice, to lean on at all times. 803 00:32:48,950 --> 00:32:54,137 But fathers sometimes fall short. 804 00:32:54,139 --> 00:32:59,459 Angela Vaughn, my daughter, you deserved better. 805 00:32:59,461 --> 00:33:05,557 I thought grand gestures could sweep away years of inaction. 806 00:33:05,559 --> 00:33:10,395 I hope an apology gives us a real start. 807 00:33:10,397 --> 00:33:13,381 Angela... 808 00:33:13,383 --> 00:33:16,017 I'm sorry. 809 00:33:16,019 --> 00:33:21,164 And now, our most "Most Congenial" debutante 810 00:33:21,166 --> 00:33:25,818 will deliver "Letters to Fathers". 811 00:33:25,820 --> 00:33:27,896 Nicole Vaughn. 812 00:33:27,898 --> 00:33:29,731 My granddaughter. 813 00:33:29,733 --> 00:33:31,591 [ Applause ] 814 00:33:36,015 --> 00:33:37,830 It's alright. 815 00:33:37,832 --> 00:33:41,852 ♪♪ 816 00:33:41,854 --> 00:33:44,596 Speak from the heart. 817 00:33:44,598 --> 00:33:51,603 ♪♪ 818 00:33:51,605 --> 00:33:54,364 [ Sighs ] 819 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:57,425 I don't know what it's like to have a father's love, 820 00:33:57,427 --> 00:34:01,429 but I was blessed to have three amazing women in my life 821 00:34:01,431 --> 00:34:04,857 who made sure I had everything I needed. 822 00:34:04,859 --> 00:34:09,880 Though all the fathers out there deserve their thanks, 823 00:34:09,882 --> 00:34:11,773 my "Letter to Fathers" 824 00:34:11,775 --> 00:34:16,035 will send some love to all the amazing mothers out there. 825 00:34:16,037 --> 00:34:17,370 Like mine. 826 00:34:17,372 --> 00:34:26,730 ♪♪ 827 00:34:26,732 --> 00:34:36,740 ♪♪ 828 00:34:36,742 --> 00:34:46,658 ♪♪ 829 00:34:46,660 --> 00:34:50,087 ♪♪ 830 00:34:50,089 --> 00:34:52,905 That bracelet and that coin -- 831 00:34:52,907 --> 00:34:55,425 they're both family heirlooms. 832 00:34:55,427 --> 00:34:58,169 And I'm still not sure I should have accepted them. 833 00:34:58,171 --> 00:35:00,913 Mm. Be grateful. 834 00:35:00,915 --> 00:35:03,325 He's not always giving. 835 00:35:03,327 --> 00:35:05,009 ♪♪ 836 00:35:05,011 --> 00:35:06,419 Mademoiselle. 837 00:35:06,421 --> 00:35:08,179 Thank you. 838 00:35:08,181 --> 00:35:09,347 May I share a dance 839 00:35:09,349 --> 00:35:11,499 with another one of my girls? 840 00:35:11,501 --> 00:35:13,351 Leah. 841 00:35:13,353 --> 00:35:22,694 ♪♪ 842 00:35:22,696 --> 00:35:23,862 ♪♪ 843 00:35:23,864 --> 00:35:26,623 You used your entire speech 844 00:35:26,625 --> 00:35:28,366 to apologize to Angela? 845 00:35:28,368 --> 00:35:31,386 I want to win her trust. 846 00:35:31,388 --> 00:35:33,855 Public acknowledgement of my missteps 847 00:35:33,857 --> 00:35:36,541 could help with that. 848 00:35:36,543 --> 00:35:38,877 What about my public acknowledgement, Daddy? 849 00:35:38,879 --> 00:35:42,530 I mean, the hoops I've jumped through 850 00:35:42,532 --> 00:35:45,124 covering for you. 851 00:35:45,126 --> 00:35:47,978 Lying to my husband for you. 852 00:35:47,980 --> 00:35:49,462 Keeping your diagnosis a secret. 853 00:35:49,464 --> 00:35:52,798 I mean, I'm the one who supports and protects 854 00:35:52,800 --> 00:35:56,319 the great Teddy Franklin. 855 00:35:56,321 --> 00:35:57,803 Not her. 856 00:35:57,805 --> 00:36:00,732 [ Voice breaking ] And then I don't even get a mention 857 00:36:00,734 --> 00:36:02,734 in the "Letter to Daughters"? 858 00:36:02,736 --> 00:36:05,495 If you want to spend the time you have left with Angela, 859 00:36:05,497 --> 00:36:06,997 go ahead. 860 00:36:06,999 --> 00:36:09,148 I guess we'll just share our last moment 861 00:36:09,150 --> 00:36:10,725 at your funeral. 862 00:36:10,727 --> 00:36:12,560 No. 863 00:36:12,562 --> 00:36:19,659 ♪♪ 864 00:36:19,661 --> 00:36:21,661 [ Cellphone clicks ] 865 00:36:21,663 --> 00:36:23,663 Teddy Franklin. 866 00:36:23,665 --> 00:36:33,673 ♪♪ 867 00:36:33,675 --> 00:36:37,027 ♪♪ 868 00:36:37,029 --> 00:36:40,422 [ Buzzer ] 869 00:36:40,424 --> 00:36:44,092 [ Chatter ] 870 00:36:44,094 --> 00:36:46,928 Robinson. Let's go. 871 00:36:46,930 --> 00:36:48,354 Crack D-42! 872 00:36:48,356 --> 00:36:50,098 [ Buzzer, cell door opens ] 873 00:36:50,100 --> 00:36:56,546 ♪♪ 874 00:36:56,548 --> 00:36:59,123 ♪ Ain't got time for no comments ♪ 875 00:36:59,125 --> 00:37:01,051 ♪ Only adding' paper to the money clip ♪ 876 00:37:01,053 --> 00:37:04,128 ♪ Stack it up to the ceiling ♪ 877 00:37:04,130 --> 00:37:07,224 ♪ So I don't feel a thing when I'm spendin' it ♪ 878 00:37:07,226 --> 00:37:08,374 ♪♪ 879 00:37:08,376 --> 00:37:10,452 I saw what you did for Nikki. 880 00:37:10,454 --> 00:37:11,711 Oh. Thank you. 881 00:37:11,713 --> 00:37:12,878 You're welcome. 882 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,639 And I have good news for you. 883 00:37:14,641 --> 00:37:16,641 Nate is gonna be released. 884 00:37:16,643 --> 00:37:17,883 Released? Mm-hmm. 885 00:37:17,885 --> 00:37:19,218 I spoke with a few of my contacts. 886 00:37:19,220 --> 00:37:22,388 Turns out Nate is part of a database of cases 887 00:37:22,390 --> 00:37:23,481 that were under review 888 00:37:23,483 --> 00:37:25,909 after all of these social-justice uprisings 889 00:37:25,911 --> 00:37:29,061 and is eligible for immediate release 890 00:37:29,063 --> 00:37:30,580 due to gross negligence. 891 00:37:30,582 --> 00:37:32,690 He is on his way to the island now. 892 00:37:32,692 --> 00:37:34,066 You know, this is my life. 893 00:37:34,068 --> 00:37:35,643 This is my daughter's life. 894 00:37:35,645 --> 00:37:38,237 You don't get to just make decisions that affect us. 895 00:37:38,239 --> 00:37:40,982 You know, I have offered you everything I could think of 896 00:37:40,984 --> 00:37:42,834 to earn your trust, including an apology. 897 00:37:42,836 --> 00:37:45,762 I should be able to do this for you as a father. 898 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:47,322 ♪♪ 899 00:37:47,324 --> 00:37:51,676 One apology doesn't erase years of abandonment. 900 00:37:51,678 --> 00:37:53,419 Neither does a family bracelet 901 00:37:53,421 --> 00:37:55,438 or a letter or your connections. 902 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:57,107 You were never a father to me. 903 00:37:57,109 --> 00:38:00,018 Stop trying to be one now. 904 00:38:00,020 --> 00:38:02,279 ♪♪ 905 00:38:06,192 --> 00:38:09,027 He was so smug, so proud of himself. 906 00:38:09,029 --> 00:38:10,862 Like, son, you don't know my life. 907 00:38:10,864 --> 00:38:12,238 He doesn't know what this means 908 00:38:12,240 --> 00:38:13,531 for me, for Nikki. 909 00:38:13,533 --> 00:38:14,940 And what about Nate, who's just gonna be 910 00:38:14,942 --> 00:38:16,275 dropped into this new world. 911 00:38:16,277 --> 00:38:17,852 I mean, the audacity. 912 00:38:17,854 --> 00:38:19,129 You want a piece of this cake? 913 00:38:19,131 --> 00:38:20,613 'Cause it's good. 914 00:38:20,615 --> 00:38:22,114 Why are you so calm? 915 00:38:22,116 --> 00:38:23,949 You trust Teddy Franklin less than I do. 916 00:38:23,951 --> 00:38:25,302 You don't got nothing to say? 917 00:38:25,304 --> 00:38:27,721 You don't want to hear what I got to say. 918 00:38:34,204 --> 00:38:35,628 I want to hear what you got to say. 919 00:38:35,630 --> 00:38:37,705 No, you want to see some furniture moving 920 00:38:37,707 --> 00:38:40,025 up in this Mickey flick. 921 00:38:41,969 --> 00:38:43,969 Alright, fine. You want the real-real? 922 00:38:43,971 --> 00:38:46,047 This ain't about Teddy. 923 00:38:46,049 --> 00:38:47,382 You just mad because you're gonna have to 924 00:38:47,384 --> 00:38:49,826 step in some mess that you made. 925 00:38:49,828 --> 00:38:51,069 You been lying to baby girl 926 00:38:51,071 --> 00:38:53,270 about her father for 17 years, 927 00:38:53,272 --> 00:38:54,998 and it stops tonight. 928 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,241 You gonna tell her the truth. 929 00:38:57,243 --> 00:38:58,743 Now! 930 00:38:58,745 --> 00:39:00,395 Threw away my damn cake. 931 00:39:00,397 --> 00:39:03,656 It's a good dadgum thing I thought to get me a second slice. 932 00:39:03,658 --> 00:39:08,252 ♪♪ 933 00:39:08,254 --> 00:39:09,587 Oh! 934 00:39:09,589 --> 00:39:11,089 There you are. Ha! 935 00:39:11,091 --> 00:39:13,850 I noticed you were not in attendance tonight with Angela. 936 00:39:13,852 --> 00:39:16,019 How did my father die? 937 00:39:16,021 --> 00:39:18,930 The story you've told me all these years isn't true. 938 00:39:18,932 --> 00:39:21,841 Perhaps I misremembered. 939 00:39:21,843 --> 00:39:25,052 It was a painful loss. 940 00:39:26,031 --> 00:39:28,031 I spent my whole life believing your lie. 941 00:39:28,033 --> 00:39:29,591 Are you accusing me of something? 942 00:39:29,593 --> 00:39:31,350 Why the story, when he was found in his car? 943 00:39:31,352 --> 00:39:33,853 Because that's where he shot himself in the head. 944 00:39:33,855 --> 00:39:35,187 [ Breathing heavily ] 945 00:39:35,189 --> 00:39:39,117 Your father committed suicide. 946 00:39:39,119 --> 00:39:41,119 Your mother and I made up that story 947 00:39:41,121 --> 00:39:43,121 for the insurance company. 948 00:39:43,123 --> 00:39:44,714 We told them that Calvin had been working 949 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:46,198 at the time of his death 950 00:39:46,200 --> 00:39:50,294 so that you and your mother would be provided for! 951 00:39:50,296 --> 00:39:52,797 That would not have happened 952 00:39:52,799 --> 00:39:55,875 if his death had been reported as... 953 00:39:55,877 --> 00:39:57,227 self-inflicted. 954 00:39:57,229 --> 00:39:59,470 I hate to tell it to you this way, son -- 955 00:39:59,472 --> 00:40:00,805 I'm not your son. 956 00:40:00,807 --> 00:40:02,306 Teddy? Hey. 957 00:40:02,308 --> 00:40:05,460 Hey. Hey, can I get some help? 958 00:40:05,462 --> 00:40:06,736 Somebody?! 959 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:08,738 Teddy. I heard yelling. 960 00:40:08,740 --> 00:40:10,407 I was supposed to meet Mr. Franklin. 961 00:40:10,409 --> 00:40:13,151 How can I help you, brother? Help me get him to the hospital. 962 00:40:13,153 --> 00:40:15,578 Call 911. Tell them we're on the way. 963 00:40:15,580 --> 00:40:17,305 Hey. 964 00:40:17,307 --> 00:40:18,564 Teddy. 965 00:40:18,566 --> 00:40:20,308 Teddy. 966 00:40:20,310 --> 00:40:22,067 I talked to him last week. I want that exclusive. 967 00:40:22,069 --> 00:40:23,753 So you need to follow -- As much as I want 968 00:40:23,755 --> 00:40:26,330 Teddy to pay for what he's done, my marriage comes first. 969 00:40:26,332 --> 00:40:28,758 You have to leave. Let's go for a little ride. 970 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,485 [ Scoffs ] Driver. 971 00:40:30,487 --> 00:40:32,670 I never would have answered your call if I'd known 972 00:40:32,672 --> 00:40:34,764 I'd be chased out of town by a Dupont again. 973 00:40:34,766 --> 00:40:36,266 What do you mean "again"? 974 00:40:38,103 --> 00:40:41,512 20 years ago, I wasn't your mother's vision 975 00:40:41,514 --> 00:40:43,773 of the perfect woman for her perfect son. 976 00:40:43,775 --> 00:40:45,166 Leah was. 977 00:40:45,168 --> 00:40:47,110 Olivia and Teddy made sure that their little prince 978 00:40:47,112 --> 00:40:48,853 and princess could get married 979 00:40:48,855 --> 00:40:52,190 and create the dynasty that they both dreamed of. 980 00:40:52,192 --> 00:40:55,176 Your mother wrote me a check to get out of town. 981 00:40:55,178 --> 00:40:57,845 You took money to walk away from our marriage? 982 00:40:57,847 --> 00:40:59,622 ♪♪ 983 00:40:59,624 --> 00:41:00,957 [ Sighs ] 984 00:41:00,959 --> 00:41:02,850 Olivia and Teddy threatened 985 00:41:02,852 --> 00:41:05,520 to have my parents deported, Raymond. 986 00:41:05,522 --> 00:41:07,371 I had no choice. 987 00:41:07,373 --> 00:41:17,140 ♪♪ 988 00:41:17,142 --> 00:41:19,642 It's a lot of money. 989 00:41:19,644 --> 00:41:21,460 I never cashed it. 990 00:41:21,462 --> 00:41:24,797 I keep it as a reminder that everything I have, 991 00:41:24,799 --> 00:41:26,708 I earned myself. 992 00:41:26,710 --> 00:41:28,710 I didn't know. 993 00:41:28,712 --> 00:41:32,655 ♪♪ 994 00:41:32,657 --> 00:41:35,325 [ Cellphone vibrating ] 995 00:41:35,327 --> 00:41:36,718 Leah. 996 00:41:36,720 --> 00:41:38,052 Okay, okay, okay. 997 00:41:38,054 --> 00:41:41,572 Calm down. Calm down, babe. 998 00:41:41,574 --> 00:41:43,725 I'm on my way. 999 00:41:43,727 --> 00:41:44,892 Is everything okay? 1000 00:41:44,894 --> 00:41:47,486 Teddy had a heart attack. 1001 00:41:47,488 --> 00:41:49,230 Take me to Oak Bluffs Hospital. 1002 00:41:49,232 --> 00:41:50,565 Man: Yes, sir. 1003 00:41:50,567 --> 00:41:52,825 [ Laughs ] 1004 00:41:52,827 --> 00:41:54,435 I'm too hyped to go to sleep. 1005 00:41:54,437 --> 00:41:56,495 I've never had an experience like this, 1006 00:41:56,497 --> 00:42:00,908 and I-I don't want tonight to end. 1007 00:42:00,910 --> 00:42:04,312 Nikki, honey, can you sit down? 1008 00:42:12,013 --> 00:42:15,014 [ Sighs ] I don't know how to start. 1009 00:42:15,016 --> 00:42:16,348 I gotta tell you something. 1010 00:42:16,350 --> 00:42:18,760 Angie. Piggy, not now. 1011 00:42:18,762 --> 00:42:20,686 Tyrique is on the phone. 1012 00:42:20,688 --> 00:42:22,664 It's Teddy. 1013 00:42:24,543 --> 00:42:26,284 Well, can you at least give us an estimation 1014 00:42:26,286 --> 00:42:28,286 about how long he's gonna be in surgery? 1015 00:42:28,288 --> 00:42:32,698 Woman: Ma'am, I don't have any information. 1016 00:42:32,700 --> 00:42:33,883 Hey. Hey. 1017 00:42:33,885 --> 00:42:35,610 What happened? He had a heart attack? 1018 00:42:35,612 --> 00:42:37,202 They said it's a good thing we brought him in. 1019 00:42:37,204 --> 00:42:40,298 An ambulance wouldn't have made it in time. 1020 00:42:40,300 --> 00:42:41,373 "We"? 1021 00:42:41,375 --> 00:42:42,950 Nikki: Mom, who's that man? 1022 00:42:42,952 --> 00:42:45,395 Do you know him? 1023 00:42:45,397 --> 00:42:48,398 ♪♪ 1024 00:42:48,400 --> 00:42:50,733 Nikki, I... 1025 00:42:50,735 --> 00:42:52,384 I've been trying to tell you 1026 00:42:52,386 --> 00:42:55,146 any other way than this. 1027 00:42:55,148 --> 00:42:57,315 Tell me what? 1028 00:42:57,317 --> 00:42:59,725 That man is Nate Robinson. 1029 00:42:59,727 --> 00:43:01,060 ♪♪ 1030 00:43:01,062 --> 00:43:02,561 Your father. 1031 00:43:02,563 --> 00:43:12,255 ♪♪ 1032 00:43:12,257 --> 00:43:16,676 ♪♪ 1033 00:43:19,339 --> 00:43:49,125 ♪♪