- Rumor has it that if you listen really closely
you can still hear the cries and screams
of Mr. Teror's ancestors and his followers.
- [Boy] Hey, Ma, wasn't my grandfather Haitian?
[Mother] Actually, he was.
[soft ominous music]
- [Reporter] There was looting underway nearby.
Police seem to have had enough.
[horn blaring] [fireworks pop]
The nation erupted into scenes
of chaos, violence. [fireworks pop]
[Man] Oh my God.
- [Reporter] In widespread destruction.
[crowd cheers]
- [Reporter 2] More tense clashes around the country,
including this standoff,
calls for justice echoing through city after city.
[woman screams] [explosion pops]
From Louisville, still reeling over the death
of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor.
[Reporter 3] But in Atlanta,
you're more likely to be a victim
of aggravated assault and shooting-
- [Reporter 4] Gunfire erupting at least seven times
inside Lenox Square.
- [Reporter 5] In 2020, more than 500,000 people
were reported missing, nearly 40% of them people of color.
[tense music]
[crickets chirping] [soft suspenseful music]
[gun firing]
[ominous music]
- [Reporter] So, Mr. Brown, are you concerned at all
about the mysterious death of Megan Phillips
and the attack on Samantha Jones and her family
that occurred a few years ago on these grounds?
No. No, not one bit.
There was an extensive investigation
and I've been assured by local authorities
that the aforementioned were isolated incidents,
and the accused have been arrested.
Now, effective over the next few weeks,
the housing units formerly known as Freeman Lakes
will be renamed the Rebecca Lee Crumpler Estates
in honor our local healthcare workers
who have tirelessly put their lives at risk
during these uncertain times.
Now, many of our tenants are doctors, nurses, and students
from nearby Kerzer Atlanta University Hospital,
and it is our obligation, our duty to ensure
that they have a safe haven to reside.
Now, I don't know if you know this,
but 70% of our healthcare workers are contractors
who are often away from their families for months at a time.
And in exchange for their sacrifices,
well, this is my contribution.
- [Reporter] Okay, well, Mr. Brown-
Yes, and about that,
just two blocks away,
Kerzer Atlanta University Hospital
recently unveiled their new state of the art campus,
a facility estimated at over $375 million.
Now, I commend you for your so-called contribution
and humanitarian act, but is it not really capitalism?
I mean, many say your relationships at city hall
helped facilitate your bid in acquiring this estate
after the previous owners abandoned the property
after numerous complaints of bizarre occurrences.
- We're done here. Thank you all.
Thanks. Thank you. [reporters chattering]
- I have more questions you haven't even begun to answer.
[Reporter] Are we done?
- The Rebecca Lee Crumpler Estates. [chuckles]
Genius, naming this complex
after the first African American female MD.
- You know, before that she was a nurse.
Who says Black man don't read, huh?
[both laugh]
It's brilliant.
You've clearly been bred by some political Goliaths.
You bob and weave accountability better
than Daniel-san in "The Karate Kid."
Wax on wax off, huh?
[both chuckling]
- Trump's got nothin' on you, sir.
Well, stay close.
Might actually learn something, son.
This is just the beginning.
You know, these units were actually deemed uninhabitable
a couple years ago.
They were shut down, but I've been working close
with the city to get them reopened.
I wanna facilitate the high demand
for additional apartments in this area.
Now, I know you come highly recommended
and as a part of the government issuance,
but there are gonna be a lot of pretty little nurses
and students prancin' all around here.
I'm gonna need for you to maintain a professional workplace.
All right? No frolicking.
Frolicking, sir?
- [chuckles] So you know who Rebecca Lee Crumpler is
but you don't know the word frolicking?
Nigga, please.
Okay, how about this?
Keep your dick in your pants.
That's how the last guy got himself in a rut.
Stay focused.
Well, there's no more lockdown
and they're saying that the pandemic is essentially over,
so I suppose I have no excuses now, do I, sir?
You should know, sir, that the Freeman Lake employees
that we kept on staff were rambling
about this Edward Teror,
how his spirit still roams this place.
Something about him being mauled by a angry white mob-
Listen, listen.
I don't wanna hear any more
about this Haitian boogeyman, shit, okay?
I've heard the tales and they're just that, tales.
I don't wanna hear anymore about it.
Teror Lake Drive.
Sounds like some kind of a B movie horror flick.
"Hey, move in and get killed or maimed or stalked
in the first year, you get too months rent free."
[laughs]
And just so you know,
we're thinking about draining the lake out as well.
Make room for some additional units.
And at the rate this world is going,
the two lucrative businesses you can count on
are healthcare and the real estate to house them in.
[soft ominous music]
All right, just follow me.
[Deja] What are you doing?
- Just keep your eyes closed. - What are you doing?
- Keep your eyes closed. - Okay, but...
I got you.
- Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
All right, all right, and...
[Group] Surprise! [cheering]
Oh!
What? You guys!
Oh my God.
[group cheering] [group clapping]
- [Felicia] Man, these last few years
have really been something else.
Haven't they?
- Mm-hmm.
- I have seen things I never imagined
I would've seen in my lifetime.
You know?
So you know what, sometimes I sit back
and I say to myself is this all real?
Or am I trapped in some type of "Mad Max" movie?
Because I'm just sayin', it's been insane, right?
No, seriously.
DT-45 has changed our lives forever,
both in the workspace and in our private lives.
You know, things will never be the same.
We've all lost friends and family members.
Through the process, it has made us a family,
fighting side by side in the trenches together.
Okay, I know I'm being long-winded but I'm-
- True. True. [group laughs]
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
Let's make sure, okay, don't forget this.
We have to give our girl Deja her flowers,
give her all the love we can while we can,
show her our appreciation because I am saddened to say
she will be leaving us.
- Boo! - Aww!
- Yeah, and moving onto a new assignment.
I tried, I tried to make her stay,
but she is hellbent on leaving us.
Deja, these past few years being in the trenches with you
has just been such a joy and a pleasure for me.
We developed a sisterhood and a bond
that I will never forget.
We're going to miss you, Deja.
[Coworker] Here, here. Deja.
[both fake sobbing]
[both laughing]
You know, I swear people think Atlanta
is the holy promised land.
I mean, Texas ain't perfect,
but the A got its issues, too.
Please don't tell me you are buying
into this revolutionary talk, too?
Girl they have taken that Black Face Movement
to a whole other level.
- Sweetheart, I'm about my business.
I don't know nothin' about no BFM or revolution.
- Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, I get it.
It pays more.
You get to travel to a new city every other month.
Supervisor crosses the line and you don't have to worry
about losing your job when you tell her to kiss your ass.
Mm-hmm. [chuckles]
But I don't know, that lifestyle seems like
it could get a little lonely after awhile.
- It does at times, I'm not gonna lie.
I don't have any siblings or family,
so I guess I'm just used to it, being by myself, so.
I'm sorry. Don't mind me.
I'm just over here hatin' and whatnot.
You ain't got a kid and a husband holding you down.
See, I needs my job and my security.
But what's the end game, sis?
You really trying to spend all your birthdays and holidays
to yourself until you get old and gray?
Girl, I don't know.
Maybe I'll go back to Louisiana
and buy a house with some land.
Maybe do a bed and breakfast.
Oh yeah.
That's a very beautiful dream.
And I'ma need you to go out there and make it happen
so that I can have an escape
when I need to get away from my kids.
Can you do that for me?
Yes. Yes. [laughs]
Thank you.
Until then, have you found a place to stay
when you go to Atlanta?
Are you set up?
Because I'm telling you,
those landlords, they're not gonna feed you like I did.
No more cocktail hours for you.
- Oh, oh. - I'm just saying.
- I know it, I know it, but no, not yet.
But I'm putting out feelers.
This time I think I want a roommate,
probably a nurse, another nurse or a student.
Well, whoa, whoa.
As much money as you traveling nurses make,
you are still trying to save more money?
Yes.
Oh my God! Tell me about it.
[both laugh]
Whatever.
Oh, you know what?
I have the perfect idea.
I used to know this traveling nurse, right?
And she was the adventurous type like you,
so what she did was she bought a RV
and she drove across country to all her assignments.
That way she didn't have to dip
into her housing and traveling stipend.
She did it for years.
I pass.
And you think I have a hard time finding a good man now?
- Well, well, well, speakin' of fine men.
No, no, no, I said a good man.
Oh yeah, he that, too.
Girl, Dr. Matthews has been giving you the googly eyes.
He been starin' over here, girl.
He been tryin' to make his way over here
for the past five minutes.
You know what, let me go on ahead and get out the way.
Let me clear the path so he can land.
I don't want the good doctor thinkin' I'm cock blockin'.
Bye, Felicia.
Bye.
Hey, Doctor. How you doin'?
Girl, I love this hair.
Hello, birthday girl.
So, how's our guest of honor doing this evening?
Oh, Dr. Matthews. Please, sit.
Thank you. I'm well.
So glad you came.
- Thank you. And please, call me Eric.
You know, I'm gonna miss you, right?
I mean, we're all gonna miss you.
So, I understand you didn't accept the offer
for the permanent full-time position.
What, you find us to be dull here in Austin?
No, not at all!
I love it here. Really, I do.
It's just, you know,
and I also extended my contract here twice.
That's how much I love it.
It's just that I feel that it's time
to move on to new pastures.
- So I suppose there's nothing I could say at this point
to persuade you to stay?
I'm afraid not. [chuckles]
Trust me, Felicia has exhausted all options.
Yeah, I bet.
- It's funny, this thing, Doctor,
I mean, this assignment it's like it's pulling me.
It's pulling me in that direction.
It's almost divine.
- Well, I mean, that's understandable.
You know, one must follow his or her own heart
when it's called.
So, where's this next divine assignment?
- [Deja] Kenzer. Kenzer Atlanta University.
Yeah, KAU.
It's a great institution. Top tier.
It's a good teaching hospital.
There's anything you need, references, et cetera,
please, don't hesitate to ask.
I'd be more than happy to help you out.
- Thank you Dr.-
Eric.
Eric. [chuckles]
I'd appreciate that.
No problem.
When do you officially start?
Next week.
Wow, that soon.
Well, if it's at all possible,
I'd really like to keep in touch,
maybe spend some time getting to know you better,
if that's okay.
I think that'd be nice.
I'd like that very much.
Wonderful.
I'll let you get back to your party.
I'll see you soon.
♪ Baby, we ain't got no time for stressin' ♪
♪ Hugged up on the beach, the sun risin' ♪
♪ Settin' and risin' again
♪ Whatever you wanna do I'm willing ♪
[Deja sighs]
[sighs] Okay.
[suspenseful music]
[group applauding]
My fellow Atlantians,
I think we can all agree that the last three years
have been challenging, to say the least.
And as I end my first term in office
and we work towards a better future,
I ask you, don't let your frustration
lead to restless thoughts and actions.
Atlanta has always been the epicenter
of the Civil Rights Movement.
And now we're in question. Why?
I think the truth is self-evident.
We are changing poison into medicine.
I woke up today and I asked myself,
is today the day that I create change?
Is today the day that I change
a person's life for the better?
Is today the day that I represent this city
as our leader as promised?
[group applauds]
Now, when you elected me into the office, you trusted in me.
You had faith in me that I would deliver,
and that is exactly what I plan to do.
[Marcus scoffs]
Now, first off-
- How do you plan on doing' that, Mr. Mayor?
- I'm happy to see that you're in attendance, Marcus.
Well, this administration doesn't believe
in just hearing the mayor speak.
It also listens to the people.
- You actually sound like you care
about Black people, Mr. Mayor.
Now, hold on, Marcus.
No, you hold on, Mr. Mayor.
You see, it's a little too late to try to fix this city now,
the city that voted for you
thinkin' you were gonna be our savior.
How wrong were we, Mr. Mayor?
Dead wrong.
Tell me, what have you done
since you've been elected into office?
Nothing.
- Besides become a puppet for your party?
Nothing.
[group applauds]
Crime is up, Mr. Mayor.
Police are almost nonexistent.
35% down since, what, last year?
Unemployment through the roof.
Oh yeah, you halted the DT-45 warrant program.
But we know that's just typical
give a dog a bone tactics.
So we might not, what?
Notice what your party is doin' to the people?
Mr. Mayor, we are the people.
We are the people.
We are the people,
- Mr. Mayor. - We are the people!
We are the people.
Talk to him.
Preach, king.
[group applauding]
- Now, there can be a discrepancy with numbers,
but this administration aims to be transparent.
- [Protestor] Yeah, let em know, Nef.
- Let 'em know. - Talk to him, queen.
And what do you have to say
about the countless Black women that have gone missing
in this city over the past two years?
Nothing. As usual.
- Mothers, sisters, daughters, nowhere to be found!
And what does the media do, hmm?
[Protestor] Nothin'.
No, no coverage, no reports
on these missing beautiful Black women.
Oh, oh, but let a Karen go missing for a few hours.
Don't let that happen.
Oh yeah, right?
They send out a whole damn platoon
to go find and rescue her ass,
knowin' good and damn well her husband Walter did it.
We are being taken, abused.
- Talk, Nef. - Killed.
Talk.
And this administration's
doing absolutely nothin' about it!
Nah.
- We must take these matters back into our own hands!
Tell him, Nef, yeah.
Tell him, Nef.
- Instead you come into our homes,
you break up our families, and you kidnap our children.
Well, Mr. Mayor, we've counted the votes
and we vote you out!
BFM!
[Group] BFM! BFM!
BFM! BFM!
[ominous music]
- [Nurse] Dr. Forrest, dial 118, please.
Dr. Forrest, please dial 1-1-8.
Hey, Ms. Simmons. I'm Deja.
I'll be your nurse for the evening.
How was your day?
Don't forget, now.
I need to take my medication.
Here we go.
You're such a good nurse.
Thank you.
[Nurse] Dr. Kravitz, a visitor
- in the lobby. - You know,
my husband was in the military for many years.
Mm.
- Yeah, he worked as a nurse, or a doctor.
I can't remember.
He helped so many people during the war.
He was such a good man.
A lot like you.
[dramatic music]
They're comin' for us.
They know who you are.
They know who we are.
Be careful.
[tense music]
Sweetheart, please don't forget
to give me my medication, huh?
Never that, Ms. Simmons.
I won't forget.
You're such a good nurse.
♪ This little light of mine
♪ I'm gonna let it shine
♪ Everywhere I go
♪ I'm gonna let it shine
- [Felicia] Oh, hey, superstar. There you go!
Hey, what's up?
- Uh-uh, don't, "Hey, what's up" me.
Tell me the tea.
So did Dr. Love propose last night?
- Propose? Have you lost your mind?
Yes. That's why you love me.
So tell me, what y'all talk about.
There's not much to tell.
We just talked.
You were there. Remember?
Wow. Really?
You know what?
I got a patient to get to, D.
Come on, tell me, what y'all-
Okay, well then, yes, go.
Please go tend to your patient, your actual job?
Oh.
Okay, okay.
He was really sweet and vulnerable.
He told me he was interested and he wanted to keep in touch.
Oh my gosh.
You two are gonna have the cutest kids.
Felicia.
What?
- Didn't you say you had a patient to tend to?
You are so lucky!
Breakfast, Pancake House.
- Uh-uh, uh-uh, I can't. I'm exhausted
You, I see you.
It's the consistency for me.
Yeah, yeah, I talk to you later.
- Mm-mm. Mm-mm. - And I want all the tea!
I want it hot!
- Shut up! - Ooh!
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Hey, Deja. Good morning
Dr. Matthews?
Yeah, yeah.
I'm just pulling up in the hospital parking lot.
I was trying to catch you before you leave.
Oh, okay. How are you?
Is everything okay?
Yeah, everything's fine.
I have some free time this morning
and wanted to see if you wanted to have breakfast with me.
Oh, trust me, Dr. Matthews,
you don't wanna see me right now.
I do not look like the same woman you saw the other night.
A woman in her natural state.
That's fantastic.
Breakfast now?
I'm literally headed home right now about to crash.
Plus I've got a whole bunch of packing to do.
- Now, come on. Just gimme 20 minutes.
That's all I need.
Okay. I'll be down shortly.
- Great. I'll meet you by Tommy's food truck.
Sure. Bye.
All right. Bye.
[sighs] Okay.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Nice and hot.
Thanks. [chuckles]
You're so lucky I have the next two days off.
- Well, I'm honored you granted a brother
this humble request.
Seriously, I know how hard it is for your nurses
and that you need your rest.
Thank you.
Well, I have to admit you have been on my radar.
Really? All right.
Well, tell me more.
- Well, you're a brilliant doctor.
What you've done with your career is very impressive.
How did you accomplish so much?
- Well, a healthy grant from the government.
And of course, the illustrious Dr. Simon Rubideaux
certainly didn't hurt.
You know, he's been very instrumental in my growth.
You know, he's been a devoted mentor
and like a father to me.
Simon.
Oh, knows the man on a first name basis.
[Eric laughs]
No, but may I ask, how did you choose mental health?
Susan Ida Matthews, my mother.
I named the center in her honor.
She was diagnosed with early dementia at the age of 35.
I'm so sorry.
That's okay.
I was really young.
I was only eight years old when she died,
but for as long as I can remember,
I wanted to be a doctor so I could help save her.
You know, even as a child
I remember how they treated her at these facilities.
You know, that look of disdain, pity, disgust,
and how guilty it made me feel because I was embarrassed.
No, you were just a child.
It's understandable.
Yeah.
But I swore that when I grew up
I would find a cure to save her.
Of course I didn't meet that goal,
but hopefully she's looking down smiling, proud of her son.
- Well, in the short time I've known you,
I can't help but be prouder.
Thank you, Deja.
And you know, I'm proud of you, too.
You have no idea how much. Cheers.
[computer chimes]
[computer keys clacking]
[ominous music]
[computer keys clacking]
[ominous music continues]
[crickets chirping] [suspenseful music]
No.
This is so classic.
I should have known you would say exactly that.
Do you even hear yourself when you talk?
What? I don't care!
I don't care.
Well, that's just about it.
Don't be a stranger, De.
I won't.
Take good care of yourself.
[somber music]
Let's get you goin'.
[somber music continues]
Stop.
[Felicia] You stop.
Let go!
You let go.
You first.
[Deja groans] [Felicia laughs]
- [Both] All right, all right, all right.
All right, stop.
- Just stop. - No, we're good.
- Of course. Always. - Yeah!
Gee.
[bright music] [singer vocalizing]
♪ This goes out to sisters on the block ♪
♪ Go on, keep your head up
♪ Don't you stop
♪ One, two, three, four, five
♪ Six, seven, and eight, nine, ten ways to love you ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh, everything you do and everything you say ♪
♪ You are so very special to me in many ways ♪
♪ You inspire me
♪ It's important to acknowledge ♪
♪ Those who you admire in your life ♪
♪ It's a short one, don't waste it ♪
♪ You never know when it
[door indicator beeping]
[crickets chirping]
[soft suspenseful music]
[owl hooting]
[knuckles tapping]
[door creaking]
[suspenseful music]
Hello?
Shana?
[suspenseful music continues]
- Deja? [Deja gasps]
Hey, sorry. Shana.
I saw you come up.
I left the door unlocked.
- I'm so sorry, the door was open, so-
It's okay.
- Here, let me help you with your bags.
Thank you.
So, how was your drive in?
Aside from the Freddy Krueger moment?
It was nice.
Like, funny, I feel like I've been here before.
- Ooh, Deja's having a deja vu moment.
That's a good one.
Like, I've never heard that one before.
- [chuckles] Yeah, well, I gotta run out,
but you know, make yourself at home.
You heading out so late?
Yeah. Duty calls.
One of my goddesses is about to deliver.
- Wow, okay. Well have a good night.
Hey, you, too.
[sighs] Thank you, God.
[fist pounding]
Why are you? Who is it?
What are you doing here?
Why are you back? What are you doing?
Get your hands off of me.
Get your hands off of me. [crying]
What are you doing?
Off of me.
[tense music]
Get off of me!
[man grunting]
[body thuds]
[tense music]
[crickets chirping]
[owl hooting]
[Deja grunting] [ominous music]
[suspenseful music]
Oh my God!
You scared the shit outta me.
This is startin' out real left.
You can't keep popping up on me like this.
Sorry. Sorry.
I didn't mean to startle you again.
It's just, I saw you over here by the lake
and I wanted to make sure you were okay.
I'm fine.
I can't sleep.
I been having all these weird dreams.
No.
I can make you somethin', ya know,
help you relax, sleep better.
You okay? You look tired
Man, no, no, I'm fine.
I just delivered this beautiful Black prince this evening.
His mother named him Adebayor,
which means "he came at a joyous time."
You got any children?
No.
- You know, to see a life come into this world,
despite all the turbulence we live in,
is the most divine experience one can ever have.
Beautiful, isn't it?
In an eerie way, yes it is.
I know this is gonna come off real weird,
but I feel like I know this place.
I feel the same exact way.
Except I know why.
There's a frequency.
You should go inside.
[soft ominous music]
[suspenseful music]
[singer vocalizing]