1 00:00:06,137 --> 00:00:07,965 Not one but two queens. 2 00:00:08,068 --> 00:00:10,379 Takes one to know one. 3 00:00:10,482 --> 00:00:12,310 I am so pleased 4 00:00:12,413 --> 00:00:16,172 that you could make me a detour on your itinerary. 5 00:00:16,275 --> 00:00:19,241 Oh, sis, the pleasure is ours. 6 00:00:19,344 --> 00:00:22,103 Especially since you have us arriving in style. 7 00:00:22,206 --> 00:00:23,793 Sending Titus was a treat. 8 00:00:23,896 --> 00:00:25,137 Oh. 9 00:00:25,241 --> 00:00:28,206 Honey, his ride came fully stocked. 10 00:00:28,310 --> 00:00:30,137 So you got your drink on? 11 00:00:30,241 --> 00:00:31,931 Oh, uh, just a little. 12 00:00:32,034 --> 00:00:33,310 More than enough. 13 00:00:33,413 --> 00:00:34,620 [laughter] 14 00:00:34,724 --> 00:00:38,448 Well, they say nature's truth serum loosens lips, 15 00:00:38,551 --> 00:00:41,620 so I want to hear all the juicy details on the Delaware gig. 16 00:00:41,724 --> 00:00:43,586 Well, that's the kind of ulterior motive 17 00:00:43,689 --> 00:00:45,965 -we can get behind. -Mm-hmm. 18 00:00:46,068 --> 00:00:48,379 And now I know I will get the real tea. 19 00:00:48,482 --> 00:00:51,482 -So, how was the audience? -Wonderful. 20 00:00:51,586 --> 00:00:55,620 After two encores, there was a five-minute standing ovation. 21 00:00:55,724 --> 00:00:56,793 Oh, it warms my heart 22 00:00:56,896 --> 00:00:59,896 to hear good news about the Articulettes. 23 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,551 Wish I could say the same for the Duprees. 24 00:01:02,655 --> 00:01:05,206 Yeah, we heard about Martin's husband. 25 00:01:05,310 --> 00:01:06,413 Arrested for murder? 26 00:01:06,517 --> 00:01:09,275 Anita, that makes no sense. 27 00:01:09,379 --> 00:01:12,551 And now it seems like his poll numbers are plummeting 28 00:01:12,655 --> 00:01:15,931 faster than Dionne and the Spinners' "Then Came You" 29 00:01:16,034 --> 00:01:18,310 back in '74. 30 00:01:18,413 --> 00:01:20,448 But people are still singing that song. 31 00:01:20,551 --> 00:01:25,103 It had staying power, just like my grandson. 32 00:01:25,206 --> 00:01:29,413 Shonda, Granddad and I need to run a campaign idea by you. 33 00:01:29,517 --> 00:01:31,310 Something he'll headline. 34 00:01:32,379 --> 00:01:33,724 Can you join us at the club? 35 00:01:34,931 --> 00:01:36,379 Okay, great. 36 00:01:36,482 --> 00:01:38,206 See you then. 37 00:01:40,172 --> 00:01:42,137 She's on her way. 38 00:01:42,241 --> 00:01:45,620 That's not the sound of a man who's ready for the upswing. 39 00:01:45,724 --> 00:01:48,310 Am I signaling defeat? 40 00:01:48,413 --> 00:01:52,310 I just thought you'd be more relieved at our plan. 41 00:01:52,413 --> 00:01:55,620 This could boost your campaign in the final hours. 42 00:01:55,724 --> 00:01:57,000 I got to admit, 43 00:01:57,103 --> 00:01:59,724 the winner's circle seems out of reach at the moment. 44 00:01:59,827 --> 00:02:02,344 Gird your loins, son. 45 00:02:02,448 --> 00:02:06,034 My sleeves stay rolled up for hard work. 46 00:02:06,137 --> 00:02:08,827 But honestly, Granddad... 47 00:02:08,931 --> 00:02:12,103 I'm starting to think I don't deserve to be reelected. 48 00:02:15,620 --> 00:02:17,448 Dad, help. I can't get this seam right 49 00:02:17,551 --> 00:02:18,965 for this Halloween costume. 50 00:02:19,068 --> 00:02:22,241 You mean your brilliant, Hello Kitty-Betty Boop mash-up 51 00:02:22,344 --> 00:02:24,620 that's going to blow all the other costumes out of the water? 52 00:02:24,724 --> 00:02:27,172 As long as I can get it to not fall off of me. 53 00:02:27,275 --> 00:02:29,448 Well, let's see what you have so far. 54 00:02:29,551 --> 00:02:31,586 I meant to ask Grandma Jenny for help 55 00:02:31,689 --> 00:02:33,827 but didn't get around to it before she went home. 56 00:02:33,931 --> 00:02:36,241 Well, lucky for you, my mom taught me 57 00:02:36,344 --> 00:02:38,482 everything there is to know about sewing. 58 00:02:38,586 --> 00:02:41,344 Uh, can you teach me? 59 00:02:41,448 --> 00:02:44,310 Yeah. Yeah. We can start lessons anytime. 60 00:02:44,413 --> 00:02:46,689 Okay. Well, uh, after that, 61 00:02:46,793 --> 00:02:49,034 I want to walk through prom dress options, 62 00:02:49,137 --> 00:02:50,896 then graduation. 63 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:52,965 I've got my eyes set on valedictorian. 64 00:02:53,068 --> 00:02:54,965 -Okay. -And I'll need help with my speech. 65 00:02:55,068 --> 00:02:56,172 And the next is college. 66 00:02:56,275 --> 00:02:57,517 I'll need essay tips. 67 00:02:57,620 --> 00:02:58,758 And then we can talk wedding themes 68 00:02:58,862 --> 00:03:00,034 -and locations. -Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 69 00:03:00,137 --> 00:03:01,724 I'm not ready to talk about wedding tips, 70 00:03:01,827 --> 00:03:03,586 and I hope you're not either. 71 00:03:03,689 --> 00:03:07,551 Well, we have to talk about everything now because... 72 00:03:09,068 --> 00:03:11,448 Because by the time you get to those occasions, 73 00:03:11,551 --> 00:03:13,689 I might be in prison. 74 00:03:15,793 --> 00:03:18,413 ♪ ♪ 75 00:03:45,793 --> 00:03:48,172 [knocking] 76 00:03:48,275 --> 00:03:50,000 Coming. 77 00:03:54,620 --> 00:03:55,793 Mwah! 78 00:03:55,896 --> 00:04:00,862 Brought you some low-fat, low-sugar gingersnaps. 79 00:04:00,965 --> 00:04:03,827 Uh, thank you? 80 00:04:03,931 --> 00:04:06,931 Okay, don't blame me for the guilt-free goodies. 81 00:04:07,034 --> 00:04:08,689 Mama, those taste like cardboard. 82 00:04:08,793 --> 00:04:10,689 Yeah, but they're on the approved 83 00:04:10,793 --> 00:04:12,551 post-transplant food list. 84 00:04:14,413 --> 00:04:18,827 Uh... this, however, is not. 85 00:04:18,931 --> 00:04:21,103 Somebody's splurging. 86 00:04:21,206 --> 00:04:22,758 So what's the occasion? 87 00:04:22,862 --> 00:04:24,896 Nothing. 88 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:26,448 Hey, that don't look like nothing, 89 00:04:26,551 --> 00:04:29,965 with all that heavenly decadence that you're sipping on. 90 00:04:30,068 --> 00:04:33,000 Ah. Okay. So Izaiah surprised me 91 00:04:33,103 --> 00:04:35,620 with chocolate phosphates to celebrate our anniversary. 92 00:04:35,724 --> 00:04:38,620 [gasps] It's been a year already? 93 00:04:38,724 --> 00:04:40,000 [squeals] 94 00:04:40,103 --> 00:04:41,931 Oh, yeah. Come on. 95 00:04:42,034 --> 00:04:43,655 [laughs] Okay, okay, okay. 96 00:04:43,758 --> 00:04:45,793 Um, so, so, so I have to throw you two, 97 00:04:45,896 --> 00:04:49,862 like, the splashiest country club anniversary bash ever. 98 00:04:49,965 --> 00:04:51,896 Bam. 99 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:54,551 Mmm. What's that you're wearing? 100 00:04:54,655 --> 00:04:57,137 -Cocoa butter? -Mmm. It's got you smelling 101 00:04:57,241 --> 00:04:59,206 like a candy bar, sweet enough to eat. 102 00:04:59,310 --> 00:05:01,655 [both laugh] 103 00:05:01,758 --> 00:05:03,137 I love a good-smelling... 104 00:05:03,241 --> 00:05:05,275 How's it going, June? 105 00:05:07,655 --> 00:05:08,965 Cool. 106 00:05:15,379 --> 00:05:18,310 Whoa. What's up with the cold front? 107 00:05:18,413 --> 00:05:20,827 Trust me, compared to the last time I saw June, 108 00:05:20,931 --> 00:05:23,482 that greeting was welcoming. 109 00:05:23,586 --> 00:05:25,551 She went off on me for arresting Smitty. 110 00:05:25,655 --> 00:05:29,137 Man, it can't be easy doing your job when family's involved. 111 00:05:29,241 --> 00:05:31,655 Yeah, man, Smitty's case is stressing me out. 112 00:05:31,758 --> 00:05:33,758 And I made a complete ass of myself in front 113 00:05:33,862 --> 00:05:35,137 of Naomi the other day. 114 00:05:35,241 --> 00:05:36,655 I don't know, man. 115 00:05:36,758 --> 00:05:39,034 It might have been the last straw. 116 00:05:39,137 --> 00:05:41,517 I'm worried my marriage is crumbling. 117 00:05:41,620 --> 00:05:43,793 -Got your text. -We came as soon as we could. 118 00:05:43,896 --> 00:05:46,103 But judging by the look on your face, 119 00:05:46,206 --> 00:05:48,241 this wasn't an invite to turn up. 120 00:05:48,344 --> 00:05:50,517 Uh, what's wrong? Is it Mom or Dad? 121 00:05:50,620 --> 00:05:52,758 Gran's okay. Granddad, too. 122 00:05:52,862 --> 00:05:54,206 Did something happen with Smitty's case? 123 00:05:54,310 --> 00:05:57,275 Nothing new to report on that. 124 00:05:57,379 --> 00:06:00,310 Not sure we can take any more bad anyway. 125 00:06:00,413 --> 00:06:02,241 But something is clearly weighing on you. 126 00:06:02,344 --> 00:06:03,344 Talk to us. 127 00:06:05,137 --> 00:06:06,689 It's my marriage. 128 00:06:07,724 --> 00:06:10,206 I think it's on the brink of collapse. 129 00:06:15,551 --> 00:06:17,275 Are we talking "broke my favorite mug 130 00:06:17,379 --> 00:06:20,620 I made in kindergarten" collapse or "you sank my battleship"? 131 00:06:21,655 --> 00:06:23,517 Somewhere in between, I think? 132 00:06:23,620 --> 00:06:25,827 -Hmm. -Start from the beginning. 133 00:06:27,241 --> 00:06:29,551 Okay, so Jacob and I made a pact. 134 00:06:29,655 --> 00:06:31,413 Home is a sacred ground. 135 00:06:31,517 --> 00:06:34,034 It is a Smitty criminal case-free zone. 136 00:06:34,137 --> 00:06:35,551 Neutral territory. Smart. 137 00:06:35,655 --> 00:06:38,862 But the other day I was watching a rom-com, and... 138 00:06:38,965 --> 00:06:40,655 -Which one? -Does it matter? 139 00:06:40,758 --> 00:06:42,034 Maybe. 140 00:06:42,137 --> 00:06:44,689 Anyway, I asked him to join me, 141 00:06:44,793 --> 00:06:47,586 but before the meet-cute and high jinks 142 00:06:47,689 --> 00:06:49,793 romantic entanglement could even begin, 143 00:06:49,896 --> 00:06:53,206 out of nowhere he said he can't not talk about Smitty. 144 00:06:53,310 --> 00:06:54,551 And that's where 145 00:06:54,655 --> 00:06:57,103 my brother-in-law's misadventures began. 146 00:06:57,206 --> 00:06:59,586 So we went back and forth about why he's not trying 147 00:06:59,689 --> 00:07:02,241 to prove that Smitty was framed. 148 00:07:02,344 --> 00:07:04,689 -And what did he say? -Well, get this. 149 00:07:04,793 --> 00:07:07,275 He's not 100% certain Smitty is innocent. 150 00:07:07,379 --> 00:07:09,896 He said that? To your face? 151 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:12,965 Jacob can't think that Smitty's capable of murder. 152 00:07:13,068 --> 00:07:15,103 Well, you're right. He doesn't. 153 00:07:15,206 --> 00:07:16,724 But Jacob doesn't think 154 00:07:16,827 --> 00:07:18,689 that Smitty knew what Lia was going to do with those pills, 155 00:07:18,793 --> 00:07:20,275 and he's not convinced 156 00:07:20,379 --> 00:07:22,034 that Smitty didn't give Lia those pills 157 00:07:22,137 --> 00:07:24,482 as part of some quid pro quo. 158 00:07:24,586 --> 00:07:26,206 Ooh. And the plot thickens. 159 00:07:26,310 --> 00:07:29,586 And in a stunning reveal, 160 00:07:29,689 --> 00:07:32,931 apparently Jacob's been struggling with resenting me. 161 00:07:33,034 --> 00:07:35,620 I'm so sorry, Naomi. 162 00:07:35,724 --> 00:07:37,379 You don't deserve this. 163 00:07:37,482 --> 00:07:42,241 My marriage is in its dark night of the soul, and it just... 164 00:07:42,344 --> 00:07:44,448 just feels like we can't find our way back 165 00:07:44,551 --> 00:07:46,620 to be happy with each other. 166 00:07:47,620 --> 00:07:50,827 You're accusing and dirtying up Smitty's name? 167 00:07:51,862 --> 00:07:53,896 Dawg, you, you good up there? 168 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,931 I mean, you knew good and well that would piss Naomi off. 169 00:07:57,034 --> 00:07:59,655 I have to ask the hard questions when investigating a case. 170 00:07:59,758 --> 00:08:02,068 -I hear you, but... -It doesn't matter 171 00:08:02,172 --> 00:08:03,413 who the accused is. 172 00:08:03,517 --> 00:08:06,103 And that's what I need Naomi to understand. 173 00:08:06,206 --> 00:08:08,275 But she lives by the Dupree code. 174 00:08:08,379 --> 00:08:11,482 They have each other's back, law be damned. 175 00:08:11,586 --> 00:08:13,103 But I have an oath to uphold. 176 00:08:13,206 --> 00:08:15,931 Nobody's pressing you to go up against that. 177 00:08:16,965 --> 00:08:19,689 I worked closely with Smitty when I was undercover. 178 00:08:19,793 --> 00:08:22,137 I know how he operates when he's chasing a story. 179 00:08:22,241 --> 00:08:23,896 Naomi doesn't. 180 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:27,000 He's not above going low to get the information he needs. 181 00:08:27,103 --> 00:08:28,241 What do you mean? 182 00:08:28,344 --> 00:08:30,206 Lia might have dangled a piece of information 183 00:08:30,310 --> 00:08:32,034 in front of Smitty, and he took the bait. 184 00:08:33,068 --> 00:08:35,379 Hunting down leads can lead to criminal behavior, 185 00:08:35,482 --> 00:08:37,862 and I need Naomi to understand that possibility. 186 00:08:39,068 --> 00:08:42,862 You and Naomi being on opposite sides of this is a lot. 187 00:08:42,965 --> 00:08:44,896 Man, that's not even the half. 188 00:08:45,000 --> 00:08:47,655 I completely blindsided me and her the other day 189 00:08:47,758 --> 00:08:50,241 by bringing up old issues I thought we squashed. 190 00:08:51,241 --> 00:08:54,551 Izaiah and I aren't interested in an anniversary party. 191 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,689 And why not? 192 00:08:57,793 --> 00:08:59,689 Because I've sworn them off. 193 00:08:59,793 --> 00:09:01,448 After the last one we intruded on, 194 00:09:01,551 --> 00:09:03,448 maybe you should, too. 195 00:09:03,551 --> 00:09:07,068 I had a ball at Ted and Nicole's soiree. 196 00:09:07,172 --> 00:09:10,000 Yeah, well, you're the only one who did. 197 00:09:10,103 --> 00:09:12,482 Don't you think it would be tacky 198 00:09:12,586 --> 00:09:17,206 to throw an anniversary party at the same club, of all places? 199 00:09:17,310 --> 00:09:19,827 I know you are not calling your mother tacky. 200 00:09:19,931 --> 00:09:21,413 Right? 201 00:09:21,517 --> 00:09:23,413 And you have got to master the art 202 00:09:23,517 --> 00:09:27,379 of letting bygones be bygones, my young padawan. 203 00:09:27,482 --> 00:09:30,655 Revenge wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be. 204 00:09:30,758 --> 00:09:32,862 It's left a bad aftertaste. 205 00:09:32,965 --> 00:09:35,586 Maybe if I tried convincing you sooner... 206 00:09:35,689 --> 00:09:37,655 And what good would that have done? 207 00:09:37,758 --> 00:09:40,724 Stopped you from blowing up Ted and Nicole's marriage. 208 00:09:40,827 --> 00:09:43,724 I could have changed your mind and told my dad in private. 209 00:09:43,827 --> 00:09:46,068 I know you ain't trying to rewrite history, 210 00:09:46,172 --> 00:09:49,448 especially after you were all up in on the plan. 211 00:09:49,551 --> 00:09:52,103 I own my role in it, Mama. 212 00:09:52,206 --> 00:09:53,827 Okay? Trust me. 213 00:09:53,931 --> 00:09:56,482 I wanted Ted and Nicole to pay, too. 214 00:09:56,586 --> 00:09:58,137 But then I got to know them, 215 00:09:58,241 --> 00:10:00,034 and they aren't who you said they were. 216 00:10:00,137 --> 00:10:02,965 [scoffs] Little darling Nikki's 217 00:10:03,068 --> 00:10:06,275 always been an entitled, uppity know-it-all. 218 00:10:06,379 --> 00:10:09,034 All right, yeah, she had a little spicy moment 219 00:10:09,137 --> 00:10:11,586 during her short-lived ho-mama stage, 220 00:10:11,689 --> 00:10:13,448 but now she's back to being a bland, 221 00:10:13,551 --> 00:10:15,620 half-baked chicken cutlet. 222 00:10:15,724 --> 00:10:17,482 Ugh. You never quit. 223 00:10:17,586 --> 00:10:19,482 Okay, but Nursey-Poo-- all right, 224 00:10:19,586 --> 00:10:22,206 she's got a little street thing going on. 225 00:10:22,310 --> 00:10:25,517 Okay. She's remotely interesting. 226 00:10:25,620 --> 00:10:29,103 But not as interesting as moi. 227 00:10:29,206 --> 00:10:30,793 Joke all you want, 228 00:10:30,896 --> 00:10:33,103 but do you seriously have no remorse 229 00:10:33,206 --> 00:10:34,965 about what happened that night? 230 00:10:39,551 --> 00:10:43,586 Trust me, I disabled directions to Regret Road a long time ago. 231 00:10:43,689 --> 00:10:45,482 Really, Mama? 232 00:10:45,586 --> 00:10:46,620 Mm. 233 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:53,241 My goal was for you to have a better life, okay? 234 00:10:53,344 --> 00:10:58,482 And voilà, I mean, my baby is living the dream, 235 00:10:58,586 --> 00:11:02,068 got herself a relationship with her daddy, 236 00:11:02,172 --> 00:11:04,655 a whole career. 237 00:11:04,758 --> 00:11:06,827 One good half sibling, 238 00:11:06,931 --> 00:11:10,103 a niece, a nephew. 239 00:11:10,206 --> 00:11:15,413 And a scrumptious, caring and sensitive man. 240 00:11:15,517 --> 00:11:18,344 -He a'ight. -[laughs] 241 00:11:18,448 --> 00:11:21,827 And I am not doing too bad myself either. 242 00:11:22,896 --> 00:11:24,517 We Thomas women are thriving 243 00:11:24,620 --> 00:11:26,620 because I had the courage 244 00:11:26,724 --> 00:11:31,172 to speak my truth to a roomful of Duprees. 245 00:11:31,275 --> 00:11:34,000 Now, baby, you may not like my methods, 246 00:11:34,103 --> 00:11:36,310 but you can't argue with the results. 247 00:11:36,413 --> 00:11:38,310 You know, I thought we would just get paid 248 00:11:38,413 --> 00:11:41,103 and head back to Chicago. 249 00:11:41,206 --> 00:11:43,241 But two years later, 250 00:11:43,344 --> 00:11:47,827 we are both living a life neither of us expected. 251 00:11:47,931 --> 00:11:50,034 I keep thinking about that constituent 252 00:11:50,137 --> 00:11:52,034 who said she can't trust me. 253 00:11:52,137 --> 00:11:53,724 And you know what? She's right. 254 00:11:53,827 --> 00:11:55,275 I'm untrustworthy. 255 00:11:55,379 --> 00:11:56,862 -Martin. -No. 256 00:11:56,965 --> 00:12:00,827 Secret-keeping has been the running theme of my campaign. 257 00:12:00,931 --> 00:12:04,689 I can't come clean about what happened on that country road. 258 00:12:04,793 --> 00:12:08,275 And I can't confess about being blackmailed by Kenny 259 00:12:08,379 --> 00:12:11,344 or that I'm complicit in what happened to him. 260 00:12:11,448 --> 00:12:14,517 Hell, I even glossed over Smitty's charges 261 00:12:14,620 --> 00:12:16,965 during my public statement. 262 00:12:17,068 --> 00:12:18,344 All done? 263 00:12:18,448 --> 00:12:21,344 I wanted to be the politician people could count on 264 00:12:21,448 --> 00:12:22,965 to tell the truth. 265 00:12:23,068 --> 00:12:26,172 My first slogan was "Truth. Always." 266 00:12:26,275 --> 00:12:27,931 I remember. 267 00:12:28,034 --> 00:12:32,482 Lately it seems like it's "Lie and Deny." 268 00:12:32,586 --> 00:12:36,862 I can't stand in front of those people, look them in their eyes, 269 00:12:36,965 --> 00:12:38,827 and pretend I'm something I'm not. 270 00:12:38,931 --> 00:12:41,931 Mm-hmm. Get it all out. 271 00:12:42,034 --> 00:12:44,068 And the worst part of that interaction 272 00:12:44,172 --> 00:12:46,344 is her bringing you up. 273 00:12:46,448 --> 00:12:48,482 I don't want to tarnish your reputation. 274 00:12:48,586 --> 00:12:51,275 You've had a stellar political career, 275 00:12:51,379 --> 00:12:54,275 and you deserve to be in the history books. 276 00:12:54,379 --> 00:12:57,103 But me, on the other hand, I do not. 277 00:12:58,137 --> 00:13:00,000 Are you done? 278 00:13:00,103 --> 00:13:03,551 'Cause that is some pure foolishness. 279 00:13:04,931 --> 00:13:07,379 I know that it's hard, but you can't go 280 00:13:07,482 --> 00:13:10,655 to the worst-case scenario when it comes to my... 281 00:13:10,758 --> 00:13:12,206 legal issues. 282 00:13:12,310 --> 00:13:13,965 I can't help it, Dad. 283 00:13:14,068 --> 00:13:16,206 I've lived through this before. 284 00:13:16,310 --> 00:13:18,517 Doesn't mean it's going to happen again. 285 00:13:18,620 --> 00:13:20,103 But it could. 286 00:13:20,206 --> 00:13:22,896 Everything can literally change overnight. 287 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:24,724 You can be here one day and gone the next. 288 00:13:24,827 --> 00:13:28,482 Look, that is very unlikely, sweetheart. 289 00:13:28,586 --> 00:13:30,172 I've done my research. 290 00:13:30,275 --> 00:13:33,034 If you get convicted of a drug-induced homicide, 291 00:13:33,137 --> 00:13:35,827 you can get sentenced to 20 years to life. 292 00:13:35,931 --> 00:13:38,068 They can transfer you to a federal prison 293 00:13:38,172 --> 00:13:39,413 hundreds of miles away. 294 00:13:39,517 --> 00:13:41,310 Was that in your Notes app too? 295 00:13:41,413 --> 00:13:44,000 You'll be classified as a high-risk violent offender 296 00:13:44,103 --> 00:13:46,068 with restricted visitation. 297 00:13:46,172 --> 00:13:47,517 And there's no guarantee 298 00:13:47,620 --> 00:13:49,448 that we'd even be able to see you when we want. 299 00:13:49,551 --> 00:13:51,310 Okay, I know that sounds bad, 300 00:13:51,413 --> 00:13:52,896 but you're forgetting one big thing. 301 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:54,655 Like what? 302 00:13:54,758 --> 00:13:56,344 Like I'm innocent. 303 00:13:57,344 --> 00:14:01,034 We have a lot of people working very hard to prove that, okay? 304 00:14:01,137 --> 00:14:02,448 And we will. 305 00:14:02,551 --> 00:14:05,724 Innocent people go to jail all the time, Dad. 306 00:14:05,827 --> 00:14:06,896 And if that happens, 307 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:10,517 I will appeal the guilty verdict immediately. 308 00:14:10,620 --> 00:14:12,310 I am not going to stop fighting. 309 00:14:13,344 --> 00:14:16,275 But I do need you to promise me one thing. 310 00:14:17,655 --> 00:14:20,620 If it does go to hell... if I'm convicted, 311 00:14:20,724 --> 00:14:23,896 I need you to promise me to not put your life on hold. 312 00:14:24,758 --> 00:14:26,103 How could I...? 313 00:14:26,206 --> 00:14:29,724 Knowing that you and Tyrell are living your best lives-- 314 00:14:29,827 --> 00:14:32,137 that is going to be the... 315 00:14:32,241 --> 00:14:34,551 the balm that my soul needs 316 00:14:34,655 --> 00:14:36,620 to face whatever comes my way. 317 00:14:36,724 --> 00:14:37,862 You understand? 318 00:14:38,862 --> 00:14:41,103 What if I don't want to understand? 319 00:14:42,137 --> 00:14:46,241 I-I want you here in real life. 320 00:14:46,344 --> 00:14:49,137 I'll never be okay with losing you. 321 00:14:50,758 --> 00:14:53,413 -Forgive us for treading into troubled waters. -No. 322 00:14:53,517 --> 00:14:56,724 Martin and Smitty are facing challenging times, 323 00:14:56,827 --> 00:14:58,586 but we are doing everything in our power 324 00:14:58,689 --> 00:15:01,172 to ensure a positive outcome. 325 00:15:01,275 --> 00:15:02,862 I'll keep them in my prayers. 326 00:15:02,965 --> 00:15:04,241 Thank you. 327 00:15:04,344 --> 00:15:06,689 We need as many of those as we can get. 328 00:15:06,793 --> 00:15:10,206 Now, um, let's get back to Delaware. 329 00:15:10,310 --> 00:15:14,000 So, Sharon, did your new boo come to the show? 330 00:15:14,103 --> 00:15:16,241 What's his name? Marvin? 331 00:15:16,344 --> 00:15:18,448 We don't call him Marvin anymore. 332 00:15:18,551 --> 00:15:20,068 Oh. 333 00:15:20,172 --> 00:15:25,724 I call him MG because he reminds me of Marvin Gaye. 334 00:15:25,827 --> 00:15:27,551 Say it ain't so. 335 00:15:27,655 --> 00:15:29,793 TRACY: You heard her right. 336 00:15:29,896 --> 00:15:31,862 Well, go on, spill all my tea. G-Go on. 337 00:15:31,965 --> 00:15:36,137 MG was front and center, just smiling up a storm. 338 00:15:36,241 --> 00:15:38,000 They went out afterwards. 339 00:15:38,103 --> 00:15:40,137 I didn't hear a peep from Sharon until after breakfast. 340 00:15:40,241 --> 00:15:43,551 Oh. A little sexual healing? 341 00:15:43,655 --> 00:15:46,310 [laughter] 342 00:15:46,413 --> 00:15:48,724 -Uh, well... -Uh-huh. 343 00:15:50,310 --> 00:15:52,137 -Now, Anita. -Huh? 344 00:15:52,241 --> 00:15:54,103 You invited us here for a reason. 345 00:15:54,206 --> 00:15:58,517 Exactly. So when do you plan to stop holding out on us? 346 00:15:58,620 --> 00:16:02,655 Well, I just can't hide anything from my sisters, can I? 347 00:16:02,758 --> 00:16:05,862 Well, it's not your health, is it? 348 00:16:05,965 --> 00:16:09,103 No. Thank goodness. I'm fine. 349 00:16:09,206 --> 00:16:11,448 Okay, good. Then ditch the diva warm-up 350 00:16:11,551 --> 00:16:13,758 and give us the show, baby. 351 00:16:20,551 --> 00:16:23,068 I have an announcement to make. 352 00:16:23,172 --> 00:16:25,413 I am finally ready 353 00:16:25,517 --> 00:16:27,655 to go back in the studio. 354 00:16:27,758 --> 00:16:29,655 Really? 355 00:16:29,758 --> 00:16:32,172 Because the last time we were in town, 356 00:16:32,275 --> 00:16:36,206 your voice wasn't quite as ready as you thought it was. 357 00:16:36,310 --> 00:16:39,000 Well, no, I have been working really hard 358 00:16:39,103 --> 00:16:40,827 to get my voice back. 359 00:16:40,931 --> 00:16:44,034 I've been staying hydrated, I've been avoiding irritants. 360 00:16:44,137 --> 00:16:45,413 Well, I'm sure you've been on top of it. 361 00:16:45,517 --> 00:16:48,103 Mm-hmm. I've even occasionally put myself on vocal rest. 362 00:16:48,206 --> 00:16:53,206 No, my voice is finely tuned, so you don't have to worry. 363 00:16:53,310 --> 00:16:55,689 Time for a demonstration, then. 364 00:16:55,793 --> 00:16:57,620 Because I've been thinking 365 00:16:57,724 --> 00:17:00,068 about things that we can do musically, 366 00:17:00,172 --> 00:17:04,620 and we do need your vibrato back. 367 00:17:04,724 --> 00:17:08,413 So, what, I'm auditioning now? 368 00:17:08,517 --> 00:17:11,137 Humor us. 369 00:17:11,241 --> 00:17:13,275 Hit us with a scale 370 00:17:13,379 --> 00:17:15,862 and then hop into "Amazing Grace." 371 00:17:15,965 --> 00:17:19,310 All right. Tracy, give me an A 372 00:17:19,413 --> 00:17:20,482 below middle C. 373 00:17:20,586 --> 00:17:21,620 [Anita clears throat] 374 00:17:23,551 --> 00:17:27,793 [hums scale imperfectly] 375 00:17:27,896 --> 00:17:28,931 [Anita clears throat] 376 00:17:30,655 --> 00:17:34,172 ♪ Amazing♪ 377 00:17:34,275 --> 00:17:35,655 [voice cracking]: ♪ Grace♪ 378 00:17:35,758 --> 00:17:37,034 [clears throat] 379 00:17:37,137 --> 00:17:39,000 [voice cracking]: ♪ Grace.♪ 380 00:17:39,103 --> 00:17:40,862 [Anita clears throat] 381 00:17:40,965 --> 00:17:42,551 [Anita sighs] 382 00:17:44,034 --> 00:17:46,241 Ooh, man. You wanted all the smoke, huh? 383 00:17:46,344 --> 00:17:47,965 Man, I brought up the no kids thing. 384 00:17:48,068 --> 00:17:50,310 The fact that she hid her BRCA results from me. 385 00:17:50,413 --> 00:17:53,000 And I told her, her family keeps interfering with my job. 386 00:17:54,034 --> 00:17:57,413 Look, communication is necessary in relationships, 387 00:17:57,517 --> 00:18:00,000 but there's a time and place for everything. 388 00:18:00,103 --> 00:18:02,241 Is that how you keep it smooth with Eva? 389 00:18:02,344 --> 00:18:04,655 Yeah. Yeah, but don't get it twisted. 390 00:18:04,758 --> 00:18:06,896 You know, we've had our challenges. 391 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:09,896 [sighs] Yeah... when we first started kicking it, 392 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,517 Eva swore she was a rebound. 393 00:18:12,551 --> 00:18:14,965 Well, that makes sense considering your last situation. 394 00:18:15,068 --> 00:18:17,275 But look at us now-- 395 00:18:17,379 --> 00:18:19,241 together a whole year later. 396 00:18:19,344 --> 00:18:21,068 I wasn't sure we'd make it at one point, 397 00:18:21,172 --> 00:18:23,827 especially when she was dealing with her transplant scar 398 00:18:23,931 --> 00:18:25,310 and pushing me away. 399 00:18:25,413 --> 00:18:27,689 But I just kept reassuring her. 400 00:18:27,793 --> 00:18:29,517 Which I'm sure she appreciated. 401 00:18:30,551 --> 00:18:33,793 You know, I'm-I'm not surprised about your repressed emotions. 402 00:18:34,758 --> 00:18:36,551 Law enforcement culture can lead 403 00:18:36,655 --> 00:18:38,965 to compartmentalization and avoidance. 404 00:18:39,965 --> 00:18:42,172 -Say what? -It's asking a lot 405 00:18:42,275 --> 00:18:43,793 for you to turn off those coping mechanisms 406 00:18:43,896 --> 00:18:45,758 -when you leave the station. -Hang on, hang on. Wait. 407 00:18:45,862 --> 00:18:47,103 Back up. 408 00:18:47,206 --> 00:18:48,655 When the hell did my little brother start 409 00:18:48,758 --> 00:18:50,103 casually throwing around big words 410 00:18:50,206 --> 00:18:52,689 like "compartmentalization" and "coping mechanisms"? 411 00:18:52,793 --> 00:18:55,827 Yeah, still seeing me as that aimless kid, always in trouble. 412 00:18:56,827 --> 00:18:58,379 Nah, man, I know you've grown. 413 00:19:00,034 --> 00:19:01,482 You know, I just got sick and tired 414 00:19:01,586 --> 00:19:04,724 of people putting me in a box, and I knew I had potential, 415 00:19:04,827 --> 00:19:06,620 so I stopped rebelling 416 00:19:06,724 --> 00:19:09,344 and took a good look at why I was acting a fool. 417 00:19:09,448 --> 00:19:10,931 Did you gain some clarity? 418 00:19:11,034 --> 00:19:13,275 Yeah, I did. 419 00:19:13,379 --> 00:19:14,931 I took responsibility for my actions, 420 00:19:15,034 --> 00:19:16,896 and I left all that resentment behind. 421 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:19,586 Are you telling me this so I can look at myself? 422 00:19:20,620 --> 00:19:23,379 Look, process it however you need, big bro. 423 00:19:23,482 --> 00:19:25,137 But all I'm saying is, 424 00:19:25,241 --> 00:19:27,862 everything changed for me once I started becoming reactive 425 00:19:27,965 --> 00:19:29,586 to situations instead of reactionary. 426 00:19:29,689 --> 00:19:32,620 You came a long way, little bro. 427 00:19:32,724 --> 00:19:34,551 I'm proud of you, Izaiah. 428 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,931 My God, am I so bullheaded that people just go along 429 00:19:39,034 --> 00:19:41,000 with what I want instead of pushing back? 430 00:19:43,620 --> 00:19:45,482 You can answer that. 431 00:19:47,172 --> 00:19:48,862 -Yeah. -Yeah. Yeah. 432 00:19:49,896 --> 00:19:51,206 -Wow. -CHELSEA: It's not necessarily 433 00:19:51,310 --> 00:19:52,689 a bad thing, Naomi. 434 00:19:52,793 --> 00:19:55,551 And I don't think Jacob meant those things that he said. 435 00:19:55,655 --> 00:19:56,896 He's been under a lot of stress. 436 00:19:57,000 --> 00:19:58,379 Probably just needed to blow off some steam. 437 00:19:58,482 --> 00:19:59,655 CHELSEA: Mm-hmm. Unfortunately, 438 00:19:59,758 --> 00:20:01,758 you were there to catch the brunt of it. 439 00:20:02,793 --> 00:20:06,000 So Jacob feels better as a result, and I feel worse? 440 00:20:06,103 --> 00:20:07,551 What does that help? 441 00:20:07,655 --> 00:20:09,931 Well, what if you revisit the convo? 442 00:20:10,034 --> 00:20:12,620 Share the burden? That's what Madison and I do. 443 00:20:12,724 --> 00:20:15,379 Or you could not talk about your issues at all. 444 00:20:15,482 --> 00:20:17,137 That's the Kat and Tomas method. 445 00:20:18,172 --> 00:20:22,310 So I should keep doing what I already thought I was doing 446 00:20:22,413 --> 00:20:25,931 or do what I didn't know I was actually doing? 447 00:20:26,931 --> 00:20:28,689 -Exactly. -Exactly. 448 00:20:28,793 --> 00:20:31,068 That is terrible advice. 449 00:20:32,620 --> 00:20:35,103 Questioning your worthiness 450 00:20:35,206 --> 00:20:38,275 is what makes you an ideal representative. 451 00:20:38,379 --> 00:20:39,827 How so? 452 00:20:39,931 --> 00:20:42,655 As a hate crime victim, 453 00:20:42,758 --> 00:20:46,448 why were you forced to remain silent about its outcome? 454 00:20:47,482 --> 00:20:49,586 Because justice can be blind 455 00:20:49,689 --> 00:20:52,241 when it comes to men who look like us. 456 00:20:53,931 --> 00:20:55,724 And what about Smitty being accused 457 00:20:55,827 --> 00:20:57,758 of a crime he didn't commit? 458 00:20:57,862 --> 00:20:59,896 What makes that so egregious? 459 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,000 He could be put in prison 460 00:21:02,103 --> 00:21:05,448 since we have a crisis of wrongful convictions. 461 00:21:05,551 --> 00:21:07,482 Right. 462 00:21:07,586 --> 00:21:10,620 I'm sorry, Granddad, but what's the point? 463 00:21:10,724 --> 00:21:12,448 You make the world better 464 00:21:12,551 --> 00:21:15,344 for people from all walks of life, 465 00:21:15,448 --> 00:21:19,517 because your experience gives you insight. 466 00:21:19,620 --> 00:21:22,379 Empathy is your superpower. 467 00:21:22,482 --> 00:21:23,931 But is it enough? 468 00:21:24,034 --> 00:21:29,344 Ever lie to your constituents when discussing your platform? 469 00:21:29,448 --> 00:21:32,689 No, I have always been honest and up-front 470 00:21:32,793 --> 00:21:35,000 about where I stand from the start. 471 00:21:35,103 --> 00:21:36,482 Indeed. 472 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:40,517 I want to be the leader you believe I can be. 473 00:21:40,620 --> 00:21:45,344 Well, pat yourself on the back, son, 'cause you already are. 474 00:21:45,448 --> 00:21:47,344 Ah. Reporting for duty. 475 00:21:47,448 --> 00:21:49,034 -Thanks for coming. -I can't wait 476 00:21:49,137 --> 00:21:50,448 to discuss the senator's role 477 00:21:50,551 --> 00:21:52,689 in rallying voters for your reelection. 478 00:21:52,793 --> 00:21:55,241 After some thought, 479 00:21:55,344 --> 00:21:57,724 I've made a decision that changes things. 480 00:22:02,620 --> 00:22:04,034 Instead of Granddad appearing by himself, 481 00:22:04,137 --> 00:22:07,068 I'm going to join him for a series of forums. 482 00:22:07,172 --> 00:22:09,827 I'll do a short speech, introduce you, 483 00:22:09,931 --> 00:22:11,275 and then let you work your magic. 484 00:22:11,379 --> 00:22:14,068 VERNON: Hmm. They should feel intimate, 485 00:22:14,172 --> 00:22:15,482 Shonda. 486 00:22:15,586 --> 00:22:19,793 That way we can dig deeper into our voters' concerns. 487 00:22:19,896 --> 00:22:22,172 And show how their issues intersect 488 00:22:22,275 --> 00:22:24,000 and align with my platform. 489 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:27,724 Let's do it. With one caveat. 490 00:22:27,827 --> 00:22:29,068 We should live stream. 491 00:22:29,172 --> 00:22:31,310 It'll help us get the eyeballs we need. 492 00:22:31,413 --> 00:22:35,000 We can promote it as an interactive fireside chat. 493 00:22:35,103 --> 00:22:37,448 And I'll get a wingback chair for you, Senator. 494 00:22:37,551 --> 00:22:40,137 I appreciate your enthusiasm. 495 00:22:40,241 --> 00:22:42,517 We've got less than a week to get you reelected. 496 00:22:42,620 --> 00:22:43,758 We're fortunate you come 497 00:22:43,862 --> 00:22:46,724 from a prominent family the public adores. 498 00:22:46,827 --> 00:22:50,620 Well, Martin got elected the first time on his own merits. 499 00:22:50,724 --> 00:22:52,689 He will be again. 500 00:22:52,793 --> 00:22:54,448 I didn't mean to imply otherwise. 501 00:22:54,551 --> 00:22:55,689 I wouldn't be working with you 502 00:22:55,793 --> 00:22:56,965 if I didn't believe in your vision 503 00:22:57,068 --> 00:22:59,103 for your district and the country. 504 00:22:59,206 --> 00:23:01,310 Well, it's been a marathon, 505 00:23:01,413 --> 00:23:05,103 and now we are facing hurdles at the 25th mile. 506 00:23:05,206 --> 00:23:07,206 But we will stay the course 507 00:23:07,310 --> 00:23:11,172 and focus on the finish line. 508 00:23:11,275 --> 00:23:13,000 -NAOMI: There you are. -Oh. Hey. 509 00:23:13,103 --> 00:23:15,310 I just had a quick "Hi and bye" with Samantha. 510 00:23:15,413 --> 00:23:16,827 How's she doing? 511 00:23:16,931 --> 00:23:19,482 She is a little freaked out 512 00:23:19,586 --> 00:23:21,724 after researching the charges against me 513 00:23:21,827 --> 00:23:23,344 and where I might end up. 514 00:23:23,448 --> 00:23:25,448 Oh. That's tough. 515 00:23:25,551 --> 00:23:29,551 Yeah, she got into a life-planning spiral, 516 00:23:29,655 --> 00:23:33,275 so I sent her to Orphey Gene's for a change of environment. 517 00:23:33,379 --> 00:23:34,965 Well, maybe this will lift your spirits. 518 00:23:35,068 --> 00:23:37,827 We've got a lead on the whereabouts of Max's cousin. 519 00:23:37,931 --> 00:23:40,413 Manuela? Okay, where is she? 520 00:23:40,517 --> 00:23:42,137 Mexico. 521 00:23:42,241 --> 00:23:45,275 Granddad's contact at the FBI, Buchanan, really came through, 522 00:23:45,379 --> 00:23:46,758 but we're still working on the specifics. 523 00:23:46,862 --> 00:23:48,551 Do we have an address? 524 00:23:48,655 --> 00:23:51,517 No, not yet, but it's a start. 525 00:23:51,620 --> 00:23:52,931 Max could be there, 526 00:23:53,034 --> 00:23:55,379 or this cousin of his could know where he's hiding. 527 00:23:55,482 --> 00:23:57,620 This is going to pay off. 528 00:23:57,724 --> 00:24:00,310 Well, finding Max is the key to proving 529 00:24:00,413 --> 00:24:03,000 that the security footage is fake. 530 00:24:03,103 --> 00:24:05,551 My digital forensics investigator schooled me 531 00:24:05,655 --> 00:24:07,689 on temporal inconsistencies. 532 00:24:07,793 --> 00:24:09,379 What's that? 533 00:24:09,482 --> 00:24:12,758 Basically, it's when the experts analyze a video 534 00:24:12,862 --> 00:24:16,275 and see if the events happened in logical order. 535 00:24:16,379 --> 00:24:17,551 They can also see if it aligns 536 00:24:17,655 --> 00:24:19,689 with other known facts about the environment. 537 00:24:19,793 --> 00:24:21,896 So they verify if anything's off 538 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,482 -about the scenery? -Exactly. 539 00:24:23,586 --> 00:24:26,689 And if Max can prove he was somewhere else 540 00:24:26,793 --> 00:24:29,137 when the time stamp placed him at Uptown, 541 00:24:29,241 --> 00:24:31,000 we can confirm it with receipts 542 00:24:31,103 --> 00:24:33,586 and other security footage to clear both of your names. 543 00:24:33,689 --> 00:24:36,172 Well, that just loosened 544 00:24:36,275 --> 00:24:38,655 the tightness in my chest a little bit. 545 00:24:39,724 --> 00:24:42,655 This is good news, but don't get too excited. 546 00:24:42,758 --> 00:24:46,551 Max has been a ghost so far, and Mexico is huge. 547 00:24:46,655 --> 00:24:49,206 This could lead us to another dead end. 548 00:24:49,310 --> 00:24:53,137 Well, right now I need a flicker of hope, 549 00:24:53,241 --> 00:24:54,689 no matter how faint. 550 00:24:55,655 --> 00:24:57,275 Oh, what's good, y'all? 551 00:24:57,379 --> 00:24:59,793 Hey, happy anniversary. 552 00:24:59,896 --> 00:25:02,896 -I was just telling Eva that... -I was just telling Mama 553 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:05,551 what a difference you have made in my life this past year. 554 00:25:05,655 --> 00:25:07,793 Aw. You changed me for the better, too. 555 00:25:07,896 --> 00:25:09,620 LESLIE: Aw. 556 00:25:09,724 --> 00:25:12,413 Well, you know, paper 557 00:25:12,517 --> 00:25:15,482 is the traditional first gift 558 00:25:15,586 --> 00:25:19,413 for the first-year anniversary. 559 00:25:19,517 --> 00:25:20,827 Yes. 560 00:25:20,931 --> 00:25:23,310 You two have fun. 561 00:25:23,413 --> 00:25:25,931 [Leslie muttering] 562 00:25:26,034 --> 00:25:27,413 [door opens] 563 00:25:27,517 --> 00:25:29,482 -That woman. -[door closes] 564 00:25:31,586 --> 00:25:33,448 What do you think of my voice? [clears throat] 565 00:25:33,551 --> 00:25:35,896 Well, um, maybe we should 566 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,310 postpone the recording session for a while longer? 567 00:25:38,413 --> 00:25:39,896 Really. Why? 568 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:44,206 Because the scales on the salmon she had for dinner last night 569 00:25:44,310 --> 00:25:46,793 were more buttery than what you were just singing. 570 00:25:46,896 --> 00:25:49,379 Well, there's Auto-Tune. 571 00:25:49,482 --> 00:25:52,241 No. Anita. 572 00:25:52,344 --> 00:25:55,344 I can't believe those words came out of your mouth. 573 00:25:55,448 --> 00:25:57,448 All right, fine. Fine. 574 00:25:57,551 --> 00:25:59,896 Let me... let me try it one more time. 575 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:02,172 And if you don't think I can do it, then we'll just, 576 00:26:02,275 --> 00:26:04,344 we'll just call it off. 577 00:26:06,206 --> 00:26:08,000 Tracy, give me the A again. 578 00:26:09,068 --> 00:26:10,517 [plays note] 579 00:26:10,620 --> 00:26:11,896 [Anita clears throat] 580 00:26:14,448 --> 00:26:16,758 ♪ Do...♪ 581 00:26:16,862 --> 00:26:21,448 [singing in tune]: ♪ Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si, do♪ 582 00:26:21,551 --> 00:26:24,724 [singing higher notes]: ♪ Si, la, sol, fa, mi, re, do.♪ 583 00:26:24,827 --> 00:26:27,931 -Oh. You played us. -[Anita laughs] 584 00:26:28,034 --> 00:26:29,275 Gotcha. 585 00:26:29,379 --> 00:26:31,482 I want to hear you sing again. 586 00:26:31,586 --> 00:26:33,103 All right, all right. 587 00:26:36,413 --> 00:26:42,172 ♪ Amazing grace♪ 588 00:26:42,275 --> 00:26:48,517 ♪ How sweet the sound♪ 589 00:26:48,620 --> 00:26:50,965 [in harmony]: ♪ That saved♪ 590 00:26:51,068 --> 00:26:53,620 ♪ A wretch♪ 591 00:26:53,724 --> 00:26:59,586 ♪ Like me♪ 592 00:26:59,689 --> 00:27:06,241 ALL: ♪ I once was lost♪ 593 00:27:06,344 --> 00:27:11,827 ♪ But now I'm found♪ 594 00:27:11,931 --> 00:27:15,344 ♪ Was blind♪ 595 00:27:15,448 --> 00:27:19,137 ♪ But now♪ 596 00:27:19,241 --> 00:27:26,137 ♪ I see.♪ 597 00:27:26,241 --> 00:27:30,586 Oh, now, that's what I can work with. 598 00:27:30,689 --> 00:27:32,517 I am going to call Devon Winters 599 00:27:32,620 --> 00:27:37,068 and tell him the Articulettes in the studio is a go. 600 00:27:37,172 --> 00:27:39,241 -Mm-hmm. -What? You-- I... 601 00:27:39,344 --> 00:27:43,689 I hate to smudge the moment, but what about Leslie? 602 00:27:43,793 --> 00:27:45,689 Oh, God, talk about a sour note. 603 00:27:45,793 --> 00:27:49,172 Leslie and I have had a, um... 604 00:27:51,310 --> 00:27:53,137 ...correction session. 605 00:27:53,241 --> 00:27:57,241 I promised her that we would not cut her out of the process, 606 00:27:57,344 --> 00:28:01,448 nor will I allow her to muck it up either. 607 00:28:01,551 --> 00:28:03,793 Well, I hope you said it with some umph, too. 608 00:28:03,896 --> 00:28:05,896 Yes, I did. 609 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:11,551 So I will let Leslie know of our plans, but eventually. 610 00:28:11,655 --> 00:28:13,931 I want to keep her away from the two of you as long as possible. 611 00:28:14,034 --> 00:28:17,413 I'm sure she'll have some interesting, 612 00:28:17,517 --> 00:28:21,137 helpful ideas when we're in the booth. 613 00:28:21,241 --> 00:28:23,172 -Oh, Lord. -[scoffs] 614 00:28:23,275 --> 00:28:27,275 But let's just bask in this moment. 615 00:28:27,379 --> 00:28:30,793 The Articulettes... are back, baby. 616 00:28:30,896 --> 00:28:32,896 -Yes, ma'am. -[exclaims] 617 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:34,000 [laughter] 618 00:28:38,551 --> 00:28:39,586 Our family's been going through it. 619 00:28:39,689 --> 00:28:41,655 Yeah, my dad nearly died because of Hayley, 620 00:28:41,758 --> 00:28:43,206 who was arrested and then released. 621 00:28:43,310 --> 00:28:45,724 Because he dropped the charges against her, 622 00:28:45,827 --> 00:28:48,344 which is still a mystery that needs to be solved. 623 00:28:48,448 --> 00:28:50,379 And then there's Smitty's arrest. 624 00:28:50,482 --> 00:28:52,655 And my brother's election woes. 625 00:28:52,758 --> 00:28:54,758 And my sister's marital problems. 626 00:28:54,862 --> 00:28:57,172 This Dupree drama is just too much. 627 00:28:57,275 --> 00:28:59,655 You know what we need? 628 00:28:59,758 --> 00:29:01,896 More lawyers and therapy? 629 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,275 A distraction. 630 00:29:03,379 --> 00:29:05,482 Aunt Nicole was thinking about hosting a launch party 631 00:29:05,586 --> 00:29:07,241 for ChelseaKat's Dream Bag. 632 00:29:07,344 --> 00:29:09,241 Yeah, she was. 633 00:29:09,344 --> 00:29:10,689 Think she'd still be down for it? 634 00:29:10,793 --> 00:29:14,448 Oh, my mom would drop everything to lift everyone's spirits. 635 00:29:14,551 --> 00:29:16,275 Maybe we could cohost? 636 00:29:16,379 --> 00:29:18,068 Hmm. Yeah. 637 00:29:18,172 --> 00:29:20,275 And applaud our ChelseaKat Darling 638 00:29:20,379 --> 00:29:22,000 while make it about the fam, too? 639 00:29:22,103 --> 00:29:23,896 -Perfect. -Mm-hmm. 640 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,620 Shall we FaceTime her? 641 00:29:25,724 --> 00:29:27,862 Absolutely. 642 00:29:27,965 --> 00:29:29,344 [sighs] 643 00:29:30,344 --> 00:29:31,655 Why so down? 644 00:29:31,758 --> 00:29:33,793 Everybody keeps saying 645 00:29:33,896 --> 00:29:36,620 that it'll work out and Dad won't go to prison. 646 00:29:37,620 --> 00:29:39,206 But you're not buying it? 647 00:29:39,310 --> 00:29:43,000 I got him to admit that it was a possibility, 648 00:29:43,103 --> 00:29:45,586 and he made me promise to go on with my life 649 00:29:45,689 --> 00:29:48,965 whether he went to prison or not. 650 00:29:49,068 --> 00:29:52,482 Oh, baby, he just said that because he loves you. 651 00:29:52,586 --> 00:29:54,689 But he doesn't get it. 652 00:29:56,068 --> 00:29:58,344 Nobody understands how it feels 653 00:29:58,448 --> 00:30:01,931 when you love someone and one day they're just gone. 654 00:30:04,068 --> 00:30:06,000 You know that they're still out there, 655 00:30:06,103 --> 00:30:09,413 and you can't just go on with life. 656 00:30:09,517 --> 00:30:13,758 You spend all day and night hoping that they'll come back. 657 00:30:14,827 --> 00:30:17,379 Like when I gave up on you and your brother? 658 00:30:23,448 --> 00:30:25,448 Leslie, look, whatever you're selling, I'm not buying. 659 00:30:25,551 --> 00:30:28,068 Just wanted to congratulate you. 660 00:30:28,172 --> 00:30:32,724 Looks like you finally bagged one, Detective Boy Blunder. 661 00:30:32,827 --> 00:30:35,896 And we added "Berry Baby" to the show setlist. 662 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,448 That's the song that we wrote in Paris. 663 00:30:38,551 --> 00:30:41,068 SHARON: Butte-aux-Cailles, to be exact. 664 00:30:41,172 --> 00:30:44,241 What was the name of that fine waiter 665 00:30:44,344 --> 00:30:46,000 who served us those blueberries? 666 00:30:46,103 --> 00:30:49,241 I don't remember, but he inspired the song, 667 00:30:49,344 --> 00:30:50,551 which is a favorite of mine. 668 00:30:50,655 --> 00:30:52,689 Yes, he certainly did. 669 00:30:52,793 --> 00:30:56,137 Tracy, what was the name of that waiter in Paris? 670 00:30:56,241 --> 00:30:58,103 Tracy? 671 00:30:59,137 --> 00:31:01,034 It's happening. 672 00:31:01,137 --> 00:31:03,275 Barbara's getting the recognition she deserves. 673 00:31:04,689 --> 00:31:07,620 Our songbird's voice will finally be heard. 674 00:31:07,724 --> 00:31:11,000 It's an important moment for all of us. 675 00:31:12,413 --> 00:31:15,068 One I wish we didn't have to share with Leslie. 676 00:31:16,827 --> 00:31:19,896 Are you sure she's Barbara's daughter? 677 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,896 You know what? 678 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:24,482 Come. Look at this. 679 00:31:24,586 --> 00:31:27,034 Let's just focus on what's important. 680 00:31:28,793 --> 00:31:32,793 These four little girls with big dreams. 681 00:31:32,896 --> 00:31:37,965 They overcame a lot of adversity so their voices could be heard. 682 00:31:38,068 --> 00:31:41,310 And they'll overcome Leslie, too. 683 00:31:41,413 --> 00:31:42,758 That's right. 684 00:31:43,758 --> 00:31:47,206 -Better together. -Sisters forever. 685 00:31:47,310 --> 00:31:49,689 Articulettes strong. 686 00:31:49,793 --> 00:31:52,068 -[exclaims] -[laughter] 687 00:31:52,172 --> 00:31:55,000 I've got to go to Mexico. 688 00:31:55,103 --> 00:31:56,551 Smitty, what? 689 00:31:56,655 --> 00:31:59,517 I can't just sit here and go crazy, Naomi. 690 00:31:59,620 --> 00:32:00,896 Watching my kid fall apart. 691 00:32:01,000 --> 00:32:02,689 I investigate. It's what I do. 692 00:32:02,793 --> 00:32:04,862 Okay, I've already hired a P.I. 693 00:32:04,965 --> 00:32:07,413 to go to Mexico to find information for us. 694 00:32:07,517 --> 00:32:08,896 Once he comes back with that information, 695 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:10,931 you can help us act on it. 696 00:32:11,034 --> 00:32:14,137 I know waiting around is the hard part, 697 00:32:14,241 --> 00:32:17,068 but you have got to stay put. 698 00:32:17,172 --> 00:32:18,793 Okay? 699 00:32:20,241 --> 00:32:22,586 -Okay. -Okay. 700 00:32:25,000 --> 00:32:27,034 I will be in touch. 701 00:32:30,310 --> 00:32:33,137 -[door closes] -Sorry, Naomi. 702 00:32:52,034 --> 00:32:53,275 Smitty? 703 00:32:56,655 --> 00:32:57,931 Did Tyrell run out of clothes 704 00:32:58,034 --> 00:33:00,103 and talk you into doing his laundry? 705 00:33:02,206 --> 00:33:04,310 That's my bag, Martin. 706 00:33:06,517 --> 00:33:08,000 I'm going to Mexico. 707 00:33:13,551 --> 00:33:16,379 Mexico? You're not just going to run and abandon this family. 708 00:33:16,482 --> 00:33:18,862 -I would never do that. -Then what do you call this? 709 00:33:18,965 --> 00:33:21,620 Vernon's FBI contact found Max's cousin, 710 00:33:21,724 --> 00:33:22,965 and she lives in Mexico. 711 00:33:23,068 --> 00:33:24,172 Well, what are you going to do? 712 00:33:24,275 --> 00:33:25,689 Walk the streets until you find them? 713 00:33:25,793 --> 00:33:27,344 It's better than the alternative, Martin. 714 00:33:27,448 --> 00:33:29,793 I need to do something. Anything. 715 00:33:29,896 --> 00:33:32,068 I am not letting this family down. 716 00:33:32,172 --> 00:33:33,551 This is tearing me apart. 717 00:33:33,655 --> 00:33:37,000 Look, Smitty, I hear you, but you can't leave the DMV, 718 00:33:37,103 --> 00:33:38,482 let alone the country. 719 00:33:38,586 --> 00:33:41,689 If the courts find out, you'll be thrown in jail pending trial. 720 00:33:41,793 --> 00:33:43,068 I have people that can get me 721 00:33:43,172 --> 00:33:44,413 there and back without being caught. 722 00:33:44,517 --> 00:33:46,000 Do you hear yourself right now? 723 00:33:46,103 --> 00:33:47,689 This isn't the way to fix this. 724 00:33:47,793 --> 00:33:49,344 I am not going 725 00:33:49,448 --> 00:33:51,517 to let the Impaler ruin Samantha and Tyrell's life. 726 00:33:51,620 --> 00:33:54,586 You won't, and we won't. 727 00:33:54,689 --> 00:33:56,724 Me in prison? 728 00:33:58,241 --> 00:34:02,310 I would miss every milestone moment. 729 00:34:02,413 --> 00:34:05,206 You won't because I got you. 730 00:34:05,310 --> 00:34:07,413 I promise. You're going to be fine. 731 00:34:09,379 --> 00:34:12,068 I know you went through hell when I left, 732 00:34:12,172 --> 00:34:14,551 unsure if I'd come back. 733 00:34:14,655 --> 00:34:18,310 And here you are, facing a similar situation. 734 00:34:18,413 --> 00:34:21,689 What if Dad isn't here when I need him? 735 00:34:21,793 --> 00:34:24,241 This time's different, baby. 736 00:34:24,344 --> 00:34:27,517 You have a whole family that's going to wrap you in their arms. 737 00:34:27,620 --> 00:34:30,689 It doesn't change the fact that Dad may be gone. 738 00:34:31,310 --> 00:34:32,448 Come here. 739 00:34:33,586 --> 00:34:36,034 You come to me. 740 00:34:37,310 --> 00:34:40,517 I don't care how bad it is. 741 00:34:40,620 --> 00:34:43,689 I will always be here to help you. 742 00:34:46,517 --> 00:34:47,896 And... 743 00:34:50,448 --> 00:34:52,000 ...offer sweetness. 744 00:34:55,724 --> 00:34:58,000 Mmm. Mm-hmm. That's good stuff. 745 00:34:58,103 --> 00:35:00,137 Just what I needed. 746 00:35:01,206 --> 00:35:03,827 Looks like Smitty is going to the clink. 747 00:35:03,931 --> 00:35:05,586 You done? 748 00:35:05,689 --> 00:35:08,000 Mm. I've got a few more jabs in the chamber 749 00:35:08,103 --> 00:35:09,586 if you're sticking around. 750 00:35:10,586 --> 00:35:12,344 You know what? 751 00:35:12,448 --> 00:35:13,965 I'm not. 752 00:35:17,034 --> 00:35:19,103 Suit yourself, Boy Scout. 753 00:35:19,206 --> 00:35:21,310 "I-O-U anniversary party. 754 00:35:21,413 --> 00:35:24,103 U-O-Me grandbabies." 755 00:35:24,206 --> 00:35:25,827 I am so sorry. 756 00:35:25,931 --> 00:35:28,206 Mama always oversteps every chance she gets. 757 00:35:28,310 --> 00:35:30,034 But you know she's only doing this 758 00:35:30,137 --> 00:35:31,896 because I put my foot down and I told her 759 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:34,172 -no to the party. -Hmm. Yeah. 760 00:35:34,275 --> 00:35:36,793 Not this year, but you can tell her 761 00:35:36,896 --> 00:35:39,000 she can throw one for our 50th anniversary. 762 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:43,862 50th as in five-zero? 763 00:35:43,965 --> 00:35:45,034 You heard me. 764 00:35:45,137 --> 00:35:48,482 You see us being together 50 years from now? 765 00:35:48,586 --> 00:35:52,517 Eva, baby, I've thought about us being together forever. 766 00:35:52,620 --> 00:35:54,482 Mm. 767 00:35:57,379 --> 00:35:59,620 VERNON: You're beaming. 768 00:36:00,793 --> 00:36:05,000 I haven't felt this happy in quite some time. [chuckles] 769 00:36:07,206 --> 00:36:11,896 These four little girls remind me... there's hope. 770 00:36:13,620 --> 00:36:17,241 My heart is just... overflowing with love. 771 00:36:17,344 --> 00:36:20,000 Captioning sponsored by CBS 772 00:36:25,137 --> 00:36:29,103 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org