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♪♪♪
[loud knocking]
[knocking]
[gasps]
No...
San-- Sandino, no!
Please, no, Sandino!
[panting]
[distant beeping]
[beeping continues]
[crackling]
[sniffs]
[fire alarm beeping]
Jordy, wake up.
Get up, Jordy...
It's a fire, get up.
Get up.
[alarm continues]
[both coughing]
So you're sure you have no clue
as to how this fire could have started?
No.
The fire alarm woke me up.
And that's when I went to go check on my son.
Did you smell anything?
Mrs. Washington, can you think of anyone
that might want to harm you?
Why would you ask me something like that?
Well, the fire marshal informed us
of some suspicions on how the fire started.
Could be arson,
but final report will confirm that.
Is there anyone else here that lives with you
besides your son here?
My son, Kareem.
But he's away at college right now.
Okay, well, is there a man of the house?
My son is the man of the house.
Well, I'm not gonna keep you too much longer.
They're going to take you back to the ER,
get you both assessed, make sure that you're both okay.
I'll circle around once the report is finished.
- Yeah. - Our arson dogs
can source where the fire actually started.
Here's my card.
If you need me or you think of anything else,
feel free to give me a call, okay?
You both be careful.
You guys are going to come with me.
♪♪♪
[hip hop music]
Good, again.
♪ Now I'm kerosene ♪
♪ Tried to choke me, hands on my throat ♪
♪ But I'm the captain, this is my boat ♪
♪♪♪
♪ Comin' up to this where the air gets crisp ♪
♪ Never broke down, just bent just cracked... ♪
♪♪♪
Come on, faster.
♪ Were ya ready?... ♪
[gunshot echoes]
[machines beeping]
Yo, what the fu-- agh!
Oh my God, Mr. Washington, you can't do that.
What the fuck is going on...
- Dr. Morgan! - Get off of me.
- Hurry, please help. - Fuck off of me!
Sir, sir, please relax.
- Back up! - Hold his legs.
Mr. Washington, it's going to be okay.
Just stay calm. We got you.
Iman, have someone from Dr. Stewards' team
inform his wife that he's regained consciousness.
It's okay. Stay calm, stay calm.
It's okay. We got you.
♪ Rise up, stay up, never lay up ♪
♪ Grind so hard even time can't delay us ♪
♪ Built for the storm, and I am the test ♪
♪ World, get ready ♪
♪ I'm onto the next ♪♪
And when I first lost my job,
I wasn't worried because my husband was still working.
But then when he died last September,
everything got worse.
I can't pay my rent this month.
And with no health insurance, I don't know if Logan can get
the liver transplant that she needs.
I don't want to diminish or downplay the seriousness
of your circumstances.
But I happen to know
what it feels like to be in your shoes,
especially when it relates to money.
I just need some assistance.
I don't want us to be homeless
while we wait for a miracle.
You and your daughter won't be homeless.
We have a ton of programs here
that can help you get on your feet,
and get your life back on track.
That's my job.
And I'm good at my job.
You know what?
I'm gonna talk to the higher-ups,
and I'm going to see what's the next steps
to put Logan on the transplant list.
Okay?
Okay, I appreciate that.
No problem.
And I don't want to sound unappreciative,
but a program won't help us eat tonight.
Um, here.
Here, take this.
Feed yourself, and feed your baby.
And hopefully,
that'll be able to help with some of your rent.
Okay.
Thank you.
So much.
You're welcome.
You're a strong woman.
Look at me.
You got this.
Okay?
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Hey. - Sorry to interrupt.
Mrs. Washington, may I see you
in the lunchroom when you have a moment?
Sure, I'll be right there.
Okay.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
WOMAN: I'm so sorry about what happened, Skye.
Were you able to salvage anything?
I told everyone that you may not be coming into work today.
Girl, I barely escaped with my life.
Thank God people at the bank know me.
So they were...
They allowed me to take out some money without my ID.
I mean, I bought a few things
to just get me and Jordan by this morning, but...
Despite everything...
grateful.
That's a great mindset to have.
Girl, you a better woman than me.
So where are you and Jordan staying now?
Over at the Sunburst Motel.
Until we're able to get displacement.
Insurance said that it'll take about two weeks
for the claim to go through.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
Displacement? Motel?
Girl, I'm offended.
You've been to my place before.
You know how much space I have, especially after my divorce.
Four bedrooms, a finished basement?
You two are moving in with me.
I can't impose on you like that.
- We can make it... - Skye, Skye.
No, okay? You are moving in with me.
You are family, and I don't want to hear
anything else about it.
Plus, my lonely ass could use the company,
that big ass house all by myself.
Thanks, girl.
I really appreciate that.
It's nothing.
I see what you do around here for everybody else.
It's about time somebody do something for you, okay?
Now that all of that is out the way,
I want to talk to you about your position here.
Oh, God.
Jessica, what's this all about?
This is all about you finally
getting what you deserve around here, okay?
I've been watching you for the past seven months.
Display amazing leadership qualities,
and your level of patience, girl, unbelievable.
I personally could never.
- And... - And...
there's opportunity for you to grow.
There's a position opening up
on the chief medical officer's team,
and I think you'd be perfect for it.
But am I even qualified for this?
Are you q-- of course you're qualified.
Why would you even ask something like that?
- Mmm... - Girl--
Don't do my bestie like that, okay?
It's headed by Dr. Langston and he's looking for somebody
to work alongside him and train, okay?
But that's not even the best part.
[snaps fingers] Guess who's
in charge of the application process.
- You. - Oh, you already know it.
And I'm about to plug you in and make sure that there's
a good word put in for you.
This is perfect for you, Skye.
It aligns with everything that you love,
helping people, all right?
Dr. Langston's team oversees the entire operation
and is a liaison between physicians,
health execs, and patient services.
All I need you to do is tell me
if you are available for an in-person interview
Wednesday at 9:00 AM.
- Uh, hell, yeah! - That's what I'm talking!
All right, perfect. All done.
Jessica...
I really,
really appreciate you.
Girl, like I said, it is nothing, okay?
All I need you to do now is tell me
what you and Jordan want for dinner tonight.
[both laughing]
We're glad you're back with us, Mr. Washington.
This episode wasn't nearly as bad as the last one,
but I do need to run some tests on you
over the next few days.
I really don't want to be here
any longer than I have to be.
Understandable, but we have gotten used to you
around here over the last year.
You and your wife are like family now.
Your physical therapist shared with me
how your morning session went.
We've got a long road ahead,
but you're stronger than I expected.
So your ass been up here lying,
knowing damn well you not my fucking wife.
You let me sit up in here and collect all this damn debt.
You act like I had another option.
We should be lucky you're still alive...
We?
I need to get the fuck up out of here-- agh!
That's not a good idea. You're too weak.
I can go to my house.
They can monitor me from there.
I got a lot of shit to take care of.
So get the fuck out of my way, Asia.
There's some things we need to talk about.
Your old life is over.
Your house was foreclosed on last September.
Excuse me?
What happened to all my stuff?
How in the hell would I know?
You never gave me access to your money, remember?
So you're telling me...
You're telling me that Skye
didn't look after my shit after all this time?
Skye?
Why would she do any of that?
She's the one who shot you.
Mind your fucking business, Asia.
Mind my business?
I've been with you ever since all this shit hit the fan.
Are you kidding me?
Yeah, and despite all of that, that's still my wife.
And I have two boys with that woman.
Okay, speaking of, what about me?
What about you, bitch?
We have a daughter, too.
One you have yet to see.
Excuse me?
Yeah.
I was pregnant while you were chasing after Skye,
and then you ended up in here,
and me and Celia ended up alone.
Baby girl out here without a daddy.
And what the fuck makes you think she's mine?
KAREEM: Mom, it only takes an hour or so to get down there
and besides, I can't believe you're just now
telling me about this.
No.
No, absolutely not.
Kareem, you need to stay exactly where you are.
I need you to focus on school.
Do you understand me?
Yes, ma'am.
We're safe.
So how's everything at the dorm?
Uh, fine.
You know, just studying for my midterm exams,
keeping my head in the books.
Good, good.
Stay focused, okay?
How's Jordan doing?
He's good. He's good, he's right here.
You want to speak to your brother?
Heck, yeah, put that joker on the phone.
[laughs] Hey, hey, be nice.
All right, hold on one second.
Jordan, here, your brother wants to talk to you.
- What's up, clown? - What's up, bro?
[Jordan laughs]
Dude, you're so dumb, bro.
How was Saturday?
How's he doing?
Growing up?
Yeah, girl, that's what they do.
Grow up and leave the nest.
Yeah.
And still have you pay for all their shit.
Jordan is still dealing with the past trauma.
Hell, we all are.
How can I expect him to grow up so fast
or get over it so fast when
he's seen me shoot his father?
Have you reached out to the hospital lately?
I reached out to the rehabilitation center.
And the nurse told me about a month ago that he was still
in an induced coma, and that he would probably..
probably never make a full recovery.
Damn, girl.
I know that's gotta be hard on your boys.
Yep.
The fire marshals and the detective on my case,
they think that the fire was started
by someone on purpose.
I just want to leave this bullshit behind me
and live a...
A happy...
A happy, stable life.
Well, look, Skye, I want you to know that
you are safe here, okay?
I need you to know that.
Well, if it's one thing I know about life,
you may be done with your past,
but sometimes your past isn't done with you.
[crying]
Yeah.
I just have bad dreams sometimes.
♪♪♪
[overlapping shouting]
[muffled shouting]
Sto-- do not unlock that door!
Do not unlock that door!
[muffled shouting]
It's fucking with me, Jessica.
I'm okay.
You good.
You're safe.
Okay, Skye?
Yeah.
♪♪♪
Hey, can you hold Celia?
I need to get this off the stove.
[Sandino grunts]
[baby cooing]
You can hold her, you know.
You check to make sure that that number
that you got for Skye still works?
I need to get in contact with my boys.
[baby cries]
No, it's out of order.
But I did manage to find out
they moved in the Coconut Grove area.
Oh, really?
How did you figure that out?
You do realize they didn't come to visit you
while you were in the hospital, don't you?
In fact, the only other people that actually came besides me,
were people who wanted money for some reason or another.
You do realize that she's also the only woman
that wanted me when I didn't have money.
Skye shot your ass.
She doesn't love you,
and your sons aren't little boys anymore.
If they cared about you,
they would have shown up to see you, stupid.
At least I know that they're mine.
That motherfucker right there is getting a DNA test.
How dare you?
Bitch...
[Asia screaming]
[slapping]
You will pay this time, Sandino.
[car starts]
Watch.
BOY: Science class fun again, I swear.
[chuckling]
Tell him to show me, bro.
My mom's ain't worried about where I'm at, bro.
She's too busy with work, so.
What, work?
Rich as your dad is,
what the fuck she doing that for?
Wait, who your dad is?
Sandino, nigga.
Showtime.
Good old Washington boy.
Oh, shit, on God?
Yeah.
Wait, I thought that nigga was dead.
No, that's fake news.
He still in a coma.
- Oh, yeah. - Yeah...
He got his ass shot for beating his mom's ass and shit.
What you say, nigga?
Yo, yo, chill out. Who is you coming up on?
You better back off, all right?
Keep my mom's name out your mouth then.
I ain't got your mama in my mouth.
Not yet.
[laughter]
He got jokes.
- Nigga... - Hey.
You want to smoke?
- You don't know me, nigga. - Come on, bro.
You don't know me, nigga. I rock your shit right here.
Then do it.
Do it.
Yeah, look at this punk...
Hey, hey, chill!
[overlapping shouting]
Goofy John Legend nigga.
Move! Get off me.
God.
Yo, keep his ass away.
MAN: Yes, I understand.
You see, that would all depend on the climate of the seminar.
You see, we're going to have a lot of guest speakers there,
but I do want the overall message to be clear.
Crystal clear.
Come in. One second, sir.
Hi.
Skye Allen.
What a sight for sore eyes.
What a surprise.
Brett.
You know, I should have put one and two together
when Jessica said Brett Langston.
[chuckles]
Shit...
How have you been?
I've been okay.
You?
- Good. - Good.
Right, um, my manners.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
So...
My, um...
How's it been? 20 years?
At least.
We graduated in what,
maybe '05 or something like that?
Wow.
"Mrs. Washington," huh?
When I said "I do,"
I dropped the Allen.
That's kinda how it goes.
No, I...
I get it, I get it.
You know, it's funny.
I actually thought that you two
would end up a thing eventually, anyways.
To be honest with you, I don't really think that
I was ever your type to begin with.
Don't do that.
I never got to say I'm sorry.
I never meant for any of that to happen, Brett.
Um...
Yeah, back to the matter at hand.
It says here that you were highly recommended
by Ms. Noble, but your resume indicates
that you've only ever had experience
in the social work department.
Is this correct?
It is.
I have to admit that I was a kept wife
up until about a year ago
when I had a awful separation from...
Yeah, I was forced to take care of myself
and my children all on my own.
Well, I'm sorry to hear that.
Don't be.
I made my bed.
Now I have to lie in it.
It was an eye-opening experience for me.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
- How so? - I mean, it taught me that...
You should never allow a person to dictate your fate,
and that putting your eggs all in one basket,
well, that isn't the smartest idea.
It was a hard lesson.
The lesson was learned.
Well, I will say this.
I wouldn't be too hard on yourself because whatever
happened in that place in time
led you right here in my office,
sitting in front of me.
Yeah.
Speaking of that situation,
I've been working my way up this hospital
diligently for the last year.
And to work with you and to learn from you,
it would be godsend.
So don't allow my inexperiences to keep you from allowing me
to do my job because I can guarantee you that
I'm the best woman for it.
Best person for the job.
Sorry.
Okay.
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay?
Okay, yeah.
You, you convinced me.
You do know that this is a probationary position,
and I'll make my final decision after 60 days.
No problem.
Understood.
Let's give this a shot, Skye.
Thank you.
I will not let you down.
Okay.
Okay...
Thanks again.
♪♪♪
Listen, I am so proud of you!
Oh my God!
I knew you would get the job.
Girl, it is perfect for you.
Thank you, Jessica.
Thank you so much, my sister.
Now I just gotta
learn everything I can so that I can keep it.
Oh, girl, and you will.
Because guess what? You deserve it, all right?
All the shit you've been through?
Girl, please.
Listen, I'm going to propose a toast.
Let's cheers to...
New beginnings.
To new beginnings.
[both chuckling]
So tell me, tell me, tell me,
you and Mr. Brett, what's this about y'all
being old fuck buddies or whatever?
- Ah ah, no. - Uh-huh.
No, we were not old fuck buddies.
Oh, really? Girl, everybody be fuck buddies in high school.
- Stop! - No, but seriously,
he was my first real love.
No, seriously, he was my first real...
Girl, no!
Shut up. Are you serious?
So Dr. Langston is Cherry-Popping Brett?
The way life comes full circle.
Mmm, I gotta tell you.
I couldn't believe when I walked up
into his office, and I saw him.
I couldn't believe that it was him.
I mean, he's so mature and bossy now.
Not to mention still fine as hell.
I know that's right.
So what was he like in high school?
Mmm, he was cute.
Smaller, but sexy.
I was so in love with him.
So what happened?
Sandino Washington is what happened.
Yeah, my senior year, Brett went off to college,
and I started dating Sandino,
the star football player.
I fell in love, and next thing you know, I was pregnant.
Not too soon after, I was married to the baller.
So you chose the jock over the nerd.
Cliché, huh?
Listen, it is what it is, girl.
I don't blame you.
Showtime Sandino was easily
the most sought-after football player in all of Miami.
Girl, anybody would have married his sexy ass.
And you know Brett, he never
talked to me again after that.
I don't even blame him.
Okay, so what now?
So now what? What?
You and Brett, girl.
Is there some kinda rekindling?
Are you all going to try again?
Like, something?
Too many things going on in my world right now
for me to try to rekindle some old flame.
This is strictly professional.
I have to stay on task.
I have a career to focus on.
Plus, I have another seed to raise up out the nest.
I don't want him to be another statistic.
I'm just...
I don't know, I'm not in that space.
I mean, hell, I tried it with Justice.
It just didn't work out.
I'ma tell you why it didn't work out.
Because that sex was trash.
That dick, basura.
Girl, I'm telling you, that's why it didn't work out.
No, girl, we were never intimate.
What?
He was with me
in some of the most challenging times of my life.
He even stood up to Sandino.
I'm just not in a head space right now to rekindle
or try to have a new relationship.
He was a good guy. Bad timing.
The next time that I actually want to make love to a man,
I want to know that that relationship can flourish.
Oh, and my children,
they have to approve.
Speaking of the damn devil, hey, Jordan.
- Hey, baby. - Hey.
How was school?
Fine.
♪♪♪
Yo, Wolf. It's Dino.
No, no, no.
Look, I'm headed to the MIA.
Got a pussycat to track down.
Got to handle some unfinished business.
♪♪♪
BRETT: I would like to introduce you all
to Skye Washington,
who has been heading up patient relations in my office.
Hi, everyone. It's really nice to meet you.
I'm excited about being here,
and I can't wait to work with every single one of you.
Now, everyone, you guys got a good look at her face, right?
Because she's going to be sticking around
making sure you're all on top of your work, okay?
All right, well, now go ahead and get out of here.
I'll see you guys on Monday
and enjoy your weekend, all right?
Not too much, though, okay?
- It's nice meeting you. - Nice meeting you.
Josiah, keep up the good work.
Right.
So...
tell me, how are you enjoying your first week?
It's amazing.
Yeah, I really can't thank you enough, Brett,
for this new position.
There's no need to thank me.
You made it here purely based off of your own merits.
And plus, in life, I think everyone ends up
exactly where they need to be.
You know, I believe that exact same thing.
So, what time will you be ready?
I'd like to be there around 8:00.
Ready?
Yes.
For the dinner at Ocean 35 with the head of
the Orlando branch and his wife.
- Right. - You got the email, right?
- Mm-hmm... - Right?
Yeah, I can be ready at 7:00, 7:30?
Okay, perfect.
Because I would like to make a great impression.
And what better way to make a great impression
than showing up with the most beautiful woman in the world?
♪♪♪
- Okay, um... - Yeah.
I'll have my driver come and pick you up,
and take you to my house so we can...
strategize before they arrive.
- Okay, okay. - Yep.
Okay.
Right...
Coffee. Coffee. You like that, too?
- See you at 7:30, sir. - See you 7:30.
Are you sure this is the house you want?
I like it.
It's perfect.
It checks all my boxes.
It has three bedrooms,
new appliances.
It even has a big backyard.
And it's within my budget.
Mm-hmm, and we know that's important.
Do you think I'm doing too much?
Well, that depends.
Are you trying to do too much?
[laughter]
- No, girl... - Come on!
No, I'm serious.
I have to stay focused.
Plus, me and Brett made a pact.
We promised to I keep it strictly professional.
Even considering the fact of...
he still has feelings for me.
I'm sorry, what?
Rewind.
He told you that he still likes you?
He didn't have to.
It's written all over his face.
I know that's right. I know that's right.
- Girl... - And I'm afraid that I still
have feelings for him, too.
Oh, hell no.
Give me a drink immediately.
This is some Jerry Springer ass shit.
Are you kidding me?
But wait, are you sure you want to go?
Because I can always find you another position
hiring somewhere else...
No, I'm sure.
It's just going to take a whole lot of focus at work.
And a little bit of willpower for my flesh.
Mm-hmm, because in this dress,
he going to be all over that flesh.
[laughing] I love it.
Okay, so what do you think?
Oh, no, yes, for sure. That's the dress.
What do we think about shoes?
I don't have any.
- Oh, girl... - Can I borrow some?
You're lucky I love you.
Let's see what we got in here.
♪♪♪
[soft classical music]
- Hey. - Hey.
How was the ride?
It was smooth.
I mean, I can't remember the last time
I listened to a classical playlist.
- [laughs] - Yeah.
But I appreciated it.
Sorry, I usually keep it on that station.
It helps me think, clear my mind.
Wow, um, you looked amazing up there,
but up close, you are just...
absolutely stunning.
Thank you.
You look quite suave yourself.
I appreciate that.
So, did you get the email?
No, I didn't. What email?
Okay, so the client stated that...
Sorry, they have to cancel, unfortunately, and they want to
know your schedule for the beginning of next week.
Well, that's unfortunate.
- Okay. - Hmm, we're going
to have to check my calendar to see if I have any openings.
You can email them and tell them
we'll reconvene on Monday.
Okay, sure.
But while I have you here,
I'd love to talk to you about
something that's been on my mind all day.
Okay, go ahead.
I wanted to apologize,
uh, If I came off at all inappropriate
earlier this afternoon, I feel like
I may have crossed the line.
Oh, that?
No, I was flattered.
- Sent. - That's a relief.
But there is something else that has been on my mind.
Okay, go ahead.
I'm not sure if it's the smartest idea
for us to be working together.
You know what?
I think that you're overthinking this.
We are two grown adults here, and we're mature enough
to not allow our personal feelings
to get in the way of our work.
You...
You always were the mature one.
I mean, hey, somebody's gotta be.
Okay, how about this?
I'll make you dinner.
- You? - That cool?
What? I mean, no.
Oh, wait. That's right.
Your mom used to cook for the neighborhood kids.
Yeah, it's clicking.
She used to make that "machoppa?"
- Munchupa. - That's right!
It was the munchupa.
My mother passed down all the secrets of the trade,
secret ingredients to me.
- There we go. - Thank you.
You'd be surprised at how good a single man
can throw down in the kitchen.
Besides...
We got to eat.
Yeah, we do.
Now, I am going to make you the best,
I mean, the best fish you've ever had in your life.
Huh?
Pasta or salad?
Oh, no carbs for me. Salad.
So that explains
how you keep your figure so tight.
I mean, kind of.
I've been taking
self-defense classes for the last year now.
On top of a good diet, it helps.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
Hmm, you know, I actually teach
martial arts for kids over the summer.
We should train sometime.
Hmmm, interesting.
How so?
Because I'd kick your ass.
Jokes.
No, you're laughing, but I'm serious.
Don't let these looks for you.
I'm stronger than what I look.
Oh, trust me.
I am very well aware
of how you look.
Do you mind if I ask you something?
Of course not.
What made you choose the field that you work in?
I just remember back in high school,
you being a whiz in math,
and you always helped me with my science homework.
[laughter]
Um, well, I mean, really,
science is at the core of everything that we do.
Sociology is a study of human behavior,
social interactions, and relationships.
- Yeah, that makes sense. - And as far as math,
I curved my appetite for numbers through the stock market.
- Ooh. - Ooh.
"Stock market."
Your stereotypical nerd stuff.
Oh, I didn't know..
I didn't mean it like that.
- Yeah, mm-hmm. - Sorry.
But I mean, I'm pretty sure
you didn't think that I was able to afford this lifestyle
off of a hospital salary alone.
But the social service
is more of a...
labor of love, to say the least.
Well, that's very important work.
No amount of money
could, I guess, attest to that.
Impressive.
Thank you.
So?
Perfect house.
Perfect job.
Perfect life.
No perfect woman?
Um, no.
Unfortunately not.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to pry.
Aww, you think you cool with all black Air Forces, huh?
[chatter]
Jay, how your fists feeling?
Hey, something slight.
Better yet, Amir, how's your face feeling?
[laughter]
He was pushing me, all right?
I didn't even start with him.
No, you damn sure finished it, though.
Yo, chill.
Hey, Jay, you trying to make some money
with us tonight?
How much we talking about?
That's up to you.
We got a lot of ground to cover.
The longer you're out here, the more money you'll make.
Okay, talk to me nice.
Check it.
So $10 each, right? Ten come in a bundle...
[siren wails]
Oh, shit, 12!
Get the fuck back here.
Get the fuck back here now!
Oh, fuck!
Stop it, it's over.
What'd I do, man?
Not about to play that game with you, boy.
- Ask the judge. - Fuck.
Whatever happened to Showtime Sandino?
I mean, that guy was obsessed with you.
Literally kissed the ground that you walked.
[chuckles]
I mean, two lucrative contracts,
two beautiful kids.
And then he got injured.
Two years off of work.
And then the addiction to painkillers.
And then the bad man came out.
[muted gasps]
- Sorry to hear that. - No, don't be.
I mean...
I found out real quickly
that this wasn't going to be no Cinderella story,
not the one that I had hoped for.
Hell, it was more like Beauty and the Beast.
So I grabbed my kids,
and we ran away from him.
And a year later,
I'm still trying to regain my life back.
Where is he at now?
Wasting away in some hospital in Atlanta,
in and out of a coma.
After a tragedy that I'm too embarrassed to talk about.
So don't.
I don't believe anything in this life
happens by mistake or by chance.
This is,
this is crazy, Skye.
Never thought I'd ever had the chance to have
this conversation with you.
After we broke up, I was...
upset for quite some time.
Don't get me wrong, I've dated my fair share of beautiful woman
over the years, but...
I've only ever been in love once.
And that was with you.
I never knew that.
How could you?
I'm sorry, Brett.
We were kids.
It doesn't matter.
I'm sorry.
I never meant to hurt you.
[phone ringing/vibrating]
Yeah...
Hello?
Hey, this is she.
What?
Where?
Okay, yes, I'm on my way.
What's going on?
I'm sorry, um, I have to go.
- What is it? - I have to go pick up my son.
I'm sorry, I have to go.
Hey, let me grab my keys. I can take you.
Okay.
♪♪♪
My man!
[laughing]
What's good, my boy?
Oh, what?
Hey, man, I thought we lost your ass for sure.
Guess they can't keep a real player down, huh?
Hell nah, hell nah.
What's good, my boy?
Shit, you know, out here still grinding.
- Yeah, yeah. - Man, what, last time
I seen you down here, you were running away from me
down the sideline trying to score that touchdown.
Yeah!
I remember that. I remember that in Tampa
Yeah, in Tampa, yeah!
[laughing]
I remember that.
So what's been good with you and your crew?
Black, Trigger, the rest of the gang.
Shit, man, you know how it is.
When you up here, everybody want to fuck with you.
When you down, nobody want to fuck with you.
That's a fact.
But what about the league, though?
You think they're going to pick you back up?
Word is, I've been out too long, man.
So nothing really set in stone right now.
- Say less. - Yeah.
How long are you in town for?
Just long enough to track down my wife and get her back.
Damn, bro.
After all that shit she did to you,
you still want her back?
I do.
She's my wife.
She got my last name.
That woman belongs to me.
I want to get her and my sons back.
You got me?
One hundred fucking percent, my nigga.
Shit, after that shit you did for me in Tampa,
damn near owe you my life.
You kept me out of jail, my G,
so whatever you need, you always good.
Hey, they don't call a nigga the Wolf for nothing.
Yeah, yeah.
I got 50Gs on your wife on the wire.
I'ma practically have to beg niggas
to stop giving me info on her.
- Word up? - Yeah.
My motherfucking nigga, yo.
♪♪♪
So, Jordan, Brett's my new boss.
We went to high school together.
It's how we know each other.
BRETT: Hey, how are you doing?
I got a promotion,
so we'll be doing some really good work together.
BRETT: So, Jordan,
I hear you're in school.
I used to go to school myself, too.
Back in my day.
Loved English. You like it?
SKYE: And math.
Jordan.
Yes, sir.
You can call me Brett.
[scoffs]
Yes, sir.
Hey, Jordan, I don't know if you're hungry or not,
but we can stop before we get to your house if you wanted to.
SKYE: You can pull over to the left.
We're... yeah.
[signal clicking]
Right over there, yeah.
What was that about?
What?
When did I raise you to be rude?
Jordan, that's not your MO, and you know it.
What? I'm sorry. I'm just a little pissed
about the whole arrest thing.
I can see. Look, obviously,
I couldn't talk to you the way I wanted to talk to you
because we were in the car at my new boss.
- Your boss... - So is there something
that you want to tell me, baby, what happened?
Mom, it's not that serious. Just drop it.
God!
What do you mean just drop it?
Spill it.
I was just hanging out with Damon and Jermaine
over on Riverside, that's it.
- Who? - My friends I met at school.
Whatever, go on.
We were just hanging out
over on Riverside at the corner store.
The police pulled up on us and locked me up, what more--
When did you start hanging down the street corners, Jordan?
I don't, I was just trying to make
some new friends like you said.
And these new friends,
did they get arrested, too?
I don't know.
Everybody ran, I...
Right.
I spoke with the arresting officer.
The arresting officer told me that
that's a known drug selling zone.
So is there something that you want to tell me?
Hmm?
And you better think
before you answer me.
No. If I had done
something wrong, I'd still be locked up, right?
The cops clearly made a mistake.
Okay, well, is it safe to say that those boys you were
hanging out with aren't your true friends?
Yeah.
We have enough shit happening to us, Jordan,
for you to bring your mess in here.
My plate is full, Jordan.
Too full to even hang out with me anymore, right?
It's fine, I'm going to bed.
Good night.
Come here, Jordan.
Bring your ass here, Jordan.
Give me your phone.
If I have to ask you again, Jordan, gi...
[sniffs]
- Mom. - Have you been smoking weed?
No!
Have you been smoking weed in this house, Jordan?
It's that dirty ass jail cell.
♪♪♪
[phone beeps]
SKYE: So once I get the report back
from the hepatologist,
then they'll let us know whether or not
Logan is going to stay here or we'll send her home.
Yeah, that's what the case worker told us.
Why would they send her home?
She needs this transplant, Mrs. Washington.
You said you would help us.
And, Linda, I'm committed to seeing this through for you.
I spoke with Dr. Charles, and he's told me that Logan
has already moved up a few notches on
the liver transplant waiting list.
But there are no guarantees as to when.
So why is sending her home an option?
Because the hospital fights us on extended stays
while patients wait for a transplant.
So, unfortunately, right now,
there's nothing here at the hospital
that we can do now.
Am I going to be sick forever?
Of course not, sweetie.
You're going to be just fine.
And then you'll be back on the playground in no time.
- Playing with Sharon? - Yep, that's right.
Playing with Sharon every day.
I heard she came to see you yesterday.
Ciao, ciao, ciao...
- Ciao, ciao... - Ciao, ciao...
[laughing]
[knocking]
- Hey, Linda. - Hey.
Mrs. Washington, you mind if I steal you for a second?
Sure, I'll be right there.
- Okay. - Got to go, huh?
Got to go.
Bye, Logan.
♪♪♪
Look, I know that I'm no longer Logan's case worker,
but I just want to help.
Mm-hmm.
She's so far down on the patient waitlist
that I just... - I know, I know, Skye.
And look, I know you mean well,
and I know your heart's in the right place,
but you're on my team now.
And we handle the business side in relation to our patients.
Okay, so what if I just...
Skye.
But why-- why do...
Skye.
- Fine. - Thank you.
Moving on to other matters,
did you get the new email for the new Orlando prospects?
I did, they want to meet us in Orlando,
which is about a...
- Three-hour drive. - Three-hour drive, yeah.
And they're rolling out the red carpet for us.
- Everything. - Okay, that's fine.
I'll put that on your email sche...
You said "us."
I did.
This is by far one of the biggest meetings
I'll be having all year,
and I want the very best with me to bring it home.
Okay, well, I have a busy week.
I'm supposed to be getting my new place, my keys.
I have to deal with scheduling.
- First off, congratulations. - Thank you.
Second off, when do you get your keys?
Well, I'm supposed to get my keys on Friday.
- On Friday? - Mm-hmm.
Ooh, well,
I think we'll be back before Wednesday.
Mmm.
Mmm!
See you later, Dr. Langston.
Mm-hmm, and do not forget the doctor.
♪ Feels like home ♪
♪ Windows down, air taste like cologne ♪
♪ Man's 41 but who needs them anyway? ♪
♪♪♪
♪ Wheels of the tune... ♪
♪♪♪
♪ Radio crackles but we singing away ♪
♪ Heartbreak, heart's beating ♪
♪ Fast fast fast ♪
♪ Every mile says this will last ♪
♪ New love... ♪
♪ Girl, unwind under moonlit light ♪
[elevator dings]
That wasn't seriously good teamwork.
- Really? - Yes.
You don't think I'm saying too much?
Nonsense, you were great out there.
Perfect.
Well, this your room.
I'm just going to go back to mine.
Okay, uh, why don't you come into my room?
What?
♪♪♪
"The second time around is better than the first.
Let's not miss our destiny."
BRETT: Breathe in...
And breathe out. How do you feel?
Good.
But when are we gonna spar?
We are, but first, we meditate.
Okay.
For what purpose?
Well, I'm glad that you asked.
For clarity and for focus.
Okay, so what if somebody wants to fight me?
They're not going to give me time to meditate.
I need to be able to react fast.
Not necessarily.
I believe concentration and thinking before
any serious action is wise,
even if it's just for a moment.
That's called having a plan.
Now, get up.
All right. Come at me.
[laughs]
What do you mean, come at you?
You think it's a joke? I'm serious.
Come at me, try to hit me with your best shot.
Come on, give me something.
- Like, for real? - Like, for real, Skye.
- Come on. - Okay.
All right, you asked for it.
I did, come on.
[both grunting]
You see?
By the time you were halfway towards me,
I already had an idea of what I wanted to do to you.
How so?
Well, it was either going to be one of two options,
either a punch or a kick.
If it was a punch, I'd come towards you.
And if it was a kick, I'd step to the side,
and knock you right on the floor just like I did.
Okay, so why would you walk towards the punch?
Well, to neutralize the impact
and close the distance before I make my assault.
I believe defense is always the number one.
Why?
Because I'm a counter fighter.
Offensive people often leave themselves open.
Watch, get in your fighting stance.
Okay.
All right, you ready?
And throw a jab at me.
You see that?
Oh, could've got that better.
But all of this is exposed.
I could have killed you.
I didn't, you're lucky.
All right? Reset and throw a hook.
You see that? Now your whole face is exposed.
And this can work with any type of punch
or any type of kick.
It's always better to be the counter attacker
than the aggressor.
See, I could teach you a thing or two.
- Come here. - Okay.
That was good, that was good.
Oh!
[laughing]
You mean something like that?
Did you do that?
Easily.
Now, let's spar. [giggles]
That was good. Yeah, all right.
Everybody gets one.
Uh-huh, I told you, I'm stronger than I look.
I see.
Let me see the handstand you've been talking about.
[phone beeps]
♪♪♪
JESSICA: Let me give you a hand...
Oh, this one heavy, girl.
I love this floor plan, though, boo.
And it look even better than it did online.
Yeah, it's way more space than I thought it would be.
And it's in a really good neighborhood.
That's important, for sure.
But enough about that.
Please inform me about this trip.
Give me all the tea, all the details.
Come on, come on.
I really, really like him.
No, he's like really, really special.
Like, when we were driving down the street, we were--
[clattering]
You know what?
I'm not putting up with this shit right now.
I know a family matter when I see one.
Hey, listen, I'm going to head out.
No, you ain't gotta go nowhere.
It's okay, it's okay, you handle this.
And congratulations again on the new place, okay?
Okay, and I'll fill you in the details at work.
- Okay, just let me know. - Okay, I will.
- See you later, Jay. JORDAN: See you.
- Bye, girl. - Bye, boo.
I'm pulling up now.
Alright, bet.
Peace.
Jordan, what's your problem?
Hmm? That was really, really rude.
I'll be back.
No, you're not going anywhere.
Sit down, I need to talk to you.
I got the police report back from the fire department,
and the fire department stated
that the cause of the fire
started in the living room.
Do you know anything about this?
Right.
Well, while I was packing, I found this in your room.
So again, is there anything
that you want to tell me?
I find a shit load of weed in your room.
And you're going to sit up here and tell me
that nothing is going on?
Jordan, either you start telling me what's going on,
or we're going to have a bigger issue
than weed I'm finding...
Okay!
I wanted to tell you, but I knew you wouldn't get it.
Tell me what?
About the fire.
I was smoking in the house, and I think I left it lit
and I went to bed.
[sighing]
I don't even know how it happened, Mom!
Jordan, that was everything that we had.
How could you be so irresponsible?
Damn it, Jordan.
When did you even start doing drugs?
It's not drugs, Mom. Everybody smokes.
Well, then you're not everybody's damn child.
And weed is a drug, Jordan.
You're sitting up here smoking weed
while I'm at work busting my ass every day to put a roof
over your head and provide for you.
You're acting like you care.
And you ain't even working all that hard.
Chilling out with boyfriend number two in Orlando
while my dad is sitting in the fucking hospital.
You don't get it!
Of course you don't.
Mom of the fucking year over here, right?
[grunts]
Try it.
You want to try that again?
You're worse than Dad.
Move.
[thud]
♪♪♪
[knocking]
- Just a second-- - [knocking]
Just a second, damn!
Can I help you?
I'm looking for Skye Washington.
And who may I ask you are?
That's not important. She live here?
Oh, I'm sorry.
Nobody by that name lives here.
You got the wrong house.
Sorry to bother you.
[lock clicks]
- Bruh, me and the boys. - You always saying
stupid shit, bro, I'm tired of y'all.
[indistinct chattering]
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Who the fuck is that?
Hey, what's up? Who you running up on?
♪♪♪
Yo, get off me. Yo, Damon! Damon!
[grunting]
Yo, help! Help me!
Somebody help! Help!
Bro, get off me!
Chill out! Chill out!
- Dad! - You good.
You good. I got you, you good.
Move.
You good, man.
When did you even get out of the hospital?
Not too long ago.
Fuck.
Really, what the fuck you doing
hanging out in the street with these niggas?
You know I raised you better than that.
Look, I've been trying to make some new friends, all right?
Mom and Dad been busy,
so I had to figure out something for me.
Fuck, man.
See, that's why you need to be with your pops.
Your brother's getting big.
You're growing up.
So you need to be with your pops, all right?
Come on, man.
Ready to come home?
Let's go.
What about Mom?
What about her?
I still love her.
We need to... We need to talk.
Reconnect, you know?
You know where she at?
I think she's at work.
I'm really glad you were able to make it.
It's really not a good time right now, Brett.
I know.
But it is.
I-- I thought that you should know.
I was able to pull some strings,
a little tug here and there.
And I got Logan Childs an extension,
so they don't have to go back home.
- What? You're lying. - No.
Oh, my God, baby!
Wait.
How did you pull that off?
- How did I pull that off? - Yeah.
Well, her numbers were going in the opposite direction,
so the severity of her case increased.
And let's just say her walking angel,
wherever she could be...
Brett Langston!
I love you. Thank you, baby.
I was so nervous.
I didn't know what you was going to tell me.
Now, um, I'm not sure how you're gonna feel about
the other thing I have to tell you.
Okay, well, I'm pretty sure it's good news,
so go ahead.
Or maybe not.
I don't like the way your face is looking right now, babe.
I have to be honest with you.
This rekindling thing
that we got going on.
Mm-hmm?
It's real.
Mm-hmm.
It's really real.
I can't work out without thinking about you.
I can't drive without thinking about you.
I can't work without thinking about you.
It's like we just picked up right where we left off,
and I am just...
Just smitten.
I know, I feel the same way.
Come here.
[distant siren]
♪♪♪
Um...
What? What's wrong?
I...
First, here.
I keep feeling like this is all
going really, really fast.
And I'm still figuring out
my past and all of my bullshit.
I'm still trying to get my life together.
I got a new house.
Career.
Us.
Hell, Jordan is always getting in trouble.
Babe, look, I...
I'm just still trying to figuring out my life.
Babe, I understand all of that.
- Do you? - These are natural concerns.
They are.
But what you need to understand
is that you are transitioning
into a better, more stable,
something so much more happier.
Okay?
And look, you cannot be afraid to grow.
And if you are, I'm gonna be here the whole time.
Okay?
Because I have to be there when Jordan arrives.
If Jordan is dealing with his own growing pains,
he will be fine, Skye.
You know, you can't relate because you're not a parent.
Well, let me at least take you home.
No, I got it.
Skye...
You sure?
Call me when you get home.
Skye.
I love you.
[car alarm beeps]
♪♪♪
[muffled screaming]
[cell phone rings]
Yo, what's up, bro?
JORDAN: So Dad's back.
He pulled up on me with some friends in the neighborhood.
Out like, the hospital?
- Yeah. - All right.
How'd he look?
I mean, he looked fine to me.
Does Mom know?
No, he wants to talk to her, though.
He wants to speak to her?
Shit, all right. Where are you?
I'm at the new house.
- Okay, is Mom there? - No, she's at work, bro.
All right, I'm coming home in the morning.
Stay home tonight. Don't call anybody
and call me when Mom gets there, all right?
All right?
♪♪♪
JESSICA: Skye's actually who I wanted to talk to you about.
Um, I can't seem to get in contact with her.
She's not answering any of my calls.
I wanted to know if you've heard from her, by chance?
I haven't.
I've been trying to call her, though.
I've just been a little worried,
but maybe I'm overreacting, I don't know.
About what?
I'm not really one to talk about people's business like that.
But her husband came by my house looking for her.
Is that right?
Yeah, and I pretended like I didn't know who he was.
Mr. Langston, are you by chance
familiar with the status of their marriage?
I am.
So then you know why I'm concerned?
I do. Tell you what,
I'm going to track her down, and I'll reach back
out to you when I speak to her.
Okay, thank you.
No problem.
[dial tone]
Come on, come on, come on...
- Hi, this is Skye-- - Shit.
Fuck!
[dial tone]
Hi, this is Skye, you've reached my voicemail.
Leave me a message or--
♪♪♪
[knocking]
Oh, my God.
Hey, Jordan. How are you doing?
I...
Okay, do you mind if I come in?
Do what you want, bro.
[dial tone]
- Come on... - Hi, this is Skye...
- Where's your mother? - I don't know, bro.
I'm trying to talk to her right now.
Yeah, me too. I just left the job.
Her car is still there but she's not at work.
- What's going on? - I don't know, dude.
You think it'll be stress about the new house, new job?
- Maybe you? - Hey, Jordan,
I need to talk to you about your mom...
Oh, Brett, you're here.
Yeah.
Unfortunately, nobody's able to get in contact with Skye.
I don't know what's going on.
My dad's back.
Yeah, we know.
Wait.
Have you seen him?
Yeah, okay?
I did, too, Jay.
Listen, do you think he may have harmed your mom?
I don't know.
I don't feel good about this at all.
[phone beeps]
Wait, Kareem just texted.
He said to meet him down the street.
Maybe he knows where she is.
[coughing]
♪♪♪
What in the f...
What?
You're not happy to see me? Come on now, Skye.
Damn, you didn't think I was to gonna survive, did you?
How did you...
- What did you-- - Survive?
Word on the street is you left me to die in that hospital.
Sandino, you came for me.
What would you have expected me to do?
I didn't want to shoot you.
I was protecting myself.
You know what?
Shit got a little out of hand.
Yeah.
But I forgive you.
Ran away.
Took my boys all the way to Georgia.
See, most niggas wouldn't forgive for shit like that.
But see, Skye,
I'm not most niggas.
I still love you.
So we're gonna work it out.
Work it out?
Mm-hmm.
I've been chasing you since God knows how long.
Never really had a chance to talk, you know?
Reconcile.
Well, then let's talk.
Please.
But you do know where all this went wrong, right?
Come on, Skye, my injury.
Ever since I got injured,
everybody thought the show was over.
When money got low, people got real weird.
Hell, even you got a little--
No, that's not true.
You started taking those drugs,
and well, we all know what came next.
Sandino, I put up with it for a while.
Hell, I even tried
to put myself in your shoes.
God knows I did.
But don't try to sit up here
and act like I did something
to put us to where we are now.
- And where are we? - [phone vibrating]
Sandino, don't do this.
Heart eyes?
Skye, you've been fucking this nigga?
- No. - Answer me!
No! Sandino, no!
Answer me.
All them years
you've been having sex with other women...
[choking]
Even my best friend.
Sandino.
I heard you guys have a baby together.
Don't you gaslight me!
How do you think that made me feel?
Regardless of what I did, you still my wife.
For better or worse, till death do us part.
- You remember those words? - No, Sandino!
[gasping]
[grunting]
No, Sandino!
Have either of you been able to locate her phone yet?
No.
I think Kareem has her locator info though, right?
- Come on... - I found her, I found her.
Where the hell is that?
I think that's up by the farming district.
Where the hell could that be?
I don't know, but we're going to find out.
All right, me too. I'm coming with you.
[coughing]
[tile clattering]
♪♪♪
[scraping]
[grunts]
[crying]
[phone vibrating]
[tires screech]
[bottle shatters]
Hey, baby, I think my husband
has me in some type of warehouse.
I think he's trying to kill me.
Go throu-- fuck!
Skye!
♪♪♪
Skye!
I got your phone, Skye!
Skye!
Fuck!
Brett Langston, huh?
Brett fucking Langston.
[Sandino muttering]
How dare you, Skye!
- How much further is it? - Like 20 minutes.
What is even out here?
Couldn't even begin to guess.
- Shit, fuck. - What?
Stop, we just lost a signal.
I think we're officially off the grid.
We're in no man's lane. I don't even think there's WiFi.
I don't have service either.
So which way do we go?
Look, I don't know about you guys,
but it's getting kinda dangerous out here.
I think it may be time to call the police.
Yeah, she's right. We have no idea
where we're going, and God knows what's out here.
Look, I don't know about y'all, but I'm not leaving
- till I find my mom. - Same.
Look, no one is suggesting that we leave.
I'm not leaving your mother.
But she's right.
We do need to alert the authorities.
Whatever.
You know...
Brett Langston.
I knew that name sounded familiar from somewhere.
And then, it hit me.
You only let one other man hit that ass beside me.
For a nigga like me, that's hard to accept.
Your ex from high school.
You know what you are, Skye?
You're a lying motherfucker!
How long you been fucking him?
Not very long.
I got with Brett after we broke up.
I swear.
So do you love him?
Yeah.
I love him.
Fuck! Fuck!
Fuck!
No way.
[thud]
- [phone beeps] - Hey, Skye just texted me.
- Oh, thank God. - What did she say?
"Help me. My husband locked me up
and I think he's..."
What? Think he's what?
What's she saying?
No, I'm just...
I'm just confused. How in the hell did he find her?
I think I might've told him.
What the fuck are you talking about?
What do you mean you think you might have told him?
He asked me, what was I supposed to do?
Why would you do that? Why would you...
[overlapping shouting]
Hey! Hey!
You don't get it.
I was afraid, okay?
You above all people understand what Dad is like--
Jordan, come on, man.
Dad is not who you think he is.
He's out to kill Mom.
So you better learn how to pick a fucking side.
Or what? What are you going to do?
That is enough, Kareem.
You two are family.
Family.
So that means you're already on the same side.
All right.
Look, I'm sorry.
Me too.
Brett, try to text her again.
Wait, I just got a signal back.
♪♪♪
- [message sends] - Yes!
- [gasps] - Til death do us part.
You remember those words?
[thudding]
♪♪♪
[Skye screams]
♪♪♪
Brett, I am coming.
Ooh, boy, something smell good on that grill.
Yeah, thank you. Thank you.
[overlapping chatter]
Hey, Jordan, baby, is the chicken almost done?
Yeah, yeah, it's almost done.
She asked me. It's almost done.
- Okay, baby. - Here we go.
[overlapping chatter and laughter]
Ohh...
- Right here, buddy. - So, there's an elbow.
Oh, it's an elbow.
- Hey. Here you go. - Okay, good.
Right. Come on.
Yes, ma'am. [laughter]
Hey, Mom.
Skye.
Hey, baby.
- Let me take... - Come here, Baby.
I just got to say this is so crazy.
We started off as high school sweethearts.
Then we became strangers, and by some crazy luck,
here I am, full circle,
asking the same girl that I fell in love with
under the bleachers...
Will you marry me?
- Yes. - Yes?
- Yes. - Yeah?
[all cheering]
We're having a wedding!
[cheering/laughter]
Girl, look at that rock!
♪♪♪
Let me see, let me see.
Ooh, I'm blind, baby, I can't see all of that.
[overlapping chatter]
♪♪♪
Mom...
Oh my God, it looks so beautiful.
I love you guys so much.
♪ Stronger than before ♪
♪ I'm not a prisoner ♪
♪ Not anymore ♪
♪ Hear me roar ♪
♪ I'm my own salvation ♪
♪ This is my life ♪
♪ My reclamation ♪
♪ The mirror light ♪
♪ For years ♪
♪ I see it clear ♪
♪ Her voice was loud ♪
♪ But she's not here ♪
♪ I stitched my heart ♪
♪ With thread of steel ♪
♪ Every scar a badge ♪
♪ Every wound I heal ♪
♪ No more whispers ♪
♪ No more shame ♪
♪ I'm the spark ♪
♪ I'm the flame ♪
♪ I rise again ♪
♪ Stronger than before ♪
♪ I'm not a prisoner ♪
♪ Not anymore ♪
♪ Hear me roar ♪
♪ I'm my own salvation ♪♪