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We all had motive.

But only one of us had a giant axe.

Previously on Ruthless.

That's half a cord of eucalyptus.

That's what it takes to burn a body.

I'll cut double that for you.

Everyone who loves you, leaves you.

The Rakudushi will never leave me.

A civil war is brewing within the Rakudushi,

a battle for The Highest's throne.

I can win.

The Highest is losing it.

Mommy.

He will always protect you.

Not if he goes completely insane.

Leave me alone.

You've been summoned.

Summoned by who?

The Highest.

What does he want?

Calm down, man. Let me get up.

Don't point the gun at me like that.

Your Highest.

You have been gone for some time.

Yes, Highest, I have.

Why haven't you come for a visit

since your return?

It's too chaotic, sir.

Does not every storm have its quiet moments?

Indeed. You're right, Your Highest.

So I understand the FBI pressured you

and used your son against you?

They tried, Your Highest.

What did you tell them?

I told them nothing.

About me?

Nothing.

Our mission?

Nothing, Your Highest.

Dikahn?

I told them nothing, Your Highest.

The Raku tells me you are telling the truth.

Because I am telling the truth, sir.

I have a mission.

Find the person that killed Dikahn.

See to it they meet the same fate.

Sir, might I ask what happened to Brother Dikahn?

No, you may not.

Well, sir, the more information that you give me,

the better I can complete the mission.

I said no.

Yes, Your Highest.

Well, do you have anybody that you suspect?

Yes, I do.

I dreamed of three possible traitors to The Raku,

one of which is sure to be true.

Obadiah, Ruth, and River.

Find my traitor.

Yes, sir, Your Highest.

♪ When the sun goes down, we run the city ♪

♪ I feel the angels, but the demons with me ♪

♪ When the sun go down, best believe me ♪

♪ It's nothing new, the streets is undefeated ♪

♪ When the sun go down Ooh ♪

♪ It get wild baby, wild baby, wild baby, wild ♪

♪ Don't you ever, ever, ever try to move me ♪

♪ You best salute me

♪ It's in the bloodstream We're feeling Rakudushi ♪

♪ The compound, the lessons, the lies, the deception ♪

♪ The FBI's weapons, the punishment, detention ♪

♪ And I just wanna free you from this slave shit ♪

♪ So murder the case that we're faced with ♪

♪ When the sun go down

Headmaster.

I haven't slept much since Dikahn died.

You live too much in the past, brother.

What's done is done.

But to be frank, I thought you'd be happy he's dead.

Me?

Yeah.

Wearing his clothes.

Took his name.

Only thing that you couldn't take

was his relationship to The Highest.

Now he's dead, he's completely gone.

Dikahn built this compound from the ground up.

He knew it inside and out. We were vulnerable at the gates.

The children are our strength.

We're fine.

Is The Highest?

The news of the Rakudushis is beginning to spread.

More and more people show up at that gate every day.

River...

I mean, Dikahn.

I'm a straight shooter.

Shoot.

The dark web is beginning to talk about us.

We're trending.

Our numbers are growing in strength.

There's an opportunity to capitalize on this.

You don't think The Highest is up to it?

I think you and I are better suited.

Continue.

There's money to be made here.

How much?

A million.

How much can we make?

Millions on top of millions.

All right, well, um,

what are you suggesting we do about The Highest?

Oh, nothing.

You know, just um, let him self-destruct.

And then we, you know--

We can be there to pick up the pieces.

Exactly.

What you need from me?

Whoo. The sickness is the worst.

I hate it.

Morning sickness or the pregnancy?

Both.

When I was pregnant with Callie--

I'm sorry.

Oh, that's okay.

Our past is a gift from The Raku.

As we journey with him, we carry it all with us.

I just really hated being pregnant.

Oh, really, child? I loved it.

Every moment of it

with all three.

But then, when I met The Highest, oh,

it seems nothing in my life mattered more.

It's the power of The Raku

and the promises of the Rakumas.

Oh, it's what I live for.

And now you,

you are having The Highest's first child.

Oh! It's amazing.

Marva...

I'm scared.

I'm scared for this baby. I'm scared for me.

Look, child...

The Highest, he is your protection.

He is your strength.

Love him Ruth.

Love him because the stronger he is,

the stronger you are.

Ooh.

Good morning, Elder Mothers.

Thank you, child.

I've got the tea you requested.

Wow, don't you look beautiful this morning?

- Thank you. - You have the glow.

Thank you.

Well, I must be going.

With all the new converts,

I'm cooking twice as much as I did before.

And I'm making something special for Obadiah.

Perhaps if I give him good food, he'll give me good meat.

- How are you feeling? - Not good.

Now that Dikahn is dead, anything is possible.

Ruth, you cannot have this baby here.

I think I have a plan.

- How long has he been asleep? - A while.

Whew.

As The Highest continues to pray to The Raku,

I will continue to pray for all of you.

This morning The Raku brings a new message.

Loss bears unforeseen possibilities.

Now, I don't have to tell anyone on this compound about loss.

We've all had to give up something

in order to become the faithful of The Raku.

We've lost connection with our children and our siblings.

Our husbands and wives.

Some of us have even lost connection with ourselves.

But in spite of all that we've lost,

we've gained access to a paradise.

A place where race doesn't exist or sexuality doesn't exist.

For within The Raku, we are neither rich nor poor,

nor tall, nor short, nor convicts, or clean records.

Within him, we are one.

A faithful people, old and new.

One, serving The Highest as he serves The Raku.

When we lose something important to us,

sometimes we remain in that place,

broken by the past and unable to see the future.

But behind these gates, you're free.

Free from all that hold us hostage to our past decisions,

indiscretions, our mistakes.

When you came behind these gates,

your faith renewed you.

Your faith restored a sunken soul to its glory.

A glory you must now remain in

for there will be perilous times ahead,

but know that The Raku will always be with you

to guide you, to comfort you.

My fellow Rakaudushis, if you remember anything,

remember this,

we are one.

To River, to River, to River, to River,

to River, to River, to River, to River,

to River, to River, to River.

to River, to River, to River.

- What a sight to see. - Does it surprise you?

This time, yes.

Ruth, River's been asking me about the money.

He's already told The Highest.

When they force me to look, I can't have it.

So what do you think you should do?

Transfer it to you.

I'm sure there's a bank account number somewhere

you still remember the number to.

I actually do.

Good.

We just need a computer.

Computer?

River.

- What about him? - River!

Joan, River has a computer in his room.

They brought it with the supplies.

I can create some type of diversion

to make him leave his trailer.

And then you go in there and make the transfer.

Brilliant.

With the money in that account,

The Highest will see River for the liar that he is.

I will never forgive him, Ruth.

Never!

A mess.

Does The Highest know River's doing this?

No.

The Highest is having a moment.

I hope River gets what's coming to him.

Oh, don't you worry. He will.

That boy River be flowing, huh? You get it?

Flowing? You're a fool, man.

What's all this laughing and shit?

- Oh, say, bro-- - Just nothing, Brother Andrew.

No, I'm talking to Brother Heat.

Uh, hey, my bad, man. My bad, bro.

I'm not your man, I'm your brother.

My bad, Brother Andrew.

All this clowning and shit, y'all need to cut that out.

Look, man, we new here.

You don't gotta come at him like that.

Come at him like what?

What you mean?

What you mean what I mean?

Yeah. You need to repeat after me.

- I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.

- Brother Andrew. - Brother Andrew.

Good.

Now pray to The Raku for forgiveness.

I will.

We learnin'.

But I need y'all to tighten up, boys.

The Highest done put us on a special mission.

A very important man was killed a few days ago.

And he needs you two to find the murder weapon.

- Weapons? - Yeah.

Oh, my bad, uh, Brother Andrew. Weapons.

Yeah.

Do you think you two will be able to handle that?

- Hell yeah. - Yes, sir.

Yeah. Weapons.

More specifically, it's a knife.

That's what was used to kill Brother Dikahn.

You think you two are gonna be able to handle that?

- Yes, sir. - Hell, yeah.

I need you on point.

Yes, sir.

Ladies.

You...

You!

- Lilo let you rape me! - Whoa, whoa, whoa.

What's the problem, sister?

I don't know nothing about no Lilo.

I ain't never seen this bitch a day in my life. She buggin'.

Zane, please control your sister.

I got her, Brother Andrew. Let's go, sister.

Do you know her?

Man, I don't know nothin'.

Then what was all that about?

She crazy, I guess.

Well, it does kind of look like a heaven in there.

On the surface it does,

but there's something simmering underneath.

Something dark.

You see? Right here.

It looks like a perfectly innocent scene, right?

It does, but where are the parents?

Exactly.

Did you ever see any parents interacting with the children?

Not at all.

It's as if they live in completely different worlds.

Men separated from women. Women separated from children.

It's bizarre.

Wait, wait, wait. Go back.

We've seen him before. That's--

River.

What's his position?

Seems like he's moving up in the ranks.

You think he's higher than The Highest?

No. Maybe number two?

Could be.

Hey, hey. Say, say bro,

- just tell me what's up, man? - Look man, I don't know.

All right?

- You need to make the call. - I ain't makin' shit.

She called your brother's name, bro.

So, I don't know that bitch.

- Well, she remember you. - Yeah, but...

Lilo was running through hella hoes, all right?

And then there was young ones. The young ones--

What, nigga?

Yo, I think this where Lilo was getting the hoes from.

Here? I thought this shit was drugs.

Nah. It's drugs and bitches.

They was hella young, too.

You need to call boss man.

Whew. Nah.

You know, he think we a pair of fuck-ups anyway.

This is our chance to prove we more than muscle, Heat.

So what you think we should do?

Follow Andrew's orders for now.

Brother.

Brother Andrew's orders.

These fools dumb anyway sending us on a mission we already on.

Yeah.

Hey, say, say, real quick.

The bitches in here can fuck?

Hell, yeah!

Bet.

Come on, come on.

Morning, Brother George.

Morning, Brother Lewis.

Who is that?

George?

It's--

Listen.

George?

What did you hear in my voice?

What? Nothing.

Now, you may be blind,

but when we lose one sense, the others get stronger.

Man, I'm scared.

Well, don't be. What do you hear when I speak?

What do you hear in my voice?

Authority.

So who am I?

Headmaster Obadiah.

Very good.

How far away from you am I?

Inches.

Now?

Um, um, three feet.

And now?

Seven feet.

Now Brother Lewis, how far away from George am I?

Ten feet.

How do you know?

I counted your footsteps.

Perfect.

Now, I need you two

to be my eyes...

and my ears.

- Good morning, Brother Manny. - Elder Ruth.

- How's the security looking? - Good. Good.

Everything's been reinforced.

- You've been loyal. - Thank you.

I'll be sure to tell The Highest.

Thank you. How is he, by the way?

Stronger than you can believe.

So why isn't he giving the morning message?

I'm hearing conversations about River.

The old and new Rakudushis are inspired.

The messages are coming from The Highest.

A man shines brighter, the stronger the team.

Understood.

Speaking of strength,

I see a very important role for you in the very near future.

- Do you? - Mm-hmm.

I need you to do something for me.

Okay.

The Highest would like to see River tonight.

River should be bathed and prepared,

if you know what I mean.

So why doesn't The Highest just ask for River himself?

Well, The Highest is in very deep thought.

Limiting his conversations is vital to his hearing

from The Raku.

- Ah. - Mm-hmm.

- Understood. - Yeah.

- So you got that, right? - Gotcha.

- Thanks, Manny. - Of course, Elder Ruth.

Elder Mother.

Ah, Brother Andrew.

Welcome back, I guess.

It's a blessing to be back in the presence of The Raku,

Elder Mother, thank you.

But The Highest is saddened beyond belief.

He wants me to find out about the murder of Brother Dikahn.

I knew that this would eventually come.

I, myself, have wondered.

Really? Well, who did you suspect?

Look outside.

Yeah. River.

Where there's prey, there's a snake.

But why would he do all that, Elder Mother?

Look at his clothes. Look at his name.

Look at his trailer.

All material things.

An indication of what he has always longed for,

The Highest's heart.

Yeah. And Brother Dikahn had all of that.

And Dikahn's death...

leaves it all up for grabs.

I understand.

Thank you, Elder Mother.

- Are you better? - I am.

Thank you.

Who was that guy?

A bad person.

When my mother and I first got to the compound,

we were so excited.

I mean, The Highest was mesmerizing.

But shortly after, I had to go into the city with Lilo.

Oh my.

Were you a prostitute?

Yes.

I hated every moment of it.

But the moments with him were the--were the worst.

How so?

He overpowers you in every way.

I was only 15.

I never experienced anything like that before.

He forced me nightly for weeks.

But one night

I overheard a conversation with him and Lilo.

They're brothers.

Lilo was super frustrated with The Highest because

money and women weren't moving in fast enough.

Lilo said that he hid a stash of weapons on the compound

just in case they needed to get their money.

And they were talking millions.

Sisters.

Headmaster.

What lessons did you prepare for the children today?

The one you asked me to prepare.

I'd like for you to add a science project.

I'd like for the children to make me some bells.

Yes, Headmaster.

Your Highest.

My son.

Ruth.

River offered a powerful message this morning.

He did.

One must be careful not to be overshadowed, Your Highest.

I am The Highest.

Then lead as such.

You question my leadership?

I question the people at the gate.

They have not heard from you.

They've not experienced you like I have.

Your power.

No one could possibly overshadow me.

River.

The people chant his name.

The Rakudushis need a prophecy.

We need you. I need you.

You need me?

I have a special gift for you tonight.

Do tell.

Come on.

Let's eat.

Okay.

Want some more?

Mm-hmm.

You like it?

I do.

Dikahn.

I have a message for you from The Highest.

Okay. I'll go inquire myself.

He requests privacy for the day.

But later he wishes to see you and only you.

Very well then. I'll see him later.

Yes, sir.

To The Raku!

A special delivery from the children.

The children have outdone themselves again.

Yes, Headmaster, they have.

- As have you. - Thank you, Headmaster.

Brother Andrew.

Sister Joan.

How can I help you?

I'm sorry to disturb your work, Sister Joan,

but The Highest asked me to ask a few questions

concerning Brother Dikahn's death.

River's been killed?

No. I'm referring to the old Dikahn.

Oh.

I'm sorry. I'll still adjusting.

We all are.

But like I said, I was wondering if you had any information

about who would probably want Brother Anthony dead.

Well, I have been in the infirmary recovering

the whole time.

I know very little beyond my dreams, Brother Andrew.

I'm sorry about that.

I totally forgot about your situation.

Forgive me.

You weren't here either, correct?

No. I was not.

I was in the custody of the FBI.

How'd you get out?

They couldn't keep me. They had to let me go.

Then why'd you come back?

Sister Joan, this is my home.

I'm true to The Raku.

Praise The Raku.

Praise be to you, Sister Joan.

Something about your story doesn't ring true.

Really?

Are you questioning my faith, Sister Joan?

I question your truthfulness.

Hmm.

You carry the tension of a desperate and conflicted man,

even when you first came, I could see it.

Yeah.

Why don't you tell me what you see, Sister Joan?

Doubt.

I won't tell you Obadiah is a powerful man

aching for more than he says.

I won't tell you that he is the only person on this compound

other than Manny and the guards

who has access to weapons.

I won't tell you that he and River

whisper when I walk past,

yet speak boldly in the audience of others.

I won't tell you that he can be trusted

because I don't think he can.

But I can tell you that I have been

in the infirmary recovering.

Yes, you have.

- Thank you, Sister Joan. - You're welcome.

Yes. Yeah.

Oh, yes.

Oh.

My bad, sir.

Sorry, sir.

Damn. Y'all was getting it in, huh?

Uh, I thought it was more fuckin' going on.

Shit. Me, too.

Hell, I ain't done nothin' in about two days.

What's up? Y'all down for a third?

Hell, yeah.

Bet. Hey, homie, you gonna be able to look out for me?

Uh, yeah. I got you.

For sure.

Shit.

There is a difference between hearing and listening.

Hearing is a passive action. We hear busses.

We hear conversations.

But listening, that's a conscious action.

It's a focused attempt to perceive,

to ingest, to understand.

Now, I'm gonna sound bells at varying angles

and assign each a color. You ready?

Yes, sir.

Blue.

Blue.

Good.

I know you guys feel like we hit a dead end,

but it looks like we got some activity on River's computer.

What do you got?

A social media exchange.

Go on.

Looks like it's between a man named Al and a woman, Linda.

- Sounds like-- - Parents.

Yep. They definitely are. And they're in Arizona.

Can you run a background check?

On it.

What good does this do?

One of two things.

He loves them and we can use it as leverage.

And if he doesn't?

Then they have no problem telling us everything they know.

How much time will you need?

Less than five minutes.

- You got the numbers? - They're memorized.

Perfect.

May I ask you a question, Elder?

Please.

Where were you the night Dikahn was killed?

Dealing with the PR disaster. Why?

Andrew has been asking around.

Says The Highest wants to know.

They haven't accused me, have they?

Not that I know of.

Well, if I'm being honest, I am glad Dikahn's dead.

The way he pushed Lacey wasn't right.

She didn't deserve--

Okay, go! Go.

Go.

Blue, blue, purple, scarlet, scarlet, purple, scarlet,

blue, blue, scarlet.

Very good.

Obadiah, such fine work!

Fuck!

What?

It's password protected.

Shit!

River.

At your service.

What are you doing here?

I thought you wanted to see me.

Damn, this some good ass pussy.

Put your head down.

Put your leg up.

Shit, put that leg up.

I'm trying.

Fuck, I'm trying to get this nut.

Fuck!

- Holy shit. - Holy shit.

Oh, shit.

Fuck.

Shit, shit.

- No. - No, no.

That's not it.

Okay, we have two more attempts.

Joan, it could be anything in the world.

Let's just go.

River could be back any minute now.

I know.

We have to do this now, okay? We just...

We need to think.

River is spiritual, so it's gonna have to be,

I'd imagine something along those lines.

We tried Raku, zero, one, two, three, four, five, six.

I know.

But what about something simple

like-- like a message?

Oh.

To the Raku.

Does it work?

- No. - Shit.

All right. I've got one final try.

So what's happening now?

Looks like somebody forgot their password.

Happens to me all the time.

You need a password to eat a pizza nowadays.

The saying. The saying.

- What saying, Joan? - The saying that he's been

saying every morning at the end of his messages.

- It's like a-- - Oh, what-- we are--

One.

Oh, yes! Okay, okay, okay, we're in.

Okay.

Looks like someone finally made it in.

Check this out.

They're in an account.

For Joan.

To see you?

Yes, well, um,

I suppose we haven't seen each other in a while.

I...

I apologize, Your Highest.

Hmm.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Zane?