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Previously on "The Red Line"...

I knew you weren't ready, but I wanted you so badly.

[ amplified voice ] Dwayne Boden served time in prison

when he took the fall for the son of a powerful man.

There's an old saying in Chicago politics--

"Do unto others before they do unto you."

Be prepared to meet that "unto."

Ms. Young, care to comment on the news

that you're Jira Calder-Brennan's mother?

We were called to a robbery in progress.

Mr. Brennan did not turn or raise his hands when prompted.

Procedure dictates I use deadly force.

[ voice breaking ] You shot him,

and you let him bleed to death on the floor.

[ Diego and wife speaking Spanish ]

I want Paul Evans to suffer.

Man on radio: Cook County State's Attorney Amanda Sharp

will convene a grand jury to indict Paul Evans

in the shooting of Dr. Har--

[ groans loudly ]

[ train wheels squeal, track rattling ]

[ exhales deeply ]

[ groans ]

[ dog barking in distance ]

♪♪

I wanted to assure you in person

that I'm deeply invested

in bringing Paul Evans to justice.

Do you think the grand jury will indict him?

Obviously, you know the odds--

the historical odds against such an indictment.

It's a difficult threshold to prove murder.

We know how many black families have been denied justice.

We're not naive,

but Laquan McDonald's killer was convicted with video evidence.

That was uncontested dashcam footage

that the CPD did everything in their power to suppress.

But this convenience store tape?

No one knows where it's from.

There's no chain of custody.

Somebody sent me an old-fashioned VHS tape.

Can't fake that.

Nevertheless, if we can't trace where the tape's been...

So what do we do?

Well, unfortunately, you just have to wait.

But I'm going to do everything I can, I promise you.

Yeah, you've been really proactive

ever since the walkout got national coverage.

You know, meeting you in person,

you remind me so much of your mother.

I admire Tia Young a great deal.

Chicago politics is an ugly business,

and I'm sorry about the way

your connection is affecting her chance of winning.

I couldn't agree more.

That's why we're gonna do everything in our power

to turn it around.

So Ethan really couldn't make it?

Yeah, he's missed enough work already for my campaign.

Besides, this isn't about the family

everybody already knows I have.

Mm, that's true. I'm gonna check the mic,

make sure the crowd can hear the wisdom

you and Jira are about to drop.

Ms. Young.

Charisse Gray. I work for Alderman--

Nathan Gordon.

I saw you at the debate when he chewed you out

after I handed him his ass.

Well, behind every great man is--

There's a woman catching it. Why are you here?

The alderman wants me to be a fly on the wall.

Because every person that's here is a vote I might lose?

And let's just say he's hoping for a packed house.

♪♪

They're saying it's a CPD cover-up

'cause of the damn videotape leaking out of nowhere.

Meanwhile, Calder and his kid

are part of this whole South Side

anti-cop political race.

They should be on trial for lying

instead of dragging your ass in front of a grand jury.

I was thinking of wearing this.

Too formal?

They won't be able to concentrate on anything

but your legs.

Solid strategy.

[ door closes ]

What is this?

I told you to get out of my house last night.

[ scoffs ] Redding's coming over,

needs to talk about the grand jury thing,

so...since you're already here for some reason,

might as well stay.

Glad I have your permission.

Cool. You wanna get dressed?

No, not from you.

I am not interested.

[ indistinct conversations ]

Tia: Hey.

Sorry we're late.

- [ chuckles ] Hi. - Hi, Daniel.

You...You raised this brilliant girl.

And bless you for that.

You must be Aunt Suzanne? Hi.

Hi. [ chuckles ]

This your first time this far south?

Yeah, I thought I was... blending in pretty well.

[ laughs ]

Jira, honey, let's go over some talking points

'cause they're gonna try and catch you off-guard, so I'm...

Oh, okay.

You okay?

I'm gonna take a hit in the polls,

but at this point, so much noise,

I don't know what the damage is.

Are you okay?

I'm grateful the two of you are here.

It's our turn.

[ chuckles ]

Yeah.

This grand jury stuff, uh... it's a hell of a break,

and coming so soon after Gary's passing...

What's the play?

As the possible defendant, you don't set foot

in that grand jury room.

It's just witness testimony from the night in question

and evidence presented for them to decide

if there's enough to indict you.

Now the State's Attorney

will try and put the fear of God in you.

Don't bite. We'll lawyer you up.

I can take care of myself.

Like you took care of that tape?

Which I'm sure you know could carry charges.

But our lawyers get that video dismissed,

it goes away, a bunch of angry blacks riot,

and everyone else remembers why they need us.

Just keep your mouths shut, and we'll fix this.

I deserve to have my say, Commander, in public.

Calder's out there talking.

His daughter's out there talking.

I just look like some guy trying to save his own ass.

No, you look like the pissant

everyone else is trying to save.

[ amplified voice ] Why didn't you let people know

about your daughter sooner? [ audience murmuring ]

[ amplified voice ] Jira has been through more this year

than any teenager should have to endure.

I wanted to keep her safe,

same as any mother wants for her children.

So you've put her onstage now

in front of all these news cameras?

- I didn't put her on-- - Can I?

[ audience murmuring ]

[ amplified voice ] Uh... I chose to be here.

The day I met Tia,

I asked her why she wanted to be an alderman.

She told me that the ward she loved deserved better.

I believed her then, and you should believe in her now.

[ audience murmuring ]

[ amplified voice ] You wanna speak for black folks?

But the people are saying that the father's white.

Is that true?

[ audience murmuring, camera shutters clicking ]

Man: I can answer for that.

[ audience murmuring ]

[ amplified voice ] My name is Isaiah Palmer.

I'm Jira's birth father.

[ audience gasping and murmuring ]

♪♪

[ train wheels squealing, track rattling ]

ther?

Daniel is your father, and Harrison.

Isaiah is the boy who got me pregnant.

Do you know what he wants now?

To make another mess.

Why else would he show up right now and--

and pull this--this act right at the very moment

when everything I worked for hangs in the balance?

Another mess?

[ scoffs ] That's not what I meant, Jira--

Why can't I at least meet him?

I mean, he was 15. You don't even know him now.

What I do know is that at 15,

I made a hard decision when he walked out on me--on us.

The moment I told him I was pregnant, he took off.

He can't just come back like all is forgiven.

You gave me up back then, too.

- Jira. - At least he came on his own.

He's available.

Come on, Suzanne.

I came all this way to meet her.

Not gonna happen. What the hell were you thinking?

You turned a campaign event into "Maury."

They came at Tia on the issue.

I thought I could do her a solid and answer the question.

I had to pick up the pieces when you ghosted her.

So if you think that I'm gonna put her or Jira

in that position again, you are out of your damn mind.

You're right.

But I've changed.

- I found God. - Then produce him.

Jesus can ask me to move out of this doorway.

Other than that, you have done enough damage here today.

[ exhales deeply ] My daughter's impressive...

and beautiful, just like her mama.

Peace, sister.

You need to trust me on this.

I'm the only person in this room

who knows what that man is like.

Okay, but he's here. This is happening.

I'm going to meet him. Not without me being present, you're not.

I can't believe this.

If there's one thing that I've learned

in the last couple months, it's that keeping Jira

from meeting other family-- it's a Sisyphean task at best.

I'm not thrilled about this either.

But would you rather I supervise or she find him on her own?

You're gonna do what you're gonna do.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

[ door opens and closes ]

[ track rattling ]

I'm putting immunity on the table

if you testify that Paul Evans is solely responsible

both for the death of Harrison Brennan

and the stolen security footage.

You might as well end her career on the CPD.

I could charge Officer Renna tomorrow with conspiracy

and tampering with evidence.

I'd say that's a little worse than the current job market.

I'll testify that my name is Victoria Beth Renna.

Beyond that, I'm taking the Fifth.

I will not testify against my partner.

Your ex-partner who put you in this position

and whose head the city is clamoring for, Victoria,

not yours.

Look at me.

The testimony is sealed.

There's no risk for exposure, unless, of course,

your bargain basement lawyer decides to--

Bite me, Amanda.

Your inquisition is just electioneering.

Vic, the department will protect you on this.

Do you trust that they'll choose a single mother

over an Evans boy,

if it comes to that?

You have two sons, right?

Connor and Gabriel.

You lose five years with them,

that could really make a difference

in who they grow up to be.

You take immunity, you don't miss a day.

[ jazz music playing ]

She's beautiful.

She's got my smile, I think.

Oh, I'm--I'm sorry. I didn't mean to, um--

It's okay. I wish I could take credit for it.

That one's my favorite.

[ chuckles ] I think we took about 30 of 'em.

Harrison kept cracking jokes.

That's the only one where our eyes are all open.

Hi.

Um...can I... can I hug you?

Uh, yeah.

[ gasps ]

[ whispering ] I never thought I'd get this.

Thank you. Thank you, God. Thank you.

Let's sit down.

Uh... [ clears throat ]

Uh, I-I guess you have questions?

Yes, definitely.

Is it true you disappeared when Tia got pregnant?

[ gasps ] Well, that's, uh...

Yeah, you're your mother's girl.

Um...

Okay, yeah.

[ clears throat ] I did that.

I was stupid and-- and scared.

Nobody to blame but myself.

I was just hustling for a long time--too long.

I'm staying with my mama's sister

for a few days to see if Tia will give me a chance

to make amends now.

I-I-I have more family in town?

And they'd love to meet you.

[ exhales deeply ] Uh..

Uh, do I have any brothers or sisters?

Uh, it never worked out for me that way.

I left Chicago for Indiana in '09,

hoping for that...settled life.

Found Jesus and electrical repair instead.

Do you like being an electrician?

I love it.

Getting into wiring and circuitry,

learning how things work from the inside,

always did that since I could remember.

No, I-I used to do that, too--that exact thing.

I would take the blender apart

and put it back together. [ laughs ]

Harrison tried to gently guide her

towards an interest in surgery

so we could have working appliances. [ chuckles ]

Yeah.

Anyway, um...

so when I saw you on the news,

and I heard that you were Tia Young's daughter,

man, my--my truck couldn't get on I-90 fast enough.

I'm glad you're here...

even if your timing is just...

Yeah, it was bad. I planned to--to tell you after,

but when they came after Tia, well...

- Mm-hmm. - Um...

What...should we do here?

I-I don't wanna...

It's been a tough year.

[ clears throat ] It wasn't easy to meet Tia.

She was somewhat planned,

and you weren't. [ chuckles ] But you're here.

So let's keep talking.

Man: Thanks for talking to our viewing audience, Paul.

Now we don't know where this video

of so-called evidence came from.

Truth is, anyone can doctor footage these days

to push their agenda.

Hoodie up or down,

you can clearly see cashier's being threatened,

his life in danger.

People calling it murder have no idea what

you heroes in blue go through every day to protect us.

That's why I wanted to do an interview.

I need to be honest.

I need to ask for forgiveness.

I know that a lot of people watched the tape,

and they think that I am a murderer.

I get it. I get it.

But what you have to know is that it's just...

It's a moment.

It's the split second you have to make that call,

and I believed with all my heart

I was doing what I had to do.

I was trying to protect the cashier.

It was a mistake,

and I know that my lawyers and the department

don't want me to use that word,

but that's what it was. It was a mistake.

I wish...

I would give anything to be able to take it back.

But anyone who knows me knows I am not a racist.

I'm just not.

I'm human.

And I'm so sorry.

I applaud the candor, Officer Evans,

especially since the people who should be asking for forgiveness

are the prosecutors trying to string you up

with this bogus evidence.

I'm sure you agree. Thank you so much

for talking to me today.

Yeah, okay. Yeah, thank you.

Isaiah was amazing.

This whole time I've been wondering what made me me,

and I think I finally know.

Um, didn't you kinda already,

with your mom?

Oh, you mean the person who forbid me from seeing Isaiah?

I mean, the person who held a campaign rally

just to profess her love and support of you.

Which your birth dad kinda shanked.

Can you just support me?

When have we not? There are just times like right now

that we have to protect you first.

Isaiah's not dangerous.

Well, messing with your connection to Tia really is.

[ sighs ] Okay.

- Really? - Jira...

[ sighs ]

I understand that, but w--

Well... [ sighs ] you know,

I thank you for your time.

Delivery.

Gordon's got you running around.

I don't mind, not when it's as eventful

as your town hall.

Like y'all weren't behind that.

Actually, we weren't. You should have known

when your ex stood up and started defending your honor.

Said some nice things online, too.

What? He told the "South Side Stinger"

that while you two had a rocky past,

it was all his fault, and he's proud of you

for not having an abortion.

Even still, the alderman sends his condolences.

Funeral lilies.

You know, I really feel sorry for you,

trying to demean a sister to keep that man in power.

Chicago politics are demeaning.

Do yourself a favor. Look into Gordon's history.

10 years ago, he set up a kid named Dwayne Boden

to take a homicide charge for his son Corey.

- That is low. That is ugly. - It's not true.

Just 'cause your boss calls me a liar

doesn't make me one.

You tell Gordon the next time he wants to gloat,

have the guts to do it in person,

instead of treating you like the maid.

Hi. Miss Carter?

[ train wheels squeal ]

Paul: I was doing what I had to do.

I believed I was protecting the cashier.

It was a mistake.

Have you seen this?

He keeps saying that killing Dad was a mistake.

This troll that's interviewing him

basically says that the tape is fake.

- Surprise. - They're gonna toss the tape.

I think we need to prepare ourselves

for this not going our way.

I don't wanna think like that yet.

I don't wanna be sideswiped again after everything else.

- I just-- - If that happens,

we have a lot of good to focus on--

new family, people who care about us.

I'm really glad that you have those things, Punchkin.

Have you heard from Isaiah?

Yeah, actually.

He was wondering if he could come by today.

Are you happy getting to know him?

Yeah. It's...what I hoped.

Dad?

Well, yes, invite him over. Invite him over.

Okay.

[ baby crying in distance ]

- Hey. - Hey.

Come on.

It's one of those little giraffe things.

I don't even know why I bothered to wrap it.

Look, I'm sorry I didn't come earlier. I was--

Yeah. Lots going on.

Anyway, what'd you, uh, what'd you name her?

Ivelisse. Lisi.

Lisi Carranza, huh?

It's pretty, man.

Saw your interview.

Yeah.

I just wanted to do something that was right.

I kinda twisted up all my words, though.

Right.

But it might help with the, uh, grand jury thing.

Doubt it. It doesn't matter. That's not why I did it.

You wanted to say sorry for your mistake.

Exactly.

[ Baby Ivelisse crying in distance ]

I should probably get back inside.

Yeah, of course. And, hey...

look, I just wanna say

all this goes sideways, I'm, uh...

I'm just glad we got to roll together, you know?

And congratulations again.

Sorry if me dropping by was a pain--

Stop...apologizing, Paul.

Seriously.

[ baby continues crying ]

Thanks for taking the time to see me.

[ chuckles ]

Damn, river view. I always knew you'd do well.

You talking to the press about me now?

All good things. Trying to help.

I haven't wanted your help in a long time.

Can I say I'm sorry for everything?

I don't want your apology. I want you gone.

What's it gonna take to get you to disappear? Again.

You got every right to be raw.

But I'm not here for you.

17 years, T.

Call me "T" again, I swear to God--

17 years I've been carrying what I did.

And when the news broke, and I learned that

that little girl that I've been feeling for in the news

was my little girl?

You know that feeling. Don't act like you don't.

Jira is a strong young woman who already has a strong father.

That's why she came looking for me, not you.

That doesn't mean I got nothing to offer.

You don't want me to talk about you or your campaign, done.

I thought I was doing you a solid,

but if it's hurting your chances,

I'll shut up on the matter. - Good. Thank you.

But I will not leave that girl, not again.

And you can feel some type of way about it,

but as long as Jira wants me, I'm here.

You got a view, that's for sure.

[ door opens and closes ]

[ inhales deeply ]

[ siren wailing in distance ]

State your name.

Victoria Renna. R-e-n-n-a.

And your job is?

Chicago Police Officer.

But on suspension because of your complicity

in the cover-up of the killing of Harrison Brennan.

I've been suspended, yes.

Now on the night that Paul Evans shot Harrison Brennan,

what's the first thing that you remember seeing

when you came into the convenience store?

I'd like to remind you that perjury

immediately negates your immunity.

I saw my partner standing over the body of Harrison Brennan.

And what did you do then?

I went to the back and I stole the security tape.

Which indicates that you knew

that your partner did something wrong.

Uh...

What did he do wrong?

Officer Evans did not prompt Dr. Brennan

with a verbal warning.

Was Officer Evans aware that you stole the tape?

At that time, no.

- Was he ever aware of this? - Yes, Paul...

Officer Evans came to know of it.

The tape showed that Dr. Brennan's hoodie was down,

and his face was visible.

I'd like to remind the grand jury

that when Paul Evans testified in a sworn deposition,

he insisted that he could not see the victim's skin color

and therefore could not have been motivated by racial bias.

So...Officer Renna,

did Paul Evans see that Harrison Brennan was black

when he shot him?

Yes.

♪♪

Man: Yeah!

[ cheers and applause ]

Yeah, Tia!

Tia Young! Tia Young!

That's right!

Thank you.

[ sighs ]

Well, that's one I know I have.

My turn.

- Now talk to some press. - Okay.

[ indistinct conversations ]

[ scoffs ]

[ chuckles ]

Well, you look spectacular, young lady.

I thought it was your week to be the spectacle for a change.

Oh, can I have one word with you?

Just a little word.

Charisse Gray quit today.

Yeah, I thought it might be her.

That's the way you women do it, huh?

Stab 'em in the back

instead of fighting clean.

Is that what you've done? Fight clean?

You exposed me, my daughter, my whole family,

and you and Sharp threw Dwayne away like he was garbage.

You know what's waiting for you down there at City Hall?

The butchers, and they play hardball for real.

Me? I'm one of the good guys, except until now.

Obviously, because thanks to you and your sisterly solidarity,

Charisse is gonna come up to the legal fury

of a thousand sons.

But your ass is going to jail,

so you get used to being uncomfortable.

Oh, and your hands are clean.

Charisse didn't walk away unpaid.

Maybe you are as dangerous as the rest of them.

You might be following in my footsteps

sooner than you know.

Female reporter: Polling stations

have closed in Chicago, with several races already called.

More results are expected within several minutes,

including State's Attorney

and a closely monitored alderman race on the South Side.

I feel like I'm almost cool enough to be here.

[ chuckles ] Yeah.

There's no way prom is gonna compare to this.

So I guess, uh, we should probably skip it.

Were we not already skipping prom?

They haven't called it yet. They haven't called it yet.

That means it close-- really close,

and there aren't a lot of absentee ballots

for local races, so I need them to call this thing now.

- They need to call it now! - Breathe...

[ inhales deeply ]

Out.

♪♪

Give me my phone, Suzanne.

I will watch for returns. Go, drink.

I don't want a drink. I want my damn phone.

Oh, you think you have a say.

- 'Cause you don't. - See? You do too much.

- [ laughs ] - God.

[ laughs ]

♪♪

Mr. Bhatt's here.

♪♪

Oh. Mr. Bhatt's here.

I invited him.

I didn't think he would come.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

Yeah. Of course.

♪♪

Excuse me.

♪♪

You came. You're here.

I am.

And apparently so is half the student body.

Looking sharp, Mr. Bhatt!

♪♪

Embarrassed?

Can we, uh...

♪♪

Come here.

♪♪

Are you okay...

with whatever that is?

No.

But he deserves something nice.

Tell me if I look sad.

I'm really glad that you came.

Andrew Bird: ♪ And I know ♪

♪ That what I say just sounds absurd ♪

♪ But you can read between the lines ♪

♪ And you can savor every word ♪

♪ There'll be times ♪

♪ When you are stammering through tears ♪

♪ So long they're not from crocodiles ♪

♪ It will be music to my ears, To your ears, to my ears ♪

♪ Because what you say is true ♪

[ microphone thuds, indistinct conversations ]

[ amplified voice ] Everybody, returns are coming in.

Shut the hell up.

Thank you.

Female reporter: And a very exciting city election

is coming to a close in Chicago.

Incumbent Democrat Mayor Andrew Randolph

is projected to win with nearly 70% of the vote. [ crowd murmuring ]

Also State's Attorney Amanda Sharp

has handily won re-election with 54% of the vote.

[ woman sighs, disgruntled murmuring ]

Man: A lot closer than I thought it would be.

We'll--We'll get her next time. Come on, Tia Young!

Man: Tia Young!

And I have the results for several more alderman races.

Here we go.

Man: [ chanting ] Tia! Tia!

All: [ chanting ] Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia!

- Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! - [ whispers ] Please, please.

Tia! Tia!

Please.

Coming as a bit of a surprise,

newcomer Tia Young has it in the 6th.

[ loud cheers and applause ]

Oh, my God! [ laughs ]

[ cheering continues ]

Whoo-hoo!

[ cheering continues ]

[ laughs ]

♪♪

[ all chanting ] Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia! Tia!

[ rhythmic clapping ]

[ gasps ]

♪♪

[ indistinct conversations ]

What are you doing here?

What are you doing?

I gotta talk to Commander.

About what?

I'm done with this.

I'm done with all this.

I don't belong on the job, Jim. I shouldn't be out there.

How many times do you have to get cleared

before you get it?!

It was an accident, Paul.

You didn't know it was the wrong guy.

That's--That's--That's it. I knew it was the right guy.

I saw him through the window,

and I knew. I was sure.

I was wrong.

You got there, and you made the hard call.

No.

Maybe if the man that I saw hadn't looked like Brennan...

I fired right away

because I knew he was dangerous.

How did I know that?

Jim, what is that?

I don't think I would have done it if he wasn't...

If he wasn't black.

That is what they want you to think.

You're better than this, Paulie.

That's the thing, Jim. I don't know that I am.

That family wanted my badge.

They deserve that.

Jim...

they should have that... at least.

[ JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound's "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" playing ]

[ indistinct conversations, laughter ]

♪ Then I fell asleep and the city kept blinking, yeah ♪

♪ What was I thinking ♪

It's the State's Attorney.

♪ When I let you back in? ♪

♪ I said I am trying to break your heart ♪ [ laughs ]

- Hello? - Tia?

It's Amanda. Congratulations.

[ sighs ] Well, I suppose

I should say the same thing to you.

Oh, it was a closer fight than I expected,

but it all worked out.

Hmm, well, there's always next time.

Same goes for both of us.

Listen, I know getting to know each other

has been bumpy, but I'm excited

to have another woman in the mix.

I look forward to working with you.

As do I.

I look forward to finding out everything about you.

Likewise. Now I'm sure both of us have parties

we need to get back to.

Oh, uh, is your family with you?

Your extended family?

Yes. Would you tell them something for me?

Hey, can I talk to you over here for a second?

Jira, come.

Um...

Paul Evans quit.

♪ But still I'd be lying if I said it wasn't easy ♪

♪ I am trying to break your heart ♪

You got to him.

[ laughs ]

[ amplified voice ] I'm here because of my family.

I'm here because my sister worked her behind off

to get me here,

and because my husband and my beautiful son

loved and supported me through this time.

And I'm here because new family lifted me up.

I'm here because a man named Harrison Brennan

told me during one of my darkest hours

that I could make a difference one day,

and it was true. It's true for all of us.

Chicago is a perfect microcosm of America,

but we're still segregated in a lot of ways.

And we don't always see each other.

But we are in this together.

My husband--he drives a Red Line train,

and we all know the Red Line runs north to south,

through every different kind of neighborhood.

But it is up to us to make those neighborhoods a city.

Call me a crazy optimist,

but I believe that if we could get Chicago right,

then maybe we could get America right.

It's gonna be hard.

We are going to get our hearts broken sometimes.

We lose people. We get hurt, but we keep fighting.

We fight for our futures.

That is how neighborhoods become a city,

and how a city becomes a family,

and I know better than most if there was no better answer

to the darkness than to find more family.

[ cheers and applause ]

She's talking about you.

She's talking about us.

[ cheers and applause continue ]

♪♪

Tia: I thank you, Chicago. Now let's get to work!

♪♪

Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

[ bell rings ]

We'll pick it up tomorrow.

[ indistinct conversations ]

Jira, you got a second?

[ indistinct conversations continue ]

I'll participate more tomorrow. Just have a lot on my mind.

No, I get it.

I just...

/ I just noticed that

you weren't whispering like you usually do

with Riley and Matthew when I'm teaching.

Everything okay?

I really want them to have my back on something,

and they sort of don't right now.

Maybe, uh, cut them some slack.

It's hard being the support system.

I never thanked you for what you did at the walkout.

It's all good.

When those guys in the van showed up,

I thought my dad was going to get hurt.

I'm sorry you did.

You're just...You're always looking out for us--

me and Dad.

You're gonna be late.

Yeah.

♪♪

See you tomorrow.

I'm down everywhere in the ward.

These exit polls from my town hall

show that almost everyone who attended

lost faith in me.

'Cause that damn Isaiah flapped his gums.

I saw him.

What?

To get him to cease and desist.

He said he would stop interfering in my campaign.

- And you believe him? - I do.

I still haven't spoken to Jira...

[ pen clatters ] ...since our fight.

Lord only knows what he's filling her head with.

God, I feel like I am 15 years old all over again,

like everything I've worked for is falling apart,

like nothing's gonna work out, Ethan.

- Everything I've worked for-- - Stop.

Your life wasn't over then. It's not over now.

And Jira and her dad can handle Isaiah Palmer.

Nothing he says can change how she feels about you,

but if you fight her on it,

it's gon' be like fighting you--

pain in the ass, and nothing good comes from it.

Shut up.

[ laughs ]

You know who you can fight for right now?

Dwayne Boden.

'Cause people like him, T., that's the whole reason

you got in this game.

So you do right by Dwayne,

even if you lose this election, you win.

CLOVES: ♪ And I'm up and down ♪

[ track rattling ]

[ cellphone beeps ] ♪ Now I've wasted the day ♪

Bad news?

Elizabeth said the rumor out of the grand jury

is that the tape disappeared from inside the police station.

What? A cop sent us that tape?

If so, she said that she doesn't think that

any of 'em would ever admit to it on the record.

And Amanda Sharp needs the CPD for all future convictions,

so unless the leaker comes forward...

[ exhales deeply ]

I hate everyone.

I just hate feeling powerless.

I can cancel on Isaiah.

No, don't do that. You'll have more fun if you see him.

You're being really...cool about him.

[ sighs ] You know he could have stayed home

and done nothing. Instead he reached out,

and he knew he'd be facing years of anger.

Brave thing to do...

for you.

♪♪

- Shoot. - Mnh-mnh, no.

Now, now-- No, do not listen to that punk.

You wait. Wait for the dragon.

Just wait for him. He's gonna come.

- Shoot. Now, now, now. - Yeah! Vengeance is mine!

Vengeance! [ grunting ] [ door opens ]

Okay, my turn now. My turn.

Oh. This is healthy.

Uncle Paul said we could.

All right. Okay. Outside now.

One lap around the block for every minute you spent

melting your brain. - Ugh.

Go on.

Ugh.

[ footsteps depart, door opens ]

Sorry. [ chuckles ] [ door closes ]

I just wanted to come by and see 'em in case...

[ sighs ]

I'm not here to check up on how the day went.

I...I took the Fifth on everything.

The last few months have been--

- It's fine. - It's not.

You've been trying to help me,

and I've been... a miserable bastard.

You didn't deserve it.

I'm sorry.

If the grand jury goes my way by some miracle,

I will make it up to you.

Let's just...

Let's just get through this, okay?

So you and Jim, huh?

Is that something I gotta get used to or...

I'm so not talking about that with you.

I don't wanna hear about it, so that's good.

I proudly present

the best bougie tea on the North Side.

Oh, bold claim.

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace,

but with humility comes wisdom."

♪♪

[ laughs ] I'm sorry. I just...

- I'm playing. I'm playing. - Oh, okay.

[ laughter ]

Okay.

♪♪

This, uh, grand jury thing--

you holding up okay?

- Yeah. - Mm-hmm.

Just...feels like it's going to take forever.

I'm glad you're here.

Well, in the darkest times,

we have to try and bring some joy.

If Paul Evans goes to jail for murder,

that's my joy.

I'm sorry you got dealt these cards.

What do you mean?

How everything worked out with your--your dad Harrison.

Yeah, I miss him a lot.

He did his best by you.

I feel like there's something you're not saying.

I do wish he had lived in accordance with God's Word.

Do you mean that he was gay?

God made the rules,

and our only choice is to-- to follow or not follow.

Do you think my dad is in hell?

Look, I-- It breaks my heart.

Get out. Now.

Jira, look, I...I know this is hard for you to hear.

- That's not why I'm here-- - Get out of my fathers' home!

[ indistinct conversations ]

Mr. Calder?

Can we help you?

I know...

somebody in this station sent me the tape

of my husband's murder.

I need you to know

that to do half-right is to do wrong.

All right, you need to leave.

If you don't come forward, if you don't...testify

to the grand jury,

you might as well have destroyed that tape...

[ voice breaking ] because making my daughter and me

watch that and having nothing come of it

is just cruel.

Paul Evans will get away with it,

and it'll be on you.

[ door creaks ]

[ footsteps approach ] Alderman's not here.

Oh. [ sighs ]

Well, that's too bad,

especially since I brought him this.

It's a copy of the FOIA request

to unseal Dwayne Boden's arrest records.

It may take a while, but you tell Gordon

I will fight him until long after the last vote is counted,

not just for Dwayne, but for everyone woman like us

Gordon has treated like garbage.

Have a good afternoon, Ms. Gray.

He's who gave me a job.

It's a good job. It pays, leads to other things.

I want other things, Ms. Young, like you.

I have access to everything--

Gordon's professional and personal finances,

his archives, all of it.

I can get what you need

in time to help with your campaign.

♪♪

But?

I'll need a $100,000 severance package.

I'll put you on my staff when I win.

Regardless of what I give you, it's "if," not "when."

Let's say you do. You gonna pay me $100K a year?

You know that's an alderman's salary.

Then what's it gonna cost me in legal fees

when Gordon sues the bitch who squealed?

Who can't get hired?

I've gotta look out for myself

before I can look out for you.

♪♪

[ track rattling ]

[ dog barking in distance ]

Come on, man. You still not talking to me?

Redding called.

Yeah, well, I'm sure he's pretty pissed off

about the interview, but...

How's Carranza?

Went to see his kid.

Right?

Yeah, he's a friend. I was doing right by a friend.

That a problem?

Carranza walked into the grand jury last night.

The only reason is if he's the bastard

that sent Daniel Calder that tape.

- That's not possible. - I told you.

- Get back with Vic. - No.

Roll with someone you can trust,

but no, your feelings got hurt,

so you gave that traitor an in.

Are you happy now?

Officer Dreamer just tanked your ass.

He wouldn't do that. There's no way he would do that!

The only thing standing between you and a stretch in Joliet

was that tape getting tossed.

They're going to indict you. They're gonna throw you away.

Everybody tried to save you-- Dad, Vic, the department.

You just pissed it away.

Where are you going?

[ phone beeps ]

What? What happened?

Cop named Diego Carranza testified.

I think we just proved chain of custody.

Uh...they-- they know it's real?

They know it's real.

[ laughs ] Oh, my God. You did this!

Um...Carranza's the last witness to testify.

Grand jury results are today. We're skipping school.

- Okay. - Okay.

[ laughs ] Um...

I'm really glad you're my dad.

I know...

this year, I've made you feel like I'm not...

...with Tia and everything.

It's been a rough year.

[ inhales sharply ] But we're good.

We're good.

I don't wanna see Isaiah ever again.

He said some stuff

about you and Dad.

What'd he say?

I know what he said.

I had this image of if I'd grown up with him.

Maybe I'd have some good things,

but I would hate you.

I wouldn't wanna be like that.

No, you--you wouldn't. You couldn't.

Because I had you and Dad.

[ voice breaking ] You are a really good dad.

[ whispers ] You know where you slept?

Oh! The first week we brought you home?

Mm-hmm. Right there.

- Right here. - Mm-hmm.

[ exhales deeply ]

And my pulse lined up with yours.

[ whispers ] And it still does.

[ wheels squeal ]

Going this low could come back and bite you.

I don't, Gordon gets away with everything,

including whatever he does in these next four years.

I could re-mortgage the house.

- Ethan'd love that. - I'm sure he'd like it more

than dipping into Benny's college account.

We'll think of something. We always do.

Don't worry. We'll get Charisse the money.

You ever wished you hadn't dropped everything to help me?

I am extremely employable. Don't you worry about me.

[ cellphone chimes ]

Oh, Jira just texted me.

That's good. She's reaching out.

Grand jury's back within the hour.

She and Daniel are heading down now.

[ chair scrapes floor ]

Man: I got it.

[ indistinct conversations ]

Where you going, huh?

I'm not telling you that, man.

Did you think I would hurt you?

You think I'd hurt your family?

Might not be you.

Might be another cop, but it'll be someone.

Started getting ready the moment I sent that tape.

Why would you do that to me, man?

No, no, no, no, no.

Ta bien. We good.

We were partners. You crossed the line on your partner?

Never wanted to be your partner. We were friends, Carranza.

Friends? You only worked with me

'cause you wanted to prove you could roll with a brown guy.

I treated you the same as anyone!

- You just don't get it, do you? - You don't know me at all.

- I know you. - You don't know me.

I know a hundred guys like you.

You grow up in Beverly or Mount Greenwood,

and you never see a black kid until your first day

out of the Academy when the Irish cop

you're rolling with takes you down to Englewood,

telling you to hit the animals hard.

Animals. That's what you see, whether you know it or not.

I'm not my father, Carranza. I am not Van Dyke.

I am none of those guys.

Think 'cause they're worse, that you're good?

You get the call,

and you know it's a black guy

before you see him, before you get out the damn car.

so stop saying it was a mistake

like some accident.

You wanna know why I sent that tape?

'Cause you were gonna sue those people--

those people you hurt.

But you said "sorry."

Congratulations.

♪♪

[ breathlessly ] Oh, hey.

Not yet?

Elizabeth just went to go check.

[ exhales deeply ]

I'm sorry.

[ exhales deeply ] It's okay.

No, I'm--I should have listened to you about Isaiah.

Oh, I'd hoped he'd changed.

Maybe he has, but not into anyone I want in my life.

I'm glad you're here.

Of course I'm here.

It was my turn. You okay?

No? Yes? One way or the other,

our lives are gonna change... again.

We got this.

[ camera shutters clicking ]

♪♪

Lauren Daigle: ♪ Where are you now ♪

♪ When darkness seems to win? ♪

Harrison: You're probably wondering who I am,

where I come from, what kind of man I am.

Woman: Harrison? Dinnertime!

- Harrison! - Okay! In a minute, Mom!

They haven't given us enough time to tell you everything,

so I'll focus on the stuff you need to know.

I wanna convince you that

Daniel and I are the right people to raise your child.

But I want you to make the decision

that feels...right to you.

How am I supposed to know what's right?

When you were little,

what did you wanna do with your life?

Figure out a way to help people, like you.

I know it sounds...

You can do that, Tia.

You really think I can come back from this?

I know you can. I know you're scared,

but I promise if you give us a chance,

Daniel and I will love your child

with everything we've got.

♪♪

I know we're not necessarily the family you pictured

for your daughter, but we will take care of her

and protect her and make sure she knows

every day that she was chosen.

When my husband and I decided we wanted more family,

that meant we wanted her.

♪♪

I can't tell you that we'll be perfect.

We all make mistakes, but I can tell you

that she'll grow up in a home

where she'll learn that whatever setbacks

she experiences in life, she can triumph over them

and make a difference in this world,

just like you.

Let us teach her that family is a choice

and a gift.

♪ I hear you say ♪

♪ Look up, child ♪

♪ Hey, hey ♪

♪ Look up, child ♪

[ reporters shouting questions, camera shutter clicking ]

[ amplified voice ] I'm State's Attorney Amanda Sharp.

On behalf of the city of Chicago and our mayor,

I must begin by once again expressing my deep sympathy

for the family of Harrison Brennan.

A Cook County grand jury has completed its investigation

into the tragic death of Dr. Brennan on March 6th

during an armed robbery met with police response

in the Edgewater area of Chicago, Illinois.

After deliberation on the evidence presented

in this matter...

The grand jury found that the officer in question

acted in accordance with police policy

and that there shall be no indictment of murder

for Paul Evans.

Thank you.

[ reporters clamoring ]

♪♪

So where are we going?

When Dad and I were first dating,

we used to just take lakefront walks.

Just start somewhere and end up someplace else,

be happy wherever we wound up.

I don't wanna be happy right now, Dad.

It's not about pretending to be fine, I promise.

It's...It's just about starting somewhere.

[ exhales deeply ]

Was that Elizabeth calling earlier?

Yeah. [ sniffs ] She called and she said that the city

made another settlement offer--

less than we asked for.

More than most people get.

She thinks we should accept the offer

and get some kind of justice.

So we'll do that. [ sighs ]

I don't wanna make it about the money anymore.

Okay, so at least we know one thing we're gonna do.

Let's keep walking, see what else we come up with.

Until we freeze?

Yeah. Let's see how far the two of us can get.

[ footsteps approach ]

I remember her. [ chuckles ]

Fell in love with that girl

watching her whup everyone's ass in algebra.

[ chuckles ]

Was too scared to say it till about a decade later.

- Mm. - [ kisses and chuckles ]

That was the year I thought my whole life was over.

This was supposed to be the year I really changed things.

You have, no matter what.

Color's good on you.

Oh. I'm meeting Suzanne at the venue for election night.