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The desalination plant is costing almost as much as we're pretending it costs.

Previously on The Foundation.

Uh, you get a jacket and a quarter and you spend a night on the street with the

homeless. There's homelessness on the street.

Mike, cut it out. Here's something to keep your balls warm. You, my friend,

an aroma like an old book.

Suck it! Suck it!

Who wants a rock? I want a rockless rock!

In 1977, tobacco baron Randolph James Selkirk established the R .J. Selkirk

Foundation. As a grand act of penance, Selkirk bequeathed $300 million to the

foundation under the all -encompassing mandate... For the betterment of

humankind worldwide.

Today, the R .J. Selkirk Foundation is managed by Michael Valmont Selkirk, a

legally allotted to him for life in a separation agreement from R .J.'s

granddaughter.

I'm taking you somewhere safe. I'm going to take you somewhere. It's called a

rehabilitation clinic.

What is

it you control, Michael?

I can only control me.

Does crack cocaine control you, Michael?

No.

Crack cocaine does not control me, Apollo.

Do I control you?

No. You control you.

I control me.

I am on my own path to inner truth.

I am my own truth.

I am me.

You now venture outside. But I am safe within.

I am safe within.

I'm safe within.

Safe within. Safe within.

Call me.

Anytime. Day or night.

I'm your addiction buddy. I'm your counselor.

Anytime, I mean it, day or night. I will.

Thank you.

Goodbye, my friend.

Dad! Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, my friend. Doing better?

I have concerns over the output pipes. I mean, I'm only counting 12 public taps

for over 40 villages.

Well, Bokar feels this is sufficient.

Yeah, well, he would, wouldn't he? Men don't carry water in Africa. Women do.

It's exhausting. It's time -consuming. It limits their ability to educate

themselves. No. Each village has to have two taps. Whoa, whoa, whoa. We're

waiting for Mike on this one. I'm authorizing the additional expense.

I have signing authority.

Temporary signing authority.

I have no control about what's around, just within.

You were on crack for one night. You should have a bad cold and heartburn.

You're not addicted to anything.

If that's your opinion, Selina, that's fine.

We have that dinner with that prince on Monday night. Prince?

Where you're building the plant.

The king of Nuwanda wants his son entertained in a family atmosphere.

Family atmosphere.

Oh, I'm sick of this dog and pony show.

Dinner is a gift. We should all learn how to accept gifts from the universe.

I think he's still on crack.

Excuse me. I have to make a phone call.

Hello? Hey, it's me, Apollo. Mike.

Hey, Mike.

I'm just phoning to tell you I'm feeling strong.

Good. You had an urge, right?

No. No.

No.

Maybe a teeny one.

But that's right, right? You know, baby steps, right?

Yeah, baby steps, sure.

So how is everything at the center?

Pretty much the way you left him 15 minutes ago, Mike.

Hey, what movie are you going to watch tonight?

Selena gave Cynthia temporary signing power while you were rehabbing, and now

she's goody -two -shoe out of control.

Both Selena and Cynthia have chosen their own paths, Barry. Well, put her in

place. Only she can find her place. Her harmony.

Cynthia? Barry, this receipt for dinner shows up three times in the book.

Michael, um... I...

I wasn't expecting you back until this afternoon because Barry said that...

So nice to see you, Cynthia.

How have you been?

Fine.

Sorry, I was just borrowing... No, no, stay as you are. You're here now, as I

once was.

If you'd like your office back, please tell me.

Okay.

Prince Bassam is due here later.

Where would you like to meet him, then? Wherever you wish, Cynthia. Wherever you

wish. Will you remind me where your office is? I'll work there.

It's at the end of the hall.

Small token of appreciation for your hospitality.

You hang your keys on it.

You put it by the door.

I've never had kid.

And this is... Shelly.

Yes. She's in charge.

Volunteer coordination.

Apollo? Is that Apollo?

Yes, he's our spokesperson.

He speaks at events and helps us promote our causes.

And he works with you here?

Yes, yes. He's my addiction advisor.

Booker, my back, please.

I love his music.

He's one of six singers my father will let me listen to.

He's also a big fan.

He let me see him once live in Egypt.

He's at the Imperial.

You could meet him. Oh, no, I don't think... Cynthia's right. I don't think

that's a good idea.

Booker? Your father doesn't want you to just learn English here.

He also wants you to learn to be independent.

Make your own decisions.

Let truth be your guide, Bassam.

What does your truth want?

My truth want to meet Apollo.

Let's make your truth happy.

Listen, keep your eye on him so we both can sleep.

He is to be married in a year.

I get it.

Is the king still in the dark about the kickbacks from the plant?

I'm still standing here, aren't I?

Tread lightly.

Very light.

It's very important you take good care of Prince Bazaar. We have to play this

cool, because the king could crush us. Barry, the universe sent the prince to

me. Whatever occurs is supposed to occur.

That's how the world works. No.

It's not, Mike. That's not how the world works. You have to learn to accept the

new me.

My transition is only made more difficult by old friends enabling.

What? What are you talking about?

I wish to be anonymous for the first time in my life.

Just live as a normal student.

Make my own dinners.

Walk to class.

Have no one recognize me.

Then you might want to lose the seats.

Unless it's, like, religious or something.

No.

Ventilation, really.

Bacon bit by sob?

No, no, I don't eat pork.

It's a religious thing.

I can't eat dairy. It goes right through me.

Mrs. Philkirk, I have seven brothers, four sisters, and you two have only dear

Cody.

Michael, do you want a son?

We're separated. We don't really get along. We stay together strictly for

appearances and try to remain cordial for Cody's sake.

I'm glad I said that.

Go off.

I feel good. I love them both. They just hate each other.

Part of inner control is inner release.

Releasing your truth.

You should try it, dear.

Okay.

Why don't I release your car service?

As you wish, dear.

I think I will find some new clothes before school starts.

The other two will laugh at me. Let them laugh.

If you're comfortable wearing robes, wear robes. Do what you want to do.

Do you like wearing your suit, Michael?

I don't know.

I've never thought about it.

You know what?

I don't think I do.

Tomorrow we go shopping.

My treat. As you wish.

Excuse me for a moment.

No, no, it's this. It's not this. It's not at the back. It goes like this. I

want a paper.

Hello? Hi, Apollo.

Mike. How you doing?

Fine.

And how's your show?

It's going great. It's going great, actually. I'm in the middle of

Look, I had an urge about an hour ago, and I'd like to talk to you about it.

Look, Mike, why don't you count to ten a couple times before you call me next

time? You know, try and fight it yourself.

I thought that's what we... Okay.

Yeah.

Okay, back to first position. Let's do this again from the knees, not the hips.

And please do not hit the ground at the end. I want you to skate over it, okay?

What do I need to do? All right.

Five, six, seven, go.

Science.

This is Munira.

My fiancée. We are to be married in a year. Nice eyes.

She has a caring heart.

She better.

How did you two meet?

My father agreed to give her father 1 ,200 head of cattle and a yacht.

Bassam, Bassam.

Your life, mate, shall be discovered only by listening to your heart. Are you

listening to your heart, Bassam? Your inner truth?

I'm so nervous about her, Michael.

I have no experience with women, so how can I be certain?

How can I know what my heart truly needs?

Come on, have a Long Island iced tea.

Oh, no, I can't, I can't. I'm Muslim.

He's so cute for a Muslim.

He's going to be a king.

Seriously? Quiet, Michael. I'm assimilating.

Full -blooded heir to the throne of Nuwanda. Michael.

Come on, Mikey.

Open up.

Hello, Mike. I don't know whether it's my inner truth or my addiction.

I'm getting them all confused. I don't know who's who anymore.

You want the chains of addiction or the wings of self -truth, Michael? I just

want a drink, damn it. A drink?

A shot of Malibu. Mike, you're not an alcoholic.

No.

No, I'm not.

Call me only if it's crack, if you're just about to smoke it. Okay?

Okay. I'll talk to you. I'll talk to you tomorrow.

How would you like to lock me up in your castle?

I think we must leave now, Michael.

I need to think.

Why is he dressed like Shaq?

Why are you dressed like Shaq? What happened last night?

We went shopping, and then we went to a bar.

You got him drunk?

Bassam can drink if he so chooses to. No, no, he can't. Mr. Selkirk?

I have a Janet and a Claire in your limo downstairs, sir. Who the hell are Janet

and Claire?

Well, Janet's an executive assistant, and Claire's in retail.

What? Bassam is a good kid. He just wants to see Apollo.

No, no, no, no. This is not happening.

I'm your date tonight, Yanni. Now snap out of this crap for a second.

Oh, no, come.

Come. Come along, Barry.

The more the merrier.

Is this an act?

What is this? What is this that I see?

Two wings of iron and a heart of steel.

Am I man or am I machine?

What is this? What is this that I feel?

Man or machine?

What is this?

Pablo, you remember Cynthia.

And this is Barry.

And this is Prince Bassam from Nuwanda.

Prince, you bet. A real -life prince.

Addiction has many faces. I guess I worry about gateways. What if I overeat?

That leads to cigarettes, cigarettes to marijuana, marijuana to cocaine, cocaine

to crack, crack to meth. I mean, you're supposed to listen to your inner heart,

but what if all your inner heart wants is three McMuffins?

Principal Thumb,

I have a collection of African masks in the other room. Would you like to see

them? I love masks. I love masks, too.

Do something.

Chaperone. I'm not going in that room.

I like masks.

What are they doing?

Making out.

Consensually? Very.

What's the matter, my little calf?

How will I tell my father?

He, the whole country will never forgive me.

What did you tell your father?

How did I tell my father what? That you are gay.

But I'm not gay.

But... But I love all. I love many types.

I love him to my heart.

When I first laid eyes on you, my heart sang.

Listen to your inner truth.

Not your father, not your country.

Your heart.

Where are we going, Bassam?

To the airport.

I'm going right back home to tell my father that I'm homosexual.

I am gay.

I love Apollo and there is nothing wrong with that. Right, Michael?

No, there's nothing wrong with that. For the first time in my life,

I feel free.

Tom's not answering his cell. Try Mike again.

I called him two minutes ago. Call again!

Hey.

How's Bassan? Where is he? Is he okay?

He went home.

To his dorm?

Back to Africa.

To tell his dad he's gay.

He's at the airport now.

What?

Well, you've got to go talk to him. Barry, he's made his choice.

He's at peace with himself.

Do you realize how many NGOs are supporting this desalination plant?

humiliated. Villages are depending on us. Screw your NGOs.

We're going to have fatwas on our heads.

Fat who?

Islamic death sentences.

We cannot control Bassam. We can only control... No.

We have to control.

They're going to decapitate us and videotape it. Harmony can only... Aren't

real Mike, huh?

Where are you in there?

I've locked you, man.

I need you to come back to me.

To go talk to this kid, manipulate him, and get his ass back in the closet!

Or we're gonna live in fear.

Real fear of armed Islamic mercenaries who will literally serve your head on a

platter!

Christ. Give me a scratch.

What have I done?

What am I wearing? Get off of me. We have 40 minutes, 40 minutes till this

flight leaves.

You get your shit out of my office.

Thank God. What's wrong?

Michael, what's wrong?

You've made a terrible, terrible mistake.

Do not tell your father anything.

But she said that... I know what I said, and I'm here to say I was wrong. You

see, Bassam, the real world works on fear.

Fear drives everything.

That's why you have to remain in constant fear of your father and your

homosexuality. Fear truth, Bassam. Truth is trouble.

I'm confused.

Stay confused.

It means you haven't found truth.

Look at it this way.

You won't be living a lie.

You'll be living a secret.

And secrets are fun.

Secret stories are neat.

Secret recipes are delicious.

And secret sex is fantastic.

That's probably why it was so hot with Apollo.

Because nobody knew. So go home.

Marry that girl.

Keep humping guys on the side. Your father and I, your country.

We'll be happier.

And you'll be having way more fun.

Think about it.

Everybody knew.

Where's the fun in that?

No.

No, Michael.

I want to think it from the mountaintop.

When we met, there was an immediate attraction.

I followed that attraction, that instinct, and we made love. It's how we

should live.

Follow your instinct, your inner truth. Shut up!

Just shut up. You just humped your instinct into an early grave.

Bassam's father is going to kill all of us. Yeah, well, I have very tight

security. You know what really puts a damper on a rock opera, Apollo?

A suicide bomber!

Huh? That'll put a dent in your fan base?

Did anyone else see or witness the two of you, um... Doing it?

Jacques?

A photo box.

This year's.

Agnes, Bonzo, Ensar.

What's wrong?

Oh, wow.

Oh, my.

This one's good. You should see the video.

Have you informed the prince?

He has asked his inner truth whether his father would like to see this on the

internet. His inner truth answered, no.

He's preparing for marriage.

He wanted Mike to have this.

I can't make out his writing.

It is more fun, thanks, but some.

You had enough of this? Oh, yeah.

The Ronald Tack desalination plant.