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There she is. Let me see them babies.

Can't do this.

Previously on The Fifties. I do not want to talk about Rach. I never, ever want

to see him again.

Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you. No one can help me. I'm lost.

I don't want to be around people who act like my baby's just not gone.

This wasn't Dr. Cruz's first time playing with a patient's life.

And nothing's been done about it? Where's Sabrina?

Do you have a death wish or something?

I can take care of myself.

Oh, really?

Are you serious right now?

Rich, I don't want anything from you anymore.

No gifts, no apologies, and damn sure no more lies.

Because tell me, what woman in her right mind would give back with a cheating

snake? How many times do I have to explain this shit to you?

What happened between me and Penelope was nothing.

All right? We grew up together. We're familiar. That's it.

Oh, familiar.

That's it. Okay. Why don't you go familiarize yourself with the door?

Oh, it's like that.

It is like that.

Oh, my God. What the hell are you doing here?

Sabrina. Oh, girl, we tried to stop her, but you know what they say about

roaches? They're relentless.

And very fast.

Look, I had nothing to do with this.

Sabrina, if you will let me just explain.

in my children's lives. Also, you can jump on a married man.

Please, please, please.

Okay, I'm the one you want. No, no, no.

Patient Jennifer Jones, African -American, age 27,

underwent a scheduled cesarean section on December 20th,

2023.

Procedure completed the fourth in a row.

Procedure completed in 17 minutes.

Post -observation indicated severe abdominal pain, excessive fatigue.

Despite symptoms, no immediate intervention was initiated.

Patient later found unresponsive.

Husband described the situation as a butcher job, saying that she was

to death and he ignored every sign.

Lead surgeon, Dr. Brett Cruz.

December 20th.

You showing up here at my job with this bullshit?

No. Sabrina, I just want to talk.

Look like she wanted someone at penis pulp.

You, you, you both can do whatever the hell your hearts desire.

And you, you love showing up to people's places unannounced, don't you?

Sabrina, it was nothing.

We are just friends. That is it.

Get the out now.

Take his ass with you.

I tried.

Move. Oh, girl, die.

Oh, you left something, bitch.

Seems to be your integrity and your gag reflex.

So, um, you're telling me that you quit the high -paying corporate job with the

401K and benefits?

Yeah, you heard me right. I quit higher airlines. I am out of here.

Look, you were right, all right?

The long -distance thing, it won't work.

And besides, you always said I don't listen to you, so... So out of

I've said in this relationship, this is what you decide to listen?

Yeah, because you were right.

Come on, isn't this exciting?

Yeah, the excitement has shut up in my bones, Tony. Well, let it out then. Come

on.

Listen, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Let's undo this.

Maybe you can go talk to him and get your job back. It might not be too late.

mean, did you even put up a fight?

Some of us have to still worry about our jobs, so... Look, I feel really good

about this, all right?

And I want to say thank you for empowering me.

You're welcome, I guess.

So what's your plan, Tony? Like, what are we going to do? You're going to lay

your mom's couch?

Well,

I guess right now I'm being escorted out.

Oh, here they come.

Oh, gosh, this just reminds me of my college days.

Can you give me a second, please?

Look, meet me at the steam plant, all right? Let's celebrate. Let's talk about

our new life over a nice meal and some drinks.

Can you even... Come on.

Okay, yeah.

See you at the steam plant. All right.

I'll see you some day.

You carry the boxes.

I'm not working no more.

Damn it, Danielle.

Watch you up and down now, girl.

Oh, my God.

This poor child is out of everything.

Yeah, I noticed.

But I can go get some groceries for us.

You know, I don't know. She doesn't seem to have much of an appetite.

She's barely moved.

Has she even come out to see the baby?

No.

And honestly, I'm a little worried.

She's shutting down.

You know, postpartum is real. It's like post -traumatic stress disorder.

She's got to get up and she's got to move around.

It's just too important.

Look, I want to figure out how to help.

What can I do?

Yeah, well...

We can't force her.

All we can do is encourage her.

You know, baby steps.

Hold her hand. Sit with her.

You know, remind her that she's needed. You need her. Faith needs her.

Yeah.

I can do that.

But if I can be real with you for a moment.

Look, I know this is about Karen.

I'm really struggling with my feelings here.

I obviously don't want her to see me upset, and I don't want to make things

worse for her, for sure.

It's just I... You know what? Never mind.

It doesn't matter.

Aaron, come on. It matters.

Daddy.

Look, I guess all I can suggest is let her feel what she's feeling and...

Listen to her.

Be here for her.

Yeah.

You know what?

I'll go do the grocery shopping.

Why don't you just stay here and watch our girls, okay?

Of course I will.

Aaron, I want you to know, as hard as this is for

you, I just want to thank you.

Where is Fatima?

Hey, Andy.

I was hoping that I was going to see you before I left, but I'm just calling

because I'm calling for the same reason that I came back.

Because I love you.

And if I don't get a chance to tell you this in person, then at least I will

have said it here.

I know I've talked a lot about wanting what's best for you and wanting to

protect you, but what I didn't say was what I want for us

and how I would love to spend the rest of my life with you.

At this point, I only wish that you felt the same way, but it's clear now that

you don't, so I won't hold that against you.

Me and you, we're a lot.

You know, no matter how special it is, you have the right to choose you.

So I guess I will see you when I see you.

Please be safe.

Damn, Fatima.

You looking burnt out.

Not today, Hayden.

Let me guess.

You and the ex -con been fighting?

You know you need to get it together, right? This is a friendly law firm.

You want friendly, Hayden? Get a dog.

Oh, wait, I forgot you have one in your bed.

How's Tamara, by the way?

There she is. Wicked team.

It's funny I can still get you pressed like that.

Always getting a rise out of you.

Hayden, keep talking reckless, and I'll show you just how pressed I am when I

hit you right in your face.

Now get out!

What's up, baby?

Hey. Just called to check on you.

Chilling?

Well, did you at least eat something?

Yeah, I just had a donut.

No, Zach, we not doing that. Hold on.

I just placed you a food dash order.

Baby. Don't baby me. Look, no, I need you okay.

We need you okay.

All right, I'm going to get something to eat.

All right.

I got to go. I'll call you later, okay?

I love you. Love you more.

Hey, Pam.

Hey, Daddy Aaron. I'm just checking on y 'all.

How's Cameron?

Not good.

She is really not herself right now. I figured as much. You know, I feel so

But don't worry about the shop. Pam has got it on lock.

I appreciate it. Yeah, it's just that she's... Hold on.

Trina, I told you I don't do no bootleg bundles in my shop. Absolutely not.

Pam. So like I was saying...

Don't worry about things over here. I'm going to hold it down on my end. And you

just do whatever you do.

Pray or whatever.

My girl is strong. She's going to come around.

I hope so.

And thanks, fam.

For real, though, Aaron, you are so good for her.

Hold on.

Miss Johnson.

Miss Johnson.

Your wig ain't on cricket, honey. It's just a mirror.

Aaron, I got to go.

Perfect. Take a look at this. Okay. Thank you. So, I found some evidence on

Karen's doctor.

Apparently, there are some discrepancies in his record that can help us through

formal practice.

And if I can get the hospital to admit negligence, we'll have them on the

Okay.

Isn't all this information confidential?

How are you getting it?

I cut some corners illegally.

Like you. Okay.

You know, Annie, it's so crazy that this is actually a thing with black women in

health care.

I know.

I really appreciate you taking it on like this for both Karen and for Zach.

You know, it's helping me keep busy and keep my mind off of everything that's

happening with me.

Mm -hmm.

Andy?

Oh, don't do that. Don't do that. No.

I told you. If you need to talk, I'm here.

Spill it.

Robin left me a voicemail, and I think he's moving on.

I kind of figured that.

I know it doesn't make it easier.

Honestly, I just keep trying.

The more I try, it just feels like too much. Everything is falling apart.

I can imagine the weight of it all.

I keep pushing, and then I feel like I'm drowning.

Andy, it's okay not to be okay.

Yeah, but Robin, he came in like a knight in shining armor.

Yeah, he did come to your rescue.

I hate him a big bad wolf, but he did look out for you.

So I get to get cool points for that.

He had a way of making me feel safe.

Especially with Gary's mind scrolling.

And then Jordan.

The audacity of him to think that I'm an evil villain who's out to destroy his

sister. Like, boy, please.

I don't know. I guess it never really dawned on me who he was to me or how he

was to me until now.

And now it's too late.

Feel what you need to feel, but get your power back.

He's giving you PTSD.

Tell me about it. Right.

It's just, I'm having a hard time controlling my anxiety.

You ever feel that?

Anxiety? Yeah.

That we met?

Yeah, more than I even talk about.

Really? Andy, sometimes the weight of it all just feels like it's just sitting

right here on your chest.

Oh, my gosh.

I mean, you do a good job of controlling it.

I mean, do I have a choice?

Heavy is the crown of the black woman.

Andy,

it's okay to feel what you feel about Robin.

Yeah.

I know. I just have to feel it.

No shortcuts.

And then I'll come out on the other side.

Yeah.

Oh.

Hold on. This is the front desk phone.

Hey, Linda, what's going on?

Ms. Wilson, sorry to bother you.

I tried to call Ms. Barnes, but there's a young man who was asking for some

help. Says he was sent by Marie Bliss.

Um, okay, I'll be right up there. One second.

Um, that was the front desk saying that someone's up there that Ms. Marie sent?

Hmm. I can go see what they want and let you know.

Okay, yes, please.

And we can work on the case later.

All right. All right. Andy, you got this. We got this.

Thank you, girl. Of course.

Good meal?

They got the sauces right for your boy today.

So how are you going to pay for this, you know, now that you're my boy?

What? I'm not broke.

Look, I'm good.

Plus, I'm at peace with my decision, you know?

I had time to clear my head, and I agree with my woman.

I'm ready to focus on what really matters.

Okay.

So, I appreciate that very sweet gesture.

But for real, what's your plan? You know, you got like a year's worth of

savings?

Or you got a retirement account, some investments? Or, you know, do you think

your charm is going to...

Pay the bills.

You just think about all of that for like a minute, okay?

This is about freedom.

You know, to do what I want to do.

What's the therapist call it?

Living my truth.

That's what I'm doing. And that job was not it. All right? I'm rebuilding

myself.

And we're good.

All right? I'm focused on us.

On something real.

So what do you do when that... freedom you're talking about doesn't come with a

check.

Okay. I'm sensing a spirit of worry from you.

All right? We don't need to stress right now because when you live your truth,

the universe got your back.

Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm.

Okay. All right, Mr. Universe. You live in whatever reality you've cooked up and

I will just have to deal with the one that has bills and other adult things.

All right.

What is it with you, Danny? Because...

A minute ago, you were saying, I should quit my job, and I could find a new one,

and I have so many skills and talents. And one minute later, you're saying, I'm

like a loser or something. I don't get it.

There's no way to please you, is there?

All right, okay.

I support you.

What?

I support you.

Good, good.

I'm telling you, don't worry about me, all right?

Nothing's going to shut me down.

I'm like water, you know? I always find my way back to shore.

That water doesn't have to pay bills.

You do.

But you know what? You live your best life, boo.

Our best life.

Our best life.

Sarah, babe, you gotta stop worrying, okay?

Join me in this calm...

It's the new wave.

Yeah.

Calm before the storm.

Try the wings.

The sauce on it? Crazy.

I don't have much of an appetite.

Oh, you can nibble on the fries.

You can always eat a fry.

Ms. Barnes, I was the one out here making moves, but I didn't know you were

fly. Actually, I'm Fatima Wilson. I work on Ms. Andy Barnes' legal team. And you

are?

Girl, you know me. Stop playing.

Definitely giving B -boy.

Oh, see, now you're capping for sure.

Your rookie pick, Kendrick Waters.

Or as fans would call you, K -dubs from the Atlanta Firebolts.

In the flesh.

I know a little something -something about sports.

Congrats on being drafted.

How can we help you?

Well, my godmother, Mary Willis, she told me y 'all was real tight with

contracts. Told me if I want to keep my game tight, you need to come holler at y

'all. She said that.

Well, if Ms. Marie sends you, I'll have to take a look.

Call into the conference room.

All right. All right.

Oh, yeah, y 'all real boss energy in here.

Look, I'm not going to lie. I'm just a ball player.

I don't know nothing about contracts, investments, legal mumbo -jumbo.

That's not my lane. I'm going to leave that up to you hot shot lawyers.

Well, I am a paralegal.

Not a lawyer just yet. But I do know a thing or two about business.

And Ms. Ray Willis, you can't say no to her.

Oh, God, you can't say no to her. Her and my Gigi are line sisters.

And she don't co -sign for nobody, so y 'all must be dope.

She surely does not.

Take a look at this.

So how bad is it?

Well, uh, Kendrick, this is bad.

What do you mean?

Well, for starters, they own your image, your face, your name, everything.

You're their billboard.

Wait, wait, you playing me right now? That can't be right.

No, this is real.

And this here?

Moral turpitude.

Moral what now?

Moral turpitude.

So, say the company doesn't think you fit their brand anymore.

They can drop you, no payout.

Wait, wait, wait. So if I get into someone's club, they'll drop me?

Even something minor.

They can let you go and keep the bag.

That's wild.

It's wild, but it's common.

Look, these businesses, they protect themselves and hang you out to dry.

So what, I'm just supposed to walk around all soft?

Nah, this ain't it.

No, not that, but they are flashing a lot of money.

But the strings?

Way too many.

Well, folks be fake.

I mean, they just hyping this up like this is my big break.

Yeah.

Big break or big trap.

You're going to be a killer lawyer, Fatima. For real.

I appreciate that.

Look, I'm just, I'm tired of seeing us get played, you know?

So what's my next move?

Well, for starters, we are going to scratch this clause and negotiate with

team. Okay, well, you are my team.

Well, technically, I'm doing a favor.

You would need Ms. Barnes to make this official.

Okay, well, let's do it.

Not so fast. I really think you should talk to your management first.

How about this?

When you guys take me home, then we can talk to them.

Okay. I will talk to Andy, but for now, this should get you started, okay?

Thank you. You're welcome.

Attention all passengers on flight 3117 to Chicago O 'Hare. Your plane is here,

so please grab your luggage, grab your trash, and grab your kids.

Don't leave them here, okay?

All right, enjoy your flight to the Windy Cities.

Hey, Karen, it's me. I'm just checking on you.

You don't have to call me back or anything.

Just wanted to say, girl,

I don't know what to say, but I love you.

I don't even know what to do with myself.

Yo, Gus!

What's up?

Rock?

Big yellow, my favorite cousin. You looking good in that uniform, girl.

like money, money, money.

Rock, what are you doing here?

Karen.

Karen, can you please talk to me?

Just tell me what's going on in that head of yours.

Look, I know it's hard, okay?

I know you feel like you're losing yourself.

But just please don't shut down on us.

This pain that you're feeling, this pain is temporary.

I promise.

You're still here, Karen.

You're still here, and you're loved.

All right, don't forget that.

I'm not meant to be a mother.

Never was.

That's why I couldn't take her.

Karen, if you weren't meant to be a mother, you wouldn't still have faith.

Come back to us.

Please, we are here with you right now.

Here you go, babe.

There you go.

Karen,

I'm here.

You're not broken, Karen.

I'm not going anywhere.

Okay? You hear me? I'm going to be right here.

I'll be outside the room if you need me, okay?

Mommy, I'll get better.

Yo, you mind if I tell the guys about you? I'm sure they can use somebody like

you for real.

You know, I'm sure we can work something out. I'll talk to you as far as since

you highly... My fault.

Is that Kendrick Waters?

Oh, my guy, rookie of the year. What's up, boy?

Yeah, what's up, man?

What's wrong, dude? What's up, bro?

Oh, my fault.

Hey, you know I've been following you since college, right?

Since you was dropping 30 at night at ASU?

Atlanta about to go crazy this year.

Yeah, that's wild.

Oh, I'm Hayden Moss, by the way. Let me introduce myself.

No, no, no.

I'll fail you.

What brings you to my firm?

Your firm?

Fatima dope, man.

She kind of put me on game on everything.

Dope?

You buying this man like that? Come on now.

Look, you know she a paralegal, right?

That's like saying the guy that makes the fries at McDonald's is a chef.

You heard that?

Yeah, and you're the guy who handles the sauces and still seems to get the order

wrong.

Yo, that was good.

No, see, that was mad disrespectful.

See, I'm trying to connect with my guy, and you coming at me crazy.

No, you came in here uninvited and tried to clown me.

You know what?

I got a good heart, so I ain't even going to go to work.

Look, K -Dubs, I'm going to keep it real with you.

I'm the real plug around here.

PR moves, branding, contracts.

So if you need a real lawyer... I'm right down there. Don't let her... All

right.

Who is here making sure my godson isn't out here signing his soul to the devil?

Let's see, Marie.

The team have been putting me on game on everything with my contract.

I told Andy Barnes to handle this.

Yes, she is a little tied up right now, but I can assure you, Miss Willis, he's

in good hands. We'll take good care of him.

Marie Willis, it is always a pleasure to see you.

Hayden, just cut the crap, because your incompetence almost cost me my business

and a beachside condo.

That was my bad, but... You know, Hayden, you might like to hear yourself

but I, however, do not.

Fatima, do you have this?

Yes, ma 'am, I do.

Yeah, I mean, the way that Fatima broke everything down for me, she probably

saved me millions.

Millions. Only thing she saved around here is some ass.

Get it right the first time, Fatima, because I do not like to repeat myself.

Yes, ma 'am.

All right.

Call me when the ink is dry. All right.

I got you. I see.

All right, well, I'm out.

My guy.

Nice to meet you, bro.

Yeah, man.

Boy, big. That's an athlete right there.

Yeah.

I'm going to see you courtside, all right? Yeah, all right. Cool, bro. I got

break, so I'm going to be courtside. Yeah, yeah. I'm with you there.

All right.

Oh, my God.

Thank you for that.

It is clear that you're Hayden's college crush.

It's all good, Miss Lady.

But no, I'm serious. I really want to tell the guys about you. They could use

somebody like you.

You know, don't be surprised if your lines start blowing up.

I'll talk to Ms. Barnes and we'll work something out.

All right. Thank you. You're welcome.

Absolutely.

See you soon.

What? I'm just trying to think what's going on. He's gone.

Okay?

That was cool.

Now, that's no way to greet your best cousin, is it? I came to see you.

Well, how'd you get through security? What kind of place is this?

Hey, I'm a free man now, cuz.

It's been a good, uh, 24 hours since I walked out of that state -sponsored

Have you even called your mama yet?

No, but I will, though. I just wanted to come see you first.

What do you want?

Want? Nothing.

Okay, look, I heard you came into some bread and... There it is.

There it is.

Who told you, huh?

Come on. You know what? It don't even matter, because it's a no.

Well, hold your boy down.

You already trying to hustle, family. Wow, you just got out.

Come on, because look, I'm trying to start fresh, all right?

We know it's expensive to start fresh. I need new clothes, a haircut.

Jordans. Jordans? Yeah. You need Jordans.

You need to make sure you don't go back to prison. Damn, girl, you're looking

thicker than a snake.

Wow.

Oh, see, it's been a minute.

It's been out for ten minutes and you're already just trying to... Oh, see, stop

hating. Hating?

Oh, Miss Kane.

More inappropriate workplace behavior, I see.

You better be careful since Tony can no longer save you.

You threatening my cousin with your pineapple head ass.

Cousin?

Makes sense.

Unruly behavior must run in your blood.

I'll show you I'm ruling, homie. No, no, no, no.

Don't even waste your time on him.

This is my snitch co -worker, Lenard.

He built like an office snitch. Sure is. Hi, I'm Lenard.

It's always disturbing you.

Are you going to call the police?

No, I'm not going to call the police. Someone help.

Black people are enjoying their lives. I would like to know why.

It's not because they're black.

It's not because they're black. Oh, it's not?

This is very nice. This is not what's appropriate.

That was hilarious.

Now,

can I borrow some?

Please.

Now, you could have led with that.

Come on, see, hold your boy down.

I get 20.

You still doing that same old auntie shit?

No, no, I want it, I want it, I want it. You want it? I want it.

Yeah. It's the safest bank in the city, and that shit smells like Gucci.

I guess so, but you know what? I appreciate you.

I'm going to hit you up later.

Oh, do you still live in... Goodbye, Rock.

I love you, cuz.

And I'm going to give it back. I just don't know when.

Call your mama, heathen.

Lord, I just need to know what I did to deserve this.

Why is she so hot?

To me?

What am

I

supposed to do?

What do you do when you lose what you didn't even have?

Come on, boy.

What am I supposed to do?

I'm supposed to just man up. Just man up.

Man up, Zach. That's what you're only supposed to do.

Man up.

Man up.

It

can't

work. It's hard for me.

Man.

Man up. Let's go, Taylor.

Let's go.

What are you talking about? You suck.

All you do is pick OKC.

Yeah, yeah.

Wow! I already had one.

Oh, hey, yo, I gotta go. Somebody's banging on my door.

Yo, yo, relax, man. What are you banging on my door?

Yo!

What's up?

But knock him further.

Can't protect on your ass. You need a doorbell. Look at my knuckles.

My bad. I was playing on the game. He's knocking like the police.

Oh, perfect.

I need lunch.

Help yourself. I'm good.

I wasn't asking.

It ain't the best.

No? Mm -mm. These are cold.

I didn't mean them. I got something to spark that appetite.

Look, it's you.

You want to share your treat with me? I'm sharing my treat with you.

Don't get used to it, though.

Because the last time, we almost got your ass kicked out.

Almost? You changed a lot.

Tomato, tomato.

You deserve it.

Thanks, I do.

Thank you.

Ayo, you showered today?

Or, like, yesterday?

Or, like, this week? This week? That ain't me.

Okay.

Messed up bad.

I should have just kept it cool with Karen.

We are not about to blame ourselves for life -lifing. You did not make Karen

lose the baby.

I feel like I did. I should have just stopped doing too much.

You done?

Yeah, I'm done.

And another thing, too. I'm tired of taking losses, yo.

I need a date.

You got every right to be mad.

You do.

You remember that guy Jonah?

Shit changed me.

I was mad at the world.

Thought I had lost everything.

Guess what?

We still here.

You see Fatima?

That's your win.

The baby she's carrying, that's your chance to get it right.

Start fresh.

Take your moment, but don't get stuck.

Amy, I'm scared.

What if I'm helping you?

I didn't think about perfection.

Teema don't care about that. You done already messed that up.

Just show up for her.

Show up for the baby. Show up for yourself.

Think I could do that?

I survived a marriage ultimatum between me and some country -ass white girl.

He met on some monkey bars.

Tony's ex -wife, his crumb -snatching gremlin.

And now he go to his job and decide to be my stay -at -home wife.

Wait. But he ain't wifing.

Wait, wait, wait. The point is, life is going to do what it do.

Just try.

Shit, it's ghetto anyway.

You're right.

When did you become so kumbaya?

Oh, not kumbaya. I'm being tested right now.

You're my boy.

And I gotta get you out of that little rut.

That's what I'm gonna do.

I appreciate you, Danny. I have no idea, yo.

Yeah, I saw you come in here stress -eating. What happened?

Tony really... Hey, I don't really need the judgment right now, okay?

I'm telling you, it's not the weed, it's you!

I'm April Fresh.

No, it's August Trashay.

Garbage.

Just put her to sleep.

I just need a water.

Your mom just went to the store.

But I do have a case in my car.

At the same time.

I'll be back.

He'll be back in just a second.

I should do something.

Why don't I?

It was supposed to be different.

I'm supposed to be different.

I can't.

What kind of a mother am I?

I'm failing her.

I'm failing myself.

I'm not enough for her.

She deserves better.

I've been investigating a doctor and I was considering bringing a lawsuit

against him.

Next on, it's the time for you to do someone else.

Sabrina is officially stepping into her whole face.

She's acting really strange.

Like, I mean, she's walking around in a daze and she's doing things she doesn't

normally do.

Man, you good, young man?

I'm fine.

So look, man, not trying to pry, but...

See you.

Something's bothering you.