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Why does this keep happening?

It was an accident.

This could all have been avoided if you hadn't stepped in. If I didn't step in,

it could have been somebody else's blood on that floor.

And I wouldn't forgive myself if it was yours.

No more talking about it The way it is, the way it

is It's no mystery There's no getting around

it When you're here, when you're here

We got chemistry

Don't forget to remember me When you leave

Don't forget to remember Don't forget to remember

me Remember

me

I think we did it again.

We'll be right back.

Someone didn't make it home last night.

That crust in your eyes?

Is that dirt under your fingernails?

Whatever you guys are doing, I need you to drop it and help me buy some time.

How can we help?

I need the two of you to head to Mark. He's got Zoe, and he's doing whatever he

can to keep her for good. A road trip to Arizona?

I know.

It's a personal ask, but I cannot run this firm if I lose custody of her.

Can you handle it?

We're on it. I'm on it.

Benji.

Benji, you doing all right?

Take Benji with you.

Report back when you get there.

Come in.

Mrs. McCullough.

You're looking in good spirits.

What's that?

The key to Randall's cell door.

Well, how do I know that was obtained legally?

I have a little black book that says that it was.

Well, I don't think I know what you're talking about.

I can guarantee you my name's not in there. Maybe not yours, but Sears is.

For all I know, that's the reason why things didn't work out between you two

the end of the day.

You were just too vanilla.

No disrespect, Your Honor. I just remember how she used to look at you

then. She was so into you. Anyone could see it.

But Judge Sears does not typically respond to subtlety.

Nonetheless, I don't take kindly to threat, Mrs. McCullough. Relax.

It's just free information.

If you want to use it as incentive, be my guest.

But this?

This is enough for an acquittal.

And how do I know he's a doctor?

I'll let you be the judge of that.

That is your job, right?

Have a nice day.

Just what I need. McCullough puppet in my ass.

As much as I'm sure you like anal, Andrea, I'm not here with McCullough and

Associates.

Alphineville Triplett.

I should have known.

Yes, you should have, considering his false arrest and imprisonment. Oh, since

you seem to have all the facts, Miss DeVoe.

You should know that Mr. Triplett was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a

public servant.

Two officers use excessive force to physically take my client in for

questioning. In what city is that legal? Your client was suspected of inciting a

riot. Suspected of inciting a riot.

Suspicion of assaulting an officer.

Sounds a lot like theories being thrown around without probable cause, don't you

think?

So, let me give you a little theory, Landry.

Mr. Triplett was arrested by two white officers only moments after a peaceful

rally to help rebuild the trust between the black community and the police

force. As far as I can tell, you're looking at a publicity nightmare when

gets out. Not to mention when we sue for malicious prosecution, considering

hearing this was obviously racially motivated.

That's bullshit.

Or should I say suspicion that it's racially motivated?

Does that make it sound better for you?

I didn't think so either.

So we can do this the easy way or the hard way.

You drop the charges and let my client out or we will drag this and everyone

involved down the rabbit hole.

Your choice.

You don't deserve?

No.

Did I miss something here?

No.

So, um, how'd you guys get introduced to the firm? Was it through an internship

like me, or did you guys go to... No.

No. Okay.

Tell me how you met Lacey.

A few years back, she and I ran into a

school bully we used to have.

Right.

They almost didn't recognize us, so we...

Took them on a trip down memory lane.

They didn't like the way we decided to reintroduce ourselves, so they took

action.

Lacey took on our case.

The rest is history.

Well, I'm not surprised.

It wasn't just a friendly reintroduction.

We beat the shit out of them.

Yeah, I figured it was implied that we confronted them. I believe we nearly

dislocated every joint in his body.

Why does it matter how we did it?

Well... Benji asked for the truth. He deserves to hear the whole thing. It's

okay. I accidentally... But I'm not lying.

You're omitting key information, which is the same thing. We can even find...

Not every detail needs to be shared in order to get the bigger picture. You do

when there's a body involved.

I saw you burying Terrence last night.

It was an accident.

I've been through worse.

We have been through worse.

We've been through it all together.

Till now, apparently.

Lost my appetite.

Agent Diggs.

Gideon, make it quick. I'm on my lunch break. I know, it shouldn't take long.

Unless you drag it out like you've been dragging Lacey McCall's case.

What you call dragging, I call due diligence.

You should know no stone will be left unturned.

Including you, Mr. Stone.

You and I, we both know this isn't about your job.

Because if you cared about that as much as you did bringing down Lacey, then you

might reconsider my offer.

And what might that be?

Order Lacey to pay a substantial fine instead of jail time.

I mean, that or release her assets.

If there was something to be found, the FBI would have found it by now.

And if there wasn't, you wouldn't be here begging me to drop her case.

So you want to spend a big chunk of your career on this?

If you're trying to buy your way out, that tells me it's more valuable to

investigate.

As much as you wish you could, you can't buy justice.

Oh, and... Don't let me rush off to lunch for you.

I am very patient, as is the FBI.

Lacey, can you spare a minute?

How did you find this place?

I'm Chelsea.

I wouldn't be worth my salt if I didn't know how to find you. Now, can we talk?

I've got something you need to see.

The Black Fist Tribe?

Yeah. This is a plot to take down the governor.

What made you look into this?

This guy Alfonso's all over the news, getting everyone all worked up.

Figured I'd see what all the fuss was about.

If I didn't know where to look, I would have never known he was after my dad.

We cannot afford this getting out.

You're worried about the press?

This is my father.

We have to do something.

It's not just about the press.

Alfonso is Brittany's new client.

What?

She was serious about that?

Is it clicking for you yet? It's all connected.

If this is his plan, and he's involved with this firm in any way, this could

destroy my deal and everything it's connected to.

So how are you going to fix this?

I'm Lacey.

Off to plan your next rally?

Hey.

And if you're talking about Alfonso, I don't think that he's in a fun rally any

time soon.

Oh.

Is a riot more your speed?

Is this real?

He's been tied to a domestic terrorist group for years.

I'm sorry, but I didn't know about this. That is not an excuse that I can

tolerate. Missing key information like this is the kind of mistake that can

bring everyone down.

I'm sorry. I don't need your apology.

I need a better partner.

So what are you saying?

I'm saying that being book smart and not street smart isn't cute,

Brittany.

And it certainly isn't enough to be a partner at my firm.

Just imagine if Kelsey didn't find this information on the dark web and bring it

to my attention.

Kelsey gave this to you? Yes, Kelsey gave this to me.

She doesn't care about the firm.

I expect that from her, but not from you.

Thank you all for coming.

Nice to see you out and about, Tony.

Nice to be out and about, Elena.

May as well get used to seeing me around.

Our son Daniel is launching a sports agency.

This is your arena.

I just want to make sure that our history doesn't impede his success.

Why would we do that? He has no experience.

As a matter of fact, how will he run an agency when he's busy running from

addiction? My son. Our son is in recovery.

And everyone in this family is making sure that he stays on track.

Now, we want to make sure that he grows up.

Isn't that right, Ms. Marzelli?

What about you two?

Are you forgetting about the land that we lost because of you?

Are you forgetting about the social and economic damage you caused my family

with your rape accusation against my son?

Keep in mind your dalliance at the dungeon is only a secret your marriage

with Sam.

I just wanted to be clear.

I may not have been able to before, but now when someone comes for my family, I

can respond in kind.

Being out and about has its purpose.

So what I want to address here is a very mutual, beneficial opportunity for

everybody.

Big enough for us to set all our feuds aside.

Yes? Okay, Rev. Show us the money.

Savoy Alston.

He's the number one draft pick.

It's only natural for you to be after the number one person everybody wants.

What does this have to do with your boy?

You're here as a courtesy.

Daniel Will represents Savoy Alston.

But the spotlight is on and the window is closing.

The more people that flock to him, the quicker the window closes for you.

We thought that you would want to work together on this, but if you want to

things the way they were, that's fine too.

And Frank, I'd refrain from using that tone when speaking about Daniel.

You sound primitive.

I'll consider it.

We'll be in touch.

Fine. Isaac, can you bring the car around, please?

Absolutely, miss.

If he had said one more thing about my son... Sweetheart, you have to learn how

to negotiate.

I should tell you what I really wanted to say.

This is our city, Barrington, and they will have to deal with us whether they

want to or not.

That's right.

She said you had good news.

We found footage at the house. The night of the fight with Tony.

Ain't that a bitch.

I was thinking she had cameras.

But if everything's caught on tape, why am I still in here?

Getting a new trial takes time. But now we can claim self -defense with proof.

Is that enough to get me out? It will be.

You should stay out of trouble.

You're not fooling anybody with those bloody knuckles.

You're the other guy.

What does it matter if this thing attacks my potential freedom?

I would think that getting your life back matters enough.

And if by threes you mean the agency with Daniel, you should be so lucky that

you have anything at all on the outside waiting for you. Daniel needs me just as

much as I need him.

Nobody's going to take that man child seriously all by himself.

You don't exactly have clients lined up out the door, do you?

Tighten up. Almost showtime.

Getting Randall off with some CCTV?

That seems to be your go -to nowadays.

Where did you even get that information?

Oh, I'll tell you, but, you know, you'll have to be in the loop. What the fuck

is your obsession with being in the loop? Maybe when shit hit the firm, you

MIA. Except I was the only one in the dark. I never held anything from you

you needed to know. So you're the one who gets to decide what I need to know.

You're damn right I am.

Imagine me giving someone sensitive information who doesn't even do their

diligence. What, like Chelsea?

She's a white -collar criminal who did a glorified Google search.

She could give a shit about the firm.

You plucked her from the gutter, but I chose you.

And you reward my loyalty with silence?

I wish we could get past this.

Well, go wish on a star, Brittany.

Because everything that I kept from you was for your protection.

And now that you violated my trust, you can go fend for your damn self.

Okay.

I quit.

Where the hell are you going to go? I'm going to the courthouse down the block

to see my client.

You see, that's the difference between you and me, Lacey.

You work to get your clients out of prison while I keep mine from going in.

Yes?

Ah, Mr. Sloan.

Senator Bargley. I believe congratulations are in order.

Ah, yes.

Drink?

Sure, thank you.

After an entire campaign fucking up to voters in this back election,

I get to enjoy people fucking up to me.

I assume that's why you're here.

Quite the opposite, I'm afraid.

You still have a debt to pay.

I don't think anything more needs to be addressed between Lacey and me.

Yeah, but I'm not Lacey.

I'm sorry.

I missed when I owed you a favor.

Senator Bargley, a secret murder is a tough job to maintain.

If I'm going to continue to keep your transgressions, let's see, confidential,

then I don't think you should be the only one in the room celebrating a

promotion now, should you?

You want chief of police?

Whatever strings you got to pull, whatever will you got to grease, but

it happen.

Fine.

I'll need a little time. I've still got a job to do.

Your job is to make sure I don't have to do my job.

Thanks for coming, Warren.

With pleasure.

And this really is a beautiful office.

Yes, it is.

Grandpa!

Hey, Sugar Plum!

How was camp?

Great! I learned how to swim, make a campfire, and I can hula hoop better

any of the other kids!

Alright!

Hey, Sean.

How you doing?

Welcome back.

Baby, go on inside.

Okay. And get settled. I'll see you soon.

Oh, you don't come around often, do you?

You look good.

Not as good as you.

So what's the plan?

We do as Lacey instructed.

We confront them. Yeah, but how exactly?

We can't just kick down the door and tell him to run away with his kid.

Hold on.

There's a car pulling up.

Is that who I think it is?

What are you doing here?

I know that deep down, you still love your wife, Mark.

But you can't be on the fence forever about talking to Diggs.

I can't be rushed into a decision either, Pops.

I know.

I just want you to know that no matter your decision, I stand behind you.

I know you'll do the right thing.

Deacon. Reverend.

Tony. Ah, what a day of surprises.

Reverend. How you doing? Hi.

Oh, hey.

Sweet baby.

We missed you.

Look at you.

Oh, you're so beautiful.

Growing.

Could I get you guys some water or something?

Yes, I'll take some water.

I'll take care of that.

Okay, Deacon, why don't you get that special surprise out of the cupboard,

What is it? I can't tell you. Let me show you. Your grandparents said you

something extra special since you've been a big girl. That's true.

So, to what do I owe the pleasure?

Well, I want to thank you very much for watching over Zori over the summer.

Tony and I truly appreciate your hospitality.

Of course.

She's my granddaughter.

I just hope we can get through all of this.

Because I don't like seeing Lacey in pain.

You do know summer's come to an end, don't you?

I know Mark is working real hard to sort through things and get everything

straightened out, protecting himself and Zoe.

As is Lacey.

Did Mark tell you what happened?

Not much.

I try not to get involved in my son's business.

He's a grown man.

He can take care of himself.

Zoe's school is in Los Angeles, as are her friends, as is her mother. And so is

all the danger surrounding her mother.

I find it honorable of you to want to protect her. I don't care what you find

it.

I'm not going to let you take her.

Let me.

Well, you know, I just hope that they can work through this and have a better

understanding for themselves.

Because the Bible says that husbands need to stay with their wives.

Yeah, what does the scripture have to say about adultery?

I'm the only family member Zoe has in this house.

So you can call it protection all you want.

But to the world, you may as well have kidnapped her.

You know, Wallace, I don't have any issues with you. None at all.

Likewise, Reverend. I have no issues with you.

Then I have no issues with Mark.

All I want is what's best for my daughter and my granddaughter.

What's best for my son and our granddaughter may not necessarily be

wants. Let me tell you something.

Action.

Whether they're good, whether they're bad, or indifferent, there's always

consequences.

Tony, what about you? You want some ice?

That would be lovely.

Thanks.

You going to listen to the equipment?

No. Why would I do that?

We're on a mission.

It's part of the basic.

Guys. The mission was to confront Mark about Zoe.

Listening in wasn't part of the plan. The plan had changed.

And that wouldn't matter if we were prepared. Guys!

Maybe we should just call AC.

I mean, I don't think she knew about this, and I damn sure don't think any of

are in a position to make an executive decision either.

Fine. I'll call.

Make the call.

Hey,

um, there's been a change of plan. Hey, just checking in.

Okay. Hey.

Hey.

Lacey said to come back.

Lacey said we can go back to L .A.

Thank God.

Just give me a minute.

Yeah.

Nah, I'll talk to you later.

I just want to know if we can.

Can we get, yeah.

Can we get, hey.

Can we get, yeah.

Can we get, yeah. You do know you have me parking blocks away and creeping

through back doors just to see you.

Why are we at the dungeon?

I figured you could loosen up a little.

How so?

Thank you.

I'll take a scotch neat, thanks.

A scotch neat.

A utilitarian as always.

Look, I think there's great value in you burying this hatchet with Tony.

I'm sorry, did you say bury the hatchet with Tony?

Tony the traitor?

After all these years, you still remember my favorite drink.

While you're reminiscing, I'm thinking about our future and what our legacy

could have been.

Well, what about what it could still be?

You know, there's only one thing you have to do to make that happen, sis.

I'm not about to kumbaya with vengeful -ass tears if that's what you're

suggesting. Well, somebody has to be the bigger person.

And First Lady, why can't that be you?

Why I gotta be the bigger person when I'm the better person?

Oh, well, true that.

I really need it, Dick.

Why do you say that?

I had to take a tough trip.

What happened?

Tony and I had to go see Mark in Arizona.

If you need to talk about anything, I'm here.

Thanks, man.

So how's Benji doing?

Better than ever. Can you believe in two years this little nigglet's going to be

in law school?

What?

It seems like he was just taking his first steps yesterday.

Time flies, huh?

Yes, it does.

It's a friendship.

Cheers, brother.

So, how do you feel about having her back?

I feel wonderful.

God answered my prayers.

I mean, for her to be locked up in that prison for all those years in that cage,

if it wasn't for you and D making sure... I think you've done the same for

so don't start with that shit.

Yeah, man.

We got through it.

Yeah.

Tony's still being Tony.

Meaning?

Meaning last week I had to break him up in church. They were fighting like

crazy.

Yeah, I heard about that.

Yeah. It's been years, man. They got to get through this.

Well, not for Venetta. I mean...

Tony did her time, but the betrayal is still real for her.

But we all made mistakes.

And we all paid our price.

Now the Power Five need to get their act together and move forward. Because I

know they love each other.

The one you love the most makes us vulnerable.

I heard a good pastor say that one time.

Yeah. A good pastor can't even make sure his own kids stay out of harm's way.

Oh, come on, Mac.

Look, you are a great minister.

You're a great father.

When Lacey and Daniel figure it out, they will make an impact on the world in

positive way.

Thanks, man.

I want you to promise me something.

What? If anything ever happens to me, I need to make sure you take care of Lacey

and Daniel like they're my own.

I'm sure you'd do the same for Benji if anything happened to us.

Absolutely.

Hey, anytime.

I'll see you later.

I know you see it that way. Because it is that way.

How do you see value in that?

Don't act like it wouldn't be helpful to your Supreme Court ambitions. Think

about the long run.

Now think about it.

This is all you wanted to talk to me about?

I will see myself out before someone recognizes me.

And the Supreme Court becomes a pipe dream.

Your lipstick is running.

Whatever.

Okay.

might be right oh i know i am because the feud you got going with vanetta it's

become a loose end and it's stopping all of us from moving forward tony

honey you gotta remember the bigger picture the goals we had from

20 years ago come on sis

i guess i can I'm worried.

Night.

It's a new beginning.

Oh, yeah.

And tying up them loose ends, baby.

Ha -ha.

Can I interrupt in anything?

Ellie, if you want to interrupt.

Taking up a part -time job as a delivery man, come on then.

No, I was, uh, driven nothing and, uh,

came across a little something.

I remembered this.

This is back when you wanted to be more than just... Colleagues with benefits.

I kept that all this time after you told me how you felt.

I figured one day there'd be a chance.

Why would you give this back to me now? Because I realize I still care for you

and I... I can't help it.

And I swore that if I could make this work, there is nothing I wouldn't do to

protect you.

Even from yourself.

Even from me.

But I, um... I mean, I get what I want.

But you can still get what you want.

Uh -huh.

Not so easy.

Oh.

Uh -huh. I'm going to do it easy.

What are you going to do with that?

I want you to tell me what you want.

Tell you.

I ain't going to give you another.

I can give you everything else.

Here comes the jobs.

Yo!

Next semester is about to be wild. Yo, for real.

Kel, who are you taking for political theories?

Banks. Did you know she grades on a curve?

Oh,

okay. Why are we talking about school anyways? It's summertime.

I'm used to a good -ass time. Okay, you're right.

Right?

Right, Benzie.

I said, right, Benzie.

Yo, bro, what planet are you on right now?

I'm sorry, what did you say?

You didn't hear anything I said?

Yo, nah, you acting mad weird.

Yeah, you haven't said much since we picked you up.

What's going on?

Bro, if you going through something, you know you can holler at us.

Exactly, like, we do everything together, but you gotta let us in.

Yeah, like, what the... Look, I appreciate you guys' concern, but I'll

out. Thanks for the ride.

Oh, we're going to figure it out. Mm -hmm. I ain't never seen Mac like that.

either.

So you thought you were just going to tip your black ass on through here, huh?

Are you okay, son? Uh -uh, Ben. Fuck the niceties.

He all right.

Where you been all day and night?

Fine. I'm an adult now. I can leave the house without you guys knowing.

Oh.

Is your name still on the mortgage?

Last time I checked, you had us both worried.

Neither of us could sleep until we found out where you were.

And we done spent all that money on that smartphone, and you too dumb to use it?

It died, Mom.

I was at a party, lost track of time, that's it.

All day?

I call bullshit.

I was at the firm earlier.

I left without telling anybody.

It was a private party. You know how those go.

All right.

It is what it is.

Just get some sleep.

And, uh, Benjamin, make sure your phone is charged at all times.

Gotcha. Got me.

Yes, sir.

Now, what nigga his age come from a party and don't smell like booze, weed,

sex?

I just think we did our job well.

That's what you're going with?

That's what I'm going with.

Okay. Grab the gummies and go to bed.

Oh, hey, pal.

Bye.

But you shouldn't do it, though.

No,

no, Mr. Hall. No,

no.

She was so stressed out. She wouldn't even eat my pork plate.

What?

Your daddy makes the best pork plates in the state.

That's just rude.

You know what?

You don't have to eat it.

You know what? I've had enough of y 'all.

All right.

You know, I'm telling you, I can fix this for you.

I'm coming. I'm coming.

Get in.

Hey, come on in.

What is it?

Mark has filed for an emergency injunction for Zoe.

What? He's trying to avoid a kidnapping charge ever since the divorce papers

were filed.

Kidnapping charge?

Where would he even get an idea like that?

I don't know, but... Are you fucking kidding me?

How was I supposed to know? You weren't, but it wouldn't have mattered if you

were three steps ahead.

You could have filed this ahead of time for me and avoided all of it. It's not

over, okay? We got this.

I'm so tired of everyone fucking saying that to me

Can I come with you?

I won't be gone long, okay? But I already have

everything packed.

Can I please come?

Not this time.

But I won't be gone long.

Do me a favor.

Keep Granddad happy.

Keep him company.

Okay.

All right, come here.

I love you.

Love you, too.

I'll be right back.

Agent Diggs, it's Mark Erickson.

I'm ready to testify.

From my purposeful and somehow I'm still faded.

Moving through the rhythm, feeling blue. I guess I'm chained.

Suffocated by your energy. And now I feel like I can barely breathe.

Talking on the clouds of the loud. I can't even hear the sound. Don't know

what's come over me.

Won't get through the crowd.

And I'm bothered by the smiles when I'm down.

No, I can barely breathe.

I'm suffocated by the smoking mirrors. I got to pray to make my vision clearer.

I want to go. Won't be surprised if you say you don't get it. You don't

understand the difference.

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