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Life is about the choices we make, the foods we eat, the clothes we buy, even

the people we love.

Because love isn't just a feeling.

In any given moment, you can make the best decision for your life or the worst

one. But when temptation comes, and it will come, will you make a different

choice?

Ultimately, you may have to choose who you love more, that other person or

yourself.

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 Don't forget to remember me

When you leave Don't forget to

remember Don't forget to remember

The evidence on this drive will show that my client, Randall Jarvis, is not

guilty of a heinous murder.

He exhibited a clear display of self -defense.

Mrs. Jarvis attacked my client, unprovoked, and made several attempts to

him, which threatened his imminent death.

He reacted in fear of his life.

And unfortunately, this was the end result.

Actions that are protected under the law.

When you watch this, I want you to really think about what you're seeing.

And ask yourself this.

If someone is wielding a knife at you, how would you react?

Thank you.

This win has nothing to do

with that. This is to get an innocent man out of prison.

It was just a fair and square.

This is Blake English with the California Daily.

Mr. Jarvis, how does it feel now that you're a free man?

It feels great. It's been a long couple of months. I just want to thank my

brilliant attorney for bringing the truth to light so I can put this behind

What's next for you, Mr. Jarvis?

Well, I can't give you all my secrets, but I have some business ventures in the

works and a huge announcement coming soon. But for now, I'm just going to get

myself a hot meal and a warm shower. Thank you.

Hey, I can't really talk right now.

Oh, sweetie pie, you want to hear this?

Mark is in town.

Why? Does he have Zoe?

I don't know, but he's staying at a hotel in Pasadena. I don't know why the

he wouldn't tell me he was coming. Does that even matter?

All I know is I need to get over to Pasadena and straighten this shit out.

Okay.

Text me the address.

The goddess Isis returns.

Hi.

I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me.

You can start by giving me an advance copy of your next book.

Did you read the first one already?

Davawa did.

It felt like I understood every word you wrote.

I don't think anyone has ever gotten it like you did and put it in such obvious

perspective.

Well, I'm glad it resonated with you.

And I got you on the next one. I mean...

I'm already working on it, so... Gotta keep your friends happy.

Happy's not the adjective I would use.

You know, I would say something more along the lines of keeping my people

nourished.

I'm sure a lot of people have tons of questions about your arrest.

That is very true. The people are very hungry for the knowledge that I've

obtained since my arrest.

So, Thomas Money, what's up?

I've received some troubling information recently.

Stuff that ties you to an underground extremist group.

Have you heard of the Blackfish Tribe? Have I heard of the Blackfish Tribe?

I mean, what are they saying now? Am I planning to kill the president or kidnap

the first lady? More like the senator.

Oh my God, no, not Senator Barkley.

God forbid someone does something to the master of all the black folks here in

California. Let me guess, some white person grabbed all this stuff off the

internet and threw it in your face.

How'd you know?

I thought you read my book.

I outlined that blueprint in the very first chapter.

First step towards discrediting our movement is discrediting our leaders.

So I don't have anything to worry about then.

Remember, we have attorney -client privilege here.

The real question is what are you willing to do to eliminate this

your life?

I quit working for Lacey, so I won't be around that person on a regular basis

anymore. No, no, no, no, no.

I didn't say avoid.

I said eliminate.

See, violence is a man recreating himself.

It's the only language that our oppressor truly understands.

So, Counselor, what kind of violence are you willing to inflict for your

rebirth?

Hello? Hey.

How you doing? Just checking in.

Did everything work out?

Well, we'll see.

Is Zoya around?

Yeah, she's right here. Hold on.

Hey, Daddy!

Hey, baby.

I'm just out here taking care of a few things.

Is Mommy with you?

No, baby.

Listen, Mommy's not with me.

Can you go get her? I miss her.

Hey, listen, when I get back, we're going to have a long talk about Mommy.

Okay? Just you and me.

I promise.

Okay. Love you.

I love you too, baby.

And although the long -term impacts of Alfonso Triplett's release is still yet

to be seen, one thing is for certain.

His partnership with attorney Brittany DeVoe positions him as the leading civil

rights advocate for Los Angeles' black and brown populations.

Bravo, Brittany. It pays to have friends in the media, doesn't it?

Excuse me?

I know about you and Terrence.

Smart move having one of his friends write this article, too.

Don't want anyone to catch on.

We all need our own secrets, don't we?

Indeed.

I want to discuss a new endeavor.

I'm starting a resource center and a legal aid foundation for those in our

community who can't afford an attorney.

We had it in the works before I went away.

The South LA Community Resource Center.

Justice through faith.

The 501c3 is filed, and we just secured office space, as you can see.

All you have to do is commit to the work you love.

What do you think?

This is amazing.

Like, this is everything.

Indeed, and it will be.

Please don't take this the wrong way, Ms. McCullough, but does Lacey know

this?

My resignation is fresh from the firm, and I don't want to create any discord

within the family.

Don't worry.

We have enough discord as it is.

You know, I still can't believe Lacey would let you leave.

You're the most valuable player she has over in that makeshift office of hers.

Yeah, I wouldn't know.

Really?

I've never been.

Sounds like it's time for a field trip.

Follow me.

Tell me this wasn't your idea. I had nothing to do with it.

Did you know about this?

No. What a nice surprise.

You should have told us this when you were coming through.

I'm free to roam the earth as I please, Dee.

Even though Ms. DeVoe decided to part ways with my daughter's firm, I thought

it was important for her to see the diligent work you all have been putting

Give her motivation for her own personal endeavors.

Isn't that right, Brittany?

Yes.

Motivation indeed.

Why don't I take you on a walking tour? I think I'll take myself.

Sis, now I know you're feeling yourself since you're out and all, but Lacey

specifically asked for Brittany not to be here, and I doubt if she changed her

mind.

Dee. Lacey's approval was a necessary evil during my incarceration?

Not anymore.

I don't get it.

What is going on with you and Lacey?

I just think it's time that I reclaim my power.

That's it.

That's all.

I saw her making a mess when I was on the inside, ruining everything we've

built. And I'll be damned if I continue to allow that to happen. She is doing

the best she can.

She is not you, Tony.

Exactly. She is not me.

I love my daughter with everything in me.

Sometimes that love means protecting her against herself.

Is Lacey going to see it like that?

She doesn't have to like it, nor does she have to understand it. I did prison

time for this family.

So Lacey nor anyone else can tell me what I won't do to protect the McCulloch

name or reputation.

Period, Pooh.

You know, you came a long way since you first met Lacey. That's what hard work

does. And some backstabbing. Let's be real.

But don't worry.

That nonsense you found connecting Alfonso to the Black Fist tribe was

best. Besides, he has public opinion on his side and no one will care.

Yeah, well, that nonsense is way above your head.

I don't expect you to understand.

I wasn't trying to fuck you over.

It sure did look that way.

Okay. Like I said, you wouldn't understand.

Congratulations on winning his case anyway.

It's good to see you finally did something useful for Lacey.

You know I read his book.

It's a great read if you get a chance.

He doesn't spend a lot of time on the whole anti -racist thing, but he does

think that it's a ploy by white liberals to ingratiate themselves into black

culture. Come on.

He also says that...

Those who are closest to you serve the biggest threat.

So if I were you, I'd be more concerned with what's going on in this warehouse

versus what Britt is doing.

I don't work here anymore.

She went off campus to meet her boyfriend in some fancy, rich lake house

Bear the night of homecoming.

He had a ton of money.

Bought her all kinds of jewelry.

She used to wear this little silly ladybug necklace he got for whenever I

around.

Dad, it's Chelsea.

Ladybug. Have a great day at school, ladybug.

Booyah! You can't teach talent like that. Boy, it looks like Albie Shaw got

jumper like Trae Young.

At Game Breaker Sports Management, our vision is simple. We want to help the

best athletes get the deals they deserve and set them up to expand outside of

sports the moment they sign with us. And that's exactly why I signed with Game

Breaker Sports Management.

Look, y 'all know what he can do.

But my son is more than just a gifted athlete.

Sure, he can throw it down.

Got a sweet jumper, post game, and a high basketball IQ. But more

He wants to use his global status to bring generational wealth into the black

community.

Cecilia from Duke's Dirt.

Randall, how long have you been planning all of this, and how did you put it all

together while you were in prison?

Well, actually, while Randall was away, I was the one who was spearheading

everything to lead us. Come on now, y 'all. Y 'all know my mentality. When am

never not working? I like to think of myself as the late, great Muhammad Ali.

Peace and blessing be upon him. They tried to lock him up just like they

me up, and even then they couldn't stop me.

Really? You're not seriously considering that offer? It's important.

Fine.

I'm going to spend some money. Take me to Fredo's. I need to know something.

I mean, who could blame him, right?

Daniel, now that you've landed Savoy Austin, do you expect to attract more

prospects? Yeah, that was always the plan.

But first, what we want to do is... Work out the competition.

That's what we do at Game Breaker Sports. That's what I've always done.

Come on, you all know me. I make miracles happen, baby.

Randall. Did you ever expect a few months back that you'd be here? Or out

prison at all?

What was going through your mind back then?

Randall, are you at all concerned that circumstances surrounding your

incarceration may have negative effects on your business dealings?

Of course not.

I was wrongfully convicted, but justice was served.

I'll humor you.

Um, what happened?

I would hope.

would preserve all of our faith in the American judicial system. I just want to

go on the record right now and say I'm happy to be an American. God bless

America. But I also want to serve as a source of inspiration to not only my

community, but to all of my clients about being persistent and rising like a

phoenix from the ashes in the midst of adversity.

I just want to let everybody know the king is back. I'm back on my throne, and

game -breaker sports will rule the day. So boy, awesome, y 'all.

Randall, are you at all concerned about the rise of those ashes regarding you

and your partner's past criminal history? No, no, no, no, no. Let me stop

right there.

Those charges against Daniel will all drop. He's innocent, like me.

Look, I am personally going to mentor this young man and take him under my

and I can guarantee you all right here, right now, that in a couple of years,

he'll be the number two agent in all the game.

Right behind me, of course.

Now, I got a business to run. It won't run itself. I got deals to make, okay?

Let's take some pictures now.

All right.

I would say something similar.

Actually, excuse me one second. I saw you.

All right, then. Hey, look, you and me now, you ain't got to worry about

nothing. You call me if you need something.

Yeah, yeah.

All right? I'm out of here.

What are you doing?

Hell yeah, I'm great, baby.

Great work out there.

I'm all out of here.

You see that? See that look of ungratefulness?

I'm out here dancing for these reporters and shit, and he's standing in the

corner looking like somebody stole his fucking bike.

Nigga, what the fuck is wrong with your face? You a nigga?

What was all that shit at the press conference?

I'm always working, I'm always working.

This nigga look like Albie Shore? You Muhammad Ali?

When did Muhammad Ali kill his fucking wife? It's called being media savvy,

okay? Maybe if you keep your mouth closed, you might learn something,

nigga. If it wasn't for me, your ass would still be sitting in the fucking

right now.

All right, you gonna show me some motherfucking respect in here, nigga?

It's all right.

No, I really appreciate what you and your sister did for me. I really do. Get

out of jail and shit?

With this little bullshit you just pulled?

Don't ever do that shit again.

If you try and force up on me like that, it's going to be some real

motherfucking consequence. You understand me?

Just get the fuck up out of here before I do something I might regret.

You're not going to believe this shit.

What? Tony brought Brittany to the warehouse.

What the hell?

Why would he... I'll just stop by myself. I'll be there in a few.

Okay.

So I see your little girlfriend has managed to weasel her way back in. No,

today. No, not today? Oh, what about tomorrow? Or will you still be busy

after Brittany? Because we are not having this discussion.

Whatever I do or don't do with Britney has nothing to do with you. Therefore,

is none of your concern. None of my concern?

Okay, so just damn your sister, right?

I have had your back when no one else has. I'm trying to protect you, and you

spending all that time with her isn't good. Isn't good for who, though?

For you?

Are you kidding?

In case you've forgotten, do you remember you had to cover a body for

That reporter's disappearance is all over the news. If it links back to

it links back to you. You need to cut ties with her. It is too dangerous.

Whoever this is, whatever this is you're doing, it's not a good look for you.

You need to let that go.

Excuse me.

Wow.

Fucking son of a bitch.

You want to see me?

Boy, stop being formal and get your ass over here.

What's going on? Nothing.

Oh, so you're just going to stand there in my face and lie?

You know better than that.

I'm worried this isn't like you.

Sneaking around, lying about going to parties. What's really going on?

Mom, it's not that serious.

We had a small little problem, but it's taken care of now, all right? We handled

it.

Benjamin, please.

Whatever this is, you know I can fix it.

But if you wait, I can't promise to protect you.

Tell me.

Does this have anything to do with that little girl, Brittany?

Why would you think it has something to do with Brittany? Because you like her,

that's why.

And I find it mighty strange that that reporter she's dating is missing.

Yeah, uh -huh, it's all over the news.

Do you know anything about that?

No.

I don't.

Oh, he knows something about that.

Hey.

Hey, I'm going to have to call you back.

Have you seen my mom?

She and Brittany already left.

Damn it.

Why did she bring her here?

Char, you know Tony gonna do what Tony wants to do. I know. That's the damn

problem. Listen.

I wanted to give you a heads up.

You know that reporter Brittany was dating? Yes. His disappearance is all

the news. I heard. What does that have to do with me?

Uh, just the fact that he was dating Brittany, and now he's nowhere to be

Now, I can't say what's going on.

I'm just trying to make sure she don't bring her personal problems all up in

here. Technically, she doesn't even work here anymore.

So whatever Brittany's into, she's on her own. I get what you're saying.

But folks are asking questions and they're digging around trying to find

what happened to him.

And if there's foul play and they link it back to Brittany, they can link it

back to you.

Look, I have to go.

I'll have the twins look into this.

Let me know if we find anything.

I will.

What is it?

That nigga's on some bullshit.

What are you talking about?

Randall! After everything we did to get him out, this motherfucker's out here

acting like he's the one who got all this shit done for Savoy. Acting like it

all came from his mind and how this was all his idea. Get the fuck out of here.

He's not giving me any credit, Lace.

Should have left his bitch ass in jail.

That is your business partner, Daniel. Remember?

You and mom made that abundantly clear with this little business venture of

yours. I know.

I know.

But I wasn't expecting him to be on this type of power trip.

Right? Like, how can I make this shit stop?

Like, legally speaking, he can't do that, right?

Look, maybe it's best that you just let him take the lead on this anyway.

This is his expertise.

What damn difference does it make? You wanted your sports agency, you got it.

You wanted Randall out, you got it. You wanted Savoy, you got him.

This shit's not fucking fair, Lace. I'm the one who did all the fucking work.

Oh, fucking well. Such is life.

This is your business, so handle it.

You look lovely.

You know, I could get used to this.

Together,

out in public.

That's nice.

Very nice.

So, now that we're here, will you finally tell me why?

You were looking at the next chief of police for the LAPD.

Really? I mean, the police commission has already signed off on it, and I'm

waiting on the city council vote, which I've been told is all but done.

Wow.

Congratulations, Brooke.

I know this job that carries with it two five -year terms, I mean, that could

really... Sasha and I could lay the foundation for a normal life.

Normal relationship.

Normal would be nice right now.

I really needed this.

Shit's getting crazy with Lacey.

Crazy how?

Today, Tony brought Brittany by the warehouse.

Lacey didn't even know.

What the fuck?

Right?

I don't know what's going on between them, but I'm not trying to get in the

middle of their little family drama.

Fucking exhausting.

Think you need to talk to Lacey about it?

I don't know.

Maybe.

Oh, sorry.

Sorry, I need to get this.

Hello?

How did you... Wait, you're where?

Just stay there.

No, don't do anything. I'll be right there.

I'm sorry.

It's an emergency.

I have to go.

Sasha, whatever it is, Lacey, she can wait. Hey, Warren, it's not Lacey, okay?

I'm sorry. Look, this is great.

Let's do this again.

I'll call you soon.

Daniel, need a ride?

Ride share prices are a bitch these days.

Got my own business now, Frank.

I can afford it.

I heard about that.

Savoy Austin's a big catch.

Congratulations.

Well, thank you. If you're smart, you'll draft a number one. Then maybe the fans

will forget about Trent Murphy ODing in your living room.

Maybe you should draft Savoy yourself.

I saw your face in the press conference.

I've been in a lot of negotiations knowing someone's pissed off.

So how about this?

You run the cheetah's player personnel department for me, and I make sure no

assholes like Randall get in your way.

It'll be your own outfit, top to bottom.

And you will trust me with all of that, even after everything that happened with

your wife?

Absolutely.

This is about money, Daniel.

Anyone who can land a big -time talent like Savoy Austin is someone I need on

side. You're not convinced by the time we get to your place, I'll fuck off.

Well, the right apps have been fucking up.

That's what you gotta say.

Your wife's not gonna be here, alright?

Let's find out.

You can't be serious.

What's a small ass?

I'm not going to stand here and let you blackmail me. Alexander, no one's

blackmailing you.

Sasha!

I stopped going by that name after you abandoned me.

Look, you send me a little money every month, and your secret's safe with me.

How much?

$5 ,000.

There's no way!

You expect me to live on Social Security?

I can't.

Now's not a good time.

Warren, please.

Warren. I don't know who you are, but it's got about ten seconds to get up out

of here. What, am I supposed to be afraid of you, big man?

Of course you gotta be, man. That's enough.

Fuck you, man.

Shut up.

I thought you was done turning these tricks. It's not what you think.

Then who the fuck is that?

Who is that, Sasha?

Who is that? It's my father!

Honestly, I never thought I'd see him again.

It's been years since I left Bakersfield.

Apparently, he watched me during Lacey's press conference and sold dollar signs.

Why didn't you ever tell me you was adopted?

A white girl adopted by a black family?

That's where I think that story would have gotten me in life.

My foster parents moved us to Atlanta when I was in middle school.

Nobody asked questions.

Everyone just thought I was hair skin.

My parents told me to ride it through.

See where it takes me?

I got a scholarship to an HBCU.

I even made a bounce in Magic City to pay the rent.

The whole time I was living a lie.

And now you know.

I'm a fraud.

I've been waiting a long time for you to be completely honest with me.

Because I can't have any secrets with the woman.

I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Right this way, Mr.

Atkinson.

One minute.

Here.

May I come in?

I was just leaving.

Please.

Zoe's not here.

I left her with my dad.

Why did you come back to L .A., Mark?

That's none of your business.

Okay. You're right.

But I would think that, like, you would at least, I don't know, call me if you

were coming to town.

For what?

Because I'm still your wife. And that would mean I would want to see you,

Okay, listen.

I made a mistake.

Okay?

I can't take back what I did.

And I can't change what I should have done.

Okay? But knowing that I hurt you is killing me inside.

Othello.

Why Othello, lady?

It wasn't a you versus Othello thing.

He and I just have a history. You know, that night just happened.

Okay?

Neither one of us was prepared to get pregnant, and so we needed a good

So why didn't you tell me?

Why didn't you just tell me it was Othello? Why would you keep that from

Lacey? Because at the time, I thought it was best for everyone. Best for

everyone? Yes, everyone!

Or best for you?

No.

As far as I'm concerned, you've always been Zoe's father.

In every sense of the word. Why would I disrupt that? Or make you feel

uncomfortable because Othello and I work together?

I was wrong, Mark. I'm sorry.

I'm not perfect.

Knowing what I know now, how much my actions and what I did affected you and

family, I would take it back in a heartbeat if I could.

So you wouldn't cheat on me?

I didn't cheat on you.

So what the hell do you call the kiss thing?

A kiss.

I never had sex with anybody else. So that's the extent of it?

Not fucking?

A kiss?

Never mind the intimacy with you and another man.

Never mind that. Never mind the emotional connection that you had with a

that you still have feelings for, by the way.

So you think that that's okay?

No.

So imagine.

Imagine if you caught me kissing my assistant, Kendra.

How would you feel?

Would you forgive and forget so easily? Or maybe if she had my baby.

How would you feel, lady?

You still don't think you did anything wrong, do you?

I do. It was a mistake.

Mark. Mark!

I love you.

I want to be with you, not Odello.

When you sent me those divorce papers, it broke my heart.

I want to fight for us.

for our marriage, for our family.

You and Zoe are the best parts of me.

I'm sorry.

That I can't be the man that you really, really want.

I'm so sorry.

I swear I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you.

I need you.

You know, I knew I was never the one for you.

But somewhere, deep inside, I always believed that you would love me

half as much as I love you.

I do.

Watch it through.

I don't think Alfonso is who he says he is. I trust him.

Okay, so you believe him? I have no choice but to.

Alfonso is a tough nut to crack, but I do think he's a man of integrity at his

core. What about parents?

What about them?

His name is all in the news.

His disappearance.

Yeah, good thing he ain't coming back, right?

I'm serious.

Listen, it's over with.

It's done.

Nothing to worry about.

How can you be so used to this?

It's not that difficult, really.

Trust me, it gets much easier.

The first one is always tough, but then it gets easier and easier until you

don't feel anything at all.

Easier and easier?

Is that the big secret? Is that what you do for Lacey? I do whatever needs to be

done for Lacey.

And if that means handling something that's delicate...

No question.

Just like I did for you.

I don't think I ever thanked you for your help.

You're welcome.

I'm sorry, but... Nah, it's not true to me. I'm sorry.

No, it's not.

It's just...

It's too soon and everything's moving really fast for me right now.

I get it.

Just keep me updated if you hear anything.

Okay Deacon, I want to try this for the service.

The history of mankind has been marked by vengeance.

Now I don't want you to confuse that with revenge.

Now when somebody wrongs you, your spirit cries out for justice.

But I want to remind you, let God take up your vengeance.

I've decided the risk of being an informant is no longer worth it. Randall

Jarvis' release doesn't change anything.

It changes everything.

You no longer have leverage, and we have nothing else to discuss.

The Bible says, vengeance is mine, saith the Lord.

You and I both know you're withholding information.

Whatever it is, you're much safer telling me than Lacey.

Or maybe I won't tell anyone.

God is a good God.

But also... If I'm withholding information.

But thank you for your concern.

But I think I'll take the risk.

God is a merciful God.

Our God is a forgiveness God.

What's up, man? Everything alright?

Yeah, I think it's my time. Do you really want Lacey's life?

All that anxiety that comes with wearing the crown.

Constantly looking over your shoulder for your enemies.

So I want you to cast all your fears, all your cares upon him.

Get the fuck off!

Because make no mistake, as soon as you step out of this car, you can add my

name to that list.

Well, I'll make sure it's at the very end.

And let God

advance for you. Because our God is a God of justice.

Think of being complacent. Why you stealing my face when I can't hear what

you're saying?

No, why you look so persuasive? Now we're giving invasion.

Usually I'm more chill and not so calculated.

But my purpose full and somehow I'm so faded.

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

Supplicated by your energy and now I feel like I can really.

I wanna go, won't be surprised if you say