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Sometimes when a minister is asked to memorialize a man, he struggles with the

right thing to say.

But that's not the case today.

This man was family.

He was like a son.

He was the father to my beautiful granddaughter Zoe.

And I want his first family to know that in the challenges that you face, we

will never abandon you.

In the heat of the day, in the cold of the night, we will be there for you.

Fill our hearts with heaven today. We all are on this accident time that we

death.

Death is certain, but yet death is uncertain, even if you are a Christian

you have faith.

Though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I fear no evil.

So tell me, saints, how are we going to do this job?

I'm going to tell you.

We're going to walk by faith and not by... Say it again. We're going to

walk by faith and not by... Let the church say amen.

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 Don't forget to remember me

When you leave Don't forget to

remember Don't forget to remember

Lacey McCullough's husband, Mark.

They say it was an accident, but I don't buy it.

Word is, the FBI wants to bring him in.

He had a daughter, a business to protect. He was the perfect witness.

You're telling me the one guy who can bring Lacey down has a freak accident?

No way.

Nothing happens by chance with this family.

All right.

Talk to you.

Y 'all good?

Y 'all good? Y 'all want anything?

We're okay, son.

Your father did well today.

He did.

You know you and Zoe are at home here.

Stay as long as you like.

Thanks, but I'm going to get a place closer to her school.

She'll be fine right here with us.

And didn't you say your assets were frozen?

I can handle a place near Zoe's school, Mom.

And I'm going to get my house back eventually.

Until then, she needs as much normalcy as possible.

All the more reason why she should stay here with us, so we can look after her.

I know you all love her, but I've made up my mind.

You're not thinking clearly.

Mom. Excuse me, Lacey.

Mind if I have a word?

Sure.

Thought you could use a polite escape.

You came just in time, like always.

Your friends and family are here, of course.

But I'll say it again. If you or Zoe need anything, and I mean anything,

just say the word, okay?

I just need you here right now.

I'm here.

Check on Zoe.

Right now, today, is a dream come true for us at Holy Spirit Church and for

everyone who worked so hard to get us here.

For far too long, this region has been underserved with respect to mental

health, legal aid, educational resources for our kids, and family services for

the youth and adults.

Now, our residents have options regardless of their income.

We are not without needs, but we've taken great strides toward our goal of

uplifting all of our South LA residents.

I'm so pleased to introduce to you the CEO of Holy Spirit South Los Angeles

Community Resource Center.

She's been an advocate for us for years as a civil attorney.

And I know that not only will she be a servant in her role, but a trailblazer.

Please welcome Miss Brittany DeVoe.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Let me start by thanking the person who blessed me with this opportunity.

She shared with me her vision for a full -service, turnkey community resource.

And most importantly, she saw something in me.

We all deserve a champion at times, a mentor, a benefactor,

an angel, really.

And I believe I have the best in First Lady Antoinette McCullough.

Yes, Frank Marzilli, please.

Daniel McCullough.

Mr. Marzilli, there's no way I'm walking away from something that I built.

Least of all from you.

I'll be just fine with Game Breaker Sports Management.

My company.

I'm rejecting your offer.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We all know what that is.

A big lie.

Yeah,

I pulled up on you. Yeah, exactly.

Pulled up again. Got me parking in the alley.

You know what?

Talk to you soon. We won't talk about that.

Here's some of my condolences.

Thank you.

Okay, look.

In order for this to work, we got to put the bullshit to the side.

I know that's right.

Because all this who did what to who 20 years ago is her fault, his fault shit.

That ain't helping.

Understood.

Fine with me.

Good. I'll review the terms once more.

The Power Five, including Tony, Big D, and myself, will ensure none of

indiscretions will be exposed to anyone, nor any connections to her in the

original book will come out.

In exchange, Vonetta will persuade FBI Director Larson to drop Lacey's case by

any and all means necessary.

Agreed? Agreed.

Agreed.

So how about it then?

Four times six?

That's right.

God is within her. She shall not fail.

Yes. Oh, that's right.

Oh, God.

Back together again.

Chelsea, it's Brittany.

I'm sure you weren't expecting this call.

I wasn't expecting to make it either.

Let's talk.

Just us.

Call me back.

Come in.

Captain Sloan.

Or Chief.

Excuse me.

Seems as though we both have a new role.

Congratulations. I know that you would be an asset not only for the center, but

also for the neighborhood.

How can I help you?

Do you know Terrence Mitchell?

I do.

And I know you already know that.

What about him?

Well, he's been reported missing.

Nobody's seen him or heard from him in a few days.

And after examining his phone records, it appears that you two were quite

You may have been the last person who saw him.

Brittany, now is the time to talk before shit gets real, okay?

People go after good reporters all the time, and Terrence Mitchell, he did work

with Denham Jackson, so whatever happened to him, it's going to work its

back down to you. It's just a matter of time.

Okay.

So you don't want to talk right now?

That's fine.

But do me a favor. Just think about it, okay?

If you change your mind, call me.

What's up, little homie? Good to see you.

Yeah.

Not really here to socialize.

Okay, so what can I do for you?

I don't like how you've been trying to take credit from my agency.

The whole shit was my idea, and you'll have to still be in prison if it wasn't

for me.

So, you can have all your glory and all that, but you're gonna have to buy me

out, nigga.

Is that right?

Try me.

You know, I think you could be the best in the game.

The way you relate to the players.

Put them at ease, treat them good and shit.

You know, the pro game, in and out, backward and forward.

And college basketball, too.

Football and baseball, too. Shit, it could be rugby.

All right, man, look.

I know I came on a little strong first, man, okay?

Didn't give you your props.

But you've got to remember something, man. I'm fresh out.

I was doing life in a pen with real killers.

Shit, I live every day like it's my motherfucking last.

But you got that hustle, that grind.

That's what I had.

That's what it takes to win.

Now, with your player relationships, my expertise, and my resources, we could

run every motherfucking pro league out here, little bro.

What you think about that?

Sounds good.

Pretty damn good.

Yeah.

Don't try that shit ever again, nigga.

Look at you.

We are talking to the McCullough family, Reverend Barrington McCullough of Holy

Spirit Church, First Lady Antoinette McCullough, Attorney Lacey McCullough,

Sports Agent Daniel McCullough.

Welcome, Antoinette. Please call me Tony.

Tony, some still see you as little more than a well -dressed thief. They say

that you and your husband, the Reverend Barrington McCullough, have used the

pulpit for profit and personal gain since your church was built.

I do understand the cynical among us, and I do bear responsibility for my part

of our financial missteps, but God is good.

And what would you say those missteps were?

I put my faith in the wrong people.

I was too trusting.

And when the time came for punishment, although it was clear I'd been

railroaded, I faced the charges to be an example for my children.

No backroom deals.

No wiggling out.

None of that.

Although there were some dark days.

All of that is behind us now.

Yes. Amen.

Reverend McCullough, you had to face life without your First Lady for years.

How was that for you?

It wasn't easy.

But I had to be strong for everyone here.

Our First Lady did a great job of making sure that I was okay.

As did Lacey and my son Daniel.

God be the glory.

And Lacey, you just lost your husband. My condolences.

Thank you.

Of course.

But you're also facing some professional challenges.

Would you care to elaborate?

I've been accused of all sorts of misdeeds. I think it comes with being an

effective attorney.

I'd say at best, I'm misunderstood.

At worst, I'm aligned by the people in the forces who'd rather smear me in the

press than beat me fair and square.

And the youngest McCullough is forging his own path.

A sports agency, isn't it? Yes, ma 'am. I represent Savoy Austin.

He's a lot to go number one in the draft, and we're just getting started.

All right.

Tony, our sources tell us that even though you were incarcerated, you were

finding ways to help people. Tell us more about that.

Yes. The groundwork on the South L .A. Community Resource Center was put on

while I was away.

But we still continued our community outreach to listen to our neighbors so

we could address their needs.

We also started and grew our prison ministry, which I can tell you firsthand

changed countless lives.

I'm so very proud of that.

And what's next for First Lady McCullough?

We're also considering tactical real estate investments in corporations that

private prisons so that we may affect humane prison reform.

We believe that prosperity and social change don't have to be mutually

exclusive, but with the right leadership, they can easily coexist.

Amen. Well, I'm confident you'll get that done.

Absolutely. The McCullough family, Reverend Barrington, Tony, Lacey, and

I'm Rhonda Wingate, and we'll be right back.

Good job, as always.

Thank you for the platform.

Come on now. Hell yeah.

Go tell the nuns. Oh.

Yeah.

Hey, Puyat. Make sure my friend here has a good time.

He'll have the time of his life.

This work out?

Motherfucking right.

Ah, there he is.

Baby, what's wrong?

It was an accident, Mom.

I knew you'd tell me what was going on sooner or later. Get your ass over here.

Now, what was an accident?

Terrence Mitchell.

The reporter?

He's dead. Oh, I know. We got rid of the body, but only to protect Lacey.

Who was there?

Aaron, Brittany, me. We got there at 7 .51 p .m. It was another 43 minutes for

it all to happen.

Boy!

Who killed them?

Aaron, but not on purpose. I swear to God.

Brittany and Terrence got into it because he leaked info on Lacey to

Dirt. It got physical. I stepped in. He hit me. Did you touch anything?

I'll clean up, move the body, and bury him.

I'm sorry.

Number one, don't you ever worry about protecting Lacey or me or your father or

anybody for that matter. You protect you.

Number two, you are at this firm to learn the profession and to get into law

school, and that's it.

Now, I should be able to keep the cops off of you.

And I'm not going to tell your father.

Well, not yet anyway.

Lord knows I can't keep a secret from that man.

In the meantime, you stay your ass here and keep your mouth shut.

Yes, ma 'am.

And listen,

if things go bad, Benjamin, you tell the truth.

Don't you lie to protect nobody.

I know what you did, you fucking asshole.

I can see you too.

With Samantha?

You're the reason she killed herself.

You lied to her, used her over and over again, and just threw her out like a

piece of trash. I told you I loved that girl, and I regret what happened to her.

No, no, no, no, no. It's not what happened to her. It's what you did to

She was a child. She was 18.

Barely. She knew full well what... So what?

Want to clear your conscience?

Is that it?

No, no, no, don't tell me. You're fishing something to bring back?

To that puppet master of yours, Lacey McCullough.

Lacey is more family to me than you've ever been. Is that so?

Well, after I had to kill Susan, who do you think helped me clean it up? Why,

Lacey McCullough, of course. Her and that flunky cop of hers.

I guess she didn't tell you, did she?

Talk to me of family and you're with the McCulloughs?

Huh? You think she cares about you?

Trusts you? You're just her pawn like everyone else.

I wasn't very good.

I wasn't a father to you at all.

That's on me.

You're never a pawn, Chelsea.

Yeah, you're right.

I was never a pawn.

Just a secret.

Fuck you.

That was wonderful.

Yeah, it was.

What we

have

is special.

You are special to me and you have been for a long time.

And I know I came in your life in a dark time when you really needed help.

But all of this will eventually pass. Then what?

Every man who has claimed out my back has abandoned me in the end.

And you think I'm no different?

I didn't say that.

My husband just died.

I should be there with Zoe.

But I'm here with you.

Does that tell you something?

It does.

And you still keep me at bay.

I want you to let me in.

I want to be there for you.

I can represent you long term.

I just... I just want something more between us.

morning, Gideon.

I'm under federal investigation.

I don't think I have the bandwidth for anything more.

Why didn't you tell me about my father and Sousa?

Lower your voice. I will not lower my voice. The less you knew about this, the

better for you. Don't try to turn this around like you give a shit. For God's

sake. Everyone wants to play the game, but as soon as they get sick, you all

like preschoolers.

You want to hear me say it?

Fine.

You were here for one reason and one reason only.

Access to your father.

You were useful in other ways, and we both benefited.

Yeah, I really benefited from you keeping secrets.

I never lied to you.

I did exactly what I said I was going to do, and you were paid very well for

your services.

And then you had the nerve to expect a piece of my firm as compensation?

The firm that I bled, sweat, and cried to build? You mean you and I fell out?

Do not speak when grown -ups are talking.

I'll take care of you for getting Randall's security footage.

And I'll be fair as always.

I've earned my place here, Lacey. More than earned it, and you know that.

Equity is what people do. Family?

Is that what you were going to say?

Family's not always blood, Lacey. So now you want to talk to me about family?

You try spending your life in service to your mother, your husband, and your

child, all of whom take you for granted.

You try that, and then you come back and talk to me about family.

You were never family, Chelsea.

You understand?

Your name is not McCullough.

What the fuck do you think this is?

Wow.

You keep your money. Good!

Get the fuck out!

Chelsea. Chelsea!

What the fuck do you want?

Look, I came here to talk to you. About what?

Just, just... Give me a moment, please.

I was upset with you for a long time.

But when you gave Lacey Alfonso's background, that was gasoline on fire.

But when you look at it objectively, you were right.

You were trying to help Lacey prove your loyalty.

Maybe expect a promise to be kept.

I know what that feels like.

I have always been on the outside, just like you.

Yeah, you have a right to go out on your own, I'll give you that.

Clearly, we've been loyal to Lacey, and it's obviously been misplaced.

And maybe... together we can come up with a defense strategy.

For both of us.

Before this shit hits the fan.

I know you don't have a reason to trust me.

But a new start can be good.

There's a day spa in Larchmont.

Meet me there in an hour and a half if you want to talk.

That's the address.

Hi. Hi.

Do you have an appointment?

I do, in ten minutes, but I'm still waiting on someone, though.

Okay, sure. What's your name?

Duval.

Got you right here.

Okay, have a seat. Thank you.

Hey, sorry I'm late. I had to take care of something.

No, you're just on time.

Today's been so weird, but I actually feel pretty good.

Like a weight's been lifted.

Well, let's keep it that way.

Thank you.

How was that?

That was great. Thank you.

Take your time. We have some water waiting for you in your private room,

Thank you.

That was amazing.

I love her.

I gotta say, I never thought the two of us would be hanging out.

Girl, neither did I.

But every day is a new day, and sometimes you just have to flip the page

move on. Yeah, you're right.

What's done is done.

Hey, lavender?

Oh, sure.

Fancy. Nice, right? Yeah, I like it.

Thank you for this.

Not just for today, but for reaching out at all.

It's been a long time since I've had a friend.

We all need someone at times.

We make plans and try to reorganize our life, but at the end of the day, we

never know where we'll end up.

That's for sure.

I remember those days.

Me and my sister sitting outside, dreaming about what could be.

People always say work hard and study hard in school. You'll level the playing

field. Doors will open.

We're in a meritocracy.

I used to believe that.

Lacey's mother even said I was the smartest person that Lacey has.

Look how that turned out.

But women like me, who look like me, it takes us twice as hard to get half as

far.

God forbid we say one wrong thing in the public eye.

If we do, men don't help us.

But they will bend over backwards for women like you, though.

Everyone has patience for you.

They give you grace, forgiveness.

We need to grab some air. You're not going anywhere.

You're not going anywhere.

Thallium sulfate powder.

It's rat -poisonous.

Odorless. That's why I thought the lavender was a nice touch.

It's crazy what you can find on the internet these days.

Senator Barkley's daughter?

Now that makes sense.

I guess Erin was right.

Lacey did hire us for a reason. She needed you because he was governor.

His little bastard child.

What?

You gonna say he didn't take care of you?

He didn't pay your tuition or something?

Huh?

Right.

Must be nice to have choices in life.

I had to work my ass off in college.

Law school.

I became an attorney just to catch Lacey's eye.

Credential.

My expertise, my willingness to do anything for Lacey just wasn't enough.

So she chose a criminal cyber hack -a -hole.

Fucking bitch.

Why you have to go on this path, huh?

Oh, wait. I know why.

There's no consequences for women like you.

It's all fun and game.

All fun and game.

But for women like me, it's survival.

Ann, you were so rude to me the first day in the office.

You remember that?

I do.

Look at you now.

You should have minded your business.

Come on.

Don't make it worse.

Don't make it worse.

Shh.

Don't think that this is just about your privilege.

I also just really don't like you, bitchhead.

You know, I just joined, but I've already lost my membership card. I was

maybe somebody might have turned it in or something.

Yeah. What's your name? It's Helena Jones.

I'm not seeing your name.

Oh, really? I just signed up, but I should be in the system.

I'd hate to do a whole application again.

I know.

Um, okay. That's fine. But can I use your restroom?

We're not supposed to, but...

Please? Okay, thank you.

I know you've been stuck on stupid for a while, but you need to listen to me and

listen to me carefully.

Chelsea is dead.

Brittany killed her, and that is not good for us.

How do you know Brittany did it?

Are you kidding me?

They both went in, and only Brittany came out.

Pull your head out of your ass.

Brittany's not a victim.

So she got a body.

You got a body.

I got a body.

We all got bodies.

So that puts us in the same proverbial boat as usual.

So, when Lacey asks for an update, what am I supposed to do? Lie?

Do what you gotta do.

Chelsea is dead.

She went in after Brittany, and Brittany came out alone.

There's no coincidence.

And her bike was still parked out front.

You don't think... Well, they never did get along.

Yeah, but killing her?

People snap.

They lose control.

Maybe Chelsea learned something Brittany didn't want her to know.

I know it sounds crazy, but Brittany is not the lawyer that first walked through

your office.

You need to consider that and be prepared.

So what do you want to do?

I don't know yet.

You and Aaron stay inside for now.

Okay.

Oh, my God.

Good afternoon.

I hope you all are making it a great day.

We need you at your best.

The Rev and I, to keep things moving forward.

Nice interview with her, Toni.

I do what I can.

I can't wait to see her numbers on that episode.

You were gone a long time, and we're all happy that you're back.

But you're doing too much.

Mark's body isn't even cold yet. And all this camera time attracts the wrong

kind of attention for you and Lacey.

Now what you need to be doing...

is watching that heifer, Brittany.

I don't need you or anyone else to tell me how to manage my exposure to the

public. I did seven years.

You think I need you to tell me that?

Now, we have an agreement with Varnetta, and I intend to honor it.

Beyond that, what I do doesn't concern you. Maybe you should keep an eye on

own family.

What's with installing Britney into that nonprofit?

One of mine, of all people.

Let me call you back.

Britney was right for the position.

And watch your tone.

I don't have to explain anything to you. Britney was close to the reporter who

just went missing.

She'll bring unwanted attention to you.

Neither of us need that right now.

I know you lost a lot of years, Mama, but now isn't the time for your ego

-tripping, peacock bullshit.

Dear child, since you clearly have me confused, let me remind you of

something. When Mother's Day comes around in May, you send me the card.

Yes, I sent them to you in prison.

Talk flick all you want to, but you're my daughter, Lacey.

I birthed you in every way imaginable.

And you have no idea what your father and I did to put you and Daniel where

are before my prison time. Stop it. I might not have known everything you and

Daddy did as a kid, but I'm a quick study.

Everything that I did has been for this family.

I put everything on the line to help you.

You would still be in a cell block selling cigarettes.

If it were not for me, that might be true.

But the fact remains is that I built this Los Angeles. The power lies in me.

This is all mine.

You are nothing but a guest.

Smart, hardworking, fabulous, but a student and a guest nonetheless.

Put in 10 more years of work, baby.

And your dainty little feet would never be able to fit my shoes.

I can't believe you're so ungrateful.

After all that I've done.

I did it all for you.

How could you work against me right now?

I'm not working against you.

I'm reclaiming what's mine.

And you have to learn to accept that or get run over with everyone else.

I don't...

for you and Zoe, baby.

You understand?

This is Sears.

Vonetta is sharing.

We have a problem.

What's the problem?

The fans have something on Lacey, that's what.

You need to get to Director Larson ASAP and redirect him.

Direct him for how long?

For as long as it takes. Otherwise, our deal goes up in the smoke.

Got it. Goodbye.

Tony, this is not a great time.

Sorry to interrupt, but I want to get a few things straight.

We should be okay with the book names as long as we, you know... For the love of

God.

Son of a bitch.

Lacey. Lacey.

Hey, hey.

Now just wait.

Don't you let anyone get you out of source. I know I taught you better than

that. This is ugly.

And I know you've been through hell. I know that.

But you gotta focus now.

Focus.

I had my suspicions about that piss -ass lawyer.

But I didn't know about this.

If she is with him...

then she knows everything.

His negotiation with the FBI, my defense, everything!

I came here to make sure the judge honored our agreement.

An agreement to get your case dropped in exchange for her name being omitted

from the original Power 5 book.

To repay you for getting me pardoned.

Look, nobody's coming from my family.

Not while I have breath in my body. But while I still have breath in my body.

I'll remind you again.

I am the boss bitch.

I know you don't want to hear it. But you still got lots to learn.

Might as well face it.

I have a few lessons to teach myself.

I will show you.

All of you.

He had nothing to do with the deal.

Give us a minute.

Good night.

My name is Chelsea Gamble, and if you're watching this, I don't know. I'm

leaving L .A., so I won't be able to answer any of your questions, but I can

assure you that everything I'm about to tell you is true.

I'm here of my own volition.

Nobody offered me anything in exchange for this or paid me.

I've been burned, and so now I think it's time for me to burn some shit down.

About a year ago, I started working for McCullough & Associates and an attorney

named Lacey McCullough.

Lacey took an interest in me because of my father, Senator James Barclay.

Lacey wanted me to get her a meeting with my father, who was the governor of

California at the time. It's most likely related to his pardon of Antoinette

McCullough, who's Lacey's mother.

Larson.

Where's Director Larson?

He's not here.

Do you think he's on another case?

He didn't say.

Judge Harvey,

Agent Marsha Diggs, LAFBI field office.

I'm sorry to bother you. I need an emergency arrest warrant.

Sir, I have all the support that you need, but it is imperative that I get

warrant immediately.

Yeah.

What are you planning?

You're

here.

Proceed.

I want to thank you, old colleague and new.

for helping me to set things right again.

I want to thank you for holding me up after Mark's accident.

And I want to thank you, Big D, for brokering the deal with Judge Sears,

though it nearly went sideways.

She really wants that Supreme Court appointment, so he has as much to lose

do. And Sasha's dungeon work has all but put Larson's case to a halt.

I know it's been rough lately.

Rougher than normal.

But I promise you, I promise you, if we stay connected, all of you

will reap rewards beyond your imagination.

It's a new beginning. It's a restoration.

Cheers.

In today's top story, the woman found

dead in a day spa in Larchmont has been identified as one Chelsea Gamble.

28 -year -old Gamble was native of Las Vegas. Police have not said whether they

suspect foul play.

Vandalism at Duke's Dirt Studios.

Is everything all right, sir?

She was my daughter.

Outside the marriage, but she was mine.

Her mother wanted more.

But she knew I was married from the start.

I know it wasn't enough, but I did what I could.

I thought money and fancy school

would fill the void, but she needed

a father.

We did it.

We didn't get a fresh start.

Life is a short ride.

And the older you get, the faster it goes.

So whatever you want to fix...

Could you give me the room?

Thank you.

Lacey also retained me for tens of thousands of dollars for all manner of

illegal activities.

Breaking and entering, planting listening devices, but mostly around

Many of the jobs were paid in cash, but I have bank statements to prove it.

Some of the hacking included hacking into the Marzilli security system to

and secure video footage of Elena Marzilli and Daniel McCullough.

I'm sorry, Daniel.

I'll be damned.

I hacked into Randall Jarvis' home to secure, steal footage of him and his

Oh, fuck, fuck, fuck. Shit.

Agent Diggs, call me back. It's urgent.

I need redress.

My daughter has been acutely harmed through no fault of her own.

I got caught for my transgression.

But Lacey's execution was always flawless.

And she couldn't have gotten charged unless someone told on her, Vanetta

Renegan, on our agreement.

Our code is clear.

For a violation like this, the penalty is death.

That's not your call to make, is it?

No.

I don't know what's come

over me.

Walking through the crowd and I'm smothered by the smile when I'm down.

No, I can't let it free. I'm suffocated by the smoking mirrors.

I gotta pray to make my vision clearer. I wanna go, won't be surprised if you

say you don't get it. You don't understand the difference and I'm...