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Come and get some, Jesse Bibbs, so that we can celebrate your wife. Make sure we

save some for the woman of the hour.

Oh, no, no, no, it's fine. I still have more work to do. Girl, it is almost 5 o

'clock. It has been 5 o 'clock for you since noon.

And so we toast Amanda Bibbs, our senior dental hygienist and employee of the

year.

Here's a little cash bonus. Thank you.

take a photo.

Okay. Three, two, one.

Nice. Oh, and one with your husband who so graciously took time off from work

today to celebrate his beautiful wife. Smile.

Aw.

Great.

It's funny how Dr.

Jameson said I came from a job.

I didn't know if he was yanking my chain or really didn't know I ain't working

over a year. I love the doc.

But he's clueless about yours, mine, or anybody else's life.

The man has to write R &L on his feet to know right from wrong.

Woman's stuff. No, it's true. I mean, he's, like, really smart, but bumbling.

You know what I mean?

That was nice of him, though. We took the award and all.

Get the good parking space now.

That part.

I am really happy, though, that you came, husband.

I'm your ride or die.

And I'm yours.

Jesse, you are going to get a job soon. Like, I honestly feel that from the

universe. Jesse Bibbs.

You trying to duck me?

Not at all, Piper.

This is my wife.

Can we talk about this later? No, we can't.

Did you do what I told you?

Yeah. Then you're good.

But I ain't.

You need to make me whole.

Look here, my man.

I'm going to need a little more time. How much does my husband owe you?

Amanda. Five.

Five hundred.

Amanda.

Stays between us, alright?

Want some cake?

Nah.

You disrespected me.

I disrespected you.

Men and their egos.

Jesse.

You were my man.

I look out for you the exact same way that you look out for me.

It's what power couples do.

What power do I got, Amanda?

You pay for rent, groceries, gas, my debt.

You handle the bills when you can. I can barely buy food.

I love that mini -pulpit.

And I love our life together.

God, like me, we... we don't get fair shape.

I'll work out.

And in the meantime, you'll continue to play my new tool, where I will continue

to beat your butts.

In your dreams, old man.

You know when I started loving you?

Sun Dog Tavern? My freshman year? That's right.

Sun Dog Tavern.

And girl, I was on top of the world.

Co -captain of the football team.

Real popular.

Real drunk.

We had just won.

I was celebrating.

And then you saw me.

And then I saw you.

Little country girl.

New to the city.

New to college.

We had our first beer, our first pool game.

Where whipped your tail?

That is not how the story goes.

I had plans to show the world to you.

All it took for me to mess it up was one damn unlawful possession of a firearm.

It wasn't your gun. Yeah, but it was in my car. I knew dude was trouble.

But you know me.

Gotta help everybody.

Jesse, we're fine.

I have faith.

You don't even go to church.

I'm looking for a church home.

Oh, yeah?

We'll look harder.

It needs to be the right fit.

Curly, you're not shopping for a dress.

Ugh, you know I hate shopping. Yeah, precisely.

So make a decision.

I'm sorry if I embarrassed you earlier.

You always go after what you think is right, no matter who's in your way.

That guy, we gave the money to.

Yeah, he's like a recruiter for jobs.

And you're paying him for this?

Well, yeah.

Look, I do what I gotta do.

Has he actually gotten you a job?

Maybe. Look, I just need to pass a test or something, so, yeah.

You tell me.

It's not for sure. Besides, this was your day.

I don't care.

This is amazing news.

Bye, cowgirl.

We fight cavities.

Pow, pow.

You a gunslinger now?

Jessie Tommy.

Jessie Bibbs, not Jessie James.

I gotta bounce in my groceries.

I'm cooking dinner tonight.

Oh, have fun with hubby.

Just rolled in.

So how was the wild and crazy cruise?

Still wild and crazy.

Are you wearing your Halloween costume, Captain?

Yes. Yes, I am.

You wear yours?

Yes.

Hold on a second.

Trace Archery!

Welcome aboard.

Please fasten your seatbelts and put your seats and table chairs in upright

position.

Who wants candy?

So the drive was okay?

Yeah. Of course, it's only five hours away.

I like the drive.

Ugh, not me. I would fall asleep after, like, two hours.

One second, honey.

So, have a good day.

Welcome aboard.

Please fasten your seatbelts and secure all... Here's your candy.

Take care.

So, you were saying about the ride.

It's a great bus.

Weird that they had me take it to a garage when I was in Alabama.

Something wrong with it?

Not that I could tell.

Guess it was just maintenance.

Anyway, I gotta sweep and take it back to the warehouse to wash it.

Want me to pick you up after?

Nah, it's all good.

I'll call a car.

He's gonna drive me to drink.

You probably started already.

Stop acting like you know me.

What can I expect you?

Baby.

Baby, this company is dirty.

I'll call you back.

one second i should be giving toothpaste

are

they still trick -or -treating at this hour or this Better be

my husband.

Mrs. Bibbs, your husband has any enemies you know of?

Two weeks ago.

He was angry because he owed him money.

Who was this man?

I don't remember his name.

Did you ever see him again?

I think he, um... I think he helped him, um,

get a job at the bike company.

Name of this company?

Blacktop Bike Line.

Your husband worked for Blacktop?

He just started.

Mr. Bibbs...

Could your husband have been involved with any criminal activity you might

been unaware of?

Jesse Bibbs was a good man.

He didn't associate with anything or anyone criminal.

Anything else you can tell us?

When I opened the door, I... I saw a car speeding away.

What kind of car?

Bright blue.

Older. The kind you see at car shows.

I know.

I don't remember anything.

Okay, Miss. If you remember anything else, please call.

You'll get whoever did that.

We'll do our best.

Ma 'am.

My condolences.

Do you know when I started loving you?

In October.

My freshman year.

Do you know when I started loving you?

It's been weeks. Why is nothing happening with my husband's case? Why

inform us your husband was a convicted felon? Because Duffy did his time.

And you figured we didn't need to know?

Is there anything else you left out?

Nothing.

Well, let me ask you this.

You had a pretty decent life insurance policy on your husband. Am I right?

What do you think?

You think I had something to do with my own husband's death?

No, ma 'am, we don't. We examine all angles here.

Why don't you have a seat, Mrs. Bibbs?

Our concern is any associations your husband may have still had.

You mean criminal associations? Did you know that Blacktop, the company your

husband worked for, only hired sex cons?

No.

Maybe they believe in giving people a second chance.

Jesse did have his CDL.

A commercial driver's license. I know what it is.

Did you find the guy we gave you the money to?

The recruiter?

Not yet.

Workers at Blacktop would only tell us that your husband dropped off his bus at

the end of his run.

They were very closed -mouthed. Almost afraid.

Afraid of what?

There's a lot we don't know about this company.

We don't even know who actually owns it.

The registered agent is Percival Day from Chicago.

No single, no attachments.

Nothing. A few minor incidents, a civil case involving a club that he owned, but

no real criminal record.

You're saying you think there's more?

There's a dirty buzz about Blacktop Bus Line in the streets, but nothing we can

nail down yet.

Before Jesse got off the phone, I thought I heard him say, this company

is dirty.

At the time, I thought he was talking about the bus.

Or maybe he discovered something we don't know about.

Hey, girl.

A few of us are thinking of getting together for New Year's. Do you want to

come? I don't.

I'm bringing in the New Year with some old college friends.

Cool.

Listen, I'm sure you're tired of people asking you this, but you okay?

You're right.

I am tired of people asking.

And I'm not okay.

It's been two months, and the cops have not made one arrest.

Justice takes time. It does?

How much time?

Months. Years. You have to be patient.

Look, what I'm saying is that... Is what everybody else keeps saying.

Be patient, Amanda.

Go on with your life, Amanda.

Meanwhile, this hole in my life is getting bigger and more rotten every

But wait for justice, Amanda.

I understand.

No, you don't.

It's a cavity.

We fill cavities so they don't rot everything else.

I am rotting inside.

My husband was murdered. He was dropped on my doorstep, and we have no idea

who's responsible.

What kind of justice am I waiting for in that?

This is Bibbs.

I have called you several times.

Yeah. It's New Year's. Why is nothing being done about my husband's murder?

First of all, don't assume that we're not doing anything. I haven't heard

anything. These things take time.

That's all I can say.

If the victim was someone unlike Jesse Bibbs,

Would you still be dragging your feet?

Like who?

Someone without a criminal record.

And someone who wasn't black.

I reject that notion.

And I reject her ineptitude.

Happy New Year's, Mrs. Bibbs.

I think this company is guilty.

It's a hell of a leap. You didn't know Jesse Bibbs. He always spoke truth.

You said it yourself.

He could have been talking about the bus.

I don't think he was.

My husband saw something that wasn't right.

Like something stink.

And when things stink, there are flies.

Now, will you make some kind of arrest? Lady, that's very colorful about flies

and all, but we don't arrest people based on your intuition.

Mrs. Bibbs.

We need evidence that Blacktop is engaged in criminal activity.

Right now, all we have are suspicions.

So you need someone to talk?

Someone who intimately knows the inner workings, yes.

Mrs. Bibbs, it is always dangerous to act out of desperation. So hear me.

You are not law enforcement.

I know, Detective.

I'm in dentistry.

I feel cavity.

How does one catch flies?

Like, dislikes, hobbies, personal history.

Hello?

It's Amanda.

Girl, I know. I got you logged in.

You're gonna be alright.

Come here, honey.

I'm going to follow your advice and take Tim off.

I talked with Dr.

Jameson, and he gave me a pretty decent advance.

who's gonna do that anyway.

So you're going somewhere?

Yeah.

Your girl's going away for a little while.

Hi, I'm Zora.

Zora Smith.

Hi, I'm Zora.

Zora Smith.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Pleasure to meet you.

Washed in his blood.

I will make you as a light for the nations that my salvation will reach to

end of the earth.

And blessed be his kingdom now and forever.

Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on the earth.

Lord God, heavenly king, blessed be God, father,

son, and son. Holy Spirit.

Amen.

I want to also mention that the men's club will be holding another

Chicago stepping class right after church.

Last time I only said stepping and I was later told that there's a difference

between stepping and Chicago stepping.

Isn't that right, Mr. Day?

Amen.

Sounds like fun. I may have to join you.

I took forever to learn the Cupid shuffle, so you might have to write out

instructions for me.

I enjoyed the service past year.

Thank you.

First time?

Yeah. I'm new to the city.

From? New Orleans.

Oh, from New Orleans to ATL.

I'll bring you here.

I'm looking for a fresh start.

Oh, I'm glad you started here.

Next time, bring the whole family.

Oh, um, it's just me.

I'm single.

Oh, girl, me too.

Some would prefer their past year with me.

That's a separate class you talked about.

Can anyone go?

Certainly. It's held in our auditorium. You should check it out.

I will.

I've never done it before, but I'd love to try it.

What's your name?

Zora. Laura Smith.

Well, Laura, I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for.

Thank you.

Percy Day.

Call me Slide.

Slide.

I'm Zora.

Call me Zora.

Are you here to teach or learn?

Learn.

Then allow me.

Step in.

It's a broad term.

Kids in college call what they do a steppe.

Well, Chicago's steppe.

Well, that's a little different.

How so?

First, it's from Chicago, where all good things come from.

Which is where you're from, I assume?

Southside, born and raised.

Our style is smooth, sensual.

May I?

Chicago style is like a rhythmic communication between dancers. So when I

the hand here, that means move this way.

An arm up might mean spin.

There are also moments of individual expression.

Creativity is endless.

Like love.

Huh.

At least my interpretation of it.

You ready?

All right, everybody.

This is a six -step count.

You're going to pay attention to me, all right? Here with me. We go.

Left, up, right, back.

Right, up, left, back. One, two. Here we go. Let's do it again.

Left, up, right, back.

Right, up, left, back.

Good.

And that's the basic moves.

Now, you'll also be doing that when you step forward and backward.

But not right now.

All right?

Make sure there's a lot of movement from your knees down.

Okay? Now you're going to take your foot, slide it up and back.

Up and back.

Like you're sliding a quarter across the ground, back and forth.

There we go.

So, did you have fun?

Why didn't Mr. Smith join you?

Because he's with his current wife.

So sorry to hear that.

You're a good teacher, bad liar.

You got a new whip?

Still got the dealer plates.

I recently bought it.

Pre -owned.

Hmm.

I'd like to hear more about that. Should we go out for drinks?

We should not.

I don't think your wife would appreciate it.

No wife.

No girlfriend.

Really? You sound surprised.

Maybe. A little bit.

Thank you, but I have a client meeting in the morning.

What is it that you do?

I'm a writer.

Anything I might have read?

Not with my name on it.

I go straight. People, they want a book, but they don't want to actually buy

one, so... So they pay you and put their name on it.

I might need a ghostwriter. I got a real good story.

I bet you do.

And I would love to hear about it.

Someday. How about some night?

Like, tomorrow night?

Dinner?

Tell you what.

Give me your number, and I will think about it.

No guarantees.

Ain't no guarantees in life.

There's still a lot of hope.

Is there

something

I can help you with?

I really don't like guns.

My husband suggests that I get something to protect myself.

What about pepper spray?

Gals seem to like that.

What would you suggest?

Well...

Lightweight

compact pistol.

Chamfered in .25 win.

Single action, hammer fired.

I like that.

Well, you know this handgun?

I like that it's pink.

I'll take it.

Yes, ma 'am.

Now you... There you go.

Hello, ma 'am. Hello, sir. You're early.

I usually am.

You okay, Zora Smith?

Are you feeling uncomfortable?

I feel overdressed.

No.

You look amazing.

Thanks.

This is my go -to place.

Best Mexican street food in the city.

I love Mexican street food.

Wait, so you speak Spanish and you know this food?

You know, growing up in New Orleans, you appreciate everything.

Walk with kings that keep the common touch.

Know what I'm saying, baby?

Sure.

And let's do common.

What's going on, Chief?

This room is phenomenal.

I appreciate you love my little hole in the wall.

It means a lot.

And for coming to step class.

Well, it was endorsed by Pastor Gordon.

So I'm guessing...

You learned how to step in Chicago?

By the South.

Business. What kind of business?

I'm an art dealer.

You're an art dealer?

Portraits, some sculptures.

And I run a transportation business.

Mostly buses.

That surprises you?

Just buses and art. It seems so different.

I make it work.

What made you become an art dealer?

Nothing made me.

Like any good opportunity, I thought, I took it.

Zora Smith, you are a curious woman. My best friend is Google.

When writing memoirs, you learn to ask about people in their stories.

I told you, my story is pretty good.

Noted.

See you at church.

But that's days away.

Yes. Yes, it is.

Somebody I want you to look into.

Zora Smith from New Orleans.

You own Blacktop.

What is this art thing, Mr. Day?

Your soon -to -be best friend needs to know.

I see they put you on bread duty.

Yep. I got the bread.

Here, I can help.

Zora, thank you for coming.

Oh, it's my pleasure.

But, to be honest, it was actually his idea.

Have you known him long?

No. I met him here, actually.

He's interesting.

I was surprised to learn that he's an art dealer.

Is that what he told you? Yeah, and that he owned the transportation company.

Well, that part is true.

He's not an art dealer.

I'm sure there's some dealing going on, some way, somehow.

He does connect with folks most people would consider to be on the lower tier

life.

My husband was the same way.

You're divorced?

My husband died.

Drunk driving.

I'm really sorry.

Somebody hit him.

He was the drunk driver.

Rents back, dab into a tree. The tree lived.

He didn't. I see.

There are a lot of trees along the roads.

Stay alert so you don't run into one.

Thank you guys so much for coming.

I never want to see Brett ever again.

So, what?

Are you doing this afternoon?

What do you have in mind?

Something fun.

I can't believe you tried to run me off the road.

Me? Yes, you. I would never.

You did several times.

However, I will say that that was very special and something I will never

forget. So thank you.

What's next? Next. Don't you have like an office to be at tomorrow?

I got a bunch of people working for me.

I'm the boss. People do what you say.

Or else I'll send them home.

All right, boss man.

Let's do something special I haven't done since COVID.

Are those tears, Mr. Day?

Allergies. All right.

They thought the dog was dead, but he was standing right behind them all along

wearing his little rubber boots.

Sad stuff.

I take it you like dogs.

Man's best friend.

Have you ever had one?

A friend or a dog?

He died before I moved here.

My buddy.

What was his name?

Buddy.

Your best friend, huh?

All right, so what do you value in a friendship?

Sounds like a shrink's question.

Or a writer's question.

Loyalty.

Friends don't betray friends.

That's it?

That's it.

Sounds like something you know a little bit about.

Not recently.

People know I murdered them before I let that happen.

Nah, just playing.

So I guess I'll walk you to your car. Oh, no need.

It's right over there.

Okay. Text me when you get home.

Yeah. Good night.

Will I ever beat you in arriving somewhere?

Nobody beats me in anything.

You are arrogant, sir.

I know, right?

What's this?

I got something to protect you.

Now this.

is a killer.

Join me.

What do you think?

I think that it is an exceptional vintage for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bold, opulent character.

But perhaps a bit Fruit forward for me.

All that from one sip?

You know, I don't have the vocabulary for wine.

Sure you do.

What's a word that comes to mind?

Nasty.

That's a wine word.

Why are you looking into my brown bedroom eyes?

I'm imagining.

How sexy you might look in a bus uniform.

Why a bus uniform?

You own a bus company.

I don't drive them.

Never? Never.

So then why start the business?

Well, I do anything.

I see a need and I fill it. As long as it makes money.

I'm assuming that art dealing makes money.

I dig art.

Picasso, Rembrandt, Bearden.

But art is a commodity that can be bought, sold, traded.

It's a great way to move money.

What do you mean, move?

Is this an inquisition?

No, I just, uh... I like to know who a man is first before becoming intimate

with him.

What's wrong?

I think I left the car unlocked.

Are you serious?

My car!

My car!

It's ruined!

Zora! Zora, wait up!

Wait!

I, uh... I left it in there.

I'd say so.

Was your car unlocked?

No, it wasn't.

You seemed a little different back there.

You okay?

I think that the stress is just getting to me. You know, um... Moving to a new

city.

Starting a new life.

I'm here for you, Zora.

I got you.

Let me take you to breakfast in the morning.

Sure.

You gonna call or nudge me?

The dog will wake you.

Give me a ton.

Give him a name.

It's a hymn?

I got some blacktop business tomorrow morning at church.

Meet me there.

Okay.

I gotta get out of this church.

I mean, I could help.

Detective,

this is your... Amanda Bibbs.

Did you change your number?

Yeah, listen. I thought you'd want to know that Percy Day...

He owns Blacktop.

Yeah, we found that out.

Why didn't you tell me?

How can I help you, Mrs. Bibbs?

Is there any reason my Blacktop would be connected to the art world?

Sometimes bad actors use art as a way to evade taxes and launder money. Are you

suggesting Blacktop is moving money through art deals?

Maybe. I don't know.

But what would that mean for the investigation?

How are you getting this info?

I'm just asking questions, Detective.

And it just seems like, no, I better listen.

Hear my spirit yelling, crying.

I need some attention.

Then had a long time away.

But when my heart still stays, now I'm sure that I just got to make love.

You going to the casino, too? Do I look like a senior citizen?

Gladden there getting breakfast.

You've been spending time with him.

Is that a sin or a warning?

An observation.

No judgment zone here, my friend.

Honestly, what do you think of him?

He's generous.

Which, for a church in need of cash, is a blessing.

Personally, he's been good to me.

When I was appointed here, a lot of people weren't checking for a woman

But Clyde supported me, and the rest followed.

But would I date him? Hell no. Pastor, that is not what I was asking.

Okay, why wouldn't you date him?

I prefer a plainer man.

Someone who shops for clothes at a discount variety store.

Slides a little flashy.

For me.

Way too gangsta.

Gangsta? Oh, Zora. You know, strike me as naive.

You must be thinking there's more to him than meets the eye.

Into his place yet?

No.

Charging groups for bus rides don't pay for a spread like that.

Pastor, why are you telling me this?

Because I can see you're on some kind of mission, and I don't want you running

into any trees.

And it's my job to save souls.

You knew drivers should be here shortly. You got the picture.

My man.

You're late.

And no uniform this size?

Okay. You straight?

Yeah, we got him plugged in.

All right.

Get going.

Dora! Ready for waffles?

I'll follow you.

Miss Bibbs, it's okay.

You might want to put something on.

Gun's still in there.

You're not going to need it.

Why are you here?

I'm with OCI, Office of Criminal Investigation, FDA's criminal law

arm. You're a cop?

Investigator.

What does the FDA want with me?

Well, it's not about you.

We're looking for Percy Day, your boyfriend.

He's not my boyfriend.

I saw you this morning.

I was sure you were going to blow my cover.

But I see you have your own game going on. This isn't a game.

I want justice for my husband's murder.

These people, they are killers.

Did they kill my husband?

Probably.

I just recruit for them.

Ex -cons, they pay me, but I hustle a side fee from candidates.

And then I flipped them for information.

Is that what you wanted with my husband?

Turn him into a snitch?

Damn you.

Jesse was a good man.

You got him to stop this.

And I regret it.

But I had nothing to do with it. You had everything to do with it.

You knew it was dangerous and you could have stopped it.

Percy Day.

He liked them.

He figured they know how to keep their mouths shut.

But he was just about to talk.

Jesse wasn't there long enough to see anything.

It only takes a moment.

Some things you cannot see.

Every bus in Blacktop is tracked by GPS.

They saw him heading away from the warehouse, which means...

Blacktop's head of security would get involved.

Who's that?

Melina Zuniga.

She's his pit bull.

Did she kill my husband?

No, she'd never do without Sly telling her to send them home.

That's his way of giving the order.

Listen, you need to disappear, Mrs. Bibbs.

Look, the FDA got involved because Sly was distributing fake GLP -1 and God

knows what else.

All right, it's the... I know what it is. Her weight loss and type 2 diabetes.

He was disrupting the supply chain with his counterfeit crap and killing people

in the process.

You reckon we're the cops?

Hell no.

The less they're involved, the longer I stay alive.

Which is why I need you to get the hell out. I can get closer to him than you

ever can.

So no, I will not sit at home waiting and hoping for justice.

My husband was murdered.

If I just let that go unchecked...

What kind of wife would that make me?

So now what?

We get proof on how they're moving the money and the drug.

And then at the right moment, we rip the bottom from his world.

At three, he'll come as red or die.

Hello? Hello?

In the kitchen.

Don't you get lonely in this house all by yourself?

Where's your dog?

See this smile?

A dog is happy when you come home.

Always. And if I came home to you, would you be happy always?

Always.

I'm a geek with a dog.

Planning on shooting somebody?

Oh, I, um, I bought it on impulse.

I don't even know how to use it.

Your turn.

Oh, no, uh, it's just for show.

Ma 'am, if you're gonna pull out a gun, you better know how to use it.

All right, first thing.

Meet the web of your hand with the back of the gun.

That's good.

Now, take your left hand and wrap it around the other.

Thumbs pointed towards the target.

And squeeze.

You're anticipating the recoil.

No, I'm anticipating shooting my foot. Here, take this.

Let's try again.

I hit nothing.

Not true.

I'm sure you hit a neighbor.

In another state?

Ha ha.

I love a man who can cook.

Why is that?

The women I grew up with, they were great cooks, but they did it because

had to do it.

The men treated it like a craft.

How's your cooking?

I can boil water.

That's about it.

Yeah, my grandmother taught me how to cook.

She's the one who gave me my nickname, Slide.

I thought it was some stuffing.

Oh, no.

When I was about five or six, I used to run through her kitchen in my socks.

Then I'd slide into her arms and she'd say, here comes my slide.

I stuck.

She was amazing.

Some of the seniors at church remind me of her.

Your businesses must be doing really well.

Fifteen years ago, not so much.

I was the principal owner of a nightclub in Chicago.

It was popular. Everybody came out. I mean, celebrities, sports people.

And one night it caught on fire.

Some people got trapped in a stairwell and died.

Oh, my God.

That's awful.

I know.

I lost everything I owned in one night.

I was talking with the people that died.

Oh, they sued me.

Even my disloyal partners joined in.

Took everything.

So, I moved from shy, built a new business, learned how art moves,

surrounded myself with people I trust, and now, here I am.

It's a good life.

One I'd love to share with someone, someday.

Why don't we start with you sharing some of this food with me first?

Okay, Miss Smith.

Want a bit of everything?

Yes, please.

Um, can I, uh... Excuse me for a second. There's a website... No, no.

That don't go online.

I run all my businesses from this computer, so I never connected the

with this one.

I can't have these cookies or dirty government programs touching me.

Zora, listen to me. You...

You can't be too careful these days with all these cell phones listening and

recording everything.

I hate that.

I'm with you on that.

All the way.

What?

Yeah, tomorrow to the garage and one right after that.

And tell them they better keep up. We only got a couple weeks.

What else?

I'm busy.

I gotta take this to my office.

How'd you get this information, Melina?

If you're sure, then send them home.

Laura?

What are you doing here?

I thought I card -packed up front.

You know my car.

It's the one in front of Reserve for Pastor, right?

You know church is on Sundays, right? I have heard that somewhere.

Actually, I, um... I wanted to ask you about something you said to me the other

day.

About Percy Day being a gangster?

Yeah.

Are you coming to me for advice or confession?

I'm not sure.

Well, the advice usually comes after the confession.

I was outside the house last night, and it felt like he wanted to be physical.

And so did I.

What's fueling this desire for intimacy?

Physical attraction?

No.

Oh.

Then what is it?

To right a terrible wrong.

I want justice.

Because I think he killed my husband.

If you think slide has something to do with your husband's death, I understand

you wanting justice.

But using yourself or others fueled by anger, that's not justice.

That's revenge.

So you're saying I should wait for justice?

Justice requires patience.

Revenge wants immediacy right here, right now. It's a dangerous emotion.

For years, I was angry at my husband for all the things he did. I spent money

recklessly. I trampled over people's emotions. I refused to listen to anyone

the angry, hurt woman inside of me.

I wanted revenge on anybody and anything. All for the pretense of

myself. But revenge doesn't...

Close the gap.

Just poisons the soul. I ran out of patience.

I need to hold someone responsible for that hurt.

I need them to hurt.

And that thumb on his slide?

I'm betting my life to find out.

And what do I owe the honor?

I'm just calling to make sure that you're eating right. It's important to

healthy things inside your body, especially as you get older.

I don't think I like the way you say older.

So what are you proposing, ma 'am?

I bring lunch, a healthy one, to the office.

I don't bring anything.

I'll take you to the address.

Meet me at the warehouse.

I'll take you out.

I just got to finish up some business.

See you in an hour?

See you in an hour.

Bye.

Floppy, if you don't mind me asking, what do you see in her?

Sexy, smart, bold.

We communicate. She's interested in me.

Mel, she might be the first woman I give a ring to.

And I do mind you asking.

Come in.

Zora.

This is Melina.

Melina? Zora.

We still having lunch?

Not here.

I'm taking you out.

I just need to pop in for scheduling.

I'll be right back.

Something you're looking for?

If I was at ask.

Ready? Yep.

Shall we?

Sly, what does Molina do for you?

Head of security.

My tough little cookie.

I'd say you're a rude little bitch.

Did I hear you say something about a ball?

It's my day party.

Steppers come from different cities.

I hold it twice a year.

It's a big event for the company.

I have it under control. Under control nothing.

We finally have something.

What? This?

Hmm? A photo on the license plate?

Melina Dominga spent time in the federal pen, just like all the rest of

Blacktop's employees.

Other than that, she's clean.

Did you actually see her driving the car from the house? No, but that is the

car.

What about the information I got from the guy that works there?

And who is that, Mrs. Bibbs?

He's the recruiter I told you about.

He goes by the name of Piper.

What?

When's the last time you spoke to him, Miss Piper?

I think a week or so ago. Why?

Oh, wow.

His body was discovered yesterday.

His phone was clean, but his screen cover had his face and name.

He was on our side.

He was investigating for the FDA.

The FDA?

Counterfeit GLP -1.

They think Slide is a major U .S. distributor.

That's how he makes his money.

All right.

We treat this Malina as a new guy, as a person of interest. Keep tabs on her.

For you.

You have got to stop. No, I am way too close. Close to what?

Getting the information that you two need. No, this is fruit from a poisonous

tree. What are you talking about?

It's possible tainted evidence that could be ruled inadmissible in court

it was obtained through illegal activities.

I didn't do anything illegal.

You don't know what you're doing.

I may not be trained in law enforcement, but I know how to read people and get

information.

Record this.

Amanda Bibbs, you do not work for the police department.

You are not under our instruction, guidance, or direction.

Any information obtained or items delivered to us will solely be by your

volition. Are we clear?

Yes, we are.

Mrs. Bibbs, if you go back there, you'll be all alone.

And we can't protect you.

I know.

So what's this ball about?

I call it Art of Step, because it also involves art deals.

Major dealers are coming from Chicago, Kansas City, Philly, New York.

And I expect you to be there.

Yo, slide.

I was something sexy that night.

Make all the chicas show up.

I got some business to attend to.

Got the ball coming up.

I thought I could use a little practice, too.

You all good for next

week?

All the heavy hitters have been burned. I want everything tight.

It will be.

I don't trust her.

Why not?

She hides part of herself and works a little too hard to get close to you.

Didn't you do the same thing?

Well, dig a little deeper if you want to.

She'll be with me tonight.

I have something to tell you.

I ran a security check on you.

When we first met?

Yes, and tonight.

That's so sexy.

Why are you telling me this?

Hoping to find a reason to break up.

Did you?

No.

Still want to break up?

Maybe. There's a reason I don't invite new people into my life. People

disappoint you, betray you.

You're afraid I'll disappoint you.

Do I take the chance?

Like you, I want greatness for my life.

What you and I have here, it's good.

But I'm willing to take a chance on the good to get to the great.

Then ask me whatever it is you really want to know.

Two questions.

You're an art dealer that knows basically nothing about art.

You mentioned moving money. Is that some sort of gangster thing to launder cash?

Well, I wouldn't call it gangster, but art is not as regulated.

You said two questions.

How would you feel about a woman who loves for a man to be a little gangster?

What if he's a whole lot of gangster?

Then she'd be that ride -or -die babe who'd love him even more.

You good in there?

Yeah, I'm good.

Everything good on your end? Mm -hmm. Checked all these people.

South Decatur is bringing folks I know to the venue.

What's wrong with you?

My tooth's been killing me.

Get that checked out today. I can't have my people jumping all crazy when I got

guests. And put you guys in place at the venue.

Get yourself together.

It's almost party time.

Take a seat.

We'll call you.

Monopoly right through it like a bubble. So clear. I'm a visionary.

The missing piece of the puzzle.

Let it out. No filter, no muzzle from the heartbreak. Easy. You in trouble. So

welcome to my imaginary. I'm a thousand fun.

If you need help.

Please forgive my cautionary tactics.

I hate that cell phones record every word that we say.

And we leave weapons outside because some of y 'all don't get along with each

other. You'll receive a certificate of authenticity for each piece of art once

the transactions are complete.

Yo, Doc, how long is this going to take?

Well, first we have to anesthetize the area where I will be doing the

extraction.

Yeah, I don't know what the hell that means.

We numb your gums.

Numb it how?

My banker. She's verified that all funds have been transferred from our loving

hands to yours.

Whatever the individual agreement was between us.

Waffle?

Waffle! Waffle!

Down the hall to the left.

I love art and Bidman, but I love partying more.

Let's get back to it, huh?

Damn it, she's been made.

Let's go!

Kendall. Wait, I can't hear you. Hold on a sec.

Get out. Your cover's blown.

Melina Zeninga just gave us the slip. We think she's coming for you. She may

have already called.

Hold on.

He doesn't have his phone.

I can't leave without proof. Get out of there.

You drink throwing people?

Well, there you are.

Alina only texted an emergency.

Bitch is Bibbs' wife.

I was like, who's Bibbs?

Figured I'd grab my laptop and find out.

Jesse Bibbs was the man you killed.

He was my husband.

Ain't this some... funny.

You know, just this morning, I actually contemplated me being your husband.

Life's a trip and then you die.

But I won't die today.

You probably will.

Give me that.

Take off in one of our buses. Track the GPS on that bus. She can't be far.

I'm going to send her home.

Kendall.

Where are you? In a bus on Thumb Street. Please tell me you can unlock the

computer with a password.

I can't. I have it.

Everything. Where are you? I'll share a pin.

Open this door!

Live! Let's go!

Who taught you how to shoot?

My husband taught me.

You're the much better man than you will ever be.

I say the wrong thing, and I'll make the world a better place right now.

Say it.

Fly!

You think you beat me?

It was never about beating you.

It was about freeing myself.

But yeah, I won.

Nice service.

You listened to my sermon?

Somewhat. It wasn't exactly my type of message.

A little too preachy.

Then you write the next one.

You heard that Slide is looking at 30 years or more in prison. A lot of his

associates are going to do time, too.

I know.

You made it happen.

In the end, did you get justice or revenge?

Maybe both.

When Jesse was killed...

I couldn't let go or move on.

I was rotting inside from doing nothing.

And almost died doing something, which wasn't exactly the right thing either.

Quite a conundrum.

That part.

Now it happens to Zora Smith.

I will keep her dresses and shoes.

Those are flying.

But Amanda Bibbs will be going back to preaching about fluoride and flossing.

And then dental school.

I've come to like the idea of filling cavities. Well, all right, doctor.

Not yet, but soon.

Join me for a brew in an hour, my treat?

Say less.

My beer -drinking pastor.

Jesse would be happy.

I finally found my church home.

Got a feeling and it just feels like, you know, I better listen.

Hear my spirit yelling, crying.

I need some attention.

Been had a long time away.

But where my heart still stays.

Now I'm sure that I just got to make a change.

I'm coming home.

I'm coming home.

It's calling my soul.

Coming home.

Can't take it away. I got a vision so strong.

Can't take it away.

This is where I belong.

I'm coming home.

Want to see my people rising up.

And anything good gets a little tough.