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- Previously on "Bel-Air"...

- Summer without basketball.

You good? - I am.

- We are really about to start a business together.

- Blackccess is now global.

- I tell ya, these colleges are gonna eat this shit up.

- I'm announcing that Campbell Square is now being developed

by a new investment team.

- Change starts with us.

- In just a few more years,

we'll get to make us the priority.

- Can you imagine?

Empty nest.

[intriguing music]

- Tell me this is not what I think this is.

- No!

- Amira, it's time to wake up.

Amira? - [inhales sharply]

- Boston is so far.

- This facility specializes in addiction tied with traumas.

- Will you say yes to marrying me in one week?

- Jazz.

- You look happy, Hilary.

- What the hell is going on between you two?

- We kissed months ago.

- Do not fucking follow me, Hilary.

- I love you.

Meet me at the altar.

- You may kiss the bride.

[cheers and applause]

- I know you didn't go to sleep.

LaMarcus? Baby? LaMarcus?

- They want you back.

- What's this? - This is how I paid my debt.

- Your little plan with Roman fell through.

And that little tussle with Frederick...

[grunting]

It was a fucking warning.

- Ow. Hey. What the fuck?

Hey, hey!

[tires squealing]

[apprehensive music]

* *

- [breathing heavily]

* *

[groans]

- Will you marry me, Hilary Banks?

This is forever, baby.

[camera shutter snaps]

- I do. - I do.

For better, for worse.

- Till death do us part.

- Babe?

Hey, can I get a hand with this?

These damn cufflinks be playing with my emotions.

- Oh, yeah.

- Thank you.

You're heading out so soon?

- Morning meeting.

- Well, you know what makes a morning meeting better?

A morning quickie.

- Oh. [chuckles]

No. - Mm-hmm.

- Oh, no. Okay. - Mm-hmm.

- Eww, stop whatever you're doing.

Just passing through, looking for makeup.

- Oh, of course you are. - Mm-mm.

- Have a great day.

- Thanks.

[Armani White's "Iconic"]

* *

- * Ay *

* Wake up shot-callin' *

* Paid what? I bought it *

* New crib psychotic *

* I'm so iconic *

* Fly down and see the islands *

* She ain't even bring her wallet *

* They don't get it but I got it *

* I'm so iconic *

* Go meet your maker *

* Lord, please, don't save him *

* Minor bumps since I been pavin' the road *

* I go to sleep, go major *

* Silver tooth but I been playin' for gold *

* That metal, keep close range *

- [laughs]

- * I cleaned up, still dangerous *

* Can't change, West Philly raised me *

- Oh! - Hey! Let's go.

- * Paid what? I bought it *

* New crib psychotic *

* I'm so iconic *

* Got ya stacks up but you ain't got no rings *

* Hell yeah *

* Got my stacks up, I'm living out my dreams *

* Hell yeah *

* Stretch this condo I can fit a limousine *

* Hell yeah *

* Ain't that ironic *

* I'm so iconic *

* *

* I'm so iconic *

* Yeah, I'm so iconic *

- Oh! Good catch. - * Yeah *

* They don't get it but I got it *

* Ain't that ironic *

* I'm so iconic *

- Blackccess merch. Get your Blackccess merch.

- I want one. - This is you.

- Oh, my God. - This is for you.

- That's my favorite shirt.

And then...

Uh, this is for you, right? [indistinct chatter]

Yes. $15.

- So sorry, these are already taken.

I did not forget your sweater.

Don't you worry about that. I promise you.

- Will, let me get one. - Sorry, playboy, we all out.

You're gonna have to order online.

Guys, guys, just check out Instagram for our latest drop,

all right? - Yeah, @blackccess.

- Yo, sold out in minutes.

We got kids clamoring for the brand and the ladies

clamoring for the kids. - Yeah, I'm seeing it.

[both chuckle]

Oh, uh, Ms. Frankie.

- Yeah? - Saved you a hoodie.

- Thank you, Will.

- Gotta keep you fly. [both chuckle]

- Will! - Oh, shit.

[both chuckling] - Sorry.

- What's up?

- What, you just out here causing a commotion again?

- I'm just giving the people what they want.

- Mm.

- I made something special for you.

- You made something for me?

- Mm-hmm.

- Thank you. - Turn it to the side.

- Put my name on it. [laughs]

- You like it? - Thank you. I do.

- Good.

[both chuckling]

- Hey, Carlton.

Save anything for me? - Hey, Marisa.

Hold on.

I saved the best for last.

- Perfect. [chuckles]

- We still on for later?

- I can't wait. - I'll see you then.

- Wow.

Carlton out here showing all the short kings

how to do it, huh? - Mm.

- Hey, height ain't nothing but a number.

- [scoffs] Tell that to the roller coaster

you couldn't get on last summer.

- [mockingly] Oh, tell that to the roller coaster

you couldn't get on--

- Well, clearly, you got your mojo back.

- Mojo, game, audacity.

Only two weeks into senior year,

and the old Carlton has risen again--minus the eight-balls.

- Thank you.

- Good, 'cause we got parties, homecoming, senior ditch day--

Oh. Hey, what the fuck? Hey!

[grunting]

[tense music]

- Where the fuck is Geoffrey?

- I don't know. - Drive!

[tires squealing]

- Come back to me. - Go.

- [groans]

- Go, Will! - Geoffrey!

- Now, Will! Go!

- Will?

Will?

It happened again, didn't it?

- Uh, no, no, no.

I'm--I'm okay.

I'm okay.

[Easy McCoy's "Deja Vu"]

* *

- * Oh, yeah *

- * It's like déjà vu, I see it all the time *

- * Oh, yeah, oh, yeah * - * Yeah *

- This is an honor.

This is an honor.

- Good morning, honeybee.

- Good morning, Daddy.

Thank you.

- You know, sweetheart, you don't have to say yes

to all these appearances.

- Did you talk to Mom?

It's okay, Dad.

I mean, I'm his wife.

- A wife who just lost her husband.

[melancholy music]

* *

You know, speaking at all these tributes can take its toll.

- Yeah.

Yeah, but when people see me, they see LaMarcus,

and it gives them closure.

So it's the least I can do.

- I'm proud of how strong you've been.

And we'll all be there with you tomorrow.

It's a special day.

- Yeah, thanks.

- And of course, you know that you can stay here with us

for as long as you need.

- I know, Dad.

Mom said the same thing.

You know, you guys gotta compare notes

before you tag team me.

Anyway, I should go.

- Okay.

[intriguing music]

- Glad you had a good summer.

Know how I spent mine?

College counseling workshops.

- Sounds fun.

- It's time to lock in. So hit me.

- I started a whole business this summer.

I'm the C, the E, and the O, yeah.

I brought you a bucket hat.

- Really, I'm the brain trust and lifeblood of Blackccess.

And Quentin Harrison and I are like this.

How many other Princeton applicants

can say that they have a letter of rec

from the youngest person on the Forbes 400 list?

- It's quite impressive, Carlton,

but I'm not hearing specifics.

What's your plan?

- Well, okay, um,

I'm gonna be a business major with an entrepreneurial focus.

But my mom made it very, very, very clear

that my aunt and uncle ain't paying for college.

- So you're gonna need to turn in a FAFSA,

search for scholarships.

What's your list of schools, target, safety, and reach?

- Well, uh, I still gotta do some more research,

but I'm thinking somewhere local, like UCLA or USC.

- Princeton all the way.

I plan on acing my interview with the recruiter this week.

- I know that you have been fixated on one choice,

but there are over 2,000 colleges in the United States.

- My GPA is top of the class.

I have a proven track record of leadership skills.

I mean, Princeton should be lucky to have me

on their campus. [chuckles]

- Philly kid comes to Bel-Air,

fish out of water but still thriving?

I mean, it's all in the essay, Ms. B.

Real talk, who wouldn't want me at their school?

I should be interviewing them.

- Real talk, we are in the era of colorblind applications.

40,000 applicants for 1,600 spots.

- I mean, it sounds like you don't think I have the stuff.

- It's quite the opposite, Carlton.

You have all the stuff and then some.

And even with a rec letter from Jesus,

it still may not be enough.

You need backups.

Widen your list beyond Princeton.

I need a solid list of schools with entrepreneurship programs.

Let's meet again at the end of the week.

- Yes, ma'am.

- Yes, ma'am.

- Viv, I've been your doctor for many years now.

Your health history is stellar.

No red flags outside of the normal risk

of a geriatric pregnancy.

- I hate that term.

Sounds like I should have a walker instead of a diaper bag.

I bet a man came up with it.

- Whatever we call it, any woman over 35

falls in the category.

But there's no reason that you

can't have a typical, uncomplicated pregnancy.

- [exhales deeply]

Thanks, Dr. Anderson.

- Congrats, Viv.

This is exciting.

- [chuckles softly]

[pensive music]

* *

- Shall we get this started?

- Sorry, yeah, yeah, just, uh--just checking

to make sure the kids have made it to school okay.

- [chuckles softly] I took the city bus

and was walking to school at six years old.

Turned out fine.

- Okay, so where are we?

- Mocked up a little something.

- Okay.

Oh, this looks great.

Yeah, we can send this directly

to our potential retail tenants.

- I'm still not sure about the new name, though.

Legacy Heights?

I was partial to Campbell Square.

- Partial to your last name. - [laughs]

- Given your rough start with the community,

rebranding seemed important,

especially with our new investors.

- Our biggest one being you.

So I will follow your lead.

People seem to like you better anyway.

- As of last week, we're at 40% commitment

for our retail spaces.

We're on track with our projections,

but we still haven't landed any anchors, big retail fish--

Whole Foods, Nordstrom.

- I have a good relationship with a few council people

who can help with a little incentive.

- [sighs]

Kickbacks are illegal.

And we got way too many eyes on us for any backdoor politics.

- Too many eyes on you.

I get it, though.

It's your reputation that's on the line.

- Yes, it is.

My solution is,

I hired a PR firm.

We'll do some high-profile press,

spread the word.

Success attracts success.

- Hmm.

Phil, that's why I like being in business with you.

You keep me honest. - We make a good team.

- [chuckles]

How about Melanin Marketplace?

Right.

* *

[indistinct chatter]

- I'm so lucky to have the finest freshman

at Bel-Air Academy as my girl.

- I never get tired of hearing that.

- [chuckles] You being sarcastic?

Like I say it too much?

'Cause I come up with a million more.

- No. No, it's fine.

I just have a lot going on. - Yeah?

Hit me.

[soft upbeat music]

* *

But we--we haven't kissed yet.

- No. No, it's not mine.

This morning, I was in my mom's bathroom

looking for my Fenty Gloss Bomb,

and I found a bunch of these in the back of the drawer.

- [scoffs] Damn, Big Phil!

It's called a condom, my dude.

- Ew.

- What do Will and Carlton think?

- I can't tell them.

I mean, if she hasn't told us yet,

there has to be a legit reason.

But I should respect her privacy, though, right?

- Yeah.

Well, I suggest you put that thing away,

'cause here they come. - Shoot.

I'll see you later.

- Ho-ho! - Whoo!

- Look who it is.

Hey. Elliot, right?

- Uh, no. No, no, no. It's--

- Uh, Elias.

- Eli. - Eli.

- Will, Carlton.

- Hey, were you sticking your tongue

down my little sister's throat in the middle of the hallway?

- No. Not--not at all.

- Oh, ho, ho. - I never would.

Just an arm around the shoulder.

- Oh!

- Oh, an arm around the shoulder.

- Just an arm around the shoulder.

What we trippin' for? - Yeah.

- What we trippin' for? - No, you're right.

It's us. It's us.

- You know, okay, so look, it starts

with an arm around the shoulder,

and then you're asking her to meet you

in the back seat of your car during lunch hours.

- Yeah, yeah. See, I know that trick.

You wanna know why? 'Cause actually, I invented it.

- Created it. - [laughs]

- I--I don't even drive.

- Oh, you don't even drive? - Yeah.

- [laughs] - Now, would you like lessons?

I'm not gonna give you driving lessons.

- We're not gonna give you no lessons, boy.

You done lost your mind!

Eli,

ain't gonna be no smashing with my cuz.

- Mm-hmm.

- Not on our watch. - Yeah.

Yeah, nope. Nope.

[school bell rings]

- Should, uh--should probably get to class.

- Yeah. That's a good idea.

[laughs] All right, excuse me.

- I like Eli. - Yeah, same.

- Right? - Good kid.

- Good kid.

* *

- Hey. [laughs]

Surprise!

Ah! - God!

- Oh, I missed you so much.

- Amira, you look so good.

When--when'd you get back from Boston?

- Thank you. Two days ago.

I wanted this to be a surprise.

- It is.

- And hi, Will.

- Hey, girl.

What are you doing here?

- Oh.

Well, you remember how you would always

joke about how funny it would be

if we went to the same school?

Well, I did some research, and Bel-Air Academy

has one of the best records of getting students

into top college engineering programs, so...

- Does it?

- Here I am.

- Wow. Here you are.

- Yeah. - One joke, and here she is.

- That's awesome.

- Yeah, right? - Yeah.

- Well, uh, I'ma let you two, uh, catch up.

- [laughs] - Good to see you.

- Thanks, Will.

- [chuckles]

- Maybe I shouldn't have sprung this on you?

Are you okay?

- Uh, yeah. Yeah, no, yes.

- You're sure? - Yes.

It's just, um, we just haven't spoke since you left, is all.

- I know.

The facility is super strict.

No cell phones allowed.

- Yeah, yeah.

- But they got my ass all the way back on track.

I mean, there's so much that I want to tell you.

[voice muffled] The rehab center was amazing.

* *

- How's the rest of the fam?

You know, Unc, Mama B, C Note, Ash Bag?

- Just ask about Hilary. - How is she doing?

- She's all right, man.

Just talking at a bunch of memorials,

trying to give people closure, I guess.

- Damn.

I was trying to contact her after the funeral,

but I don't want her to think

I was taking advantage of a bad situation,

and I also don't want her to think that

I'm not thinking about her.

[sighs] I mean, what you think?

- I think you should stop thinking so much.

She could use a friend, bro.

- You're right.

- [sighs]

That's it right there.

I just wanna find Geoffrey.

- I have a very strict policy

on releasing surveillance footage.

- Right, that's actually why I brought my friend along.

He's actually a small business owner such as yourself.

- And technically, showing us the footage

is up to the business's discretion.

No liability.

- What kind of business do you own?

- Charlie's Vinyl. Inglewood.

- Oh, you two actually have a lot in common.

You sell flowers, and he's about to start selling flowers.

How about that? - Yes!

I'm trying to expand my business

into a weed dispensary.

You know, Mary Jane flowers?

- Oh. [chuckles]

I'm allergic.

- To weed?

That's sad.

Uh, Mrs., uh, Blooms, listen, I know you're busy,

but I'm just trying to help my friend find his--

- Dog.

My dog. I lost my dog.

100% pure-bred French bulldog.

- You have a Frenchie?

- Had. - Mm-hmm.

- He had a Frenchie, past tense.

- Oh. Poor cuddle bug.

What's his name?

- Ooh, uh-- - Ludacris.

- Right. Right, right.

I was walking my dog-- both: Ludacris.

- And, uh, a G-wagon

just pulled up and snatched him right out of my arms

in broad daylight, like it was nothing.

- Oh, my God. That is heartbreaking.

- Super heartbreaking.

We could really use your help.

I mean, if we could get that footage,

that would be life changing. - Life changing.

Would change our lives. - We could get Ludacris back.

So all we need is a license plate.

- Please.

[indistinct chatter]

- Nothing gives you perspective like hitting rock bottom.

And honestly, if it wasn't for Carlton,

I don't even know if I would have made it to rehab.

- [sighs]

How many times do you think

she's gonna say the word "rehab"?

- Stop. Her story is inspiring.

And I thought you, of all people,

would be happy that she's back on her feet.

And I think Bel-Air Academy is gonna be good for her.

- I am happy that she's here.

[sighs] I missed her a lot.

And, uh...

- Spit it out, dude. - [sighs]

- Order up for Carlton and Lisa.

- Wow, thanks.

I've just kind of moved on, you know?

Hey, this way.

Senior year has just been a fresh start.

Like, people forgot I was Carlton the addict.

But she seems intent on everyone remembering

because she just keeps talking about it

over and over and over.

- Okay, well, then just tell her how you feel.

- Yo, yo, yo!

Check this out.

- Is that what I think it is?

- Call me Sherlock 'cause your boy's been gathering clues.

Me and Jazz talked the business into letting us

see their security footage.

- Wait, hang on. You and Jazz?

Why didn't you just ask me? [scoffs]

- Come on, I mean, you're Carlton. Come on.

- Okay, what's that supposed to mean?

- No shade, I'm just saying, you know how you are.

- Okay, what does that mean? No shade?

- Okay, guys, guys, guys-- - I'm just saying--

- Are you seriously doing this right now?

There are more important things.

Like, we are worried about you--

you having these episodes.

- You don't have to worry about me.

I promise. I'm fine.

- Well, you can still talk about it.

- I wouldn't lie to you. I promise you, I'm fine.

- Yo, Lisa!

Come hear about this Tibetan sound bath I took in rehab.

It was amazing.

- There's that word again.

Rehab? - This isn't over.

- [sighs deeply]

- You're good with graphics, right?

- Uh, yeah.

- You think you can clean this up?

Make it a little less blurry?

Jazz has a homegirl at the DMV who can run the license plate.

Yeah, I'll AirDrop it to you.

- Uh,

hey, Lisa is right, okay?

I'm worried about you too. Like, what's your endgame here?

[pensive music]

- I don't know, bro.

I guess I'm just tired of feeling helpless.

I mean, it's been how many weeks,

and we still haven't heard from Geoffrey?

- Yeah, I get that.

Look, I want answers, too, but my dad is handling this.

- No, I'm-- - All right?

This isn't on you.

- No, I'm the one who can't sleep.

I'm the one that got picked up off the street, right?

- Yes. - Okay, then!

If you're worried, let's do something about it.

* *

I didn't think so.

- Come on.

* *

Will, you--

[sighs]

- Thanks for coming over, Joan.

- So did you hear that Soror Regina Baxter,

she is now the new national president

for Delta Pi Gamma?

I mean, listen, it's a good follow-up job

after leaving Congress.

- Oh, okay, yeah.

Well, she's all polished up now.

But I remember when she pledged us

and had me walk a mile in heels.

- Mm.

Yeah, because you had the nerve to trip.

- Pledge Vivian, your feet are disrespecting the legacy.

I could wait 100 years before I have to see that woman again.

- Uh, yeah, it's funny that you should say that

because she is looking for someone

to paint her official sorority portrait.

And maybe I, um,

enthusiastically recommended you in a chapter meeting.

- You didn't.

- Listen, it's already escalated to the top.

Everyone is so excited.

I just think it would look bad if you backed out now.

- What, back out? I never backed in.

- Come on, Viv.

I mean, she repped us with pride

while she was on the Hill.

- Ah, it's--

I haven't even

picked up a paintbrush in over a year.

- It's just like riding a bike.

Now, you have no reason not to do this.

- I'm pregnant.

- [gasps]

Well, damn, I guess you and Phil

really did get your groove back.

- Stop.

- This is amazing!

I'm gonna be an auntie!

- I haven't told Phil yet.

- Why?

- Because it's a blessing,

and I feel guilty for not feeling that way right now.

- That's understandable.

I mean, an unplanned pregnancy at any age, it's a lot.

It's okay to take some time

to process how you feel about this.

[gentle music]

But while you do, check your email

because Soror Regina, she wants to thank you personally.

- Girl!

- [laughs] I'm so happy for you.

- [chuckles]

- Hey, how was school?

- Hey, Unc. Pretty chill.

- You were off campus for two hours.

- Yeah.

Went out for lunch.

Senior privileges.

- Hey, I'm doing my best to ensure our safety,

and I can't do that if you don't communicate.

What's not clear about that?

- It's crystal clear.

- Why were you outside of Geoffrey's apartment?

- [sighs]

I think the better question is, why aren't you?

What about the guys who put a gun to my head, huh?

Any updates on them?

Geoffrey's been gone for weeks.

- Will, I know you've been through a lot.

- Yeah, I have.

And you have a lot more to worry about

than where I am at lunch.

[tense music]

- You leave school, I need to know.

[door slams]

- I get why Will is angry and scared.

Geoffrey risked his life to save him.

And now he's missing.

- I think he blames himself for what happened

and blames me for not doing enough.

- No, you tried everything you could.

- I made calls, you know?

I tried Penelope, Frederick.

I can't exactly go to the police about my friend

being taken by his own gang.

- This is his world.

We've gotta trust that he can handle it like he always does.

- [sighs]

So how was your day?

- Well, I got some news to share too.

- Well, I hope it's good news 'cause I could use it.

- Um...

I just got, um,

commissioned to do a portrait for Regina Baxter.

- Former Congresswoman and Dean of Pledges Regina Baxter?

- Yes, the newly elected 31st national president.

So I guess I'll be back painting again.

- Yes!

That's fantastic, baby!

You know that whatever gets you to pick up the paintbrush,

I support. - Mm.

[soft tense music]

* *

[soft suspenseful music]

- Geoffrey!

* *

[panting]

Geoffrey!

- Will. Hey, Will!

You zoned out again, didn't you?

- What? No.

No, I'm just--I'm working on college applications.

- [sighs]

It's not an H or an F. It's an E.

- How do you know?

Carlton, you are a Photoshop genius.

- Yeah, yeah, I know.

Look, um, I don't know

what it feels like to get snatched off the street,

but I do know what it feels like to spiral.

Now, you've been there for me so many times.

Let me return the favor.

I'm here for you.

Whatever you need to get better.

- I appreciate that, C.

Seriously.

[upbeat music]

- [sighs]

- What a great day to celebrate

all of our hard-working athletes.

Signing that offer letter not only symbolizes

all of their athletic achievements,

but also their journey to the next big chapter of life.

And our last athlete is Lisa Wilkes.

[cheers and applause]

- Whoo! - What's up.

- My mom and my godmother went here.

Swimming at this school is a dream come true.

So I am excited that I am going to be a Bison

on a full ride to Howard University!

[cheers and applause]

- You earned that.

- The Mecca!

- Let's grab a photo of all of our athletes.

Come on, guys.

- I'm sure it's tough watching your former teammates

be already committed.

- No, it's okay.

I'm carving out my own path.

It might take a little longer, but it'll be worth it.

- Not only is today a time to celebrate our athletes,

we have a special honor to bestow on a former student

who was very beloved by our athletic department,

LaMarcus Alton.

We're honored to have his wife,

also very dear to our Bel-Air Academy family.

She's become a successful cooking influencer

and is truly an inspiration to our students.

So without further ado, Hilary Banks.

[applause]

[camera shutter clicking]

- It's an honor to be here.

Thank you, Bel-Air Academy,

for dedicating this beautiful atrium

to my husband, LaMarcus Alton.

[applause]

[soft music]

* *

LaMarcus was loved by a lot of people,

so I've been doing this a lot.

His fraternity, his Rams teammates,

the usher board at his church.

But...

This one hits close to home.

I met LaMarcus in these hallways.

And...

I can't help but look around and just be reminded

that my first love is gone.

[crying]

- It's okay, honey.

- It's not okay.

It's not okay because he was perfect.

He was kind, and he did not deserve this.

He did not deserve an early death.

And he deserved better than me.

I can't.

[crowd murmuring]

* *

- Um, I think what Hilary is trying to say

is that LaMarcus was more than just

an exceptional athlete.

He was an amazing person.

And he was our family.

So thank you.

* *

- Hold on, let me see.

Well, it's just some regular neighborhood.

- Yeah, my homegirl said it's in the Valley, so...

- Hey, man, I appreciate you helping me out.

- Uh-huh.

- Of course. - Got you.

[footsteps approaching]

- Hey, Hilary.

You good?

Uh--

uh, Jazz was just here helping me out with something.

- Yo, Hil.

Hil, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Hilary, Hilary, Hilary.

I'm sorry, okay? For everything.

I wanted to reach out, but...

I just wanted to give you your space, you know?

I've been thinking about you, like, every day.

And I've been praying that you get through all of this.

I mean, I can't even imagine what you're going through.

- Really?

You thought you could come in here

with your condolences and your prayers,

and that would make shit okay?

What we did okay?

[tense music]

Honestly, you're the last person

that I wanna see right now,

so just leave me the fuck alone.

* *

- All right, everyone, gather 'round.

- Ooh, yay! I love champagne.

The color... - Mm-hmm.

- And the bubbles. - Right.

- It's so pretty. - Mm-hmm.

Sit down.

Okay, now,

I know that, uh, things have been tough lately,

but we still need to find time to celebrate the family wins.

- Uh, should we wait for Hilary or--

- Oh, no, long day. She's resting.

- No, we should totally wait for her.

- Oh, we'll catch up later.

- I'm not up for a drink right now.

- Any specific reason why you're not up for it?

- Yo, Ash, what is up with you?

- I'm just really excited for whatever this news is.

Carry on. - Okay.

Okay, so your mom's big news is,

she's returning to painting again.

- [gasps] Yes! - Yo!

- She's been commissioned to paint

a portrait of former Congresswoman Regina Baxter.

- Nice, Mom!

- Congratulations, Aunt Viv. [chuckles]

- Wait.

So you're not pregnant?

- What? - Huh?

- What? - What? Pregnant?

- Why would you think that, Ash?

- [scoffs]

- What about all the tests I found?

- Tests?

- Oh, I...

Yeah.

I'm pregnant.

I'm pregnant! [laughs]

- Ooh, yay! I knew it. Oh!

- Wow.

- I'm so happy it's out now.

[light tense music]

- Oh, snap, a baby?

- Y'all can still do that?

- How long have you known?

- A few weeks.

- Really?

A few weeks? - I'm sorry.

This is not how I meant for it to come out.

- Y'all think we should still eat the cake, or just--

- Dude, my mom's having a baby.

- Right. Hey, congrats, y'all. - Oh!

I'm gonna be a big sister.

* *

- 64.

That's how old I'll be when this kid graduates high school.

- Yeah.

I have done the math.

- Being a father at this age...

I sneezed the other day and thought I slipped a disk.

- Our empty nest was just around the corner.

I thought we were gonna travel the world

or take salsa classes.

- Have sex in every room in the house.

- Our jobs.

Legacy Heights is gonna be so huge.

And I just started with Neeman.

And our kids?

They need us now more than ever.

[pensive music]

* *

- Hey.

As terrified as I am, as we both are,

none of that's more important to me than family.

Everything we built together, that's what I'm most proud of.

* *

I'm gonna be here, right by your side.

I promise. I got you.

Now, if we show up at daycare

and someone thinks we're picking up our grandkids--

- I'm fighting them. - [laughs]

You're gonna do it. - [giggles]

- You're gonna make it look good.

[Odie's "All a Dream"]

* *

[muffled shouting]

* *

[gunshot]

- Ah! Ah!

- Geoffrey!

Fuck!

- * It's all a dream *

* Now endlessly *

* I feel love coming right up *

* Chase it for me *

* Wait and you'll see *

* I can't keep running by *

- [sighs]

* *

- So...

Mom's preggers?

I did not expect that.

- Carlton's focused on how it's gonna affect his trust fund.

[both laugh]

[sighs]

- I was happy.

Like, finally happy.

It's crazy how your whole future can be

right there in front of you.

- Well, it all changes in an instant.

- I keep thinking to myself,

did I put too much stress on LaMarcus?

Like, maybe this didn't have to happen.

He wasn't even cleared to take that flight.

- Oh, damn.

The maybes?

That's what keep me up at night.

Maybe if I hadn't have gone to Geoffrey's apartment that day,

those guys wouldn't have picked me up.

- Mm.

- Maybe...

if I would have fought back harder,

maybe he'd still be here.

You know?

- Maybe if I would have called 911 faster...

maybe...

he wouldn't have to take his last breath in my arms.

[pensive music]

* *

- [sighs]

- I keep thinking that, like, if I do these tributes,

maybe that would help.

But no.

Even being here close to family,

nothing helps me feel better.

- That's why you're leaving.

* *

- LaMarcus wanted to build a house in Costa Rica,

and there's a wellness center there.

I just need the space and the quiet

to process what I'm feeling.

- Yeah.

- And I wish I had some words of wisdom for you.

- Oh, no. No.

I mean, seeing you take the steps you need

to take care of yourself,

that helps.

[chuckles]

Hang in there, cuz.

- You too.

* *

[chuckling]

- Carlton, I have thoroughly enjoyed our interview.

- Thank you.

- Nice to meet you.

- Is something wrong, sir?

- I do a lot of these interviews,

and I've met a lot of students just like you--

perfect transcripts and test scores.

You're all stellar.

- But?

- We're just looking for more these days.

Like, what's your grit?

What's that Princeton perseverance story?

- Okay, um, actually-- actually, there--

there is something that I didn't

get the chance to mention.

Look, I've worked really hard to be the young man

standing in front of you today, but...

I'm actually a recovering addict.

- Oh.

Okay, um...

Thank you for sharing. I--I really appreciate that.

- And I almost died.

Yes, um...

This last summer...

I OD'd in a pool.

It was really scary, actually.

I had to be resuscitated,

almost threw away not only a chance at a bright future...

[soft tense music]

But my life.

* *

- [sighs deeply]

[dramatic music]

* *

- Carlton?

Carlton!

- Uh, Ms. Bassin, hi.

- How did the Princeton interview go with Mr. Fuller?

- He said he couldn't make any promises,

but he would make a recommendation to admissions.

- Amazing.

That's all you can hope for at this point.

Have you seen Will?

He missed our check-in meeting.

- No. No, I haven't.

- Tell him it's his future, not mine.

- I gotta give it to you, Phil.

This press is working in our favor.

- And the CNBC interview is gonna put us over the top.

And you're doing great, by the way.

Just stick to the talking points.

It's all about vision and hope for the future.

- Yes, it is.

- Geoffrey.

- Hey, Phil.

[soft music]

- I'll see you out there.

- [sighs]

I've been worried to death, man.

I didn't hear from you, didn't know where you were.

- Oh.

- What--what happened?

- Occupational hazard.

- Frederick and Penelope?

- They're safe.

[sighs] I got them both before I double-backed for Will.

- Thank you for what you did to help him get out of there.

- It was because of me he was there in the first place.

* *

- It's so good to have you back home, brother.

I just gotta go do this interview,

but there's so much to catch up on.

- Phil.

There's more.

I had to make certain arrangements.

- You're working for them again.

[tense music]

- They made it very clear

the way to pay off my debt is by serving my time.

It's the only way.

- And...

what exactly does that mean?

- The organization has a significant

sum of money it needs cleaned.

A big construction project is an ideal place

to launder money.

- Legacy Heights.

You give them this idea?

- I didn't have to.

All the press-- it's everywhere, Phil.

- So you know how important this is to me, then.

- CNBC is waiting. Time to shine.

- Let's do this.

- Right.

- [sighs]

* *

- How'd you even find me?

- Jazz gave me the address.

- Look, Carlton, I don't wanna hear none of your sermons.

I'm not taking that shit. - Stop.

Who says I'm here for that?

Doing the right thing is overrated.

People just expect the worst from you anyways.

* *

Yo!

What are you doing?

* *

Fuck it.

* *

[grunting]

[car alarm wailing]

- Come on!

- Whoo!

This season on "Bel-Air"...

- Shut up!

And be early.

[upbeat music]

- I know you're still trying to figure out this college thing.

I just want you to remember you are a hell of a prospect.

Still are.

[buzzer blares]

- It's just a lot harder than I thought it would be.

- They wanna launder money through Legacy Heights.

- Are you seriously thinking about this?

- No.

- My children are my priority.

They're all I have room to think about.

Oh, God! [groans]

Something's wrong. [whimpers]

* *

[cheers and applause]

* *

- It's not every day you hear about someone

overdosing and nearly dying in a swimming pool.

- Are you gonna say anything?

- I don't know what I'm gonna do.

- You should go talk to him.

* *

- Hey.

* *

- Going to college is the ultimate test of your bond.

* *

- I mean, if Will's going to get his ass

snatched up out the streets out here,

he might as well be back in Philly.