1 00:00:06,881 --> 00:00:07,841 - Previously on "Bel-Air"... 2 00:00:07,882 --> 00:00:09,009 - Let me help you. 3 00:00:09,050 --> 00:00:10,260 - Fighting? Stealing liquor? Talk to me. 4 00:00:10,301 --> 00:00:11,886 - I'm not trying to spend my high school years 5 00:00:11,928 --> 00:00:14,723 living in the shadows of Hilary and Carlton. 6 00:00:14,764 --> 00:00:17,100 - I ain't the same man you used to know, Phil. 7 00:00:17,142 --> 00:00:18,852 I wouldn't be here if I was. 8 00:00:18,893 --> 00:00:20,103 - Thanks for coming through. 9 00:00:20,145 --> 00:00:21,354 - My man. 10 00:00:21,396 --> 00:00:22,814 - Watch out, old man. 11 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:25,191 You reach, I teach. 12 00:00:25,233 --> 00:00:27,527 - I've done everything I can, Phil. 13 00:00:27,569 --> 00:00:29,696 There's only one solution here. 14 00:00:29,738 --> 00:00:32,198 - I'll clean your money my way. 15 00:00:32,240 --> 00:00:33,700 - Happy to be in business with a man 16 00:00:33,742 --> 00:00:35,577 of your caliber, Mr. Banks. 17 00:00:35,618 --> 00:00:38,580 [dramatic music] 18 00:00:38,621 --> 00:00:42,584 * * 19 00:00:42,625 --> 00:00:44,961 [car alarm blaring] 20 00:00:45,003 --> 00:00:47,005 - My protection is the only reason 21 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:49,341 you and Carlton haven't faced consequences. 22 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:50,550 You understand? 23 00:00:50,592 --> 00:00:52,552 - These last few days have, unfortunately, 24 00:00:52,594 --> 00:00:54,846 left me questioning your loyalties. 25 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:57,057 So I was forced to make a call 26 00:00:57,098 --> 00:00:59,809 to some of my besties at the LAPD. 27 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:02,562 - We have an arrest warrant for Will Smith and Carlton Banks. 28 00:01:02,604 --> 00:01:06,149 * * 29 00:01:06,941 --> 00:01:10,278 - I understand that my actions have consequences. 30 00:01:11,488 --> 00:01:15,200 If I could go back to that day, I would do it all differently. 31 00:01:15,241 --> 00:01:18,370 I just want to show that I can learn from my mistakes 32 00:01:18,411 --> 00:01:21,706 and move forward in a healthy way 33 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:23,583 as an upstanding citizen. 34 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:25,627 Thank you for your time, Your Honor. 35 00:01:27,629 --> 00:01:29,589 - Mr. Smith. 36 00:01:29,631 --> 00:01:32,050 - Uh... 37 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:33,843 Right, um... 38 00:01:33,885 --> 00:01:36,846 I take full responsibility for my actions, Your Honor. 39 00:01:36,888 --> 00:01:38,515 100%. 40 00:01:38,556 --> 00:01:41,601 And, um, 41 00:01:41,643 --> 00:01:44,938 I was just caught up in the moment and not thinking. 42 00:01:44,979 --> 00:01:45,939 I want to take the right path, 43 00:01:45,980 --> 00:01:48,566 and I know this is my wake-up call. 44 00:01:48,608 --> 00:01:50,402 I appreciate you giving me the time 45 00:01:50,443 --> 00:01:52,612 and the chance to speak, Your Honor. 46 00:01:52,654 --> 00:01:56,032 And again, I really regret my actions. 47 00:01:56,074 --> 00:01:59,744 - I see you have an interest in studying business in college 48 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:01,413 and that you were a basketball phenom? 49 00:02:01,454 --> 00:02:02,789 - Yes, sir. 50 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:05,792 I want to combine business and sports as a career. 51 00:02:05,834 --> 00:02:06,960 That's my goal. 52 00:02:07,002 --> 00:02:09,921 - And young Mr. Banks, top of your class 53 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:12,048 with aims to attend an Ivy next fall? 54 00:02:12,090 --> 00:02:13,299 - Yes, sir. 55 00:02:13,341 --> 00:02:15,010 Princeton. 56 00:02:15,051 --> 00:02:16,136 I hope. 57 00:02:19,055 --> 00:02:21,016 - [sighs] 58 00:02:27,272 --> 00:02:28,857 So here's my verdict. 59 00:02:32,527 --> 00:02:34,988 Trust me, this was dumb. 60 00:02:35,030 --> 00:02:36,573 If there was a hall of fame for bad decisions, 61 00:02:36,614 --> 00:02:38,616 y'all would've made the highlight reel. 62 00:02:38,658 --> 00:02:43,788 * * 63 00:02:43,830 --> 00:02:45,707 But you won't be serving jail time. 64 00:02:45,749 --> 00:02:48,168 - [exhales] Thank God. 65 00:02:48,209 --> 00:02:50,378 - Don't start celebrating just yet. 66 00:02:50,420 --> 00:02:53,006 I'm assigning you to a youth diversion program 67 00:02:53,048 --> 00:02:54,341 called Promising Choices. 68 00:02:54,382 --> 00:02:56,259 You'll be doing community service. 69 00:02:56,301 --> 00:02:59,262 Driving privileges will be suspended. 70 00:02:59,304 --> 00:03:02,265 You will be on time, 71 00:03:02,307 --> 00:03:04,017 you will participate, 72 00:03:04,059 --> 00:03:05,852 and you will finish it. 73 00:03:05,894 --> 00:03:08,855 If you mess this up, you'll be standing here again, 74 00:03:08,897 --> 00:03:12,567 and next time, I won't be so nice. 75 00:03:12,609 --> 00:03:13,735 [gavel bangs] 76 00:03:17,322 --> 00:03:18,865 - Thank you, Dad. 77 00:03:18,907 --> 00:03:21,451 - Defendants Banks and Smith are remanded to their guardians 78 00:03:21,493 --> 00:03:23,328 and are free to leave. 79 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:26,289 * * 80 00:03:26,331 --> 00:03:27,999 - Wait, where's Mom? 81 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:31,211 - Uh, she wasn't feeling too well. 82 00:03:31,252 --> 00:03:33,213 - OK. 83 00:03:33,254 --> 00:03:40,261 * * 84 00:03:43,890 --> 00:03:45,475 - Hey, Lou. 85 00:03:45,517 --> 00:03:47,310 Didn't know you were coming. 86 00:03:47,352 --> 00:03:49,562 - Yeah, neither did I, 87 00:03:49,604 --> 00:03:52,732 until your mama called me. 88 00:03:52,774 --> 00:03:54,359 - Yeah, I know I let her down. 89 00:03:54,401 --> 00:03:55,568 - She'll be glad that you're not going to see 90 00:03:55,610 --> 00:03:58,405 the inside of a cell. 91 00:03:58,446 --> 00:04:00,240 I never want that for you. 92 00:04:00,281 --> 00:04:01,991 Ever. 93 00:04:02,033 --> 00:04:04,244 - Look, I'm-- 94 00:04:04,285 --> 00:04:06,830 [sighs] Sorry about all this. 95 00:04:06,871 --> 00:04:09,332 - You ain't got to apologize to me. 96 00:04:09,374 --> 00:04:10,875 Remember, I know what it's like 97 00:04:10,917 --> 00:04:14,087 to have your freedom in the hands of a stranger in a robe. 98 00:04:14,129 --> 00:04:17,340 That's punishment enough, ain't it? 99 00:04:17,382 --> 00:04:19,759 - Yeah. 100 00:04:19,801 --> 00:04:23,680 - Hey, keep your head up as you walk out of here. 101 00:04:23,722 --> 00:04:26,433 Don't give him your dignity. 102 00:04:26,474 --> 00:04:28,977 I'm going to let you get to it, all right? 103 00:04:33,773 --> 00:04:34,983 - Hey, Lou. 104 00:04:38,486 --> 00:04:40,405 What are you doing for Thanksgiving? 105 00:04:40,447 --> 00:04:43,408 [Easy McCoy's "Deja Vu"] 106 00:04:43,450 --> 00:04:47,037 * * 107 00:04:47,078 --> 00:04:48,413 - * It's like déjà vu * 108 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:49,998 * I see it all the time * 109 00:04:50,040 --> 00:04:52,125 * * 110 00:04:52,167 --> 00:04:53,335 * Yeah * 111 00:04:58,381 --> 00:05:00,133 [mellow music] 112 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:01,718 - You excited to spend the holiday with Lou? 113 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:03,261 - Oh, yeah. 114 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:05,972 We haven't been able to hang out much since he moved here. 115 00:05:06,014 --> 00:05:08,808 Hey, my mom was right sending him to that courtroom. 116 00:05:08,850 --> 00:05:12,020 He is exactly the person I need to be talking to right now. 117 00:05:13,271 --> 00:05:16,024 Oh, uh, do you still have those courtside seats? 118 00:05:16,066 --> 00:05:19,736 I'm thinking maybe I could take Lou to a Lakers game sometime. 119 00:05:19,778 --> 00:05:21,988 - Sure, sure. Yeah. 120 00:05:22,030 --> 00:05:25,784 You know I'm-- I'm here to help you through this, too? 121 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:27,035 We all are. 122 00:05:27,077 --> 00:05:28,536 - Thank you. 123 00:05:29,829 --> 00:05:32,165 Look, uh, 124 00:05:32,207 --> 00:05:35,168 I'm sorry that it got this far. 125 00:05:35,210 --> 00:05:38,588 I mean, Geoffrey said he would take care of it, but... 126 00:05:38,630 --> 00:05:40,173 - [sighs] 127 00:05:40,215 --> 00:05:42,258 You know, from now on, why don't you rely on me? 128 00:05:42,300 --> 00:05:43,968 That's best right now. 129 00:05:44,010 --> 00:05:46,429 - Yeah. Got it. 130 00:05:46,471 --> 00:05:48,306 [chuckles] 131 00:05:48,348 --> 00:05:50,642 I'll see you downstairs. - OK. 132 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:54,896 * * 133 00:05:54,938 --> 00:05:56,481 - I know, I know. 134 00:05:56,523 --> 00:05:58,066 I really wanted to be there, 135 00:05:58,108 --> 00:06:00,652 but all the flights out of Costa Rica are grounded. 136 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:01,695 I'm sorry. 137 00:06:01,736 --> 00:06:03,863 - No, no, no, just be safe. 138 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:05,115 We love you. 139 00:06:05,156 --> 00:06:06,366 - I love you, too. 140 00:06:06,408 --> 00:06:08,201 [phone chimes and clicks] 141 00:06:08,243 --> 00:06:10,328 - No Hil? 142 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:12,205 That's a first. - I know. 143 00:06:12,247 --> 00:06:15,375 I'm going to miss her so much. 144 00:06:15,417 --> 00:06:20,130 And she's the one who usually does the menu, preps the food. 145 00:06:20,171 --> 00:06:23,049 Oh, and she does all the cooking. 146 00:06:25,010 --> 00:06:27,429 - Uh, Dad mentioned that 147 00:06:27,470 --> 00:06:29,097 you weren't at the courthouse yesterday 148 00:06:29,139 --> 00:06:30,807 because you weren't feeling well? 149 00:06:30,849 --> 00:06:31,891 - I wasn't sick. 150 00:06:31,933 --> 00:06:34,519 I just couldn't stand to see my son 151 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:36,896 and my nephew throw their futures away. 152 00:06:36,938 --> 00:06:38,231 - Mom. 153 00:06:38,273 --> 00:06:41,026 I know we disappointed you. 154 00:06:41,067 --> 00:06:43,153 But with the Promising Choices program, 155 00:06:43,194 --> 00:06:45,363 it actually kind of turned out OK. 156 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:47,907 - This time! 157 00:06:47,949 --> 00:06:49,826 It doesn't matter. 158 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:51,494 Y'all are going to be leaving the house soon. 159 00:06:51,536 --> 00:06:53,204 You're going to have to learn these life lessons 160 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:54,706 on your own now. 161 00:06:54,748 --> 00:06:56,708 - Dad said Hilary might not make it to Thanksgiving. 162 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:58,793 - Yep, that's what it seems. 163 00:06:58,835 --> 00:07:00,503 - Well, is there something we can do? 164 00:07:00,545 --> 00:07:01,921 - Yes. 165 00:07:01,963 --> 00:07:03,590 Do better. 166 00:07:03,631 --> 00:07:05,425 Both of you. 167 00:07:05,467 --> 00:07:07,218 - What did I do? - What? 168 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:09,888 You're Little Miss Having Fights in the School Hallways, 169 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:12,557 you're stealing alcohol from the house, 170 00:07:12,599 --> 00:07:15,268 you're rolling your eyes, and you're talking back. 171 00:07:15,310 --> 00:07:17,270 - Oh, my God, that was weeks ago. 172 00:07:17,312 --> 00:07:19,189 How much longer are we going to keep talking about this? 173 00:07:19,230 --> 00:07:21,816 - Oh. 174 00:07:21,858 --> 00:07:24,152 I'm done. 175 00:07:25,195 --> 00:07:26,237 - Ash. 176 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:27,238 Ash. 177 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:28,615 Hey. 178 00:07:28,656 --> 00:07:30,909 Hil's stuck in Costa Rica, all right? 179 00:07:30,950 --> 00:07:34,245 And Mom clearly needs our help. 180 00:07:34,287 --> 00:07:36,539 And you heard her. You've been an awful daughter. 181 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:38,249 - Mostly, I heard you've been a terrible son. 182 00:07:38,291 --> 00:07:41,002 - [mutters] Let's not point any fingers. 183 00:07:44,255 --> 00:07:46,091 We know Mom doesn't really thrive in the kitchen, 184 00:07:46,132 --> 00:07:49,469 so why don't we chip in? 185 00:07:49,511 --> 00:07:51,096 - Pass. - Hey. 186 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:53,264 Hey, come on. 187 00:07:53,306 --> 00:07:55,475 We already have all the groceries. 188 00:07:55,517 --> 00:08:00,188 We can make this a memorable Thanksgiving for Mom. 189 00:08:01,564 --> 00:08:03,358 - Ugh. 190 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:07,821 * * 191 00:08:07,862 --> 00:08:10,782 - OK, let's go. 192 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:12,325 All right, you're in charge of candied yams. 193 00:08:12,367 --> 00:08:13,493 - Easy. - And Ash-- 194 00:08:13,535 --> 00:08:15,161 - Easy. - You can do, stuffing, right? 195 00:08:15,203 --> 00:08:16,496 - Stuffing? 196 00:08:16,538 --> 00:08:18,623 - So, 197 00:08:18,665 --> 00:08:21,543 seems like Carlton has rallied the troops. 198 00:08:21,584 --> 00:08:23,628 - Yeah, he's really taking charge this year. 199 00:08:23,670 --> 00:08:26,172 He even got Ashley to come out of her bedroom. 200 00:08:26,214 --> 00:08:27,757 - Good. They should all be helping. 201 00:08:27,799 --> 00:08:29,342 They know they're in the doghouse. 202 00:08:29,384 --> 00:08:31,011 - Yeah. 203 00:08:31,052 --> 00:08:33,888 And I was in a funk too, but you know what? 204 00:08:33,930 --> 00:08:36,599 Today is a day to be thankful. 205 00:08:36,641 --> 00:08:39,352 So I meditated. - Hmm. 206 00:08:39,394 --> 00:08:41,271 - And I am choosing joy. 207 00:08:41,312 --> 00:08:42,731 - Hmm. 208 00:08:42,772 --> 00:08:46,026 - God knows this baby could use some positive energy. 209 00:08:46,067 --> 00:08:47,527 - Good. 210 00:08:47,569 --> 00:08:51,656 - How do you feel about Lou coming to dinner? 211 00:08:51,698 --> 00:08:53,867 I know he's not your favorite person. 212 00:08:53,908 --> 00:08:56,494 - Uh-uh, don't project that onto me. 213 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:58,538 It's you and Lou with the history. 214 00:08:58,580 --> 00:09:00,999 - Will thinks that Lou can relate to him more than me, 215 00:09:01,041 --> 00:09:02,334 I guess. 216 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,961 - I mean, he does have a point. 217 00:09:05,003 --> 00:09:07,630 - Look, all that matters 218 00:09:07,672 --> 00:09:10,759 is today is a day for family. 219 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:11,968 Mm-hmm? 220 00:09:12,010 --> 00:09:13,178 All right, let's just focus on that. 221 00:09:13,219 --> 00:09:14,387 - Mm. 222 00:09:14,429 --> 00:09:15,972 - Joy. 223 00:09:16,014 --> 00:09:17,557 - Joy. 224 00:09:18,767 --> 00:09:20,685 [smooching] 225 00:09:20,727 --> 00:09:24,272 [indistinct chatter] 226 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:28,651 - Hey. 227 00:09:28,693 --> 00:09:29,903 Biggest bird at the market. 228 00:09:29,944 --> 00:09:31,488 - That's what I'm talking about. 229 00:09:31,529 --> 00:09:32,655 Thanks. 230 00:09:32,697 --> 00:09:34,783 You sticking around? 231 00:09:34,824 --> 00:09:38,411 - Unfortunately, I've got to miss dinner. 232 00:09:38,453 --> 00:09:40,914 Duty calls. 233 00:09:40,955 --> 00:09:42,332 Nothing for you to worry about. 234 00:09:42,374 --> 00:09:46,127 Our business starts after the holiday, yeah? 235 00:09:49,130 --> 00:09:50,298 - Do you. 236 00:09:51,633 --> 00:09:53,426 Turkey flying in. - Here comes the bird. 237 00:09:53,468 --> 00:09:54,761 - All right, well, this dinner 238 00:09:54,803 --> 00:09:56,388 isn't going to cook itself, so come on, family. 239 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:57,931 Chop, chop. - Yes, chef! 240 00:09:57,972 --> 00:10:00,725 - Will, catch. - I'm making the potato salad. 241 00:10:00,767 --> 00:10:03,728 [soft dramatic music] 242 00:10:03,770 --> 00:10:10,819 * * 243 00:10:12,153 --> 00:10:13,738 - Old Hillside Select. 244 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:15,865 Neat. 245 00:10:15,907 --> 00:10:17,826 Keep it open. - You got it. 246 00:10:17,867 --> 00:10:21,037 [bassy hip-hop music] 247 00:10:21,079 --> 00:10:28,044 * * 248 00:10:28,086 --> 00:10:30,005 - I'll take your well bourbon, 249 00:10:30,046 --> 00:10:32,257 preferably in a dirty glass. 250 00:10:33,591 --> 00:10:36,177 - A dirty glass? 251 00:10:36,219 --> 00:10:39,305 - Bourbon is an experience, brother. 252 00:10:39,347 --> 00:10:41,224 I'm in a dive bar... 253 00:10:41,266 --> 00:10:44,811 [chuckles] Had a long-ass day. 254 00:10:44,853 --> 00:10:47,564 And DC hawk is out. 255 00:10:47,605 --> 00:10:49,816 - Shitty-bourbon, dirty-glass kind of day, innit? 256 00:10:49,858 --> 00:10:51,651 - [laughs] - Here you go, sir. 257 00:10:51,693 --> 00:10:53,611 - I'll take one for him, too. 258 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:55,238 Put it on my tab. - You got it. 259 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:58,324 * * 260 00:10:58,366 --> 00:10:59,367 Here you go. 261 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:05,331 - To pricey bourbon 262 00:11:05,373 --> 00:11:07,417 and clean glasses one day. 263 00:11:07,459 --> 00:11:09,669 [glasses clink] 264 00:11:09,711 --> 00:11:13,923 * * 265 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:16,134 - [grunts] Shit. 266 00:11:16,176 --> 00:11:17,135 That tastes like-- 267 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:18,470 - Like the struggle for freedom. 268 00:11:18,511 --> 00:11:21,556 [both chuckle] 269 00:11:21,598 --> 00:11:23,683 - On a dirty glass. That's some American shit, huh? 270 00:11:23,725 --> 00:11:25,185 - Hey. - Yeah, nah. 271 00:11:25,226 --> 00:11:27,395 - I'll school you. - You Americans, man. 272 00:11:27,437 --> 00:11:28,521 - I'll school you. 273 00:11:28,563 --> 00:11:30,190 [laughter] 274 00:11:30,231 --> 00:11:31,649 - I'm Phil. 275 00:11:31,691 --> 00:11:33,777 - Geoffrey. 276 00:11:33,818 --> 00:11:35,570 - It's good to meet you. 277 00:11:35,612 --> 00:11:37,447 - You too, bro. I got the next one. 278 00:11:37,489 --> 00:11:39,240 - Yes, you do. [laughter] 279 00:11:44,829 --> 00:11:46,373 - Will, how are these yams coming? 280 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:47,624 - I already told you, real yams don't need marshmallows. 281 00:11:47,665 --> 00:11:48,500 Get them away from me. - Where is the Lawry's ? 282 00:11:48,541 --> 00:11:49,959 - Here you go, Mom. 283 00:11:50,001 --> 00:11:50,960 [Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" plays] 284 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,545 all: Oh. - Mom, you love this song. 285 00:11:52,587 --> 00:11:54,005 Let's send Hil some joy. 286 00:11:54,047 --> 00:11:55,048 Will, take it away. 287 00:11:55,090 --> 00:11:56,675 - * Listen, baby * 288 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:57,676 - Hey! 289 00:11:57,717 --> 00:11:59,094 - * Ain't no mountain high * 290 00:11:59,135 --> 00:12:01,262 * Ain't no valley low * 291 00:12:01,304 --> 00:12:04,057 * Ain't no river wide enough, baby * 292 00:12:04,099 --> 00:12:05,100 - Mom, take it away. 293 00:12:05,141 --> 00:12:07,394 - * If you need me, call me * 294 00:12:07,435 --> 00:12:09,354 * No matter where you are * 295 00:12:09,396 --> 00:12:11,106 * No matter how far * 296 00:12:11,147 --> 00:12:12,732 - * Don't worry, baby * 297 00:12:12,774 --> 00:12:14,567 - * Just call my name * 298 00:12:14,609 --> 00:12:16,611 * I'll be there in a hurry * 299 00:12:16,653 --> 00:12:18,279 * You don't have to worry * 300 00:12:18,321 --> 00:12:22,158 all: * 'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough * 301 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:23,576 - Come on, Ash! 302 00:12:23,618 --> 00:12:27,122 all: * Ain't no valley low enough * 303 00:12:27,163 --> 00:12:30,542 * Ain't no river wide enough * 304 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:33,795 * To keep me from getting to you, babe * 305 00:12:33,837 --> 00:12:35,296 [laughter] 306 00:12:35,338 --> 00:12:36,589 - All right, all right. 307 00:12:36,631 --> 00:12:37,882 Back to dinner duty. 308 00:12:37,924 --> 00:12:40,427 All right, y'all, I'm about to baste the turkey. 309 00:12:40,468 --> 00:12:42,512 Stand back. - Drum roll, please. 310 00:12:42,554 --> 00:12:44,973 - All right. [drumming] 311 00:12:45,015 --> 00:12:46,766 - Boom. - Oh. 312 00:12:46,808 --> 00:12:48,143 - What? - It's cold. 313 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:49,394 What-- - It's white. 314 00:12:49,436 --> 00:12:50,520 - Wait, wait, wait. - What? 315 00:12:50,562 --> 00:12:52,063 - Who turned off the oven? - Wasn't me! 316 00:12:52,105 --> 00:12:53,815 - Oh, my God. That's mighty light skinned. 317 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:54,816 Wait a minute. 318 00:12:54,858 --> 00:12:57,402 Baby, you adjusted the temperature, 319 00:12:57,444 --> 00:13:00,155 but you didn't press start? 320 00:13:00,196 --> 00:13:02,782 - Dad, you said you had the turkey. 321 00:13:02,824 --> 00:13:04,325 This isn't having the turkey. 322 00:13:04,367 --> 00:13:05,618 - I'm sorry, son. 323 00:13:05,660 --> 00:13:06,995 - Damn, Phil. 324 00:13:07,037 --> 00:13:08,580 - Hey! - Hey, oh! 325 00:13:08,621 --> 00:13:09,622 Lou! 326 00:13:09,664 --> 00:13:10,623 Hey. Muah. 327 00:13:10,665 --> 00:13:11,833 - You made it. 328 00:13:11,875 --> 00:13:13,126 - How you doing? 329 00:13:13,168 --> 00:13:14,461 Yeah, man. 330 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:15,920 Thank God I brought the mac and cheese, 331 00:13:15,962 --> 00:13:18,256 'cause that's some salmonella shit right there. 332 00:13:18,298 --> 00:13:19,716 - Hey, what's up, Lou? 333 00:13:19,758 --> 00:13:21,926 - What's going on, old man? 334 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:24,512 Look like you having some turkey problems. 335 00:13:24,554 --> 00:13:26,598 - Nothing I can't fix. 336 00:13:26,639 --> 00:13:28,058 Maybe we can order out. 337 00:13:28,099 --> 00:13:29,893 - Well, everything's closed. 338 00:13:29,934 --> 00:13:32,604 - I mean, we could just fry it. It's fast and delicious. 339 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:34,314 - You hear that? We could just fry it. 340 00:13:34,356 --> 00:13:35,857 - Yeah, but we don't have a turkey fryer. 341 00:13:35,899 --> 00:13:37,692 - [chuckles] You don't need one. 342 00:13:37,734 --> 00:13:39,694 - [laughs] You hear that? We don't even need one. 343 00:13:39,736 --> 00:13:41,446 - Look, all I need is a deep container, 344 00:13:41,488 --> 00:13:42,989 some grease, and a flame. 345 00:13:43,031 --> 00:13:45,200 Take about an hour, 90 minutes tops. 346 00:13:45,241 --> 00:13:46,993 I'm happy to roll my sleeves up and do it for y'all. 347 00:13:47,035 --> 00:13:48,078 - And we still get to be on time for dinner? 348 00:13:48,119 --> 00:13:49,120 I mean, that has my vote. 349 00:13:49,162 --> 00:13:50,455 - Look at Lou, saving Thanksgiving. 350 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:51,915 - Yay! 351 00:13:51,956 --> 00:13:53,667 - Yeah, just walked in and already fixing Phil's mess. 352 00:13:53,708 --> 00:13:55,043 [laughs] 353 00:13:55,085 --> 00:13:56,378 - OK, now turn up the music. 354 00:13:56,419 --> 00:13:58,838 - All right, be easy, easy, easy. 355 00:13:58,880 --> 00:14:02,217 [sizzling] 356 00:14:02,258 --> 00:14:04,010 Boom. 357 00:14:04,052 --> 00:14:06,471 She's in there. - Like that. 358 00:14:06,513 --> 00:14:09,474 [distant music playing] 359 00:14:09,516 --> 00:14:16,564 * * 360 00:14:22,487 --> 00:14:25,031 - I'm glad you could make it. 361 00:14:25,073 --> 00:14:28,743 And this obviously means a lot to Will. 362 00:14:28,785 --> 00:14:31,079 - Yeah. 363 00:14:31,121 --> 00:14:32,872 Me, too. 364 00:14:34,332 --> 00:14:36,209 You know, since, uh-- 365 00:14:36,251 --> 00:14:38,670 since Will reconnected us, 366 00:14:38,712 --> 00:14:40,422 me and Vy, we could hold a conversation 367 00:14:40,463 --> 00:14:42,674 without going at each other. 368 00:14:42,716 --> 00:14:44,009 - Wow. 369 00:14:44,050 --> 00:14:45,969 Never seen that before. 370 00:14:46,011 --> 00:14:49,014 - You know them Smith girls got a temper. 371 00:14:49,055 --> 00:14:52,851 She classy now, but Viv can go there, too. 372 00:14:52,892 --> 00:14:54,561 - Oh, yeah. 373 00:14:54,602 --> 00:14:59,107 - So anyway, she had mentioned to me what happened with Will. 374 00:14:59,149 --> 00:15:01,276 And we got some concerns. 375 00:15:01,317 --> 00:15:03,778 - So what, you and Vy co-parenting now? 376 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:05,613 - I mean, if Will's going to get his ass 377 00:15:05,655 --> 00:15:07,949 snatched up out the streets out here, 378 00:15:07,991 --> 00:15:10,243 he might as well be back in Philly. 379 00:15:10,285 --> 00:15:12,704 - Well, that was an unusual situation. 380 00:15:12,746 --> 00:15:16,291 - I just need to know my son is safe here. 381 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:20,628 - Something going on? 382 00:15:20,670 --> 00:15:23,340 - I got a job opportunity in Philly. 383 00:15:26,509 --> 00:15:30,430 I just got to figure out how to break the news to him. 384 00:15:30,472 --> 00:15:32,599 * * 385 00:15:32,640 --> 00:15:35,727 - Um, what? 386 00:15:35,769 --> 00:15:39,022 Grandma Nita's recipe isn't even a recipe. 387 00:15:39,064 --> 00:15:41,858 A pinch of cinnamon? A handful of brown sugar? 388 00:15:41,900 --> 00:15:45,487 It says three scoops of flour. 389 00:15:45,528 --> 00:15:48,990 Whose hand? What scoops? 390 00:15:49,032 --> 00:15:50,742 This is crazy. 391 00:15:50,784 --> 00:15:55,163 - I guess that separates the real cooks from us. 392 00:15:55,205 --> 00:15:57,749 Oh, well. We tried. 393 00:15:57,791 --> 00:16:00,335 - Ash what-- what's going on with you? 394 00:16:00,377 --> 00:16:02,504 Is this, like, some emo phase? 395 00:16:02,545 --> 00:16:04,756 - Could you not sound like Mom right now? 396 00:16:04,798 --> 00:16:06,841 She always wants to talk. "What's going on?" 397 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:08,426 "How's your day?" 398 00:16:08,468 --> 00:16:10,428 She's been on one lately. 399 00:16:10,470 --> 00:16:12,931 - Well, after what she went through with me, 400 00:16:12,972 --> 00:16:15,266 she's probably just scared to death 401 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:17,185 that you're headed down the same path. 402 00:16:17,227 --> 00:16:19,020 - Grabbing a few bottles of champagne 403 00:16:19,062 --> 00:16:20,647 doesn't mean I'm turning into a coke head. 404 00:16:20,689 --> 00:16:22,524 No offense. 405 00:16:22,565 --> 00:16:24,192 - Fair. 406 00:16:24,234 --> 00:16:26,027 You should be judged by your own evil doings 407 00:16:26,069 --> 00:16:27,362 instead of mine. 408 00:16:27,404 --> 00:16:29,864 But I am on my way out. 409 00:16:29,906 --> 00:16:33,034 And you're Mom's last hope. 410 00:16:33,076 --> 00:16:34,452 - What do you mean? 411 00:16:34,494 --> 00:16:37,872 - I mean you're the last Banks sibling left. 412 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:39,916 And you're about to be a big sister. 413 00:16:39,958 --> 00:16:42,752 The big sister. 414 00:16:42,794 --> 00:16:45,422 Mom's going to need you. 415 00:16:47,716 --> 00:16:49,426 Most importantly, I'm going to need you 416 00:16:49,467 --> 00:16:52,095 to start cutting these peaches. 417 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:56,307 Get to work, emo lady. 418 00:16:56,349 --> 00:16:59,561 * * 419 00:16:59,602 --> 00:17:01,021 - How many J's you got? 420 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:03,356 - Yeah, Uncle Phil gets me a new pair 421 00:17:03,398 --> 00:17:05,567 for every straight-A report card I get. 422 00:17:05,608 --> 00:17:07,944 - My daddy made me get a job. 423 00:17:09,446 --> 00:17:10,905 I guess we was raised differently, huh? 424 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:13,658 - Nah, with Blackccess, I make my own money, too. 425 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:16,745 But ever since the arrest, our investor has been 426 00:17:16,786 --> 00:17:19,330 re-evaluating, taking a little step back. 427 00:17:19,372 --> 00:17:20,999 Hey, but Uncle Phil's been helping me out 428 00:17:21,041 --> 00:17:24,169 with investing in stocks and keeping my money up. 429 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:25,253 - Good old Unc. 430 00:17:25,295 --> 00:17:27,088 - My little library right here. 431 00:17:27,130 --> 00:17:29,090 [chuckles] - Oh, yeah? What you got? 432 00:17:29,132 --> 00:17:31,801 - Man, this book right here changed my life. 433 00:17:31,843 --> 00:17:33,345 Uncle Phil put me on to this. 434 00:17:33,386 --> 00:17:34,387 [laughs] 435 00:17:34,429 --> 00:17:36,097 - "The Four Agreements." 436 00:17:36,139 --> 00:17:37,724 - Yeah, it's about how to stop overthinking 437 00:17:37,766 --> 00:17:39,225 and take control of your emotions. 438 00:17:39,267 --> 00:17:41,269 - If you really want to learn about taking control 439 00:17:41,311 --> 00:17:43,521 of your life, I need you to read 440 00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:46,441 "Makes Me Wanna Holler" by Nathan McCall. 441 00:17:46,483 --> 00:17:48,401 See, dude went from prison 442 00:17:48,443 --> 00:17:50,528 to becoming a journalist for the "Washington Post." 443 00:17:50,570 --> 00:17:52,864 - "Makes Me Wanna Holler." - "Makes Me Wanna Holler." 444 00:17:52,906 --> 00:17:54,741 - OK. I'll write that down. 445 00:17:54,783 --> 00:17:57,827 Sounds like exactly what I need to be reading right now. 446 00:17:57,869 --> 00:17:59,496 - [sighs] 447 00:18:01,331 --> 00:18:02,582 Hey, um-- 448 00:18:02,624 --> 00:18:04,376 - Nathan McCall. 449 00:18:04,417 --> 00:18:06,878 - I wanted to holler at you about something. 450 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:08,213 - Yeah, what's up, Dad? 451 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:10,131 [phone clacking] 452 00:18:10,173 --> 00:18:12,592 - Dad? 453 00:18:12,634 --> 00:18:14,302 That's a first. 454 00:18:16,638 --> 00:18:18,807 - Uh-- [chuckles] 455 00:18:18,848 --> 00:18:23,103 Yeah, I guess it just didn't feel natural 456 00:18:23,144 --> 00:18:25,146 until now. 457 00:18:25,188 --> 00:18:27,524 Anyway, what's up? 458 00:18:34,197 --> 00:18:35,740 - [scoffs] 459 00:18:35,782 --> 00:18:37,367 You kept my MVP trophy. 460 00:18:37,409 --> 00:18:39,327 - Oh, yeah, right next to mine. 461 00:18:39,369 --> 00:18:41,746 - Wow. - Scored 32 points this game. 462 00:18:41,788 --> 00:18:43,248 - Word. - Dropping buckets. 463 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:45,208 [laughter] - Like father, like son. 464 00:18:45,250 --> 00:18:46,668 - Yeah. 465 00:18:46,710 --> 00:18:49,087 We got a lot of catching up to do. 466 00:18:49,129 --> 00:18:51,047 - Yeah, we do. 467 00:18:51,089 --> 00:18:52,632 - Yeah. - Yeah. 468 00:18:52,674 --> 00:18:54,217 - Hey, you know what we should do? 469 00:18:54,259 --> 00:18:55,593 We should go get some soul food, 470 00:18:55,635 --> 00:18:56,970 My Two Cents or something like that, 471 00:18:57,012 --> 00:18:58,471 go to a Drew League game this summer. 472 00:18:58,513 --> 00:19:00,598 Hey, I heard Lil Uzi's going to be in town. 473 00:19:00,640 --> 00:19:02,350 You like concerts? 474 00:19:02,392 --> 00:19:03,977 - Uh, yeah. 475 00:19:04,019 --> 00:19:06,938 - Local concerts, 476 00:19:06,980 --> 00:19:08,815 Lil Uzi. 477 00:19:08,857 --> 00:19:10,358 Oh, yeah. 478 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:13,570 Oh, yeah, we got to go to this. [laughs] 479 00:19:19,701 --> 00:19:20,910 - OK, go. - OK, son, you ready? 480 00:19:20,952 --> 00:19:21,911 Saturday mornings, everybody will stop 481 00:19:21,953 --> 00:19:23,079 what you're doing to watch this. 482 00:19:23,121 --> 00:19:24,706 - Uh, cartoons. - No, no. 483 00:19:24,748 --> 00:19:26,416 - Solar eclipse? 484 00:19:26,458 --> 00:19:28,209 - Before cell phones, before TikTok, before YouTube. 485 00:19:28,251 --> 00:19:31,004 Everybody would sit around the TV and watch real talent. 486 00:19:31,046 --> 00:19:32,047 Afros. Bell bottoms. 487 00:19:32,088 --> 00:19:34,007 Good music. - What are-- 488 00:19:34,049 --> 00:19:35,592 MTV? What are you talking about? 489 00:19:35,633 --> 00:19:37,177 - Think, son. More soulful. 490 00:19:37,218 --> 00:19:40,513 - Ah, ah, ah, can't say soulful if the word is "Soul Train." 491 00:19:40,555 --> 00:19:42,849 - That's against the Black taboo rules. 492 00:19:42,891 --> 00:19:44,517 - "Soul Train," Dad? Really? 493 00:19:44,559 --> 00:19:46,728 Why didn't you say the dance that mom was obsessed with? 494 00:19:46,770 --> 00:19:47,854 - He's right. 495 00:19:47,896 --> 00:19:49,898 It's all about the specificity, Phil. 496 00:19:49,939 --> 00:19:51,483 - That's a big word for you, ain't it, Lou? 497 00:19:51,524 --> 00:19:53,943 - Ooh, you're going to talk smack when you're losing. 498 00:19:53,985 --> 00:19:55,278 We up. - That's all right. 499 00:19:55,320 --> 00:19:56,821 Don't underestimate the power of the Smith boys. 500 00:19:56,863 --> 00:19:58,406 Let's go, son. Let's get 'em. 501 00:19:58,448 --> 00:20:00,033 - Let's do it. Ready? 502 00:20:00,075 --> 00:20:01,201 - Go. 503 00:20:01,242 --> 00:20:02,744 - Not pumpkin but-- - Sweet potato pie. 504 00:20:02,786 --> 00:20:03,953 - Yes, sir. - Oh, my God. 505 00:20:03,995 --> 00:20:05,580 - Big teeth and a fine-ass step daughter. 506 00:20:05,622 --> 00:20:07,624 - Steve Harvey. - Yes, sir. 507 00:20:07,665 --> 00:20:08,792 Gone too soon. - Tupac. 508 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:09,918 - The other one. - Biggie. 509 00:20:09,959 --> 00:20:11,711 - Yes, sir. Um, uh-- 510 00:20:11,753 --> 00:20:13,797 "You told Harpo to beat me." - "The Color Purple." 511 00:20:13,838 --> 00:20:15,382 - Yes, sir. Uh-- 512 00:20:15,423 --> 00:20:16,716 Red. 513 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:17,717 - Kool-Aid. - Yes. 514 00:20:17,759 --> 00:20:18,718 - Time. Time. 515 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:20,095 - Damn - Whew! 516 00:20:20,136 --> 00:20:23,890 - Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, that's the way to rock, son. 517 00:20:23,932 --> 00:20:24,891 - Yes, sir. 518 00:20:24,933 --> 00:20:26,267 - Way to go. 519 00:20:26,309 --> 00:20:27,310 [laughter] 520 00:20:27,352 --> 00:20:28,395 - Dinner's ready. 521 00:20:28,436 --> 00:20:29,771 - Oh, thank God. 522 00:20:29,813 --> 00:20:31,481 Break out the Trivial Pursuit next time. 523 00:20:31,523 --> 00:20:34,401 - Ain't nobody playing no damn Trivial Pursuit. 524 00:20:34,442 --> 00:20:35,485 - Go eat. 525 00:20:35,527 --> 00:20:36,778 [hip-hop music] 526 00:20:36,820 --> 00:20:38,321 - You mad? 527 00:20:38,363 --> 00:20:40,532 - * Me, me, me, me * 528 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:42,367 - And thank you, God, 529 00:20:42,409 --> 00:20:45,036 for the hands that helped prepare this good-looking meal. 530 00:20:45,078 --> 00:20:46,538 - Mm-hmm. 531 00:20:46,579 --> 00:20:48,456 - We're so grateful for our family gathered here today. 532 00:20:48,498 --> 00:20:49,499 - Mm-hmm. 533 00:20:49,541 --> 00:20:50,625 - Viv. 534 00:20:50,667 --> 00:20:51,710 Ashley. 535 00:20:51,751 --> 00:20:53,128 Carlton. 536 00:20:53,169 --> 00:20:54,254 And Will. 537 00:20:54,295 --> 00:20:55,547 - [clears throat] 538 00:20:57,632 --> 00:20:59,217 - And even Lou. 539 00:20:59,259 --> 00:21:00,510 In Jesus's name we pray. 540 00:21:00,552 --> 00:21:01,553 - Amen-- 541 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:04,097 - God, thank you for the Banks family 542 00:21:04,139 --> 00:21:07,851 for opening up their home and hearts to me. 543 00:21:07,892 --> 00:21:11,187 Psalms 133:1 says, 544 00:21:11,229 --> 00:21:14,107 "how good and pleasant it is 545 00:21:14,149 --> 00:21:18,695 when God's people live together in unity." 546 00:21:18,737 --> 00:21:21,281 all: Amen. 547 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:22,991 - That's exactly what today feels like. 548 00:21:23,033 --> 00:21:25,160 - Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm. 549 00:21:25,201 --> 00:21:27,162 - A true blessing. - Mm. 550 00:21:27,203 --> 00:21:28,371 - Well said. - That's beautiful. 551 00:21:28,413 --> 00:21:29,456 - Wow, that was the perfect prayer. 552 00:21:29,497 --> 00:21:31,041 - Thank you, Lou. - That was perfect. 553 00:21:31,082 --> 00:21:35,003 - And I believe Proverbs 17:17 says that 554 00:21:35,045 --> 00:21:37,380 "friends love at all times, 555 00:21:37,422 --> 00:21:38,798 but a brother is born for adversity." 556 00:21:38,840 --> 00:21:40,425 - He's a preacher now? 557 00:21:40,467 --> 00:21:42,093 - Apparently. 558 00:21:42,135 --> 00:21:45,263 - So I'm thankful for Lou being here with us for the first time 559 00:21:45,305 --> 00:21:50,685 despite his absence for so, so, so many years. 560 00:21:50,727 --> 00:21:52,687 - [laughs] 561 00:21:52,729 --> 00:21:55,857 And I am thankful to God 562 00:21:55,899 --> 00:21:58,485 for allowing me the opportunity 563 00:21:58,526 --> 00:22:00,987 to whoop Phil's behind in Tabu. 564 00:22:01,029 --> 00:22:02,947 [laughter] 565 00:22:02,989 --> 00:22:06,868 And him finally seeing me as a man worthy 566 00:22:06,910 --> 00:22:10,747 of welcoming into his home after so many years. 567 00:22:10,789 --> 00:22:13,583 - Dear Lord, I would be so, so grateful 568 00:22:13,625 --> 00:22:16,211 when we can sit down and eat because Lord knows I'm hungry. 569 00:22:16,252 --> 00:22:17,712 - Amen. Amen. - Amen. 570 00:22:17,754 --> 00:22:18,713 - Amen. 571 00:22:18,755 --> 00:22:19,923 - Oh, this food looks amazing. 572 00:22:19,964 --> 00:22:21,257 - The mac and cheese has got my name on it. 573 00:22:21,299 --> 00:22:23,218 - Everybody know that's my potato salad. 574 00:22:23,259 --> 00:22:24,219 - Relax. Relax. - Hey, hey. 575 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:25,553 - Whoa, whoa, whoa. - Wow. 576 00:22:25,595 --> 00:22:27,347 - You gonna get some of this. 577 00:22:27,389 --> 00:22:29,557 - Hey. 578 00:22:29,599 --> 00:22:33,103 I know you're probably out, but, um... 579 00:22:34,938 --> 00:22:38,650 I just wanted to check in on you and Frederick. 580 00:22:42,070 --> 00:22:44,280 I miss you. 581 00:22:44,322 --> 00:22:47,283 [tense, somber music] 582 00:22:47,325 --> 00:22:54,332 * * 583 00:22:57,752 --> 00:22:59,337 Same again. 584 00:22:59,379 --> 00:23:01,172 [knocking on door] 585 00:23:02,799 --> 00:23:04,718 - Geoffrey. 586 00:23:04,759 --> 00:23:06,386 - Thanks again for having me. 587 00:23:06,428 --> 00:23:08,596 - Sure. Come on in. 588 00:23:08,638 --> 00:23:11,516 - Everyone, this is Geoffrey. 589 00:23:11,558 --> 00:23:12,934 - I'm Viv. 590 00:23:12,976 --> 00:23:14,310 Glad you could join us for Thanksgiving. 591 00:23:14,352 --> 00:23:15,729 - Thanks for having me. 592 00:23:15,770 --> 00:23:18,481 Phil's told me wonderful things. 593 00:23:18,523 --> 00:23:20,275 These are for you. 594 00:23:20,316 --> 00:23:21,985 - Oh, thank you. 595 00:23:22,027 --> 00:23:25,822 - The lavender is supposed to help soothe baby and mum. 596 00:23:25,864 --> 00:23:27,073 - Oh. 597 00:23:27,115 --> 00:23:28,491 - Anything for me? 598 00:23:28,533 --> 00:23:30,827 - Don't be rude, Hilary. - [chuckles] 599 00:23:30,869 --> 00:23:32,746 - These kids. 600 00:23:32,787 --> 00:23:36,833 - I'm-- I'm so sorry... 601 00:23:36,875 --> 00:23:39,669 that I didn't give you your gift first. 602 00:23:41,546 --> 00:23:42,922 It's a honeybee. 603 00:23:42,964 --> 00:23:44,841 It's to remind you that you're special 604 00:23:44,883 --> 00:23:47,969 and to always follow your own buzz. 605 00:23:48,011 --> 00:23:51,389 - [giggles] Honeybee! 606 00:23:51,431 --> 00:23:53,892 I love it. Thank you. 607 00:23:53,933 --> 00:23:57,103 - You're welcome. 608 00:23:57,145 --> 00:23:59,105 - You like it? He gave you a honeybee? 609 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:00,398 Let me see what he got you. 610 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,484 - Take your jacket off. Make yourself at home. 611 00:24:02,525 --> 00:24:03,860 - You want to help mommy with these flowers? 612 00:24:03,902 --> 00:24:04,903 - Yeah. 613 00:24:06,488 --> 00:24:08,656 [laughter] 614 00:24:08,698 --> 00:24:10,992 - We had to make the moonshine in the toilet. 615 00:24:11,034 --> 00:24:13,953 [laughter] 616 00:24:13,995 --> 00:24:16,289 - So what was prison like, anyway? 617 00:24:16,331 --> 00:24:18,166 "Love After Lockup" is my favorite show. 618 00:24:18,208 --> 00:24:20,543 - OK, that's not appropriate for you to be watching. 619 00:24:20,585 --> 00:24:23,797 - That inmate pen pal program, that's the real deal, though. 620 00:24:23,838 --> 00:24:25,882 I had a few ladies writing me letters 621 00:24:25,924 --> 00:24:27,133 and sending me pictures. 622 00:24:27,175 --> 00:24:28,843 They smell all good. - OK, OK, now, 623 00:24:28,885 --> 00:24:30,679 I think that's definitely inappropriate. 624 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:34,057 - Well, um, actually, while we're here 625 00:24:34,099 --> 00:24:36,726 riding the elephant in the room, 626 00:24:36,768 --> 00:24:40,063 I wanted to hear more about prison. 627 00:24:40,105 --> 00:24:42,148 If things had gone differently with Will and I, 628 00:24:42,190 --> 00:24:43,483 that could've been us. 629 00:24:43,525 --> 00:24:44,734 - Mm-hmm. - Facts. 630 00:24:44,776 --> 00:24:47,278 - Nothing but God's grace. 631 00:24:50,073 --> 00:24:52,492 - Hey, you don't have to answer that if you don't want to. 632 00:24:52,534 --> 00:24:54,411 - Nah, it's good. It's cool. 633 00:24:54,452 --> 00:24:56,996 Look, man. 634 00:24:57,038 --> 00:24:58,665 Prison is hard. 635 00:24:58,707 --> 00:25:01,167 You know? 636 00:25:01,209 --> 00:25:03,169 Somebody telling you when to get up, 637 00:25:03,211 --> 00:25:07,173 when to eat, when to go outside. 638 00:25:07,215 --> 00:25:09,467 But the hardest part is knowing that 639 00:25:09,509 --> 00:25:12,012 you disappointed everybody that was counting on you. 640 00:25:12,053 --> 00:25:14,973 That's the part that keeps you up at night. 641 00:25:20,645 --> 00:25:23,940 - Yeah. 642 00:25:23,982 --> 00:25:25,775 Me, too. 643 00:25:27,777 --> 00:25:29,696 - I got to say, Carlton, 644 00:25:29,738 --> 00:25:32,407 I'm surprised you had your boys back out there. 645 00:25:32,449 --> 00:25:34,117 I didn't know you had that dog in you. 646 00:25:34,159 --> 00:25:35,285 Yeah, come on, man. 647 00:25:35,326 --> 00:25:36,286 I see you, boy. 648 00:25:36,327 --> 00:25:37,370 [laughs] 649 00:25:37,412 --> 00:25:38,621 - Yo, C's a real one. 650 00:25:38,663 --> 00:25:41,458 - OK, nothing to be smiling about. 651 00:25:41,499 --> 00:25:43,043 - Viv's right. 652 00:25:43,084 --> 00:25:45,170 There's nothing funny about ruining your future. 653 00:25:46,921 --> 00:25:48,506 [gentle hip-hop music] 654 00:25:48,548 --> 00:25:51,718 - [whispers] Good job. 655 00:25:51,760 --> 00:25:53,595 [laughter] 656 00:25:53,636 --> 00:25:56,056 - Food's delicious, Viv. 657 00:25:56,097 --> 00:25:59,684 Very kind of you to include rice and peas, Jamaican staple. 658 00:25:59,726 --> 00:26:02,020 - I wanted you to feel at home. 659 00:26:02,062 --> 00:26:04,064 But credit goes to Oohs and Aahs on U Street. 660 00:26:04,105 --> 00:26:05,231 - That's all right. 661 00:26:05,273 --> 00:26:06,775 I didn't marry Viv for her cooking. 662 00:26:06,816 --> 00:26:08,651 - [chuckles] - Philip. 663 00:26:08,693 --> 00:26:10,028 - How long you two been married? 664 00:26:10,070 --> 00:26:12,072 - Six years. 665 00:26:12,113 --> 00:26:16,451 We had Hilary when we were fresh out of undergrad. 666 00:26:16,493 --> 00:26:19,079 - You have a beautiful family. 667 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:21,164 - A beautiful growing one. 668 00:26:21,206 --> 00:26:22,665 Viv is due next month. 669 00:26:22,707 --> 00:26:26,294 I was hoping we'd be packing up for Cali by now, but... 670 00:26:26,336 --> 00:26:27,504 - Yeah? 671 00:26:27,545 --> 00:26:30,340 Why California? 672 00:26:30,382 --> 00:26:31,841 - Me and a few of my Harvard buddies 673 00:26:31,883 --> 00:26:34,177 want to start a law firm, Black owned, 674 00:26:34,219 --> 00:26:36,179 helping our people. 675 00:26:36,221 --> 00:26:38,807 - So what's the hold up? 676 00:26:38,848 --> 00:26:41,017 - Need the financing to buy in. 677 00:26:41,059 --> 00:26:43,687 Been turned down for every loan. 678 00:26:43,728 --> 00:26:45,355 - Big dreams. 679 00:26:45,397 --> 00:26:47,399 That's why I married him. 680 00:26:51,236 --> 00:26:54,322 - That dream will happen, Phil. 681 00:26:54,364 --> 00:26:57,992 Even if it feels out of reach now, it's not a question of if, 682 00:26:58,034 --> 00:27:00,495 just when. 683 00:27:02,706 --> 00:27:05,041 - Oh. 684 00:27:05,083 --> 00:27:07,877 Baby agrees with Geoffrey. 685 00:27:07,919 --> 00:27:10,588 - Girl, I thought we had to go to the hospital tonight. 686 00:27:10,630 --> 00:27:12,007 [chuckles] 687 00:27:12,048 --> 00:27:14,175 - Yeah, y'all were broke. 688 00:27:14,217 --> 00:27:16,970 I mean, y'all had that one bedroom in DC. 689 00:27:17,012 --> 00:27:18,888 Me and Vy used to take the bus down to come visit. 690 00:27:18,930 --> 00:27:21,725 - Oh, we used to have our breakfast-for-dinner nights. 691 00:27:21,766 --> 00:27:22,976 [laughter] 692 00:27:23,018 --> 00:27:24,561 Pancake mix was so cheap. 693 00:27:24,602 --> 00:27:27,397 - I just can't believe you guys actually lived like this. 694 00:27:27,439 --> 00:27:29,733 - You never heard these stories before? 695 00:27:29,774 --> 00:27:30,859 - No. 696 00:27:30,900 --> 00:27:33,403 - Mm, those were good times, though. 697 00:27:33,445 --> 00:27:36,031 Simpler, for sure. 698 00:27:36,072 --> 00:27:37,741 - You know, there's value in remembering 699 00:27:37,782 --> 00:27:39,325 where you came from. 700 00:27:39,367 --> 00:27:41,369 That's good lessons for these kids. 701 00:27:41,411 --> 00:27:43,663 - Yeah, we built a great life. 702 00:27:43,705 --> 00:27:46,332 There's lessons in the struggle. 703 00:27:46,374 --> 00:27:48,585 But there's also lessons in moving on from it. 704 00:27:48,626 --> 00:27:49,753 - Mm. 705 00:27:49,794 --> 00:27:51,504 You know, great life or not, 706 00:27:51,546 --> 00:27:54,466 both our sons were standing in front of the same judge. 707 00:27:54,507 --> 00:27:55,800 - Not all of us need to get locked up 708 00:27:55,842 --> 00:27:57,594 to learn a life lesson. 709 00:27:57,635 --> 00:27:59,596 - Right, 710 00:27:59,637 --> 00:28:01,348 because teaching life lessons only count 711 00:28:01,389 --> 00:28:02,724 if you're wearing a suit. 712 00:28:02,766 --> 00:28:03,975 - OK, y'all. 713 00:28:04,017 --> 00:28:07,771 - And when life punches him in his mouth, 714 00:28:07,812 --> 00:28:09,189 we're going to see which lessons stick. 715 00:28:09,230 --> 00:28:10,940 - Oh, yeah? You think because you've been through hell 716 00:28:10,982 --> 00:28:12,025 that makes you a good father? 717 00:28:12,067 --> 00:28:13,193 - You think because you write a check 718 00:28:13,234 --> 00:28:16,488 it makes you a better one? 719 00:28:18,823 --> 00:28:21,242 - [scoffs] 720 00:28:21,284 --> 00:28:22,827 - Maybe that's why my son comes to me 721 00:28:22,869 --> 00:28:24,287 when he wants to hear the truth. 722 00:28:24,329 --> 00:28:26,414 - [chuckles] The truth? 723 00:28:26,456 --> 00:28:28,249 You can't even tell your son you're leaving. 724 00:28:28,291 --> 00:28:30,502 - Leaving? 725 00:28:32,337 --> 00:28:34,130 What is he talking about? 726 00:28:34,172 --> 00:28:37,425 [tense music] 727 00:28:37,467 --> 00:28:39,928 - I was going to tell you. - OK. 728 00:28:39,969 --> 00:28:42,472 Why don't you tell me now? 729 00:28:42,514 --> 00:28:43,765 - I got a-- 730 00:28:43,807 --> 00:28:46,434 I got a job opportunity back in Philly. 731 00:28:46,476 --> 00:28:51,940 Cutting hair just ain't cutting it no more, you know? 732 00:28:51,981 --> 00:28:54,192 - Yeah. 733 00:28:56,236 --> 00:28:58,905 OK. 734 00:28:58,947 --> 00:29:00,281 - Son. 735 00:29:00,323 --> 00:29:01,950 - It's cool. 736 00:29:01,991 --> 00:29:03,868 Do what you got to do. 737 00:29:03,910 --> 00:29:10,959 * * 738 00:29:17,841 --> 00:29:20,802 [light somber music] 739 00:29:20,844 --> 00:29:25,015 * * 740 00:29:25,056 --> 00:29:28,601 - Dinner was so much fun that no one even tried my cobbler. 741 00:29:28,643 --> 00:29:29,853 [chuckles] 742 00:29:29,894 --> 00:29:31,938 Taste test? 743 00:29:42,907 --> 00:29:44,701 Yo. - It's not bad. 744 00:29:44,743 --> 00:29:48,538 [laughter] That's pretty good. 745 00:29:48,580 --> 00:29:49,664 You going to be on peach cobbler duty 746 00:29:49,706 --> 00:29:50,874 every Thanksgiving, C. 747 00:29:50,915 --> 00:29:53,209 - Oh, fuck no. 748 00:29:53,251 --> 00:29:55,628 Man, this was way too labor intensive. 749 00:29:55,670 --> 00:29:58,548 [laughs] 750 00:29:58,590 --> 00:30:02,594 You were right about your dad having timely advice. 751 00:30:04,179 --> 00:30:06,556 Hearing all about what he came through 752 00:30:06,598 --> 00:30:10,352 makes me feel good about turning our situation around. 753 00:30:10,393 --> 00:30:12,020 - Wow. 754 00:30:12,062 --> 00:30:14,397 My dad helped you. 755 00:30:14,439 --> 00:30:15,815 Don't tell Uncle Phil. 756 00:30:15,857 --> 00:30:17,150 - [laughs] 757 00:30:17,192 --> 00:30:20,278 Oh, having a dad is so much fun, huh? 758 00:30:22,238 --> 00:30:24,616 - A bit like a roller coaster. 759 00:30:25,950 --> 00:30:28,286 - Yeah. 760 00:30:29,704 --> 00:30:33,500 I think... 761 00:30:33,541 --> 00:30:37,921 that it's not about the ride being perfect. 762 00:30:37,962 --> 00:30:41,633 Sometimes it's just about staying on. 763 00:30:43,968 --> 00:30:45,804 - Yeah. 764 00:30:52,644 --> 00:30:55,105 - I was going to go up and talk to him. 765 00:30:55,146 --> 00:30:59,943 - He just needs a little space. 766 00:30:59,984 --> 00:31:01,653 - Of course. 767 00:31:03,446 --> 00:31:06,991 I-- I didn't mean to... 768 00:31:07,033 --> 00:31:11,621 ruin your dinner or your holiday. 769 00:31:11,663 --> 00:31:13,790 I'm sorry. 770 00:31:13,832 --> 00:31:16,960 - Thank you. 771 00:31:17,002 --> 00:31:19,004 - It's just that, 772 00:31:19,045 --> 00:31:21,464 that Phil, man, he just-- 773 00:31:21,506 --> 00:31:25,552 he just got this way of crawling under my damn skin. 774 00:31:25,593 --> 00:31:27,345 It's like he got this little shiv, 775 00:31:27,387 --> 00:31:30,473 and he just keeps jabbing at me every chance he gets. 776 00:31:30,515 --> 00:31:32,058 And I swear to God-- 777 00:31:32,100 --> 00:31:33,768 - Are you ever going to grow up 778 00:31:33,810 --> 00:31:36,563 and take a little accountability? 779 00:31:36,604 --> 00:31:38,773 - Me? For what? 780 00:31:38,815 --> 00:31:40,483 - Look, you love to reminisce. 781 00:31:40,525 --> 00:31:42,610 Here's what I remember. 782 00:31:42,652 --> 00:31:45,280 Every time you and Vy got into it, 783 00:31:45,321 --> 00:31:48,992 she came crashing on our couch, wanting to leave your ass. 784 00:31:49,034 --> 00:31:53,496 But it was Phil who was there defending your choices, 785 00:31:53,538 --> 00:31:55,415 telling her to give you another chance because, 786 00:31:55,457 --> 00:31:59,169 even though you messed up, the one thing you got right 787 00:31:59,210 --> 00:32:03,673 every single day was loving that boy up there. 788 00:32:03,715 --> 00:32:08,094 Work through this shit, for Will's sake. 789 00:32:08,136 --> 00:32:12,182 - There it is, 790 00:32:12,223 --> 00:32:15,602 that Smith girl fire. 791 00:32:15,643 --> 00:32:18,146 - [sighs] 792 00:32:18,188 --> 00:32:20,690 [gentle, tense music] 793 00:32:20,732 --> 00:32:27,739 * * 794 00:32:35,038 --> 00:32:37,540 - Hey, son. 795 00:32:37,582 --> 00:32:39,959 I know how hard you tried to make today perfect 796 00:32:40,001 --> 00:32:42,128 for your Mom, and it got ruined. 797 00:32:42,170 --> 00:32:44,631 But that's Lou for you, 798 00:32:44,673 --> 00:32:48,843 bringing the drama wherever he goes. 799 00:32:48,885 --> 00:32:52,222 - When Will first got here, 800 00:32:52,263 --> 00:32:56,393 I was so jealous of the way you two had this instant bond. 801 00:32:56,434 --> 00:32:59,813 - You were at each other's throats every day. 802 00:32:59,854 --> 00:33:04,234 - I was competing so hard to be the better son, 803 00:33:04,275 --> 00:33:05,860 kind of like how you're competing 804 00:33:05,902 --> 00:33:09,280 with Lou to be the better dad. 805 00:33:11,866 --> 00:33:14,035 - I guess we're cut from the same petty cloth. 806 00:33:14,077 --> 00:33:16,705 - [laughs] 807 00:33:20,208 --> 00:33:23,420 You told me that it wasn't a competition, 808 00:33:23,461 --> 00:33:27,424 that we both have different things to offer. 809 00:33:27,465 --> 00:33:30,218 And you were right. 810 00:33:30,260 --> 00:33:34,305 Me and Will are better together. 811 00:33:41,396 --> 00:33:44,357 [pensive piano music playing] 812 00:33:44,399 --> 00:33:51,448 * * 813 00:33:55,827 --> 00:33:57,787 - Let me guess. 814 00:33:57,829 --> 00:34:00,457 You learned to play that in prison, too. 815 00:34:00,498 --> 00:34:02,292 - You got jokes. 816 00:34:02,334 --> 00:34:05,295 Actually, church. 817 00:34:05,337 --> 00:34:10,717 I ain't sat at one of these things in 35 years. 818 00:34:10,759 --> 00:34:14,220 - You know, Will's pretty good, too. 819 00:34:14,262 --> 00:34:18,183 - Got to add that to the list of things I missed out on. 820 00:34:25,899 --> 00:34:28,193 Lakers versus Celtics? 821 00:34:28,234 --> 00:34:30,195 - You can take Will before you leave. 822 00:34:32,364 --> 00:34:35,158 I'm not trying to replace you. 823 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:37,827 - I know, but... 824 00:34:37,869 --> 00:34:40,830 y'all found your ways to connect. 825 00:34:40,872 --> 00:34:43,833 Finances. Investment. 826 00:34:43,875 --> 00:34:47,087 It's funny, when he was facing sentencing, 827 00:34:47,128 --> 00:34:49,339 I was like, wow, OK. 828 00:34:49,381 --> 00:34:51,800 Now it's my time to shine. 829 00:34:51,841 --> 00:34:54,678 I felt like I would show up and, you know, 830 00:34:54,719 --> 00:34:58,348 give him some street wisdom, drop some prison pearls. 831 00:34:59,891 --> 00:35:02,977 Because let's face it. 832 00:35:03,019 --> 00:35:05,814 What else do I have to offer him? 833 00:35:05,855 --> 00:35:08,858 - A lot. 834 00:35:08,900 --> 00:35:11,569 You being here, 835 00:35:11,611 --> 00:35:15,490 asking me tough questions. 836 00:35:15,532 --> 00:35:19,786 You did exactly what a father should, 837 00:35:19,828 --> 00:35:22,872 making sure his son is safe. 838 00:35:22,914 --> 00:35:25,583 And... 839 00:35:25,625 --> 00:35:28,336 [sighs] 840 00:35:28,378 --> 00:35:30,880 I could've done a better job. 841 00:35:30,922 --> 00:35:33,174 Yeah, I feel like I-- 842 00:35:33,216 --> 00:35:34,884 I let him down. 843 00:35:34,926 --> 00:35:38,596 And when he was leaning on you, 844 00:35:38,638 --> 00:35:40,515 it kind of stung. 845 00:35:40,557 --> 00:35:42,809 - [chuckles] Damn. 846 00:35:42,851 --> 00:35:45,228 [laughs] 847 00:35:45,270 --> 00:35:48,189 Loving somebody, man, 848 00:35:48,231 --> 00:35:50,817 it can bring out the worst in you. 849 00:35:50,859 --> 00:35:52,569 That's why I ain't never getting married again. 850 00:35:52,610 --> 00:35:55,155 [laughter] 851 00:36:06,041 --> 00:36:09,044 - I'll give you two a minute. 852 00:36:09,085 --> 00:36:10,628 - Yeah. 853 00:36:12,756 --> 00:36:15,300 Thank you. 854 00:36:17,093 --> 00:36:18,928 [sighs] 855 00:36:18,970 --> 00:36:21,598 Hey. 856 00:36:21,639 --> 00:36:25,685 You know I wouldn't leave if I didn't need to. 857 00:36:25,727 --> 00:36:27,687 There's just not a lot of people 858 00:36:27,729 --> 00:36:30,607 hiring ex-felons these days. 859 00:36:30,648 --> 00:36:32,609 - You know, we don't have to be in the same city 860 00:36:32,650 --> 00:36:35,236 to keep this going. 861 00:36:35,278 --> 00:36:39,949 - Boy, we ain't never going to stop this. 862 00:36:39,991 --> 00:36:42,118 I promise you. 863 00:36:42,160 --> 00:36:43,536 Yeah? 864 00:36:43,578 --> 00:36:44,829 Come on. 865 00:36:54,172 --> 00:36:55,715 - All right. 866 00:36:55,757 --> 00:36:57,801 You better go make that money, then, 867 00:36:57,842 --> 00:36:59,135 'cause the new Jordans is coming out, 868 00:36:59,177 --> 00:37:00,470 and I'm going to be hitting you up about it. 869 00:37:00,512 --> 00:37:01,805 [laughter] 870 00:37:01,846 --> 00:37:04,557 - Hey, one, uh-- one last thing. 871 00:37:04,599 --> 00:37:07,769 Um, I know you're still 872 00:37:07,811 --> 00:37:09,813 trying to figure out this college thing. 873 00:37:09,854 --> 00:37:12,857 And, uh, your mama's dead set 874 00:37:12,899 --> 00:37:16,319 on not having Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv pay for it. 875 00:37:16,361 --> 00:37:21,199 Now, I back her on that 1,000%. 876 00:37:21,241 --> 00:37:23,868 - Yeah, it's just a lot harder than I thought it would be. 877 00:37:23,910 --> 00:37:25,495 - I know you got a lot of bad feelings 878 00:37:25,537 --> 00:37:27,831 toward basketball because of me. 879 00:37:27,872 --> 00:37:29,499 I just want you to remember you were-- 880 00:37:29,541 --> 00:37:31,876 you were a hell of a prospect. 881 00:37:31,918 --> 00:37:33,503 Still are. 882 00:37:33,545 --> 00:37:37,173 So don't let anybody have that kind of power over your future. 883 00:37:37,215 --> 00:37:38,842 - Yeah. 884 00:37:38,883 --> 00:37:40,343 [scoffs] It feels like I don't have power 885 00:37:40,385 --> 00:37:42,512 over anything nowadays. 886 00:37:42,554 --> 00:37:46,349 - One of my coaches taught me 887 00:37:46,391 --> 00:37:49,185 control your controllables. 888 00:37:49,227 --> 00:37:51,021 Right? 889 00:37:51,062 --> 00:37:53,440 I couldn't control my teammates 890 00:37:53,481 --> 00:37:55,984 nor my opponents. 891 00:37:56,026 --> 00:37:58,987 Only thing I could focus on was my game. 892 00:37:59,029 --> 00:38:01,031 Focus on that, 893 00:38:01,072 --> 00:38:04,284 and just let everything else go. 894 00:38:04,325 --> 00:38:05,618 - Yeah. 895 00:38:05,660 --> 00:38:07,203 Yeah, I like that. - All right. 896 00:38:07,245 --> 00:38:10,373 Now, word on the street is, uh, 897 00:38:10,415 --> 00:38:12,792 you inherited some of my musical talents. 898 00:38:12,834 --> 00:38:14,544 - [laughs] 899 00:38:14,586 --> 00:38:17,797 - So I want to hear you up on these keys, man. 900 00:38:17,839 --> 00:38:19,215 - All right, I'll show you a little something, something. 901 00:38:19,257 --> 00:38:20,383 I'll show you. 902 00:38:20,425 --> 00:38:21,676 - All right, show me a little something. 903 00:38:21,718 --> 00:38:22,927 - All right, watch this. Watch this. 904 00:38:22,969 --> 00:38:24,763 Watch this. 905 00:38:24,804 --> 00:38:26,222 Yeah. 906 00:38:26,264 --> 00:38:29,225 [resonant piano music playing] 907 00:38:29,267 --> 00:38:36,274 * * 908 00:38:55,585 --> 00:38:58,546 [hip-hop music] 909 00:38:58,588 --> 00:39:03,885 * * 910 00:39:06,930 --> 00:39:08,890 - Oh. 911 00:39:08,932 --> 00:39:11,893 It's been a while since you've done this. 912 00:39:11,935 --> 00:39:14,854 I thought you were done cuddling up with your mommy. 913 00:39:14,896 --> 00:39:17,232 - Oh, I can leave if you're going to make this a big thing. 914 00:39:17,273 --> 00:39:20,276 [laughter] 915 00:39:23,363 --> 00:39:25,990 I just want to say I'm sorry, 916 00:39:26,032 --> 00:39:29,703 and rebel Ashley is going to chill. 917 00:39:32,747 --> 00:39:35,959 - Well, definitely glad to hear that. 918 00:39:36,001 --> 00:39:39,421 - And when the baby gets here, you can depend on me. 919 00:39:39,462 --> 00:39:42,549 - You're going to be a great big sis, Ashley. 920 00:39:42,590 --> 00:39:44,926 Oh. 921 00:39:52,142 --> 00:39:54,769 - High school's hard. 922 00:39:54,811 --> 00:39:57,605 I just can't find my people. 923 00:39:57,647 --> 00:39:59,357 Not the queer kids. 924 00:39:59,399 --> 00:40:01,026 The Black kids. 925 00:40:01,067 --> 00:40:03,695 The creative kids. 926 00:40:03,737 --> 00:40:06,865 I mean, besides Eli, nobody gets who I am. 927 00:40:06,906 --> 00:40:09,117 Sometimes I don't even know. 928 00:40:10,994 --> 00:40:13,163 - Come here. 929 00:40:19,669 --> 00:40:22,464 You may have forgotten who you are, 930 00:40:22,505 --> 00:40:24,549 but I haven't. 931 00:40:24,591 --> 00:40:28,636 You are a brilliant, 932 00:40:28,678 --> 00:40:30,930 extraordinary, 933 00:40:30,972 --> 00:40:34,851 curious young lady with strong beliefs 934 00:40:34,893 --> 00:40:37,395 and remarkable passions 935 00:40:37,437 --> 00:40:41,274 that's just going to change the world. 936 00:40:41,316 --> 00:40:45,362 You just keep doing you. 937 00:40:45,403 --> 00:40:50,408 The right people, they're going to find you. 938 00:40:50,450 --> 00:40:53,328 - Thanks, Mom. - Mm-hmm. 939 00:40:53,370 --> 00:40:56,623 [soft music] 940 00:40:56,664 --> 00:40:59,626 [muffled speech] 941 00:40:59,668 --> 00:41:06,716 * * 942 00:41:20,522 --> 00:41:24,150 - So the craziest shit happened. 943 00:41:24,192 --> 00:41:26,903 A bank approved me 944 00:41:26,945 --> 00:41:29,781 for a business loan I never applied for. 945 00:41:29,823 --> 00:41:33,284 - [chuckles] Yeah. 946 00:41:33,326 --> 00:41:34,994 Funny how life works. 947 00:41:35,036 --> 00:41:37,330 - [scoffs] 948 00:41:37,372 --> 00:41:39,082 Not going to tell me how you did it? 949 00:41:42,627 --> 00:41:46,715 - I see a need, I fill it. 950 00:41:46,756 --> 00:41:48,633 Just wanted to say thank you. 951 00:41:48,675 --> 00:41:52,595 * * 952 00:41:52,637 --> 00:41:54,055 - For what? 953 00:41:59,686 --> 00:42:02,605 - I was in a bad way the other night. 954 00:42:04,024 --> 00:42:08,111 My son and his mum back in London... 955 00:42:10,363 --> 00:42:12,741 They mean the world to me. 956 00:42:14,117 --> 00:42:16,119 But I'm never going to see them again. 957 00:42:18,455 --> 00:42:21,166 - Can't even imagine. 958 00:42:21,207 --> 00:42:23,918 - Life just didn't seem worth living. 959 00:42:26,629 --> 00:42:31,176 Then you sat down. 960 00:42:31,217 --> 00:42:35,430 Let me into your home. Meeting your family. 961 00:42:37,807 --> 00:42:40,602 You saved my life, Phil. 962 00:42:40,643 --> 00:42:43,605 [soft dramatic music] 963 00:42:43,646 --> 00:42:50,320 * * 964 00:42:50,362 --> 00:42:52,781 - So, uh, 965 00:42:52,822 --> 00:42:56,743 want to tell me more about what you're running from? 966 00:42:56,785 --> 00:42:59,746 - How much you want to know? 967 00:42:59,788 --> 00:43:06,836 * * 968 00:43:08,338 --> 00:43:09,339 [door shuts] 969 00:43:16,513 --> 00:43:18,181 - You still up? 970 00:43:20,600 --> 00:43:22,519 It was a good day, G. 971 00:43:25,146 --> 00:43:27,649 So... 972 00:43:27,691 --> 00:43:30,151 why'd you really skip out? 973 00:43:32,779 --> 00:43:35,281 - Will's trauma. 974 00:43:35,323 --> 00:43:38,618 The boys' arrest. 975 00:43:38,660 --> 00:43:40,787 All of that's on me. 976 00:43:40,829 --> 00:43:43,540 I don't deserve a seat at your table, Phil. 977 00:43:47,627 --> 00:43:50,005 - Here's what I know. 978 00:43:50,046 --> 00:43:54,426 Judge Miller has a reputation for harsh sentencing. 979 00:43:55,635 --> 00:43:59,305 But he gave the boys a diversion program instead. 980 00:44:04,394 --> 00:44:06,604 - Funny how life works. 981 00:44:06,646 --> 00:44:09,065 - Yeah, funny. 982 00:44:10,734 --> 00:44:14,320 You know, I was reminded of something else today, too. 983 00:44:14,362 --> 00:44:17,365 You and me, 984 00:44:17,407 --> 00:44:20,035 we're better together. 985 00:44:29,919 --> 00:44:32,589 You'll always have a seat at our table. 986 00:44:32,630 --> 00:44:35,592 [somber rhythmic music] 987 00:44:35,633 --> 00:44:42,682 * * 988 00:45:02,869 --> 00:45:06,664 - Remember how bad we used to pray for all of this, 989 00:45:06,706 --> 00:45:11,127 how stressed we were in that tiny apartment? 990 00:45:13,963 --> 00:45:16,174 Maybe it was simpler then. 991 00:45:18,802 --> 00:45:22,889 - It's like we traded one kind of stress for another. 992 00:45:22,931 --> 00:45:25,558 I'm sorry for this laundering mess. 993 00:45:25,600 --> 00:45:28,395 I'm going to get us back to those simpler times. 994 00:45:28,436 --> 00:45:30,814 I promise. 995 00:45:38,488 --> 00:45:41,449 [hip-hop music] 996 00:45:41,491 --> 00:45:45,328 * * 997 00:45:45,370 --> 00:45:48,623 I have a plan, Viv. 998 00:45:48,665 --> 00:45:51,918 I just need you to trust me. 999 00:45:54,587 --> 00:45:56,506 - I'm listening. 1000 00:45:56,548 --> 00:45:57,924 - * I be wildin' on them, man * 1001 00:45:57,966 --> 00:45:59,884 * All them know what's up * 1002 00:45:59,926 --> 00:46:01,219 * They say money talks * 1003 00:46:01,261 --> 00:46:03,138 * But my money talks too much * 1004 00:46:03,179 --> 00:46:04,305 * Man, that boy different * 1005 00:46:04,347 --> 00:46:06,307 * I'm him when I wake up * 1006 00:46:06,349 --> 00:46:07,934 * I don't lose, boy, I don't * 1007 00:46:07,976 --> 00:46:10,103 * I don't lose * - I don't lose. 1008 00:46:10,145 --> 00:46:11,980 [heartbeat thumping] 1009 00:46:12,022 --> 00:46:15,817 - Control your controllables. 1010 00:46:15,859 --> 00:46:18,778 Focus on that. 1011 00:46:18,820 --> 00:46:21,865 And just let everything else go. 1012 00:46:28,455 --> 00:46:35,503 * * 1013 00:46:38,548 --> 00:46:39,841 [dramatic music] 1014 00:46:39,883 --> 00:46:41,760 - All right, listen up. Person you sit next to, 1015 00:46:41,801 --> 00:46:43,053 that's your accountability partner. 1016 00:46:43,094 --> 00:46:44,929 Your partner fails, you fail. 1017 00:46:44,971 --> 00:46:46,639 * * 1018 00:46:46,681 --> 00:46:48,141 - I'm not letting you drag me down, 1019 00:46:48,183 --> 00:46:50,518 or I can kiss Princeton goodbye. 1020 00:46:50,560 --> 00:46:53,396 - Only got a couple more months to get recruited. 1021 00:46:53,438 --> 00:46:55,648 - What about this guy? Gavin White? 1022 00:46:55,690 --> 00:46:58,026 - Oh, I think you just found my in. 1023 00:46:58,068 --> 00:46:59,778 - Let's go! 1024 00:46:59,819 --> 00:47:01,279 - All right, let's do it. 1025 00:47:01,321 --> 00:47:03,156 - Capital is the biggest roadblock. 1026 00:47:03,198 --> 00:47:04,240 A quarter mil to start. 1027 00:47:04,282 --> 00:47:05,533 - I just don't have that lying around. 1028 00:47:05,575 --> 00:47:06,785 - 50 million. 1029 00:47:06,826 --> 00:47:08,161 We'll clean the cash slow. 1030 00:47:08,203 --> 00:47:12,040 - Can you tell me that this is all gonna end well? 1031 00:47:12,082 --> 00:47:14,542 - This is my family. I'll protect them at all cost. 1032 00:47:14,584 --> 00:47:15,710 - We're family too. 1033 00:47:15,752 --> 00:47:17,045 - This will be all wrapped up real soon. 1034 00:47:17,087 --> 00:47:18,880 - It better be. 1035 00:47:18,922 --> 00:47:20,882 - We gotta go, now. 1036 00:47:20,924 --> 00:47:22,050 Babe, I need you to drive this car 1037 00:47:22,092 --> 00:47:23,051 like your life depends on it, 1038 00:47:23,093 --> 00:47:24,636 'cause our lives literally do. 1039 00:47:24,678 --> 00:47:25,762 - [screams]