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I didn't show up because you wouldn't have told me anything like that.

Help me get out of here.

Peace, people. I'm Daniel Bird of your favorite group, the Mighty Birds to

Listen. We're going on tour. We're coming to a city near you.

Be sure to get your tickets because you can't call on Jesus to get you there.

You know,

Patrick, that was a really good episode.

But you know something?

This was one of our most wholesome shows we've done.

I mean, everyone was so open and friendly.

Except that middle sister. You know she barely spoke a word.

At least she was nice, though.

But we didn't have anybody shrunk out or washed out.

With the exception of that one screwed -up kid's sister.

She wasn't even part of the group.

And we didn't even mention her.

Kid, didn't she recently get charged for running some crazy schemes?

I mean, I'd have to look into it, but... Here, got it.

Okay.

Let's see.

Delilah Byrd Ward.

Let's see, newlywed.

Looks like she was indicted for a Ponzi scheme involving a whole lot of people

and the federal government for $10 million.

Damn.

Wait, so how much time is she serving?

Let's see.

Ah, here we go.

10 to 15 years.

It looks like she just started her sentence about two weeks ago.

I bet she'll think twice before scamming the Lord.

You know, God don't like ugly.

He ain't too fond of the pretty neither.

Well, according to these pictures here, God didn't even know what to do with

her.

The girl is absolutely a fine.

No.

I mean, I guess that serves her right, but trust me, those looks ain't gonna

last forever, honey.

Well, I think they're smart.

Hell. Getting everything you want with minimal effort?

That's superhero power right there.

I guess.

You know, maybe we should include her in our story.

You know, we might be able to add some spice to their sugary sweet image.

Even if she wasn't part of the group.

Well, yeah. I mean, this will give us a chance to boost our ratings.

And then also, you know, church people do love some good gossip.

At least according to my brother.

True. I mean, what we got is pretty solid right now.

But, taking up the heat on episode would take it up a notch.

Exactly.

Hmm, let's see.

Look, I know that we have to have this submitted for final editing by Sunday,

but just hold off, right? Just give me some time to dig up some dirt, and if I

can't figure out anything by Saturday, then we'll just submit it as is for

Monday.

That's a Giselle move right there.

Sneaky and a little dirty.

I like this.

Hey, Giselle.

Yeah, I'm actually in editing with Patrick right now.

Okay, do you need to see both of us or just me?

Oh, sure. I will be right there.

Okay.

Bye.

What did you do to piss off the big boss this time?

Actually, she just wanted to discuss the notes for this episode.

You know, just make sure I cover all of her questions and concerns.

You know how meticulous Giselle can be?

If meticulous is a synonym for stick in the ass, then yeah.

Oh my gosh. Patrick, she's not that bad.

I mean, at least you get a good Christmas bonus and snacks in the break

Well, what if I can do?

Look, I'll catch you later, right? All right. Good job.

Appreciate it.

All the way over there, okay?

And be ready to roll at 20.

Be ready at 20.

I'm serious.

I'm going to leave you this time.

I love you too, hon.

Hey, I know you just finished the episode on the Byrd family, but there's

new development.

Something new came up.

An interview.

The interview.

And I'm sending you over to the prison where Delilah Byrd is being held this

Saturday to get to school.

Wait, how did you get to her so fast?

My best friend.

She goes to their father's church, and they're good friends.

So I had to reach out to the lawyers to get permission for an interview, so that

way we can get her side of the story.

Off the record, I don't think the little bitch got enough time.

She stole from all them innocent church people and their family.

She told me her father had to pay a hefty fine just so they wouldn't take

church and personal possessions.

How did the feds get involved?

Girl, she just stole everybody's money.

Yeah, it's a lot.

From my understanding, she's a black sheep in the family.

And the amount of crimes that she has...

I'm sure we could build a whole story around that.

That's sure a boost I'm reading.

Oh, snap, you said Saturday?

As in this Saturday?

Yes.

3 p .m.

And you have to get there by 2 .30 to check in. You know, make sure you're not

smuggling any contraband or weapons.

I don't even drink, Gisele.

And besides that, I wouldn't dare dream of embarrassing myself for a story.

Well, what's going on up there?

Well, my brother, Jack, you know, the one who does the podcast.

So he's having a listening party for the Mighty Birds, and it should be around

between 2 and 4, and I told him I'd help out.

Ah, Jack.

I like him.

But I'm sure he'll understand that it's work -related and how this can boost

your career.

I tell you what, you get this exclusive story, you boost our ratings, and I'll

give you a big bonus.

Brenda, you're my best reporter.

And you deserve it.

Say, how about I go to Jack's little thing and say, hey, see ya.

Yeah, that sounds like a great idea.

It's all about taking risks.

Remember this.

Only those that dare to fail greatly can achieve greatly.

And that's from Robert F. Kennedy.

Why does this shit keep happening to me?

That's from Juju, my high school boyfriend.

He said that after he got caught by the police from robbing the dollar store.

I mean, well, that's my point. At least you do understand that unless you have

to take risks.

Well, listen, I have to go run with my mother for about an hour or so and then

head to this executive meeting at 530. So this is what I need you to do.

Go ahead and get a copy of the questions and leave it on my desk, and then that

way I'll review them and have them reviewed by Saturday for Legal.

And Brenda, it's all right.

Take the risk.

You get a little dirty sometimes.

Thanks, Giselle.

This is Brenda.

Oh, guess who called me today?

Hey, Jack. Who called you?

The boss bitch herself,

Ms. Giselle Ledberger.

Talking about grating me with her presence at my listening party.

Yeah, I was going to call you when I got home.

I have to work Saturday.

Hell no.

No, no, no, no, no.

You promised me to help set up my banquet hall and help me decorate. We've

bags and stuff to pack.

Well... I can't do it anymore.

I mean, I have to interview the black bird, so to speak, of the bird family.

Delilah.

Oh, the other sister.

Girl, she got a husband and a girlfriend.

I ain't even mad at her.

Okay, you know what? Bye, Jack.

Actually, you can come by my house tomorrow and I can help you at least

the bags.

Deal then.

You bring the dinner and I'll bring the wine.

Jack, you know I don't drink.

The wine is for me, not for you.

We've got bags of stuff to pack a little sissy.

Bye now.

Bye, Jack.

Thank goodness I know better.

Justin, a missing Houston woman, was murdered in a suite at the George Manor

Freeport. Bahamian police confirmed the victim was bashed in the head with a

blunt object, but have not released the victim's identity or have any suspects

in custody.

I'm going to break this all the way down from the top.

This is a story of sadness and what happens when cruelty, manipulation, and

abuse are a part of your genetic makeup.

Maybe this explanation will allow you to see her for who she truly is, a victim.

As I heard it, it all started on a hot, sunny day in 1994 when

the devil strolled into town from Chunky, Mississippi.

The devil comes in all shapes and forms, if you don't know.

This time, it came with a name and a message.

Cloretta Cox, the cleanup woman.

She was visiting her cousin, Hester, but she actually had no plans to return

home to her dull life when she stepped off that dust bus.

She was going to do whatever it took to stake her claim. And stake her claim?

Indeed.

But do not be mistaken, for she knows what she does is wrong, yet still feels

compelled to do it even more.

What is that about?

Why do people hurt the ones that love them the most?

Maybe I don't have the exact or correct answer to that question, but I can sure

as hell try to explain it the best way I know how.

Just so you know, my pastor's wife just died.

So, I'm going to need some new pantyhose and a new slip. So, we're going to head

to the mall.

Cousin, you look like you need a man, okay?

I ain't heard you talk about none of them yet.

And by the looks of things around here, I ain't even seen none. What the heck?

Okay, well, I work a lot. And how about you meet one of the young men from the

church?

the church now why would i want to go do that because and what the church anyway

Mr. Hester, good to see you. Good to see you.

Um, girls.

They're doing fine. They're doing fine. They, uh, should be in the house doing

homework.

Ma 'am.

Cousin.

Is this the woman's husband?

Well, don't say it like that.

But, yeah, I suppose.

You're kind of fine to be an old man, cousin.

How much you want to bet?

I'm his next wife.

I like your moxie, but you're going to have some stiff competition from them

church ladies.

Besides, you don't even like kids.

I know, cousin, but he's just fine.

You know I love me a man with some money and a legit business, cousin.

Hey. Thank you.

Oh, cousin.

You still be following?

Girl, no. I only use that for him on work pants.

Why? Do you? Oh, yeah.

Hello.

Make this dress, cousin.

Let me see.

Okay. Okay. That's cute.

Oh, cousin.

Can I have this blanket?

Yeah. I was going to donate it.

What you going to do with it? It's so much. No, no.

You know me, girl.

Something nice to have.

Hey, cousin.

Girl, where you going looking like a hooker?

Uh, honey, this is what the women of the 1990s wear.

Baby, not the 1890s. A lady of the night, probably.

Girl, you can't wear that to church.

Girl, that's a funeral, cousin.

Not really church service, no.

Then what is...

It's kind of sharp now that I look at it.

Girl,

invite me to the wedding. I'll make the cake.

Good. Let's go. We need sleep.

Brothers and sisters, I want to thank each and every one of you for coming

today to celebrate the jubilant and God -serving life of my wife,

Sister Wendeline Byrd. Amen?

Amen.

Lord.

She was a good woman, she was.

A good mother, a great wife, and also

a great friend. Oh, but not just to me, guys. Not just to me, but to all of y

'all here today.

And to me, she is the one and only First Lady of Abiding

Missionary Baptist Church.

Oh, Lord, God is good. The heart is good.

Oh,

whoo.

Yeah,

like I was saying, Sister Wendeline helped build this church.

She is truly appreciated and will be missed.

And now she is back home with the Lord. Amen.

But guys, brothers and sisters.

Do not be sad.

Because the Lord says, when one door closes, another door shall open.

And I truly believe that.

Can I get an amen?

Amen. Amen. Amen.

Amen.

Before anyone could object, Loretta was the new boss after six months of the

Reverend's partner.

She liked the attention and was often selfish.

Hmm. Look at that.

We in white don't know no better.

Like we can't see.

Guess I'm going to have to get me some red simple dresses too.

By Thanksgiving of that same year, the devil and the reverend had spawned a

little demon child.

Delilah was a beautiful child.

She really was.

But also a little demon.

Nonetheless, it's not her fault.

She honestly... Got it from her mama.

This is Brenda.

Well, did you get my notes?

Um, you know what? Giselle, I trust you.

I'm just going to go ahead and take your advice and trust your questions and

make more risks.

That a girl. Well, good. I can get those questions over to legal and then get

them back to you over by 7 p .m.

Well, go have some lunch.

Oh, no, it's already after 1230.

Later.

Everybody at the Byrd household had some real business to attend to, except

Claretta.

Delilah would be going to school in a few weeks, leaving the devil alone to

up chaos. And stir it up, she did.

You know what they call her at church?

Donna Ross.

That baby can sing.

And she's a good kid, too. You need to give her a break.

Yeah, I'm going to break off in her butt, all right.

Girl, you're going to stir a hole in that perm jar?

Relax.

Cousin, you're being soft. What you do?

Oh, cousin, it's just Granny P's resume from back home, you know.

Oh, I forgot about that now.

I mean, it must have worked.

Stop.

It must have worked. She never had wrinkles, not even at 98.

Mm -hmm.

What was in it?

You know, she put all kinds of stuff in there. From what I can remember, like

some almond oil, camphor oil. You know, she came up with all kinds of stuff,

child. Ain't no telling. I got it written down somewhere, though. Mm -mm.

I can smell it now.

You know what?

You should bottle it up and sell it.

You'd be a rich woman around here.

I mean, it looks like it still works.

You know them heifers down there at that church do not like me.

They wouldn't even buy a ticket to get into heaven for me, child.

They would buy it for me if I said I used it, too.

Hold on, cousin.

You may be on to something.

You're going to have to whip me up a big batch, girl.

Can I help you, Mommy?

Yes, Oliver.

Come over here, baby.

Wait you can probably use it

Claretta decided that she would take the church lady's money as payback for how

they treated her. She bought off the cheapest lotions at several drugstores

a few tubes of grease, then went to the copy shop and printed out paper labels

with young Delilah's picture and made up a company name, Lady Bird Luxuries, I

think it was.

And just like that, began her own beauty empire.

Claretta reluctantly told the reverend about her business plan, and he

her. And that's when the problems began.

Mm -hmm, girl, I heard that Tramp Coletta going for the police chief next.

You know, we got money, too.

You know her boozy ass can't fit in those new Chevy.

What's she over there selling anyway?

That's my great friend.

She's really good.

She's selling it for $20.

For $20?

Yeah.

Girl, she ain't selling y 'all nothing but gold -plated Crisco.

Believe it.

Yeah, you're so crazy.

Miss Beverly, what's the tram?

Hmm.

Everybody bragged about the funeral. I think Loretta was rolling with Adele.

After a while...

The church ladies welcomed Loretta into the stuffy circle.

And she growled with him.

Mrs. Bevan said you're a champ.

She will see you tonight at the Bible study.

And she wants some face cream, too.

She said I was a champ?

Uh -huh.

Mm -hmm. See you, baby.

Rev was finally happy that she found something to do.

And so were his girls.

Everybody didn't know that Claretta had basically made up some bullshit and sold

it to her so -called friends.

It was easy to see why Delilah thought it was the way to do things, especially

when money was involved.

Now it's after 6 .30 already.

So, Brand, what do you know about the little brother sister?

I know you know some more deeds.

Well, I worry about tomorrow.

I was actually about to take a look at the questions Giselle sent me. You know,

I have no idea why I trusted her.

Well, she is the boss, correct?

Well, yeah, but I don't know. Giselle's style is more assertive. Like, I should

be like that.

Girl, no.

Be yourself.

Listen, Brand, you're sweet and tender.

Which draws out the understanding and trust in most people. Giselle, on the

other hand, is loud and bossy.

Which is probably why most people are scared or intimidated by her. Do you not

get that?

Listen, you catch more flies with honey, honey.

Got it.

Don't be a bitch and people open up more.

Right. But like a friend, not what you think they want you to hear, of course.

Although...

Being a bitch doesn't always sound that bad. Oh, Jack. Depends on the situation,

of course.

You know, that's actually some really good advice.

Of course.

I'm always here for you, darling.

Now, let's get Stephanie back to the city because we've got work to do.

I don't know if you could do a bite, but... Are you sure you're not going to

say... I'm positive.

I've had too much wine. Okay.

Love you. I will.

My

goodness.

The way that woman hooped and hollered about that poison lotion messing up her

face. From there, Beverly tried to sue the church and even accused Cloretta of

attempted murder.

The church was divided.

A few believed Beverly, while most of the church sided with Cloretta.

Baby.

I hate to tell you this, but...

You're not going to be able to sell your little face cream anymore.

Beverly's saying she's going to sue if you do.

Hold on, Devon.

Beverly's old self around here is just jealous of me and you know this.

She probably put something up in there because ain't nobody else around here

complaining about my product, baby.

Baby, I believe you. I do, okay? I do believe you.

We'll send this stuff anyway.

Just some petroleum jelly, some lotion I brought from the store, and a little

perfume. That's it.

That's it?

That's it.

That's really all you have in there? That's really all I have in there.

I thought you said this was your grandma's secret formula.

Who said it wasn't my grandmother's secret formula?

I think we should ban her old stuff from this church.

Baby, I just can't outright ban her like that. The Joneses, they've been a part

of this church for many years.

Okay, babe, I'll do this.

Let me get with the elders.

Let me see what I can do, okay? Is that fair?

So this is your church, right?

It is my church.

And sometimes we have to disown families, especially when they're trying

up your name.

Baby?

Baby?

We in church, baby.

God. Uh -oh.

Uh -oh.

Can't see this young man.

Thank you for coming on short notice, council members.

As you can see, I have a statement from these ladies claiming that Sister

Beverly Jones was slanderous of the First Lady before purchasing the facial

cream.

Now, Sister Jones wants to sue us for damages.

I smell a rat.

So you mean to tell me you think Sister Jones did this to herself?

Why on earth?

Well, Deaconess Elmer, for some reason, she does not approve of my wife.

I don't know why anybody wouldn't like the First Lady, unless she was jealous.

She's charming. She's beautiful.

And I'm the one who used her face cream.

I didn't get any chemical burns.

All I got is soft, soft skin.

I have to go with the Reverend on this one.

I tell you, my Agnes been using it too.

And our love life ain't never been so good.

It's for the face, Harlow.

Why you make it sound so nasty?

Well, if it don't sound nasty, then you ain't doing it right.

What?

Can we get back on subject, please?

Please.

Well, from what I know, nobody else had a complaint about it.

Okay, okay.

So now what, Reverend?

Well, I think it's best that we

sever ties with the Joneses.

You know, really send a message that this type of behavior is not acceptable

Abiding Missionary Baptist Church.

All in favor?

Thank you.

New beginnings.

Now you do realize I said new beginnings, not old. Not old beginnings

So what am I talking about?

A new beginning. A new beginning. And to have a new beginning means you got

to... That ended with Beverly being ostracized from the church and the

community.

Claretta reluctantly stopped filling her lotion and the whole thing...

Let's forget it.

Sure to hell not, Chief.

Hey, uh, do you know?

Yeah,

um, I was wondering if I could just work from home today.

Yeah, I promise I'll have everything completed and done by tomorrow for you.

Okay.

Thank you for coming. I'm sure you all have better things to do.

So I will keep this short.

I think Redman is a bright, imaginative young man.

Ooh.

Well, maybe his full potential is not being utilized.

Understand what I mean?

Like what? Is he being disruptive, talking back? No, no, nothing like that.

lacks motivation.

What? A certain.

That's it? Come on, this is just getting good.

He's a distraction in my class.

Meaning what?

Redmond's usually one of my best students.

But here lately, his outbursts in class have become more frequent.

And I think there are a variety of factors involved.

There's a school bully issue and perhaps some issues at home.

Ms. Neville, I ain't scared of Big Chris.

I just don't like him, so I try to stay as far away.

The police finally released the identity of the Houston woman murdered in an

upscale resort in the Bahamas.

The victim, Ruthie Carmichael, was found bludgeoned to death in a suite at the

George Manor last week.

Ms. Carmichael owned Feast with Beast Fitness Center in Houston and was on the

guest list at the wedding of Delilah Byrd, the youngest sister of the Mighty

Byrds Gospel Group.

currently in prison for wire fraud.

Bohemian Pullers... I'm about to see you in a minute.

...but we will keep you posted on those details as they develop. What am I

missing?

I have to ask her about Carmichael.

What up, world?

Welcome to Indie Music Recap, where we count down the top five indie music

videos of the week.

I'm your host, Mickey Housley, and this is the very first episode.

Little sissy, did you hear about your girl Delilah Bird?

Child, did you know that the secret lesbian lover was invited to the

Girl, I'm brewing a whole pot of tea for the listening party.

Wait, I didn't see any of that on the news.

It's all over gay Twitter.

And her social media was lit up like a Christmas tree before they deleted the

page.

So, Ruthie is the lesbian lover and not the friend.

But why?

She posted pictures from the wedding, honey, before they took them down and

locked the public out. I need all of that seabrain.

Hey, um, Jack, let me call you back.

Giselle just sent me something for work, so...

Okay, Jack.

Bye. Bye.

Sorry about that last message, but here's the rest of the story.

After hearing the news this morning, I'm sure you want to get straight to the

real story.

I told you all that stuff about Delilah's mama because I thought it

you a good idea about how some people mess up their kids and how no matter

kind of forgiveness and empathy you provide, it won't change the fact that

sometimes

People are just fucked up.

Excuse my French.

Believe me when I tell you that I feel bad for Delilah being caught up in that

Ruthie Carmichael scandal.

Let me just start from where Delilah first met Ruthie.

It was right before Delilah married one of the best guys in the world, Mike.

Oh, you did it.

You know I'm trying to catch my way before the wedding.

Come on, one burger is not going to kill you. I guess they didn't have salads at

the burger barn, huh?

Besides, what you trying to watch it with for anyway?

I can do that for you.

You're a comedian, you know that?

Give me just a little bite.

Right, I knew you weren't going to make burgers, girl.

How's the family construction business going?

Family's great. Business, you know, we're making it.

Okay. Anything else, sir?

Oh, well, hey, God has definitely been good to me and my flock.

Group just released a new single, so no complaints from me.

Yes, Daddy, how can I help you? Oh, um, just came in the mail for you today.

I shouldn't be worried, right?

Mm -hmm.

Community assistance, right? Just to see if we could get it. Right, yeah.

Well, we got it.

We got it?

How much?

Baby girl, does this say a million dollars?

That does say a million dollars, right Clint?

That's what it says.

Yes! Oh my, God is good.

Hey, now we can start building those townhomes for the community project.

Oh, oh, oh, hey, hey, we can actually fix the engine in the tour bus.

Because who knows if we're going to make it to the next gig, right? You know

what, and then we can start.

Daddy, well, I've already planned the budget for the community building

If we have any funds left, I suggest we get a new roof for the church first.

Y 'all are just going to have to drive your own cars for now.

You want to tell Dina Ross that?

You know she like to ride everywhere.

Then tell her to fix the bus.

We don't have money for that right now or her Devaways.

Hey, tell your dad I'll be in contact soon to take a look at the plans.

Especially since we got the money now.

Yes, sir.

Wow, he's going to be so happy to hear from you.

Can't wait to show you the first draft.

Hey, my God will supply every need according to his riches and glory.

In Jesus' name.

Book of Philippians, right, sir?

Good job, son.

419.

Hey, you know scripture.

You make sure you treat him right, all right?

Well, hey.

All right, little birds, y 'all take care, all right?

Bye, Daddy.

Absolutely.

Hey, come here, come on.

Call me Dad, son.

All right.

All right, you two.

Wow, that is amazing.

It's a great noon.

Pops, I'm going to be so excited. You know, to get this contract with the

church.

That will for sure put us back in the blacklight. For sure.

This is... What's up?

Mikey.

I think we should practice for the honeymoon.

You know.

Actually do it, so we feel we like it before we get married.

Honey, we talked about this, right? Mm -hmm.

You know, I don't want anyone besides you.

Like, not before we're married.

You're too precious to me.

We've been together for five years.

Hell, we've been living together the last three months.

And the toys just ain't hitting it like it used to.

I need some... Real dick.

Well, look, we'll be married by the summer, all right?

Look, I'm really just... I'm trying to do right by God this time, you know?

Besides, I told you.

My time in the war made me into a... Turned me into an empty

shell of an asshole.

You know, loaded on alcohol, one -night stands, and anger.

That's a bad combination with someone that has no purpose.

Look, you gave me a chance.

And with you, I now know my purpose.

I love you, girl.

But I just need for this to be right.

Together forever, right?

So what's the rush?

What?

Five years, Mikey.

And we haven't fucked yet.

Your girl is sexually frustrated.

I mean, can you blame me?

Delilah, you don't curse in a church.

But we're in my office. Jesus ain't in here. Girl, Jesus is everywhere.

And besides what you're talking about, we do a lot of stuff.

We do plenty of stuff, but just no infiltration.

You mean no penetration.

None. And, uh, sucking toes doesn't turn me on as much as it does for you.

But, you know what?

I have work to finish, okay?

I'll see you at home later.

So you don't want the burger?

Nope.

Throw it away, eat it, I don't care.

Like I said, I'm watching my weight for the wedding.

Ooh, that reminds me.

See you later.

Hey, girl. Hey.

Hey, I'm calling about your little boo thing.

Didn't you say she was a personal trainer?

What's her name and number again?

Well, you know I'm trying to fit in my mom's wedding dress.

You know your secret's safe with me.

Of course, no worries.

I love you too.

Nice to meet you, too.

So here are a few of the contracts that we have.

Let me think about it.

Okay.

Okay.

Should I be back?

Pretty ones always do.

what the this can't be real 10 million

i thought it was 1 million right

We hereby grant your award of $1 million for your church and its community

housing program.

No.

It's a setup.

Has to be.

But then again, it could be a blessing from God.

I've been super good all these years.

Haven't slept up once.

I could have the wedding of my dreams.

I could even buy the group a new tour bus.

Then daddy could get off my back.

Nah, I'm gonna call them.

Grant's office.

Hi, yes. I'm calling about an award letter mistake.

Award letter number.

Ma 'am, I can't help you if you don't have that information available.

Okay. I have the award letter number right here.

574 -3122 -17.

That's not a valid number.

5743122 -17.

I heard you say 17.

Well, you heard wrong.

That's not a need for an attitude, ma 'am. It says the grant award is for 1

million U .S. dollars to the Abiding Missionary Baptist Church Community

Building Fund.

Yes, that's correct.

Well, what's the problem?

No problem.

I just wanted to say thank you.

This is our first grant and we are so excited to use it for the community.

It's such a blessing. Like, you don't even know.

You mentioned there was a mistake.

Yeah, a mistake that we didn't apply for this grant years ago.

Keep up the good work.

What a bitch.

Acting like it's her money.

You see, I tried.

Her next move was to separate the award money from the extra cash.

At least she was smart enough to do that first.

No more struggle.

No more pain.

Guess we finally made it through the rain.

No more hand me down.

No more gain.

Couldn't do it without you.

So we praise your name.

No more struggle.

Oh,

you took me. Oh, you carried me. You led me to

the way. Well, the precious.

I'm fine

I gain more patience, put more fuel to my grind.

It's my fate to be great. I don't take it light.

Came from greatness, can't complain.

Sister Delilah's husband, right?

Uh, not yet. We're engaged.

I'm Mike. How you doing? Good. I need to talk to her. Have you seen her?

Wish I could. I'm looking for her myself.

Um, what's your name?

Sibley. I'm Sister Ruby Sibley. I used to be a friend of her mother.

And I also used to be on the ladies' auxiliary until I got sick a few years

Sorry to hear that, Sister Ruby.

But I will let Delilah know to contact you. You got her number? She have your

number? Oh, no, no, baby. I'll just go and see her tomorrow after Bible study.

It's good meeting you.

Nice meeting you, too, Sister.

Please excuse me.

So, when are you getting married again?

In four months. In the Bahamas?

I reserved the entire resort, too.

The entire resort?

Damn. Must be nice.

Wish I can go.

Oh, it will be.

I'm sparing no expense.

I mean, it is my big day.

Why not splurge a little?

And of course, you have an invite.

So, you're going to invite your new kid to your wedding?

That's cold, babe.

Well, how else can I have you there with me?

So you want your cake and eat it too, huh?

I like cake.

Yeah, but too much cake makes you fat. That's being greedy.

I just want what I want.

Is that a problem?

It'd be great if you two could switch places.

Ruthie, the way you make me feel, it's what I'm missing at home.

I ain't the marrying type.

Well, maybe you just haven't found the right one yet.

Maybe you ain't either.

Otherwise, you wouldn't be here, right?

That's not totally true.

I mean... I love Mike for who he is and what he does for me.

I just got a bad feeling it's not going to be good, you know?

No.

So why marry him?

Sex is the most important part of the relationship.

If you think it's going to be bad, it won't get better later.

Yeah, but on the surface, we look good together.

That's what counts.

Hell, I've already invested five years. I don't have to start over and do it

again. I wish I could start over, Mike. Right now. Because I've invested way too

much time in this conversation.

Excuse me?

I swear, it's just like you out here playing with people's feelings and

everybody fucked up.

Just because you fine, don't mean you can use that shit to get over on people.

Especially if that's all you got going for you.

Who said I was playing with anybody?

Oh, so we playing dumb.

Okay. Well, you playing me for sex because your man's not putting it down.

you chose that man because you said it's a good look.

Right? That's what's most important.

It's when feelings get involved that people get hurt.

Good, but I ain't going.

No, wait.

You have feelings for me?

If I didn't think I felt anything, I wouldn't be here.

But that's on me. I'm tripping.

I'm going to need my $300 for these past two weeks.

Cash or cash -out only. I'll need a contract at the front desk.

Just sign it or don't on your way out.

Okay.

Where

you

been?

Your hair is wet.

Change your dress?

Well, you know, I got a quick workout in. I gotta fit in my wedding dress,

right? Right.

Didn't think I was gone that long.

Nope. You were.

Sister Ruby was looking for you.

Who? Why?

Don't know.

But you should be expecting a visit from her after afternoon service.

Oh, damn.

I hate when the church folks visit me in my office.

What's wrong, babe?

Nothing.

I'm just going to head to the house and have a beer.

Well, are you hungry?

Let me get us dinner tonight.

Well, if you're not hungry, then maybe I could...

Look, it's just...

Lately, it just seems like you're just always mad at me.

And I know you're stressed out.

I try to make you feel better. Try to make you feel good.

You think I really don't want to make love to you?

You're gorgeous.

It's unbearable at times.

But I have to stay disciplined at this work.

Damn all that, Mikey.

I'm only human.

I have needs, you know.

And you already put a ring on it. We've been living together all these months

now. What more do you want?

We might as well just go ahead and follow through and, you know.

One thing at a time, okay?

I'm human too.

Just please be patient with me.

I don't know how much more patient I can be.

I'm trying and I'm dying over here, babe.

Well, look.

In a couple months, I'm sure everything will be okay.

I'm sure I will be okay, too.

Don't worry about me.

Fuck it.

I could have a cheat day.

Let's go grab some tacos.

Look, I don't have time for this. You know how I feel about you.

Yeah, yeah, I understand that.

Come in.

Look, I don't have time for this, Ruby.

Bye.

Such a Ruby.

My fiance said you were looking for me. Yes, I was, baby.

He's such a handsome young man.

I can't believe how much you look like your mama.

So pretty.

You know, I remember when she used to sell beauty cream.

I used it all the time myself.

But she would remember that. She was just a baby.

Oh, I remember.

So what is it that you need, Sister Ruby?

Oh, yeah.

I wanted to ask you about how I can get enough pound tops for me and my

grandbaby.

Yeah, see, my daddy's in charge of that. Well, he told me I needed a 650 credit

score and two months rent.

Baby, I can barely afford rent.

food, and sometimes medication for me and my grandbaby now.

Sister Ruby, I'm so sorry to hear that, but I believe the waiting list for this

development is closed.

Well, how do I get on the list, baby? I'm desperate.

This place where we are now, we have all kinds of problems.

Random gang shootings, the city don't expect nothing, and the landlord just

don't care.

Look, I got $21 ,752 .21 saved up.

I can give you half of it right now. Mr. Ruby, I'm sorry. I truly am.

I wish there was something I could... Wait.

Did you say you have $21 ,000 saved?

$752 .21.

Well, can't you move with that?

I can't get anybody to rent to me because of my credit score. I told you.

Okay.

Let me think about this and I'll get back to you by the end of the week,

Do you want me to call you?

No, just come by Fairford Garden Complex.

I'm the third row house from the corner.

I'll be there.

Delilah's trick worked.

She rebaited the hook and reeled Ruthie straight into her trap.

They were back on good terms again, and Delilah was determined to keep it that

way.

Delilah was thrilled the group would be on a two -week tour. It allowed her to

put the little Ponzi scheme in motion.

Delilah made up a program called the Faith Deposit.

This will let those who had bad credit pay a steep down payment to guarantee

of those townhouses.

She was asking between $5 ,000 and $15 ,000 and promised these folks they could

get a guaranteed townhouse and a church blessing.

She was nice about that at first.

She also made everyone sign a document that stated they could not disclose.

any information concerning the program to anyone but Delilah or risk forfeiting

the deposit.

The threat kept the secret safe for a while.

That girl.

So much money in her hands, it drove her crazy with power.

I mean, she was already crazy, but the money made it okay.

Because didn't nobody ask questions.

I'm sure she loved every minute of it.

Everybody else did.

Rich friends into giving her money.

She came up with a fake charity that supposedly created new housing in poor

areas. And investors could drop at least $50 ,000 on the project.

She scammed 14 people out of $700 ,000 from that venture,

which I heard she used to pay for the wedding.

Can you believe that?

Are people that gullible?

Because if so, I am in the wrong business. Hey, make sure the money don't

It ain't going to fly right back home. All right, man, let me hit that. Ooh,

that's 10, that's 10, that's 10. You're going to hit that?

Uh -huh, uh -huh. That's it, that's it. What are you saying? We got this, man.

Uh -huh, uh -huh. Uh -huh, uh -huh.

Well,

I'm not so glad you made it.

That's my grandbaby with that coating.

I'll be right back. If you like, go ahead and have a seat.

Can I offer you some coffee? Oh, no, thank you, Sister Ruby. I'm fine.

Oh, this shit good, girl.

Oh, yeah, this is it.

Pricing in the church is good.

No, that's not possible.

What the hell?

It's a $9 million fucker.

Somebody's gonna pay for this.

Yes, that is correct.

22 first class round trip tickets.

We're staying at the George's Manor, and I have it reserved for the week.

Yes, I have the card right here.

Uh, anything else?

Your sister's called every hour on the hour.

I suggest you call her back.

Okay, which sister?

It's on the notes right there. And the other half is some lady called Ruthie.

Damn it.

Yes, yes, everything's fine.

What's the confirmation number?

Okay.

Thank you so much.

Bye -bye.

Oh, hey, honey. What's wrong? We need to talk.

What's this?

This is my staff's payroll budget. And according to this, I'm not going to be

able to pay all my guys tomorrow.

I thought you said this was already covered by the grant.

It was.

It is. Look, I'll move some money around and take care of it, okay?

You sure?

Look, I said I'm going to take care of it, okay?

And that's another thing. Why are you spending so much? Look, don't question

about no bullshit.

You're not complaining about that truck, right?

Maybe Sister Ruby and the others are ready for that second payment.

I don't want to have to reach into the pile any more than I have to right now.

Okay, Sister Ruby.

Give me your money.

Proverbs 119 reminds us.

Such are the paths of all those who go after ill -gotten gains. I'm so glad you

called us, Nalala. I'm going to ask you about getting some of my deposit back.

Yes, I understand. But you see, Cody needs spinal surgery.

I can't give you the other $11 ,752 .21 right now.

But yes, yes, I want the house, but I need my money back.

I wonder what your father would think about you taking advantage of the

like that.

Uh -uh, baby.

That's a promise.

But now, Karma, she's an equal opportunity bitch. And anybody can get

or as bad as they give it.

It look good to me.

I guess.

Hey, you sure there's nobody else to worry about at this gym? You know, you

never invite me here.

Why so interested all of a sudden?

I've been going to the gym for the last six months. The wedding's in a week.

Kind of late, don't you think?

I don't feel anymore.

What do you mean?

We wake up, we go to bed, we eat. We do everything a married couple does

except... All right, Delilah. All right. You got it.

You got it.

I was just hoping maybe we could do something together.

We did the cake tasting, remember?

I even let you pick out the cake because I wasn't feeling good.

Besides... This is my thing.

Maybe you should find yours too.

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and

fix something from the past?

All the time.

I wish I could have met you first.

Yeah.

No, I mean, like, do you wish you could go back and take back something you did

or said if you knew that it would make you a different,

even better person if you could?

What do you mean?

Well, today at work, I got into it with this old lady about some money she owed

me. But then she threatened to tell my father that I was taking advantage of

her. I mean, she did sign a contract.

Were you taking advantage of her?

Huh?

Well, not really.

I mean, she begged me to help her. So I told her to pay me a deposit so that I

could guarantee her one of the townhouses once they're built.

I honestly just made some shit up to see if it would work.

And it did.

Well, can you guarantee her a crib?

I could ask my daddy if I wanted to, but she pissed me off, so no.

Besides, that's my daddy's project.

I have nothing to do with that, and I told her so.

Damn, babe.

That's cold.

But I get it, because some old people do be stacking big paper with their

pencils and social security, so, you know. It ain't just her.

28 people, young and old, gave me money to save a house for them.

I couldn't believe it.

People are so stupid.

It's too easy sometimes.

My mama told me that.

She was a true hustler and did whatever it took to get the church folks money.

And they loved her, even when she was talking shit about them.

Damn, that's crazy.

And I admired that about her.

But when I was 18, I did some fucked up shit that got me expelled from college.

And she told me just how fucked up I was.

And I hated her for it.

Not because she was right, because I did mess up big time.

But because she had the nerve to tell me that after having an affair

and... A baby with my daddy's friend.

The hypocrisy, I swear.

I'm listening to that.

Since when did you smoke?

Since when did you care?

The baby's crying.

Okay.

And?

That's what babies do, girl. Damn.

Do something with them or go put them down.

Get that goddamn baby away from me.

Mommy, what's wrong with you?

wrong with you?

What did I do to deserve so much humiliation and embarrassment from my

fucking child, my girl?

I don't care about that child in your hands, my girl.

Even your dad's son any fucking way.

The police chief?

How many did you take?

I did want him to know, Delilah, damn.

Your daddy was always fucking busy.

It worked out in my favor because he always wanted a son, Delilah.

Shit, but what about you?

You out here embarrassing me and your poor sweet daddy?

For what, Delilah?

How you gonna fix this shit?

I can't fix what happened, mother.

I'm like you in that way.

Like me?

Look, girl, you ain't nothing like me.

Nothing's fucking like me.

Your ass has been stole a damn church bus, went to New Orleans, down there

taking pictures with random fucking people, trying to get beads for your

-ass tears and shit.

The fuck is wrong with you?

You ain't nothing like me.

I would never leave fucking paper trail evidence for a girl.

One thing I know about cash, that cash ain't going to leave nothing behind.

Stupid. Well, maybe you and Brother Malcolm should have used some cash to

your evidence.

Are you trying to get me locked up?

You don't care about nobody but yourself.

Not daddy, not me or my sisters.

Nor this poor, helpless bastard son of yours who didn't ask to be here.

Oh well, here he is.

Because you're selfish.

Delilah.

You know abortion is a sin.

Well, so is adultery, mother.

Dumbass.

So do you want me to call daddy or cousin Hester? Or are you going to be a

queen all night?

You need to get up, change, and feed your son.

I'm not your maid, Mom.

Delilah.

Delilah, call an ambulance, please.

Call them yourself.

You should have never had kids.

Delilah.

Delilah.

I took my time calling the ambulance because I thought she was being a drama

queen as always.

But you know what?

I realize now that I don't even care.

My mother never admitted she was wrong about anything.

Ever.

Hold on.

Your mom's took herself out?

Just one of her gains to elicit sympathy from my father.

And she was mad about Daniel, but that was her fault.

She still tried to blame my daddy for her shit.

No wonder I messed up.

It's in me.

Hey.

You bringing me down without this sad shit.

Like, how about we talk about something else?

Check this out, baby.

I need a favor. Like, I need you to spot me.

I need you to spot me some cash to pay taxes on my gym.

It's just AG.

Where you going?

Home.

Mike's been asking me why I'm going to the gym so much without him.

I don't want no problem a week before this wedding.

Besides, looks like somebody wants to talk to you.

That's not the case. I just want to talk to you.

Hope that helps.

Happy birthday.

See you next week.

It will.

It will.

It was more important, babe.

No, not really. It's just...

Telemarketers.

Here, you can take that to your chair.

Sister Ruby, I'm really busy right now. What do you want?

Sister Delilah, please.

Cody's been sick all morning. I need my money back.

He's not going to make it much longer.

Please, I'm begging you.

I am on my way to the islands to get married.

I don't have time for this right now.

I will deal with this when I get back next week, okay?

He's gonna die.

And if he does, it's your fault.

No, it's your damn fault that you can't read.

You signed a contract that clearly said no refunds.

Now, if I don't get that second payment soon, you get nothing.

Then what would you tell your grandbaby?

Your mother would...

Bring that bitch up to me again. And don't call me unless you get me that

So you ready to go, babe, or what?

Delilah was on edge the entire time in the Bahamas.

But with everything she had going on, how could she not be tripping?

But I must admit, that wedding was absolutely fabulous.

Five stars all the way.

She truly spared no expense.

Guess she didn't have to. It wasn't her money.

Hell, I was happy to be the evil chief.

Forever. Forever.

Forever.

Forever. Forever.

Forever. Forever.

Forever.

Forever. Girl,

I've waited, waited for a long, long time

to marry you.

Boy, I've waited and you came and changed my life.

So I say I do.

If love is a game, I want to risk it all with you.

Don't need a mansion, I don't need a love, I never can lose.

Oh, and a starry night in the moonlight, a table set for two.

I'll be honey, you'll be not.

Honeymoon.

The northern lights in the mountains, I'll give you the world.

Thank you, baby, and all for I can't refuse.

Oh, when you have our babies, I hope they look just like you do.

And I'll be ready to spend my life with you.

still don't realize it you have rituals in your life a yearly ritual because

something as basic as buying everything would be good but i just need to get my

money back you want to take it from me

thank you for coming i like your dress

River. Sister Ruby, how you doing this evening?

I'm doing good. Sister Ruby, everything all right?

What's going on?

What?

I'm sorry.

Delilah what?

She's scamming money. Sister Ruby, I understand that she's not everybody's

favorite, but what do you mean Cody passed?

My grandbaby's dead.

My Cody's dead.

I am so sorry. Hey, we can discuss it when I get there, okay?

I'm on my way.

Ecclesiastes 3 tells us, in this life, there's a time for everything,

a time for you.

That's Ecclesiastes.

So far, it was moving.

We'll do everything in our power to help you.

Thank you.

Sister Ruby, I really appreciate you sharing that information with us. I

we'll look into it and do all that we can.

And again, we're sorry for your loss.

Excuse me, Leatherbird.

Yes, sir.

How can I help you?

This is Peter Pavlaskis with the United States Fraud Investigation Division.

The, uh, second -term attorney can find you here. Okay.

I see you're busy.

When you're free, it's very important to come.

Let me guess. My daughter, Delilah, is behind this.

Delilah, what the fuck?

Babe, what are you doing?

I didn't pay all this money for you a room to be here doing what you want to

You're supposed to be here for me.

Bitch, you just got married yesterday and you've been getting it in all damn

night. Yeah, I heard you.

But I'm supposed to figure a way for you to come play with me like a fucking

puppy? She's my husband now, Ruthie.

We're married.

I waited five years for the most mediocre dick ever.

But that's my fault, right? Like you always say?

Yeah, it is. And you know what else is on you? That check you gave me?

Bounced this morning. You think I give a damn about that?

That's what your dumbass gift for not cashing it when I gave it to you.

And how you pay for all of this shit, Delilah? Where you get the bread from?

Did you use my friend's money? Because their checks bounce too, bitch.

You scheming us, ain't you?

You don't know what it's like to be me, Ruthie.

You don't know what it takes for me to keep it together.

No, I don't, and I don't give a fuck either. Just like you said, I want what

want, and what I want right now is my fucking husband.

Shut up for I'm going to tell your family about your sorry rotten ass.

I hate you too,

Delilah. I hate you more because of how you used me.

I'm going to fucking lose my gym because of you.

When you get back home, I want my money or I'm going to the feds on your ass.

Now deal with that.

And

take

your fucking room key too.

I don't need it.

I

literally

just saw them in the hallway all day.

Yes. Am I tripping?

Don't say nothing.

We'll talk about it on the plane. Come on.

Ruthie says she will go to the Fed to get Delilah in trouble.

I heard that loud and clear.

After the drama died, I went to Ruthie's room to talk to her since we were

friends.

Hell, I had no idea she was even there, because me and Mines were too busy

having fun without the kids for a while.

But I digress.

Let's just say, Ruthie forgot that blood was thicker than mud.

And I was quick to remind her.

Man, kick my motherfucking ass. That's what you want. That's why you mad.

Because that's what the fuck you want. And I said, stop.

Leave. Get the fuck out. Bitch, you get the fuck out. You get the fuck out. You

get the fuck out.

Motherfucker, bitch, I wish you would.

Bitch, I wish you would.

Brenda, where are you? I called you five times. Turn on the damn news.

Now they're saying Delilah killed that girl. And the police found the forensic

evidence that proves she was in the room.

But they don't have a murder weapon?

Uh -uh. Something else is going on, and you need to get to the bottom of this.

Call me later.

She didn't kill her.

The day Delilah returned to the church was when all hell broke loose.

She thought she was a hot shit now that she was married and had a ton of money.

That was the idea of success to Delilah, looking the part.

It didn't matter if it hurt the one she loved as long as she looked good while

screwing you over.

And that's what pissed me off once I realized what was happening with her and

Ruthie.

I was basically pushed to the side while they fell madly in love.

I mean, what about my feelings?

Ruthie told me she loved me too before Delilah came along and took all that

me.

Like she always does.

Well, Karma's a real big bitch, ain't it?

Delilah Burke.

Delilah Ward, now.

I was married just a few days ago.

And you are? I'm a specter.

Man, drop your weapon!

You killed him?

What? Killed who?

I thought he was dead because of you. If you had just given me my money back, he

would have been at the hospital and not sitting at the window when the bullets

come flying through the window.

Sister Ruby?

What are you doing with that gun?

My baby is dead because of her.

I gave you the proof.

We saw it. We did see it. But Sister Ruby. This is not your deal. This is

between me and her.

Right. Some people are just fucked up.

It's unfortunate.

I might not have always understood her. But right away,

family pumps everything.

All Delilah had to do with Kern and the money.

Well, that's about it.

You and everybody else know the rest of this drama playing out all over the

media.

One thing I want you to think about after listening to this story, how would

Delilah prove her inquiry?

Only time will tell.

Deborah Berg, right? Yes. You play piano for the Berg family?

Yes.

Brenda Medwelly for the Bayou Beat?

That's not Brenda, I remember you.

Yeah, we didn't really last speak.

So, you went to go see Delilah?

I did, yeah.

Yeah, I suppose I'm next, I guess.

How do you think she's holding up in there?

She's okay.

Only time will tell.

Yeah, I guess so.

Oh, uh, congratulations on the album, by the way. Thank you.

Do you mind if we take a really quick photo? My brother would absolutely love

it. I want to make sure he sees it.

Thank you. Well, babe, let's go.

Give me a purr.

Brenda Nichol from the Bayou Beach.

I wanted to ask you some questions about the new allegations on your case.

Oh my God.

What happened to you?

It's a long story.

Well, we only have an hour.

Did that happen here?

That's part of the story.

My mother just came and told me everything that happened.

And I... I said, I'm sorry for everything.

I apologize for everything I said.

My sister... My sister said she was gonna turn it into a song.

Look, Delilah, I know you didn't kill Ruthie, okay?

But I'm gonna give you a chance to tell your side of the story.

I just... I need you to do me a favor before we start.

Like what?

Can you tell me whose voice it is?

Yeah.

I know who that is.

Thank you.

ladies and gentlemen this next song i am going to do is dedicated to my little

sister delilah i went to visit her in prison earlier today and she wrote me

poem and when i read that poem it seemed very personal to me

i know she's the face of a very serious scandal right now i'm not asking y 'all

to judge her just pray for her with me because although None of us are perfect

except for the Almighty Father.

We have to learn to love each other and accept people for who they are,

faults and all, especially family.

Maybe my sister isn't a bad person, just a lost soul.

But I hope that she finds salvation sooner than later.

Only time will tell.

hearts in pain.

Heaven send the summer rain.

Cause I need the sun to shine again.

For I've been blowing in the wind.

Please send me a sign.

Charge my head and out my heart this time.

Oh rainbow come on in.

May better luck be at the other end.

All in all, all is well.

Hurting, crying, dying.

But tears don't dry themselves,

no.

All in all, may truth prevail.

When will I see freedom?

how to trust again cause the world just ain't your friend no so

many ups and downs about it so many lies that's all

a trend I know I prayed to Jesus for so long

and so many reasons nobody's come around

feels so lost can't be found All in all,

all is well Hurting, crying, dying

But tears don't dry themselves,

no All in all, may truth

prevail When will I see freedom?

Time will tell.

Time will tell.

Time will tell.

Hurting, crying, dying.

But tears don't dry themselves,

no.

Time will tell.

freedom.

And in other news, the Bahamian police have decided to charge Delilah Bird Ward

with first -degree murder after her companion, Ruthie Carmichael, was found

murdered in her hotel room in the Bahamas. Police still have not found the

murder weapon that struck Ms. Carmichael and caused her untimely death.

This is Ash Kumar reporting for Breaking News. Good night.

You can run, but you can't hide.

What's your story?

Morning glory.

Made some time just to lay it out for me.

Is it his day or is it the warning?

Clear skies, but who to trust when it's stormy?

Say what you say.

Do what you do.

End of the day.

It all falls back on you.

So stuck even though I turned my back on you.

Thank you.