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[Narrator] Previously on Saints and Sinners..

You and the baby are my priority. I told you that, Tamara.

She's still sleeping with my husband.

Is it true?

Levi, please..

Get outta here, now!

[Screaming] [Crash]

Because of you, I lost everything.

[Screaming]

This is my new business partner.

Pastor was in debt.

He paid that debt off by offering up his Church in the form of a Quit Claim Deed.

Which we filed this morning.

There's gonna be a few changes around here.

Ella is not just the Mayor, she's your mother.

That boy is no kin to me.

That boy is your Grandson.

When I was young, I was involved in a drive‐by shooting.

[Gunshots]

That was your brother! ‐Mom

I knew you would turn out to be nothing.

[Screaming] [Thud]

Somebody help me!

[Knocking] Somebody help me!

Just let the Lord, He will receive you!

I love the Lord so much, my body feels hot all over.

[Cheering]

Oh, As the Lord permeates my soul and allows me to bring the word,

there's a blaze inside me that can't be extinguished!

[Cheers]

‐ Not by the Devil. ‐ No!

‐ Not by money! ‐ Yes!

Not by temptations of the flesh!

Oh Lord, oh and it glows bright

in the power of the Lord, and guides me through the darkness!

Amen!

He'll guide you! He'll receive you.

I promise! Amen!

Amen!

[Congregation Cheering]

[Door closing]

Good afternoon, Denise.

Well hello, Pastor.

Hey, how's your mom? I didn't see her at service yesterday.

Oh, I'll make sure she's there next Sunday, Pastor.

So kind of you to ask.

Can I have a look at Gloria Stewart's file please?

I'm sorry Pastor, but

the patient files are confidential.

You understand.

Medical privilege.

Oh, being the uh, owner of the church and

the clinic, I think you can make an exception for me.

[Exhales]

I wish I could Pastor.

Really I do.

I've been given specific instructions not to allow anyone to see those files.

Including you.

By whom?

Your wife.

Huh.

Mm‐hmm.

[Suspenseful Music]

[Keys Rattle]

[Door opening]

[Ominous Music]

[Drawer opening]

[Ominous Music]

[Ominous Music]

[Ominous Music]

[Ominous Music]

[Crackling sounds]

[Crackling sounds]

Hey, hey!

[Banging] Hey!

Help me! Hey! Anybody out....

[Coughing]

[Small explosion]

Help!

[Wheezing]

[Instrumental Music]

[Instrumental Music]

♪ Go on, lift your hands give God the praise

♪ I fell so hard, lost my faith in God

♪ I couldn't even pray, so I say

♪ We're just sinners

♪ Saved by grace

[Soft Snoring]

Mmm.

You didn't have to stay.

I wanted to.

You okay?

I dreamed of my father again.

I always seem to dream of him when

there's something heavy on my mind.

It's like he's trying to tell me something.

My life changed in so many ways that night.

I'm really sorry for all the pain

you been going through, Ella.

And now this thing with Kendrick.

It's just...

too complicated.

It doesn't have to be.

Why won't you let me be here for you, Ella Mae?

All the men that I've loved...

I've lost too soon.

Not me.

I'm right here.

Where I've always been, Ella.

Right here.

I don't know how I feel about...

anything right now.

I mean you don't have to try to figure it all out today.

But Kendrick needs us.

And we got to try to be there for our boy.

We owe him that, Ella.

I don't think...

I can be what he needs.

My heart and my soul, it just...

twisted into knots.

All these years you wanted to know the truth about EJ.

Who would have thought the answer would be more painful than the question?

Mother, what are you doing?

I should be asking you the same.

What would Evan, have to say about all of this?

Haven't you caused enough damage?

‐ You mind your business! ‐ Rex, Rex!

You need to be worrying about your real family.

Instead of dwelling on... mistakes of the past.

I am not in the mood for this, mother.

[Scoffs]

You know I have been watching you make a mess of things

ever since I gave you the church.

And now you let Levi and his little gutter sidekick take over.

What are you talking about?

Well if you had your priorities straight,

you would know that they filed a Quit Claim Deed on the church

property and have taken ownership!

That's not true.

I thought you had the deed to the church.

Oh wait a minute...

was all this just to distract me?

I would never do that, Ella.

I have the paperwork to prove it.

Are you going to choose this trash over your own mother?

[Rex Scoffs]

You know what? I don't have time for this.

I'll get to the bottom of this myself.

You need to watch your step.

What's the matter?

‐ I miss my baby. ‐ Aww...

We've never been apart like this before.

I know, I miss her too, but...

We decided this is what's best, right?

Yeah, but everything is changing, and I don't like it.

At least before we were happy and together.

Yeah well, I wasn't never happy under Rex's thumb.

Babe...

I know you want to be your own man.

And I believe in you.

But, the history you got with this church... is it worth it?

Look, calculated risk is what separates the leaders from the followers, okay?

Now Levi, he's our passport into the legitimate world and out of these streets.

There's still risk cleaning our money through this church.

And now you talkin' 'bout using all our cash for this deal?

Where's Levi end coming from, hmm?

Next thing you know, I got to sell my ring just to make ends meet.

Look, look, you not gonna have to do that, okay?

With my past, this is our only choice.

Alright, with Levi's financial skills and my street smarts...

This is a dream partnership babe, we gonna be alright.

Have a dream,

but don't have amnesia.

Remember, Levi got a past, too.

[Phone Ringing]

[Phone Ringing]

Hello?

Baby!

[Chuckles] ‐Whatcha doin'?

You okay?

‐ Miss you, Brainiac! ‐ That's your dad.

You being good out there.?

I miss you, babe.

So look, we coming out there for parents weekend. I don't wanna hear nothing bad.

Okay. I love you.

Miss you, bye.

[Levi] Great, great. I'm really glad we could salvage this deal.

Yes, I have my assistant in my office now, and she's going to put it on the calendar.

Okay.

I will talk with you then, Nina. Thank you much.

Bye.

Mm, excuse me now.

Have you lost your damn mind?

What is it now, Ella?

Levi, do you really think you're going to get away with this takeover attempt?

There's nothing to get away with.

Deal's done. Ink is dry.

Wow. So it's true.

And we loved you like family, Levi.

Family? Is that a joke?

You let me believe Christie's baby was mine.

So what, you got all caught up in your feelings and now you're,

you're lashing out like a child?

Levi, I really expected better from you.

Better from me?

Your family has used this church to hide your dirt for years!

That's all about to change.

Levi, come on, just think about what you're about to do. I mean,

you're destroying a family's legacy.

Legacy for who? A slut and a murderer?

You are so predictable.

This is still my church and you will not

talk about my children that way!

This is my church and you have no authority here.

You're going to choke on my authority.

Well, I see that you are mastering the art of personal versus business.

Ah, man I don't know took me so long.

Yeah. Think she gonna be trouble?

The meeting's already set. Even if she tries to do something, it's too late.

How's things on your end?

Man, we just waiting for Rex to make a move.

I haven't heard anything yet.

I feel like we about five steps ahead of him, so we good.

Sounds like we're all set.

You bring the capital?

Oh yeah.

[Shower Running]

I lost everything.

Nothing more to lose.

No, no. [Crying]

Cause of you! [Crash]

Please let me help you, or you are going to lose your baby.

[Crying]

[Heavy Breathing]

[Baby Crying]

What in God's name have you done?

I didn't know she was still pregnant.

We have to get her to a hospital.

It's too late for that.

If you can only save one, save the mother.

No!

Where's my baby?

[Lady Greene] I'm not exactly sure what he's talking about.

But he did say he was involved in a drive‐by?

Yes, but that was in 1998, and that was before my time here.

Is there anyone else here that can help me?

Yeah. Lady Ella, but, she's upset though.

She jumped up and bolted out of the sanctuary.

You must be the new member I needed to meet.

No.

Detective St. Charles for the Cypress Police Department.

‐ Well I'm Pastor Greene. ‐ Pastor.

How can I assist you?

I wanted to ask some questions about the Revival you had last night.

Well if you come in for a spiritual awakening detective, this is your place.

[Laughs] No. I'm looking for a murder suspect.

A murderer... Well, how can I h

I got an anonymous tip that Kendrick Murphy confessed to a murder last night.

Were you here for this confession?

Have you ever attended a spiritual revival, Detective?

I would have to say no.

Testimonials are a very important part of the service. And...

as a man of the cloth, I could never break that covenant.

I understand, Pastor. But I need to solve my case.

Well then you need to talk to Kendrick. Directly.

Any idea where he is?

He called last night but we were disconnected.

And I tried this morning, and couldn't contact him.

You have a number for him?

Pastor, I'm talking about a murder suspect.

[Pastor exhales heavily]

Thank you.

Okay. [Phone dialing]

[Phone ringing] [Operator] The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

♪ Take my love, I'll just make more

♪ I don't ever close that door

What you got for me, Carter?

Their ownership of the church is filed and legal.

‐ Legal?

Damnit, Connor,

how did you let this happen, man?

I can't let that little bitch‐ass Jabari get the best of me.

You understand?

This wouldn't have happen if you'd let me review the

documents before you signed them.

Why have me on retainer if you're not going to consult me in matters like this?

It's done now.

I gotta figure this out.

If word gets out on this, I'm finished.

You understand? They gotta get dealt with.

You find him?

‐ Nah, nobody's seen him. ‐ Damn.

You got the other documents?

All properties are accounted for except for two. I listed them right there.

Check him out.

I can't trust anybody to have my back anymore.

What do you wanna do?

We gotta find out what Jabari's up to.

And if I know him...

he's going to try to cash in his equity for a profit.

And I got to get there first, you understand?

What about Kendrick, boss?

Keep looking for his dumb ass. Y find him, let me know, alright?

Oh, I'm on it.

[Miles] ♪ You were the friend I was searching

♪You're all the strength

♪That I need to win

♪This fight

♪You bless me when I..

Sorry, sorry.

Cole, once you hit it big man,

then you can make people wait.

Alright, til then I'm gonna need you to respect people's time.

You're right, you're right.

Sorry, I got caught up after school.

Yo, this 50th Anniversary Jubilee is very special, to the Church.

I can't give you a spot if I can't depend on you to show up...

You can depend on me.

I promise.

‐Alright. ‐Well is this it?

Yeah, this is it.

‐I'm almost finished you wanna jump in? ‐Yeah.

Alright, goes like this.

♪Cause every day is a gift

♪He will supply

♪Cause every day is a gift

♪He will supply

♪Another new beginning

♪To get it right

♪Another new beginning

♪To get it right

♪I could never repay

♪His sacrifice [Vocalizing]

♪I could never repay

♪His sacrifice [Vocalizing]

Nice.

Ok, now this is the hook right here, goes like this.

5, 6, 7, 8

♪You were the friend, when I was searching

♪Right by my side, you're all the strength

♪That I need to win this fight

♪You bless me when I don't deserve it

♪You are the light [Vocalizing]

♪Oh, oh you are [Vocalizing]

Miles.

Uh, oh.

Tamara, are you ok?

No, I'm not ok.

Your side‐chick stole my baby.

What are you talking about?

Listen, we lost our baby in a car accident, remember?

No, I lied to get you to leave,

our baby was just fine until last night.

And then your slut, decided to lose her mind and come and attack me.

Wait, what?

I need you to come with me to the police station.

‐Whoa. ‐What?

‐Police? ‐Yes.

We don't have time, I need you to hurry.

‐Please, Miles. ‐God

What?

I need you to slow down, ok?

Now, look I just think you're having a difficult time accepting that we lost...

Damnit, could you just be a man for once, and help me find our baby, please.

What do you want from me?

First you want me out of your life, then you come in here

with this story.

It's not, it's not a story.

This happened.

OK, but you know what you're right, I don't know

why I came here.

You are just as useless as you've alway been, I

I don't know what I was thinking.

‐Tam! ‐Never mind!

Is she ok?

I don't know.

I just know that she wants me,

outta the way.

So, ah,

Well, never mind what she wants

she needs you right now.

Yeah.

Mmm...

Sure smells good.

What do you think you're doing?

It smells good in here.

You can really burn, girl.

I know that's not the only reason Jabari wifed you up.

What do you want, Rex?

I want you to call your husband.

And make him a offer he can't refuse.

I need a private meeting.

No.

Jabari's out of the game.

Hmm.

He's got a new hustle.

Looks like you got a new bagman.

So why don't you just move on and leave us alone?

[Chuckles Softly]

You got a lot of fire, don't you girl?

Now I'm not playing.

Your black ass better start dialing.

Jabari was right.

You did go soft.

Strong armin' females your new hustle, Rex?

You know what?

You got a smart ass mouth.

Reminds me of somebody else who has a smart mouth.

Out there in Augusta, at that gifted school.

T.K.?

[Chuckles] What up, boss?

How's my man doin' with baby girl out there in Augusta?

Oh he doin' good.

He got his eyes on her 24/7.

All you gotta do is just give me the word.

I'm not going to tell you again.

Call Jabari.

[Trembling Breath]

[Jabari] Paige!

What's up, Bruh.

[Grunting]

You!

You can't stand losing at your own game, huh old man?

You lost! It's over!

And I know you can't stand that I'm outa the game.

Calm down Bruh, I come bearing gifts.

What gifts?

I know you and your homeboy looking to come up right.

Look, I'm not doing any backdoor deals with you Rex, all right?

So you put on a shirt and tie

and now you a business man, huh?

A good businessman knows a deal when he hears one.

And what?

What's that?

You give Lady Ella back the church.

All the other properties are yours.

Free and clear.

[Scoffs]

Lady Ella got you wide open, huh?

She the one you can't trust.

No deal.

See boy,

you get stupider every day.

Nah, nah, see, what I'm doing

is seeing the clearest I saw in a long time. And you know what I see?

I see a king who's been beheaded and he don't even know it.

Yeah, I see you got a bag full of tricks, don't you homeboy?

I got enough.

Well this is gonna be fun.

I can't wait.

Wow.

50 years. God has truly blessed Greater Hope.

I was here when this church started.

‐ Mm. ‐ Now, it's a mess.

Yeah, I know everybody's talking about Levi's takeover.

What Pastor sayin' about all this?

Well you know he's got the patience of Job so,

he's waiting to see what's going to happen next.

I just hope Levi don't tear this church apart.

Hmm! Here come his hussy now.

Mmm...

Hello ladies.

‐ Mm‐hmm. ‐ Wow.

Things are really coming together.

Mm‐hmm.

I was just looking for Pastor Greene.

What do you need with Pastor Greene?

I have his stipend check and notice of new policies from Levi.

Mm, new policies, I'll take that.

Wait, what is this?

That's a new policy I just mentioned.

Effective immediately, the Pastor's tithing amount

will be taken out prior to issuing payment.

And I guess we're supposed to live off of hope and glory?

[Chuckles] You know what Pastor Greene always says?

God will provide.

Mm‐hmm. He will. We'll see what he has to say about this.

Hey Levi, you have a moment?

Look Pastor, if Lady Ella sent you in here to try to sway me, it's not going to work.

No.

I'm here on my own.

I'm really not in the mood for a sermon right now, no disrespect.

No, I'm not here for that either.

I mean actually, I'm...

trying to abide by your authority, even though I don't

agree with the way that it was done.

I know that.

And this isn't about you.

Actually, it is.

When you do things like this.

What's the problem, Pastor?

I thought you were an advocate of tithing.

[Pastor Chuckles]

[Sighs]

I am.

But it's usually done at one's own discretion, Levi.

This church needed some reform.

So I had to make some decisions that immediately affect the church's bottom line.

I know you're angry Levi.

But be careful that you don't make decisions that will hurt you in the eyes of the Lord.

I wish I had the luxury of worrying about that.

What was the turning point that made you make decisions like these?

I mean Levi, I thought you loved this church.

So did I.

Remember this Levi...

a leader with no soul

is just a tyrant.

[Typing]

Hey Dalton.

Does this seem strange?

This barrage of calls stops abruptly.

And then not one single call from then to here.

I've got my hands full of strange.

I got this crazy lady claiming her baby was stolen...

From her womb.

Thank you.

So, you're saying your baby was stolen before it was born.

Yes.

You're also saying the mayor's daughter is the culprit?

Yes, that's right.

Miss...

Austin.

You're detective...

Noah St. Charles.

‐ Please. ‐ Thank you.

I couldn't help but overhear your complaint.

So you're going to tell me I'm crazy now too, huh?

No, actually I was going to ask

you is there anyone who can corroborate your story?

You mentioned you had a roommate‐

A friend. I've been staying at a friend's house while she was out of town.

I see.

What about the baby's father?

Can we contact him?

We're separated and I...

I told him that we lost the baby in a car accident.

Why did you tell him that, when you didn't?

This, this is very difficult situation already.

I just need you to go and arrest Christie Johnson. She has my baby.

[Clears Throat]

Miss Austin, many women experience difficulties

following the loss of a child.

I'm not mental, Ok. This really happened.

I came here asking you for help.

Miss Austin, in order for us to do an investigation

we need some kind of proof.

Or at least solid corroboration‐

Fine. I will come back when I have some. Thank you.

[Stammers]

Woo!

Tam.

‐ I'm not trying to play any more games, Miles. ‐ Tam.

Wait.

Look, I know you don't want me around, but this was our baby.

We need to go through this together.

Hi.

Whispering] Okay, just... Christie...

[Mumbling To Herself]

Christie. What can I do for you?

Marilyn, hi.

I need to speak with Stacia, please.

I'm sorry, Stacia's in court today.

It's not like her to miss an appointment.

I didn't have an appointment, but it's an emergency.

I need some advice. It's, it's a matter of life or death.

I need to confess to a crime.

Don't you say another word.

You wait for me in my office.

(Background music)

You've worked with our family and our church...

for a long time now.

Which is why I need your help getting our church back.

[Chuckles]

I don't know how I can help with that.

Oh please, yes you do.

Do you think I don't know all the dirt you helped my husband do over the years?

Now you're going to help me with the same thing.

What makes you think that?

What do you want from me?

I want you to tell me what Levi's up to.

So far, nothing.

Are you sure?

'Cuz I know there's more to his plan.

I just need a heads up so I can beat him at his own game.

I've only set up one appointment with a woman named...

Nina Collier.

What else?

Come on, Angela, think. There must be something.

Well I have been digitizing church files, and I found a few things that may be interesting

Well you find out for sure...

and get back to me.

How am I supposed to do that?

Oh.

I added four extra dollars to your envelope.

Figure it out.

[Sighs]

Uh... grandma, how did you know I was‐

[Slap]

Did you not hear me before when I told you to speak of nothing?

I thought this was better than going to the police, I‐

[Slap]

Now, you listen and understand.

We wouldn't be in this mess if it weren't for you and your reckless cavorting!

Do you want to be locked up for murder?

No.

Then you better listen to me.

And do exactly what I say.

What if she talks?

You let me worry about that.

Otherwise it's your word against hers.

And all you have to do is deny everything.

Hmm?

Oh...

Don't defy me.

Again.

[Door Closing]

[Deep Breath]

Check those file cabinets over there, and there should be some

files on the computer as well.

What is it this time, Ella?

You know that little thing that you did with Evan?

Well it's come back to bite you in your ass.

Oh that was all your husband. I was just helping the church.

Oh yes, yes, I realize all the help

you gave us over the years, well,

it should all be documented in these files.

you see, tax exemption violation is a very serious offense.

Especially for someone with your creative financial background.

You're dreaming if you think you're going to pin this on me

Well a acting Executive Pastor,

the church's finances are your responsibility.

Therefore liable for any infractions.

Gentlemen, I think that you will find everything you need in this ledger

You're not going to get away with this.

Oh well, it's already done.

I warned you that you would choke on it.

Here are the voicemail messages you requested.

[Keyboard clicking]

[Distorted message] Mom, help me I'm....

[Distorted message] aww....

[Distorted message] Hel....

[Distorted message] sorry....

[Distorted message] Lady Bird he.....

[Sighs]

[Phone dialing]

[Phone ringing]

[Kendrick] Hello.

Kendrick?

Hey.

You know you're not fooling anybody, right?

Excuse me?

Look, I used to be in the streets myself.

And I know a hustle when I see it.

Look, Pastor, I know that it's easy to do, but you got me all wrong.

No I don't.

And what's even worse is you're dragging Levi down with you.

The reason I came to the church was to get out of the game.

[Heels clicking]

What the hell was that?

Lady Ella brought the IRS to try to rattle us with a tax exemption audit.

What does that mean?

It means that if they find that the books are in violation

they'll shut the church down.

I mean yeah, but you know, you got everything straight right? We...

we good, right?

The records are cool... as far as they know.

Look, I helped Pastor Johnson bypass the IRS for years. I know what I'm doing.

Cuz, man, you know I'm trying to leave that life behind.

Don't worry about her. She's just trying to jam me up.

They didn't see anything that I didn't want them to see. It's under control.

You know...

you're not always as smart as you think you are.

And what does that mean?

It means that if we're going to be partners, we got to be on the same page, man.

You're right.

We're good.

Trust me.

[Miles] Tam, come on, Tam.

Tam, no, ple..Ta please, let's go Tam. You can't do this, Tam.

‐ I know she's in there. ‐ Let's go!

Tam let's go, stop this, stop this.

‐ She has my baby in there! I'm not leaving without my baby ‐ No, Tam.

‐ Lets get! ‐ Ok!

[All Shouting] Where is my baby?!

‐ How did you do it crazy bitch, huh? ‐ Stop this.

‐ Tam, I said, Tam, calm down! ‐ How'd you do it, huh?!

‐ Miles, you need to get your wife. ‐ [Tam Shouting]

‐ What you calling him for, huh?! ‐ Stop! Tam, stop, stop!

‐ Where's my baby?! ‐ Enough!

‐ I don't have your baby! ‐ [Miles] Let's go!

‐ Stop this Tam, let's go! ‐ My baby, my baby, my baby!

‐ Let's go. Stop this!

[Crying]

You'd be surprised how many cell phones I find out here.

You said you found it near a grave site.

Yeah, right there.

Was there anything suspicious, uh, the night you found the phone?

Well, it was a bit strange that

this plot was left half done following services.

What do you mean?

Well after a burial service, the dirt is put back on the grave almost immediately.

Mmmhmm.

I was surprised to see that her grave was still open.

[Gasping Loudly]

[Narrator] This season on Saints and Sinners.

Crazy old bitch tried to bury me alive.

I hate to admit it, but you gangsta as hell.

You're never getting this Church back.

She's claiming she never lost the baby.

I don't know how much more grief I can take.

Now, I'm not a fan of coincidences Mayor Johnson,

especially when the clues keep leading back

to you and your family.

‐ Get on the winning team. ‐ Oh, I am.

[Phone ringing] Mine

I'd like you to meet Mr. Malik Thompson.

You get back our Church.

♪ We're just sinners

♪ Saved by grace