Original subtitles

Previously on Saints and Sinners,

A man only has but so much patience.

and hidin' our relationship is startin' to wear on mine.

First there was Las Vegas, then Atlantic City and now Cypress

is open for business.

How's the patient?

Vitals are strong, but no improvement.

I want a full recovery.

We should focus on taking Leona down.

As long as she's legally insane, she's untouchable.

I'm trying to get rid of the excrement in this family.

Are you okay?

Kendrick!!!

[Suspenseful Music]

[Instrumental Music]

I haven't always made things easy for you.

He'll pull through.

How do you know that, Rex?

I've done somethin' I haven't done in a long time.

Pray.

If there's anybody up there listenin',

he's gonna make it.

I abandoned him as a baby.

‐ Ella. ‐ No.

And then I rejected him again

after finding out about E. J.

You needed some time after finding out the truth.

Kendrick knows that.

‐ And he knows you love him. How?

I was a horrible mother.

I wasn't there for him when he reached out.

It should be me lyin' here instead of him.

Don't say that.

Well I'm the one with the baggage.

I'm the one who should be punished.

Everything happens for a reason.

So why is my child

layin' in this hospital bed, huh? What lesson is God teachin' me?

Some things we just can't understand, Ella.

I can't loose him, Rex.

I can't loose another child.

You're not going to loose him.

He's strong, just like his mama.

This might be the one thing that breaks me.

Every ounce of strength I have

is gone.

I known you a long time.

And I've seen you fall down time and time again.

Ain't no quittin' you.

Every time I fall down,

you pick me back up no matter how much I push you away.

I'll do anything in the world for you.

All my life I've been painting this perfect image.

And hiding the people who love me most when

I should've been embracing the ones closest to me.

I finally realized now that

everything

that I've ever needed in life

has always been right here.

I ain't goin' nowhere.

[Instrumental Music]

‐ You know Rex, ‐ Yeah.

I think maybe it's time that we

come into the light

together.

Don't don't play with me, Ella.

I'm not playin'.

I mean it, Rex.

I need you.

[Door opens]

Ella,

sorry to interrupt.

I've been callin'.

Angela, whatever it is, it can wait.

I don't think it can.

Someone from the state is in your office. They're refusing to leave until they speak with you.

It's about the casino money.

[Theme Music]

♪ Go on, lift your hands, give God the praise ♪

♪ I fell so hard

♪ Hey

♪ Lost my faith in God

♪ Hey

♪ I couldn't even pray ♪ Hey

♪ So I say

♪ We're just sinners

♪ Saved by grace

My office said that you were adamant about meeting me.

Yes. I wanted to go through the casino funds

that have been turned over to your office.

Well Mr. Miller, we could have just sent you the paperwork and saved you a trip.

I'm thorough,

and I take my responsibilities very seriously.

I see. Well you are more than welcome to wait here while

my assistant prints off a copy of our budget.

I haven't made myself clear.

This is an audit.

I will personally comb through all of your receipts

and count the cash reserves with my team before your

casino is allowed to operate.

I'm sorry Mr. Miller, but this just isn't a good time.

You see I'm dealing with a family emergency.

My son was involved in a in a terrible car accident last night,

and well, he's in critical condition.

[Instrumental Music]

I'm sorry for taking you away from your family. Um,

why don't I just get started on the paperwork while you spend some time with your son?

The cash count, that can wait.

Thank you. that's more than generous of you.

And I just wanna remind you,

the casino will not open until I've been able to verify the funds in the vault.

Of course. The money will be there.

Good.

[Instrumental Music]

[Instrumental Piano Music]

Excuse me,

I'm gonna need you to sign in.

Oh I'm with the city. Official business.

Okay, I'm still gonna need to see some ID.

[Instrumental Music]

Who would I need to speak to regarding contract employees like yourself?

I've received some complaints that you all aren't receiving your overtime hours,

and I'm here to put a stop to that, today.

You know I was hopin' somebody was gonna get on that. They got some back pay they owe me.

I get it.

Point me in the right direction, and it's handled.

So you're gonna go right,

and then you gonna go all the way down to the end of the hallway and theh‐‐

[Scoffs]

[Instrumental Music]

Oh, the doting father.

Christie.

I'm glad to see you could make it.

Don't give me that.

Are you really here for him, or for my mother?

You've really got a mouth on you, huh?

So then for my mother.

No, I'm here for my family.

Right.

What is that you said on the Samantha show?

Co‐parenting.

Do you really think this act is gonna get you points?

I don't need any points.

See I got your mama.

[Laughter]

[Smirks] What's so funny about that?

You.

She can do better.

Let me tell you somethin', little girl.

I don't need your approval.

But I know your mama would like it.

My approval? For this pseudo relationship you two have.

Please, you're a thug. Always have been.

[Smirks]

Ella, has always known who I am.

A liar and a thief?

Do you really think that kind of lifestyle is fit for my mother?

Shouldn't that be her decision.

Look,

I don't want any problems from you.

I'm just here to see my son.

You know what? That's another thing.

All of a sudden you come around here tryin' to be this father

to Kendrick. Well let me tell you somethin', this new family

man act you have going on,

it doesn't suit you.

Yeah, well I'm not perfect.

And people change.

Hm. People, yes.

Rex Fisher, no.

You know,

I know I haven't done enough to earn your trust.

But Ella loves me, and I love her.

And I have never lied about that.

Well that would be a first.

I'm gonna do everything it takes to make her happy.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Oh my God.

Is Stacia gonna be okay?

They're keepin' her for observation.

But, she gonna make arbitration.

Don't worry, I'm gonna have one of my other attorneys take over the case.

‐ [Tamara sighs] ‐ You got this.

You have been incredible through this whole process.

Right now it's all about crossin' the finish line.

Here's hoping.

Mm.

You're gonna be fine.

Am I interrupting?

No. Um, Malik was just filling me in.

Teh...I bet

Are we preparin' for arbitration, or are we

just exchanging hugs?

‐ Okay, just‐‐ ‐ Can I get one?

Stop.

Not wearin' your ring.

Is that what this is about?

Hey man, back off.

‐ Tamara's already got enough on her plate. ‐ Why don't you shut your mouth!

And stay out of me and my wife's business!

Well if you were so concerned about your business, then maybe

‐ ...she would still be wearing her ring. ‐ I got some business for you!

Okay, I want you both to stop, please!

‐ Okay....No, you are right on time. ‐ Sorry I'm late.

Let's just get started, pleas.

[Instrumental Music]

[Shuffling]

[Writing]

Jabari.

There she is.

Who are you?

I'm Dr. Ross.

Ugh.

‐ Um, where's my husband? ‐ Take it easy.

You my dear are a miracle.

You shouldn't even be alive

But yet here you are.

[Sighs] What happened?

There's plenty of time for all your questions.

But right now, you need to rest.

I'm gonna send in the nurse to monitor you, okay?

[Instrumental Music]

An absolute miracle.

Malik?

What are you doin'?

‐ I was‐‐ ‐ I said what are you doin'?

I'm with the city.

I was lookin' for you administration offices.

This is a private medical facility.

The city doesn't have jurisdiction here,

and you certainly don't have the right to be on the patient wing.

There's no need to get hostile. I was just doin' my job.

I'll escort you out.

I'll see myself out.

And I'll be lookin' into your facility's permits.

[Dramatic Music]

So what did he say?

the state wants to audit the casino money before they allow us to open.

Damn.

You know you're gonna come up short when the count happens.

I was able to stall because of Kendrick's accident but um

I have no idea how long that's gonna buy me.

Oh, come on.

What was I supposed to do, Rex?

‐ I wasn't thinkin' straight. ‐ [Rex sighs]

Ooh, how am I gonna get that money back?

That's a lot of cash, Ella.

Yeah, I know.

Let me ask you somethin'.

Look,

anybody owe you any money?

You got anything on anybody?

What you think, the mayor's shakin' people down?

No, that's you, Rex.

That's really not a image I want to maintain.

Yeah, I hear you.

What you need to do is focus, and we'll figure this thing out.

You know there is one person.

Felicia Thompson.

‐ Mm hm. ‐ I mean she came through with the church.

It could be a long shot but

maybe she'll give me a loan.

Let me handle Felicia.

She doesn't know you.

It don't matter. Now you need to be in there for our son.

When he wakes up, he's gonna want you there.

You hear me?

Yeah, you're right.

Alright.

I'll see you later.

I love you.

[Clears throat]

Look man,

it ain't my business. I know you didn't ask but

I think you should really slow down on that.

[Scoffs]

Hey, tell me about it.

Did suhim' happen?

[Sighs] Man, I don't know, man. It's just that

I just feel like I'm cheatin' on Paige.

Mm hm.

Well Angela seems like the kind of girl that's gonna wait for what she wants so

if you don't feel right, man, just keep it real wit yo self.

Ah pretty lady, you made it.

Uah, I was intrigued by your invitation.

You know your reputation proceeds you.

It does doesn't it?

Well don't believe everything you heard about me,

unless it's all good. [Laughter]

Why exactly am I here?

I want to make you a offer.

An offer implies you have something that I need.

You know what, just shut up. We'll get to that.

But I need somethin' from you‐ a personal loan.

I'm not a bank, Mr. Fisher.

Call me Rex.

I'm not a bank,

Rex.

Actually, this is for Ella.

Then why am I staring at you?

Because I'm the negotiator.

I usually don't talk to the middle man.

Here, let me break this down for ya.

See your brother took ownership of my businesses.

And some might say they are

dirty.

That...sounds like a Malik problem.

Yeah well Malik and Upsurge are one in the same.

Now don't you think that's a

bad business for your company?

I'm not gonna loose any sleep over it.

‐ No? ‐ No. My hands are clean.

Are they?

Who's to say that I haven't been doing business with the CFO of Upsurge this whole time?

[Instrumental Music]

Extortion

is not the move you wanna make with me,

Rex.

No no no no, Ms. Felicia.

This is not extortion.

This is friends helpin' friends helpin' friends.

You understand?

You say yes, you and Upsurge are in the clear.

Don't take too long, boo boo.

I'll be waitin'.

[Suspenseful Music]

[Laughter]

[Glass clangs] Hey baby, come pour me a drink.

I don't know what the hell she sees in the guy.

Well he is rich,

and handsome.

[Laughter] Come on, I'm just playin' with you.

You guys have...a marriage,

a baby, history.

Who can compete with that?

[Background laughter]

Yo, I'm just tellin' you, I like the other range better. It was a little less

‐ ...hillbilly‐ish, you know what I'm sayin'. ‐ [Miles] Oh, hell no.

‐ Nothin' to do with you missin' everything. ‐ Relax Miles,...

just finish your drink.

You missed more than I did.

[Laughter] Josie!

‐ Hey. ‐ Let me get two bourbons for me and my brother and

one for my buddy, Miles.

I'm good. I'm good.

Nah, have a drink with us, man.

Why can't we all just get along

for Tamara's sake?

‐ Just get your hands off me. ‐ Miles, Miles, Miles, Miles, stop.

Move.

You don't wanna go there.

I only go where I'm wanted, baby.

Look Miles, you need to go upstairs and cool off.

Hey Jabari, we're not doin' this in here!

I ain't do nutin'.

I'm not done with this.

[Malik] Oh we're done.

‐ [Miles] I'm not done with this. ‐ [Josie] Miles, please.

‐ I promise you. ‐ Please!

Get your hands off me!

[Sniffling]

You're a fighter.

Fight.

[Sighs]

[Sighs] Let's see.

[Instrumental Music]

[Suspenseful Music]

Stacia, did you give Kendrick any pills?

‐ What? ‐ Are you on any prescriptions?

That's not something that I would share with you.

Come on Stacia. Are you on anything for

panic attacks or anxiety maybe?

Huh, that's really none of your business.

[Sighs]

What a what are you doing?

Kendrick had high levels of drugs in his system.

I know you two have been seeing each other. I figured you gave him something or

maybe he took it from you.

No. We had just come from the psych ward.

He was driving. When I looked over he was just

slumped over the wheel.

Did you see Leona?

[Instrumental Music]

Yes.

Did she give him anything?

I don't think so, no.

The tea.

She gave him some tea.

Did you have any?

[Scoffs] No, I'm a coffee drinker.

That's a good thing...

because you're pregnant.

Ms. Calloway, the record shows that you were committed to the

Cypress General Mental Institution

following a suicide attempt.

No, I never tried to kill myself.

But you were committed voluntarily by your husband,

Miles Calloway. Is that correct?

Yes, my husband did sign paperwork committing me

‐ ... but it was‐‐ ‐ Your husband must have genuinely believed...

that you were a danger to yourself if he chose to commit you?

Tamara don't answer that.

My client cannot speak to the mindset of her husband.

Agreed. Move along.

Were you taking any medication prior to being committed?

[Instrumental Music]

It's okay. Just be honest.

Yes.

Okay, it was given to us by hospital administrator, Wilhelmina Hayworth.

Do you typically take medication without being prescribed by a doctor?

No. Like I said, the hospital gave us the medication.

Do you have a history of drug abuse?

Lady, my son was missing.

I was told he was dead. Everybody said I was crazy, alright.

The medication, the pills or whatever, were to help with anxiety.

So to clarify, you admit that you were anxious,

took non‐prescribed medication,

‐ and was voluntarily... ‐ It's okay.

‐ ...committed to Cypress General ‐ See, she's twisting my

‐ ...Mental Institution. ‐ words. That's not how it happened, lady. Alright.

I'm not, you're not, that's you tryin' to spin it around, okay.

‐ Ta t is not how it‐‐ ‐ Ms. Calloway‐‐ ‐ [Miles] She did nothing wrong.

My wife did nothin' wrong.

There was no a suicide attempt or

drug abuse.

She's a victim of that hospital and of Wilhelmina Hayworth.

[Instrumental Music]

And of me.

I betrayed her.

So don't you dare blame her.

[Instrumental Music]

[Footsteps]

[Sighs]

Well aren't you gonna offer me any tea?

Be my guest.

I know you drugged Kendrick.

He could've died, you know?

So he's alive.

How do you even live with yourself?

All of your scheming and lies.

Well it's easier than you might imagine.

You know I had hoped that you'd take after me a little more.

You had such promise when you were younger,

unlike your mother.

Oh and...

please keep me abreast of Kendrick's condition, will you?

You are evil.

You know that?

Kendrick is going to pull through.

So all your attempts at breakin' the family apart and tryin' to

pit us against each other, aren't working.

Look at me.

I said, look at me!

Despite your influence,

our family is stronger.

Your family...

is weak.

That boy is weak,

just like your mother,

and his father.

Well because of you, now Rex is even more committed to my mother than ever.

Get your hands off me!

I hope you rot in here.

[Door opens]

[Door slams shut]

[Knocking]

Who is it?

Jabari.

Jabari who?

The Jabari who's sorry.

The sorry Jabari.

Sojari.

Why are you here?

I'm here to apologize for not returnin' your calls.

Okay.

Is that it?

No, look I know I was a jerk.

And you didn't deserve that.

Jabari, I'm really not tryin' to have this conversation with you right now.

Angelia, it it's Paige. Like

I still have her on my mind,

and in my heart.

I'm not tryin' to replace Paige.

I know what she is to you.

I know what you shared.

I'm not tryin' to do anything you're not ready for.

Yeah well, you still didn't deserve the way I handled the situation and

I just really wanna apologize and I hope

that you'll accept.

I do.

Friends?

[Angela laughs]

Close friends.

In the case of Miles and Tamara Calloway

and Gloria Stewart versus Cypress General Mental Institution,

I find in favor of the plaintiffs.

[Gasps]

Aah!

The plaintiffs will be awarded

the full monetary damages,

as well as an independent patient case review.

Yuh! That's right.

‐ Thank you, oh thank you. ‐ Aah!

[Tamara] Aah!

Thank you

for what you said, for finally coming through for me.

I'm just sorry it took this long.

[Whimpering]

That's a 40 year‐old scotch.

Out of your league.

[Sighs] What's your problem now?

What's my problem?

Every time I fix one of your messes, a new one pops up like a weed.

Make your point. This is already tiresome.

You've involved Upsurge in all sorts of elicit business.

There's underground gambling,

light fencing, gun trafficking.

‐ Where'd you get those? ‐ Oh no.

You do not have the right to ask me anything.

I can't believe you would involve our company,

put us in this position.

We could loose everything if the wronger person were to use this.

You can't take everything at face value, Felicia.

Dump them, Malik,

all of 'em. [Glass clangs]

You need leverage to survive in this town, Felicia.

Those businesses gave us control over the unions,

and everybody else is gonna help make Upsurge's transition smooth.

Oh, cause it's been smooth as silk, right?

I've entertained you runnin' around flexin' your power long enough.

Excuse me?

You're not in charge. I am,

and there's a reason for that.

I think it's more about your XY chromosome than anything else.

That's your problem.

You could never separate me and dad.

You think runnin' a business is all about buyin' and sellin' and stayin' ahead of the market.

No. it's about control.

Assertin' your dominance to make the markets bend to your will.

You wouldn't question my dominance

if I were a man.

There you go again.

Now you talk a real good game,

but you never come through in a clutch.

Dad knew that.

You choke,

and usually on a martini.

You're a bastard,

and I haven't had a drink since the accident.

Yeah, and you're one phone call, one disappointment,

one missed engagement away from throwin' yourself off the wagon.

[Instrumental Music]

Felicia...I'm sorry, that was too far.

Felicia!

Lord God,

I come to you today

as a flawed and humble servant.

Please, dear God,

send your spirit

and help Kendrick through this difficult time.

Bless him, oh Lord.

And help him to overcome his injuries.

You are

the forgiver of sins,

the redeemer of the weak.

Please

help my son.

In Jesus's name,

we pray.

Amen.

[Instrumental Music]

Kendrick?

Kendrick!

Help! We need help in here.

Come on, baby.

Come on, baby. Fight!

Come back to me.

Fight, baby.

‐ I like this. ‐ Mm hm.

I thought I'd find you here, Mr. Fisher.

I thought I told you to call me Rex.

Come on over here, pretty lady, and have a cigar with me.

[Instrumental Music]

How'd it go with Felicia?

‐ She's in. ‐ [Ella gasps]

Oh that is fantastic. Oh, you did it. Oh.

Thank you, Rex.

Listen, she'll make the delivery

at the casino opening night.

Well that's um cuttin' it kinda close.

Don't worry, Ella. I'll make sure everything works out.

We're a team.

Yes we are.

Mmm.

[Knocking]

Miles Calloway?

Yeah.

You've been served.

Served?

[Door opens]

Hm. Hey, you.

Hmm.

How you doin'?

I'm still feelin' a little hazy, sis.

Yeah. That woozy feelin', it'll wear off once you get your strength back.

Yeah, once I can get a decent meal up in here.

[Laughter]

Your humor's still intact I see.

Don't make me laugh, sis.

These meds,

the definitely don't take the pain away.

Hey hey hey hey.

Your body's been through real trauma.

It needs all the help it can get.

‐ Alright, doc. ‐ [Laughter]

You miss it?

What?

Bein' a doctor.

I think I just miss helping people.

You know?

Well it beats hurtin' 'em.

I thought you might enjoy some reading material.

Mm, Pastor Daniel Byrd's journals.

[Instrumental Music]

‐ Grandad? ‐ Mm hm.

I've been reading his sermons.

These are from some of his earlier years.

I figured we could switch at some point. Get the whole Byrd family history.

Hmm.

That's probably the only way we gonna get the truth.

[Sighs]

‐ Ooh. ‐ Oh hoh hoa.

For the lady.

‐ Thank you. ‐ You're welcome.

[Glass clangs]

[Malik exhales]

To...your lawsuit victory.

And you,

to being amazing.

And...to my loyal benefactor.

Thank your for your support through all of this.

All of this.

Hmm.

What?

I don't know. It's just um...it's you.

Today's been a lot,

with um

Miles and the divorce papers and

you know I should I should feel, sad.

I should feel sad and dark but I feel

light. I feel so light,

‐ ...and I mean it might be the champagne but ‐ [Laughter]

I really think it's you.

[Baby crying]

‐ [Laughter] ‐ Of course.

‐ He is the man of the house. ‐ Yes, he his.

[Crying continues]

Let's go see what he wants.

[Crying continues]

[Glass clanging]

[Smirking]

[Instrumental Music]

[Knocking]

Miles.

Miles, it's Josie. Open the door.

[Knocking]

I know you're in there.

[Instrumental Music]

Miles! [Knocking]

You okay?

Word gets around, huh?

Tam called. She didn't know that you were getting

‐ ...the papers today. ‐ It doesn't matter.

Like,

yesterday or today or

tomorrow.

Do you need anything?

[Instrumental Music]

I need my wife.

[Chair slides]

[Door opens]

You better be glad that there's people here,

or I would take you head and ram it through that damn table.

And here I thought I raised a lady.

Oh don't think just because I showed you mercy by putting you in here, I won't

end you for hurting my children.

Oh, that's why you're here.

[Laughter] Your rug‐rats

do plenty to hurt themselves without my help.

I'm cutting you off. Yeah, no visitors,

no special request, no tea time.

You won't even be able to look out of a window.

Your days will begin and end

with solitude.

Look what I've managed to do within these walls.

Do you really think a padded room is going to change anything?

Oh I'm gonna see to it. Cypress, my family, Rex,

we're all gonna thrive

while you wilt away and die in here.

Ella,

there's really something you should know about your

precious Rex.

[Dramatic Music]

[Knocking]

[Gun clicks]

[Door creaks open]

[Door closes]

‐ Hey Ange, what's up? ‐ Hey, friend.

‐ Want to hang out? ‐ No, I'm just swingin' by to drop something off.

Invites just went out.

Yeah, I don't think I'm gonna be makin' this.

You own the property.

You're a business man this time. You should be there.

Ella may think it's her coronation but

it's about you too.

Yeah but I'm tryin' to see less of Ella, not more.

Oh come on. I need a date.

And it'll be fun.

‐ Mmm. ‐ Maybe we'll get lucky.

Then don't make me pull the guilt trip out on you.

[Sighs] Aye.

[Angela whimpers]

[Sighs] Come on. Oh, alright. Alright, alright, alright, alright.

Yay! Thanks [Laughter]

And we won't have to think about Ella at all.

‐ Black tie, Jabari. ‐ Okay.

[Door creaks open]

[Door shuts]

[Scoffs]

[Door opens]

Hey.

I see you got my message.

What is all this?

Well um...that's somethin' special for you.

For us, for our special night.

What's so special, Rex?

[Chuckles] Ella, just come here and make yourself comfortable.

There's somethin' I wanna share with you.

Um,

did you know my mother's name was Ruby?

It was very fitting, cause she had a lot of fire.

In fact, my dad used to call her Ruby Red.

And she would tear my butt up whenever I got in trouble.

And um, one of her prize possessions was her

ruby red engagement ring.

She would've liked you.

And I hope she would've loved you like I did.

And um,

well I want you to have it.

[Box pops open]

You killed my father.

What?

You killed...my father.

Who told you that?

That is not a denial.

‐ You don't understand, Ella. ‐ Admit it.

Admit it, you bastard! At least

have the decency to admit it.

‐ I set the fire. ‐ Oh God.

‐ Ella Mae, you don't unders‐‐ ‐ No.

No, we are through. Don't you dare

try to explain this away.

We are through. Us, the casino, all of it.

You are nothing but a vicious thug!

‐ Ella Mae, it was‐‐ ‐ Don't you touch me!

Ow!

He was the best part of me!

And you took him away.

You took him away from me.

We are through!

[Door opens]

[Door slams shut]

On the next Saints and Sinners,

I love that everyone came dressed for the part.

We're just doing some final adjustments prior to opening the casino.

[Crowd gasps]

Update.

[Felicia] Ella, the money will arrive when I arrive. Follow the plan.

I'm running out of time.

We need to verify the funds in the vault.

Just give me a few more minutes‐‐

Ella, open the door.

I'm getting the feeling that you're stalling.

Where is Rex?

I had to cut him loose.

Everybody listen to me, let's go in here, and let's crash this bitch's party.

[Gun cocks] [Dramatic Music]

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