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[James] Previously on Greenleaf...

AJ!

Oh, my God! Honey, why did you do this?

Your son doesn't want to see you.

But we're his parents.

And he's an adult. Come back tomorrow.

Looks like your parents had Mrs. Davis killed

and basically stole this house from her.

It's not really proof of anything, is it?

Well, legally, you're probably right.

But what I would want, if someone tried to use

a will like this against me,

is the will that this one superseded.

These sheep need a shepherd.

We need to start a brand-new church.

You know, Judee, he's only marrying you

because your father's making him.

He's still in love with me.

Did you send Dante a titty pic?

-None of your business. -Girl,

it's everybody's business.

[Noah] I want us to be a family.

[Grace] You can't just talk about family

like it's something that you pick up on the way home.

Edenvale Lending.

What does that have to do with Bob?

Please tell that reporter to not contact me again.

-Jacob? -Tasha, I need to find Basie.

Basie's dead.

[birds chirping]

[car approaching]

[car door opens]

[car door closes]

Hey, you.

Black coffee, as requested.

Thank you so much.

[both chuckle]

What's this about? Early morning impromptu drop-in?

I have an early flight to Vegas.

To look into Edenvale Lending?

You can't call me with a lead like that

-and expect me to sit still. -[Grace chuckles]

All I could find online last night were a few old ads

referring to the fact that they refinance loans.

-Yeah, same. -[Grace] I mean,

I know it was pre-Internet, but it's like someone

was actively trying to make it look like

the whole company never existed.

[Darius] Which is why I'm flying there.

There's obviously no offices there anymore,

but I'm gonna look into the county records.

I wish I could go with you.

[laughs]

-No. -[Darius laughs]

How's AJ doing?

Your guess is as good as mine.

And, uh, three-day hold ends...

Tomorrow.

-Yup. -And I have no idea

what his state of mind is,

or what he wants to do if he gets out.

I'm sorry you and Noah are dealing with this.

But I'm glad he's okay.

Meanwhile, free trip to Vegas.

-[chuckles] -Hey!

I bought my own ticket myself actually.

I got fired last night.

You got fi...

Why?

[Darius] My editor called me late last night

and killed the whole H&H story.

Did he happen to say why?

Well, he said he was doing it

because he wants me to cover state politics,

but I said, "Bob Whitmore is gonna be running for Senate;

don't you think we should find out

-why H&H is moving here?" -Right?

"Or why he's taking over Calvary."

He fired me.

So Bob Whitmore killed the story.

-Sure seems that way. -[Grace scoffs]

I am so sorry.

-Wish me luck. -Of course.

[car engine starts]

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[groans]

Hey, what the...

-What time is it? -Late.

I'm going to work. You remember what work is?

It's what grownups do to earn money

-to take care of their kids. -[keys jingling]

All right, I get your point.

Look, but can you like just...

[Kerissa] I haven't made my point yet.

After school, I'm have a meeting with your boy, Dante,

which will run late, because it's with your boy, Dante.

So his late ass is my fault?

[Kerissa] And now, here is my point.

You need to pick up Winkie after chess.

And this is why I am getting primary custody,

that look.

You can't take one hour with your son.

I never said I wouldn't do it! I never said I wouldn't do it!

-You never said you would! -Oh, my God! I'll do it.

Just go!

-Go! -[scoffs]

And, Kerissa, if this is how it's gonna be, really,

just go and move out?

As soon as I know my kids and I are properly taken care of,

I will.

Living Hope Fellowship?

[keys clacking]

[Lady Mae] Hmm. There's one in Bend, Oregon

and it appears that they own their own web address. So no.

[sighs]

Cornerstone Community Church?

James,

there is one right down the road.

You have been there. In Amanca.

-When? -You have got to stop

this brown liquor at bedtime thing.

When have we been to Cornerstone?

That Sunday that we took Zora,

we took her to pick apples,

you know, the place with the cider

and the corn maze, remember?

-We got lost. -You got lost.

I got us out.

Thank you, Moses.

Are you quitting already?

[Lady Mae] No. We'll get back to naming our church later.

But I have far more pressing things on my to-do list.

[James] Well, I have one on mine, too.

I want you to get a physical.

-[slams pen on table] -I am fit as a racehorse!

Yes. And racehorses die every day.

And you had a heart attack in the pulpit.

I don't ever want to experience anything like that again.

[James] Charity, come sit with me for a moment, here.

Daddy, I gotta get to work.

Sit like your father asked you to.

I am not going to the doctor.

-What did I do now? -[James] It's more like

what you could do.

I'm not singing at your church, Daddy.

Fine, then go then. Go to work.

Hey, Mae, just a second here.

[Lady Mae] Yeah. No go on and debase yourself

at that husk of a church.

Dancing attendance on that greasy Negro

and that wrinkled-up white asparagus of a woman.

That's enough, Mae.

Only God talks to me like that, James.

And you will be having a physical soon.

We will make you Associate Pastor.

Daddy, I'm already Associate Pastor.

Mm-hmm. At a church that is

for all intents and purposes, a tailor-made torture device.

Charity, do you not see that it's just a matter of time

before these two people have you rocking their

little cinnamon-milk babies to sleep like a mammy?

Does it ever occur to you that I have a plan?

That I am well aware how hard the road ahead is,

but I intend to walk it and prevail?

Does it occur to me?

No.

The answer is thank you, but no.

[sighs]

You know, she's not that different from you.

-Ah... -You know that, don't you?

Karine got you an appointment on Monday.

-What? -Dr. Adams. 8:00 a.m.

What?

-I need this. -[knocks on door]

[dogs barking]

Hey, you're a little too fancy

for Crump Boulevard, don't you think?

Well, I ain't got nothing black and casual,

and black is all I wear now.

-Oh, since Basie? -Yeah, since Basie died.

Wow! After all these years of feeling like one,

I'm actually a widow now.

And it just so happens that I'm fine in black.

Well, you'll get no argument from me.

Does, uh, Tara know we're coming?

Yeah. And, you know, she was very curious

as to what a Greenleaf wants with her.

Well, you didn't tell her, did you?

I just said that you had some questions about her daddy.

We've never really been that close.

I mean, does she really think Bishop killed her father?

I mean, I've never heard her say so.

I guess we're about to find out.

Okay, so, I reported all the accounts

that were sharing the pictures on Snapchat.

And nothing's coming up when I search for them,

so looks like you're good.

-Thanks for your help. -Mm-hmm.

-Are these Nikki's? -[Zora] Mostly, why?

Uh, stop! "Mostly" means some are mine!

Can you stop? Sophia.

No!

What the hell are you doing with my stuff? What the hell?

I'm dumping it in the trash where it, and you, belong.

-Come stop me. -Z, how many times I gotta

tell you to leave wild animals chained up in the yard

where they belong? This is civilization.

You posted those pictures of me off Dante's phone.

-Real civilized. -[Nikki] Hmm.

I don't know what you're talking about.

And if you had any sense, you wouldn't have left your face

in the pics to begin with, looking like Amateur Hoe Tales.

-Okay, stop. -[Nikki] No, let her come.

That's okay. I've been waiting for this.

You're an ugly person and the nine pounds of makeup

you wear on that dinner plate will never hide that.

Honey, you're just mad because you got got.

Ah! Nice breath.

[Nikki] Um, yeah, you like that?

Um, I actually put something in it before I came over

just so you'd know exactly what you'll never taste again.

-You're disgusting. -Least I can have babies.

-[Zora] Okay, you guys, stop! -[Nikki screams]

No-- Stop! Okay, Nikki, you need to get out.

Stop! Get out!

She's shown her ass to you eighty-two times

and I'm the one that has to leave?

You fake as hell right now.

[Nikki] Get the hell out of my face!

Okay. All right. All right.

[Nikki] Well, you better hold her.

-Stop! Get out! Get out! -Get out!

Get out and don't come back.

I swear I didn't say anything.

[sighs] Whatever.

[birds chirping]

[Lady Mae] Noah!

Oh, how we have missed you!

-You better give me a hug. -[Noah chuckles]

-Oh. -Hello, son.

Hey.

How'd it go at the hospital?

Same old same old. Nothing.

Well, maybe next time, you'll let me come along.

I don't know if it'd help, but, yeah, maybe.

Goodness, now, are you becoming more handsome

-with every passing year? -[Noah chuckles]

[Lady Mae] Grace, don't you think so?

Mama.

[Lady Mae] What do you think?

You know, Mama, it wasn't foremost in my thoughts,

-given the circumstances. -Of course not,

but look at him. He's like a movie star.

[Noah chuckles]

[James] How's your mother taking all this?

[Noah] Uh, great, actually.

She just wants to meet her grandson.

Well, that's good. It is so helpful

when people remain open to the unfolding of life.

-You know? Good for her. -Yeah.

Grace, won't you join us?

Well...

[takes deep breath]

[mouthing]

[Phil] Charity,

hey.

[Charity] What can I do for you, Pastor?

Uh, Sunday's coming.

It's the last day in this building,

but the first day for us

and Judee and I want the first voice anyone hears

to be yours.

You two want me to preach?

No, we want you to do the welcome.

-Oh. -Just to get the ball rolling.

Well, it feels like Judee should do the welcome.

She is going to be First Lady, after all.

-I'm a preacher. -And you will preach, Charity.

When? Because I got the runaround from my family

for a year on this, and I won't have that again.

Soon. You will preach very soon.

How about next Sunday?

Pending a conversation, sure.

With who, Jesus?

Because I know he's gonna tell you,

"Yes, it's about time, you let that woman speak."

I mean I have to run it by Bob.

Oh. So, not next week then.

I said I would try and make it happen.

Okay.

What else?

Judee needs help with the music.

[laughs] Yeah. You're telling me.

[Phil] Will you help her?

Just until we find a replacement for Carlton?

Hmm. All right.

But only because when it is my time to preach,

I want there to be someone to preach to.

Start messing with our music and we out.

Thank you.

You need to get your rage in check.

If your boobs were posted all over the Internet,

you'd be full of rage, too. Don't go taking her side.

I'm not, I'm just saying you've been like this

-for a while now. -Like how?

Like this! Angry. Different.

Well, how am I supposed to be? Enlighten me.

Oh, I don't know. Productive.

Write an emo song.

Train for a marathon, you're good at running.

Find out how to make jambalaya.

You need to figure out whatever it is.

And don't make it fight club,

'cause you don't got the hands, friend.

[sighs]

How long will you be staying?

For the foreseeable future.

[Lady Mae] Hmm.

And your mother has enough room for you?

For a while, but I'll get a place.

Well, when Zora goes off to college,

you know, your old cabin is gonna come available.

Mama, just slow down.

AJ is going to be living here and Noah is his father.

-So I was just-- -[Grace] We don't know

where AJ's gonna be.

Does that boy know that you came all this way to see him?

I would have to think that would mean a lot.

He knows Noah is here, Mama.

What is the matter with you?

Nothing, except you're acting like I somehow

-mean less to him than Noah. -[Lady Mae] I don't know

who means what to anyone, but it is foolish

to ignore the fact that one of you gave him away

and the other didn't even know he existed.

And I am sure that that is in his mind

when he's considering where he stands.

So, whatever helps you connect with him as a team,

you have to take full advantage of it.

Of course. You are right.

Excuse me.

If you two will excuse me.

-[Lady Mae] What? I don't-- -[James groans]

Well, I just meant it was good you were here.

[James] Gigi!

[sighs] I'll be fine, I just need a second.

Don't you walk away from me when I'm speaking to you,

turn around!

What?

Your mother was out of line.

Ya think?

But I'm not sure that she was wrong

for pulling Noah in a little closer in on this

than you seem to want to.

He is the boy's father, after all.

And you three are going to be a family.

-I'm not marrying Noah. -Oh, no one said you had to.

But that doesn't change the fact that you will be a family

and you'll need to be if you're gonna bring that boy

back on track.

To whatever degree that your mother and I

we're not on the same page when it came to Faith...

it cost her.

It cost us.

And I can't help thinking that

that's half of what's driving her

to be her nasty self in there. It's your mother.

[chuckles]

-Okay? -I'll be in in a second.

[chuckles]

[car beeps]

So how'd you know Basie was dead?

Police called me from Laredo.

Said they found his body in some roadside motel.

-And what about Rochelle? -[scoffs]

No one knows where she's at.

I assume she made it to Mexico, you know, people like her

always make it to where they're going.

Guess she'll be making it to Hell, too.

Always seemed that's where she was headed.

-[doorbell buzzes] -[sighs]

If you wanted to know if Bishop had something to do

with the death of Basie's father,

why not ask him?

Because I would never bring this to him

without getting all the facts. He don't need the static,

especially if it's just a misunderstanding.

God always promised this day would come.

I didn't believe Him.

And what day is that?

Come on in.

[Jacob sighs] So hey, it looks like you're doing some

really incredible work here. I mean, hard godly work.

[Tara] Well, it's not exactly the million-dollar ministry

your family is going in for.

[Jacob] Hey, I've been trying to get my family

off that train for years.

Trust me, this, this is the ministry I understand.

See, I told you. He's a good one.

So, what do you want, Pastor?

Uh, look, this is hard to say.

Well, the truth can be hard to say,

but it usually gets better as you go along.

All right. Um...

Rochelle and Basie seemed to believe that

my father killed your father.

Yeah, that's accurate.

So, you think that way too?

I do.

But unlike my sister or half-brother,

I don't try to beat God at His game.

"Vengeance is mine", sayeth the Lord.

Not mine.

That's what I meant when I said God promised me

this day would come.

The day that a Greenleaf would be moved by God

to make things right.

But, uh, how can you be so sure it was my father?

Well, Basie always said that

Daddy got a call the night he died.

That Bishop told him to come down to the church right away.

-And he did. -I mean, how do you know

it was Bishop, though? It could have been Mac.

Did Basie personally answer the phone?

I don't know.

And now he's dead, so...

[Jacob] All right. Um...

Your dad, uh, can you tell me about this relationship

between him and this Loretta Davis?

Wait, what's this all about?

Now, I'm not comfortable answering any more questions

until I know what's going on.

I've gotta get some ducks in a row

before I can fully explain.

Can I just promise to get back to you soon?

Well,

you know where to find me.

-Thanks for your time. -Mm-hmm.

[keys clacking]

[cell phone buzzes]

Hello?

AJ?

[Karine] So, Harold's willing to come on as building manager,

but he wants to know what health plan you're offering.

For now? Eternal life.

Well, you tell Harold

that we will be taking care of that very soon.

And he and Veanne have nothing to worry about.

[James] Hmm.

Have we heard back from Carlton?

Uh, yeah, he took a job teaching

at that new girls' school in Nonconnah,

but he said he's praying for y'all.

Mm-hmm. And wishes us the best, well, thank you.

But if you won't do anything to help, be quiet.

Well, we could go back and ask Charity.

That girl is lucky I let her in the house

at the end of the day. No.

[James] So who are we gonna get to do music?

I could.

I'm not classically trained, but I can carry a tune

and press "play". Which, honestly,

is all you're going to need in a church like that.

Just being honest. It's a Bar.

You're hired.

[chuckling]

[James] Amen!

I just had a very interesting visit from Jacob Greenleaf.

Call me back.

[knocking on door]

[sighs]

-There you go. -Oh, what's this?

My music suggestions for the next six months,

-anything else? -Do you have time to chat?

About what? Because between doing my job

and yours, I'm kinda busy.

Uh, did Phil not tell you about the welcome,

that we want you to do it?

And what was that supposed to make me do,

-bark like a trained seal? -Oh.

I thought it might make you agreeable, at least.

I'm trying my best to make this work, Charity.

What did you wanna chat about?

What did you think about this ring?

Hmm? I know it was his mother's,

but don't you think it's a little... stodgy?

I thought it was perfect.

Hmm.

Maybe once I get it sized.

-Mm-hmm. -[Judee] Thanks!

-Just wanted your two cents! -Well, you know,

-you can have ten. -Oh.

I know you're trying to make me quit, Judee,

and it's not going to work.

Have you ever heard of the tortoise and the hare?

Don't tell me. You're the tortoise.

No, I'm Godzilla, with the emphasis on God.

Then I'm gonna preach and teach and sing and serve

my way right past you and Phil.

Yeah, I-- I-- I know you have your daddy, Judee,

but I've got mine,

and my daddy, he always wins.

So, what are you gonna do for work?

I don't know. What about you?

[sighs] That is a very good question.

I gotta get some clarity about this situation first.

Baby, what are you doing here?

AJ called. He wants to talk to me.

[sighs]

-Please don't be mad. -I'm not mad, I'm just...

Sophia Greenleaf for AJ Delahaye.

[door buzzes]

-[car engines roar on TV] -[indistinct sports commentary]

-Hey, you. -Hey, finally, a friendly face.

[scoffs]

If you cry, I'm gonna have them kick you out.

-And taze your ass. -[chuckles]

I brought you your sweatshirt.

Thanks.

And thanks for the music too.

Yeah, no worries.

-Can I give you a hug? -[scoffs]

-You take a shower today? -Yeah.

Then, yeah, I guess you can have one.

[laughs]

So, why am I the lucky contestant

on the Who Gets to See AJ show?

Because unless they start electro-shock tomorrow

or move me somewhere, I'm-- I'm leaving.

And I want to say goodbye to my sister.

You're...

You're not saying goodbye, AJ,

not without telling me why.

Why did you try to kill yourself?

Charity, Judee said you were incredibly helpful.

Thanks for doing that.

I'm here to serve.

Hey.

You are not allowed to do that anymore.

-I'm sorry, I just, uh... -What?

My son is waiting for me. What?

I hope one day we can just talk like we used to. That's all.

Well, He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed,

miracles that cannot be counted.

But, yeah, I don't see that happening.

Not like we used to.

Thanks for hooking me up with Tara.

Yeah, of course. I hope you got everything that you needed.

Well, I got enough to, you know, ask Bishop the right questions.

So, we'll see what he says.

Do you wanna come in?

No. I gotta pick up Winkie.

Well, it was nice seeing you, anyways.

Yes. It's always nice to see you, too.

-Tasha-- -Did you really like me?

-Huh? -I mean, I know

we had our little thing and I...

I guess didn't know, did you really like me,

-or was it just something-- -No. Uh...

I really liked you. You know, it's just...

Look, once Kerissa and I are done with this divorce,

maybe we can get to know each other again.

-You're getting divorced? -Yeah. We'll talk.

Okay.

Wait. Uh...

Let's do it right this time.

You're such a good man, Jacob Greenleaf.

I'm trying.

Okay.

[Judee] Boy, Charity was on fire today.

[chuckles]

-Yeah? How so? -Oh, you know, basically,

just going on about how she's going to preach us both

out of a job! I think it's great,

actually, that she's driven.

Better that than some lonely heart

who hides in her office and cries.

-Judee... -[Judee laughs]

I'm excited to hear her preach.

Today she called herself Godzilla

and I thought, "Oh, that's creative".

Judee, can we just pray?

-I'm hungry. -Oh, sure.

[clears throat]

Sorry!

Hmm.

[sighs]

You or me?

You.

Coming right up!

Dear Heavenly Father,

thank you for the sustenance,

for our stomachs and our spirits.

Thank you for our love.

Mm-hmm.

Okay. Okay. Well, no.

He hasn't even-- He doesn't have a job yet.

He hasn't even been looking for one.

[scoffs] Let me, um, I'm gonna have to call you back.

Hey, why don't you go set up your board, you know.

You can show your Mommy that killer combination, okay?

-Your lawyer, I assume? -Yes, it was, actually.

Well, go ahead and call her back,

let her know the deal's off.

Because I definitely want shared custody.

[scoffs] And your father in jail?

You know what? He either belongs there or he doesn't.

Either way, I'm about to find out.

[Kerissa scoffs] What does that even mean?

W-- Jacob.

[sighs]

AJ, none of what you're saying makes any sense.

Why do you have to leave?

I told you, with what I've been through,

I-- I can't be with people,

I can't be in a family, I can't.

What happened?

Something there's no fixing!

Dude, I lost my ovaries, for, like, no reason at all,

I'll never have kids, we all have shit we're dealing with!

Sorry, your shit's got nothing on mine.

Did it ever occur to you that telling someone

your "deep dark secret" might make it better?

-Don't say it like that. -Like how?

Like it's so dramatic.

Well, how am I supposed to say it when that's how you act?

You called me. You say I'm your sister.

You want a family. Well, I'm here.

And if you send me away one more time

with some heroic bullshit,

like you can't handle saying goodbye

or keep it all in, then...

I'm through with you.

I meant what I said.

I'll say goodbye. I'll let you go.

I'll tell Mom to stay out of it,

whatever you want, but not without an answer.

Please.

-Pop? -Hey.

Where have you been all day?

I've gotten so used to seeing you around the house

feels empty without you.

I had to take care of a few things.

You on some kind of plan or something?

No, no. Your mother's making me get a physical Monday,

and so, this machine, it takes your pulse for you,

trying to keep the surprises to a minimum.

-How can I help? -Well, can you stop a second?

Gladly.

Woo.

You know, there's a reason they call it exercise.

-Why's that? -Because it isn't any fun.

[panting]

So, what's on your mind?

This isn't an easy question to ask you, Pop.

All right?

And I need you to tell me the truth.

Whatever it is. I need to know the truth.

All right. Go ahead.

Did you call Daryl James the night he died

and tell him to come to the church?

Why are you asking me this?

Did you make the call or not, Pop?

-No! -Are you sure, you're positive?

I'm positive! What-- Why in the hell

are you asking me this question?

All right, are you aware that Mrs. Davis

originally left this house to Daryl James?

She left it to me and your mother.

I have the will right inside. I'll get it right now.

Pop, I've seen that will. All right, it's okay.

But there's another will. One that came before that.

And in that will, Pop, it says

that the house is left to Daryl James.

Well, this is the first I'm hearing about it.

Really?

What is going on here, Jacob?

[sighs]

[chuckles] It's complicated.

-It's complicated? -Yes, Pop, it's complicated.

[knocking on door]

Come in.

Hey, little man.

Please don't ask me about my day, Mama,

it was as bad as you think.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that.

You know, I take no pleasure in your misfortune, Charity.

Well, neither do I, for the record.

[Lady Mae] Look what the Lord lead me to today.

Is that my old choir hymnal?

Mm-hmm. Uh, I opened it today while I was searching for a name

for this church we're trying to launch.

Look.

Look inside the front cover.

[laughs]

You wanted to preach even back then!

Singing was never my dream.

[Lady Mae] Well, you know,

maybe you're on the right track.

Who knows?

But, Charity, just don't...

-Don't what? -[scoffs] Well, I was gonna say,

"Don't make a fool of yourself",

but I have just wasted the whole day

of the little life I have left trying to name a church

and failing miserably.

Hmm. You know, I guess, we're...

all fools a little,

to think we could play a role

in a thing that God could do just as well on His own.

Why not call it Eternal Faith?

Excuse me?

Eternal Faith Fellowship.

Now, that...

That is a good idea.

Well, we have accepted Karine's generous proposal

-to handle the music. -[both chuckle]

-So, that's taken care of. -Mm.

But the Associate Pastor offer stands.

If it ever fits...

Reverend.

I'll let you know, Mama.

Good.

[door closes]

[door opens]

Grace, sit down for a second at least.

You're gonna make yourself crazy.

I'm already crazy.

Then you're driving me crazy.

-Noah, my son is in there. -Grace, he's our son.

Sit down, please.

-I just can't. I just-- -[door opens]

Honey, what's wrong? What happened?

He wants to talk to you.

Go.

[knocks]

Sophia said you wanted to see me.

I'm gonna tell you something...

and after I say it, I don't want to talk about it.

I'm sick of being treated like a puzzle

everyone's trying to figure out.

Whatever you say.

[sighs]

I was raped in prison.

And one of the bitches who did it...

gave me HIV.

That's my life.

That's the situation, okay?