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Previously on Saints and Sinners.

Pastor Daniel Byrd's journals.

You think Pastor Byrd wasn't mom's real dad?

I am nothing like you!

[Overlapping shouting]

You are just like me. I did it to survive!

I'm sorry about what happened to you. [Gunshot]

It's not like you had anything to do with it, right?

[Scream] [Tires screeching]

Paige!

Jabari's a good man,

and I'll take real good care of him.

She's basically recovered now.

I'm gonna reunite her and Jabari tonight.

[Scream]

- Angela?

[Monitor beeping]

I wanna see my husband!

That's not authorized.

I want my businesses back.

Things just got real personal.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce

Upsurge's newest board member, Jabari Morris.

I'm pregnant.

That's great news.

It's yours.

Malik proposed. With our divorce going through,

I said yes.

What the hell is that?

[Rustling]

[Screaming]

[Gasping]

[Dark Ominous Music]

[Crickets chirping]

[Engine revs up]

[Baby cries]

[Slap] [Woman screams] [Glass shatters]

- [Man] Get back here! - [Woman yelps]

[Woman] Leave us alone.

[Baby cries]

[Glass shatters] [Woman screams]

[Man] Give me that damn baby.

[Woman screams]

[Loud thud] [Glass shatters]

[Baby cries]

[Crying continues]

[Crying continues]

[Breathing heavily]

[Footsteps quicken]

Leona!

[Gasping for breath]

Leona!

[Shallow breathing]

[Baby crying]

[Crickets chirping]

Hey.

Hey, you okay?

Hey, you okay?

Hey.

[Doors open]

[Woman screams]

[Muffled chatter]

- Get her arm, man.

[Instrumental Music]

[Door slides shut]

[Engine revs up]

[Dramatic Music]

[Theme Music]

*Go on. Lift your hands, give god the praise.

- * I felt 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

["Devil in Disguise" by Andy Powelltergeist & Terrifying Tara plays]

* I'm the devil in disguise

* Who ooh ooh ooh

* Devil in disguise

Let me be clear.

I am innocent of every charge that I have been accused of.

And I am fully cooperating with the Cypress PD.

I'm the mayor. Let me go. Get your hands off of me!

I did not kill Malik. I was set up!

I'm gonna have everybody here fired! Christie, Christie baby...

I didn't do it. I swear to god I didn't do it, Christie.

I didn't do it!

I'm making every effort to clear my name,

and to bring Malik Thompson's killer to justice.

Mayor Johnson, Joy Covington, WQCL TV.

would you say that you're working in conjunction with police to find um

Mr. Thompson's killer?

Oh absolutely, yes.

The police and I are partners.

I want my lawyer.

I'm not answering any more of your questions.

Now if you are not gonna charge me, you need to let me go.

Mayor Johnson,

you are the primary suspect.

- Mayor Johnson, one more question.

if you didn't place Malik Johnson's body in your pool,

who do you suspect did?

I don't know.

But I promise you...whoever did it,

will pay for it.

* I'm the devil in disguise

- You're holding press conferences from your porch now?

You must be feelin' the pressure.

I can't get past my driveway much less city hall, but

that's what you wanted, right?

oh I wanted a lot of things, Ella.

Yeah, like me behind bars.

Come on, Ella. It's not like this is your first murder.

I don't give a damn about Malik.

Certainly not enough to kill him but

you put his body in my pool,

so did you kill him too?

Will you lower your voice?

I'm not the one under investigation.

[Tense Instrumental Music]

Now if that's your theory,

how come you haven't floated it to the cops?

Oh who's to say that I won't?

I do, because you know that I know

where all your bodies are buried.

Rex, what do you want?

You revoked my permit to my transportation company.

You set me up for murder.

Actions have consequences.

Reinstate that permit.

I'm not doin' that. I don't know what you're transportin'.

I am not linking my office with

anything that you're connected with.

Yes you will.

I can blow your world up more than you know, Ella.

You put a dead body in my pool.

You can't level up.

Don't test me.

The rules of the game have changed.

Oh please, Rex. I know you.

Your bark is bigger than your bite

when it comes to me.

You haven't seen my bite.

Now think about what I said,

and reinstate my permit.

In face, you need to fast-track it.

[Sighs]

This is a big loss for Upsurge.

For all of us.

You know Malik was the heart and soul of this company.

[Sighs]

He had major plans for this company.

especially as it related to his growth here in Cypress.

So we need to rally.

Well that's the problem.

Not to be crass but

Malik's death has shaken consumer confidence.

Our numbers are down across the board.

in every division.

I understand that, but this just happened.

Look once we stabilize, we'll be back on the upswing.

Upsurge is going to need a visionary.

at the helm of this company to make that happen.

[Pen clicks] Someone who knows how to execute.

Maybe someone like you.

- Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[Dark Ominous Music]

Please.

- Mr. Thompson...

it's great to finally meet you, in person.

Thank you. It's unfortunate it couldn't be under

better circumstances, unlike before.

Of course.

[Sinister Music]

My son...

my Malik,

left quite a void.

One that won't easily be filled.

As chairman of Upsurge, I'll be assessing the needs of the company and

making appropriate changes.

One of those changes will of course be the appointment of a new

CEO.

With that said, Upsurge is in turmoil and we need to stop the bleeding.

All business development projects will be put on hold until

further notice.

Um sir, I understand the need to stabilize the company, but

Malik and I had big projects already set in motion, and

I know that he would've just--

Mr. Morris, don't presume to tell me what my son would have done

or would have wanted.

You don't speak for him.

[Peaceful Instrumental Music]

We will weather this storm.

Upsurge began as a family company.

We are family.

We'll get through this

and we'll honor my son by taking Upsurge to

even greater heights.

That'll be all. Thank you.

[Dramatic beats]

Mr. Thompson--

Victor please. You're--

Stacia Cunningham, in-house counsel.

Oh yes, yes. Good to put a face with the name.

Your work's impressive.

Thank you.

Eh...we should talk privately.

There's something you need to know about Malik's will.

[Ominous Music]

Look, you need to get the police to publicly clear me, and now!

And put an embargo on the press.

I don't give a damn about the first amendment.

I need the press off my back so all this can blow over.

Um...

leh let me call you back.

Wow, I didn't a

expect to see you.

I didn't expect to come back here either.

Christie, look we can get--

Save it.

I find it interesting that I spend a year in prison paying for my crimes

while you're responsible of the deaths of at

least 3 people that I know of

and you're walking around free.

Well...

don't forget who got you out of prison.

Oh I haven't.

And if you believe what you're saying,

then why didn't you turn me in?

[Music intensifies]

I'm still trying to answer that for myself.

Christie, regardless of what you think,

I did not kill Malik.

I figured.

A body in the pool is not very subtle.

I need something from you.

What, money/

My medical license.

[Scoffs] I can't get you your medical license back.

I did it to survive.

Wow, Christie.

There's a medical license reentry program I've applied to.

And I have an opportunity to work with a groundbreaking physician.

Let me know when it's approved.

[Footsteps receding]

[Sighs] Man, Victor just doesn't get it, man.

Malik and I had some big things in the works.

He had me spearheadin' acquisitions on local media affiliates around the country.

Like buyin' local stations?

- Yeah, and we're gonna start

right here in Cypress with WQCL TV.

So pitch it to Victor.

I mean maybe he'll back you if he understands the goal.

Look, he's freezin' all new business development.

I'm business development. He's freezin' me out.

Look, we both know that that's not what Malik would have wanted.

You gotta go talk to Victor, man.

Make your case.

Remind him how valuable you are.

[Pensive Instrumental Music]

Yeah, you- you right, man.

I know.

Thanks cuz.

It's I don't know-- it's just all this stuff doin' on with Malik's death and

Gloria and--

Paige?

Yeah, Paige.

It's like hard to know which way is up right now.

I know. Look...

cuz, you got an ally. I got your back

however you need me so let me know, but I'm here.

Thanks. I appreciate you.

[Footsteps receding]

[Sigh]

[Music fades out]

[Exhales]

You need to get some sleep.

Miles, I can't sleep.

Every time I close my eyes I see Malik.

It's like he's so close but

I can't reach him.

Look I get it, okay.

But this isn't good. You need to sleep.

You need it so you can be there for Austin.

He just went down for his nap.

- [Miles] Thank you

Tamara, what do you need?

Malik.

I just need Malik.

It's just-- I'm sorry. I'm so so sorry.

- Look...

you just try to relax and I'll fix you some tea, okay?

[Sniffles]

[Deep inhale and exhale]

[Footsteps receding]

I'll be right back, okay.

- Yeah. - Just try to...

try to close your eyes.

[Sniffles]

[Exhales]

- Hey.

- Hey. - You alright?

Yeah, I'm just

worried about her, Miles.

Yeah, me too. Me too.

But look, we're we're doin' the right thing you know. Just

tryin' to help her, you know.

Yeah, she-- she

needs us, right?

Yeah, she needs us.

You know when the time is right,

when she's strong enough, we'll tell her about us, alright?

- [Sighs] Yes. - It'll be alright.

[Doorbell rings]

Malik?

Stacia hey, I'm not really up for visitors right now.

Hi. This'll only take a moment. It's important.

[Quiet Instrumental Music]

Are we alone?

Ah Miles and Josie are here, but they'll give us some privacy.

Okay, well it's up to you if you want them to join us but

you're gonna want to hear this.

What is it?

It's Malik's will, Tamara.

Malik left you

everything.

[Heavy breathing]

- Obviously...

between Malik's Upsurge shares and his personal

assets, you'll want for nothing.

You'll retain permanent usage of the company car and he

even set up a trust for Austin,

which he was planning to surprise you with.

Surprise me?

He intended the trust to be

a wedding present.

So he was lookin' out for my son.

Even in his final moments he was makin' sure we were taken care of.

Yes. This was filed the day that he died.

Wow.

I mean it shouldn't be a shock. [Laughs]

Even though we weren't together for long, I just

I just knew Malik.

I mean he had this way of makin' the whole world disappear.

I never felt that before.

Like I was the only woman in the world.

[Heavy breathing]

I'm really sorry for your loss.

Malik clearly loved you.

He actually had this sealed for you.

I don't know what's in it.

When you get a moment, go through it.

And when you're ready...

let me know if you have any questions.

A thank you for stopping by. I'm sorry I'm

such a mess.

No it's okay it's--

it's a hard time for everybody.

Take care of yourself.

Oh and Stacia,

congratulations...

on the baby.

Thank you.

[Exhales]

[Baby cries]

[Crying continues]

[Dog barks]

[Deep exhale]

[Distant crying]

[Tranquil Instrumental Music]

[Footsteps shuffling]

[Beer sloshing]

[Gunshot]

[Alarm sounding]

Somebody call an ambulance!

Mama, mama, mama, please.

[Knocking]

- Jabari!

[Knocking continues]

- Jabari.

My man. What's goin' on witcha, young blood?

Just tryin' to clear my head. A I drank all the hard stuff.

You want a beer?

Yeah, I'll take a beer.

You alright, man? What's on your mind?

Same thing that been on my mind.

Just Gloria, Malik.

[Sighs] I just keep playin' that night

over and over in my head. Just

why did I have to pull that damn trigger?

Yeah.

If that bullet had hit Ella, you wouldn't be beatin' yourself up like this.

Yeah if that bullet had hit Ella,

we would be havin' a different conversation.

Maybe.

I just wish that I could take that night back.

[Sighs, inhales]

You know, if I could turn myself in right now,

and Gloria would be alive, I would do it in a heartbeat.

But that ain't gonna bring her back.

You gotta keep movin' forward, Jabari.

Livin' with regrets will each you alive, man.

[Exhales] I killed my mother, man.

I know.

But the only people in the position to do anything about it

are right here in this room.

[Sniffles] What about Ella?

Don't worry about Ella.

She gave me the footage. Been taken care of.

Plus Ella's about to get a big lesson in what I called a

Book of Revelations.

She gonna have so much on her plate,

she ain't gonna have time to worry about you.

[Light banging]

Put that...there.

Hey.

Sweetheart, welcome home.

- [Sighs] - Look, you know I gotta get you off your feet.

[Laughter]

I'm not an invalid, I'm just tired.

Well, pregnancy will do that to you.

You didn't have to do all this.

Sweetheart, you know I wanted to.

But we have plenty of time to do all this stuff.

There's no rush.

Well listen, the baby will be here before you know it.

That's why I'm tryin' to get this employment situation figured out.

I need a real job.

Look, don't stress on that, okay.

The right opportunity will come along.

And in the meantime, I'm making more than enough

at Upsurge. You take your time.

Find the right job.

I hear you, and I appreciate that.

But I'm gonna provide for you...and our baby.

God, man.

Let me get back to this.

[Tranquil Instrumental Music]

[Tools rattling]

[Tool clanging]

[Kendrick sighs]

[Crickets chirping]

[Angela sighs]

- There. - Thanks for dinner,

and for lettin' me stay here while I recuperate.

- Hey hey, stop thankin' me.

- You think I'd let you recover from that fall all by yourself?

And...you're helpin' me.

And besides Geeda, you're the only thing makin' this house a home,

honestly.

[Silverware clatters]

What's goin' on? Did somethin' happen at work?

Mm hm.

Malik's dad showed up.

He's chairman of the board, and until a new CEO is appointed,

he's pretty much in charge.

Is that a problem?

Yeah, he sidelined my ass.

He probably just needs to get to know you.

See your talents and what you have to offer.

[Sighs] Mm, I don't know.

Somethin' in my gut tells me he's gonna take Upsurge in the wrong direction.

Well change the direction.

The CEO seat is vacant. Take it.

Take it, take it how?

Take the job. Go to Victor's office and make your pitch.

Powerful men respect that.

You think he and Malik just waited around for theirs.

Take it.

They did.

[Instrumental Music]

$10,000.

[Knocking]

It's open.

[Door opens]

You know, it's probably not very safe, especially with

a killer walkin' around free.

Really, Levi?

I go through the trouble of slavin' over the

hot stove all day to prepare

this beautiful evening for us and

that's what you lead with?

Can't just ignore it.

So when are you turning in the evidence from St. Charles?

[Instrumental Music]

She killed people, Christie!

Now, Ella might get away with Malik's murder,

we can make sure she gets held accountable for the others.

You know good and well I do not believe

she killed Malik,

and I know you're not doing this for the justice of the

people. It's about you.

You hate her.

She's a murderer.

You're not usin' me for your vengeance, Levi.

- [Levi sighs] - I've got my own concerns

[Dramatic Music]

My own life to figure out and worry about.

Right now I'm-- I'm just focused.

I'm so focused on getting my medical license back.

- Medical license? - Mm hm.

What happened to first do no harm?

I'm trying to help people.

Like Dr. Ross helped you.

Really? Then go to the cops. That's gonna help a lot of people.

[Dark Suspenseful Music]

I've been to prison. I'm not

sending my mother there.

Then give me the evidence. I'll turn her ass in.

[Glass rests]

[Sighs]

The evidence is gone, Levi.

I destroyed it.

You wouldn't.

You didn't?!

[Sighs] I did!

[Sighs] I've been to prison.

I know what that's like, and no matter what's happened,

there's no way I can do that to my own mother.

What about what you're doin' to us!

Our second chance, Christie.

- Levi! - Hey...

people make choices.

Guess this is the price.

[Sighs]

I hope your mother's worth it.

This looks amazing.

Hope you don't mind eatin' it alone.

[Door opens]

[Christie sighs]

[Door shuts]

And here with local breaking news,

things are getting even more complicated

for embattled mayor, Ella Johnson.

Hidden journal entries from deceased pastor Daniel Byrd

reveal he is not Mayor Johnson's father.

What other secrets exist for this

scandal-plagued politico?

[Phone ringing]

[TV] Has been missing for over a week and is the most

recent case of a series of abductions [Ringing continues]

Hello?

- [Rex] Damn Ella Mae,

the bombs just keep on comin' don't they?

I wonder what's next?

- This story, that's a lie.

It's a lie, Rex. Why are you doing this?

- That's your daddy's handwritin'. Am I right?

The truth will set you free.

And there's more where that came from.

[Dark Ominous Music]

These scans are outstanding.

The drug protocols have remarkable results,

especially considering the severity of the injuries

sustained from your bullet wounds.

I'm extremely grateful, doc.

You gave me my life back.

No more pain. No more cane.

It's my pleasure. Happy I could help.

Matter of fact, throw that cane in the trophy case.

Sometime the reminder of what you've been through can be

motivation.

Oh trust me..it will be.

So a you got all your guys and gettin' ready to turn the hits?

Yeah, all the right guys have been paid off so

as long as they get what they need, you gonna get what you need.

Your transportation company gonna be ready in time?

Oh yeah, we gonna be ready.

You gotta understand

Rex Fisher is officially back.

[Laughter]

Tell your boss I said his shipment is in good hands.

[Laughter]

- Let's get this money, baby. - Let's get it.

- Alright, be safe out there...Yeah. - Alright. I will.

Hey pop.

[Instrumental Music]

What you doin' here, man?

I need a favor, man.

Yeah, well...get in line.

No, seriously...

I need a job.

Look, man...

you don't wanna work for me.

It's not about what I want.

It's about what I need to do.

Look man, I got a family to support now.

Why don't you go find you a little office job with some benefits?

Huh?

Man you and I both know, no office is hirin' an ex-con.

Man, let me come work for you. Plus, I know that money is better.

Look man, you sure you want to work with me?

Cause you're a grown-ass man.

You're my son. If you want a job, you got one.

But the responsibility is on you.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Be ready.

[Tense Music]

[Door opens]

[Sigh]

Hi, I'm Doc--

I'm Christie Johnson.

I'm starting residence hours for my license re-entry program. I'm looking

for Dr. Ross?

Dr. Johnson.

It's good to see ya. So glad you could join us.

- Yes. - Your paperwork's been processed.

Let's go ahead and get you started. - Great.

We'll be working very closely together.

Thank you.

I'm looking forward to the opportunity.

Me too.

Miles, thank you for being here.

I know things between us have been challenging, but

I couldn't get through this without you.

You don't have to, okay?

I got you.

[Peaceful Instrumental Music]

[Knocking]

Afternoon, ma'am.

A we're looking for Miles Calloway. The address is listed as one of his known

residences. Is a is he available?

- You're looking for Miles? - I got this.

[Dark Brooding Music]

Hi, can I help you?

Yes, we'd like to ask you a few questions about Malik Thompson's murder.

Murder?

Excuse me?

Witnesses stated you got into a physical altercation with him

the night of the casino shooting.

That was a disagreement, like

not murder.

You assaulted him, correct?

I think things got heated. It was an exciting night.

A we got over excited. You know, that that's it.

Did you have any other meetings with Mr. Thompson following the casino incident?

Um not not that I recall.

Can you tell us your whereabouts the night of Malik Thompson's murder?

I wa-- I was at my place,

the apartment that I'm stayin' at is where I was at.

And you have witnesses that can confirm that?

No, not that I'm aware of.

[Exhales] Mr. Calloway, would you be willing to give

the police a sample of your DNA?

No!

Why would I do that?

You haven't been answering my calls?

[Sighs]

Believe it or not, I didn't want you to find out that way.

That damn Rex and those journals.

Rex?!

You want to blame Rex

for you lyin' to me my entire life?

Oh don't use that tone with me. I did what was necessary!

You should be thankin' me.

Thanking you for what?!

For causin' me nothin' but grief.

Brutalizing my children. Holding me to

impossibly high standards while you lied to my face!

Who is my father, mother? Huh, who?

- The janitor? - Stop it!

I can explain.

I don't wanna hear it.

Your words aren't worth the spit it takes to form them.

Don't you walk away from me, Ella Mae.

You get outta my house.

Get the hell out!

What's the latest on Paige?

I thought I told you not to come here.

And I told you the situation has changed.

I need to know what's gonna happen to Paige.

Malik Thompson is dead.

It's only a matter of time before someone tracks his finances

back to this facility. And that means they find

Paige, which means they find you.

You held her here. You didn't tell her husband she was alive.

You'll go to prison.

I saved her life!

Unless you handle it...

handle Paige.

Have her moved, get rid of her. I don't care how you do it.

[Thrilling Music]

I may have found a permanent solution for our problem.

Your problem.

Like I said, I don't care how you do it...

just do it.

[Footsteps receding]

[Sinister Music]

[Dark Dramatic Music]

Paige!

[Music stings out]

Move!

- Fellas, give me-- give me a second.

[Ominous Music]

Give me the journals, Rex.

Mayor Johnson, I'm happy you can visit my establishment.

Give me the damn journals, Rex!

I'll be happy to, you reinstate my permit.

I said no!

That latest stunt you pulled, put even more media attention

on me. I can't make a move in this city right now.

- Reissue my permit and I'll give you one journal.

- What about the rest?

After the heat wears off on you, we can talk about it.

Now, I've got several journals

and I'm startin' several businesses.

Alright, fine. I'll get your permits reinstated. You happy?

Journal, now!

You know what? Don't play with me, Ella.

You try to pull a fast one on me,

I'm gonna unleash all the secrets.

Oh Rex, you'll get your green light.

At least now you know I didn't kill your real daddy.

[Rex laughs]

[Tense Instrumental Music]

[Knocking]

- Victor.

Jabari, how can I help you?

A I think we got off on the wrong foot yesterday.

Malik and I were working very closely on some new ventures

that were guaranteed to shake things up, but in a good way.

Would that be this proposal to

buy up media affiliates around the country?

Yes. If we buy up local television stations,

then we get to control the narrative regarding the company

and our business interests.

Look, we can make inroads around the country.

but we start right here in Cypress.

See as CEO, I could take this company--

[Laughter]

CEO?

[Exhales] Is that what you think?

That there's a world in which I would put you in the

seat held by

my son?

[Laughs] Jabari, let me be clear. I deferred to Malik's judgment

when he hired you under some misguided attempt to bond

with his brother, but make no mistake. You

bring nothing to this company.

Excuse me?

Your media idea is trite. Consider it dead on arrival.

Your only ally in this company was my son,

and with him gone, I'm forced to deal with his

well...with his mistakes.

I'm tolerating your presence for now because you hold

too many shares for me to kick you off the board, but

once I find a way...

you're out.

Man...

What the hell is your problem?

You're not fit to shine my son's shoes, much less fill them.

Now get out of my office.

[Pensive Instrumental Music]

Hey, alright. Austin is strapped in his car seat ready to go.

Oh.

Well, I really appreciate you guys

takin' him for the afternoon.

I think you're right. I just need to get some sleep.

Of course, girl. Rest up.

We will take Mr. Man. Make sure he has a good time.

Just get some rest. We'll talk to you later.

- Alright? - Okay.

[Ominous Instrumental Music]

[Thrilling Music]

I'm just takin' up a few things from my apartment.

I'll see you soon.

Yeah.

[Knocking]

Jabari...

I'll call you right back.

[Keys rattle]

Aah, ow!

Cut it out.

Levi, what the hell are you doing in my apartment?

I need you to do somethin' for me.

[Pensive Instrumental Music]

- [Angela sighs] - You're going to convince Jabari to leave Upsurge.

And sell me his sports seat and his shares.

Oh come on. Jabari is never gonna give up his stake at Upsurge.

Oh, but he will

otherwise he's gonna find out that his wife's still alive,

and you've been helping keep her hidden.

- I didn't know that. - Save it.

[Angela sighs]

[Dark Melodic Music]

Jabari's already been planning to buy WQCL

for Upsurge.

You're going to convince him to buy it for himself.

You already know how

convincing you can be with men.

I'm with Jabari.

Yeah, but for how much longer?

It's up to you.

Get it done.

Or else.

[Deep inhale]

Your hair smells amazing.

[Levi laughs]

[Lighter closes]

[Rex groans]

- You fool!

You and your stupid games.

You have no idea what you have unleashed!

Leona...

- ...will you calm your ass down. - [Leona sighs]

Now you're just pissed off cause all your dirty laundry bein' aired.

And everybody about to find out about all your secrets.

You have no idea what you have done.

You have opened up Pandora's Box.

Ella is gonna start asking questions.

And she is not gonna like the answers.

[Tranquil Melodic Music]

[Knocking]

[Crickets chirping]

Can I help you?

I'm Victor Thompson, chairman of Upsurge.

Malik Thompson's father.

May I come in?

[Dark Ominous Music]

- Help, help me! Please, help me!

- Help me, please, please! - It's o-- it's okay.

- [Breathing heavily] Jessica! - Calm down. What's your name?

- Jessica, yes. Please! - It's all good--

- [Screaming] - Who's tryin' to take you? - Let her go.

- No, please! - Wait. Can I help with her?

- Please, help me! Noooo!

- [Woman yelping]

[Dramatic Music]

[Crickets chirping]

He had already made up his mind before I even spoke.

He's treating me like trash.

I mean I've run a successful real estate company. I've sat on the board

of a Fortune 500 company. I'm not just some

thug.

You're right. Forget Victor.

What?

You don't need Upsurge.

And you certainly don't need to answer to someone who doesn't respect you.

Why do you need Victor's permission anyway?

You should buy WQCL yourself.

Brush it on your own. Just do your own thing.

[Page flips] You'll be amazing]

And I can help you.

[Instrumental Music]

You really believe in me, don't you?

I do.

[Tranquil Instrumental Music]

[Beeping]

[Music intensifies]

[Engine starts]

And with that in mind, I've

decided to continue doing business here in Cypress.

Well I'm happy to hear that.

Is there anything that I can help you with, Mr. Thompson?

You can tell me how my son's body

ended up in your pool.

I didn't kill your son.

I didn't say you did.

Rex Fisher, he

put his body in the pool to make me look guilty.

Hmm.

I can think it would.

- [TV] Breaking news, Miles Calloway arrested for the

murder of Malik Thompson.

- What...

Miles?

- Our sources reveal Miles Calloway's DNA was

found all over the crime scene.

[Police radio] - 5 Adam. - Thank you, 5 Adam--

[Cameras clicking]

- Back in.

[Dog barking]

Did you know about this?

What I know, Ella Mae,

is that I'm your father.

[Faint gasp]