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Previously on "Queen sugar"...

Doesn't matter Who really owns the mill.

As long as the farmers Get the break they need.

I guess it depends on what You're giving up to get it.

Now that you managed To pull off that 1%,

Brings in the family.

This push For this big order.

You're only human.

I've been "Only human" My whole life.

I want to be a warrior.

I've been questioning Whether I could do this or not.

You are the best thing That ever happened.

To that little boy.

I'm thinking Of quitting the newspaper.

You going To public school.

Mama, I need this.

I feel like I belong.

- Hey! - You scared me.

Well, maybe if it didn't sound Like a concert in here...

You would've heard me Knocking.

Sorry. Just getting ready For school tomorrow.

You know, It's gonna be nice.

To feel more Like myself, you know?

I know, but, um...

I'm putting a lot Of trust in you.

I mean, it's great to have.

A cool new outfit And everything,

But what about your classes And... and books?

Now you know I'm a Straight-a student, right?

And I want you To keep it that way.

I'm not gonna Mess this up.

I swear.

I know. I trust you.

Unpacked.

I told you I would.

Yes, But you actually did it.

You know, if me unpacking Makes you this happy,

You've got To get out more.

Yeah. This is true.

Okay.

Don't turn That music back up.

And you've had some shakeups in your world.

I hear you're no longer with the "Daily news."

That's right. I...

It was time.

I completely understand,

but I wish you'd have given us

a heads-up about leaving.

Unfortunately, all of the articles we discussed,

because they were written for the "Daily news,"

they're no longer available for your book.

I...

Wasn't aware of that.

I'm sorry. I-I should've...

No, no, it's okay.

I'm sure you have a million ideas for something new.

Yes, I... I do.

It sounds like this is taking you a little off guard.

So, why don't you just take some time to regroup,

and when you have a proposal, you can send it over?

I can do that.

Great, and I'll need my team to sign off

before we make things official

and work out our next steps.

Okay, well, I've got some work to do.

All right. Well, I look forward to reading.

- Bye, deborah. - Talk soon.

Yo, you stickin' Around for a game?

I can't.

Got to pick up My little man.

- Next time. - I'll see ya.

All right.

Man.

Ralph angel, You leaving?

I need my spades partner.

Not today, mrs. Phan.

Think I can grab my check Before I leave?

It'll be ready tomorrow.

Come on. Put your stuff down.

I can't.

I'll see you later, Though.

When you find nice girl For you and little boy?

You deserve good girl, Ralph angel.

I'm still a free agent, Mrs. Phan.

You come over. I make dinner for you one night.

Name it. I'll be there.

Khanh, I'll see you tomorrow.

All right. Later, man.

See, it ain't just About the cuts.

It's a... It's a destination.

Place where brothers Can relax on wine and just be.

That's what I'm talkin' about.

Yeah, our own Little place.

Hey, ms. Violet.

Good to see you, Rondel.

Good to see you, too.

Hey, man, we can do Some big things together.

Hey, man, look here.

I'm gonna look this thing Over and get back to you.

Okay. Cool. All right. Thanks a lot.

All right. Have a good one now.

- For sure, man. All right. - Y'all have a good one.

You, too, now. Bye.

Got me feelin' Like a new man.

Are you seriously Thinking.

About investing In a barber-shop?

Why not?

Yeah, I figure we both Could be business owners.

Got some ideas, too. Hollywood.

You just got that Settlement check.

And you already Itchin' to spend it.

Well, baby, what good is the Money if you can't spend it?

All I'm saying is...

Yeah, I hear What you're saying.

All right, I got this. There ain't nothin' wrong.

With spending a little Something from time to time.

Got that reunion Coming now.

You about to be steppin' out For something fresh.

Well, we always do that.

And tomorrow, We're going shopping.

Might get you Some red bottoms.

I don't need nobody Red bottom nothin'.

Reunion or not,

You ain't got nothin' To prove to nobody.

Look here, whether I got $2 or $2 million,

I'm the same old Hollywood.

And I do got Something for you.

See, I figured You wouldn't mind.

If I splurged On this.

Hollywood.

Baby!

Excuse me?

Did you say something?

Look what I got.

Shh! He's sleeping.

His window's Right over there.

We've got to make this A regular thing.

A schedule or something.

A schedule.

Truck, kitchen... Where you want to go?

Come on.

I already know.

I'm here, blue.

Come on. Let's get you back to bed.

What you doing up? Come on.

- Right? - Yeah, that's right.

Shoot. Micah west go here now?

Ooh, keke, girl, Where you been hidin' him?

Where you been hiding me?

Shh. Hush.

You have your schedule?

Um, yeah.

Man, we finally go To the same school.

And have no classes Together.

Maybe you can transfer To my english class.

You mom will have to get The request, though.

- See what I can do. - That'd be awesome.

Okay, but I'd better Get to class.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Have a great first day. Thank you.

So...

Ralph angel.

Benny williams.

It's 20 past.

Your wife stop working?

I don't have no car.

You know how the bus be.

Yeah, last time I checked, The bus be on schedule.

Gonna have To figure that out.

Let me show you around.

Spend most days Outside, obviously.

Herbicide applications, Soil testing,

Monitor crops for insects.

It's all you?

What, you know something About farming?

I grew up on the bayou.

I know more about hunting And fishing than farming.

Look, I appreciate You comin' down.

You'll be hearing From me soon.

All right.

Might, want to get A flapper for that exhaust.

Only run you like 15 bucks or so.

You can't be serious.

Afraid so.

And I can't get you To change your mind?

Like I said on the phone,

We got to break our contract With queen sugar mill.

But it's so sudden. I mean...

There's something that We can work out, I'm sure.

Ain't no way around it, Unfortunately.

We have Family obligations.

I really Was looking forward.

To having a long-standing Relationship with your family.

We was, too. Been on This farm for over 30 years.

- Lot of history. - I know.

Well, Who's taking the land?

Well, we was just leasing It from sam landry.

The land belongs to him.

You're good farmers.

And good people. That goes a long way.

I'm gonna waive all The penalty fees.

Involved in breaking Your contract early.

Charley, you're A blessing to us.

Can't be easy, But, please...

Keep doin' What you're doin'.

Ernest was a good man...

An honest man.

You're definitely Your daddy's daughter.

I been Waitin' for my water.

She's takin' So damn long.

You always go slow In life.

Excuse me? Excuse me.

Excuse me!

Man, I'm not playin'.

The service ain't been The same around here.

I ain't buyin'.

So, the interview?

Yeah, P.L. Sent him over.

You thinkin' of Hiring a parolee?

Good on you, ralph.

Yeah. And he showed up late.

Dressed like he was Going to a club.

And he had no experience.

So, he was late And unprepared.

Yeah.

That sounds Vaguely familiar.

I can't afford To get this wrong.

Might not be worth All the trouble.

Yeah, some folks said The same thing about you,

And they were dead wrong.

Aunt vi say you got A book deal in the works.

What's that all about?

Can't be the only one Out here hustlin'.

That's what's up.

Gonna let me Owe the dollar?

Nah.

Ms. Fontana.

- Ralph angel. - Good to see you.

You, too. Ms. Nova.

Been meaning to Thank your sister.

I got back with queen Sugar for next season,

At fixed rate for The next five years.

- It's a godsend. - Yeah.

And sam, he ain't Botherin' us no more.

So, whatever charley did To make that work,

We are real thankful.

Glad to hear it.

Feels good to do Business with y'all.

Ain't that the truth.

You thank charley For me.

Yes, ma'am. I will. Good seeing you.

So what'd charley do To get everyone back?

She did what she doin'.

Hustle. Got 'em back.

What you Want me to say?

Sam left them farmers Alone, didn't he?

Yeah, But how'd she do that?

You really not gonna say?

What?

Everything fine.

Charley got a plan,

And the landrys Ain't gonna see it comin'.

Yo, mr. West is In the building.

From the game.

What's up, dude? I'm ant.

This is malik. This is k.J., And that's asha.

You want to sit with us?

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Thank you.

No problem.

Keke. That's my girl.

- Hey. - Hey, what's up?

Hey, asha, What's happening?

Hey.

My friends were waiting on us, But we can sit there tomorrow.

Okay.

Y'all, so what's The plan later?

- Four-wheeling? - Yeah, y'all should come, too.

- Yeah, sure. I'm down. - Yeah.

You still remember The spot, yeah?

How can I forget?

Young, man.

I need you to get off The table and sit in a seat.

Man, he ain't tryin' To get closer to me.

And get done what The other cop did.

Man, that video Was messed up.

Yo, you see The headlines...

"Local hero Takes the fall."

- hell, local hero, my ass. - Exactly.

Racist cop exposed, More like it.

Man, white folk can Beat the hell out of people,

Kill 'em, even, and then still Get called a local hero.

But our slain brothers And sisters,

They get demonized And picked apart.

It's crazy.

I'm tellin' you, man, It's messed up.

You okay?

- You good? - Yep.

So what's this All about?

You look really dope, Aunt vi.

Because we goin' to Hollywood's big reunion.

There's those soda waters You like.

In that bottom Drawer back there.

- What she talkin' about? - All right, aunt vi.

Okay.

Are you doing business With the landrys?

W-what... where'd you get Somethin' like that from?

I heard it from ralph.

What she sayin'?

It's true.

I sold the mill for 1% equity In landry enterprises.

You sold the mill?

I... why would you Sell the...

After everything You went through.

To get it off the ground.

Everything those people Put you through...

Put us through.

Queen sugar was about To be ruined by that family,

Just on lies alone.

I almost lost everything.

But now my 1% is the first step To taking back the power.

So, you betray our family, Get in bed with the enemy,

And all you got Was 1%?

That's what we're worth? I didn't betray anyone.

- You didn't try and stop it? - You knew about this?

Y'all not seein' The big picture.

If charley got a chance To change things,

And take down The landrys...

I say she do it. You sound crazy.

You don't think I've thought this through?

1% gets me access, And every day,

That access Gives me information.

To bring that family To their knees.

Landry's in debt, Has been for years,

And that's just The tip of the iceberg.

When I have all the pieces,

I will destroy Every shareholder,

One by one, until I own Every stake at that company.

What you gonna do In the meantime?

Go to work every day? Sign another contract?

Shake a black farmer's hand, Smile in folks' faces,

And it's all a lie.

You're not listening, nova.

I can't barge into Landry enterprises.

Without knowing Every backroom deal,

Every falsified report, Every lawsuit,

Like the back of my hand.

They can't see me coming, Because by the time they do,

I'll already be standing On the ashes of sam's empire.

You really think people Are gonna care how I did it?

Or are they just Gonna say thank you?

You need to wake up.

The game's rigged. You can't win this way.

I don't plan on Winning the game, nova.

I plan to eliminate it.

It's what daddy Would've wanted.

You think this is What daddy wanted?

Seriously, charley? They killed him.

And I'm gonna make them pay!

I'm gonna take everything. I know what I'm doing.

- You don't know shit. - Nova.

The landrys Is cancer, charley.

You know this. I quit a good job

'cause sam's hands Was all in it.

Now, look, yeah, I might not be a bordelon,

But even I walked away.

You're right, You're not a bordelon.

- She did not just... - hold on right there.

Hollywood is As much family.

As anybody Sitting at this table.

You ought to pay attention.

When folks are trying to Talk some sense into you.

I am the only person At this table doing something,

Doing anything...

For daddy.

Come on, micah, we're leaving. No. No.

You need to sit down And finish explaining.

How you think sittin' At a table with folks.

That have preyed On your family.

For generations Makes good sense.

Micah, come on.

Micah.

Y'all have a good time.

Hey, ralph angel...

I'm gonna hand you Off to blue.

I'm about to go Get my check.

Here, Talk to your mama.

I'll be right back, All right?

- Hey! - Hey, what are you doing?

We're at the fishing job, Getting his money.

Hey, that sounds fun.

Kenya says hi. Hey, kenya.

Okay, do you have A time on that?

It should be coming, Off-loading any second now.

- Hey. - Khanh.

What up?

Man, just comin' For my check.

All right. Could've used you At the game the other night.

Had in the bag Until johnny over here.

Came through And messed it all up.

Nah. Johnny won Fair and square.

What? You're just saying that Because he was your partner.

I could beat you With any partner.

- Hi. I'm trinh. - Ralph angel.

You the daughter From up north?

I see I'm famous.

Yeah, she went and got Herself a fancy degree...

Okay.

So she don't Have to handle fish.

Mama's always Talkin' 'bout you.

She's real proud.

Yeah, well, if she would've Just said that to my face.

She's an asian mom.

Why would she tell you She's proud to your face?

Ha-ha-ha.

You handing out Checks now, boss?

Ma has the guys Go to the office.

Just go tell them I have their checks.

All right.

What was your last name?

Bordelon.

Hope khanh hasn't been Running off his mouth too much?

Nah. He good.

Actually showed me around When I first got here.

Khanh's smart. He's a good worker...

When he focuses.

Don't tell him That to his face.

Touché.

I got sisters.

Guess I know what it's like Bein' little bro.

Big sisters just know How much potential.

Little brothers have.

Ma said You've got a son.

Yeah. Blue.

Yeah, he's in the car right now, Talkin' to his mama.

Blue.

I like that.

Good kid.

Hey, trinh, you gonna keep Passin' out those checks.

Or what?

Better get going before They start a riot.

I'll see you soon, Miss trinh.

I'll be here.

- Bye now. - Want your check? Yeah? No?

Come on. Get over here, trinh. Come on.

Man, wood was Always crackin' jokes.

In the back Of the class.

Earl be hollerin' So loud,

The other kid came out Instead of me.

Champagne?

Ma'am?

No, thank you.

Aw, baby, one won't Hurt nothin'.

I don't need no liquor To have fun with you, baby.

When is the big day?

Well, we're still Looking at venues.

You gonna have it At st. Jo's?

St. Jo's might be too small For what we're trying to do.

Hell, we might Go back to italy.

Make it a destination wedding, Fly the whole family out.

- Nice. - You done struck gold.

We all goin'.

Now you the one With the jokes.

- Well... - wait a minute!

Is that my high school Sweetheart, hollywood?

Come here.

Look at you.

Ooh!

Long time, no see.

Where you been keepin' Your fine self?

Good to see you, Too, charmaine.

Hey, girl! Hallelujah And amen to this dress.

Three months, senior year... Wasn't nothin'.

They on Their high horses.

That's for sure.

It come down to it...

You're the only one On the battle lines.

Micah went off With his friends.

Wants to stay Over at nova's.

Shouldn't have Heard all that.

He's almost 17.

I can't protect him From the world anymore.

You know?

Yeah.

I just...

I just don't want Him to hate me.

Nah. He don't.

Everything Y'all been through.

Ain't nothin' but Strength for that boy.

He know it.

And all this...

All this...

You're doin' this For him.

Building a world That's fair, just,

At least, for him,

His legacy.

Man.

You good?

All right?

Hey.

You good?

Hey. It'll be all right.

Blue!

Blue?

What happened? Scared me.

I was looking For pj's.

But I pulled the drawer Too hard and it fell.

You had Another accident?

Why didn't you tell me?

It happened Yesterday, too.

But when I tried to tell you,

You were with some lady.

Everybody has accidents.

There ain't no shame About it.

You just got to keep Coming to me, okay?

I'll be there for you, Always. You hear me?

What if I have Another accident?

We'll clean it up.

Start fresh tomorrow.

Come on.

You can sleep With me tonight.

Coliseum.

What you know about The leaning tower of pisa?

It's leanin'.

Earl, man, We went everywhere.

It was breathtaking.

I'm sorry, I didn't get a chance.

To say hello To you back there.

It's been so long,

But I think we met when I was in high school.

You're hollywood's Mother, right?

Your son and I dated for A few months our senior year.

I'm charmaine.

This is violet, my fiancée.

My god. I am so sorry. I'm awful. Just awful.

No, it's fine. Violet bordelon.

And you don't look A day over 25.

This was my jam.

Hollywood, you still Got the moves?

How about a dance For old times' sake?

Nah, I'm good.

I got my forever Dance partner, right here.

Ain't that right, baby? That is right.

Come on. Let's get out of here.

Nice to meet you, baby.

Ooh! Don't hurt nobody now.

Okay, I'm gonna Grab me some water.

Y'all do your thing.

Y'all, I'm tellin' y'all, She liked all my pics.

And she said She's feelin' me.

She liked my videos.

She be likin' Everybody's photos.

You are not special, boy. She like all the guys' photos.

She was just in My room yesterday.

All right, who got next?

- I got... - I'll go.

- Really? - Yeah.

You might want To go slow.

Girl. Bye. Didn't I teach you?

All right.

- You right. You right. - I know.

All right, be careful.

Let's see what she got.

So why are you here?

Really?

Like, who leaves Gardini for st. Jo?

Right.

You miss bein' around Your people that much?

I never really Been around my people.

You know what I mean? I never could've rallied a group.

To kneel at a game.

Or protest police brutality.

At my old school, so...

Hey, man, everybody Was talkin' about that.

Exactly, man.

You know, fight for What you believe in.

And don't care who it scares.

Or makes uncomfortable. That's all good.

We've got to figure out What we're doin' next.

Yeah, but we got to Level up next time.

Didn't y'all Just get suspended?

Man, I don't care about Getting suspended.

Yeah, facts. We ain't no bitches.

All right, but, look, We can't be doin' nothin'

To get my ass picked up By truancy again.

My mom ain't with that. Nah, nah, nah.

But we still gonna take it To the rest of st. Jo.

- Right. - Yeah, for real, like, you know.

Don't sleep on The resistance.

- Right. The resistance. - You know what I'm sayin'?

So I got to put this on snap. See what I'm sayin'?

- All right. - Don't sleep on the resistance.

- Okay? - Let's go. Cheese.

- You know what I'm sayin'? - Comin' at you.

- Resistance... - makin' waves.

Makin'.

All right, Here she comes.

So we out here Whippin' atvs now?

Maybe I'll show you How one day.

I got next.

- All right, who's up? - I'll take it, right here.

What you doin' Out here?

Gettin' Some fresh air.

Waitin' to catch My second wind.

No, baby, go on in there With your friends.

I'll be there shortly.

Baby, I am all talked out.

I can't keep up With that damn earl.

He's a talker.

Shit, I done told Every joke,

Story, Anecdote that I know.

Look, maybe, if it's All right with you...

We could, Call it a night?

I'd like to take My beautiful,

Sexy fiancée home.

I'm fine with that If you are.

Yeah. Let's get out of here.

Ginger tea.

I can put those Four-wheeling clothes.

- In the wash. - No, I'm good.

You may not always agree With what she does, but...

We can agree it comes From a place of love.

Love of herself? Power?

Micah.

Nobody asked her To sell out her own.

So she could beg For what, 1%.

You said it yourself.

Maybe I shouldn't Have said it.

Look, I don't agree With your mom's methods.

But this... This ain't new.

King, malcolm, Medgar evers, whitney young.

Some wanted to Storm the gates.

Others wanted A seat at the table.

But they all wanted the same Thing... dignity, freedom.

The thing is, why couldn't She just be more like you?

- Don't do that. - I'm serious.

You have An incredible platform.

You know, you make change With words and actions,

Not secrets And lies and...

You be proud Of your mama.

She's achieved more In her lifetime.

Than most People dream of.

I am proud.

I just...

I am proud.

And you do know I quit my job.

Yeah, but you got That book deal.

You could write about The black farmers.

And their struggles.

You could write about Anything you want.

What up?

I hope you ain't Wore out already.

I meant to text you, But...

Tonight ain't no good.

My bad.

I appreciate it.

I do.

Blue ain't asleep yet. You know how it is.

I do. Simone's over At her dad's.

Yeah.

I'm gonna be takin' It easy for a while, so...

Okay. Well, you know what You're missin' out on, so...

- come on now. - It's all right.

Go on and be a good dad.

I'll see you.

I'm sorry.

It's cool.

You weren't supposed To find out.

At least not now.

But I'm glad you did.

Why?

The world's not perfect. You know that.

So, I don't know why We expect our solutions to be.

If you're gonna Keep doing this,

Can you at least Promise to win?

I promise that it will All have been worth it.

I trust you.

How do I know.

You're gonna take This serious?

Man, I've been goin' Through it since I got out,

Where I keep My nose clean.

What you were there for?

Stealin' cars, Sellin' parts.

Well, it's slow work Around here.

Ain't no quick cash.

And I ain't lookin' For no shortcuts.

I ain't goin' back.

Fill this out.

Get it back to me As soon as you can.

See you tomorrow. Bright and early.

On time.

Yes, sir. On time.

All right, then.

Hi!

- Mommy! - I missed you a lot.

Hey. Let me take A look at you.

My goodness. You got so big.

I missed you so much. I missed you, too.

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