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[Shurnel] Do we really got to do this, El?

[siren wailing]

[Yaseen] Ey, yo! What the hell are you doing here, Ella?

Your mum would kill me if she knew you were here!

You two stick by my side and do everything that I tell you.

Okay?

[protesters shouting]

[horse neighs]

[dog barking]

[officer on megaphone] This is no longer a peaceful protest.

- You must break it up now. - [protesters shout]

[officer on megaphone] You must disperse now.

[officer on megaphone] This is your final warning.

[dog barking]

[man screaming]

[protesters shout slogan]

[protesters] We want change.

[agonized cries]

[Ella cries]

[police shield clatter]

Stop!

Please stop attacking us!

- Ella! - Leave her alone!

She’s just a kid.

[bodies thudding]

[Ella] Yaseen!

- [body thuds] - [Ella] Leave him alone. Stop!

- [body thuds] - Stop, please. He didn’t do anything.

[fire whooshes]

[glass shatters]

[fire sizzles]

[reporter 1] In the aftermath of Oakland,

protesters across the country are calling for change.

[reporter 2] We found other demonstrations

happening today in Memphis, Los Angeles and Saint Paul, Minnesota.

[reporter 1] DTV News, Skylar Mitchell, joins us now.

She's live in Oakland tonight

with a look at how protesters here sent their message.

Hundreds marched through the streets of Oakland.

From Oakland to Los Angeles...

[knocking]

Can I help you, baby?

We just got to get you out of here until the dust settles.

They want to charge you as an adult and lock you up.

Yaseen pleaded not guilty, but...

they can't get the bail money together.

- It's heartbreaking. - I really don't wanna go, mum.

[sighs]

I don't know...

what strings your father had to pull, but he really came through for you, El.

The least you can do is to go and spend some time with him.

And pretend to like new wife?

Yeah, that too. And you need to stop calling her that.

Sorry.

Mrs. New Wife.

[sigh]

What does she do, anyway?

So uptight.

You’re thinking about this the wrong way, El.

When last did you spend time with your brother?

Taking in Kwame?

That's the best thing those two ever did.

How many of these does he have to send me?

It does come in handy as a Christmas present.

[both chuckling]

You're going to the motherland!

I’m so jealous.

I’m sure it’s great.

I'll be back by the summer.

You come...

from royal Ghanaian ancestry.

Never forget it, Ella.

[melancholic music]

[sighs]

Who's going to make sure you're taking your meds?

What if you have another episode?

[sniffs] I'll be just fine.

I’m really scared, mum.

Oh.

It's okay to be scared, baby.

[energetic African music]

[man] When you are thirsty in The Savannah...

there's only one way to take a break...

[billboard narrator] ...Thutlwa Lager.

Thutlwa Lager.

[travel announcer] Attention all passengers...

the boarding gate to flight...

-2518 to Lusaka -[Kwame] Ella!

...will be closing in the next five minutes...

What?

It's almost been two years and you don't even recognise me?

You’ve gone super grey dad!

Come here.

[chuckles]

[♪ Sampa the Great: "Bona"]

And this is us.

[Kwame] What?

You’re expecting lions, giraffes, right?

This is not quite Wakanda your highness.

So, what do you reckon, El?

Pretty cool, huh?

I mean, it is a big upgrade from a jail cell.

Kwams?

- What? - Come on.

Didn't you get arrested, El?

Yeah. I was tough in the ‘pen’.

Had to join a gang.

Made myself a shank.

- [Gabe chuckles] - You should see my prison tats.

- Alright. Very funny. - [Kwame and Ella chuckle]

[Kwame] This way.

Here we are.

[Gabe chuckles]

What does New Wi...

What does Dianne do at the U.S. Embassy again?

Head of Regional Affairs.

It's a pretty senior position,

and these are some of the perks.

[Gabe chuckles]

Do ‘Heads of Regional Affairs’ have a bunch of people trying to kill them?

What?

The security here is a bit extreme.

It's pretty standard.

Hey, this is Aunty Noks, as they call her on the streets.

Hello, my dear. You must be Ella.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, Aunty.

Welcome home.

[Kwame] Yeah.

Aunty Noks the real boss around here.

Here we are.

So this is you now, Gabe?

A complete u-turn from all your teachings.

Man of the people turned bourgeoisie.

[Gabe chuckles]

Sell out much?

‘Sell out’? Come on.

That is such a lazy description.

Where's the nuance?

What am I always saying, Kwams?

[phone ringing]

- Seriously? - I’m sorry. Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Gabe, chat later.

- [Gabe] Of course. - [Kwame] Yo!

[blows lips]

Uhm...

wanna see your room?

[TV news anchor] And in our international news

law-enforcement agency...

Terror group known as Susuman are...

[Kwame] Do we really have to watch this?

[Gabe] Well, maybe you can go set the dinner table.

[phone ringing]

[call hangs up]

STILL IN CLASS, BITCH!

OOOOOPS, SORRY FORGOT ABOUT TIME ZONES

SHOULDNT YOU BE SLEEPING?

STILL TRYNA FIGURE IF KANYE'S UNDER GOVERNMENT MIND CONTROL?

SHH!

[Diane] Ella, are you awake?

Come in.

[TV playing in the background]

Wow.

Last time I saw you, you were...

so tiny.

I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the airport.

It's been a tough few days at work.

It's really not a problem.

We're all so thrilled to show you around.

Your brother has a whole list of activities.

There's some great art galleries to see.

Uhm. We could head down to the coast for a few days.

And of course, we must go on safari.

Cool.

Hungry?

Ella, trust me.

Just try some.

South African Indian food is way different than anything you've had.

- [Gabe grunts] - That's crazy talk, El.

Who doesn't eat Indian?

I'm sure it's great food, but I'm good.

Are you sure I can't make you anything else?

Uhm. You excited about your first day tomorrow?

Indwe International is pretty amazing.

Easily the finest school in the continent.

It's got awesome facilities, great teachers,

and they do American school terms. So you don't lose any time.

It's a huge opportunity.

If you do well there, it'll open up doors to any college of your choice.

I appreciate the enthusiasm,

but I'm only going to be here for like two months.

So don't be worrying about colleges and all that.

Can't we all just...

Can we all just have a nice meal together?

Enjoy each other's company?

Ella can get settled in.

[Dianne] Kwame, come.

Let's give your father and sister some space to talk.

[Gabe] Honey, let’s not.

- But I’m still eating. - [Gabe] Yeah, come on.

[Dianne] Finish in the lounge.

What's going on, Gabe?

Ella, uhm... [clears throat]

After what happened...

Dianne and I, we talked to your mother, and...

Well, we all agreed that it's probably best if you finished your studies here.

[laughs]

Nice one. Very funny.

Um, I have a return ticket.

Would you have gotten on that flight otherwise?

What the hell are you talking about?

Your mum's not well,

and she can't be there to support you the way that you need.

These are critical years, Ella...

Don't blame Mum. I know she's not well.

I've been the one looking after her.

You haven't been there my whole life.

I, I have always been there.

Look, I am sorry that your mum and I can't be together.

Don't give me that bullshit.

Watch your language, okay?

You’re living like a king out here while mum's back home sick,

and you wanna make decisions for me?

- Fuck that. - Hey.

- I'm not staying here. - This is happening

because of your irresponsible behaviour, because of your actions.

You know, I was... I was so scared for you.

You could have been killed by one of those cops,

and jail.

Do you know what happens to black kids in jail? Man...

Okay. Me, Dianne,

your mum, we are all trying real hard to make things work for you.

Okay?

Well, thanks, Gabe.

For everything.

Hey. You're finishing school here, and that's final.

[breathes heavily]

[message chimes]

[Gabe, muffled] I was waiting for the right moment.

You can't win over a teenage girl by lying to her or by shouting at her.

I know, but it's just too hard with Ella.

[muffled voices]

[phone vibrates]

[Gabe] What’s funny about that?

[Dianne] You made a promise. You said...

You said back...

[ominous music]

[indistinct chatter]

ON THE 8PM FLIGHT TONIGHT. I'LL BE BACK BY SATURDAY.

ARE YOU CRAZY EL? YOU GONNA GET INTO SHIT AND THAT OUTFIT... NAH FAM!!

[Gabe sighs]

WHAT YOU GONNA TELL YOUR MOM?

Kente cloth.

That's...

that's pretty bold.

[Aunty Noks] Ella...

are you sure about that outfit?

I’m trying to put my best foot forward.

Um, sorry, sir.

Okay. Alright.

If you're going to wear this,

then I think you must just wear it

properly, you see...

like Erica Badu.

[both chuckle]

Thanks, Aunty.

Hey...

That should do you for the day.

Oh, now you want to talk?

That should do you for the week.

[Kwame] What?

What’s with the suit? You going to a funeral?

Yes, yours if you don't watch out.

[Kwame chuckles]

You know, I think it's time.

- Really? - Yeah.

You're going to reach into that holster of yours,

pass me that Beretta.

Don't worry, I won't get off any shots.

I'll just keep it warm for you, you know.

Just check that the safety is on.

Yeah?

It's not going to happen, my friend.

Ah, man.

[knocking]

Bulletproof, yo.

Just in case some shit goes down.

What type of shit?

This is your personal emergency code.

Memorise it, please.

In case of any emergency, just punch that

number into any phone and press call.

And the cavalry will arrive pronto.

Wynand, please tell Ella one of your army stories.

No.

“It was in Thembisa.

A hundred locals closing in on us. We were running out of ammo.”

That's not what I sound like.

Mr. Wynand, is it?

Yes.

So when were you in the army?

About 30 years ago.

So that would be during Apartheid, right?

[tense music]

[music continues]

[Ella] Damn.

What's up with all the security?

- Rival school gangs. - [chuckles]

This is where many foreign executives and diplomats

who are based in Johannesburg send their children,

along with the kids of politicians, arms dealers, pop stars and so on.

[beep]

That's Noko.

He's probably the richest kid in the school.

[helicopter whirling]

[students chattering]

Oh, junior school is on the other side.

Yo, don't I get a hug goodbye?

Jeez, man. You’re so needy.

I’m going to see you in a few hours, okay?

It’s okay. It’s okay.

[music]

See you after school.

Enjoy your first day.

Ella Gardner!

Greta.

Um. Hi.

I've been assigned to you.

As your orientation guide?

Could you orientate me towards the bathroom?

Yes, of course. Sure.

[scoffs]

You’re really dressed for Africa, yeah?

A Norwegian girl tried something similar on her first day.

It ended rather badly.

At least you can pass for West African.

Imagine a pale white girl in Kente cloth.

[chuckles]

Oh my goodness.

But they swiftly let her know that Africa was not a theme park.

That's Miss Mensah.

She's also Ghanaian

[student protesters] Gender-neutral toilets, now!

Gender-neutral toilets, now!

Gender-neutral toilets, now!

Gender-neutral toilets, now! Gender-neutral toilets, now!

[Ijemma] Be on the right side of history.

Sign the petition.

[Greta] Oh, boy.

I know another place.

[protesters] Gender-neutral toilets, now!

Gender-neutral toilets, now!

[moaning]

[moaning continues]

[water stops running]

How often do you come here?

Every day.

Your happy place?

Um.

Oh, here.

This is... This is yours.

I saw the other kids with these.

I can use this to get anywhere, right?

Not exactly.

Different cards give different access levels.

So teachers and staff, then seniors.

We’re just a notch above junior school.

Oh, um.

All learning and submissions happens through that device

so you don't have to carry such a heavy bag, Ella Gardner.

Thanks.

You don't have to call me by my whole name every time by the way.

My bad.

Catch you later.

I also sent you an info pack via email

for future friendship purposes.

Should you be inclined.

No pressure, but I am loyal, honest and a great custodian of secrets.

I’ll also help you catch up on the curriculum.

Look, this is awesome.

Thing is I don't plan on being here long.

So I don't want to waste your time.

But thank you.

I have to give you the tour, please.

I'm getting graded on this.

But...

my friendship offer is genuine.

What accent is that?

Um.

It's a...

It's a hint of Afrikaans, I guess.

My mother tongue.

Everyone here has a different accent or is from somewhere else.

You’ll fit right in.

Does everyone have an armed guard and a bulletproof car?

Um.

Not unless your father is a gangster, or President or something.

[Greta] Oh, you're going to love this, Ella Gardner.

[show tunes playing]

♪ Freedom is coming tomorrow ♪

We’re doing Sarafina.

I’m so frickin’ excited.

[man] Five, six, seven, eight.

[man] Alright. Let’s try again, guys.

[♪ Dexter Story, "Gold"]

Play it cool, Ella.

Let me do the talking.

Your friends?

In a manner of speaking.

Greta, you're looking rather sprucy this morn.

Good morning, Gwyneth...

Amina, Nazli.

This is my friend, request pending,

Ella Gardner.

[Gwyneth] Hmm.

The new kid from San Francisco, right?

Oakland, actually. But yes.

Pleasure to meet you.

Shall we?

I think I'm already on a tour.

Actually, this is where I leave you.

Your Life Science class is that way with Gwyneth.

See you later.

Yeah?

Ah, our very own “Farmyard Franny”.

God bless her.

Sorry if I was rude earlier, when I rushed off.

All good.

Listen, I'd appreciate it if you keep that our little secret.

School gossip can be quite the annoyance.

Thank you, Ella.

Ella, right?

Is this how you usually dress?

- Amina. - Excuse me?

I'm just curious. [chuckles]

Do you even know what you're wearing?

It's just clothes, I guess.

Is it ever just clothes?

I see that you have a Ghanaian headwrap going on there.

Do you even know how far Ghana is from here?

I have Ghanaian royal ancestry, actually.

- Oh. - [chuckles]

Oh, do you now?

What part of your lineage is that Ethiopian cross that you have on?

Because I also have Ethiopian blood.

Can't you tell?

- Maybe we’re related. - No, no.

I think she's going for a sort of smorgasbord of African vibes.

- [Gwyneth] Enough. - [Nazli] No offence.

- [Amina chuckles] - [bell rings]

[Amina] Well, hopefully this helps give an understanding

of the problems that the refugees face in camps

on the northern border of Tanzania,

where overcrowding and food shortages have created a desperately urgent

humanitarian crisis.

[applause]

Woo.

[teacher] Okay, okay. Quiet down.

Quiet down, everybody.

Thank you. Quiet down.

Thank you, Amina.

I've never experienced a virtual reality presentation before.

Truly remarkable.

Any thoughts from the class?

Anybody?

It's a pretty cool experience with a VR headset.

How do you say it?

- Immersive. - [grunts].

But if I have one criticism, it's that for all your graphics and tech,

I feel like I could have just watched a news clip.

Does this actually help those people?

Surely they'd rather you just send them the money you spend on all this.

Unless you think that starving refugees are also bored?

‘Cause then the VR headsets could really come in handy.

- [muffled snickering] - [Teacher] Okay, okay.

Let's always try and keep the criticism constructive.

Ella does raise a good point though.

This project is about how technology can be used for social change.

Is there a way to make this more interactive perhaps?

Give it some thought.

Alright. I guess that's it for today.

Thank you, everybody.

[stuffy classical music]

FINAL MEAL, CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE

That was quite a burn there, new girl.

I think we all got off on the wrong foot.

Let's start over, shall we?

Sorry.

It wasn't fair of me to insult your outfit.

I guess your VR thing was pretty badass.

I've got an idea.

Why don't you come over to my house this weekend

and we'll have a little get together?

We'll give you the scoop on everyone at school.

If you'd like of course.

Girls?

If we’re raiding your parent’s wine cellar again, count me in.

Wonderful.

I think we're all a bit riled up.

I'm sure you saw those crazies stopping

people from going to the school toilets this morning.

That was pretty crazy. But I guess I can see where they're coming from.

And where exactly are they coming from?

Well, if the fact that it's 2023 and not the Dark Ages isn’t enough,

then maybe that transgender students tend to get harassed

and subjected to physical violence in gendered bathrooms is.

Well, at least where I'm coming from.

Well, maybe where you come from it's different.

But do you have any idea the rape statistics in this country?

Nazli, don't you think that's a little dramatic?

You guys would be comfortable

sharing the bathroom with drunk horny men?

Drunk horny men?

At this school?

Maybe this place isn’t as boring as I thought it was.

Oh, she’s a joker.

Alright, let's not get worked up about it.

Even if they get the numbers with the petition,

we have enough sway with the school's board that it'll never get passed.

You know, it's really refreshing having a new voice in our little gang.

Don't you think, girls?

[chuckles]

[boy] Yo.

[Amina] Hey, Lee.

[ominous music]

Did you speak to your folks about Friday night?

Yes, yes.

Okay.

This is Ella.

She's new.

[Lee] Oh, hey.

Welcome.

I'll see you girls later. Yeah?

[chuckles]

You’re so stupid when you're in love.

[chuckles]

Great chatting.

I can't tell you guys how excited I am to be a part of ‘The Gang’.

I really just can't.

[tense music]

- I'm not sure if I like that one. - Mhm.

Ella Gardner. How’s your first day going?

How do I get out of this school?

Shoot. That bad, yah?

Are you sure those are the only people that can help?

Well, I don't know any people who've skipped school, Ella,

but they might.

They're really cool.

[phone chimes]

Okay. Please let me do all the talking.

[skateboard rattling]

Nice try.

Yo, they got skateboards in your village?

[laughs]

Do you want to try?

That was... pretty dope, young stuff.

Um. I'm actually 15.

[giggles]

I better get to class.

Wait.

I was actually hoping you could help me out?

Really?

How so?

So she needs to know if there's a way to get out of the school.

Hmm.

Well, I mean, you can always just

go to the front office, ask them to phone your parents.

You know what she means.

- I mean... - Yeah, I know what you mean.

[sighs]

Only because you landed

that heelflip and put me to absolute shame on the boards.

Dawoud.

[student] Wassup, Dawoud?

I wish you would reconsider. You can get in big trouble you know?

[Greta] Whoa.

[thumping bass music]

I've never been to this part of the school.

Hey, my guy.

Wassup, bro?

[music grows louder]

I’ve heard of this place.

I didn't believe it actually exists.

No way. Come on, you guys.

The last slide has three typos.

You want me stand in front of Mensah, the grammar police,

with three frickin’ typos.

I’m sorry, Ijemma.

We’re going to be fine, don’t stress.

Don't tell me what to do. Allow it, fam.

He’s in our year.

How does he get allowed in here?

[Ella] Shh.

[Greta] So this is where Jonas hangs out.

Please put in a good word for me. I'd love to audition for his play.

[scoffs] I won’t be doing that.

[Ijemma] What do you want? I’m busy.

[Dawoud] Okay, look, I got to get to my next class,

but these, uhm...

friends of mine,

they need your help to give their folks to slip after school.

It's more her, not me so much.

You’re going to lose them privileges, fam.

What’d we all agree about bringing kids in here?

My days, you see, I knew I could count on you.

You guys are in good hands.

Dawoud!

And why are dressed like it’s Heritage Day or something?

So, show me the money.

[stereo pounds loud]

[paper crackles]

You’ve got some nerve coming in here to disrespect me like that.

You said you had $100.

I said a hundred bucks.

Oh, I see the misunderstanding.

She's new.

Ella, a hundred Rand is equal to about $7.

Shut up.

Both of you, get the hell out!

And tell your little boyfriend he's lost his ‘red light district’ privileges.

I'm a big fan of your father.

Oh, I must tell him. Bugger off.

Wait, wait.

I really need to get out of here.

Surely we can work something out.

Leave!

That girl Gwyneth...

She's messing with your petition, right?

A thorn in your side?

That fascist little minge!

Well, I've got something that can help you keep her in check.

Hmm.

You're a wily little one, aren't you?

Go on, then.

Don't stand for her bullshit, Gwyn.

I won’t.

Get in.

Is that weed?

I don't know. Is it?

What do you want?

We're not budging on the toilet matter.

It's a safety issue.

I've no problem with trans or other non-gendered identities,

but the girls at school simply don't feel safe.

Yeah, yeah. We’ll park that for now.

It’s more of a personal ask.

Seeing that you don't live under a rock,

I'll take it you know who my father is, right?

Where’s this going?

If his current inability to get into the United Kingdom continues.

he’ll not be able to meet his work obligations.

The concert?

The biggest concert ever in London by an African artist!

A lot of bottom lines will not be met if it does not happen.

Most importantly, mine.

So what’s it got to do with me?

Your mum, the diplomat, order of the British Empire and what not.

No, no, no. No way.

I'm not getting her involved in this.

Yeah, I thought you might say that.

Open this car door, right now.

How about I give you something in return?

Like not telling your bestie

you’ve been sucking off her boyfriend behind closed doors.

That bitch.

[victorious music]

[upbeat music continues]

[toilet flushes]

This is the worst possible time to make a toilet, Ella.

I guess it's all for the best that you never coming back here again.

I mean, you've committed social suicide by messing with Gwyn.

Aren’t your parents going to be mad?

[door opens]

My dad is going to be relieved.

And his 9 to 5 working wife won't notice I'm gone.

I'm gonna miss my little brother though.

[espionage funk]

[beep]

[beep]

Make sure you give this back.

Please be careful. It's not safe.

Does this mean we're friends?

[staff member] Hey, you’re not meant to be here.

[keys rattle]

[ ♪ Focalistic & Davido: "Ke Star"]

[dog barking]

All four of you should sit there.

I don’t want to see empty spaces at the back.

Tell those people to sit in fours.

You are annoying.

If I find empty spaces we won’t get along.

- Excuse me. - Yes, my sister.

Does this taxi go to the airport?

To the airport?

Listen to this foreigner

Madlanduna, give me my money.

You took money for the sheep’s head. Bring back my change, guys.

Geez.

My sister, make a decision.

Either you’re coming in or bugger off.

[radio blaring]

Five.

Take it and give it to him.

Three.

Uhm, five.

Four.

Four.

[paper crackles]

You don’t have anything smaller?

One.

[breaks squealing]

[horn blaring, people screaming]

What’s going on in this taxi? Huh?

What is this?

Who is paying with R100?

Where am I supposed to get change from?

Who paid using this money?

I'm sorry. I don't understand.

You are mad!

Where the heck must I get change for such big money?

Take your money!

Get this foreigner out of my car.

It’s okay, it’s okay! I’ll pay for her.

She's just a child. Please driver.

- Here’s your money. - Get lost. Bring that money.

I’ll never give a foreigner a lift again.

[horn honking]

[woman] So you think you'll remember?

[Ella] Finger pointing down back to Sandton.

- [woman] Yes. - [Ella] Up is to the CBD.

Get off, get off.

Get off, get off. My goodness.

You’re delaying me.

So, this is where I leave you, my dear. Good luck, young Ella.

Keep your bag close to you.

Out here is not safe.

Bye, my baby.

Thanks, aunty. It was great meeting you.

Think we've got one?

Let’s take it.

Take it. Take it.

Give me that phone, you bitch!

Stop those thieves!

Stop them! Stop them!

[fists thudding]

Are you okay?

[crowd shouting.

What the hell just happened?

You just got mugged. That’s what just happened.

What about my phone?

Unfortunately, your phone is long gone by now.

Welcome to Jo'burg.

Get lost.

Get lost.

We’ve been waiting for over an hour now, Wynand.

Kwame, this is not the time.

Wait...!

Yeah, this is Springbok.

We have an MIA.

Thank you for saving my ass, dude.

I’m Ella.

I know.

Lolo.

Almost didn’t recognise you without your Mama Africa outfit.

Why on earth did you come all the way down here?

Don’t all you kids have drivers?

I...

I’m sort of running away.

I’ll walk you to the train station.

Really?

I don’t want to be a problem.

I could probably figure it out. It’s not a big deal.

Okay.

[Lolo] You rich people have problems, hey?

I'm not rich.

Yeah, right.

What are you?

Comfortable?

So how do you fit in at the school?

What?

Do you mean as a poor person?

I guess.

Yeah, as a poor person.

[scoffs]

Hey, your words, man.

- Not mine. - Mm.

My mum pulled some strings.

She used to be like this famous TV person,

but it doesn't hurt that I'm pretty smart.

Look, I know it's a little pretentious,

but it could open up doors that I don't even know exist yet.

I'm not dumb enough to pass that up.

What, you mean dumb like me?

I can appreciate that.

Maybe if things were different I'd give it a try.

But my whole life is back home.

My mum, friends, my everything.

Yeah, I get it.

I just can't believe you set a whole police car on fire

and lived to tell the tale.

Well, I didn't exactly stick around long enough

- to see what happens next. - [Lolo laughing]

It's a pity we never got to hang out.

Maybe next time you're back in Jozi,

I'll show you around.

If you ever come to Oakland, I'll return the favour.

I promise you.

I'm pretty badass over there.

I run the streets.

Yeah. I don't know if I want to be rolling with a fugitive.

[Ella giggles]

Train station’s that way.

Hey.

Is my hundred bucks good on the train?

It's perfect.

[music]

[Gabe] Unbelievable.

Unbelievable. How long has she been here?

You've lost her already.

Well, what the hell are they paying you for?

How hard could it be to catch a couple of kids from school?

Relax, Gabe.

- But... - Calm...

- down. - Fine. Fine.

How the hell did she even get out of that school?

That place is like Fort Knox.

You know, I'm not surprised after what happened last night.

Yeah, yeah. Fine.

Her phone's not working,

and she doesn't really have any other way to get around.

Okay, so what now?

Do we call the cops?

[scoffs]

[pilot] Ladies and gentlemen,

thank you for boarding this flight SA192 to Oakland.

My name is William Hlatshwayo.

It’s my absolute pleasure to begin your flight for today.

We’ll be taking off shortly.

Miss Gardner...?

The gentleman behind me will assist you.

Please follow him.

Um. I think there's been a misunderstanding.

[tense music]

Hey. Don’t cause a scene. Just come with me.

Where are you taking me?

[Ella] Help, help!

Help!

Please. Wait.

Let me go. You're hurting me.

Stop!

Stop it.

[Ella] New Wife?

You had us all worried sick.

Don't ever do this again.

It'll never happen again.

My flight is leaving soon and I'll be out of your hair.

Ella, close that fucking door.

[tense music]

Do you want to know what happened back in Oakland?

Real talk?

They were going to make an example out of you.

They were going to send you to juvie or worse.

But your mother reached out.

What are you talking about?

You were essentially released into my custody.

Well, mine and your father's custody.

Look...

I just want to go home, man.

Did you ever consider that I have a life back home that I love?

People I care for?

My friend is facing jail and everyday I feel like it’s my fault.

And you expect me to be all hunky-dory at that Hogwarts school?

You burned a police car.

They were beating my friend!

I did the first thing that came to mind.

Be that as it may, there are always repercussions.

Going home is not an option.

Not unless you want to go to prison.

You messed up, El.

You messed up real bad.

Why did I even think you'd understand?

Eighteen months ago, I was scheduled for a routine trip to Nairobi, Kenya.

I decided to take one of my new recruits with me.

A car blew up right in the middle of the city.

A dozen people lost their lives,

including a little boy.

I have to live with that for the rest of my life.

How was that your fault?

You couldn't have known that car was going to blow up

and kill your friend.

Ella...

I'm the CIA station Chief for South Africa.

[suspenseful music]

I should have known. It's my job to know.

What you did today put all our lives at risk.

I need you to promise that you will never

pull another stunt like this ever again.

[plastic rattles]

There will be difficult things that you have to do,

that we all have to do.

Look, you're just going to have to come to terms with the fact that this...

this is your new life.

[theme music]

Back from America so soon?

I’m sure jet lag got your ass.

I know it's only day two, but how are you finding Indwe?

It's alright.

I present to you this cupcake made with love.

There's nothing wrong with liking more than one person at our age.

I just want to go home.

I just need you to help me with something first.

Think about everything you saw.

Who was there? What happened?

I don't think she's cool.

She's a bit dodgy.

You're grounded even more now?

What does that even mean?

Go, go, go.

The question is not what you are allowed to do.

It's what you want to do.

Hey!

What are you doing here?

I don't know exactly what she's telling you, but I can explain.

[theme music playing]