1 00:00:01,569 --> 00:00:03,737 -The Lyons are hitting back on Empire. -(shouts) 2 00:00:03,771 --> 00:00:06,174 -May we rise. -Like we always do. 3 00:00:06,207 --> 00:00:08,076 Catch all-new episodes Wednesdays. 4 00:00:08,109 --> 00:00:10,211 And check out our other Fox programs-- 5 00:00:10,244 --> 00:00:13,081 Star, 9-1-1, and The Resident. 6 00:00:13,114 --> 00:00:14,215 That's a win-win. 7 00:00:14,248 --> 00:00:15,749 Only on Fox. 8 00:00:18,352 --> 00:00:20,821 -Previously on Empire... -Lucious Lyon is my father. 9 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:22,890 Leah, it's time for you to take a break. 10 00:00:22,923 --> 00:00:26,060 Are you going to sit there and let them lock me up? 11 00:00:26,094 --> 00:00:27,728 MTA Bank of Panama. 12 00:00:27,761 --> 00:00:29,730 Money disappears from Empire, 13 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:31,732 and ends up in your Panama account. 14 00:00:31,765 --> 00:00:32,833 DAMON: You a regular here, Mr. Lyon? 15 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:34,902 -And you are? -Damon Cross. 16 00:00:34,935 --> 00:00:37,671 -I'm married. -I hope he knows how lucky he is. 17 00:00:37,705 --> 00:00:39,907 I'm a Lyon, and I'm done apologizing for that. 18 00:00:39,940 --> 00:00:42,910 Empire was built on people's pain. 19 00:00:42,943 --> 00:00:44,112 Our future is now. 20 00:00:44,145 --> 00:00:45,546 (choking, coughing) 21 00:00:45,579 --> 00:00:50,684 -Andre! I need an ambulance. -(horn honking) 22 00:00:50,718 --> 00:00:52,486 ("Perfect Place" playing) 23 00:00:55,923 --> 00:01:00,394 * Ooh, yeah * 24 00:01:01,929 --> 00:01:04,532 * All the shine I left behind * 25 00:01:04,565 --> 00:01:06,934 * Now I'm here, to my surprise * 26 00:01:06,967 --> 00:01:09,403 * Nothing different, no * 27 00:01:09,437 --> 00:01:13,073 * Nothing different, yeah * 28 00:01:13,107 --> 00:01:15,276 * Was it worth the sacrifice * 29 00:01:15,309 --> 00:01:17,945 * 'Cause being here is all a lie * 30 00:01:17,978 --> 00:01:19,980 * Nothing different * 31 00:01:20,013 --> 00:01:22,416 * Oh, nothing different * 32 00:01:24,285 --> 00:01:26,787 * It's so bad I'm out of emotions * 33 00:01:26,820 --> 00:01:30,090 * It's so bad I'm stuck on this roller coaster * 34 00:01:30,124 --> 00:01:32,493 * Roller coaster, roller coaster * 35 00:01:32,526 --> 00:01:35,496 Will you do me the honor of becoming my husband? 36 00:01:35,529 --> 00:01:38,065 * Oh, and it's a shame 'cause now I finally * 37 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:40,468 * Found a place that's all mine * 38 00:01:40,501 --> 00:01:42,636 * Nobody knows ya, no one knows ya * 39 00:01:42,670 --> 00:01:44,605 * No one knows ya * 40 00:01:44,638 --> 00:01:46,507 * Yeah * 41 00:01:46,540 --> 00:01:48,742 * It's this perfect place, this perfect place * 42 00:01:48,776 --> 00:01:51,679 * Where no one cares about yesterday * 43 00:01:51,712 --> 00:01:54,081 * They're simply happy * 44 00:01:54,114 --> 00:01:56,317 * Just happy * 45 00:01:56,350 --> 00:01:59,787 * And if it feels like nothing's going your way, no * 46 00:01:59,820 --> 00:02:02,690 * Look around, it's a better day * 47 00:02:02,723 --> 00:02:04,758 * You're always happy * 48 00:02:04,792 --> 00:02:07,695 * Just happy * 49 00:02:07,728 --> 00:02:12,766 * But now that place is gone, gone, gone, gone, gone * 50 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:15,203 (vocalizing) 51 00:02:19,072 --> 00:02:22,710 * Nothing's worse than family 'cause you... * 52 00:02:22,743 --> 00:02:27,047 (sighs) Seems like every day with you, it's... 53 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:30,150 I'm blindsided or... 54 00:02:30,184 --> 00:02:33,487 a new grenade blows up in my damn face. 55 00:02:33,521 --> 00:02:35,389 I didn't know that this was my son. 56 00:02:35,423 --> 00:02:37,024 I-I didn't know that. 57 00:02:37,891 --> 00:02:39,727 "It's not my fault" 58 00:02:39,760 --> 00:02:41,061 and "I didn't know" 59 00:02:41,094 --> 00:02:42,396 is two different things, Lucious. 60 00:02:42,430 --> 00:02:45,399 -Are you really judging me right now? -(sighs) 61 00:02:45,433 --> 00:02:49,002 I thought no matter what, we had each other's back. 62 00:02:49,036 --> 00:02:50,838 That's what I want, Lucious. 63 00:02:50,871 --> 00:02:52,473 Hello? That's what I want. 64 00:02:52,506 --> 00:02:54,174 But we got to start doing things 65 00:02:54,208 --> 00:02:56,009 a lot different around here, 'cause... 66 00:02:56,043 --> 00:02:58,246 Different? What the hell are you talking about, different? 67 00:02:58,279 --> 00:03:01,181 Everybody that ever gained anything 68 00:03:01,215 --> 00:03:04,218 gained at somebody else's pain. 69 00:03:04,252 --> 00:03:07,054 Well, where did you get that little nugget from, huh? 70 00:03:07,087 --> 00:03:09,257 Your evil son? 71 00:03:09,290 --> 00:03:11,492 He looks just like you. 72 00:03:11,525 --> 00:03:14,362 How dare you say something like that to me? 73 00:03:14,395 --> 00:03:15,763 -Why? 'Cause it's the truth, huh? -Truth? 74 00:03:15,796 --> 00:03:17,531 -It hurts? You don't... -No, you want the truth? 75 00:03:17,565 --> 00:03:21,869 The truth is that you and I have busted our ass for this family. 76 00:03:21,902 --> 00:03:26,507 'Cause we're Lyons, and that's what we do. 77 00:03:26,540 --> 00:03:30,177 * And if it feels like nothing's going your way, no * 78 00:03:30,210 --> 00:03:32,212 * Look around, it's a better day * 79 00:03:32,246 --> 00:03:35,048 * You're always happy * 80 00:03:35,082 --> 00:03:38,286 * Just happy * 81 00:03:43,824 --> 00:03:46,494 * Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone... * 82 00:03:52,266 --> 00:03:54,067 LUCIOUS: We do what we have to do, 83 00:03:54,101 --> 00:03:56,770 and if what we're doing isn't what you want, 84 00:03:56,804 --> 00:03:58,906 then tell me what you want us to be. 85 00:03:58,939 --> 00:04:00,641 I want us to act like two people 86 00:04:00,674 --> 00:04:05,313 who know they did a lot wrong and hurt a lot of people 87 00:04:05,346 --> 00:04:08,248 and know they need to make it right. 88 00:04:08,282 --> 00:04:10,318 (phone buzzes) 89 00:04:20,461 --> 00:04:23,597 * Just happy * 90 00:04:23,631 --> 00:04:28,302 * But now that place is gone, gone, gone, gone, gone * 91 00:04:28,336 --> 00:04:30,804 (vocalizing) 92 00:04:38,111 --> 00:04:40,213 He'll be back, Mal. 93 00:04:43,150 --> 00:04:45,285 No. 94 00:04:47,488 --> 00:04:49,857 He's already back in London, back to work. 95 00:04:49,890 --> 00:04:52,259 -Covering some war. Hey, Mom. -Hey, baby. 96 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:54,795 I'm so sorry. 97 00:04:54,828 --> 00:04:56,129 You-you know, you can... 98 00:04:56,163 --> 00:04:57,798 you can go after Kai if you want to. 99 00:04:57,831 --> 00:04:59,700 I'll totally understand. 100 00:04:59,733 --> 00:05:01,101 Ma, I made a... 101 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:03,437 a promise to be here for the family, so I'm good. 102 00:05:03,471 --> 00:05:05,706 I just... I need to get back to work, you know? 103 00:05:05,739 --> 00:05:08,609 Okay, good, 'cause I need you more now than ever. 104 00:05:08,642 --> 00:05:11,545 I am trying to convince your daddy 105 00:05:11,579 --> 00:05:14,482 that we have to start doing things different. 106 00:05:14,515 --> 00:05:15,683 Course we have to. 107 00:05:15,716 --> 00:05:18,486 -Yes. -Ma, I didn't give up my man 108 00:05:18,519 --> 00:05:19,987 and-and God knows all that you gave up 109 00:05:20,020 --> 00:05:21,622 just so that Empire can eat us up alive again. 110 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:24,958 -No, we got to be better. -(chuckles) 111 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:27,361 Do we even know what "better" looks like, Jamal? 112 00:05:27,395 --> 00:05:28,829 I don't know. 113 00:05:28,862 --> 00:05:30,163 But I'll you this. 114 00:05:30,197 --> 00:05:32,866 -We gonna figure it out. -That's right. 115 00:05:32,900 --> 00:05:36,136 Because I can't go back to knocking people down 116 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:37,671 just to build us up. 117 00:05:37,705 --> 00:05:40,207 Like you said, we are better than that. 118 00:05:41,274 --> 00:05:42,910 We're Lyons. 119 00:05:53,887 --> 00:05:55,389 A little something 120 00:05:55,423 --> 00:05:58,191 for your first day back at work. (chuckles) 121 00:05:58,225 --> 00:05:59,393 What is this? 122 00:05:59,427 --> 00:06:02,496 Quincy helped me pick it out. 123 00:06:02,530 --> 00:06:05,098 Teri, I don't want you to spend this much money. 124 00:06:05,132 --> 00:06:08,268 I'm just trying to say thank you. 125 00:06:09,202 --> 00:06:11,371 (exhales) 126 00:06:14,408 --> 00:06:17,010 (sighs) Wow. 127 00:06:17,044 --> 00:06:18,946 (chuckles) 128 00:06:21,715 --> 00:06:23,617 Wow. 129 00:06:25,419 --> 00:06:29,389 -Thank you. -Thank you. 130 00:06:31,324 --> 00:06:35,195 You know, I'm, uh, kind of excited to get back to Empire. 131 00:06:35,228 --> 00:06:37,397 -Yeah? -Yeah, yeah, yes. 132 00:06:37,431 --> 00:06:40,568 First time in a... in a very long time 133 00:06:40,601 --> 00:06:42,235 my whole family's on the same page. 134 00:06:42,269 --> 00:06:45,238 You know, ready to do whatever we have to do to succeed. 135 00:06:45,272 --> 00:06:47,908 Sounds like you're going to war. 136 00:06:47,941 --> 00:06:49,577 In a way, we are. 137 00:06:51,445 --> 00:06:53,413 (phone rings) 138 00:06:53,447 --> 00:06:55,683 Thank you for this, love. 139 00:06:57,785 --> 00:06:59,620 Dr. Miller. 140 00:07:00,688 --> 00:07:02,422 Yes, sir. 141 00:07:03,290 --> 00:07:05,158 Okay. 142 00:07:05,192 --> 00:07:07,160 No, I-I got it. 143 00:07:07,194 --> 00:07:09,329 Yeah. Thank you, Doc. 144 00:07:09,362 --> 00:07:11,331 Test results? 145 00:07:11,364 --> 00:07:12,766 (exhales) 146 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:15,068 -What-What'd he say? -It's nothing. 147 00:07:15,102 --> 00:07:17,805 -A bloody nose from a burst blood vessel. -(both chuckle) 148 00:07:17,838 --> 00:07:21,675 Oh, but he also said to, uh, tell Nurse Teri... 149 00:07:21,709 --> 00:07:22,843 What? 150 00:07:23,977 --> 00:07:25,546 Stop worrying. 151 00:07:26,814 --> 00:07:28,982 -Can you do that? -I'll try. 152 00:07:29,016 --> 00:07:30,250 (both chuckle) 153 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:31,685 WOMAN: When finished, 154 00:07:31,719 --> 00:07:33,787 lay pamphlets upside down on the table. 155 00:07:33,821 --> 00:07:35,589 Do we have to listen to all of this? 156 00:07:35,623 --> 00:07:37,691 I mean, the focus group is telling us what we already know. 157 00:07:37,725 --> 00:07:39,693 LUCIOUS: Okay, I don't know, man. Let's just... 158 00:07:39,727 --> 00:07:41,161 let's just be quiet. I want to hear. 159 00:07:41,194 --> 00:07:42,295 MAN: It's just not the same. 160 00:07:42,329 --> 00:07:43,631 Not as good as it was, man. 161 00:07:43,664 --> 00:07:44,865 Plus, they've been snitching on us. 162 00:07:44,898 --> 00:07:46,500 No Empire track is worth all that. 163 00:07:46,534 --> 00:07:47,635 MAN: Especially not with that generic music 164 00:07:47,668 --> 00:07:49,136 they've been dropping. 165 00:07:49,169 --> 00:07:51,572 -Where's Lucious Lyon? -You know where he is. 166 00:07:52,706 --> 00:07:54,374 Out making babies behind his wife's back. 167 00:07:54,407 --> 00:07:55,676 (exclaiming, laughter) 168 00:08:02,916 --> 00:08:04,518 (man gasps) 169 00:08:04,552 --> 00:08:06,153 -LUCIOUS: Good afternoon, everybody. -(gasping) 170 00:08:06,186 --> 00:08:07,621 Ooh, it's Lucious Lyon. 171 00:08:07,655 --> 00:08:08,989 LUCIOUS: Yeah, it's me. 172 00:08:09,022 --> 00:08:11,191 And I heard everything y'all said. 173 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:12,325 I love you, Lucious. 174 00:08:12,359 --> 00:08:14,728 -I love you, too. -I am so sorry. 175 00:08:14,762 --> 00:08:16,830 -Bet you are. -Man, you know I was just playing. 176 00:08:16,864 --> 00:08:18,799 And that didn't sound like y'all loved us back there. 177 00:08:18,832 --> 00:08:21,168 But I understand. I mean, Empire 178 00:08:21,201 --> 00:08:23,170 has lost its way. 179 00:08:23,203 --> 00:08:25,906 Done more than lose our way. We've lost your trust. 180 00:08:25,939 --> 00:08:28,141 MAN: So, hey, hey, is-is Cookie back there, too? 181 00:08:28,175 --> 00:08:29,309 Yeah, we want to see her. 182 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:30,578 -Yeah. -Where's she at? 183 00:08:30,611 --> 00:08:32,546 Hey, y'all. 184 00:08:32,580 --> 00:08:34,848 (indistinct chatter) 185 00:08:34,882 --> 00:08:36,083 Now, with... 186 00:08:36,116 --> 00:08:37,718 without me at the helm, 187 00:08:37,751 --> 00:08:40,487 Empire managed to fail you miserably. 188 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:41,922 But y'all ain't got to worry 189 00:08:41,955 --> 00:08:43,591 about none of that no more, 'cause I'm back. 190 00:08:43,624 --> 00:08:45,225 (indistinct whispering) 191 00:08:45,258 --> 00:08:47,861 We are back. 192 00:08:47,895 --> 00:08:49,863 COOKIE: Look, I know y'all have been hearing some nonsense. 193 00:08:49,897 --> 00:08:52,700 I want you to know it's not true. 194 00:08:53,734 --> 00:08:56,169 Lucious and I are good. 195 00:08:56,203 --> 00:08:57,370 And we will restore 196 00:08:57,404 --> 00:08:59,472 your faith in us again. 197 00:09:00,373 --> 00:09:02,275 Thank you. 198 00:09:02,309 --> 00:09:06,013 -Thank you. -(cheering) 199 00:09:06,046 --> 00:09:08,415 Yeah, baby, thank you for having my back. 200 00:09:10,383 --> 00:09:12,352 I don't have a choice. 201 00:09:12,385 --> 00:09:14,822 This is half my company, too. 202 00:09:22,896 --> 00:09:24,564 Maybe y'all don't know, but analytics are dead. 203 00:09:24,598 --> 00:09:26,099 -(all exclaiming) -Dead! 204 00:09:27,434 --> 00:09:28,568 Dad. 205 00:09:28,602 --> 00:09:30,203 (startled chatter) 206 00:09:30,237 --> 00:09:31,705 We are Empire. 207 00:09:31,739 --> 00:09:34,241 We're the best music label in the whole damn world. 208 00:09:34,274 --> 00:09:37,778 And anybody that's here that don't recognize that, 209 00:09:37,811 --> 00:09:40,748 you need to get the hell out of here right now! 210 00:09:40,781 --> 00:09:43,050 Okay, let me translate 211 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:45,485 for my husband's dramatic display. 212 00:09:45,518 --> 00:09:47,587 What he's saying is that Empire's 213 00:09:47,621 --> 00:09:49,623 going to be new and improved, y'all. 214 00:09:49,657 --> 00:09:50,924 GISELLE: Yes. 215 00:09:50,958 --> 00:09:52,592 Cookie and Lucious, Empire's founders, 216 00:09:52,626 --> 00:09:54,594 are now co-CEOs, 217 00:09:54,628 --> 00:09:56,596 and with me as their partner, 218 00:09:56,630 --> 00:09:57,965 I will be your COO. 219 00:09:57,998 --> 00:09:59,933 And I'll resume my role as your CFO. 220 00:09:59,967 --> 00:10:03,103 And Jamal is our new Chairman of Music Development. 221 00:10:03,136 --> 00:10:04,504 Thanks for staying with the family, son. 222 00:10:04,537 --> 00:10:06,506 Family first, music always. 223 00:10:06,539 --> 00:10:08,341 So, we gonna crank out some hits, y'all. 224 00:10:08,375 --> 00:10:10,110 LUCIOUS: Amen. Now, as y'all know, 225 00:10:10,143 --> 00:10:14,481 our music comes from our heart, not from a hard drive. 226 00:10:14,514 --> 00:10:17,317 And therefore, my son Hakeem Lyon 227 00:10:17,350 --> 00:10:18,218 is gonna make sure 228 00:10:18,251 --> 00:10:21,421 that Empire stays on the creative edge 229 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:25,258 and ahead of all trends with him as our Creative Director. 230 00:10:25,292 --> 00:10:26,359 We got you. 231 00:10:26,393 --> 00:10:28,628 -We got him, right? -Yes. -(murmurs of assent) 232 00:10:28,662 --> 00:10:30,831 -(chuckles) -Yeah, we got him. 233 00:10:32,065 --> 00:10:33,801 And my sister from another mister, 234 00:10:33,834 --> 00:10:35,502 Ms. Becky Williams, 235 00:10:35,535 --> 00:10:37,437 will remain SVP of A&R. 236 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:38,972 Her instincts are undeniable. 237 00:10:39,006 --> 00:10:41,208 Mmm. Definitely undeniable. I got you. 238 00:10:41,241 --> 00:10:44,544 As my lovely wife said so eloquently, 239 00:10:44,577 --> 00:10:46,980 Empire is new and improved. 240 00:10:47,014 --> 00:10:48,115 So I want y'all to go out there 241 00:10:48,148 --> 00:10:49,182 with your hearts, with your love, 242 00:10:49,216 --> 00:10:52,119 with your passion and make some music, 243 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:53,653 'cause that's what we do. 244 00:10:53,687 --> 00:10:54,888 -(staff cheering) -Okay, 245 00:10:54,922 --> 00:10:56,724 and make some money, too. Come on. 246 00:10:56,757 --> 00:10:58,625 -(indistinct chatter) -Yes. 247 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:02,195 Come talk to me. 248 00:11:02,229 --> 00:11:03,731 BECKY: Okay, I don't to admit this, 249 00:11:03,764 --> 00:11:05,198 but you actually pulled this off. 250 00:11:05,232 --> 00:11:07,334 -No, we pulled this off. -That's true. 251 00:11:07,367 --> 00:11:10,170 (whispering): And even though the Lyons are back, 252 00:11:10,203 --> 00:11:14,875 I just want to make sure that you still have my back. 253 00:11:14,908 --> 00:11:16,977 As long as you have my back. Come on now. 254 00:11:17,010 --> 00:11:17,845 No question. 255 00:11:17,878 --> 00:11:19,813 -Now, let's get to work. -Okay. 256 00:11:19,847 --> 00:11:22,382 During this re-launch, image is everything. 257 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:24,517 I want every Empire artist 258 00:11:24,551 --> 00:11:27,554 everywhere that's worth being seen. 259 00:11:27,587 --> 00:11:29,089 (exhales) Fashion Week. 260 00:11:29,122 --> 00:11:31,191 -(low voice): Bitch. -(low voice): Bitch. 261 00:11:31,224 --> 00:11:33,426 -It's Fashion Week. -(giggles) Fashion week. 262 00:11:33,460 --> 00:11:35,262 -Okay, I have the perfect dress. -Yeah. Okay. But it's not about you, though. 263 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:37,264 It's always about me, don't do that. 264 00:11:37,297 --> 00:11:38,932 What was that about? 265 00:11:38,966 --> 00:11:40,100 Hey, guys. That speech was awesome. 266 00:11:40,133 --> 00:11:42,435 Everybody's really hyped up. It's great. 267 00:11:42,469 --> 00:11:44,037 Yeah, that's the point. 268 00:11:44,071 --> 00:11:46,406 Do you guys have, like, a minute or two, maybe we could talk? 269 00:11:46,439 --> 00:11:48,842 A minute or two? That seems like 270 00:11:48,876 --> 00:11:50,443 a mighty long time for a chick 271 00:11:50,477 --> 00:11:53,113 who thought recording in our living room was cute. 272 00:11:53,146 --> 00:11:54,381 Cookie, look. 273 00:11:54,414 --> 00:11:57,217 When I left LFM, it was just a business decision. 274 00:11:57,250 --> 00:12:00,053 -It was nothing personal, I promise. -COOKIE: Mm-mm. 275 00:12:00,087 --> 00:12:02,722 Now, what happens when we drag your little ass 276 00:12:02,756 --> 00:12:05,092 out that door by your pretty little feet, hmm? 277 00:12:05,125 --> 00:12:06,426 I'm sorry, what? 278 00:12:06,459 --> 00:12:09,863 Hah! Now you see how fast that got personal. 279 00:12:09,897 --> 00:12:13,801 LUCIOUS: If you and your disloyal vocal cords makes us some money, 280 00:12:13,834 --> 00:12:16,103 guess what? You get to stay. 281 00:12:16,136 --> 00:12:20,774 But if you don't make any money, you got to kick rocks. Clear? 282 00:12:21,641 --> 00:12:22,910 Yeah. Very. 283 00:12:22,943 --> 00:12:25,112 So why are you still sitting here? 284 00:12:25,145 --> 00:12:26,413 Come on. Let's make some money! (pounding bat on floor) 285 00:12:26,446 --> 00:12:28,949 COOKIE: Chop, chop. Hmm. 286 00:12:28,982 --> 00:12:31,051 Good. 287 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:34,154 When did you become so damn forgiving? 288 00:12:34,187 --> 00:12:36,589 Didn't you say I had to "be better"? 289 00:12:36,623 --> 00:12:38,491 Just a little bit. 290 00:12:38,525 --> 00:12:41,328 Oh. Give me this bat. (chuckles) 291 00:12:41,361 --> 00:12:43,430 Nah, I get it, I get it. 292 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:45,632 All right. 293 00:12:46,633 --> 00:12:49,769 Hey, Devon. You all right? 294 00:12:49,803 --> 00:12:52,505 Look. I want to be a part of New Empire. 295 00:12:52,539 --> 00:12:55,142 Well, you will be, you're managed by LFM, remember? 296 00:12:55,175 --> 00:12:58,178 Listen, Jamal is definitely gonna want to put you 297 00:12:58,211 --> 00:12:59,779 in the studio with Empire Artists, so don't worry. 298 00:12:59,813 --> 00:13:01,114 Look, my label ain't having it, man. 299 00:13:01,148 --> 00:13:03,083 All right? No co-writes, no features. 300 00:13:03,116 --> 00:13:05,252 None of that. No collabs. 301 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:06,653 Not until my debut. 302 00:13:06,686 --> 00:13:08,155 Well, I'll-I'll check 'on that for you, bro. 303 00:13:08,188 --> 00:13:09,656 -You can try, but... -Brother. 304 00:13:09,689 --> 00:13:12,059 I'll check on that for you. Okay? 305 00:13:13,026 --> 00:13:15,996 -I got you. -All right. 306 00:13:21,835 --> 00:13:24,171 I'm thinking 18 months, minimum, 307 00:13:24,204 --> 00:13:27,007 before fans believe Empire is Empire again. 308 00:13:27,040 --> 00:13:29,376 Financially, the road is longer and bumpier. 309 00:13:29,409 --> 00:13:30,844 Kingsley made bad investments 310 00:13:30,878 --> 00:13:33,813 -and took on considerable debt. -(sighs) 311 00:13:33,847 --> 00:13:35,682 I've sketched out a five-year solvency plan. 312 00:13:35,715 --> 00:13:38,485 -Wait. Five years? -The company's a financial mess, Pop. 313 00:13:38,518 --> 00:13:41,054 Yeah, well, why can't Patel pump some money into this? 314 00:13:41,088 --> 00:13:42,455 (chuckles) That's not gonna happen. 315 00:13:42,489 --> 00:13:44,224 Well, what about the money your ex-husband took? 316 00:13:44,257 --> 00:13:46,793 (sighs) Lord, I've been there. Done that. 317 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:48,828 I couldn't convince the Panamanian bank 318 00:13:48,862 --> 00:13:50,864 that the money Eddie deposited was mine. 319 00:13:51,731 --> 00:13:53,800 I mean, Empire's. 320 00:13:53,833 --> 00:13:55,535 -Of course. -Of course. 321 00:13:55,568 --> 00:13:59,039 So here, my legacy is just weighing in the balance. 322 00:14:00,273 --> 00:14:02,075 I don't care how much money it costs. 323 00:14:02,109 --> 00:14:03,676 We need to fix this, ASAP. 324 00:14:03,710 --> 00:14:06,179 I need some air. 325 00:14:11,118 --> 00:14:13,686 (mumbling) 326 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:15,188 Hey. I was just on my way up to see you. 327 00:14:15,222 --> 00:14:16,723 The nursing home called about your mom. 328 00:14:16,756 --> 00:14:18,258 Yeah, I ain't got time. 329 00:14:18,291 --> 00:14:20,493 I'll need to set up a meeting with Damon Cross, man. 330 00:14:20,527 --> 00:14:21,661 Whoa, whoa, Damon Cross? 331 00:14:21,694 --> 00:14:23,063 A meeting about what? 332 00:14:23,096 --> 00:14:26,266 I did my research after that little poker game. 333 00:14:26,299 --> 00:14:28,235 He's got a nice little cleaning business, don't he? 334 00:14:28,268 --> 00:14:29,769 Look, I know who he is, you know? 335 00:14:29,802 --> 00:14:31,071 What-what's that got to do with us? 336 00:14:31,104 --> 00:14:34,007 Yeah, I also know you used to work for him. 337 00:14:34,041 --> 00:14:36,944 Now, I assume you know how to contact him? 338 00:14:36,977 --> 00:14:39,712 (chuckles) I did my research. 339 00:14:39,746 --> 00:14:41,848 As your attorney, I'm advising you not to meet with this guy. 340 00:14:41,881 --> 00:14:43,550 -Let's just do... -As your employer, 341 00:14:43,583 --> 00:14:46,419 I'm telling you, set up a meeting with Damon Cross. 342 00:14:46,453 --> 00:14:47,754 He owes me. 343 00:14:47,787 --> 00:14:49,689 I'm going to collect. 344 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:52,792 Thanks, Thirst. 345 00:14:54,727 --> 00:14:57,464 -Cookie, um... -(door opening) 346 00:14:59,499 --> 00:15:01,068 What's all this? 347 00:15:01,101 --> 00:15:03,203 Uh, I-I couldn't remember whether you liked regular, 348 00:15:03,236 --> 00:15:05,072 almond or soy milk in your coffee, 349 00:15:05,105 --> 00:15:06,106 so I brought you all three. 350 00:15:06,139 --> 00:15:07,740 Nah, you're a little too extra. 351 00:15:07,774 --> 00:15:09,977 -Look. Um, uh, Cookie, um... -(sighs) 352 00:15:10,010 --> 00:15:12,479 I was really inspired by what you guys said today. 353 00:15:12,512 --> 00:15:15,082 Look, I have a lot of ideas for Empire, okay? And I was 354 00:15:15,115 --> 00:15:16,916 hoping that we could talk about maybe an elevated position 355 00:15:16,950 --> 00:15:19,319 -like a choreographer? -Okay. Ba-boop, boop, boop, boop. 356 00:15:19,352 --> 00:15:21,921 You've been with me for less than a month 357 00:15:21,955 --> 00:15:23,957 and you're already expecting a promotion? 358 00:15:23,991 --> 00:15:25,425 I have so much more to offer. 359 00:15:25,458 --> 00:15:27,995 Oh. (chuckles) Very ambitious of you. 360 00:15:28,028 --> 00:15:30,597 Okay. Why don't you elevate your ass 361 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:31,999 on up to Porsha's office 362 00:15:32,032 --> 00:15:34,834 and discuss all your little ideas with her? 363 00:15:39,006 --> 00:15:41,508 Oh, I don't-I don't get coffee now, huh? 364 00:15:41,541 --> 00:15:44,744 Okay. Petty. 365 00:15:52,819 --> 00:15:55,655 -Hey. -Hey. 366 00:15:57,790 --> 00:16:01,194 So... You know that your niece and nephew have been begging 367 00:16:01,228 --> 00:16:03,196 to see their Uncle Mal and Uncle Kai-Kai. 368 00:16:03,230 --> 00:16:04,697 -Where y'all been at? -(chuckles) 369 00:16:04,731 --> 00:16:07,167 -Oh. Uh... -(chuckles) 370 00:16:07,200 --> 00:16:11,271 Uncle Kai-Kai has... gone bye-bye. 371 00:16:11,304 --> 00:16:13,940 I'm so sorry, Jamal. I didn't know. 372 00:16:13,973 --> 00:16:15,708 It's all good, you know? 373 00:16:15,742 --> 00:16:17,310 Just gotta stay grinding. 374 00:16:17,344 --> 00:16:20,847 Got to stay focused on the task at hand. 375 00:16:20,880 --> 00:16:23,550 But you know about something like that. 376 00:16:23,583 --> 00:16:25,885 That's actually what I was calling you about. 377 00:16:25,918 --> 00:16:29,389 Empire's gonna need straight hits out the gate, you know? 378 00:16:29,422 --> 00:16:31,058 So I've been working on a bunch of things, 379 00:16:31,091 --> 00:16:33,393 and this one situation I have, 380 00:16:33,426 --> 00:16:35,562 I just need a strong female vocal. 381 00:16:35,595 --> 00:16:37,564 I'm your girl. 382 00:16:37,597 --> 00:16:39,332 (chuckles) You haven't even heard it yet, but... 383 00:16:39,366 --> 00:16:41,168 (chuckles) I don't have to hear it. I trust you. 384 00:16:41,201 --> 00:16:43,870 And plus, I really appreciate you showing me love, 385 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:47,006 -even after all the... -Hey. 386 00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:48,908 I mean, you're still family. 387 00:16:48,941 --> 00:16:50,710 Yeah. 388 00:16:50,743 --> 00:16:52,812 * I'm a young fella with the swag, yeah, I'm groovy * 389 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:56,416 * You've been dealing with too many lanes and goofies * 390 00:16:56,449 --> 00:16:58,351 * Smart choice, smart choice... * 391 00:16:58,385 --> 00:17:01,854 LUCIOUS: ...drop by this way, huh? 392 00:17:01,888 --> 00:17:04,257 -Let's see what happens. -GISELLE: Yeah. 393 00:17:04,291 --> 00:17:06,893 (clears throat) Everyone. 394 00:17:06,926 --> 00:17:08,728 -Mr. Damon Cross. -It's good to see you again, brother. 395 00:17:08,761 --> 00:17:10,563 Well, yeah. It's hard to recognize you 396 00:17:10,597 --> 00:17:12,031 when you ain't dodging bullets, man. 397 00:17:12,065 --> 00:17:14,067 -Ah. (chuckles) -Giselle Sims. 398 00:17:15,235 --> 00:17:16,536 It's nice to meet you. 399 00:17:16,569 --> 00:17:17,704 And this is my wife... 400 00:17:17,737 --> 00:17:19,106 We met... At the Moët. 401 00:17:19,139 --> 00:17:20,740 Wait, when did we go to the Moët? 402 00:17:20,773 --> 00:17:22,442 "We" didn't. 403 00:17:22,475 --> 00:17:25,345 I mean, everyone knows the amazing Cookie Lyon 404 00:17:25,378 --> 00:17:27,080 and no one could forget meeting you, 405 00:17:27,114 --> 00:17:29,182 but I think you have me confused with another brother. 406 00:17:29,216 --> 00:17:31,651 No, no, no. At the elevator. 407 00:17:32,952 --> 00:17:35,855 Never mind, it'll come back to you. 408 00:17:35,888 --> 00:17:38,691 All right, well, let's get down to some business, all right? 409 00:17:38,725 --> 00:17:40,560 So how can I help you? 410 00:17:40,593 --> 00:17:42,295 LUCIOUS: Well, a recently departed friend 411 00:17:42,329 --> 00:17:44,464 was siphoning a great deal of money from Empire. 412 00:17:44,497 --> 00:17:48,768 So now, our money is sitting in an offshore account. 413 00:17:48,801 --> 00:17:51,471 And we need someone with a certain amount of influence 414 00:17:51,504 --> 00:17:55,608 over the Panamanian banking community to help us. 415 00:17:55,642 --> 00:17:59,779 I appreciate the consideration, but if I can accommodate you, 416 00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:01,248 how soon could you be on a plane? 417 00:18:01,281 --> 00:18:03,082 You know, this is not gonna work without an Empire boss. 418 00:18:03,116 --> 00:18:05,485 Well, Lucious has interviews back-to-back 419 00:18:05,518 --> 00:18:07,420 and it wouldn't be a good look if he just disappeared 420 00:18:07,454 --> 00:18:09,756 in the middle of our rebranding, so I'll go. 421 00:18:09,789 --> 00:18:13,092 No, I don't think it's a good look for Eddie's ex to go again. 422 00:18:13,126 --> 00:18:15,495 So I... I should go. 423 00:18:15,528 --> 00:18:17,597 -No, you don't need to. -Yeah, I should. 424 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:20,667 Well, that's if Mr. Cross is up for the challenge? 425 00:18:20,700 --> 00:18:22,835 Well, I'm always up for a challenge. 426 00:18:22,869 --> 00:18:24,437 I guess we got a deal. 427 00:18:24,471 --> 00:18:26,673 -(smacks lips) We got a deal. -Got a deal. 428 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:30,510 * Can I be the one you call for, yeah. * 429 00:18:36,516 --> 00:18:38,451 I hope this isn't seen as disrespect, Mr. Jones. 430 00:18:38,485 --> 00:18:40,987 Loyalty is highly regarded among the Samurai. 431 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:42,522 Samson, all we're asking 432 00:18:42,555 --> 00:18:44,557 is that you loosen the reigns a little bit. 433 00:18:46,293 --> 00:18:48,795 It's an original Takeda Shingen. 434 00:18:48,828 --> 00:18:50,763 To me, it's priceless. 435 00:18:50,797 --> 00:18:53,166 It represents my warrior spirit. 436 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:56,436 We just want Devon to record 437 00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:59,172 a couple of songs with Empire artists. 438 00:18:59,206 --> 00:19:01,140 And you know they'll be hits. 439 00:19:02,975 --> 00:19:04,744 It's a win-win. 440 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:13,986 (sighs) 441 00:19:14,020 --> 00:19:15,988 Look, Andre. 442 00:19:16,022 --> 00:19:18,325 If Devon has a hit with you before he has hits with me, 443 00:19:18,358 --> 00:19:21,060 we look like sloppy seconds. 444 00:19:21,093 --> 00:19:22,995 Thanks for your interest, 445 00:19:23,029 --> 00:19:25,097 but "The future of R&B" is not for sale. 446 00:19:27,434 --> 00:19:29,236 Okay. 447 00:19:30,937 --> 00:19:35,508 Why don't you, uh, take some time and, uh... think it over. 448 00:19:35,542 --> 00:19:37,544 (chuckles) 449 00:19:59,266 --> 00:20:01,268 Hey. (chuckles) 450 00:20:01,301 --> 00:20:03,270 That is hot, I like that a lot. 451 00:20:03,303 --> 00:20:04,904 -Hey. Yeah, working... -(chuckles) 452 00:20:04,937 --> 00:20:06,406 ...on some new stuff. What's up? 453 00:20:06,439 --> 00:20:10,343 New like you're looking for a collaboration? Or...? 454 00:20:10,377 --> 00:20:12,612 (chuckles) Uh, not exactly. Not on this one. 455 00:20:12,645 --> 00:20:14,614 -Tiana's already got this. -Yeah, that'll be 456 00:20:14,647 --> 00:20:17,116 a cute little breathy throwback, I guess. 457 00:20:17,149 --> 00:20:18,918 Wow. 458 00:20:18,951 --> 00:20:20,753 Look, can I play you something? 459 00:20:20,787 --> 00:20:22,789 Sure. Right there. 460 00:20:24,291 --> 00:20:27,026 JAMAL (on tape): * Oh, got nothing to lose * 461 00:20:27,059 --> 00:20:30,096 Oh, yes, you playing me my own song. 462 00:20:30,129 --> 00:20:32,532 -Just wait a second. -* Whoa, yeah * 463 00:20:32,565 --> 00:20:35,302 TREASURE (on tape): * I try to be patient * 464 00:20:35,335 --> 00:20:36,603 * I'm so tired of waiting * 465 00:20:36,636 --> 00:20:39,806 -Mm-hmm. -* I gotta do better than that * 466 00:20:39,839 --> 00:20:42,775 * It's so hard to take it, I just wanna make it * 467 00:20:42,809 --> 00:20:45,945 * They just wanna stop my bag... * 468 00:20:45,978 --> 00:20:47,246 Well, you sound amazing. 469 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:48,981 Thank you. And listen, 470 00:20:49,015 --> 00:20:50,783 I don't have any distractions. 471 00:20:50,817 --> 00:20:53,586 I don't have a diaper change, I don't have a playdate. 472 00:20:53,620 --> 00:20:55,221 I'm ready to make a hit right now. 473 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:56,956 Tiana's my family so ease up on that. 474 00:20:56,989 --> 00:20:59,926 All right, I'm sorry. I didn't meant it like that at all. 475 00:20:59,959 --> 00:21:01,328 All I'm saying is that 476 00:21:01,361 --> 00:21:03,630 you should think about it. Me and you on a track? 477 00:21:03,663 --> 00:21:05,465 I would love to work with you, 478 00:21:05,498 --> 00:21:07,467 Jamal, like, really. 479 00:21:07,500 --> 00:21:08,835 * 'Cause I ain't got nothing... * 480 00:21:08,868 --> 00:21:10,002 I'll think about it. 481 00:21:10,036 --> 00:21:12,171 -Thank you. -Without you here. 482 00:21:12,204 --> 00:21:13,440 Please leave if I'm in the studio. 483 00:21:13,473 --> 00:21:14,441 -Okay. Okay. I'm sorry. -Thank you. 484 00:21:14,474 --> 00:21:15,442 Thank you so much. 485 00:21:15,475 --> 00:21:16,809 Thank you, thank you. 486 00:21:16,843 --> 00:21:17,844 * To prove * 487 00:21:17,877 --> 00:21:20,079 * I got so much to prove to you * 488 00:21:20,112 --> 00:21:22,148 * I came too far to hear no * 489 00:21:22,181 --> 00:21:24,784 * Gotta go hard or go home * 490 00:21:24,817 --> 00:21:28,655 * I ain't got nothing to lose. * 491 00:21:31,658 --> 00:21:32,792 SAMSON: Did we have an appointment? 492 00:21:32,825 --> 00:21:35,161 You know, when I left here earlier, 493 00:21:35,194 --> 00:21:36,663 I thought to myself, 494 00:21:36,696 --> 00:21:38,765 there must be something I neglected to offer. 495 00:21:38,798 --> 00:21:42,001 Look, kid, maybe you missed the memo while you were locked up, 496 00:21:42,034 --> 00:21:45,004 but begging is still unbecoming. 497 00:21:45,037 --> 00:21:47,974 Let's test that theory. 498 00:21:48,007 --> 00:21:50,777 -Shall we? -(chuckles) 499 00:21:50,810 --> 00:21:54,881 -What the hell are you doing?! -Sit your ass down. Sit down! 500 00:22:01,020 --> 00:22:03,390 Samurais were clever. 501 00:22:03,423 --> 00:22:06,893 They knew how to deceptively disarm their enemy. 502 00:22:06,926 --> 00:22:09,061 You, sir, are not. 503 00:22:09,095 --> 00:22:11,831 Aah! 504 00:22:11,864 --> 00:22:13,700 -But you very well could be. -(sighs) 505 00:22:13,733 --> 00:22:16,469 -Put the sword down. -Begging is unbecoming, remember? 506 00:22:16,503 --> 00:22:18,004 (Samson yells) 507 00:22:18,037 --> 00:22:19,872 Your father must be real proud. 508 00:22:19,906 --> 00:22:23,410 His Ivy League son, following in his thuggish footsteps. 509 00:22:23,443 --> 00:22:25,712 My father moves out of necessity for his clients. 510 00:22:25,745 --> 00:22:27,914 Can you say the same, Samson? 511 00:22:27,947 --> 00:22:30,717 -What are you getting at, Lyon? -I'm talking about the escorts 512 00:22:30,750 --> 00:22:32,351 you expense to your artists' accounts. 513 00:22:32,385 --> 00:22:35,187 You have them paying for your little call girls and call boys. 514 00:22:35,221 --> 00:22:36,556 That's ridiculous! 515 00:22:36,589 --> 00:22:38,625 Not according to your ex-wife, it's not. 516 00:22:39,592 --> 00:22:41,227 You know, it's incredible 517 00:22:41,260 --> 00:22:44,230 how a few dollars can jog a scorned woman's memory. 518 00:22:44,263 --> 00:22:45,832 Stop! 519 00:22:45,865 --> 00:22:48,234 (panting) 520 00:22:48,267 --> 00:22:49,602 You can use Devon. 521 00:22:50,470 --> 00:22:52,572 I asked for that this morning. 522 00:22:53,606 --> 00:22:54,907 You remember how polite I was 523 00:22:54,941 --> 00:22:56,876 when I asked for that this morning? 524 00:22:56,909 --> 00:23:01,080 Now I want his whole damn contract, so sign it. 525 00:23:01,113 --> 00:23:03,950 Sign it! Sign it! 526 00:23:03,983 --> 00:23:05,585 (steel clinking) 527 00:23:05,618 --> 00:23:07,019 Sign it! 528 00:23:07,053 --> 00:23:08,588 Come on, Samson! 529 00:23:08,621 --> 00:23:12,692 (whoops) Come on, Samson! Come on, Samson! 530 00:23:12,725 --> 00:23:14,393 Sign it! 531 00:23:14,427 --> 00:23:16,563 (Samson panting) 532 00:23:27,306 --> 00:23:29,275 Pleasure doing business with you, 533 00:23:29,308 --> 00:23:32,445 Samson. Bitch. 534 00:23:41,921 --> 00:23:43,823 Welcome back, Mr. Cross. I'll have your bags brought up 535 00:23:43,856 --> 00:23:45,391 to your suites, and just one moment 536 00:23:45,424 --> 00:23:47,226 -for your keys. -Thank you. 537 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:50,930 So... I set up the meeting with Julio Calderon. 538 00:23:50,963 --> 00:23:53,432 Just as a warning-- he's old school, 539 00:23:53,466 --> 00:23:55,735 so he expect a woman to know her place. 540 00:23:55,768 --> 00:23:57,737 (laughs) You see, I thought you were tripping 541 00:23:57,770 --> 00:23:59,338 when you said we never met, but 542 00:23:59,371 --> 00:24:01,140 it's clear, because you know 543 00:24:01,173 --> 00:24:03,009 Cookie doesn't play by any man's rules. 544 00:24:03,042 --> 00:24:05,645 (chuckles) It's cute when you do that. 545 00:24:05,678 --> 00:24:08,047 -Do what? -Pretend like you don't care. 546 00:24:11,183 --> 00:24:13,285 The Moët. 547 00:24:13,319 --> 00:24:14,954 I knew I wasn't crazy. 548 00:24:14,987 --> 00:24:17,323 -(chuckles) -Here are your keys, Mr. Cross. 549 00:24:17,356 --> 00:24:18,958 Thank you. 550 00:24:18,991 --> 00:24:21,193 Yeah. I'll always be grateful for what you did for me 551 00:24:21,227 --> 00:24:22,695 -in that elevator. -Mm-hmm. 552 00:24:22,729 --> 00:24:24,330 And that's the reason why I'm helping you. 553 00:24:24,363 --> 00:24:26,365 Well, why... why were you pretending 554 00:24:26,398 --> 00:24:27,967 like you didn't recognize me? 555 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:30,269 Well, I mean, if I admitted my truth, 556 00:24:30,302 --> 00:24:32,639 you think Lucious would have allowed you to come? 557 00:24:32,672 --> 00:24:34,707 (chuckles) Allowed? 558 00:24:34,741 --> 00:24:36,509 I don't need my man's permission. 559 00:24:36,543 --> 00:24:39,011 We are here for one thing and one thing only, 560 00:24:39,045 --> 00:24:41,013 and that's to get Empire's money back. 561 00:24:41,047 --> 00:24:42,915 (elevator bell dings) 562 00:24:50,657 --> 00:24:51,958 LFM and Empire have merged, so I don't understand 563 00:24:51,991 --> 00:24:53,793 why we're not expanding beyond artists. 564 00:24:53,826 --> 00:24:56,663 We could be signing dancers and models, even influencers. 565 00:24:56,696 --> 00:24:59,031 -That is a great idea. -Thank you. 566 00:24:59,065 --> 00:25:02,301 For another day. Right now, our main focus is 567 00:25:02,334 --> 00:25:04,704 on new sounds and musicians, not no dancers. 568 00:25:04,737 --> 00:25:07,073 -Okay, so why take Blake off the list? -T.M. Easy, Girl! 569 00:25:07,106 --> 00:25:08,541 That is none of your business. 570 00:25:08,575 --> 00:25:10,476 I'm just saying, he's undeniably a draw. 571 00:25:10,509 --> 00:25:12,478 Listen, Blake plus Hakeem plus Tiana-- 572 00:25:12,511 --> 00:25:14,413 that is a bomb I'm not trying to detonate. 573 00:25:17,383 --> 00:25:20,620 Sorry, I... I-I didn't know. 574 00:25:23,055 --> 00:25:25,324 Look, I get it, okay? 575 00:25:25,357 --> 00:25:27,426 I was you once, with much better style. 576 00:25:27,459 --> 00:25:29,061 Hmm, 'cause that sweater 577 00:25:29,095 --> 00:25:30,863 -got to go. -Okay. 578 00:25:30,897 --> 00:25:32,899 It take a minute to pay your dues, okay? 579 00:25:32,932 --> 00:25:35,902 You just got to know your place and stop overstepping. 580 00:25:35,935 --> 00:25:38,738 It's funny that you have that logic of knowing your place, 581 00:25:38,771 --> 00:25:41,007 'cause that hasn't really helped you around here. 582 00:25:41,040 --> 00:25:42,609 I'm just saying. 583 00:25:42,642 --> 00:25:44,010 I didn't hear your name called 584 00:25:44,043 --> 00:25:45,778 with a new position behind it yesterday. 585 00:25:46,879 --> 00:25:48,581 * When they lose the blueprint * 586 00:25:48,615 --> 00:25:51,250 * I mean the pinkprint, so let it sink in... * 587 00:25:51,283 --> 00:25:53,452 (chuckles dryly) This bitch. 588 00:25:53,485 --> 00:25:55,955 * He's still the only hitter that I woulda signed to * 589 00:25:55,988 --> 00:25:58,224 * If I ain't sign to Wayne perfectly designed crew * 590 00:25:58,257 --> 00:26:00,126 * 'Cause we the big three, don't need a big speech... * 591 00:26:00,159 --> 00:26:02,595 Yo, you know, Empire will be the freshest and flyest company, 592 00:26:02,629 --> 00:26:05,297 we strike up that musically first. 593 00:26:05,331 --> 00:26:06,799 The Lyons are back, baby! 594 00:26:06,833 --> 00:26:08,701 -(indistinct, chatter) -MAN: Tiana! Tiana, this way! 595 00:26:08,735 --> 00:26:09,936 WOMAN: Tiana, you look beautiful! 596 00:26:09,969 --> 00:26:11,470 MAN 2: Tiana, over here! Over here! 597 00:26:11,503 --> 00:26:13,272 (overlapping chatter) 598 00:26:13,305 --> 00:26:16,575 * If that chick get slick, I'll ... the chick * 599 00:26:16,609 --> 00:26:18,745 * I'll ... up the chick, I'll gut the chick... * 600 00:26:18,778 --> 00:26:20,980 Hey, babies. Treasure's here. 601 00:26:21,013 --> 00:26:23,650 (chuckles) Hi. 602 00:26:23,683 --> 00:26:25,952 * When we say "Burn the chick," it's up the chick * 603 00:26:25,985 --> 00:26:27,920 * She was stuck-up so my hitters stuck up the chick * 604 00:26:27,954 --> 00:26:29,822 * Still draggin' her so don't pick up the chick * 605 00:26:29,856 --> 00:26:31,490 * Get the combination to the safe * 606 00:26:31,523 --> 00:26:33,092 * Drug the chick * 607 00:26:33,125 --> 00:26:35,327 * Know the whole operation been bugged the chick... * 608 00:26:35,361 --> 00:26:36,996 (vocalizing) 609 00:26:37,029 --> 00:26:39,098 -Happy! -WOMAN: Bella! -MAN: Yeah, you and Bella! 610 00:26:39,131 --> 00:26:40,232 Tiana, right here! 611 00:26:40,266 --> 00:26:42,434 * Ritchie like Guy and I still eat Thai * 612 00:26:42,468 --> 00:26:44,937 * You want the Nicki cheat code? Come on, sis, nice try * 613 00:26:44,971 --> 00:26:46,272 * Let's be real, all my children want to look like me * 614 00:26:46,305 --> 00:26:49,075 * Wanna be in demand, get booked like me * 615 00:26:49,108 --> 00:26:51,944 * Wanna run up in the lab and cook like me * 616 00:26:51,978 --> 00:26:53,579 * But ain't nan you girls cookin' good like me... * 617 00:26:53,612 --> 00:26:55,614 I heard you tried to steal my duet with Jamal. 618 00:26:55,648 --> 00:26:58,651 I'm sorry? Oops. 619 00:26:58,685 --> 00:27:00,953 Listen, little girl, you might think 620 00:27:00,987 --> 00:27:02,621 you can come up riding on my coattail, 621 00:27:02,655 --> 00:27:04,423 but you're just gonna be stuck under my Louboutins. 622 00:27:04,456 --> 00:27:07,960 Look, all I'm trying to do is bring Empire back to life, 623 00:27:07,994 --> 00:27:10,663 like a real vocalist should, baby. 624 00:27:10,697 --> 00:27:12,865 -I know you don't know anything about that... -TIANA: Okay. Your voice 625 00:27:12,899 --> 00:27:16,368 may be real, but that ass you crafting with sand, duct tape 626 00:27:16,402 --> 00:27:18,437 -and a prayer sure as hell ain't. Touch me again. -You want to get your finger-- 627 00:27:18,470 --> 00:27:20,673 -get your finger out of my face. -What you about to do about it? 628 00:27:20,707 --> 00:27:22,041 TREASURE: Say "hi" to Mommy! Come say "hi" to Mommy! 629 00:27:22,074 --> 00:27:24,176 Don't talk to my daughter! Don't talk to my... Now you done 630 00:27:24,210 --> 00:27:25,678 -pushed to a different level. What's good? -(Becky stammering) 631 00:27:25,712 --> 00:27:27,213 Put your hands on me one more time. 632 00:27:27,246 --> 00:27:29,481 -You don't know where I'm from. -(indistinct chatter) 633 00:27:29,515 --> 00:27:30,983 -Get your own songs, boo. -Get to your seat. 634 00:27:31,017 --> 00:27:33,319 -Meet me inside. -What about your own songs, boo? 635 00:27:33,352 --> 00:27:36,455 Hey, hey, hey. Why don't you go to your seat? 636 00:27:36,488 --> 00:27:38,124 Okay. Huh? 637 00:27:38,157 --> 00:27:39,726 What do you do? What do you do? What do you do? 638 00:27:39,759 --> 00:27:41,828 Put your earrings back on. Get out of here. 639 00:27:41,861 --> 00:27:43,162 Get out of here. 640 00:27:43,195 --> 00:27:44,997 How y'all doing tonight? 641 00:27:45,031 --> 00:27:47,466 Did you maybe just want a little bit of Becky? 642 00:27:47,499 --> 00:27:48,835 * I'm just trying to find out * 643 00:27:48,868 --> 00:27:50,737 * When the new Porsche come in... * 644 00:27:50,770 --> 00:27:54,373 Well, you know. Just like a body without a head is dead, 645 00:27:54,406 --> 00:27:57,043 a kingdom without a king is the same. 646 00:27:57,076 --> 00:27:58,911 I mean, Empire was always number one 647 00:27:58,945 --> 00:28:00,713 when I was at the helm, you know? 648 00:28:00,747 --> 00:28:02,148 Well, how's it feel to know 649 00:28:02,181 --> 00:28:04,416 that the king's own prince is responsible 650 00:28:04,450 --> 00:28:06,018 for the company's troubles? 651 00:28:06,052 --> 00:28:07,486 Um, excuse me? 652 00:28:07,519 --> 00:28:09,655 Former Empire CEO Jeff Kingsley. 653 00:28:09,688 --> 00:28:11,991 -He's your son, correct? -(door opens) 654 00:28:12,024 --> 00:28:14,060 Hey, sorry to bother you guys. Lucious, we got to talk. 655 00:28:14,093 --> 00:28:16,562 Uh, I'm sorry we got to wrap this up, brother. 656 00:28:16,595 --> 00:28:18,330 (sighs) What's up, man? 657 00:28:18,364 --> 00:28:19,899 That, uh, matter from earlier. 658 00:28:19,932 --> 00:28:21,167 I thought you bought me time. 659 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,235 Time ran out. You got to take care of it now. 660 00:28:23,269 --> 00:28:25,404 Oh. Hey, somebody take this. 661 00:28:25,437 --> 00:28:28,074 Get him out now. 662 00:28:29,441 --> 00:28:31,177 So sorry it's come to this, 663 00:28:31,210 --> 00:28:33,846 but she requires double the staff to manage her tantrums, 664 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:35,748 and your balance is overdue several months. 665 00:28:35,782 --> 00:28:38,918 Yeah, well, this should more than cover what we owe 666 00:28:38,951 --> 00:28:41,453 and take care of the next six months. 667 00:28:42,388 --> 00:28:44,623 LEAH: I'll be dead 668 00:28:44,656 --> 00:28:47,960 before I step foot in that double-trash room! 669 00:28:51,463 --> 00:28:53,465 Dwight? 670 00:29:00,172 --> 00:29:02,942 Get your crusty hands off my things! 671 00:29:02,975 --> 00:29:04,176 -Give us a minute. -'Kay. 672 00:29:05,812 --> 00:29:09,115 You gonna burn in hell for letting me rot in this rathole. 673 00:29:09,148 --> 00:29:11,250 You know I don't deserve to be here. 674 00:29:11,283 --> 00:29:13,619 Look, Ma, you need the kind of help 675 00:29:13,652 --> 00:29:15,221 that I can't give you right now. 676 00:29:15,254 --> 00:29:17,223 You're rotten to the core. 677 00:29:17,256 --> 00:29:20,392 Just like your father and your bastard son. 678 00:29:20,426 --> 00:29:22,962 How do you even know about Jeffrey? 679 00:29:22,995 --> 00:29:26,632 Your demon spawn came to see me. 680 00:29:26,665 --> 00:29:31,137 You and me finally have something in common-- 681 00:29:31,170 --> 00:29:33,172 knowing what it feels like 682 00:29:33,205 --> 00:29:37,543 to wish your child never breathed its first breath. 683 00:29:41,613 --> 00:29:46,152 What did little chocolate chip say when you told her? 684 00:29:46,185 --> 00:29:48,154 How long did it take her 685 00:29:48,187 --> 00:29:52,524 to march her sassy ass out the front door? 686 00:29:52,558 --> 00:29:54,326 Cookie didn't leave me. 687 00:29:54,360 --> 00:29:56,162 She will. 688 00:29:56,195 --> 00:30:00,766 Soon as she realizes that no matter how much you promise 689 00:30:00,799 --> 00:30:03,369 to be a good little boy... 690 00:30:05,071 --> 00:30:07,874 ...you'll never change. 691 00:30:10,376 --> 00:30:12,711 I know my whole life I've... 692 00:30:12,744 --> 00:30:14,813 spent it... 693 00:30:14,847 --> 00:30:16,983 hurting people. 694 00:30:18,217 --> 00:30:20,652 But it was because I didn't get the love 695 00:30:20,686 --> 00:30:22,521 that I needed from my mother. 696 00:30:22,554 --> 00:30:25,557 So, if I'm a monster... 697 00:30:26,893 --> 00:30:29,061 ...it's because you made me that way. 698 00:30:31,563 --> 00:30:34,033 That evil... 699 00:30:34,066 --> 00:30:37,536 has always been in you. 700 00:30:39,738 --> 00:30:42,008 It ain't going nowhere. 701 00:30:45,744 --> 00:30:47,679 Neither are you. 702 00:30:49,916 --> 00:30:52,919 (laughing) 703 00:31:02,628 --> 00:31:05,397 (sighs) Look, I'm sorry about that mess 704 00:31:05,431 --> 00:31:06,832 that Treasure started on the red carpet. 705 00:31:06,865 --> 00:31:08,300 Sit. 706 00:31:10,069 --> 00:31:12,504 But I'm letting it go. 707 00:31:12,538 --> 00:31:16,242 I got to focus on this hit that me and Jamal are about to make. 708 00:31:16,275 --> 00:31:19,411 -(Giselle and Becky laugh) -She want to focus now. 709 00:31:19,445 --> 00:31:22,048 It don't work that way, does it, G? 710 00:31:22,081 --> 00:31:23,682 It never really does, does it, B? 711 00:31:23,715 --> 00:31:25,417 -Never. -Never. 712 00:31:25,451 --> 00:31:27,686 Hey, guys. 713 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:29,088 Um... (chuckling): No. 714 00:31:29,121 --> 00:31:30,556 What is Mama Tee doing here? 715 00:31:30,589 --> 00:31:33,192 -What are you doing here? -Okay. Sit down. 716 00:31:33,225 --> 00:31:34,793 (Treasure chuckles) 717 00:31:34,826 --> 00:31:38,530 Look, $100,000. 718 00:31:38,564 --> 00:31:41,200 That's how much it's going to cost 719 00:31:41,233 --> 00:31:44,436 to find and gather all the photos of you two 720 00:31:44,470 --> 00:31:46,772 wannabe divas ready to throw blows. 721 00:31:46,805 --> 00:31:50,042 Do you think Empire has the time for this right now? 722 00:31:50,076 --> 00:31:51,743 'Cause we don't. We really don't. 723 00:31:51,777 --> 00:31:53,980 Okay? And Jamal has a very 724 00:31:54,013 --> 00:31:55,447 specific vision for Empire's music. 725 00:31:55,481 --> 00:31:57,083 And y'all better thank y'all lucky stars 726 00:31:57,116 --> 00:31:58,917 that he still wants you to be involved, okay? 727 00:31:58,951 --> 00:32:02,054 Which is why he is willing to work with both of you. 728 00:32:02,088 --> 00:32:03,555 TREASURE: Both of who? I'm-I'm not 729 00:32:03,589 --> 00:32:04,957 -working with her. -Oh, you don't have to. 730 00:32:04,991 --> 00:32:06,425 Jamal, what the hell is going on? 731 00:32:06,458 --> 00:32:09,761 (chuckles) It looks like you're being replaced, Mama. 732 00:32:09,795 --> 00:32:11,130 First of all, sweetie, you can 733 00:32:11,163 --> 00:32:13,299 -never replace me. Top shop. -'Cause that's what's happening. 734 00:32:13,332 --> 00:32:15,067 -Vintage Dior. Top shop. -Look... Wow. 735 00:32:15,101 --> 00:32:16,302 Wow! 736 00:32:16,335 --> 00:32:18,470 -Now, y'all done? -(Treasure exhales) 737 00:32:18,504 --> 00:32:19,571 'Cause I hope you know you ain't 738 00:32:19,605 --> 00:32:21,140 the only ones going through stuff. 739 00:32:21,173 --> 00:32:23,242 But guess what? Seems like I'm here. 740 00:32:23,275 --> 00:32:24,510 Seems like I'm acting like a professional, 741 00:32:24,543 --> 00:32:26,078 and I'm ready to get the job done. 742 00:32:26,112 --> 00:32:27,446 So if you and you, Tiana, 743 00:32:27,479 --> 00:32:29,248 are not willing to do the same, y'all can 744 00:32:29,281 --> 00:32:31,517 dance your happy asses up outside the studio. 745 00:32:32,985 --> 00:32:35,187 Hmm? Okay. 746 00:32:35,221 --> 00:32:37,589 (sighs) Now, 747 00:32:37,623 --> 00:32:42,028 I am taking my vocal off of the song, and you two are gonna 748 00:32:42,061 --> 00:32:43,362 -record it together. -Oh, no, no, no, no. 749 00:32:43,395 --> 00:32:44,763 -Tee, listen to me. -Jamal, no. 750 00:32:44,796 --> 00:32:46,032 -That's not gonna work here. -Listen. Listen. Excuse me. 751 00:32:46,065 --> 00:32:48,800 Tee, you've never done a song with a strong female. 752 00:32:48,834 --> 00:32:50,869 -Thank you. -And, Treasure, 753 00:32:50,902 --> 00:32:53,372 you've barely ever done a song, so you could definitely use 754 00:32:53,405 --> 00:32:55,841 the cosign from Empire's princess. 755 00:32:55,874 --> 00:32:57,343 Huh. You're welcome. 756 00:32:57,376 --> 00:32:58,344 -(scoffs) -GISELLE: Look, 757 00:32:58,377 --> 00:33:00,112 any more issues, and neither one of you 758 00:33:00,146 --> 00:33:01,513 are gonna be working with Jamal. 759 00:33:01,547 --> 00:33:02,681 You got it? 760 00:33:02,714 --> 00:33:04,016 Are we clear? 761 00:33:04,050 --> 00:33:05,551 'Cause you better get clear. 762 00:33:05,584 --> 00:33:06,585 Quickly. 763 00:33:11,057 --> 00:33:12,391 We're clear. 764 00:33:12,424 --> 00:33:15,027 Now, get y'all mean asses out of here. 765 00:33:15,061 --> 00:33:17,496 Yo, Dre. 766 00:33:17,529 --> 00:33:19,631 -Thank you, ma'am. -Of course. 767 00:33:19,665 --> 00:33:22,000 Tell me you heard. 768 00:33:22,034 --> 00:33:23,635 They let me out of my contract, man. 769 00:33:23,669 --> 00:33:25,704 Yes. I know we didn't ask for that, but... 770 00:33:25,737 --> 00:33:27,739 I'm here, man. I'm a free man. 771 00:33:27,773 --> 00:33:29,408 Yeah. Sometimes people do the right thing 772 00:33:29,441 --> 00:33:31,477 out of the goodness of their hearts, huh? 773 00:33:31,510 --> 00:33:32,878 My guy. 774 00:33:32,911 --> 00:33:34,213 -My man. -Appreciate it, man. 775 00:33:34,246 --> 00:33:35,581 -Welcome to Empire. -Yes, sir. 776 00:33:35,614 --> 00:33:37,616 -All right. -Let's get it. 777 00:33:42,254 --> 00:33:45,057 (lively Latin beat plays) 778 00:33:47,693 --> 00:33:49,695 (indistinct chatter) 779 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:54,233 She's here. She's here. 780 00:33:54,266 --> 00:33:55,901 Oh, my God, you look so beautiful. 781 00:33:55,934 --> 00:33:57,603 It's unbelievable. Look how you look. 782 00:33:57,636 --> 00:34:00,339 Oh, I hope I didn't keep you gentlemen waiting too long. 783 00:34:00,372 --> 00:34:02,841 A star has fallen from the heavens. 784 00:34:02,874 --> 00:34:04,776 Handsome and charming. 785 00:34:04,810 --> 00:34:06,712 -Thank you. -DAMON: Of course, of course. 786 00:34:06,745 --> 00:34:08,347 A round of Seco. 787 00:34:08,380 --> 00:34:09,415 Allergic to anything, Cookie? 788 00:34:09,448 --> 00:34:10,949 Fake Chanel. (chuckles) 789 00:34:10,982 --> 00:34:12,584 Why do people do that? 790 00:34:12,618 --> 00:34:13,585 (laughs) 791 00:34:32,738 --> 00:34:33,605 (rapping on table) 792 00:34:33,639 --> 00:34:35,207 COOKIE: I'm sorry, I don't speak 793 00:34:35,241 --> 00:34:37,309 your beautiful language, but, uh, it appears 794 00:34:37,343 --> 00:34:40,279 that negotiations with you two are going south. 795 00:34:40,312 --> 00:34:41,713 Beautiful and astute. 796 00:34:41,747 --> 00:34:44,450 (chuckles) Well, may I sweeten the deal... 797 00:34:44,483 --> 00:34:46,785 with something that only I can offer? 798 00:34:46,818 --> 00:34:49,054 -By all means. -I'm sure your clients 799 00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:52,924 would enjoy a private concert with my Empire artists. 800 00:34:52,958 --> 00:34:54,493 Gratis, of course. 801 00:34:54,526 --> 00:34:56,962 The Saudis paid millions for the privilege. 802 00:34:56,995 --> 00:34:58,897 This is true, but... 803 00:34:58,930 --> 00:35:00,499 COOKIE: No buts, Julio. 804 00:35:00,532 --> 00:35:03,169 That bastard Eddie Barker embezzled Empire money, 805 00:35:03,202 --> 00:35:05,437 money I need to save my company. 806 00:35:06,972 --> 00:35:09,341 Look, I'm willing to give you ten percent 807 00:35:09,375 --> 00:35:11,109 of what's in the account. 808 00:35:11,143 --> 00:35:12,511 25% of what's in the account. 809 00:35:12,544 --> 00:35:14,646 You are insulting the lady, Julio. 810 00:35:14,680 --> 00:35:15,981 -Let's go. -No. 811 00:35:16,014 --> 00:35:17,883 I'm not going anywhere without my money. 812 00:35:19,851 --> 00:35:23,322 So, unless you plan on room- and-boarding me, Mr. Calderon... 813 00:35:23,355 --> 00:35:25,357 DAMON: Or lose a significant portion 814 00:35:25,391 --> 00:35:26,825 of your clientele. 815 00:35:26,858 --> 00:35:29,328 You would end our lucrative relationship over this woman? 816 00:35:29,361 --> 00:35:31,096 That's Cookie Lyon. 817 00:35:31,129 --> 00:35:32,698 She's worth it. 818 00:35:36,468 --> 00:35:39,705 -Salud. -Salud. 819 00:35:45,877 --> 00:35:48,347 And then when you switch to 16, you know, just go crazy. 820 00:35:48,380 --> 00:35:49,781 I want you to do your thing. 821 00:35:49,815 --> 00:35:52,184 -(intro to "Magician" playing) -Yeah. 822 00:35:52,218 --> 00:35:54,152 * I'm the best to ever do it * 823 00:35:54,186 --> 00:35:55,487 -* Like Brady * -* Kip * 824 00:35:55,521 --> 00:35:56,988 * New flowers got 'em * 825 00:35:57,022 --> 00:35:58,290 * Pushing up daisies * 826 00:35:58,324 --> 00:35:59,858 * So hot now they beggin' * 827 00:35:59,891 --> 00:36:01,527 -* For some A/C * -* Uh-huh * 828 00:36:01,560 --> 00:36:03,562 * Only place I ever lose is in your daydreams * 829 00:36:03,595 --> 00:36:06,898 * Let's go, lately, I do this on the daily * 830 00:36:06,932 --> 00:36:09,067 * I'm the only one they all chasin' * 831 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:10,469 -* Like Amy * -* Uh * 832 00:36:10,502 --> 00:36:11,803 * I double park, then I hop out * 833 00:36:11,837 --> 00:36:13,038 -* The Mercedes * -* Uh * 834 00:36:13,071 --> 00:36:14,706 * I'm-a show 'em how it's done * 835 00:36:14,740 --> 00:36:16,141 -* Like tasty * -* Ooh * 836 00:36:16,174 --> 00:36:18,644 * I can promise you it ain't no competition * 837 00:36:18,677 --> 00:36:20,712 -* Competition * -* I know everything * 838 00:36:20,746 --> 00:36:21,913 * They talkin' 'bout is fiction * 839 00:36:21,947 --> 00:36:23,181 * Call it how I see it * 840 00:36:23,215 --> 00:36:24,816 * Y'all ain't ready for the vision * 841 00:36:24,850 --> 00:36:26,552 -* Uh * -* I'm makin' somethin' * 842 00:36:26,585 --> 00:36:27,553 * Outta nothin' like magicians, yeah. * 843 00:36:27,586 --> 00:36:29,388 -Ooh! -(laughing) 844 00:36:29,421 --> 00:36:33,359 Okay. Okay. Okay. I see how you rockin'. 845 00:36:33,392 --> 00:36:34,660 I'll go lay these bars down, then. 846 00:36:34,693 --> 00:36:36,428 -All right, cool. -Let's do it. 847 00:36:36,462 --> 00:36:37,896 * Bring the heat right back * 848 00:36:37,929 --> 00:36:40,599 * I got 'em sweatin' in the winter time * 849 00:36:40,632 --> 00:36:42,334 -* Charged up, no felony... * -What is this? 850 00:36:42,368 --> 00:36:44,069 What it look like? I just signed Blake. 851 00:36:44,102 --> 00:36:46,405 * Boy lyrics out to tenderize * 852 00:36:46,438 --> 00:36:47,773 -* All about the loyalty... * -What? 853 00:36:47,806 --> 00:36:49,908 It ain't even like that, so stop looking at me. 854 00:36:49,941 --> 00:36:51,109 Isn't it, though? 855 00:36:51,142 --> 00:36:52,110 Because there's a guy 856 00:36:52,143 --> 00:36:53,512 spitting in the booth right now 857 00:36:53,545 --> 00:36:55,113 that I could have sworn I suggested you sign. 858 00:36:55,146 --> 00:36:56,915 Girl, whatever. Look, Cookie liked the idea, 859 00:36:56,948 --> 00:36:58,584 and you best believe I took the credit for it. 860 00:36:58,617 --> 00:37:00,419 Oh, so not only did you steal my idea, 861 00:37:00,452 --> 00:37:01,853 but you're acting like it was yours. 862 00:37:01,887 --> 00:37:04,222 So much for me knowing my place, right? 863 00:37:04,256 --> 00:37:06,725 I mean, stick to your grind. Eventually, you'll get yours. 864 00:37:08,460 --> 00:37:09,861 You don't want to stay and listen? 865 00:37:09,895 --> 00:37:11,463 No, I think I'll come up with some more ideas 866 00:37:11,497 --> 00:37:12,931 for you to steal. 867 00:37:12,964 --> 00:37:14,933 Okay. 868 00:37:14,966 --> 00:37:18,136 Dope. We gonna run it back one more time. 869 00:37:18,169 --> 00:37:21,373 (Panamanian instrumental plays) 870 00:37:24,810 --> 00:37:26,878 So, what do we owe for your services? 871 00:37:26,912 --> 00:37:28,614 Hold on, hold on, hold on, don't kill the vibe. 872 00:37:28,647 --> 00:37:31,116 -We're celebrating. -Celebrate? 873 00:37:31,149 --> 00:37:33,819 Oh, no, no, no, no, these feet aren't celebrating anything. 874 00:37:33,852 --> 00:37:35,554 Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes. We did that. 875 00:37:35,587 --> 00:37:38,089 -Okay, we did do that. -Let's go. 876 00:37:38,123 --> 00:37:40,826 (Cookie chuckles) 877 00:37:40,859 --> 00:37:42,494 -All right. -I'll show you how to dance. 878 00:37:42,528 --> 00:37:43,962 COOKIE: Watch out, now. You can't see me. 879 00:37:43,995 --> 00:37:46,332 DAMON: I see you all day. You can't see me. 880 00:37:46,365 --> 00:37:47,766 I'm seeing you. 881 00:37:47,799 --> 00:37:50,769 (laughing) 882 00:37:50,802 --> 00:37:53,439 Gonna do one spin, one spin, one spin this way. 883 00:37:53,472 --> 00:37:55,641 Come back to me. See? I got you. 884 00:37:55,674 --> 00:37:56,642 Got you. 885 00:38:01,046 --> 00:38:02,648 I should go. 886 00:38:02,681 --> 00:38:04,115 But we're just getting started. 887 00:38:04,149 --> 00:38:06,151 Do I need to remind you that I'm married? 888 00:38:06,184 --> 00:38:09,321 I'm well aware of that. But do you want to be? 889 00:38:09,355 --> 00:38:11,089 What kind of question is that? 890 00:38:11,122 --> 00:38:12,924 It's a simple question, an honest question. 891 00:38:12,958 --> 00:38:15,327 I ain't never lied to my woman, I never will. 892 00:38:15,361 --> 00:38:18,664 Is that so, mister? I don't believe we've ever met. 893 00:38:18,697 --> 00:38:19,798 Yeah, but you ain't my woman yet. 894 00:38:19,831 --> 00:38:22,000 Yet? You're delusional. 895 00:38:22,033 --> 00:38:24,770 I will have my office send you a check 896 00:38:24,803 --> 00:38:26,638 for all of your troubles. 897 00:38:26,672 --> 00:38:28,840 Have a great life, Damon. 898 00:38:28,874 --> 00:38:30,942 I don't plan on chasing you. 899 00:38:30,976 --> 00:38:33,144 When you realize that I spoke the truth, 900 00:38:33,178 --> 00:38:36,915 trust me, you're gonna come back to me. 901 00:38:46,057 --> 00:38:49,728 * I'm dying to receive you... * 902 00:38:53,198 --> 00:38:57,669 Must be great being back at Empire. 903 00:38:57,703 --> 00:39:01,873 For the first time in a long time... 904 00:39:01,907 --> 00:39:05,377 I feel good. 905 00:39:05,411 --> 00:39:07,212 -You hear me? -Mm-hmm. 906 00:39:07,245 --> 00:39:10,148 I feel really... 907 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:12,851 -really good. -(both laugh) 908 00:39:17,088 --> 00:39:19,057 * I want you to come here... * 909 00:39:19,090 --> 00:39:21,727 (phone ringing) 910 00:39:23,762 --> 00:39:26,732 Dr. Miller? 911 00:39:26,765 --> 00:39:28,534 It's kind of late. 912 00:39:28,567 --> 00:39:31,202 Hey, Dr. Miller. 913 00:39:35,774 --> 00:39:40,078 Uh... no worries. Tomorrow morning? 914 00:39:40,111 --> 00:39:42,914 Yes, sir. 915 00:39:42,948 --> 00:39:44,249 Thank you. 916 00:39:44,282 --> 00:39:45,417 What was that? 917 00:39:45,451 --> 00:39:48,386 He wants to see me in the morning. 918 00:39:48,420 --> 00:39:51,222 Something about missing lab results that just came in. 919 00:39:55,260 --> 00:39:56,595 MAN: What you want? 920 00:39:56,628 --> 00:39:57,796 THIRSTY: Right on, brother. 921 00:39:57,829 --> 00:39:59,130 Let me get the Thirsty Special. 922 00:39:59,164 --> 00:40:01,366 You know, two orders of the Ackee Salt Fish, 923 00:40:01,399 --> 00:40:02,901 two Jamaican beef patties with the coco bread, 924 00:40:02,934 --> 00:40:05,303 -and a ginger beer. -Coming right up. 925 00:40:05,336 --> 00:40:06,805 All right, it's gonna be a Netflix and chill-- 926 00:40:06,838 --> 00:40:09,140 -FBI. -Damn it. 927 00:40:10,809 --> 00:40:12,077 (exhales) 928 00:40:12,110 --> 00:40:14,913 Your boys could have waited till I got my food at least. 929 00:40:14,946 --> 00:40:16,381 Common courtesy. 930 00:40:16,414 --> 00:40:19,451 Mr. Rawlings, Assistant U.S. Attorney Conway. 931 00:40:19,485 --> 00:40:21,152 It's a real pleasure. 932 00:40:21,186 --> 00:40:23,722 Well, you must not get out much if you think this is a pleasure. 933 00:40:23,755 --> 00:40:25,791 Let's talk about Damon Cross. 934 00:40:25,824 --> 00:40:26,892 Damon who? 935 00:40:26,925 --> 00:40:28,460 Well, now you're boring me, Thurston. 936 00:40:28,494 --> 00:40:30,128 I was told you were clever. 937 00:40:30,161 --> 00:40:33,331 That's the best you can come up with, "Damon who"? 938 00:40:33,364 --> 00:40:34,500 It's disappointing. 939 00:40:34,533 --> 00:40:37,268 Well, says no girl I've ever been with. 940 00:40:37,302 --> 00:40:39,337 Okay, look, you're wasting your time, Miss. 941 00:40:39,370 --> 00:40:40,506 You can call me Meghan. 942 00:40:42,107 --> 00:40:44,342 Now, you're either gonna tell me what I want to know 943 00:40:44,375 --> 00:40:45,844 about Damon Cross, or we're gonna talk about 944 00:40:45,877 --> 00:40:48,780 your other buddy, Lucious Lyon. Remember him? 945 00:40:51,717 --> 00:40:54,520 Meghan, you know what I do remember? 946 00:40:54,553 --> 00:40:55,821 Something called attorney-client privilege. 947 00:40:55,854 --> 00:40:57,022 That's what I remember. 948 00:40:57,055 --> 00:40:59,324 I thought they would have taught you the exception 949 00:40:59,357 --> 00:41:01,927 to that rule at University of Guam Law. 950 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:04,996 Here's the billion-dollar question. 951 00:41:05,030 --> 00:41:07,032 Lucious Lyon or Damon Cross: 952 00:41:07,065 --> 00:41:09,501 whose freedom are you gonna trade for your own? 953 00:41:14,205 --> 00:41:16,374 (Latin dance music playing) 954 00:41:38,396 --> 00:41:40,532 (knock at door) 955 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:47,806 Lucious, what are you doing here? 956 00:41:47,839 --> 00:41:50,976 I just wanted to make sure you was all right, baby. 957 00:41:51,009 --> 00:41:53,178 I'm fine, I'm fine, okay? We're fine. 958 00:41:53,211 --> 00:41:56,882 We got the money, it's gonna be wired into our account tomorrow. 959 00:41:56,915 --> 00:41:59,885 Great. Then let's turn this little visit 960 00:41:59,918 --> 00:42:02,020 -into a celebration. -No, no, no, no. 961 00:42:02,053 --> 00:42:03,555 What about your interviews? 962 00:42:03,589 --> 00:42:07,425 Look, I want to show you something, okay? 963 00:42:07,458 --> 00:42:11,897 Is that the crack house on 29th and Ontario? 964 00:42:11,930 --> 00:42:13,732 Yes, it is. 965 00:42:13,765 --> 00:42:16,367 Guess who owns it now. We do. 966 00:42:16,401 --> 00:42:18,403 Oh, come-- What the hell do you need 967 00:42:18,436 --> 00:42:20,572 with a crack house, Lucious? 968 00:42:20,606 --> 00:42:22,708 Not like it's gonna break the bank or nothing. 969 00:42:22,741 --> 00:42:25,276 Look, my plan is to turn it into 970 00:42:25,310 --> 00:42:27,045 a little rehab center. 971 00:42:27,078 --> 00:42:31,883 You know, for teens and for young boys who... 972 00:42:31,917 --> 00:42:33,919 whose mothers don't know how to teach 'em 973 00:42:33,952 --> 00:42:35,587 how to be good people. 974 00:42:35,621 --> 00:42:37,522 What's wrong, Lucious? 975 00:42:37,555 --> 00:42:39,791 I'm sorry. 976 00:42:39,825 --> 00:42:41,426 For what? 977 00:42:41,459 --> 00:42:43,595 The other day, when you were all over me, 978 00:42:43,629 --> 00:42:45,897 you know, about change. 979 00:42:45,931 --> 00:42:47,298 I got defensive. 980 00:42:47,332 --> 00:42:50,435 I took it like you was attacking everything we built together. 981 00:42:50,468 --> 00:42:52,470 I didn't mean it like that. 982 00:42:52,503 --> 00:42:54,272 I know, I know, I know. 983 00:42:54,305 --> 00:42:57,943 When you say you want to make right 984 00:42:57,976 --> 00:43:00,478 the things we did wrong, 985 00:43:00,511 --> 00:43:03,214 I think that's the way for us to rebuild 986 00:43:03,248 --> 00:43:05,050 and retell our story together. 987 00:43:05,083 --> 00:43:07,118 You know? 988 00:43:07,152 --> 00:43:09,587 * Yeah * 989 00:43:09,621 --> 00:43:11,589 * Correct me if I'm wrong * 990 00:43:11,623 --> 00:43:13,424 * Correct me if I'm wrong * 991 00:43:13,458 --> 00:43:15,627 * You said you never want to share * 992 00:43:15,661 --> 00:43:17,162 * You never want to share * 993 00:43:17,195 --> 00:43:18,730 * And now I'm stuck between * 994 00:43:18,764 --> 00:43:22,801 * What I love and who I love * 995 00:43:22,834 --> 00:43:25,804 * And * 996 00:43:25,837 --> 00:43:29,107 * I know it's all unfair * 997 00:43:29,140 --> 00:43:30,041 * Ooh. * 998 00:43:36,948 --> 00:43:39,050 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH 999 00:44:09,147 --> 00:44:11,282 Now that Empire has you all fired up, 1000 00:44:11,316 --> 00:44:13,318 here are a few more shows to check out from Fox. 1001 00:44:15,653 --> 00:44:17,188 FEMALE ANNOUNCER: Paradise Hotel. 1002 00:44:17,222 --> 00:44:20,058 Fox's sexiest dating competition returns. 1003 00:44:20,091 --> 00:44:22,961 Hook up or check out. 1004 00:44:22,994 --> 00:44:24,996 This May on Fox. 1005 00:44:26,264 --> 00:44:27,498 ANNOUNCER: It's outrageous. 1006 00:44:27,532 --> 00:44:28,666 Oh, my God! 1007 00:44:28,700 --> 00:44:30,001 It's outlandish! 1008 00:44:30,035 --> 00:44:31,703 -Oh, my God! -Oh, my God! 1009 00:44:31,737 --> 00:44:33,204 -It's out of control. -Aaah! 1010 00:44:33,238 --> 00:44:35,841 Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God! 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