Previously on "Greenleaf"...
Why didn't you tell me we have a son?
I knew if you knew that I was pregnant,
you'd want to keep it.
Bishop, I could get into a lot of trouble
for putting that out for you,
so you can't tell anyone where you got it.
This is not the way that we're gonna win back this church,
not by blaming and shaming.
By my will.
I know the team is giving you a little stipend,
but I figure a little something extra
couldn't hurt your pockets.
And I can't have you reporting back to management
every time I feel like blowing ten racks up in the club.
If you were to be my, say,
eyes and ears among the greenleafs,
I'd definitely make you A.P.
Are you asking me to spy?
You like it?
Where would we get the money to pay for this?
We can sell the land.
I don't want to sell it.
Jacob, I want out of this house.
Hello?
Hi. This is A.J.
Are you there?
Yeah, A.J.
So are you gonna help me out or what?
Yeah, I can help.
Yeah?
Uh, hi. My name is Grace Greenleaf,
I'm here to see A.J. Dellahay.
I'm...
I'm his mother.
Visiting hours end at 5:00.
I know. My flight was delayed.
Is he expecting you?
Your, um, mother's here to see you.
He'll be down in a sec,
you can wait out there.
Thank you.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
I thought you were just gonna send the money.
That was the deal.
Hi.
Yeah, I know this must be real emotional for you right now.
But I'm not your science experiment.
You can't leave me in a drawer my whole life
and then take me out whenever you want
and have all the feels.
I'm sorry. This is just...
this is really hard seeing you.
- Not to... - all I want from you...
Is some cash to get on my feet,
unless you're here to deliver a check,
then get out of here.
Can we just sit and talk for a minute?
There's nothing else to say!
There are things I want to say.
Listen...
You didn't want me when you had me.
You didn't want me when I came looking for you
the first time.
You don't get to have me now
just to make yourself feel better.
It's not that I didn't want you.
Just give me the money or go!
I don't want to just hand you some money
and watch you disappear back into the...
back into the dark where you used to wish I'd stay in?
Oh.
Too bad.
Are you gonna help me out or not?
Don't let her in here again.
A.J.
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Where's Gigi?
I saw Maricel and her crew up there,
deep cleaning.
Well, she took a flight to Phoenix
to hash out some things with Ray.
Well, I am out of here, to pay for this.
I'll see you.
James?
A moment, if you will.
Oh, please.
I'll take any excuse to avoid that rowing machine.
The Lord gave me a dream.
Wow. That... that's exciting.
I was walking in a museum,
and then there was screams, and the guard ran out.
I followed behind him into this gallery
where people were standing in front of this painting
that had been ripped right down the middle...
a painting of Christ.
You were standing next to it
with a knife with blood on the blade.
Me?
And then you dropped the blade,
you looked at your hands, and then you looked at me.
And you said you were sorry.
And then I woke up.
And what do you think that means?
You have to apologize, James.
To who, for what?
To the church, for everything.
You want to talk about that again?
I am convinced more than ever
that the key to getting this church back
is as much in your hands as it is Grace's.
I'll tell you what... if the Lord gives me a dream
I'll, uh... I'll give that some thought,
but until such a time as that happens,
I'm gonna tell you like Reuben told Joseph...
keep your dreams to yourself.
At 1:00 you have the new members,
2:30 ushers, and your meeting with Dante at 4:00.
At 4:00.
Can you remind him?
'Cause time and that boy have a complex relationship.
- I'll text him right now. - Thank you.
Good morning, Mrs. Greenleaf.
Good morning.
We're so thrilled to have Pastor Jacob back.
Oh, it's wonderful, isn't it?
Yes, ma'am.
She's sweet. Hey, baby.
- Mwah! - Why aren't you at work?
Someone wants to buy the land.
The land I don't want to sell?
You asked for a week to pray about it.
That week ended yesterday.
So you just put the land on the market
without even asking me first?
No, no, I just asked Nadine to put out some feelers.
And it's my land, too.
Can you please stop saying that?
Well, if you would stop acting like everything we do
is up to you, yeah.
Who wants to buy it?
A commercial developer.
Don't you want to know how much they offered?
More than we paid for it!
Ooh! Now, if that is not an answer to your prayers,
it definitely is an answer to mine.
Mwah!
♪ Come beneath the Shepherd of souls ♪
♪ He comforts with the staff and his rod ♪
♪ In Harmony and Hope ♪
I hate this song worse than sin.
Yeah, I do, too.
But apparently they sing it
at every H-and-H church every Sunday.
Ooh! So?
Yeah, yeah.
Mm.
It is, but Judy wants us to sing it next Sunday.
Bob is coming, and so is she.
But this is the whitest piece of ear trash
I've ever heard in my life.
I'm just the messenger, Charity.
And what is this part about "he comforts with his rod"?
Oh, it's from 23rd psalm.
Yeah, but if you put it at the end of the line like that,
it's questionable.
Hmm.
What's this woman's e-mail?
I'm about to send her a Charity Greenleaf special.
Um, Grace told me that I'm to talk to her first
before ever bothering Judy.
Ugh! Don't get me in trouble.
Fine. I'll talk to Grace.
This is a hot mess.
♪ Through the family of God ♪
Oh, fix it, black Jesus.
Oh! Um, Karine, do you know where Grace is?
Pastor Greenleaf is out of town.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Uh, if Grace is not here, I don't know.
Um, she... ugh.
We had an appointment for tomorrow night,
did she say when she was planning on returning?
Let me see if I can try her by phone.
Okay.
Mrs. Williams, nice to see you.
Oh. Hello, Pastor Demars.
Is there something wrong?
Uh, no. Yes.
I mean, I'm... I'm not sure.
I wanted to see Pastor Greenleaf.
I was just about to call her.
Well, I don't think it's necessary to bother her.
- I'm sure she's busy. - But she said to call...
why don't you join me in my office, sister?
I'd love to help if I can.
You look like you're in a state.
Yes, I suppose I am.
Hold my calls.
"Hold my calls."
Call Lady Mae home.
Oh.
Hello?
I'm sorry to bother you, Pastor.
Oh, it's no bother.
And, Karine, thank you so much for persisting
with the title.
Even in this time of exile, it's deeply appreciated.
Misty Williams just showed up here very upset
looking for Grace.
- Upset about what? - She wouldn't say.
She just said that she and Grace
had an appointment tomorrow night,
but there's nothing on her calendar,
and Phil just took her away and said to hold his calls.
Phil.
Thank you for letting me know.
What time does he have to sign in?
Noon, then 5:00 is curfew.
You came back?
- A.J... - Go home.
I'll give you the money,
I'm on a plane back to Memphis tonight.
Just give me a chance to explain.
Please.
Who wants to buy it?
Something-something, LLC.
They got a website full of projects.
And what are their plans for it...
that little piece of paradise you so boldly acquired
in your rage against me and your mother?
I don't know, really, but, uh, it'll make money.
At least that's what the realtor tells Kerissa.
It's a good deal.
That's the realtor's job to tell her that.
Preaching to the choir, pop.
Just tell Kerissa no. Just say no.
Pops, she really wants this house.
Where?
Germantown.
And we have no cash.
You just moved back home.
I know. It's not my idea.
Have you seen this dream home?
No, but I know as soon as I get in there,
I'm just gonna say yes to make her happy,
or at least less mad.
You know what I think?
As foolish as it was to buy that land,
you own it now. It's yours.
And whatever they're willing to pay,
someone else will be willing to pay more 50 years from now.
Land is the closest thing to Faith a man can have in this life,
as far as a firm place to stand.
That's how the rich stay rich.
They don't sell.
And as much as you feel like indulging Kerissa
will bring you peace...
It won't.
Yeah, but it might at least get me some quiet.
Pop, at this point I'd... I'd settle for quiet.
She doesn't want that house, Jacob.
She wants to know that she has a home with you.
She's still stinging from that three-act farce
you played out with Tasha.
That's all this is about.
It's not about land or houses.
It's not even about the money.
Love her more and let her know.
And don't sell.
I know I didn't do the right thing.
I couldn't figure out how to put it all together...
you... and me and Sophia.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
I want to do better.
You think you made the right decision the first time?
First time?
When you had me and let me go?
I don't know.
You know, whether you're willing to walk down this road
with me a little or not at all,
you're gonna need someone to cosign on that apartment, A.J.
Yo, those mine?
I said come in my room and I'll put hands on you.
Hey, break it up. Break it up!
Break it up!
Move.
Get back!
Could we go check out a place?
You have somewhere in mind?
Yeah, it's got a pool.
Let's go take a look.
Zora?
You here for Low Saints?
No, I'm here for the eye candy.
You know Dante Saunders?
Well, dad's having a meeting with him here this afternoon.
And Jacob's letting you join?
No.
Actually, he's doing everything he can to ice me out.
But... I won't have it.
Get yours, girl.
Thank you. I will.
Hey, where's my sister at?
Phoenix.
Phoenix, Arizona?
Yeah, that one.
Visiting Harmony and Hope?
I don't know. She didn't say.
Would you like me to call her?
No, that's okay, um, is Pastor Phil in?
He's meeting with Misty Williams.
Hmm.
Is there something I can help you with?
No. Um, that's all right.
As you were.
Hey.
Where are you off to
looking like the girl I married?
Fred and Misty's.
- Hmm. - What's the matter?
All I know is Misty came looking for Grace
and ended up spending two hours crying with Phil Demars.
What are you doing here?
- Oh, just came to talk to pop. - Yeah.
Get back to church.
I was just about to, actually.
I'll come with you.
I'll handle it.
Mae, just because I don't change my whole life
every time you have a dream doesn't mean
I can't be of service in some situations.
Fine. Just don't take long.
I'll just grab my coat.
That's what he says, then it's 15 minutes
and he comes out looking like Billy Dee Williams.
And ministry is not work that you can do remotely, son.
Please get back to church.
Yes, ma'am.
So you find the rod to be a comfort, sister Judy?
Let's see how you like this one.
So, what do you think?
What do you think?
It's your money.
I don't have to live here, though.
You okay?
Yeah, I just...
Haven't been alone in a long time.
I used to dream about it... being alone.
It's gonna be whack.
Well, I spoke to the owner.
Normally he'd be okay with a cosign,
but because your son is a...
...you know.
May I please speak with the owner?
The answer is no.
We'll look at more places tomorrow.
I thought you were flying tonight.
That was the plan, but...
...I want to figure this out.
It's just gonna be more of the same.
Maybe.
But then we'll keep looking the next day.
And the day after that
until we find the right answer, okay?
Yo, what's up?
You here to see my man Pastor G?
What'd you do wrong?
Nothing. I'm his daughter. I'm Zora.
Oh, word? Ah, you family then.
Yeah, I'm Dante.
I know you are.
Come on, little Z, bring it in.
- Hey. - This is Nikki, the abominable.
What up?
Where's the holy man at?
He is on his way.
He should be here in like 10 minutes.
Y'all got any coffee?
I thought I smelled java walking in.
Yeah, there's a spot down the hall.
Bet. Let's head down there then.
Imma need me a lavender latte.
- Lavender? - Yeah,
Nikki put me on to it.
They be hitting for real, like, poetic.
Sounds like a real experience.
Yeah.
Nikki always knows what's gonna be on the shade room
before they post it,
and I'm like, how you do that?
She got the juice and the sauce, you feel me?
Yeah, yeah, I feel you...
Supremely.
You're not the first person to get out of prison
and start a new life.
Yeah, but the history books aren't exactly filled
with people who made it once they got out, either.
No.
But they're in there.
I'm not what you think.
What do you think I think you are?
I... I don't know.
I just, like...
...broke into a house looking for something to sell
so I could eat.
I did five years for being hungry and falling asleep.
Falling asleep how?
The last house I did, I knew they were on vacation.
It was the middle of the night.
I fell asleep.
It was just nice to be somewhere cool for a while...
And quiet...
...safe.
I'm not gonna leave until we find you someplace to stay.
And it'll be cool...
...and quiet...
...and safe.
I promise.
We'll see.
I just bought this condo downtown,
and it's, like, top floor of a skyscraper.
Nikki's gonna do it.
Yeah, she's gonna make it all, um...
- What's that word, baby? - Ma.
Yeah, it's gonna have major Ma.
Ma.
It's japanese for "open space."
Brother Saunders.
How you doing? All right.
See you met my lovely daughter.
Hi, sweetie.
Sorry I'm late.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. No doubt.
She was just keeping us company while we waited, you know.
Yeah, I bet.
Let me talk to you for a minute.
- Okay. Be back in a minute baby. - All right.
So, what... I'm guessing you still live at home?
Uh, yeah, kind of.
I live in a cabin on the estate my grandparents own.
Estate? Let's go check it out.
Without Dante?
Girl, he'll be fine. I'll just text him.
It's all good.
Are you coming?
Yeah.
I'm sorry you came all this way.
Paster Demars took care of me.
He really is a wonderful presence.
Well, what was the problem?
I mean, I know that James and I
are no longer officially a resource,
but you would be sorely mistaken
if you thought we don't both hold you in our hearts
and look to lift you up.
I appreciate you saying that.
Misty, tell us what's going on.
If it's okay with you both, I'd really rather not rehash it.
I feel so bad that Karine called you
and got you both so worried.
James, would you mind
giving Misty and I a moment alone?
Where would you propose I go?
Well, perhaps you could go and turn the car around
and warm it up before I get in.
It's so chilly today.
- Just... - of course.
I can do that.
Misty.
A lot of people like to use toothbrushes, brushes.
I use the rat-tail comb
'cause it gives you more definition.
And then you can use the tail
to just give yourself a little swoop.
And then you should be good.
Ooh
girl, you are talented.
You need to teach a class.
Who would come?
Um, I would.
Lay them edges 101.
Highlight and contouring 205.
Twist-outs that last a week 511.
What? You don't believe me?
No, not really.
What's the matter with you?
I don't know. Nothing.
Girl, you are a boss.
Don't you know that?
I guess it's just been a while
since I've got, like, a real compliment.
I was with this guy for a while.
He got you doubting yourself?
Yeah.
I mean, you're past that now, so...
Yeah, but old habits, you know.
No, I don't.
You're in your own place.
You left that boy in the dust,
and hopefully he was asthmatic.
Yeah, buried.
Are you happy now?
Well, happier, at least?
I'm getting there.
I want you to be there now.
♪ Whatever they got, there's no better change ♪
So y'all just sitting up in here with the door unlocked?
Very unsafe, ladies.
I told you he'd catch up.
I've come to collect my queen.
I even had to pass through a major gate.
She's all yours, your highness.
I like your style, moneybags.
Yeah, the feng shui is lit. You be smoking?
- What? - I'm playing.
Let me know if you want that loud, though.
Just don't tell your pops.
I'll catch you later, Z.
Okay.
Or not.
What are you up to, Mae?
I just wanted you to know that as a woman,
you can still continue to lean on me,
just like I said on a day with Lady Mae.
I'm sorry. I'm gonna have to stop you
before you embarrass us both.
Excuse me? Embarrass us how?
Grace was to accompany me tomorrow night
to an intervention Fred and I were doing with Denise.
She's back on the pills again?
- Yes, and worse. - Oh.
And when I went by the church today,
I was hoping to touch and agree with Grace
in preparation for that meeting,
I'm so sorry that happened.
Don't be. It all worked out.
Pastor Demars will be joining us instead.
Phil Demars?
- Misty. - Well, if Grace doesn't even care enough
to contact me and let me know when she's out of town...
that is unconscionable.
And where is she, anyway?
I mean, I didn't want to make my daughter a public figure,
but I have a mind to go to the deacons
and tell them about this behavior.
No, no, Misty, please, if you would just reconsider,
I would very much like to go with you.
No, thank you.
In the absence of Grace, we prefer Pastor Demars.
To me?
There's something you need to know,
and this is what I meant when I said,
"don't embarrass us both."
When Fred and I voted to join Harmony and Hope,
it wasn't because we wanted Bishop out.
Then what on earth inspired such a...
it was you we wanted gone.
Now, I'm sorry to put it so plainly, Mae,
but you seem to need to hear it.
But what have I ever done but serve?
There's a perception
that your claim that you knew nothing
about Mac abusing those girls and that you knew nothing
about him using your scholarship fund
to keep them all quiet...
But I actually didn't know.
We know that's what you say,
but it just doesn't seem possible.
Where you able to get to the bottom of it
without my muddying the waters with my distasteful presence?
I don't want to talk about it.
Yeah, mama, what's up?
When are you getting back here?
Friday, hopefully. Why?
Hopefully?!
Probably Friday. Why?
Grace, did you not remember that you were supposed to
go with Misty Williams to an intervention for Denise?
I'm sorry. I meant to call her.
You're sorry?
Your brother is always off somewhere.
Phil Demars is playing Pastor to the deacons,
aside from Karine, nobody is minding the store!
Mama, I'll be back as soon as I can, okay?
What are you doing in Phoenix?
I told you, I'm dealing with Ray.
Ray is a dead letter.
I want you back here tomorrow.
Phil Demars is one wrinkly-eyed smile
away from taking over this church... my church...
and I will not accept no for an answer.
Come in.
Judy Whitmore just called me.
About that stanko song of hers?
No, about you.
You e-mailed her.
Yeah, I told her we're not singing that song,
no way, no how, unh-unh.
Charity, you can't do that.
- Have you heard it? - A million times.
It sounds like it came straight from Satan.
Judy is Bob's daughter,
and that song, whatever you think,
is sung every Sunday at every H-and-H church.
Well, it's not exactly Calvary.
Well, Calvary isn't exactly Calvary anymore, either.
It's Calvary fellowship world ministries...
a Harmony and Hope church.
Got it?
Sing the song.
Sorry I made you so mad.
Do you want to be A.P. Or not?
Yeah.
Then grow up.
Well, boss, before you go...
- What? - Why is Grace in Phoenix?
- Grace is in Phoenix? - Mm-hmm.
And you didn't know that?
What is she doing in Phoenix?
Well, that's what I was wondering.
Now do you feel bad about how you came in here
and went off on me like that?
Thank you for telling me.
Hey, you got a minute?
I gave some more thought to your dream, Mae,
and maybe I was wrong.
No.
You weren't wrong.
Well, at the very least, I should have
asked for some time to take it in,
to pray and see if it resonated.
The dream was for me, James,
and I was wrong to come after you with it.
It was for me. It was a warning.
What are you up to with all that?
I don't know.
Is that Faith?
Yes.
Mm.
Do you think I knew?
Knew what?
What Mac was doing, you know, with Faith
and the other girls and the money and...
Of course not.
Hmm.
Ah.
Is that what Misty said to you to make you so upset?
- Huh? - They all think I knew.
And I am just trying to picture the woman
that they think I am, and she's a monster.
I mean, I wouldn't want her standing up smiling at me
from pulpit every Sunday. I just would not want that.
You didn't know!
But maybe...
I did.
And I didn't.
Maybe...
Is that possible?
Can you just fool yourself so completely
that you're just living a dream?
- I don't know! - You didn't know.
I keep thinking that we're past it,
and it just keeps coming back, but my baby...
...she's just so gone.
She's all gone... a sweet little...
oh, oh, James.
Okay, okay.
- Hey, what's going on? - What's up, bro?
I'll check you later.
Hey, uh, I need to talk to you about something.
I think I found a cool place.
Yeah?
But the landlord's out of town till tomorrow,
so I thought we could pick up some sheets,
a blow-up mattress, maybe, you know, the basics.
A.J., listen, so...
I'll pay you back once I'm working,
for the sheets and stuff.
Honey, it's not about that.
What?
I have to fly home tonight, just for a few days
to get some things straightened out with the church.
But I'll leave you with some cash
just for the meantime.
No, you know what?
That's okay.
A.J., I'm really sorry.
No, just go. Really, it's cool.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
No, don't!
I mean it. Don't.
Would you listen to what I'm saying?
I'm trying to tell you that I'm coming back.
I don't want you to, okay?
I'm sorry I called and bothered you.
I'm sorry...
I exist.
Can I go in there?
No.
- For you. - Oh.
What'd you do now?
Nothing, and, uh...
I think that's the problem.
I'm listening.
I don't think about making you feel loved
like it's something I gotta get done every day,
you know, like everything else.
But it is. I gotta do it.
Oh.
So, from now on, I'm gonna do just that.
I'm gonna make you my number-one priority.
Oh, thank you.
That is so sweet.
Mm.
But I gotta say something.
You should quit while you're ahead.
I... I don't want to sell the land, all right?
Just leave it alone for a little while.
It's just a piece of land, and I'm your wife.
What's it gonna be?
Hello?
All right, yes, ma'am. We'll be right down.
Hey, Christy, it's Phil Demars.
Hey, sorry to call so late.
Oh, good. Hey, I'm just curious...
has, uh, Grace Greenleaf been by
to see Bob anytime lately?
Grace Greenleaf of Calvary?
No?
Okay, well, thank you.
Oh, no reason. Thanks again.
Mm-hmm, bye.
Gigi, is that you?
Yeah, mama, I'm back.
We're in the family room.
Do you remember this?
We took you to Sears to take your first pictures,
and you sat there like a little lady.
You didn't cry or anything.
- Oh. - You sure that was Charity?
- Oh. - Daddy!
What are you all doing up so late?
Oh, your mother... she broke out the slides.
Can I join?
Yes, that's why I hollered. Come on.
How was Phoenix?
It was unclear.
Ray giving you trouble again, Gigi?
Not exactly, Daddy.
How 'bout Bob?
Bob who?
Bob Whitmore, duh.
I didn't see Bob Whitmore. Why would I see Bob Whitmore?
Oh, Jacob, thank you for coming down.
Yes, ma'am.
Do you remember how this thing works?
I think your father broke it.
I didn't break it!
Just look it over, would you?
- All right. - Yes, ma'am.
Come on pop. I got it. I'll take a look at it.
Go ahead.
Give me a second. I'll figure it out.
Take a break.
Thank you for coming home.
Sure. No problem.
Hmm. Listen, if there's anything going on
that I should know, tell me.
There's nothing going on.
Okay.
- Pop. - Yeah?
You forgot to plug it in.
I told you I didn't break it.
- All right! - All right.
Y'all ready to get this party cracking?
- All right. - Yes. Show time.
I haven't seen these in so long.
All right.
Oh, that's Faith. I'm sorry, mama.
I didn't realize that was the first slide.
No, leave it.
Please leave it.
Gigi, come sit.
Come sit beside me.
Move to the next slide?
Not yet, son.
Not just yet.
It just feels so nice to...
...to be together.
So nice.
Hello?
Hi. Uh, is A.J. Available?
Let me check. Hang on a moment.
Hello. This is A.J. Who is this?
A.J., hi. It's me... Grace.
What do you want?
I want you to come home.