Previously on "Saints & Sinners"...
- Congratulations. - Amazing right?
- Ella, our partnership is paying off already. - Come on out.
- I'll be damned. - Is that even my baby?
- That's no way to talk to the mother of your child. - This not over. She playin'.
I need you to kill Jabari.
A foundation in Stacia's name.
- I like it. - I wanna run it with Anne. - I'll get you both your tickets
- I hope you know what you're doing. - This'll be a night to remember.
You're going down Ella Johnson.
You're not going anywhere!
[Coughing] Josie!
- It's okay baby, it's okay. I'm here. - Josie, look.
- My chest is burning [Grunting] - You're okay, you're okay.
- The doctor said that this would happen. - No Josie.
[Coughing]
- This is normal, okay? This is normal. - This is not normal.
You just need to take your medicine. Here, these are gonna help. [Wheezing]
No, I need a doctor. [Coughing]
- Look what you just did! - I need a doctor Josie.
[Coughing] Please-- - You don't need to see a doctor.
- Help me get up. - You don't need to see a doctor, you just need to rest!
So you lay down, okay? [Intense Grunting]
[Light Wheezing] (faintly) I can't breathe. I can't.
- [Sighs] You're fine baby. [Miles Choking]
(calmly) You're fine.
[Hacking] - Open up.
Open up.
[Light Intense Music]
Good boy.
Now, that's gonna help you rest before dinner, okay?
[Coughing]
I'm gonna make you something special! You're gonna love it baby.
Mhm.
You'll feel better soon.
You're fine. Just cough it out.
[Coughing]
By the time you wake up I'll have it ready for us, okay?
You're gonna love it.
[Coughing]
[Music Intensifies]
* Go lift your hands give God the praise
* I fell so hard, aye * Lost my faith in God, aye
* I couldn't even pray, so I say
* We're just sinners saved by grace
* [Mellow Music plays]
[Phone Buzzing]
Hello? Yes, I'll be right out.
* [Mellow Music plays]
* Beautiful dreamer
* Won't you come and play
* Save yourself for another
* rainy day
* Beautiful dreamer
* What do you see?
* When you're staring out the window,
* Do you see me?
[ Music continues]
[Sighs]
Thank you.
[Intense Music]
* They just got opinions and I know they hate the facts
* They see that I'm winnin' and I know they hatin' that
* They just see the wins and they try to take 'em back
[Reporter] Ray Ray, how does it feel to be the hero?
[Chuckling] I just uh, I did what every concerned citizen would've done, that's all.
[Photographer] Hey Angela, on your left! On your left!
- Oh, and the academy award goes to... - Mhm.
We both know you already won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
[Reporter] Ella, congrats on shutting down the organ ring.
- Oh thank you. - What are you gon' do for an encore?
- Just stick around and you might find out. - Hey Ella!
[Reporter] How you feelin' this evening? - Oh, I just feel grateful.
So grateful for my close friend Angela Parks' safe return.
And I'm so grateful that my task force
was able to rid Cypress of those monsters behind the organ ring.
- Hmm. So we're friends now? - In front of the camera we are.
Smile bitch. [Giggling]
[Reporter] Angela! Angela, what about you?
I'm just so grateful to Ray Ray for saving me and my baby.
Regular prince charming.
Look, as much as I'd love to stay here and bask at our newfound friendship,
I have some mingling to do so, you two have a good time.
- Thank you, good night! - Oh we will.
Thank you.
- You like it? - I sure do.
You know it's just a little somethin' somethin' my momma taught me.
- It's all in the way that you season-- - I'd love some more, if you...
- More? - Oh, sure.
- Okay, thank you. - Mhm!
- Do you want one piece or two? - Two please.
* And I prayed a long time ago that I would first
[Dramatic Music]
- Here you go. - Yeah. [Clears Throat]
Thank you. I'm really lucky to have you, uh,
taking care of me like you are.
Aren't you gonna eat?
Wha-- yeah. Sure.
Look, I know you've been thinking about how much longer we're gonna be here.
Yeah, uh, it crossed my mind.
Well, the doctor said that you needed to rest for a month.
And I've made an appointment for you right after that.
Okay?
So a few more weeks huh?
Look we won't need anything, okay?
I fully stocked the refrigerator and the pantry, so we'll be good
on food for, I don't know, the next...
three months? If necessary.
- It's good. - Mhm.
Real good.
[Upbeat Jazz Music]
That's quite lovely.
That is a Reconstruction era tea set
from my family's priceless collection.
Special Prosecutor Johnson!
- It's an honor to meet you! - Senator Herndon.
You have truly been a champion for women in politics.
And as you know senator, it's never easy.
Too true, too true. And now that I know this beautiful heirloom
is from your family, I would be honored to make a bid.
Oh no need. I'll give you another one from my collection.
Perhaps over lunch with you and your colleagues?
I think I can arrange that.
You know I am very eager to serve Georgia.
And Georgia is very eager to serve you.
- She really is a hero isn't she senator? - Indeed.
Indeed!
Well, senator I really look forward to our meeting.
Absolutely.
You know, when I hopped in your truck after I was sacked
over at Upsurge, I had no idea we would end up here.
I've taken many risks to get to where I am.
Dealing with Leona, Rex and Victor,
but my biggest risk... Do you know what that was Levi?
What?
Trusting you again.
Where's the fun in playing it safe?
I'd say your gamble paid off.
Can I be honest?
- I used to hate you. - Oh wow.
Well I didn't know we were gon' be that honest.
Well, surely you can understand.
I hated you because you asked me to run Greater Hope,
knowing it was full of dirty money.
Hated you because you almost let me marry Christie
knowing that she was pregnant with someone else's baby.
For blackmailing me out of everything I had,
for almost getting me killed--
So there's a but coming right?
But...
I get it now.
I get you.
Hell, even my hands aren't clean anymore,
and I used to think I was the only saint in Georgia.
Turns out I'm just a sinner like everybody else.
Crazy thing is, I kinda like it.
Oo, somebody's had a little too much to drink. - Nah.
Just, reflecting on everything that's had to happen for me to get here.
Well its' your night Levi. Try to enjoy it.
There's no one coming after you. No enemies to handle.
- You won. - We've won.
[Herndon] Ella? Excuse me darling, Ella?
I'd like for you to meet someone.
And apparently you're getting the recognition you deserve.
Well thank you Levi. Enjoy the rest of your night.
- You too. - Coming senator.
[Music Intensifies]
[Smooth Guitar Music]
* You like what you see and I can tell
I know it was you.
Tony...don't make accusations without evidence.
We all know what happened last time you jumped the gun.
Fact,
you tipped off Ray Ray.
Fact, you've been protecting him.
And here I thought we had a amicable understanding.
Oh what we had was a professional relationship,
with some, benefits. - Hmm.
And like I said, you don't have anything on me
that can stick.
I'm like a dog with a bone, Johnson.
I don't give up easy.
The thing about dogs Tony,
sometimes you have to put 'em down.
[Breathes Deeply] Be careful.
Be careful, that sounds, a lot like a threat.
Why don't you, why don't you look around.
Mhm. [Light Dramatic Music]
I am building a case against you.
And once I have all the evidence I need,
I'm coming for you.
I'm gonna really enjoy seeing you in handcuffs.
Oh, keep your handcuffs and your bones to yourself.
It's not a game, Ella.
- I'm taking you down. - Sweetheart,
better men have tried.
[Light Jazz Music]
(whispering) Thank you.
[Sighs]
- Looking for me? - [Chuckles] No.
But I'm happy to see you no less. How are you?
I'm good. I was definitely lookin' for you.
Upsurge's lawyer sent over the documents for the Stacia Cunningham Foundation and Trust.
Kendrick I am so happy for you! And you know Stacia would be so proud.
Oh I know. I decided to make one adjustment.
I added Anna as a trustee.
Now all I need you to do,
is sign this document,
so we can make this thing official.
Are you sure about that?
I mean I understand you wanted to make Anna a part of this, but that's a big step.
You just met her and,
Stacia's trust covers a lot.
No but this is what Stacia would've wanted!
I mean just like she ensured Malik'd take care of you and Austin.
I'ma do the same thing for Anna.
Well, if this is what you want, then I,
I support you. Okay, just take this. - Lemme take this.
- It's right there. - Yeah, okay.
[Chuckling] Man.
Tam. Thank you so much.
I can't wait to tell Anna the news.
- Yeah. I'll see you soon. - Alright.
[Jazz Music]
Okay.
[Low Intense Music]
[Music Intensifies]
[Light Jazz Music]
Can I get the town hero a drink?
I'm fine.
Um, can I get a water please?
[Bottles Clanking]
Thank you.
Don't think it's a coincidence that days after the truth came out
about our, well connection,
you've been embraced by my community.
[Chuckling] So you, you taking credit for that?
No! I'm just saying that,
you and I think alike. We always have.
Nah, we...
we definitely don't think alike.
But you're wrong.
I'm your mother.
We're two peas of the same pod.
[Chuckling]
Raymond.
There's something else you should know.
I have always looked after you.
Discreetly, but thoroughly.
I've always made sure you were safe.
And that you were taken care of.
All the moments in your life, when a last minute miracle
bailed you out of a tough situation?
That was me.
Watching.
I know you don't think of me as your mother.
But you are my son, and
despite some deep flaws and imperfect choices,
I'm proud of you.
I am proud of you Raymond.
You survived.
Just like your mother.
Excuse me.
Wow. You look amazing tonight.
Just tonight?
It's just jokes.
Yeah I feel like a princess.
- I ain't never been somewhere so-- - Fancy?
Fancy, yeah.
Well hopefully this is the first of many.
What you mean?
- What is this? - Open it.
Don't leave with that.
Oh, congratulations!
Stacia's Foundation and Trust is official.
Keep reading. There's more/
Uh, I know you wanted me to work at the foundation but...
you want me to be a trustee too? - Absolutely!
This is what Stacia would've wanted.
Now you can be a part of it all.
We partners in this thing now baby, we family!
If, that's cool with you.
Yeah. I think I'd like that.
Good. [Laughing]
So handsome.
I don't know what to say. Thank you,
for helping me honor my sister like this.
No problem.
Turn around.
Hello! Um, can I have a
double vodka cranberry and a Manhattan.
Thank you.
- I know you not coming over here to get a drink? - Of course not.
I wouldn't hurt our child.
- What do you want Angela? - Check your tone.
I'm not enforcing the restraining order I have against Paige tonight,
but keep pushing me? And I can make it very difficult for you to see your baby.
Yeah, you do that and that'll be the last thing your ass does.
You see, that's the type of anger and tension I'm trying to avoid.
It's not healthy for the baby.
But we can make this work Jabari.
You work with me, and I'll work with you.
- What's your angle? - I want you to sell me your shares in WQCL.
Consider it our child's legacy.
He or she would know that their father was looking out for him.
- Ain't no way in hell. - 'Sup cuz.
Looks like the fam is all back together.
Hey, you and I are not family.
Then partners. I mean we wouldn't even have won the award
if it weren't for all the parties here tonight.
And oh we got Paige who,
won over the nation with her courage in the face of danger.
Jabari, who had the insight and vision to invest in WQCL.
I mean, I helped a little bit. And last, but not least,
Ray Ray. - Hey hey.
Who solved the mysterious disappearance of Angela, saving her from the clutches of death.
It was a team effort.
[Scoffs] Look, baby come on, let's get away from these crazy ass people
before somebody gets hurt. - Seriously. [Jenkins] Now Jabari,
there is one more mystery we have to solve.
Look man, I don't care.
Oh no, you gon' love this one.
Who killed your father? I'm sure you're dying to know that right?
Look man, stop playing with me. If you got somethin' to tell me just say it!
I don't have any details on that brother, I'm sorry but,
word is Rex does.
You might wanna holla' at him about that.
[Dramatic Music]
[Chaotic Music]
I'll see you later. Tell your pops I said hey.
- Aren't you gonna ask me to dance? - Of course I am.
Never turn down a pretty lady.
- How you doin'? - Good. - Good to see you.
- I've been meaning to talk to you. - About what?
About our mutual friend, Josie.
- Are you crazy? - Damn right, I'm crazy.
I know she has Miles, and I know you've been helping her.
- If anything happens to him it's on your head. - You better get outta my face little girl.
- Tell me where to find them. - You got all the money.
You got all the power. So why don't you take some of your money and find 'em your damn self.
Ms. CEO. Out of yo' mind.
* Oh no, a little bit further now
* Up the road
[Low Intense Music] [Crickets Chirping]
[Quiet Grunting]
[Music Intensifies] Come on, come on.
Come on! [Honks Horn]
What is it gon' take,
for me to get you on this dance floor?
Ah, despite what I used to do for a living...
I'm shy.
You, shy? Stop playing.
I mean, maybe if I get a couple more drinks in me,
I might bust a move. - And that's why we on our way to the bar right now, come on. Let's go!
Ain't said nothin' but a word.
Hey...
You tried to kill my mother!
- That's enough. You're outta here. - Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Let's not make this a thing. I'm sure my man Kendrick just had a few drinks.
I'm sure he'll behave himself from this point on. He's good.
I'll be watching you.
- This ain't over man. [Jenkins] Oh come on now, is that anyway to treat family?
We are family right? Come on.
Besides, yo' mama tried to kill me first.
No, no no! He's not worth it Kendrick.
Sapphire, look at you girl, lookin' all sophisticated and everything.
I ain't recognize you, you know without the pole and the oil, and...
the glitter. - You son of a-- - Kendrick please!
No he's right.
Leona is my mother.
But Sapphire, the regulars have been asking about you.
You ain't answering my phone calls, you ain't coming in to work.
It's a little disappointing. And you know how I get about disappointment.
Listen man, her name is Anna.
Matter of fact, keep her name out of your mouth. She don't work for you no more.
Is that what you think? You think you done Sapphire?
I said she's done.
And I swear, you get near her,
I'll kill you.
Now I know I been letting you slide.
But that sound a little unbrotherly.
You know what I mean? - What's up?
I'll be seeing you around.
You too.
You alright?
Listen Anna, I'm sorry for ruining your night.
No, this ain't on you.
You was just tryin' to stand up for your moms.
Look, I just...
I'm sorry. I can't be here no more.
Not with Ray Ray around. - Right.
- So let's leave. - No!
You gotta stay here. Spend some time with your family.
Especially your mom.
He tried to hurt her before.
I wouldn't let her out of my sight, not with him around.
- I'll be fine. - You sure?
- 'Cause I don't mind leaving right now. - I'm sure.
Stay wit yo' family.
Alright. I'll see you later on tonight, okay?
(whispering) I got you.
Whoa hold on. We'll walk you.
You play your cards right, I could talk to the man in charge for you.
I don't mind, I mean [Mumbles Off]
Um, you know what? Let me take care of something.
We'll finish this talk later.
[Dramatic Music]
Enjoy your evening.
Have a wonderful evening.
Smooth jacket brother. [Mumbles]
[Crickets Chirping]
[Low Intense Music]
- What are you doing? - Um..
[Chuckles] Ah, I was uh...
just getting you a blanket.
You look cold.
Yeah I just, oh.
[Groaning] - Here you go, yeah. - Thank you babe.
- Sure. - I'm thirsty. You want some water?
- Uh, sure yeah. - Okay.
- Here you go. - Oh, thank you.
[Chuckling]
Let's get you back into bed, okay?
Not a lot to ask, is it?
Uh, give me a second.
Planning your big getaway?
The only thing I'd be getting away from is the warmth of the spotlight.
[Chuckling]
[Dramatic Music]
You know there's a $1000 fine for littering?
Put it on my tab.
You know, as a kid,
we're told that the "hero"
will always come and rescue the innocent.
Save the day.
You know I've wasted my entire career tryna do things by the book.
Maybe you're just reading the wrong book.
- Yeah. - Yeah? - Yeah, you know uh...
It's becoming crystal clear to me,
that the dirty players, like Ella...
Rex...
and you.
Yeah you all.
You all seem to get all the wins.
Well cheer up Mr. DA.
I got a strong feeling that your luck's about to change very soon.
[Daunting Music]
* Jazz Music
My, my, my how the tables have turned.
The last time we saw each other at an event,
you were named CEO of Upsurge.
- How's that working out for you? - If you don't go on somewhere with all that Christie.
You know you once said God helps those who help themselves.
It's funny, I couldn't find that scripture in the Bible.
You would think someone who brags about owning a church
would know what the good book says.
- You really gon' rub this in all night? - Who knows?
The night is young.
- How does it feel Levi?
Oh I think you remember how it feels.
- No, how does it feel to know that my mother, the woman you tried to destroy,
is back on top and there's nothing you can do about it?
Well see that's the thing about being on top.
Long way to fall. And when that happens,
I'll be there to watch you both burn.
I'll send a company car so you can have a front row seat.
I like that. [Chuckling]
Dr. Christie Johnson.
It's so good to put a face with a name.
Ray Ray Jenkins.
You know you did good work taking over for Dr. Ross.
Well there's no reason we can't continue to work together in some capacity.
[Jenkins] Is that right?
What'd you have in mind?
You can get tested to see if you're a match for a kidney.
You know you sound crazy as hell right?
See I've sold plenty of organs.
Why would I just donate my own?
Because your mother is dying.
[Intense Music]
[Crickets Chirping]
- Do you need anything? - No I'm good. - Okay.
[Door Closes]
[Dramatic Piano Music]
The fashion world, I really wanna step into that.
It's always been a passion of mine-- - Excuse me.
Can I borrow my hero for a second please? - Sure.
- I was in the middle of a conversation. - I know.
But I just wanted to let you know that I planted a bug in Jabari's ear,
about giving me his stake at WQCL.
And I think it's gon' bite.
What's makes you so sure about that?
Because it's easier for him than working with me.
And he knows that if he ever wants to see his child...
he needs to be agreeable. So,
you ready to run me my money?
A deal's a deal right?
Don't ever interrupt me again though, when I'm talkin'.
* All you gotta do is take a chance boy
I'll catch y'all later, let me know what y'all find.
'Preciate it.
- Hey sis'. - Hey.
Oh, you look happy.
- is it because of Anna? - Oh yeah.
I mean it just feel like Stacia finally step back into my life.
That's so great Kendrick.
I just hope you're not trying to replace her.
I wasn't saying it like that.
All I was saying was Anna finally helped me to heal.
She makes me feel whole again like Stacia did.
Mhm, mhm. But Kendrick, are you fully seeing Anna as her own person?
- Separate from Stacia? - Okay, whoa, hold on.
I'm not stupid. I know she's not Stacia.
And the one thing that they definitely have in common
is that Anna is the only person that understands me.
Oh, like I don't?
- (quietly) Whatever. - Whatever? I ain't been there for you?
K-Kendrick wait! Kendrick.
[Sighs]
[Crickets Chirping]
[Dramatic Music] [Phone Buzzes]
Hello? Hello?
- Miles, oh my God. I'm so happy to hear your voice.
- Are you okay? - Yeah, listen, listen. Josie's gone crazy.
- Where are you? - I, I don't know. I'm in a house, in the middle of nowhere.
- And I can barely walk. - Why didn't you call me?
She wouldn't give me the phone! I had to steal hers, the phone is locked, I can't dial out.
Okay, okay, don't hang up, I'm gonna ping your location.
- Hold on, I've never done this before. - Okay. I'll be right-- [Thumping]
No Josie. No Josie! Tam!
- Tam! - Miles? What's happening? [Grunting Noises]
Josie, Josie please stop! Josie!
Please, before you hang up. Just let me say something, let me say this.
- What? - Okay listen, listen girl, we can work this out okay?
I promise. Tell me where you are, I'll come.
Just me and we can fix this.
Nothing has been done that can't be fixed, okay? I promise.
No! No!
Miles do not make me do something that I don't wanna do.
- It's too late. - (quivering) God, don't, no. No Josie.
[Dramatic Music]
Okay, okay. Excuse me! Excuse me sir.
I found this on the ground. Can you take this to lost and found?
Thank you.
Oh God.
(screaming) Do you realize what you've done?
Tam's on her way.
So you might as well let me go.
How could you do this Miles? She's going to come here and she's going to take you away from me!
She's gonna take you away!
[Sobbing] [Coughing]
Ugh!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm not gonna let that happen, okay?
I'm not gonna let it happen.
No. [Muffled Yelling]
[Muffled Coughing] I got you.
[Intense Music]
Sorry about earlier. Rye please.
- That French 75? - Mhm!
Yeah, my mother, she used to-- Thank you.
She used to drink that drink all the time.
I know. I knew the woman who raised you very well.
She introduced me to that drink.
She would say, "when there's champagne,
"there's always a celebration." - Yes. - I miss mama. [Chuckling]
I'm sorry Raymond.
I'm sorry we couldn't be in each other's lives.
- Yeah. I just wish we had more time.
Christie, she told me about your condition.
- That was not her business to share. - It's okay.
I'm glad she did ma. She said you needed a kidney.
I should get tested to see if I was a match.
Maybe I um, I came into your life just in time to save it.
- But I won't. - Let go of me Raymond!
I'm gonna let you rot. And whatever pain you feelin',
I pray you feel it 'til your dying day.
I'ma make sure you don't get a kidney anywhere in this state, you understand me?
[Intense Music]
I wouldn't be drinking that. It's probably not good for you.
Change of plans.
* Now I'm stepping out.
* You know you see it's been a while since I left the house.
* I got some enemies around
* Runnin' they mouth
* I know the Lord is on my side,
* Helping me out,
* and I thank God, thank God
I gotta get a new battery.
[Music continues]
God...
[Knocking] Anna!
[Knocking]
Anna my key won't work, can you open the door?
Anna, I'm locked out. Can you open the door?
Anna, I'm locked out. I need you to open ther door!
[Intense Music]
* 'Cause have the party, have the ball
* Have the party, have the ball
Whoa, whoa, whoa, watch yourself now, watch yourself.
What's up bruh?
[Quiet Dismissing]
What's up man?
Did you kill my father?
- Man don't start that today-- - No, no, no. No sidesteps. No Ray Ray.
No last second interruptions.
Now look me in my eyes... tell me.
- Did you do it? - Come on man.
You know, once, once, you called me your son.
And if that meant anything to you, you'll tell me the truth right now.
I need to hear the words from you.
Yeah I did. Listen.
[MC] We need everyone to take their seat.
- We're about to give out this evening's honors. If you want to understand why, not here!
[MC] Please, take your seat.
* Come on baby, meet me on the mountain slope
[Applause]
Thank you, thank you. Thank you very much.
Please sit down, please.
Uh...oh yes, that.
Wow. Mm, mm, mm.
Please hold that. Um...
What a night.
I want to thank you all first of all for attending. You look amazing.
It's been a hell of a road to get to this point.
But from the hard work from our reporters, our staff,
my business partners, Anita Robinson, Jabari Morris, Angela Parks,
we were able to turn this station around.
But we could not have done it without you.
[Applause]
Through our reporting on the organ ring,
and the hard work and dedication from former Mayor Ella Johnson's task force,
Cypress is safe for families again.
[Applause]
Yeah, you clap on that one. You clap on that one.
I truly believe we at WQCL have a duty.
A responsibility to bring what happens in the dark,
to the light.
With that being said, there's been a criminal element here in Cypress.
Running rampant for far too long.
I think it's time we smoke it out.
[Intense Music]
In my hand is ironclad evidence sent to me by Detective Noah St. Charles
that will bring this high profile criminal
to justice.
[Ella on Recording] Christie! Baby you scared me half to death.
[Christie] That's better than some can say.
[Ella] Look Christie, I'm exhausted.
And I don't have time to play games-- -You're a murderer!
[Ella] Sherry, Paige, we-- - (yelling) Why?
[Ella] We already went over this!
- I know you killed St. Charles. [Ella] What are you talking about?
- Did you do that?
He went to his house and he found this.
Yeah it's a match for your gun, I already checked.
That's what you're looking for right?
(screaming) Why did you kill those people?
Was it for money? Power? Why?
You don't know what you're talking about!
Look around Christie.
Yeah take a look. We're the only ones left.
My father, your father, EJ,
they're all gone.
But we're still here and you wanna know why? Because we survive!
We do what it takes!
I am nothing like you!
Oh you are just like me! Just like me! [Screaming]
I did it to survive!
She evil.
Ella Johnson, you are under arrest.
(low) Sorry.
For the murder of Detective St. Charles, Sherry Tucker...
[Ella on Recording] I did it to survive! I did it to survive!