1 00:00:01,740 --> 00:00:03,655 - EVAN: Previously on "Ambitions." 2 00:00:03,699 --> 00:00:07,311 - She cheated on Titus? - Hooked up with a coworker. 3 00:00:07,355 --> 00:00:09,487 Another fed by the name of-- - Damian Collins! 4 00:00:09,531 --> 00:00:11,402 In case you forgot. 'Cause I never will. 5 00:00:11,446 --> 00:00:12,577 - What do you want? 6 00:00:12,621 --> 00:00:15,493 - I need you back in Amara's world. 7 00:00:15,537 --> 00:00:16,712 - What if I'm not interested? 8 00:00:16,755 --> 00:00:19,236 - I will blow up your world. 9 00:00:19,280 --> 00:00:21,064 - Thelma's Place is here to stay. 10 00:00:21,108 --> 00:00:23,501 - My investors are getting nervous. 11 00:00:23,545 --> 00:00:26,591 - I have resources. - I like your style. 12 00:00:26,635 --> 00:00:31,118 - How about I make sure your massage has a happy ending? 13 00:00:31,161 --> 00:00:34,034 - I don't know what I'd do if I saw you two together again. 14 00:00:34,077 --> 00:00:34,991 - [sighs] 15 00:00:37,385 --> 00:00:39,169 - I think the phrase used was "slam dunk," 16 00:00:39,213 --> 00:00:42,129 am I right or wrong? - And it's still a slam dunk. 17 00:00:42,172 --> 00:00:44,305 We just need a little more time, that's all. 18 00:00:44,348 --> 00:00:46,220 - You asked to see me? - Come on in. 19 00:00:46,263 --> 00:00:48,178 - I can tell you both how unhappy I am 20 00:00:48,222 --> 00:00:50,180 that you haven't delivered Thelma's Place. 21 00:00:50,224 --> 00:00:52,095 As of this moment, Carlisle Perkins will not be 22 00:00:52,139 --> 00:00:54,489 representing me on any of my future projects. 23 00:00:54,532 --> 00:00:57,622 - Don't hold me accountable for promises my daughter made 24 00:00:57,666 --> 00:00:59,059 without my knowledge. 25 00:00:59,102 --> 00:01:01,496 - You both told me Mayor Lancaster was gonna help us. 26 00:01:01,539 --> 00:01:03,541 You dangled him like he was your little puppet, remember? 27 00:01:03,585 --> 00:01:06,370 - Greg, Covington Lakeside. 28 00:01:06,414 --> 00:01:08,111 Who kept your name from being associated 29 00:01:08,155 --> 00:01:10,592 with any of those casualties, hm? 30 00:01:10,635 --> 00:01:12,768 Only Carlisle Perkins could've protected you like that. 31 00:01:12,811 --> 00:01:14,422 - That's enough. 32 00:01:14,465 --> 00:01:18,121 Now, need Thelma's Place. 33 00:01:18,165 --> 00:01:20,341 If Rondell Lancaster gets the signatures she needs 34 00:01:20,384 --> 00:01:24,954 for an injunction and my investors walk... 35 00:01:24,997 --> 00:01:27,174 I'm taking it out on both of your asses. 36 00:01:27,217 --> 00:01:35,182 ♪ 37 00:01:35,225 --> 00:01:37,793 - Greg? - GREG: Done talking to you. 38 00:01:37,836 --> 00:01:41,231 - What is it gonna take to get you back? 39 00:01:41,275 --> 00:01:43,668 - A miracle. - What kind? 40 00:01:43,712 --> 00:01:45,714 - Lady, you can't deliver a rundown ghetto greasy spoon. 41 00:01:45,757 --> 00:01:47,237 How the hell are you gonna work a miracle? 42 00:01:47,281 --> 00:01:49,152 - Try me. 43 00:01:49,196 --> 00:01:51,154 - Figure out a way to help me double my income. 44 00:01:51,198 --> 00:01:52,286 That'd be a start. - Greg-- 45 00:01:52,329 --> 00:01:54,679 - Asked and answered. 46 00:01:54,723 --> 00:01:56,116 Isn't that how you lawyers put it? 47 00:01:58,205 --> 00:02:04,907 ♪ 48 00:02:04,950 --> 00:02:06,082 - Hm. 49 00:02:13,568 --> 00:02:14,699 - [sighs] 50 00:02:14,743 --> 00:02:15,961 - Thought you could use a break. 51 00:02:17,789 --> 00:02:21,663 - Oh, my god. How did you get up here? 52 00:02:21,706 --> 00:02:22,925 - Oh, I have my ways. 53 00:02:22,968 --> 00:02:24,927 - Seriously, no one called me to let you in. 54 00:02:24,970 --> 00:02:26,929 - That's 'cause I went over your head. 55 00:02:26,972 --> 00:02:28,539 - Karen... - [laughs] 56 00:02:28,583 --> 00:02:30,454 Micro-roasted Brazilian... 57 00:02:30,498 --> 00:02:32,891 two sweeteners. 58 00:02:32,935 --> 00:02:34,980 - See, this is why I married ya, 59 00:02:35,024 --> 00:02:37,157 because you know what I need before I do. 60 00:02:37,200 --> 00:02:38,723 - 'Cause baby, I'm good like that. 61 00:02:38,767 --> 00:02:41,073 - Mm. Hi. - Hey. 62 00:02:41,117 --> 00:02:42,727 - [laughs] 63 00:02:42,771 --> 00:02:45,513 So, Purifoy let you out of the petri dish. 64 00:02:45,556 --> 00:02:46,992 How did you manage that? 65 00:02:47,036 --> 00:02:49,125 - Well, I insisted on trying a new kind of long-term 66 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:51,519 pain reliever called visiting my wife. 67 00:02:51,562 --> 00:02:54,565 - [laughs] Okay, well, be sure to thank Hunter for me. 68 00:02:54,609 --> 00:02:56,741 - I will. 69 00:02:56,785 --> 00:02:58,787 - [knocking] - Hey! 70 00:02:58,830 --> 00:03:00,919 I see surprise number one made his way to your office. 71 00:03:00,963 --> 00:03:02,486 - Thank you. 72 00:03:02,530 --> 00:03:03,748 - Thanks again for letting me in. 73 00:03:03,792 --> 00:03:05,402 - Oh, no worries. 74 00:03:05,446 --> 00:03:08,840 So, are you ready for surprise number two? 75 00:03:08,884 --> 00:03:10,059 - Yeah. 76 00:03:10,102 --> 00:03:12,627 - Meet our newest assistant US attorney. 77 00:03:12,670 --> 00:03:19,155 ♪ 78 00:03:20,939 --> 00:03:28,860 ♪ 79 00:03:30,906 --> 00:03:38,957 ♪ 80 00:03:44,746 --> 00:03:46,313 - Titus Hughes. Been a while. 81 00:03:49,403 --> 00:03:51,274 It's great to see you, Amara. 82 00:03:51,318 --> 00:03:54,843 - I got a call from Damian's boss at Birmingham DOJ. 83 00:03:54,886 --> 00:03:57,541 They had a cracker-jack prosecutor 84 00:03:57,585 --> 00:04:00,065 who had put in for a transfer. 85 00:04:00,109 --> 00:04:01,589 Since you'd worked out so well here, 86 00:04:01,632 --> 00:04:04,635 I had to jump at the chance to bring Damian on board. 87 00:04:04,679 --> 00:04:07,116 - On board? - KAREN: Mm-hmm. 88 00:04:07,159 --> 00:04:09,727 - He'll be in this office? - KAREN: Atlanta, yes. 89 00:04:09,771 --> 00:04:11,860 Unfortunately I don't have the budget, 90 00:04:11,903 --> 00:04:14,341 but the narcotics division does, so... 91 00:04:14,384 --> 00:04:16,125 that's where he's headed. 92 00:04:16,168 --> 00:04:19,215 So we'll have to put the Hughes-Collins reunion on hold, 93 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:20,477 at least for now. 94 00:04:20,521 --> 00:04:22,262 - How's Atlanta working out for you, Titus? 95 00:04:22,305 --> 00:04:24,264 Hear you made a big change to general counsel 96 00:04:24,307 --> 00:04:25,743 at Purifoy Pharmaceuticals? 97 00:04:25,787 --> 00:04:27,702 - Well, change was the point. 98 00:04:27,745 --> 00:04:29,051 There was a situation in Birmingham 99 00:04:29,094 --> 00:04:31,532 making my life a living hell. 100 00:04:31,575 --> 00:04:33,969 So getting the job at Purifoy and moving to Atlanta kept me 101 00:04:34,012 --> 00:04:36,711 from doing something I regret. I'm sure you can relate. 102 00:04:39,583 --> 00:04:42,238 - Well, I've gotta steal Damian away 103 00:04:42,282 --> 00:04:45,372 and introduce him to his new colleagues. 104 00:04:45,415 --> 00:04:47,417 - Good luck with that situation, Titus. 105 00:04:49,724 --> 00:04:51,421 Guess I'll be seeing you around. 106 00:04:51,465 --> 00:04:59,734 ♪ 107 00:04:59,777 --> 00:05:02,040 - Amara? - Titus, baby, 108 00:05:02,084 --> 00:05:04,304 I swear I'm gonna get to the bottom of this. 109 00:05:04,347 --> 00:05:05,435 - Whatever. 110 00:05:11,702 --> 00:05:17,404 - [chuckles] Did he really say double his income? 111 00:05:17,447 --> 00:05:19,623 - He was talking about his entire portfolio. 112 00:05:19,667 --> 00:05:23,105 - We have helped that son of a bitch acquire 113 00:05:23,148 --> 00:05:28,415 half of Atlanta's development areas and it's still not enough. 114 00:05:28,458 --> 00:05:31,896 What do we have to offer him that he doesn't already have? 115 00:05:31,940 --> 00:05:34,508 - The only thing that comes to mind is the airport concession. 116 00:05:34,551 --> 00:05:37,772 - Evan will never let Peters get his hands on that. 117 00:05:37,815 --> 00:05:39,251 - Not without something to trade. 118 00:05:39,295 --> 00:05:43,343 - Which we don't have. Let me make one thing clear-- 119 00:05:43,386 --> 00:05:45,475 your underhanded attempts to steal our firm's 120 00:05:45,519 --> 00:05:48,391 biggest client from me has put your future here 121 00:05:48,435 --> 00:05:49,827 in very serious doubt. 122 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:53,962 - I had to step in. 123 00:05:54,005 --> 00:05:55,746 He was furious he couldn't reach you. 124 00:05:57,618 --> 00:06:01,143 If you hadn't kept me out of the English Rose negotiations, 125 00:06:01,186 --> 00:06:02,753 we wouldn't be in this situation. 126 00:06:02,797 --> 00:06:04,407 - We wouldn't be in this situation 127 00:06:04,451 --> 00:06:06,583 if you had followed my directions. 128 00:06:06,627 --> 00:06:09,412 I told you repeatedly Evan was the way to go. 129 00:06:09,456 --> 00:06:11,196 Senior's a leaf in the wind. 130 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:13,851 - I should be involved in everything that goes on here. 131 00:06:16,288 --> 00:06:17,551 Everything. 132 00:06:17,594 --> 00:06:21,163 - Stephanie, bring Peters back into the fold... 133 00:06:21,206 --> 00:06:24,079 or you are finished here. - [chuckles] 134 00:06:24,122 --> 00:06:26,298 - Now, I know I've threatened you before, sweetheart, 135 00:06:26,342 --> 00:06:29,693 but this is one promise I swear I'll make good on. 136 00:06:29,737 --> 00:06:30,912 - Hmph. 137 00:06:35,482 --> 00:06:37,092 - [door shuts] 138 00:06:37,135 --> 00:06:39,181 - [sighs] 139 00:06:43,315 --> 00:06:45,013 ♪ 140 00:06:45,056 --> 00:06:47,581 - Well, if you like Thelma's, join NAG. 141 00:06:47,624 --> 00:06:50,366 Look, you could sign this petition and get involved 142 00:06:50,410 --> 00:06:52,890 in saving the neighborhood. 143 00:06:52,934 --> 00:06:54,849 Five, seven, there you go. 144 00:06:54,892 --> 00:06:56,154 You just sign right there. 145 00:06:56,198 --> 00:07:00,158 Or you can go to www.nagthebanks.com and sign. 146 00:07:00,202 --> 00:07:01,899 Woo-hoo-hoo. 147 00:07:01,943 --> 00:07:05,468 When these Negroes livin' that boxed-up life in Woodruff Park, 148 00:07:05,512 --> 00:07:07,775 maybe they'll wake up then. 149 00:07:07,818 --> 00:07:10,255 - Look, I know you frustrated, Rondell, 150 00:07:10,299 --> 00:07:12,388 but you gotta channel that fire. 151 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:17,045 Now, all movements start with one person leading the charge. 152 00:07:17,088 --> 00:07:20,527 And your passion will draw the people in like it did me. 153 00:07:20,570 --> 00:07:23,834 Hm? Come here, come here, come here. 154 00:07:23,878 --> 00:07:26,228 Yeah, alright, got it. - Thank you. 155 00:07:30,624 --> 00:07:32,930 - EVAN: I came by to treat my guys to some Thelma's 156 00:07:32,974 --> 00:07:36,499 and say hi to Daddy and...what's this? 157 00:07:36,543 --> 00:07:38,849 - Uh, 100% none of your business. 158 00:07:38,893 --> 00:07:41,243 - Mayor Lancaster, it's good to see you again. 159 00:07:41,286 --> 00:07:43,593 - You couldn't get to me, so you're going through my sister. 160 00:07:43,637 --> 00:07:46,640 - You know, I'm not gonna dignify that with an answer. 161 00:07:46,683 --> 00:07:48,598 - Oh, well, what are you wiling to dignify 162 00:07:48,642 --> 00:07:50,078 now that we're face to face? 163 00:07:50,121 --> 00:07:53,081 - Alright, that's enough testosterone up in here. 164 00:07:53,124 --> 00:07:54,996 Now, y'all scarin' my customers. Thank you. 165 00:07:57,738 --> 00:08:02,743 - You know, my only intention... is to help you reach your goals. 166 00:08:02,786 --> 00:08:04,005 Unlike some of us. 167 00:08:05,615 --> 00:08:06,834 I'll see you later. 168 00:08:08,270 --> 00:08:09,880 That's a nice suit. - It is. 169 00:08:11,055 --> 00:08:12,927 - Ugh, brother. 170 00:08:12,970 --> 00:08:15,538 - That punk talks about me in the press every chance he gets 171 00:08:15,582 --> 00:08:17,018 and you're letting him cozy up to you? 172 00:08:17,061 --> 00:08:19,455 - I needed help with my petition. 173 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:21,675 And you were too busy forgetting where you came from, so... 174 00:08:21,718 --> 00:08:23,633 - Okay, so what's your excuse for Amara Hughes? 175 00:08:23,677 --> 00:08:25,330 Stephanie's told me she's been over here. 176 00:08:25,374 --> 00:08:27,550 - Oh, why are you so shook by Kent and Amara anyway? 177 00:08:29,596 --> 00:08:32,599 Evan, you in them fat cats' pocket like this, eh? 178 00:08:32,642 --> 00:08:37,081 - This is political chess, and they're making you their pawn. 179 00:08:37,125 --> 00:08:40,563 - Evan, your head has always been as big as the sun, 180 00:08:40,607 --> 00:08:42,783 but that don't mean we all revolve around it. 181 00:08:42,826 --> 00:08:44,393 It is possible Kent and Amara 182 00:08:44,436 --> 00:08:46,569 befriending me is about me and not you. 183 00:08:46,613 --> 00:08:48,702 - Listen to me-- keep your eyes open. 184 00:08:48,745 --> 00:08:50,791 I suspect it won't be long before you see who these 185 00:08:50,834 --> 00:08:53,271 new friends of yours really are. 186 00:08:53,315 --> 00:08:55,099 Tell Daddy I stopped by, I just lost my appetite. 187 00:08:55,143 --> 00:08:57,188 - Oh, come on! 188 00:08:57,232 --> 00:08:58,755 - [doorbell rings] 189 00:08:58,799 --> 00:09:00,931 - Okay, so just to be clear, it's a separate account, 190 00:09:00,975 --> 00:09:04,021 and my name is the only name that will be listed. 191 00:09:04,065 --> 00:09:07,329 Right. Just me. 192 00:09:07,372 --> 00:09:11,202 Isobel Trujillo. Right. 193 00:09:11,246 --> 00:09:12,595 Okay, thank you. - [knock on door] 194 00:09:12,639 --> 00:09:13,901 - Okay, bye-bye. 195 00:09:13,944 --> 00:09:22,953 ♪ 196 00:09:30,395 --> 00:09:32,354 - Hey. 197 00:09:32,397 --> 00:09:40,841 ♪ 198 00:09:40,884 --> 00:09:43,626 - What happened? - I was robbed. 199 00:09:43,670 --> 00:09:45,715 I came home and everything was gone. 200 00:09:45,759 --> 00:09:50,938 ♪ 201 00:09:50,981 --> 00:09:53,505 - You're an even better liar than I thought. 202 00:09:53,549 --> 00:09:56,160 - What? - I saw him, Bella. 203 00:09:56,204 --> 00:09:59,642 Lancaster, coming out the other day after I left. 204 00:09:59,686 --> 00:10:01,601 That's right. You're sleeping with him. 205 00:10:01,644 --> 00:10:03,951 And let me guess-- he's your robber. 206 00:10:03,994 --> 00:10:05,996 - It's not what you think. 207 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:08,520 - You had that bastard in here while you screwed me. 208 00:10:08,564 --> 00:10:10,697 What kind of freaky weirdo shit are you and that guy into? 209 00:10:10,740 --> 00:10:12,568 - He made me do it! It's him! 210 00:10:12,612 --> 00:10:15,658 It's all him! He's sick, Roderick. 211 00:10:15,702 --> 00:10:17,921 - You told me that Joaquin's father was some male model 212 00:10:17,965 --> 00:10:19,575 that you had a one-night stand with. 213 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:21,142 That another lie? - No. 214 00:10:21,185 --> 00:10:22,665 - He's Lancaster's kid, ain't he? 215 00:10:22,709 --> 00:10:25,276 - No, I told you the truth about Joaquin's dad! 216 00:10:25,320 --> 00:10:27,670 I started up with Evan a year ago. 217 00:10:27,714 --> 00:10:32,632 He financed Bella Tru, this loft, all of it. 218 00:10:32,675 --> 00:10:37,332 He promised to help me become a major fashion designer. 219 00:10:37,375 --> 00:10:39,595 I was stupid and starstruck. 220 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:41,553 I told him how I felt about you. 221 00:10:41,597 --> 00:10:43,120 He--he became furious. 222 00:10:43,164 --> 00:10:44,818 That's why he made me have sex with you 223 00:10:44,861 --> 00:10:46,254 while he watched from the other room. 224 00:10:46,297 --> 00:10:47,821 I know--I know it sounds crazy, 225 00:10:47,864 --> 00:10:49,692 but he gets off on that sort of thing. 226 00:10:49,736 --> 00:10:52,347 That's why he took all my stuff, to punish me! 227 00:10:52,390 --> 00:10:54,131 He wants me to know that I'm his possession 228 00:10:54,175 --> 00:10:56,090 and he can do whatever he wants to me. 229 00:10:56,133 --> 00:11:01,573 ♪ 230 00:11:01,617 --> 00:11:03,575 - I'm mad as hell at you right now, 231 00:11:03,619 --> 00:11:05,839 but no woman deserves to be treated the way he treats you. 232 00:11:08,319 --> 00:11:13,368 I need to expose this bastard, and I know exactly how to do it. 233 00:11:13,411 --> 00:11:15,152 - Where are you going? What are you gonna do? 234 00:11:15,196 --> 00:11:16,806 Roderick, wait! 235 00:11:16,850 --> 00:11:18,329 - Yeah, the Birmingham meth bust. 236 00:11:18,373 --> 00:11:21,245 That's me and Hughes. Good times. 237 00:11:21,289 --> 00:11:22,246 See you later. 238 00:11:26,947 --> 00:11:29,384 - You can't be here. 239 00:11:29,427 --> 00:11:32,039 I am finally getting my life back on track. 240 00:11:32,082 --> 00:11:36,739 - [indistinct chatter] 241 00:11:36,783 --> 00:11:39,699 - I made it clear that what happened between us is over. 242 00:11:39,742 --> 00:11:43,441 - Chill out, Amara. I'm not here for you. 243 00:11:43,485 --> 00:11:45,617 - I'm just supposed to believe that your being assigned to 244 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:47,924 the Atlanta office is, what? Just a coincidence? 245 00:11:47,968 --> 00:11:50,753 - I wrapped my cases in Birmingham and needed a change. 246 00:11:50,797 --> 00:11:54,496 There was an opening in Atlanta, and I took it. 247 00:11:54,539 --> 00:11:57,804 Was I hoping to see you for old time's sake? 248 00:11:57,847 --> 00:12:00,328 Sure. You meant a lot to me. 249 00:12:00,371 --> 00:12:02,983 But I accept that what we had is over. 250 00:12:05,725 --> 00:12:07,291 - Then go home. 251 00:12:07,335 --> 00:12:10,120 - I understand things are a little more complicated for you, 252 00:12:10,164 --> 00:12:12,253 but it's a bump we'll get past. 253 00:12:13,820 --> 00:12:18,738 The smoke will settle and you'll see I mean you no harm. 254 00:12:20,522 --> 00:12:22,045 You'll even be glad I showed up. 255 00:12:29,139 --> 00:12:32,403 - I found myself in a bind. And then I remembered 256 00:12:32,447 --> 00:12:35,276 an incident involving an old friend-- 257 00:12:35,319 --> 00:12:38,627 my line sister who had married well. 258 00:12:38,670 --> 00:12:41,978 While her husband was out raking in his millions, 259 00:12:42,022 --> 00:12:46,461 my friend entertained herself by partying with celebrities-- 260 00:12:46,504 --> 00:12:51,248 rockers, mostly--and indulging in recreational drug use. 261 00:12:51,292 --> 00:12:52,815 Nothing serious. 262 00:12:52,859 --> 00:12:55,296 A good time was had by all... 263 00:12:55,339 --> 00:13:01,258 until a famous musician became her lover, 264 00:13:01,302 --> 00:13:05,262 and then sadly drowned in her pool. 265 00:13:05,306 --> 00:13:09,789 Mmm, fortunately, instead of calling the police, 266 00:13:09,832 --> 00:13:13,270 my friend called me, and I cleaned things up. 267 00:13:13,314 --> 00:13:16,317 And her misstep was never revealed. 268 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:19,146 A scandal that could've been never was. 269 00:13:19,189 --> 00:13:20,974 - Stephanie... 270 00:13:21,017 --> 00:13:23,324 that was a horrible thing that happened. 271 00:13:23,367 --> 00:13:27,850 I wrestle with that and how I behaved every day of my life. 272 00:13:27,894 --> 00:13:29,809 But why are you bringing this up now? 273 00:13:29,852 --> 00:13:33,508 - I need you to use every ounce of influence you have 274 00:13:33,551 --> 00:13:37,033 with Marvin to get him to bring BetaNu Electric 275 00:13:37,077 --> 00:13:41,211 and all of its manufacturing plants to Atlanta. 276 00:13:41,255 --> 00:13:43,083 - Let's don't do this to each other. 277 00:13:43,126 --> 00:13:48,566 - Can you afford for that horrendous story 278 00:13:48,610 --> 00:13:51,091 to see the light of day? 279 00:13:51,134 --> 00:13:54,746 It will if you don't give me what I want. 280 00:13:54,790 --> 00:13:57,401 You'll be destroyed, Marilyn. 281 00:13:57,445 --> 00:13:59,316 - Stephanie... 282 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:03,233 Marvin and I are in a good place. 283 00:14:03,277 --> 00:14:07,934 I never cheated again. I don't party like that anymore. 284 00:14:07,977 --> 00:14:09,674 We have a wonderful life. 285 00:14:09,718 --> 00:14:12,677 - And none of that has to change. 286 00:14:12,721 --> 00:14:14,984 - I can't give you what you want. 287 00:14:15,028 --> 00:14:16,899 No one tells Marvin how to run his company. 288 00:14:16,943 --> 00:14:19,075 - Then someone will tell Marvin how many times you were 289 00:14:19,119 --> 00:14:24,037 bent over at the sound of a sexy riff out a Stratocaster guitar. 290 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:26,953 How many times was that, Marilyn? 291 00:14:26,996 --> 00:14:29,651 - You'd be telling on yourself. 292 00:14:29,694 --> 00:14:32,654 You're the one who moved the body from my house to his pool. 293 00:14:32,697 --> 00:14:34,525 - Which is a misdemeanor. 294 00:14:34,569 --> 00:14:38,181 You screwed him, which is a scandal 295 00:14:38,225 --> 00:14:40,488 everyone will love reading about. 296 00:14:40,531 --> 00:14:45,493 ♪ 297 00:14:45,536 --> 00:14:47,538 - What do you want me to do? 298 00:14:47,582 --> 00:14:51,107 - [chuckles] Ask him questions. 299 00:14:53,805 --> 00:14:57,940 Supply me with the critical information I need, 300 00:14:57,984 --> 00:15:00,377 and I will pass it along to Evan. 301 00:15:00,421 --> 00:15:02,640 He'll move the plants to Atlanta. 302 00:15:02,684 --> 00:15:05,600 And then your secrets will remain safe with me. 303 00:15:05,643 --> 00:15:09,560 ♪ 304 00:15:09,604 --> 00:15:13,303 - Ooh, Marilyn, you look parched. 305 00:15:16,959 --> 00:15:17,917 More tea? 306 00:15:26,055 --> 00:15:28,144 ♪ 307 00:15:28,188 --> 00:15:29,406 - This way. 308 00:15:29,450 --> 00:15:32,844 ♪ 309 00:15:32,888 --> 00:15:36,283 - [indistinct chatter] 310 00:15:36,326 --> 00:15:37,675 - Thank you. 311 00:15:41,288 --> 00:15:42,550 - [door shuts] 312 00:15:42,593 --> 00:15:46,510 ♪ 313 00:15:46,554 --> 00:15:47,816 - [clears throat] 314 00:15:47,859 --> 00:15:52,995 ♪ 315 00:15:53,039 --> 00:15:57,043 - Reading what you emailed me. I'm not sure I get it. 316 00:15:57,086 --> 00:16:00,481 - Which is why you called me in to explain. 317 00:16:00,524 --> 00:16:03,005 It's your miracle. - Hmm. 318 00:16:03,049 --> 00:16:04,789 Keep explaining. I don't see it. 319 00:16:04,833 --> 00:16:06,748 What am I gonna do with an airport concession? 320 00:16:06,791 --> 00:16:09,011 - Double your income. - With a retail store. 321 00:16:09,055 --> 00:16:12,797 - In an international airport serving over 100 million 322 00:16:12,841 --> 00:16:16,105 consumers a year, and that's just for starters. 323 00:16:16,149 --> 00:16:18,238 - I'm a builder, not a merchant. 324 00:16:18,281 --> 00:16:20,240 - Your portfolio says you own a bar. 325 00:16:20,283 --> 00:16:22,503 - The money from that bar ain't coming from serving drinks. 326 00:16:22,546 --> 00:16:28,030 - [laughs] I'm going to stop you 327 00:16:28,074 --> 00:16:30,337 before you tell me something I can't hear. 328 00:16:30,380 --> 00:16:31,773 I will merge your bar 329 00:16:31,816 --> 00:16:34,558 into our restaurant group that we represent. 330 00:16:34,602 --> 00:16:38,910 You'll have a franchise at the busiest airport in the world. 331 00:16:38,954 --> 00:16:43,306 And whatever your bar earns now, however you're doing it, 332 00:16:43,350 --> 00:16:45,656 those earnings will expand exponentially. 333 00:16:50,226 --> 00:16:55,492 - Unless I'm wrong, city's gonna have to approve this. 334 00:16:55,536 --> 00:16:58,365 - Don't underestimate the influence my husband has 335 00:16:58,408 --> 00:17:01,629 in matters such as these. - Your husband? 336 00:17:01,672 --> 00:17:03,674 Gonna clear the way for me to have an airport concession, huh? 337 00:17:03,718 --> 00:17:06,199 - He will. 338 00:17:06,242 --> 00:17:09,202 - Show me the proof. 339 00:17:12,248 --> 00:17:16,078 - When I do... we're back in business? 340 00:17:16,122 --> 00:17:18,254 - I'd be an idiot to say no. 341 00:17:18,298 --> 00:17:20,604 - Welcome back. [chuckles] 342 00:17:24,521 --> 00:17:27,089 - This is the Carlisles' last shot. 343 00:17:27,133 --> 00:17:30,571 Don't waste it. 344 00:17:30,614 --> 00:17:32,529 - [chuckles] 345 00:17:32,573 --> 00:17:40,581 ♪ 346 00:17:41,973 --> 00:17:45,977 ♪ 347 00:17:46,021 --> 00:17:47,892 - Uh, I'm sorry, I have cold hands. 348 00:17:47,936 --> 00:17:49,894 Bad circulation runs in the family. 349 00:17:49,938 --> 00:17:52,593 - [chuckles] No, cold hands are not the problem. 350 00:17:55,378 --> 00:17:58,033 - What's up? Talk to me. 351 00:18:00,514 --> 00:18:02,516 - I like being with you, Lori, 352 00:18:02,559 --> 00:18:05,823 but it seems like all we do is have sex. 353 00:18:05,867 --> 00:18:07,912 - Okay, well, I can't help it that you're super hot 354 00:18:07,956 --> 00:18:10,089 and I just can't get enough of you. 355 00:18:10,132 --> 00:18:12,308 Look, I know I took your gayginity, okay, 356 00:18:12,352 --> 00:18:14,745 but you're a fast learner. 357 00:18:14,789 --> 00:18:16,443 I mean, you even taught me a few things. 358 00:18:16,486 --> 00:18:19,141 - Is that your thing? Making a play against 359 00:18:19,185 --> 00:18:21,578 young, impressionable girls and turning them out? 360 00:18:21,622 --> 00:18:23,754 - Whoa, where is this coming from? 361 00:18:23,798 --> 00:18:25,582 - It's a simple observation. 362 00:18:25,626 --> 00:18:30,631 ♪ 363 00:18:30,674 --> 00:18:34,287 - We don't go anywhere or do anything unless it involves 364 00:18:34,330 --> 00:18:37,507 tearing our clothes off. - You're not being fair. 365 00:18:37,551 --> 00:18:40,075 We just can't be gallivanting across the city. 366 00:18:42,730 --> 00:18:43,861 Look... 367 00:18:46,734 --> 00:18:49,171 ...if it gets out about us, 368 00:18:49,215 --> 00:18:52,783 I mean, the press is gonna have a field day. 369 00:18:52,827 --> 00:18:56,570 So...this is it. 370 00:18:56,613 --> 00:18:59,877 This is what we're doing. 371 00:18:59,921 --> 00:19:03,838 And for now... 372 00:19:03,881 --> 00:19:07,320 this is gonna have to be enough, okay? 373 00:19:09,148 --> 00:19:11,324 Look, I really like you, Carly, okay? 374 00:19:11,367 --> 00:19:14,892 And it's not just the sex for me. 375 00:19:14,936 --> 00:19:17,199 Please believe me. 376 00:19:17,243 --> 00:19:24,424 ♪ 377 00:19:24,467 --> 00:19:25,816 - Come to my monologue slam tomorrow. 378 00:19:25,860 --> 00:19:27,427 - Did you not hear anything I just said? 379 00:19:27,470 --> 00:19:29,080 - I get it! I do! 380 00:19:29,124 --> 00:19:30,821 But where I'm performing, it's super bohemian, 381 00:19:30,865 --> 00:19:32,432 super off the beaten path. 382 00:19:32,475 --> 00:19:35,086 No one will have any idea who we are. 383 00:19:35,130 --> 00:19:37,437 - We have a good thing going. 384 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:39,569 Let's not overcomplicate it. 385 00:19:41,005 --> 00:19:42,224 - Don't. 386 00:19:42,268 --> 00:19:45,575 ♪ 387 00:19:45,619 --> 00:19:50,232 - [sighs] 388 00:19:50,276 --> 00:19:53,235 - Come on. Don't be mad. 389 00:19:56,804 --> 00:20:00,329 - This may be enough for you, 390 00:20:00,373 --> 00:20:03,724 but it's not enough for me. 391 00:20:03,767 --> 00:20:05,856 I need something more. 392 00:20:05,900 --> 00:20:07,902 I deserve more. 393 00:20:07,945 --> 00:20:14,343 ♪ 394 00:20:14,387 --> 00:20:17,564 - [door opens] 395 00:20:17,607 --> 00:20:18,782 [door shuts] 396 00:20:18,826 --> 00:20:20,001 - Evan-- 397 00:20:20,044 --> 00:20:21,655 - Hey, I didn't think you were home. 398 00:20:21,698 --> 00:20:23,265 - I'm the living room with a guest, 399 00:20:23,309 --> 00:20:25,224 but I wanted to make sure you didn't leave 400 00:20:25,267 --> 00:20:29,010 before I spoke with you. - Can it wait 'til tomorrow? 401 00:20:29,053 --> 00:20:30,881 - No, Evan, I'm in court in the morning. 402 00:20:30,925 --> 00:20:35,930 It's important. - Alright, so, talk now. 403 00:20:35,973 --> 00:20:37,888 - I promised the airport concession to Greg Peters. 404 00:20:40,064 --> 00:20:42,589 - [chuckles] Either you're lying 405 00:20:42,632 --> 00:20:44,504 or you've lost your goddamn mind. 406 00:20:44,547 --> 00:20:46,984 - You haven't heard the rest. - There is nothing you can say 407 00:20:47,028 --> 00:20:49,509 to make me give the concession to Greg Peters. 408 00:20:49,552 --> 00:20:50,988 I'm amazed you would even consider it. 409 00:20:53,469 --> 00:20:55,602 Your father, he put you up to this, didn't he? 410 00:20:55,645 --> 00:20:56,907 - Mm-mm. 411 00:20:56,951 --> 00:20:59,345 This is a move solely orchestrated 412 00:20:59,388 --> 00:21:03,174 by Stephanie Lancaster. 413 00:21:03,218 --> 00:21:05,916 What if I could guarantee Marvin 414 00:21:05,960 --> 00:21:08,876 moves his BetaNu manufacturing plants to Atlanta? 415 00:21:08,919 --> 00:21:15,317 ♪ 416 00:21:15,361 --> 00:21:18,015 - How? 417 00:21:18,059 --> 00:21:22,368 - Marilyn's on our team now, and she's going to feed everything 418 00:21:22,411 --> 00:21:26,285 Marvin thinks to us. 419 00:21:26,328 --> 00:21:29,288 - How did you pull that off? 420 00:21:31,507 --> 00:21:37,296 - Marvin's plants, 2,600 employees, 421 00:21:37,339 --> 00:21:40,342 hundreds of millions of dollars annually 422 00:21:40,386 --> 00:21:43,519 in revenue for Atlanta. 423 00:21:43,563 --> 00:21:45,434 Unemployment goes down, 424 00:21:45,478 --> 00:21:48,394 funding for state health care goes up. 425 00:21:48,437 --> 00:21:51,788 That's what you get if Peters gets the airport concession. 426 00:21:51,832 --> 00:21:53,268 Deal or not? 427 00:21:53,312 --> 00:21:56,445 - Well, I'm gonna have to see all this come together. 428 00:21:56,489 --> 00:21:58,491 - And you will. 429 00:22:00,971 --> 00:22:03,365 Now, if you're not in such a dire rush, 430 00:22:03,409 --> 00:22:05,976 would you please just say hello to a guest 431 00:22:06,020 --> 00:22:08,718 who I've so rudely abandoned in the living room? 432 00:22:08,762 --> 00:22:10,851 - Well, it's gonna be hi and bye, but okay. 433 00:22:10,894 --> 00:22:12,766 - BOTH: [chuckling] 434 00:22:12,809 --> 00:22:16,683 - Oh, Bella, you're still crying. 435 00:22:16,726 --> 00:22:19,207 I never would've kept you waiting after the tragedy 436 00:22:19,250 --> 00:22:20,513 you just suffered. 437 00:22:20,556 --> 00:22:22,819 It was just critical that I speak with Evan. 438 00:22:22,863 --> 00:22:24,647 - It's okay, I should really go. 439 00:22:24,691 --> 00:22:28,172 - No, not until we take care of this. 440 00:22:28,216 --> 00:22:32,568 Her apartment has been ransacked by thieves. 441 00:22:32,612 --> 00:22:35,702 In Buckhead, can you imagine? - You must be traumatized. 442 00:22:35,745 --> 00:22:39,401 - The bastard took everything-- furniture, patterns, 443 00:22:39,445 --> 00:22:42,056 racks of clothes ready for sale. 444 00:22:42,099 --> 00:22:44,406 And the dress that you wanted for the summit. 445 00:22:44,450 --> 00:22:46,843 - Well, you have time to remake it, don't you? 446 00:22:46,887 --> 00:22:49,106 - I could borrow a sewing machine. 447 00:22:49,150 --> 00:22:51,326 It's tight at my mom's with me and Joaquin there, 448 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:55,330 but I suppose I could figure it out. 449 00:22:55,374 --> 00:22:58,725 - We will get you a machine, and you and Joaquin will move into 450 00:22:58,768 --> 00:23:01,510 our guest cottage 'til you're back on your feet. 451 00:23:01,554 --> 00:23:03,860 - I'd hate to impose. - The cottage isn't-- 452 00:23:03,904 --> 00:23:06,297 - I know, it needs to be prepared. 453 00:23:06,341 --> 00:23:08,865 But we'll arrange to have everything you need brought in 454 00:23:08,909 --> 00:23:11,346 and ready for you first thing tomorrow. 455 00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:14,436 In the meantime, I don't want you making that long drive 456 00:23:14,480 --> 00:23:16,830 to the Banks while you're tired and upset. 457 00:23:16,873 --> 00:23:18,440 - We'll have someone drive her. 458 00:23:18,484 --> 00:23:20,181 - Oh, wouldn't you prefer to spend the night 459 00:23:20,224 --> 00:23:22,923 in one of our guestrooms? 460 00:23:22,966 --> 00:23:24,054 - That would be wonderful. 461 00:23:24,098 --> 00:23:25,447 - [chuckles] 462 00:23:37,633 --> 00:23:39,243 - [crickets chirping] 463 00:23:39,287 --> 00:23:41,463 - COMMENTATOR ON TV: --along with the senior Tyrone Johnson. 464 00:23:41,507 --> 00:23:44,074 Steps in great space, misses with a left hand. 465 00:23:44,118 --> 00:23:46,207 - CROWD ON TV: [cheering and applauding] 466 00:23:52,561 --> 00:23:55,346 - COMMENTATOR: LaQuinton Ross finishes with the finger roll. 467 00:23:59,525 --> 00:24:01,178 - Hey, baby. 468 00:24:01,222 --> 00:24:03,398 - COMMENTATOR: Perdue forced to call a timeout as the Buckeyes-- 469 00:24:03,442 --> 00:24:04,791 - You got answers for me? 470 00:24:08,272 --> 00:24:11,624 - Titus, I don't know why he's here. 471 00:24:11,667 --> 00:24:13,669 - He just showed up, then? 472 00:24:13,713 --> 00:24:15,497 Out of nowhere? 473 00:24:15,541 --> 00:24:17,281 Just like in Birmingham. That's convenient. 474 00:24:19,588 --> 00:24:21,068 - I'm telling you the truth. 475 00:24:21,111 --> 00:24:23,026 - His ass wouldn't move across states to be near you 476 00:24:23,070 --> 00:24:25,376 without a reason, Amara. 477 00:24:25,420 --> 00:24:27,553 That cocky look on his face like he knows something, 478 00:24:27,596 --> 00:24:30,077 like he's hopeful. - Titus... 479 00:24:30,120 --> 00:24:31,687 you're overreacting. 480 00:24:31,731 --> 00:24:34,473 - His eyes were deadest on that plant in your office, too. 481 00:24:34,516 --> 00:24:36,518 Is that one of his special gifts to you? 482 00:24:36,562 --> 00:24:39,347 You just couldn't force yourself to get rid of it? 483 00:24:39,390 --> 00:24:40,566 - Plant? 484 00:24:43,220 --> 00:24:46,746 Karen got me that as a present. - Yeah. 485 00:24:46,789 --> 00:24:48,617 - I made it perfectly clear to Damian 486 00:24:48,661 --> 00:24:50,271 that he's not welcome in our lives. 487 00:24:50,314 --> 00:24:51,707 - Well, I don't think he believes that. 488 00:24:51,751 --> 00:24:53,317 - I don't care what he believes. 489 00:24:53,361 --> 00:24:54,841 It's about what I know. And listen to me-- 490 00:24:57,365 --> 00:24:59,106 - [sighs] 491 00:24:59,149 --> 00:25:03,545 - I'm not gonna let him get between us ever again, trust me. 492 00:25:03,589 --> 00:25:07,636 - Every single day of him being in Atlanta puts us in jeopardy. 493 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:09,333 Trust that. 494 00:25:11,510 --> 00:25:12,859 [sighs] 495 00:25:12,902 --> 00:25:16,210 ♪ 496 00:25:16,253 --> 00:25:18,081 - I'm going for a drive. 497 00:25:18,125 --> 00:25:20,997 - [door opens] [door shuts] 498 00:25:21,041 --> 00:25:24,914 - If you need anything, just ring for Constance. 499 00:25:24,958 --> 00:25:26,829 - I can't thank you both enough. 500 00:25:26,873 --> 00:25:29,353 Are you sure about the guest house, Stephanie? 501 00:25:29,397 --> 00:25:30,877 It could take weeks for the insurance company 502 00:25:30,920 --> 00:25:33,009 to replace my things. - Leave that to me. 503 00:25:33,053 --> 00:25:34,489 I'll make sure recovering your stolen property's 504 00:25:34,533 --> 00:25:35,925 a priority for Atlanta PD. 505 00:25:39,189 --> 00:25:40,321 - Good night, Bella. 506 00:25:40,364 --> 00:25:43,454 - Good night, Stephanie, Mr. Mayor. 507 00:25:43,498 --> 00:25:44,934 - Mm-hmm. 508 00:25:49,069 --> 00:25:58,600 ♪ 509 00:25:58,644 --> 00:26:00,646 - [sighs] 510 00:26:03,692 --> 00:26:05,738 - Anything you could do to find her belongings quickly 511 00:26:05,781 --> 00:26:09,393 would be greatly appreciated. - Count on it. 512 00:26:09,437 --> 00:26:15,269 - [shower running] - AMARA: [humming] 513 00:26:15,312 --> 00:26:24,670 ♪ 514 00:26:28,282 --> 00:26:37,291 ♪ 515 00:26:41,295 --> 00:26:50,304 ♪ 516 00:26:54,308 --> 00:27:03,317 ♪ 517 00:27:04,492 --> 00:27:06,102 - [sighs] 518 00:27:06,146 --> 00:27:15,155 ♪ 519 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:24,599 - [hums] 520 00:27:24,643 --> 00:27:26,079 Titus? 521 00:27:26,122 --> 00:27:31,737 ♪ 522 00:27:31,780 --> 00:27:33,913 - Titus? You here, babe? 523 00:27:33,956 --> 00:27:41,572 ♪ 524 00:27:41,616 --> 00:27:46,186 - [hums] 525 00:27:46,229 --> 00:27:49,842 - [water running] 526 00:27:49,885 --> 00:27:58,894 ♪ 527 00:28:02,898 --> 00:28:12,473 ♪ 528 00:28:12,516 --> 00:28:14,736 - That's fine with me. 529 00:28:14,780 --> 00:28:17,478 Hey, uh, Congressman Richards, may I call you back? 530 00:28:17,521 --> 00:28:18,914 Thank you, bye. 531 00:28:20,786 --> 00:28:23,614 Hey, you. 532 00:28:23,658 --> 00:28:25,181 - Look, according to the website, 533 00:28:25,225 --> 00:28:26,835 we've fallen short on signatures. 534 00:28:26,879 --> 00:28:29,490 - You seem upset about more than signatures. 535 00:28:29,533 --> 00:28:31,144 - Have you just been sniffing around me 536 00:28:31,187 --> 00:28:32,623 to try and dig up dirt on Evan? 537 00:28:32,667 --> 00:28:34,713 - [laughing] What? Come on. 538 00:28:34,756 --> 00:28:36,018 - Don't act brand new, Kent. 539 00:28:36,062 --> 00:28:38,325 - Did your brother pull a number on you today? 540 00:28:38,368 --> 00:28:39,674 - Don't make this about Evan. 541 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:41,371 I'm the one asking the questions. 542 00:28:48,204 --> 00:28:53,296 - Um...I would be lying if I said 543 00:28:53,340 --> 00:28:57,257 when I first approached you that I didn't have ulterior motives. 544 00:28:57,300 --> 00:29:01,348 - Triflin' ass. I knew it! - Rondell, that was at first. 545 00:29:01,391 --> 00:29:03,698 It wasn't long at all before you were the only Lancaster 546 00:29:03,742 --> 00:29:04,960 that I was interested in. 547 00:29:05,004 --> 00:29:07,571 - Why should I believe you? Huh? 548 00:29:07,615 --> 00:29:09,660 A lie ain't nothin' for a politician to tell. 549 00:29:09,704 --> 00:29:11,010 - Well, maybe that's true for Evan, 550 00:29:11,053 --> 00:29:12,402 but I've been straight up with you. 551 00:29:12,446 --> 00:29:14,274 - You really want to go there about Evan-- 552 00:29:14,317 --> 00:29:16,711 - Hey, look, look-- your brother and I, 553 00:29:16,755 --> 00:29:18,844 we're on opposite sides of several significant issues 554 00:29:18,887 --> 00:29:21,324 affecting this city. 555 00:29:21,368 --> 00:29:22,891 But I'm perfectly capable of 556 00:29:22,935 --> 00:29:25,372 separating my work life from my personal life, 557 00:29:25,415 --> 00:29:28,505 and my personal life... [sighs] 558 00:29:28,549 --> 00:29:30,812 has been all about you since the day we met. 559 00:29:30,856 --> 00:29:32,814 - You talk a good game, Hamilton, 560 00:29:32,858 --> 00:29:37,906 but my daddy always says actions speaker louder. 561 00:29:37,950 --> 00:29:40,474 If you want me for me, I need you to prove it. 562 00:29:40,517 --> 00:29:42,345 - And just how am I supposed to do that? 563 00:29:42,389 --> 00:29:43,738 - I don't know. 564 00:29:43,782 --> 00:29:46,262 I mean, you are-- you're a smart brotha, 565 00:29:46,306 --> 00:29:49,700 all these fancy diplomas and degrees and whatnot. 566 00:29:49,744 --> 00:29:52,616 Figure it out. 567 00:29:52,660 --> 00:29:54,140 Don't. 568 00:29:54,183 --> 00:29:58,666 ♪ 569 00:30:02,322 --> 00:30:03,845 - RODERICK: Finally, South Atlanta 570 00:30:03,889 --> 00:30:06,456 defeated Marshall High 3-2, when Marshall's goalie 571 00:30:06,500 --> 00:30:08,850 knocked the winning goal into his own net. 572 00:30:08,894 --> 00:30:12,549 Sorry, Marshall, but what a boneheaded way to lose a game. 573 00:30:12,593 --> 00:30:16,075 Speaking of boneheads, did anybody see Mayor Lancaster 574 00:30:16,118 --> 00:30:17,903 leering at this reporter doing an interview 575 00:30:17,946 --> 00:30:20,253 just outside his office? 576 00:30:20,296 --> 00:30:22,559 Someone might want to tell this guy to cover up how lecherous 577 00:30:22,603 --> 00:30:25,345 he is--at least when the cameras are rolling. 578 00:30:25,388 --> 00:30:26,912 He's a bully and a coward. 579 00:30:26,955 --> 00:30:28,348 Electing him mayor? 580 00:30:28,391 --> 00:30:30,524 That makes us the boneheads. 581 00:30:30,567 --> 00:30:32,700 The people of Atlanta deserve better. 582 00:30:32,743 --> 00:30:34,180 That's it from Dirty Bird's Corner. 583 00:30:34,223 --> 00:30:35,703 ♪ 584 00:30:35,746 --> 00:30:38,053 - RODERICK: Back to you, Fred. - Thanks, Roderick. 585 00:30:38,097 --> 00:30:41,187 Today in Atlanta, most of our pile-ups block traffic on... 586 00:30:41,230 --> 00:30:45,713 - [whistles] 587 00:30:45,756 --> 00:30:52,241 ♪ 588 00:30:52,285 --> 00:30:53,547 - Quite the show, Rod. 589 00:30:56,028 --> 00:30:58,639 - Mayor Lancaster. 590 00:30:58,682 --> 00:31:00,989 - What happened to "bully and coward?" 591 00:31:01,033 --> 00:31:02,643 Don't tell me you're going soft. 592 00:31:04,514 --> 00:31:07,082 Relax. I just came to talk. 593 00:31:09,171 --> 00:31:11,739 I hate to see my constituents unhappy. 594 00:31:11,782 --> 00:31:14,481 Thought I'd come address your concerns in person. 595 00:31:14,524 --> 00:31:17,919 So... 596 00:31:17,963 --> 00:31:20,400 what else you wanna get off your chest? 597 00:31:20,443 --> 00:31:22,576 - You should go to jail for what you did to Bella. 598 00:31:22,619 --> 00:31:26,493 - Hm? What did I do? 599 00:31:26,536 --> 00:31:28,887 What did you see me do? 600 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:31,193 Nothin'. 601 00:31:31,237 --> 00:31:37,243 - [grunting] - [punching] 602 00:31:37,286 --> 00:31:39,071 - EVAN: You really think you can get away with 603 00:31:39,114 --> 00:31:41,769 talking shit about me on your show? 604 00:31:41,812 --> 00:31:44,206 Bitch. 605 00:31:44,250 --> 00:31:47,470 I'm the mayor of Atlanta. Break him. 606 00:31:47,514 --> 00:31:50,082 - [grunting] 607 00:31:50,125 --> 00:31:51,735 - You cry like a little girl, Roderick. 608 00:31:51,779 --> 00:31:53,085 - You need your bodyguards! 609 00:31:53,128 --> 00:31:55,217 - [grunting] 610 00:31:55,261 --> 00:31:57,176 - That's enough talking out of you. 611 00:31:57,219 --> 00:31:58,960 You know, I'm not a fan of your show. 612 00:31:59,004 --> 00:32:01,049 [chuckles] I find it dry, uninspiring, 613 00:32:01,093 --> 00:32:02,398 and frankly not very good. 614 00:32:02,442 --> 00:32:04,792 The people of Atlanta, they deserve better. 615 00:32:04,835 --> 00:32:06,576 - RODERICK: [panting] 616 00:32:06,620 --> 00:32:12,278 - One more thing, never forget, this is my city. 617 00:32:12,321 --> 00:32:13,279 - Bitch-ass! 618 00:32:13,322 --> 00:32:14,802 [grunts] 619 00:32:14,845 --> 00:32:17,544 ♪ 620 00:32:17,587 --> 00:32:19,589 - [sighs] 621 00:32:19,633 --> 00:32:22,984 ♪ 622 00:32:23,028 --> 00:32:24,290 - Ha! 623 00:32:36,432 --> 00:32:40,697 - A girl once asked the question, what's in a name? 624 00:32:40,741 --> 00:32:44,571 Her name versus his name. 625 00:32:44,614 --> 00:32:47,400 Your name versus my name. 626 00:32:47,443 --> 00:32:52,622 Your tongue versus my lips. 627 00:32:52,666 --> 00:32:57,540 Their war versus our forbidden kiss. 628 00:32:57,584 --> 00:33:02,893 Bitter feuds versus sweet roses. 629 00:33:02,937 --> 00:33:06,462 A new desire that exposes. 630 00:33:06,506 --> 00:33:09,944 Do I risk it all and deny my name? 631 00:33:09,988 --> 00:33:14,035 Will she do the same, or is this all a game? 632 00:33:14,079 --> 00:33:15,776 - [indistinct chatter] 633 00:33:15,819 --> 00:33:18,170 - The question. 634 00:33:18,213 --> 00:33:24,089 - [applause] 635 00:33:26,091 --> 00:33:29,181 - [indistinct chatter] 636 00:33:29,224 --> 00:33:31,270 - You're here. 637 00:33:31,313 --> 00:33:35,883 - Look, I want you to know I'm not ashamed of you, or of us. 638 00:33:35,926 --> 00:33:37,624 You were amazing up there. 639 00:33:41,454 --> 00:33:42,629 - [shutter click] 640 00:33:42,672 --> 00:33:46,067 - Aww, so sweet, young love! 641 00:33:46,111 --> 00:33:48,896 - [indistinct chatter] 642 00:33:50,941 --> 00:33:55,033 - You happy now? - I am. 643 00:33:55,076 --> 00:33:59,124 I gotta say, naked on your organic cotton sheets, 644 00:33:59,167 --> 00:34:00,516 it's where I belong. 645 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:02,823 - You shouldn't have been anywhere near my house. 646 00:34:02,866 --> 00:34:04,085 Stephanie's smart. If she picked up on-- 647 00:34:04,129 --> 00:34:07,436 - She didn't. 648 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:10,091 - You take too many risks, Bella. 649 00:34:10,135 --> 00:34:12,572 I thought cleaning you out would've taught you a lesson. 650 00:34:12,615 --> 00:34:14,269 - Instead I taught you. 651 00:34:14,313 --> 00:34:18,317 - Yeah, well, that lesson's finally learned. 652 00:34:18,360 --> 00:34:20,319 From here on out, we're strictly business. 653 00:34:20,362 --> 00:34:23,278 I'll be an investor in Bella Tru, but us, that's done. 654 00:34:23,322 --> 00:34:25,193 - Okay. - Mm-hmm. 655 00:34:25,237 --> 00:34:26,890 - I'll be in touch to make arrangements 656 00:34:26,934 --> 00:34:28,805 on how and when I see my son. 657 00:34:28,849 --> 00:34:30,764 - I don't know if seeing Joaquin's a good idea. 658 00:34:30,807 --> 00:34:33,245 - Don't pull this crap on me. - I don't want him growing up 659 00:34:33,288 --> 00:34:34,376 confused about who his father is. 660 00:34:34,420 --> 00:34:35,769 You said we're breaking up for good, 661 00:34:35,812 --> 00:34:37,423 so there's no reason for you to see Joaquin. 662 00:34:37,466 --> 00:34:39,381 - I can be in his life without all that. 663 00:34:39,425 --> 00:34:41,296 - Gonna take him to ballgames like with Trey and Carly? 664 00:34:41,340 --> 00:34:42,863 To the county fair? 665 00:34:42,906 --> 00:34:45,126 How about just taking him out during the day 666 00:34:45,170 --> 00:34:47,302 in front of people to get an ice cream cone? 667 00:34:51,915 --> 00:34:54,831 You sure about this? - Are you? 668 00:35:01,447 --> 00:35:05,625 - [shaky breaths] 669 00:35:08,932 --> 00:35:11,283 - [police sirens] 670 00:35:19,726 --> 00:35:23,904 - [sighs] We really have to stop meeting like this. 671 00:35:23,947 --> 00:35:26,428 - I see it wasn't your witty repartee that did it for Amara. 672 00:35:28,387 --> 00:35:29,736 Have you made contact? 673 00:35:29,779 --> 00:35:31,390 - Saw her my first day at the office. 674 00:35:31,433 --> 00:35:34,001 Titus, too. Brought coffee. 675 00:35:34,044 --> 00:35:36,177 Was kind of sweet if you're into that sort of thing. 676 00:35:36,221 --> 00:35:40,616 - Titus must've been furious to see you anywhere near Amara. 677 00:35:40,660 --> 00:35:43,924 [laughs] - You sure are enjoying this. 678 00:35:43,967 --> 00:35:46,492 Playing games with the lives of innocent people turn you on? 679 00:35:46,535 --> 00:35:49,190 - That woman is anything but innocent. 680 00:35:49,234 --> 00:35:53,368 Then again, I don't have to tell you that. 681 00:35:53,412 --> 00:35:55,849 - You know, this is most amount of time I've spent alone 682 00:35:55,892 --> 00:35:58,330 in a car with a beautiful woman in quite a while. 683 00:36:01,768 --> 00:36:03,161 - Watch yourself. 684 00:36:05,946 --> 00:36:09,515 - It's apparent that you haven't had a proper screw in a while. 685 00:36:09,558 --> 00:36:12,779 Might loosen you up a bit. No pun intended. 686 00:36:12,822 --> 00:36:17,175 - Vulgarity and gallows humor might help you secure a tryst 687 00:36:17,218 --> 00:36:20,090 with ill-bred base women like Amara Hughes. 688 00:36:20,134 --> 00:36:25,444 But be assured, Damian, you'll have no luck here. 689 00:36:25,487 --> 00:36:27,315 - You can't blame a guy for trying. 690 00:36:27,359 --> 00:36:31,058 - Just stick to the plan. Blow up the Hughes' marriage 691 00:36:31,101 --> 00:36:35,193 and then you can go back to where you came from. 692 00:36:35,236 --> 00:36:37,412 Now, get the hell out of my car. 693 00:36:42,548 --> 00:36:44,245 - [door shuts] 694 00:36:44,289 --> 00:36:45,986 - [engine turns] 695 00:36:54,124 --> 00:36:55,082 - [bell dings] 696 00:36:55,125 --> 00:36:58,955 ♪ 697 00:36:58,999 --> 00:37:02,568 - Miss Rondell Lancaster. I've been waiting for you. 698 00:37:02,611 --> 00:37:07,442 ♪ 699 00:37:07,486 --> 00:37:11,925 - [chuckles] What? Eh--boy. 700 00:37:14,449 --> 00:37:19,324 Okay...boy, stop playing. I ain't got time for this. 701 00:37:19,367 --> 00:37:21,151 The dinner rush will be here any minute. 702 00:37:21,195 --> 00:37:23,676 - Tonight, you're closed. 703 00:37:23,719 --> 00:37:27,201 I bought the restaurant out, settled the bill with Inez. 704 00:37:28,942 --> 00:37:30,030 - What? 705 00:37:36,993 --> 00:37:38,560 - [moans] 706 00:37:38,604 --> 00:37:42,738 ♪ 707 00:37:42,782 --> 00:37:45,088 - [moans] 708 00:37:45,132 --> 00:37:54,141 ♪ 709 00:37:55,621 --> 00:37:58,841 - Smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes, 710 00:37:58,885 --> 00:38:00,713 mac and cheese--your favorite. 711 00:38:00,756 --> 00:38:02,671 - Okay, how did you know? 712 00:38:02,715 --> 00:38:04,325 - I just figured it out. 713 00:38:04,369 --> 00:38:06,545 - I can't... 714 00:38:06,588 --> 00:38:11,114 I really do appreciate all this effort and everything, I do. 715 00:38:11,158 --> 00:38:14,466 But we need to discuss our plan for getting those signatures. 716 00:38:14,509 --> 00:38:18,034 I mean, we down to five weeks. - We'll be fine. 717 00:38:18,078 --> 00:38:22,169 Now, will you allow someone to take care of you? 718 00:38:22,212 --> 00:38:26,216 - I-- - Just for one night. Please? 719 00:38:26,260 --> 00:38:28,436 We will devise a plan, trust me. 720 00:38:28,480 --> 00:38:31,918 But I want tonight to be all about you. 721 00:38:31,961 --> 00:38:33,746 Please? 722 00:38:33,789 --> 00:38:37,010 ♪ 723 00:38:37,053 --> 00:38:39,926 - Okay, fine. Fine. 724 00:38:39,969 --> 00:38:43,582 But, I mean, don't get all carried away with all this. 725 00:38:43,625 --> 00:38:46,367 You know I ain't trying to be no Harlequin romance novel, okay? 726 00:38:46,411 --> 00:38:47,760 - [laughter] 727 00:38:47,803 --> 00:38:52,068 - Yes, ma'am. - Ooh, did--alright. 728 00:38:55,942 --> 00:38:58,771 Oh, now let's see how good you really are. 729 00:38:58,814 --> 00:39:00,207 Oh! 730 00:39:00,250 --> 00:39:01,904 ♪ 731 00:39:01,948 --> 00:39:03,471 - KENT: What do you think? 732 00:39:03,515 --> 00:39:05,386 ♪ If this world were mine 733 00:39:05,430 --> 00:39:08,041 - Hey! - Oh, you like it? 734 00:39:08,084 --> 00:39:10,696 - This is my song right here. [laughs] 735 00:39:12,872 --> 00:39:16,528 Oh! But you know that, didn't you? 736 00:39:16,571 --> 00:39:18,138 - I did my homework. 737 00:39:18,181 --> 00:39:20,183 Just gotta make sure I got it right. 738 00:39:20,227 --> 00:39:26,059 ♪ If this world were mine 739 00:39:26,102 --> 00:39:27,626 ♪ 740 00:39:27,669 --> 00:39:30,237 ♪ I'd give you the flowers 741 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:32,761 - Thank you. - Oh, you're welcome. 742 00:39:32,805 --> 00:39:36,461 I hope you're hungry, because there is dessert. 743 00:39:36,504 --> 00:39:40,116 ♪ Your love beside me 744 00:39:40,160 --> 00:39:43,076 ♪ That would be all I need 745 00:39:43,119 --> 00:39:47,820 - Well, if you don't mind, Mr. Kent... 746 00:39:47,863 --> 00:39:52,477 this girl would like to start with dessert. 747 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:58,396 ♪ I'll give you anything 748 00:40:04,053 --> 00:40:08,406 - [door opens] - Did someone order a miracle? 749 00:40:08,449 --> 00:40:09,494 - [door shuts] 750 00:40:23,203 --> 00:40:24,291 - What's this supposed to be? 751 00:40:24,334 --> 00:40:25,814 An IOU? - Better. 752 00:40:25,858 --> 00:40:27,425 It's a prequalification letter 753 00:40:27,468 --> 00:40:30,123 from the City of Atlanta's procurement office. 754 00:40:30,166 --> 00:40:31,690 Congratulations, Greg. 755 00:40:31,733 --> 00:40:33,779 I'm going to get you that concession. 756 00:40:36,346 --> 00:40:38,479 - Yeah, I've been doing a little research of my own. 757 00:40:38,523 --> 00:40:40,568 You were right about these concessions. 758 00:40:40,612 --> 00:40:44,485 Who knew they were such goldmines? 759 00:40:44,529 --> 00:40:47,923 - I knew, which is why I should've been handling 760 00:40:47,967 --> 00:40:49,882 your affairs from the start. 761 00:40:49,925 --> 00:40:51,710 - Yeah, I think you're right about that. 762 00:40:51,753 --> 00:40:54,495 - So...I take it this means 763 00:40:54,539 --> 00:40:57,237 you'll be staying on with Carlisle Perkins? 764 00:40:59,108 --> 00:41:01,197 - As long as I work directly with you. 765 00:41:01,241 --> 00:41:04,723 - I wouldn't have it any other way. 766 00:41:11,817 --> 00:41:16,038 - [pants] 767 00:41:18,301 --> 00:41:19,781 - This is the second time 768 00:41:19,825 --> 00:41:22,784 a member of your family has held a knife on me. 769 00:41:22,828 --> 00:41:26,658 - [pants] 770 00:41:26,701 --> 00:41:30,531 ♪ Walk in here, make 'em do a double take ♪ 771 00:41:30,575 --> 00:41:34,230 ♪ High heels, tight dress, I'ma troublemake ♪ 772 00:41:34,274 --> 00:41:36,363 - [moans] 773 00:41:36,406 --> 00:41:38,539 ♪ I'ma troublemake 774 00:41:38,583 --> 00:41:42,108 - [pants] 775 00:41:42,151 --> 00:41:46,025 ♪ Hold up, I got a million dollars on my wrist ♪ 776 00:41:46,068 --> 00:41:48,984 ♪ Making heads turn 777 00:41:49,028 --> 00:41:51,900 - [moans] 778 00:41:51,944 --> 00:41:55,600 ♪ I'm making heads turn 779 00:41:55,643 --> 00:41:59,299 - [moans] 780 00:41:59,342 --> 00:42:03,521 ♪ 781 00:42:05,523 --> 00:42:08,177 - DAMIAN: Next time on "Ambitions." 782 00:42:08,221 --> 00:42:10,702 - You really think this is our golden ticket? 783 00:42:10,745 --> 00:42:12,704 - I want the concession guaranteed in writing. 784 00:42:12,747 --> 00:42:15,402 - I can't promise you a highly competitive city contract. 785 00:42:15,445 --> 00:42:18,448 - Do you think you can blackmail me and get away with it? 786 00:42:18,492 --> 00:42:20,973 - I prefer...encouraged. 787 00:42:21,016 --> 00:42:24,106 Stay the hell away from my daughter. 788 00:42:24,150 --> 00:42:25,281 - You forget what happened 789 00:42:25,325 --> 00:42:26,718 the last time you tried to blackmail me. 790 00:42:26,761 --> 00:42:28,284 - I was alone then. I'm not anymore. 791 00:42:28,328 --> 00:42:31,070 - Go back to Birmingham and we can both do our jobs. 792 00:42:31,113 --> 00:42:34,247 - I'm gonna stop y'all from taking the Banks, 793 00:42:34,290 --> 00:42:35,378 no matter what. 794 00:42:35,422 --> 00:42:38,556 ♪ 795 00:42:42,255 --> 00:42:44,083 ♪ 796 00:42:45,563 --> 00:42:48,130 ♪ 797 00:42:48,174 --> 00:42:49,436 - [ding]