1 00:00:01,914 --> 00:00:03,873 - TITUS: Previously on "Ambitions." 2 00:00:03,916 --> 00:00:05,527 We came to Atlanta for us. 3 00:00:05,570 --> 00:00:08,356 - I need you back in Amara's world. 4 00:00:08,399 --> 00:00:09,966 - What if I'm not interested? 5 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:11,620 - I love your hands on me. 6 00:00:11,663 --> 00:00:13,665 - I think Bella Tru is quite intriguing. 7 00:00:13,709 --> 00:00:15,406 - The apparel or the woman? 8 00:00:15,450 --> 00:00:17,974 - Whatever Atlanta needs to do to convince you this is 9 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:19,932 the dream home for your facilities, we'll do it. 10 00:00:19,976 --> 00:00:21,586 - ALL: The Banks is not for sale! 11 00:00:21,630 --> 00:00:23,066 - If you do need any legal advice, 12 00:00:23,110 --> 00:00:24,415 I'd be more than happy to volunteer. 13 00:00:24,459 --> 00:00:26,635 - My investors are getting nervous. 14 00:00:26,678 --> 00:00:28,115 - Leave Thelma's Place out of it. 15 00:00:28,158 --> 00:00:30,421 - I can secure Thelma's Place for you. 16 00:00:33,555 --> 00:00:34,817 - WOMAN: Excuse me. 17 00:00:37,080 --> 00:00:38,255 - Thank you. 18 00:00:38,299 --> 00:00:39,778 [sighs] 19 00:00:43,695 --> 00:00:44,914 - [phone dings] 20 00:00:46,959 --> 00:00:51,529 - ♪ 21 00:00:55,838 --> 00:00:57,013 - [message sent] 22 00:00:57,057 --> 00:01:02,279 - ♪ 23 00:01:02,323 --> 00:01:04,542 - [phone ringing] 24 00:01:04,586 --> 00:01:06,631 - Come on. 25 00:01:06,675 --> 00:01:09,025 Pick up the damn phone, Rondell. 26 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:11,810 - [phone ringing] 27 00:01:11,854 --> 00:01:14,117 - TITUS: So, Rondell...everything cool? 28 00:01:14,161 --> 00:01:15,684 - Mm. 29 00:01:15,727 --> 00:01:18,034 Y'all got any pills that'll make in-laws less annoying? 30 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:20,732 - [laughing] Let me guess, the in-law in question-- 31 00:01:20,776 --> 00:01:21,820 Stephanie? 32 00:01:21,864 --> 00:01:23,735 - Who else? 33 00:01:23,779 --> 00:01:27,609 She keeps pressuring me and Daddy to sign a deal to fold 34 00:01:27,652 --> 00:01:30,133 Thelma's Place into Greg Peters' development. 35 00:01:30,177 --> 00:01:31,352 - But I thought you were opposed to selling. 36 00:01:31,395 --> 00:01:32,614 - I am. 37 00:01:32,657 --> 00:01:35,704 After sleeping on it, now more than ever. 38 00:01:35,747 --> 00:01:38,533 Were you serious when you offered to help? 39 00:01:38,576 --> 00:01:40,100 - I was...at the time. 40 00:01:40,143 --> 00:01:42,102 But I'm sorry, Rondell. 41 00:01:42,145 --> 00:01:44,278 It's just this damn class-action has me tied up. 42 00:01:44,321 --> 00:01:45,714 - Hey, don't explain yourself. 43 00:01:45,757 --> 00:01:47,411 I understand. 44 00:01:47,455 --> 00:01:51,198 I was just up all night thinkin' I've tried everything 45 00:01:51,241 --> 00:01:54,375 to beat those encroachers. - Yeah. 46 00:01:54,418 --> 00:01:57,682 - Then I remembered the only thing I hadn't tried was you. 47 00:01:57,726 --> 00:02:00,381 But I'll just keep lookin'. 48 00:02:00,424 --> 00:02:01,904 - I really wanna help, 49 00:02:01,947 --> 00:02:03,732 I don't know how I'm going to find the time. 50 00:02:03,775 --> 00:02:05,777 - Yeah. - I'm sorry. 51 00:02:05,821 --> 00:02:07,257 - It's all good. Thank you. 52 00:02:12,349 --> 00:02:13,611 - [sighs] 53 00:02:15,657 --> 00:02:17,441 - Hey. - Hey. [laughs] 54 00:02:17,485 --> 00:02:19,051 - You look lovely. - Thank you. 55 00:02:19,095 --> 00:02:21,837 - Hey, man, how are you? - I'm good. 56 00:02:21,880 --> 00:02:23,708 Thanks for coming. - You're welcome. 57 00:02:23,752 --> 00:02:25,319 - [door shuts] 58 00:02:25,362 --> 00:02:27,973 - Stephanie can't stop raving about what a smashing success 59 00:02:28,017 --> 00:02:29,888 this year's women's summit was. 60 00:02:29,932 --> 00:02:31,194 - Really? 61 00:02:31,238 --> 00:02:34,110 We found it a bit gauche and sophomoric myself. 62 00:02:34,154 --> 00:02:36,634 A lot of petty women in this city. 63 00:02:36,678 --> 00:02:38,984 - Oh no, that's unfortunate. 64 00:02:39,028 --> 00:02:41,813 I know Stephanie was upset she didn't get to help more 65 00:02:41,857 --> 00:02:43,772 with the planning this time around. 66 00:02:43,815 --> 00:02:45,730 I imagine once you two are in the same city full-time, 67 00:02:45,774 --> 00:02:47,123 you'll get the summit back on track. 68 00:02:47,167 --> 00:02:48,516 - I'd rather plan a party with Omarosa. 69 00:02:48,559 --> 00:02:49,865 - Mm. 70 00:02:49,908 --> 00:02:51,954 - Is everything alright? 71 00:02:51,997 --> 00:02:54,957 - Uh, Marilyn and I have decided which city will be 72 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:57,133 the new home for BetaNu Electric. 73 00:02:57,177 --> 00:02:59,614 - ♪ 74 00:02:59,657 --> 00:03:02,878 - Charlotte, North Carolina. 75 00:03:02,921 --> 00:03:05,620 - I saw Charlotte's bid. 76 00:03:05,663 --> 00:03:07,274 The incentives package Atlanta offered bested them 77 00:03:07,317 --> 00:03:08,536 in every major category. 78 00:03:08,579 --> 00:03:10,538 - You did offer a very attractive package. 79 00:03:10,581 --> 00:03:12,235 - Well, then why the hell are you going with Charlotte? 80 00:03:12,279 --> 00:03:15,238 - Charlotte has one thing going for it Atlanta doesn't. 81 00:03:15,282 --> 00:03:16,500 - What's that? 82 00:03:16,544 --> 00:03:18,241 - Charlotte doesn't have a blackmailing bitch 83 00:03:18,285 --> 00:03:19,416 for a First Lady. 84 00:03:19,460 --> 00:03:22,550 - ♪ 85 00:03:24,856 --> 00:03:30,210 - ♪ 86 00:03:35,389 --> 00:03:39,741 ♪ 87 00:03:41,743 --> 00:03:43,919 ♪♪ 88 00:03:49,011 --> 00:03:51,231 - I'm a woman of my word, Brad. 89 00:03:51,274 --> 00:03:55,365 If your client gives up Peters, the DOJ will go easy on him. 90 00:03:55,409 --> 00:03:58,542 - Yeah, I'll be in touch about bringing Herschel in. 91 00:03:58,586 --> 00:03:59,543 Bye, Brad. 92 00:04:01,458 --> 00:04:02,546 Hey. 93 00:04:02,590 --> 00:04:04,287 How was D.C.? 94 00:04:04,331 --> 00:04:06,724 - My trip would have gone a helluva lot better if I hadn't 95 00:04:06,768 --> 00:04:09,074 had to hear about one of my brightest prosecutors 96 00:04:09,118 --> 00:04:11,816 getting the shit kicked out of him... 97 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:14,123 by your husband. 98 00:04:14,166 --> 00:04:15,994 What's going on, Amara? 99 00:04:16,038 --> 00:04:18,606 - Titus didn't lay a finger on Damian. 100 00:04:18,649 --> 00:04:19,824 - How long have you been sleeping with 101 00:04:19,868 --> 00:04:22,000 Assistant US Attorney Collins? 102 00:04:22,044 --> 00:04:25,003 - The only person I'm sleeping with is my husband. 103 00:04:25,047 --> 00:04:26,222 - Uh, Amara. 104 00:04:30,661 --> 00:04:33,664 - Damian and I were briefly involved, 105 00:04:33,708 --> 00:04:36,101 but that was over long before I moved to Atlanta 106 00:04:36,145 --> 00:04:37,625 and joined this office. 107 00:04:39,279 --> 00:04:40,236 I'm telling you the truth. 108 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:42,151 Come on, Karen, you know me! 109 00:04:42,194 --> 00:04:45,197 - I honestly don't know what to believe. 110 00:04:45,241 --> 00:04:48,375 Damian is really shaken up by this whole situation. 111 00:04:48,418 --> 00:04:51,160 - Damian created this whole situation. 112 00:04:51,203 --> 00:04:54,511 - He claims that Titus has been threatening him consistently 113 00:04:54,555 --> 00:04:56,339 since he transferred over from Birmingham. 114 00:04:56,383 --> 00:04:57,601 - No! 115 00:04:57,645 --> 00:04:59,037 That--it's actually the other way around. 116 00:04:59,081 --> 00:05:01,649 Damian came to Atlanta for one reason only. 117 00:05:01,692 --> 00:05:03,303 And that is to destroy my marriage. 118 00:05:06,828 --> 00:05:09,700 - You know that I have to take this to HR. 119 00:05:09,744 --> 00:05:11,528 Damian is claiming that you and your husband 120 00:05:11,572 --> 00:05:13,617 are making this a hostile workplace for him. 121 00:05:13,661 --> 00:05:15,837 - This is such complete bullshit. 122 00:05:15,880 --> 00:05:17,882 Can we please bring Damian in here? 123 00:05:17,926 --> 00:05:20,189 Because there's no way he's gonna lie to my face! 124 00:05:20,232 --> 00:05:21,582 - He's off on administrative leave. 125 00:05:23,192 --> 00:05:24,628 He'll be back in a few weeks. 126 00:05:24,672 --> 00:05:27,327 - He told me he was going back to Birmingham for good. 127 00:05:27,370 --> 00:05:30,330 - KAREN: Have you heard any of what I just said? 128 00:05:30,373 --> 00:05:31,940 You know what? 129 00:05:31,983 --> 00:05:34,856 My suggestion to you is that you refocus all of this energy 130 00:05:34,899 --> 00:05:36,858 that you've put on Damian 131 00:05:36,901 --> 00:05:39,251 and put it into the city hall investigation. 132 00:05:43,517 --> 00:05:47,782 - [bell dings] 133 00:05:47,825 --> 00:05:49,436 - You're a bit early for my birthday. 134 00:05:49,479 --> 00:05:52,003 - This gift is for Mami. Is she here? 135 00:05:52,047 --> 00:05:54,745 - You think running out, going to buy some little funky trinket 136 00:05:54,789 --> 00:05:57,095 is gonna make up for sassing yo' mama? 137 00:05:57,139 --> 00:05:59,489 Inez told me y'all was getting into it. 138 00:05:59,533 --> 00:06:01,926 - Is she here, or not, Rondell? - Uh, but hold on. 139 00:06:01,970 --> 00:06:03,885 Now don't you take that tone with me, lil' girl. 140 00:06:03,928 --> 00:06:05,016 - [sighs] 141 00:06:05,060 --> 00:06:06,148 What did Mami say about our fight? 142 00:06:08,498 --> 00:06:10,718 - Now, she didn't go into detail. 143 00:06:10,761 --> 00:06:12,676 But whatever you all fussing about had her 144 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:15,157 moping around this restaurant. 145 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:16,898 And I got tired of seeing her bottom lip poked out, 146 00:06:16,941 --> 00:06:19,204 so I sent her home. 147 00:06:19,248 --> 00:06:21,424 It ain't none of my business. 148 00:06:21,468 --> 00:06:25,863 But Inez is my best friend in the world. 149 00:06:25,907 --> 00:06:28,518 We've been riding since JJ Fad 150 00:06:28,562 --> 00:06:31,739 was teaching people how to be "Supersonic." [laughs] 151 00:06:31,782 --> 00:06:33,610 She's like an auntie to me. 152 00:06:33,654 --> 00:06:37,135 So I'ma need you to respect my girl. Okay? 153 00:06:37,179 --> 00:06:40,487 - I do respect her, but she needs to respect me. 154 00:06:40,530 --> 00:06:43,228 Especially when it comes to how I choose to raise my son. 155 00:06:43,272 --> 00:06:46,014 - I know you and Inez have completely different ideas 156 00:06:46,057 --> 00:06:47,755 about how to raise Joaquin. 157 00:06:47,798 --> 00:06:50,235 But see, Inez will die... 158 00:06:50,279 --> 00:06:53,195 for you and Joaquin. 159 00:06:53,238 --> 00:06:57,199 Girl, you only get one mama in this lifetime. 160 00:06:57,242 --> 00:07:00,245 And when she's gone, 161 00:07:00,289 --> 00:07:03,161 all the "I'm sorrys" in the world won't bring her back. 162 00:07:03,205 --> 00:07:05,990 - ♪ 163 00:07:09,907 --> 00:07:12,083 - Love you. 164 00:07:12,127 --> 00:07:15,609 - Mm. I love you, too. 165 00:07:15,652 --> 00:07:16,827 Now, get it right. 166 00:07:16,871 --> 00:07:18,176 - [sighs] 167 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:23,747 - Tight-ass skirt. 168 00:07:23,791 --> 00:07:27,795 - [bell rings] 169 00:07:27,838 --> 00:07:32,147 - ♪ 170 00:07:32,190 --> 00:07:36,456 - [indistinct chatter] 171 00:07:36,499 --> 00:07:38,414 - Isn't there any way we can-- - Doesn't work. 172 00:07:38,458 --> 00:07:39,633 The number's not working. 173 00:07:39,676 --> 00:07:41,373 Just did the math, and it's not gonna work. 174 00:07:41,417 --> 00:07:43,898 - So, Carol, is there any possible way-- 175 00:07:43,941 --> 00:07:45,900 - Okay, please. 176 00:07:45,943 --> 00:07:47,336 - [indistinct chatter] 177 00:07:47,379 --> 00:07:49,991 - Would everyone, please, just calm down? 178 00:07:50,034 --> 00:07:52,254 - Don't try to pacify us, Stephanie! 179 00:07:52,297 --> 00:07:55,126 Millions of dollars of our money will be lost if English Rose 180 00:07:55,170 --> 00:07:56,737 goes down the tube. 181 00:07:56,780 --> 00:08:00,044 - I can assure that isn't going to happen, Lucinda. 182 00:08:00,088 --> 00:08:02,525 - Forgive us, Stephanie, but you and your client 183 00:08:02,569 --> 00:08:05,354 are in no position to offer such assurances; 184 00:08:05,397 --> 00:08:07,704 not with all the negative publicity your sister-in-law 185 00:08:07,748 --> 00:08:11,055 is generating with her protests and petitions. 186 00:08:11,099 --> 00:08:13,928 - Rondell is no longer a problem. 187 00:08:13,971 --> 00:08:16,539 She has agreed to Greg's generous offer 188 00:08:16,583 --> 00:08:19,716 to fold Thelma's Place into English Rose. 189 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:23,154 We're just...ironing out a few details. 190 00:08:23,198 --> 00:08:24,721 - Where is Greg, anyway? 191 00:08:24,765 --> 00:08:27,158 - Greg's father requested an audience with him. 192 00:08:27,202 --> 00:08:29,944 He should be back in Atlanta by this weekend. 193 00:08:29,987 --> 00:08:32,903 - Peters shouldn't be in Serbia getting some lecture from Daddy. 194 00:08:32,947 --> 00:08:35,863 He should be here dealing with this shit storm. 195 00:08:35,906 --> 00:08:37,255 - He needs to fix this. 196 00:08:37,299 --> 00:08:41,999 - Lucinda...remind me just how much 197 00:08:42,043 --> 00:08:45,568 ROI Keller Capital amassed 198 00:08:45,612 --> 00:08:48,223 from your sound investment 199 00:08:48,266 --> 00:08:51,574 in the Covington Lakeside development? 200 00:08:51,618 --> 00:08:54,577 - Controversies aside, we did alright on Covington Lakeside. 201 00:08:54,621 --> 00:08:55,752 What's your point? 202 00:08:55,796 --> 00:08:58,886 - I'd call a 45% return on your investment 203 00:08:58,929 --> 00:09:02,280 better than "just alright." 204 00:09:02,324 --> 00:09:05,196 Partnering with Greg Peters Construction has 205 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:09,592 generated tidy profits for all of your enterprises in the past. 206 00:09:09,636 --> 00:09:12,508 And English Rose will continue that tradition. 207 00:09:12,552 --> 00:09:14,641 - The previous deals we went in on with Peters 208 00:09:14,684 --> 00:09:17,600 were overseen by your father, not you. 209 00:09:17,644 --> 00:09:20,516 Maybe that's the difference. 210 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:24,433 - Lucinda, if you... 211 00:09:24,476 --> 00:09:27,349 or anyone else in this room 212 00:09:27,392 --> 00:09:30,874 want to back away from English Rose, be my guest. 213 00:09:30,918 --> 00:09:34,051 There'll be no shortage of financiers lining up 214 00:09:34,095 --> 00:09:36,184 to take your cowardly places. 215 00:09:36,227 --> 00:09:38,926 - Now hold on, Stephanie-- - No, you hold on, Kal. 216 00:09:38,969 --> 00:09:42,538 You were smart to bet on Greg Peters. 217 00:09:42,582 --> 00:09:46,673 Well, Stephanie Lancaster is an even smarter bet. 218 00:09:46,716 --> 00:09:49,632 If you walk away from English Rose, 219 00:09:49,676 --> 00:09:52,069 you'll be kicking yourselves when it proves to be 220 00:09:52,113 --> 00:09:54,158 the biggest real estate deal 221 00:09:54,202 --> 00:09:57,292 put together in this city since The Gulch. 222 00:09:57,335 --> 00:09:59,511 It's your decision. 223 00:09:59,555 --> 00:10:04,299 - Alright, Stephanie, we won't pull out just yet. 224 00:10:04,342 --> 00:10:08,825 But one more hiccup, and not only are we done doing business 225 00:10:08,869 --> 00:10:13,351 with Greg Peters Construction, but I will personally see to it 226 00:10:13,395 --> 00:10:16,790 that no one in Atlanta will want your family's law firm 227 00:10:16,833 --> 00:10:20,228 to so much as negotiate a traffic ticket. 228 00:10:23,666 --> 00:10:27,627 - Lucinda, I would be careful making empty threats. 229 00:10:28,889 --> 00:10:32,544 As everyone in this room can attest, 230 00:10:32,588 --> 00:10:36,636 the Carlisles are invaluable to have in one's corner. 231 00:10:39,464 --> 00:10:43,860 But may God have mercy on the poor souls 232 00:10:43,904 --> 00:10:47,734 unfortunate enough to become our enemies. 233 00:10:47,777 --> 00:10:49,649 - [laughs] 234 00:10:56,177 --> 00:11:00,137 - I want everything you can find on Lucinda Kerr. 235 00:11:00,181 --> 00:11:02,270 I will teach that fiber-deprived, battle-axe 236 00:11:02,313 --> 00:11:06,230 to challenge me in my own damn board room. 237 00:11:06,274 --> 00:11:07,841 Thanks, Nick. 238 00:11:07,884 --> 00:11:09,320 - You lining up your next victim? 239 00:11:09,364 --> 00:11:11,235 - Oh, Evan. 240 00:11:11,279 --> 00:11:14,499 I just had to talk down a group of angry real estate investors, 241 00:11:14,543 --> 00:11:17,198 so whatever issues you have with me at the moment 242 00:11:17,241 --> 00:11:18,808 will just have to wait. 243 00:11:18,852 --> 00:11:21,724 - Did you really think you could get away with it? 244 00:11:21,768 --> 00:11:23,247 - Can you be more specific? 245 00:11:23,291 --> 00:11:25,467 - Your little blackmail stunt against Marilyn Barnes. 246 00:11:25,510 --> 00:11:27,164 - Oh, that. - I didn't just find out 247 00:11:27,208 --> 00:11:29,210 you borrowed my car and bent the fender, Stephanie. 248 00:11:29,253 --> 00:11:31,516 You blackmailed insider information 249 00:11:31,560 --> 00:11:34,389 about BetaNu Electric from Marvin Barnes' wife! 250 00:11:34,432 --> 00:11:35,607 - You don't have to thank me, darling. 251 00:11:35,651 --> 00:11:36,957 That's what wives are for. 252 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:38,175 - Yeah, in your case, for eventually getting us 253 00:11:38,219 --> 00:11:39,568 both sent to Federal prison. 254 00:11:39,611 --> 00:11:41,309 - Did Marilyn come over whimpering for you 255 00:11:41,352 --> 00:11:43,311 to save her from big, bad Stephanie? 256 00:11:43,354 --> 00:11:45,226 - She doesn't need me coming to her rescue when she has 257 00:11:45,269 --> 00:11:48,229 her husband and all of his billions firmly in her corner. 258 00:11:48,272 --> 00:11:49,273 - She told Marvin? 259 00:11:49,317 --> 00:11:50,753 - Everything. 260 00:11:50,797 --> 00:11:53,147 They showed up at my office, united by their sheer, 261 00:11:53,190 --> 00:11:55,062 unadulterated hatred for you, 262 00:11:55,105 --> 00:11:57,281 and told me they're moving BetaNu to Charlotte! 263 00:11:57,325 --> 00:11:59,762 - Charlotte? Oh, please. 264 00:11:59,806 --> 00:12:02,417 Who wants to move to Charlotte when you can come to Atlanta? 265 00:12:02,460 --> 00:12:03,940 - Jesus. - Don't you worry. 266 00:12:03,984 --> 00:12:05,942 I will bring Marilyn to heel. 267 00:12:05,986 --> 00:12:07,248 - You will do no such thing! 268 00:12:07,291 --> 00:12:10,033 Stephanie, stay out of it. 269 00:12:10,077 --> 00:12:11,295 - Okay, fine. 270 00:12:11,339 --> 00:12:13,776 - Follow my lead for a change. 271 00:12:13,820 --> 00:12:16,648 - You know, I can understand why Marilyn would be 272 00:12:16,692 --> 00:12:19,303 a bit peeved at me, but what did I ever do to Marvin? 273 00:12:21,479 --> 00:12:24,004 He should be upset with his wife. 274 00:12:24,047 --> 00:12:27,790 She was the one letting the late, great Colin Atherley 275 00:12:27,834 --> 00:12:30,662 bareback her in the same Olympic-sized pool 276 00:12:30,706 --> 00:12:32,926 where little Khalil learned to doggy-paddle. 277 00:12:32,969 --> 00:12:35,145 Not me. 278 00:12:35,189 --> 00:12:36,451 Evan! 279 00:12:36,494 --> 00:12:37,626 Evan! 280 00:12:37,669 --> 00:12:38,801 - [indistinct chatter] 281 00:12:38,845 --> 00:12:40,760 - STEPHANIE: Evan! 282 00:12:40,803 --> 00:12:42,022 - [laughs] - Alright, you're welcome. 283 00:12:42,065 --> 00:12:43,719 - Thanks so much. - Evan! 284 00:12:43,763 --> 00:12:46,766 - Sweetheart, does Stephen know you're arranging gown fittings 285 00:12:46,809 --> 00:12:48,419 on company time? 286 00:12:48,463 --> 00:12:50,639 - [laughs] What are you doing here, Bella? 287 00:12:50,682 --> 00:12:52,728 - I need your help. 288 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:54,948 I was hoping we could talk in private. 289 00:12:54,991 --> 00:12:57,211 - I should stop by Marty's office to pick up a copy 290 00:12:57,254 --> 00:12:59,648 of those trust documents we had drafted for Trey and Carly. 291 00:12:59,691 --> 00:13:00,780 I'll leave you ladies to it. 292 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:05,219 Nice to see you again, Bella. - Goodbye, Mayor Lancaster. 293 00:13:05,262 --> 00:13:06,742 - I'll see you at home tonight, my love. 294 00:13:10,050 --> 00:13:11,616 So, what is this about, dear? 295 00:13:11,660 --> 00:13:15,011 - I signed this contract to partner on a new fashion line, 296 00:13:15,055 --> 00:13:17,144 but now the company wants me to do all this extra work, 297 00:13:17,187 --> 00:13:19,320 and basically there are no guarantees they will even 298 00:13:19,363 --> 00:13:21,235 keep me on after six weeks. 299 00:13:21,278 --> 00:13:23,019 I just need to make sure I don't get screwed. 300 00:13:23,063 --> 00:13:26,849 - Oh, Bella, you do realize you should have sought legal counsel 301 00:13:26,893 --> 00:13:29,634 before signing a binding contract, not after? 302 00:13:33,900 --> 00:13:39,166 You signed an exclusive deal with Corazon Textiles? 303 00:13:39,209 --> 00:13:43,605 Valentina De Santos is one of the biggest names 304 00:13:43,648 --> 00:13:45,825 in the luxury goods sector. 305 00:13:45,868 --> 00:13:49,132 How on Earth did you pull this off? 306 00:13:49,176 --> 00:13:51,221 - Valentina is very impressed with my designs 307 00:13:51,265 --> 00:13:52,875 and social media prowess. 308 00:13:52,919 --> 00:13:54,529 So is her son, Ignacio. 309 00:13:54,572 --> 00:13:57,053 - Mm. I'm sure he is. 310 00:13:57,097 --> 00:13:58,402 - It isn't like that. 311 00:13:58,446 --> 00:14:01,797 Trust me, I learned my lesson with Roderick. 312 00:14:01,841 --> 00:14:03,451 - I'm glad to hear that. 313 00:14:03,494 --> 00:14:05,540 Well, I can't promise when I'll be able to get to this, 314 00:14:05,583 --> 00:14:07,020 but at the very least 315 00:14:07,063 --> 00:14:09,283 I'll have one of my paralegals take a look. 316 00:14:09,326 --> 00:14:11,198 - Thank you, Stephanie. You're a godsend. 317 00:14:11,241 --> 00:14:12,764 How can I ever repay you? 318 00:14:12,808 --> 00:14:14,331 - Oh, I'm sure I'll be able to think of something. 319 00:14:14,375 --> 00:14:16,072 - [chuckles] 320 00:14:16,116 --> 00:14:17,508 - I'll be in touch. 321 00:14:19,728 --> 00:14:23,906 - ♪ 322 00:14:23,950 --> 00:14:25,603 - [chuckles] 323 00:14:32,306 --> 00:14:34,351 - Here you go. - Hey, soror. 324 00:14:34,395 --> 00:14:35,570 - Hey, lady. 325 00:14:35,613 --> 00:14:37,528 [laughs] Hi. 326 00:14:37,572 --> 00:14:39,487 Come on in. Have a seat. - Thanks. 327 00:14:39,530 --> 00:14:41,968 - How are you? - I'm good. 328 00:14:42,011 --> 00:14:46,494 In fact, I am better than I have been in a long, long time. 329 00:14:46,537 --> 00:14:48,931 - Well, that's good, because I've been worried about you 330 00:14:48,975 --> 00:14:51,325 ever since The Woman's Summit. 331 00:14:51,368 --> 00:14:52,543 Couldn't help but notice the tension 332 00:14:52,587 --> 00:14:54,197 between you and Stephanie. 333 00:14:54,241 --> 00:14:56,591 - [laughs] It wasn't tense around her that night. 334 00:14:56,634 --> 00:14:59,159 - Yeah, but I thought you and Steph managed 335 00:14:59,202 --> 00:15:01,204 to remain close over the years. 336 00:15:01,248 --> 00:15:04,120 - Oh come on, Amara, you of all people know Stephanie 337 00:15:04,164 --> 00:15:08,255 is only a friend so long as you play by her rules. 338 00:15:08,298 --> 00:15:10,561 A word of advice: 339 00:15:10,605 --> 00:15:12,563 watch your back around her. 340 00:15:12,607 --> 00:15:13,956 That woman has no compunction 341 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:16,089 when it comes to getting what she wants. 342 00:15:17,568 --> 00:15:18,918 - What did she do to you? 343 00:15:22,008 --> 00:15:25,011 - Only betray me in the worst imaginable way. 344 00:15:30,668 --> 00:15:32,148 - [elevator dings] 345 00:15:36,848 --> 00:15:39,199 - [sighs] 346 00:15:39,242 --> 00:15:40,417 - Will, meet me on the first floor. 347 00:15:42,811 --> 00:15:44,030 - What do you think you're doing? 348 00:15:44,073 --> 00:15:45,901 - I was about to ask you the same question. 349 00:15:45,945 --> 00:15:47,468 - Not that it's any of your business, 350 00:15:47,511 --> 00:15:49,165 but I had a legal question I needed to run by Stephanie. 351 00:15:49,209 --> 00:15:50,645 - Of the countless attorneys in this city, 352 00:15:50,688 --> 00:15:52,429 you had to go to my wife? 353 00:15:52,473 --> 00:15:53,865 - You didn't have a problem with me and Steph 354 00:15:53,909 --> 00:15:55,302 being friends before. 355 00:15:55,345 --> 00:15:56,912 - Before, you weren't a dick-pic taking, blackmailing, 356 00:15:56,956 --> 00:15:59,523 borderline lunatic who uses access to my son as a weapon. 357 00:15:59,567 --> 00:16:01,917 And another thing, you and Stephanie were never friends, 358 00:16:01,961 --> 00:16:04,050 you are the seamstress, that is all. 359 00:16:04,093 --> 00:16:05,529 - I can't remember what I ever saw in you. 360 00:16:05,573 --> 00:16:07,314 - The feeling is quite mutual. 361 00:16:07,357 --> 00:16:10,882 Now, stay the hell away from my wife. 362 00:16:10,926 --> 00:16:14,364 - And what if I don't? 363 00:16:14,408 --> 00:16:16,845 - I'll make you wish Inez never pushed you out on the table 364 00:16:16,888 --> 00:16:19,108 in some free clinic in The Banks. 365 00:16:19,152 --> 00:16:20,762 - [elevator dings] 366 00:16:20,805 --> 00:16:25,288 - ♪ 367 00:16:29,031 --> 00:16:30,337 - So, what happened with Hunter? 368 00:16:30,380 --> 00:16:33,035 Did he blow a fuse over your getting arrested? 369 00:16:33,079 --> 00:16:35,733 - That's what I expected, but nope. 370 00:16:35,777 --> 00:16:37,997 He was actually amused. 371 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:39,259 - Seriously? 372 00:16:39,302 --> 00:16:40,782 - FaceTimed me from a conference in Zurich 373 00:16:40,825 --> 00:16:42,871 just to give me a hard time. 374 00:16:42,914 --> 00:16:45,482 And after he'd had his fun, he admitted it reflected well 375 00:16:45,526 --> 00:16:47,441 to have a General Counsel with balls. 376 00:16:47,484 --> 00:16:49,095 - [laughs] 377 00:16:49,138 --> 00:16:52,228 - I assured him it was a setup, and I didn't attack Damian. 378 00:16:52,272 --> 00:16:53,882 - Do you think he liked you a little bit more 379 00:16:53,925 --> 00:16:54,970 when he thought you had? 380 00:16:55,014 --> 00:16:57,451 - Mm, I don't doubt it. - [laughs] 381 00:16:57,494 --> 00:17:00,758 - But you never know with the Purifoys. 382 00:17:00,802 --> 00:17:02,804 Oh, yeah, Rondell came by today, 383 00:17:02,847 --> 00:17:04,893 asked for my help with her Save The Banks crusade. 384 00:17:04,936 --> 00:17:06,416 I can't do it. 385 00:17:06,460 --> 00:17:08,505 Purifoy's lawyer doing pro bono work is not something 386 00:17:08,549 --> 00:17:10,159 Hunter would support. 387 00:17:10,203 --> 00:17:12,770 He wants my head in the game, no distractions. 388 00:17:12,814 --> 00:17:16,948 - Mm. That's too bad. 389 00:17:16,992 --> 00:17:19,081 Rondell is fighting the good fight. 390 00:17:19,125 --> 00:17:21,083 - Mm. 391 00:17:21,127 --> 00:17:22,780 - Remember when we used to do that? 392 00:17:22,824 --> 00:17:24,782 - I do. 393 00:17:24,826 --> 00:17:28,438 How was your day? Anything exciting? 394 00:17:28,482 --> 00:17:30,092 - Marilyn Barnes paid me a visit. 395 00:17:30,136 --> 00:17:31,137 - Mm. 396 00:17:31,180 --> 00:17:32,747 - She and Marvin are leaving town, 397 00:17:32,790 --> 00:17:34,879 but she didn't wanna go without warning me 398 00:17:34,923 --> 00:17:37,491 to watch my back when it comes Stephanie. 399 00:17:37,534 --> 00:17:39,449 - Mm, tell us something we don't know. 400 00:17:39,493 --> 00:17:41,060 Stephanie's still Stephanie. 401 00:17:41,103 --> 00:17:42,496 - Yeah, but this sounded different. 402 00:17:42,539 --> 00:17:46,108 Like maybe it was even illegal. 403 00:17:46,152 --> 00:17:47,936 - Why? Why'd she say? 404 00:17:47,979 --> 00:17:49,372 - That's the thing. 405 00:17:49,416 --> 00:17:52,419 She got cold feet before she said anything, and left. 406 00:17:52,462 --> 00:17:54,899 Whatever Stephanie did had her seriously shook. 407 00:17:57,772 --> 00:18:01,080 - Oh. Well, no use in losing sleep over it. 408 00:18:01,123 --> 00:18:02,211 You know what they say about the truth. 409 00:18:02,255 --> 00:18:03,734 - Hmm? 410 00:18:03,778 --> 00:18:05,345 - Eventually, it'll come to the light and set us free. 411 00:18:05,388 --> 00:18:06,607 - BOTH: [laughs] 412 00:18:06,650 --> 00:18:08,609 - Amen to that. - Amen to that. 413 00:18:08,652 --> 00:18:10,089 Mm. - Mm. 414 00:18:11,394 --> 00:18:12,395 - IGNACIO: This garment is amazing. 415 00:18:12,439 --> 00:18:13,701 - Isn't it? 416 00:18:13,744 --> 00:18:15,703 It fits my curves in all the right places. 417 00:18:15,746 --> 00:18:18,140 - I was referring to the craftsmanship. 418 00:18:18,184 --> 00:18:20,142 But what else would I expect from a Bella Tru design? 419 00:18:20,186 --> 00:18:22,144 - Oh, Ignacio. You're so sweet. 420 00:18:22,188 --> 00:18:24,799 - It's true. A few more pieces like this, 421 00:18:24,842 --> 00:18:26,540 and we'll be ready to present your line to my mother again. 422 00:18:26,583 --> 00:18:28,237 - I have those few more pieces. 423 00:18:28,281 --> 00:18:29,369 - You do? 424 00:18:29,412 --> 00:18:30,892 - I finished six of them last night. 425 00:18:30,935 --> 00:18:33,112 - Uh, unfortunately, I didn't schedule enough time 426 00:18:33,155 --> 00:18:34,504 to see them all, I've got another meeting 427 00:18:34,548 --> 00:18:36,158 across town. - Okay. 428 00:18:36,202 --> 00:18:38,291 - Why don't I come back by tomorrow, see the rest? 429 00:18:38,334 --> 00:18:39,422 - That would be fantastic. 430 00:18:41,207 --> 00:18:42,686 - Ciao. - [laughs] 431 00:18:42,730 --> 00:18:43,905 - Bye. 432 00:18:46,864 --> 00:18:49,302 Bella, Corazon Textiles! 433 00:18:49,345 --> 00:18:50,738 This is a big deal. 434 00:18:50,781 --> 00:18:52,174 Like huge. 435 00:18:52,218 --> 00:18:54,176 This is a win-win for us, girl. 436 00:18:54,220 --> 00:18:56,700 Now that Bella Tru is partnered with Corazon Textiles, 437 00:18:56,744 --> 00:18:58,441 I can get a real modeling contract. 438 00:18:58,485 --> 00:19:00,922 Hell, I can be the face of Bella Tru-- 439 00:19:00,965 --> 00:19:03,881 - Amiga, tranquila. Slow your roll. 440 00:19:03,925 --> 00:19:05,535 I'm not in with Corazon like that. 441 00:19:05,579 --> 00:19:07,189 I only have a provisional contract. 442 00:19:07,233 --> 00:19:09,235 - Okay, that is only temporary. 443 00:19:09,278 --> 00:19:10,801 I saw how he was looking at you. 444 00:19:10,845 --> 00:19:13,064 - I am keeping this relationship SP-- 445 00:19:13,108 --> 00:19:14,892 strictly professional. 446 00:19:14,936 --> 00:19:17,417 - But he comes to your house for showings. 447 00:19:17,460 --> 00:19:19,723 I think he wants more than professional. 448 00:19:19,767 --> 00:19:21,595 Is he, um--is he single? 449 00:19:21,638 --> 00:19:22,944 - I have no idea. 450 00:19:22,987 --> 00:19:24,946 All I know is he loves my designs. 451 00:19:24,989 --> 00:19:26,426 - And you. 452 00:19:26,469 --> 00:19:29,994 - Like I said, Ignacio's social life is not my concern. 453 00:19:30,038 --> 00:19:31,648 He's off limits for me. 454 00:19:31,692 --> 00:19:35,652 - Well, then maybe this may be my shot. 455 00:19:35,696 --> 00:19:38,829 That is, unless Ignacio is off limits to me, too. 456 00:19:38,873 --> 00:19:40,831 I mean, you know how you like to take all of the guys 457 00:19:40,875 --> 00:19:42,659 for yourself and then string them along. 458 00:19:42,703 --> 00:19:44,183 - Whoa. Where'd that come from? 459 00:19:44,226 --> 00:19:46,359 Check yourself, P. - I'm sorry, Bella. 460 00:19:46,402 --> 00:19:48,578 I didn't mean anything by it. 461 00:19:48,622 --> 00:19:52,103 It's sometimes I don't think you realize how lucky you are. 462 00:19:52,147 --> 00:19:53,540 - What do you mean? 463 00:19:53,583 --> 00:19:56,064 - I mean, you're an amazing designer, 464 00:19:56,107 --> 00:19:57,892 you have all of these rich and powerful men trying 465 00:19:57,935 --> 00:20:00,634 to get with you, a supportive mom, a wonderful son. 466 00:20:00,677 --> 00:20:02,636 You are living your best life. 467 00:20:02,679 --> 00:20:03,985 - Shit, if that's what you think, 468 00:20:04,028 --> 00:20:05,900 then you haven't been paying close attention. 469 00:20:05,943 --> 00:20:08,337 I'm a single mom who's had to bust my ass off 470 00:20:08,381 --> 00:20:09,991 to get what I have. 471 00:20:10,034 --> 00:20:11,210 Nothing has been easy for me, 472 00:20:11,253 --> 00:20:13,690 and you know that better than anyone. 473 00:20:13,734 --> 00:20:14,735 - You're right, girl. 474 00:20:14,778 --> 00:20:16,954 I'm sorry. I'm tripping. 475 00:20:16,998 --> 00:20:19,043 I've just been feeling so low lately. 476 00:20:19,087 --> 00:20:21,829 Like nothing in my life is working out. 477 00:20:21,872 --> 00:20:24,223 - Perla, you're my girl, and I get it. 478 00:20:24,266 --> 00:20:27,095 I'm on the come-up, and you feel like you're being left behind. 479 00:20:27,138 --> 00:20:29,184 But I got you. 480 00:20:29,228 --> 00:20:33,580 - I know. And real life, I'm so happy for you. 481 00:20:33,623 --> 00:20:35,712 I just want a chance to shine, too. 482 00:20:35,756 --> 00:20:38,367 - You are about to blow up, I promise. 483 00:20:38,411 --> 00:20:40,064 You're a fierce model. 484 00:20:40,108 --> 00:20:41,805 You just have to be patient. 485 00:20:41,849 --> 00:20:45,809 Soon, the whole world is going to know how special you are. 486 00:20:45,853 --> 00:20:46,897 I promise you that. 487 00:20:46,941 --> 00:20:48,421 - [laughs] I love you. 488 00:20:48,464 --> 00:20:50,031 - I love you, too. 489 00:20:50,074 --> 00:20:51,859 Uh, goodness. 490 00:20:51,902 --> 00:20:53,513 [laughs] 491 00:20:56,124 --> 00:20:57,604 - You have to let me borrow this dress. 492 00:20:57,647 --> 00:20:59,040 - Take it. It looks so good on you. 493 00:20:59,083 --> 00:21:00,346 - I'm obsessed with it, literally. 494 00:21:03,653 --> 00:21:04,828 - [indistinct chatter] 495 00:21:04,872 --> 00:21:07,962 - It was great. - Thank you. 496 00:21:08,005 --> 00:21:11,095 - Excuse me. - Uh, okay, excuse me. 497 00:21:11,139 --> 00:21:12,227 - [bell rings] 498 00:21:12,271 --> 00:21:15,099 - Enough procrastinating, Rondell. 499 00:21:15,143 --> 00:21:16,405 Sign it. 500 00:21:16,449 --> 00:21:18,494 - I ain't doin' that. 501 00:21:18,538 --> 00:21:19,974 - We-- - Hi, ladies. 502 00:21:20,017 --> 00:21:21,323 - --had a deal. 503 00:21:24,674 --> 00:21:26,937 Thelma's Place's is gonna be the cornerstone of English Rose. 504 00:21:26,981 --> 00:21:29,462 You loved the renderings, the plans. 505 00:21:29,505 --> 00:21:31,072 - And I changed my mind. 506 00:21:31,115 --> 00:21:32,726 Y'all doing good? 507 00:21:32,769 --> 00:21:34,815 - It's scrumptious, Rondell. - That looks good, yeah. 508 00:21:34,858 --> 00:21:38,253 Ah-ah-ah, forget tryin' to end run me with Daddy. 509 00:21:38,297 --> 00:21:40,647 He don't want none of Peters' money, neither. 510 00:21:40,690 --> 00:21:45,260 No matter how much of it you wave around, we ain't sellin'. 511 00:21:45,304 --> 00:21:47,523 Hi. - All the petty, selfish-- 512 00:21:47,567 --> 00:21:49,133 - Y'all look like you're about done. 513 00:21:49,177 --> 00:21:52,006 Mm. Thank you, girl. 514 00:21:52,049 --> 00:21:55,357 - You are doing what you have done your entire adulthood. 515 00:21:55,401 --> 00:21:57,577 You are using Thelma's Place 516 00:21:57,620 --> 00:21:59,796 as a crutch to give your life meaning. 517 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:02,059 - You better bring it down. 518 00:22:02,103 --> 00:22:07,238 Better that than makin' my life about chasin' power by lyin', 519 00:22:07,282 --> 00:22:08,718 cheatin' and stealin' like you. 520 00:22:10,416 --> 00:22:12,069 - Think for once. 521 00:22:12,113 --> 00:22:15,377 If you don't take this offer, eminent domain will kick in. 522 00:22:15,421 --> 00:22:19,381 And you and Senior will be out on the street. 523 00:22:19,425 --> 00:22:23,907 - I got a lawyer to fight you and Peters, so I'm good. 524 00:22:23,951 --> 00:22:27,737 - Who'd you call? 1-800-Ghetto-Lawyer? 525 00:22:27,781 --> 00:22:29,435 - TITUS: She called me. 526 00:22:29,478 --> 00:22:31,741 - ♪ 527 00:22:34,701 --> 00:22:36,746 - Right on time. 528 00:22:36,790 --> 00:22:40,620 - Purifoy is obviously underpaying its General Counsel 529 00:22:40,663 --> 00:22:43,971 if you have to slum it like this. 530 00:22:44,014 --> 00:22:46,669 - I'm taking Rondell's case pro bono, Stephanie. 531 00:22:46,713 --> 00:22:49,933 I'm making time for something I think is important. 532 00:22:49,977 --> 00:22:53,459 Now, if you'll excuse us, I need to consult with my client. 533 00:22:53,502 --> 00:22:56,026 Oh, I'm filing a motion to extend the injunction 534 00:22:56,070 --> 00:22:57,463 as soon as I leave. 535 00:22:57,506 --> 00:22:58,725 - I know what's really going on. 536 00:23:00,466 --> 00:23:05,209 You hope taking up Rondell's cause will rid you of the guilt 537 00:23:05,253 --> 00:23:08,691 you feel for selling your soul to Hunter Purifoy. 538 00:23:08,735 --> 00:23:11,520 - [laughing] 539 00:23:11,564 --> 00:23:15,263 Well, don't you just put the B in bodacious, huh? 540 00:23:15,306 --> 00:23:18,571 Gettin' all holier than thou when you know 541 00:23:18,614 --> 00:23:21,443 you're just a minion of Lucifer in a suit. 542 00:23:21,487 --> 00:23:24,446 - My clients won't tolerate any more delays. 543 00:23:24,490 --> 00:23:26,883 - Well, looks like they'll have to. 544 00:23:26,927 --> 00:23:28,668 - You're supposed to be her advocate, Titus. 545 00:23:28,711 --> 00:23:32,411 Surely you can see it's Rondell's best option 546 00:23:32,454 --> 00:23:35,326 to take this deal. 547 00:23:35,370 --> 00:23:40,331 - I done told you, the answer is no. 548 00:23:40,375 --> 00:23:41,724 Come on. 549 00:23:41,768 --> 00:23:43,247 - ♪ 550 00:23:43,291 --> 00:23:44,553 - No. 551 00:23:44,597 --> 00:23:50,603 - ♪ 552 00:23:50,646 --> 00:23:53,040 - It's my greatest hope that you live to regret that. 553 00:23:53,083 --> 00:23:56,130 - ♪ 554 00:23:58,088 --> 00:23:59,525 - You know, Bella, I am very impressed 555 00:23:59,568 --> 00:24:01,744 with all of the extra work you've been putting in. 556 00:24:01,788 --> 00:24:04,051 Your new pieces are far superior to the ones 557 00:24:04,094 --> 00:24:05,400 you first presented to me. 558 00:24:05,444 --> 00:24:06,488 - Well, thank you. 559 00:24:06,532 --> 00:24:08,229 My goal is to be on par 560 00:24:08,272 --> 00:24:10,710 with some of the world's most-renowned fashion houses. 561 00:24:10,753 --> 00:24:12,276 [laughs] 562 00:24:12,320 --> 00:24:14,017 - You keep producing fabulous and cutting-edge pieces 563 00:24:14,061 --> 00:24:16,585 like this and you will. 564 00:24:16,629 --> 00:24:19,501 You know, I'm beginning to think our new partnership 565 00:24:19,545 --> 00:24:21,503 can go the distance. 566 00:24:21,547 --> 00:24:23,462 - I am so glad to hear that. 567 00:24:23,505 --> 00:24:26,334 I have to admit, I was so intimidated 568 00:24:26,377 --> 00:24:28,858 by all of the extra steps you put me through at first. 569 00:24:28,902 --> 00:24:30,904 I even asked a lawyer friend to look over the contract 570 00:24:30,947 --> 00:24:33,428 to make sure I have some rights. 571 00:24:33,472 --> 00:24:36,257 - Rights like: are these designs yours 572 00:24:36,300 --> 00:24:37,737 if this deal falls through? 573 00:24:37,780 --> 00:24:38,694 - Exactly. 574 00:24:38,738 --> 00:24:41,175 - Understandable. 575 00:24:41,218 --> 00:24:43,220 Let me be clear about this. 576 00:24:43,264 --> 00:24:46,180 It's your work, your designs. 577 00:24:46,223 --> 00:24:47,877 - Thank you. 578 00:24:47,921 --> 00:24:50,532 - But, the reason I've been so demanding is my mother is 579 00:24:50,576 --> 00:24:53,622 a very hard woman to please, but once you impress her, 580 00:24:53,666 --> 00:24:56,799 Señora Valentina De Santos will take you right to the top. 581 00:24:56,843 --> 00:24:58,888 Esa es la verdad. 582 00:24:58,932 --> 00:25:00,499 - I look forward to it. 583 00:25:00,542 --> 00:25:04,111 So, I know all about Valentina De Santos. 584 00:25:04,154 --> 00:25:07,593 What about her infamous son, Ignacio De Santos? 585 00:25:07,636 --> 00:25:10,552 - [laughs] What do you wanna know? 586 00:25:10,596 --> 00:25:12,423 Ask me anything. I'm an open book. 587 00:25:12,467 --> 00:25:14,382 - Anything, huh? - Yeah. 588 00:25:14,425 --> 00:25:18,299 - All right. Is everything I read about you online true? 589 00:25:20,736 --> 00:25:24,697 - If you're referring to me being a racecar-driving, 590 00:25:24,740 --> 00:25:27,177 hotel-trashing trust fund prince who chases 591 00:25:27,221 --> 00:25:30,137 one supermodel after the next, then no... 592 00:25:30,180 --> 00:25:31,834 at least not anymore. - Oh. 593 00:25:31,878 --> 00:25:34,010 - BOTH: [laughs] 594 00:25:34,054 --> 00:25:37,187 - I'm ready to settle down with a woman of substance. 595 00:25:37,231 --> 00:25:39,363 - Someone conservative like your mother? 596 00:25:39,407 --> 00:25:41,365 - No. [laughs] 597 00:25:41,409 --> 00:25:42,932 Not at all. 598 00:25:42,976 --> 00:25:47,328 I like my women strong, but not afraid to be vulnerable. 599 00:25:47,371 --> 00:25:48,503 Someone like you. 600 00:25:51,941 --> 00:25:53,943 - I'm sorry. 601 00:25:53,987 --> 00:25:55,336 I can't. 602 00:25:55,379 --> 00:25:57,773 I've mixed business with pleasure before, 603 00:25:57,817 --> 00:25:59,688 and it's never good. 604 00:25:59,732 --> 00:26:03,605 I want my work to speak for itself, nothing more. 605 00:26:03,649 --> 00:26:06,434 Let's keep this professional. 606 00:26:06,477 --> 00:26:10,394 - You're right. My apologies. 607 00:26:10,438 --> 00:26:13,267 I just thought we were-- 608 00:26:13,310 --> 00:26:14,442 Never mind. 609 00:26:14,485 --> 00:26:17,097 I didn't mean to offend. 610 00:26:17,140 --> 00:26:21,405 Alright, well, and on that note, I will see myself to the door. 611 00:26:21,449 --> 00:26:22,668 I'll check in with you tomorrow. 612 00:26:22,711 --> 00:26:23,625 Have a good night. 613 00:26:23,669 --> 00:26:25,235 - You too, Ignacio. 614 00:26:31,764 --> 00:26:34,636 - TITUS: Baby, you should have seen Rondell's face. 615 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:36,725 Yeah, she didn't think we'd win. 616 00:26:36,769 --> 00:26:38,858 Hell, to be honest, neither did I. [laughs] 617 00:26:38,901 --> 00:26:40,250 - [knock at door] 618 00:26:40,294 --> 00:26:41,904 - I gotta go. I'm meeting with an irate attorney. 619 00:26:41,948 --> 00:26:43,514 Come in. 620 00:26:43,558 --> 00:26:46,474 [laughs] How'd you guess? 621 00:26:46,517 --> 00:26:47,780 Thelma's Place tonight for dinner? 622 00:26:47,823 --> 00:26:49,216 Thanks, Gale. 623 00:26:49,259 --> 00:26:51,174 Perfect, I'll meet you there. 624 00:26:51,218 --> 00:26:52,611 I love you, too, Amara. 625 00:26:54,917 --> 00:26:56,353 I hope you're not planning on making a scene 626 00:26:56,397 --> 00:26:58,791 like you did the last time you were here. 627 00:26:58,834 --> 00:27:02,011 It was tough getting you cleared to reenter the building. 628 00:27:02,055 --> 00:27:03,404 How are you, Stephanie? 629 00:27:03,447 --> 00:27:05,624 - How'd you get the court to grant this motion? 630 00:27:05,667 --> 00:27:07,626 - It's called skill. 631 00:27:07,669 --> 00:27:09,192 Now, Rondell will have an additional week 632 00:27:09,236 --> 00:27:10,672 to regather enough signatures. 633 00:27:10,716 --> 00:27:12,282 - But it's senseless. 634 00:27:12,326 --> 00:27:15,851 Even if the stars align and Rondell is able to complete 635 00:27:15,895 --> 00:27:19,115 this asinine mission, Greg Peters Construction 636 00:27:19,159 --> 00:27:21,335 will eventually be the owner of Thelma's Place 637 00:27:21,378 --> 00:27:23,163 and everything around it. 638 00:27:23,206 --> 00:27:24,512 - Unless I stop you. 639 00:27:24,555 --> 00:27:26,340 - You won't. 640 00:27:26,383 --> 00:27:28,995 - Get used to me outmaneuvering you, Stephanie. 641 00:27:29,038 --> 00:27:30,300 This is only the beginning. 642 00:27:30,344 --> 00:27:32,172 - [chuckles] 643 00:27:32,215 --> 00:27:35,566 You are so busy grandstanding... 644 00:27:37,525 --> 00:27:40,528 you have no idea what you've set in motion. 645 00:27:40,571 --> 00:27:44,053 You are making a grave mistake by helping Rondell. 646 00:27:44,097 --> 00:27:46,186 - Rondell has a strong case. 647 00:27:46,229 --> 00:27:47,796 And now with me by her side-- 648 00:27:47,840 --> 00:27:51,278 - What happens when Hunter finds out you're moonlighting? 649 00:27:51,321 --> 00:27:53,628 The CEO of Purifoy Pharmaceuticals 650 00:27:53,672 --> 00:27:55,586 won't be too happy about his General Counsel 651 00:27:55,630 --> 00:27:58,633 spending his time that way. 652 00:27:58,677 --> 00:28:01,592 - I'm not worried about Hunter. 653 00:28:01,636 --> 00:28:05,379 - Meaning...you haven't told him 654 00:28:05,422 --> 00:28:08,512 that you're helping Rondell out pro bono. 655 00:28:08,556 --> 00:28:11,428 That, on top of engaging in 656 00:28:11,472 --> 00:28:13,517 headline-making fisticuffs. 657 00:28:15,084 --> 00:28:17,696 - Let me worry about my boss, and you can worry about yours. 658 00:28:19,306 --> 00:28:21,569 By the way, how is Daddy? 659 00:28:23,745 --> 00:28:26,269 - I'm my own boss. 660 00:28:26,313 --> 00:28:29,229 You and every other man in this town 661 00:28:29,272 --> 00:28:30,839 would be smart to remember that. 662 00:28:37,628 --> 00:28:39,543 Titus? 663 00:28:39,587 --> 00:28:41,632 Do relish this moment. 664 00:28:41,676 --> 00:28:43,809 You won't win against me again. 665 00:28:43,852 --> 00:28:45,854 [chuckles] 666 00:28:45,898 --> 00:28:53,122 - ♪ 667 00:28:53,166 --> 00:28:54,384 - Mr. Creighton, I can't thank you enough 668 00:28:54,428 --> 00:28:55,951 for returning my call. 669 00:28:55,995 --> 00:28:57,953 The pleasure was all mine. 670 00:28:57,997 --> 00:28:59,302 I'll let you know how things progress. 671 00:28:59,346 --> 00:29:00,434 - [knocking at door] 672 00:29:00,477 --> 00:29:02,958 - Thank you. Come in. - Thank you. 673 00:29:05,439 --> 00:29:08,964 - [laughing] Hey! Hey! 674 00:29:09,008 --> 00:29:11,793 How you like me now, huh? 675 00:29:11,837 --> 00:29:13,229 You heard the good news? 676 00:29:13,273 --> 00:29:14,709 - If you're referring to the extra week to gather 677 00:29:14,753 --> 00:29:16,189 petition signatures to make up for the ones you lost, 678 00:29:16,232 --> 00:29:18,495 oh yeah, I heard. 679 00:29:18,539 --> 00:29:20,846 - [laughs] I can't stand you. 680 00:29:20,889 --> 00:29:23,196 - Might need you to replace an eardrum, though. 681 00:29:23,239 --> 00:29:24,675 Almost lost one from Stephanie screaming 682 00:29:24,719 --> 00:29:26,547 across the breakfast table this morning. 683 00:29:26,590 --> 00:29:28,027 - She oughta be hollering for the Holy Spirit 684 00:29:28,070 --> 00:29:29,550 to save her soul. 685 00:29:29,593 --> 00:29:31,204 - Poor Constance. 686 00:29:31,247 --> 00:29:33,075 She was too terrified to come in and serve the eggs benedict. 687 00:29:33,119 --> 00:29:35,338 - What? [laughs] - She was. 688 00:29:35,382 --> 00:29:37,950 - Look, tell the truth. 689 00:29:37,993 --> 00:29:40,822 Are you happy the restaurant is gonna be spared? 690 00:29:40,866 --> 00:29:42,128 - [clears throat] 691 00:29:44,086 --> 00:29:45,696 I want better for you and Daddy... 692 00:29:45,740 --> 00:29:47,307 and for the entire community. 693 00:29:47,350 --> 00:29:50,136 - You really believe Greg Peters is the path to better? 694 00:29:50,179 --> 00:29:52,268 - He's the worst, but if he wasn't trying to develop 695 00:29:52,312 --> 00:29:54,270 the neighborhood, someone else would. 696 00:29:54,314 --> 00:29:57,883 Atlanta is growing at an astronomical rate, 697 00:29:57,926 --> 00:30:01,495 and people need safe, clean, prosperous neighborhoods. 698 00:30:01,538 --> 00:30:04,106 - Then make neighborhoods like The Banks safer, cleaner, 699 00:30:04,150 --> 00:30:05,847 and more prosperous for the people who actually 700 00:30:05,891 --> 00:30:07,501 lived there all their lives. 701 00:30:07,544 --> 00:30:08,763 - Since I was elected, 702 00:30:08,807 --> 00:30:10,025 there's more police patrolling The Banks. 703 00:30:10,069 --> 00:30:11,722 - And you say that like it's a good thing. 704 00:30:11,766 --> 00:30:13,942 - It is, and you know it. 705 00:30:13,986 --> 00:30:16,640 I've prevented tax increases in lower income neighborhoods. 706 00:30:16,684 --> 00:30:19,600 - Brother, that helps them new folks coming in. 707 00:30:19,643 --> 00:30:21,080 Not Marquavious and Nay-Nay 708 00:30:21,123 --> 00:30:22,385 over on the corner from 'round the way. 709 00:30:22,429 --> 00:30:23,647 - [knocking on door] 710 00:30:23,691 --> 00:30:25,345 - Mr. Mayor, your next appointment is here. 711 00:30:25,388 --> 00:30:26,912 - Thank you. - Shoot. 712 00:30:26,955 --> 00:30:28,522 - I'm not just mayor of The Banks. 713 00:30:30,045 --> 00:30:31,917 - Well, we may never see eye to eye 714 00:30:31,960 --> 00:30:33,788 on this gentrification issue. 715 00:30:33,832 --> 00:30:35,529 But one thing's for certain. 716 00:30:35,572 --> 00:30:39,054 You are my brother, and I love you until my last breath. 717 00:30:39,098 --> 00:30:40,490 [laughs] - Love you, too. 718 00:30:40,534 --> 00:30:41,927 - Have a good day. - Bye. 719 00:30:43,754 --> 00:30:45,147 - Councilman Williams, come on in, please. 720 00:30:45,191 --> 00:30:46,409 - WILLIAMS: Mr. Mayor. 721 00:30:46,453 --> 00:30:53,547 - ♪ 722 00:30:53,590 --> 00:30:56,289 - "English Rose Decision." 723 00:30:56,332 --> 00:30:57,899 "Although we were fully committed, 724 00:30:57,943 --> 00:31:01,990 we can now say we are no longer interested in English Rose." 725 00:31:02,034 --> 00:31:05,472 "Our company has decided that we can no longer participate." 726 00:31:05,515 --> 00:31:09,345 [sighs] 727 00:31:09,389 --> 00:31:12,348 "Our interest have shifted, 728 00:31:12,392 --> 00:31:15,264 and we must back out of English Rose." 729 00:31:15,308 --> 00:31:16,787 Damn it. 730 00:31:19,573 --> 00:31:20,879 [sighs] 731 00:31:20,922 --> 00:31:22,750 - [phone dings] 732 00:31:29,800 --> 00:31:31,063 - [sighs] 733 00:31:42,161 --> 00:31:44,859 - [phone ringing] 734 00:31:44,903 --> 00:31:47,775 - Nick, I need a bodyguard 735 00:31:47,818 --> 00:31:50,778 on Rondell Lancaster immediately. 736 00:31:52,911 --> 00:31:55,261 She can't know that she's under protection. 737 00:31:55,304 --> 00:31:58,264 Discretion is required. 738 00:31:58,307 --> 00:32:03,182 Most importantly, this person must watch her back 739 00:32:03,225 --> 00:32:07,664 day and night, making sure not one four C coil 740 00:32:07,708 --> 00:32:12,104 on her little head is disturbed. 741 00:32:12,147 --> 00:32:13,409 Yeah. 742 00:32:13,453 --> 00:32:14,976 Okay. 743 00:32:15,020 --> 00:32:16,325 Thanks. 744 00:32:18,893 --> 00:32:19,894 [sighs] 745 00:32:24,899 --> 00:32:29,425 - [indistinct chatter] 746 00:32:29,469 --> 00:32:31,558 - What the hell is this about, Lancaster? 747 00:32:31,601 --> 00:32:33,299 You got a lot of damn nerve summoning us 748 00:32:33,342 --> 00:32:34,735 after what she pulled. 749 00:32:34,778 --> 00:32:36,171 - There's no need to point fingers. 750 00:32:36,215 --> 00:32:38,173 We've all done things we're not proud of. 751 00:32:38,217 --> 00:32:39,696 Isn't that right, Marilyn? 752 00:32:39,740 --> 00:32:42,134 - She feels remorse about what happened. 753 00:32:42,177 --> 00:32:44,527 But you-you don't have an ounce of compassion 754 00:32:44,571 --> 00:32:46,616 in your whole body. 755 00:32:46,660 --> 00:32:48,270 How can you blackmail one of your oldest friends? 756 00:32:48,314 --> 00:32:50,011 - Oh, we were never friends. 757 00:32:50,055 --> 00:32:51,708 Mild acquaintances at best. 758 00:32:51,752 --> 00:32:53,580 - Let's all have a cocktail and hash this out calmly. 759 00:32:53,623 --> 00:32:54,885 - MARVIN: To hell with that. 760 00:32:54,929 --> 00:32:56,844 If you breathe one word about this incident, 761 00:32:56,887 --> 00:32:59,978 I'll make sure you're disbarred and Evan is impeached. 762 00:33:00,021 --> 00:33:00,804 - You wouldn't dare. 763 00:33:00,848 --> 00:33:02,154 - Try him. 764 00:33:02,197 --> 00:33:04,286 - Marvin, you might want to exercise some caution. 765 00:33:04,330 --> 00:33:05,635 - And why is that? 766 00:33:05,679 --> 00:33:06,941 You think I'm scared of you? 767 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:08,290 - Not me. 768 00:33:08,334 --> 00:33:09,639 But tell us, what would Grant Creighton think 769 00:33:09,683 --> 00:33:10,989 of Marilyn's secret shame? 770 00:33:15,558 --> 00:33:16,864 - Grant Creighton? 771 00:33:16,907 --> 00:33:18,605 - He's a hedge fund manager who has gobbled up 772 00:33:18,648 --> 00:33:21,129 enough BetaNu shares for a seat on the board. 773 00:33:21,173 --> 00:33:23,827 He's been quite critical of Marvin's leadership of late. 774 00:33:23,871 --> 00:33:26,047 There's even talk of a hostile takeover. 775 00:33:26,091 --> 00:33:30,573 A scandal like this could tip things in Creighton's favor. 776 00:33:30,617 --> 00:33:34,055 - MARILYN: You're just as bad as your wife. 777 00:33:34,099 --> 00:33:37,189 - [clears throat] 778 00:33:37,232 --> 00:33:40,148 Terms? 779 00:33:40,192 --> 00:33:42,933 - Announce BetaNu is relocating to Atlanta 780 00:33:42,977 --> 00:33:44,500 and neither Stephanie nor I 781 00:33:44,544 --> 00:33:48,069 will ever mention Marilyn's dead rocker incident ever again. 782 00:33:48,113 --> 00:33:50,376 - And you'd be getting a lot in return. 783 00:33:50,419 --> 00:33:51,812 - As will you. 784 00:33:51,855 --> 00:33:53,596 Atlanta will help make you even richer. 785 00:33:53,640 --> 00:33:55,859 So, why don't we all put our nukes 786 00:33:55,903 --> 00:33:57,948 and mutually assured destruction away? 787 00:33:57,992 --> 00:33:59,515 - Please do not go along with this. 788 00:33:59,559 --> 00:34:01,256 - Shut the hell up. 789 00:34:01,300 --> 00:34:03,954 You've caused enough problems. 790 00:34:03,998 --> 00:34:05,826 I have to look out for my company. 791 00:34:10,831 --> 00:34:14,008 Lancaster, you got a deal. 792 00:34:14,052 --> 00:34:15,662 - I should have killed you when I had the chance. 793 00:34:15,705 --> 00:34:17,968 - What are you squawking about now, Marilyn? 794 00:34:18,012 --> 00:34:21,798 - [laughs] Soror, you seem a bit parched. 795 00:34:23,800 --> 00:34:25,324 Care for a Manhattan? 796 00:34:25,367 --> 00:34:30,285 - ♪ 797 00:34:30,329 --> 00:34:33,419 - You spiked my drink at The Summit cocktail party. 798 00:34:33,462 --> 00:34:34,637 - Mm. 799 00:34:34,681 --> 00:34:36,117 - You murderous bitch! 800 00:34:36,161 --> 00:34:39,033 - Hey, whoa, whoa! - Okay, okay. 801 00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:40,600 - Ooh, all this time, I thought it was someone else! 802 00:34:40,643 --> 00:34:41,949 - Marilyn, that was you? 803 00:34:41,992 --> 00:34:43,429 - Tell me you didn't risk everything we own. 804 00:34:43,472 --> 00:34:44,647 - Yeah, it was worth it. 805 00:34:44,691 --> 00:34:46,171 - EVAN: Hey, hey, let's call it a night. 806 00:34:46,214 --> 00:34:47,563 We'll all have time to cool off 807 00:34:47,607 --> 00:34:48,999 before our joint press conference. 808 00:34:49,043 --> 00:34:50,392 - MARVIN: Good idea. 809 00:34:50,436 --> 00:34:53,091 Marilyn? - I'm alright. 810 00:34:58,705 --> 00:35:01,142 - MARVIN: Nice play, Lancaster. 811 00:35:01,186 --> 00:35:02,317 - STEPHANIE: Oooh! 812 00:35:02,361 --> 00:35:05,625 [heavy breathing] 813 00:35:05,668 --> 00:35:08,932 - Uh, I am glad that particularly prickly situation's 814 00:35:08,976 --> 00:35:12,197 been taken care of. 815 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:16,636 - I'd forgotten how incredibly erotic it is. 816 00:35:16,679 --> 00:35:18,072 - What? 817 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:22,163 - To watch you completely dismantle an opponent. 818 00:35:22,207 --> 00:35:24,209 [heavy breathing] 819 00:35:24,252 --> 00:35:25,688 - Is that a fact? 820 00:35:29,475 --> 00:35:32,260 - Go lock the door. - Yes, Ma'am. 821 00:35:32,304 --> 00:35:34,088 - ♪ Baby 822 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:37,352 ♪ I got my why you could 823 00:35:37,396 --> 00:35:41,530 ♪ Baby, feeling me, that's why they're killing me ♪ 824 00:35:41,574 --> 00:35:43,445 ♪ Baby 825 00:35:43,489 --> 00:35:44,751 ♪ Get your life 826 00:35:44,794 --> 00:35:48,407 ♪ 827 00:35:48,450 --> 00:35:50,626 ♪ Get your life, get your life, get your life ♪ 828 00:35:50,670 --> 00:35:52,367 - Well, don't just stand there, Mr. Mayor. 829 00:35:52,411 --> 00:35:55,501 I'm ready to take dictation. 830 00:35:55,544 --> 00:35:57,764 - ♪ Baby 831 00:35:57,807 --> 00:36:00,506 ♪ Feeling me, that's why they're killing me ♪ 832 00:36:00,549 --> 00:36:02,334 ♪ Baby 833 00:36:02,377 --> 00:36:03,639 ♪ Get your life 834 00:36:03,683 --> 00:36:07,252 ♪ 835 00:36:07,295 --> 00:36:09,515 ♪ I don't need what you care for ♪ 836 00:36:09,558 --> 00:36:11,865 ♪ Watching me baby, careful 837 00:36:11,908 --> 00:36:14,998 ♪ If you ain't a fan of the cameras, hide in the back ♪♪ 838 00:36:19,438 --> 00:36:20,656 - MAN: You're here late, Titus. 839 00:36:20,700 --> 00:36:22,832 - TITUS: Yes, sir, burning the midnight oil. 840 00:36:22,876 --> 00:36:24,747 - MAN: Good night. - TITUS: Good night. 841 00:36:28,795 --> 00:36:30,797 What the hell you want, man? 842 00:36:30,840 --> 00:36:33,713 - Figured it's time you and I settled something 843 00:36:33,756 --> 00:36:35,236 once and for all. 844 00:36:35,280 --> 00:36:37,586 - I don't know what kind of trap you're trying to set, 845 00:36:37,630 --> 00:36:39,980 but I'm not falling in it. 846 00:36:40,023 --> 00:36:41,764 And just so you know, we're on camera. 847 00:36:41,808 --> 00:36:44,550 So another bogus "attack" won't fly. 848 00:36:44,593 --> 00:36:46,508 - Relax, man. 849 00:36:46,552 --> 00:36:48,423 I'm here to do you a solid. 850 00:36:48,467 --> 00:36:53,036 So you're not walking around misinformed like some dumb ass. 851 00:36:53,080 --> 00:36:55,865 You recall mentioning Amara and I were only together once? 852 00:36:56,997 --> 00:36:58,346 Sorry to have to say this, 853 00:36:58,390 --> 00:37:01,262 Amara's been feeding you a load of bullshit. 854 00:37:01,306 --> 00:37:04,874 I had your wife all over Birmingham. 855 00:37:04,918 --> 00:37:05,962 Amara's quite the live wire. 856 00:37:06,006 --> 00:37:08,791 She couldn't get enough. 857 00:37:08,835 --> 00:37:12,404 - And why should I believe an obvious sociopath like you? 858 00:37:12,447 --> 00:37:14,754 - Check your Purifoy email account. 859 00:37:14,797 --> 00:37:16,538 I sent you a little present. 860 00:37:16,582 --> 00:37:21,935 - ♪ 861 00:37:24,024 --> 00:37:25,547 - [elevator dings] 862 00:37:25,591 --> 00:37:30,813 - ♪ 863 00:37:33,860 --> 00:37:35,949 - [crickets chirping] 864 00:37:41,476 --> 00:37:43,913 - [door opens] 865 00:37:43,957 --> 00:37:45,132 - Hey. 866 00:37:46,742 --> 00:37:49,136 Why are you sitting in the dark? 867 00:37:49,179 --> 00:37:50,572 I tried texting you. 868 00:37:50,616 --> 00:37:52,182 And why didn't you answered your phone? 869 00:37:57,187 --> 00:37:58,667 - I helped Rondell because of you. 870 00:38:00,103 --> 00:38:01,670 - What? 871 00:38:01,714 --> 00:38:03,759 And so what? You're sorry? 872 00:38:10,549 --> 00:38:11,985 Okay, Titus, you're scaring me. 873 00:38:14,335 --> 00:38:17,077 What's going on? 874 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:18,121 - I'm done. 875 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:21,386 - What do you mean you're done? 876 00:38:21,429 --> 00:38:23,083 Done with what? 877 00:38:23,126 --> 00:38:24,693 - What it's been about ever since the day you joined 878 00:38:24,737 --> 00:38:27,130 that meth ring investigation. 879 00:38:27,174 --> 00:38:28,262 Damian Collins. 880 00:38:30,482 --> 00:38:33,789 - [scoffs] Oh, my God. 881 00:38:33,833 --> 00:38:37,010 What has he done now? 882 00:38:37,053 --> 00:38:38,533 - I know, Amara. 883 00:38:38,577 --> 00:38:40,274 - Yeah, of course you know, Titus. 884 00:38:40,318 --> 00:38:43,451 You've known about everything for months. 885 00:38:43,495 --> 00:38:45,540 - No, not everything. 886 00:38:45,584 --> 00:38:48,935 You said...it was one time. 887 00:38:54,027 --> 00:38:55,376 - I said I made one mistake. 888 00:38:55,420 --> 00:38:57,378 - Don't you dare play word games 889 00:38:57,422 --> 00:38:59,685 with me right now, Amara! 890 00:38:59,728 --> 00:39:01,251 You knew damn well what was implied. 891 00:39:03,689 --> 00:39:05,125 How many times, Amara? 892 00:39:07,519 --> 00:39:10,391 How many times did you crawl out of his bed and into mine? 893 00:39:10,435 --> 00:39:12,524 - [inhales] 894 00:39:12,567 --> 00:39:13,481 - How many times you compare us-- 895 00:39:13,525 --> 00:39:14,700 - AMARA: No! 896 00:39:14,743 --> 00:39:15,962 Titus, it was never like that! 897 00:39:16,005 --> 00:39:17,572 - I read your text messages, by the way. 898 00:39:19,922 --> 00:39:21,924 All the ones I could stomach. 899 00:39:21,968 --> 00:39:23,578 - [shaky breaths] 900 00:39:23,622 --> 00:39:27,277 - TITUS: Months and months of "I love your hands on me." 901 00:39:31,499 --> 00:39:33,849 How about this crowd favorite? 902 00:39:33,893 --> 00:39:36,504 - AMARA'S VOICE: Hey. 903 00:39:36,548 --> 00:39:37,679 I miss you. 904 00:39:40,160 --> 00:39:43,293 I, um, I come so hard when I'm with you, 905 00:39:43,337 --> 00:39:46,775 and I ache when we're apart. 906 00:39:46,819 --> 00:39:50,866 He's never home, and when he is, it's like... 907 00:39:50,910 --> 00:39:52,259 I'm not even there. 908 00:39:54,435 --> 00:39:56,350 All I can think about is being with you, Damian. 909 00:40:00,180 --> 00:40:01,703 I'm thinking about leaving him. 910 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:13,193 - Titus... 911 00:40:13,236 --> 00:40:14,412 I should have been stronger. 912 00:40:18,503 --> 00:40:20,722 But I wouldn't have turned to Damian if you had been around. 913 00:40:20,766 --> 00:40:21,897 - Stop. - If you'd just paid attention-- 914 00:40:21,941 --> 00:40:23,203 - Just stop! 915 00:40:23,246 --> 00:40:26,685 - ♪ 916 00:40:26,728 --> 00:40:29,035 - You do not get to turn this around on me, Amara. 917 00:40:30,515 --> 00:40:31,994 I was working! 918 00:40:33,996 --> 00:40:35,781 Trying to build a life for you, me, and Deja 919 00:40:35,824 --> 00:40:38,566 while you were getting it on with your little partner. 920 00:40:38,610 --> 00:40:40,002 Maybe you never stopped. 921 00:40:40,046 --> 00:40:41,961 - No, Titus, you know that's not true! 922 00:40:42,004 --> 00:40:43,223 - I don't know shit. 923 00:40:45,094 --> 00:40:47,662 - Listen, Titus, okay, this is--this is exactly 924 00:40:47,706 --> 00:40:49,969 what Damian wants, right? 925 00:40:50,012 --> 00:40:53,973 So, please--please, baby, don't let him ruin us, okay? 926 00:40:54,016 --> 00:40:55,017 - You did that. 927 00:40:57,324 --> 00:41:00,022 Every time you lay down with that bastard, 928 00:41:00,066 --> 00:41:01,328 you killed us a little more. 929 00:41:01,371 --> 00:41:02,416 - No, come on. 930 00:41:02,460 --> 00:41:04,113 Titus, come on, baby, we-- 931 00:41:04,157 --> 00:41:05,201 we're better than this. - I'm out. 932 00:41:05,245 --> 00:41:06,594 - No, we're better than Damian! 933 00:41:06,638 --> 00:41:07,856 We are! 934 00:41:07,900 --> 00:41:10,076 Titus, please, okay, don't go. - Move. 935 00:41:10,119 --> 00:41:12,121 - I can fix this! Titus, I can fix this. 936 00:41:12,165 --> 00:41:14,123 I know that I can, but if you walk out that door, 937 00:41:14,167 --> 00:41:15,516 then I can't do anything about that. 938 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:17,692 Please, Titus, come on! 939 00:41:17,736 --> 00:41:19,302 Don't walk out on me! 940 00:41:19,346 --> 00:41:22,480 Please! 941 00:41:22,523 --> 00:41:26,832 [crying] 942 00:41:30,183 --> 00:41:31,837 Oh, my God. 943 00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:35,405 [crying] 944 00:41:48,462 --> 00:41:49,681 - TITUS: On the next "Ambitions..." 945 00:41:49,724 --> 00:41:52,727 - One of my interns forwarded me this trash. 946 00:41:52,771 --> 00:41:55,817 - One mistake, and now my life is ruined? 947 00:41:55,861 --> 00:41:58,646 - AMARA: Sometimes good people make bad judgement calls. 948 00:41:58,690 --> 00:42:02,389 - I brought your ass here to Atlanta to stop the Carlisles, 949 00:42:02,432 --> 00:42:05,174 not to be crusading for your boys and girls in the hood. 950 00:42:05,218 --> 00:42:06,306 - [gun cocks] 951 00:42:06,349 --> 00:42:08,438 - Stay away from Rondell Lancaster, 952 00:42:08,482 --> 00:42:10,484 or I'll burn you, Mr. Peters. 953 00:42:10,528 --> 00:42:12,399 - This is gonna be easier than I thought. 954 00:42:12,442 --> 00:42:14,619 Just do what I tell ya. 955 00:42:14,662 --> 00:42:15,968 I'll be in touch. 956 00:42:17,709 --> 00:42:21,190 - ♪ 957 00:42:24,890 --> 00:42:26,805 - ♪ 958 00:42:28,894 --> 00:42:30,896 - ♪