1 00:00:13,926 --> 00:00:15,536 - Previously on "Ambitions..." 2 00:00:15,667 --> 00:00:17,837 - Tracy? 3 00:00:17,974 --> 00:00:19,064 - Evan, call 911! 4 00:00:19,193 --> 00:00:20,723 - I already told you, I'm not selling. 5 00:00:20,846 --> 00:00:22,586 - You be careful out there. 6 00:00:22,674 --> 00:00:24,764 Atlanta... 7 00:00:24,894 --> 00:00:26,904 can be a rough city after dark. 8 00:00:27,027 --> 00:00:28,717 - What you want? 9 00:00:28,854 --> 00:00:30,774 - Several higher-ups in the Mayor's cabinet are on the take. 10 00:00:30,900 --> 00:00:33,340 - Get that ungrateful husband of yours to play ball. 11 00:00:33,468 --> 00:00:36,508 Stop smoozing and scheming trying to pull some power play. 12 00:00:36,645 --> 00:00:38,685 - Show the people of Atlanta that the Purifoys 13 00:00:38,777 --> 00:00:41,127 are heartbroken over this opioid epidemic. 14 00:00:41,258 --> 00:00:45,218 - Steven Carlisle's been out to destroy my business for decades. 15 00:00:45,349 --> 00:00:46,789 - Relationships have a way of becoming 16 00:00:46,872 --> 00:00:49,702 complicated very quickly. 17 00:00:49,832 --> 00:00:52,052 One second, you're having the best sex of your life-- 18 00:00:52,139 --> 00:00:55,009 - Why shouldn't we enjoy each other's company? 19 00:00:55,142 --> 00:00:58,362 --and the next, you wanna kill him. 20 00:01:02,366 --> 00:01:06,106 - I'd say he was about 5'10", 185 pounds. 21 00:01:06,240 --> 00:01:08,590 - I'd put him closer to 200. 22 00:01:08,720 --> 00:01:11,160 - Mr. Lancaster, I need you to put that shotgun away. 23 00:01:11,288 --> 00:01:13,508 - I'll keep my shotgun wherever I damn well please. 24 00:01:13,638 --> 00:01:14,988 This is a dangerous neighborhood. 25 00:01:18,165 --> 00:01:19,465 - Clothes? 26 00:01:19,601 --> 00:01:21,211 - Um... 27 00:01:21,342 --> 00:01:24,002 saggin' blue jeans, white Jordans, 28 00:01:24,127 --> 00:01:27,517 a gray hoodie, black skull cap. 29 00:01:27,609 --> 00:01:30,179 - He had one of them girlie stockin' caps over his head 30 00:01:30,307 --> 00:01:32,087 so we couldn't make out his face. 31 00:01:32,179 --> 00:01:34,959 Whackin' the tabletops with a baseball bat. 32 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:36,395 - He came runnin' out of here, 33 00:01:36,531 --> 00:01:39,361 headed north on English Avenue towards Wheeler. 34 00:01:39,490 --> 00:01:41,540 - And who are you? - Inez Trujillo. 35 00:01:41,666 --> 00:01:43,796 I work here. Live right across the street. 36 00:01:43,886 --> 00:01:46,576 - And me and my father live upstairs above the restaurant. 37 00:01:46,715 --> 00:01:48,625 - Was the assailant Black? White? Latino? 38 00:01:48,760 --> 00:01:50,240 - Oh, he was one of us. 39 00:01:50,371 --> 00:01:52,681 I was gonna shoot his ass if my daughter didn't stop me. 40 00:01:52,808 --> 00:01:54,808 - Do you have a permit for your weapon, Mr. Lancaster? 41 00:01:54,897 --> 00:01:58,207 - Don't need no permit for a shotgun in Georgia. 42 00:01:58,335 --> 00:02:00,375 Stop tryin' to spin this back on us. 43 00:02:00,511 --> 00:02:02,911 You know what's goin' down in this neighborhood. 44 00:02:03,035 --> 00:02:05,255 You should've had more patrols out. 45 00:02:05,342 --> 00:02:06,562 - You mentioned he said something. 46 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:15,001 - Yeah. He said, "You know what time it is, bitch." 47 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:16,785 - Me and my partner will file your report. 48 00:02:19,095 --> 00:02:20,355 Make sure to keep your doors locked 49 00:02:20,488 --> 00:02:21,658 during non-business hours. 50 00:02:21,793 --> 00:02:23,273 - Y'all sorry. 51 00:02:23,404 --> 00:02:25,454 You're sorry. 52 00:02:25,580 --> 00:02:28,150 - Ms. Lancaster, Mr. Lancaster. 53 00:02:28,235 --> 00:02:29,495 Be careful with that shotgun. 54 00:02:31,542 --> 00:02:33,592 - You're the Mayor's freakin' family! 55 00:02:33,675 --> 00:02:36,025 How can this be happening? 56 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:37,196 You should call him. 57 00:02:37,331 --> 00:02:39,121 - I don't want Evan involved. 58 00:02:39,246 --> 00:02:40,676 - This place just keeps getting worse. 59 00:02:42,118 --> 00:02:43,418 - Rondell... 60 00:02:46,078 --> 00:02:47,598 Maybe we should get outta here. 61 00:02:49,691 --> 00:02:51,691 They've got those new townhouses over there on Buford Highway. 62 00:02:51,823 --> 00:02:53,563 I could live closer to Bella. 63 00:02:53,695 --> 00:02:57,385 - You can sell to that slime ball if you want to, Inez. 64 00:02:57,525 --> 00:02:59,045 Thelma's Place is here to stay. 65 00:03:02,051 --> 00:03:04,451 - Well, you know I'd never leave without you, girl. 66 00:03:04,575 --> 00:03:05,785 You want me to open in the morning? 67 00:03:05,924 --> 00:03:07,014 - I'm good. 68 00:03:09,406 --> 00:03:12,016 Just plan on coming in for your regular shift. 69 00:03:12,148 --> 00:03:13,018 - Okay. 70 00:03:14,716 --> 00:03:16,196 I'll see you guys tomorrow. 71 00:03:16,326 --> 00:03:17,976 Bye, Senior. 72 00:03:18,110 --> 00:03:19,070 - Nite, 'Nez. 73 00:03:27,424 --> 00:03:30,174 - She got a point, you know? 74 00:03:30,297 --> 00:03:31,947 Peters ain't playin' anymore, Rondell. 75 00:03:32,037 --> 00:03:36,167 - Neither am I, Daddy. 76 00:03:36,303 --> 00:03:38,223 Peters thinks he can just come and scare me 77 00:03:38,348 --> 00:03:40,698 into abandoning my mama's restaurant? 78 00:03:40,785 --> 00:03:41,915 Uh-uh. 79 00:03:44,311 --> 00:03:46,181 Over my dead body. 80 00:05:02,780 --> 00:05:06,260 I had a dream we were in a little shack in the Caribbean. 81 00:05:06,393 --> 00:05:08,093 And had the whole island to ourselves. 82 00:05:08,177 --> 00:05:09,607 - Nice. 83 00:05:09,744 --> 00:05:12,794 - No meetings, no deadlines, no photo-ops. 84 00:05:14,531 --> 00:05:15,621 Just quiet. 85 00:05:18,056 --> 00:05:22,496 - Well... being the city girl that I am, know what I think? 86 00:05:22,626 --> 00:05:23,446 - What? 87 00:05:27,631 --> 00:05:29,631 We should make some noise. 88 00:05:29,764 --> 00:05:31,244 - Oh, alright. 89 00:06:13,242 --> 00:06:15,112 - The Banks could be a thriving community 90 00:06:15,244 --> 00:06:19,034 with just a little help, but the Mayor insist on 91 00:06:19,117 --> 00:06:21,247 throwing services at the folks who don't even need it. 92 00:06:21,381 --> 00:06:22,601 I want to know why. 93 00:06:22,730 --> 00:06:24,120 Who does he owe? 94 00:06:24,253 --> 00:06:25,913 And I wanna see his books. That's all I'm saying. 95 00:06:27,778 --> 00:06:29,388 - Let's say that the Mayor's office 96 00:06:29,519 --> 00:06:31,259 makes all of those records available to you? 97 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:33,391 Do you really-- - You still speaking to me? 98 00:06:35,743 --> 00:06:37,573 - Haven't decided, you got something you wanna say? 99 00:06:42,184 --> 00:06:43,534 - How about... 100 00:06:46,928 --> 00:06:50,408 I'm sorry? 101 00:06:50,540 --> 00:06:53,020 - Decent start. 102 00:06:53,151 --> 00:06:55,151 - And I should've told you I'd seen Stephanie earlier. 103 00:06:59,984 --> 00:07:01,604 - Makes me wonder why you didn't. 104 00:07:01,725 --> 00:07:03,545 - Seemed easier not to. 105 00:07:03,684 --> 00:07:05,344 - Because you have something to hide? 106 00:07:05,468 --> 00:07:06,988 - Because I didn't want to have this conversation. 107 00:07:12,083 --> 00:07:13,523 - Titus... 108 00:07:15,739 --> 00:07:18,789 Do you still have feelings for Stephanie? 109 00:07:18,916 --> 00:07:22,436 - Absolutely not. 110 00:07:22,572 --> 00:07:25,052 - Then I don't understand why you went 111 00:07:25,183 --> 00:07:27,363 rushing over there the first chance you got. 112 00:07:27,490 --> 00:07:29,490 - Baby, she's opposing counsel. 113 00:07:29,623 --> 00:07:32,153 I'm just trying to make this lawsuit go away. 114 00:07:32,277 --> 00:07:33,887 That's it. 115 00:07:34,018 --> 00:07:38,628 - When I suggested you pursue the position at Purifoy, 116 00:07:38,762 --> 00:07:40,162 I didn't think that your first case would be 117 00:07:40,285 --> 00:07:41,365 against Stephanie Carlisle. 118 00:07:41,504 --> 00:07:42,854 - Forget Stephanie. 119 00:07:42,940 --> 00:07:44,680 We came to Atlanta for us. 120 00:07:44,812 --> 00:07:46,202 To make a new start. 121 00:07:46,335 --> 00:07:48,595 - That's what you said you wanted. 122 00:07:48,729 --> 00:07:50,429 To get our marriage back on track. 123 00:07:52,123 --> 00:07:53,393 Was that just lip service? 124 00:07:56,563 --> 00:07:57,613 - Lip service? 125 00:08:04,309 --> 00:08:06,049 I got your lip service. 126 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:40,740 - You're always running out on me. 127 00:08:40,868 --> 00:08:42,348 - I've already stayed too long. 128 00:08:42,478 --> 00:08:44,048 - You can't keep doing this to me. 129 00:08:44,175 --> 00:08:45,785 You're always talking about how it'll be better 130 00:08:45,916 --> 00:08:47,086 once you're out of office and we're married. 131 00:08:47,222 --> 00:08:48,702 But when is that going to happen? 132 00:08:48,832 --> 00:08:50,052 And now you want to be governor. 133 00:08:50,181 --> 00:08:52,401 I'm almost 30, Evan. 134 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:54,142 - At least you've already accomplished so much, baby. 135 00:08:54,272 --> 00:08:55,712 - You promised me you'd help 136 00:08:55,839 --> 00:08:57,579 turn Bella Tru into a fashion empire. 137 00:08:57,711 --> 00:08:59,541 - Yeah, but what about--what about those outlets 138 00:08:59,669 --> 00:09:01,279 I introduced you to that now carry your line? 139 00:09:01,366 --> 00:09:03,406 - They're all local. I want to take my brand national. 140 00:09:03,499 --> 00:09:06,719 - Relax. Okay, relax, you will, baby. 141 00:09:06,850 --> 00:09:08,030 Now give me a kiss. 142 00:09:08,156 --> 00:09:09,586 - No, I don't want to kiss you goodbye. 143 00:09:09,723 --> 00:09:10,853 You can't keep doing this to me. 144 00:09:10,985 --> 00:09:12,325 - How 'bout this? 145 00:09:12,464 --> 00:09:15,824 Stop asking me to abandon my wife 146 00:09:15,946 --> 00:09:19,296 when you're still screwing that football has-been. 147 00:09:19,428 --> 00:09:21,598 He is so far beneath you. 148 00:09:21,735 --> 00:09:22,815 The thought of you two together 149 00:09:22,953 --> 00:09:25,483 makes me almost not wanna touch you. 150 00:09:25,565 --> 00:09:27,475 I don't know what I would do if I saw you two together again. 151 00:09:29,220 --> 00:09:32,220 - So, if I give him up, will you divorce Stephanie? 152 00:09:32,354 --> 00:09:33,924 - I don't have time for this. 153 00:09:34,051 --> 00:09:36,181 - Fine. Go! 154 00:09:36,314 --> 00:09:37,884 But until you put a ring on my finger, 155 00:09:38,012 --> 00:09:39,622 I'll screw whoever the hell I want. 156 00:09:39,709 --> 00:09:41,319 - Not in the loft... 157 00:09:41,450 --> 00:09:42,490 that I'm paying for. 158 00:09:49,501 --> 00:09:50,331 - Fine. 159 00:10:02,079 --> 00:10:02,859 - Hi, Mom. - Hi-- 160 00:10:08,695 --> 00:10:11,125 - Stephanie, is everything okay? 161 00:10:11,219 --> 00:10:13,609 - I couldn't sleep, and I figured you'd still be up. 162 00:10:15,397 --> 00:10:18,227 "The Edge of Night"? 163 00:10:18,356 --> 00:10:20,046 - Classics never get old. 164 00:10:26,669 --> 00:10:28,189 - What's on your mind, sweetie? 165 00:10:30,368 --> 00:10:31,718 Where's Evan? 166 00:10:47,211 --> 00:10:50,481 - Tonight, I was so proud watching my daughter 167 00:10:50,606 --> 00:10:55,176 step in the spotlight as the First Lady of Atlanta. 168 00:10:55,306 --> 00:10:59,526 And though you were beautiful, I never saw a smile. 169 00:10:59,659 --> 00:11:04,189 Not a real one at least. 170 00:11:04,315 --> 00:11:07,575 - Samantha and Adrian are off living their own lives. 171 00:11:09,930 --> 00:11:13,720 I am the last Carlisle standing, the only one who gave a damn 172 00:11:13,847 --> 00:11:15,067 about our family's firm. 173 00:11:19,243 --> 00:11:21,423 - So why is Daddy punishing me for it? 174 00:11:21,506 --> 00:11:25,726 - Of the many qualities I love about your father, 175 00:11:25,859 --> 00:11:30,429 his insatiable appetite isn't one of them. 176 00:11:30,559 --> 00:11:33,299 Plate's always full, but somehow there's always room for more. 177 00:11:37,087 --> 00:11:40,177 More clients, more money, more power. 178 00:11:43,659 --> 00:11:48,749 Feeding that man was sending me in circles. 179 00:11:52,015 --> 00:11:54,185 I never smiled much those days either. 180 00:11:57,499 --> 00:11:59,459 Took me years to realize that what I needed 181 00:11:59,588 --> 00:12:03,678 was less Stephen and more Irene. 182 00:12:03,810 --> 00:12:07,120 That's when I was able to go after what truly made me happy. 183 00:12:13,820 --> 00:12:15,260 Night, sweetie. 184 00:12:15,386 --> 00:12:16,296 - Good night. 185 00:13:52,179 --> 00:13:54,309 - How's your week looking? 186 00:13:54,398 --> 00:13:55,918 - High tea with the Falcons' wives in Candler Park. 187 00:13:56,052 --> 00:13:57,712 Looks like the highlight. 188 00:13:57,837 --> 00:14:00,537 - Don't forget the reading kickoff at Children's Museum. 189 00:14:00,665 --> 00:14:02,485 - How could I forget that? 190 00:14:02,624 --> 00:14:04,284 - Hey, don't pretend you don't love those kids 191 00:14:04,365 --> 00:14:05,925 climbing all over you, 192 00:14:06,062 --> 00:14:08,022 leaving chocolate paw prints on your designer suits. 193 00:14:08,151 --> 00:14:10,891 - On my long list of First Lady duties, 194 00:14:11,024 --> 00:14:14,724 I suppose reading to preschoolers isn't the worst. 195 00:14:14,810 --> 00:14:17,200 - Hey. You used to love curling Trey and Carly up on your lap 196 00:14:17,334 --> 00:14:20,514 with the story of the night. 197 00:14:20,642 --> 00:14:21,862 - That seems like a million years ago. 198 00:14:28,041 --> 00:14:30,351 Your favorite councilman's at it again. 199 00:14:30,434 --> 00:14:32,004 He was on Georgia Public Television yesterday 200 00:14:32,132 --> 00:14:33,662 disparaging you. 201 00:14:33,785 --> 00:14:35,435 - Hamilton? 202 00:14:35,570 --> 00:14:37,090 That guy's got the political instincts of a basset hound. 203 00:14:37,224 --> 00:14:38,404 - You need to check him, Evan. 204 00:14:38,529 --> 00:14:40,789 - I will, I will. 205 00:14:43,143 --> 00:14:44,803 - One more thing. 206 00:14:47,364 --> 00:14:51,804 You've been putting in a lot of late nights lately, 207 00:14:51,934 --> 00:14:55,244 and I'm not the only one noticing. 208 00:14:55,372 --> 00:14:57,072 - Are you talking about Saturday night? 209 00:14:57,157 --> 00:14:58,507 The same night you put a gun to my head? 210 00:15:02,118 --> 00:15:03,988 - Don't disrespect me. 211 00:15:15,697 --> 00:15:18,737 - Thank you for seeing me, Councilman Hamilton. 212 00:15:18,874 --> 00:15:20,664 - The prosecutor with the Department of Justice 213 00:15:20,789 --> 00:15:22,399 says she needs to talk to me, 214 00:15:22,530 --> 00:15:25,620 I'm inclined to make time in my schedule. 215 00:15:25,750 --> 00:15:29,490 So, what can I do for you, Assistant US Attorney Hughes? 216 00:15:29,624 --> 00:15:31,634 - I wanna talk to you about those statements you've been 217 00:15:31,756 --> 00:15:34,146 making to the press about Mayor Evan Lancaster. 218 00:15:34,281 --> 00:15:35,801 - So, Lancaster sent you? 219 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:37,935 I mean, he's the one who should be investigated. 220 00:15:38,067 --> 00:15:39,587 - I work for the citizens of the United States, 221 00:15:39,721 --> 00:15:41,901 not a local mayor. 222 00:15:42,028 --> 00:15:43,898 In a recent television interview, 223 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:46,550 you took Mayor Lancaster to task, allegedly, 224 00:15:46,684 --> 00:15:49,604 for failing to provide aid to poor communities like The Banks, 225 00:15:49,687 --> 00:15:51,297 in favor of helping the rich get richer. 226 00:15:51,428 --> 00:15:53,688 Pretty serious allegations. 227 00:15:53,822 --> 00:15:57,172 - Are you aware that, uh, Atlanta has the widest divide 228 00:15:57,304 --> 00:15:59,484 between the rich and poor of any city in the nation? 229 00:15:59,610 --> 00:16:01,660 - That doesn't explain why you're all but accusing 230 00:16:01,786 --> 00:16:04,086 a popular sitting mayor with being on the take. 231 00:16:04,224 --> 00:16:06,794 Now, is this just politics as usual? 232 00:16:06,922 --> 00:16:08,712 One political official tarnishing the reputation 233 00:16:08,837 --> 00:16:11,137 of a rival to gain ground? 234 00:16:11,274 --> 00:16:14,154 Or can you back up your veiled comments with facts? 235 00:16:14,277 --> 00:16:16,277 - The US Attorney's Office is finally ready to take 236 00:16:16,366 --> 00:16:18,496 a hard look at Lancaster's dirty cabinet, 237 00:16:18,629 --> 00:16:21,499 and you want me to do your job for you? 238 00:16:21,589 --> 00:16:22,549 Is that it? 239 00:16:28,683 --> 00:16:29,903 - This was a waste of time. 240 00:16:33,644 --> 00:16:34,994 - You really want the dirt on Lancaster? 241 00:16:39,824 --> 00:16:40,914 Talk to his mistress. 242 00:17:00,280 --> 00:17:01,890 - Hola, Mami! 243 00:17:02,021 --> 00:17:02,851 - Where did he go? 244 00:17:02,978 --> 00:17:03,938 Joaquin! 245 00:17:06,329 --> 00:17:07,769 - There's my beautiful boy! 246 00:17:07,896 --> 00:17:09,026 Ooh! 247 00:17:09,115 --> 00:17:10,545 Were you a good boy for abuela? 248 00:17:10,681 --> 00:17:12,291 - Yes, Mom. - You were? 249 00:17:12,422 --> 00:17:14,252 Mami missed you so, so much! 250 00:17:14,381 --> 00:17:16,381 - He missed you too. 251 00:17:16,470 --> 00:17:18,300 - You know what I haven't been able to do this whole time? 252 00:17:18,428 --> 00:17:19,388 Puh. 253 00:17:19,516 --> 00:17:21,126 - Puh. - Puh. 254 00:17:21,257 --> 00:17:23,387 Give me a kiss. Mwah. 255 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:25,130 You know what? I'm gonna talk to your abuela. 256 00:17:25,218 --> 00:17:26,608 Go to your room and play, okay? - Okay. 257 00:17:26,741 --> 00:17:30,351 - Beso. Mwah, okay. - Bye. 258 00:17:30,484 --> 00:17:31,624 Guess what? - What? 259 00:17:31,746 --> 00:17:32,956 - Someone came into Thelma's Place 260 00:17:33,095 --> 00:17:34,045 and tried to beat up Rondell. 261 00:17:34,183 --> 00:17:35,583 - What? Is she okay? 262 00:17:35,706 --> 00:17:37,316 - Senior ran them off with a shotgun, 263 00:17:37,447 --> 00:17:40,097 but what if he wasn't there or what if he hadn't heard them? 264 00:17:40,233 --> 00:17:41,363 I mean, Rondell might have gotten killed. 265 00:17:41,451 --> 00:17:42,631 - I hope she called the police. 266 00:17:42,757 --> 00:17:44,717 - Waste of time, but she did. 267 00:17:44,846 --> 00:17:47,586 Rondell thinks that developer Greg Peters is behind it. 268 00:17:47,718 --> 00:17:50,068 - You both need to sell and get the hell out of there. 269 00:17:50,199 --> 00:17:51,979 Take the money, leave, and don't look back. 270 00:17:52,114 --> 00:17:54,124 - Just turn our backs on the neighborhood like you did? 271 00:17:54,247 --> 00:17:56,117 - I have no regrets getting me and Joaquin as far away 272 00:17:56,249 --> 00:17:57,729 from The Banks as possible. 273 00:17:57,859 --> 00:17:59,989 We'll go even farther if I have it my way. 274 00:18:00,122 --> 00:18:02,732 - You need to be getting far away from you-know-who. 275 00:18:02,864 --> 00:18:04,914 I mean it, Isobel, that man will bring you nothing but misery. 276 00:18:05,040 --> 00:18:06,390 - Your life's in danger in The Banks, 277 00:18:06,476 --> 00:18:07,956 and all you think about is my situation. 278 00:18:08,087 --> 00:18:09,997 - You're just a shiny toy to him, Mija, trust me. 279 00:18:10,132 --> 00:18:11,742 I've known him since he was a boy. 280 00:18:11,873 --> 00:18:14,143 Once Evan gets tired of you, he will throw you in a box 281 00:18:14,223 --> 00:18:15,923 with all of the other trinkets he's discarded. 282 00:18:16,007 --> 00:18:18,577 - No, Mami, You're wrong. 283 00:18:18,706 --> 00:18:21,396 Evan loves me, and one day soon he's going to prove it. 284 00:18:21,535 --> 00:18:22,355 You'll see. 285 00:18:43,426 --> 00:18:44,376 - He's ready for you. 286 00:18:44,514 --> 00:18:46,434 - Thanks, Chloe. - Yeah. 287 00:18:53,958 --> 00:18:55,528 - What's next, Daphne? 288 00:18:55,656 --> 00:18:57,266 - We should get into city transportation business. 289 00:18:57,397 --> 00:18:58,957 - Business, hmm? 290 00:18:59,050 --> 00:19:00,440 You keep looking like that around the office, 291 00:19:00,574 --> 00:19:02,324 it'll be hard for me to get anything done. 292 00:19:02,445 --> 00:19:05,135 - I can think of a few things you could accomplish. 293 00:19:06,797 --> 00:19:08,227 - Mayor Lancaster, your father's on the phone. 294 00:19:08,364 --> 00:19:09,374 He says it's important. 295 00:19:11,672 --> 00:19:12,632 Yeah? 296 00:19:15,023 --> 00:19:16,763 What? 297 00:19:16,894 --> 00:19:17,944 When? 298 00:19:19,680 --> 00:19:21,290 - I'm on the way. 299 00:19:21,421 --> 00:19:22,551 Raincheck. 300 00:19:30,821 --> 00:19:33,041 - Hey. You okay, Sis? 301 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:36,182 - Here you come, a day late and a dollar short. 302 00:19:36,305 --> 00:19:37,865 Who called you? 303 00:19:37,959 --> 00:19:40,569 - I did. 304 00:19:40,701 --> 00:19:42,271 Your sister coulda been killed the other night. 305 00:19:42,398 --> 00:19:43,788 - It was one of Peters' boys 306 00:19:43,921 --> 00:19:45,531 tryin' to scare somebody, that's all. 307 00:19:45,662 --> 00:19:47,532 - It wasn't one of Peters' guys. - How you know? 308 00:19:47,664 --> 00:19:49,064 - Because you're both still breathing. 309 00:19:49,188 --> 00:19:50,708 - You're gone allow folks to come up in here 310 00:19:50,841 --> 00:19:52,151 and attack your own family? 311 00:19:52,278 --> 00:19:54,108 - You know me better than that, Pop. 312 00:19:54,236 --> 00:19:55,666 I already got guys canvassing the neighborhood as we speak. 313 00:19:55,803 --> 00:19:57,463 - Boy, bye. 314 00:19:57,587 --> 00:20:00,237 Ain't nobody in The Banks gone tell them busters shit. 315 00:20:00,329 --> 00:20:01,459 You 'member the rules. 316 00:20:01,591 --> 00:20:03,071 - Snitches get stitches. 317 00:20:04,420 --> 00:20:06,550 - I'm glad y'all think this is funny. 318 00:20:06,683 --> 00:20:08,603 - Pop, all he said was, "You know what time it is?" 319 00:20:08,729 --> 00:20:10,729 - "Bitch." Don't forget the "bitch." 320 00:20:10,861 --> 00:20:13,171 They broke one of my damn tables with that baseball bat. 321 00:20:14,474 --> 00:20:15,874 - Where you going? 322 00:20:15,997 --> 00:20:17,347 - To make sure this doesn't happen again. 323 00:20:35,973 --> 00:20:37,413 - May I take your order? 324 00:20:37,540 --> 00:20:39,540 - Not quite yet. I'm waiting for someone. 325 00:20:39,673 --> 00:20:41,073 - If you describe them for me, 326 00:20:41,196 --> 00:20:43,326 I'll be sure to direct them to your table. 327 00:20:43,459 --> 00:20:47,809 - He is a handsome black man, who is quietly distinguished. 328 00:20:49,596 --> 00:20:51,376 I think that would be a good description 329 00:20:51,511 --> 00:20:54,301 for this particular old friend. 330 00:20:54,427 --> 00:20:56,557 - I wouldn't exactly call us friends. 331 00:21:05,351 --> 00:21:07,481 - If you showing up here is about Titus-- 332 00:21:07,614 --> 00:21:10,364 - It's about respect. 333 00:21:10,486 --> 00:21:12,786 Stephanie, you don't get to text my husband 334 00:21:12,923 --> 00:21:14,103 in the middle of the night. 335 00:21:14,229 --> 00:21:18,279 - Amara, you and I are two strong, black women. 336 00:21:18,407 --> 00:21:19,887 There's no need for us to fight over a man. 337 00:21:20,017 --> 00:21:21,147 - Who's fighting? 338 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,320 Titus is mine. 339 00:21:22,455 --> 00:21:23,495 - What is this? 340 00:21:23,630 --> 00:21:26,150 The old Brandy and Monica song? 341 00:21:26,285 --> 00:21:29,505 My text was only a request to set aside time 342 00:21:29,636 --> 00:21:33,506 to discuss the Purifoy class action. 343 00:21:33,640 --> 00:21:37,340 - Then you can reach Titus during normal business hours. 344 00:21:37,470 --> 00:21:38,560 Don't let it happen again. 345 00:21:41,648 --> 00:21:43,778 - I don't think we're quite finished clearing the air. 346 00:21:45,826 --> 00:21:47,606 - Okay. 347 00:21:47,741 --> 00:21:48,831 Let's. 348 00:21:58,621 --> 00:22:01,061 So, what exactly do you wanna say to me, Stephanie? 349 00:22:01,189 --> 00:22:02,759 Or is that too direct? 350 00:22:02,886 --> 00:22:04,796 I recall you never like anybody coming straight at you. 351 00:22:04,932 --> 00:22:06,852 - And I recall you like creeping behind my back. 352 00:22:06,977 --> 00:22:08,327 That's how you got Titus. 353 00:22:08,414 --> 00:22:10,944 - I simply valued something you discarded. 354 00:22:11,068 --> 00:22:12,848 - As opposed to stealing something I valued? 355 00:22:16,073 --> 00:22:18,733 - You know what? Since you brought up stealing, 356 00:22:18,859 --> 00:22:21,169 what do you make of the rumors and allegations 357 00:22:21,296 --> 00:22:23,556 against your husband's cabinet? 358 00:22:23,646 --> 00:22:27,816 - Is this Amara the Federal Prosecutor speaking? 359 00:22:27,955 --> 00:22:31,565 - Could be Amara your ex-best friend and sorority sister. 360 00:22:31,698 --> 00:22:33,868 The one who knew you better than you knew yourself. 361 00:22:34,004 --> 00:22:37,184 - You may have studied my every move back in college 362 00:22:37,312 --> 00:22:39,452 because you so desperately wanted to be me, 363 00:22:39,575 --> 00:22:41,965 but make no mistake... 364 00:22:42,099 --> 00:22:43,969 you never knew me. 365 00:22:44,101 --> 00:22:46,501 - You know, as fun as it is to remunerate on things that 366 00:22:46,582 --> 00:22:49,932 happened 20 years ago, could we get back to the allegations 367 00:22:50,064 --> 00:22:52,944 against Mayor Lancaster? 368 00:22:53,067 --> 00:22:55,847 - It's obvious you've been watching interviews 369 00:22:55,939 --> 00:22:59,119 of that idiot councilman, Kent Hamilton. 370 00:22:59,247 --> 00:23:04,337 Only a fool would give credence to that imbecile. 371 00:23:04,470 --> 00:23:06,910 - Well... I should get back to work. 372 00:23:07,037 --> 00:23:08,687 - You should. 373 00:23:08,822 --> 00:23:13,172 Civil service jobs are hard to come by. 374 00:23:13,261 --> 00:23:14,781 - Don't underestimate me, Stephanie. 375 00:23:21,530 --> 00:23:22,530 - Never again. 376 00:23:32,323 --> 00:23:34,633 - No permit, no shoot. It's the law. 377 00:23:34,717 --> 00:23:35,977 - How? It's a public park. 378 00:23:36,110 --> 00:23:38,070 That means it's for everyone! 379 00:23:38,199 --> 00:23:39,639 - It's for everyone that isn't shooting a film 380 00:23:39,766 --> 00:23:41,156 without a permit. - It's not a film! 381 00:23:41,289 --> 00:23:42,639 It's just a little presentation. 382 00:23:42,769 --> 00:23:44,809 It'll take ten minutes. 383 00:23:44,945 --> 00:23:46,505 I need my girls to walk the runway a few times! 384 00:23:48,165 --> 00:23:51,295 What will it take for you to look the other way? 385 00:23:51,430 --> 00:23:53,210 I'm sure your wife could use a new evening gown. 386 00:23:54,824 --> 00:23:57,264 - I don't have a wife. 387 00:23:57,392 --> 00:23:59,872 Is there something else you wanna do? 388 00:24:02,179 --> 00:24:04,789 - You stay right here. 389 00:24:04,921 --> 00:24:06,311 - It's about time! 390 00:24:06,445 --> 00:24:08,135 - Just got a sec. You called? 391 00:24:08,272 --> 00:24:09,882 - I'm inside the park at Piedmont and Tenth. 392 00:24:10,013 --> 00:24:11,233 They won't let me shoot my presentation 393 00:24:11,362 --> 00:24:12,762 without a park permit. I need your help. 394 00:24:12,886 --> 00:24:15,186 - Why don't you just reschedule? - I can't. 395 00:24:15,323 --> 00:24:17,413 There's a regional distributor expecting to see this tomorrow. 396 00:24:17,499 --> 00:24:19,149 I'm only selling online right now. 397 00:24:19,283 --> 00:24:20,853 If the distributor likes our presentation, 398 00:24:20,981 --> 00:24:23,461 I could finally get my brand into actual shops and boutiques. 399 00:24:23,549 --> 00:24:24,899 Don't tell me there's nothing you can do. 400 00:24:25,028 --> 00:24:26,728 - I'm on my way to handle some urgent business. 401 00:24:26,856 --> 00:24:28,286 If this can wait-- - It can't. 402 00:24:28,423 --> 00:24:30,123 - It has to. Sorry, baby. 403 00:24:43,046 --> 00:24:46,436 - Hey, Roderick, I need your help. 404 00:24:46,572 --> 00:24:48,752 Yeah. 405 00:24:48,878 --> 00:24:50,968 - Inez, now come on, 406 00:24:51,054 --> 00:24:53,064 I can't be looking like no troll all over the Internet. 407 00:24:53,143 --> 00:24:54,493 Will you help a sister out? 408 00:24:54,623 --> 00:24:56,503 - I can't help you and hold the phone. 409 00:24:56,625 --> 00:24:57,835 - Okay, you know what? Let's just do it. 410 00:25:00,629 --> 00:25:02,279 The Banks is my home. - Wait, wait, wait, wait. 411 00:25:02,413 --> 00:25:03,983 I just gotta get this. - Did you even-- 412 00:25:04,111 --> 00:25:05,811 - I got it, I got it, okay, go ahead, go ahead. 413 00:25:07,636 --> 00:25:10,196 - The Banks is my home. 414 00:25:10,334 --> 00:25:13,694 And I'll be damned if I let a colonizer have it. 415 00:25:13,816 --> 00:25:16,036 That's why I'm putting together a coalition 416 00:25:16,166 --> 00:25:19,866 to let these vultures know that we run these streets. 417 00:25:19,996 --> 00:25:22,646 Our first meeting is tonight at Thelma's Place. 418 00:25:22,782 --> 00:25:24,352 Be there-- - Ooh, geesh-- 419 00:25:24,479 --> 00:25:26,309 - Did you-- 420 00:25:26,437 --> 00:25:28,527 - I told you social media was Bella's thing, not mine. 421 00:25:28,657 --> 00:25:31,007 - Look at the screen. - It's not broken, looks fine. 422 00:25:31,094 --> 00:25:32,794 - Why would it turn off? - Because it fell. 423 00:25:32,922 --> 00:25:34,012 - That's ridiculous. - Excuse me. 424 00:25:36,012 --> 00:25:38,842 I was noticing you ladies having trouble. 425 00:25:38,972 --> 00:25:40,322 Here, take mine. 426 00:25:42,149 --> 00:25:46,329 - You're that councilman from TV--Kenny Hamford. 427 00:25:46,457 --> 00:25:48,327 - Kent Hamilton. 428 00:25:48,459 --> 00:25:51,509 The Banks is my district, so that makes me your councilman. 429 00:25:51,637 --> 00:25:53,677 - How you gon' come rollin' up in here after all that mess 430 00:25:53,769 --> 00:25:55,339 you talk about my brother? 431 00:25:55,466 --> 00:25:58,166 - If your brother wasn't the second coming of Marion Barry. 432 00:25:58,295 --> 00:26:00,815 - Ha. Excuse me? 433 00:26:00,907 --> 00:26:03,737 - If there a way that I can help you, Ms. Lancaster? 434 00:26:03,866 --> 00:26:04,946 - I'm fine. 435 00:26:07,957 --> 00:26:10,997 - Look, I planned to come when I heard about the break-in, 436 00:26:11,134 --> 00:26:13,184 but something came up in one of the community shelters. 437 00:26:15,443 --> 00:26:18,363 It was late when I resolved it, so I came as fast as I could. 438 00:26:18,446 --> 00:26:20,096 The truth is, I've been meaning to reach out to you 439 00:26:20,230 --> 00:26:21,670 way before now. 440 00:26:21,754 --> 00:26:23,764 - Reach out to me for what, hater? 441 00:26:23,843 --> 00:26:25,413 - Thelma's Place. 442 00:26:25,540 --> 00:26:27,540 It's an institution in the community. 443 00:26:27,673 --> 00:26:29,593 And despite the antipathy I may have-- 444 00:26:33,069 --> 00:26:34,809 Tell you what. 445 00:26:34,941 --> 00:26:37,161 How about I turn down the shade I throw at your brother? 446 00:26:37,291 --> 00:26:40,031 - How 'bout you turn it off? 447 00:26:40,163 --> 00:26:42,303 - Mm. 448 00:26:42,426 --> 00:26:44,206 Then I want something in return. 449 00:26:59,574 --> 00:27:02,404 - Thank you. 450 00:27:02,533 --> 00:27:05,283 Uh-oh. 451 00:27:05,362 --> 00:27:09,152 You have that predatory gleam in your eye. 452 00:27:09,279 --> 00:27:11,759 - Yes, Stephanie's planning a press conference soon 453 00:27:11,891 --> 00:27:15,501 announcing the Purifoy class action filing. 454 00:27:15,634 --> 00:27:17,944 It's just a matter of time before we put those drug pushers 455 00:27:18,027 --> 00:27:20,157 out of business. 456 00:27:20,290 --> 00:27:23,210 - That girl is always turning herself inside out 457 00:27:23,337 --> 00:27:25,507 trying to please you. 458 00:27:25,600 --> 00:27:27,910 She took on your battle with Hunter. 459 00:27:28,037 --> 00:27:30,647 And I hope you've noticed all of her hard work. 460 00:27:30,779 --> 00:27:32,739 - Mm-hmm. 461 00:27:32,868 --> 00:27:36,258 Stephanie's got her own reasons for going after the Purifoys. 462 00:27:36,393 --> 00:27:38,223 She wants to replace me. 463 00:27:38,352 --> 00:27:40,442 - Well, would that be so terrible? 464 00:27:40,571 --> 00:27:42,751 It's her time, Stephen. And yours. 465 00:27:42,835 --> 00:27:45,185 You've earned retirement. 466 00:27:45,315 --> 00:27:46,315 Let her have the firm. 467 00:27:46,447 --> 00:27:48,277 She'll do you proud. 468 00:27:48,405 --> 00:27:50,755 - Stephanie put you up to this, didn't she? 469 00:27:50,886 --> 00:27:53,106 - Not everyone plots world domination 470 00:27:53,236 --> 00:27:55,496 before their second cocktail, dear. 471 00:27:57,719 --> 00:27:58,719 - Thank you. 472 00:28:00,548 --> 00:28:02,158 - Uh, Evan, darling, join us. 473 00:28:02,289 --> 00:28:03,809 - I didn't come to socialize. 474 00:28:03,943 --> 00:28:06,213 You went too far, old man. - What? 475 00:28:06,336 --> 00:28:08,816 What are you babbling about? - Don't try to play me. 476 00:28:08,948 --> 00:28:11,078 I know what a ruthless bastard you can be. 477 00:28:11,211 --> 00:28:12,871 I've seen it firsthand. 478 00:28:12,995 --> 00:28:14,905 You remember? You forget? 479 00:28:15,041 --> 00:28:17,221 I used to work for Carlisle Perkins. 480 00:28:17,304 --> 00:28:18,874 I know how you like to scare people into making deals. 481 00:28:18,958 --> 00:28:20,348 - What people? 482 00:28:20,437 --> 00:28:22,217 How dare you come in here accusing me? 483 00:28:22,352 --> 00:28:23,702 - Everybody calm down-- 484 00:28:23,832 --> 00:28:25,312 - No. Not until this son of a bitch understands 485 00:28:25,442 --> 00:28:27,052 he's messing with the wrong family. 486 00:28:27,183 --> 00:28:29,973 He sent some goon with a bat to terrorize my sister. 487 00:28:30,056 --> 00:28:32,536 Now, whether Rondell sells that restaurant or not, 488 00:28:32,667 --> 00:28:33,707 you're gonna leave her the hell alone. 489 00:28:33,842 --> 00:28:35,412 - Whoa, whoa, whoa. 490 00:28:35,539 --> 00:28:38,109 I think you better back the hell up, boy. 491 00:28:38,194 --> 00:28:40,244 I will not be spoken to that way in my own home, 492 00:28:40,370 --> 00:28:41,460 in front of my wife. 493 00:28:41,589 --> 00:28:43,899 - Who you calling boy, old man? 494 00:28:44,026 --> 00:28:45,716 Now, you're gonna get this warning one time. 495 00:28:45,854 --> 00:28:47,904 Go near my sister again, you'll be sorry. 496 00:28:48,030 --> 00:28:49,990 - Oh hush, Evan. 497 00:28:50,119 --> 00:28:52,339 Stephen didn't send anyone after your sister. 498 00:28:54,297 --> 00:28:55,427 I did. 499 00:29:01,783 --> 00:29:05,403 - The intent wasn't to harm Rondell or Senior, 500 00:29:05,482 --> 00:29:06,402 merely to scare them. 501 00:29:06,483 --> 00:29:07,963 - Why would you-- 502 00:29:08,094 --> 00:29:11,624 - The English Rose Development will benefit us all. 503 00:29:11,706 --> 00:29:13,966 The sooner it goes through, 504 00:29:14,056 --> 00:29:16,706 the quicker we'll be rid of that vile Greg Peters. 505 00:29:16,842 --> 00:29:19,672 - So you send some thug after my sister? 506 00:29:19,801 --> 00:29:25,201 - Oh, would you rather it have been one of Greg Peters' hitmen? 507 00:29:25,285 --> 00:29:27,805 I'm trying to keep us all safe. 508 00:29:27,940 --> 00:29:32,380 - Hey, looks like she's got you there, Evan. 509 00:29:32,509 --> 00:29:35,689 - You know how close my father came to shooting your messenger? 510 00:29:35,817 --> 00:29:37,597 What do you think would happen if word got out 511 00:29:37,732 --> 00:29:40,002 that the Carlisle matriarch hires thugs? 512 00:29:40,126 --> 00:29:42,736 - That information better never leave this room. 513 00:29:42,868 --> 00:29:46,608 - It won't, dear. Evan's family. 514 00:29:46,741 --> 00:29:49,051 - I may be married to your daughter, 515 00:29:49,178 --> 00:29:51,438 but Rondell and Senior are my blood. 516 00:29:51,528 --> 00:29:53,178 Never forget that. 517 00:30:00,668 --> 00:30:05,668 - Did not know you had that in you, sweetheart. 518 00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:09,680 - After 45 years of marriage to Stephen Carlisle, 519 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:12,548 one picks up a few tricks. 520 00:30:22,472 --> 00:30:24,652 - Mm. 521 00:30:24,779 --> 00:30:27,169 That's some good eatin'. 522 00:30:27,260 --> 00:30:29,310 - Now you know why they call my mama 523 00:30:29,436 --> 00:30:32,396 the Julia Childs of the hood. 524 00:30:32,526 --> 00:30:34,696 - Are you telling me there's a Thelma's Cookbook 525 00:30:34,833 --> 00:30:36,013 somewhere I can get my hands on? 526 00:30:37,574 --> 00:30:40,974 - Naw, she never got around to that. 527 00:30:41,100 --> 00:30:43,020 - So, that means there's room for a "Rondell's Cookbook." 528 00:30:43,145 --> 00:30:45,315 - Boy, bye! 529 00:30:45,452 --> 00:30:47,412 I got signatures to collect and work to do. 530 00:30:47,541 --> 00:30:50,111 And so do you, Mr. Councilman. 531 00:30:50,239 --> 00:30:51,589 - I'm workin' right now. 532 00:30:51,719 --> 00:30:53,849 - You just don't quit, now do you? 533 00:30:53,939 --> 00:30:57,379 - Like I said, I think we're aiming towards the same thing. 534 00:30:57,507 --> 00:30:59,247 I think you might be hiding a people's champion 535 00:30:59,379 --> 00:31:00,729 underneath that apron. 536 00:31:00,815 --> 00:31:03,905 - Nah. I mean, I don't know about all that. 537 00:31:04,036 --> 00:31:05,336 I'm just a girl from The Banks 538 00:31:05,472 --> 00:31:07,562 that doesn't want to see my home disappear. 539 00:31:07,648 --> 00:31:09,608 - I get it. 540 00:31:09,737 --> 00:31:13,217 My parents raised me in a house in Old Fourth Ward. 541 00:31:13,349 --> 00:31:16,349 What's there now? Flipped houses and overpriced condos. 542 00:31:16,439 --> 00:31:18,349 - So you ain't even from The Banks? 543 00:31:18,485 --> 00:31:20,175 - Hmm-mm. Taught high school here. 544 00:31:20,313 --> 00:31:21,533 Fell in love with the people, 545 00:31:21,662 --> 00:31:23,322 thought I could help make things better. 546 00:31:23,446 --> 00:31:26,406 - Hmm. You know, Councilman Hamilton-- 547 00:31:26,536 --> 00:31:27,146 - Call me Kent. 548 00:31:29,626 --> 00:31:32,536 - Kent... 549 00:31:32,673 --> 00:31:36,593 if it wasn't for all that smack you talk about my brother, 550 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:38,420 I think we could be friends. 551 00:31:38,548 --> 00:31:42,378 - Mm. Well, I promise you, Rondell Lancaster, 552 00:31:42,509 --> 00:31:45,639 we could be more than just friends. 553 00:31:45,773 --> 00:31:49,393 But for now, let's just focus on saving The Banks. 554 00:31:54,782 --> 00:31:56,312 - What you lookin' at? 555 00:32:13,888 --> 00:32:15,588 - Got anything good for me? 556 00:32:15,716 --> 00:32:18,456 - Talk about a loaded question. 557 00:32:18,588 --> 00:32:21,108 - I was referring to the assignment I gave you. 558 00:32:21,243 --> 00:32:22,423 - A guy can dream. 559 00:32:24,681 --> 00:32:27,471 Your boy Titus is clean. 560 00:32:27,597 --> 00:32:28,767 - What about the wife? 561 00:32:28,859 --> 00:32:32,339 - Our Ms. Amara is a naughty, naughty girl. 562 00:32:32,472 --> 00:32:33,522 - Go on. 563 00:32:33,647 --> 00:32:35,387 - Hooked up with a co-worker. 564 00:32:35,518 --> 00:32:37,128 Another Fed by the name of Damian Collins. 565 00:32:39,827 --> 00:32:43,607 - She cheated on Titus? 566 00:32:43,744 --> 00:32:45,964 - And got a raise and a promotion in the process. 567 00:32:48,009 --> 00:32:49,359 - Together, they prosecuted one of the biggest meth dealers 568 00:32:49,445 --> 00:32:50,925 in Birmingham history. 569 00:32:53,406 --> 00:32:55,016 - So, what's the deal, Boss Lady? 570 00:32:55,103 --> 00:32:57,713 Why are you so interested in their marriage? 571 00:32:57,801 --> 00:33:01,851 - Nick, I pay you to answer questions, not ask them. 572 00:33:07,159 --> 00:33:08,379 - Whatever you say. 573 00:33:19,127 --> 00:33:21,607 - Amara Hughes, 574 00:33:21,738 --> 00:33:26,128 you hypocritical, lying little slut. 575 00:33:26,265 --> 00:33:27,305 Hmm. 576 00:33:30,486 --> 00:33:34,006 - I told you 20 minutes ago you and your people need to leave. 577 00:33:34,099 --> 00:33:36,579 - If you would let us finish, we could be out of your way. 578 00:33:36,710 --> 00:33:38,630 - Ma'am, Ma'am, you have to leave right now, okay? 579 00:33:38,755 --> 00:33:41,795 - Hey. - Roderick, please help. 580 00:33:41,932 --> 00:33:44,372 - What's up? - Hey. 581 00:33:44,500 --> 00:33:47,720 - Mr. Johnson, you understand my situation. 582 00:33:47,851 --> 00:33:53,251 - 'Course I do, but let me holler at you, bruh. 583 00:33:53,379 --> 00:33:55,029 So, how can I make this work? 584 00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:57,430 - I can't. This-- 585 00:34:08,785 --> 00:34:09,605 - Thank you. 586 00:34:09,743 --> 00:34:10,663 Appreciate you. 587 00:34:15,009 --> 00:34:16,269 You got 45 minutes. - Oh! 588 00:34:16,402 --> 00:34:18,232 What'd you give him? 589 00:34:18,317 --> 00:34:19,967 - Ain't nobody passing up floor tickets to a Hawks game. 590 00:34:23,844 --> 00:34:24,804 - There you are. 591 00:34:34,246 --> 00:34:35,326 - I've been looking all over for you. 592 00:34:40,034 --> 00:34:41,954 - Roderick Johnson! 593 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:44,300 I wasn't sure I'd be able to catch up with you. 594 00:34:44,386 --> 00:34:47,426 Ms. Tru, you and Roderick seem joined at the hip. 595 00:34:47,563 --> 00:34:49,393 - That's just his reward for lookin' out for me. 596 00:34:49,522 --> 00:34:51,312 - Hmm. 597 00:34:51,437 --> 00:34:53,567 - What's up, Mayor? - I was on the other side 598 00:34:53,700 --> 00:34:56,010 of the park surveying a parcel of land the city wants to buy 599 00:34:56,137 --> 00:34:58,397 for the park's expansion, I will be damned if one of the staff 600 00:34:58,531 --> 00:35:00,321 didn't say there's a Roderick Johnson sighting over here. 601 00:35:00,446 --> 00:35:02,096 - Bella was having a problem with a permit 602 00:35:02,230 --> 00:35:04,840 for her video shoot. I got that cleared up. 603 00:35:04,972 --> 00:35:07,322 - Your sway in this city is exactly why I sought you out. 604 00:35:07,453 --> 00:35:09,113 - Mayor Lancaster, I only have 45 minutes 605 00:35:09,237 --> 00:35:10,537 to finish my video. 606 00:35:10,673 --> 00:35:13,333 I hate to be rude-- - Well, then don't be. 607 00:35:13,459 --> 00:35:15,589 Now, just this morning, my cabinet and I greenlit 608 00:35:15,722 --> 00:35:17,552 a brand-new "Visit Atlanta" PR campaign. 609 00:35:17,680 --> 00:35:18,900 We're recruiting all the celebrities 610 00:35:18,986 --> 00:35:21,636 to promote why they love Atlanta. 611 00:35:21,771 --> 00:35:24,031 - I'd be perfect for that. - So we can count on you? 612 00:35:24,165 --> 00:35:25,465 - I'm down for whatever you need. 613 00:35:25,601 --> 00:35:27,471 - Alright. - So is Bella, right? 614 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:29,340 - Well, Bella's not a big enough celebrity. 615 00:35:29,431 --> 00:35:32,781 No offense, but she's not quite at your level. 616 00:35:32,913 --> 00:35:34,783 - Have you seen how many social media followers she has? 617 00:35:34,915 --> 00:35:36,085 If I was putting together this campaign-- 618 00:35:36,221 --> 00:35:39,311 - But you're not. Now can we count on you? 619 00:35:39,441 --> 00:35:42,181 - I think you're missing out, but sure. 620 00:35:42,314 --> 00:35:43,624 - I'll be in touch. 621 00:35:43,750 --> 00:35:45,060 Good luck with your shoot, Ms. Tru. 622 00:36:05,337 --> 00:36:06,247 - Am I dreaming? 623 00:36:08,253 --> 00:36:09,253 You're home early. 624 00:36:09,384 --> 00:36:12,084 - And you'll notice... 625 00:36:12,213 --> 00:36:14,483 I got my chef gear on. 626 00:36:14,607 --> 00:36:15,697 - Wow. 627 00:36:17,871 --> 00:36:21,221 I could get used to this. 628 00:36:21,353 --> 00:36:23,053 - Well, there are some benefits to corporate counsel 629 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:25,711 versus a one-man law firm. 630 00:36:25,835 --> 00:36:27,355 I know building my practice caused issues for us. 631 00:36:29,317 --> 00:36:31,797 So, how was your day? 632 00:36:31,928 --> 00:36:32,888 - Good. 633 00:36:35,149 --> 00:36:36,499 Had lunch with Stephanie. 634 00:36:40,154 --> 00:36:42,984 - Should I be afraid? 635 00:36:43,113 --> 00:36:44,513 - No. 636 00:36:44,637 --> 00:36:45,937 Not at all. 637 00:36:48,554 --> 00:36:51,564 Said what I needed to say and kept it moving. 638 00:36:51,687 --> 00:36:53,247 - Okay. Well... 639 00:36:53,385 --> 00:36:55,595 Stephanie is not a factor. 640 00:36:55,735 --> 00:36:56,775 - I like the sound of that. 641 00:37:02,132 --> 00:37:04,272 - I'm all about you, baby. 642 00:37:04,396 --> 00:37:06,786 Our marriage is my first priority. 643 00:37:06,920 --> 00:37:08,100 We've had our challenges, but-- 644 00:37:08,226 --> 00:37:09,876 - Yeah, but that's all over. 645 00:37:12,186 --> 00:37:13,876 We're here. 646 00:37:14,014 --> 00:37:16,504 Still together. 647 00:37:16,625 --> 00:37:19,795 Nothing but a bright future ahead. 648 00:37:26,244 --> 00:37:30,474 - The only thing throwing me off is Deja being away. 649 00:37:30,596 --> 00:37:32,726 I really miss her. 650 00:37:32,859 --> 00:37:36,519 - I know... a daughter claims prime real estate 651 00:37:36,645 --> 00:37:37,905 in a mother's heart, 652 00:37:37,994 --> 00:37:41,264 but I am willing 653 00:37:41,389 --> 00:37:43,829 to fill that space 'til Deja gets back. 654 00:37:43,957 --> 00:37:48,307 - Well, sir, it is a large space. 655 00:37:48,440 --> 00:37:50,270 - Large space? - Mm-hmm. 656 00:37:50,398 --> 00:37:54,488 You may have to put in lots and lots of work. 657 00:37:54,620 --> 00:37:57,410 - Good thing... 658 00:37:57,536 --> 00:38:00,056 I'm an overachiever. 659 00:38:08,024 --> 00:38:09,074 - What are you gonna eat? 660 00:38:29,219 --> 00:38:30,609 - Alright, alright, everybody, settle down! 661 00:38:30,743 --> 00:38:32,013 Settle down! 662 00:38:32,135 --> 00:38:35,965 As y'all all know, Greg Peters Construction 663 00:38:36,096 --> 00:38:39,056 is planning a project right here in The Banks. 664 00:38:39,186 --> 00:38:41,836 - Peters upped his original offer to me just yesterday. 665 00:38:41,971 --> 00:38:45,061 I'm thinkin' 'bout selling and moving to Snellville. 666 00:38:45,192 --> 00:38:48,632 - I didn't invite y'all here to fantasize about moving. 667 00:38:48,761 --> 00:38:50,111 I brought y'all here so we can figure out 668 00:38:50,197 --> 00:38:52,107 how to save The Banks! 669 00:38:52,242 --> 00:38:55,682 Tonight's the first meeting of our neighborhood organization 670 00:38:55,811 --> 00:38:57,731 I'm calling NAG. 671 00:38:57,857 --> 00:38:59,337 N-A-G. 672 00:38:59,424 --> 00:39:00,994 You know what that stands for? 673 00:39:01,077 --> 00:39:02,427 - Neighbors Against Gentrification. 674 00:39:05,952 --> 00:39:09,262 - Well, everybody, welcome Atlanta City Councilman, 675 00:39:09,347 --> 00:39:11,387 Mr. Kent Hamilton! 676 00:39:13,133 --> 00:39:14,183 - Who invited him? 677 00:39:14,308 --> 00:39:15,478 - Daddy, just be quiet. 678 00:39:15,614 --> 00:39:18,624 - How's everyone doing this evening? 679 00:39:18,747 --> 00:39:20,617 - I'd be better if the street in front of my house 680 00:39:20,749 --> 00:39:22,749 wasn't covered with potholes. 681 00:39:22,882 --> 00:39:25,412 - Tell it to him, there's our tax dollars working for him. 682 00:39:25,493 --> 00:39:27,803 - When's the City gon' do something about them dope fiends 683 00:39:27,930 --> 00:39:30,720 hanging out in the alley all night by my place? 684 00:39:30,846 --> 00:39:33,546 I can't even put my trash out at night in peace. 685 00:39:35,024 --> 00:39:36,164 - Listen! 686 00:39:36,286 --> 00:39:37,586 Listen. 687 00:39:37,723 --> 00:39:41,813 Yes, tonight's NAG meeting 688 00:39:41,944 --> 00:39:43,824 is about stopping developers 689 00:39:43,946 --> 00:39:47,116 and improving our neighborhood. 690 00:39:47,254 --> 00:39:50,434 Everybody, listen, together, we can make The Banks 691 00:39:50,518 --> 00:39:53,348 a safe and thriving place to raise your families 692 00:39:53,434 --> 00:39:58,134 and run your businesses, and yours. 693 00:39:58,221 --> 00:40:00,921 - Rondell, yo' brother know you hanging out with the dude 694 00:40:01,050 --> 00:40:03,580 who be talkin' so much smack about him on TV? 695 00:40:03,662 --> 00:40:05,452 - Big Charlie, I'm a grown-ass woman. 696 00:40:05,533 --> 00:40:08,143 My brother don't run me, okay? - That's right. 697 00:40:08,231 --> 00:40:09,621 Now you heard her, sit down. 698 00:40:09,711 --> 00:40:12,111 Sit yo' greedy behind back down and be quiet. 699 00:40:15,761 --> 00:40:19,161 - Now, for the rest of y'all... 700 00:40:19,286 --> 00:40:21,236 if you're not with NAG, 701 00:40:21,375 --> 00:40:24,805 you're for that stankin' ass Greg Peters. 702 00:40:24,944 --> 00:40:27,604 So what's it gonna be? 703 00:40:27,729 --> 00:40:29,339 - We're with you, Rondell! 704 00:40:32,081 --> 00:40:34,081 - 'Cause I'm gonna need all y'all's help to get enough 705 00:40:34,214 --> 00:40:37,134 neighborhood signatures for that injunction against Peters. 706 00:40:40,873 --> 00:40:42,313 - Pass it around. 707 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:46,970 - N-A-G! N-A-G! 708 00:40:47,096 --> 00:40:50,666 N-A-G! N-A-G! 709 00:40:50,796 --> 00:40:52,446 - Looks like you just became your local activist, 710 00:40:52,580 --> 00:40:53,670 Ms. Lancaster. 711 00:40:53,799 --> 00:40:57,149 - N-A-G! N-A-G! 712 00:40:57,280 --> 00:40:59,460 - That's right, y'all. 713 00:40:59,587 --> 00:41:03,897 - N-A-G! N-A-G! 714 00:41:04,026 --> 00:41:05,246 N-A-- 715 00:41:07,160 --> 00:41:08,200 - Come on, baby. 716 00:41:08,291 --> 00:41:10,771 Thank you for helping Mommy. 717 00:41:10,903 --> 00:41:12,603 Are you Mommy's little helper today, huh? 718 00:41:12,731 --> 00:41:14,081 - Mr. Evan! 719 00:41:14,210 --> 00:41:15,470 - Hey! 720 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:17,340 There he is. 721 00:41:18,780 --> 00:41:19,740 - There he is. 722 00:41:19,868 --> 00:41:22,218 Ooh boy. 723 00:41:22,349 --> 00:41:23,919 Oh, you're getting so big. 724 00:41:24,046 --> 00:41:25,916 Hey, I got a surprise for you. 725 00:41:26,048 --> 00:41:26,958 You ready? 726 00:41:29,051 --> 00:41:31,661 Have you ever used a tablet before? 727 00:41:31,793 --> 00:41:33,493 No? 728 00:41:33,621 --> 00:41:36,151 Push this button right here, and you know what that is. 729 00:41:36,232 --> 00:41:37,712 That's pretty cool, right? - Mm-hmm. 730 00:41:37,843 --> 00:41:39,413 - Big high-five. 731 00:41:39,540 --> 00:41:41,320 Alright, you wanna play with that in your bedroom? 732 00:41:41,411 --> 00:41:42,801 - Mm-hmm. 733 00:41:47,243 --> 00:41:49,683 - What are you doing here? 734 00:41:49,811 --> 00:41:51,121 - Can't a father stop by to see his son? 735 00:41:59,038 --> 00:42:00,608 - Head's up, they're bringing the mayor's mistress in. 736 00:42:00,735 --> 00:42:02,215 - If these allegations are true, 737 00:42:02,345 --> 00:42:04,295 you could be looking at serious time in federal prison. 738 00:42:04,391 --> 00:42:06,871 - Why'd you keep this from me? 739 00:42:07,002 --> 00:42:08,872 - Stay in your lane. 740 00:42:09,004 --> 00:42:10,754 - You got balls the size of Montana. 741 00:42:10,876 --> 00:42:12,526 Hell, I like it. 742 00:42:12,660 --> 00:42:14,360 - She said I'll fall first and the hardest. 743 00:42:14,488 --> 00:42:15,788 - No one's falling. 744 00:42:15,881 --> 00:42:17,881 - I can secure Thelma's Place for you. 745 00:42:18,013 --> 00:42:19,193 - I'm starting to think I've been dealing 746 00:42:19,319 --> 00:42:20,539 with the wrong Carlisle. 747 00:42:20,668 --> 00:42:22,498 - We have to cool-- - Are you dumping me? 748 00:42:22,627 --> 00:42:24,927 - You and Daddy couldn't give Greg Peters what he wants. 749 00:42:25,064 --> 00:42:26,334 Now I have the situation in hand.