You know how -- up you gotta be
to be jackin' off to your ex's panties
while your pregnant fiancée's in the other room?
[Fatima] Previously on Sistas...
I'm actually thinkin' about starting a trust for Michael.
I think that's a good idea.
And Zac Junior.
-[Andi] Zac Junior? -I'm sorry, Junior?
[Fatima] I'm supposed to have the Junior.
When's the date?
Date for what?
The wedding.
Your biggest investor says
his 50 million wasn't registered with the SEC.
-This can't be happening. -We're --!
[sighs] Where is this girl?
-Hey! -Where have you been?
Oh, I was busy. I was just--
Yeah, I can tell what you been doin'
by that walk and that hair.
[Andi] Fatima, what is happening?
[Fatima] You need to get it together.
What!? What is happening?
-Girl, Gary is happening. -What?
Yes, Gary's being investigated by the FBI.
-The FBI? -[Fatima] Mm-hmm.
And from what I hear, girl,
he didn't come with the money honestly.
Gary is an astute businessman.
Gary is a high-level scammer, all right?
And from what I hear, they think he embezzled money, girl.
Who have you been talking to? Who are these people?
[Fatima] Do you see? It's crazy around here.
I've been ear hustlin'
because somebody don't know how to answer their phone.
I'm sorry.
Shit, your boy about to get us all fired.
Okay, you know that is not my boy.
Well, honey, you better get ready to prove it.
Andi, they done called an emergency meeting.
All the partners are coming in today.
Yes, apparently this business with Gary
has left us all vulnerable.
-Wait. -Mm-hmm.
Wait, no, but I,
I haven't dealt with Gary in a long time.
I should be fine, right?
The penthouse and the car. Is that all in Gary's name?
No, no, it's, it's in my name. That's good.
Well, it might be,
but if they find out that it was paid for
by Gary's funny money? That might be a problem.
And I know they gonna wanna talk to
everybody who he's dealt with.
-So... -That means...
Ladies!
Get your ass off of me!
-Oh my god. -He done lost it.
And nobody has had more dealings with Gary than you, Andi.
Mm-hmm.
-Except you, Hayden. -Yeah.
Mm-hmm.
I come in peace.
Yeah, 'cause you and your little partner
about to go down, that's why.
No, no, no, no.
See, the FBI came to my house lookin' for Gary.
I told them everything I know.
Oh! So you snitchin'! Of course!
-No, no, no. -Sounds about right.
Just on me and Gary.
See, all of our business is on the up and up,
so I ain't got nothin' to worry about.
Well, neither do I.
-You sure? -You know what? Andi?
Don't answer that,
'cause this -- might be wearin' a wire.
Please! I ain't gotta do all that.
When all these rich old white men start getting scared,
you know somebody gettin' thrown under the bus.
And, uh, you look like an easy target.
Yeah, and your nose is an easy target too.
Fatima? Fatima? Behave.
Okay, look.
We actually on the same side this time.
-Ha! -Okay?
[laughing] Okay.
So when I talk to the partners,
I won't say anything about you,
and I hope you can return the favor.
I, I can do that.
Yeah, but keep it cute,
'cause things can always change.
Mm-hmm.
Thank you.
Yeah, he's scared.
That's why his ass came slithering in here.
Well, I'm, I'm not--
Look, you, Miss Pants, need to get your story together,
'cause the partners are out for blood.
-Come on. -Okay.
♪ My girls hold me down ♪
♪ When them boys mess around ♪
♪ And my love life is a headache ♪
♪ We're goin' out tonight ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm lookin' for love ♪
[music]
Danni.
[chuckles]
You oughta know better than to run up on me like that.
Come on, now.
Yeah, clearly. Come here.
What happened to all that energy from last night?
Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm. This.
Yeah.
Sober me and drunk me are clearly not the same person.
I mean, throwing these condoms on the table, so...
[chuckles nervously]
It look nice in here.
What got you cleaning up
like you run a damn bed and breakfast?
So, I text this woman about scheduling this appointment.
And I didn't know she was gonna be available today.
And now she's on her way over here.
The place was lookin' a mess, smellin' like sex,
-so I had to do something. -Okay, okay.
Baby, you're not dealing with the board of health here.
And you're not dirty.
I mean, you're a little nasty, but you're not--
Oh, don't.
[Tony] I like that, I like that.
That's not cute. Take care of that.
What? I'm just trying to remind you that
she's here to help you, not judge you, okay?
You know, I'd love to think that.
But people judge. Everybody judges.
Even if it's a little bit.
Okay, babe, look, I, I get you're a little nervous.
But try not to go into it with that mindset.
You know, Tony, if you're not gonna help me clean up,
then just let me do it in peace.
Okay, okay. Look, baby,
I'ma give you all the space and preparation time you need, okay?
You're not gonna help? That's cool.
You've done a great job without me.
But look, baby, I'm proud of you.
Just promise me that you're gonna try to
open up a little bit, all right?
I'm not gonna make promises that I don't intend to keep.
I'll try with you. With a stranger? I don't know.
Well, look, here's what I'll do.
I'll call you a little bit later.
You can tell me how everything went.
And I want good news, okay? Good news.
Be positive.
And, uh, text your girl Karen
and tell her that I said congratulations
on the new salon opening, okay?
-I'll see you later, baby. -Okay.
[Tony] Good luck!
Wow, you really don't want to help clean up!
Won't even put your shoes on.
You don't wanna help.
--! Karen's opening.
Danni, you talk to the girl all the time, girl.
You're trippin'. Shit, girl.
You know what? I don't wanna do this shit.
All right.
[knocking on door]
[music]
[clears throat]
-Hello! -Hey!
-I'm glad you made it. -Danni, right?
I'm Cretia. Nice to meet you.
Hi, Cretia. This is my home.
Lovely. I'm sorry.
I just saw you tried to call me.
Yes, yes.
I just wanted to make sure you found parking.
Okay, good. May I come in?
Mm-hmm.
It's a lovely dress.
Thank you. I love yours.
[music]
Hey, y'all! This right here
is the owner of the salon,
Miss Fresh Start herself--
Hey, hey, hey!
Get that camera out of my face and do some work.
Bye, y'all!
Girl, I am doing work.
We're gonna go viral.
I'm trying to build up your guest list.
No, Pam, I don't want a bunch of randoms just coming to eat
and drink liquor that I have to buy.
Stick to the guest list I sent you.
-Did you print it out? -I sure did.
Did you call the catering company to make sure
the food was gonna arrive on time?
I got this!
When I say I'ma do something, I do it.
[scoffs]
We both know that's a lie.
But, thank you for your help.
[Pam] Mm-hmm.
I would've thought my friends would be here by now.
Fresh start, Karen.
Fresh start!
What?
Are you kidding me?
Oh my gosh!
What happened?
Agh.
Oh my gosh!
Right on time.
I'm sorry, Miss, we're not open yet.
Oh, you may not be opening.
Excuse me?
I'm here to see Karen.
Yes?
I'm Shawna Richardson, the building owner.
Oh, Shawna, yeah! I'm sorry.
I'm used to dealing with the property manager.
Can I get you something? Pam, maybe some water?
Oh! No, I'm, I'm fine.
I wish I was here under better circumstances.
I know. It's lights.
I was just about to call maintenance.
You have any idea what the issue is?
Insufficient funds.
Excuse me?
The autopay for your lease? It didn't go through.
That must be a mistake.
I know it's a mistake, and I'm here to see
how you plan to correct that mistake.
Okay, um, I have a grand opening that I'm about to do.
And I'm trying not to pee my pants every thirty minutes,
so you will get your money tomorrow.
Not unless you want to have your grand opening in the dark.
You'll get your money today.
-Great! -[Karen] Great.
I love what you've done with the place, by the way.
Fresh Start. That's cute.
Ooh, I ain't like that hoe energy!
You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Should've been enough money in the business account.
That's okay.
Just transfer it from my personal.
This is yet another thing I gotta do by myself.
[phone buzzing]
-[Gary] Hayden. -Stop calling me.
[Gary] Hayden, I, I need your help.
I can't do this right now, all right?
[Gary] I need your help.
No, no, it's way too hot, bro.
[Gary] Come on, I'm just desperate man, come on.
I just need you to--
Gary? No. All right?
I could get fired just being on the phone with you right now.
Look, I don't know what you're into,
but you got the FBI at my door,
you got my bosses on my ass, so no.
[Gary] I see.
It wasn't a problem when we were making money together.
Well, that's 'cause I thought your money was legit.
[Gary] It is!
Not according to the FBI, Gary.
[Gary] I always knew you were a selfish little rat.
Who are you talkin' to?
[Gary] I'm talkin' to you, little man.
-- you if you can't help me.
You know what?
I ain't doin' federal time for you, Bernie Madoff.
-- outta here.
I do not have time for his bullshit today.
Or yours.
It's a bad idea.
No it isn't.
Don't worry about his hatin' ass, baby.
No, no, no, no. Don't "baby" me, all right?
We are not good.
So please cut the bullshit.
That's why I'm here, baby.
To apologize.
Okay, all right, well...
-It's not that easy. -Listen, I'm sorry!
Yes, they hired me to get dirt on you.
But I never expected to fall for you.
Listen...
you know, things are real, uh, crazy here today.
And, uh, I can't have spies hanging around.
If I wanted to do you dirty,
I could've stayed gone and come for all your money.
But I'm here, trying to make things right.
I know you missed me.
I, uh, did miss a few things. [chuckles]
Hayden, we were good together.
I know we got some things to work through, but...
I'm here.
Tamara, you know you need to stop 'cause...
you know I don't trust you.
I don't need you to trust me. We'll get there.
Right now, I just need you to relax.
Hm...
I did miss you.
[both chuckling]
Okay, so, focus.
I see you still in here not worried?
Girl, I'm extra worried.
I don't know what they know.
I don't know what shit Gary has gotten this firm into.
I feel like I'm just waiting around to get fired.
You don't know that.
Maybe it's my fault.
Andi, you are not responsible for Gary's actions.
And it is obvious that his lies have caught up to him
if the FBI's after him.
-That's true. -We are gonna focus on
what we know the partners definitely know,
and that is that you are an amazing attorney
that does not play around in the courtroom, okay?
That's right.
And speaking of amazing attorneys,
did you get the email that Zac sent?
That's what I was working on when you walked in.
Okay, good. Um, oh, the message
that the arbitrator sent. What about that?
No, I, um...
Look, I'm sorry, Fatima, listen.
I will get it together before the hearing, I promise you.
I know how important this is to you and Zac.
Andi, that boy needs a good home.
We've got to get him away from Heather.
-We will. -[Fatima] All right.
Well, speaking of baby mamas,
what you gonna do about Karen's grand opening?
Is it even safe to leave?
That might be what you need.
You know?
Just some time to clear your mind
and get some fresh air.
And besides, we both know
that she ain't gonna let you live it down if you don't go.
You make a valid point.
Okay, but if you hear anything, you call me, okay?
Yeah, just make sure you answer the phone.
-I will pick up the phone. -All right.
-All right, girl, I'll call you. -[Andi] Okay.
All right.
Danni, girl, I hope you don't think
every time I ask you a question,
it's a right or wrong answer thing.
No! Makes you say that?
You realize every time I ask you a question,
you answer it with a question?
Do I?
Yes.
Just did it again.
Your shoulders are all tight and tense.
Relax.
You're right.
How about we just start with
what inspired you to seek out therapy?
Uh, mimosas.
You're trying to stop drinking them?
No, running my mouth while I'm drinking, I could,
I could stop doing that maybe.
Do you remember what you said?
I just let them convince me that I needed this.
My boyfriend and my friends.
You don't think you need it?
No shade, but no, I don't.
[Cretia] Okay.
But one of the things I tell all of my clients is
you have to want to be here.
You have to choose to heal.
Otherwise, you just end up wasting my time and your money.
Yeah, I guess I just don't think
the talking about my problems thing is for me.
-Yeah. -Okay.
[Danni] But you're a real one. You know what I'm saying?
Like, I know a real bitch when I see one, so...
-Um, your girls. -[Danni] Mm-hmm.
How close are y'all?
Like family, sisters.
[Cretia] I'll say this.
If people that know you that well
are all suggesting this for you,
maybe they see something you can't.
I assume they want the best for you.
But you also have to want the best for yourself.
-You got my number, girl. -Yep, okay.
Hit me whenever.
I will do that.
Even if it's just to talk.
Thank you. Nice to meet you.
You too.
Shit!
[phone buzzing]
[rejects call]
-Thank you. Come again. -Oh, cutie, 12 o'clock.
I'll take the next customer!
I'm actually waiting on her.
Okay. Ma'am?
Hey.
So you left last night,
but decided to show up here today?
I'm just here to deposit some checks.
And what you wanted me to deposit--
Shh...
--kinda took me out the mood.
My bad, I know you at work.
But I don't want you to think I was mad at you, okay?
A little confused, maybe, but not mad.
Look, Rich, I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said it like that.
Maybe a little less drunk.
But...you didn't have to leave, though.
I think we should talk about what happened.
I don't know if I want to do that.
Look, look, I'll be at the juice bar all day
if you're looking for me, okay?
Better his job than yours, Sabrina...
[giggles]
I'll come by after Karen's grand opening?
I would like that.
-Okay. -Enjoy the day.
[music]
♪ Gotta shoot my shot, I'm gunnin-- ♪
I love how these pillows came out.
-Beautiful. -The color too--
Hey.
I see y'all with the décor.
And I see you're back so quickly.
No new packages?
No, Pam.
I called him to pick up all the nasty shit
that you ordered on the business card.
That's why the lease payment didn't go through.
I'm sorry, girl.
You know I just got a few things for the shop.
[Karen] You have to get approval from me
before you go swiping.
It won't happen again.
No, it won't, 'cause I cut off your access.
I don't know what kind of concotions you've been making,
but whatever you want to experiment with,
you do it with your own money, not my shit.
All them boxes is packed for you, Trey.
You know I could've did that for you, right?
Oh, no, I can't afford it.
Shit, I wouldn't have asked you for nothin' extra.
-Nothing is free. -True.
The only price you would've had to pay
is having me around longer.
Unless that's gonna be an issue.
I don't want your baby's daddy
runnin' up on me in here, shorty.
-She's single. -Pam.
♪ Can you call me back ♪
♪ I've been thinking 'bout you ♪
♪ Don't wanna show my hand ♪
-Oh my God. -Mm.
You know what they say about a man in a uniform?
What's that?
I don't know! You tell me!
You the one starin' so hard and don't wanna admit it.
All right, I'ma throw these
in the back of the truck and head out.
Call me if you need anything else
that needs to be picked up or dropped off.
And congratulations on the grand opening.
-It's dope. -Thank you.
♪ It's rude to keep a lady waitin' ♪
♪ Time is tickin', oh so vicious ♪
You heard him.
He ready to drop off that D when you need it!
-Pam, stop it! -[Pam laughs]
I have more important things to focus on.
Uh-huh!
So why you still starin'?
Get back to work! Be productive!
♪ Who said a man can't rip it on a runway ♪
♪ Make it look easy like a Sunday ♪
♪ I've been liftin' so I've got my chest out ♪
Oh!
My friends decided to show up, huh?
What you talkin' about? Where them other two at?
I don't know.
And you the first one to show up,
and you late too, okay?
Yeah, I did all these decorations,
set everything up by myself.
Even though I recall somebody, three somebodies,
saying that they would help.
It's okay. I don't need help.
It's been a long morning. And I'm sorry.
-I bet it has. -But it looks good, Karen.
-It sure does. -Don't do that.
Hey, now, what you need-- that I can do from this chair?
Ooh, child!
-Hey. -Hey.
My god! Today was such a mess!
Mine's been a shitshow, so welcome to the party.
Where's Andi?
I don't know, Brina. I don't know where Andi is.
Maybe you could call your friend Fatima and find out.
Did I miss something...?
I'm just trying to catch what I can, girl,
trying to catch what I can.
Karen, if this is about the loan, I called you back.
No! It's not about the loan at all.
No, it's not.
-Oh, hi! -Finally.
I am so sorry I'm late. Gary got mixed up with the FBI.
My firm is trying to interview everybody.
I'm stressed! I can barely focus
and I barely made it. So, hello.
Also stressed.
My first therapy appointment was today.
Full time sabotage.
Like, Danni-level sabotage.
But it's fine 'cause I gotta talk to Tony about it now.
It's the one thing he asked.
I asked Rich to give me his sperm.
What?
Can I have that?
Did you at least blame it on mimosas?
Mm-mm, 'cause I meant it.
Oh, you runnin' that -- clear off.
Okay, Danni? Please do not say that.
Sabrina, what did he say?
No. No!
We're not talkin' about this today.
We're not doin' this today. Not now, not here!
Karen, we always talk about this type of stuff.
What's wrong?
What do you mean what's wrong, Andi?
All of this is wrong!
I couldn't even get my best friends to show up early enough
to help me put this all together,
and now y'all come in here spillin' all your drama?
Do I really mean that little to y'all?
Oh, Karen, of course not.
She got a point.
Tighten up, crew.
[Andi] Okay!
-Karen, we're sorry. -We are.
You know we love you.
Do you?
'Cause I ain't feelin' the love right now.
Maybe let me pour y'all some champagne
and you can give me the same energy
you was givin' Fatima at your little brunch.
That's what this is about. Karen!
No, that's not what it's about.
[whispers] That's what it's about.
But, you know...
Y'all did look mighty happy in that picture you posted.
But Karen, we invited you.
[Danni] Whole ass invite.
Phone call.
Cussed me out, told me no. Remember that?
Okay, Karen? We messed up.
We are so proud of you.
And we are here now.
[Sabrina] Yeah.
[Andi] What else do you need help with?
It's too late. Okay?
Everything is done already,
so what you can do is smile, be happy for me, or leave.
We're smiling...
♪ Baby girl, I wanna know you ♪
♪ When I'm with you, it's a whole mood ♪
♪ Try new things, try new things ♪
♪ Start a future we can go to ♪
[cuts off music]
[music]
Congratulations!
No, these, these are for you.
I just came by to show some love, you know?
[clears throat] Speaking of love,
I would love if you could get this DNA test
so I can get Fatima off my neck.
No? No, no. No, no.
Hey, listen, uh, I know you're busy today with all this,
but, uh, I need a DNA test ASAP.
No, don't shoot! Karen, don't shoot!
No, no, no, I was just-- I just need--
You know, you really should keep your doors locked, Zac.
Ms. Lisa, what are you doing here?
I think a better question is, what are you doing here, Zac?
I'm here to support.
Seriously?
You springing for a dozen red roses?
Smelling like...really expensive cologne.
Supporting my daughter?
Think about it, Zac.
Does that even sound strange to you?
I mean, not, not really.
I'm, I'm just trying to do this
so that I can, like, lessen the--
No.
No, I...
It's just flowers.
To confuse her?
Come on, Zac, she doesn't need flowers from you.
And you shouldn't really be here.
Ms. Lisa, I'm just trying to be nice.
[chuckles] Nice, yeah.
I think a little too nice.
Zac...
she needs an available man to give her flowers
and to support her.
You've already made it abundantly clear
you don't want her.
Lines need to be drawn, Zac.
You know?
I get it, but all I was trying to do was just...be nice.
Just text her congratulations. Go home.
Go home, Zac.
All right, I got you. I got you, Ms. Lisa.
Okay.
-Nice car. -Thanks.
Knock next time.
Dang.
Thank you for agreeing to see me.
The flowers and the wine were a really nice touch.
It's 'cause I'm really sorry.
But I, I did get food from your favorite Vietnamese spot.
From my favorite place?
Yeah.
Are you, you hungry?
Gary, this is all really sweet,
but it doesn't change anything.
I, I know. And I understand that.
I have a lot of stuff that I need to work through.
That's an understatement.
I don't even know why I did what I did.
I've never done anything like that before.
Never.
I guess I reacted that way because I was embarrassed.
I'm still embarrassed.
And how do you think that all of this makes me feel, Gary?
Probably worse than I feel right now.
You know?
Um, but Penelope, please
don't let this one situation ruin everything that we have.
You know, my whole life has fallen apart.
I, I need you right now.
[sighs]
[Gary] All right? I need you.
Come here.
-Gary, I still-- -I need you.
[gasps] No!
[yelps] My dress!
[screams]
I'm so sorry. Let me--
Babe, let me get that, okay?
No, Gary it's fine, it's fine, it's fine, it's fine.
-It's fine. -Okay, well, um, listen.
There's towels and soap in the bathroom down the hall.
Are you sure you don't want me to help you?
No, it's fine, Gary.
Down the hall, okay? I got--
Jesus.
Oh my goodness, this is too easy!
Perfect, perfect, perfect.
[chuckles]
[giggles]
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes...
Gary, Gary, oh my god.
[music]
[cheers and applause]
♪ Gotta say ♪
♪ I've been great, got no complaints ♪
♪ I'm all zen zen, namaste ♪
♪ With anything trying to-- ♪
Pam, thank you so much for handling all of this.
Yeah.
Yeah, the place looks great.
You held it down. Thank you, 'cause...yeah.
It really does look good.
Well, you know that's what Pam does.
She makes everything look good.
I'm really glad y'all showed up.
Karen was very tense before y'all got here.
Yeah, she's been going through a lot.
Y'all say I need therapy? She needs therapy.
I mean, y'all two need it too. Everybody needs it, but--
I know y'all over here talkin' about me.
Huh?
Just about how fabulous you are.
Pam, go help the clients, please.
I heard they were requesting my presence.
Bye, ladies.
Bye, Pam.
She's a mess.
What's this?
I know this morning was rough,
but the girls wanted to apologize and say
that we love you and we are so proud of you,
so we pitched in and got you something special.
-Thank you. -Mm-hmm!
Oh no, don't open it now. Save it for later.
[chuckling]
Look, I know that I went off on y'all earlier,
and I still think that I was valid.
But, thank you for showing up and supporting me.
-Of course. -Unlike some people...
-Some people is... -Say it.
-Mmm...ah ha! -[Karen] Yeah.
-[Danni] Right, of course. -Obviously.
And he should be here 'cause he's--
I mean, I don't want him here,
but I thought at least he would show up.
Everything I been through while carrying his child?
-Mm-hmm. -Yeah, yeah.
Of course.
Kinda seems like you did want him here,
which is totally reasonable. It's reasonable.
Um, you know what? [phone buzzing]
Oh, this is a call from work. I have to take this. Sorry.
[Karen] Let me sit down, then.
Hey, Fatima.
[Fatima] Girl, get here now.
I just heard them mention your name.
They said my name? Okay, I'm on my way.
Okay, you guys, I have to go. A small work emergency.
I love you. I'm so proud of you.
I'm gonna refer everyone here. Love you, bye.
Okay, bye.
[music]
♪ Who said a man can't rip it on the runway ♪
♪ Try to make it look easy like a Sunday ♪
♪ I've been liftin' so I got my chest out ♪
♪ Baby, lookin' at me You wanna come play ♪
-Hey. -Hi.
♪ Makin' money moves I'm just tryin' to get rich ♪
Looks so different in here.
Yeah. This is your first time here
since we got the new renovations, right?
-Mm-hmm. -All right.
So what you think?
-It definitely has a vibe. -Yeah.
You want to try something off the new menu?
-Sure. -Go ahead, have a seat.
Let me get, ah, two pineapple gingers, please?
All right, let's sit down.
-[laughs] -[laughs]
-So... -Mm...
You ready to talk?
I guess. I'm here now.
Sabrina, I like you. Like, a lot.
I like you more than I've liked anyone in a very long time.
I mean, look at you.
You're sweet, genuine.
Mm, beautiful.
But?
You got a nice one of those too. [chuckles]
Okay, stop stalling.
You know how many siblings I have?
I can't remember the number. A bunch?
-Eight. -[Sabrina] Mm-hmm.
Yeah, I'm the oldest in a very tightknit family.
So between, you know, my brothers and sisters
and all of their kids,
I feel like I've been taking care of children my whole life.
You value your freedom. I, I get that.
Look, I value you too.
And...
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Appreciate it.
And, um...
everything about us feels right--but this.
It's just for me, ever since I've been a little girl,
I've always known I wanted kids, you know?
I know I want to be a mom.
Mm-hmm.
So just dating a guy who doesn't want kids just feels--
Like you're wasting your time?
I don't want to say that.
But...it just feels like if we end up there,
we can't be mad that we did, you know?
Okay.
[chuckles]
So what are you trying to say?
Lookin' at your face, I don't know what to do.
[sighs]
You know what I think?
I think that if we share a future with each other,
it might look a little different than what we imagined.
And we both gotta decide if we're okay with that.
Speaking for myself, I'm more than okay with that.
I might regret it, but...
I like you a lot too.
And there are a lot of other things I do like about you
and enjoy, so...
Okay.
I think I'm down to give it a shot.
[chuckles] Look, I promise to make sure
every day it's not something you regret, okay?
Oh, but I did have this thought.
I think I deserve another night with Mimosa Sabrina.
-Okay, shut up. -[laughs]
We know she cannot be trusted.
Oh, no? I like her.
In fact, I can bring some champagne over later.
-Mm-mm. -Mm-hmm.
It's okay.
You just keep drinking your juice.
[laughs]
-Hey. -What's up?
What you doin' here?
I gotta come get my flats.
Gary's got the office goin' crazy.
Do you know he's being investigated by the FBI?
What?
Yeah, it's crazy.
-What are these? -Oh these?
These is nothin'.
Zac, come on. What are those for?
They were for Karen's salon opening.
[music]
Don't, don't even. It's not even like that.
It's not.
Well, since it's a whole lot of nothin', tell me what it is.
Can you chill out, Thug Life, okay?
I went there early before anybody was there,
before anybody could take their phone out and take pictures
and send it to Angela.
I just wanted to go, you know, get the paternity test.
On the day of her grand opening?
Our hearing is, like, right around the corner.
I was trying to get it done.
So why you ain't tell me about it?
Because I was trying to handle it.
With roses?
This is just to soften the blow!
I already don't want to do this. Come on, don't do that.
What don't you wanna do, Zac?
I'm not trying to fight with you.
I want to be sure, okay? And I want you to be sure.
But I know Karen, okay?
Me asking her this question is gonna piss her off.
-She's always mad. -I know!
So we on the same page,
which is why I'm trying to avoid all the drama.
And I'm trying to keep you out of it.
Come on, don't do that to me.
-Well... -Well...
I didn't even get to ask her.
-Zac! -What?
-Why not? -Her mom.
She rolled up on me in the parking lot, made me leave.
Why?
'Cause she talkin' about I'm confusing Karen.
Yeah, 'cause she saw these ugly-ass flowers.
They wasn't ugly when you thought they was yours?
What? You hurt about it?
No. I just don't want her
thinking something that's not there.
Well, I am with her momma. I agree.
I explained to Karen plenty of times
that nothin' was goin' on. You gotta give me a break.
Yeah, you and Karen always say something,
but your actions say something different.
Y'all need boundaries, Zac. I can't take this shit.
This is too much!
She's my child's mother.
We haven't gotten a test yet, so we don't know.
Okay, fine, I will ask her.
When you go back, go emptyhanded.
Yes, yes, Fatima, I will do your bidding.
Yes, please, please master, please.
I'm serious, babe, come on, just give me a break.
I'm trying my hardest.
-[sighs] Look, Zac, I know... -Mm-hmm.
--she's gonna be upset, all right?
But we just need to know.
-I got ya. -You got me?
-I'll ask her. -Thank you.
I appreciate you trying.
Don't do that shit again.
-I won't, I won't. -Yeah.
-Bye. -Bye.
[music]
Bye.
Call Gary.
Gary, I--hello?
[sighs] --.
I can't catch a break. I can't catch a break.
[exhales]
After all I did, still ungrateful!
Every last one of them.
Hayden, -- weasel.
Andi, that little ungrateful --.
I funded her entire lifestyle
and she can't answer the damn phone.
Is she gonna be a problem for us?
Nah, you let me worry about her.
You know what?
I wouldn't be surprised
if it was Jordan or one of Andi's exes
who sicced the FBI on my trail.
Yes! Okay, it's done.
Penelope's life insurance policy was updated
and you have access to all her accounts.
Hudson, that's good. Perfect.
-Oh! -Oh, girl.
Did they say my name?
Yes, I heard them say your name.
Look, they already met with Hayden, okay?
Well, did you hear something from Hayden?
No, he hasn't left his office.
But his desk isn't clear, so I guess that's a good sign.
-Yes, that's a good sign. -Yeah.
Okay.
So did you come up with a plan?
-Yes. -Okay, what you got?
I'm gonna tell them the truth.
The whole truth?
Hell no, girl.
[sighs] Shit.
I'm gonna say we had a consensual relationship
some time ago,
and that I never had any business dealings with him
and his finances, inside or outside of the firm.
Yeah.
Oh, and you think that's gonna work?
-It's not? -Mm-mm, no.
-It's all I got. -[sighs]
[Andi] Hold on, hold on.
Uh, pick up.
That bastard in there actin' like he workin'.
He ain't doin' shit.
Okay. [phone chimes]
[Fatima] Oh gosh...
-Oh! He text. -What did he say?
"Can't talk. Pretending to work."
Mm-hmm.
"Meeting went great."
-Okay. -Okay.
"Leland brought up your name three times."
-Oh god. -"Be careful."
Oh god.
Andi, how well do you know Leland?
Andi, Andi, there he goes right there.
Get him, get him, get him!
-Are you sure? -Yes, please, please.
Okay, all right.
[Andi] Okay.
Hey, Mr. Leland, Ms. Barnes would like to see you.
-[Andi] Mr. Leland. -Andi.
Hi! Um, I haven't seen you in the office in a while.
Your associate said you wanted to have a word with me?
I'm sorry you had to come in under such crazy circumstances.
You know all about those wild circumstances, don't you?
Mr. Leland, I have no idea what you're implying, but I have--
Let's cut to the chase, Ms. Barnes.
I've already done my homework on you and your boyfriend Gary.
Oh, that is not my boyfriend.
We had some dealings. A brief time.
Brief or not, there are multiple missteps
and breaches of protocols in your actions with him.
You have left this firm vulnerable to sanctions
and lawsuits with your behavior.
Mr. Leland, I understand your sentiment,
but I'm the best thing that has happened to this firm.
And I won't let you stand here and say otherwise.
This isn't about your skill.
It's about my respect for your skill
that I'm even telling this before I go
and say the same thing to everyone on the board
about your sleazy ways--
Excuse me, Mr. Leland, that was--
It is about your sleazy ways.
And that--
Mr. Leland. Mr. Leland, are you okay?
Hold on, wait, wait, wait, wait! I need some water.
Mr. Leland, wait, wait! Mr. Leland!
Somebody! Somebody help!
Mr. Leland's having a heart attack!
Um...
[Danni] Next on Sistas...
I keep you out of federal prison
and you help me destroy Andi Barnes.
[clears throat]
Listen, about what you heard.
No.
-Knock knock. -Oh hell no.
What are you working on anyway?
Give me that!
Hayden, I'm on to your ass. You're not slick.
[music]
Hello? Is everything okay?
-No, it's far from it. -What's wrong?
[music]