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Previously on "Bel-Air"...
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- Everything okay, Geoffrey?
- Why do you ask?
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Just making sure
you're happy here, that's all.
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I'm just here
to do my job, Phil.
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Something's not right.
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This is a surprise.
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This is Will's decision
to make.
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Will deserves
a shot at his dreams.
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He'll play for your team
and help you win,
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but you don't get to own him.
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Didn't we agree that H2Ivy
would be
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the official drink
of the house?
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If I can just close
the Simply Spiked deal,
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it would be a game changer.
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Then H2Ivy is over with.
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The venue we selected
cannot accommodate that,
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and, yes, it's too late
to find another one.
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With this art show coming,
there's a million people
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with a million opinions.
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- Coming through?
- I was hoping to.
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You okay with that?
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I mean, I know
we're not together,
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- but we're still cool, right?
- Of course.
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Do you ever feel
like we're too different?
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As long as we down
for each other,
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doesn't matter what
anybody else thinks.
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You know y'all wanted me
to marry LaMarcus,
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and now you have nothing to say
about Jazz?
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Faculty nominations
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for the Founder's Award
are coming out.
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Your actions the day
of the protest
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didn't go unnoticed.
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Bassin got to you,
and now your name's
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on the Founder's Award list.
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It's actually a lot more
complicated than that.
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I thought we were working
on the same agenda,
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but I guess you have
one of your own.
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[hip-hop music]
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You see, it's two type
of people in life.
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It's people that wake up
and wish they had it.
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There's people that
wake up and go get it.
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We go get it, baby.
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Fine, let's go.
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♪ All my life,
I been a go getter ♪
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♪ All I know is to go,
go get it ♪
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♪ Wake up in the morning,
kiss my son ♪
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♪ Then go, go get it ♪
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♪ ♪
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♪ Go, go get it ♪
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♪ ♪
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♪ Go, go get it ♪
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♪ I'm top floor, top dog ♪
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♪ Like I just signed a TDE ♪
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♪ Gang, gang, gang shit ♪
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♪ Niggas know
we all gotta eat ♪
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Do you know how many miles
an NBA player runs
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in the season?
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Over 100.
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How hard you go here matters.
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* My city
depending on me ♪
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[treadmill beeping]
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Step yo' game up.
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♪ I ball like MLB ♪
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♪ These Bottega boots
ain't cheap ♪
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[retching]
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Well, well, well.
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Bel-Air got you looking soft
out here, bro.
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You tripping.
I'm from Philly.
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- What's up?
- [scoffs]
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Man, that rich boy shit
don't mean nothing out here.
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Won't keep you
on the team either.
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Hey, look at him.
He about to get cut.
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- Snip, snip.
- So what y'all trying to do?
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Need to have
that same energy
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when you pick up
these weights, boy.
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- Real talk.
- Let's get this work, man.
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He ain't gonna make it.
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Later, Bel-Air.
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{\an8}- * All my life,
I been a go getter ♪
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{\an8}♪ I wake up in the morning,
kiss my son ♪
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{\an8}♪ And go, go get it ♪
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[footsteps]
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Ah, thank you, Geoffrey.
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No problem.
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Almost ready for Janice.
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Mm-hmm.
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I didn't realize how hands-on
she was gonna be.
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Fellowship not as rewarding
as you had hoped, huh?
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Janice has made it very clear
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that she is not comfortable
with me pushing the envelope.
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Hmm.
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Real talk?
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She's lucky to have you, Viv,
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and they need you more
than you need them.
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- Trust me.
- Can you tell her that for me?
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Oh, come on.
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She loves you.
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I think she has
a little crush on you.
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Whatever I can do, Viv.
I've got you.
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Well, you know we are hosting
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Phil's family reunion
this year.
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Oh, I'm gonna really need
your help then.
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Yep.
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The whole of the Banks crew.
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I'll stock up on the alcohol--
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for you, of course,
not for them.
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[chuckling]
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Oh, Geoffrey,
I have missed you.
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So how's everything been going?
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With me and Phil?
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In general, but, yeah,
with you two.
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- We're finding our way.
- Good.
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Because, with all this stuff
happening at the firm,
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you're the one
he trusts the most.
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He needs you right now.
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Ain't never been called soft.
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Don't fucking know me.
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Well, you don't
know them either.
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What are you talking about?
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Hudson took three buses
to get here
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and worked out before school
every day for a year.
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Now he's a starter.
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Brian--he was sleeping
in his car when Doc found him.
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Now he's got college coaches
beating down the door.
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Their hunger?
That's their edge.
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Look, I didn't come here
to ride the bench, Jackie.
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Okay.
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So show 'em you not just
some bougie kid from Bel-Air.
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What's your edge?
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First day's always rough.
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I give this book
to all my players.
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10,000 hours of practice
to be great.
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Just gotta keep
putting in the time.
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You know I will.
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I ain't scared of hard work.
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That's what I like to hear.
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Bring your swim trunks
next week.
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We gonna start with 50 laps.
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Jackie, don't be late
for school.
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I know.
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Shit.
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Laps?
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Don't tell me
you don't know how to swim.
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[chuckling]
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Can't catch a break.
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That's gonna be fun to watch.
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Hmm.
Morning, bumblebee.
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I've been waiting for you.
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- It's from Ms. Hughes.
- Mm-hmm.
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She got some offers in Chicago
closer to her family.
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She's not coming
back to Bel-Air?
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I know it's not exactly
what you wanted,
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but she got
a great opportunity.
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And she's gonna get
a very nice settlement,
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and you're a big part of that.
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Hmm?
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I love you.
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I love you, too.
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[contemplative hip-hop
instrumentals]
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♪ ♪
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Ashley, thank you
for using your voice
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and helping me be seen.
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Never lose that special spark.
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Remember, our excellence
is everywhere.
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Love, Ms. Hughes.
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♪ ♪
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So information
on the seniors' trip
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will be out next month.
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♪ ♪
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You're late.
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Easy, C.
First day back.
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And the moment
you've all been waiting for:
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the nomination period
for Bel-Air Academy
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Founder's Award is closed.
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To be nominated, a student
must have their name
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put forward by either
a faculty member...
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- You got this.
- Or a student organization.
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It's all you.
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Here are
the official nominees:
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Emma Zhao,
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Grace Guzman,
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Johnny Ko,
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Connor Satterfield,
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Carlton Banks...
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Told you.
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And Will Smith.
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[hip-hop music]
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Congratulations,
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and good luck to all
of our nominees.
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[scoffing]
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[Easy McCoy's "Déjà Vu"]
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♪ ♪
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♪ It's like déjà vu ♪
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♪ I see it all the time ♪
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♪ Yeah, it's like déjà vu ♪
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♪ I see it all the time ♪
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♪ Yeah ♪
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No, for real, though,
West Philly for the win.
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Okay, you got this, bro.
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- Congrats.
- Thank you, thank you.
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- I'll catch y'all later, okay?
- Congrats, Will.
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Guess you're
this year's wild card.
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Do you even know what
the Founder's Award is?
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Carlton, relax.
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Okay, I don't even know
how I got nominated.
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The BSU nominated you.
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Wait, for real?
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Seriously?
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Congratulations, you guys.
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Oh, yo, Lisa, can I holla
at you for a second?
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Yeah.
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Wait, so I'm just
supposed to pretend
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like this isn't personal?
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Canceling me out by bringing
my cousin into the competition
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just feels like
unnecessary sabotage.
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Will brings a perspective
that we've never seen before.
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I mean, it's nothing personal.
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He's just the right choice.
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And, hey, two Black students
were nominated.
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I mean, no matter what,
that's a good thing.
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[quiet dramatic music]
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♪ ♪
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Um, I offered
my services months ago,
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and you never took me up on it.
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Why the rush?
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Well, my AAU team is doing
laps this week,
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and I cannot be clowned.
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But I have a secret weapon:
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the number-one swimmer
at Bel-Air.
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Oh, are you sure
you're ready for this?
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Listen, I'm positive I'm not.
[laughs]
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But, you know,
I feel like I'm in good hands.
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What, you gotta get Drew's
permission or something?
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Drew?
Please?
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The way he came at Carlton,
he is not the guy
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I thought he was.
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I mean, I told you he wasn't
good enough for you.
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But that's none of my business.
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Look, are you coming
by the crib later or not?
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[soft hip-hop music]
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All right, fine.
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Yes, saved.
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Thank you,
thank you, thank you.
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I knew I could count
on my girl.
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Oh, so I'm your girl
when you want something?
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Come on, you know
you're always my ace.
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A'ight? Hey, don't do that.
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Appreciate you, girl.
[laughs]
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* I know,
I know, I know ♪
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♪ Talented but they don't
work as hard as I do, I do ♪
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Damn.
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Everyone was at
that Fenty party last night.
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Yep, another influencer event
we didn't get invited to.
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I mean, at least with Kylo,
we walked red carpets
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and got swag bags
and Getty Images.
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Hello.
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I'm right here.
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Catch you later, Phanta.
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Look, you and Phanta
need to be patient, okay?
260
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I'm so close to closing
the Simply Spiked deal.
261
00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:22,771
You said that last week.
262
00:09:22,771 --> 00:09:25,398
I know what I said.
263
00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:28,026
Listen, if we just get
our numbers up a little bit
264
00:09:28,026 --> 00:09:29,736
and get a little more
engagement, we're there.
265
00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:31,279
Well,
we could get there faster
266
00:09:31,279 --> 00:09:32,697
if we could actually count
on Ivy's followers.
267
00:09:32,697 --> 00:09:34,616
We don't need Ivy.
268
00:09:34,616 --> 00:09:35,950
[sighs softly]
269
00:09:39,245 --> 00:09:42,415
Look, I'm working really hard
to get us there, okay,
270
00:09:42,415 --> 00:09:44,042
and I will.
271
00:09:44,042 --> 00:09:45,001
Just trust.
272
00:09:45,001 --> 00:09:48,171
[soft dramatic music]
273
00:09:48,171 --> 00:09:49,839
♪ ♪
274
00:09:49,839 --> 00:09:52,550
Only you could get nominated
for a Founder Award
275
00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:53,885
the same day
you finished suspension.
276
00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:55,345
My man.
What up, Ty?
277
00:09:55,345 --> 00:09:56,304
How are we doing?
278
00:09:56,304 --> 00:09:57,639
Welcome back.
279
00:09:57,639 --> 00:09:59,182
The team misses you.
280
00:09:59,182 --> 00:10:00,725
That's cap.
281
00:10:00,725 --> 00:10:02,435
All right, well, maybe
they didn't say that,
282
00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:03,937
but I can feel it.
283
00:10:03,937 --> 00:10:05,563
I tried to talk Coach into
giving you a second chance,
284
00:10:05,563 --> 00:10:06,731
but he wasn't having it.
285
00:10:06,731 --> 00:10:07,774
Sorry, man.
286
00:10:07,774 --> 00:10:08,817
Look, it's all good.
287
00:10:08,817 --> 00:10:10,235
It actually worked out.
288
00:10:10,235 --> 00:10:12,028
You know I'm playing
for Zenith Hype now.
289
00:10:12,028 --> 00:10:13,405
I watch them
on "House of Highlights,"
290
00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:14,739
like, all the time.
291
00:10:14,739 --> 00:10:15,990
They're, like, top five
in the AAU circuit.
292
00:10:15,990 --> 00:10:18,410
Yes, sir, and your boy
is out there killing it.
293
00:10:18,410 --> 00:10:20,078
No way. Damn.
294
00:10:20,078 --> 00:10:23,832
Well, I'm glad you found
a team that appreciates you.
295
00:10:23,832 --> 00:10:25,166
Maybe we could have
done that more.
296
00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:27,168
Tyler, trust me,
it's all good, man.
297
00:10:27,168 --> 00:10:28,545
All right?
298
00:10:28,545 --> 00:10:30,255
I'm glad everything's
working out for you, Will.
299
00:10:30,255 --> 00:10:31,256
I'll see you around.
300
00:10:31,256 --> 00:10:32,632
Yes, sir.
301
00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:48,982
Been studying the numbers.
302
00:10:48,982 --> 00:10:50,650
[sighs]
303
00:10:52,318 --> 00:10:54,821
Our billables
from last quarter are down 30%.
304
00:10:54,821 --> 00:10:56,906
Mm-hmm, most of it
because your firm lost
305
00:10:56,906 --> 00:10:58,658
the Garrison Construction account.
306
00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:01,953
Yeah.
307
00:11:01,953 --> 00:11:05,457
Our biggest client.
308
00:11:05,457 --> 00:11:07,834
You know what?
309
00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:10,337
I'm sure Robert Garrison
would agree to a sit-down,
310
00:11:10,337 --> 00:11:13,173
let him know
you're back on the throne.
311
00:11:16,885 --> 00:11:19,679
If I can get
that business back,
312
00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:21,264
it'd calm a lot
of partner nerves.
313
00:11:21,264 --> 00:11:23,350
Maybe press pause
on this acquisition.
314
00:11:24,517 --> 00:11:26,269
Hm.
315
00:11:26,269 --> 00:11:29,230
[mellow music]
316
00:11:29,230 --> 00:11:32,567
♪ ♪
317
00:11:32,567 --> 00:11:34,736
It's good
to have you back, G.
318
00:11:34,736 --> 00:11:39,991
♪ ♪
319
00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:41,993
[school bell rings]
320
00:11:41,993 --> 00:11:44,579
Congrats on your nom'.
321
00:11:44,579 --> 00:11:47,540
Too bad your sorry ass
won't win.
322
00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:49,501
Why?
'Cause you're going to?
323
00:11:49,501 --> 00:11:51,044
Nah.
324
00:11:51,044 --> 00:11:53,254
Thanks to your cousin's
woke-ass Malcolm X stunt,
325
00:11:53,254 --> 00:11:56,007
we're both gonna lose.
[laughs]
326
00:11:56,007 --> 00:11:58,051
Speak for yourself.
327
00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:06,976
Anyway, thought you might be
looking for a little escape.
328
00:12:08,937 --> 00:12:13,024
- Nah, I'm good.
- [chuckles softly]
329
00:12:13,024 --> 00:12:17,278
I know we're not boys,
but I know you, Carlton.
330
00:12:17,278 --> 00:12:19,406
There's no way
you're good right now.
331
00:12:21,908 --> 00:12:24,661
Fuck off, Connor.
332
00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:26,621
Okay, man, whatever you say.
333
00:12:26,621 --> 00:12:27,872
[school bell rings]
334
00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:30,709
Consider it a peace offering.
335
00:12:30,709 --> 00:12:33,211
[soft dramatic music]
336
00:12:33,211 --> 00:12:34,379
Shit.
337
00:12:34,379 --> 00:12:41,386
♪ ♪
338
00:12:43,304 --> 00:12:44,848
Fuck.
339
00:12:44,848 --> 00:12:47,934
[disquieting music]
340
00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:50,645
♪ ♪
341
00:12:50,645 --> 00:12:52,313
[door thuds]
342
00:13:08,830 --> 00:13:11,750
[toilet flushes]
343
00:13:11,750 --> 00:13:17,297
♪ ♪
344
00:13:21,009 --> 00:13:22,469
Hi, there.
345
00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:23,678
- Hey.
- The usual?
346
00:13:23,678 --> 00:13:27,515
- Yeah, two this time, neat.
- You got it.
347
00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:32,604
Erika?
348
00:13:32,604 --> 00:13:33,772
Philip?
349
00:13:33,772 --> 00:13:35,774
What are you--
350
00:13:35,774 --> 00:13:38,526
[both laugh]
351
00:13:40,278 --> 00:13:41,488
What are you doing here?
352
00:13:41,488 --> 00:13:43,073
Last I heard,
you were still in New York.
353
00:13:43,073 --> 00:13:45,784
Well, I transferred
to my firm's LA office.
354
00:13:45,784 --> 00:13:48,078
Okay.
355
00:13:48,078 --> 00:13:50,455
Well, please sit.
You got a minute?
356
00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:52,832
I--I've got a minute
before my lunch starts.
357
00:13:52,832 --> 00:13:53,917
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
358
00:13:53,917 --> 00:13:56,211
- Yeah.
- Okay.
359
00:13:57,921 --> 00:14:00,382
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
360
00:14:06,638 --> 00:14:08,014
Oban.
361
00:14:08,014 --> 00:14:10,517
One of your favorites,
if I remember correctly.
362
00:14:10,517 --> 00:14:12,936
You know,
that was for my client.
363
00:14:12,936 --> 00:14:14,813
No, I think
you mean my client.
364
00:14:14,813 --> 00:14:17,190
And Garrison isn't coming.
365
00:14:19,693 --> 00:14:20,985
[hip-hop music]
366
00:14:20,985 --> 00:14:22,821
So it was your firm
that poached him?
367
00:14:22,821 --> 00:14:24,322
Guilty.
368
00:14:33,998 --> 00:14:35,125
And then these are also
some older works,
369
00:14:35,125 --> 00:14:37,168
focusing on the cleansing power
of water,
370
00:14:37,168 --> 00:14:38,795
from the Middle Passage
371
00:14:38,795 --> 00:14:41,047
to the spiritual renewal
of baptism.
372
00:14:41,047 --> 00:14:44,759
And that'll all be here,
on the east walls of the space.
373
00:14:44,759 --> 00:14:46,428
Uh-huh.
374
00:14:48,763 --> 00:14:51,891
And of course, there'll be
plenty of champagne,
375
00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:54,936
so it should all flow
quite nicely.
376
00:14:54,936 --> 00:14:56,396
It all sounds good.
377
00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:59,107
Oh, okay, great.
378
00:14:59,107 --> 00:15:01,276
Just a few thoughts.
379
00:15:01,276 --> 00:15:02,652
May I?
380
00:15:02,652 --> 00:15:04,112
Oh.
381
00:15:05,989 --> 00:15:09,659
The arrangement of the space
here is a bit disorienting.
382
00:15:09,659 --> 00:15:11,161
[energetic jazz music]
383
00:15:11,161 --> 00:15:15,206
I feel that the series starts
with potential
384
00:15:15,206 --> 00:15:18,585
and then stops too abruptly.
385
00:15:18,585 --> 00:15:20,462
No, where is the ascension?
386
00:15:20,462 --> 00:15:24,674
If you start back here
with these...
387
00:15:24,674 --> 00:15:26,843
♪ ♪
388
00:15:26,843 --> 00:15:29,763
No, listen, listen,
I have to say out of respect,
389
00:15:29,763 --> 00:15:31,181
I would have never stolen Garrison
390
00:15:31,181 --> 00:15:32,557
if you were still at the firm.
391
00:15:32,557 --> 00:15:33,933
And you never would
have got him if I was.
392
00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:35,977
Ahh, there's that confidence.
393
00:15:35,977 --> 00:15:38,104
[chuckles]
394
00:15:38,104 --> 00:15:41,858
So I take it you're back.
395
00:15:41,858 --> 00:15:43,443
I am.
396
00:15:43,443 --> 00:15:46,654
Yeah, the DA race
didn't quite go my way.
397
00:15:46,654 --> 00:15:48,156
I heard.
398
00:15:50,825 --> 00:15:52,369
How's Viv?
399
00:15:52,369 --> 00:15:54,162
Very well.
400
00:15:54,162 --> 00:15:57,665
She's back focusing
on her art.
401
00:15:57,665 --> 00:16:00,043
And what about you
and... Chris, was it?
402
00:16:00,043 --> 00:16:01,461
Oh, yeah.
403
00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:03,546
Thought about kids,
a last-ditch effort
404
00:16:03,546 --> 00:16:05,340
to save our marriage.
405
00:16:05,340 --> 00:16:07,717
I'm sorry.
I didn't know.
406
00:16:07,717 --> 00:16:08,927
And then there was Adam.
407
00:16:08,927 --> 00:16:10,720
Yeah, he didn't want kids.
408
00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:12,764
Now he's living
with his 25-year-old trainer
409
00:16:12,764 --> 00:16:13,765
with twins on the way.
410
00:16:13,765 --> 00:16:15,809
So there you go.
411
00:16:15,809 --> 00:16:20,105
Two failed marriages,
no kids, and a kick-ass job.
412
00:16:20,105 --> 00:16:21,564
Now you're up to date.
413
00:16:22,607 --> 00:16:24,401
Wow.
414
00:16:24,401 --> 00:16:27,404
Sad, I know.
[chuckles]
415
00:16:27,404 --> 00:16:30,407
Guess I just didn't choose
the right guy.
416
00:16:30,407 --> 00:16:33,618
So should we address
the elephant in the room?
417
00:16:34,953 --> 00:16:37,580
Robert.
418
00:16:37,580 --> 00:16:39,666
Yes, Robert.
419
00:16:39,666 --> 00:16:42,544
[soft dramatic music]
420
00:16:42,544 --> 00:16:44,337
- I will get my client back.
- Hmm.
421
00:16:44,337 --> 00:16:45,255
Mm-mm-mm.
422
00:16:45,255 --> 00:16:46,589
He's a huge piece of business,
423
00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:49,092
and I'm not giving up
my client.
424
00:16:49,092 --> 00:16:51,428
But I'm reasonable.
425
00:16:51,428 --> 00:16:53,888
There is one way
you can get him back.
426
00:16:53,888 --> 00:16:57,267
♪ ♪
427
00:16:59,310 --> 00:17:01,062
Whenever you're ready.
428
00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:03,106
I'm gonna need you
to lean back again.
429
00:17:03,106 --> 00:17:04,441
All right.
430
00:17:04,441 --> 00:17:06,860
Remember,
your body's only tense
431
00:17:06,860 --> 00:17:08,611
'cause you're in your head.
432
00:17:08,611 --> 00:17:10,780
Just close your eyes
and think about something
433
00:17:10,780 --> 00:17:12,282
that brings you peace.
434
00:17:12,282 --> 00:17:13,867
I'm not gonna lie.
435
00:17:13,867 --> 00:17:15,118
The only thing that's
bringing me peace right now
436
00:17:15,118 --> 00:17:16,327
is your voice.
437
00:17:18,371 --> 00:17:21,082
So focus on my voice.
438
00:17:21,082 --> 00:17:24,044
[gentle music]
439
00:17:24,044 --> 00:17:25,628
♪ ♪
440
00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:30,133
Before you entered this world,
you were immersed in water,
441
00:17:30,133 --> 00:17:34,679
so you're just resisting
your natural state.
442
00:17:34,679 --> 00:17:38,933
And the water will always
carry you if you allow it to.
443
00:17:38,933 --> 00:17:43,688
♪ ♪
444
00:17:43,688 --> 00:17:46,441
Open your eyes.
445
00:17:46,441 --> 00:17:47,817
Oh, shit.
446
00:17:47,817 --> 00:17:48,818
Am I floating?
447
00:17:48,818 --> 00:17:50,070
You're floating.
448
00:17:50,070 --> 00:17:51,488
Whoo-hoo-hoo!
449
00:17:51,488 --> 00:17:52,572
All by myself?
450
00:17:52,572 --> 00:17:53,615
All by yourself.
451
00:17:53,615 --> 00:17:55,950
[both laugh]
452
00:17:55,950 --> 00:17:57,535
That's crazy.
453
00:17:57,535 --> 00:17:59,954
Whoo!
454
00:17:59,954 --> 00:18:02,374
As much as I love hearing
about your work problems,
455
00:18:02,374 --> 00:18:04,626
Janice just reworked
the entire show,
456
00:18:04,626 --> 00:18:08,588
and now I gotta make it
all make sense.
457
00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:11,508
Mom, seriously?
458
00:18:11,508 --> 00:18:15,220
Okay, you have
my undivided attention.
459
00:18:15,220 --> 00:18:17,263
Ten minutes, go.
460
00:18:17,263 --> 00:18:21,267
So, listen, if I had
Ivy's 10 million followers,
461
00:18:21,267 --> 00:18:23,353
I would've closed
this deal already.
462
00:18:23,353 --> 00:18:24,646
I mean, I don't know
what to do.
463
00:18:24,646 --> 00:18:26,272
Maybe I should just give up
and find
464
00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:27,941
another deal she can endorse.
465
00:18:27,941 --> 00:18:30,819
Or you can dig in.
466
00:18:30,819 --> 00:18:34,239
Look, if Phanta and Monica see
that you're the first
467
00:18:34,239 --> 00:18:38,410
to get the house sponsor
on your own, without Ivy,
468
00:18:38,410 --> 00:18:40,412
they'll see that you're a boss.
469
00:18:40,412 --> 00:18:43,289
Look, trust your gut.
470
00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:46,626
See where it takes you.
471
00:18:46,626 --> 00:18:49,087
Hmm.
472
00:18:49,087 --> 00:18:51,131
Okay, well, then in that case,
473
00:18:51,131 --> 00:18:53,049
I could use an opportunity
for the house
474
00:18:53,049 --> 00:18:54,884
to gain some publicity fast.
475
00:18:54,884 --> 00:18:57,470
Mm-hmm.
476
00:18:57,470 --> 00:19:00,890
You know,
like a high-end event,
477
00:19:00,890 --> 00:19:03,143
something in the next two days
if possible.
478
00:19:03,143 --> 00:19:04,477
- Any ideas?
- Nothing comes to my mind.
479
00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:05,812
Mama!
480
00:19:05,812 --> 00:19:09,024
Okay, yes, you can use
my event however you need.
481
00:19:09,024 --> 00:19:10,400
[squeals] Thank you.
Thank you.
482
00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:11,735
And I promise you
it'll be easy.
483
00:19:11,735 --> 00:19:13,028
We're not gonna mess up
your plans.
484
00:19:13,028 --> 00:19:14,821
Yeah, I mean,
I've pivoted a million times.
485
00:19:14,821 --> 00:19:17,157
What's one more?
486
00:19:17,157 --> 00:19:20,869
Listen, Mom,
you're a boss, too, okay?
487
00:19:20,869 --> 00:19:22,662
You need to flex a little bit.
488
00:19:22,662 --> 00:19:24,497
I mean, why should
everybody else
489
00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:28,001
get their vision if it means
losing sight of your own?
490
00:19:28,001 --> 00:19:31,296
You need to trust your gut,
see where it takes you.
491
00:19:31,296 --> 00:19:33,840
I see what you did there.
[laughter]
492
00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:36,176
Trying to be like you.
493
00:19:36,176 --> 00:19:37,677
Okay, let's go again.
Let's try again.
494
00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:38,970
- Come on, swim to me.
- Come on, come on.
495
00:19:38,970 --> 00:19:39,971
I need a break. Chill.
496
00:19:39,971 --> 00:19:41,264
Oh, you need a break?
497
00:19:41,264 --> 00:19:42,766
Oh, sorry, let me just--
498
00:19:42,766 --> 00:19:44,184
no, no, no, no,
there's no breaks in my class.
499
00:19:44,184 --> 00:19:46,102
- Did you just--
- Let's go, Smith.
500
00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:47,187
What you gonna do about it?
501
00:19:47,187 --> 00:19:48,605
She did it again.
502
00:19:48,605 --> 00:19:50,357
Okay.
What am I gonna do about it?
503
00:19:50,357 --> 00:19:51,775
I'm gonna swim.
504
00:19:51,775 --> 00:19:56,279
* Just that I'm
focusing on you and I ♪
505
00:19:56,279 --> 00:19:58,740
♪ Catching feelings so deep ♪
506
00:19:58,740 --> 00:20:00,408
Really?
No, wait!
507
00:20:00,408 --> 00:20:03,912
[laughs]
Got yo' ass.
508
00:20:03,912 --> 00:20:05,413
Will!
509
00:20:05,413 --> 00:20:07,207
Look at what you just did.
510
00:20:07,207 --> 00:20:09,209
What?
511
00:20:09,209 --> 00:20:10,418
Oh, shit.
512
00:20:10,418 --> 00:20:11,753
- Yo, I did that!
- Yes!
513
00:20:11,753 --> 00:20:13,380
How I get over here?
That's crazy!
514
00:20:13,380 --> 00:20:15,048
- Yes!
- Yay!
515
00:20:15,048 --> 00:20:16,549
You a great teacher.
516
00:20:16,549 --> 00:20:20,011
* Just knowing
no one else above you ♪
517
00:20:20,011 --> 00:20:23,181
♪ You put in work
so I can trust you ♪
518
00:20:23,181 --> 00:20:27,268
♪ And now it's time
for me to love you ♪
519
00:20:27,268 --> 00:20:29,979
So anyway,
you can just practice swimming
520
00:20:29,979 --> 00:20:32,232
for about an hour a day,
and you should be set
521
00:20:32,232 --> 00:20:34,067
for Zenith next week.
522
00:20:34,067 --> 00:20:35,944
Hey, thanks, Lis.
523
00:20:35,944 --> 00:20:36,945
I really appreciate this.
524
00:20:36,945 --> 00:20:38,488
I really owe you one.
525
00:20:38,488 --> 00:20:40,407
I mean, you're not gonna win
any relay races,
526
00:20:40,407 --> 00:20:42,075
but at least you won't drown.
527
00:20:42,075 --> 00:20:43,993
I'll take it.
I'll take it.
528
00:20:43,993 --> 00:20:46,538
I really need to make
this AAU thing work.
529
00:20:46,538 --> 00:20:48,998
I really don't have
any backup plans.
530
00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:53,044
I mean, anything can work
if you want it bad enough.
531
00:20:53,044 --> 00:20:56,214
* Any question, you're
the answer, you the standard ♪
532
00:20:56,214 --> 00:20:59,009
Yeah, guess you're right.
533
00:20:59,009 --> 00:21:00,260
[laughs]
534
00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:02,762
Will!
535
00:21:02,762 --> 00:21:04,514
You deserve a Medal of Honor
for getting
536
00:21:04,514 --> 00:21:06,641
Will near the water,
much less in it.
537
00:21:06,641 --> 00:21:10,562
Amazing what we can do
when we are motivated.
538
00:21:10,562 --> 00:21:12,939
And I see you're on fire.
539
00:21:12,939 --> 00:21:15,233
I love the way
you're changing up the art show
540
00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:17,235
to make it your own.
541
00:21:17,235 --> 00:21:18,862
"Excellence Is Everywhere."
542
00:21:18,862 --> 00:21:20,405
I like it.
543
00:21:20,405 --> 00:21:23,033
Ah, it's the new theme,
inspired by Ashley,
544
00:21:23,033 --> 00:21:26,536
and the space is big enough
to feature all my art
545
00:21:26,536 --> 00:21:29,247
and share the limelight
with new talent.
546
00:21:29,247 --> 00:21:31,416
So what's Janice
think about all this?
547
00:21:31,416 --> 00:21:32,375
I don't know.
I guess we'll see
548
00:21:32,375 --> 00:21:33,960
when she shows up.
549
00:21:33,960 --> 00:21:36,087
I'll start mocking up
a new catalog.
550
00:21:36,087 --> 00:21:37,714
Oh, thank you, Lisa.
551
00:21:37,714 --> 00:21:41,176
I need all hands on deck
and a miracle from Jesus
552
00:21:41,176 --> 00:21:42,552
to pull this all off.
553
00:21:42,552 --> 00:21:44,846
And congrats, by the way.
554
00:21:44,846 --> 00:21:47,515
It's so cool that both Will
and Carlton got nominated
555
00:21:47,515 --> 00:21:49,225
for the Founder's Award.
556
00:21:49,225 --> 00:21:50,894
What?
557
00:21:50,894 --> 00:21:53,355
I had no idea.
558
00:21:53,355 --> 00:21:56,066
Maybe they were
making it a surprise.
559
00:21:56,066 --> 00:21:57,901
Forget I said anything.
560
00:21:57,901 --> 00:21:59,903
Just hopefully, they won't
be at each other's throats,
561
00:21:59,903 --> 00:22:02,906
especially after what happened
with Carlton at the protest.
562
00:22:04,532 --> 00:22:07,285
Wait, what happened
at the protest?
563
00:22:09,371 --> 00:22:10,872
Lisa.
564
00:22:18,088 --> 00:22:19,923
- [knock at door]
- Yeah?
565
00:22:19,923 --> 00:22:22,300
Yo, C.
566
00:22:22,300 --> 00:22:24,719
Can I bother you for a second?
567
00:22:24,719 --> 00:22:26,721
What's up?
568
00:22:26,721 --> 00:22:29,516
I'm just checking
on you, man.
569
00:22:29,516 --> 00:22:32,727
Anything, um, interesting
happen in your day?
570
00:22:32,727 --> 00:22:34,354
You mean besides
you getting nominated
571
00:22:34,354 --> 00:22:37,273
for the school's highest award
and having no idea what it is?
572
00:22:37,273 --> 00:22:39,025
No.
573
00:22:39,025 --> 00:22:40,944
Is that what your boy Connor
was all in your ear about?
574
00:22:42,946 --> 00:22:44,739
You spying on me?
575
00:22:44,739 --> 00:22:45,740
No, man.
576
00:22:45,740 --> 00:22:47,784
I'm just making sure you good.
577
00:22:50,370 --> 00:22:52,914
Look, C, deading
that nut-ass friendship
578
00:22:52,914 --> 00:22:54,916
was the best thing to happen
to you, okay?
579
00:22:54,916 --> 00:22:56,459
I know how you and Connor
used to party,
580
00:22:56,459 --> 00:22:57,961
so I'm just making sure
you straight.
581
00:22:57,961 --> 00:23:00,046
Look, I don't want anything
to do with Connor
582
00:23:00,046 --> 00:23:01,631
or any of his bullshit.
583
00:23:03,633 --> 00:23:05,427
- Yeah?
- Yes.
584
00:23:05,427 --> 00:23:06,761
All right, that was the old me.
585
00:23:06,761 --> 00:23:08,722
I have no interest
in going back there.
586
00:23:08,722 --> 00:23:10,348
Okay.
587
00:23:10,348 --> 00:23:12,559
I believe you.
588
00:23:12,559 --> 00:23:14,060
Glad to hear it, man.
589
00:23:21,901 --> 00:23:23,695
Can I get back
to working out?
590
00:23:23,695 --> 00:23:25,655
Go ahead. Superman.
591
00:23:30,827 --> 00:23:34,664
Hey, honey,
I am so sorry I'm late.
592
00:23:36,708 --> 00:23:40,086
- We need to talk.
- What's going on?
593
00:23:40,086 --> 00:23:45,008
Carlton had another
panic attack at the protest...
594
00:23:45,008 --> 00:23:47,927
and Will knew all about it.
595
00:23:47,927 --> 00:23:51,139
Well, did you talk
to him yet?
596
00:23:51,139 --> 00:23:53,850
Just waiting on you
so we can game plan.
597
00:23:56,269 --> 00:23:58,521
Okay.
598
00:23:58,521 --> 00:23:59,731
[knocking at door]
599
00:24:04,277 --> 00:24:08,948
Hey, heard the good news.
600
00:24:08,948 --> 00:24:11,201
Founder's Award?
601
00:24:11,201 --> 00:24:12,952
Congratulations.
602
00:24:12,952 --> 00:24:17,040
Um, why do I feel like
there's about to be a but?
603
00:24:18,416 --> 00:24:19,959
I heard about
the panic attack
604
00:24:19,959 --> 00:24:22,003
at the protest.
605
00:24:22,003 --> 00:24:23,421
[sighs]
606
00:24:23,421 --> 00:24:24,798
I'm sorry I didn't tell you.
607
00:24:24,798 --> 00:24:28,051
[soft dramatic music]
608
00:24:28,051 --> 00:24:31,221
Look, I realize
that I probably put you
609
00:24:31,221 --> 00:24:33,515
in a bad position.
610
00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:34,683
You're looking out
for your cousin
611
00:24:34,683 --> 00:24:36,768
without betraying his trust.
I get it.
612
00:24:36,768 --> 00:24:38,937
I mean, I thought I was
helping him find a new lane
613
00:24:38,937 --> 00:24:40,897
with this protest thing.
614
00:24:43,358 --> 00:24:44,943
I don't know.
615
00:24:46,569 --> 00:24:48,071
Maybe I pushed too hard.
616
00:24:48,071 --> 00:24:51,282
I just didn't want
you guys to overreact.
617
00:24:51,282 --> 00:24:54,035
And I know it was wrong
of me to keep it from you,
618
00:24:54,035 --> 00:24:56,454
and I'm sorry,
but even Dr. Richardson says
619
00:24:56,454 --> 00:24:58,373
it takes time.
620
00:24:58,373 --> 00:25:02,877
I'll have good days
and bad days.
621
00:25:02,877 --> 00:25:04,921
We don't ask
to be role models.
622
00:25:04,921 --> 00:25:06,923
♪ ♪
623
00:25:06,923 --> 00:25:12,137
Like it or not,
you're that person for Carlton.
624
00:25:12,137 --> 00:25:13,805
You know, he puts a lot
of pressure on himself
625
00:25:13,805 --> 00:25:16,057
to be stronger
because he sees you winning,
626
00:25:16,057 --> 00:25:18,393
like your nomination
for the Founder's Award.
627
00:25:18,393 --> 00:25:20,395
[sighs]
628
00:25:20,395 --> 00:25:23,023
I just got thrown in the mix.
629
00:25:23,023 --> 00:25:24,691
I didn't ask for that.
630
00:25:24,691 --> 00:25:27,444
I don't want this
to overshadow your nomination
631
00:25:27,444 --> 00:25:29,446
for the Founder's Award.
632
00:25:29,446 --> 00:25:32,365
I mean, that is
a great accomplishment.
633
00:25:32,365 --> 00:25:35,243
Right, so why don't we
just focus on the good things
634
00:25:35,243 --> 00:25:36,703
that are happening in my life?
635
00:25:36,703 --> 00:25:39,748
Your father and I
are both very proud of you.
636
00:25:39,748 --> 00:25:42,417
I mean, we know how much
this means to you.
637
00:25:42,417 --> 00:25:44,461
I don't care about
the Founder's Award, okay?
638
00:25:44,461 --> 00:25:47,547
I'm focused on AAU,
and that's it.
639
00:25:47,547 --> 00:25:49,049
Founder's Award
is Carlton's thing.
640
00:25:49,049 --> 00:25:51,468
Well, it's still
an honor to be proud of.
641
00:25:54,846 --> 00:25:56,765
But, yes, if you're not
passionate about it,
642
00:25:56,765 --> 00:25:58,475
just know that it means
the world to Carlton.
643
00:25:59,601 --> 00:26:01,186
Easy.
644
00:26:01,186 --> 00:26:04,230
I will gladly take myself
out of the running.
645
00:26:04,230 --> 00:26:05,774
Look, trust me, Uncle Phil.
646
00:26:05,774 --> 00:26:08,026
I want what's best
for Carlton, too.
647
00:26:08,026 --> 00:26:09,611
Okay?
648
00:26:09,611 --> 00:26:13,281
Don't worry.
649
00:26:13,281 --> 00:26:16,659
I just need you to have faith
and believe in the decision
650
00:26:16,659 --> 00:26:18,453
that we've all made.
651
00:26:18,453 --> 00:26:22,665
[sighs]
Okay.
652
00:26:22,665 --> 00:26:25,669
I believe you.
[both laugh]
653
00:26:25,669 --> 00:26:32,676
♪ ♪
654
00:26:39,265 --> 00:26:41,935
* Saved from
the corners of my mind ♪
655
00:26:41,935 --> 00:26:47,524
♪ Is where I find my sanity ♪
656
00:26:47,524 --> 00:26:50,193
♪ If you feel just like me ♪
657
00:26:50,193 --> 00:26:51,277
I talked to the bartenders.
658
00:26:51,277 --> 00:26:52,737
They're bringing out
more champagne.
659
00:26:52,737 --> 00:26:54,364
[sighs]
So far, so good.
660
00:26:54,364 --> 00:26:55,532
Better than good.
661
00:26:55,532 --> 00:26:57,450
Look at what you did.
662
00:26:57,450 --> 00:26:58,993
Uh-oh, incoming.
663
00:26:58,993 --> 00:27:00,704
What?
664
00:27:00,704 --> 00:27:03,456
Interesting
what you've done, Vivian.
665
00:27:03,456 --> 00:27:05,000
Different from what
we discussed.
666
00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:07,544
I have some questions
about these artists over here.
667
00:27:07,544 --> 00:27:10,005
Wow.
Afternoon, Janice.
668
00:27:10,005 --> 00:27:13,008
I must say, you are
looking stunning today.
669
00:27:13,008 --> 00:27:14,175
Thank you.
670
00:27:14,175 --> 00:27:15,969
Um, Janice,
you remember Geoffrey.
671
00:27:15,969 --> 00:27:17,512
You two met
at my last art exhibit.
672
00:27:17,512 --> 00:27:18,972
Oh, yeah.
673
00:27:18,972 --> 00:27:20,807
Pretty impressive
what she's achieved, right?
674
00:27:20,807 --> 00:27:22,976
- Absolutely.
- Well, Janice.
675
00:27:22,976 --> 00:27:25,061
Can I borrow you for a minute?
676
00:27:25,061 --> 00:27:26,521
I'd love to show you
my favorite piece.
677
00:27:26,521 --> 00:27:28,023
I'd be delighted.
678
00:27:28,023 --> 00:27:30,650
* Find your own kind
of happy ♪
679
00:27:30,650 --> 00:27:31,776
♪ Find your own kind of free ♪
680
00:27:31,776 --> 00:27:33,319
Who's this one by?
681
00:27:33,319 --> 00:27:34,821
It doesn't say.
682
00:27:34,821 --> 00:27:36,990
This one is amazing.
683
00:27:36,990 --> 00:27:39,367
It really speaks
to the silencing
684
00:27:39,367 --> 00:27:41,411
of the female voice.
685
00:27:41,411 --> 00:27:42,746
Pretty powerful.
686
00:27:42,746 --> 00:27:44,831
That's perfect, you guys.
I love to see it.
687
00:27:44,831 --> 00:27:46,249
Keep posting, okay?
688
00:27:46,249 --> 00:27:48,168
Talk to the artists,
start conversations,
689
00:27:48,168 --> 00:27:49,544
and tag them, okay.
690
00:27:49,544 --> 00:27:51,671
Visibility for the artist,
visibility for the house.
691
00:27:51,671 --> 00:27:53,006
Well, who's this artist?
692
00:27:53,006 --> 00:27:54,466
We wanna tag them,
but it says anonymous.
693
00:27:54,466 --> 00:27:56,885
What?
694
00:27:56,885 --> 00:27:59,929
Hey, Doc.
So good to see you.
695
00:27:59,929 --> 00:28:01,765
And thank you so much again
for giving Will the opportunity
696
00:28:01,765 --> 00:28:02,807
to be on your team.
697
00:28:02,807 --> 00:28:03,933
Oh, it's no problem.
698
00:28:03,933 --> 00:28:05,518
I was just dropping
my niece off.
699
00:28:05,518 --> 00:28:06,853
I should be thanking you
for giving her
700
00:28:06,853 --> 00:28:08,355
- this opportunity.
- Oh, please.
701
00:28:08,355 --> 00:28:09,814
Will told me how great she is.
702
00:28:09,814 --> 00:28:12,192
Besides I was looking
for a performative aspect
703
00:28:12,192 --> 00:28:15,070
to add to my art show
on the last minute.
704
00:28:15,070 --> 00:28:16,613
We should definitely take
a picture on this one.
705
00:28:16,613 --> 00:28:19,324
- Yo, uh, Hil?
- What?
706
00:28:19,324 --> 00:28:20,909
Like, this is super cool,
707
00:28:20,909 --> 00:28:22,744
and we love your mom
and all, but--
708
00:28:22,744 --> 00:28:24,954
And, like, we really
appreciate the invite,
709
00:28:24,954 --> 00:28:28,124
but this isn't exactly
the influencer splash
710
00:28:28,124 --> 00:28:29,376
we were hoping for.
711
00:28:29,376 --> 00:28:31,878
I totally get that,
but you guys trust me.
712
00:28:31,878 --> 00:28:34,005
I have a big surprise
coming, okay?
713
00:28:34,005 --> 00:28:35,840
- Okay.
- Let's take a picture first.
714
00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:37,967
* Freedom, find
your own kind of happy ♪
715
00:28:37,967 --> 00:28:40,512
You ladies can drop
your stuff right here.
716
00:28:40,512 --> 00:28:41,888
There's water for you.
717
00:28:41,888 --> 00:28:43,807
You can also drop
your stuff there,
718
00:28:43,807 --> 00:28:45,225
and there's the place
for you to change.
719
00:28:45,225 --> 00:28:46,851
Let me know if
you need anything.
720
00:28:46,851 --> 00:28:47,894
Is there a bathroom?
721
00:28:47,894 --> 00:28:49,604
Absolutely.
I can show you.
722
00:28:49,604 --> 00:28:51,856
- I'm Lisa.
- Jackie.
723
00:28:52,941 --> 00:28:54,901
I don't know
why I'm so nervous.
724
00:28:54,901 --> 00:28:57,487
This couldn't be
a friendlier crowd.
725
00:28:57,487 --> 00:28:59,406
They're gonna love you.
726
00:28:59,406 --> 00:29:00,365
Thank you.
727
00:29:01,991 --> 00:29:03,576
Your boots are fire,
by the way.
728
00:29:03,576 --> 00:29:05,954
- Oh, thank you.
- You're welcome, girl.
729
00:29:08,039 --> 00:29:10,208
Yo, Doc.
730
00:29:10,208 --> 00:29:11,835
Oh, just wanna tap in
with you real quick.
731
00:29:11,835 --> 00:29:14,546
Hey.
[chuckles]
732
00:29:14,546 --> 00:29:17,090
Ah, you still feeling the pain
from that workout.
733
00:29:17,090 --> 00:29:19,759
I'm not gonna lie.
Sitting's a little rough.
734
00:29:19,759 --> 00:29:22,846
Look, I know the guys
are pretty tough on you.
735
00:29:22,846 --> 00:29:24,347
Don't let them get
in your head too much.
736
00:29:24,347 --> 00:29:25,473
Nah, it's all good.
737
00:29:25,473 --> 00:29:26,808
I ain't tripping, you know.
738
00:29:26,808 --> 00:29:28,435
New kid from Bel-Air Academy
and all, I get it.
739
00:29:28,435 --> 00:29:31,271
Okay, but that academic piece
is important, too, man.
740
00:29:31,271 --> 00:29:33,690
That school's gonna open up
a lot of doors for you,
741
00:29:33,690 --> 00:29:36,026
doors those guys
will never see.
742
00:29:36,026 --> 00:29:37,986
Hmm.
743
00:29:37,986 --> 00:29:40,280
Yeah, I guess I never thought
about it like that.
744
00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:42,782
Well, you know, I actually
am nominated for
745
00:29:42,782 --> 00:29:44,284
- the school leadership award.
- Okay.
746
00:29:44,284 --> 00:29:45,910
Yeah, it's
a pretty big deal, apparently.
747
00:29:45,910 --> 00:29:47,912
Yeah, but it's more
of my cousin's thing.
748
00:29:47,912 --> 00:29:51,958
You got leadership skills,
too, and D1 schools--
749
00:29:51,958 --> 00:29:53,960
they looking for that.
750
00:29:53,960 --> 00:29:55,795
Don't be so quick
to count yourself out.
751
00:29:55,795 --> 00:29:57,630
♪ I do it big ♪
752
00:29:57,630 --> 00:29:58,798
I'll talk to you.
753
00:29:58,798 --> 00:30:00,050
- A'ight.
- A'ight.
754
00:30:00,050 --> 00:30:01,801
♪ I do it big ♪
755
00:30:01,801 --> 00:30:03,386
♪ I get that paper ♪
756
00:30:03,386 --> 00:30:05,597
♪ I gotta see ♪
757
00:30:05,597 --> 00:30:12,771
♪ ♪
758
00:30:15,398 --> 00:30:18,318
[soft smooth music]
759
00:30:18,318 --> 00:30:25,325
♪ ♪
760
00:30:26,493 --> 00:30:28,119
That's Phyllis Wheatley,
761
00:30:28,119 --> 00:30:31,164
the first published
Black female poet.
762
00:30:31,164 --> 00:30:35,919
She started writing poetry
in the 1700s,
763
00:30:35,919 --> 00:30:38,588
around the same age as you.
764
00:30:38,588 --> 00:30:39,923
And she was a slave?
765
00:30:39,923 --> 00:30:42,967
Mm, no, she was enslaved.
766
00:30:42,967 --> 00:30:44,511
We didn't choose that.
767
00:30:44,511 --> 00:30:46,471
Wow.
768
00:30:46,471 --> 00:30:48,765
I can't believe I never learned
about her in school.
769
00:30:48,765 --> 00:30:51,601
Yeah, well,
that's why it's important
770
00:30:51,601 --> 00:30:54,771
that we educate ourselves.
771
00:30:54,771 --> 00:30:58,858
I'm so happy Miss Hughes
taught you that too.
772
00:30:58,858 --> 00:31:00,860
Our excellence is everywhere.
773
00:31:05,740 --> 00:31:07,992
How'd it go with Garrison?
774
00:31:07,992 --> 00:31:11,579
He never showed, but the lawyer
who stole him did.
775
00:31:11,579 --> 00:31:13,498
Champagne, gentlemen?
776
00:31:13,498 --> 00:31:16,418
Thank you.
Erika Baker.
777
00:31:16,418 --> 00:31:19,045
- Boy...
- Exactly.
778
00:31:19,045 --> 00:31:21,548
She's working in LA.
779
00:31:21,548 --> 00:31:24,134
And how'd it go with that?
780
00:31:24,134 --> 00:31:26,177
Well, she said James
and the firm
781
00:31:26,177 --> 00:31:27,971
could have
the Garrison account,
782
00:31:27,971 --> 00:31:31,307
but she wants me to join
her firm as a senior partner
783
00:31:31,307 --> 00:31:33,143
or at least be open
to a meeting.
784
00:31:34,978 --> 00:31:37,105
Have you spoke
to Viv about this?
785
00:31:37,105 --> 00:31:40,275
Well, not until
there's anything to say.
786
00:31:49,409 --> 00:31:50,660
Okay, wait.
787
00:31:50,660 --> 00:31:51,828
Him?
788
00:31:51,828 --> 00:31:53,163
- Real estate agent.
- Okay.
789
00:31:53,163 --> 00:31:54,497
Single.
790
00:31:54,497 --> 00:31:55,832
- Not from LA.
- Mm-hmm.
791
00:31:55,832 --> 00:31:57,250
Vegan.
792
00:31:57,250 --> 00:31:58,752
[both laugh]
793
00:31:58,752 --> 00:32:00,503
- Your turn.
- All right.
794
00:32:00,503 --> 00:32:02,505
Ah, right here,
795
00:32:02,505 --> 00:32:04,966
the Shaft-looking motherfucker
right here,
796
00:32:04,966 --> 00:32:06,968
probably rode in
from some Midwestern town,
797
00:32:06,968 --> 00:32:08,720
trying to be an actor.
798
00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:09,971
He's bartending now,
though, you know,
799
00:32:09,971 --> 00:32:11,097
but you know how that go.
800
00:32:11,097 --> 00:32:12,599
He probably a life coach.
801
00:32:12,599 --> 00:32:14,893
[both laughing]
802
00:32:16,644 --> 00:32:18,855
Oh, shit.
803
00:32:18,855 --> 00:32:20,398
Yo, that's--
804
00:32:20,398 --> 00:32:22,442
LaMarcus Alton.
805
00:32:22,442 --> 00:32:24,110
Hilary Banks.
806
00:32:25,487 --> 00:32:26,905
Wait a minute.
807
00:32:26,905 --> 00:32:28,615
Oh, my God.
808
00:32:28,615 --> 00:32:31,659
I know this not LaMarcus "Most
Receptions in the Rose Bowl,
809
00:32:31,659 --> 00:32:33,453
Touchdowns Received" Alton.
810
00:32:33,453 --> 00:32:34,954
What's good, baby?
811
00:32:34,954 --> 00:32:37,290
Man, hey, I won big
this year in fantasy.
812
00:32:37,290 --> 00:32:38,958
You was my first pick,
dawg, for real.
813
00:32:38,958 --> 00:32:40,460
I appreciate you.
814
00:32:40,460 --> 00:32:41,961
Didn't you just get traded
from the Eagles to the Rams?
815
00:32:41,961 --> 00:32:43,922
Thanks, man. Yes.
816
00:32:43,922 --> 00:32:45,215
And I'm happy to be back in LA.
817
00:32:45,215 --> 00:32:46,758
Oh, man, that's dope.
818
00:32:46,758 --> 00:32:49,886
So, I mean, how you know
the Banks family?
819
00:32:49,886 --> 00:32:51,346
I'm Hilary's ex.
820
00:32:54,265 --> 00:32:56,309
Hillar--Hillary's ex.
Ex what?
821
00:32:56,309 --> 00:32:58,436
LaMarcus is my ex-boyfriend.
822
00:32:58,436 --> 00:33:03,233
But, LaMarcus,
meet Jazz, my boyfriend.
823
00:33:03,233 --> 00:33:04,442
Wow.
824
00:33:06,361 --> 00:33:07,904
Okay.
825
00:33:15,245 --> 00:33:18,123
[applause]
826
00:33:18,123 --> 00:33:20,709
Oh, thank you.
Hello, everyone.
827
00:33:20,709 --> 00:33:22,836
Thank you so much for coming.
828
00:33:22,836 --> 00:33:25,296
You know,
as this year's fellow,
829
00:33:25,296 --> 00:33:29,759
I get the opportunity
to mentor, lecture,
830
00:33:29,759 --> 00:33:34,681
and curate exhibits all thanks
to the support and resources
831
00:33:34,681 --> 00:33:36,349
of the Nieman Fellowship.
832
00:33:36,349 --> 00:33:37,892
Thank you.
833
00:33:39,936 --> 00:33:41,855
You know, I spent
my undergraduate years
834
00:33:41,855 --> 00:33:43,898
in Washington, D.C.,
835
00:33:43,898 --> 00:33:46,234
at Howard University,
the mecca--
836
00:33:46,234 --> 00:33:49,487
- HU!
- You know!
837
00:33:49,487 --> 00:33:51,114
And while I was there,
838
00:33:51,114 --> 00:33:53,616
I was exposed
to the rich legacy
839
00:33:53,616 --> 00:33:55,493
of the Barnett Aden Gallery,
840
00:33:55,493 --> 00:33:59,247
the first privately-owned
Black gallery in the U.S.,
841
00:33:59,247 --> 00:34:01,374
a space that helped launch
842
00:34:01,374 --> 00:34:04,919
the careers of Romare Bearden,
Charles White,
843
00:34:04,919 --> 00:34:07,672
Elizabeth Catlett,
and so many others.
844
00:34:07,672 --> 00:34:10,008
I wish to create a legacy
845
00:34:10,008 --> 00:34:11,760
that lives up
to that history...
846
00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:13,386
[applause]
847
00:34:13,386 --> 00:34:18,683
A place where we are all
respected, heard, and welcome.
848
00:34:18,683 --> 00:34:20,101
And listen, y'all,
that starts tonight.
849
00:34:20,101 --> 00:34:22,771
[cheers and applause]
850
00:34:22,771 --> 00:34:25,690
Tonight, I have curated
a collection that includes
851
00:34:25,690 --> 00:34:30,028
my own work, but also the work
of emerging photographers,
852
00:34:30,028 --> 00:34:33,573
painters, sculptors,
and, yes, even dance,
853
00:34:33,573 --> 00:34:37,869
speaking of which, please
welcome The Syncopated Ladies.
854
00:34:37,869 --> 00:34:40,163
[cheers and applause]
855
00:34:40,163 --> 00:34:43,124
[spacey hip-hop music]
856
00:34:43,124 --> 00:34:49,714
♪ ♪
857
00:34:49,714 --> 00:34:52,676
[vocalizing]
858
00:34:57,263 --> 00:34:59,391
♪ What you call
an icon living? ♪
859
00:34:59,391 --> 00:35:01,434
♪ Start a record label
MSFTS, just did it ♪
860
00:35:01,434 --> 00:35:03,395
♪ Nylon cover five minutes
whoa ♪
861
00:35:03,395 --> 00:35:05,397
♪ We are too hot
in the business ♪
862
00:35:05,397 --> 00:35:07,440
♪ 'Bout to make
a movie independent ♪
863
00:35:07,440 --> 00:35:09,401
♪ Need new trucks
Independent ♪
864
00:35:09,401 --> 00:35:11,444
♪ I need you to listen
to the vision ♪
865
00:35:11,444 --> 00:35:13,697
♪ All your verses sound
like dirty dishes ♪
866
00:35:13,697 --> 00:35:15,532
♪ I'm about to clean
them in the kitchen ♪
867
00:35:15,532 --> 00:35:17,450
♪ And we making money
by the minute ♪
868
00:35:17,450 --> 00:35:19,536
♪ I'm about to do it
way different ♪
869
00:35:19,536 --> 00:35:21,496
♪ I am just an icon living ♪
870
00:35:21,496 --> 00:35:23,456
♪ I'm going straight
to the top with the crew ♪
871
00:35:23,456 --> 00:35:25,542
♪ We should just chill
and maybe take it slow ♪
872
00:35:25,542 --> 00:35:27,585
♪ 'Fore we get up there
with nowhere to go ♪
873
00:35:27,585 --> 00:35:29,546
♪ And we can chill
and just look at the view ♪
874
00:35:29,546 --> 00:35:31,506
♪ I am just an icon living,
living ♪
875
00:35:31,506 --> 00:35:35,468
♪ I am just a i--i--icon ♪
876
00:35:35,468 --> 00:35:39,139
♪ I am just a icon living ♪
877
00:35:39,139 --> 00:35:42,475
♪ I am just a i--i--icon ♪
878
00:35:42,475 --> 00:35:45,437
[vocalizing]
879
00:35:49,190 --> 00:35:52,318
[cheers and applause]
880
00:35:55,739 --> 00:35:59,075
[smooth music]
881
00:35:59,075 --> 00:36:02,328
So LaMarcus Alton's
your ex-boyfriend.
882
00:36:03,830 --> 00:36:05,373
Why'd y'all break up?
883
00:36:05,373 --> 00:36:07,625
Well, he got drafted
to Philly,
884
00:36:07,625 --> 00:36:10,337
and I didn't wanna do
the long distance anymore.
885
00:36:10,337 --> 00:36:12,005
Oh, so if he would
have never left,
886
00:36:12,005 --> 00:36:13,256
y'all would have still been
together, right?
887
00:36:13,256 --> 00:36:15,300
'Cause, I mean, he here.
888
00:36:15,300 --> 00:36:18,970
I don't care where
LaMarcus is, okay?
889
00:36:18,970 --> 00:36:20,430
I'm happy where I am.
890
00:36:20,430 --> 00:36:22,474
But you invited
him here, Hillary.
891
00:36:22,474 --> 00:36:24,976
Yes, but that was
strictly professional.
892
00:36:24,976 --> 00:36:26,561
I mean, I wanted this
to go viral.
893
00:36:26,561 --> 00:36:28,480
LaMarcus has millions
of followers.
894
00:36:28,480 --> 00:36:30,315
If he just tags
the influencer house,
895
00:36:30,315 --> 00:36:31,566
the whole world will know us.
896
00:36:31,566 --> 00:36:33,526
When you said
that you had a surprise,
897
00:36:33,526 --> 00:36:36,196
I did not know that you meant
a 6'5" god.
898
00:36:36,196 --> 00:36:37,906
The pic I just posted
of you and LaMarcus
899
00:36:37,906 --> 00:36:39,699
got 6,000 likes in 15 minutes.
900
00:36:39,699 --> 00:36:41,993
Like, this is--this is
gonna be huge for us.
901
00:36:41,993 --> 00:36:43,495
We should get
some footage, yeah.
902
00:36:43,495 --> 00:36:44,621
Um, yes.
903
00:36:44,621 --> 00:36:46,039
You guys go ahead,
and I'll just--
904
00:36:46,039 --> 00:36:47,248
just give me one second.
905
00:36:47,248 --> 00:36:48,541
No, no, hey, we good.
906
00:36:48,541 --> 00:36:49,751
Go do your thing.
907
00:36:49,751 --> 00:36:51,002
Are you sure?
908
00:36:51,002 --> 00:36:53,004
I'll be right here.
909
00:36:53,004 --> 00:36:54,381
Okay.
910
00:36:56,841 --> 00:36:58,218
Bye.
911
00:37:01,346 --> 00:37:03,348
Hey, what's up, Frat?
912
00:37:03,348 --> 00:37:04,683
- Welcome back.
- Hey.
913
00:37:04,683 --> 00:37:06,851
- How you doing?
- Banks, how you doing?
914
00:37:06,851 --> 00:37:08,561
Good to see you.
Been a while.
915
00:37:08,561 --> 00:37:10,689
- How are your parents doing?
- Mrs. Banks.
916
00:37:10,689 --> 00:37:12,357
Please tell them
we said hello.
917
00:37:12,357 --> 00:37:14,150
- It's been a minute.
- I know, I'm sorry.
918
00:37:14,150 --> 00:37:15,193
How you doing?
[chuckles]
919
00:37:15,193 --> 00:37:16,653
We'll see.
How you been, man?
920
00:37:16,653 --> 00:37:18,321
♪ ♪
921
00:37:18,321 --> 00:37:19,155
Thank you so much
for being here.
922
00:37:19,155 --> 00:37:20,532
Yeah.
923
00:37:20,532 --> 00:37:22,075
Will you be hanging
around the house more?
924
00:37:22,075 --> 00:37:23,868
Congratulations, you guys.
925
00:37:23,868 --> 00:37:25,370
Thank you.
Thank you.
926
00:37:25,370 --> 00:37:27,831
- Wow.
- Hey, Lisa.
927
00:37:27,831 --> 00:37:29,916
Thank you for
the encouragement earlier.
928
00:37:29,916 --> 00:37:31,626
Of course.
929
00:37:31,626 --> 00:37:34,129
All of you did amazing, and I
told you they would love you.
930
00:37:34,129 --> 00:37:36,214
You did, and they did.
931
00:37:36,214 --> 00:37:38,008
- They did!
- Y'all killed it.
932
00:37:38,008 --> 00:37:39,592
- Murdered it.
- Thank you.
933
00:37:39,592 --> 00:37:41,720
That was dope.
That was dope.
934
00:37:41,720 --> 00:37:43,722
- Hey, Little Miss Body Roll.
- Mm-hmm.
935
00:37:43,722 --> 00:37:46,307
I see you.
[laughs]
936
00:37:46,307 --> 00:37:49,769
♪ ♪
937
00:37:49,769 --> 00:37:54,065
Oh, Lisa, this is Jackie.
938
00:37:54,065 --> 00:37:56,693
- This is my--
- We met.
939
00:37:56,693 --> 00:37:58,820
I didn't know you two
knew each other.
940
00:37:58,820 --> 00:38:02,657
♪ ♪
941
00:38:02,657 --> 00:38:04,534
Great performance.
942
00:38:04,534 --> 00:38:06,578
♪ Floating in the sea ♪
943
00:38:06,578 --> 00:38:09,330
♪ Talk about
the fight for all mankind ♪
944
00:38:09,330 --> 00:38:12,208
♪ Talk about the differences
and things we got alike ♪
945
00:38:12,208 --> 00:38:13,710
♪ Talk about the music ♪
946
00:38:13,710 --> 00:38:15,712
So what's the story
between you two?
947
00:38:15,712 --> 00:38:17,839
What, me and Lisa?
948
00:38:17,839 --> 00:38:19,090
We just friends.
949
00:38:19,090 --> 00:38:21,843
♪ ♪
950
00:38:21,843 --> 00:38:23,094
[chuckles]
951
00:38:23,094 --> 00:38:26,890
I mean, we--we had a thing,
952
00:38:26,890 --> 00:38:28,600
but we're cool.
Trust me.
953
00:38:32,103 --> 00:38:35,273
Maybe you are, but she ain't.
954
00:38:35,273 --> 00:38:38,234
[somber music]
955
00:38:38,234 --> 00:38:42,238
♪ ♪
956
00:38:46,826 --> 00:38:48,661
Lisa!
957
00:38:48,661 --> 00:38:51,623
Aunt Viv told me
you were still here.
958
00:38:51,623 --> 00:38:54,668
Just taking care of things
before I head home.
959
00:38:54,668 --> 00:38:56,252
Nice.
960
00:39:00,882 --> 00:39:02,050
You need some help?
961
00:39:02,050 --> 00:39:03,802
Nope.
962
00:39:11,810 --> 00:39:15,855
Look, I'm sorry
about earlier with Jackie--
963
00:39:15,855 --> 00:39:18,900
Please stop.
964
00:39:18,900 --> 00:39:21,820
Stop what?
965
00:39:21,820 --> 00:39:23,571
Are you--are you mad?
966
00:39:23,571 --> 00:39:25,990
I mean, Lisa, I thought
you genuinely moved on.
967
00:39:25,990 --> 00:39:27,909
I mean, you been kicking it
with Drew this whole time.
968
00:39:27,909 --> 00:39:30,203
I'm not mad.
[laughs]
969
00:39:30,203 --> 00:39:35,417
I feel stupid
for being that girl.
970
00:39:35,417 --> 00:39:37,210
What are you talking about?
971
00:39:37,210 --> 00:39:39,295
That girl
that's holding out hope
972
00:39:39,295 --> 00:39:40,839
for the guy
that broke her heart
973
00:39:40,839 --> 00:39:42,757
who might still have feelings
for her too.
974
00:39:46,094 --> 00:39:49,556
Look, I'm sorry.
975
00:39:49,556 --> 00:39:51,891
You know I'd never
intentionally try to hurt you.
976
00:39:51,891 --> 00:39:53,518
It's not even on you.
977
00:39:53,518 --> 00:39:57,355
I got sucked back in.
978
00:39:57,355 --> 00:39:58,398
I mean, it's easy with us.
979
00:39:58,398 --> 00:40:00,400
I mean, I was just happy
980
00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:02,610
that we were trying
to be cool again.
981
00:40:02,610 --> 00:40:04,529
You know, you're literally
the best friend
982
00:40:04,529 --> 00:40:07,282
that I've made out here.
983
00:40:07,282 --> 00:40:11,036
[gentle music]
984
00:40:11,036 --> 00:40:14,080
And that's nice.
985
00:40:14,080 --> 00:40:17,334
But it's not gonna work
for me anymore, Will.
986
00:40:17,334 --> 00:40:19,794
I tried, and I can't.
987
00:40:19,794 --> 00:40:25,383
♪ ♪
988
00:40:25,383 --> 00:40:27,302
So what are you saying?
989
00:40:27,302 --> 00:40:34,476
♪ ♪
990
00:40:35,435 --> 00:40:38,730
We can't be friends anymore.
991
00:40:38,730 --> 00:40:45,695
♪ ♪
992
00:40:55,455 --> 00:40:58,667
I am really,
really proud of you.
993
00:41:04,255 --> 00:41:07,133
You worked hard,
and it paid off.
994
00:41:07,133 --> 00:41:09,719
Thank you.
995
00:41:09,719 --> 00:41:11,930
I know you said
you wanted your--
996
00:41:11,930 --> 00:41:15,850
your art to say something,
and this definitely does.
997
00:41:15,850 --> 00:41:17,310
Yeah.
998
00:41:17,310 --> 00:41:20,438
Well, Janice isn't ready
999
00:41:20,438 --> 00:41:23,900
for this Viv, not yet.
1000
00:41:25,985 --> 00:41:27,904
I mean, it's powerful.
1001
00:41:29,864 --> 00:41:32,701
I know you're focused
on giving other people a voice,
1002
00:41:32,701 --> 00:41:35,495
but don't forget
about your own.
1003
00:41:35,495 --> 00:41:37,956
- Hmm.
- Hmm?
1004
00:41:37,956 --> 00:41:39,874
Baby steps.
1005
00:41:44,879 --> 00:41:47,632
What's wrong?
1006
00:41:47,632 --> 00:41:48,883
Well, I didn't wanna ruin
the night
1007
00:41:48,883 --> 00:41:52,387
by saying anything
earlier, but...
1008
00:41:52,387 --> 00:41:54,764
we have a problem
with Geoffrey.
1009
00:41:54,764 --> 00:41:57,934
[soft dramatic music]
1010
00:41:57,934 --> 00:41:59,019
♪ ♪
1011
00:41:59,019 --> 00:42:01,396
- Well, we did it.
- Yeah, we did.
1012
00:42:01,396 --> 00:42:03,273
[laughs]
1013
00:42:03,273 --> 00:42:05,775
And our deal
is officially closed.
1014
00:42:05,775 --> 00:42:08,737
Loving this
Simply Spiked lemonade.
1015
00:42:08,737 --> 00:42:10,989
You know, that livestream
with LaMarcus
1016
00:42:10,989 --> 00:42:12,323
really did the trick.
1017
00:42:12,323 --> 00:42:14,284
I told you guys
I would handle it.
1018
00:42:14,284 --> 00:42:15,702
We knew you would.
1019
00:42:15,702 --> 00:42:18,038
Never doubted you, boss.
1020
00:42:18,038 --> 00:42:19,831
Cheers.
1021
00:42:19,831 --> 00:42:21,666
Okay, so post this
and then let me know
1022
00:42:21,666 --> 00:42:23,251
what they're saying. Okay.
1023
00:42:23,251 --> 00:42:24,711
Okay.
1024
00:42:24,711 --> 00:42:26,171
* I'm just
an August baby ♪
1025
00:42:26,171 --> 00:42:28,381
♪ I think the heat
is just an initiation ♪
1026
00:42:28,381 --> 00:42:30,550
♪ I keep my feelings
in the oven waiting ♪
1027
00:42:30,550 --> 00:42:31,676
♪ It ain't for me ♪
1028
00:42:31,676 --> 00:42:32,844
♪ It's for the people hating ♪
1029
00:42:32,844 --> 00:42:33,845
♪ It's not progression ♪
1030
00:42:33,845 --> 00:42:35,263
♪ It's annihilation ♪
1031
00:42:35,263 --> 00:42:37,349
♪ What you've been
pushing lately? ♪
1032
00:42:37,349 --> 00:42:39,642
So when did you put
a security camera
1033
00:42:39,642 --> 00:42:41,686
in your office?
1034
00:42:41,686 --> 00:42:43,063
I had one put in.
1035
00:42:43,063 --> 00:42:45,065
I suspected something
was going on.
1036
00:42:45,065 --> 00:42:48,485
Geoffrey left the art show
early, and now I know why.
1037
00:42:48,485 --> 00:42:50,028
What is he looking for?
1038
00:42:50,028 --> 00:42:52,030
Not what, who.
1039
00:42:52,030 --> 00:42:54,407
He's looking for his son.
1040
00:42:54,407 --> 00:42:56,826
- Frederick?
- Mm-hmm.
1041
00:42:56,826 --> 00:42:58,370
And we both know
that can't happen.
1042
00:42:58,370 --> 00:42:59,788
♪ It's so awkward ♪
1043
00:42:59,788 --> 00:43:01,206
♪ I still dance
with broken feet ♪
1044
00:43:01,206 --> 00:43:03,208
♪ A deep soul cleanse
was not for me ♪
1045
00:43:03,208 --> 00:43:05,502
♪ And bad luck here
don't come in threes ♪
1046
00:43:05,502 --> 00:43:06,920
♪ They come in six ♪
1047
00:43:06,920 --> 00:43:08,338
♪ I was doing well
like getting sick ♪
1048
00:43:08,338 --> 00:43:10,674
♪ Until I found a purpose
I benefit ♪
1049
00:43:10,674 --> 00:43:12,884
♪ And this was it ♪
1050
00:43:12,884 --> 00:43:16,012
* See the synergy
I'm holding ♪
1051
00:43:16,012 --> 00:43:18,139
♪ All the cameras rolling ♪
1052
00:43:18,139 --> 00:43:21,768
♪ Something released me
in the night ♪
1053
00:43:21,768 --> 00:43:24,896
♪ And the kids are all right ♪
1054
00:43:24,896 --> 00:43:27,691
♪ You see the synergy
I'm holding ♪
1055
00:43:27,691 --> 00:43:29,901
♪ All the cameras rolling ♪
1056
00:43:29,901 --> 00:43:33,655
♪ Something released
me in the night ♪
1057
00:43:33,655 --> 00:43:36,616
♪ And the kids are all right ♪
1058
00:43:36,616 --> 00:43:39,577
♪ ♪
1059
00:43:39,577 --> 00:43:42,163
♪ And the kids
are all right ♪
1060
00:43:42,163 --> 00:43:45,417
♪ ♪
1061
00:43:45,417 --> 00:43:47,669
♪ And the kids are all right ♪
1062
00:43:47,669 --> 00:43:51,381
♪ ♪
1063
00:43:51,381 --> 00:43:55,093
♪ And the kids are all right ♪
1064
00:43:55,093 --> 00:44:01,474
♪ ♪