1 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:20,853 [people clamoring] 2 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:24,398 [reporter] Lieutenant Governor, can you comment on the judiciary hearing 3 00:00:24,399 --> 00:00:25,607 about your conduct? 4 00:00:25,608 --> 00:00:28,402 All right, all right, all right. 5 00:00:28,403 --> 00:00:30,780 Settle down. We'll take questions. You first. 6 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:35,617 Lieutenant Governor, you have declined to testify before the Judiciary Committee. 7 00:00:35,618 --> 00:00:36,660 Can you explain? 8 00:00:36,661 --> 00:00:38,245 The real question should be, 9 00:00:38,246 --> 00:00:42,041 is why is our state more interested in political games? 10 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:43,876 This is all theatrics. 11 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:47,838 So you are denying allegations that you are having an improper relationship 12 00:00:47,839 --> 00:00:49,965 with your bodyguard, Michael Davies, 13 00:00:49,966 --> 00:00:52,135 allegedly nicknamed "Merman"? 14 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:56,055 Isn't it interesting that all these false allegations 15 00:00:56,056 --> 00:01:01,769 are occurring at the same time that Governor Harper cannot do his job? 16 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:05,689 - So you are denying. - So am I human? Am... Am I? 17 00:01:05,690 --> 00:01:06,774 You can answer. 18 00:01:06,775 --> 00:01:07,733 - Yes. - Yes. 19 00:01:07,734 --> 00:01:10,528 Am I a single woman human? 20 00:01:11,112 --> 00:01:12,237 - Yes. - Yes. 21 00:01:12,238 --> 00:01:16,826 Am I flawed? Absolutely. Are you flawed? Are you? And you? 22 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:19,620 - I think so. - Yes. 23 00:01:19,621 --> 00:01:23,999 - Absolutely I am. - So you are not denying the allegations? 24 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,044 [tense music playing] 25 00:01:27,337 --> 00:01:29,213 I am being railroaded here. 26 00:01:29,214 --> 00:01:31,548 Is that why you refuse to appear before the committee? 27 00:01:31,549 --> 00:01:34,176 No, I refuse to appear before the committee 28 00:01:34,177 --> 00:01:36,470 because I'm not the one on trial here. 29 00:01:36,471 --> 00:01:40,682 The system is on trial. Ask the system. Ask them. 30 00:01:40,683 --> 00:01:43,477 - No, that's not the question. - That's all! 31 00:01:43,478 --> 00:01:46,438 Lieutenant Governor, will you appear before the committee? 32 00:01:46,439 --> 00:01:48,732 That's all, folks. We're done. 33 00:01:48,733 --> 00:01:50,359 [reporters clamoring] 34 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:52,695 [twangy theme music playing] 35 00:01:55,448 --> 00:01:57,534 - [gavel banging] - [Cole] Order! 36 00:01:59,536 --> 00:02:00,661 {\an8}Order in the court! 37 00:02:00,662 --> 00:02:03,163 [upbeat music playing] 38 00:02:03,164 --> 00:02:04,081 Order! 39 00:02:04,082 --> 00:02:06,750 {\an8}Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth 40 00:02:06,751 --> 00:02:09,002 {\an8}and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 41 00:02:09,003 --> 00:02:10,046 {\an8}I do. 42 00:02:10,547 --> 00:02:11,548 {\an8}I do. 43 00:02:12,841 --> 00:02:13,882 {\an8}I do. 44 00:02:13,883 --> 00:02:15,634 {\an8}With God's strength, I do. 45 00:02:15,635 --> 00:02:16,803 {\an8}Period. 46 00:02:17,512 --> 00:02:18,762 {\an8}I do... 47 00:02:18,763 --> 00:02:19,848 {\an8}I think. 48 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:23,016 {\an8}I'm sorry, did you say something? 49 00:02:23,017 --> 00:02:24,309 {\an8}No. I didn't say anything. 50 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:25,770 {\an8}You may be seated. 51 00:02:26,354 --> 00:02:27,855 {\an8}Come on, baby. Sit right here. 52 00:02:27,856 --> 00:02:31,734 {\an8}- Thank you. Ain't he a gentleman? - Yes. Y'all don't look at her booty. 53 00:02:33,444 --> 00:02:36,405 {\an8}- Mm. Go crazy. - [both chuckle] 54 00:02:36,406 --> 00:02:38,615 {\an8}- Closer. Scooch. - Gonna sit next to my baby. 55 00:02:38,616 --> 00:02:40,076 {\an8}That's what we wanna do. 56 00:02:42,245 --> 00:02:46,206 {\an8}Mr. Bonds, you work as the chief of staff 57 00:02:46,207 --> 00:02:49,001 {\an8}to one of the country's most beloved governors. 58 00:02:49,002 --> 00:02:49,918 {\an8}Is that right? 59 00:02:49,919 --> 00:02:53,797 {\an8}Yes. It has been the honor of my life to work for Governor Erwin Harper. 60 00:02:53,798 --> 00:02:58,385 {\an8}Yes indeed. Now, before the current state of emergency, 61 00:02:58,386 --> 00:03:02,639 {\an8}how would you describe your experience working at the Capitol? 62 00:03:02,640 --> 00:03:05,309 {\an8}Oh, um, uh, respectful, 63 00:03:05,310 --> 00:03:08,312 {\an8}uh, patriotic, and, uh, 64 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:09,438 {\an8}God-fearing. 65 00:03:09,439 --> 00:03:13,025 Mr. Henderson, please state your name for the record. 66 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:14,443 Mr. Henderson is cool. 67 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:18,822 Mr. Henderson, you are required to answer the questions posed to you. 68 00:03:18,823 --> 00:03:22,827 So let's try this again. What is your full name? 69 00:03:23,786 --> 00:03:28,582 Uh, allegedly, it's Basil Henderson, but, I mean, I don't know that. 70 00:03:28,583 --> 00:03:32,336 Mr. Henderson, this isn't a criminal trial. 71 00:03:32,337 --> 00:03:35,423 Ms. Thompson, do you really need to wear that hat? 72 00:03:36,132 --> 00:03:37,634 I just came from Bible study. 73 00:03:38,676 --> 00:03:39,928 Ms. Jackson, 74 00:03:40,595 --> 00:03:44,806 uh, as policy advisor to the lieutenant governor, 75 00:03:44,807 --> 00:03:46,391 where did you first meet? 76 00:03:46,392 --> 00:03:50,437 Oh... [chuckles] Kelly and I met her at a picnic. 77 00:03:50,438 --> 00:03:51,522 Really? 78 00:03:52,148 --> 00:03:53,608 Because, um, 79 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:57,028 this is a photo 80 00:03:57,862 --> 00:04:02,449 taken from a documentary which shows that, uh, 81 00:04:02,450 --> 00:04:05,954 you met in the '90s at Freaknik. 82 00:04:06,579 --> 00:04:08,413 [laughing, splutters] 83 00:04:08,414 --> 00:04:12,669 Yes, sir, that is correct. It is a picnic... 84 00:04:13,753 --> 00:04:14,963 - For freaks. - For freaks. 85 00:04:17,799 --> 00:04:21,593 Uh, when did you first hear of Antoinette Dunkerson? 86 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:23,095 Uh... 87 00:04:23,096 --> 00:04:25,847 Well, I have to be honest, I didn't know much about her. 88 00:04:25,848 --> 00:04:31,520 Uh, I first became aware of her during that irregular election. 89 00:04:31,521 --> 00:04:34,106 Now, look, I'm not saying that was voter fraud... 90 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:36,316 - But-- - Sounds exactly like what you're saying. 91 00:04:36,317 --> 00:04:38,778 No, no. No, Senator. 92 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:40,654 I'm... No. 93 00:04:40,655 --> 00:04:45,033 It was just an unexpected turnaround. It seemed impossible to pull off. 94 00:04:45,034 --> 00:04:47,494 Impossible indeed. 95 00:04:47,495 --> 00:04:51,416 So when did you meet Antoinette Dunkerson? 96 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,709 Oh, Antoinette. It... 97 00:04:53,710 --> 00:04:55,962 Oh, Antoinette is my girl's... 98 00:04:57,380 --> 00:04:58,547 Hold on. 99 00:04:58,548 --> 00:05:00,966 Your girl's what, Mr. Henderson? 100 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:02,843 {\an8}[sniffs] Do y'all smell that? 101 00:05:02,844 --> 00:05:05,971 Like it's like some type of gas leak. It's messing with my head. 102 00:05:05,972 --> 00:05:07,889 - I feel lightheaded. - He needs water. 103 00:05:07,890 --> 00:05:09,891 - [Cole] Ms. Dunkerson? - Oh my God. 104 00:05:09,892 --> 00:05:10,935 Ms. Dunkerson? 105 00:05:12,061 --> 00:05:12,936 Hmm? 106 00:05:12,937 --> 00:05:15,188 {\an8}Can you state your full name, please? 107 00:05:15,189 --> 00:05:16,273 Yes. [clears throat] 108 00:05:16,274 --> 00:05:19,192 It's Shamika Latavia Latoya Farrah Dunkerson. 109 00:05:19,193 --> 00:05:20,152 That's my baby. 110 00:05:20,153 --> 00:05:22,487 And are you the cousin 111 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:25,783 of Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Dunkerson? 112 00:05:27,618 --> 00:05:28,702 That is correct. 113 00:05:28,703 --> 00:05:32,165 And do you and Mr. Henderson currently live with her? 114 00:05:33,458 --> 00:05:38,421 {\an8}Um... I'm not sure. Let me confer with my auntie grandma. 115 00:05:39,589 --> 00:05:41,424 [whispering] Maybe, maybe not. Who's asking? 116 00:05:42,550 --> 00:05:43,593 I might. 117 00:05:44,677 --> 00:05:46,929 I might not. Who's asking? 118 00:05:47,638 --> 00:05:49,348 We are asking. 119 00:05:49,349 --> 00:05:52,810 Do you or do you not live with Ms. Dunkerson? 120 00:05:53,478 --> 00:05:54,686 I'mma need immunity. 121 00:05:54,687 --> 00:05:59,024 {\an8}There is no immunity because there are no charges. 122 00:05:59,025 --> 00:06:00,735 - Oh. - Mr. Leary... 123 00:06:01,361 --> 00:06:06,156 It's alleged the lieutenant governor made inappropriate observations 124 00:06:06,157 --> 00:06:09,911 about her bodyguard during a morning show interview. 125 00:06:10,453 --> 00:06:12,496 As chief of communications, 126 00:06:12,497 --> 00:06:15,540 do you have any knowledge of this incident? 127 00:06:15,541 --> 00:06:18,086 - Well, a... according to... - [microphone feedback] 128 00:06:20,254 --> 00:06:22,339 According to folder, 129 00:06:22,340 --> 00:06:25,884 um, folder D, section 4.5, 130 00:06:25,885 --> 00:06:29,179 there has been no records or, uh, transcripts 131 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:32,891 of any said comment made at, um, said interview. 132 00:06:32,892 --> 00:06:36,353 So, what has she been like to work with? 133 00:06:36,354 --> 00:06:42,192 Well, uh, overall, I'd say she's rather lackadaisical in her work ethic. 134 00:06:42,193 --> 00:06:44,986 - Lazy? - Well, except for the pipeline. 135 00:06:44,987 --> 00:06:46,863 She became so angry about that. 136 00:06:46,864 --> 00:06:49,741 It was almost impossible to have civil discourse. 137 00:06:49,742 --> 00:06:54,371 She was just dead set on trying to protect her people. Do you understand? 138 00:06:54,372 --> 00:06:56,581 I certainly do. Very troubling. 139 00:06:56,582 --> 00:07:00,085 Yeah, you see, I'm more of a "content of your character" person. 140 00:07:00,086 --> 00:07:01,711 I'm inspired by Dr. King. 141 00:07:01,712 --> 00:07:02,921 [Cole] Mmm. 142 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:06,091 And how did Governor Harper react 143 00:07:06,092 --> 00:07:09,429 to this angry, hysterical woman? 144 00:07:10,388 --> 00:07:13,014 The Governor, well, he tried to reason with her, 145 00:07:13,015 --> 00:07:15,016 but she became unhinged. 146 00:07:15,017 --> 00:07:18,603 You know, now I'm not saying she caused his condition, 147 00:07:18,604 --> 00:07:21,898 but, whoa, her passion was just running wild! [chuckles] 148 00:07:21,899 --> 00:07:25,152 Which brings us to Merman. 149 00:07:25,153 --> 00:07:29,656 Mmm. Well, now, no, I don't have any firsthand knowledge of Merman, 150 00:07:29,657 --> 00:07:33,119 but... if I'm being honest, 151 00:07:33,786 --> 00:07:35,537 I have felt her gaze. 152 00:07:35,538 --> 00:07:36,580 Oh! 153 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:39,124 I am sorry to hear that. 154 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:43,253 Look, does Ms. Dunkerson know her place? 155 00:07:43,254 --> 00:07:44,504 Mm. 156 00:07:44,505 --> 00:07:46,882 Does she cross boundaries with everyone? 157 00:07:46,883 --> 00:07:49,342 Huh. I couldn't say. 158 00:07:49,343 --> 00:07:53,680 But... here... we... are. 159 00:07:53,681 --> 00:07:55,766 - [scatter gasps] - [crowd chattering] 160 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:59,561 {\an8}[man] Need some time to review your notes? 161 00:07:59,562 --> 00:08:01,605 {\an8}- I'm ready to go. - You seem hostile. 162 00:08:01,606 --> 00:08:02,772 Why? No, I'm not. 163 00:08:02,773 --> 00:08:05,400 Ms. Dunkerson, have you ever referred to your bodyguard, 164 00:08:05,401 --> 00:08:07,319 Michael Davies, as "Merman"? 165 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:08,695 [tense music playing] 166 00:08:08,696 --> 00:08:09,654 No. 167 00:08:09,655 --> 00:08:13,408 Crew from a morning news show testified under oath that during your appearance, 168 00:08:13,409 --> 00:08:17,204 you were heard on a hot mic calling your bodyguard "Merman." 169 00:08:17,205 --> 00:08:21,041 Oh, actually, you know what? I do remember that. I forgot. It's, um... 170 00:08:21,042 --> 00:08:25,338 Yeah, that's a word we use for security purposes at times. 171 00:08:26,047 --> 00:08:27,172 What was mine? 172 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:30,800 I think I was... "Bluebird." 173 00:08:30,801 --> 00:08:34,429 And he was "Merman," because he's strong. 174 00:08:34,430 --> 00:08:35,931 So it kind of fit. 175 00:08:35,932 --> 00:08:37,474 And I guess, you know, 176 00:08:37,475 --> 00:08:40,268 I'm free and fluttery, so I was "Bluebird." 177 00:08:40,269 --> 00:08:45,190 Crew on that morning show testified they heard the lieutenant governor 178 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:50,111 on a hot mic refer to her bodyguard as "Merman" 179 00:08:50,112 --> 00:08:53,406 because, and I quote, 180 00:08:53,407 --> 00:08:57,202 "He makes me wetter than the Mississippi." 181 00:08:57,203 --> 00:08:58,453 [coughing] 182 00:08:58,454 --> 00:09:01,456 - Ooh! - [Cole] Apologies for the vulgarity. 183 00:09:01,457 --> 00:09:03,542 - [shocked chatter] - Ooh! 184 00:09:03,543 --> 00:09:05,710 Apology accepted. [clears throat] 185 00:09:05,711 --> 00:09:07,837 When would you use this code, "Merman"? 186 00:09:07,838 --> 00:09:10,966 In times of distress or stress, stress or distress, 187 00:09:10,967 --> 00:09:15,971 when it was needed for security or he was needed... at those times. 188 00:09:15,972 --> 00:09:18,890 So it wasn't related to him making you, pardon me, 189 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:22,394 but according to testimony, "wetter than the Mississippi." 190 00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:23,479 Hmm. 191 00:09:27,608 --> 00:09:30,652 That is actually... offensive. 192 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:31,861 I don't... 193 00:09:31,862 --> 00:09:33,530 Yeah, I don't... 194 00:09:33,531 --> 00:09:36,283 Never said you'd like to meet at the bottom of your ocean? 195 00:09:36,284 --> 00:09:38,578 I don't know what that means. Can you explain? 196 00:09:39,620 --> 00:09:41,913 Would you like to read the transcript? 197 00:09:41,914 --> 00:09:43,332 [Antoinette clears throat] 198 00:09:44,166 --> 00:09:45,626 Let's see. 199 00:09:46,711 --> 00:09:49,588 Lie... Like, these are lies. 200 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:51,756 I don't know who said those things, 201 00:09:51,757 --> 00:09:54,676 but they're definitely untruths. 202 00:09:54,677 --> 00:09:58,638 They also testified that they couldn't be sure, 203 00:09:58,639 --> 00:10:02,225 but they thought you were in the room with Ms. Dunkerson. 204 00:10:02,226 --> 00:10:04,436 Oh, me? Oh, no! 205 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:08,273 Oh, honey, I have been washed by the blood of Jesus. 206 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:09,941 [chuckles] Know what I'm saying? 207 00:10:09,942 --> 00:10:10,942 Mm-mm. 208 00:10:10,943 --> 00:10:13,862 Is Michael Davies "Merman"? 209 00:10:13,863 --> 00:10:15,363 - Merman? - Merman? 210 00:10:15,364 --> 00:10:17,657 What kind of shit...? Did they just make that up? 211 00:10:17,658 --> 00:10:20,076 - Sounds fishy. I don't like that. - Real fishy. 212 00:10:20,077 --> 00:10:21,661 You are being evasive. 213 00:10:21,662 --> 00:10:24,039 - Whoa. Whoa. - Evasive, whoa. 214 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:27,292 Not going to do name-calling. You're not going to call my baby evasive. 215 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:29,377 - That's not cool. - Is he crazy? 216 00:10:29,378 --> 00:10:31,672 Ms. Dunkerson, how old are you? 217 00:10:32,256 --> 00:10:33,257 I'm grown. 218 00:10:34,592 --> 00:10:36,301 Okay, Ms. Jackson, 219 00:10:36,302 --> 00:10:38,887 were you at the lieutenant governor's mansion 220 00:10:38,888 --> 00:10:40,389 on the day in question? 221 00:10:40,973 --> 00:10:42,265 [chuckles] Uh... 222 00:10:42,266 --> 00:10:44,852 Senator, to clarify... 223 00:10:46,854 --> 00:10:49,731 I was here at the Capitol 224 00:10:49,732 --> 00:10:53,526 the day that this alleged "Merman" conversation 225 00:10:53,527 --> 00:10:56,404 took place in the kitchen in lieutenant governor's-- 226 00:10:56,405 --> 00:10:59,240 There was never any mention 227 00:10:59,241 --> 00:11:02,578 of the conversation taking place in the kitchen. 228 00:11:03,829 --> 00:11:05,246 [crowd murmuring] 229 00:11:05,247 --> 00:11:06,749 [chuckles] 230 00:11:10,169 --> 00:11:11,378 I'm sorry, huh? 231 00:11:11,379 --> 00:11:12,504 Oh. 232 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:14,590 [humming "Amazing Grace"] 233 00:11:18,177 --> 00:11:20,054 [more people humming] 234 00:11:23,724 --> 00:11:25,141 [others join in humming] 235 00:11:25,142 --> 00:11:27,228 [Pamela crying] 236 00:11:29,897 --> 00:11:34,192 Mr. Henderson, did you receive a pardon from the lieutenant governor? 237 00:11:34,193 --> 00:11:36,111 [spluttering] What type of questions is these? 238 00:11:36,112 --> 00:11:39,864 Listen, y'all... listen, I'm not answering nothing until y'all cut me a deal! 239 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:42,492 I ain't got no deal! I don't got no answers! 240 00:11:42,493 --> 00:11:45,203 - I want community before I start talking! - [Cole] Order! 241 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:47,331 - [gavel banging] - I want community! 242 00:11:47,873 --> 00:11:49,165 [Cole] Order! 243 00:11:49,166 --> 00:11:52,043 Let's discuss the use of state funds for a romantic vacation 244 00:11:52,044 --> 00:11:53,837 at the Old Fort military base. 245 00:11:53,838 --> 00:11:55,548 Oh, the Old Fort. 246 00:11:56,382 --> 00:11:59,634 Wow, really, that was an official event, sir. 247 00:11:59,635 --> 00:12:04,472 It was for the Alliance of Southern Governors retreat. 248 00:12:04,473 --> 00:12:06,349 You can, um, check that. 249 00:12:06,350 --> 00:12:09,144 So did Mr. Davies join you at this so-called retreat? 250 00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:15,608 Eh, well, I'm sure he was there 'cause he's security, like, it's his job. 251 00:12:15,609 --> 00:12:18,945 He's paid to do those things by the state. 252 00:12:18,946 --> 00:12:22,115 So, yeah, he was there, being security. 253 00:12:22,116 --> 00:12:26,327 Ms. Dunkerson, would you mind telling us your observations 254 00:12:26,328 --> 00:12:29,914 of the lieutenant governor and Michael Davies together? 255 00:12:29,915 --> 00:12:31,750 Oh, I ain't never seen them together. 256 00:12:31,751 --> 00:12:34,711 You've never seen Michael Davies, 257 00:12:34,712 --> 00:12:38,549 the lieutenant governor's bodyguard, and her together? 258 00:12:40,634 --> 00:12:41,718 Nope. Mm-mm. Nope. 259 00:12:41,719 --> 00:12:43,345 - What's that? - [Basil] What's that? 260 00:12:44,346 --> 00:12:46,515 This is a photo 261 00:12:47,141 --> 00:12:50,518 of you, the lieutenant governor, 262 00:12:50,519 --> 00:12:55,815 and Michael Davies at an apple orchard opening ceremony. 263 00:12:55,816 --> 00:12:57,568 Do you recognize this? 264 00:12:58,152 --> 00:13:00,653 - Can't really see that. - Baby, you gotta put your glasses on. 265 00:13:00,654 --> 00:13:02,113 I do. I need my readers. 266 00:13:02,114 --> 00:13:04,866 Sometimes in the daytime, she can't really see that good. 267 00:13:04,867 --> 00:13:07,535 I can't. All Black people look the same to you. 268 00:13:07,536 --> 00:13:09,330 I think you're being racist. 269 00:13:09,955 --> 00:13:10,997 Oh! 270 00:13:10,998 --> 00:13:13,333 - There's some people. - [Basil] There's people right there. 271 00:13:13,334 --> 00:13:14,375 [Shamika] I see people. 272 00:13:14,376 --> 00:13:17,378 So when did Mr. Davies start spending the night at your house? 273 00:13:17,379 --> 00:13:19,631 That is... [chuckles] 274 00:13:19,632 --> 00:13:23,676 That is not true. Mr. Davies has never... 275 00:13:23,677 --> 00:13:24,761 [chuckles] 276 00:13:24,762 --> 00:13:28,306 Oh, my God. He's never spent the night at my house. 277 00:13:28,307 --> 00:13:31,936 To be clear, you are saying Mr. Davies has never spent the night at your house? 278 00:13:32,686 --> 00:13:37,190 To be clear, hear me and hear me well. 279 00:13:37,191 --> 00:13:42,487 Mr. Davies has never spent the night at my house. 280 00:13:42,488 --> 00:13:44,406 We have testimony. 281 00:13:44,990 --> 00:13:48,034 I don't know what you're trying to insinuate, sir. 282 00:13:48,035 --> 00:13:50,662 Because if you're trying to insinuate 283 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:52,705 that Michael Davies and I 284 00:13:52,706 --> 00:13:55,583 are in a relationship without any evidence? 285 00:13:55,584 --> 00:13:56,835 Whoa. 286 00:13:56,836 --> 00:13:58,045 That's offensive. 287 00:13:58,671 --> 00:14:01,297 - Untrue. - I thought you were gonna cooperate. 288 00:14:01,298 --> 00:14:02,507 I just did. 289 00:14:02,508 --> 00:14:05,553 You are the lieutenant governor's cousin? 290 00:14:06,512 --> 00:14:07,887 Um... 291 00:14:07,888 --> 00:14:09,138 Yeah. Yeah, I think so. 292 00:14:09,139 --> 00:14:13,894 And after the election, you were brought on as an assistant? 293 00:14:14,895 --> 00:14:16,354 To the best of my recollection. 294 00:14:16,355 --> 00:14:19,065 Can you describe what it has been like 295 00:14:19,066 --> 00:14:23,362 to work at the Capitol on the lieutenant governor's team? 296 00:14:24,113 --> 00:14:27,323 Girl, it has not been easy, okay? 297 00:14:27,324 --> 00:14:29,742 They be sending us on these fool's missions. 298 00:14:29,743 --> 00:14:34,956 It's been a hostile work environment. And, sis, we've had deaf threats. 299 00:14:34,957 --> 00:14:36,040 For real. 300 00:14:36,041 --> 00:14:40,295 Um, you... I'm sorry, you mean death threats, right? 301 00:14:40,296 --> 00:14:42,422 - No, I mean deaf. - Deaf, yeah. 302 00:14:42,423 --> 00:14:44,716 Yeah, Antoinette had a sign language interpreter. 303 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:47,635 He wasn't feeling what she was saying about the pipeline, right? 304 00:14:47,636 --> 00:14:51,681 He started throwing up little gang signs and getting the wildlife set riled up. 305 00:14:51,682 --> 00:14:54,267 Stuff was getting crazy. I was scared, he was scared. 306 00:14:54,268 --> 00:14:56,352 I told him to come here, it was bad. 307 00:14:56,353 --> 00:14:57,771 So Michael had to move in. 308 00:14:58,480 --> 00:15:00,690 - N... O... - [Shamika] P... 309 00:15:00,691 --> 00:15:03,776 - Did Michael Davies move in? - [Shamika and Basil] Q... R...S... I 310 00:15:03,777 --> 00:15:05,612 - Love you. - Love you. 311 00:15:05,613 --> 00:15:07,030 [both giggling] 312 00:15:07,031 --> 00:15:09,032 Ms. Dunkerson! 313 00:15:09,033 --> 00:15:10,074 Hmm? 314 00:15:10,075 --> 00:15:14,662 Did Michael Davies move into the lieutenant governor's mansion? 315 00:15:14,663 --> 00:15:16,247 That is new testimony. 316 00:15:16,248 --> 00:15:17,624 [speaks Spanish] 317 00:15:17,625 --> 00:15:19,667 [Basil speaking gibberish] 318 00:15:19,668 --> 00:15:22,713 [both saying random Spanish words] 319 00:15:28,469 --> 00:15:30,345 - Take them out! - Wait, y'all gonna kill us? 320 00:15:30,346 --> 00:15:32,263 - [Cole] You are dismissed! - Take who out? 321 00:15:32,264 --> 00:15:35,434 Calling Michael Davies to the stand. 322 00:15:35,976 --> 00:15:38,020 Let's get Merman in here. 323 00:15:38,729 --> 00:15:42,065 What? Who the hell you supposed to be, Morris Chestnut? 324 00:15:42,066 --> 00:15:44,525 You got your hand out like you a usher. 325 00:15:44,526 --> 00:15:47,070 [funky music playing] 326 00:15:47,071 --> 00:15:49,155 You walk in front of me, I don't trust you. 327 00:15:49,156 --> 00:15:50,823 - I'm scared. - I'm scared too. 328 00:15:50,824 --> 00:15:58,581 No justice, no peace! 329 00:15:58,582 --> 00:16:02,126 Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, 330 00:16:02,127 --> 00:16:03,295 so help you God? 331 00:16:04,546 --> 00:16:06,590 - I do. - You may be seated. 332 00:16:08,258 --> 00:16:09,259 Now, 333 00:16:10,427 --> 00:16:11,679 Michael Davies... 334 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:16,099 We have grown weary trying to establish 335 00:16:16,100 --> 00:16:19,852 the timeline of your relationship with Lieutenant Governor Dunkerson, 336 00:16:19,853 --> 00:16:23,064 so I will get straight to the point. 337 00:16:23,065 --> 00:16:25,858 You are married, is that correct? 338 00:16:25,859 --> 00:16:28,528 The timeline is simple. My marriage is over. 339 00:16:28,529 --> 00:16:31,531 Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit! [sighs] 340 00:16:31,532 --> 00:16:34,784 [Michael] We filed for legal divorce a year ago. Now... 341 00:16:34,785 --> 00:16:37,161 You haven't been in here watching the testimony, have you? 342 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:38,329 Shh... 343 00:16:38,330 --> 00:16:42,125 You're not supposed to watch the hearing. It's to avoid potential interference. 344 00:16:42,126 --> 00:16:45,795 ...eyes of God and the eyes of my former wife, 345 00:16:45,796 --> 00:16:47,046 my marriage is over. 346 00:16:47,047 --> 00:16:48,048 Amen. 347 00:16:48,549 --> 00:16:49,465 He's married?! 348 00:16:49,466 --> 00:16:53,094 It... Okay, he said he had an ex and two kids, but so do I. 349 00:16:53,095 --> 00:16:57,223 Who are you to decide when your marriage is over? 350 00:16:57,224 --> 00:16:58,684 Who else should decide? 351 00:17:00,477 --> 00:17:01,478 That's right. 352 00:17:01,979 --> 00:17:03,312 That's right! 353 00:17:03,313 --> 00:17:05,314 - There has been testimony... - That's right. 354 00:17:05,315 --> 00:17:09,695 ...that you began to spend the night at the Lieutenant Governor's mansion. 355 00:17:10,904 --> 00:17:11,863 Is that correct? 356 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:14,449 Yes. There were deaf threats. 357 00:17:14,450 --> 00:17:18,119 And at that time, did you and the Lieutenant Governor 358 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:19,620 begin a relationship? 359 00:17:19,621 --> 00:17:21,330 [tense music playing] 360 00:17:21,331 --> 00:17:23,082 Yes, we did. 361 00:17:23,083 --> 00:17:25,043 [crowd murmuring] 362 00:17:25,044 --> 00:17:26,128 We did. 363 00:17:27,171 --> 00:17:29,464 - [spluttering] This is a shitshow. - [Cole] Order! 364 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:32,633 I need to get in there and make a statement about his statement. 365 00:17:32,634 --> 00:17:35,428 - What are you gonna say? - I don't know, Danny! You tell me! 366 00:17:35,429 --> 00:17:36,679 That's your job. 367 00:17:36,680 --> 00:17:40,391 I know I can't leave Michael to define what we are. That doesn't make sense. 368 00:17:40,392 --> 00:17:42,643 Okay, fine. So what are you? 369 00:17:42,644 --> 00:17:43,686 - Uh... - [mutters] 370 00:17:43,687 --> 00:17:45,438 I don't know! You tell me! 371 00:17:45,439 --> 00:17:49,192 Okay, let me... Give me a minute! Let me spin. Spin. We're spinning. 372 00:17:49,193 --> 00:17:53,613 So why don't you just say that you did not want Michael's personal life 373 00:17:53,614 --> 00:17:56,074 to be under such scrutiny 374 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:59,952 because you think this whole hearing is... is nothing but a sham. 375 00:17:59,953 --> 00:18:02,580 - Okay, I like that. I can say that. - Yeah, yeah. 376 00:18:02,581 --> 00:18:05,708 Michael does not report to you. You are not his boss. 377 00:18:05,709 --> 00:18:07,710 - So it works! - It works. 378 00:18:07,711 --> 00:18:12,381 And now, you dated for a minute. It's over, you're not seeing him anymore. 379 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:15,802 - [Pamela] Yes, it's over. - You are not seeing him anymore. 380 00:18:15,803 --> 00:18:17,011 - [Pamela] Ever. - Why not? 381 00:18:17,012 --> 00:18:19,097 - Like... - Hmm. Mmm. 382 00:18:19,098 --> 00:18:20,723 [whispering] You can see him privately. 383 00:18:20,724 --> 00:18:22,059 No, she cannot. 384 00:18:22,726 --> 00:18:25,061 - On Saturday and Sundays? - Do you want this job? 385 00:18:25,062 --> 00:18:28,649 - Do... you... want... this... job? - [rhythmic tapping] 386 00:18:29,483 --> 00:18:32,693 - Do... you... want... that... man? - Okay, Shamika! 387 00:18:32,694 --> 00:18:35,656 Can... you... hush... for... a minute? 388 00:18:36,323 --> 00:18:38,324 Okay! Okay, okay, okay. 389 00:18:38,325 --> 00:18:41,619 I'll... I'll go in there and I'll say that. 390 00:18:41,620 --> 00:18:42,787 [Pamela] Okay. Yeah. 391 00:18:42,788 --> 00:18:43,704 Okay. 392 00:18:43,705 --> 00:18:45,873 Yeah, okay. Yeah, let's get down there. 393 00:18:45,874 --> 00:18:48,584 But you cannot let them know that you heard any of this. 394 00:18:48,585 --> 00:18:50,878 It'd look like you was tampering with testimony. 395 00:18:50,879 --> 00:18:53,798 Okay, I'll just say that I heard somebody yelling 396 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:55,800 that they were about to adjourn outside my office. 397 00:18:55,801 --> 00:18:57,593 - How about that? Okay. - That's good. 398 00:18:57,594 --> 00:18:59,971 [funky music playing] 399 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:03,266 So are you guys going to go yell in the hallway, "Adjourned"? 400 00:19:03,267 --> 00:19:04,892 - Yeah. - I got it. 401 00:19:04,893 --> 00:19:06,353 They're adjourning! 402 00:19:07,020 --> 00:19:08,355 They're adjourning! 403 00:19:09,273 --> 00:19:10,440 They're adjourning! 404 00:19:11,400 --> 00:19:12,609 They're adjourning! 405 00:19:13,193 --> 00:19:15,903 What? They're adjourning? 406 00:19:15,904 --> 00:19:19,157 I'll go see if they need me to testify! 407 00:19:19,158 --> 00:19:20,116 Yeah? 408 00:19:20,117 --> 00:19:22,202 [funky music continues] 409 00:19:28,584 --> 00:19:31,002 Ms. Dunkerson, why are you here? 410 00:19:31,003 --> 00:19:32,629 I would like to testify. 411 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:36,757 Ms. Dunkerson, you are aware that watching the testimony 412 00:19:36,758 --> 00:19:40,887 and then running in here to tell us new information is not allowed. 413 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:45,266 I simply heard people outside of my office 414 00:19:45,267 --> 00:19:49,312 shouting that you were about to adjourn, and I was eager to testify. 415 00:19:49,313 --> 00:19:52,523 You were suddenly eager to testify. 416 00:19:52,524 --> 00:19:55,610 Well, I, for one, would like to hear what she has to say. 417 00:19:55,611 --> 00:19:58,112 I am not prepared for this. 418 00:19:58,113 --> 00:19:59,239 I'll wait. 419 00:19:59,907 --> 00:20:01,908 [tense music playing] 420 00:20:01,909 --> 00:20:03,618 Fine. [clears throat] 421 00:20:03,619 --> 00:20:07,371 Ms. Dunkerson, I will get right to the heart of the matter. 422 00:20:07,372 --> 00:20:08,456 Great. 423 00:20:08,457 --> 00:20:11,083 You testified, under oath, 424 00:20:11,084 --> 00:20:13,961 that Michael Davies has never been to your house, 425 00:20:13,962 --> 00:20:15,713 but we have heard testimony 426 00:20:15,714 --> 00:20:19,509 that he has spent several nights at the lieutenant governor's mansion. 427 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:23,179 He has not. That is not my home. 428 00:20:23,180 --> 00:20:25,265 [tense music playing] 429 00:20:27,392 --> 00:20:28,434 I'm sorry? 430 00:20:28,435 --> 00:20:33,439 You asked if he stayed the night at my home. 431 00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:34,608 He has not. 432 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:40,738 The lieutenant governor's mansion is where I lay my head for now. 433 00:20:40,739 --> 00:20:43,575 Uh-huh. How convenient. 434 00:20:44,076 --> 00:20:47,536 And you are aware that he is married? 435 00:20:47,537 --> 00:20:50,123 Hmm. Hmm. Hmm. 436 00:20:50,916 --> 00:20:51,917 Mm. 437 00:20:53,502 --> 00:20:56,755 I don't see how any of this is relevant, 438 00:20:57,297 --> 00:20:59,632 since we are not dating. 439 00:20:59,633 --> 00:21:02,761 There's some discrepancy about the timeline. 440 00:21:04,763 --> 00:21:05,764 So... 441 00:21:07,724 --> 00:21:09,851 You're trying to figure out a timeline 442 00:21:10,352 --> 00:21:13,688 for when two... single 443 00:21:13,689 --> 00:21:16,608 consenting people... dated. 444 00:21:19,069 --> 00:21:21,028 Hmm. [chuckles] 445 00:21:21,029 --> 00:21:22,405 Where are you going? 446 00:21:22,406 --> 00:21:27,619 Oh, I came to give my testimony to clear things up, and I've done that. 447 00:21:28,161 --> 00:21:29,079 Good day. 448 00:21:30,080 --> 00:21:32,582 [crowd murmuring] 449 00:21:36,753 --> 00:21:38,588 [music fades out] 450 00:21:40,674 --> 00:21:43,092 Hello there. Hi, everybody. 451 00:21:43,093 --> 00:21:46,304 Hey, Dot, how are the kids? Are they doing good? Fantastic. Okay. 452 00:21:46,305 --> 00:21:48,306 Oh, come on, Bill. 453 00:21:48,307 --> 00:21:51,559 I can't believe Mary let you out of the house looking like this. 454 00:21:51,560 --> 00:21:53,561 I got you. Don't worry about it. Okay? 455 00:21:53,562 --> 00:21:58,149 Oh, Mrs. Chambers, did you get that recipe that I gave you for the pecan pie? 456 00:21:58,150 --> 00:21:59,608 Kids are gonna love-- 457 00:21:59,609 --> 00:22:04,530 Mr. Clatterbuck, if you could please make your way to the witness table. 458 00:22:04,531 --> 00:22:07,074 {\an8}Oh, my. I beg your pardon. [chuckles] 459 00:22:07,075 --> 00:22:10,619 {\an8}I'm such a people pleaser. Guilty. Party of one. [chuckles] 460 00:22:10,620 --> 00:22:13,789 Mr. Clatterbuck, do you swear to tell the truth, 461 00:22:13,790 --> 00:22:16,625 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 462 00:22:16,626 --> 00:22:19,420 May God strike me down. I will tell you the truth. 463 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:22,048 Just say, "I do," Mr. Clatterbuck. 464 00:22:22,049 --> 00:22:23,966 I empathatically do so. 465 00:22:23,967 --> 00:22:25,384 Just, "I do." 466 00:22:25,385 --> 00:22:28,347 I do. Are you going to put a ring on it? [chuckles] 467 00:22:29,973 --> 00:22:31,599 You may be seated. 468 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:34,810 Would you all like a mint? Mint? They're really refreshing. 469 00:22:34,811 --> 00:22:36,604 - Sit. - Okay, I'm sorry. 470 00:22:36,605 --> 00:22:40,358 Mr. Clatterbuck, if I could have your attention. 471 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:42,444 Absolutely. Would you like a mint? 472 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:44,404 No, thank you. 473 00:22:46,031 --> 00:22:49,784 Mr. Clatterbuck, how long have you worked for the state of Mississippi? 474 00:22:49,785 --> 00:22:51,160 Fifteen years. 475 00:22:51,161 --> 00:22:52,828 And in what capacity? 476 00:22:52,829 --> 00:22:58,542 Well, I work for politicians so they can look good. [chuckles] 477 00:22:58,543 --> 00:23:02,505 Uh, I basically, you know, take care of their bags, their personal items. 478 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:06,884 I juggle schedules. Sometimes I even remind them to call their mama. 479 00:23:06,885 --> 00:23:08,135 [crowd laughing] 480 00:23:08,136 --> 00:23:11,847 So, not quite an assistant, not quite a secretary. 481 00:23:11,848 --> 00:23:15,476 I'm sort of a babysitter for grown toddlers. 482 00:23:15,477 --> 00:23:17,104 [all laughing] 483 00:23:17,938 --> 00:23:22,608 Mr. Clatterbuck, you seem to really love your job as a body man. 484 00:23:22,609 --> 00:23:26,612 I was in my bag, so to speak, you know. 485 00:23:26,613 --> 00:23:29,240 Which means I was quite good at my job. 486 00:23:29,241 --> 00:23:31,492 I learned that from Shama... Shamonica. 487 00:23:31,493 --> 00:23:34,036 So, you must have been very sad 488 00:23:34,037 --> 00:23:37,957 to be reassigned to liaison with the lieutenant governor's office. 489 00:23:37,958 --> 00:23:41,502 Oh my, I was absolutely devastated. I really was. 490 00:23:41,503 --> 00:23:43,921 But then Jed, you know, he told me about the mission. 491 00:23:43,922 --> 00:23:49,051 - Thanks. So, back to the-- - Uh-uh. No, no. Reclaiming my time. 492 00:23:49,052 --> 00:23:52,596 Uh, if you could elaborate on the mission. 493 00:23:52,597 --> 00:23:57,685 What exactly was the mission as it relates to the lieutenant governor? 494 00:23:57,686 --> 00:24:02,023 So, I was assigned by Governor Harper to oversee Antoinette. 495 00:24:03,066 --> 00:24:04,818 Uh-huh. Oversee. 496 00:24:06,111 --> 00:24:07,069 [Henry] Uh-huh. 497 00:24:07,070 --> 00:24:10,865 Basically, you know, uh, make sure she stayed out of the way. 498 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:12,950 Keep her in her lane. 499 00:24:12,951 --> 00:24:14,035 Give her... 500 00:24:15,370 --> 00:24:20,458 mundane and pointless events to go to so the governor could do the real work. 501 00:24:20,459 --> 00:24:22,460 See? I knew it. I knew it. I knew it. 502 00:24:22,461 --> 00:24:26,755 I told him, I don't need an overseer, and he kept saying, "Deny, deny, deny." 503 00:24:26,756 --> 00:24:30,009 I don't need an overseer who was gaslighting me the whole time. 504 00:24:30,010 --> 00:24:32,261 - Shh! They can hear you in the hallway. - Oh. 505 00:24:32,262 --> 00:24:34,013 So, can you elaborate 506 00:24:34,014 --> 00:24:37,558 on why you were being asked to oversee the lieutenant governor? 507 00:24:37,559 --> 00:24:41,979 Hmm. I'm sorry, I cannot. That is above my pay grade. 508 00:24:41,980 --> 00:24:44,148 [both chuckle] 509 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:46,318 Mr. Clatterbuck, in my opinion, 510 00:24:46,818 --> 00:24:49,695 you are one of the most honest and forthright 511 00:24:49,696 --> 00:24:52,198 impartial witnesses that we have seen today. 512 00:24:52,199 --> 00:24:55,826 - Well, bless your heart. Thank you. - So, I will ask you directly. 513 00:24:55,827 --> 00:25:00,414 Do you personally believe that Lieutenant Governor Dunkerson 514 00:25:00,415 --> 00:25:03,752 behaved inappropriately in her office? 515 00:25:04,503 --> 00:25:05,628 I mean, who knows, Senator? 516 00:25:05,629 --> 00:25:08,672 She's very strict with herself and her team. 517 00:25:08,673 --> 00:25:13,803 You know, I once heard her tell her team, "We have to be perfect." 518 00:25:14,638 --> 00:25:17,349 But, I mean, come on, nobody's perfect. Am I right? 519 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:24,104 Would you say she doesn't fit with the decorum of the Capitol? 520 00:25:24,105 --> 00:25:26,815 I mean, who knows? Everyone's got their secrets. 521 00:25:26,816 --> 00:25:29,985 I've kept many a secrets from many a man in government. 522 00:25:29,986 --> 00:25:34,240 So, these accusations, they don't make me even bat an eye. 523 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:35,741 [all exclaiming] 524 00:25:35,742 --> 00:25:38,118 - Go, Henry! - Come on, Henry! 525 00:25:38,119 --> 00:25:39,912 - That's right. - Better Watergate him. 526 00:25:39,913 --> 00:25:42,289 She is as stubborn as a mule 527 00:25:42,290 --> 00:25:45,584 and as subtle as a brick through a glass window. 528 00:25:45,585 --> 00:25:47,169 Am I right? [chuckles] 529 00:25:47,170 --> 00:25:50,214 But is that any different than the other men in this room? 530 00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:53,300 We all know that politics isn't a tea party... 531 00:25:53,301 --> 00:25:56,387 Oh, excuse me, just a little bit of tea. [clears throat] 532 00:25:56,388 --> 00:26:00,683 But there have been accusations about her personal life. 533 00:26:00,684 --> 00:26:04,019 Are you suggesting that we dismiss those? 534 00:26:04,020 --> 00:26:06,689 I'm not here to defend her. Does she sleep around? 535 00:26:06,690 --> 00:26:10,609 Maybe. I mean, honestly, I wouldn't be surprised. 536 00:26:10,610 --> 00:26:12,236 But did you see her bodyguard? 537 00:26:12,237 --> 00:26:14,321 - Mmm. - [Henry] Why wouldn't she be tempted? 538 00:26:14,322 --> 00:26:17,032 Heck, I'm tempted, okay? [chuckles] 539 00:26:17,033 --> 00:26:20,119 But are we really gonna pretend that that's the worst thing 540 00:26:20,120 --> 00:26:22,038 that I've had to cover up here? 541 00:26:22,539 --> 00:26:26,250 I mean, I have snuck out politicians out of strip clubs. 542 00:26:26,251 --> 00:26:28,669 I have hid incriminating evidence. 543 00:26:28,670 --> 00:26:32,131 I have made up fake alibis like, "I am working late." 544 00:26:32,132 --> 00:26:35,509 And that's just for some of the people in this very room right now, 545 00:26:35,510 --> 00:26:37,762 and I am not gonna name names, by the way. 546 00:26:39,097 --> 00:26:40,014 Hmm. 547 00:26:40,015 --> 00:26:42,433 And honestly, that's just scratching the surface, Senator. 548 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:44,727 So you have no testimony 549 00:26:44,728 --> 00:26:48,147 about her behaving inappropriately with her bodyguard? 550 00:26:48,148 --> 00:26:49,608 I never saw a thing. 551 00:26:50,442 --> 00:26:54,111 I mean, to me, she's always been, dare I say, asexual, 552 00:26:54,112 --> 00:26:56,322 but certainly not sexual. 553 00:26:56,323 --> 00:27:01,285 And I think we can all agree, she is not... sexy. 554 00:27:01,286 --> 00:27:03,912 Now, that is the... Now he's lying. 555 00:27:03,913 --> 00:27:07,750 This is the first time he's started lying during the testimony. He was doing great. 556 00:27:07,751 --> 00:27:09,460 Because I am sexy. 557 00:27:09,461 --> 00:27:10,462 Yeah. 558 00:27:10,962 --> 00:27:12,671 - Sure, yeah, sure. - I'm sexy. 559 00:27:12,672 --> 00:27:15,674 - Yeah, you are. You know what? - Yeah. 560 00:27:15,675 --> 00:27:18,260 I've taken many of mistresses 561 00:27:18,261 --> 00:27:23,849 down what I like to call the underground fallopian tube railroad of health care, 562 00:27:23,850 --> 00:27:25,726 if you catch what I'm saying. 563 00:27:25,727 --> 00:27:27,646 And I do mean abortions. 564 00:27:28,396 --> 00:27:31,523 And now we're sitting here pointing fingers at lovers? 565 00:27:31,524 --> 00:27:34,361 - Come on, Henry! - [Henry] I mean... [chuckles] 566 00:27:35,028 --> 00:27:37,738 Now I'm not innocent, by any means. 567 00:27:37,739 --> 00:27:40,032 Sure, I may have been undermining her 568 00:27:40,033 --> 00:27:43,161 at the very beginning by reporting back, 569 00:27:43,745 --> 00:27:45,914 but as annoying as she is, and I do find her... 570 00:27:46,956 --> 00:27:49,041 very annoying. 571 00:27:49,042 --> 00:27:50,251 Yeah, she is. 572 00:27:50,919 --> 00:27:52,503 [Henry] One thing I know for sure 573 00:27:52,504 --> 00:27:57,508 is that she wants to make change for Mississippi. 574 00:27:57,509 --> 00:28:01,595 She's trying to make a change for the people of Mississippi. 575 00:28:01,596 --> 00:28:04,349 And isn't that what we voted her in for? 576 00:28:05,600 --> 00:28:08,477 Look, given the lack of concrete evidence 577 00:28:08,478 --> 00:28:12,773 and the questionable motivations behind these allegations, 578 00:28:12,774 --> 00:28:17,112 I, for one, propose that we postpone this hearing indefinitely. 579 00:28:18,321 --> 00:28:21,156 Unless you gentlemen would like to dive deeper 580 00:28:21,157 --> 00:28:24,993 into Mr. Clatterbuck's allegations about the body at large. 581 00:28:24,994 --> 00:28:26,245 [indistinct chatter] 582 00:28:26,246 --> 00:28:28,080 I'll second that motion. 583 00:28:28,081 --> 00:28:32,126 Motion carried. This hearing is adjourned indefinitely. 584 00:28:32,127 --> 00:28:33,752 Thank you, Henry. 585 00:28:33,753 --> 00:28:35,004 [gavel bangs] 586 00:28:35,505 --> 00:28:37,257 [crowd murmuring] 587 00:28:38,049 --> 00:28:40,718 Sis, I think we're about to become governor! 588 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:42,553 [laughing] 589 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:44,179 This is really happening? 590 00:28:44,180 --> 00:28:45,639 - Yes! - It's happening. 591 00:28:45,640 --> 00:28:47,099 We're about to do it? 592 00:28:47,100 --> 00:28:50,018 You guys, wake up! It's our last move, and we're home! 593 00:28:50,019 --> 00:28:51,437 - Let's go! - Oh my God! 594 00:28:51,438 --> 00:28:54,940 - [all squealing] - Okay! This is so... 595 00:28:54,941 --> 00:28:56,234 Oh my God! 596 00:28:58,319 --> 00:28:59,403 All right. 597 00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:02,197 I'm gonna need one of these. Here we go, thank you. 598 00:29:02,198 --> 00:29:04,701 - You, homie, come on now. - Getting better. 599 00:29:05,368 --> 00:29:07,411 Hey, afternoon! 600 00:29:07,412 --> 00:29:10,581 Just here to take the governor for a morale-boosting drive. 601 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:12,207 He's not fully recovered. 602 00:29:12,208 --> 00:29:14,501 Oh, hush now, he's fine. 603 00:29:14,502 --> 00:29:17,463 A little fresh air will do him good, huh? Doctor's orders. 604 00:29:17,464 --> 00:29:19,047 Oh, there's no orders... 605 00:29:19,048 --> 00:29:22,301 Yep. You don't want chaos in your state, do you? Hmm? 606 00:29:22,302 --> 00:29:23,635 - No. - No. 607 00:29:23,636 --> 00:29:26,764 You want him to stay your governor and avoid a coup, right? 608 00:29:26,765 --> 00:29:28,265 - A coup? - Coup. 609 00:29:28,266 --> 00:29:29,933 - Of course. - Yes. 610 00:29:29,934 --> 00:29:32,436 - I didn't know. - Well, now you do. Bye now. 611 00:29:32,437 --> 00:29:34,980 Thank you. Governor! [chuckles] 612 00:29:34,981 --> 00:29:36,940 You ready to take a little ride? 613 00:29:36,941 --> 00:29:38,192 - Ride? - Yes. 614 00:29:38,193 --> 00:29:41,570 You remember, um, Antoinette Dunkerson? 615 00:29:41,571 --> 00:29:43,155 [upbeat music playing] 616 00:29:43,156 --> 00:29:47,576 The lieutenant... The Black female lieutenant governor? 617 00:29:47,577 --> 00:29:49,328 [monitor beeping rapidly] 618 00:29:49,329 --> 00:29:50,705 Well... Mm-hmm. 619 00:29:51,372 --> 00:29:54,082 Okay, calm down now. Yes. Yes. 620 00:29:54,083 --> 00:29:55,834 We need to get you out of here, sir. 621 00:29:55,835 --> 00:29:59,588 We need to show your country and state that you are on the mend. We've got to go. 622 00:29:59,589 --> 00:30:00,756 - Go? - Go! 623 00:30:00,757 --> 00:30:01,715 - Go! - Go! 624 00:30:01,716 --> 00:30:03,801 Attaboy, come on! Let's get him dressed. 625 00:30:03,802 --> 00:30:07,304 Get these clothes on this man. Make him look like the governor again. 626 00:30:07,305 --> 00:30:08,472 [groans] 627 00:30:08,473 --> 00:30:11,642 Your... Oh, what? Cover that up. Let's not see that. 628 00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:13,852 - Here we go. - Dab me, Jed! 629 00:30:13,853 --> 00:30:14,937 Yes, sir. 630 00:30:14,938 --> 00:30:18,107 You know I've got my handkerchief back here. Here we go. 631 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:21,027 - Go! Go! - Yes, sir. 632 00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:26,198 Come on, Governor. Let's show the world you're still in the game. 633 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:28,326 Charge! 634 00:30:28,910 --> 00:30:30,244 [indistinct chattering] 635 00:30:30,245 --> 00:30:33,038 - Oh my God. - Nette, you want these ugly boxes? 636 00:30:33,039 --> 00:30:37,876 Nope. That stuff says "lieutenant governor," not "governor." 637 00:30:37,877 --> 00:30:39,044 [all chuckling] 638 00:30:39,045 --> 00:30:41,338 - [Basil] Champagne! - [all cheering] 639 00:30:41,339 --> 00:30:44,216 - You know that's right! [chuckles] - Yes! 640 00:30:44,217 --> 00:30:45,634 - Hey! - Didn't I tell you? 641 00:30:45,635 --> 00:30:47,761 - Never go against the family. - Give me. 642 00:30:47,762 --> 00:30:49,847 Thank you, Basil. 643 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:51,598 - [Basil] You're welcome. - Thank you so much. 644 00:30:51,599 --> 00:30:54,853 - [Basil] A little bit for you, boo, too. - You guys, you guys. 645 00:30:55,562 --> 00:30:57,272 I just want to say 646 00:30:57,939 --> 00:31:01,859 I am so blessed to have all of you with me 647 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:03,902 on this next chapter 648 00:31:03,903 --> 00:31:07,573 of being the governor of the state of Mississippi. 649 00:31:07,574 --> 00:31:09,533 - I am just so... - [cheering] 650 00:31:09,534 --> 00:31:11,285 Like cheers! 651 00:31:11,286 --> 00:31:13,872 [all laughing] 652 00:31:15,623 --> 00:31:17,666 - [TV news intro playing] - Oh, great... 653 00:31:17,667 --> 00:31:18,959 Breaking news. 654 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:22,671 {\an8}Mississippi's Governor Harper has been discharged from the hospital 655 00:31:22,672 --> 00:31:25,883 {\an8}and is returning to his duties effective immediately. 656 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:28,886 {\an8}As you can see, we are tracking the governor's car 657 00:31:28,887 --> 00:31:33,766 {\an8}returning to the governor's mansion with his chief of staff, Jed Bonds. 658 00:31:34,475 --> 00:31:35,309 Yep. 659 00:31:35,310 --> 00:31:38,061 As you can see, the governor is in the house! 660 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:39,771 All right, now, come on. Get some shots. 661 00:31:39,772 --> 00:31:43,317 Get some shots. Here he is right there. There's the proof. [chuckles] 662 00:31:43,318 --> 00:31:46,153 Good. Thank you. All right, step out now. Go, go, go. 663 00:31:46,154 --> 00:31:49,698 Thank you, y'all. Be good to us. Off we go now. Off you go. 664 00:31:49,699 --> 00:31:51,408 Go ahead. Off you go. Go ahead. 665 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:54,995 No, Governor, this way, in the house. Here we go. [chuckles] All right. 666 00:31:54,996 --> 00:31:57,539 We'll have you back up and running in no time, Governor. 667 00:31:57,540 --> 00:32:01,209 She's going to make you pancakes, maybe something yummy, a little... 668 00:32:01,210 --> 00:32:03,337 Hi, how are you? I'm good. 669 00:32:03,338 --> 00:32:05,839 Oh, no. [chuckles] 670 00:32:05,840 --> 00:32:08,051 Thank you. Lovely to see you. 671 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:13,514 - Okay. We'll put this right back here. - Are you fucking serious? 672 00:32:14,849 --> 00:32:17,893 You know what? Who wants to be governor anyway? [chuckles] 673 00:32:17,894 --> 00:32:19,686 We still can have some champagne. 674 00:32:19,687 --> 00:32:22,022 - That's true. - You got another bottle? 675 00:32:22,023 --> 00:32:23,274 - Yeah. - Oh, okay. 676 00:32:23,942 --> 00:32:26,069 - [Kelly] What the fuck? - [Danny] Shit. 677 00:32:26,694 --> 00:32:28,947 - Can I have the rest of that? - Yeah. 678 00:32:31,449 --> 00:32:33,825 [twangy guitar music playing] 679 00:32:33,826 --> 00:32:37,245 [forced chuckle, sighs] 680 00:32:37,246 --> 00:32:39,123 [music stops] 681 00:32:44,170 --> 00:32:46,172 [twangy theme music playing] 682 00:33:11,698 --> 00:33:13,533 [music fades out]