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[upbeat music]

Junior, Christian, y'all better be up.

[Christian] I'm up, Dad.

Okay, what about your brother?

[Christian] Uh, snitches get stitches.

Junior, get up right now. If I have to come back there...

[cell phone rings] Ah, Lee.

Hello? Hey, Lee, how you doing?

Wait, what? In 30 minutes?

Look, Lee, I'm sorry, but I can't make that.

No, no, Lee, I have to take both of my kids to school.

Okay, yeah, yes, Lee, I understand that,

and I will have that expense report to you today.

Yes, look, look, I understand.

I understand, Lee, but I'm not trying to make excuses,

but I am going through a transitional period right now.

Yes, Lee, my engagement got called off,

and right now I have the responsibility of two boys.

Yes, yes, Lee, I get that, but if you...

Yes, okay, okay, yeah,

but if you could just push it back a couple of minutes,

I can make it, I promise.

Yes, yes, thank you, I'm sorry.

Okay, boys, get out here right now, super fast.

Come on, we gotta go. Come on, come on, come on.

All right, here, put this lunch in your backpack.

Where's your backpack? Get your backpack, put it in.

Junior, come on! Junior?

Have you seen my laptop?

On the counter.

On the counter... Have you seen my bag?

-On the sofa. -There it is, okay.

Junior, come on.

Junior, you are killing me.

We're already late, and why aren't you dressed?

Dad, my throat's on fire.

Junior, you still have a sore throat from two days ago?

Yeah, it keeps getting worse.

Okay, what happened to the lozenges I gave you?

They're gone.

Okay, okay, okay, I'll get you some more.

I can't swallow.

Yeah, man, you look super sick.

Here, come sit down, come sit down.

Where did I put that thermometer?

Mama Laura put it in the bathroom.

In the bathroom...

Okay. Junior, open up.

All right, all right. Okay.

That can't be right. Christian, grab my laptop.

Here, open up again.

Just under your tongue. Yeah, okay.

Thank you.

Okay, what is a high fever for a child?

Huh, okay. Okay....

105? Damn, Junior.

Christian, grab your stuff.

We gotta take your brother to the hospital.

Here, put this on, come on. You okay?

All right. All right, let's go.

[opening theme]

[birds chirping]

[airplane flying overhead]

[car alarm blaring horn honking]

[sirens wailing]

[helicopter blades whirring]

[upbeat music]

Come on, Junior. Lay down on the couch, okay?

Christian, can you put that away in the kitchen?

-Yes, sir. -Thank you.

All right, you okay?

Okay, Christian, your brother has strep throat,

so I need to watch you too.

So let me know if you get a sore throat, okay?

I'm feeling pretty good.

Well, yeah, your school requires me to keep you home for the day

to make sure.

-Okay. -Okay, guys, I gotta get

on a conference call for work, okay?

Now, I need you guys to work with me today, all right?

And, Junior, your teacher sent you some homework online,

so go over there, sit down, take out your laptop,

and find that work.

Okay.

And, Junior, I need to give you your antibiotic.

Okay, here's some water. Take one of these, just one.

Okay, and try to relax, okay? Lay down.

I'm gonna make you some soup, okay?

I'm hungry, too, Dad.

Christian, I got you. Just give me a minute.

Go ahead and eat the lunch in your backpack.

Okay, guys, I have a lot of work that I have to do.

Just be patient with me, okay?

Okay, but I can't get online.

Let me work on that. The router must be unplugged.

Dad, it really hurts.

Okay, I'll get you something for the pain, Junior.

[upbeat music]

That was fun.

-It was cool, huh? -Yeah.

I didn't take you for a hiker.

-I'm full of surprises. -What got you into hiking?

My dad used to take me when he was alive.

And also, I was in the Scouts as a kid.

I did that, too. How'd you like it?

I loved it. I like nature. I almost went to the top level.

Oh, I didn't go that far. I don't know how good I was.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Maybe you're not the nature type.

No, I like nature. I just don't like bugs.

You know, I don't like critters.

Mmm, sorry to break it to you, Jaz, but nature, bugs,

critters, they all kind of go hand in hand.

What position do you play on the baseball team?

Guess.

Pitcher?

Yeah, pitcher.

-Really? -How'd you guess that?

I don't know a lot about baseball,

but I figured you played one of the superstar positions.

I don't know if I'm a superstar.

You're on a scholarship.

Yeah, I'm no slacker. I don't know if I'm a superstar.

Come on. Don't downplay it. You're probably really good.

You should come to one of the games.

You can judge for yourself.

I might just do that.

[knock on door] [Ella] Hooty-hoo!

-[Ella] Hooty-hoo! -[Jazmine] What's up, Auntie?

Hello, Jazzy.

Is your mama home?

Oh, no. She's out with the twins.

-Oh. -Hey!

Come meet my friend, Jaxon, from school.

Jaxon, this is my Auntie Ella.

Well hello there, Jaxon.

-Hi, Aunt Ella. -Hello.

Well, what are you two doing?

-We just got back from a hike. -Mm-hmm, a hike?

-Don't laugh, Auntie. -[laughing]

-You went on a hike? -I did go on a hike.

Nature hike? Like, outside with bugs?

I like nature. Okay? I don't like bugs.

Ooh, they kind of go hand in hand.

Auntie, it was really fun.

It was beautiful.

We went on this trail, and there was a waterfall.

A waterfall here in Georgia?

I know, I had no idea.

Why didn't we know? How did we not know?

Probably because we never go hiking.

We never go hiking.

No, never. Ever.

So, uh, Jazmine, how do you and Jaxon know each other?

Oh, do you want to sit?

You know what? I don't mind if I do.

He's actually in my media group at school.

Ah, okay.

What do you do, Aunt Ella?

I do a lot, Jaxon.

But right now, I run the church's help center, yep.

Down the street?

Down the street, yes.

Do you know Caroline Brooks?

I do know Caroline.

Caroline's one of my dear friends.

That's my grandmother.

Wait a minute. You know what?

Jaxon! I know Jaxon. Jaxon, I know you.

Oh, Jaxon! You with the baseball.

-You play the baseball! -He's the pitcher.

I know he's the pitcher, and he got a scholarship!

Ooh, Jaxon, your grandmother talks about you all the time.

My grandmother's everything.

Ooh, Jaxon comes from a wonderful church-going family.

His grandmama got a shout that won't wait.

Oh, she [hums]...

Oh, that's good to know, Auntie.

[imitating drums]

Well, then I get over and I join her.

[imitates drums]

Ah! Jaxon! Lord have mercy! Look at Jaxon.

[upbeat music]

Dad, my stomach is growling. I'm super hungry.

I'm sorry, Christian. I'll be done in a minute.

Dad, the soup. My throat is hurting.

I'm sorry, Junior.

Look, hopefully I'll be done in a second, okay?

[Lee]Um, are you there, Calvin?

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. My bad.

[Lee]Well, what is going on with Terri and her team?

Look, I'm sorry;

I haven't had the opportunity to reach out to Terri yet.

[Lee]Calvin, you haven't even called to engage her yet?

I'm sorry, Lee.

I'll call as soon as we're off this conference call.

[Lee]Calvin, this is unacceptable.

I told you this was a priority.

Yes, sir; I understand, and please,

allow me just a little bit more time to reach out to her.

[Lee]Calvin, this is very disappointing.

Should I have Catherine take the lead on this?

No, no, no, sir. I got this. This is my job.

I'll make it happen. I'll make it happen.

I got a great rapport with Terri and her team, sir.

[Lee]Calvin, please touch base as soon as we get off this call.

Done.

Dad, my headache is getting worse.

Junior, shoot; I forgot to give you your pain medicine.

[Lee]What was that, Calvin? Are you focused here with us?

Oh, yes, sir. I'm sorry. I thought I muted myself.

I didn't. I'm sorry, Lee. I was talking to my son.

He's here sick. But yes, yes, I'm focused.

[Lee]So, when you engage Terri and her team,

you need to report back to this group via email this evening.

Yes. Yes, sir. I will get that handled.

[Lee]Okay, well, since we don't have a report on Terri

and her team, I guess we'll end this.

Stay tuned for an update from Calvin, everyone.

Yes. Sorry, team.

I'll report back as soon as possible, okay? Bye-bye.

Man!

Dad.

Okay, Junior, I'm getting your pain pills together.

[cell phone rings] Damn!

Hey, Lee. Yes, sir. I apologize.

No, no. I understand. Yes, sir.

Look, I just got stuck at home with a kid who was sick.

He couldn't go to school today.

Yes. I understand that, sir.

And as soon as I'm able to get him to bed,

I will give you that report, sir.

Absolutely. Again, I'm sorry, sir. Okay, bye.

Okay, Junior. Take this pill.

Just try to relax.

I'm going to get your soup together.

Uh, Christian.

Christian, I thought I told you to do the homework

that your teacher sent you.

Dad, I told you. I can't get online.

I'm sorry, Son; I forgot I used my hotspot

for our conference call.

Let me go take care of the router.

[clears throat]

Dad?

Yeah, Christian?

[groans] My throat is hurting.

What?

[dramatic music]

No... Christian, you don't feel good?

-[coughs] No. -It's your throat?

It's hard to swallow.

Okay, come here. Yeah, you're burning up.

Here, sit here.

I'll get you some soup, too, okay?

I don't like soup.

Well, too bad. You're getting soup.

Hey, what did you do?

Go to Brazil

to pick the vegetables fresh or something?

I see your sickness didn't curb your smart mouth.

Dad, you're supposed to be taking care of me.

I know; Junior, let me get this together, please.

[cell phone rings] Dad, your phone is ringing.

Okay, Christian, who is it?

It says, [clears throat] "Lee."

Okay, look, I can't deal with him right now.

Just sit there and relax. I'm getting your soup together.

[cell phone rings] Dad,

your phone is ringing again.

Okay, Christian, just let it ring.

Put it down. I'm getting your soup together.

[pounding on door] [cell phone rings]

What the hell? Who could that be?

Who is it?

[deep voice] Open up. It's the police.

The police? What the hell?

[giggles] Gotcha!

Miranda, that is so not funny right now.

-Can I come in? -Please.

Oh, looking a little overwhelmed in here.

Yeah, what are you doing here?

Well, Christian called me and told me that Junior was sick,

so I canceled my afternoon and came on over,

and it looks like just in time.

Because you have two patients here, I see.

Oh, thank God.

Oh, oh, oh, Calvin, listen, listen.

-It's okay. I'm here. I got you. -Thank you.

Can you breathe? Breathe, breathe.

Okay, I need my legs so I can help.

-Okay. -Okay? All right.

[upbeat music]

Your aunt is cool.

Yeah, I can tell she really liked you.

So, Jazmine...

So, Jaxon...

Tell me something else about you.

What do you want to know?

Uh, what's your favorite ice cream flavor?

My favorite ice cream flavor? Butter pecan.

-Really? -[Jazmine] Yes.

That's my grandma's favorite.

Oh, that's what's up. What's yours?

-Chocolate chip. -Okay.

Ask me a question.

Um, oh, who's your favorite artist?

Nipsey Hussle.

-God rest his soul. -That's a good one.

Who's yours?

I love Rihanna.

-Ah, okay. -I love her.

So, note to self,

never say anything off about bad girl Riri.

Good call, because I'll fight you.

That's my girl.

What's your favorite food?

It changes a lot, but right now,

I'm going to go with Mediterranean.

Ooh, I like Mediterranean.

Yeah, what's yours?

Chinese.

Okay, hold on, no. I'm going to change mine.

Mine is Chinese food.

What's your dish?

Vegetable fried rice and egg rolls.

-Ooh. -[Jazmine] What's yours?

Um, walnut, shrimp, and sesame chicken.

Okay, why don't we stop?

After this hike, I'm just, I'm starving. I'm starving.

I'm kind of hungry, too.

You want to go get Chinese food?

-Like right now? -Why not?

Okay.

-[Jazmine] Yeah, let's go. -Okay.

Get my bag... What? Where did I put this thing?

-There you go. -Got everything you need?

-Yeah. -Cool.

-And Jaz? -Yeah?

I had a great time with you today.

-Yeah, it was chill. -Yeah.

-[Jazmine] Mm-hmm. -Real easy.

Yeah, I mean, it was all right.

So we'll go?

Yeah, I'm following you. You paying though.

-Oh, okay. Come on. -Thank you.

[upbeat music]

Mm-hmm, so what was that stunt about you not liking soup?

I like this.

[laughs]

That's because your mama put her foot in it.

Oh, you did?

Baby, it is just a saying.

It just means that I use my cooking skills

to make it delicious.

-Oh. -Oh, I was about to say...

I know; you looked like you were about to spit it out.

Oh, I was.

Oh, I hate that my guys aren't feeling good.

But Christian, I ran you a bath,

so go on and get cleaned up, okay?

-Yes, ma'am. -Yeah.

And then Junior, when your brother's done,

you can jump in the shower after, okay?

Okay.

How are you feeling, baby?

Good; the soup made my throat feel better.

Well, good; now, as soon as those antibiotics kick in,

you're gonna feel as good as new.

Why don't you go down here and take a little rest?

Okay.

Just wait for your brother to get out of the bathroom.

Come on.

Here you go. Here, lay down, baby.

[gentle music]

My babies. Hey, my babies.

-Hey, baby. -Hey, baby.

What you doing?

I am putting together a care package

to take over to Calvin's.

Oh, baby.

Calvin done roped you into cooking dinner for them?

No, baby. Miranda called.

Calvin Junior had strep throat. Now Christian has it.

Well, don't go over there. You don't need it.

Curtis, I hadn't planned to go over there.

You gonna take this over there to them.

The hell I am.

Please, I don't need no strep on my throat either.

Curtis, just put this at the front door, baby.

That's it.

Doggone it, Ella.

Why you always doing nice stuff for these people?

Curtis, the Bible says, "Be not weary in well doing".

Ella, the Bible also says no good deed shall go unpunished.

Curtis, Curtis, the Bible don't say that.

Well, a wise man said it.

And the wise man is in the Bible.

Is he not?

-Okay. -Is there a wise man

in the Bible? -Okay, Church of Curtis, yes.

-Yes, there is. - Thank you.

All right, Curtis, so have you spoken back with Calvin?

Not since the other day.

Well, I hope didn't call Laura again.

No, he's not gonna call her again, baby.

Curtis, I gotta tell you,

I've been carrying this thing with Laura on my conscience,

baby, and I just feel so bad.

Why, Ella?

I feel like I could have handled all

of that so much better, Curtis.

Ella, baby, you handled it the best you could.

But, Curtis, don't you worry about the fact that we may

be the ones that messed up that boy's engagement.

No, I don't worry about that.

Baby, that chaos was started by Calvin and Laura,

and then they brought that drama over here.

Lord, forgive me!

And if I had it to do all over again,

I would at least give the girl a chance, Curtis.

You did, Ella.

I didn't, Curtis.

And I'm woman enough to admit it.

I didn't.

Ella, baby, you can't dwell on that.

What good is that gonna do you?

You may be right, Curtis, but I still gotta make amends.

And how you gonna do that?

I should, I don't know, start by apologizing again.

Well, you could, but she doesn't want to talk to us, remember?

The Paynes "caused her pain".

Curtis, right there. Right there, baby.

To think that we caused her pain,

that just hurts my heart.

-Oh, baby. -It does, Curtis.

[gentle music]

[upbeat music]

Did you get your work done?

I did. Thanks to you.

Good! Is Lee okay?

-Oh, he's a lot better. -[laughs] Thank God!

You know, Miranda, I really appreciate this.

-You know I got you, Calvin. -Yeah?

-[Miranda] Yeah. -I know you always do.

-Yeah. -Hey, can I ask you a question?

Uh-oh.

Who you seeing?

Well, first of all,

I think seeing may be a little too strong of a word.

Okay, so what would you call it?

I would call it, you know,

I've been on a couple dates with a guy who's kinda cool.

How cool?

[bell rings] Ooh! Saved by the bell.

That is the sound of our sons needing more antibiotics.

-Christian? -Christian.

-Calvin Jr. -Calvin Jr.

-Don't forget the water. -I'll be right back.

-Okay. -I think I need two.

[laughing]

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[rousing music]

[gentle music]

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