1 00:00:09,961 --> 00:00:11,998 Last season on "Queen Sugar"... 2 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,598 I choose love. I choose you. 3 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:17,932 NOVA: Everyone's telling me, "write your own story. 4 00:00:17,934 --> 00:00:19,050 Speak your truth." 5 00:00:19,052 --> 00:00:21,432 - Does your family know? - No. 6 00:00:21,434 --> 00:00:22,765 Thought you said you had a gift for me. 7 00:00:22,767 --> 00:00:25,798 The only name on the deed to this building is yours. 8 00:00:25,800 --> 00:00:27,731 - Know what prison is? - Where bad people live. 9 00:00:27,733 --> 00:00:29,532 I regret the things I've done. 10 00:00:29,534 --> 00:00:31,132 I ain't ever gonna do them again. 11 00:00:31,134 --> 00:00:33,565 You made a deal with a woman who would stab 12 00:00:33,567 --> 00:00:35,098 her own brother in his back. 13 00:00:35,100 --> 00:00:37,965 The devil I know, the devil I don't, 14 00:00:37,967 --> 00:00:39,750 I'll conquer them all. 15 00:00:40,433 --> 00:00:44,632 I'm an American, and my family is an American family, 16 00:00:44,634 --> 00:00:48,865 and like all American families, we want the dream... 17 00:00:48,867 --> 00:00:55,108 Homes, land, space, love. 18 00:00:55,867 --> 00:00:59,400 Being an American means we are beautiful, 19 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:03,775 but it also means we have a secret. 20 00:01:04,134 --> 00:01:08,865 That ugliness is also within us. 21 00:01:11,600 --> 00:01:15,398 I believe it is our secrets that are killing us, 22 00:01:15,400 --> 00:01:17,532 so in my book, "Blessing and Blood," 23 00:01:17,534 --> 00:01:23,398 I'm offering my truth as a sacrifice, an example 24 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:25,442 of how we can all be free. 25 00:01:25,867 --> 00:01:27,665 And I hope that all who believe 26 00:01:27,667 --> 00:01:31,532 our lives depend on being better truth-tellers 27 00:01:31,534 --> 00:01:33,900 will go on this journey with me. 28 00:01:36,034 --> 00:01:36,932 [DEVICE CLICKS] 29 00:01:36,934 --> 00:01:38,332 [CLEARS THROAT] 30 00:01:43,333 --> 00:01:44,331 [CHUCKLES] 31 00:01:44,333 --> 00:01:46,731 Excellent. How did that feel? 32 00:01:46,733 --> 00:01:48,598 Uh, fine, I guess. 33 00:01:48,600 --> 00:01:51,932 Um... did I do okay? 34 00:01:51,934 --> 00:01:53,732 I can see your nerves a little. 35 00:01:53,734 --> 00:01:56,483 But that's why we do this. 36 00:01:57,200 --> 00:01:59,065 Maybe we should grab some lunch, 37 00:01:59,067 --> 00:02:00,665 talk over a few things? 38 00:02:00,667 --> 00:02:02,708 - Mm-hmm. - Okay. 39 00:02:03,267 --> 00:02:04,265 [EXHALES SHARPLY] 40 00:02:04,267 --> 00:02:07,065 ♪♪ 41 00:02:07,067 --> 00:02:08,465 ♪ Dreams never die ♪ 42 00:02:08,467 --> 00:02:10,598 ♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪ 43 00:02:10,600 --> 00:02:12,465 ♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪ 44 00:02:12,467 --> 00:02:14,532 ♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪ 45 00:02:14,534 --> 00:02:16,598 ♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪ 46 00:02:16,600 --> 00:02:18,932 ♪ Take flight ♪ 47 00:02:18,934 --> 00:02:20,801 ♪ Dreams never die ♪ 48 00:02:20,802 --> 00:02:26,814 Synced and corrected by -robtor- www.addic7ed.com 49 00:02:26,839 --> 00:02:30,532 ♪ keep the colors in the lines ♪ 50 00:02:30,534 --> 00:02:32,687 ♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪ 51 00:02:32,712 --> 00:02:33,719 ♪ Take flight ♪ 52 00:02:34,612 --> 00:02:36,524 DEBORAH: This will push your book over the top. 53 00:02:36,526 --> 00:02:38,265 - That's amazing, Deborah. - Are you excited? 54 00:02:38,267 --> 00:02:40,598 No! No, no, no, I'm very excited. 55 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:44,748 TV, it's... I'm just... thankful. 56 00:02:44,750 --> 00:02:47,532 - As are we. Congratulations. - We'll... we'll talk soon. 57 00:02:47,534 --> 00:02:49,665 - And I'll keep you posted. - Okay. 58 00:02:49,667 --> 00:02:51,900 - Stay tuned. - Bye. 59 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:54,065 Huh! 60 00:02:54,067 --> 00:03:03,365 ♪♪ 61 00:03:03,367 --> 00:03:05,332 Another good news phone call? 62 00:03:05,334 --> 00:03:06,998 My editor just told me that I'm getting 63 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:08,926 a New York Times book review. 64 00:03:08,928 --> 00:03:10,798 It comes out in a few days. 65 00:03:10,800 --> 00:03:13,065 That is not surprising at all. 66 00:03:13,067 --> 00:03:15,331 Nova, I truly believe you've written 67 00:03:15,333 --> 00:03:16,999 the next great American novel. 68 00:03:17,001 --> 00:03:19,332 Except it's a memoir. 69 00:03:19,334 --> 00:03:22,465 Ah, didn't stop Dave eggers from becoming a superstar. 70 00:03:22,467 --> 00:03:24,065 That's what we want, right? 71 00:03:24,067 --> 00:03:25,198 Yes. 72 00:03:25,200 --> 00:03:26,998 It's important folk know that I didn't write this 73 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:28,865 to gossip-rag my famous sister 74 00:03:28,867 --> 00:03:32,065 or kick my brother when he's just getting on his feet. 75 00:03:32,067 --> 00:03:35,332 So let's address the elephant in the room. 76 00:03:35,334 --> 00:03:37,265 You'll need to be prepared for those who will say 77 00:03:37,267 --> 00:03:39,532 that kicking your family is what you're doing. 78 00:03:39,534 --> 00:03:40,858 Yes. 79 00:03:41,267 --> 00:03:43,665 Including maybe my own family. 80 00:03:43,667 --> 00:03:45,198 Wait. 81 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:47,099 They know about the book, don't they? 82 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:50,733 They know it's coming. 83 00:03:51,692 --> 00:03:53,817 But they don't know what's in it, 84 00:03:54,867 --> 00:03:56,465 exactly. 85 00:03:56,467 --> 00:04:03,465 ♪♪ 86 00:04:03,467 --> 00:04:05,108 It's official. 87 00:04:06,067 --> 00:04:08,099 You're spoiling me. 88 00:04:08,101 --> 00:04:11,765 Good. That means my plan is working. 89 00:04:11,767 --> 00:04:16,233 Well... your plans feel heavenly. 90 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:18,332 Mmm. 91 00:04:18,334 --> 00:04:21,065 But I'm warning you, I could get used to this. 92 00:04:23,801 --> 00:04:27,599 I can't believe I let you whisk me away like this. 93 00:04:29,334 --> 00:04:31,442 The real world awaits. 94 00:04:32,367 --> 00:04:35,108 - The real world? - Mm. 95 00:04:35,433 --> 00:04:38,932 Harvest waits for no one. 96 00:04:38,934 --> 00:04:40,532 Not even me. 97 00:04:40,534 --> 00:04:45,067 And Micah's coming home soon, so... 98 00:04:45,733 --> 00:04:48,108 And the real world doesn't wait. 99 00:04:49,267 --> 00:04:51,065 But not yet. 100 00:04:51,067 --> 00:04:53,432 WOMAN: You're all done, sir. 101 00:04:53,434 --> 00:04:54,932 Thanks. 102 00:04:54,934 --> 00:04:56,465 Enjoy your day. 103 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:05,832 ♪ Mind over body ♪ 104 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:11,565 ♪ Body over mind ♪ 105 00:05:13,534 --> 00:05:16,479 ♪ Mind over body... ♪ 106 00:05:16,479 --> 00:05:18,479 _ 107 00:05:21,631 --> 00:05:25,625 _ 108 00:05:28,467 --> 00:05:29,584 Mm. 109 00:05:30,970 --> 00:05:33,196 _ 110 00:05:33,857 --> 00:05:35,857 _ 111 00:05:36,775 --> 00:05:40,483 _ 112 00:05:42,667 --> 00:05:47,032 A way for you, for us, 113 00:05:47,034 --> 00:05:48,732 for a lot of things. 114 00:05:50,934 --> 00:05:52,192 Gracias. 115 00:05:52,734 --> 00:05:54,932 Your Spanish is good. 116 00:05:54,934 --> 00:05:56,132 Yeah. 117 00:05:56,134 --> 00:06:01,932 ♪♪ 118 00:06:01,934 --> 00:06:03,765 A lot of things are getting good. 119 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:08,317 Oh, those look good. 120 00:06:08,867 --> 00:06:11,865 Oh, I'm gonna get me a mess of these mirlitons. 121 00:06:11,867 --> 00:06:13,998 What you gonna do with them ugly things? 122 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:16,132 They look like a pear that couldn't make up its mind. 123 00:06:16,134 --> 00:06:18,465 Don't judge a book by its cover. 124 00:06:18,467 --> 00:06:19,663 They're gonna be delicious. 125 00:06:19,665 --> 00:06:21,331 I'm gonna stuff them with shrimp 126 00:06:21,333 --> 00:06:23,167 and bake them and serve them 127 00:06:23,169 --> 00:06:25,198 as a special menu item in my diner. 128 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:27,598 - Oh, your diner? - Hmm. 129 00:06:27,600 --> 00:06:28,798 I love the sound of that. 130 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:31,331 You know I'm all for your experiment, but these folks 131 00:06:31,333 --> 00:06:34,599 don't want nothing but some delicious pie and a burger. 132 00:06:34,601 --> 00:06:36,267 Yeah, well, they're getting more than that. 133 00:06:36,269 --> 00:06:37,378 They're coming to Vi's, 134 00:06:37,380 --> 00:06:38,532 they're gonna have to keep up with me 135 00:06:38,534 --> 00:06:41,865 as I am a world traveler with fancy taste now. 136 00:06:41,867 --> 00:06:43,023 - Yes, you are. - Mm-hmm. 137 00:06:43,025 --> 00:06:46,065 And... and an ever-expanding palate. 138 00:06:46,067 --> 00:06:47,132 [LAUGHS] 139 00:06:47,134 --> 00:06:50,732 And the next trip, Australia. 140 00:06:50,734 --> 00:06:51,998 I don't know about all that. 141 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,465 No, ma'am. 142 00:06:53,467 --> 00:06:55,332 Know how long that damn flight is? 143 00:06:55,334 --> 00:06:56,865 We're better just going to the moon. 144 00:06:56,867 --> 00:06:58,532 Nah, Thailand was good enough for me. 145 00:06:58,534 --> 00:07:00,932 Oh, that food was on point, that's for sure. 146 00:07:00,934 --> 00:07:02,998 Mmm-mmm-mmm. 147 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:05,998 Uh, maybe I should do a thai night. 148 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,065 Maybe we can do a thigh night. 149 00:07:08,067 --> 00:07:11,532 [BOTH LAUGH] 150 00:07:11,534 --> 00:07:13,275 All right. 151 00:07:14,067 --> 00:07:17,199 Thank you for a dream honeymoon, baby. 152 00:07:17,201 --> 00:07:18,798 No. Thank you. 153 00:07:18,800 --> 00:07:21,665 But you know your dream is just now starting, right? 154 00:07:21,667 --> 00:07:23,332 Goodbye, high yellow. 155 00:07:23,334 --> 00:07:26,265 Hello, Vi's prize pies 156 00:07:26,267 --> 00:07:28,298 - and diner. - And diner, huh? Yeah. 157 00:07:28,300 --> 00:07:29,498 Oh, it's gonna be good, too. 158 00:07:29,500 --> 00:07:31,798 You know, everybody coming... cardale, prosper. 159 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:32,999 Remy gonna make it back in time? 160 00:07:33,001 --> 00:07:35,132 Nah, man, Remy's still moving his folks down to Houston. 161 00:07:35,134 --> 00:07:37,398 - Mm. - But you know who is coming? 162 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:38,865 Boogie's cousin, junior. 163 00:07:38,867 --> 00:07:40,016 And he gonna sing. 164 00:07:40,018 --> 00:07:41,398 [LAUGHS] 165 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:44,265 I ain't never met nobody called cousin junior 166 00:07:44,267 --> 00:07:45,799 - that can sing. - Nah, I didn't say sing. 167 00:07:45,801 --> 00:07:47,799 I said sang. You gonna see. 168 00:07:47,801 --> 00:07:49,765 I don't never do nothing bootleg. 169 00:07:51,301 --> 00:07:53,733 Know what the best part of all this is? 170 00:07:54,334 --> 00:07:56,398 That I get to do my dream at home. 171 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:57,665 MAN: That'll be $20. 172 00:07:57,667 --> 00:07:59,899 Yeah, it's gonna be a good thing, brother. 173 00:07:59,901 --> 00:08:01,432 [LAUGHS] 174 00:08:01,434 --> 00:08:03,765 [INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS] 175 00:08:03,767 --> 00:08:07,265 ♪♪ 176 00:08:07,267 --> 00:08:10,998 So, Queen Sugar holding that afternoon grind spot for us. 177 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:12,865 You good, Benny? Know what we doing? 178 00:08:12,867 --> 00:08:15,532 Yeah. I'm watching Mr. Ignacio here, 179 00:08:15,534 --> 00:08:16,865 learning, taking notes. 180 00:08:16,867 --> 00:08:18,132 That part. 181 00:08:18,134 --> 00:08:19,598 Roll out, fellas. 182 00:08:19,600 --> 00:08:21,032 [TRUCK DOOR OPENS] 183 00:08:22,367 --> 00:08:25,065 Postman dropped this off while I was by the house. 184 00:08:25,067 --> 00:08:26,942 It looked important. 185 00:08:27,567 --> 00:08:29,965 Thank you for your time and everything, Mr. Prosper. 186 00:08:29,967 --> 00:08:31,132 Ah... 187 00:08:32,700 --> 00:08:34,765 Yeah, you don't need me looking over you. 188 00:08:34,767 --> 00:08:37,900 Harvest 800 acres, you're doing just fine. 189 00:08:41,401 --> 00:08:42,765 Everything okay? 190 00:08:44,234 --> 00:08:46,900 State's been backed up a few months. 191 00:08:48,353 --> 00:08:50,084 I think this might be it. 192 00:08:52,267 --> 00:08:54,299 "Ralph Angel Bordelon..." 193 00:08:57,867 --> 00:08:59,615 "...on behalf of the state of Louisiana 194 00:08:59,617 --> 00:09:02,192 and the board of probation and parole, 195 00:09:03,267 --> 00:09:07,817 this letter serves you as your official notice. 196 00:09:08,734 --> 00:09:12,608 The parole period for Ralph Angel Bordelon concluded 197 00:09:14,467 --> 00:09:17,065 on may 13th of this year. 198 00:09:17,067 --> 00:09:19,932 No further obligations in connection with the below-listed 199 00:09:19,934 --> 00:09:25,025 conviction are due to the state of Louisiana." 200 00:09:26,267 --> 00:09:28,465 [SIGHS] Look at that. 201 00:09:28,467 --> 00:09:31,150 The sun is shining on you today. 202 00:09:32,600 --> 00:09:34,400 That's your Daddy. 203 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:39,499 Yeah, looking at you, pleased and proud. 204 00:09:42,567 --> 00:09:43,999 [LAUGHS] 205 00:09:46,500 --> 00:09:49,265 [TRUCK DOOR CLOSES] 206 00:09:49,267 --> 00:09:51,265 [ENGINE STARTS] 207 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:55,565 [TRUCK DEPARTING] 208 00:09:55,567 --> 00:10:00,732 ♪♪ 209 00:10:00,734 --> 00:10:02,598 ♪ I said, "baby, I'm on the edge" ♪ 210 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:06,932 ♪ She said, "why you got to act so strange?" ♪ 211 00:10:06,934 --> 00:10:08,598 ♪ I said, "baby, I'm on the edge" ♪ 212 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:12,932 ♪ She said, "why you got to act so strange?" ♪ 213 00:10:12,934 --> 00:10:15,332 ♪ No matter how far the hood seems ♪ 214 00:10:15,334 --> 00:10:18,532 ♪ I always wanted to get picked on the cool team ♪ 215 00:10:18,534 --> 00:10:21,565 ♪ But alone is exactly how I should be ♪ 216 00:10:21,567 --> 00:10:26,065 ♪ I really want to do right, and it doesn't matter ♪ 217 00:10:26,067 --> 00:10:31,798 ♪ We've got all the shine we need to find ♪ 218 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:34,732 - [SCREAMING] - ♪ we need to find ♪ 219 00:10:37,267 --> 00:10:38,831 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 220 00:10:38,833 --> 00:10:40,899 ♪ We need to find ♪ 221 00:10:40,901 --> 00:10:47,931 ♪♪ 222 00:10:47,933 --> 00:10:50,132 [SCREAMS] 223 00:10:50,673 --> 00:10:51,692 Yeah! 224 00:10:54,334 --> 00:10:56,699 Band leader, take these. 225 00:10:56,701 --> 00:10:58,899 [INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS, INSTRUMENTS PLAYING] 226 00:10:58,901 --> 00:11:01,932 Violet Bordelon, could you please come take your place? 227 00:11:01,934 --> 00:11:04,665 [LAUGHS] 228 00:11:04,667 --> 00:11:06,332 Okay. 229 00:11:06,334 --> 00:11:07,832 Thank you, baby. 230 00:11:09,200 --> 00:11:11,598 Band leader! Let's go! 231 00:11:11,600 --> 00:11:16,332 One, two, one, two, three, four. 232 00:11:16,334 --> 00:11:26,198 ♪♪ 233 00:11:26,200 --> 00:11:28,232 WOMAN: I see you over there. I see you. 234 00:11:29,767 --> 00:11:31,098 Whoo! 235 00:11:31,100 --> 00:11:32,832 [LAUGHTER] 236 00:11:32,834 --> 00:11:34,465 Five, five, eh? 237 00:11:34,467 --> 00:11:37,598 - What'd you say? - Five, five. Five, five. 238 00:11:37,600 --> 00:11:39,832 - WOMAN: All right. - You got anything to add? 239 00:11:39,834 --> 00:11:42,465 ♪ Ahhh ♪ 240 00:11:43,867 --> 00:11:45,031 [CHUCKLES] 241 00:11:45,033 --> 00:11:46,431 I see you, aunt Vi. 242 00:11:46,433 --> 00:11:47,561 Looking good, too. 243 00:11:47,563 --> 00:11:49,865 Oh! That sounds nice. 244 00:11:49,867 --> 00:11:51,499 [PEOPLE CHEERING] 245 00:11:51,501 --> 00:11:55,932 ♪♪ 246 00:11:55,934 --> 00:11:58,532 WOMAN: Everybody come to Vi's pies. 247 00:12:00,334 --> 00:12:01,999 [PEOPLE CHEERING] 248 00:12:07,000 --> 00:12:11,165 How are you all? That was so much fun! 249 00:12:11,167 --> 00:12:12,222 Yes! 250 00:12:12,224 --> 00:12:14,132 Oh, wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait. 251 00:12:14,134 --> 00:12:16,400 I'm forgetting something. 252 00:12:17,167 --> 00:12:18,465 [CLEARS THROAT] 253 00:12:20,134 --> 00:12:21,900 A crown... 254 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:23,817 For a queen. 255 00:12:24,400 --> 00:12:26,265 MAN: Yeah. 256 00:12:26,267 --> 00:12:27,832 - [APPLAUSE AND WHISTLING] - Milady. 257 00:12:27,834 --> 00:12:29,665 [LAUGHTER] 258 00:12:29,667 --> 00:12:31,998 Thank you, baby. 259 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,031 - Speech! - Speech! 260 00:12:33,033 --> 00:12:35,231 - Speech! - Speech! 261 00:12:35,233 --> 00:12:38,598 Alright, at the insistence of my husband, 262 00:12:38,600 --> 00:12:40,665 I am gonna say just a few words, 263 00:12:40,667 --> 00:12:44,398 but words don't capture this moment for me. 264 00:12:44,400 --> 00:12:48,532 And I just want to say thank y'all for being here. 265 00:12:48,534 --> 00:12:50,998 And I want to say thank you to my ancestors 266 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:53,132 for being everywhere and... 267 00:12:55,067 --> 00:12:57,131 - Got you. - Mm... 268 00:12:57,133 --> 00:12:59,199 - Congratulations. - [LAUGHS] 269 00:12:59,201 --> 00:13:00,465 Thank you, baby. 270 00:13:00,467 --> 00:13:01,732 And I just want to say 271 00:13:01,734 --> 00:13:07,198 welcome to Vi's Prize Pies and Diner. 272 00:13:07,200 --> 00:13:10,365 [PEOPLE CHEERING] 273 00:13:10,367 --> 00:13:12,032 ♪♪ 274 00:13:12,034 --> 00:13:14,165 [INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS] 275 00:13:14,167 --> 00:13:17,165 ♪♪ 276 00:13:17,167 --> 00:13:19,532 - We ready for round two? - Yeah. 277 00:13:19,534 --> 00:13:22,199 And go! 278 00:13:22,201 --> 00:13:23,331 [LAUGHS] 279 00:13:23,333 --> 00:13:25,098 BLUE: I've got chocolate bars with nuts. 280 00:13:25,100 --> 00:13:26,598 I've got chocolate bars without nuts. 281 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:29,598 I've got pies with gluten, pies without gluten. 282 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:31,132 You want it, I got it. 283 00:13:31,134 --> 00:13:32,332 Hey, baby. 284 00:13:32,334 --> 00:13:36,465 Let's get them some of our specially made mini pie. 285 00:13:36,467 --> 00:13:37,865 What you all want? I got it. 286 00:13:37,867 --> 00:13:40,099 - Mm-hmm. Thanks. - You're welcome. 287 00:13:42,467 --> 00:13:43,865 Really, gentlemen? 288 00:13:43,867 --> 00:13:45,732 The only prize we have is more pie. 289 00:13:45,734 --> 00:13:47,465 More pie? 290 00:13:47,467 --> 00:13:50,865 - Really? - It's Vi's Prize Pies and Diner. 291 00:13:50,867 --> 00:13:53,065 MAN: Thought you were gonna give the money. 292 00:13:53,067 --> 00:13:56,532 I got one banana cream deluxe 293 00:13:56,534 --> 00:13:59,114 and three fresh lemon strawberries right here. 294 00:13:59,150 --> 00:14:01,265 Good to see you, councilwoman Barrera. 295 00:14:01,267 --> 00:14:03,732 - Thanks for coming. - Please, just Isabel. 296 00:14:03,734 --> 00:14:05,798 No reelection campaigning today. 297 00:14:05,800 --> 00:14:08,299 I just came by to celebrate Vi. 298 00:14:08,301 --> 00:14:11,465 Violet looks amazing and so happy. 299 00:14:11,467 --> 00:14:14,365 [LAUGHING] 300 00:14:14,367 --> 00:14:15,699 [CLEARS THROAT] 301 00:14:15,701 --> 00:14:17,031 Oh, what you say, kid? 302 00:14:17,033 --> 00:14:20,665 - Ah! What you say? - What's going on, boy? 303 00:14:20,667 --> 00:14:22,399 - Good to see you, too, man. - Thanks for coming by. 304 00:14:22,401 --> 00:14:23,799 - Yeah, man, of course. - Man. 305 00:14:23,801 --> 00:14:25,065 Give me something. Give me something now. 306 00:14:25,067 --> 00:14:27,198 Ah, come on. You know I always give you. 307 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:28,399 [LAUGHS] How you been? 308 00:14:28,401 --> 00:14:29,865 I'm good, man. I'm good. 309 00:14:29,867 --> 00:14:30,971 Thank you for coming. 310 00:14:30,973 --> 00:14:32,398 Yeah, nice... 311 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:33,831 - Nice turnout, man. - Yeah. 312 00:14:33,833 --> 00:14:36,732 Two presents for Violet. Generous. 313 00:14:36,734 --> 00:14:40,398 One's from me, and the other is from Frances Boudreaux. 314 00:14:40,400 --> 00:14:42,432 She sends Violet her best. 315 00:14:44,267 --> 00:14:46,498 You and Frances are friends? 316 00:14:46,500 --> 00:14:49,398 Landry Enterprises made a sizeable donation 317 00:14:49,400 --> 00:14:51,065 to my reelection. 318 00:14:51,067 --> 00:14:52,865 I... I thought you knew about that. 319 00:14:52,867 --> 00:14:55,275 You are still a partner? 320 00:14:55,867 --> 00:14:58,598 I don't own enough shares to attend board meetings. 321 00:14:58,600 --> 00:15:01,665 I get the minutes and an occasional check. 322 00:15:01,667 --> 00:15:02,765 That's it. 323 00:15:02,767 --> 00:15:04,365 Kevin asked me to talk to you about setting up 324 00:15:04,367 --> 00:15:05,665 a re-entry program. 325 00:15:05,667 --> 00:15:07,532 I already got a worker. 326 00:15:07,534 --> 00:15:09,231 Benny. 327 00:15:09,233 --> 00:15:10,365 [CHUCKLES] 328 00:15:10,367 --> 00:15:12,132 I don't see how I could need much more help. 329 00:15:12,134 --> 00:15:15,132 Look, you got a farm and it's harvest time. 330 00:15:15,134 --> 00:15:16,865 It needs working. 331 00:15:16,867 --> 00:15:20,332 May as well be someone you know need a second chance. 332 00:15:23,534 --> 00:15:26,932 Frances has certainly been very generous as of late. 333 00:15:26,934 --> 00:15:28,465 Hmm. 334 00:15:28,467 --> 00:15:30,965 She even paid for my new consultant. 335 00:15:30,967 --> 00:15:32,498 Really? 336 00:15:32,500 --> 00:15:34,698 But, you know, we do what we need to do 337 00:15:34,700 --> 00:15:36,211 in order to get the job done. 338 00:15:36,213 --> 00:15:37,265 Mm. 339 00:15:37,267 --> 00:15:40,631 In the end, as long as it benefits St. Jo's, 340 00:15:40,633 --> 00:15:42,199 that's all I care about. 341 00:15:43,634 --> 00:15:45,365 Now, if you'll excuse me, 342 00:15:45,367 --> 00:15:46,831 I'm gonna go give Violet my love. 343 00:15:46,833 --> 00:15:47,843 Yeah. 344 00:15:47,845 --> 00:15:53,032 ♪♪ 345 00:15:53,034 --> 00:15:54,732 Hey. 346 00:15:54,734 --> 00:15:58,031 Maybe this is a way you pay your pops back 347 00:15:58,033 --> 00:15:59,299 for not giving up on you. 348 00:16:01,600 --> 00:16:04,732 I'm telling you, it'll make you feel right inside. 349 00:16:04,734 --> 00:16:09,065 ♪♪ 350 00:16:09,067 --> 00:16:10,999 CHILD: This is fun, mom! 351 00:16:11,001 --> 00:16:18,065 ♪♪ 352 00:16:18,067 --> 00:16:19,132 Mom! 353 00:16:19,134 --> 00:16:22,265 Hey! How's Blue's corner going? 354 00:16:22,267 --> 00:16:25,265 Done. Sold out like [SNAPS FINGERS] that. 355 00:16:25,267 --> 00:16:27,565 It's always nice when things work out like that. 356 00:16:27,567 --> 00:16:28,898 You got your overnight bag? 357 00:16:28,900 --> 00:16:30,732 It's in Nana Vi's office. I'll be right back. 358 00:16:30,734 --> 00:16:32,150 Okay. 359 00:16:32,933 --> 00:16:35,365 Don't run, Blue. Slow down. 360 00:16:35,367 --> 00:16:37,899 So, when's this cousin junior gonna get here? 361 00:16:37,901 --> 00:16:39,699 Soon. 362 00:16:39,701 --> 00:16:41,650 Oh, here comes Darla. 363 00:16:42,334 --> 00:16:44,733 Congratulations, Miss Vi. 364 00:16:45,367 --> 00:16:47,265 Oh, thank you. 365 00:16:49,500 --> 00:16:51,632 Well, there's plenty of food, if you want to make yourself 366 00:16:51,634 --> 00:16:53,865 a plate before you go. 367 00:16:53,867 --> 00:16:56,065 I would like that. Thank you. 368 00:16:56,067 --> 00:17:00,532 ♪♪ 369 00:17:00,534 --> 00:17:01,932 Big downer. 370 00:17:06,534 --> 00:17:08,399 Hey, baby. 371 00:17:08,401 --> 00:17:10,665 Come on, aunt Vi. 372 00:17:10,667 --> 00:17:12,432 You ain't have to do it like that. 373 00:17:12,434 --> 00:17:14,765 What? I didn't do nothing to that child. 374 00:17:14,767 --> 00:17:17,165 I said hi, took her gift, and offered her a plate. 375 00:17:17,167 --> 00:17:18,498 What else you want? 376 00:17:18,500 --> 00:17:20,498 She trying. 377 00:17:20,500 --> 00:17:22,765 We doing alright trying to raise Blue together. 378 00:17:22,767 --> 00:17:23,843 Good, even. 379 00:17:23,845 --> 00:17:26,465 Well, you all need to raise your standards. 380 00:17:26,467 --> 00:17:28,332 'Cause passing Blue between you like a 381 00:17:28,334 --> 00:17:29,932 plate of day-old bread every weekend 382 00:17:29,934 --> 00:17:31,998 ain't gonna win you no parenting awards. 383 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,732 Day-old bread? 384 00:17:33,734 --> 00:17:34,865 Love you, though. 385 00:17:36,534 --> 00:17:37,999 Gonna go over here, baby. 386 00:17:40,133 --> 00:17:41,199 Mm. 387 00:17:43,734 --> 00:17:45,065 I, um... 388 00:17:47,067 --> 00:17:49,265 I need a little favor. 389 00:17:49,267 --> 00:17:51,108 [BOTH LAUGH] 390 00:17:52,267 --> 00:17:53,865 Do you, uh... 391 00:17:53,867 --> 00:17:55,798 Do you think that you could take Blue on one of my days 392 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:57,398 next week? 393 00:17:57,400 --> 00:17:58,693 Everything alright? 394 00:17:58,695 --> 00:18:00,898 Oh, yeah. It's just, um... 395 00:18:00,900 --> 00:18:02,865 Just something I need to do. 396 00:18:02,867 --> 00:18:05,065 Why you being all vague, Darla? 397 00:18:07,734 --> 00:18:09,332 It's personal. 398 00:18:09,334 --> 00:18:11,065 Personal? 399 00:18:11,067 --> 00:18:13,732 What kind of personal something gonna keep you from Blue? 400 00:18:15,334 --> 00:18:17,632 I have a date, Ralph Angel. 401 00:18:22,400 --> 00:18:23,532 Date? 402 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:28,099 I mean... I mean, you got a right and all. 403 00:18:29,901 --> 00:18:32,165 Just ain't know it was happening like that, but... 404 00:18:32,167 --> 00:18:33,565 [CHUCKLES] 405 00:18:33,567 --> 00:18:35,442 ...I could, uh... 406 00:18:36,167 --> 00:18:37,665 Probably get him in the morning. 407 00:18:41,533 --> 00:18:42,865 I'm ready, Mom. 408 00:18:42,867 --> 00:18:45,265 Hey, give your dad a hug. 409 00:18:45,267 --> 00:18:46,865 I'm gonna see you, boy. 410 00:18:46,867 --> 00:18:48,665 - Love you. - Be good. 411 00:18:48,667 --> 00:18:50,932 - I will. - Love you, too. 412 00:18:50,934 --> 00:18:52,365 Bye. 413 00:18:56,800 --> 00:18:59,865 - Vi! Vi! - What? Who's here? 414 00:18:59,867 --> 00:19:01,732 Boogie's cousin junior. 415 00:19:01,734 --> 00:19:03,898 Really? Now? What's he gonna sing. 416 00:19:03,900 --> 00:19:05,498 I just told him to go for it, improvise. 417 00:19:05,500 --> 00:19:06,532 Come on. 418 00:19:09,101 --> 00:19:11,631 I'd like to dedicate this to Violet Bordelon. 419 00:19:11,633 --> 00:19:12,965 [CHUCKLING] 420 00:19:12,967 --> 00:19:15,432 I've heard this is one of your favorite songs. 421 00:19:19,267 --> 00:19:23,731 ♪ Amazing Grace ♪ 422 00:19:23,733 --> 00:19:28,192 ♪ How sweet the sound ♪ 423 00:19:28,967 --> 00:19:32,832 ♪ That saved a wretch ♪ 424 00:19:32,834 --> 00:19:36,798 ♪ Like me ♪ 425 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:41,865 ♪ I once was lost ♪ 426 00:19:41,867 --> 00:19:45,865 ♪ But now I'm found ♪ 427 00:19:45,867 --> 00:19:48,198 ♪ Was blind ♪ 428 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:50,398 ♪ But now ♪ 429 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:53,731 ♪ I see ♪ 430 00:19:53,733 --> 00:19:55,465 Hoo-hoo! Wow. 431 00:19:55,467 --> 00:19:56,932 I guess he really can sang. 432 00:19:56,934 --> 00:19:58,465 [BOTH LAUGHING] 433 00:20:03,100 --> 00:20:04,765 Congratulations, baby. 434 00:20:04,767 --> 00:20:07,598 ♪♪ 435 00:20:07,600 --> 00:20:10,365 Go, junior. Go, junior. Go, junior. 436 00:20:10,367 --> 00:20:11,965 - [LAUGHS] - Hey. Hey. Hey. 437 00:20:11,967 --> 00:20:15,131 Come on here, pretty boy. Come on, pretty boy. 438 00:20:15,133 --> 00:20:16,399 Yeah, come on, now. 439 00:20:16,401 --> 00:20:17,565 [LAUGHTER] 440 00:20:22,433 --> 00:20:25,432 - Here you go. - God bless you, Nova. 441 00:20:25,434 --> 00:20:27,232 My sister lives in New York. 442 00:20:27,234 --> 00:20:29,032 Says she saw a big sign 443 00:20:29,034 --> 00:20:31,765 about Nova's book coming out in about two weeks. 444 00:20:31,767 --> 00:20:33,565 How come you ain't tell nobody? 445 00:20:33,567 --> 00:20:37,465 Walking around here serving pies like you need a job. 446 00:20:37,467 --> 00:20:39,999 It's the last time we'll see her serving anybody. 447 00:20:40,001 --> 00:20:41,565 Now, St. Jo's my home. 448 00:20:41,567 --> 00:20:43,465 Always will be. Y'all know that. 449 00:20:43,467 --> 00:20:45,332 Yeah, but it's exciting, though, having all this 450 00:20:45,334 --> 00:20:46,798 happening for you. 451 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:47,998 I'm excited about my book tour. 452 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,532 It's small, just a few cities in the south, but... 453 00:20:50,534 --> 00:20:53,865 Yeah, no, no buts. Don't apologize for success. 454 00:20:53,867 --> 00:20:57,358 Life is short. Enjoy all of it. 455 00:20:57,867 --> 00:20:59,299 - You hear me? - Sir. 456 00:21:00,867 --> 00:21:03,132 So what's the book about? 457 00:21:03,134 --> 00:21:06,065 Can we get a little preview? Maybe a little taste? 458 00:21:06,067 --> 00:21:08,132 Just have to buy yourself a copy. 459 00:21:08,134 --> 00:21:09,732 [LAUGHS] 460 00:21:09,734 --> 00:21:10,865 Mm-hmm. 461 00:21:10,867 --> 00:21:16,031 ♪♪ 462 00:21:16,033 --> 00:21:17,431 What up? 463 00:21:17,433 --> 00:21:18,799 [LAUGHS] 464 00:21:20,167 --> 00:21:21,698 What's up? 465 00:21:21,700 --> 00:21:23,565 I got moves you can't keep up with. 466 00:21:23,567 --> 00:21:25,665 [LAUGHTER] 467 00:21:25,667 --> 00:21:31,798 ♪♪ 468 00:21:31,800 --> 00:21:33,999 WOMAN: Oh, I love you all. Okay. 469 00:21:36,133 --> 00:21:38,399 Hey, wood, Vi wants some more Dutch apples. 470 00:21:38,401 --> 00:21:40,099 You know where I can find them? 471 00:21:40,101 --> 00:21:42,099 So, when do we get to read your book? 472 00:21:45,167 --> 00:21:48,732 Knowing you, you never been shy about nothing you ever did. 473 00:21:48,734 --> 00:21:51,942 But you ain't even gonna tell me about a book coming out? 474 00:21:52,800 --> 00:21:54,865 I got to hear it from other folks. 475 00:21:54,867 --> 00:21:56,265 Something ain't right about that book. 476 00:21:56,267 --> 00:21:59,065 - Hollywood... - What did you put in the book? 477 00:22:01,600 --> 00:22:03,065 How you think it's gonna make your auntie feel 478 00:22:03,067 --> 00:22:04,399 when she find out? 479 00:22:04,401 --> 00:22:06,398 It's been harder to talk about than I thought it would, 480 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:08,065 but I will. 481 00:22:09,667 --> 00:22:11,665 Thank you. 482 00:22:11,667 --> 00:22:13,775 Oh, I took a vow. 483 00:22:14,400 --> 00:22:17,398 And what I meant is more important than what I said. 484 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:20,331 And what I mean is to make that woman as happy 485 00:22:20,333 --> 00:22:22,932 as I possibly can come hell or high water. 486 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:27,732 - I respect that. - Yeah? 487 00:22:27,734 --> 00:22:29,732 Well, if you even writing about 25% 488 00:22:29,734 --> 00:22:32,165 of the family secrets that I know, 489 00:22:32,167 --> 00:22:34,483 then we need to be prepared. 490 00:22:35,367 --> 00:22:37,132 You owe us that, at least. 491 00:22:39,667 --> 00:22:41,265 And the pie's right here. 492 00:22:41,267 --> 00:22:48,232 ♪♪ 493 00:22:51,301 --> 00:22:52,565 [BIRDS CHIRPING] 494 00:22:52,567 --> 00:22:59,031 ♪♪ 495 00:22:59,033 --> 00:23:00,898 [THUNDER RUMBLING] 496 00:23:00,900 --> 00:23:06,798 ♪♪ 497 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:12,532 ♪♪ 498 00:23:12,534 --> 00:23:14,598 [LAUGHTER] 499 00:23:14,600 --> 00:23:18,198 ♪♪ 500 00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:19,532 You ain't gonna tag me, Charley. 501 00:23:19,534 --> 00:23:21,198 Better get after little Ralph Angel. 502 00:23:21,200 --> 00:23:23,599 Know what? Be for real. He's too easy to catch. 503 00:23:25,334 --> 00:23:27,265 Am not. I can tag y'all, too. 504 00:23:27,267 --> 00:23:29,332 Just play fair. 505 00:23:29,334 --> 00:23:31,731 I always play fair. 506 00:23:31,733 --> 00:23:32,765 Really, Nova? 507 00:23:32,767 --> 00:23:36,665 Nova, Charley, Ralph Angel, dinner's ready. 508 00:23:36,667 --> 00:23:37,832 Yes, mama. Coming. 509 00:23:37,834 --> 00:23:39,299 Playtime's over. Come on. 510 00:23:39,301 --> 00:23:41,298 I'll race you to the front porch. 511 00:23:41,300 --> 00:23:45,199 [LAUGHTER] 512 00:23:45,201 --> 00:23:46,499 [GASPS] 513 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:50,299 [DOG BARKS IN DISTANCE] 514 00:24:16,201 --> 00:24:18,232 [CELLPHONE ALARM CHIMING] 515 00:24:24,001 --> 00:24:25,865 [GASPS] 516 00:24:25,867 --> 00:24:28,699 [CLEARS THROAT] 517 00:24:31,134 --> 00:24:32,565 [ALARM STOPS] 518 00:24:44,334 --> 00:24:53,265 ♪♪ 519 00:24:53,267 --> 00:24:54,632 Did you like it? 520 00:24:56,400 --> 00:24:58,398 Stop fishing for compliments. 521 00:24:58,400 --> 00:24:59,398 [WATER RUNNING] 522 00:24:59,400 --> 00:25:00,398 You know I did. 523 00:25:00,400 --> 00:25:01,665 - [WATER STOPS] - I'm not. 524 00:25:01,667 --> 00:25:03,865 I'm just saying I could use less pimento next time. 525 00:25:03,867 --> 00:25:05,398 - Oh, less pimento. - Yeah. 526 00:25:05,400 --> 00:25:06,998 - Makes all the difference? - [CHUCKLES] 527 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:08,932 [WATER RUNNING] 528 00:25:08,934 --> 00:25:10,032 [WATER STOPS] 529 00:25:10,034 --> 00:25:12,942 Look, I don't want to assume anything. 530 00:25:13,800 --> 00:25:16,483 We had a great time over the summer, 531 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:20,865 but, um, Micah's coming home tomorrow and... 532 00:25:20,867 --> 00:25:22,442 And what? 533 00:25:23,401 --> 00:25:26,332 Our summer romance is over? 534 00:25:26,334 --> 00:25:27,817 Stop. 535 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:29,858 It's... 536 00:25:30,400 --> 00:25:32,932 I just know it's, uh, 537 00:25:32,934 --> 00:25:35,365 a big deal to introduce me to him is all. 538 00:25:37,067 --> 00:25:40,025 See, that's what I love about you. 539 00:25:40,710 --> 00:25:41,965 Love? 540 00:25:41,967 --> 00:25:44,898 What I appreciate about you 541 00:25:44,900 --> 00:25:48,650 is how thoughtful you are. 542 00:25:49,567 --> 00:25:53,065 But honestly, I'm not even thinking about next steps. 543 00:25:53,067 --> 00:25:55,858 I am just... 544 00:25:56,734 --> 00:25:59,132 Living for the moment. 545 00:25:59,134 --> 00:26:00,765 Is this it for you? 546 00:26:05,033 --> 00:26:07,898 But that doesn't mean I want it to stop. 547 00:26:07,900 --> 00:26:09,898 This. 548 00:26:09,900 --> 00:26:11,532 Us. 549 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,099 Neither do I. 550 00:26:19,734 --> 00:26:22,031 I have harvest. 551 00:26:22,033 --> 00:26:23,831 And then the, uh, dinner event. 552 00:26:23,833 --> 00:26:25,108 Mm-hmm. 553 00:26:25,634 --> 00:26:27,733 What is it called again? 554 00:26:28,233 --> 00:26:30,099 The boss women of Nola. 555 00:26:34,534 --> 00:26:35,858 What? 556 00:26:36,983 --> 00:26:38,598 Think it sounds kind of hot. 557 00:26:38,600 --> 00:26:39,932 Women in charge? 558 00:26:39,934 --> 00:26:41,165 Yeah. 559 00:26:41,167 --> 00:26:42,299 Well, get to work. 560 00:26:43,900 --> 00:26:45,165 [LAUGHS] 561 00:26:49,301 --> 00:26:50,565 Come on. Come on. 562 00:26:51,767 --> 00:26:54,032 Ah, I like that little flair. 563 00:26:54,034 --> 00:26:55,598 Make sure you keep it up like that. 564 00:26:55,600 --> 00:26:56,598 You got to catch that thing. 565 00:26:56,600 --> 00:26:58,499 - I can catch it... - I know you can catch it. 566 00:26:58,501 --> 00:27:00,131 Alright. You a big boy now? 567 00:27:00,133 --> 00:27:02,165 - Yeah. - Alright, go far. 568 00:27:02,167 --> 00:27:04,775 Go long, now. Come on, Blue, go far. 569 00:27:05,267 --> 00:27:07,131 That's a perfect throw. 570 00:27:07,133 --> 00:27:08,131 I got it! 571 00:27:08,133 --> 00:27:09,265 Oh. 572 00:27:09,267 --> 00:27:10,465 That was for me to catch. 573 00:27:10,467 --> 00:27:12,332 You weren't gonna get it, butter fingers. 574 00:27:12,334 --> 00:27:13,865 So finders keepers. 575 00:27:13,867 --> 00:27:15,132 You better give me back my ball. 576 00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:16,265 Take it. 577 00:27:16,267 --> 00:27:18,132 Joie, give that nice boy back his ball. 578 00:27:18,134 --> 00:27:19,755 It's all good. It's all good. 579 00:27:19,757 --> 00:27:20,855 Want to play fight? 580 00:27:20,857 --> 00:27:23,265 Uh, how about we just, uh, 581 00:27:23,267 --> 00:27:26,165 go use the bouncy house instead? 582 00:27:26,167 --> 00:27:27,132 Okay. 583 00:27:28,501 --> 00:27:30,099 Hey, be good, Blue. 584 00:27:30,101 --> 00:27:32,632 Be nice. I mean it. 585 00:27:32,634 --> 00:27:37,998 Joie can... be without boundaries sometimes. 586 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:40,265 It's cool, honestly. 587 00:27:40,267 --> 00:27:41,465 Blue's kind of easy. 588 00:27:41,467 --> 00:27:42,798 Blue? 589 00:27:42,800 --> 00:27:44,231 Yeah. Blue. 590 00:27:44,233 --> 00:27:45,899 That's a wonderful name. 591 00:27:45,901 --> 00:27:48,932 Strong, creative, 592 00:27:48,934 --> 00:27:50,532 full of feeling. 593 00:27:50,534 --> 00:27:52,532 I like it. 594 00:27:52,534 --> 00:27:54,983 - It's kind of beautiful, huh? - Yeah. 595 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:56,799 Just like him. 596 00:27:58,534 --> 00:28:01,665 'Course, um, half the girls joie plays with 597 00:28:01,667 --> 00:28:03,865 think she's too tough. [LAUGHS] 598 00:28:03,867 --> 00:28:06,598 She's a one play date and out kind of girl. 599 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:09,899 Yeah, well, my boy play with dolls, so I get it. 600 00:28:09,901 --> 00:28:12,632 It's cool you're good with that. 601 00:28:12,634 --> 00:28:14,365 It's a toy. 602 00:28:14,367 --> 00:28:16,358 Kids play with toys. 603 00:28:16,767 --> 00:28:19,065 I'm Deesha Brown-Sonnier. 604 00:28:19,067 --> 00:28:21,465 Grew up not too far from here. 605 00:28:21,467 --> 00:28:22,665 St. Thomas. 606 00:28:22,667 --> 00:28:24,099 - St. Thomas? - Mm-hmm. 607 00:28:24,101 --> 00:28:25,632 Alright. 608 00:28:25,634 --> 00:28:27,150 I'm Ralph Angel. 609 00:28:28,025 --> 00:28:29,432 Bordelon. 610 00:28:29,434 --> 00:28:32,398 The Johnsons are three hours late for their mealtime? 611 00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:33,465 No, no. Get them on the phone. 612 00:28:33,467 --> 00:28:34,798 They can't back us up like that. 613 00:28:34,800 --> 00:28:36,065 Yes, ma'am. 614 00:28:36,067 --> 00:28:38,690 Nova. Everything okay? 615 00:28:38,715 --> 00:28:40,332 Yes. I know you're busy with harvest, 616 00:28:40,334 --> 00:28:41,998 but I thought maybe we could grab a bite together later. 617 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,931 Oh. Uh, well, I would love to, 618 00:28:43,933 --> 00:28:47,065 but I'm going to a women in business panel tonight, Nova. 619 00:28:47,067 --> 00:28:48,199 Well, I can go with you. 620 00:28:48,201 --> 00:28:49,265 No, it's not that big of a deal. 621 00:28:49,267 --> 00:28:51,483 I am barely gonna get there myself. 622 00:28:52,308 --> 00:28:53,399 What's going on? 623 00:28:53,401 --> 00:28:55,498 Well, my... my book will be out soon and... 624 00:28:55,500 --> 00:28:58,965 Oh. Uh, why didn't you say anything? 625 00:28:58,967 --> 00:29:01,498 I... I thought it was coming out in a few months. 626 00:29:01,500 --> 00:29:03,232 Congratulations. 627 00:29:05,033 --> 00:29:06,798 They moved the publication date up. 628 00:29:06,800 --> 00:29:08,398 I'll be going on a small tour soon. 629 00:29:08,400 --> 00:29:09,598 Maybe you could, uh... 630 00:29:09,600 --> 00:29:11,231 Yes, yes, soon as harvest is over, 631 00:29:11,233 --> 00:29:13,698 I will help you with whatever you need. 632 00:29:13,700 --> 00:29:14,898 Okay, great. Thank you. 633 00:29:14,900 --> 00:29:18,865 But before you come over, I want you to have this. 634 00:29:18,867 --> 00:29:21,965 Please... read it. 635 00:29:22,275 --> 00:29:23,965 Yeah, of course. I can't wait. 636 00:29:23,967 --> 00:29:26,431 I'm just nervous about the book coming out, 637 00:29:26,433 --> 00:29:29,483 doing well, and being received well. 638 00:29:30,234 --> 00:29:32,698 Miss Shaw, I have the Johnsons on the phone. 639 00:29:32,700 --> 00:29:34,165 I got to take this. We'll talk soon? 640 00:29:34,167 --> 00:29:36,798 Yes, absolutely! We'll... we'll catch up. 641 00:29:36,800 --> 00:29:39,531 Yeah. Hi, Mr. Johnson. 642 00:29:39,533 --> 00:29:44,532 ♪♪ 643 00:29:44,534 --> 00:29:49,698 ♪♪ 644 00:29:49,700 --> 00:29:51,299 [ENGINE SHUTS OFF] 645 00:29:52,900 --> 00:29:54,699 [INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS] 646 00:29:58,034 --> 00:30:00,332 WOMAN: Keep the change, please, sir. 647 00:30:00,334 --> 00:30:05,665 ♪♪ 648 00:30:05,667 --> 00:30:10,998 ♪♪ 649 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:19,065 ♪♪ 650 00:30:19,067 --> 00:30:26,865 ♪♪ 651 00:30:26,867 --> 00:30:34,998 ♪♪ 652 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:42,932 ♪♪ 653 00:30:42,934 --> 00:30:44,665 [LAUGHS] 654 00:30:44,667 --> 00:30:46,198 You want to paint and don't think 655 00:30:46,200 --> 00:30:47,465 you'll get no paint on you? 656 00:30:47,467 --> 00:30:49,265 Yeah. [CHUCKLES] 657 00:30:53,200 --> 00:30:54,465 [CAR DOOR OPENS] 658 00:30:54,467 --> 00:30:55,672 Auntie Nova! 659 00:30:55,674 --> 00:30:57,265 Hey! Hey, big sis. 660 00:30:57,267 --> 00:30:59,465 [LAUGHING] Hey! 661 00:31:02,467 --> 00:31:05,192 Hey, that paint's gonna be nice. 662 00:31:05,800 --> 00:31:07,998 Got your message. 663 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,665 But you didn't say why you were coming. 664 00:31:09,667 --> 00:31:11,732 I can't just come see my favorite baby brother? 665 00:31:11,734 --> 00:31:14,431 Your only baby brother, actually. 666 00:31:14,433 --> 00:31:15,431 [LAUGHS] 667 00:31:15,433 --> 00:31:16,765 So, what brings you by? 668 00:31:16,767 --> 00:31:18,065 Oh, nothing much. 669 00:31:18,067 --> 00:31:20,932 Just... dropping this off for you. 670 00:31:20,934 --> 00:31:23,465 For later. No rush. 671 00:31:23,467 --> 00:31:24,698 It's my book. 672 00:31:24,700 --> 00:31:26,765 Say, now, you got it done. 673 00:31:26,767 --> 00:31:29,432 It comes out soon, and I wanted you to have it. 674 00:31:29,434 --> 00:31:31,598 But I could just leave it on your desk for later. 675 00:31:31,600 --> 00:31:32,983 That's cool. 676 00:31:33,634 --> 00:31:35,817 That's a big deal, Nova. 677 00:31:36,733 --> 00:31:37,932 Congrats. 678 00:31:37,934 --> 00:31:40,399 Thank you. 679 00:31:40,401 --> 00:31:49,465 ♪♪ 680 00:31:49,467 --> 00:31:58,332 ♪♪ 681 00:31:58,334 --> 00:32:07,398 ♪♪ 682 00:32:07,400 --> 00:32:16,132 ♪♪ 683 00:32:22,033 --> 00:32:23,832 Close your eyes! 684 00:32:25,801 --> 00:32:28,732 - Close your eyes. - Alright. 685 00:32:32,994 --> 00:32:34,325 Okay, you can open them. 686 00:32:37,200 --> 00:32:38,298 You like it? 687 00:32:38,300 --> 00:32:40,498 Nah. 688 00:32:40,500 --> 00:32:41,498 I love it. 689 00:32:41,500 --> 00:32:44,165 It's one of aunt Vi's pies. 690 00:32:44,167 --> 00:32:45,632 I'm proud of it. 691 00:32:47,434 --> 00:32:49,317 You should be proud of it. 692 00:32:50,400 --> 00:32:52,332 - Know what? - What? 693 00:32:52,334 --> 00:32:54,598 Want to show you something I'm proud of, too. 694 00:32:54,900 --> 00:32:56,932 Came in the mail for me the other day. 695 00:32:59,201 --> 00:33:00,681 It's a letter from the government saying 696 00:33:00,683 --> 00:33:02,599 your Daddy ain't on parole no more. 697 00:33:02,983 --> 00:33:04,532 What's parole mean? 698 00:33:04,534 --> 00:33:07,398 It's another one of them "P" words we be talking about... 699 00:33:07,400 --> 00:33:12,998 Penal system, parole, prison, police. 700 00:33:13,000 --> 00:33:14,598 When you had your big timeout? 701 00:33:14,600 --> 00:33:18,232 'Cause of some things I did a long time ago, yeah. 702 00:33:20,734 --> 00:33:23,398 Know how Mr. Jarvis be checking on me sometimes, 703 00:33:23,400 --> 00:33:24,677 see if I'm doing good? 704 00:33:24,679 --> 00:33:26,465 - Yeah. - That's parole. 705 00:33:26,467 --> 00:33:29,565 Out of prison but go back real quick. 706 00:33:31,200 --> 00:33:33,632 [PAPER RUSTLING] 707 00:33:33,634 --> 00:33:36,192 This letter says I'm done with all that. 708 00:33:37,150 --> 00:33:38,900 You passed the test? 709 00:33:39,900 --> 00:33:41,932 That's right. I did good. 710 00:33:42,317 --> 00:33:44,108 Good job, Pop. 711 00:33:44,901 --> 00:33:46,199 Thanks, buddy. 712 00:33:50,734 --> 00:33:54,332 As the first black woman to own a sugar mill 713 00:33:54,334 --> 00:33:59,065 in Louisiana, she has had to blaze her own path. 714 00:33:59,067 --> 00:34:01,830 It gives me great pleasure to present 715 00:34:01,832 --> 00:34:05,132 Miss Charley Bordelon with our 2019 716 00:34:05,134 --> 00:34:07,532 groundbreaker of the year award. 717 00:34:07,534 --> 00:34:11,699 Please, everyone, give a big Nola congratulations 718 00:34:11,701 --> 00:34:13,698 to Charley Bordelon. 719 00:34:13,700 --> 00:34:14,799 Whoo! 720 00:34:22,067 --> 00:34:23,998 Thank you. 721 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,832 Wow. [LAUGHS] 722 00:34:28,200 --> 00:34:30,398 Um... 723 00:34:30,400 --> 00:34:32,198 Thank you for this honor. 724 00:34:32,200 --> 00:34:33,775 Uh... 725 00:34:34,467 --> 00:34:37,932 To begin with, I would say we, as women, 726 00:34:37,934 --> 00:34:41,732 we have to stick together no matter what. 727 00:34:45,734 --> 00:34:50,332 Even when it's not easy, we have to show each other Grace... 728 00:34:50,334 --> 00:34:52,065 WOMAN: Excuse me. ...And push each other... 729 00:34:52,067 --> 00:34:54,150 Excuse me, Mrs. Bordelon-West? 730 00:34:55,000 --> 00:34:57,732 Yes, and it's simply Bordelon now. 731 00:34:57,734 --> 00:34:58,932 Apologies. 732 00:34:58,934 --> 00:35:00,532 I'm a reporter with the New Orleans daily news, 733 00:35:00,534 --> 00:35:01,665 and I have some questions... 734 00:35:01,667 --> 00:35:03,332 Well, perhaps we can do this at another time. 735 00:35:03,334 --> 00:35:06,398 Would you say you're generally supportive of all women? 736 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:07,900 Excuse me? 737 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:11,199 Of course I am. 738 00:35:11,201 --> 00:35:13,798 I've read an advance copy of your sister's memoir, 739 00:35:13,800 --> 00:35:16,265 "Blessing and Blood" by Nova Bordelon, 740 00:35:16,267 --> 00:35:18,154 and in it, she reveals some disturbing truths 741 00:35:18,156 --> 00:35:20,398 about your role both during and especially after 742 00:35:20,400 --> 00:35:23,198 your ex-husband Davis West's sex scandal. 743 00:35:23,200 --> 00:35:30,998 ♪♪ 744 00:35:31,000 --> 00:35:32,365 I don't know what you're talking about. 745 00:35:32,367 --> 00:35:34,498 Okay, I'll be more specific. 746 00:35:34,500 --> 00:35:36,932 The book details the threatening actions you took 747 00:35:36,934 --> 00:35:39,798 towards Melina Galoudian, the woman who accused Davis 748 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:41,865 of orchestrating her assault by several members 749 00:35:41,867 --> 00:35:44,265 of the L.A. gladiators. 750 00:35:44,267 --> 00:35:45,865 The book alleges you made a payment 751 00:35:45,867 --> 00:35:48,599 of several million dollars to keep her quiet. 752 00:35:50,400 --> 00:35:52,931 Anyone can allege anything. 753 00:35:52,933 --> 00:35:55,765 So, now your only sister's just anyone? 754 00:35:57,201 --> 00:36:00,065 Nova Bordelon calls you, and I quote, 755 00:36:00,067 --> 00:36:02,531 "a tragic example of the American woman's 756 00:36:02,533 --> 00:36:05,099 unwitting but still complicit role 757 00:36:05,101 --> 00:36:08,365 in perpetuating gender inequality and rape culture 758 00:36:08,367 --> 00:36:10,432 as the price of full participation 759 00:36:10,434 --> 00:36:12,565 in patriarchal capitalism." 760 00:36:12,567 --> 00:36:14,608 Oh, my God! 761 00:36:15,401 --> 00:36:17,800 I have no comment about that. Now, as I was saying... 762 00:36:17,802 --> 00:36:21,532 Do you feel you mishandled the Melina Galoudian incident? 763 00:36:21,534 --> 00:36:28,599 ♪♪ 764 00:36:28,601 --> 00:36:35,832 ♪♪ 765 00:36:35,834 --> 00:36:42,932 ♪♪ 766 00:36:42,934 --> 00:36:49,998 ♪♪ 767 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:57,265 ♪♪ 768 00:36:57,267 --> 00:37:03,999 ♪♪ 769 00:37:07,101 --> 00:37:09,031 [TELEPHONE RINGING] 770 00:37:09,033 --> 00:37:14,298 ♪♪ 771 00:37:14,300 --> 00:37:15,665 [GROANS] 772 00:37:20,133 --> 00:37:23,531 ♪ In this temporary world... ♪ 773 00:37:23,533 --> 00:37:25,365 Charley. 774 00:37:25,367 --> 00:37:26,965 Ra. 775 00:37:26,967 --> 00:37:28,365 We need to talk. 776 00:37:30,201 --> 00:37:31,692 Alright. 777 00:37:32,817 --> 00:37:34,332 It's early. 778 00:37:34,334 --> 00:37:37,865 Yeah. Yeah, I've been up all night. 779 00:37:37,867 --> 00:37:41,365 Did Nova give you her manuscript yet? 780 00:37:41,367 --> 00:37:43,265 Yeah, I got it. 781 00:37:43,267 --> 00:37:45,031 Why? 782 00:37:45,033 --> 00:37:47,899 Do not read it. 783 00:37:47,901 --> 00:37:49,365 Not yet. 784 00:37:49,367 --> 00:37:53,692 Let me talk to you about it before you do, okay? 785 00:37:53,967 --> 00:37:56,032 Promise me, Ra. 786 00:37:56,034 --> 00:37:57,765 Charley, I don't know. 787 00:37:57,767 --> 00:37:59,965 Promise me, Ralph Angel. 788 00:38:02,267 --> 00:38:03,931 Alright, I'm gonna wait for you. 789 00:38:04,400 --> 00:38:07,621 I'm on my way. I'll, uh, I'll be there soon. 790 00:38:07,623 --> 00:38:11,699 ♪ Save me from myself ♪ 791 00:38:11,701 --> 00:38:13,498 WOMAN: Please leave a message after the tone. 792 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:14,365 [BEEP] 793 00:38:14,367 --> 00:38:16,165 Hi. Olivia. It's Charley. 794 00:38:16,167 --> 00:38:18,365 Call me back as soon as possible. 795 00:38:18,367 --> 00:38:19,965 It's urgent. 796 00:38:19,967 --> 00:38:21,498 I need you to draw up some papers regarding 797 00:38:21,500 --> 00:38:23,698 my sister's memoir, 798 00:38:23,700 --> 00:38:25,465 an immediate cease and desist. 799 00:38:25,467 --> 00:38:26,932 Um... 800 00:38:26,934 --> 00:38:28,665 Just call me back, please. 801 00:38:28,667 --> 00:38:29,732 [BEEP] 802 00:38:29,734 --> 00:38:37,065 ♪♪ 803 00:38:37,067 --> 00:38:39,065 Daddy, could you bring me the new menus? 804 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:40,699 They're right there on the desk. 805 00:38:43,800 --> 00:38:47,198 ♪ Well, now, from moanin' and groanin' ♪ 806 00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:51,132 ♪ Cannot continue this fight ♪ 807 00:38:51,134 --> 00:38:54,732 ♪ But where can I go? But onward I know ♪ 808 00:38:54,734 --> 00:38:59,465 ♪ With no relief in sight... ♪ 809 00:38:59,467 --> 00:39:02,198 NOVA: America's curse is its thin sense of freedom 810 00:39:02,200 --> 00:39:04,465 that demands we all pretend to be free. 811 00:39:04,467 --> 00:39:07,132 We lie. This is what we do. 812 00:39:07,134 --> 00:39:09,932 In "Blessing and Blood," the lies I have lived 813 00:39:09,934 --> 00:39:11,265 are laid bare. 814 00:39:11,267 --> 00:39:13,932 The lies and shame that have shackled my family 815 00:39:13,934 --> 00:39:15,732 are dragged into the light of truth 816 00:39:15,734 --> 00:39:18,465 because what is real can heal. 817 00:39:18,467 --> 00:39:21,398 We see this clearly in the life of my aunt Violet, 818 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:24,398 a strong black woman who lived much of her life 819 00:39:24,400 --> 00:39:26,798 as anything but that. 820 00:39:26,800 --> 00:39:29,065 [TRAIN HORN BLARING IN DISTANCE] 821 00:39:34,201 --> 00:39:39,598 ♪♪ 822 00:39:39,600 --> 00:39:45,198 ♪♪ 823 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:47,599 "Blessing and Blood" is a declaration of independence 824 00:39:47,601 --> 00:39:50,865 from the shame that binds us, cripples us, 825 00:39:50,867 --> 00:39:52,732 suffocates us. 826 00:39:52,734 --> 00:39:55,198 I break my family's inbred silence around country's 827 00:39:55,200 --> 00:39:58,232 naughty questions of ownership by asking the questions 828 00:39:58,234 --> 00:40:00,199 we dare not speak. 829 00:40:00,201 --> 00:40:02,465 Does the existence of my sister's bribes 830 00:40:02,467 --> 00:40:05,798 endorse traditional notions of women as property? 831 00:40:05,800 --> 00:40:08,865 Does the circumstance of my nephew's conception and birth 832 00:40:08,867 --> 00:40:11,732 make my brother, Ralph Angel, less of a father, 833 00:40:11,734 --> 00:40:13,798 less of a man? 834 00:40:13,800 --> 00:40:15,998 Is America's sense of virility really no more 835 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,598 than that of my brother's? 836 00:40:17,600 --> 00:40:20,732 A twenty-something ego so fragile that we, as a family, 837 00:40:20,734 --> 00:40:24,498 have until now maintained the lie that his beloved child 838 00:40:24,500 --> 00:40:26,631 came from his loins. 839 00:40:26,633 --> 00:40:34,898 ♪♪ 840 00:40:34,900 --> 00:40:43,132 ♪♪ 841 00:40:43,134 --> 00:40:51,532 ♪♪ 842 00:40:51,534 --> 00:40:53,358 Daddy... 843 00:40:54,201 --> 00:41:00,998 I know you're having a great unending day up there. 844 00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:06,398 I pray it's full of sunshine, peace, and joy 845 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:08,465 beyond all understanding. 846 00:41:10,401 --> 00:41:13,608 I'm afraid... Daddy. 847 00:41:15,600 --> 00:41:18,832 Everyone is not going to understand what I'm doing. 848 00:41:21,200 --> 00:41:23,665 But I'm offering up my work, 849 00:41:23,667 --> 00:41:29,032 hoping it will help us to... see better... 850 00:41:31,200 --> 00:41:34,599 ...to be better. 851 00:41:37,700 --> 00:41:40,399 Because I grew up with too many secrets. 852 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:43,899 You did, too. 853 00:41:46,167 --> 00:41:49,065 And it's time we were all set as free 854 00:41:49,067 --> 00:41:52,799 as you wanted to be. 855 00:41:54,934 --> 00:41:56,983 So please... 856 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:01,532 Give me the strength to see this through. 857 00:42:01,534 --> 00:42:08,398 ♪♪ 858 00:42:08,400 --> 00:42:09,732 [SIGHS SOFTLY] 859 00:42:09,734 --> 00:42:17,265 ♪♪ 860 00:42:17,267 --> 00:42:24,665 ♪♪ 861 00:42:24,667 --> 00:42:32,032 ♪♪