1 00:00:05,923 --> 00:00:06,583 [Lynn] You have to stop. 2 00:00:06,798 --> 00:00:09,881 I can't keep letting you put yourself, or me through this. 3 00:00:10,302 --> 00:00:11,337 I promise... 4 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:13,137 I10 more. 5 00:00:13,222 --> 00:00:16,715 It has been nine years since I've even come close to using my powers. 6 00:00:16,934 --> 00:00:19,094 [Gambi] Do you remember why you became Black Lightning? 7 00:00:19,186 --> 00:00:20,676 You wanted to give the people hope. 8 00:00:22,064 --> 00:00:23,544 [Anissa] Somebody has to do something, 9 00:00:23,732 --> 00:00:26,815 because all of this policing, and marching, and praying, 10 00:00:27,027 --> 00:00:28,483 it hasn't changed anything. 11 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:37,485 [Jefferson] It is time that people know that Black Lightning... 12 00:00:39,498 --> 00:00:40,498 is back. 13 00:00:42,793 --> 00:00:44,354 [narrator] Previously on Black Lightning... 14 00:00:44,378 --> 00:00:45,743 Tori, I missed you. 15 00:00:46,004 --> 00:00:47,460 I missed you too, big brother. 16 00:00:47,673 --> 00:00:49,567 [Lady Eve] I'm not gonna tell you how to run your crew, 17 00:00:49,591 --> 00:00:51,753 but you need to take Black Lightning out, 18 00:00:51,969 --> 00:00:54,256 and button this thing up quick. 19 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:55,886 My name is Tobias Whale. 20 00:00:56,098 --> 00:00:57,618 I understand what you're going through. 21 00:00:57,766 --> 00:00:59,598 Black Lightning messed my life up, too. 22 00:00:59,810 --> 00:01:02,598 The purpose of Black Lightning was to kill Tobias. 23 00:01:02,813 --> 00:01:05,931 He's shoving my father's articles down his throat until he died. 24 00:01:06,650 --> 00:01:08,106 [grunting] 25 00:01:08,318 --> 00:01:11,902 [Anissa] Grace, if! Could make people who did bad things pay for what they did, 26 00:01:12,114 --> 00:01:13,434 that would be a good thing, right? 27 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:14,610 I found these on my student. 28 00:01:14,783 --> 00:01:16,583 And he was so out of control that the only way 29 00:01:16,618 --> 00:01:18,859 I could keep him from hurting anyone was to blast him. 30 00:01:19,246 --> 00:01:19,986 Twice. 31 00:01:20,205 --> 00:01:22,525 Must be this new drug, Green Light I've been hearing about. 32 00:01:28,630 --> 00:01:29,745 You sure about this? 33 00:01:30,882 --> 00:01:31,922 [Gambi on comms] In theory. 34 00:01:33,594 --> 00:01:36,177 That's not exactly the vote of confidence I was hoping for. 35 00:01:40,892 --> 00:01:41,892 [inhales deeply] 36 00:01:45,897 --> 00:01:46,897 [suit powering up] 37 00:01:55,324 --> 00:01:56,324 So? 38 00:01:58,493 --> 00:02:00,109 This is one hell of a view. 39 00:02:00,662 --> 00:02:01,662 [Gambi] Okay. 40 00:02:02,873 --> 00:02:04,433 Ready to give this thing a little juice? 41 00:02:05,250 --> 00:02:06,740 You know, I thought you'd never ask. 42 00:02:12,049 --> 00:02:13,255 Really, really, really good. 43 00:02:14,468 --> 00:02:15,468 [Black Lightning laughs] 44 00:02:26,438 --> 00:02:27,803 I just found my new favorite thing. 45 00:02:28,023 --> 00:02:29,023 [Gambfl But, okay. 46 00:02:29,149 --> 00:02:30,435 Let's try something simple. 47 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,029 [officer] Stop. 48 00:02:43,246 --> 00:02:44,246 [grunting] 49 00:02:48,669 --> 00:02:49,909 [grunting] 50 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:00,632 [grunting] 51 00:03:02,933 --> 00:03:03,933 [sun cocks] 52 00:03:06,645 --> 00:03:07,760 Put your guns away. 53 00:03:08,897 --> 00:03:10,513 [boy grunting] 54 00:03:10,732 --> 00:03:11,813 All right, easy now, son. 55 00:03:13,276 --> 00:03:14,311 [grunting] 56 00:03:21,243 --> 00:03:22,984 Look, stop. No, I... I don't wanna... 57 00:03:23,203 --> 00:03:24,203 [grunting] 58 00:03:26,415 --> 00:03:27,415 [boy screams] 59 00:03:33,588 --> 00:03:34,874 Call for an ambulance. 60 00:03:35,090 --> 00:03:36,770 This kid is definitely high on Green Light. 61 00:03:36,967 --> 00:03:39,379 Next time, try using a Taser first. 62 00:03:40,011 --> 00:03:41,011 Yes, sir. 63 00:03:46,935 --> 00:03:47,970 Nice job. 64 00:03:49,563 --> 00:03:51,850 - [high-pitched ringing] - [groaning] 65 00:03:52,482 --> 00:03:53,482 You heading back? 66 00:03:53,984 --> 00:03:54,984 [grunts] 67 00:03:55,986 --> 00:03:57,317 [sniffles and exhales] 68 00:03:57,904 --> 00:03:58,904 No. 69 00:03:59,865 --> 00:04:01,731 No. I wanna practice some more. 70 00:04:04,369 --> 00:04:05,734 [security alarm beeping] 71 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:34,225 Been a long time, Gambi. 72 00:04:34,775 --> 00:04:35,810 Not long enough. 73 00:04:36,318 --> 00:04:37,318 We had a deal. 74 00:04:37,652 --> 00:04:38,892 You're not supposed to be here. 75 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:40,944 You're supposed to be gone, forever. 76 00:04:41,156 --> 00:04:42,442 I need a new suit. 77 00:04:44,034 --> 00:04:46,196 Only thing I'm gonna measure you for is a coffin. 78 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:48,448 Oh, I'll be here long after you're gone. 79 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,734 Just cause you got that serum pumping through 80 00:04:50,746 --> 00:04:52,226 your veins that's keeping you from aging, 81 00:04:52,250 --> 00:04:54,896 doesn't mean that you and your sister are gonna have a happy ending. 82 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:57,023 You think they told you everything before they gave it to you? 83 00:04:57,047 --> 00:04:59,025 What they didn't tell me, I've already figured out. 84 00:04:59,049 --> 00:05:01,882 Another thing I've figured out is you're still working for the ASA, 85 00:05:02,093 --> 00:05:04,630 which makes you privy to all kinds of information. 86 00:05:05,347 --> 00:05:06,712 What I need from you is a name. 87 00:05:09,392 --> 00:05:10,632 Who is Black Lightning? 88 00:05:12,229 --> 00:05:13,229 I can't help you. 89 00:05:13,605 --> 00:05:14,686 Oh, I think you can. 90 00:05:14,898 --> 00:05:17,139 Knowing things about Black Lightning gets men killed. 91 00:05:17,359 --> 00:05:19,817 I do my best to avoid knowing things that can get me killed. 92 00:05:20,028 --> 00:05:22,816 Not telling me what I need to know can get you killed, too. 93 00:05:24,908 --> 00:05:28,492 I'll admit, Black Lightning has become a personal problem. 94 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:31,741 I'm guessing his presence in Freeland is a problem for you as well. 95 00:05:36,211 --> 00:05:37,872 Only problem I have is you. 96 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:50,599 Gambi... 97 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:56,971 I'll see you later. 98 00:06:02,153 --> 00:06:03,393 [door chimes] 99 00:06:20,505 --> 00:06:22,166 [Anissa typing] 100 00:06:30,181 --> 00:06:31,763 Look, people, there's a pattern here 101 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:34,011 and I've been connecting the dots. 102 00:06:34,769 --> 00:06:37,261 The Tuskegee Experiments used syphilis. 103 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:39,642 The Flint water crisis used le... 104 00:06:40,942 --> 00:06:42,022 What are you doing? Get out. 105 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,588 - Why? You watching porn? - I'm studying, 106 00:06:43,612 --> 00:06:45,273 and you need to respect my privacy. 107 00:06:45,530 --> 00:06:47,341 I don't know why you moved back in the first place. 108 00:06:47,365 --> 00:06:49,885 - Once I go to college, I'm gone for good. - You know what, out. 109 00:06:49,993 --> 00:06:52,138 [Jennifer] Listen, I'm just getting the gray jacket, and then I'm gone. 110 00:06:52,162 --> 00:06:53,162 No, let's go. 111 00:06:53,288 --> 00:06:56,076 Kiesha and I are going skating. I wanna look fly. What's this? 112 00:06:56,458 --> 00:06:57,914 It was for a costume party. 113 00:06:58,126 --> 00:06:59,326 Okay, so you into bondage now? 114 00:06:59,461 --> 00:07:01,147 - What were you, Whips and Chains? - You know... 115 00:07:01,171 --> 00:07:03,171 - [stutters] Take the jacket. - Okay, I'll take it. 116 00:07:03,214 --> 00:07:04,625 Please go. 117 00:07:04,841 --> 00:07:05,956 - Thank you. - Bye. 118 00:07:06,176 --> 00:07:07,216 And shut the door, please. 119 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:08,918 [sighs] 120 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:10,752 I said shut the door. 121 00:07:10,972 --> 00:07:11,972 [Jennifer] Love you. 122 00:07:19,689 --> 00:07:23,899 Legionnaires'. Don't believe me'? CNN, March 30th, 1987. 123 00:07:24,736 --> 00:07:27,603 Thirty years ago in Freeland, 124 00:07:27,822 --> 00:07:32,487 nine kids, all of whom displayed enhanced abilities, suddenly disappeared. 125 00:07:36,331 --> 00:07:37,617 [upbeat music playing] 126 00:07:42,837 --> 00:07:44,828 "Hey! Ca" YOU hurry Your ass up? 127 00:07:45,048 --> 00:07:46,609 I came to skate, not to pose for selfies. 128 00:07:46,633 --> 00:07:47,919 Yes, I'm aware. Thank you. 129 00:07:48,134 --> 00:07:49,134 Come on. 130 00:07:49,302 --> 00:07:50,918 [stammers] You gonna fall. 131 00:07:51,513 --> 00:07:53,113 Get out there. I'll be there in a second. 132 00:07:53,223 --> 00:07:54,223 All right, girl. 133 00:08:04,067 --> 00:08:07,025 Uh, you gonna need a lot more than lip gloss to help that face. 134 00:08:09,614 --> 00:08:10,228 Lana. 135 00:08:10,448 --> 00:08:13,657 Damn, girl, you still mad I dusted you on your track 136 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:15,533 in front of the entire school? 137 00:08:16,621 --> 00:08:18,032 You really think you're all that? 138 00:08:18,248 --> 00:08:19,738 Oh, honey, I know I'm all that. 139 00:08:20,709 --> 00:08:25,294 Oh. Okay, well, I guess Khalil and his days of dusting fools are over, though. 140 00:08:26,297 --> 00:08:28,129 With his crippled ass. 141 00:08:29,551 --> 00:08:30,551 Oh, okay. 142 00:08:30,885 --> 00:08:32,205 You're still pissed he dumped you? 143 00:08:32,846 --> 00:08:35,053 Well, maybe instead of worrying about Khalil, 144 00:08:35,265 --> 00:08:38,178 you should be worried about putting some lotion on those dusty-ass knees. 145 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:41,270 [grunts] [Lana scoffs] 146 00:08:42,022 --> 00:08:44,702 You know what, I've been waiting to knock you out since sixth grade. 147 00:08:45,108 --> 00:08:46,314 [grunting] 148 00:08:52,282 --> 00:08:53,613 [groaning] 149 00:09:04,002 --> 00:09:05,002 [whimpering] 150 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:12,582 [man] Her fever's sky-high. 151 00:09:12,927 --> 00:09:14,668 She's gettin' worse. She's weak. 152 00:09:14,888 --> 00:09:17,008 - [cashier] Dude, it's our policy. - [man] I told you. 153 00:09:17,223 --> 00:09:20,341 I got home, opened up the bottle and it was nothing but dust, 154 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:23,097 so you need to replace it or give me my damn money back. 155 00:09:23,313 --> 00:09:24,974 Look, I can't take used medicine back. 156 00:09:25,190 --> 00:09:26,876 Bruh, that's what I'm trying to tell you, it ain't used. 157 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,015 That's why her fever's up. 158 00:09:28,234 --> 00:09:30,914 And that's why I'm still here talking to you after working a double. 159 00:09:30,987 --> 00:09:32,773 Come on, the man has a sick kid. 160 00:09:35,867 --> 00:09:37,027 This expired three years ago. 161 00:09:37,118 --> 00:09:38,512 Dude, I just sell what they give me. 162 00:09:38,536 --> 00:09:40,576 Oh, come on. That is the oldest excuse in the world. 163 00:09:40,622 --> 00:09:43,080 "I just sell what they give me. I just do what I'm told." 164 00:09:43,291 --> 00:09:45,091 You're not a robot, son, you're a human being. 165 00:09:45,210 --> 00:09:47,730 So how about you act like one and help this young man and his daughter out. 166 00:09:47,754 --> 00:09:49,415 - I can't do it. - [grunts] 167 00:09:52,467 --> 00:09:54,834 [breathing heavily] 168 00:09:55,053 --> 00:09:58,173 Look, I promise you, that bat is not gonna end up where you're expecting it to. 169 00:09:58,640 --> 00:09:59,675 [groans] 170 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:01,931 [electricity crackling] 171 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:03,560 Yo, you all right? 172 00:10:03,853 --> 00:10:04,853 [grunts] 173 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:06,478 [panting] Yeah. 174 00:10:07,107 --> 00:10:08,107 Uh... 175 00:10:09,567 --> 00:10:10,567 Yeah, I'm good. 176 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:14,085 - Look, I'm sorry. - [cashier] Look, if... 177 00:10:14,197 --> 00:10:16,939 if it was my call, I'd do it. But it's... it's not. 178 00:10:18,993 --> 00:10:19,993 I'll tell you what, 179 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:24,114 um, how about we find a box that is not expired, 180 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:27,283 and, um, I'll buy you that medicine. 181 00:10:27,502 --> 00:10:28,896 - No, I'm all right, bruh. - No, no, no. 182 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:31,833 This is not a handout. I'm expecting you to pay me back. 183 00:10:32,048 --> 00:10:33,880 Uh, next time you find someone in need, 184 00:10:34,092 --> 00:10:36,709 help them out, we're even. Cool? 185 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:42,975 Cool. 186 00:10:46,187 --> 00:10:47,302 [sighs] 187 00:11:01,369 --> 00:11:05,454 My sources tell me, David Poe, the editor of the Freehand Gazette, 188 00:11:06,166 --> 00:11:09,284 canceled a series of articles which would've exposed the vaccine 189 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:11,960 as the source of those enhanced abilities. 190 00:11:12,338 --> 00:11:13,954 The reporter was Alvin Pierce. 191 00:11:14,632 --> 00:11:15,246 Grandpa? 192 00:11:15,466 --> 00:11:19,505 He was murdered a week later. His murder was never solved. 193 00:11:24,058 --> 00:11:25,548 [sighs] 194 00:11:28,479 --> 00:11:30,436 [Jefferson sighs] 195 00:11:36,404 --> 00:11:37,485 [cell phone chimes] 196 00:11:40,950 --> 00:11:42,065 [sighs] 197 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:48,955 [breathes heavily] 198 00:11:53,922 --> 00:11:55,037 [electricity crackling] 199 00:12:31,626 --> 00:12:32,661 [sun cocks] 200 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:39,752 I watch TV. 201 00:12:40,343 --> 00:12:43,426 I know who you are, and I ain't scared of you. 202 00:12:43,638 --> 00:12:46,630 What I don't know is, why are you here at my place? 203 00:12:46,849 --> 00:12:49,386 Why do you have a factory's worth of chemicals here? 204 00:12:49,602 --> 00:12:52,094 What I have or don't have ain't no business of yours. 205 00:12:52,313 --> 00:12:53,553 I asked you a question. 206 00:12:53,773 --> 00:12:55,935 Look here, you electrified lawn jockey, 207 00:12:56,150 --> 00:12:58,437 you're a wanted man, and you're trespassing, 208 00:12:58,653 --> 00:13:02,066 which means I can shoot your black ass and I'll be called a hero. 209 00:13:02,282 --> 00:13:03,818 - Mother... - [yells] 210 00:13:05,368 --> 00:13:06,608 Uh-uh-uh. 211 00:13:07,287 --> 00:13:08,777 Now let's try this again. 212 00:13:08,997 --> 00:13:10,362 What are the chemicals for? 213 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:13,748 [whimpering] 214 00:13:14,085 --> 00:13:15,085 Green Light. 215 00:13:15,211 --> 00:13:16,411 It's not mine. It's... it's... 216 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:18,336 I usually pick up and deliver. 217 00:13:18,715 --> 00:13:20,025 This time, they gave me a little extra 218 00:13:20,049 --> 00:13:21,449 - to keep it around. - Who's "they"? 219 00:13:21,509 --> 00:13:23,546 [sighs] I don't know his name. 220 00:13:23,928 --> 00:13:24,963 Did you just lie to me? 221 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:26,419 No, no, I didn't. 222 00:13:26,639 --> 00:13:27,799 Then why don't I believe you? 223 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:29,468 [groaning] 224 00:13:31,394 --> 00:13:32,600 [Randy] Joey Toledo. 225 00:13:33,938 --> 00:13:36,305 His name is Joey Toledo. 226 00:13:41,362 --> 00:13:42,648 I don't get it. 227 00:13:43,239 --> 00:13:46,277 I mean, how could you, you of all people, 228 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:47,982 not know that Joey Toledo was back? 229 00:13:48,244 --> 00:13:50,076 - Jefferson... - No, don't "Jefferson" me. 230 00:13:50,288 --> 00:13:52,433 You're supposed to have your finger on the pulse of Freeland. 231 00:13:52,457 --> 00:13:55,916 Now we are talking about the guy worked for the man who killed my father. 232 00:13:56,252 --> 00:13:59,119 Look, I... I can't even say for certain that he ever left. 233 00:14:02,467 --> 00:14:06,426 What I can say for certain is that I haven't heard about him in a long time. 234 00:14:06,637 --> 00:14:08,253 So, calm down. 235 00:14:11,059 --> 00:14:15,053 Joey Toledo was Tobias's right-hand man. 236 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:18,848 If he is still around, then Tobias is still around. 237 00:14:19,067 --> 00:14:21,729 - It's certainly possible. - [grunts] Not certainly possible! 238 00:14:21,944 --> 00:14:24,106 If Tobias is still out there dealing Green Light, 239 00:14:24,322 --> 00:14:25,322 I have to have him. 240 00:14:25,365 --> 00:14:28,323 If that means going through Joey Toledo, even better. 241 00:14:28,534 --> 00:14:30,241 [high-pitched ringing] 242 00:14:30,912 --> 00:14:32,073 Jefferson. 243 00:14:32,705 --> 00:14:33,705 Jefferson. 244 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:35,832 Jeff? 245 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,943 If I'd have brought him to the hospital, there would've been too many questions 246 00:14:44,967 --> 00:14:46,173 which I couldn't answer. 247 00:14:47,178 --> 00:14:48,885 [Lynn sighs] You did the right thing. 248 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:52,802 Based on these diagnostics, it wasn't a stroke or a heart attack. 249 00:14:53,059 --> 00:14:56,643 He's been having headaches and exhibiting aggressive behavior. 250 00:14:57,355 --> 00:14:58,355 For how long? 251 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:00,440 I don't know. 252 00:15:03,736 --> 00:15:07,070 [Lynn] But I don't see anything that would cause a headache or a change in behavior. 253 00:15:13,162 --> 00:15:14,698 Could this be Black Lightning related? 254 00:15:14,914 --> 00:15:16,655 He hasn't had any problems before, 255 00:15:16,874 --> 00:15:18,622 but the suit's got a new hover function... 256 00:15:18,634 --> 00:15:19,594 [electricity crackles] 257 00:15:20,044 --> 00:15:20,704 [LYml] Jeff? 258 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,160 - [grunting] - Jeff? 259 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:25,340 Breathe. 260 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:30,881 [exhales] 261 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:34,732 I don't know what I'm... What am I doin' here? 262 00:15:34,934 --> 00:15:35,934 You passed out. 263 00:15:37,854 --> 00:15:40,391 - Lynn? - It's okay, just relax. Okay? 264 00:15:42,442 --> 00:15:43,442 [grunting] 265 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:45,771 - I've gotta get Joey Toledo. - No. 266 00:15:45,987 --> 00:15:48,775 You're not going anywhere until I figure out what's going on with you. 267 00:15:48,990 --> 00:15:49,695 [sighs] 268 00:15:49,907 --> 00:15:51,648 I need you to stay here and rest. 269 00:15:54,203 --> 00:15:55,534 Can you do that? 270 00:15:58,166 --> 00:15:59,247 [Jefferson sighs] 271 00:16:05,548 --> 00:16:09,416 Well, this is some ominous lighting. 272 00:16:10,553 --> 00:16:12,009 What's going on? 273 00:16:12,221 --> 00:16:13,711 I paid the tailor a visit. 274 00:16:15,725 --> 00:16:16,965 Why would you do that? 275 00:16:17,477 --> 00:16:19,037 Thought he'd give me Black Lightning's identity, 276 00:16:19,061 --> 00:16:20,893 help me find him, so I could kill him. 277 00:16:21,606 --> 00:16:23,188 Lady Eve won't be happy. 278 00:16:24,609 --> 00:16:26,145 I'm not afraid of Lady Eve. 279 00:16:26,444 --> 00:16:29,607 This is not about fear, it's about strategy. 280 00:16:30,281 --> 00:16:31,281 You're being reckless. 281 00:16:31,449 --> 00:16:32,689 I'm their top earner. 282 00:16:32,909 --> 00:16:36,322 When her cartel asked me to put Green Light on the streets, I put it on every corner. 283 00:16:36,537 --> 00:16:38,403 I deserve a seat at the table next to her. 284 00:16:38,623 --> 00:16:39,623 Patience. 285 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:41,080 You'll get there. 286 00:16:41,792 --> 00:16:44,521 You know they're using Black Lightning's return as an excuse to not promote me, 287 00:16:44,545 --> 00:16:46,456 so I'm stuck babysitting The One Hundred. 288 00:16:46,881 --> 00:16:48,713 Tori, I'm tired of managing these Negroes. 289 00:16:48,925 --> 00:16:51,007 When I was city council member, I had sovereignty, 290 00:16:51,219 --> 00:16:52,835 I conducted real business. 291 00:16:53,095 --> 00:16:54,895 Lady Eve and the rest of them gave me respect. 292 00:16:55,056 --> 00:16:56,336 They respected me like an equal. 293 00:16:56,432 --> 00:16:59,015 Okay. Okay, calm down. 294 00:17:00,728 --> 00:17:05,313 You are making bad decisions because you haven't dealt with your root problem. 295 00:17:05,525 --> 00:17:06,525 What do you mean? 296 00:17:07,777 --> 00:17:10,269 You never dealt with your first enemy, 297 00:17:11,155 --> 00:17:12,737 your worst enemy. 298 00:17:14,116 --> 00:17:15,902 And you can't forgive yourself. 299 00:17:17,495 --> 00:17:18,576 Good news. 300 00:17:18,955 --> 00:17:20,116 [Tobias] Hmm? 301 00:17:21,249 --> 00:17:22,831 I found Eldridge. 302 00:17:30,508 --> 00:17:34,467 There's not a day I go get the mail when there's not at least one medical bill. 303 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:36,677 I spend my whole day working the line 304 00:17:36,889 --> 00:17:39,176 just so I can come home and give half my paycheck 305 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:40,848 to taking care of your pale ass. 306 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:41,800 So what? 307 00:17:42,019 --> 00:17:43,475 "So what?" It's my money! 308 00:17:44,146 --> 00:17:47,264 To think, I was happy. "It's a boy, Eldridge." 309 00:17:47,483 --> 00:17:51,442 [scoffs] I was gonna watch you play sports, teach you how to drive a car. 310 00:17:51,696 --> 00:17:53,496 Look at you, you can't even take your pale ass 311 00:17:53,614 --> 00:17:54,614 out on the front porch. 312 00:17:54,782 --> 00:17:57,114 - I can do anything anybody else can do. - No, you can't. 313 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:58,737 - Yes, I can. - No, you can't! 314 00:17:58,953 --> 00:18:00,443 - Yes, I can! - You ain't normal! 315 00:18:00,746 --> 00:18:01,907 Look at you. You ain't black. 316 00:18:02,123 --> 00:18:04,080 You ain't white. You ain't nothing. 317 00:18:04,292 --> 00:18:05,828 Dad, don't! 318 00:18:06,043 --> 00:18:08,455 What... what, you got something you want to say, huh? 319 00:18:09,338 --> 00:18:10,920 Sit your pale ass down. 320 00:18:11,132 --> 00:18:12,839 - Stop it. - Or what, huh? 321 00:18:13,217 --> 00:18:14,217 Shut up! [Eldridge slaps] 322 00:18:16,387 --> 00:18:18,094 - [sobbing] - Tobias? 323 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:21,715 Tobias? 324 00:18:24,145 --> 00:18:25,385 Tobias? 325 00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:30,815 [sighs] I've read about overcoming childhood stuff. 326 00:18:31,027 --> 00:18:34,770 Believe me, we handle this business, 327 00:18:35,906 --> 00:18:37,567 you'll be a new man. 328 00:18:40,119 --> 00:18:41,701 [exhales] 329 00:18:43,205 --> 00:18:44,411 Where is he? 330 00:18:45,374 --> 00:18:46,739 [knocks] Hey, Dad? 331 00:18:47,501 --> 00:18:49,242 Hey. Uh, what's going on? 332 00:18:49,503 --> 00:18:50,503 Hmm... 333 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:52,412 Nothing much. 334 00:18:58,554 --> 00:18:59,554 What's on your mind? 335 00:19:02,224 --> 00:19:03,224 Grandpa. 336 00:19:04,644 --> 00:19:06,555 Uh, what about him? 337 00:19:06,812 --> 00:19:08,018 Well, I'm doing some research 338 00:19:08,230 --> 00:19:11,939 on a school project and it's about family histories. 339 00:19:12,526 --> 00:19:14,733 Grandpa's work explored some strange stuff, 340 00:19:14,945 --> 00:19:17,277 like enhanced abilities, missing kids. I wanted... 341 00:19:17,490 --> 00:19:20,983 Yeah, your grandfather had a lot of wild ideas 342 00:19:21,994 --> 00:19:23,280 about a lot of things. 343 00:19:24,205 --> 00:19:28,699 Okay, I'm sorry. I know talking about Grandpa is hard for you, so I'm sorry. 344 00:19:31,754 --> 00:19:32,754 No. 345 00:19:35,633 --> 00:19:36,633 I'm sorry. 346 00:19:37,802 --> 00:19:39,884 You deserve to know who he was. 347 00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:42,845 Your grandfather... 348 00:19:46,018 --> 00:19:48,134 he always did the right thing. 349 00:19:48,938 --> 00:19:49,938 Always. 350 00:19:50,648 --> 00:19:53,140 Yeah, I see a lot of him in you. 351 00:19:53,359 --> 00:19:54,359 [chuckles] 352 00:19:56,487 --> 00:19:57,487 Thanks, Dad. 353 00:19:58,447 --> 00:19:59,447 Yeah. 354 00:20:06,580 --> 00:20:09,447 [indistinct chatter] 355 00:20:09,667 --> 00:20:11,658 [Anissa] Thank you for seeing me so late. 356 00:20:12,086 --> 00:20:14,453 How long have you been the editor of the Freeland Gazette? 357 00:20:14,755 --> 00:20:16,496 Over 40 years. 358 00:20:16,966 --> 00:20:18,081 - Wow. - Hey, uh, 359 00:20:18,300 --> 00:20:20,792 - your grandfather was a good man. - Hmm. 360 00:20:21,011 --> 00:20:22,718 And a hell of a reporter. 361 00:20:24,974 --> 00:20:26,464 Now what can I do for you? 362 00:20:27,393 --> 00:20:30,055 So I have been doing research into my grandfather, right, 363 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:33,100 and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions? 364 00:20:33,566 --> 00:20:36,024 Well, that depends on what you want to ask. 365 00:20:36,652 --> 00:20:39,690 I wanted to ask about the expose on those missing kids. 366 00:20:45,536 --> 00:20:48,073 I have a story I need to work on 367 00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:50,363 for the morning edition. 368 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:55,493 Wait, did I say something wrong? 369 00:20:55,713 --> 00:20:57,124 - I need to go. - Mr. Poe? 370 00:20:57,339 --> 00:20:58,670 And you need to leave, now. 371 00:20:58,883 --> 00:21:01,545 I apologize if I offended you, but I didn't mean to... 372 00:21:01,761 --> 00:21:02,761 Young lady, 373 00:21:04,013 --> 00:21:06,630 out of respect for your grandfather, 374 00:21:06,974 --> 00:21:08,590 I'm gonna say this nicely. 375 00:21:10,603 --> 00:21:11,603 Get out. 376 00:21:13,481 --> 00:21:15,017 You know, I read up on you. 377 00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:18,938 I heard you were a champion for the common people. 378 00:21:27,244 --> 00:21:28,844 - [siren wails] - [electricity crackling] 379 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:32,556 [Black Lightning] Pretty jumpy for a cop. 380 00:21:33,709 --> 00:21:36,076 You keep rolling up on me like that, you're gonna get shot. 381 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:37,295 [laughs] 382 00:21:37,505 --> 00:21:38,791 You turning yourself in? 383 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:40,626 Wishful thinking, Inspector. 384 00:21:40,841 --> 00:21:42,582 You've been causing a lot of problems. 385 00:21:42,802 --> 00:21:44,133 And you ain't changed much. 386 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:45,801 Change is overrated. 387 00:21:46,013 --> 00:21:47,013 I'm here to help, man. 388 00:21:47,056 --> 00:21:48,467 [scoffs] I don't need your help. 389 00:21:48,682 --> 00:21:50,514 Yeah, you do, just like before. 390 00:21:50,726 --> 00:21:51,887 Maybe more this time. 391 00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:53,622 The Green Light drug is out of control. 392 00:21:53,771 --> 00:21:54,886 [scoffs] 393 00:21:55,105 --> 00:21:56,436 There's been so many overdoses, 394 00:21:56,649 --> 00:21:59,186 the first responders started carrying naloxone. 395 00:21:59,401 --> 00:22:02,814 Got a name of a guy who's either at or near the top of the food chain. 396 00:22:03,656 --> 00:22:04,656 Joey Toledo. 397 00:22:04,865 --> 00:22:06,321 [scoffs] Joey Toledo? 398 00:22:06,909 --> 00:22:09,116 - Thought he was long gone. - No. He's back. 399 00:22:09,411 --> 00:22:11,118 He's all up in the Green Light. 400 00:22:11,831 --> 00:22:13,271 Now if you know of a way to find him, 401 00:22:13,624 --> 00:22:15,240 - I don't need a warrant. - [scoffs] 402 00:22:15,459 --> 00:22:17,621 If I decided to do that, how would I get a hold... 403 00:22:17,837 --> 00:22:19,419 [Black Lightning] Look in your car. 404 00:22:31,392 --> 00:22:32,392 Are you serious? 405 00:22:32,476 --> 00:22:35,059 Hey, I'm old-school. It's safer. 406 00:22:35,312 --> 00:22:38,555 Consider this the black signal. 407 00:22:38,774 --> 00:22:41,732 -[laughs] -Yeah. You still got jokes, huh? 408 00:22:46,782 --> 00:22:48,193 And you still do that. 409 00:22:51,829 --> 00:22:54,662 So, I hear you've been trying to go back out as Black Lightning? 410 00:22:55,708 --> 00:22:57,540 I can't believe Gambi told you. 411 00:22:57,835 --> 00:22:59,075 We're worried about you. 412 00:22:59,837 --> 00:23:01,248 Yeah, but, Lynn, people are dying. 413 00:23:01,463 --> 00:23:03,704 And the last thing that I want is for people to get hurt. 414 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:06,090 But they're not my priority... 415 00:23:07,511 --> 00:23:08,511 you are. 416 00:23:12,558 --> 00:23:13,923 [doorbell rings] 417 00:23:21,358 --> 00:23:23,315 Now, what happened exactly? 418 00:23:23,527 --> 00:23:25,109 She broke Lana's wrist. 419 00:23:25,321 --> 00:23:27,688 I had to take her to two doctors to get this fixed. 420 00:23:27,907 --> 00:23:29,667 And honestly I don't have that kind of money. 421 00:23:29,700 --> 00:23:30,700 Look like he do, though. 422 00:23:30,993 --> 00:23:33,388 We should have called the police like I said, have her ass arrested. 423 00:23:33,412 --> 00:23:34,692 Okay, we... we need to calm down. 424 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:36,570 What the hell you mean, "calm down"? 425 00:23:36,790 --> 00:23:38,451 Gina, I told you, I got this. 426 00:23:38,667 --> 00:23:39,407 Well, get it. 427 00:23:39,627 --> 00:23:42,439 'Cause it seems like to me this man want to pretend like ain't nothin' happened. 428 00:23:42,463 --> 00:23:43,463 No, I'm not saying that. 429 00:23:43,714 --> 00:23:45,000 Ladies. Ladies. 430 00:23:45,215 --> 00:23:47,297 I understand you're upset, I really do. 431 00:23:47,509 --> 00:23:48,749 And as a woman and a mother, 432 00:23:48,969 --> 00:23:51,882 I know there is nothing more important than the safety of our kids. 433 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:53,258 Mmm-hmm. 434 00:23:53,807 --> 00:23:56,549 [stutters] Now, I don't know what did or didn't happen, 435 00:23:56,810 --> 00:24:00,724 but trust me, we will take full responsibility for our daughter's actions. 436 00:24:02,983 --> 00:24:04,189 Come in, please. 437 00:24:09,907 --> 00:24:10,907 Please. 438 00:24:18,374 --> 00:24:19,910 - [all laughing] - 0h, yeah? 439 00:24:20,125 --> 00:24:23,005 I thought Gina was going to tear off her earrings and grease up her face. 440 00:24:23,212 --> 00:24:25,273 When it comes to my family, I do not play, Mr. Pierce. 441 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:26,733 - [Lana's mom] Hmm. - I will fight you. 442 00:24:26,757 --> 00:24:28,317 - [Jefferson] Yeah, I see. - [all laugh] 443 00:24:36,767 --> 00:24:38,599 Well, I guess we should get going. 444 00:24:38,852 --> 00:24:41,765 Thank you, Lynn, and Mr. Pierce, thank you. 445 00:24:41,981 --> 00:24:43,722 Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you. 446 00:24:43,941 --> 00:24:44,941 I'll walk you out. 447 00:24:54,451 --> 00:24:56,112 Thanks for stopping by again, okay? 448 00:24:56,620 --> 00:24:57,951 We'll be in touch. 449 00:25:00,207 --> 00:25:01,226 What the hell were you thinking? 450 00:25:01,250 --> 00:25:02,615 Okay, look, it wasn't my fault. 451 00:25:02,835 --> 00:25:04,270 It doesn't matter whose fault it was. 452 00:25:04,294 --> 00:25:06,080 Did you not see the cast on her wrist? 453 00:25:06,296 --> 00:25:07,816 Uh, Jennifer, how do you expect us to feel 454 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:10,423 when someone shows up to tell us you were involved in a fight 455 00:25:10,634 --> 00:25:11,674 that we didn't know about? 456 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:14,627 There were two girls. They both run for Booker T. 457 00:25:14,972 --> 00:25:17,259 Two girls? Wait, Lana didn't tell us that part. 458 00:25:17,474 --> 00:25:18,834 You... And you weren't hurt at all? 459 00:25:19,018 --> 00:25:20,658 No, you taught us how to defend ourselves. 460 00:25:21,645 --> 00:25:24,137 Jeff, this is not a good thing. 461 00:25:24,648 --> 00:25:26,138 Right. Right. 462 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:28,238 [stammers] That's no excuse for hurting someone. 463 00:25:28,277 --> 00:25:31,065 - I barely touched them. - Jennifer, her wrist is broken. 464 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:33,362 And since grounding seems to have no effect on you... 465 00:25:33,615 --> 00:25:35,105 Wait, so I'm not being grounded? 466 00:25:35,325 --> 00:25:36,325 Oh, you are. 467 00:25:36,452 --> 00:25:38,179 Why am I getting in trouble for defending myself? 468 00:25:38,203 --> 00:25:39,364 You're grounded for lying. 469 00:25:39,580 --> 00:25:41,742 I didn't lie, I just didn't tell you guys about it. 470 00:25:41,957 --> 00:25:44,449 Oh, you really wanna play with me right now, little girl? 471 00:25:44,668 --> 00:25:45,668 Mmm-mmm. You don't. 472 00:25:45,878 --> 00:25:46,878 Exactly. 473 00:25:46,962 --> 00:25:48,617 And you need to figure out how to resolve 474 00:25:48,629 --> 00:25:50,580 conflict without fighting or losing your temper. 475 00:25:50,799 --> 00:25:53,359 And as your father taught you how to fight, he can be a big help, 476 00:25:53,510 --> 00:25:57,378 because believe it or not, not everyone solves their problems with their fists. 477 00:26:01,060 --> 00:26:02,060 Two girls? 478 00:26:02,144 --> 00:26:03,144 Two. 479 00:26:09,526 --> 00:26:10,526 Didn't I kick you out? 480 00:26:10,694 --> 00:26:12,150 Listen, my grandfather was murdered 481 00:26:12,404 --> 00:26:15,738 shortly after investigating enhanced abilities and those missing kids. 482 00:26:15,949 --> 00:26:17,439 I just need to know what happened. 483 00:26:17,785 --> 00:26:19,150 You sound just like him. 484 00:26:20,829 --> 00:26:22,536 Why didn't you run those articles? 485 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:24,948 It was the same exact story you've built your career on. 486 00:26:25,042 --> 00:26:27,204 Well, if you're anything like Alvin, 487 00:26:27,419 --> 00:26:29,626 I know you're not gonna leave me the hell alone 488 00:26:29,838 --> 00:26:31,124 until you get your way. 489 00:26:31,882 --> 00:26:32,882 [sighs] 490 00:26:37,137 --> 00:26:38,137 I dug this up. 491 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:41,599 [Anissa] What's this? 492 00:26:42,768 --> 00:26:45,055 I've saved this for over 30 years. 493 00:26:46,063 --> 00:26:48,100 Just holding on to an old friend, I guess. 494 00:26:49,399 --> 00:26:50,399 Thank you. 495 00:26:50,526 --> 00:26:51,891 This... this means a lot to me. 496 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:53,111 Good. 497 00:26:56,782 --> 00:26:57,782 Young lady... 498 00:27:00,536 --> 00:27:05,121 Alvin tapped into somethin' far bigger and much more dangerous 499 00:27:05,332 --> 00:27:07,664 than I care to be a part of. 500 00:27:08,168 --> 00:27:10,751 Jefferson made a good life for you and your family. 501 00:27:10,963 --> 00:27:13,546 Maybe walking away from this is best. 502 00:27:15,008 --> 00:27:18,672 Alvin said it then, and I still believe it to be true today, 503 00:27:19,930 --> 00:27:21,295 they're watchin'. 504 00:27:22,683 --> 00:27:24,765 Wait. Who's watching? 505 00:27:25,602 --> 00:27:27,343 I'm sure if you find out, 506 00:27:28,522 --> 00:27:29,853 you'd get killed. 507 00:27:31,692 --> 00:27:34,650 Now go and don't come back. 508 00:27:36,155 --> 00:27:37,155 [sighs] 509 00:27:41,869 --> 00:27:43,485 [knocking] 510 00:27:44,663 --> 00:27:45,994 [Eldridge] Who is it? 511 00:27:48,709 --> 00:27:49,870 Who is it? 512 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:53,961 [Tobias] Eldridge. 513 00:27:56,341 --> 00:27:59,675 [grunts and coughs] 514 00:28:02,431 --> 00:28:03,546 [groans] 515 00:28:03,807 --> 00:28:05,593 [chuckles] 516 00:28:05,809 --> 00:28:08,267 You still hit like a little bitch. 517 00:28:09,313 --> 00:28:10,849 What the hell you doing here? 518 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:13,181 We have some questions to ask you. 519 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:14,606 About what? 520 00:28:15,569 --> 00:28:17,276 Your parenting skills. 521 00:28:17,487 --> 00:28:18,818 [coughing] 522 00:28:19,907 --> 00:28:21,238 My Parenting? 523 00:28:22,784 --> 00:28:23,945 Hell. 524 00:28:24,161 --> 00:28:26,152 At least I stayed, huh? 525 00:28:26,705 --> 00:28:30,699 I didn't leave in the middle of the night like your damn mama did. 526 00:28:30,918 --> 00:28:33,285 Instead, I fed you, 527 00:28:33,754 --> 00:28:35,540 and I clothed you. 528 00:28:36,006 --> 00:28:39,749 Even tried to take care of 'em twitchy-ass eyes of yours. 529 00:28:43,096 --> 00:28:44,257 You're right. 530 00:28:44,473 --> 00:28:46,134 Mom's left, and you stayed. 531 00:28:46,975 --> 00:28:49,091 - You did feed and clothe us. - Mmm. 532 00:28:53,190 --> 00:28:54,931 And I can appreciate that. 533 00:28:55,984 --> 00:28:57,019 Now. 534 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:03,151 Yeah, I can appreciate that. 535 00:29:13,377 --> 00:29:14,617 [Eldridge sighs] 536 00:29:15,587 --> 00:29:17,203 The question is why? 537 00:29:17,464 --> 00:29:19,080 - [bones crunching] - [Eldridge groaning] 538 00:29:19,299 --> 00:29:20,915 - [Tobias] Why did you stay? - [coughing] 539 00:29:21,134 --> 00:29:22,974 Was it just so you can have someone to torture, 540 00:29:23,095 --> 00:29:25,382 to beat on, to blame for your failures? 541 00:29:25,597 --> 00:29:27,713 Or was it about collecting money from the state? 542 00:29:27,933 --> 00:29:29,719 Because it certainly wasn't about love. 543 00:29:29,935 --> 00:29:31,050 [Eldridge choking] 544 00:29:31,270 --> 00:29:32,852 [gasps and coughs] 545 00:29:36,692 --> 00:29:37,352 [sun cocks] 546 00:29:37,567 --> 00:29:38,773 [Tobias] You stayed. 547 00:29:39,903 --> 00:29:40,563 [Eldridge groaning] Son. 548 00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:41,779 [Tobias] Leave him. 549 00:29:42,739 --> 00:29:44,730 Your back is broken, Eldridge. 550 00:29:45,659 --> 00:29:46,899 You're gonna die, 551 00:29:48,453 --> 00:29:49,864 and you're gonna die slow. 552 00:29:52,916 --> 00:29:55,248 [groaning and coughing] 553 00:29:56,628 --> 00:29:57,993 [Eldridge] Tobias! 554 00:30:00,507 --> 00:30:01,622 [coughing] 555 00:30:15,188 --> 00:30:19,273 [Poe] Alvin said it then, and I still believe it to be true today, 556 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:21,475 they're watchin'. 557 00:30:23,238 --> 00:30:25,479 [Anissa] Wait. Who's watching? 558 00:30:26,450 --> 00:30:28,236 [Poe] I'm sure if you find out, 559 00:30:29,411 --> 00:30:30,697 you'd get killed. 560 00:30:45,218 --> 00:30:46,925 [Anissa] "ASF." 561 00:31:06,615 --> 00:31:07,615 Jennifer! 562 00:31:07,699 --> 00:31:09,315 Do you have my black hoodie? 563 00:31:09,868 --> 00:31:11,859 Uh, no, I got my own hoodies. 564 00:31:12,954 --> 00:31:14,115 Yeah, right. 565 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:28,216 [news anchor speaking indistinctly on TV] 566 00:31:39,231 --> 00:31:40,231 [switches TV off] 567 00:31:43,985 --> 00:31:44,985 This sucks. 568 00:31:46,947 --> 00:31:47,947 Yeah, it does. 569 00:31:48,156 --> 00:31:50,648 I don't know why I'm on punishment. I didn't start the fight. 570 00:31:50,909 --> 00:31:52,115 Sin of omission. 571 00:31:53,203 --> 00:31:54,910 Our family doesn't communicate that way. 572 00:31:55,122 --> 00:31:56,157 I'm a target. 573 00:31:56,373 --> 00:31:57,704 The daughter of the principal. 574 00:31:58,625 --> 00:32:00,366 They call me the Queen of Garfield, Dad. 575 00:32:01,503 --> 00:32:02,503 [sighs] 576 00:32:04,881 --> 00:32:08,749 "The one thing you can't take away from me 577 00:32:09,052 --> 00:32:11,714 is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me." 578 00:32:13,181 --> 00:32:14,342 [sighs] MLK? 579 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:18,433 Viktor Frankl, holocaust survivor. 580 00:32:19,688 --> 00:32:22,396 How you respond in a crisis is your choice, 581 00:32:22,649 --> 00:32:25,641 but to exercise that choice, you have to recognize your emotions 582 00:32:26,486 --> 00:32:27,486 and regulate them. 583 00:32:27,529 --> 00:32:30,341 Okay, well, what about when somebody's trying to regulate upside your head? 584 00:32:30,365 --> 00:32:31,365 [chuckles] 585 00:32:32,367 --> 00:32:33,367 Look... 586 00:32:34,578 --> 00:32:38,162 fighting should never be about adding fuel to the fire, 587 00:32:38,457 --> 00:32:41,199 fighting should only be about putting the fire out. 588 00:32:42,294 --> 00:32:44,831 And often, I mean, not the best choice. 589 00:32:46,006 --> 00:32:52,594 Even when it is so hard to do, is to walk away. 590 00:32:53,388 --> 00:32:56,346 [scoffs] It's easier said than done, Yoda. 591 00:32:57,976 --> 00:32:59,762 Yeah, I know, my little Padawan. 592 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:01,264 [both chuckle] 593 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:02,480 I know. 594 00:33:03,148 --> 00:33:04,354 [turns on TV] 595 00:33:09,070 --> 00:33:10,936 [panting] 596 00:33:14,326 --> 00:33:15,326 '[9a8ps] - [fabric rips] 597 00:33:15,911 --> 00:33:16,911 Damn it. 598 00:33:17,370 --> 00:33:18,656 [sighs] 599 00:33:20,332 --> 00:33:23,870 [sighs] All this ass. I'm gonna need something that really fits. 600 00:33:35,847 --> 00:33:38,159 Well, whoever he is, he's gonna think he died and went to heaven. 601 00:33:38,183 --> 00:33:39,183 [chuckles] 602 00:33:39,559 --> 00:33:40,559 She. 603 00:33:40,727 --> 00:33:43,219 And there's probably gonna be a room full of them. 604 00:33:44,356 --> 00:33:45,846 Okay. I'm not mad at that. 605 00:33:46,107 --> 00:33:47,848 -[laughs] -So tell me, what's your name? 606 00:33:49,486 --> 00:33:50,146 Monica. 607 00:33:50,362 --> 00:33:53,571 Uh, so, we're thinking black, I assume? 608 00:33:53,865 --> 00:33:56,106 [sighs] I was thinking something a bit brighter. 609 00:34:04,292 --> 00:34:05,292 Leather? 610 00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:07,044 Uh... 611 00:34:10,090 --> 00:34:11,090 [sighs] 612 00:34:11,383 --> 00:34:12,965 How do you feel about latex? 613 00:34:15,804 --> 00:34:16,965 - [Anissa] Mmm-hmm. - Mmm-hmm? 614 00:34:17,180 --> 00:34:18,386 - Yeah. - Yeah? 615 00:34:18,598 --> 00:34:20,384 - Yeah. I like those. - [chuckles] 616 00:34:20,600 --> 00:34:22,466 Red would be great. 617 00:34:23,478 --> 00:34:24,934 Uh-uh. No. 618 00:34:25,939 --> 00:34:27,054 Think I got it. 619 00:34:27,482 --> 00:34:28,642 [Ben] Everything is in there. 620 00:34:29,192 --> 00:34:32,355 Listen, I cannot thank you enough. 621 00:34:32,571 --> 00:34:33,971 Now you are about to be the fiercest 622 00:34:34,155 --> 00:34:35,896 and most fabulous superhero on the block. 623 00:34:36,157 --> 00:34:37,397 [laughs] 624 00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:40,488 - Ah. - Be safe out there. 625 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:43,912 Promise, I will. See ya. Have a good one. 626 00:34:44,124 --> 00:34:44,864 Bye. 627 00:34:45,083 --> 00:34:46,619 [grunting] 628 00:34:52,882 --> 00:34:54,498 [cell phone ringing] 629 00:34:59,973 --> 00:35:00,678 What you got? 630 00:35:00,890 --> 00:35:03,803 [Inspector Henderson] I tracked down an old girlfriend of Joey Toledo's, 631 00:35:04,019 --> 00:35:05,805 and then did some asking around. 632 00:35:06,229 --> 00:35:09,893 Turns out she's been seen with a guy matching his description. 633 00:35:10,108 --> 00:35:12,349 But that's not enough to get a surveillance warrant, 634 00:35:12,569 --> 00:35:17,279 so I will send you her info, along with a photo. 635 00:35:17,532 --> 00:35:19,899 [sniffles] Thanks, Inspector. 636 00:35:20,118 --> 00:35:21,608 Don't make me regret this. 637 00:35:21,828 --> 00:35:23,068 I won't. 638 00:35:29,085 --> 00:35:30,792 Take the suit off, Jefferson. 639 00:35:31,504 --> 00:35:33,996 Don't you get it? You could kill yourself wearing that suit. 640 00:35:34,215 --> 00:35:35,484 We already had this conversation. 641 00:35:35,508 --> 00:35:37,044 Look, just calm down. 642 00:35:37,302 --> 00:35:39,302 If Toledo is out there, he'll be out there tomorrow 643 00:35:39,387 --> 00:35:41,674 and then the next day. He has no reason to run. 644 00:35:41,890 --> 00:35:42,971 I can't take that risk. 645 00:35:43,266 --> 00:35:44,722 Give me the control module, Gambi. 646 00:35:45,727 --> 00:35:48,640 I found an issue with the capacitor array. That's been the problem. 647 00:35:48,938 --> 00:35:50,599 Now just give me a day to fix it. 648 00:35:50,815 --> 00:35:53,432 I want Toledo, I'm gonna have Toledo, 649 00:35:53,777 --> 00:35:55,142 so give me the control module, 650 00:35:56,112 --> 00:35:58,023 or I'm gonna Black-Lightning your ass. 651 00:36:33,650 --> 00:36:34,856 [sighs] 652 00:36:44,577 --> 00:36:49,617 Did you know that in Africa some people believe that albinos are magical? 653 00:36:50,959 --> 00:36:54,327 These people will actually kidnap random albino, 654 00:36:54,587 --> 00:36:57,079 cut 'em up, grind up his bones, 655 00:36:57,382 --> 00:37:00,625 and sell it as "magic" dust. 656 00:37:21,823 --> 00:37:23,359 [hip-hop song playing] 657 00:37:53,897 --> 00:37:55,353 [takes deep breath] 658 00:38:16,544 --> 00:38:19,002 Ugh! [Sighs] 659 00:38:20,173 --> 00:38:23,382 Okay, listen, if you wanna be a superhero, 660 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:25,334 you can't be afraid of dead rats. 661 00:38:57,794 --> 00:38:58,794 [door rattles] 662 00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:00,376 [takes deep breath] 663 00:39:00,672 --> 00:39:02,413 [creaking] 664 00:39:16,229 --> 00:39:17,560 [indistinct chatter] 665 00:39:32,453 --> 00:39:33,848 [Black Lightning] Do you know who I am? 666 00:39:33,872 --> 00:39:34,907 Please don't hurt me. 667 00:39:35,498 --> 00:39:37,034 Unlock your phone and give it to me. 668 00:39:37,625 --> 00:39:39,081 If you try to do anything else, 669 00:39:40,086 --> 00:39:42,043 if you try to contact anyone else, 670 00:39:42,589 --> 00:39:43,670 I will find you. 671 00:39:48,887 --> 00:39:50,343 - Go. - [panting] 672 00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:54,343 [typing] 673 00:39:58,187 --> 00:39:59,187 [cell phone chimes] 674 00:40:05,987 --> 00:40:08,103 [hip-hop song playing] 675 00:40:22,295 --> 00:40:23,956 [both grunting] 676 00:40:30,511 --> 00:40:31,546 Where is Tobias? 677 00:40:31,763 --> 00:40:32,969 [chuckles] 678 00:40:33,514 --> 00:40:34,514 [grunting] 679 00:40:41,230 --> 00:40:44,188 - Where is Tobias? - [breathing heavily] 680 00:40:46,861 --> 00:40:47,963 I'm not telling you nothing. 681 00:40:47,987 --> 00:40:48,987 [groans] 682 00:40:50,281 --> 00:40:51,612 [both grunting] 683 00:40:56,829 --> 00:40:57,829 [groans] 684 00:41:04,212 --> 00:41:05,748 [grunting] 685 00:41:14,097 --> 00:41:15,178 [groaning] 686 00:41:19,644 --> 00:41:21,009 He may not have killed you before, 687 00:41:21,646 --> 00:41:23,262 but the next time Tobias sees you, 688 00:41:23,564 --> 00:41:26,522 he's gonna finish you, and I'll bury you. 689 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:31,478 [Toledo laughing] 690 00:41:33,199 --> 00:41:34,405 [groans] 691 00:41:34,659 --> 00:41:36,525 [laughing] 692 00:41:36,869 --> 00:41:38,780 You should have stayed away. 693 00:41:39,455 --> 00:41:41,071 You shouldn't have come back.