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[Instrumental Music] Previously on Saints and Sinners.

[Knocking] Where's my baby?

I don't have your baby.

I have a sample of something that might help calm her down.

Why is Lady Ella here with the IRS?

We good, right?

As far as they know.

Drop it!

[Gunshot]

I need an arrest warrant for Kendrick Murphy.

[Instrumental Music]

Leona, we're concerned.

Oh don't be, Marilyn.

I'm fine.

It'll take a lot more than my daughter's demon seed

to take me out.

Leona you misunderstand.

We're not concerned about your well‐being.

We're concerned about the spotlight you're shining on all of us.

And how exactly is the spotlight on you, Dolores?

I was the one looking down the barrel of a gun.

But now the police are investigating at a particularly inopportune time.

With this Christie mess, we have to be worried about anything that raises our profile.

Ladies, we have known each other for a very long time.

And I have never been anything but

high profile. [Chuckles]

I think the point the ladies are trying to make,

however indelicately, is that...

You're getting sloppy.

I'm not going down with the ship.

So shape up.

Watch your tone Dolores.

You may sit on the bench but you are neither judge nor jury at this table.

Now ladies,

of course we're under more scrutiny, for now.

We are about to celebrate 50 years of

Greater Hope, the cornerstone of Cypress.

And some of our friendships

go back that far.

‐ We know, darling. But that's not... ‐ Marilyn,

When you were having difficulty conceiving

who took the necessary steps to ensure that you had the

family you so desperately wanted?

You did, Leona.

That's right.

And you, Willy.

Who helped you rise up the ranks in the Cypress medical

community when all the men wanted to keep you doing entry‐level work?

Nobody's disputing that Leona.

Paulette, who spearheaded your new campaign

for city council?

You Leona.

I'm grateful.

All of this is beside the point.

‐ What do you... ‐ And you, Dolores,

Who welcomed you into the fold when you were a hungry, unproven attorney?

Who introduced you to the justice department officials,

and paved your way to you becoming

a state court judge?

I have more than repaid that debt.

[Smirks]

Your debt,

comes with interest.

I have been there for all of you.

Cleaned up your messes.

Introduced you to your husbands.

Offered you my spiritual guidance.

I have earned your loyalty.

And I will not

abide by disrespect.

This is not about loyalty.

This is about survival.

Willy,

I'm speaking.

Now,

we need to handle our current problem quickly.

We have all had years of practice covering our tracks.

This should be second nature.

But when does it end?

It's gone on too long.

It ends when I say it's done!

Now,

finish your tea while it's still hot.

[Fire crackling]

I'll have dinner in the dining room tonight, Rowena.

Yes Ma'am.

[Dish rattles]

[Theme Music]

♪ Go on, lift you hands. Give god the praise ♪

♪ I fell so hard ♪ Hey

♪ Lost my faith in God ♪

♪ Hey

♪ I couldn't even pray ♪ Hey

♪ So I say

♪ We're just sinners

♪ Saved by grace

[Music] "Last Confession" by Henry Parsley

♪ Woa baby I have seen

♪ Woa Aww Oah

♪ Woa Aww

♪ Baby this is my last confession ♪

♪ You know I never been no good ♪

♪ but when I'm with you it feels like heaven ♪

♪ I'm begging for mercy baby

♪ Yeah

♪ I'm no good

[Music continues]

Be careful, Levi.

I don't want this thing to slip.

Get off of me, Rex.

Settle down, young blood.

[Laughter]

See,

Shaving is a lot like the hustle.

[Grunts]

Gotta be deliberate.

Slow.

Smooth to the grain.

[Breathes deeply]

It's when you go against the grain,

that's when you're met with resistance.

You understand?

A whole lot of irritation and mess.

Mess that has to be removed.

You feel me?

[Chorus] ♪ Baby this is my last confession ♪

♪ Ah How

♪ You know I never been no good ♪

I ain't even gonna waste my time on you.

Jabari and I

are moving into the big league

with this new Upsurge deal.

Gonna leave you and your sad, tired old‐ass hustle

in the dust.

Yeah,

well I ain't goin' nowhere.

You're done.

Game's over.

Keep the change.

[Piano keys] E, E, E, E, E, Eeeee!

Make sure you're not flat on that G when you come in, okay?

Miles Calloway,

Skye Logan?

In the flesh. [Laughter]

Wow,

[Laughter]

Mm.

Hi.

How long has it been?

Well we don't need to talk about how long it's been,

especially not in front of the kids.

[Laughter]

Guys, this is my A and R rep back in the day

when I first started off in the business.

Hey, yeah we had some ah,

pretty fun times back then, didn't we?

‐ Sssh. Don't tell that. ‐ [Laughter]

So, what's going on?

What are you doing here in a church?

The last time I heard, you were on tour with Tank.

I am. I'm, I'm on hiatus right now.

Doing, taking care of some family stuff, but I'll be back out on the road with Tank soon.

And in the meantime you're a youth choir director?

Yeah ah, I'm working with them.

Just giving back, you know. Giving out wisdom where I can.

Especially for this 50th anniversary jubilee that we're doing. It's a big event.

A lot of amazing talent, so

That's great.

But you

seemed to know that I was here. So ah,

what is good? Are you looking to team back up with me?

Actually I was

♪ Oah

♪ Oh oh oah oah

♪ Yes

‐ I was looking for him. ‐ Right, right, right.

[Laughter]

‐ Yes, you. ‐ What?

Scouting's a lot different now. I mean,

you guys know social media has changed the industry.

I mean I was checking out InstaP and I was blown away by

‐ this video. ‐ ♪ This is my promise

♪ to love the way

♪ you are supposed to be loved

Uh mm.

I mean, you posted that, right?

Yeah, I did. I mean Miles convinced me that I could

pursue music professionally so I wanted to get my voice out there.

I didn't think anyone would watch them.

Oh I'm watching and you can blow.

Any chance I can get a live performance?

Sure, I, I could sing a song from...

Actually um, I got a better idea.

Remember the song I taught you for the 50th anniversary jubilee?

A duet perfect for your vocals, yeah.

Well, are you sure? I mean maybe Miss Logan wants

‐ to hear ‐ It'll be fine. Trust me.

Yeah, listen um,

give us a few minutes to a

brush up on it and come back.

It'll be worth your time.

‐ All right, sure. ‐ All right?

I gotta make a call anyways so, then you can show me what you can do.

‐ Okay. ‐ All right?

Mm.

Do you really think it's possible?

Of course I do.

Let me just work on the details and then I'll give you a call.

Ah, thanks so much, Wilhelmina.

[Sighs] ‐Aww. ‐ Love you, bye.

Christie,

Glad you made it back.

You know, the group can be a really good resource when you open up.

I'm not sure this therapy is the right choice for me.

That's fine.

I think I have an alternative therapy that might

suit you.

[Contemporary Music] "Smokey Café"

You sure it was a good idea to nix the megachurch deal with Nina?

I mean that's, that's easy bread.

Yeah. UpSurge will be a windfall for us.

The CEO wants the church property because of the location.

And trust me, Nina did not leave disappointed.

[Clears throat]

[Laughter]

A reservation for Sterling, party of three.

Your table is ready.

Ah Sir,

the dining room requires that a gentleman wears a jacket.

We can provide one if necessary.

Please.

[Snaps fingers]

[Laughter]

You look fine, man. Listen,

follow my lead.

Look, I know how to do deals, cuz.

Let's not forget that it was my connect that got us the meeting in the first place.

Okay, listen. I know this world.

And this type of guy.

You don't even know how to dress for a meeting.

Just, just, let me do the talking.

Seriously, [Chuckles]

Levi and Jabari,

I'd like you to meet my new friend, Mr. Malik Thompson.

Good to meet you in person, Malik.

‐ Levi Sterling ‐ Pleasure.

Jabari Morris.

Nice jacket.

[Laughter]

Ah, should we make our way to our table?

Mayor Johnson here was just filling me in on what

the city of Cypress is prepared to offer for moving our headquarters to your

quaint little town.

Mm.

And with the tax breaks and the zoning incentives

that she's presenting, the city's land is looking

quite attractive.

Hm.

Ah, did she mention anything about the hardline stipulations

that city hall is going to enforce?

Tell me about those.

Well, the city almost put a trash company that I owned out of

business by trying to force me to buy more expensive trucks.

I wonder how long before Mayor Johnson starts telling you how to run your business.

Mm.

Mayor Johnson, it's been a pleasure.

I'll have my office set up a more official meeting between us.

I look forward to it.

Enjoy your meal.

After you.

[R&B Music]

[R&B Music]

Did he take the deal?

No, not yet. But he agreed to meet with me again.

Look, we've got to figure out our next move and quick.

Yeah, well, you'll figure out something.

Why do you sound so distracted?

I'm in the middle of something right now.

What's more important than stopping the sale

of my family's church?

Look I gotta call you back.

Wait, what?

[Sighs]

Was that about your son?

That's none of your damn business.

It is if it involves you hiding him.

This is a warrant for Kendrick's arrest.

If he's smart, he'll turn himself in.

Let me ask you a question,

Do you see him here?

Rex, this ain't a game.

Kendrick's got a target on his back.

Yeah. So, what? You and your pigs plan on shooting my son?

He shot at a cop.

If the police find him first and he resists, they'll shoot to kill.

[Ominous Music]

[Door closes]

Shawn,

Look here.

I need you to go find Kendrick. Bring him back here.

Before these cops do.

[Tense Music]

♪ You were the friend when I was searching ♪

♪ Right by my side

♪ You're all the strength that I need to ♪

♪ win this fight

♪ You blessed me when I don't deserve it ♪

♪ You are the light

♪ Oh oh oh

♪ You are

[Laughter]

That was fire.

Miles, I didn't know you had that in you.

Well, if you're not getting better, you're getting worse, right?

You are not getting worse, baby. We have got to get you into that studio.

‐ Of course, just like old times, huh? ‐ Mm hm.

[Laughter]

Look, you are so talented, boo.

I mean I can't wait to see how you develop.

‐ Thank you. ‐ Yeah.

I mean, a little more practice and stage time.

You'll be a force just like this guy.

[Tense Music]

So Miles, let's get you on that calendar.

Okay, so I'm thinking the 1st through the 3rd.

‐ We can do that. Knock it out in 2 days ‐ Mm hm.

We can do a demo then.

Yeah, yeah.

Let's do it.

‐ I'm so excited. ‐ Me too.

[Knocking]

Come in.

[Door opens]

Oh Angela,

[Door closes]

I see you got my invitation.

You mean your summons.

So what do you have for me?

I managed to get my hands on Levi's real set of books.

Great.

Hand them over.

I could do that.

If the price was right.

[Ominous Music]

You've already been paid.

The rate's changed.

So what do you want?

I'm sure this office can make use of my exceptional skills

some kind of way.

Your skills don't qualify for public office.

Think about how much having leverage over Levi is worth to you,

and get back to me.

You aren't gonna have Levi's ear for long, sweetie.

He's only seeing you to get over Christie.

Your value has depreciated.

Get on the winning team.

Oh I am.

Mine.

[Instrumental Music]

[Door creaks]

[R&B Music] "Music They Used To Play

Huh. Alternative therapy, huh? ♪ Let me think back to the music ♪

Uh huh. ♪ We used to play

Mm. ♪ It had a funky beat that could get you to your feet ♪

♪ If you're so here to stay ♪

Ooh wee.

♪ Hey

♪ Let me think back to the music we used to play ♪

Yep.

Oh.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm hm.

You're enjoying that a little too much.

[Laughter]

Do you want me to leave you two alone cuz I,

And do we know each other well enough for you to talk to me like that?

We do now.

[Laughter]

Okay,

So one on one seems to work for you.

I don't know it's just,

it's just hard for me to open up to the others when,

it's hard for me to be honest with myself.

What do you mean?

Life is just really complicated.

I understand complicated.

I'm not judging you.

[Music]

While I was in a relationship with someone,

I had an affair with a married man.

And I got pregnant.

His wife found out.

And she broke up my wedding.

Oh my God.

The wife and I ended up in a car accident together that

resulted in both of us losing our pregnancies.

Wow!

That's a lot.

Okay, so you're both in a lot of pain.

Pain I wouldn't be in if it wasn't for her.

Christie,

I'm not placing blame, but

it sounds like a lot of decisions led to you both being in that car.

I think the only way you're gonna heal is if you take a hard look at what happened

and how you got there.

What if I don't like what I see?

That's why I'm here.

[Door opens]

[Suspenseful Music]

Kendrick, wait.

Why? The crazy bitch send you to track me down?

No. She dudn't even know...

Well how'd you get in here then?

I, I got you the room.

My friend owns the hotel and

I asked him to keep it open.

And he called me as soon as you got back.

Then why are you keeping tabs on me?

[Suspenseful Music]

Because I'm the one who dug you up.

[Dramatic Music]

You?

Look, Miss Byrd got a call from your sister and left.

That's when I heard the banging in the coffin and...

So you were there helping her bury me?

I know it was wrong,

but I thought you were dead.

Miss Byrd told me to finish the job and

when I heard that you were alive I couldn't go through with it.

Kendrick, I've been watching you grow up your

whole life.

Look.

[Instrumental Music]

I grew up with your mother.

We were practically sisters.

My mother worked for the Byrds before I did.

I've been at the at house a long, long time.

[Groans]

I remember how the courtship of your parents

drove Miss Byrd crazy.

I've seen a lot in that house.

And I've been loyal.

But when I saw her bury her own blood,

I just...

And you got me here, yourself?

I called my friend who owns this place, and he helped me.

You can stay here as long as you need.

I won't keep tabs on you anymore.

Pssh. It's actually kind of nice

to have someone care.

I mean, cause I don't know if my Mom does anymore.

Aw, Ella love you. Trust me.

Yeah, sure doesn't seem that way.

I mean, after she threw me away?

And her mother, my grandmother, tried to murder me?

You best believe I'm gonna make that old lady pay.

Look, I understand that you want vengeance,

and you deserve it.

But there's other ways to bury her.

[Papers crinkling]

She tried to burn these.

Who's Gloria Stewart?

I don't know.

But it looks like Miss Byrd has been paying her residency

for decades.

And these medical files,

do they belong to this Gloria person?

Look, I don't know. I just grabbed what I could.

Thought it might be a good place to start looking.

Thank you for these, really.

And thank you for saving my life.

You're welcome.

I'll help you as much as I can.

But you gotta stay safe.

Trust me, I'm a lay low.

I know my Dad can help me.

[Scoffs]

I wouldn't trust Rex.

I overheard him and Miss Byrd talking before you got there.

They've got secrets between them.

And you don't know how far they'll go to keep them.

Ah there you are.

They tell me this where you be ballin'.

[Ball hits backboard]

South side, huh?

This ain't your neck of the woods.

[Exhales]

[Ball hits backboard]

Oh it's like that, you're not talking?

All right, then.

Have it your way.

[Exhales deeply]

You got to try a little harder, man.

Aah!

You feel that?

That anger?

People gonna always try to block your shot, Cole.

Always

One more, one more.

Aah!

Aaaah!

[Panting]

The world don't owe you nothin', Cole.

You want something, you gotta take it.

You gotta take it.

You can't care what the world think about it.

Come on. Try again.

Ooah Uuh!

Okay. [Laughter]

Yeah, all right. I like that.

Uh.

Haah.

[Exhales]

Tell you what,

You and me, one on one.

You win,

you get a performance in the jubilee.

Deal?

Get ready to lose.

Let's do it.

Ah! Come,

Got him.

Ah! oah.

Make you take it.

All right. Make you take, let's go.

Back you up. You...

‐ We got it. ‐ Left hand.

You ain't got it!

Yeah, that's right. That's right. Come on!

Talking, huh?

Come on, what you got?

[Church bells]

Yeah, you were right all along, Banana.

I should've listened to my baby girl.

Wait, hold on now.

I don't know about your mom and I getting back together. Right now,

my concern is you.

Yes, I promise. I'm coming home.

M'kay.

Ah a, I love you too.

Ah, talk soon honey.

Ah bye. Okay.

Listen, um. Lis, hey.

I need to talk to you about booking a flight to New York to see Savannah.

I would love to see Savannah. Ooh, when do you want to go?

I haven't been to New York in so long.

And we have to go to Silvia's when we're up there.

But you don't have anything available in your schedule until next week.

I'll start with those dates until we can get a good rate.

Ooh.

Angela, I just need one ticket.

And it's one way.

Wah, one way, what do you, what do you mean?

Well, after this UpSurge deal, [Tense Music]

I don't have any real reason to stay here in Cypress.

And my daughter needs me.

Look, these last few weeks have been great, but

‐ we both know what this really was. ‐ What was it, Levi?!

Just something I needed after that fiasco with my wedding.

Okay and I, I don't need it anymore.

So, when were you planning on telling me?

Wha, you were just gonna keep staying at my place and in my bed until you left?

Well I thought you of all people would understand.

It's not like this is the first time you ever slept with somebody

and it didn't mean anything.

Wow.

So,

what about my job?

I can write you a letter of reference.

How about you write me a check?

Excuse me?

Now that it's clear that this isn't going anywhere,

I want to be compensated.

Compensated for what?

For keeping my mouth shut. [Scoffs]

I know what you've been up to with the church's finances.

You forgot that I've been digitizing files and depositing checks.

[Scoffs]

All those numbers add up for your favor, Levi.

Not for Greater Hope's.

And you really think anybody's gonna believe you?

Looks like I'm leaving at just the right time.

Oh that's what you think.

[Door slams]

All right. You okay?

[Utensil scraping]

Yeah, I'm just a little woozy.

Yeah well, a little food

will definitely help.

[Tamara exhales] So look, um

I know I've asked you this a few times,

but ah, why don't you just come back to the house, huh?

‐ That way I can look after you. ‐ No.

‐ I can take care of you. ‐ No.

No, no, no. I do not want to go back there.

We're not together.

You already won't leave me alone as it is. I, I,

I can stay here at Josie's while I figure everything out.

Okay, but I'm worried about you.

‐ I mean the medication. The medical administrator says ‐ No.

‐ there's side effects. There's ‐ No, no.

[Knocking]

[Tamara breathes deeply]

[Knocking]

[Miles Sighs]

[Tamara breathing heavily]

[Ominous Music]

[Door slams]

[Miles's voice] Christine what are you doing here?

[Christine's voice] I came here to see Tamara.

[Miles] That's not a good idea.

[Christine] Look, I didn't come here to fight. I promise. I just want to apologize.

[Miles] For what?

[Christine] For my part in what, what we're dealing with.

[Miles] Hell, no!

[Tamara moaning]

How'd you even know Tamara was here?

[Voices sounding deeper] You told me, you told me, you told me.

I just saw [Indistinct]

No!

Yeh, heh. No!

[Grunting]

Aah!

[Miles] Tam, Tam, no! [Tamara screaming]

Tam, calm down!

[Tamara] No!

Tam, no!

Tam, stop.

Tam, it's me!

[Suspenseful Music]

Uh Aah.

Tam,

I, I, I thought she

that she was there.

I thought she was there.

[Rap Music] "Respect" ♪ People look at me

♪ and automatically think I'm a threat ♪ Special delivery for you.

What you talkin' about?

♪ Cause I came to get my check

♪ And I'm gonna get my respect

♪ Say it

♪ And I'm gonna get my respect

♪ Say it

♪ And I'm gonna get my respect

♪ Say it

♪ And I'm gonna get my respect

Well, well.

Look what the cat's done drug in

Where you been, boy?

Laying low.

Well if Shawn can find you, I'm sure the cops can.

Five‐O been showing up at my place with warrants and what not.

Now you should've killed Leona and kept it clean.

That's what you shoulda done.

Look, man.

What am I doing here?

You know the cops stay looking for me at your place

and at mom's.

Hell, mom might turn me in herself.

Nah, Ella ain't gonna sell you out.

Now I'm gonna keep you out of sight until the heat dies down.

Then me and you can take care of Leona together.

Yeah you sure about that?

Yeah.

Because from what I hear,

you and Leona are thick as thieves.

Who told you that?

Rowena.

Remember her?

Yeah. She the one who dug me up.

And she probably the only one I can trust.

Listen, man.

I don't know what type of secrets you and Leona got between you,

but you need to leave me out of it.

I'm a grown man now. I can take care of myself.

[Kendrick Scoffs]

[Sniffs]

[Sniffs]

[Contemporary Music] "Ora Tica"

Look, I have a pilot that we can use.

I'm handing you over to my assistant. She'll put you in contact.

Call me as soon as that flight gets off the ground.

How'd the drone test go?

Well are we gonna be able to launch?

No, no, no, no, no. Three months is not acceptable.

No, see if you can get it pushed up and call me back.

All right?

My man, Jabari.

Malik, hey.

This one of your spots?

Ah, no actually. But I do have people who keep me posted

on the major players that come in and out.

Ah, resourceful.

‐ Gotta have the right relationships. It's useful. ‐ Hey,

Excuse me, baby. Bring my man one too, please.

Thank you.

Ah, I'll take a beer. Thanks.

So, you found me.

What can I do for you?

Well um, I was just wondering if you had a chance to look at our proposal?

I read your pitch,

but to be honest, I'm still feeling it out.

I use my instincts when it comes to business.

Seems like you do too.

You know I grew up in a town just like Cypress.

Yeah.

Had to fight for everything I have.

Like you.

What makes you think I had to fight for anything?

Because you remind me of me when I first started out.

Ready.

Just a little rough around the edges.

[Phone buzzing]

That's Levi. He's ah, wrapping up ah

a property deal.

I told him he should've joined us.

You know, we've been following your story for a long time.

Really?

Yeah I mean, there's not that many self‐made CEO's in the 5% club.

The secret is to find your niche and go for it.

Bonus if it's an untapped industry.

Remember, supply and demand is still the corporate king.

Even better,

is when that supply is being offered at a lower price

per acre than what the city's offering.

You don't need to sell me on the details, Jabari.

You're the type of person I want to be in business with.

As long as the church land is still on the table.

Look, it's definitely on the table.

So,

it sounds like we can make this happen. Bringing UpSurge to Cypress.

Yeah I'm thinking we just run things past our lawyers and we should

be able to make this work.

[Jabari sighs]

Next round's on me.

[Police siren]

[Breathing heavily]

[Sighs]

‐ Mr. Calloway ‐ Yes, yes.

‐ I am Wilhelmina Hayworth. ‐ Yes.

‐ We met before. ‐ Yes. Yeah, how's Tamara doing?

Ah, I'm being apprised of her case.

Yeh. Ah, are they about done with her stitches?

You know she cut her hand pretty bad. Yep.

That's actually what I'd like to talk to you about.

[Inhales]

When she was here before, she had quite an outburst.

Yeah well you, she's just confused.

But she's been taking the meds and she's really

‐ you know she's pretty... ‐ And have they been working?

Ah, has she seemed to

calm down?

Well ah until this evening, sure.

So she was agitated?

Yes but she's

‐ like I said, she's... ‐ And is that when she picked up the knife?

Yeah, but that was an accident.

Ah,

Mr. Calloway,

I'm concerned.

Having seen your wife previously behave

erratically here at the hospital, while exhibiting signs of

‐ paranoia. ‐ Paranoia?

‐ and denial over the loss of your child. ‐ No, now hold on, hold on.

Now wait a minute. Wait a...

‐ Followed by a self‐ ‐ The loss of my child?

‐ inflicted wound which was clearly a suicide attempt. ‐ Now hold on a second!

‐ I am required... ‐ That's not what happened.

to have your wife placed under psychiatric supervision

‐ for at least 72 hours, ‐ Psychiatric eval...

‐ so I can assess whether or not she is a danger ‐ [Scoffs]

‐ to herself or to others. ‐ A Da...

Now listen to me,

I'm her husband. You cannot just hold my wife.

Mr. Calloway,

legally I can.

[Tense Music]

But this would go so much more smoothly if I had

your support.

‐ I know that you are worried, ‐ My support?

about your wife but if she's a danger to herself,

‐ then a psychiatric facility is exactly ‐ Listen, listen to me.

where she should be.

So she can get the care that she needs.

So, she can get back to, to living a, a normal life.

What are you talking about?

You do want what's best for her, don't you?

Tah.

Ah.

Yes, of course. Ah,

Mr. Calloway,

come with me.

[Exhales]

[Heels approaching]

Praying for forgiveness?

Thou shall not steal.

I know, you don't want to get into the ten commandments.

Oh, I'm good with God.

Which is more than I can say for you.

Well what you should say is goodbye.

Jabari secured the UpSurge deal tonight.

Once we sign on the dotted line and collect our check,

All this,

will be gone.

Mm.

You think so?

I know so.

You know Levi, hubris has taken down many a man.

And many times,

that takedown,

is by a woman.

[Papers shuffling]

[Suspenseful Music]

How did you?

Angela.

You know your numbers aren't adding up in your little church book,

Mr. Sterling.

And I'm sure whomever is overseeing your deal with the FBI would

be very interested in what appears to be

embezzlement.

Oh, and possibly

money laundering. Look, right here.

Right here in black and white.

‐ What do you want? ‐ You know exactly what I want.

I want my church.

But now,

I want so much more.

And if you don't want to go to prison,

you're gonna give it to me.

Rowena, come here and talk to me.

Come on in.

‐ I think I'm gonna leave. ‐ No, Rowena, Rowena,

Come on in. It's me.

You've been real busy.

Yes. Saving your son's life.

And I'm grateful.

Yep. I'm grateful for a whole lot of things.

I mean, think about it.

Me and Ella May wouldn't even have Kendrick

if it wasn't for you sneaking us around back in the day.

I'm grateful for that. I mean we're like family.

But see the thing is,

you've been running your mouth.

You told my son not to trust me.

What do you know about me and Leona?

I don't know anything.

Oh but you do.

I didn't want to know. I just wanted to help Kendrick.

‐ You know, keep him safe. ‐ Keep him safe?

From his own father?

Huh?

Sit down.

Look, I know what you're capable of.

What you and Lady Byrd did, you're capable of anything.

And what is it that you think we did?

You should pay for what you did.

And when Lady Ella finds out,

‐ She's gonna be so disgusted. ‐ But the thing is,

She's not gonna find out.

Shawn,

doesn't Rowena look tired?

Put her to sleep.

Ah please,

Wait, wait, wait!

[Muffled cries]

Go to sleep.

It'll all be over soon.

[Moaning]

[Smirks]

This where we sign in?

[Suspenseful Music]

Thank you.

[Groans in pain]

Gloria Stewart?

[Contemporary Music] "Flaws"

You did it, babe. I'm so proud of you!

Uh, uh. Uh, uh, nope.

We did it, cause you had my back, girl!

You know, and with this UpSurge deal, we can do things that we always wanted to do,

like we can start a trust fund for Jada.

‐ Baby, baby, baby, ‐ Cause you know,

‐ Baby, baby ‐ or we can start a retirement fund for ourselves.

baby, don't worry about the money. Tonight, let's just celebrate.

[Laughter]

[Knocking]

It's prolly Lee.

Angela.

What's up?

Just when I was feeling good.

What's this trick doing here?

I'm not staying.

There's something you need to know.

It's about Levi.

[Door unlatches]

What the hell, man?

You signed your half of the church over to Ella?

It was just business, Jabari.

Just business? We family, man!

You better watch yourself.

You ain't got your goons with you today.

Look you sold me out!

I was out of options!

I had to do what was best for me.

Oh what's best for you, right?

And to hell with the rest of us?

Me, my family?

Look, Ella's never gonna sign over the church.

What do you want me to say?

I want you to say it's a lie!

Tell me!

Take care of yourself, Jabari.

[Instrumental Music]

You a coward, Levi!

You a spineless little bitch, and I never should've trusted you, man. [Door closes]

[Car engine starts]

[Instrumental Music]

[Police siren]

[Keys rattling]

Oh, hell no!

[Blues Music] "Trouble comes in 3's"

♪ A Mississippi man at a grave on his bended knee ♪

[Door closes]

♪ A Mississippi man at a grave on his bended knee ♪

♪ Have mercy

♪ He said it ain't over till it's over ♪

♪ Trouble comes in three's

♪ That's right

[Feet shuffling]

♪ A Black cat moaned on the limb of a poplar tree ♪

[Gun cocks]

[Levi] What the?

[Gunshot]

[Thud]

[Unzipping]

It's always personal, Levi.

[Instrumental Music] On the next Saints and Sinners.

Ella, he is coming after us.

There's something rotten

with Leona Byrd.

[Screams]

I did not lose our baby.

There's a new king in town.

If you don't sell Greater Hope,

I'm gonna let Cypress know how Mayor Clayborne's husband

really died.

You always underestimate her.

Jabari needs to be handled,

once and for all.