Original subtitles

Previously on Saints and Sinners.

‐ Where's my husband? ‐ Take it easy. You shouldn't even be alive.

What are you doin'? This is a private medical facility.

I trust you'll keep up your end of the bargain.

I always do.

I've got my casino, my church, and a fast track to the US Senate.

Let's crash this bitch's party.

[Gunshots] [Screaming]

Let's go!

[Alarm]

[Gunshot]

[Alarm continues]

[Malik] Somebody call an ambulance!

[Jabari] You can make it, Mom.

One confirmed death, and six in critical condition,

after five masked and armed robbers

[Instrumental Music]

Thanks for coming at the last minute, Felicia.

Hmm. [Chair scrapes]

Who knew Cypress was so...festive.

Shame, isn't it?

All that violence in a town seemingly so safe

and simple.

Can I get a club soda with a splash of lemon?

Thank you.

I'm glad I left when I did.

I can't imagine what it was like when those gunmen showed up.

Well it was traumatic but our

our citizens will face this

like we do everything else‐ with our heads up,

and our hearts open.

[Laughing]

I'm sorry. Do people actually buy that?

I was elected mayor in a hard‐fought campaign

I weathered a massive police restructure,

and beat a recall election.

People believe whatever comes outta my mouth.

Hm. So what are you selling me, then?

Well as you can imagine the um attack on the

casino has impacted the payback on your loan. I mean

those savages, they took everything. But luckily we we're insured.

And the full payment is forthcoming but the procedures that we have to go through‐‐

So you don't have my money?

And you're...

hiding behind this incident?

I face everything head‐on, Felicia.

And this incident

was more than just a robbery.

There was loss of life.

I just need a little more time to pay you back.

No.

What?

You asked for more time, I said, no. Where is the confusion?

Don't you be so...

They had guns.

People were hurt.

This was beyond my control.

I'm mean okay look, there there's gotta be something that we can work out. Ah

a downpayment? A

ah mayoral a ally? A‐‐

When Rex Fisher came to me

on your behalf

and asked me for half a million dollars

in cash,

I didn't ask any questions.

I didn't throw any hurdles.

I came through.

And now, so will you.

Well I don't have the money.

Don't you?

Cause I think you have a piece of property that's worth over a million dollars.

‐ The church? ‐ That's the one.

You just sold me that church!

It was your damn idea, and now you want it back?

What can I say?

I found Jesus.

You are absurd.

Ella, if I don't have a check

or a deed in my hand by the close of business tomorrow,

I'm gonna have a conversation

with the state attorney general

about our little transaction.

Yeah.

Mmm.

That's good.

Enjoy the party, mayor.

[Theme Music]

♪ Go on, lift your 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 ♪

Something doesn't sit well with me.

Excuse me?

The robbery. I've been thinking about that night and

things just aren't stacking up.

Well luckily it's not your place to think about,

so put it out of your mind.

You stalled the audit for as long as you could, till the very last possible moment.

Now I wonder if we took a look at the security footage,

if we'd find that you weren't in there counting the money,

but waiting for it.

Mr. Miller, you don't know what you're talking about.

If you used the state's money, and needed to cover your indiscretions,

what better way than to rob the casino?

I will not have you come in here and accuse me of such things.

What are you trying to hide, mayor?

Get out!

Your work with my office is done.

I will make sure the truth comes out.

You hear me!

[Instrumental Music]

[Sighs]

[Sighs]

Take your time.

[Groans

You got it.

Mmm.

[Groans]

Mmm.

[Sighs]

‐ There you go, ‐ Ah, I can't do this.

What you talkin' about?

You just made it all the way this time.

I know I said I didn't want him to see me like this.

But,

I miss my daughter too.

I can't take it no more.

Let's call him.

[Instrumental Music]

[Phone ringing]

[Phone ringing]

This is Jabari Morris. I can't answer the phone right now.

Please leave your name and number.

I tell you what,

It's okay. It's okay.

Let's just keep runnin' our test,

and tomorrow, we can tell him the good news together.

[Angela] I really don't mind handling the details.

I organized these with Pastor Johnson all the time.

Let me plan the funeral for you.

No, I'll do this.

I mean I know you're just tryin' to help, it's just that‐‐

I can only imagine how you're feelin'.

It's my fault.

Don't blame yourself.

She wouldn't want that.

No, you don't understand. She's dead because of me.

I know you're tryin' to make sense of it all,

but you can't.

We all carry guilt around but

this one's not on you.

It was an accident.

Is there somethin' else?

I...

I just want my mom

I just want her homegoing to be right.

It will be.

Angela,

thank you.

You are not alone.

[Dramatic Music]

Enjoy that. It's gluten free. I was up all might making it.

[Phone ringing] Ah, excuse me.

‐ Hello ‐ I'm en route to our meeting. I'll be just a few minutes.

Alright, you know what? Ella, our meeting has been cancelled. Excuse me, I'm sorry.

Senator?

Yes, the casino thing. It was a disaster.

Hello, how are you?

‐ Good, enjoy that. ‐ Thank you.

Be assured, I'm doing everything in my power to find out exactly what happened.

I will have answers.

Excuse me. You know what? Someone beyond your pay grade is

coming in on this thing, so don't worry about it.

Why don't you have two, okay?

Why would congress stick it's nose in here?

We're not talking about the state, we're talkin' about the Feds.

Federal Bureau of Investigation, darling.

‐ When? ‐ A within the week, my darling.

Well, I welcome the help.

Together, we'll bring those responsible to justice.

You know what? Let me tell you something.

Get your house in order, and let me know when you do.

Okay, Ella?

Bye.

[Ominous Music]

[Quacking]

[Birds chirping]

I heard that swans mate for life.

Is that true?

When one of the pair dies,

the other one generally takes a new mate within a few months.

You need somethin'?

I have a problem.

Just one?

The FBI is gonna be snoopin' around because of the robbery.

Then I suggest you get your ducks lined up in a row.

That's why I'm here.

I'm havin' a problem with the auditor general.

He's asking questions that I don't have the answers for.

This threatens the both of us.

Rex you know that. Come on, you need to help me.

No, you need to help us

get out of this mess.

[Chuckles]

You know I gotta tell ya Ella, you really got balls.

‐ Rex I don't know‐‐ ‐ Now that you got that out of your system,

you need to leave before I throw your ass this deck.

[Instrumental Music]

[Ella sighs]

Special delivery.

‐ [Laughter] ‐ Lord Jesus, God is so good.

You know what they say about this hospital food...

What's that?

that it sucks.

[Chuckles] Yeah well, I was accosted by an elderly man on the elevator

cause of it, so you better enjoy.

Hold up.

Oh yeah, you brought my favorite.

Oh you know.

[Kendrick sighs]

I thought you might get a kick out of this.

Huh, oh wow!

Happy little family, right?

This is from grandad's welcome ministry.

Yeah, I was readin' about it.

You're not getting me. This is from grandad's first church,

not in Cypress.

Okay, what is that supposed to mean?

Leona always said mom was born in Cypress.

Now this is startin' to make sense.

What?

The picture.

was stuck

on this entry.

You have the sermon is all about Jesus and Joseph.

It talks about the responsibility and the honor

of stepping into another family,

and bein' a stepdad.

You think Pastor Byrd wasn't mom's real dad?

It wouldn't be the first time Leona's lied.

[Instrumental Music]

So I'm havin' a hard time tryin' to figure out

what song to sing. Do you have any suggestions?

Anything that comes outa your lips is sure to bring the house down, my love.

[Tongue clicks] How's your sermon going, honey?

Whoo, slowly. I am still waiting on inspiration to arrive.

‐ Mmm. ‐ These need your approval.

Thank you, Mother Harris.

I'm sure it's perfect.

I didn't write it, so it's probably not.

Oh Pastor, just the man I was lookin' for.

I'd love to speak to you about your sermon.

Oh Leona, welcome to New Hope.

Lady Byrd, Pastor.

Of course a Lady Byrd. It's good to see you back in the house of God.

Well, it's a beautiful space.

It's a bit sterile for my taste, but I'm sure you'll do somethin' with it. [Chuckles]

[Sighs] Let me speak to you for a second.

Um, let me be frank.

Out of respect, there are some concerns.

About what?

The allegations against you.

Allegations are not convictions.

Huh, I'm not a lawyer,

and your legal matters are no one else's business but yours.

I'm glad you see it that way.

But the last time the congregation saw you,

you were being led out of the church in handcuffs.

My church.

‐ Excuse me? ‐ I was being led out of my church.

Huh, oh.

Oh...well now, this is my church.

And we accept you with open arms,

but I do have concerns about your participation and status.

‐ My status? ‐ Yes.

I'm a founder and a first lady of this congregation.

That's my status!

And things are changin', Leona.

As the pastor of this congregation, I would recommend that you give a full

public apology.

A what?!

[Sighs] Listen,

a show of humility and penance would go a long way right now.

As you said, you are a leader of this church.

Now lead, Leona.

Good day.

[Pastor sighs]

Let's go, love.

[Instrumental Music]

But who did this?

Okay, come on. Come on.

Oh, there has got to be something here.

[Suspenseful Music]

Jabari?

Jabari!

Oh,

I can definitely use this.

Hmm.

[Typing]

[Instrumental Jazz Music]

[ sighs]

‐ What can I get ya?...Don't. ‐ Josie.

Listen, last night‐‐

‐ It was a mistake. ‐ Right.

A big mistake,

and I just wanted to clear the‐‐

It's cleared. [Jar tightening]

What can I get you?

Just water. Um...

lots of ice.

You forgot these.

[Jabari exhales]

You got three seconds to get the hell off my porch.

Or what?...You gonna shoot me?

Unless you want the FBI to see this,

you gonna shut up and listen.

[Suspenseful Music]

[Sighs] I don't even care, show it to 'em.

We live in a right to carry state.

Nobody's gonna bat an eye at a citizen defendin' themselves.

Oh but what about murder? See because I have a feelin' they would find a match

on your gun and the bullet that killed Gloria

Yeah you remember her, your mother?

I mean, come on. Think about Jada.

Do you want her to loose the only parent she has left?

Look my daughter's name doesn't come out your damn mouth...eva!

I need something.

What?

I'm being extorted for money.

What's that got to do with me?

I need half a million dollars.

[Scoffs]

Oh you think I got it?

You...

you a crazy bitch.

Yeah well, this crazy bitch got you, Jabari.

[Dramatic Music]

[Knocking]

Got a minute?

It's about Ella.

She got somethin' on me.

And you came to see me cause you think I can help.

No, because you owe me,

and I know you won't ask too many questions.

[Sniffs]

What kind of bind are we talkin' about?

She think I can get my hands on some cash.

And you can't?

She talkin' about half a million dollars. I don't got access to that kind of money.

What about your brother?

Yeah well,

right now is not the time to involve Malik in somethin' like this.

And I know you got it.

See what you're askin' for Jabari,

it's gonna take a minute.

You gotta understand, there are other powers at play.

Alright so is that, I know I owe you Bari, so I'm a help you?

Or is that, I'll try but I can't guarantee anything?

No, what I'm saying

is that it's gonna take a minute to figure out.

That's what I'm sayin'.

[Instrumental Music]

Hello.

Could you guys give us a minute?

Thanks.

‐ Hey. Thanks for comin' over. ‐ Hey.

Yeah, you sounded super serious over the phone. Is everything alright?

Can I get you somethin' to drink?

Um, no.

I'm good. You okay?

Ah yeah, yeah. I just wanted to talk.

Okay.

I mean,

there's somethin' I wanna tell you.

Okay, now you're starting to worry me.

No, no sorry, I'd I'm just

[Phone chiming] ...trying to get‐‐

Miles, I'll I'll just I'll call him back.

Okay.

Tamara...

something happened with Mi‐‐ [Phone chiming]

It's Miles again. He's got Austin. I I gotta take this.

Of course.

Sorry. A hey, Miles. Everything okay?

Yeah, yeah yeah. We're at the park,

and all of a sudden little man starts sayin' mama, mama.

Hey, man. Hi. Mommy loves you.

Oh hey by the way, we went by the pediatrician's office and picked up

Austin's prescription.

Thank you, I was gonna do that later.

Oh no, it's all good. Figured I'd save you the trip.

I dropped it off at the pharmacy. Set it up for home delivery.

So we are all set. Ain't that right?

Thank you, Miles.

Say bye, mama.

[Chuckles] Bye‐bye. Mommy loves you. I'll see you tomorrow.

Eh, I gotta be real. After

serving the papers and stepping out with Malik,

I was bracing for some serious impact,

but he has been soooo

great.

‐ Heh, yeah? ‐ Yeah.

Like it reminds me of how he was when we first started dating.

He was proactive and optimistic and confident and...

I know I have you to thank for that.

Teh heh, what, me? No, girl.

[Chuckles] Girl, yes. I know you've been checkin' up on him.

Uh, I just knew Miles was gonna lash out in some way.

You know, say or do something stupid to try to hurt me, but he hasn't. And I know

that was because of your influence.

Josie girl, thank you.

Uh, for the first time, my life feels steady,

and hopeful.

‐ Of course, girl. Of course. ‐ [Laughs]

‐ You know I'll always have your back. ‐ Yeah.

Come here.

[Suspenseful Music]

[Door shuts]

[Unlatch]

[Distant door shuts]

You're late.

[Instrumental Music]

Whoever said there's no honor amongst thieves,

never dealt with Rex Fisher.

[Laughter]

You're a very interesting man, Rex.

Thank you.

First you come to me begging for help on behalf of the mayor,

and then you turn on her.

Why the flip?

Things just got real personal.

Mmm. You don't strike me as the kind of guy to take things too personally.

Yeah, well...

business is personal to me.

[Chuckles] You know a

speakin' of personal,

you got somethin' else I want.

And what's that, Rex?

I want my businesses back.

Is that all?

For now.

[Rex chuckles]

Okay, well I don't have any use for them.

But it's gonna cost you.

Well I figured that.

How is a

let's say, 50% of my take.

I was thinkin' more...aaaah

75.

[Rex laughs]

You know you somethin' else, Ms. Felicia.

But I like you.

And tonight I'm in a good mood.

So we got a deal.

[Rex chuckles] Listen, I'll have my guy take you anywhere you need to go.

And I get my cut, alright.

What's to stop you from flippin' on me, next?

Because you gave me what I wanted.

[Chuckles]

Always good seein' you.

Great doin' business wit chu.

I'll talk to you soon.

[Suspenseful Music]

[Rex laughs] [Door opens]

[Dramatic Music]

Three olives, please.

[Background Jazz Music]

[Phone ringing]

[Ringing continues]

This is Jabari Morris. I can't answer the phone right now.

Please leave your name and number.

Dammit.

[Phone buzzing]

[Suspenseful Music]

What?

You're in the mood to negotiate?

I'm listening.

Well,

I might be able to help you with your audit issue after all.

Oh, why the change of heart?

You got some footage I'd like to see disappear.

So this is about Jabari?

You want the deal or not, Ella?

What's your proposal?

The less you know, the better.

I need your answer.

You in or out?

Oh you expect me to trust you?

About as much as I trust you.

[Ella sighs]

This deal comes with a expiration date.

I need your answer, mayor.

Hmm,

deal.

[Instrumental Music]

[Rustling]

[Smack]

[Groans]

[Dramatic Music]

Another one, please.

Oh and one for her.

No, thank you.

I won't be staying.

[Ella sighs]

Perfect.

Oh, you forgot to sign right there.

Do you have a pen?

Thank you.

[Pen clicks]

I really thought slippery Ella Johnson woulda found a way to get the money.

Oh spare me.

The reopening of the church is tomorrow.

And to make sure there's no last minute surprises

which I've come to expect from the Thompsons.

I've included language in there that will protect the ceremony.

Your pettiness will not affect my congregation's joy.

Well look at you,

playin' the role of a good Christian woman.

It was almost convincing.

Listen,

I won't interrupt your worship.

All are welcome

at my church.

I hope Jesus enjoys a challenge.

[Instrumental Music]

This is all great news, doc.

Absolutely.

Let's get her ready to go home.

Thank you.

[Typing]

[Instrumental Music]

Nothing?

I thought I'd at least get a smile.

You never do anything without a reason.

What's the catch, Felicia?

M'kay, I deserve that.

And it took me a minute,

but I did decide that Ella Johnson was just not the team I wanted to be on.

Now, I believe a thank you

is in order.

Like the Trojans said thank you for their horse...

Oh, come on.

Why is it so hard to believe that a sister

just wants to do something nice for her only brother.

Okay, well...

you got your church back.

Should be happy.

[Ominous Music]

[Birds chirping]

Oh my God, it's Chicken George.

Ah, hi.

You'll find that it's all there.

Login, passwords and account numbers.

It can't be tied back to me, understand?

Listen, I can't have any red flags going off.

Are you sure this is the only thing you need?

Just handle this.

Thank you.

[Instrumental Music]

I have some questions about the days leading up to the opening,

as well as that night.

Of course. Well, do you mind if Lewis stays?

Ah, no issues from me.

So let's discuss security.

Ah you had a contractor, correct?

Originally we had RF security company on contract,

but um, they were let go before the opening.

I'll need to talk to that rep.

So were you short staffed on opening night?

Yes um, head of my security alerted me that some of my staff

had fallen ill, but he said that he would

call in replacements.

And you agreed to this?

Well I had no other option. I mean

he trusted them so I trusted him.

So you have no names, no background checks,

no paperwork on the replacements, nothing.

And your head of security was killed by the guys he called in?

I can assure you that there was no foul play on the side of my staff

I'll need access to the security footage.

Um well the a auditor general, Paul miller

he has that.

Let me get this straight.

You were aware the bureau was investigating and you handed over evidence

to the auditor general?

I fulfilled a request by a state agency. I didn't think that

that would be a problem.

Let's hope it's not,

but until I review those tapes and question the guests it's probably best that we postpone

this interview for now.

Okay, I'll be ready.

[Knock]

Can you talk?

Yeah.

[Sighs] Man,

thank you for taking care of Mom's arrangements last week. Man it's just

this last week has been

[Deep exhale]

I know. I know. Trust me um,

you know you guys did the same thing for me with Paige and

I get it.

So I wanna talk to you about sumthin'.

Yeah um, I need to tell you somethin' too.

So,

[Exhales]

There is no good way to say this, so I'm just gonna come out with it...

It's about Paige...

I shot Gloria.

I shot Mom.

[Instrumental Music]

Look man,

the bullet was meant for Ella.

I I had her perfectly and I didn't see Mom and I don't know how she

[Strained breath]ing

Look man, she told me.

She told me to leave it alone and walk away, and I didn't do it.

I'm sorry, man.

Look you can yell at me, hit me.

Do whatever it is you gotta do.

But you gotta know,

Just get outa my face.

Look, Malik...

‐ ....I need you to unders‐‐ ‐ Now!

[Whimpered breathing]

[Deep inhale]

[Gasp]

[Instrumental Music]

[Sigh]

[Instrumental Music]

It's me.

Change of plans.

Keep her sedated.

[Dramatic Music]

[Piano Music]

♪ Take it to the Lord ♪

♪ and pra‐ay ♪

♪ ay ay ay ayee ♪ ‐ ♪ [Chorus] Take it to the lord and pray ♪

♪ Take ♪

♪ you too the lord and pray ♪

♪ ay ay ay ayee ♪ ♪ Take it to the lord and pray ♪

♪ Oah, take it to ♪

♪ the lord and ♪

♪ pra‐ah‐ah‐ah‐ah‐ah ah‐ah‐ah‐ah aye ♪ ♪ Take it to the lord and pray ♪

♪ Take it to ooh ooh ooh ooh the Lo‐oh‐ooh‐ord ♪

♪ and pray ♪

♪ eey eey eey eey eey eey eey eey ♪

♪ eeey eeey yuuuh ♪

[Applause and cheering]

I'll help you down.

Amen!

[Applause continues]

Praise God.

[Congregation] Praise him!

Let's give it up to my beautiful beautiful wife.

[Applause]

Amen.

And the amazing New Hope choir.

[Applause and cheering]

Over a year ago,

our community suffered a devastating attack.

that took a child of God,

and destroyed our place of worship.

May we always keep Sister Sheri Tucker

and her family in our prayers.

Amen.

[Pastor] Amen.

And here we are, thanks to the grace of the Lord

and the might of our congregation,

for we stand stronger, prouder,

and louder, Amen.

Yes, yes.

[Cheering and applause]

Yes, yes.

I want to begin with an invitation

to a member of our family.

[Indistinct murmurings]

Thank you, pastor.

We were all

born sinners.

It is the work of our lives

to be better,

to walk in the footprints of our Lord.

It takes dedication and strength.

And like most,

I have stumbled.

with God has always shined his light on me.

provided and lifted me up

And I pray for all of you that you too will be blessed.

each and every day.

[Churchgoer] Heathen!

That's it?

[Indistinct mocking]

This is the house of God.

Show some decorum.

Hypocrite!

‐ Heathen! ‐ Get off the stage!

[Overlapping mocking]

This is indecent.

Well maybe you should've apologized.

I don't know what that was.

Words matter.

Actions matter.

‐ Amen. ‐ Yes, they do.

They sure do matter.

And whose actions supported this town?

Whose blood, sweat, and dollars

created this very community?

I think you should leave.

Who the hell do you think you're talking to?

[Crowd gasps]

You ungrateful, disrespectful,

ungodly...

‐ ah it's it's time for you to go. Come on guys. ‐ ...I built everything...

...for nothing!

‐ [Pastor] It's time for you to ‐ [Leona] And up, I stuck‐‐ ‐ [Choir singing]

‐ It's time for you to... ‐ I started everything

‐ ...leave. It's time... ‐ for nothing!

...for you to go. ♪ Down by the riverside ♪

‐ It's time to go. ‐ [Leona] What are you doing?

‐ It's time to go. ‐ ♪ Down by the riverside ♪

♪ I'm gonna lay down my burden ♪

♪ Lay down ♪ ♪ Down by the riverside ♪

♪ Down by the river ♪

♪ siii‐iiii‐ide ♪

♪ Down by the river ♪

♪ siii‐iiii‐iide ♪

♪ Down by the river ♪

‐ Amen! ‐ ♪ siiii... ♪

♪ ...iiiide ♪

[Machine running]

[Suspenseful Music]

[Heavy breathing]

An eye for an eye.

[Suspenseful Music]

I wish it didn't have to come to this.

Oh my God.

What have you done?

[Dramatic Music]

On the next Saints and Sinners.

The FBI has cleared me of any wrongdoings

in the casino robbery.

Look, I'm ready to move forward.

You're not hearing me, Ella.

Did you send this?

You have been broken.

I did.

You are broke down.

Why?

You are through, Ella.

Because it proves your mother is a cold‐blooded killer.

It was Paige in that room.

Yes, I'm gonna reunite her and Jabari tonight.

You have no idea what the truth is.

[Dramatic Music]

Aaah!

Angela? Angela!

[Music]