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Previously on Sacrifice. I have an idea.

Why don't we take our meal to go?

You should be more concerned about the bodies you buried blazing a trail to the

DA's office.

A trail I blazed with no help from my oldest and formerly best friend.

I don't need anything.

Just give me a shelf.

Let's dance.

Is this all the surveillance we've got? Well, the area got hot after the

robbery. This is Agent Fields, DEA. Daniela Hernandez.

A pleasure.

Nice to meet you.

Daniela, when Dom tries to move those drugs he stole, we'll know.

And we'll get him.

Hey, Ms. Neb.

I'm here.

and let go of all negativity.

Wait, hold on.

All bad things are falling far behind you.

Accept joy and let in the light.

There is only positive energy all around you.

Allow love in and dispel all hate.

There is only warm and sunshine for you to bask

in.

Hey.

Working out?

Yeah, just trying to get a little yoga in. Clear my head.

You want me to pick up your latte, or that danish you like, or maybe... It's

okay. I'm okay.

I know. You got this.

You are the strongest woman I know.

So what's on the agenda today?

You have the roughing group at 11 and that staff meeting at 3.

But I wanted to give you a heads up on your favorite friend of me.

Beverly.

DA Rucker is leaning harder than ever on Dom.

What is it this week?

Our girl on the inside, Agent Fields, said they may be even closer to

connecting Dom and Mac to the theft of Bobby's drugs.

Bad footage.

But the assailants wore masks.

They didn't see any faces, did they?

No, but they seemed pretty sure it's him.

Now that Bobby's dead, they're focusing entirely on Dom. OK. Well, stay in

constant contact with Agent Fields.

Hold on.

Hello? Daniela Hernandez?

Yes, this is Daniela Hernandez.

This is the Patterson Fertility Clinic. We have an issue we'd like to discuss

with you in person.

I'll be right there.

Hey, Tamika.

Cancel all my meetings for today.

Something came up.

Will do.

You okay?

Regarding Operation Wishbone.

It looks like half of Bobby's drugs have already hit the streets.

We know whoever stole his dash needs to unload the rest real soon.

And you think it was Dom? Pretty sure. Pretty sure is not good enough. I need

more. I hear you. But Dom is going to make a move soon.

I just need to connect the dots before signing a task force.

And you've looped in Agent Fields?

I am meeting with her later today to go over the plan, but I'm still

working.

We need to focus on tracking down these drugs. If things work out, we'll catch

Mayfield in the act and finally nail his ass.

Daniela could be caught up in all this.

Well, if that's true, then I'll have her arrested too. It's my job.

Beverly Rucker.

This is the Patterson Fertility Clinic.

What? We have an issue we'd like to discuss with you in person. Really?

Do you have time to come by today?

I'll be right down.

Look, I gotta go. I'll check in later.

That was strange.

What was strange?

Nothing. Work stuff.

Thank you.

I had a really good time last night.

So did I.

I would love a round two, especially since my mom has the kids, but I really

should get to work.

That's right.

Work. Mm-hmm.

Well, let me find my shoes, and I'll be out.

No. Take your time.

Just lock up behind yourself.

OK.

Maybe we can meet for lunch.

I'll see what my schedule permits.

Mm.

Mm.

so I can explain.

OK. It appears some of the eggs have been compromised.

Compromised? What do you mean by compromised?

Unfortunately, the refrigeration system went down, and some of the frozen eggs

have been destroyed.

OK. This is unbelievable. Listen, Dr. Patterson and our specialists are

investigating this delicate matter methodically to determine which of the

eggs survived and which didn't, and as soon.

As it's all sorted out, you will each receive a call with the results.

I demand to speak to Dr. Patterson now.

We deserve answers today.

OK, well, the doctor is very busy trying to get to the bottom of this. So in all

honesty, it could be a couple of hours before he can personally speak with you.

Well, wait.

You say you just found this?

Your wait shouldn't be too long.

Thanks.

Dan, are you sure you want to go through with this?

I'm not ready to be a mother.

You know, I've never really had one.

I don't even know what that looks like.

Thanks for calling me about all this.

Good looking outline, sis.

I didn't hear my phone ringing.

I can say the same to you, my deuce.

Maybe I should have called.

I did want to see how you were doing after that, that whole Bobby thing.

I know how hard it can be to recover from something like that.

You mean killing a man?

Yeah.

It's a lot.

I read the report.

Looks like a clear case of self-defense.

Because it was. I know. That's what I just said. Damn.

Ma'am, please just fill out these forms.

Do not get paid enough for this.

Leave it to us to pick the worst fertility clinic in the world. Right?

But what did we know? We were so young.

Yeah.

What were we, like 20? 26.

And we had both just moved back to L.A.

You got to admit, it was a pretty solid plan.

Absolutely.

Neither one of us had a man.

We just started new firms.

We wanted to focus on our careers and not worry about our biological clock

sticking. Yeah, I remember.

We'd be like, how are we going to make partner with a baby on our hip?

Well, did we know?

You know, I thought I'd at least have a couple of kids by now.

Really?

Probably the best for me.

I'd screw a kid up the way my family messed me up.

Danny, you'll make an amazing mother.

I don't know about that.

Remember the pact that got us here in the first place?

That if we didn't have kids with a partner by a certain age, that we would

just...

Have them on our own.

Yeah. Of course I remember.

I've been thinking it might be time to start a family.

Really?

Well, things must be getting serious with you and Detective Aday. Detective

Aday? What?

Go, please.

I am his supervisor. We are not together.

Beverly, I saw you holding hands in the hospital after you were shot.

He was just concerned.

The DA was just shot. Beverly, stop.

If you don't want to admit it, fine.

I just can't hear the lies.

Okay, I might be dating Detective a day.

See, was that so hard? It's casual, though.

I look pretty serious to me.

But what do I know? I've only known you 20 years.

Look, fine.

I like him.

Oh, I... No, but you don't know me.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?

You know I'm pro-choice.

That's not exactly an answer.

I'm sorry, but I wouldn't be in your situation.

I'm all about double birth control. The pill and the condom, every time.

Because you're so responsible.

I'm not judging you. Sure sounds like it.

You really should tell Brandon you're here.

I'm not telling him anything.

It's my body, my decision, period.

It is your decision, but every healthy relationship is based on honesty.

Like you would know.

What the hell does that mean?

I'm just saying.

Hooking up with a married professor?

It's not exactly healthy.

Hey, hold on.

I'm okay.

Listen, we need to keep our distance for a while.

Work only.

So, what shady deal is he cooking up today?

You know, I don't know how you get any work done for the city when you're so

consumed with Dominic Mayfield. I'm not consumed. I just know a bad guy when I

see one.

Speaking of guys, how's Jazzico?

I'm thinking about breaking it off with him.

Why? You two seem like a good match.

It's just not the right time.

Classic Daniella.

What is that supposed to mean? Danny, it's your pattern.

You always pick good ones and fuck it up. Is that so?

Absolutely.

Jasico is no different than Brandon from college. A good guy you just kick to the

curb for the bad boys.

Case in point, dumping Jasico for Don Mayfield.

What are you talking about?

I'm not dumping anyone for anyone.

And what made you the relationship expert?

I'm just saying.

Okay, Dr. Rucker.

Well, at least I date viable candidates.

Unlike you, who never dates anyone attainable.

First a married professor, now a detective a day.

You know damn well you can't date him and be his boss.

See, this is exactly why I shouldn't have told you about Trevor.

Why? Because you knew it was wrong to sleep with Professor West?

A married father of two?

I'm here trying to be supportive. You're being a total bitch.

I should let you drive your own ass home.

Miss Smith? That's me.

Thank you.

She came in after me.

I'm sorry.

Thank you for being here.

You think I'm a monster for dating Trevor?

I mean, Professor Wes?

No, but I do think you deserve a guy that's all yours.

Stop selling yourself short, Bev.

See, I knew I should have never confided in you about Ray.

You are always throwing things back in my face. And you always have something

to say about my relationships.

Like Brandon.

What about Brandon?

His fate was no different than Jazzco's. A good guy he just threw away because

who knows why.

Maybe he just got bored.

Brandon was such a good guy, huh? Yeah.

Well, just so you know, he took his condom off without my consent.

As a lawyer, you should know that's considered stealthing, otherwise known

as rape.

So yeah, I broke up with him.

Danny, I had no idea.

I guess you're right.

I do pick the wrong guys.

Ms.

Hernandez?

Yes?

There's your ID and insurance card. The doctor will be with you shortly.

Shortly? I've been waiting almost an hour.

That's pretty standard.

Well, three white women came in after me, and they've already been seen.

Because they had appointments.

So did I.

Unless there's some other reason they were given priority.

All of our patients are treated the same way, OK?

Besides, a little more time before making one of the biggest decisions of

your life wouldn't hurt.

No, it wouldn't.

We'd appreciate being seen as soon as possible.

Come on, Danny.

That woman.

Sorry it's taking so long. It's fine.

Danny, why didn't you tell me back then?

Guess I didn't want to admit what happened to me.

And you were close friends with him?

I didn't think you'd believe me.

You really thought I wouldn't believe you?

I wasn't sure.

Danny, I don't even know what to say. Uh-uh. No, ma'am. Get out of this

clinic. You cannot have that camera in here.

In three, two, one.

Erin Fleming reporting from the Patterson Fertility Clinic in Los

Angeles. The facility discovered fluctuations in the temperature of one

of their storage tanks that have led to the destruction of frozen eggs and

embryos, most presumed no longer viable.

Affected patients were notified and have understandably stormed the facility to

get answers.

Can I ask you ladies some questions? No comment.

Wait a minute. Aren't you DA Beverly Rucker?

I said no comment. Get that camera out of my face now.

DA Rucker, do you have eggs here? Instead of harassing her, you should be

questioning the staff about the negligent actions at this clinic.

Turn that damn camera off. I'm not going to tell you again.

I'm just doing my job.

This is the latest of a long list of infractions by this clinic.

There's been other issues.

We're still investigating, but a few sources tell me that they've been

segregating the eggs.

Segregating how?

Sources are telling me they placed the eggs of black women in a separate fridge

from the white ones.

The damaged fridge.

I'm assuming.

What's even more alarming is I've gotten word that the clinic has been selling

some of the women's eggs without the donor's consent.

Wait, what? There.

Both of them. They need to go. You're coming with us. We're going.

All right, keep moving.

Not really.

They could have sold our eggs. Meaning we could have children out there.

This is a complete nightmare.

Danny, I gotta take this.

Yeah.

What's up, Jason?

Hey.

It's okay to be scared.

Because you can tell I'm terrified.

I'm not real.

So am I.

Are you a student here?

At Berkeley?

No, I'm not that smart.

You?

Poli-sci major.

Well, what do you do?

I'm a bartender.

Yeah, where?

Well, come check it out.

You're not even 21 yet.

My fake ID says I'm 25.

I'm at O'Brien's.

Come by and I'll hook you up.

Cool. I like to get my drink on.

Yeah, you do.

You shouldn't be here. Funny, I don't say the same thing about you.

We've been over this.

Anna, please.

Just listen, okay?

I love you more than anything.

I love you too.

OK, but I'm not ready.

We can do this together.

No matter what, I can take care of you and our baby.

Noah, I can barely even take care of myself.

How am I supposed to take care of a child?

So you're just going to end his life?

You'd rather murder our baby than go through a little hardship?

Listen, Noah, that's your name, right?

Why don't you just mind your own damn business? Look, I know this is

difficult, but.

You being angry isn't going to make anything easier.

Well, killing isn't supposed to be easy, is it?

She's throwing her whole life away like my dreams don't even matter here. You

don't say matter to me, baby, but I'm the one who gets to decide. I know that,

okay? I'm just trying to plead my case here, Anna. Will you listen to me,

please? Okay, hey, hey. Will you listen?

Sir, you're disrupting everybody here. You really need to step outside.

I don't know who you all are, but you need to stay out of it. This is between

me and her, and it doesn't concern you at all. Sir.

I'm Dr. Ligari. Why don't we go into my office and talk through any questions

you might have?

You know, murder's what you're all up to in here, and you keep rushing into the

rug like it's some kind of routine procedure. You know that?

You need to calm down.

You know what? You need to calm down. She's a lady. Sir!

Get up! Sir!

God!

Back up! Back up!

Back up!

Okay.

Oh, my God.

Nobody's looking at you. Put the gun down.

I'm not going to let you go through this, Anna.

You can't do it.

This is all your fault, you know? This is your fault.

Oh, my God.

Oh, no.

Oh, my God. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

What have you done?

I didn't mean it. What have you done?

Sorry, Anna.

Noah,

what have you done?

Look, you saw what happened, okay? It was an accident.

She needs help.

She needs help, please.

Go. Come on, come on.

She's losing a lot of blood.

Oh, my God.

Back up, back!

Back!

You, go over there. There. You have cuffs? Yeah.

You, hey!

Cuff him. Okay, I will. Just please let the doctor go. She needs help. No, you

have to do the right thing.

She dies?

Is this your goddamn fault?

She doesn't have to.

If we get her to an ER right away.

Yeah, my car is right outside.

If you just let me drive her to the hospital.

Shut up. Shut up!

The both of you.

Unless you want to end up like her.

I was calling to check in on you. You left so all of a sudden. Just following

up on the lead. Good to hear.

I've discovered something about Agent Fields.

Our lead DEA agent over at Operation Westbound? Yes.

It looks like she's an informant for Daniela Hernandez.

I found her information in Tamika's contacts and what looks like a regular

payment schedule.

Which would explain why we're always one step behind when trying to bust Mr.

Mayfield. Mm-hmm.

I was thinking of sending out a false flag to her.

Yeah, um... We could plant some info, make Don move the drugs faster, and then

finally nail him.

Yeah, and maybe Daniela Hernandez, too.

Keep me posted.

Will do.

Ma'am.

I have already told you. The refrigeration system. That's not what

I'm talking about. I want to know if a large number of the damaged eggs are

from people of color.

I don't like what you're implying. Oh, she's not implying.

She's saying it loud and clear. Now answer the question.

Did this clinic put black and brown people's eggs in a different area than

other people? Yes or no?

I can't disclose that information.

Wow. So you did.

As DA of Los Angeles County.

I'm going to personally shut down this entire operation.

And after I file my class action suit, this clinic won't be able to hand out

vitamins. Now, I've asked to speak to the doctor once.

Don't make me ask again.

I want to speak to him now.

We don't know who you are or why you're taking hostages, but we're not here to

hurt you. Shut the hell up!

We just want to know if anyone's been injured and try to have those people

safely released.

That's them calling.

Just tell him we have someone who needs medical assistance.

We could just put her outside the door.

Shut up.

You hear me?

Anna.

Look, Noah.

Just listen to what they have to say. There could be a way out of this.

Come on.

Stop calling unless you want something worse to happen.

Look at me. Hey, look at me.

If you love me, you'll let these people cry.

You know that I love you.

But if I open up that door, they're gonna come in here and blast a hole

through my chest.

I think she's dead.

She's dead.

She's dead.

I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it, baby. I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry. You held up a clinic full of pregnant women.

Please. How could you be so stupid?

Follow my lead.

I'll get Anna on your side.

Try and talk him off the ledge. OK.

Oh, my goodness.

Oh, my.

When I suggested lunch, I thought we were going to actually eat.

Are you still hungry?

No.

My appetite has been fulfilled.

Get back to work?

No, I have time.

The boss is out of office today.

Mine too.

You remember our first date?

This is my favorite one so far.

Let me make sure you don't have a photo of me looking crazy.

You can't take a bad photo.

I think this is my favorite one.

But sweetie, I really need to get back to the office.

Daniela's kept a short leash on me lately.

Yeah.

Well, thank you for the beautiful distraction.

Maybe we can grab dinner?

And actually eat the sun.

I like that.

What is it that you want?

If you could only step out and talk to us, perhaps we could come to an

understanding.

The more you keep talking, the more something ugly is going to happen.

Ed, I know you don't want anything to happen to Noah.

He's not usually like this.

It's a bad situation that got out of control.

But I promise you...

If you convince him to give himself up, I'll tell the police it was an accident.

What difference does it make, accident or not?

Oh, it makes a difference in the eyes of the law.

If it was an accident, we'd be deemed involuntary manslaughter instead of

second-degree murder.

We're talking a few years in prison instead of 15 years to life.

No, I... Some of these women are at serious medical

risk.

Like this pregnant lady over here, she's about to pop.

I'm not letting them go if that's what you're getting at.

Do you really want more blood on your hands? I didn't want blood in the first

place. Of course not.

No.

And I think the police will look favorably on you if you just let this

go. Are you deaf?

What part of no don't you understand, bitch?

Stop!

Stop! Don't hurt him!

She won't pull the trigger.

You don't know me.

Yeah, you don't want to do this I Love

him put it down

Don't you give don't don't you

You try that again, you're dead.

Anybody else in here want to try to play hero?

You're such a hypocrite.

You care so much about saving your unborn child, but you don't give a shit

about the human lives right in front of you.

Anna, you know the only way out of this is if he gives himself up.

I'll tell them it was an accident.

It's the only way he gets out of this alive, and you know it.

I haven't seen this side of you since college.

Remember we were both going to be ACLU lawyers?

Then start our own firm together.

Yeah.

Only take on cases that help people.

We were going to slay the dragons.

Did we do that?

I'm not sure.

I always wanted to know why you didn't back my DA run.

Was it the whole Brandon thing?

No.

That wasn't it.

So you just didn't think I was up to it?

Deep down I knew you were up to it.

I had just started laying associates.

The firm wanted to back your opponent.

Daniela, the firm made me do it?

It's a little weak.

You have never been one to be told what to do.

That's mostly true.

But back then I was drinking.

A lot.

I didn't have it in me to save myself, much less stand up for what I thought

was right.

So backing me would have been the right thing?

Dr. Patterson.

Ladies, good afternoon.

So our clinic has assessed the situation.

We now know whose eggs have been compromised and whose eggs remain

intact. I will be more than happy to answer all your questions regarding

this.

Unfortunate situation.

Unfortunate situation?

That's the most understated shit I've ever heard.

Huh.

Well, I guess we'll start with you.

Come out with your hands in the air, and you won't get hurt. You heard them,

baby. Hey, they're losing patience with us.

I didn't mean for her to get this out of control.

I know.

I tell you what, you turn yourself in and I won't get the abortion.

Are you serious?

Yeah. Yeah?

Yeah. It crossed my heart.

She'll tell him it was an accident, you'll turn yourself in, and you'll be

out by the time our baby starts school.

We can do this together.

Yeah. Just the three of us.

I'm gonna turn myself in.

Okay.

I'm gonna be a daddy.

I'm gonna be a daddy.

I'm gonna be a daddy.

Thank you so much. You're welcome.

My eggs are still good.

Great.

That's good.

I'm happy for you.

Yours.

Yeah.

They were destroyed.

I am so sorry, Danny.

But you know what?

We still have plenty of time.

You can retrieve your eggs again, right?

Yeah.

Sure.

Yeah.

You know what? Let's update our pact.

If we still don't have anyone in, let's say, three years.

Let's pull the trigger.

Get a donor.

And raise our kids on our own.

Okay?

Okay.

Gotta go.

Gotta, um... Call you later, okay?

Hey, you.

Hey, Jason.

I'm so sorry to do this to you, but I have to take a rain check on dinner

tonight.

Is everything OK?

It's all good.

Daniela just wanted me to handle a few things for Don.

It never stops, you know?

I could always bring takeout and meet you at your place when you're done.

I would so love that.

I'm going to be stuck at the office super late.

Well, don't work too hard.

I won't.

I'll talk to you later.

Talk to you.

Are you ready, Daniela?

I'm ready.

Count backwards from 10 for me.

Okay, I'm finished.

I have some hard truths here.

Okay.

Due to your endometriosis, Your follicle count is extremely low.

But can I still retrieve eggs?

It's going to be challenging.

Oh.

Um.

I had an abortion when I was 20.

Did that have something to do with this?

Absolutely not, Daniela.

An abortion has absolutely nothing to do with your follicle count.

It's genetic.

Maybe your mom had the same condition.

I wish I could give you more positive news.

Hold on here.

According to your chart, I see that you froze your eggs in your 20s.

So, with those eggs, I see no problem in you carrying a child to term.

I'm a lover, not a hater Feeling fine,

maybe it won't be late I see a hole, I see a crater