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I got what you need.

Yeah.

Previously on Sistas...

You know what they say, right? All work and no play.

What? Makes you a billionaire one day?

So we just gonna bypass millionaire

and jump straight to nine zeros?

Well, look who got dragged in by her coochie.

What got drug in by they cat?

The name of the man who tried to rape me is Marcus Green.

Officer Marcus Green.

Unknown caller. Nope.

Hey, what's up?

Hey, what's up, lady? Where you been?

Yeah, sorry. The bosses took me out to dinner after work.

So you got a good first day at the salon now, huh?

- You know it. - Oh, congratulations.

You know, I really had no doubt.

Really?

Oh, yeah. See, if your hair game

is anything like your other skills,

I'm sure you got a lot of happy customers.

You know all the right things to say.

So, uh, when can I see you again?

When do you want to see me again?

Right now.

Well, I don't have a car.

And I don't want to spend money on a ride share.

Oh, you ain't got to worry about that.

- I'll come pick you up. - And I have work tomorrow.

I got work tomorrow, too.

I'll drop you off at the salon in the morning.

So we're talking about a sleepover?

Oh, yeah. But I got a feeling

we ain't gonna be doing too much sleeping.

All right, let me wash the salon smell off of me and pack a bag.

All right, bet. Uh, how much time you need?

Give me an hour?

I'ma see you in an hour.

And, uh, make sure you tell Andi where you are.

I don't want her worrying about you.

Not doing that. Bye.

- Come again? - You heard her.

Do you know him?

Not personally.

Because maybe we need

to find someone else who can take this report.

Ms. Wilson, can you please let Ms. King respond?

Look, she's already told you who her attacker is, so...

Marcus Green is the man who tried to rape me,

who came to my apartment and forced his way in.

See? Do you see?

Danni. Are you gonna take the report or not?

Because if not, then just find somebody else who can.

This is Sergeant James,

investigating the sexual assault of a Ms. Daniella King.

Ms. King, for the record, please state your name.

Daniella King.

In your own words.

Please describe the first incident.

It's okay, Danni. You got it.

He came to my apartment.

He forced his way in.

He pinned me down.

I was able to get away.

And we fought.

And you let him in?

As I said previously, he forced his way in.

Can you just give me some time to process all this?

You know, get some sleep.

And I'll call you when my head's on straight.

You are--

Okay, I don't think you're hearing me.

- You need to go home. - Hey, you don't mean that.

Yeah, I do.

- Hey, stop! Stop! - What the...

We're not done talking.

Are you crazy?

I just want to be there for you.

I don't want that.

Go on.

I told him that I said everything I needed to say.

He told me he wasn't gonna leave until he got what he came for.

♪ My girls hold me down ♪

♪ Them boys mess around ♪

♪ When my love life is a headache ♪

♪ We going out tonight 'Cause I'm looking for love ♪

There you are.

I'm back.

How was your day? Come here.

Just an ordinary day.

Like any other day.

"Ordinary"? Come on.

You had a new stylist start. What's her name?

Cheyenne, but we call her Chey.

That's Andi's sister, right?

How'd she do?

You know what?

I think that she's a handful already.

- Really? What happened? - Mm-hmm.

Me and Pam took her to dinner.

And she disappeared in the middle of the meal.

No. Where'd she go?

I don't know where she went. But I tell you what.

When she came back, her pupils was as big as a Frisbee.

And she smelled like a pound of bounce-that-ass.

Wow.

Now, let me tell you this. I took the bitch home.

And I couldn't wait for her to get out of my car.

Had my car smellin' like badussy.

What's that?

You ain't never heard of badussy?

No. Is that like a Urban Dictionary term?

Oh, Dylan. I forget how white you are.

Maurice.

I'm just saying, chile.

Badussy, look it up.

It's B-A-dussy.

No way. All three?

- That's it. - Ugh.

Well, maybe two out of the three.

- But it sure stank. - Really? That bad?

Mmm-mm!

Well, maybe it wasn't that bad.

But you know I have a sensitive nose and a keen sense of smell.

So hold on a second. She, she got high and had sex

all while had dinner with you and Pam?

That's right.

That sounds a little irresponsible.

Well, she's young and dumb

and full of-- and living her best life.

I mean, I don't know. It still sounds pretty bad.

You sure you want somebody like that

working for you at the salon?

Abso--- -lutely.

Crackheads be the best stylists.

She almost better than me.

But, like, drugs, Maurice? Really?

Well, I may have started a rumor with that one.

- I don't know for sure. - Mm.

I mean, we all were drinking, so whatever.

We'll see, I guess.

Anyway, tell me about your day.

Dinner with Paige was really good.

She really misses you and Sabrina.

Mmm, and I bet India is working her nerve.

Yeah, Paige is not a fan of her either.

Neither me.

I had to get up out of there

before my bisexual hands went to work.

Oh, yeah.

Tired, babe? Ready for bed?

Not tired but ready for bed.

Oh, shit. Put her on speaker.

Maurice?

One, two, three, four, five.

And you clearly told him no?

Did you not just hear the same thing I heard?

And is there anything else you'd like to add?

Only that, yes,

we had consensual sex, previously.

But when he came the next day,

he forced his way in.

And everything from that point on was forced.

Okay, and you didn't go to the hospital.

And why not?

Because I was humiliated.

That I trusted him.

And that I believed he was a good person.

So it is literally your word

against what is sure to be Officer Green's denial.

I mean, what rapist is going to admit

that he forced himself on someone?

If an examination had been done, we would have been able

to at least have photographic evidence of the fresh bruises,

maybe grab DNA from under your fingernails.

This is why I didn't want to come.

I knew they weren't going to believe my black ass

over one of their own.

Wait, wait. So let me get this straight.

You're just not going to do anything about this?

You see the bruises.

This is bullshit.

It's like being victimized all over again.

I assure you, that is not my intent.

Oh, really?

What made you decide to come in today?

Hmm.

As per my last statement, he came tonight.

He threatened me not to tell anyone.

And that he would also, again, take what he want.

And then what happened?

I ran for the door.

I pepper sprayed him and then I came straight here.

Well, it's a matter of he say versus she say

as far as the attempted sexual assault.

Got it.

Can we go? You ready?

Danni, just...

She's not going to do anything.

Danni, please listen. Danni, come on.

We cannot let him get away with this.

I think he already has.

Listen, believe it or not, I am on your side.

Mm-hmm.

Believe not.

I may be a police officer, but I am a woman first.

And I'm also a pretty good judge

of when someone is being truthful

or putting on a show.

But I believe you.

Hmm.

But he is innocent until proven guilty.

There's no evidence

to corroborate your attempted rape story.

No 911 call or emergency room visit.

But we can get him on the physical assault today.

Get you an emergency protective order.

Okay. This is good.

And her friends will testify.

Look, we knew something was wrong the moment we saw her.

I told my therapist too.

It's a matter of hearsay.

If you waive doctor-patient privilege,

then she has to answer

the defense attorney's questions as well.

She's right, Danni.

She would have to reveal everything you told her.

Yeah, depending on how the question is worded,

if it's determined to be relevant to the case.

Right. Damn.

Just sit tight.

I just want to go home.

Danni, what if he's waiting for you there?

Come on. You've come this far.

Just wait a while longer.

We'll wait.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

Okay. Thank you.

Danni.

Cheyenne?

Hey, sister.

I thought you were asleep.

I was, but then I got thirsty.

Where are you going?

Out.

I can see that. Where?

Where?

Does it matter?

Well, considering I'm the responsible one,

if you get yourself into trouble, yeah.

I'm staying the night at a friend's house.

A friend?

That's what I said.

I hope not the same friend that you had over here.

No, it's not.

Good.

So, how was your first day at work?

It was chill.

Maurice and Pam took me out to eat afterwards.

Good.

I guess that means they like your work.

I guess so.

Listen, Cheyenne--

One second. Hello?

Yeah.

I'm coming. Okay.

- I gotta go. - Who was that?

My ride.

Right, and where did you say you were going again?

If you must know, Hayden's.

You can't be serious.

Are you still seeing him?

You said you don't like him.

Cheyenne, you have the nerve to talk about loyalty

and you're still seeing Hayden?

Have a good night.

What do you think is taking so long?

I don't know.

Damn, I want to go home. I think I changed my mind.

Danni, I really think you should try to stay at Andi's house

or something because it's not safe at your house right now.

Maybe.

I want to be in my own surroundings.

Where's Tony?

He's out of town on a job interview.

Well, I would feel better if he was at least there with you.

I don't think I told you that he already got into a fight

with him right before the cookout.

Girl, what?

It was bad.

They were in there breaking shit and everything.

Danni, he's been there for you.

Yes.

Danni, have you told Tony everything?

Okay.

I think you need to tell him everything, Danni.

Okay?

I don't want him to see me differently.

He wouldn't.

Every time we have sex,

he's going to imagine him assaulting me.

- Danni. - I'm serious.

He's not going to be able to get the image out of his head.

Like, what if he visualizes him assaulting me?

He already has the other images.

He might not be able to get it out of his head.

Hell, I don't think I'll be able to get him out of my own head.

I get it.

What if this whole thing has killed my sex drive?

Danni, look, I can't imagine

what you're going through right now.

After, I just got in a scalding tub of hot water

and Epsom salt

so I could just soak it all away.

Danni, I am so sorry this happened to you.

This is shitty, but where is she?

I don't know, but she shouldn't be much longer.

I hope so.

Danni, you don't have anything from that night?

Wait.

What?

Tony got me new bedding.

Yeah, I remember. That was sweet of him.

And the old sheets, he just threw them in a bag

and they've been sitting in my apartment.

Wait.

That's something.

I mean, I don't know if it'll help.

Okay.

But I think his blood is on it and mine.

That fight was really, really bad.

Okay, do you think Tony saw any of the blood?

Girl, I think he just balled 'em up and threw 'em in there.

Okay, Danni, this is something.

We have to tell Sergeant James as soon as she comes back in.

I mean, I don't know

if it's going to actually do anything, though.

Danni, this is something, okay?

- All right. - Okay.

- Welcome back. - Well, I'm here.

What you want to do?

You already know.

- Greedy. - Oh, yeah.

Well, you are irresistible.

I really can't believe you and Andi are in the same family.

That's what you want?

That ain't all I want.

Unzip me.

Damn, woman.

Let's take this to the bedroom?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, to the bedroom.

I like that.

Just go ahead and put my stuff down.

- Mm-hmm? - Yeah.

This is Zac.

Hey, babe.

Hey, what's up? Where you at?

Still at the station.

Okay. How's Danni?

She's hanging in there.

She just gave her report, and now we're just waiting

for the sergeant to come back in.

Tell her I said I'm sorry

about what happened to her.

She knows.

When are you coming home?

I don't know, but, um, it shouldn't be too much longer.

Fatima, you don't have to stay.

No, I am not leaving you here. No.

You need anything?

No, babe. I'm good.

Look, I'll text you when I'm heading home, okay?

All right. I love you.

All right. Love you, too.

Fatima, go home.

Danni, I am not leaving you here.

I'm not.

But I seriously think you need

to stay at Andi's or at least with me and Zac.

Look, we don't have a spare bedroom,

but you can stay on the sofa.

I just wanna be in my own bed.

I get that, Danni, but it can't be comfortable

staying in your house with everything that's happened.

The new bedding Tony got me has...

It's helped.

I get that.

Where the hell is she?

Have you eaten anything?

I don't have an appetite.

I get it, but this baby is hungry,

so when we leave here,

I'm going to get something to eat,

and you're coming with me.

Girl, I, I just--

Danni.

Okay.

Hi, this is John Keyes. Please leave a message.

I know this fool did not just send me to voicemail.

Yo, Keyes, what's good?

It's Zac. Yo, I been hitting you up.

Hit me back.

Punk ass.

Yo. Yo, nothing.

Yo, you want to go play some ball?

I know, but you ain't doing shit anyway,--.

All right, meet me at the court.

All right, bet.

You good?

Good? No.

I'm better than good, thanks to you.

Aw, babe. Same here.

What's on your mind, love?

Sabrina.

The salon.

You and how good this feels.

Everything.

I know you're worried about her.

I am.

And I miss her.

Our talks.

Her ugly-ass clothes.

Babe.

I'm serious. Those clothes were awful.

But I did what I could for her.

Make sure she looked good.

I think you're just trying

to make jokes to keep you from crying.

I think you're getting to know me well.

I know you two are close.

Not anymore.

She's almost a thousand miles away now.

I mean, you couldn't really see her

when she was in the isolation here, either.

Yeah, but at least I knew she was close.

I know, baby. I'm sorry.

I'ma be okay.

I just need Sabrina

to get better so that we can go back to normal.

That's what I need.

You know...

There's a big chance that might not happen.

Don't say that.

It's just the way I see it.

It's better to just be prepared for the worst.

I'm not giving up hope.

No.

I'm not... That's not what I'm saying.

- But then what are you saying? - I...

I...

I just want you to be prepared.

That's all.

I understand.

And no matter what happens,

I'm gonna be right here to help you through it.

Yeah?

Yeah?

Hey.

Look at me.

Okay?

It's okay.

Zac.

What's up?

What the hell you got me out here this late for?

Just got a lot going on, man. It's a lot on my mind.

What, Fatima couldn't put your ass to bed?

She's not even home yet.

Everything okay with y'all?

Yeah. Shit's good.

Okay.

So what's going on now?

No, I mean, she's not home because something with Danni.

Oh, okay.

What's going on with Danni?

It's not my business to discuss, to be honest.

Oh. All right.

- Shit must be deep. - Yeah, it is.

Where the-- is Tony, by the way?

Oh, he out of town on some job interview.

I think he gets back tomorrow.

Wait. So the job not in Atlanta?

No, it is, but, you know, the job interview

with the corporate office is...

- Yeah, yeah. - Copy. Copy.

So what's going on with Danni?

I already told you, bro.

That's not my business to discuss, bro, like...

You know Tony walked in on her

and some dude the day of the cookout.

- What? - Yeah.

They got into a fight and everything.

Damn.

I mean, that's why I'm surprised he's still sticking around her.

I guess he wanted to be there.

- Yeah, I guess. - Mm-hmm.

Yo, let me ask you a question.

What's going on with you and, uh, Madison?

You know I just got out of a relationship.

I can't even think about nothing like that right now, man.

I hear you.

But you are human, and she is bad.

Yeah, she bad. She is.

- I'm just saying. - You know what else is bad?

- What? - The timing.

Man, I'm so worried about Sabrina,

and her mama ain't telling us shit.

Wait. I thought y'all was done.

Yeah, we were, but, you know, we was working some shit out.

Trying to see what I wanted versus what she wanted.

I mean, none of that matters now.

Shit.

I just hope she can get through this shit.

Yeah. You know, a part of me feels that way.

And then the other part of me just feels like,

if she ain't gonna have a good quality of life,

the quantity don't mean shit, right?

That's a good point.

I mean, I just want her to be happy and healthy,

not living off some damn machine.

Yeah.

Yeah, you speak to Mr. Keyes lately?

Nah, I've been trying to get

in contact with him for a couple days, though.

All right.

You know, I saw him at the gym earlier.

He's been avoiding me.

Why would he do that?

I don't know.

But, um, walked in on him and Fatima arguing.

What?

What could they possibly be arguing about, bro?

I don't know. Fatima not-- with him.

Something's going on.

Damn.

It's all gonna come to light, though.

You know what? Best out of 10.

-, just because you bald-headed

don't mean you Michael Jordan, bro.

I mean, we both bald. Both handsome.

- So, who knows? - Ah...

- What's up, sexy? - Oh, hey.

Hey.

I was, um, just catching my breath.

Yeah, well, you know, I do what I can, you know?

I thought you were asleep.

Ah, no, I was just taking a little power nap.

Mm-hmm.

You know, I was thinking, uh, maybe we go another round.

You know it.

Mm, I like that.

So what's going on?

Well, I was talking to the DA's office.

This matter is extremely sensitive.

And because it involves police officer misconduct,

it has to be referred to Internal Affairs.

Right.

Most likely, we can get you a protective order

because of what would be considered domestic violence.

Okay. Well, that's good, but what about arresting his ass

for attempted rape or tonight's assault?

I'm working on bringing charges on both,

but the attempted sexual assault

may be difficult without evidence.

I have some sheets.

Well, that's something.

I can come by your home to get it.

Yeah, they, they should be what you need.

Do you feel the sheets have his DNA on them?

There should be his blood and even some of mine on it.

I'm very sorry this happened to you.

Even more so that the crimes were perpetrated

by someone in law enforcement.

Look, this man keeps popping up and forcing himself on her.

Look, he ain't enforcing shit.

This man is not to be trusted.

Based on what I've heard here tonight,

I'm inclined to agree with you.

Can I go now?

Yes. You're free to go.

When can I come get that bag?

You can come tonight.

No, um, is there a way you can come tomorrow?

She's coming home with me tonight.

- Fatima-- - Danni, no argument.

And when can we get that protective order?

I think we can get this issued tomorrow.

Okay.

That's not gonna stop him.

As a police officer, I think

he would be less inclined to defy the order.

His job is on the line.

Well, that's good,

because he definitely ain't protecting or serving.

More like stalking and terrorizing.

I understand.

Come on, Danni.

Who the-- is knocking on the door?

Yo!

Hey.

Hey. Mind if I sit?

Sit.

What's up?

I was texting you, I was calling you.

Yeah, I know.

You was ignoring my calls.

No, I, I know it can look like that, but...

It looks like that because it is like that.

Zac, man, look--

What happened with you and Fatima?

What do you mean?

You've been acting funny.

Ever since I walked down them stairs

and walked in on y'all conversation,

you've been acting real funny.

I told you what that was about.

I don't believe you.

I agree that we need to talk.

You think?

Hello?

Administrative leave?

Pending an investigation?

No, it's all lies!

Bitch!

- bitch!

Mm.

- What? - Nothing.

- I'm eating for two. - I know.

And, Danni, you need to eat.

I don't have an appetite.

Danni, you gotta keep your strength up.

I think I just made things worse, Fatima.

Look, he was shocked as hell to see you at that station.

Yeah.

And now I painted an even bigger target on my back.

Danni, it was either report his ass,

or you move and hope he doesn't find you,

or endure repeated assaults, or put a bullet in his ass.

Why is everything so hard?

I'm so tired. I'm tired of everything.

Danni, I get it.

I do. But you can't give up.

Why not?

Okay. Now you got me worried.

Danni, the last friend that told me she was tired repeatedly,

she ended up killing herself.

That was my freshman year in college.

Danni, that is not an option.

- Do you hear me? - I hear you.

Daniella Octavius King, I'm serious.

That is not an option. All right?

So if you're thinking about it, just get it out of your head.

I'm not. But I hear you.

I'm not.

All right.

Danni, you're not in this alone.

Look, you have friends that have your back,

and we're not gonna let this-- win, okay?

- Okay. Mm. - Okay?

All right. Eat your food.

- Not Octavius, though. - I'm just kind of...

Sounded great in my head.

- But that was for real. - I know. You meant it.

Fatima?

- Hey! - Oh, Madison.

I thought that was you. How are you, girl?

I'm good. How are you?

Good. Thank you so much.

Hi. I'm so sorry. I'm so rude. I'm Madison Truitt.

Daniella King. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too, Daniella.

I was actually gonna reach out to you

about having dinner with me and Zac.

Yeah, just let me know whatever works with y'all's schedule.

I'm sure I can accommodate.

- Okay. - Good.

Are you here for dinner?

No. I just came in for a nightcap.

- I had dinner earlier. - Okay.

Oh, well, I'm sorry.

I didn't want to disrupt y'all's dinner.

- I just wanted to come say hi. - No bother at all.

Maybe sometime we can do this.

The three of us, yeah.

Yeah, sounds like a plan.

- Nice to see you. - You, too.

Bye. Daniella.

- Danni. - Danni.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you, too.

Who is she?

Oh, she is the new owner of the gym.

- Oh, she looks like it. - Yeah, she looks good.

I need to be in there.

So, look, I've been praying long and hard about this.

I need to tell you the truth about your father.

Oh, my God, man.

Dude abandoned me and my mother. That's all I need to know.

Look, it wasn't like that.

Why would you keep saying that to me?

I told you what it was like growing up as a child. God!

- Look, I'm sorry about that. - Why are you sorry?

Why?

You're not the one who-- my moms and abandoned her.

Are you the reason why I got a crackhead mom

and a crackhead brother and grew up in the streets?

No. No, you're not the reason!

You know who's the reason? Your homeboy.

That's the reason why.

So, sorry if I don't want to meet him now

that I'm doing well and my life is good.

Look, he's not the monster that you think he is.

That's your opinion. He abandoned me.

And he abandoned my moms.

- So,-- him. - Zac, look--

You want something to drink?

Why don't you come back over here

and sit down so we can talk?

I don't want to keep talking about him!

I don't. Okay?

I've been calling you for days,

texting you for days, and you just show up.

Why?

Because I need to say something to you.

Okay, you here. Say it.

Look, this is not easy for me to say or for you to hear.

- Okay. - Okay?

But I need to tell you the truth about your father.

I don't want to talk about him no more!

Why do you keep bringing him up?

Because, Zac, you don't understand!

No, I don't-- No! Stop! No!

You don't know what I've been through as a kid.

I didn't have a father. I got made father.

- I heard you! - I know! Stop!

I'm trying to tell you something!

- So, say it. - Listen to me!

Say it. What? What? What?

Zac, I'm your father.

What the hell you laying in here for?

Next on Sistas...

I'm really your father.

He said he was my father.

Why would you say anything?

Danni, she decided to report Officer Green last night.

- Why didn't she call me? - Where's Cheyenne?

I think she went out with a partner or something.

- She's finding her way. - Oh, she's finding something.

What'd you say?

In order to get things done to my satisfaction,

I kind of got to be on top all the time.

Of business.