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Previously on The Equalizer...

- I'm out.
- Me, too.

Get in.

I think I'm ready to come back.

Finally.

We're not open yet.

Marcus.

Hey, Robyn.

What are you
doing in New York?

It's Big Ben.

He's taken a turn for the worse.

Dante is in town.

You know how much
I like that man.

Maybe Dante is just
too much like you.

He cares more about
helping other people

than he does himself.

When he's needed,

he will be
on the next plane.

So my ex, she said,

"I've been at the beauty salon
all day.

Can't you tell?"

I said, "No.

If I sit in the garage,
that doesn't make me a car."

My ex seemed sweet.

But then again,

salt and sugar look the same
until you taste them, you know?

So you know what
I told her, right?

See you, Markesha!

Y'all are the best. Thank you.

All right,
I-I have news.

I have news for y'all.
Um, it's been a long road back,

but it's official:

I'm joining
the Without Warning Tour. Hmm?

Uncensored and unrestrained!

Craig! Craig! Craig!

Thank you
all so much.

Hey, Craig!

Good job, man.

Hey, congrats on the tour.

Happy for you, Craig.

Good job, man.

Cliff!

- Hey.
- Oh. Oh.

You heard the news, right?

New tour means
new material, ASAP.

All right, baby,
- let's go.
- My man.

Come here, angel.

You are back. Honey.

Mm. Mmm...

I am back.

Thank you.

I know. I need you
in the crowd

at all my shows,
for real.

- You were amazing.
- You think so?

Look, you know, a lot of that
was just off the dome.

Well, yeah, but you just need
to get in some more sets.

Tweak some material, and you
are gonna kill on this tour.

Damn straight. And I got
to make sure there's green M&Ms

and white kittens
in all my hotel rooms.

Don't forget to tell them
about what I want.

Oh, I won't, baby.

I feel like our lives are
about to change, my love.

Craig, look out!

No!

No! Oh, my God, Craig!

Oh, my goodness, that
could've killed you.

Oh, my goodness,
are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah.
Are you okay?

I think so.

Whew. Morning, Auntie.

Morning, sweetheart. Coffee?

No, thanks.[chuckles]:
That yawn

is a silent scream for caffeine.

Oh, no, I'm having,
uh, coffee with Marcus.

Mm. Marcus.

Not Miles?

- Maybe I will have some coffee.
- No.

Too late for coffee.

It is tea time.

Come on now.
Spill it.

There's nothing
really to spill.

I mean, Marcus
and I are...

good friends.

Okay.

I still have feelings.

Lots of feelings. But...

I'm able
to compartmentalize that

for the sake of our friendship.

I hear your words, but...

Mmm.

That perfume is saying
something else.

Oh.

Oh.

Something you want to tell me?

No, I do not.

Come on, Auntie.
What's-what's going on?

- Morning, sweetie.
- Morning, sweetie.

- Want some eggs?
- No, thanks.

Dee, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.
Just didn't sleep well.

Hey.

What's going on, baby girl?

When Dad and I were wrapping up
our college tour yesterday,

the admissions rep assured me
I'd be a shoo-in.

But?

They said my GPA
and extracurriculars were great

and, best of all,

that I "checked all
of their boxes."

Okay. There you go.

I just can't help but think
they meant DEI boxes.

I mean, do they only want to
accept me because I'm Black?

Oh, sweetheart.

You are an amazing young woman.

The fact that you even have
to ask that question

is a crying shame.

And you may never
know what that man meant.

But it's not about
how he sees you.

It's about how you see you.

Thanks, Mom.

Let me give you
a ride to school.

And if you ever need to talk,
I'm here.

Thanks.

For you, too, Auntie.

There you are.

Hey, Marcus.

Careful.

Coffee's a lot hotter
in Brooklyn than in L.A.

Well, a little heat never hurts.

No, it doesn't.

It's good to see you.

You, too.

So, how's everything
with Big Ben?

Well, he's headed to rehab soon.

And some long-term decisions
about his care have to be made.

Right now there are
still a lot of unknowns.

What about things
in your world?

I hear Mel's coming back.

How's that going?

Fine so far, but...

but I'm worried she's
coming back too soon.

If she's not right,
if she hesitates

for a second at
the wrong time...

But still...

there's no other person
I'd rather have my back.

I get that. It's hard to find
people you can count on.

I've missed this.

But I don't miss that.

Duty calls.

Thanks for the coffee.

Thanks for meeting me.

I don't know
where else to turn.

Do you have any idea who's
trying to kill your husband?

None. All I know for sure

is that when Craig
was almost run over,

definitely wasn't an accident.

Well, what do
the police say?

Craig won't let me go
to the police.

Why not?

I don't know.

Well, that seems pretty strange.

I know. I have tried
to talk to him about it,

but he refuses
to take it seriously.

Maybe because he's
so caught up with preparing

for this new
Without Warning comedy tour.

Wait. Craig.

Craig Harris is your husband?

As in "See you, Markesha"?

He's a pretty
funny guy.

Been out of the spotlight
for a few years.

Yeah, it's been hard on him.

Very hard.

One minute,
he's on top of the world.

Then COVID hits.

All his show dates
and movie gigs are canceled.

Yeah, that had to be
difficult for you.

Even more so for Craig.

I had never seen him so down.

N-Now, just as things seem
to be turning around,

this happens and...

I'm sorry.

I just...

I can't seem to...

He went to the store last night,

and I was terrified
he wouldn't make it home.

Having to worry about your
loved ones all the time...

that's tough.

Please, will you help us?

I promise you, I
will look into it.

Oh, Mel.

- Hey.
- Hey yourself.

What?

- What's wrong?
- No, it's just,

- you're-you're here.
- Okay.

First, Harry's weird.
Now-- Did you guys think

I was kidding about,
you know, coming back?

Of course not. I'm
glad you're back.

All right.

Yeah. As long as
you're glad you're back.

- Oh, my God. I'm-I'm glad.
- Terrific.

Everybody's glad.

What happened to you?

Wounded in action?

Hmm, yeah.
Kinda. I mean,
all that typing

took its toll.

Well, that's quite the cast
- for carpal tunnel.
-Well,

you know, bigger the computer,
the bigger the...

tunnel. I don't know.

Long as you're not in pain.

No, no. All right, enough
about my, uh, compressed nerves

and tendons.

Let's, uh, talk
about Craig Harris, shall we?

Typical underdog story.

Grew up in Dallas,
oldest of three kids.

Average high school student.

Voted class clown.

Dropped out of college
to become a comedian.

And, boy, did he.

See you, Markesha!

Bam!

Thank y'all so much.

His wife mentioned
they've been through

- some tough times recently.
- Yeah, well,

the pandemic
basically killed his career.

And then he made a series

of really bad investments
that couldn't help matters.

None of which points to why
anyone would want to kill him.

Were you able to
pull the video

of the incident
his wife mentioned?

Yeah. Not that it's
really gonna help.

I mean, the-the plates
are blacked out.

And it's so dark, you can't see
who's behind the wheel.

Is there any chance Shauna
misinterpreted what happened?

You can judge for yourself.

I mean, either that guy
is in some serious need

of driving lessons or... She's right.

- That was deliberate.
-
And brazen.

Whoever did that is not gonna
be satisfied with a near miss.

Shauna said he's usually at
the comedy club most mornings

working on his act,
so I'm gonna talk to him.

- I'll go with you.
- Oh, don't worry,
I got this.

You're welcome to come.

I mean, it's just a
- simple client interview.
- Nah, it's fine.

It's fine,
I'm here if you need me.

Craig Harris?

That's right. Ha!

I always got time for a picture
with my fans, come on.

Oh, okay, easy, easy, easy,
okay, ah!

- Geez.
- I'm not here for a selfie.

Your wife sent me
about that murder attempt

from two nights ago.

Look, I know she's worried
about me, but there was

no murder attempt, all right?
I'm sorry that Shauna's

wasting your time.

I'm surprised you're not more
concerned about your own safety.

Look, Shauna's wrong, okay?

There's nobody trying
to kill me.

Brake fluid.

Craig, wait!

Hey.

You okay?

- I-I... I think so.
- You good?

Brakes don't randomly
go out like that.

Someone definitely
wants you dead.

Okay, you're right.

Someone is trying to kill me,
but...

...only because I asked them to.

There you go.

That was definitely
not an accident.

Your brake line
has a clean cut.

Now, why would you possibly
ask someone to kill you?

Some kind of
publicity stunt?

It's hard to explain.

I did it to take care
of my family.

I'm gonna need
you to elaborate.

Look, you got to understand,
all right?

I'd made it finally.

I had the big house,
had the fly cars,

private school
for my kids.

I was living the dream.

And then your
career stalled.

At first, I used savings
to stay afloat.

When those ran out,

I had to rob Peter
to pay Paul

by borrowing money
from my friends.

Why not just downsize
your life?

We did.

Look.

When I was 16, my little brother
died of sickle cell.

My family couldn't afford
his medical care.

Sorry for your loss.

I was determined
that poverty

would never hurt
my family again.

So I busted my ass to make
something of myself, and I did.

And then...

about a month ago,

my son, he falls down
and breaks his arm.

And I couldn't afford
his hospital bill.

I felt so worthless.

I couldn't get out of bed
in the morning.

I couldn't look myself
in the mirror.

And then it occurred to me, I
was worth more dead than alive.

So I got my friends together

and I asked them to take me out.

So that your friends

and family could collect
the insurance payout.

It felt
like the only option.

And then I booked
this tour, you know?

And I'm-I'm excited.

And I got so caught up
in working on my act...

That you forgot
to call off the hit?

You know, to be honest,
I didn't think I had to.

Because my friends
seemed so insulted

by this crazy thing
that I asked them to do.

Then, after I almost
got run over,

I made sure to let them know
that the deal was off

and that I was gonna
update my insurance

when my lawyer got into town
on Friday.

Wait, so they know

they could still collect
on your death till tomorrow?

Yeah,
but they'd never betray me.

I trust them with my life.

That's why I trusted 'em
with my death.

They're my guys.

Well, then your guys won't mind
answering a few questions.

The doctor says Pop will need
rehab once he's released.

I'm happy
to cover facility costs,

but we can also do full-time
home care if you prefer.

I can't. I can't. I cannot have
your father come live with me.

I am done
putting his needs before mine.

What do you mean?

I mean,

I filed for divorce.

Guess that explains
why your ring is missing.

Can't say I blame you.
Only, why now?

After standing by him
all this time?

When you were younger,
I hung in there for your sake.

Yeah, but then
he got out,

and... reality just

smacked me in my face.

As long as you're happy,
that's all that counts.

Thank you. I am.

And you know I'm always
here for you, honey.

But it was just time
to let your father go.

I mean, I had dealt
with so much drama

most women wouldn't
even tolerate.

You knew, didn't you,
about...?

James. Yeah.

He finally told you, huh?

You knew I had a brother,
and you didn't tell me?

Honey, how could I?

You were angry with
him all the time.

- That would have made it worse.
- I still had a right to know.

Looking back, maybe
I should have told you.

But you know what? I had a lot
of hard decisions to make.

I did the best that I could.

I should go.

Mom, wait.

The truth is, we have both
fulfilled our obligations

to your father, and then some.

And you have a choice.

You can deal with him or not.

My decision
has already been made.

So, these are the
guys Craig asked

to kill him?
Yup.

First up, Trey Fletcher.

He was Craig's roommate
in college,

and he's got a business
in Williamsburg

known as PP Palooza.

He should've workshopped
a better name.

Home of pizza and pickleball.
Went bankrupt a few years ago.

Seems like
it's rebounded, though.

Friend number two
is Austin Williams.

They've been tight
since they were both in diapers.

Austin was his assistant

till Craig could no longer
afford to pay him.

He's now working as a plumber.

Well, he probably clears
more as a plumber

than he did
as Craig's assistant.

And the third one?

Vester Lee, seasoned comic.

He used to be Craig's mentor

until Craig's success eclipsed
his own a few years ago.

All right, so the student
- becomes the teacher.
- Yeah, but

he's landed on his feet.

He's writing copy
for commercials now.

Okay, so none
of them have

glaring financial problems,
but we still think one of them

tried to kill Craig for money?

We need to talk
to Craig's friends.

So, Trey, your, uh,

pickleball business went
bankrupt a few years ago, right?

That's the price
of being a pioneer, right?

- Look at me now.
- Yeah.

But it went bankrupt
because Craig pulled out

as an investor.

People change their minds.

And refused
to do a promotion

- that he promised?
- Well, people get busy

with other things.'Cause it was a

"dumb idea that only an
idiot would think of,"

he told Howard Stern--

ooh-- and his
ten million listeners.

Which is when the rest of
my investors pulled out, yeah.

Hey, do you recognize
this pic you posted?

You getting up close
and personal with Shauna,

Craig's wife?

That was way
before Craig knew her.

Shauna and I went out
a few times.

How about, uh, this pic?

That's you and Markesha,
Craig's first wife.

#ForeverMyLady.
#TrueLove.

#MySoulmate.
Hash... Ooh, I can't say that.

- You use a lot of hashtags.
- Okay!

We shared everything as kids.

The son of a bitch
took it too far.

It says right here
that you told Craig...

I'll save you the time.

Yes, I woke up in the
middle of the night

to my car being towed.

Tow driver said
it was being repo'd,

and we ended up getting into it.

Turned out, Craig
set it all up

as a stupid prank.

Well, that would make me mad
as hell.

Not as mad as when that jackass
asked me to kill him for money.

Ooh. Those are
some angry friends.

Yeah, but their alibis
all check out.

Which means someone else
is trying to kill Craig.

Someone he didn't ask.

Okay, so, back to square one.

I'll just dig deeper
into Craig's life

and try and find some new leads.

Yeah, I want to talk
to Craig again.

If he didn't tell us what his
best friends thought of him...

Then what's he holding back
about his enemies?

You know what, Rob?
I'm gonna go with you,

because that last simple
interview wasn't so simple.

Okay, guys,
can both of you stop acting

like I'm some tag-along kid

you have to worry about?

Either I'm on this team
or I'm not.

Yeah. No, okay.

Let's go.

Thanks for picking me up,
Aunt Vi,

but I have an essay to write.

I really do not have time
to be meeting someone right now.

You see, that's exactly
the problem.

Life is about more
than just academics.

So is the college experience.

But Dad has made it very clear

he thinks my experience should
be at one of the top colleges.

You know, ones that dominate
all those lists.

Well,
maybe those are the wrong lists.

Spelman ranks among

the top colleges in the country.

South Carolina State is great.

And Howard has an amazing
global leadership program.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Just because the HBCUs fly
under the radar does not mean

that they are not
worthy options.

But you didn't go to an HBCU.

I mean, you went
to UC Berkeley.

Yeah, I know, because
that was right for me.

You have to find the college
that is perfect for you.

Well, that school yesterday
was definitely not it.

Mm-hmm.

Wouldn't it be nice
to go someplace

where you're celebrated...

not just tolerated?

- Oh, my God.
- And then you say,

"How do I know
they're not after you?

What kind of stuff
are you into?"

Man, that's hilarious.

- Oh, that's gonna kill.
- It always does.

Oh, hey,
it's Cagney and Lacey.

I hope you got better material
for your tour.

- Hey, you got a minute?
- Yeah. Uh, take five.

- Oh, yeah, man.
- Thanks.

So, what's up?
You talk to my people?

Yeah, looks like
they're all clear.

See? I told you.

Yeah, but what
you didn't tell us was

that they all have grudges
against you.

You bankrupted one, you stole
both your wives from another.

Come on. That's all in the past.

The point is, we can't
figure out who wants you dead

unless you tell us these things.

- I didn't think of that.
-
Okay, is there anyone else

in your family...?Order for Craig Harris?

- Take care.
- Ah!

It's my usual.

Thanks, Cliff.
I was just getting hungry.

I didn't order that.

Cyanide.

Hey, hold up!

Sorry, I got
- deliveries to make.
- Yeah, yeah, this,

this'll only
- take a second.
- Oh, oh, ah, ah, ah!

- What'd I do?
- Where'd this food come from?

Another delivery guy said
he'd just got a big order

in the opposite direction.
Gave me 40 bucks

- to make this drop for him.
- What'd he look like?

I don't know,
white, bald,

weird birthmark on his head.

Trey?

It couldn't be him.

Sounds like the joke's on you.

We know
you tried to poison Craig.

Was it the money,
revenge, or both?

I don't know
what you're talking about.

His business is booming, guys.

He wouldn't do this
to me, all right?

Tell-- bro, tell 'em
you didn't do this, all right?

Tell 'em they're wrong.

When you bailed on our deal,
I had to borrow

from some bad people, and
they want their money yesterday.

You-you-you-you tried
to poison me to pay off a debt?

Yeah, so I could stay alive.

You came to me
with a solution

to the problem you got me into.

I thought Harry said he had
a solid alibi for the attempts.

Yeah.

I didn't have anything
to do with those.

So, what, you heard someone else
was trying to kill him

and figured you'd take advantage
of the opportunity?

So that someone else
would take the fall?

I'm gonna call the cops.

If Trey wasn't behind
those attempts,

that means your life
is still in danger.

We need to get you
to a safe house.

I know it's hard
to hear that, Craig.

I thought we were friends, man.

Family.

Family wouldn't
leave me hanging.

To think you were smiling

in my face all this time.

Hey, I need to take care
of something.

Can you get Craig and Shauna
set up in the safe house?

Sure I can handle it?

I guess I deserve that.

And, yes, you can.

The one on 10th Street.
I'll meet you there.

I don't blame her
for leaving him.

But to keep my brother
a secret?

Well, as parents,
sometimes we do things

to protect our kids.

- You've been there.
- I have.

I'm sure she thought she was
doing what was best for you.

You're right.

Maybe what
I'm really upset about

is, now I have to deal
with Big Ben on my own.

Maybe not.

Have you thought about
reaching out for your brother?

Yeah, I'm not ready
to open that door.

I'm dealing
with enough unknowns as is.

Your mom is right
about one thing.

You have to decide
what's right for you.

No one can tell you
what that is.

Truth is,
I don't know what I want to do.

About anything.

I just know how I feel.

I know what you mean.

Wait.

We said we wouldn't.

You still live in L.A.
Nothing's changed.

You're right. Sorry.

You don't have
to apologize.

It's hard for me, too.

So, how's the new case?

- It's still in progress.
- Hmm.

Actually, I'd better
get back to it.

Anything I can do to help?

No. Got it covered.

All right, make
yourself at home.

Bathroom's down the hall,
bedroom's to the left.

Is there a Wi-Fi password?

No. No Wi-Fi.

Any signal that can be
traced is a risk.

In the meantime,
it would be helpful

if you could make
a list of enemies.

Look, I'm still trying
to wrap my head around all this.

Okay, before today,

I thought all my friends
were-were friends,

so just... All right.

Shauna, maybe you can help?

The truth is,
there's a lot of people

you could put on that list.

Even my mom hated you
for a minute

when you did
a full set about her.

I just like
to make people laugh.

You know that, baby.

Yes, and you are
great at that.

But, honey, sometimes
your comedy hurts people.

Surely you can see that.

I guess I do now.

All right, I'll start writing.

Take five, guys. Nice.

Guys, but make sure
those turns are sharp.

- Okay?
- Hey, Kenya.

Hi.

Hi, sweetheart.

- This is my great-niece Delilah.
- Hi.

- Nice to meet you.
- Do you remember Lani,
who did your hair?

- Oh, yeah.
- This is her daughter.

What? It's so nice
to meet you, Kenya.

Kenya goes to FAMU

and happens
- to be home for the week.
- Oh.

I'm actually choreographing
our step routine

for an HBCU
recruiting conference.

Oh, wait.
You mean a step show?

I've always wanted
to see one live.

You should come
to the conference.

Good chance
to meet the colleges.

I'm gonna just let you two talk.

Okay.

Actually, just curious.

What made you choose FAMU?

Well, I knew
I wanted to go to an HBCU.

But FAMU specifically?

I'm a trombonist,
so, marching band.

Aw.

♪ It's the baddest
in the land. ♪ All right, now.

- All right, now.
- Don't-don't let her brainwash
you about FAMU, okay?

Don't listen to her.

Okay, Spelman
is the move.

-Please.
- Seriously, though,
they all have

- their selling points.
-
That's the thing

about all of 'em-- you don't
have to think about race.

Like, you don't realize
what that's like

until you actually get here.
Like,

I'm free to just walk around
here and just... just be.

Okay, uh, time to get back.

All right, guys,
let's hit again.

But, Dee,

you're welcome
to stay and watch.

I'd-I'd love that. Thanks.

- All righty, let's do it.
- Let's do it.

- D-K-Mu.
-Who? Mu!

Hey!

Nice.

- Yes.
- Get it.

Nu Psi step.

Bring it!

That's it.

All right.

♪ Bomaye, yeah ♪

♪ Bomaye ♪

♪ Bomaye, yeah ♪

♪ Bomaye, yeah ♪♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Bomaye, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Bomaye,
yeah, yeah. ♪

What's up, Harry?

Hey, Rob, so, uh, my research
into who might have it in

for Craig took
a kind of interesting turn.

I started sifting through
his old stand-up routines,

and it seems like
his biggest jokes

targeted his ex-wife Markesha.

In fact, I mean,
that was his catchphrase.

"See you, Markesha."

Yeah, I'm familiar with it.

Markesha was a totally
successful relationship guru

until she became better known
as the butt of Craig's jokes.

But lately, right, it seems
like she's doing better.

She's got a new book,
it hit the Best Seller list.

She's been out
doing readings and signings.

Okay, sounds like
she's back on track.

I mean, seems like it.

But I found this
pretty interesting clip online

from earlier this week.

Here, check your phone out.

So, Markesha,

your book's getting
rave reviews.

But how do you feel
about your ex-husband

Craig Harris
going back on tour?

- He is?
- Yep.

Does it bother you
when he roasts you,

or have you made peace
with that?

When exactly was this?

The same day someone tried
to run Craig over.

Markesha? No way.

We had our differences,

but we worked that out
a long time ago.

We get along great.

- Are you sure about that?
- I'm positive.

As a matter of fact, she's
on her way over here right now.

Wait, you gave her
the safe house address?

She said there's something she
needs to talk about in person.

Craig, listen to me,

you need to leave
the safe house now.

Markesha, no! Markesha, no!

- Get out here and face me!
- No, no... we can talk!
We can talk!

You want to make a comeback
by mocking my career?

Make the world say
"See you, Markesha"?

Well,

- see you, Craig.
- No, no, no... don't!

You ruined my life
with your stupid comedy.

I won't let you do it again.

No, no, please![gasps] Hey!

Let's go.

I hate him.

This isn't worth
going to jail over.

Trust me.

You'll thank me later.

Craig!

- Where's he going?
-
Good question.

Markesha, what are
you doing here?

I don't know. I
couldn't stop myself.

Harry, you're
not gonna believe this.

H-Hold on.
You're not gonna believe this.

Markesha was at a book promo
event in Connecticut

during
that first murder attempt.

- Hello?
-Hey, it's safe.
You can come back now.

Not happening.

Thanks for trying to save
my life, lady, really, but...

I finally understand
how people really feel about me.

How many people I've hurt.

I finally realized who the
top name on my enemies list is--

Craig Harris.

And I have to make it right.

He's not listening to reason.
I got to go get him.

Go on. I got this.

I'm good now.
I wasn't gonna hurt him.

Okay, well,
I wasn't gonna kill him.

When I heard
about the tour,

something snapped.

Shauna, when exactly did Craig
say he was going on tour?

Tuesday.

Why?

Okay, I'll be right back.

- Hey, Harry.
- Hey, babe. What's up?

Craig announced he was
joining the tour on Tuesday.

That's the same night

the attempted murders
started happening.

When was the original lineup
announced

for the Without Warning Tour?

Couple weeks ago.

But the lineup
that includes Craig

was only posted
to the website on Tuesday.

Okay. And since Craig was
a last-minute addition,

was there a comedian
in the original lineup

who got bumped off?

Um...

Yeah, a guy by the name
of Cliff Phillips.

What up, Cliff?

Craig, what are you...?Hey, Leo.

You got a spot for me?

I do now. Cliff,
I got to bump you.

Leo, I've been
waiting for hours.

The hottest comedian
gets the mic.

Thanks for understanding,
bro. I just got to do this.

Okay? Uh, hey,
and while you're here,

uh, you mind helping me out?

I'm trying to stream this
live on the socials.

- Cliff?
-Craig, you're up.
Give me the phone.

I'll stream it for you.

All right, everyone,
let's welcome to the stage

Craig Harris!

See you, Markesha!

We love you, Craig!

Uh, thank you.

Have you thought
about dying?

About killing yourself

when things got a
little too tough?

You know, I... I used to dream

about being onstage like this.

No matter what was going on
in my life...

...comedy was always
there for me.

This is all I've
ever been good at.

And when that failed me...

...I was lost.

It turns out,

being lost didn't end me,

but it did change me.

You know, I've come to realize
that good comedy

should never come at the cost
of other people's dignity.

So tonight I want to say...

I'm sorry.

Yeah, apology not accepted.

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Nobody move!

Nobody move!

Y'all gonna watch this.

Man-man-man, what are you doing?

Getting up close and personal
so this time I don't miss.

Y-You were the one
that was trying to kill me?

Tell them. Tell them the truth.

That I wrote all your jokes
that made you famous.

That I'm the funny one!

I... h-he's right,
y'all, uh,

this is the man who wrote
most of my best jokes.

Hell, he-he probably could have
- delivered them better, too.
- Damn right!

But you got everybody convinced
that you were the star.

Always throwing your successes
in my face when I'm struggling?

Throwing me bones when
you was eating steak?

Finally, it was my turn.

But you had to go and screw
that up, too, didn't you?

You had me bumped from the tour.

You even bumped me tonight.

I-I didn't know, I'm-- I swear.

Well, now it's my turn
to bump you.

Craig, move!

Face down.

Don't you move.

I got him.

- Let's see.
- Am I gonna make it?

It's just a graze. Relax.

Oh, thank God.
- I got too much to live for.
- Yeah.

- You okay?
- Baby, baby...

Easy, babe.

Oh, my God.

Here you go.

Hey, baby.

You hungry?
No.

Can I at least buy you a drink?

I'm having a whiskey
that's old enough to vote.

No, thank you, honey,
I am not gonna stay long.

I just wanted
to apologize

for storming out earlier.

Oh, it's okay. I overreacted.

Yeah, I should've told you
the truth all those years ago

about your brother.

I get it now.

I needed a little help
with that, but...

...you were in
a difficult position.

Yeah.

Um...

I have something to give you.

You can write a check
for your father's care,

walk away,
and still be a good man.

Maybe these will help you
make an informed decision.

Are these...?

The letters your father
sent you from prison

all those years ago.

You refused
to read them back then.

I threw these away.

And you took them out of
the trash and saved them for me?

Not all my secrets were bad.

♪ And I've got all my love
to give ♪

♪ And I'll survive,
I will survive ♪

♪ I will survive. ♪

Yes.

That's what I'm talking about.

I'm thinking that the universe
is telling me something.

Thank you for saving my life.

You're welcome, but I can't take

all the credit. It was Mel

who pieced it
all together.

Then, thank you, Mel.

Happy to help.

Welcome back, babe.

Thank you. Good to be back.

I'm proud of you.

My dawgs. What are
you doing here?

Shooting went viral. We saw
your apology on the live stream.

Aw.

We owe you an
apology, too.

We should have told you
how we felt, no matter

how painful it was
for you to hear it.

Especially because it was
painful for you to hear it.

Hug it out!

Oh, a-all right, I don't know

about this huggy-huggy stuff
right now,

but, uh, listen, let's, um,

maybe we can start over,
you know?

Uh, give our friendships
a reset.

Let's start with
a round of drinks.

Deal, but, uh, not before
I try out some new material.

Can I get on the mic?

Sure. Of course.

What's up, y'all?

Great job today.

Thank you.
I appreciate that.

I'm sorry for doubting you.

After what Craig's been through,

I realize how blessed I am
to have a best friend

who I can truly trust
with my life.

I love you, Rob.

Welcome back.

Okay, if you think that's funny,
I'm just getting started.

Okay?

That's crazy.

Oh, and you know what?
Kenya promised to give me

a personal tour of FAMU
when we visit.

Oh, sweetheart,
- that's wonderful.
-What's got my baby girl

- so hyped up?
- Oh, my gosh, Mom.

Okay, Auntie introduced me
to these HBCU students,

and they are so cool.

And?

Spelman, Howard and FAMU
are all schools

I am seriously considering.

Oh, that is great. Have
you updated your dad?

Yeah, I, uh, I just got off
the phone with him.

He still hopes I go for Ivy,

but he says
whatever school I choose

will be very lucky to have me.

Damn straight they will.

Oh, I'm happy for you, Dee.

Thanks, Mom.
Okay, I am gonna go FaceTime Cam

and show him
the step video I took.

Okay, good night.

- Night, sweetheart.
-Night.

Ooh.

Auntie.

What I saw on your iPad...

About that.

My doctor found something
on my mammogram,

and so I had a biopsy.

Well, you don't have
to give me the details

if you don't want.

I just want to say
that I love you...

...and I'm always
gonna be here for you,

just like you're always here
for me and Dee.

Actually, I could use
your help right now, I...

The results of the biopsy

have finally come in,
I've just...

If you could just, please...

click that tab.

I just feel like
I'm losing my mind.

No cancer found.

You are free

and clear for another year.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

Girl, let's celebrate.

Get the wine,
I'll get the glasses.

Yeah.

Ah.

Whew.

If you only knew.

Now...

I can actually think
about something else. Okay.

Marcus.

How was your time

with Marcus?

There was a point

where we almost kissed.

And?

I mean, and nothing,

because I didn't let it,
but I wanted to.

Auntie, you are right.

I cannot separate my feelings.

Every time I'm in his presence,

I just want more.

So what you gonna do about it?

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