Queen Sugar (2016–…): Season 7, Episode 5 - With a Kind of - full transcript
Previously on "Queen Sugar"...
A Hollywood producer wants
to turn my book into a movie!
I need everyone in my family
to approve.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime
offer. Ask them.
You wanna know what sells?
What's hot.
Your dad's an NBA star.
Holy shit, that's what
I'm talking about.
I'm with social services.
It's my mom.
Then ICE got her.
Violet: They need us.
...that I can request
legal guardians.
The boys can stay with you
while you complete
your application.
Jordan: He looks
a lot like Chase.
You and Chase
did have a moment.
I was unconscious.
[ Ernest laughing in distance ]
Ernest: Oh, okay.
Let -- let me see if I can
dig myself out of this hole.
[ Exhales slowly ]
[ Ernest speaking indistinctly
in distance ]
Trudy: Oh, stop.
For all the marbles.
Cut the cards.
Put it down!
[ Sighs ]
[ Laughing ]
One more round.
[ Echoing ] You sure?
'Cause I'm not tired of winning.
[ Laughs ]
Nova.
Did we wake you, honey?
Baby girl, come over
and help your papa.
The others coming?
They'll be by later.
Rah will be so happy
to see you.
We can't stay long.
Nobody cut the cane
this season.
Don't go.
♪♪
I can't believe you're here.
[ Voice breaking ]
I've missed you so much.
♪♪
We missed you, too.
♪♪
♪♪
You know what to do.
You always have.
[ Crying ] Mama?
Oh, my baby.[ Distant ringing ]
Mama!
[ Sobs ]
[ Ringing intensifies ]
[ Cellphone ringing ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Exhales shakily ]
[ Ringing continues ]
[ Ringing stops ]
♪♪
♪ Dreams never die
♪ Take flight
as the world turns ♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
as the world turns ♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
♪ Dreams never die
♪♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
♪♪
Shoot.
♪♪
[ Cellphone swishes ]
[ Cellphone chimes ]
♪♪
Hey!
[ Chuckling ]
Mm.
[ Chuckles ]
No. Absolutely not.
[ Laughs ]
♪ Every day,
my light turns off ♪
♪ I need you to turn it on
[ Sighs ]
♪ I don't care
if I've got no fire ♪
Come on, come on, come on,
come on, come on.
♪ I've got you
to keep me warm ♪
♪ I had you fooled
Shit. Okay.
♪ All the while, child
♪ If you want me to
♪ I'll be waitin' Mnh-mnh.
♪ Don't worry how [ Laughing ] Geez.
♪ Keep you warm
[ Camera shutter clicks ]
[ Laughs ]
About time that
insurance money came in.
[ Chuckles ]
Don't worry.
We got it.
Charley,
I said I got it.
Just focus
on your speech.
Alright.
Love you, too.
What'd she say?
She's on her campaign bus
right now.
Asked if we could meet with the
insurance adjuster at the mill.
I can't imagine
campaigning
and trying to deal
with the mill, too.
I know.
It's crazy.
I was just thinking about her
and the mill the other day.
It's been almost two years
since the fire.
I mean, I don't --
I don't know how people
are supposed to rebuild
after tragedy
when these companies
purposely drag their feet.
Two years feel like 10.
It really does.
How bad is it?
That's with
the CSA earnings, too?
It's everything.
I mean, without Parthena's land
and her crops,
we're deep
in the red again.
The co-op can't lose
no more land.
That'll be it.
Yeah, I mean, that's what
I was thinking, too.
With Charley.
[ Sighs ]
We should see
if she'd be willing
to put the mill
into the co-op.
I mean, she's been talking
about selling, divesting.
The worst she could do
is say no.
I mean, if she did,
it'd be at a loss.
She's already at a loss.
And at least this way, she'll be
giving back to the community,
which was her
original intention.
Who's gonna take care of it?We could.
Baby, it's not even
operational.
How -- how we gonna
take care of it?
Exactly.
We don't have to operate it.
We just hold it
on the books.
The land is still
worth something.
A lot, in fact.
And the future potential
is always there.
Alright.
That's a good idea.
Mm-hmm.
[ Cellphone chimes ]
♪♪
Shit.
[ Cellphone ringing ]
Hey.
Nova: Is that how you answer
the phone now?
You were supposed to be here
an hour ago.
Leaving me alone to prep
for this family gathering.
You forgot, didn't you?
No, I didn't forget.
I'm -- I'm walking out
the door now.
Oh, hey, and don't forget
to pick up
the fried catfish
from Willie Mae's.
And get the extra sauce.
It's Rah and Darla's
favorite.
Micah?
Are you listening?
Yeah.
I got it.
I'll -- I'll see you soon.
[ Cellphone beeps ]
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
I suspect that your mommy
and daddy leave you
with a dirty diaper every time.
Every time.
Every time, right?
[ Footsteps thudding ]Unh-unh. Unh-unh.
Unh-unh.
No running, please.
Oh, no, not you, too.
Seriously?
Baby, I'm sorry.
We just got these boat parts.
Got to get started
on this carburetor.
Trying to have that sucker
up and running
by the end of the summer.
You go wash your hands.
Hollywood,
can I see you?
[ Whispering ]
You're in trouble.
Just go wash your hands.
Violet: Let me talk to your
uncle for a second, okay?
Here.
Here you go.
Uh, what's wrong?
Hollywood, don't get
too attached to those boys.
Their father could return
any day now.
I know, baby.
And I hope you're right.
God knows I do.
But this whole system
is broken.
Ain't no telling when Ignacio
gonna come back home.
We need to be ready
for that, too.
[ Baby fusses ]
And, look, baby.
Now, you know we've been talking
about fostering, right?
Who knows?
Maybe this is our chance.
Maybe.
No matter how you slice it,
this is cruel.
Especially to those boys.
You preaching to
the choir, baby.
Dante: Mr. Hollywood?Yes?
Oh.
Are we gonna fix
the carburetor?
Son, what do you know
about a carburetor?
Uh...
it makes the engine go,
"Vrrrr, vrrr, vrrr, brrrr!"
[ Chuckling ]
Oh, you gonna learn today.
Look, baby,
I got to go make that --
Come on!
We gotta go make the engine
go "vroom," baby.
Make the engine
go "vroom"!
Right?
Let's go.
This was a big dream.
Mm-hmm.
And she did it.
Mm.
She really did.
That's when you know
you different.
Something like this just one
of the big things you did.
It runs in the family.
You're all like that.
I mean,
you definitely are.
[ Chuckles ]It's true, you know?
Your father,
he had a vision
for his farm and his family,
and he held it in his heart.
He never let it go.
And, Nova, she stands up
for what she believes in,
and she fights for it,
even when everyone else
disagrees with her.
Micah's a go-getter,
even at his young age,
you know, with his photography,
his activism.
Vi is a marvel.
What she's endured,
what she's built.
And you're right up there
with them,
protecting the land
and pushing the legacy.
Yeah, you've made some mistakes,
but your whole family has.
But you do it all with love
and vision.
Each of you.
You know, I see you, too.
That's right.
You smart, brave,
thoughtful.
I don't know where you got
that mind from, but I see you.
I'm grateful that someone
like you see me --
little old me.
Come here.
Mm.
[ Knock on door ]
Hey.
Hi.
I was up early helping
at the farmer's market,
and I thought you might
like these for your party.
Oh, okay, uh, you didn't need
to do that, but thank you.
I haven't spoken to Vince
since he left.
He -- He usually
checks in.
Well, you and Vince just ended
a 20-year relationship.
There's nothing wrong
with not being okay about it.
It was my idea.
And now it's really
sinking in.
I have been spinning out
all night.
I mean, did I make
the right choice?
I-I'm second-guessing
everything.
You did what you needed to do
for you, and that's not easy.
What if you came to stay
with me for a little while?
I can use the company
while Dominic's away,
and maybe a new environment,
a friend to talk to
might, you know,
help a little.
Wow, that is --
that is beyond generous.
Thank you.
Girl, we've been friends
for almost three decades.
We may have had
some downtime in between,
but now is a perfect time
to really catch up.
And I'm not being generous,
I'm being greedy.
Yes, I would -- I'd love
to stay here for a bit.
I mean, I've been feeling like
a third wheel at home.
Ah.
I mean, don't get me wrong,
I am really happy for them,
but Daddy and Sandy
need their own, um...
Girl, they need
they own space.
[ Both laugh ]
Well, you won't be
a third wheel here.
Just me and you, hm?
Come here.
[ Chuckles ]
Thank you, Nova.
Any time.
I thought you said it was
too early for a fiesta.
Well, I was wrong.
I like that song.
Oh, my goodness, what on Earth
did you put in there?
[ Man singing in Spanish]
Ahh!
♪♪
Ooh, Joaquin,
that's delicious.
Ooh!
That is really...
You have a gift, baby.
Mmm.
This looks good.
Talking about babies!
Daddy's hungry.
Hey, Aunt Vi.
See?
Hello, baby.
Joaquin:
Dante, food's ready.
Dante, what did I tell you
about running?
Sorry.
[ Somber music plays ]
Boys, I want you to go
to your room
for a minute, alright?
[ Door closes ]
Now.
Oh!
Oh, no, hey, it's okay.
Alright?
It's alright.
Just a little
grown-folk business.
Alright, come on,
let's go.
♪♪
What on Earth's going on?
I'm sorry to have to tell you
this, but it happens.
What happens?
You application to foster
the Avila boys
has been denied.
Denied why?
We ran background checks.
It's challenging because the law
is black and white,
while real life isn't.
Clearly, you have a wonderful
home for those boys.
But by law, foster children
can't live with an ex-felon.
♪♪
I'ma take her to sleep,
alright?
[ Baby fussing ]Come on.
Come on, come on,
come on, it's okay.
It's okay, come on.
♪♪
The boys need to pack
and we'll get the relocated
to another home
as soon as possible.
Their father asked us
to watch after them.
I see you have a good home here.
There's just no way
to get around the law.
I already paid
for my past.
Them boys innocent.
They shouldn't have
to pay for it, too.
They're safe here.
You're gonna take all of that
away because of one mistake
that happened years ago?
There has to be something
that we can do, right?
Once you're flagged an unfit
home, it's hard to reverse it.
My hands are tied.
What if I go?
Yeah.
We've been talking
about it.
Just need some time
to sort it out.
I'm sorry.
I don't make the rules.
Ralph Angel has done so much
for this community.
He runs a successful co-op.
He's a good man.
He's a great father,
great husband.
When he got out, the first thing
he did was create
a re-entry program to help
other people get on their feet.
And you are telling me
that none of that matters?
♪♪
Look...
I'll hold the paperwork
until Monday, but that's it.
If you can find a new place
by then, maybe.
♪♪
[ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ]
It was so vivid, like they were
sitting right here.
Well, that's a good sign, right?
For this?
I've got the ascended
on my side.
Now I just have to convince
the living.
[ Chuckles ]I really want this to work out.
I just can't believe
they're making a movie about us.
Like, that is very cool.
Right, but I gotta do it right
this time, you know?
Uh, no surprises.
Well, yeah,
but, you know,
if you didn't have
the guts to do it,
like, your book may not have
seen the light of day.
That's one way
of spinning it.
Yeah, I've just been thinking
a lot about my next NFT.
Like, you know,
I want to follow the trends,
but I also want
to follow my gut.
Well, let's see it.
Um, okay.
Okay.
Um, this piece is about...
reclaiming a public moment
and making it mine.
♪♪
It's wild, right?
And look at the bids.
It's up to 100k already.
Has your mom seen this?
Uh, no, just you.
Take that down.
That's not your moment
to sell.
I was there, too.
How is this any different from
what you wrote in your book?
You're auctioning off
your parents' worst day
in the middle
of your mom's campaign.
It's different.
[ Door opens ]Violet: Knock, knock!
Nova: Hey.Hey, baby.
[ Both laugh ]
-Hey.
-Hey, hey!
Okay, uh, boys, you can put
those pies down in the kitchen.
And, Hollywood, Nova set up
a movie upstairs for the boys.
Let's go upstairs.
Okay, I know
that we're early.
Mm-hmm.But I wanted the inside scoop.
So, what's this big news?
Is there a bun in the oven?
Or a ring on that finger?Mm, neither.
But I wanted to tell
y'all together.
Where's Rah?
They'll be here.
I'll tell you more later.
Oh, okay.
Uh, hello!
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm just, um...
Can you excuse me
for a moment?
♪♪
[ Laughs ]
I don't know.
♪♪
♪♪
Damn.
♪♪
[ Line ringing ]
Micah, what's up?
Yo, um,
I'm locked out of the site.
I-I need you to delete
that NFT.
No can do, brother.
Once there's a bid,
I can't take it down.
No, I made a mistake, man.
There's gotta be a way
to take it down, please.
Micah, I take it down now,
it makes us all look bad.
You'll be put back on ice.
Is that what you want?
I don't care,
just delete it.
Alright, chill.
See what I can do.
[ Beep ]
-Oh.
-Hey.
She's sleeping.Okay.
What's up? I'm about
to take her to the room.
Okay, straight back there.
Hey, beautiful.
Mm. Good.
Come on in.
What up, boy?
What's up, Aunt Vi?
-Hi.
-Hey, baby.
[ Cellphone ringing ]Um, one second.
This -- I think
this is Blue's school.
Okay.
Hello?
Man: Hi, Darla.
Our mutual friend Jordan
saw you in D.C. last week,
and I had to reach out
and say hello myself.
It's Chase.
Chase Loweston.
Oh, you're quiet now.
But you had a lot
to say to Jordan.
Go to hell.
Tellin' her a lot
of bullshit about me,
like what we did
wasn't consensual.
I'm a family man.
I'm running for office.
Stop this shit right now.
You hear me?
Do not call here...
ever again.
Okay?
[ Breathing heavily ]
This isn't over--[ Click ]
♪♪
[ Laughter, voices echoing ]
Hollywood: How's that
apartment hunt going?
Been tough.
I went to six places,
and everybody keep asking
for a background check.
I thought
they banned the box?
For work applications.
Not with housing.
Yeah, well, don't let
that box hold you down.
Own it.
Lead with honesty.
People appreciate that.
Somebody'll be
okay with it.
That's right.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Lord, Lord, Lord.
Violet: Yeah, you stuffed,
aren't you?
Who you tellin'?
Um, hey...[ Groans ]
Hey, y'all, I, uh...
I wanna, um...
talk to you
about something.
Well, spit it out, baby.
This itis kicking in.
Now, you done fed us good.
What you gonna do?
[ Both chuckle ]
Um, alright, I mean,
as you all know,
I've made some mistakes
in the past
that have hurt you all.
I've learned from that,
and I pledged to never go down
a path like that again.
Um...
A path that has me thinking
about what I want,
what I think is right,
without understanding
and hearing
and acknowledging your feelings.
Or getting your blessing.
You good, Nova?
Go on, baby.
Just get it out.
Um, I-I've been approached
to adapt
"Blessings and Blood"
into a movie.
A movie?
Like, movie-movie?
But un-unless the whole family
gives their blessing,
it stops here.
Oh, Nova.
Baby, that book...
caused a whole lot of pain
for all of us.
I know.
And I'm sorry.
But, baby...
it also aired
a lot of dark secrets
that needed light
in order for us to heal.
Um...guess who wants
to play you, Aunt Vi?
[ Laughs ]
Oprah.
Wait, theOprah?
Really?
Oh, my God!
Ralph Angel: You gotta get
Tracy Morgan to play 'Wood.
Boy, LaKeith,
uh, Stanfield.
LaKeith Stanfield
to play you.
-Oh!
-Yeah.
Oh, or how about
Idris Elba?
Violet: Yes, baby.
Aunt Nova?Hold on one sec. Um...
Violet: No, he --
he's my Idris!
This is how much they want
to buy it for,
and we can split the money
between us evenly.
Ohh!It's ourstory.
Oh, damn.
-Buy a new house with this.
-Lord have mercy.
[ Quietly ] No. No...Violet: And I would share
mine with the co-op.
Ooh! You know what?
I would, too.
[ Laughs ]
[ Laughter ]
Oprah is perfect.
Pam Grier?
Nova.
Who you thinkin about,
Pam Grier to play you?
I said no.
♪♪
I said no.
I said no!
Uh, uh, uh.
Nova, you go.
Okay.
[ Crying ]
Nova: Darla?
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm sorry.
Don't you dare make this
about you!
You ruined my life,
and now you want forgiveness.
I relapsed because of you
and that book.
Did you really think
I'd be okay with a movie?
Or are you that selfish?
I won't do it
without your permission.
Ralph Angel and I
keep trying to --
we keep trying
to let the past go.
But people keep
bringing it back.
Do you really think
that I want
to watch my assault
with actors in costumes?
Do you think that
I want that out there
for Blue and Tru to see,
any more than
you've already exposed it?
All the shit you stirred,
you think I want that
rewound and streamed
on people's TV
for years, Nova?
Hollywood finding me
unconscious,
telling Ralph Angel about Blue,
which almost killed me.
You think these are
great scenes, Nova?
Are you crazy?
Are you out of your mind?!
I just need the past...
I just need the past
to stay in the past, okay?
I just need the past
to stay in the past.
It will.
I promise.
I just...
I just want it to stop.
♪♪
I just --
I just want it to stop.
[ Sighs ]
♪♪
I asked you
to take it down.
Take it down.
Bro, I said I could see
what I can do.
Bro, did you not see
how crazy it got?
The bids were wild.
There's no way I could burn it.
I don't care.
You made the single largest sale
in our company's history.
Congrats, man.
Look.
SportsCenter, CNN,
Fox, Twitter.
You did it, Micah.
You put us on the map.
My parents
are gonna kill me.
That image was already
out there.
Someone else was cashing in
on your family's pain,
and you took it back, okay?
Own it.
Look, look, look, look.
I need you to buckle in
because we hooked a whale, bro,
who wants to commission
more of your work.
Wait, for real?
Yes.
He wants to fly us
on his jet.
Private, bro.
Ivory!
Come in!
This is the guy,
Micah West.
Largest sale
in the company's history.
Give it up for him.
Thank you.
Come on.
Let's go!
[ All cheering ]
Whoo! Whoo!
Give it up.
Give it up.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Talk to Darla yet?
No.
I'm giving her space
tonight.
You know, if Ralph Angel
doesn't find a place,
we can't force him out,
especially now, with Tru,
and Darla feeling so hurt.
What about
the boys, though?
I mean, they get split up,
different houses?
We made a promise
to Ignacio.
I know.
We -- We just have to keep
an eye on them.
Make sure Belinda finds them
a really good home.
They need us,Vi.
Ralph Angel and Darla
are our family.
But now the boys
are our family, too.
I don't know what to do.
Check it.
What --
What if I could find a place
for Rah and Darla to rent
and put it in my name?
We could handle
their security deposit.
Yep.
We could keep the boys.
Oh, that's good,
Hollywood.
Yeah, that's good.
Thank you.
It's nice.
It isnice.
There's something
really warm about it.
Miss Olivia:
Washer and dryer is out back.
The AC rattles when
it's real hot, but it works.
We really appreciate you showing
us this place so last-minute.
No trouble.
I live right next door.
They got a little patch
out front for Tru.
Oh, yeah?
Let me see.
Yeah, check it out.
Darla: Oh.
And so much sunlight.
Y'all looking for long-term
or month-to-month?
We can promise you a year,
if, um...
if we can move in
as soon as possible.
Miss Olivia, look,
I just want to be real with you.
My record --
My record ain't clean.
But I live a clean life now,
with my wife, our new baby girl.
My son goes to one of the top
schools in D.C.,
in the country, really.
But I'm a farmer
by trade.
Been working
on a fish boat.
It's a long story.
Guess what I'm trying to say
is we good people
and we'd treat
this place like our own.
My husband did time, too.
And what's passed is the past,
as long as we learn
from it and grow.
All I need to see is honest eyes
and hardworking hands.
I can see you have both.
And you got this queen, too.
[ Both chuckle ]
Thank you.
So, you're doing just fine.
Thank you, ma'am.
You won't regret it.
Let's get this paperwork
started.
Thanks again.
I don't want to do this.
Shh!
It's okay.
Come on.
You know, if you're planning
the great escape,
you might want
to do it at night.
Now, where the hell
y'all think y'all going?
Somewhere we can
stay together.
I don't want to go.You don't have to go.
You got me and Violet
right here.
Now, who's gonna help me fix
that boat if y'all run away?
And what about
Ralph Angel?
Ralph Angel's got
his own place now.
And he needs us
to help him move,
so go back,
put your stuff in there.
I need y'all.
Thank you.
Hollywood: Joaquin.
When I make a promise,
I don't break it.
Anything you need,
just let me know.
♪♪
Please tell me you're kidding.
I've been getting calls
about this project all day.
With the campaign
and everything,
Charley hasn't
gotten back to me,
but another family member
is a firm no.
So, I just can't.
Okay, well, we're willing
to cut characters.
We can move story around.
As long as the tent poles stay.
The family and the farm --
As much as I would
like this to happen,
I'm sorry.
I'm gonna let you think
about it, okay?
Whoever it is can just
not be in the movie.
Well, no, but all the stories
are connected.
Just let the filmmakers
work their magic
and let them
pay you handsomely.
I'll delay things
on my end.
You just think
about it, okay?
We'll talk again soon.
♪ We got something
to talk about ♪
♪ We got something
♪ We got something,
let's work it out ♪
♪ Whoa, oh
♪ You been working,
I been working ♪
♪ So we should relate
♪ Time gets lost,
schedules criss-crossed ♪
♪ We both got heavy plates
[ Knock on door ]
Girl. Girl!
[ Laughs ]
Ah!Billie: Hey, hey, hey!
New Orleans
isn't ready for us.
Come on in, girl.
Thank you so much
for letting me stay.
I need this girl time.
And you know,
like I said,
Daddy and Sandy
need their space.
[ Both laugh ]
I'm sorry. Um...
Ever since Vince left,
I don't know what I'm doing,
I don't know where I'm going,
I don't...
You're gonna settle in and
make yourself completely at home
for as long as you want.
You're gonna walk around
in your PJs as you please,
get something from the fridge
whenever you want.
Come and go as you need.
But first, you need to find
something cute to wear
'cause we're going out
for dranks.
Oh!Lord knows I need one.
Hollywood: There we go.
Hit that, Dante.
Y'all know what the most
important part of the engine is?
Mm...
the spark plugs?
The fuel injector?
Well,
you're both right.
See, the engine is a symphony
of moving parts,
and each piece
has to be well oiled,
well loved in order
for it to work.
So, why's it called
True North?
Well, it's named after
Ralph Angel's momma,
and it's also a reminder
to keep your direction in life,
your center, the soul,
right where the heart is.
You know, you keep sight of
that, everything will be good,
no matter if the waters
get rough
or what life throws at you.
You find your direction,
and you stick with it.
It's just like your parents.
Y'all their true north.
They risked everything
for the both of you,
and now they're risking
everything again
to get back to you.
Alright, Dante,
pass me that carburetor.
Let me show you something.
♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations,
jazz playing ]
♪♪
I was talking to his sweet,
frozen face on my phone.
[ Laughs ]
It ain't right.
When's he come home?
Next week.
Counting down the days.
That's right.
[ Laughs ]
That hot trombonist
keeps eyeing you.
Look right now.
Look right --
♪♪
[ Laughs ]
[ Vocalizing ]
Okay!
I know you still got some
of them majorette moves.
You still got it.
Come on.
Okay, baby.
Let's see if I can still
move these old bones.
Ready on the one.
It's five, six, seven, eight.
It's one hit, two,
put some stank on it.
Pop a can.
One hit, two,
put some stank on it.
Pop!
[ Both laugh ]
I mean...
I know, right?
Hey, girl,
he still looking.
I dare you
to go home with him.
What?!
Nova, you know I am not
that kind of girl.
He looks like he's wearing
way too much cologne.
Oh, you could
scrub that off.
Take a shower with him.
What?
Girl, I wouldn't even know
what to do.
Oh, come on.
It has been a long, long time,
you know what I mean?
And besides, me and Vince --
well, I mean, you know.
Wait, is Vince
your first and only?
Well, would that be
a bad thing?
Well, there--
there's no judgement,
but this short list
needs to get fixed.
Soon.
Okay, how long is
your list, ma'am?
Hmm. Well...
Really?
You out of fingers
and toes already?
I've lost count.
[ Both laugh ]
You know what?
You ran riot ever since Camille,
your first crush.
You ever talked to her
after high school?
Let's see if she's still
in town.
[ Sighs ]
What are you doing?
Mm, don't you worry
about what I'm doing.
Oh!
You found her?
Let me see.
♪♪
[ Fake coughing ]
Go and get it.
Go and get it.What?!
Trombonist: Sashay?
Um, alright.
Why not?Come on.
♪♪
♪♪
♪ All we do is win,
then we go again ♪
Zane: Hey, look, I know
you're used to private cars
and private jets.
I ain't too cool to admit,
this is new to me, bro.
I like it.
[ Scoffs ] Yeah.
Never gets old.
Yeah.[ Cellphone rings ]
Now, this investor's about
to drop major stacks.
Make sure he knows he needs you
more than you need him.
Let him know you ain't
new to this.
You true to this.
Always.
[ Laughs ]
[ Exhales sharply ]
Yo, we're almost
at the hangar.
This is so dope.
Yo, where are we going?
Like, what city?
Fam, where are we
notgoing?
First stop, your old
stomping grounds.
City of Angels, baby.
L.A., here we come.
♪ If they comin' out
swingin' ♪
Yeah.
Ralph Angel: Last of it.
Now, if it could all just
magically fall into place.
Well, we ain't gotta do it
all at once.
[ Chuckles ]
Look at this.
[ Both laugh ]
Well, some things we do.
Feel good, huh?Mm-hmm.
No shower schedules
with Aunt Vi and Hollywood.
A whole fridge
to ourselves.
It's so quiet.
Mm-hmm.
You know, I thought it was Tru,
but it was Vi.
[ Laughs ]
I love her to the moon,
but she can talk.
Mm.
Mm.
Ain't got nobody
to interrupt us now.
[ Baby crying ]
You know one thing
we don't have now?
Mm?
Aunt Vi on night duty.[ Chuckles ]
We're doomed.
I'll get her.
Okay.
We're gonna
make this ours.
We're gonna
make this home, okay?
Home's wherever we at.
Facts.
Don't forget it.
[ Chuckles ]
I'll be back.
Okay.
Facts.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Sighs ]
[ Cellphone ringing ]
[ Ringing continues ]
Chase: Hi, Star.
I told you
to leave me alone.
Picked up a copy
of "Blessings and Blood."
Filthy little book
full of lies.
I told you
to leave me alone.
You think I'm gonna let some
crackhead slut ruin my life?
I will take you
and your family down.
You better watch your --[ Click ]
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
A Hollywood producer wants
to turn my book into a movie!
I need everyone in my family
to approve.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime
offer. Ask them.
You wanna know what sells?
What's hot.
Your dad's an NBA star.
Holy shit, that's what
I'm talking about.
I'm with social services.
It's my mom.
Then ICE got her.
Violet: They need us.
...that I can request
legal guardians.
The boys can stay with you
while you complete
your application.
Jordan: He looks
a lot like Chase.
You and Chase
did have a moment.
I was unconscious.
[ Ernest laughing in distance ]
Ernest: Oh, okay.
Let -- let me see if I can
dig myself out of this hole.
[ Exhales slowly ]
[ Ernest speaking indistinctly
in distance ]
Trudy: Oh, stop.
For all the marbles.
Cut the cards.
Put it down!
[ Sighs ]
[ Laughing ]
One more round.
[ Echoing ] You sure?
'Cause I'm not tired of winning.
[ Laughs ]
Nova.
Did we wake you, honey?
Baby girl, come over
and help your papa.
The others coming?
They'll be by later.
Rah will be so happy
to see you.
We can't stay long.
Nobody cut the cane
this season.
Don't go.
♪♪
I can't believe you're here.
[ Voice breaking ]
I've missed you so much.
♪♪
We missed you, too.
♪♪
♪♪
You know what to do.
You always have.
[ Crying ] Mama?
Oh, my baby.[ Distant ringing ]
Mama!
[ Sobs ]
[ Ringing intensifies ]
[ Cellphone ringing ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Exhales shakily ]
[ Ringing continues ]
[ Ringing stops ]
♪♪
♪ Dreams never die
♪ Take flight
as the world turns ♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
as the world turns ♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
♪ Dreams never die
♪♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Keep the colors
in the lines ♪
♪ Take flight
♪♪
Shoot.
♪♪
[ Cellphone swishes ]
[ Cellphone chimes ]
♪♪
Hey!
[ Chuckling ]
Mm.
[ Chuckles ]
No. Absolutely not.
[ Laughs ]
♪ Every day,
my light turns off ♪
♪ I need you to turn it on
[ Sighs ]
♪ I don't care
if I've got no fire ♪
Come on, come on, come on,
come on, come on.
♪ I've got you
to keep me warm ♪
♪ I had you fooled
Shit. Okay.
♪ All the while, child
♪ If you want me to
♪ I'll be waitin' Mnh-mnh.
♪ Don't worry how [ Laughing ] Geez.
♪ Keep you warm
[ Camera shutter clicks ]
[ Laughs ]
About time that
insurance money came in.
[ Chuckles ]
Don't worry.
We got it.
Charley,
I said I got it.
Just focus
on your speech.
Alright.
Love you, too.
What'd she say?
She's on her campaign bus
right now.
Asked if we could meet with the
insurance adjuster at the mill.
I can't imagine
campaigning
and trying to deal
with the mill, too.
I know.
It's crazy.
I was just thinking about her
and the mill the other day.
It's been almost two years
since the fire.
I mean, I don't --
I don't know how people
are supposed to rebuild
after tragedy
when these companies
purposely drag their feet.
Two years feel like 10.
It really does.
How bad is it?
That's with
the CSA earnings, too?
It's everything.
I mean, without Parthena's land
and her crops,
we're deep
in the red again.
The co-op can't lose
no more land.
That'll be it.
Yeah, I mean, that's what
I was thinking, too.
With Charley.
[ Sighs ]
We should see
if she'd be willing
to put the mill
into the co-op.
I mean, she's been talking
about selling, divesting.
The worst she could do
is say no.
I mean, if she did,
it'd be at a loss.
She's already at a loss.
And at least this way, she'll be
giving back to the community,
which was her
original intention.
Who's gonna take care of it?We could.
Baby, it's not even
operational.
How -- how we gonna
take care of it?
Exactly.
We don't have to operate it.
We just hold it
on the books.
The land is still
worth something.
A lot, in fact.
And the future potential
is always there.
Alright.
That's a good idea.
Mm-hmm.
[ Cellphone chimes ]
♪♪
Shit.
[ Cellphone ringing ]
Hey.
Nova: Is that how you answer
the phone now?
You were supposed to be here
an hour ago.
Leaving me alone to prep
for this family gathering.
You forgot, didn't you?
No, I didn't forget.
I'm -- I'm walking out
the door now.
Oh, hey, and don't forget
to pick up
the fried catfish
from Willie Mae's.
And get the extra sauce.
It's Rah and Darla's
favorite.
Micah?
Are you listening?
Yeah.
I got it.
I'll -- I'll see you soon.
[ Cellphone beeps ]
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
I suspect that your mommy
and daddy leave you
with a dirty diaper every time.
Every time.
Every time, right?
[ Footsteps thudding ]Unh-unh. Unh-unh.
Unh-unh.
No running, please.
Oh, no, not you, too.
Seriously?
Baby, I'm sorry.
We just got these boat parts.
Got to get started
on this carburetor.
Trying to have that sucker
up and running
by the end of the summer.
You go wash your hands.
Hollywood,
can I see you?
[ Whispering ]
You're in trouble.
Just go wash your hands.
Violet: Let me talk to your
uncle for a second, okay?
Here.
Here you go.
Uh, what's wrong?
Hollywood, don't get
too attached to those boys.
Their father could return
any day now.
I know, baby.
And I hope you're right.
God knows I do.
But this whole system
is broken.
Ain't no telling when Ignacio
gonna come back home.
We need to be ready
for that, too.
[ Baby fusses ]
And, look, baby.
Now, you know we've been talking
about fostering, right?
Who knows?
Maybe this is our chance.
Maybe.
No matter how you slice it,
this is cruel.
Especially to those boys.
You preaching to
the choir, baby.
Dante: Mr. Hollywood?Yes?
Oh.
Are we gonna fix
the carburetor?
Son, what do you know
about a carburetor?
Uh...
it makes the engine go,
"Vrrrr, vrrr, vrrr, brrrr!"
[ Chuckling ]
Oh, you gonna learn today.
Look, baby,
I got to go make that --
Come on!
We gotta go make the engine
go "vroom," baby.
Make the engine
go "vroom"!
Right?
Let's go.
This was a big dream.
Mm-hmm.
And she did it.
Mm.
She really did.
That's when you know
you different.
Something like this just one
of the big things you did.
It runs in the family.
You're all like that.
I mean,
you definitely are.
[ Chuckles ]It's true, you know?
Your father,
he had a vision
for his farm and his family,
and he held it in his heart.
He never let it go.
And, Nova, she stands up
for what she believes in,
and she fights for it,
even when everyone else
disagrees with her.
Micah's a go-getter,
even at his young age,
you know, with his photography,
his activism.
Vi is a marvel.
What she's endured,
what she's built.
And you're right up there
with them,
protecting the land
and pushing the legacy.
Yeah, you've made some mistakes,
but your whole family has.
But you do it all with love
and vision.
Each of you.
You know, I see you, too.
That's right.
You smart, brave,
thoughtful.
I don't know where you got
that mind from, but I see you.
I'm grateful that someone
like you see me --
little old me.
Come here.
Mm.
[ Knock on door ]
Hey.
Hi.
I was up early helping
at the farmer's market,
and I thought you might
like these for your party.
Oh, okay, uh, you didn't need
to do that, but thank you.
I haven't spoken to Vince
since he left.
He -- He usually
checks in.
Well, you and Vince just ended
a 20-year relationship.
There's nothing wrong
with not being okay about it.
It was my idea.
And now it's really
sinking in.
I have been spinning out
all night.
I mean, did I make
the right choice?
I-I'm second-guessing
everything.
You did what you needed to do
for you, and that's not easy.
What if you came to stay
with me for a little while?
I can use the company
while Dominic's away,
and maybe a new environment,
a friend to talk to
might, you know,
help a little.
Wow, that is --
that is beyond generous.
Thank you.
Girl, we've been friends
for almost three decades.
We may have had
some downtime in between,
but now is a perfect time
to really catch up.
And I'm not being generous,
I'm being greedy.
Yes, I would -- I'd love
to stay here for a bit.
I mean, I've been feeling like
a third wheel at home.
Ah.
I mean, don't get me wrong,
I am really happy for them,
but Daddy and Sandy
need their own, um...
Girl, they need
they own space.
[ Both laugh ]
Well, you won't be
a third wheel here.
Just me and you, hm?
Come here.
[ Chuckles ]
Thank you, Nova.
Any time.
I thought you said it was
too early for a fiesta.
Well, I was wrong.
I like that song.
Oh, my goodness, what on Earth
did you put in there?
[ Man singing in Spanish]
Ahh!
♪♪
Ooh, Joaquin,
that's delicious.
Ooh!
That is really...
You have a gift, baby.
Mmm.
This looks good.
Talking about babies!
Daddy's hungry.
Hey, Aunt Vi.
See?
Hello, baby.
Joaquin:
Dante, food's ready.
Dante, what did I tell you
about running?
Sorry.
[ Somber music plays ]
Boys, I want you to go
to your room
for a minute, alright?
[ Door closes ]
Now.
Oh!
Oh, no, hey, it's okay.
Alright?
It's alright.
Just a little
grown-folk business.
Alright, come on,
let's go.
♪♪
What on Earth's going on?
I'm sorry to have to tell you
this, but it happens.
What happens?
You application to foster
the Avila boys
has been denied.
Denied why?
We ran background checks.
It's challenging because the law
is black and white,
while real life isn't.
Clearly, you have a wonderful
home for those boys.
But by law, foster children
can't live with an ex-felon.
♪♪
I'ma take her to sleep,
alright?
[ Baby fussing ]Come on.
Come on, come on,
come on, it's okay.
It's okay, come on.
♪♪
The boys need to pack
and we'll get the relocated
to another home
as soon as possible.
Their father asked us
to watch after them.
I see you have a good home here.
There's just no way
to get around the law.
I already paid
for my past.
Them boys innocent.
They shouldn't have
to pay for it, too.
They're safe here.
You're gonna take all of that
away because of one mistake
that happened years ago?
There has to be something
that we can do, right?
Once you're flagged an unfit
home, it's hard to reverse it.
My hands are tied.
What if I go?
Yeah.
We've been talking
about it.
Just need some time
to sort it out.
I'm sorry.
I don't make the rules.
Ralph Angel has done so much
for this community.
He runs a successful co-op.
He's a good man.
He's a great father,
great husband.
When he got out, the first thing
he did was create
a re-entry program to help
other people get on their feet.
And you are telling me
that none of that matters?
♪♪
Look...
I'll hold the paperwork
until Monday, but that's it.
If you can find a new place
by then, maybe.
♪♪
[ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ]
It was so vivid, like they were
sitting right here.
Well, that's a good sign, right?
For this?
I've got the ascended
on my side.
Now I just have to convince
the living.
[ Chuckles ]I really want this to work out.
I just can't believe
they're making a movie about us.
Like, that is very cool.
Right, but I gotta do it right
this time, you know?
Uh, no surprises.
Well, yeah,
but, you know,
if you didn't have
the guts to do it,
like, your book may not have
seen the light of day.
That's one way
of spinning it.
Yeah, I've just been thinking
a lot about my next NFT.
Like, you know,
I want to follow the trends,
but I also want
to follow my gut.
Well, let's see it.
Um, okay.
Okay.
Um, this piece is about...
reclaiming a public moment
and making it mine.
♪♪
It's wild, right?
And look at the bids.
It's up to 100k already.
Has your mom seen this?
Uh, no, just you.
Take that down.
That's not your moment
to sell.
I was there, too.
How is this any different from
what you wrote in your book?
You're auctioning off
your parents' worst day
in the middle
of your mom's campaign.
It's different.
[ Door opens ]Violet: Knock, knock!
Nova: Hey.Hey, baby.
[ Both laugh ]
-Hey.
-Hey, hey!
Okay, uh, boys, you can put
those pies down in the kitchen.
And, Hollywood, Nova set up
a movie upstairs for the boys.
Let's go upstairs.
Okay, I know
that we're early.
Mm-hmm.But I wanted the inside scoop.
So, what's this big news?
Is there a bun in the oven?
Or a ring on that finger?Mm, neither.
But I wanted to tell
y'all together.
Where's Rah?
They'll be here.
I'll tell you more later.
Oh, okay.
Uh, hello!
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah, I'm just, um...
Can you excuse me
for a moment?
♪♪
[ Laughs ]
I don't know.
♪♪
♪♪
Damn.
♪♪
[ Line ringing ]
Micah, what's up?
Yo, um,
I'm locked out of the site.
I-I need you to delete
that NFT.
No can do, brother.
Once there's a bid,
I can't take it down.
No, I made a mistake, man.
There's gotta be a way
to take it down, please.
Micah, I take it down now,
it makes us all look bad.
You'll be put back on ice.
Is that what you want?
I don't care,
just delete it.
Alright, chill.
See what I can do.
[ Beep ]
-Oh.
-Hey.
She's sleeping.Okay.
What's up? I'm about
to take her to the room.
Okay, straight back there.
Hey, beautiful.
Mm. Good.
Come on in.
What up, boy?
What's up, Aunt Vi?
-Hi.
-Hey, baby.
[ Cellphone ringing ]Um, one second.
This -- I think
this is Blue's school.
Okay.
Hello?
Man: Hi, Darla.
Our mutual friend Jordan
saw you in D.C. last week,
and I had to reach out
and say hello myself.
It's Chase.
Chase Loweston.
Oh, you're quiet now.
But you had a lot
to say to Jordan.
Go to hell.
Tellin' her a lot
of bullshit about me,
like what we did
wasn't consensual.
I'm a family man.
I'm running for office.
Stop this shit right now.
You hear me?
Do not call here...
ever again.
Okay?
[ Breathing heavily ]
This isn't over--[ Click ]
♪♪
[ Laughter, voices echoing ]
Hollywood: How's that
apartment hunt going?
Been tough.
I went to six places,
and everybody keep asking
for a background check.
I thought
they banned the box?
For work applications.
Not with housing.
Yeah, well, don't let
that box hold you down.
Own it.
Lead with honesty.
People appreciate that.
Somebody'll be
okay with it.
That's right.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Lord, Lord, Lord.
Violet: Yeah, you stuffed,
aren't you?
Who you tellin'?
Um, hey...[ Groans ]
Hey, y'all, I, uh...
I wanna, um...
talk to you
about something.
Well, spit it out, baby.
This itis kicking in.
Now, you done fed us good.
What you gonna do?
[ Both chuckle ]
Um, alright, I mean,
as you all know,
I've made some mistakes
in the past
that have hurt you all.
I've learned from that,
and I pledged to never go down
a path like that again.
Um...
A path that has me thinking
about what I want,
what I think is right,
without understanding
and hearing
and acknowledging your feelings.
Or getting your blessing.
You good, Nova?
Go on, baby.
Just get it out.
Um, I-I've been approached
to adapt
"Blessings and Blood"
into a movie.
A movie?
Like, movie-movie?
But un-unless the whole family
gives their blessing,
it stops here.
Oh, Nova.
Baby, that book...
caused a whole lot of pain
for all of us.
I know.
And I'm sorry.
But, baby...
it also aired
a lot of dark secrets
that needed light
in order for us to heal.
Um...guess who wants
to play you, Aunt Vi?
[ Laughs ]
Oprah.
Wait, theOprah?
Really?
Oh, my God!
Ralph Angel: You gotta get
Tracy Morgan to play 'Wood.
Boy, LaKeith,
uh, Stanfield.
LaKeith Stanfield
to play you.
-Oh!
-Yeah.
Oh, or how about
Idris Elba?
Violet: Yes, baby.
Aunt Nova?Hold on one sec. Um...
Violet: No, he --
he's my Idris!
This is how much they want
to buy it for,
and we can split the money
between us evenly.
Ohh!It's ourstory.
Oh, damn.
-Buy a new house with this.
-Lord have mercy.
[ Quietly ] No. No...Violet: And I would share
mine with the co-op.
Ooh! You know what?
I would, too.
[ Laughs ]
[ Laughter ]
Oprah is perfect.
Pam Grier?
Nova.
Who you thinkin about,
Pam Grier to play you?
I said no.
♪♪
I said no.
I said no!
Uh, uh, uh.
Nova, you go.
Okay.
[ Crying ]
Nova: Darla?
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm sorry.
Don't you dare make this
about you!
You ruined my life,
and now you want forgiveness.
I relapsed because of you
and that book.
Did you really think
I'd be okay with a movie?
Or are you that selfish?
I won't do it
without your permission.
Ralph Angel and I
keep trying to --
we keep trying
to let the past go.
But people keep
bringing it back.
Do you really think
that I want
to watch my assault
with actors in costumes?
Do you think that
I want that out there
for Blue and Tru to see,
any more than
you've already exposed it?
All the shit you stirred,
you think I want that
rewound and streamed
on people's TV
for years, Nova?
Hollywood finding me
unconscious,
telling Ralph Angel about Blue,
which almost killed me.
You think these are
great scenes, Nova?
Are you crazy?
Are you out of your mind?!
I just need the past...
I just need the past
to stay in the past, okay?
I just need the past
to stay in the past.
It will.
I promise.
I just...
I just want it to stop.
♪♪
I just --
I just want it to stop.
[ Sighs ]
♪♪
I asked you
to take it down.
Take it down.
Bro, I said I could see
what I can do.
Bro, did you not see
how crazy it got?
The bids were wild.
There's no way I could burn it.
I don't care.
You made the single largest sale
in our company's history.
Congrats, man.
Look.
SportsCenter, CNN,
Fox, Twitter.
You did it, Micah.
You put us on the map.
My parents
are gonna kill me.
That image was already
out there.
Someone else was cashing in
on your family's pain,
and you took it back, okay?
Own it.
Look, look, look, look.
I need you to buckle in
because we hooked a whale, bro,
who wants to commission
more of your work.
Wait, for real?
Yes.
He wants to fly us
on his jet.
Private, bro.
Ivory!
Come in!
This is the guy,
Micah West.
Largest sale
in the company's history.
Give it up for him.
Thank you.
Come on.
Let's go!
[ All cheering ]
Whoo! Whoo!
Give it up.
Give it up.
[ Cheers and applause ]
Talk to Darla yet?
No.
I'm giving her space
tonight.
You know, if Ralph Angel
doesn't find a place,
we can't force him out,
especially now, with Tru,
and Darla feeling so hurt.
What about
the boys, though?
I mean, they get split up,
different houses?
We made a promise
to Ignacio.
I know.
We -- We just have to keep
an eye on them.
Make sure Belinda finds them
a really good home.
They need us,Vi.
Ralph Angel and Darla
are our family.
But now the boys
are our family, too.
I don't know what to do.
Check it.
What --
What if I could find a place
for Rah and Darla to rent
and put it in my name?
We could handle
their security deposit.
Yep.
We could keep the boys.
Oh, that's good,
Hollywood.
Yeah, that's good.
Thank you.
It's nice.
It isnice.
There's something
really warm about it.
Miss Olivia:
Washer and dryer is out back.
The AC rattles when
it's real hot, but it works.
We really appreciate you showing
us this place so last-minute.
No trouble.
I live right next door.
They got a little patch
out front for Tru.
Oh, yeah?
Let me see.
Yeah, check it out.
Darla: Oh.
And so much sunlight.
Y'all looking for long-term
or month-to-month?
We can promise you a year,
if, um...
if we can move in
as soon as possible.
Miss Olivia, look,
I just want to be real with you.
My record --
My record ain't clean.
But I live a clean life now,
with my wife, our new baby girl.
My son goes to one of the top
schools in D.C.,
in the country, really.
But I'm a farmer
by trade.
Been working
on a fish boat.
It's a long story.
Guess what I'm trying to say
is we good people
and we'd treat
this place like our own.
My husband did time, too.
And what's passed is the past,
as long as we learn
from it and grow.
All I need to see is honest eyes
and hardworking hands.
I can see you have both.
And you got this queen, too.
[ Both chuckle ]
Thank you.
So, you're doing just fine.
Thank you, ma'am.
You won't regret it.
Let's get this paperwork
started.
Thanks again.
I don't want to do this.
Shh!
It's okay.
Come on.
You know, if you're planning
the great escape,
you might want
to do it at night.
Now, where the hell
y'all think y'all going?
Somewhere we can
stay together.
I don't want to go.You don't have to go.
You got me and Violet
right here.
Now, who's gonna help me fix
that boat if y'all run away?
And what about
Ralph Angel?
Ralph Angel's got
his own place now.
And he needs us
to help him move,
so go back,
put your stuff in there.
I need y'all.
Thank you.
Hollywood: Joaquin.
When I make a promise,
I don't break it.
Anything you need,
just let me know.
♪♪
Please tell me you're kidding.
I've been getting calls
about this project all day.
With the campaign
and everything,
Charley hasn't
gotten back to me,
but another family member
is a firm no.
So, I just can't.
Okay, well, we're willing
to cut characters.
We can move story around.
As long as the tent poles stay.
The family and the farm --
As much as I would
like this to happen,
I'm sorry.
I'm gonna let you think
about it, okay?
Whoever it is can just
not be in the movie.
Well, no, but all the stories
are connected.
Just let the filmmakers
work their magic
and let them
pay you handsomely.
I'll delay things
on my end.
You just think
about it, okay?
We'll talk again soon.
♪ We got something
to talk about ♪
♪ We got something
♪ We got something,
let's work it out ♪
♪ Whoa, oh
♪ You been working,
I been working ♪
♪ So we should relate
♪ Time gets lost,
schedules criss-crossed ♪
♪ We both got heavy plates
[ Knock on door ]
Girl. Girl!
[ Laughs ]
Ah!Billie: Hey, hey, hey!
New Orleans
isn't ready for us.
Come on in, girl.
Thank you so much
for letting me stay.
I need this girl time.
And you know,
like I said,
Daddy and Sandy
need their space.
[ Both laugh ]
I'm sorry. Um...
Ever since Vince left,
I don't know what I'm doing,
I don't know where I'm going,
I don't...
You're gonna settle in and
make yourself completely at home
for as long as you want.
You're gonna walk around
in your PJs as you please,
get something from the fridge
whenever you want.
Come and go as you need.
But first, you need to find
something cute to wear
'cause we're going out
for dranks.
Oh!Lord knows I need one.
Hollywood: There we go.
Hit that, Dante.
Y'all know what the most
important part of the engine is?
Mm...
the spark plugs?
The fuel injector?
Well,
you're both right.
See, the engine is a symphony
of moving parts,
and each piece
has to be well oiled,
well loved in order
for it to work.
So, why's it called
True North?
Well, it's named after
Ralph Angel's momma,
and it's also a reminder
to keep your direction in life,
your center, the soul,
right where the heart is.
You know, you keep sight of
that, everything will be good,
no matter if the waters
get rough
or what life throws at you.
You find your direction,
and you stick with it.
It's just like your parents.
Y'all their true north.
They risked everything
for the both of you,
and now they're risking
everything again
to get back to you.
Alright, Dante,
pass me that carburetor.
Let me show you something.
♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations,
jazz playing ]
♪♪
I was talking to his sweet,
frozen face on my phone.
[ Laughs ]
It ain't right.
When's he come home?
Next week.
Counting down the days.
That's right.
[ Laughs ]
That hot trombonist
keeps eyeing you.
Look right now.
Look right --
♪♪
[ Laughs ]
[ Vocalizing ]
Okay!
I know you still got some
of them majorette moves.
You still got it.
Come on.
Okay, baby.
Let's see if I can still
move these old bones.
Ready on the one.
It's five, six, seven, eight.
It's one hit, two,
put some stank on it.
Pop a can.
One hit, two,
put some stank on it.
Pop!
[ Both laugh ]
I mean...
I know, right?
Hey, girl,
he still looking.
I dare you
to go home with him.
What?!
Nova, you know I am not
that kind of girl.
He looks like he's wearing
way too much cologne.
Oh, you could
scrub that off.
Take a shower with him.
What?
Girl, I wouldn't even know
what to do.
Oh, come on.
It has been a long, long time,
you know what I mean?
And besides, me and Vince --
well, I mean, you know.
Wait, is Vince
your first and only?
Well, would that be
a bad thing?
Well, there--
there's no judgement,
but this short list
needs to get fixed.
Soon.
Okay, how long is
your list, ma'am?
Hmm. Well...
Really?
You out of fingers
and toes already?
I've lost count.
[ Both laugh ]
You know what?
You ran riot ever since Camille,
your first crush.
You ever talked to her
after high school?
Let's see if she's still
in town.
[ Sighs ]
What are you doing?
Mm, don't you worry
about what I'm doing.
Oh!
You found her?
Let me see.
♪♪
[ Fake coughing ]
Go and get it.
Go and get it.What?!
Trombonist: Sashay?
Um, alright.
Why not?Come on.
♪♪
♪♪
♪ All we do is win,
then we go again ♪
Zane: Hey, look, I know
you're used to private cars
and private jets.
I ain't too cool to admit,
this is new to me, bro.
I like it.
[ Scoffs ] Yeah.
Never gets old.
Yeah.[ Cellphone rings ]
Now, this investor's about
to drop major stacks.
Make sure he knows he needs you
more than you need him.
Let him know you ain't
new to this.
You true to this.
Always.
[ Laughs ]
[ Exhales sharply ]
Yo, we're almost
at the hangar.
This is so dope.
Yo, where are we going?
Like, what city?
Fam, where are we
notgoing?
First stop, your old
stomping grounds.
City of Angels, baby.
L.A., here we come.
♪ If they comin' out
swingin' ♪
Yeah.
Ralph Angel: Last of it.
Now, if it could all just
magically fall into place.
Well, we ain't gotta do it
all at once.
[ Chuckles ]
Look at this.
[ Both laugh ]
Well, some things we do.
Feel good, huh?Mm-hmm.
No shower schedules
with Aunt Vi and Hollywood.
A whole fridge
to ourselves.
It's so quiet.
Mm-hmm.
You know, I thought it was Tru,
but it was Vi.
[ Laughs ]
I love her to the moon,
but she can talk.
Mm.
Mm.
Ain't got nobody
to interrupt us now.
[ Baby crying ]
You know one thing
we don't have now?
Mm?
Aunt Vi on night duty.[ Chuckles ]
We're doomed.
I'll get her.
Okay.
We're gonna
make this ours.
We're gonna
make this home, okay?
Home's wherever we at.
Facts.
Don't forget it.
[ Chuckles ]
I'll be back.
Okay.
Facts.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Sighs ]
[ Cellphone ringing ]
[ Ringing continues ]
Chase: Hi, Star.
I told you
to leave me alone.
Picked up a copy
of "Blessings and Blood."
Filthy little book
full of lies.
I told you
to leave me alone.
You think I'm gonna let some
crackhead slut ruin my life?
I will take you
and your family down.
You better watch your --[ Click ]
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