Saints & Sinners (2016–…): Season 1, Episode 7 - Saints & Sinners - full transcript
Previously on Saints
and Sinners...
Do you think he knows about us?
I don't know.
[ CAMERA SHUTTERS ]
The two of them? Together?
Makes for a motive to get
rid of their husbands.
We got a problem.
Get rid of this.
Make sure there are no copies.
If there's ever a choice between
something else and my family,
I'm choosing us every time.
It's going to take a lot more
than you coming to one doctor's
appointment for me
to take you back.
I'm willing to do whatever it
takes for you and the baby.
My daughter served me
with my divorce papers.
I'm probably going to go to
prision for insder trading.
I got my ass whopped by
neighborhood thugs,
and now they
threatened my daughter!
- Did you win that?
- No, that man gave it to me.
I'm what you call, untouchable.
I'm going to make sure they put
your ass down a rat hole for the
rest of your life.
Now you cooperate and we can
talk to the D. A. about a plea.
You must be smokin if you think
I'm pleading to anything.
I'm an honest business man
making an honest living.
By convincing people
with a hammer?
Do you have my money?
No.
[ ZEKE SCREAMING ]
We just got to stay out of his
path until we sort things out.
Around here seems like the only
way to stay out of Rex's path
is in a coffin.
[ HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING
IN THE DISTANCE ]
Threatening me like
you somebody.
If you're so right about it then
show me what you got.
[ HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING
IN THE DISTANCE ]
Cause this is what I got.
[ SCOFFS ]
We don't have to do this
if you don't want to.
[ HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING ]
Yeah, take a good look homey.
Thought so.
Woah, woah, woah, preachers kid.
Where you think headed?
I'm here for my sister. I know
she in there with your boy.
Ohhhh, so she get's cozy
with blue suit and all of a
sudden that's my boy?
Like y'all two ain't
baptism buddies paired up
at the pulplit.
Not when it come to
my baby sister.
[ CHUCKLES ]
I'm going to go talk to Levi and
see if I can get Christie out.
But, just stop crying please.
Can you do that?
- I'm coming too.
- Nah.
I said I got this.
[ EJ YELLING AND GUNSHOTS ]
Jabari! Jabari!
Somebody's shooting.
Levi don't go out there!
[ PEOPLE SCREAMING ]
Help! Somebody get
some help!
Call 911!
What did you do to him?
[ SCREAMING ]
[ GASPS ]
You're awake...
[ CHRISTIE ]
You're leaving?
This feels all too familiar.
What?
Us making love and you
running out the door.
- I'm not running out the door.
- Aren't you?
That's what it looks like.
I can't go through this again.
Do you expect me
to wait for you?
Look, I have to run to New York
and take care of some things.
This isn't about you Christie.
That's exactly my point.
It never is.
My heart can't go
through this again.
I deserve better.
I mean it feels like you
don't even care about me.
I do care about you!
Prove it. Don't go.
[ SIGHS ] I can't do
this right now, okay?
And I don't want to run
anymore. I need to go back
and face the charges.
Why can't we get
through this together?
[ MUFFLED ]
Why?
I have to do this alone.
This is how you're gonna leave?
Just pack a bag... walk out and
expect me to be okay with it?
You know what I'm up against.
We're talking about my life.
And that I may have to
spend it behind bars!
I know, Levi.
I'm sorry.
I wish I could change it
but you won't let me in.
You won't let me help you.
[ PHONE VIBRATES ]
[ SIGHS ]
Hey, tell me
something good.
Yeah, well whatever you do, I
need a short escrow.
[ HUSHED TONE ] You're going to
have to send the papers up to
me in New York.
I'm not coming back
to Cypress.
♪ DOWN LIFT YOUR HANDS
GIVE GOD THE PRAISE ♪
♪ I FELL SO HARD
♪ LOST MY FAITH IN GOD
♪ I COULDN'T EVEN PRAY
♪ SO I SAY
♪ WE'RE JUST SINNERS
♪ SAVED BY GRACE
Rachel are you sure you feel
okay to work today?
Trust me. There is no
where else I'd rather be.
I can't believe after a lifetime
of pageants and being front and
center at the church,
I feel so nervous.
You'll be fine.
Trust the process.
She's tough, but she
has a big audience.
If you feel her trying to
derail you, just go back
to your political platform,
not what she wants
to talk about.
And remember to repeat your
slogan over in your head.
Right. "Peace in
our streets. Peace in
our neighborhoods."
Good.
You like it?
Eh, you know, Jenna
liked this one.
If I was going to a
PTA meeting...
[ BOTH CHUCKLE ]
No, no, no.
Now if you don't like the
question, just tell her the
question deserves
careful consideration, but
you'd like to focus on what
you can do.
Right, "I'd like to focus
on what I can do."
And be prepared for
inappropriate questions.
She knows it'll boost her
ratings if she can rattle you.
Every one of her interviews
is a potential showcase
so she can sell herself
to a larger market.
Is there such a thing as
being too prepared?
If you're prepared, you're gonna
sound smooth and confident.
Maybe if I come off as
anxious as I feel,
I'll eliminate that
"canned drone," that so many
politicians sound like.
Stay the course.
She's going to try to
turn this into a street fight.
That's when you remind her
of your devotion to God.
Got it.
Default to God.
Ella, you're gonna be great.
I'm going to give you a
few minutes, and then I'll
meet you downstairs.
Okay. Oh, Rachel...
Thank you.
Thank me after you
crush this interview.
- And this is the one.
- Yeah, I think so too.
And, 5, 6, 7, 8...
♪ Every time I think
about my life ♪
♪ All the time that you
made it alright ♪
♪ Everytime I think about
your goodness ♪
[ ALL SING UNSURELY
AND OFFKEY ]
Hold on, hold on.
Why's everybody seem so...
Distracted.
Okay, listen up. This is your
chance to spruce up your face,
make a bathroom run. Meet me
back here in 15 minutes.
Alright?
15 minutes.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- You look beautiful.
- Thank you.
Thank you... I, I didn't expect
to see you here. It means a lot.
Yeah, I wasn't sure if I was
going to make it myself, but
you know...
I guess I'm still trying to
understand your priorities.
You and the baby are
my priority, I told
you that Tamara.
I really want to
believe that Miles.
Believe me, okay?
And thank you for
coming to Gospelfest.
I wouldn't want
it any other way.
I'm trying to be supportive. I
know what this means to you.
Mmmhmm.
I know what you
mean to them.
Tamara... Tamara please.
Listen Miles your music is part
of you. And I'll accept that.
I'll never ask you to
stop doing music.
But, there's more right?
There's just some people
at that church that I'm
never going to trust.
Especially when it comes to
you and what you're going
to be doing together and...
It's about the music okay? It
will always be about the music.
As long as you're at that church
it will never just be about...
the music.
So what are you
saying to me, Tamara?
I want you to quit
Greater Hope.
[ SAD MELODY ]
[ SCOFFS ]
Can't be that hard to
find a time sheet.
If the city records are
this unorganized,
what does it say about
the city officials?
Surveillance footage
is corrupted.
What does that say about
the city officials?
Hey what are you doing?
Samantha Pearson is
interviewing Ella Johnson.
Don't you want to watch?
No I'll pass.
My marriage to Samantha
opened the gates of
heaven and let me in.
Our divorce after 12 years
opened the gates of hell
and let me out.
Yeah, well... regardless, I
want to see if Ella slips up.
Good luck.
St. Charles, Alvarez, either
of you receive word on the
surveillance footage?
We got a file but
it's corrupted.
Completely useless, just like
these employee time sheets.
Hard to make heads or tail
who was working the night
of the murder.
Well we know Councilwoman
Johnson had a motive
and access to the
murderer's vehicle.
All we need is concrete
evidence, then we can
put this case to bed.
If finding a witness to ID
her at the car lot proves to
be a dead end,
then come up with
something else. Anything.
By any means necessary.
When's that
interview start?
Seven minutes.
More coffee?
Yeah.
- Planned Parenthood?
- No.
- Same sex marriage?
- Rather not.
Gun control? She's anti-crime,
right?
We can work with that but no
mention of the N. R. A.
How about personal questions?
Let's just stick to
the campaign points.
And what is this?
Some achievements and community
statistics as a result
of Councilwoman's
activism.
Just in case you needed
some more research.
Thanks.
[ PHONE RINGS ]
Excuse me. My
ex-husband's calling.
What is it Noah? I'm getting
ready to go on camera.
[ Noah ]
I know that's why I'm calling.
I have some information that
might be helpful to you.
I'm listening.
You know we've been
investigating Pastor
Johnson's murder.
Of course. Who
doesn't know that?
We got a lot of leads, but
nothing's panning out.
What does this have
to do with me?
You can ask the councilwoman
questions that we can't.
Is she a suspect?
Not officially yet.
So you want me to do
your job, now?
I'm just saying we
can help each other.
What do you have?
I'll send it over.
Okay, well send it quick.
We're about to go live.
I'll read it through the
commercial break and see
if I can use it.
Oh, you'll want to use this.
[ SIGHS ]
[ HUSHED CONVERSATION]
- Hey honey.
- Hey.
Is Mom coming?
Yes, she should be here now.
- Dad?
- Yes, Banana?
Are you going back to
Cypress to marry Christie?
What?
Maybe that's something we should
talk about a little later, huh?
After your mom and I
have a chance to talk.
So you don't want me to
say anything about Christie?
I don't want you to lie.
I just want you to wait until we
have a chance to talk.
Okay, then I won't
say anything.
I keep forgetting how
grown up you are.
Mom said you might
be in trouble.
She did?
What else did she say?
She said sometimes
people get in a little
trouble for the little things
that they do wrong,
but that sometimes people
get in big trouble for
the big things that
they do wrong.
Did your mom say that I
was in big trouble?
Yes.
Did she tell you what happens to
people who get in big trouble?
No but my friend said that her
dad told her, that you were
going to prision.
[ SIGHS ] I'm sorry
somebody said that
sweetheart.
Is it true?
Hey baby!
You have good time?
Yeah, it was great.
- Hey.
- Hey.
So, how's it looking?
Well, Daren and I still have to
look over the case. We present
it to the prosecutor tomorrow.
- Hey Darren!
- Liz!
I hope you're doing
everything you can.
Don't I always?
Not to break up the family
reunion, but we've really
gotta get started.
Okay, can we get one
more minute please?
These are for you.
Signed and notorized.
So, I guess it's official.
I guess it is.
Do you need to look 'em
over or anything?
I'm sure Darren will watch
Savannah if we need to talk.
I'm sure it's fine.
It's time to go baby.
[ SAD MELODY ]
I love you more than anything.
Always remember that, okay?
I love you too, Daddy.
I'll call you and see you soon.
Call me as soon as
you know anything.
I will.
Sorry, I'm late.
You got here. That's
what matters.
Mom, they said they're
ready for you.
Okay.
How do I look?
Great.
You look outstanding.
Wish me luck.
You got this.
I wish I could stay but I have
patients to see.
- Can you...
- I'll be nearby during
the entire interview.
- Thanks.
- Of course!
We need to talk. Let's
go somewhere private.
What's going on with
the medical billing?
I haven't seen any checks
come through for days.
More importantly, when am
I gonna see my cut?
Don't get greedy.
I have everything
under control.
We're going to need some
new numbers for the
insurance claims.
But that's my end of the
business, not yours.
Well what does that mean?
It means, we're
working on it.
We?
I have a source.
Hm? Well maybe I should come
talk to your source.
Maybe you should
stay in your lane.
Why? I wasn't aware that you
were splitting my half
with someone else.
I should meet your source and
discuss all of our
understandings of our
arrangement.
Pump your brakes, girl.
My source does not take
kindly to new people.
I brought everything
you said to bring.
Let me have a look.
This is a letter from
the first lady of the church
stating my employment status
and my performance records.
As well as a couple letters
from some friends and
a couple non-profit
organizations that I
volunteer at.
This is a good start.
We can hold out hope, but
the federal prosecutor
assigned to your case
has very little track
record for leniency.
It's not like I got a rap
sheet a mile long.
I've never even been in
trouble with the law.
Unfortunately, there really is
no model for reduced sentences
for cases of this type.
Look, if that information
wasn't for the
public why was it
on the Vice
President of Marketing's
social media page?
That hot tip circulated
through our entire office.
What was I supposed to do?
Not use it?
Miss Farley didn't.
Smart girl.
She's one of the only people
in your office who is not
facing charges.
Yeah. Yeah. Hindsight is
twenty-twenty.
And the maximum sentence for
insider trading is twenty years,
which is exactly what we're
trying to avoid here.
Now look, let's not get
off-track debating ethics.
Alright, let's just keep our
eyes on the prize.
I'm not a criminal Darren.
You made a mistake. It happens.
I could run.
And I'll just pretend that
I didn't hear that.
Escrow papers on your
grandmother's home arrived.
I need you to sign here at
the arrows and
and I'll just take care of the
rest because I think you've got
enough on your plate.
Thank you.
Nowhere to run now
even if I wanted to.
Your political slogan is
"Peace In Our Streets."
How much impact do you expect
to have on crime in Cypress?
As a city council
member, I reduced
class sizes so kids
could get more
individualized attention.
We started after school and
job training programs,
and set up housing
options for ex-felons.
All factors that
have reduced felonies in
Cypress by twenty percent.
Your campaign manager
was recently assaulted
right outside your
campaign office right?
That was a... that
was a tragic event.
But, it comforted me to know
that she only suffered bumps and
bruises.
She's back at work and
fighting for our cause.
Recently, your husband was
tragically murdered
and yet you decided
to continue with your
mayoral campaign.
There are many people
who would say that
you should be mourning
your late husband.
The best way that I know how
to pay tribute to Evan
is to stay in the campaign
and fight for this office.
I believe in justice and
finding the person or
persons who cowardly
murdered him and I will
not stop until they are
behind bars.
And I'm going to fight
for every victim
and every family member
of those victims
who have known this
type of loss.
With that, we're going to
take a quick break.
More with Councilwoman
Johnson when we return.
Keith, hand me my phone.
You are doing great. You're
sticking your campaign points.
♪ I want the people
to hear this ♪
♪ Yes, I'm in my feelings.
♪ This is a love song.
♪ Not any love song.
♪ And you can try to
tell me different. ♪
♪ But I wouldn't
try hear it. ♪
♪ This is a love song.
♪ Not any love song.
♪ Thank you.
(for the life you gave) ♪
♪ I'm so focused on
a mission. ♪
♪ Thank you (for the
prayers you answered) ♪
♪ And thank you (for the
prayers you didn't) ♪
♪ Close to you I
will remain. ♪
♪ Close to me, You're
like no other. ♪
♪ When I think about
your grace ♪
♪ I can't help but
shout about it ♪
♪ Everytime I think
about your love ♪
♪ I get excited
♪ I said everytime I
think about your love ♪
♪ I just can't hide it.
♪ Everytime I think
about your goodness ♪
♪ You already know it
♪ my heart's overflowin' and
I get so grateful ♪
♪ Everytime I think
about my life ♪
♪ I get so excited.
♪ See all the times that
you made it alright. ♪
♪ Oh, won't He do it.
♪ And everytime I think
about Your goodness. ♪
♪ You already know it. My
heart's overflowing ♪
♪ And I get so grateful
♪ His love is never failing
♪ His Grace always
prevailing ♪
♪ If I fall
♪ He's there
♪ And He see's
me through it ♪
♪ ALL
♪ Everytime I think
about Your love. ♪
♪ I get excited.
♪ Say everytime I think
about your love ♪
♪ I just can't hide it, no
♪ Everytime I think about
your goodness ♪
♪ I already know it
♪ My heart's overflowing
♪ and I get so grateful
♪ Everytime I think
about my life ♪
♪ I'm so excited
♪ See all the times that
You made it alright ♪
♪ Oh, won't He do it.
♪ Everytime I think about
your goodness ♪
♪ I already know it
♪ My hearts overflowing
♪ and I get so grateful
♪ Gateful
[ APPLAUSE ]
[ ALL TALKING ]
Yes. Yes.
Yes.
Really good job girl. Give
me a hug.
You knocked it out
of the park.
Thank you Miles. I do not know
what we would do without you.
Thank you so much.
Okay well that
didn't go anywhere.
Round 2 gets better.
What do you mean?
Trust me. If I know
Samantha, she's just
getting warmed up.
Tell me Councilwoman
Johnson,
what's your opinion
of local crime boss,
Rex Fisher?
Well like any known crime-boss,
I think he should be behind
bars.
It's people like him that I
want to protect this
community from.
So you don't have a personal
relationship with him?
Oh no, absolutely not.
Then how do you explain
this photo of you two
together?
Do you have a response,
Councilwoman Johnson?
No. Next question.
Were you aware your late husband
allegedly owed Rex money?
Whatever my husband allegedly
did or did not do has nothing to
do with me or my campaign.
I'd rather spend this time
discussing the issues of
this city.
The police believe that your
husband's killer was driving
a city vehicle.
That's the first time
I'm hearing of that.
Being a Councilwoman, you
have access to those cars.
Correct.
Is there a question here?
Or just more allegations?
Isn't it true that the
mayor is endorsing
you, not because
of politics, but because you
two are in a relationship?
No. Next question.
Did you and the mayor conspire
together to kill your husband
so that you could
continue your affair?
The only affairs I'm
concerned about are those of
the people of this city.
[ Lt. Hawkins ] What is the true
nature of your relationship
between you and
Councilwoman Ella Johnson?
If you must know,
we're friends.
How good of friends?
7CAX, as in X-ray 27.
We got a problem.
[ Det. St. Charles ] It's a
rare gun only 1500 registered
in that state of Georgia.
We find this gun we'll
find our killer.
Wait!
[ GUNSHOTS ]
[ PHONE VIBRATING ]
Yes Ma'am?
Come on inside. I have
another job for you.
[ DRAMATIC MUSIC ]
[ SCOFFS ]
Unbelievable.
I was hoping we would be
getting something from that.
You think the public is gonna
believe what she says?
It doesn't matter what anyone
thinks if you don't have the
proof to back it up.
Back to pounding pavement.
This might take all night.
Then I guess you'd
better get started.
[ CROWD SHOUTING ]
I never get tired of seeing a
championship trophy.
- Congratulations guys!
- Hey-hey!
[ ALL CHEERING ]
I can get you two a chair
over here if you want.
Nah we're cool, we're
good, we're good here.
- Well I'll be right back with
your drinks.
- [ SIGHS ]
No. I'm not tryin' to
rain on their parade.
- What are you waiting for?
- Come on Tamara,
we just won the competition, we
just want to celebrate tonight.
Fine. Fine. But you are
going to tell them, right?
Miles, you promised me.
Okay.
[ SIGH ]
I heard about the
interview with your mom.
You and everyone else I know.
Some major shade bein'
thrown at her about the mayor.
Everybody out
here's talkin' about it.
People find anything to talk
about these days. Especially in
this town.
What's it matter to you?
I- I mean, I just want to
make sure that daddy's
little girl is stayin'
focused and not distracted.
I'm a grown woman Bari. Do you
have what I came for, or not?
About time...
Our numbers almost ran out.
We all clear?
Almost. The church
secretary knows.
- Knows what?
- Relax.
Just about the fake
insurance claims.
I also told her I
have a partner.
Don't worry. I didn't
mention you by name.
- How did she find out?
- Snoopin' around.
She thinks she's in for half.
Half?
- Damn, well-
- Half, as far as she knows.
Look you know I don't like
loose ends Christie.
She may be on the fringe right
now, but sooner or later, she's
gonna want a bigger cut.
So what are you trying to say,
do we gotta get rid of her?
I'm sayin' curiosity
killed the cat.
I got it handled Bari.
When we agreed to be partners,
we said that we would always be
up front with each other.
I was just keeping
you in the loop.
Hey...
You think your mom had
something to do with...
with your dad?
Who knows. In my family,
anything's possible.
[ SIGHS ]
[ PEOPLE CHATTING ]
- Okay?
- Okay. Just let...
I'm just really...
We won!
[ CHEERING ]
Whoo! Sorry it took me so long.
So what can I get you guys?
Just him, I'm leaving.
- You're leaving?
- Yes.
Tam...
The name of the
person who was working that
night is missing, but...
What's that?
It looks like an
employee number.
You right. That's an
employee number.
That number sequence is
different though, from
a city employee.
Can you find out
who it belongs to?
Wouldn't need to. I
know who that is.
That's him right over there.
According to this, he
was working the night
you're talkin' about.
How you doin'?
Can we talk to you?
Yeah, why not?
[ LAUGHING ]
Well can you believe it?
Up top!
Congratulations! You are
the best of the best!
You guys have worked so hard
to once again bring home
the championship
back to Greater
Hope Baptist Church.
[ ALL CHEERING ]
I am so proud of y'all.
There's no 'y'all'
in team, Miles.
No, we couldn't have
done this without you!
Why thank you, thank
you, thank you.
Y'all know this choir
is my heart and soul.
Before I came here I was at a
really low point in my life, and
I needed to be
filled with the spirit.
Leading you gave me purpose.
And joy.
We needed you too,
Miles. We love you.
And I love you too...
and there's a lot of
changes in my life right now.
Some of which will affect
my work with you guys.
What are you talkin'
about, Miles?
I'm leaving the church.
- What?
- Come Miles, don't even try
this mess.
- Jus-Just hear me out.
- Don't! You can't!
I've been spending
so much time with my
church family, and my music,
don't get me wrong, I've
loved every minute of it.
But I've neglected
my other family.
My wife.
- And we are expecting
our first child.
- Wow.
So if I don't leave you...
- I'll lose them.
- Okay, listen...
A family is a blessing, I mean,
it really is a blessing from
God, but I don't
understand, why do you
have to leave the church?
Pastor Johnson always used to
tell us to keep God first in
whatever we do.
And he will direct you and crown
your efforts with success.
We're all here because God
is with us at Greater Hope.
Outside these walls, God ain't
always gonna be first, Miles.
Now see, you're
wrong about that.
God is with you outside these
walls, he's with all of us, no
matter what we do.
See the problem is...
by the time we start learning to
make the most of life, most of
our life is already lived.
I don't want to wake
up one day and see that
my son or daughter is
goin' off to college, they
don't even know me.
I don't want to be the type
of father to them that my
father was to me.
I don't know what I'm
gonna do without you here.
I don't know.
I would never leave you hangin'.
And if you need me or if...
any of you need me, you just
pick up the phone and you call.
We're really gonna miss you.
So...
Does that mean that now
I get to lead the choir?
Honey child, you must
be sadly mistaken.
If anybody's gonna
lead this choir besides Miles,
it's gonna be me.
[Cressida] You?
[ LAUGHING ]
Did I stutter?
[ ALL LAUGHING ]
Did anybody hear me stutter?
[ SIGH ]
I don't think I can do this.
These men have reaches that
extend far beyond any boardroom.
And more than enough money and
power to make any witness
disappear.
Levi, the deal is on the table,
let's at least hear the man out.
You testify against these men...
and you can yank the tail
of a corrupt monster
that goes as high
as three congressmen, okay?
People that have been
on our radar for years.
So my client gets a
reduced sentence, right?
Right now, your client is
looking at 5 years, minimum.
He plays with us, we're looking
at probation, no prison time.
So what exactly are we talkin'
here, I mean, specifics?
Full cooperation with our
investigation. That includes
providing us with any
information from your previous
co-workers.
Testifying against them in
court, and if there's any other
information that we need...
he'll have to help
provide it for us.
He wants me to wear a wire?
Ummm... so...
When would this be?
Whenever you're called on.
Maybe we should talk
about this first?
Levi, the prosecutor just
spelled it out,
I think that's about the best
we're gonna get buddy.
When would I be able to
get my life back?
When we get all the big fish in
the net. And I mean all of them.
That could be years.
You want me on a leash until you
round up the very last man?
Five years or no years.
Now I know you have a
difficult decision to make...
But I suggest you make it
quickly, before this
deal goes away.
Why don't you discuss it?
[ BIRDS CHIRPING ]
[Christie] Mom?
[Ella] Chrissie honey is that
you? I'm in the closet.
Yeah it's me. How long
are you going to be?
[Ella] Couple of minutes.
Y'know I'm looking for that bag
your father bought me, I want to
take it to the youth
retreat in Florida.
I wanted to talk to you
about the interview.
A couple things that were said
about you and the mayor.
[Ella] What?
The accusations about
you and the mayor, we
should talk about it.
[Ella] Child please...
People will say anything about
anyone, especially for ratings.
I'm almost done... one sec.
That's the bag I've
been lookin' for!
What're you doin'
stealin' my stuff again?
Now how am I supposed to prevent
crime in the streets
when I can't even prevent
crime in my own home?
Girl...
Here. Zip me up.
Those were pretty heavy
accusations about you
and the mayor.
Yes they were. All
right, how do I look?
Like a woman with
a lot of secrets.
More than I can ever imagine.
Did dad know all your secrets?
Sweetie, marriage
is complicated.
Your father and I had
quite a few secrets from
each other, but...
that's what happens when you
spend so much time together.
I've been learning the hard way
and I'm not even married.
[Ella] What?
I've been learning the hard way,
and I'm not even married.
Yeah but those secrets, they
never destroyed what we had, or
how much we loved each other.
That's why when you find
a good one like Levi-
If you knew who killed my
dad, would you tell me?
Or would it become another
one of your secrets?
Tinie, is there something you
want to come right out and ask?
Did you have anything to
do with my father's murder?
What? No! No, I wouldn't
dream of hurtin' your father.
- What about the mayor?
- What about her?
Do you think she could
have killed my father?
I can't see why Pamela would
have wanted to kill your father.
The next time you give a man a
handgun to protect himself...
make sure he
knows how to use it.
I lost a son and a husband.
I didn't want to lose Levi.
That makes two of us.
[ PHONE VIBRATES ]
Hello? Levi? What happened?
These charges have cost me
everything I've ever worked for.
But...
I made a deal for my freedom.
So you don't have
to do any time?
No.
Levi] I'm comin' home.
[SIGHS]
Alright, see y'all.
Alright man.
What's goin' on y'all? You good?
Gettin' way late... shoulda
been over there, boy.
[ ENGINE TURNS OVER ]
[Police Officer] Don't move!
Hands where I can see 'em! Now!
You want to tell me what
this is all about, officer?
Shut the car off.
Take the keys, drop
them on the ground.
Alright, let's get out of the
car one leg at a time.
Hands! On your head.
Ugh!
You have the right to remain
silent. Anything you say can and
will be used against you
in the court of law. You have
the right to an attorney. If you
can't afford one
one will be appointed to you
Do you understand these rights
as they've been read to you?
Yeah.
Lieutenant, we found
this in the trunk.
Bag it and tag it.
You two caught a lucky break.
Hope this one sticks.
Take him away.
How are you, Mitchell?
Hey Noah, it's been awhile.
District Attorney's
office is looking for a
slam dunk this time.
You recognize any of these men?
Take you time.
It's very important
that you're sure.
Number three.
- Are you sure?
- Yes I am.
[Zeke] That's the cat.
I'm sure of that.
Number three.
Thank you. You can go.
Your witness... solid?
As a rock.
[ DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING ]
Huh! Damn man, you scared
me to death.
- We good?
- Yeah.
We excellent.
and Sinners...
Do you think he knows about us?
I don't know.
[ CAMERA SHUTTERS ]
The two of them? Together?
Makes for a motive to get
rid of their husbands.
We got a problem.
Get rid of this.
Make sure there are no copies.
If there's ever a choice between
something else and my family,
I'm choosing us every time.
It's going to take a lot more
than you coming to one doctor's
appointment for me
to take you back.
I'm willing to do whatever it
takes for you and the baby.
My daughter served me
with my divorce papers.
I'm probably going to go to
prision for insder trading.
I got my ass whopped by
neighborhood thugs,
and now they
threatened my daughter!
- Did you win that?
- No, that man gave it to me.
I'm what you call, untouchable.
I'm going to make sure they put
your ass down a rat hole for the
rest of your life.
Now you cooperate and we can
talk to the D. A. about a plea.
You must be smokin if you think
I'm pleading to anything.
I'm an honest business man
making an honest living.
By convincing people
with a hammer?
Do you have my money?
No.
[ ZEKE SCREAMING ]
We just got to stay out of his
path until we sort things out.
Around here seems like the only
way to stay out of Rex's path
is in a coffin.
[ HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING
IN THE DISTANCE ]
Threatening me like
you somebody.
If you're so right about it then
show me what you got.
[ HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING
IN THE DISTANCE ]
Cause this is what I got.
[ SCOFFS ]
We don't have to do this
if you don't want to.
[ HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING ]
Yeah, take a good look homey.
Thought so.
Woah, woah, woah, preachers kid.
Where you think headed?
I'm here for my sister. I know
she in there with your boy.
Ohhhh, so she get's cozy
with blue suit and all of a
sudden that's my boy?
Like y'all two ain't
baptism buddies paired up
at the pulplit.
Not when it come to
my baby sister.
[ CHUCKLES ]
I'm going to go talk to Levi and
see if I can get Christie out.
But, just stop crying please.
Can you do that?
- I'm coming too.
- Nah.
I said I got this.
[ EJ YELLING AND GUNSHOTS ]
Jabari! Jabari!
Somebody's shooting.
Levi don't go out there!
[ PEOPLE SCREAMING ]
Help! Somebody get
some help!
Call 911!
What did you do to him?
[ SCREAMING ]
[ GASPS ]
You're awake...
[ CHRISTIE ]
You're leaving?
This feels all too familiar.
What?
Us making love and you
running out the door.
- I'm not running out the door.
- Aren't you?
That's what it looks like.
I can't go through this again.
Do you expect me
to wait for you?
Look, I have to run to New York
and take care of some things.
This isn't about you Christie.
That's exactly my point.
It never is.
My heart can't go
through this again.
I deserve better.
I mean it feels like you
don't even care about me.
I do care about you!
Prove it. Don't go.
[ SIGHS ] I can't do
this right now, okay?
And I don't want to run
anymore. I need to go back
and face the charges.
Why can't we get
through this together?
[ MUFFLED ]
Why?
I have to do this alone.
This is how you're gonna leave?
Just pack a bag... walk out and
expect me to be okay with it?
You know what I'm up against.
We're talking about my life.
And that I may have to
spend it behind bars!
I know, Levi.
I'm sorry.
I wish I could change it
but you won't let me in.
You won't let me help you.
[ PHONE VIBRATES ]
[ SIGHS ]
Hey, tell me
something good.
Yeah, well whatever you do, I
need a short escrow.
[ HUSHED TONE ] You're going to
have to send the papers up to
me in New York.
I'm not coming back
to Cypress.
♪ DOWN LIFT YOUR HANDS
GIVE GOD THE PRAISE ♪
♪ I FELL SO HARD
♪ LOST MY FAITH IN GOD
♪ I COULDN'T EVEN PRAY
♪ SO I SAY
♪ WE'RE JUST SINNERS
♪ SAVED BY GRACE
Rachel are you sure you feel
okay to work today?
Trust me. There is no
where else I'd rather be.
I can't believe after a lifetime
of pageants and being front and
center at the church,
I feel so nervous.
You'll be fine.
Trust the process.
She's tough, but she
has a big audience.
If you feel her trying to
derail you, just go back
to your political platform,
not what she wants
to talk about.
And remember to repeat your
slogan over in your head.
Right. "Peace in
our streets. Peace in
our neighborhoods."
Good.
You like it?
Eh, you know, Jenna
liked this one.
If I was going to a
PTA meeting...
[ BOTH CHUCKLE ]
No, no, no.
Now if you don't like the
question, just tell her the
question deserves
careful consideration, but
you'd like to focus on what
you can do.
Right, "I'd like to focus
on what I can do."
And be prepared for
inappropriate questions.
She knows it'll boost her
ratings if she can rattle you.
Every one of her interviews
is a potential showcase
so she can sell herself
to a larger market.
Is there such a thing as
being too prepared?
If you're prepared, you're gonna
sound smooth and confident.
Maybe if I come off as
anxious as I feel,
I'll eliminate that
"canned drone," that so many
politicians sound like.
Stay the course.
She's going to try to
turn this into a street fight.
That's when you remind her
of your devotion to God.
Got it.
Default to God.
Ella, you're gonna be great.
I'm going to give you a
few minutes, and then I'll
meet you downstairs.
Okay. Oh, Rachel...
Thank you.
Thank me after you
crush this interview.
- And this is the one.
- Yeah, I think so too.
And, 5, 6, 7, 8...
♪ Every time I think
about my life ♪
♪ All the time that you
made it alright ♪
♪ Everytime I think about
your goodness ♪
[ ALL SING UNSURELY
AND OFFKEY ]
Hold on, hold on.
Why's everybody seem so...
Distracted.
Okay, listen up. This is your
chance to spruce up your face,
make a bathroom run. Meet me
back here in 15 minutes.
Alright?
15 minutes.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- You look beautiful.
- Thank you.
Thank you... I, I didn't expect
to see you here. It means a lot.
Yeah, I wasn't sure if I was
going to make it myself, but
you know...
I guess I'm still trying to
understand your priorities.
You and the baby are
my priority, I told
you that Tamara.
I really want to
believe that Miles.
Believe me, okay?
And thank you for
coming to Gospelfest.
I wouldn't want
it any other way.
I'm trying to be supportive. I
know what this means to you.
Mmmhmm.
I know what you
mean to them.
Tamara... Tamara please.
Listen Miles your music is part
of you. And I'll accept that.
I'll never ask you to
stop doing music.
But, there's more right?
There's just some people
at that church that I'm
never going to trust.
Especially when it comes to
you and what you're going
to be doing together and...
It's about the music okay? It
will always be about the music.
As long as you're at that church
it will never just be about...
the music.
So what are you
saying to me, Tamara?
I want you to quit
Greater Hope.
[ SAD MELODY ]
[ SCOFFS ]
Can't be that hard to
find a time sheet.
If the city records are
this unorganized,
what does it say about
the city officials?
Surveillance footage
is corrupted.
What does that say about
the city officials?
Hey what are you doing?
Samantha Pearson is
interviewing Ella Johnson.
Don't you want to watch?
No I'll pass.
My marriage to Samantha
opened the gates of
heaven and let me in.
Our divorce after 12 years
opened the gates of hell
and let me out.
Yeah, well... regardless, I
want to see if Ella slips up.
Good luck.
St. Charles, Alvarez, either
of you receive word on the
surveillance footage?
We got a file but
it's corrupted.
Completely useless, just like
these employee time sheets.
Hard to make heads or tail
who was working the night
of the murder.
Well we know Councilwoman
Johnson had a motive
and access to the
murderer's vehicle.
All we need is concrete
evidence, then we can
put this case to bed.
If finding a witness to ID
her at the car lot proves to
be a dead end,
then come up with
something else. Anything.
By any means necessary.
When's that
interview start?
Seven minutes.
More coffee?
Yeah.
- Planned Parenthood?
- No.
- Same sex marriage?
- Rather not.
Gun control? She's anti-crime,
right?
We can work with that but no
mention of the N. R. A.
How about personal questions?
Let's just stick to
the campaign points.
And what is this?
Some achievements and community
statistics as a result
of Councilwoman's
activism.
Just in case you needed
some more research.
Thanks.
[ PHONE RINGS ]
Excuse me. My
ex-husband's calling.
What is it Noah? I'm getting
ready to go on camera.
[ Noah ]
I know that's why I'm calling.
I have some information that
might be helpful to you.
I'm listening.
You know we've been
investigating Pastor
Johnson's murder.
Of course. Who
doesn't know that?
We got a lot of leads, but
nothing's panning out.
What does this have
to do with me?
You can ask the councilwoman
questions that we can't.
Is she a suspect?
Not officially yet.
So you want me to do
your job, now?
I'm just saying we
can help each other.
What do you have?
I'll send it over.
Okay, well send it quick.
We're about to go live.
I'll read it through the
commercial break and see
if I can use it.
Oh, you'll want to use this.
[ SIGHS ]
[ HUSHED CONVERSATION]
- Hey honey.
- Hey.
Is Mom coming?
Yes, she should be here now.
- Dad?
- Yes, Banana?
Are you going back to
Cypress to marry Christie?
What?
Maybe that's something we should
talk about a little later, huh?
After your mom and I
have a chance to talk.
So you don't want me to
say anything about Christie?
I don't want you to lie.
I just want you to wait until we
have a chance to talk.
Okay, then I won't
say anything.
I keep forgetting how
grown up you are.
Mom said you might
be in trouble.
She did?
What else did she say?
She said sometimes
people get in a little
trouble for the little things
that they do wrong,
but that sometimes people
get in big trouble for
the big things that
they do wrong.
Did your mom say that I
was in big trouble?
Yes.
Did she tell you what happens to
people who get in big trouble?
No but my friend said that her
dad told her, that you were
going to prision.
[ SIGHS ] I'm sorry
somebody said that
sweetheart.
Is it true?
Hey baby!
You have good time?
Yeah, it was great.
- Hey.
- Hey.
So, how's it looking?
Well, Daren and I still have to
look over the case. We present
it to the prosecutor tomorrow.
- Hey Darren!
- Liz!
I hope you're doing
everything you can.
Don't I always?
Not to break up the family
reunion, but we've really
gotta get started.
Okay, can we get one
more minute please?
These are for you.
Signed and notorized.
So, I guess it's official.
I guess it is.
Do you need to look 'em
over or anything?
I'm sure Darren will watch
Savannah if we need to talk.
I'm sure it's fine.
It's time to go baby.
[ SAD MELODY ]
I love you more than anything.
Always remember that, okay?
I love you too, Daddy.
I'll call you and see you soon.
Call me as soon as
you know anything.
I will.
Sorry, I'm late.
You got here. That's
what matters.
Mom, they said they're
ready for you.
Okay.
How do I look?
Great.
You look outstanding.
Wish me luck.
You got this.
I wish I could stay but I have
patients to see.
- Can you...
- I'll be nearby during
the entire interview.
- Thanks.
- Of course!
We need to talk. Let's
go somewhere private.
What's going on with
the medical billing?
I haven't seen any checks
come through for days.
More importantly, when am
I gonna see my cut?
Don't get greedy.
I have everything
under control.
We're going to need some
new numbers for the
insurance claims.
But that's my end of the
business, not yours.
Well what does that mean?
It means, we're
working on it.
We?
I have a source.
Hm? Well maybe I should come
talk to your source.
Maybe you should
stay in your lane.
Why? I wasn't aware that you
were splitting my half
with someone else.
I should meet your source and
discuss all of our
understandings of our
arrangement.
Pump your brakes, girl.
My source does not take
kindly to new people.
I brought everything
you said to bring.
Let me have a look.
This is a letter from
the first lady of the church
stating my employment status
and my performance records.
As well as a couple letters
from some friends and
a couple non-profit
organizations that I
volunteer at.
This is a good start.
We can hold out hope, but
the federal prosecutor
assigned to your case
has very little track
record for leniency.
It's not like I got a rap
sheet a mile long.
I've never even been in
trouble with the law.
Unfortunately, there really is
no model for reduced sentences
for cases of this type.
Look, if that information
wasn't for the
public why was it
on the Vice
President of Marketing's
social media page?
That hot tip circulated
through our entire office.
What was I supposed to do?
Not use it?
Miss Farley didn't.
Smart girl.
She's one of the only people
in your office who is not
facing charges.
Yeah. Yeah. Hindsight is
twenty-twenty.
And the maximum sentence for
insider trading is twenty years,
which is exactly what we're
trying to avoid here.
Now look, let's not get
off-track debating ethics.
Alright, let's just keep our
eyes on the prize.
I'm not a criminal Darren.
You made a mistake. It happens.
I could run.
And I'll just pretend that
I didn't hear that.
Escrow papers on your
grandmother's home arrived.
I need you to sign here at
the arrows and
and I'll just take care of the
rest because I think you've got
enough on your plate.
Thank you.
Nowhere to run now
even if I wanted to.
Your political slogan is
"Peace In Our Streets."
How much impact do you expect
to have on crime in Cypress?
As a city council
member, I reduced
class sizes so kids
could get more
individualized attention.
We started after school and
job training programs,
and set up housing
options for ex-felons.
All factors that
have reduced felonies in
Cypress by twenty percent.
Your campaign manager
was recently assaulted
right outside your
campaign office right?
That was a... that
was a tragic event.
But, it comforted me to know
that she only suffered bumps and
bruises.
She's back at work and
fighting for our cause.
Recently, your husband was
tragically murdered
and yet you decided
to continue with your
mayoral campaign.
There are many people
who would say that
you should be mourning
your late husband.
The best way that I know how
to pay tribute to Evan
is to stay in the campaign
and fight for this office.
I believe in justice and
finding the person or
persons who cowardly
murdered him and I will
not stop until they are
behind bars.
And I'm going to fight
for every victim
and every family member
of those victims
who have known this
type of loss.
With that, we're going to
take a quick break.
More with Councilwoman
Johnson when we return.
Keith, hand me my phone.
You are doing great. You're
sticking your campaign points.
♪ I want the people
to hear this ♪
♪ Yes, I'm in my feelings.
♪ This is a love song.
♪ Not any love song.
♪ And you can try to
tell me different. ♪
♪ But I wouldn't
try hear it. ♪
♪ This is a love song.
♪ Not any love song.
♪ Thank you.
(for the life you gave) ♪
♪ I'm so focused on
a mission. ♪
♪ Thank you (for the
prayers you answered) ♪
♪ And thank you (for the
prayers you didn't) ♪
♪ Close to you I
will remain. ♪
♪ Close to me, You're
like no other. ♪
♪ When I think about
your grace ♪
♪ I can't help but
shout about it ♪
♪ Everytime I think
about your love ♪
♪ I get excited
♪ I said everytime I
think about your love ♪
♪ I just can't hide it.
♪ Everytime I think
about your goodness ♪
♪ You already know it
♪ my heart's overflowin' and
I get so grateful ♪
♪ Everytime I think
about my life ♪
♪ I get so excited.
♪ See all the times that
you made it alright. ♪
♪ Oh, won't He do it.
♪ And everytime I think
about Your goodness. ♪
♪ You already know it. My
heart's overflowing ♪
♪ And I get so grateful
♪ His love is never failing
♪ His Grace always
prevailing ♪
♪ If I fall
♪ He's there
♪ And He see's
me through it ♪
♪ ALL
♪ Everytime I think
about Your love. ♪
♪ I get excited.
♪ Say everytime I think
about your love ♪
♪ I just can't hide it, no
♪ Everytime I think about
your goodness ♪
♪ I already know it
♪ My heart's overflowing
♪ and I get so grateful
♪ Everytime I think
about my life ♪
♪ I'm so excited
♪ See all the times that
You made it alright ♪
♪ Oh, won't He do it.
♪ Everytime I think about
your goodness ♪
♪ I already know it
♪ My hearts overflowing
♪ and I get so grateful
♪ Gateful
[ APPLAUSE ]
[ ALL TALKING ]
Yes. Yes.
Yes.
Really good job girl. Give
me a hug.
You knocked it out
of the park.
Thank you Miles. I do not know
what we would do without you.
Thank you so much.
Okay well that
didn't go anywhere.
Round 2 gets better.
What do you mean?
Trust me. If I know
Samantha, she's just
getting warmed up.
Tell me Councilwoman
Johnson,
what's your opinion
of local crime boss,
Rex Fisher?
Well like any known crime-boss,
I think he should be behind
bars.
It's people like him that I
want to protect this
community from.
So you don't have a personal
relationship with him?
Oh no, absolutely not.
Then how do you explain
this photo of you two
together?
Do you have a response,
Councilwoman Johnson?
No. Next question.
Were you aware your late husband
allegedly owed Rex money?
Whatever my husband allegedly
did or did not do has nothing to
do with me or my campaign.
I'd rather spend this time
discussing the issues of
this city.
The police believe that your
husband's killer was driving
a city vehicle.
That's the first time
I'm hearing of that.
Being a Councilwoman, you
have access to those cars.
Correct.
Is there a question here?
Or just more allegations?
Isn't it true that the
mayor is endorsing
you, not because
of politics, but because you
two are in a relationship?
No. Next question.
Did you and the mayor conspire
together to kill your husband
so that you could
continue your affair?
The only affairs I'm
concerned about are those of
the people of this city.
[ Lt. Hawkins ] What is the true
nature of your relationship
between you and
Councilwoman Ella Johnson?
If you must know,
we're friends.
How good of friends?
7CAX, as in X-ray 27.
We got a problem.
[ Det. St. Charles ] It's a
rare gun only 1500 registered
in that state of Georgia.
We find this gun we'll
find our killer.
Wait!
[ GUNSHOTS ]
[ PHONE VIBRATING ]
Yes Ma'am?
Come on inside. I have
another job for you.
[ DRAMATIC MUSIC ]
[ SCOFFS ]
Unbelievable.
I was hoping we would be
getting something from that.
You think the public is gonna
believe what she says?
It doesn't matter what anyone
thinks if you don't have the
proof to back it up.
Back to pounding pavement.
This might take all night.
Then I guess you'd
better get started.
[ CROWD SHOUTING ]
I never get tired of seeing a
championship trophy.
- Congratulations guys!
- Hey-hey!
[ ALL CHEERING ]
I can get you two a chair
over here if you want.
Nah we're cool, we're
good, we're good here.
- Well I'll be right back with
your drinks.
- [ SIGHS ]
No. I'm not tryin' to
rain on their parade.
- What are you waiting for?
- Come on Tamara,
we just won the competition, we
just want to celebrate tonight.
Fine. Fine. But you are
going to tell them, right?
Miles, you promised me.
Okay.
[ SIGH ]
I heard about the
interview with your mom.
You and everyone else I know.
Some major shade bein'
thrown at her about the mayor.
Everybody out
here's talkin' about it.
People find anything to talk
about these days. Especially in
this town.
What's it matter to you?
I- I mean, I just want to
make sure that daddy's
little girl is stayin'
focused and not distracted.
I'm a grown woman Bari. Do you
have what I came for, or not?
About time...
Our numbers almost ran out.
We all clear?
Almost. The church
secretary knows.
- Knows what?
- Relax.
Just about the fake
insurance claims.
I also told her I
have a partner.
Don't worry. I didn't
mention you by name.
- How did she find out?
- Snoopin' around.
She thinks she's in for half.
Half?
- Damn, well-
- Half, as far as she knows.
Look you know I don't like
loose ends Christie.
She may be on the fringe right
now, but sooner or later, she's
gonna want a bigger cut.
So what are you trying to say,
do we gotta get rid of her?
I'm sayin' curiosity
killed the cat.
I got it handled Bari.
When we agreed to be partners,
we said that we would always be
up front with each other.
I was just keeping
you in the loop.
Hey...
You think your mom had
something to do with...
with your dad?
Who knows. In my family,
anything's possible.
[ SIGHS ]
[ PEOPLE CHATTING ]
- Okay?
- Okay. Just let...
I'm just really...
We won!
[ CHEERING ]
Whoo! Sorry it took me so long.
So what can I get you guys?
Just him, I'm leaving.
- You're leaving?
- Yes.
Tam...
The name of the
person who was working that
night is missing, but...
What's that?
It looks like an
employee number.
You right. That's an
employee number.
That number sequence is
different though, from
a city employee.
Can you find out
who it belongs to?
Wouldn't need to. I
know who that is.
That's him right over there.
According to this, he
was working the night
you're talkin' about.
How you doin'?
Can we talk to you?
Yeah, why not?
[ LAUGHING ]
Well can you believe it?
Up top!
Congratulations! You are
the best of the best!
You guys have worked so hard
to once again bring home
the championship
back to Greater
Hope Baptist Church.
[ ALL CHEERING ]
I am so proud of y'all.
There's no 'y'all'
in team, Miles.
No, we couldn't have
done this without you!
Why thank you, thank
you, thank you.
Y'all know this choir
is my heart and soul.
Before I came here I was at a
really low point in my life, and
I needed to be
filled with the spirit.
Leading you gave me purpose.
And joy.
We needed you too,
Miles. We love you.
And I love you too...
and there's a lot of
changes in my life right now.
Some of which will affect
my work with you guys.
What are you talkin'
about, Miles?
I'm leaving the church.
- What?
- Come Miles, don't even try
this mess.
- Jus-Just hear me out.
- Don't! You can't!
I've been spending
so much time with my
church family, and my music,
don't get me wrong, I've
loved every minute of it.
But I've neglected
my other family.
My wife.
- And we are expecting
our first child.
- Wow.
So if I don't leave you...
- I'll lose them.
- Okay, listen...
A family is a blessing, I mean,
it really is a blessing from
God, but I don't
understand, why do you
have to leave the church?
Pastor Johnson always used to
tell us to keep God first in
whatever we do.
And he will direct you and crown
your efforts with success.
We're all here because God
is with us at Greater Hope.
Outside these walls, God ain't
always gonna be first, Miles.
Now see, you're
wrong about that.
God is with you outside these
walls, he's with all of us, no
matter what we do.
See the problem is...
by the time we start learning to
make the most of life, most of
our life is already lived.
I don't want to wake
up one day and see that
my son or daughter is
goin' off to college, they
don't even know me.
I don't want to be the type
of father to them that my
father was to me.
I don't know what I'm
gonna do without you here.
I don't know.
I would never leave you hangin'.
And if you need me or if...
any of you need me, you just
pick up the phone and you call.
We're really gonna miss you.
So...
Does that mean that now
I get to lead the choir?
Honey child, you must
be sadly mistaken.
If anybody's gonna
lead this choir besides Miles,
it's gonna be me.
[Cressida] You?
[ LAUGHING ]
Did I stutter?
[ ALL LAUGHING ]
Did anybody hear me stutter?
[ SIGH ]
I don't think I can do this.
These men have reaches that
extend far beyond any boardroom.
And more than enough money and
power to make any witness
disappear.
Levi, the deal is on the table,
let's at least hear the man out.
You testify against these men...
and you can yank the tail
of a corrupt monster
that goes as high
as three congressmen, okay?
People that have been
on our radar for years.
So my client gets a
reduced sentence, right?
Right now, your client is
looking at 5 years, minimum.
He plays with us, we're looking
at probation, no prison time.
So what exactly are we talkin'
here, I mean, specifics?
Full cooperation with our
investigation. That includes
providing us with any
information from your previous
co-workers.
Testifying against them in
court, and if there's any other
information that we need...
he'll have to help
provide it for us.
He wants me to wear a wire?
Ummm... so...
When would this be?
Whenever you're called on.
Maybe we should talk
about this first?
Levi, the prosecutor just
spelled it out,
I think that's about the best
we're gonna get buddy.
When would I be able to
get my life back?
When we get all the big fish in
the net. And I mean all of them.
That could be years.
You want me on a leash until you
round up the very last man?
Five years or no years.
Now I know you have a
difficult decision to make...
But I suggest you make it
quickly, before this
deal goes away.
Why don't you discuss it?
[ BIRDS CHIRPING ]
[Christie] Mom?
[Ella] Chrissie honey is that
you? I'm in the closet.
Yeah it's me. How long
are you going to be?
[Ella] Couple of minutes.
Y'know I'm looking for that bag
your father bought me, I want to
take it to the youth
retreat in Florida.
I wanted to talk to you
about the interview.
A couple things that were said
about you and the mayor.
[Ella] What?
The accusations about
you and the mayor, we
should talk about it.
[Ella] Child please...
People will say anything about
anyone, especially for ratings.
I'm almost done... one sec.
That's the bag I've
been lookin' for!
What're you doin'
stealin' my stuff again?
Now how am I supposed to prevent
crime in the streets
when I can't even prevent
crime in my own home?
Girl...
Here. Zip me up.
Those were pretty heavy
accusations about you
and the mayor.
Yes they were. All
right, how do I look?
Like a woman with
a lot of secrets.
More than I can ever imagine.
Did dad know all your secrets?
Sweetie, marriage
is complicated.
Your father and I had
quite a few secrets from
each other, but...
that's what happens when you
spend so much time together.
I've been learning the hard way
and I'm not even married.
[Ella] What?
I've been learning the hard way,
and I'm not even married.
Yeah but those secrets, they
never destroyed what we had, or
how much we loved each other.
That's why when you find
a good one like Levi-
If you knew who killed my
dad, would you tell me?
Or would it become another
one of your secrets?
Tinie, is there something you
want to come right out and ask?
Did you have anything to
do with my father's murder?
What? No! No, I wouldn't
dream of hurtin' your father.
- What about the mayor?
- What about her?
Do you think she could
have killed my father?
I can't see why Pamela would
have wanted to kill your father.
The next time you give a man a
handgun to protect himself...
make sure he
knows how to use it.
I lost a son and a husband.
I didn't want to lose Levi.
That makes two of us.
[ PHONE VIBRATES ]
Hello? Levi? What happened?
These charges have cost me
everything I've ever worked for.
But...
I made a deal for my freedom.
So you don't have
to do any time?
No.
Levi] I'm comin' home.
[SIGHS]
Alright, see y'all.
Alright man.
What's goin' on y'all? You good?
Gettin' way late... shoulda
been over there, boy.
[ ENGINE TURNS OVER ]
[Police Officer] Don't move!
Hands where I can see 'em! Now!
You want to tell me what
this is all about, officer?
Shut the car off.
Take the keys, drop
them on the ground.
Alright, let's get out of the
car one leg at a time.
Hands! On your head.
Ugh!
You have the right to remain
silent. Anything you say can and
will be used against you
in the court of law. You have
the right to an attorney. If you
can't afford one
one will be appointed to you
Do you understand these rights
as they've been read to you?
Yeah.
Lieutenant, we found
this in the trunk.
Bag it and tag it.
You two caught a lucky break.
Hope this one sticks.
Take him away.
How are you, Mitchell?
Hey Noah, it's been awhile.
District Attorney's
office is looking for a
slam dunk this time.
You recognize any of these men?
Take you time.
It's very important
that you're sure.
Number three.
- Are you sure?
- Yes I am.
[Zeke] That's the cat.
I'm sure of that.
Number three.
Thank you. You can go.
Your witness... solid?
As a rock.
[ DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING ]
Huh! Damn man, you scared
me to death.
- We good?
- Yeah.
We excellent.