Saints & Sinners (2016–…): Season 2, Episode 1 - Saints & Sinners - full transcript
Previously on Saint and Sinners:
You think I don't know about
your dirty ways all these years,
all your, your gambling and your
gutter deals,
you do behind closed doors.
People don't get shot
like that for nothin'.
Since you in charge now,
Pastor debt is your debt.
There's been some questionable
billing from your clinic.
- How did she find out?
- I got it handled, Bari.
There's just some people
at that church I'm just
never gonna trust.
You did her! You did that
doctor bitch.
I'm leavin' the church.
We decide to move in together,
and you're moving in.
You think your mom had
something to do with your dad?
In my family,
anything's possible.
I need you to put the word out
for the snitch who fingered Rex.
How do I know you won't
dead this snitch, too?
You had the right affair
with the wrong spouse?
How you gonna prove any of this?
- We have another murder.
- Where?
- Mayor's mansion.
The new Mayor of
Cypress is, Ella Johnson!
- You got what we need?
- I got it, but it ain't gonna
get you outa here.
A man can only take so much
before he start makin' plans of
his own.
You bitch! If I go down,
everybody's taking the fall.
You wanna come for me? Try me.
Moments away from
the final buzzer,
and the decade long
rivalry between the Cypress
Lions and the Eastside Bulldogs.
We'll show you who snags
the trophy on Channel 7
news tonight at 11.
Hey- Jimmy? Are we rolling?
I hate these high school gigs.
Yo! Party at the crib.
Party at the crib, make
sure you come through.
I gotta give one to...
to you.
Levi Sterling
handles the ball for the
Cypress Lions, and!
He is denied by number 44!
It looks like the pressure is
really starting to show here in
the last seconds of the game.
Cypress, looking to hold on
to their title with only 20
seconds remaining
and Bulldogs steal and
drive it down the court!
It's up, it's good!
Sterling's hit
with a technical foul there.
That is going to hurt Cypress.
We've only got 15 seconds
remaining in the game.
You can really feel
the pressure.
And he makes the first one!
That takes the
Bulldogs up by one.
That is really going to put
Cypress in a hard spot.
This feud has been brewing now
for a solid decade, and it is
certainly coming to a
boiling point tonight.
The bulldogs are now in
a great position to
runaway with this one.
And there it is!
We're back on the floor
now with Bulldogs 73, Lions 71.
With only 7 seconds
left on the clock,
Sterling sets it up.
The pressure is on.
He shoots...
There's the buzzer.
He misses!
The Bulldogs have won the game!
That's it folks!
Bulldogs have won the game!
Back it up Leroy boy!
What are you doing in here?
Morning baby.
I was actually looking for
your father's nameplate and
I kinda got distracted.
Awe, yeah.
Jackpot!
My old cheerleading uniform.
We might need to see if
this still fits baby.
Nope, nope, nope...
You are not going to make
me late for work again!
- Just a little late. Just a
little late.
- No... no!
You brought home some
of your dad's things
from the church?
Yeah...Just a few things
that were special to me.
It was weird seeing my dad's
stuff in someone else's office.
I'm actually meeting with
the contractor for the
memorial this morning.
Do you want to
tag along?
Um, I would love to, but
today is my day to do my
rounds at the hospital.
Maybe we can meet up later?
I almost forgot I got
myself a working woman.
Yes you do. Your boo has
not one but two hustles.
Hey, whatever happened with
that Medicaid investigator
that came by the clinic?
I never heard back about
anything. So I figured no
news is good news.
Okay well, if you ever need
me to look over any of the
billing paperwork
baby, let me know.
Okay babe.
Thanks. I will.
Here we go.
What are your thoughts on the
murder of Mayor Clayborne?
Through tragic circumstance,
it's clear that our city is in
need of change.
I plan to aggressively seek
that change starting today.
The Prosecutor's Office needs
a slam dunk here Herman.
And we don't need any mistakes
from your department.
Anytime you want to do my
job, Rebecca, let me know.
Okay everybody, let's
get down to business.
Approximately thirty-six hours
ago we lost one of our own,
Mayor Pamela Clayborne.
Leads are still streaming
in from forensics.
Our primary person of
interest at this point is
Clayborne's lead
security, Ben Truman.
He's neither been seen nor
heard from since the
night in question
and he has not returned
to his residence.
The clock is ticking.
At this time I'd like to hand
over the floor to our newly
appointed mayor, Ella Johnson.
Excuse me a moment,
Chief, if I may?
I want to add that we have
assembled a task force just
to handle this case.
We're depending on your leads,
witnesses, and evidence.
No sloppy reports.
Maintain chain of custody.
Everything must be done
by the book. Thank you.
Screw the paperwork. I
want you guys out
there in the streets.
The citizens of Cypress are
starting to wonder if we
can keep them safe,
and I don't blame them.
Look at us.
We're in here talking
about what we need
to be doing instead of
out there doing it.
There should be no doubt
who controls this city.
We need to be visible
and vigilant.
Find out who did this.
And for the defense, do you
have any closing arguments?
Yes your Honor.
As all the
witnesses have stated...
I mean, as in case of,
Batson vs. Kentucky, my client's
rights have been violated.
Your honor, if I may.
In 1986, the Supreme
Court ruled that...
What we got?
Well, it's hopeful but
you never know. They got
the murder weapon.
Solely on a basis of race.
Mr. Murphy, I see you've
done your homework on
the Batson Rule.
All I'm asking for is a
fair trial in front of jury
of my peers.
I will take your motion for a
new trial under advisement.
Next case.
You know they planted that
damn gun on me.
- I know. I know.
- They framed me.
Then-then do what I'm paying you
to do and get me out of here.
- Let me handle this.
- Well handle it.
- We'll handle it.
Mr. Carter, are you
ready to proceed?
Yes, Your honor. We've
presented a motion to dismiss,
citing a lack of evidence.
Mr. McGrail, do you have any
objection to this motion?
Yes, your honor. The murder
weapon was found in the
defendant's vehicle
and he was identified by an
eye witness putting him at
the scene of the crime.
Your honor, their witness
identified seeing my client
in a similar make and
model of the car allegedly
driven by the suspect
at an entirely different
location. Not the scene
of the crime.
Is this true, Mr. McGrail?
The people have an additional
witness, your honor, placing him
at the scene of the crime-
Your honor we have nothing
on this as another witness.
I've heard enough. Motion
to dismiss is denied.
What would the people
like to present on bail?
We would like to continue remand
without bail, your honor.
This defendant has shown
a lot of criminal history
in the community.
Along with an uncanny history
for avoiding criminal
prosecution
in this courthouse.
Additionally I would like to
request that all financial
avenues be
frozen at this time pending
a further investigation-
- Your honor!
- The defendant is remanded.
Your honor-
Next case!
I am a business man, your honor.
And you're gonna sit up there
and let them frame me
because they screwed it up the
first time. That's not my fault-
I got this, leave me
alone Carter!
Watch your step here Mr. Fisher.
Your police officers are
throwing charges at me, trying
to make 'em stick.
And now you resort to
plant evidence on me.
Mr. Fisher, you are
talking yourself into a
contempt charge.
Yeah well I am in contempt. I'm
in contempt of you and this
whole crooked ass
system of yours.
- Quiet down your client,
Mr. Carter.
- You tryin' to play dirty
with me?
You expect me to roll over and
just take it. Well guess what?
- Bailif, remove Mr. Fisher from
my courtroom.
- I invented playing dirty!
I tell you what, you wanna try
and take me down?
Well I got somethin' on you and
everybody else in this whole
damn courtroom!
Your police officer. Your
politician. Everybody's
going down with me.
I'm not going down by myself.
You'll see what I'm gonna do.
You better deal with it Carter!
You better get me out of here!
How's it going, Nick?
We're hanging on by a thread,
Theresa. We barely had enough
evidence for this bail hearing.
How can we help?
Putting that gun in
his hand would help.
Rex is still inside. You
know Jabari flipped on him.
What? You want me to send
somebody over to the crib?
Naw, I've been waiting
a long time for this.
I'm gonna take care
of him myself.
Damn, it's like that bro?
Yeah, it's just like that.
Hey man, just keep it clean,
brotha. Keep it clean.
Damn.
I'ma hit you back.
License and registration please.
You know why I pulled you over?
No but I can guess.
Dispatch, I need you to run
a license. 030119852.
You gonna check my ID like you
don't know who I am, Coop?
No warrants on
that I. D.
Any drugs or contraband
in the vehicle?
No.
I need you to step out the car.
Based on what?
Are we gonna have a problem?
Step out of the vehicle.
I don't consent to no search.
We got anything, partner?
Man, I got a permit for that!
Check the trunk.
Up against the car.
Put your hands above your
head! Put them up now!
What? Hey, wha-what's going on?
Get down!
Officer requesting assistance.
Possible 10-54 on Main and MLK.
You've got the right to
remain silent. Get up!
Wait a minute. What's the
charge? I ain't do nothing.
You call that nothin?
Turn around!
- Yo, we good?
- Yup, we're good!
- Plan worked like a charm.
- Alright.
Everything went as planned.
What about the rest of it?
Don't got nothin'
to worry about.
Baby, you think we'll just be
able to live our lives, business
as usual, after this?
I just wish you would've
talked to me about this first.
Baby, I planned this
out to a T. Okay?
And even if that goes wrong, got
a plan for that too. Alright?
We got the cash, IDs,
keys to the safe house...
and this. Long as we have
this, we safe from Rex.
You trust me don't you?
You know I do baby.
I'm just not sure double
crossing Rex was the move.
Hey, it was the move!
Look, I don't want us to
live looking over our
shoulder anymore.
And Jada and you deserve better.
I need to know that
you're with me. Okay,
what I'm doing is real.
And it's gonna change our
lives but I need to know
that you got my back.
Look, no matter what!
You know I do baby.
I wonder how Coop got so lucky?
Yeah I imagine he's going to be
pretty unbearable after this.
Congratulations appear
to be in order.
I'm sure the details of your
arrest will be in your report?
Of course. Let's go.
Two down and one to go.
If we can get him to roll
on Jabari, we'll have
their whole crew.
Thank you for taking me
on such short notice!
No problem. I've been
meaning to call you
and congratulate you
on the opening of your
new clinic. You know I've
been doing some
pro bono work at a
few clinics, but
I've never owned
any of them.
Girl, the church owns
the clinic. I just run it.
Same difference.
I guess I don't even have to ask
how things are going between you
and that fine man of yours.
Hummm...
Hmmmmm... found ya!
You are definitely pregnant.
I'd say about 8 weeks.
Eight weeks? Are you sure?
Give or take a day.
Is that not the answer that
you wanted to hear?
I haven't been with my
boyfriend that long.
Well, you never know, he might
be excited about the news.
No, no, no.
I don't think you understand. I
haven't been with my
boyfriend...THAT long.
Damn Christie, what
do you wanna do?
It's your body. Your life.
Your choice.
Girl, it's been so long since I
really thought about what I
want, that I don't know anymore.
Look, no judgement.
Take one immediately.
And then take the rest according
to the packaged instructions.
At this point, it's only about
ninety-seven point three
percent effective.
- How are you?
- I'm doing great honey.
Hi Quincy how are you?
Great to see y'all.
- I got a little somethin'
waitin' for you.
- I know what it is honey!
- We have much to
discuss, much to discuss!
- Yes darling!
- How was the trip?
- It was okay...
Your career inspired
most of those hits.
You a musician? I used to
know a lot of musicians.
Yeah, you used to have jam
sessions at the house.
Is that how we know each other?
Y- y-you rolled back
through in '73, right?
No, Dad. I'm your son.
You're not my son.
My son name
Miles, just like the great one.
Yea, that's me dad.
Why you want to tell these lies?
My son is famous.
He's on the radio.
Yeah I used to be, Dad, but
now I've moved on. I'm-
Stop calling me Dad.
Cece! Cece, where
you at girl?
Cece?
- Sing it
- I'm singing it girl.
The two of you must
be so excited honey!
You know I thought I would never
get any grandkids out of you.
Yeah well, it has
been a wild ride.
Well you just make sure
you take advantage of,
of everything before that
little baby comes, okay?
And, do we know what we're
having? A girl or a boy?
I do know, but Miles
wants to be surprised.
Life has enough surprises.
- Mom?
- Yeah?
How long has he been like this?
It started getting worse
over the past few months.
Just last week he jumped
into one of the neighbors
cars and tried to drive off
and he doesn't even have
his license anymore.
Why didn't you tell me?
- I didn't want to bother you
son.
- You could never bother me.
You're the one that always
said "A closed mouth
doesn't gets fed."
I raised you well.
- I love you mom.
- I love you too, son.
You got something for me?
Hey, you forget something?
Problem?
We got a problem.
Money's short.
Nah, it's all there.
Check that.
Is it all there?
You trying to short me?
I'm taking all the risk, putting
my ass on the line, so you can
keep running your business.
Things is changing around
here. Didn't you hear?
Your services are no longer
needed, Officer Cooper.
What did you say?
Hold up. You
look like you getting a
little upset there.
Like you might do
something irrational.
No, I ain't upset, just
give me my money man.
- Hold on, hold on.
- Give me my money.
Whatchu gonna do? Shoot
me out here in front of
all these people?
Really? That's how you feel?
Y'all see this?
You think this little move
is going to stop me from
getting mine?
You better check yourself
son. I'll come back.
Alright.
We have a suspect in custody
for Pamela's murder.
Is he talking? Do we
know what happened?
Alright, we're still
piecing it together.
All we know is he's part
of Rex's crew. He
lawyered up already.
I should have known.
Well at least they're helping
me get a head start to
cleaning up this city.
Does he know about Pamela?
Can't be sure. He's in
and out of consciousness.
Has he said anything?
Travis...
You want to get along
with me you stay on
the line at all times.
You don't breathe unless
I say so. You don't piss
until I say so.
Lockdown!
Lights out!
Nice scarf Mom.
Thanks Teeny. Just thought
I'd try something new.
Something new
What?
I know what happened with Ford.
Hospital gossip is worse
than church gossip.
Lord...
Are you sure you're okay?
Let me take a look at-
- No I'm fine.
- No, mom-
No I'm fine. Nothing that a
little make up won't cure.
Mother, I'm looking at it.
Thank you.
My God!
I don't understand how
you can be so calm.
Honey the man didn't know what
he was doing okay? He suffered.
Now is that why you
really came over here?
So what is it?
Okay Christine, I know you.
What's going on?
What?
I'm pregnant.
Teeny, baby! Awe.
Aw! That's wonderful!
O...kay, so what's wrong?
I haven't told Levi yet.
Well why not?
It's not Levi's baby.
Wha- wait a minute. Miles?!
Really Christie? I raised
you better than that.
Okay mom look, I didn't
come over here for a
lecture from you.
I just need you to
tell me what to do.
You know Teeny, I am here
for you baby, you know that.
- Mom!
- No, but this one decision
you're going to have to
make on your own.
Miles Callaway, Really Christie?
Look at God.
We got a problem?
- You recognize me?
- No I don't.
Well...
it'll come to you.
I ain't got no problems
with you young blood.
Get your hands off me, man.
My father's dead
'cause of you.
You got to answer to that.
Let tell you something.
Your daddy's downfall ain't
my problem you little bitch.
Enjoy your hot dog!
Enjoy your hot dog!
Stop that! Come on man.
I'm good., I'm good.
Let's go Max.
Sup?
What up?
So look, there's gonna be a
couple changes around here.
Yeah, I heard.
What'd you hear?
That you flipped on Rex.
And left him hangin' in
jail. That's what I heard.
First of all, I ain't
no snitch. Let's get
that straight.
I ain't do nothing to
Rex that he ain't
already to do himself.
So, so you bossin'
up now?
See this is Rex's shop and
nothing's gon' change that.
You ain't gotta worry
about that no more.
Alright so get down or
you lay down. Which one?
I see how it is.
You've been making moves
for a while now
Time for you to
make the next one.
Hmph.
Yeah.
All good.
Yeah. Anybody else?
A suspect has been
apprehended in the shocking
murder of Mayor Pamela
Clayborne. Where she was
gunned down in her own home
- Thats what I thought.
The back
room is closed down.
Travis Ford also a
victim of a gunshot
wound to the chest,
remains at Cypress General
Hospital. Currently in
stable condition.
Yeah, I looked over the
finalized plans for the
sculpture and it is beautiful.
Really it's a pretty easy
job Levi. We just take out
this old slab here.
Put in a new on that's
strong enough to hold it.
Sounds like we're all set.
Really appreciate you giving us
this discount Brother Sanders.
Hey, my pleasure Levi.
Happy to do this for Pastor.
Chris! Chris!
What the hell are
you doing here?
I got a new batch of numbers. I
was in the area. Just figured we
could do some business.
You're not a business man
Jabari, you're a thug.
Woah, woah, woah. Your pill
popping ass do business with me.
So doesn't that make
you a thug too?
We shut it down anyway.
A Medicaid agent
paid us a visit.
Well when was you
gonna tell me that?
When were you going to tell me
you helped Rex kill my father?
Woah, I had nothing to do
with your father's death.
Really? You had nothing to
do with my father's death?
Why should I believe you?
- Christie you should know me
better than that?
- Why should I believe you?
Come on! You know I
could never do something
like that to Pastor.
Even after everything!
Really?
Okay. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry!
Come here, man.
So what do we do now Jabari?
Go collect the rest
of the checks alright?
I'll get at you after the
heat dies down.
- Alright?
- Alright.
- Morning CeCe.
- Morning baby.
Where do you keep
your coffee filters?
I've got to setup Quincy's
coffee like I do at home,
or else he will go into
a tailspin baby, just...
He's a handful for you
Routine is my savior girl.
You know what? You'll know what
I mean when that baby gets here.
Children are a handful too.
- Morning!
- Morning son.
Morning mom!
Good Morning baby.
Hi.
Hey so mom...
I want you to come to the
studio so you can see what
I've been working on.
- Okay.
- I need to borrow her.
- Yeah...
- See what I mean girl?
- You gonna like this.
- I know I will.
I'll make the coffee.
Great!...
Come on!
That's what I'm taking about.
I like it. It sounds good honey,
but I think you need to put just
a little more bounce in it.
- You know how we do it.
- More bounce in it. Yeah, yeah.
Why did you stop singing
Ma, you still got pipes.
Baby, you know what?
I had a son to raise.
And you were more
important than a song.
Cece! Stop!
Come on!
Miles!
Miles!
What is that?
Quincy. Quincy, I need you to-
Tamara I'm sorry!
Cece!
Is that the fire alarm?
Get up. Can you get up? Can you-
- Dad?
- Help!
- Dad!
- Help Cece!
- Hey! Cece a little help here!
- Cece help here.
- Tam! Tam, Babe-baby, be still.
- It was an accident.
- What did you do?
- It was an accident!
Just be still.
What did you do?
- Call 911.
- Call 911.
Why'd you hit her
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Pregnant, head trauma.
Slight smoke inhalation.
Blood pressure 120 over 70.
She gonna be alright, right?
Sir, we have to take her now.
You'll need to stay here.
The doctor will come
out and talk with you.
Well, where's the doctor?
Mr. Calloway, I need to get some
info from you about your wife.
- How far along is she?
- 13 weeks.
- Does she have any allergies?
- Not that I know of.
Okay that's all I need
for now. Thank you.
Hey what are you doing here?
Tam had an accident.
I hope it wasn't serious.
Do you even mean that?
Of course I mean that Miles
I am not a spiteful person.
What happened between us
had nothing to do with her.
Listen..um...
I wan...
I'm listening.
What are you trying to say to
me? What are you talking about?
I- Nothing. It's, it's
not the right time. You
have a lot going on.
Christie...
I'm pregnant Miles.
And it's yours.
Wha...
Mr. Calloway? Your wife is
asking for you. Right this way.
There's
something buried here.
Hey, Levi!
My God!
My God!
Tam, Tam, are you okay honey?
I am so sorry. You know Quincy
he didn't mean any harm.
He just get's
agitated at times.
Cece, we're fine.
- It's okay mom.
- Praise God.
Doctor says she needs some
rest so I'm going to take
her upstairs okay?
- Okay.
- Alright, come on.
- Alright, I'm glad you're home.
- Thank you.
- Take your time.
- I am.
Hold on the the rail. I got
you. She's okay mom.
I'm really sorry
about all this Tam.
- I'm gonna get a hotel for my
parents.
- Don't do that. I'm fine.
I don't want you to feel like
this could happen again.
Weirdly this actually feels
like we're a real family.
The Lord works in
mysterious ways.
Get some rest.
Mom! I'm gonna run out and
grab a prescription for Tam.
Mom?
Mom!
I'm sorry to
do this to you, son.
But you yourself reminded me "a
closed mouth never gets fed."
The things your father
needs, I can't provide,
but I know you can.
Take this opportunity to
get to know him again.
You two are more alike than
you think. I love you. Mom.
Travis.
Are you
having trouble?
You know,
you'd be surprised with
some of the many perks that
come with being Mayor.
But... then again,
you know don't you?
I know everything.
You know, I realize that.
And I asked myself over
and over again "Why would
he do that to me?"
I should have killed you
instead of your husband.
You killed Evan?
You killed him when you
started sleeping with my wife.
I thought it was him.
I should have known he would
never have done that to me.
I'm gonna expose you
for the slut you are.
No. Who I am Travis, is
mayor of this great city.
And I worked very
hard to get here.
And you're not gonna
take that away.
We'll see about that.
'Cause see, I don't
have anything to lose.
Yes, you do. The only
thing that really matters.
This season on
Saints and Sinners:
The Lord is the light
and my salvation.
Whom shall I fear?
We're just tryin' to find
out how her body ended up
buried at the church.
You gotta admit something is
not right with that family.
And the church.
I haven't been with anybody
since I been with you.
Think we should tell
her about the baby?
Are you crazy?
Why do you keep
doin' this to us?
You gotta be really close
to somebody to keep this
type of secret.
You live like a boss,
you gotta be a boss.
I thought you were
Rex's partner.
I'm makin' my own rules now.
Jabari is tryin' to
squeeze you out, man.
I know your game. And you
ain't never catchin' up.
Don't worry about me.
I got a plan.
I can finally...
who did it. What would
you like me to do?
I just need to know.
Corruption is happening. Let's
be the ones who stop it.
If I go down, I plan on dragging
you right along with me.
Hello, mother.
I get so tired of cleaning
up your messes!
You may have everyone else
fooled, but I know you have
bodies buried Ella.
You told me you
had this handled!
You said you had this
all figured out!
You can't do that!
You ain't got the
right to do that!
Why?!
My enemies would rather burn me
at the stake than see changes.
You think I don't know about
your dirty ways all these years,
all your, your gambling and your
gutter deals,
you do behind closed doors.
People don't get shot
like that for nothin'.
Since you in charge now,
Pastor debt is your debt.
There's been some questionable
billing from your clinic.
- How did she find out?
- I got it handled, Bari.
There's just some people
at that church I'm just
never gonna trust.
You did her! You did that
doctor bitch.
I'm leavin' the church.
We decide to move in together,
and you're moving in.
You think your mom had
something to do with your dad?
In my family,
anything's possible.
I need you to put the word out
for the snitch who fingered Rex.
How do I know you won't
dead this snitch, too?
You had the right affair
with the wrong spouse?
How you gonna prove any of this?
- We have another murder.
- Where?
- Mayor's mansion.
The new Mayor of
Cypress is, Ella Johnson!
- You got what we need?
- I got it, but it ain't gonna
get you outa here.
A man can only take so much
before he start makin' plans of
his own.
You bitch! If I go down,
everybody's taking the fall.
You wanna come for me? Try me.
Moments away from
the final buzzer,
and the decade long
rivalry between the Cypress
Lions and the Eastside Bulldogs.
We'll show you who snags
the trophy on Channel 7
news tonight at 11.
Hey- Jimmy? Are we rolling?
I hate these high school gigs.
Yo! Party at the crib.
Party at the crib, make
sure you come through.
I gotta give one to...
to you.
Levi Sterling
handles the ball for the
Cypress Lions, and!
He is denied by number 44!
It looks like the pressure is
really starting to show here in
the last seconds of the game.
Cypress, looking to hold on
to their title with only 20
seconds remaining
and Bulldogs steal and
drive it down the court!
It's up, it's good!
Sterling's hit
with a technical foul there.
That is going to hurt Cypress.
We've only got 15 seconds
remaining in the game.
You can really feel
the pressure.
And he makes the first one!
That takes the
Bulldogs up by one.
That is really going to put
Cypress in a hard spot.
This feud has been brewing now
for a solid decade, and it is
certainly coming to a
boiling point tonight.
The bulldogs are now in
a great position to
runaway with this one.
And there it is!
We're back on the floor
now with Bulldogs 73, Lions 71.
With only 7 seconds
left on the clock,
Sterling sets it up.
The pressure is on.
He shoots...
There's the buzzer.
He misses!
The Bulldogs have won the game!
That's it folks!
Bulldogs have won the game!
Back it up Leroy boy!
What are you doing in here?
Morning baby.
I was actually looking for
your father's nameplate and
I kinda got distracted.
Awe, yeah.
Jackpot!
My old cheerleading uniform.
We might need to see if
this still fits baby.
Nope, nope, nope...
You are not going to make
me late for work again!
- Just a little late. Just a
little late.
- No... no!
You brought home some
of your dad's things
from the church?
Yeah...Just a few things
that were special to me.
It was weird seeing my dad's
stuff in someone else's office.
I'm actually meeting with
the contractor for the
memorial this morning.
Do you want to
tag along?
Um, I would love to, but
today is my day to do my
rounds at the hospital.
Maybe we can meet up later?
I almost forgot I got
myself a working woman.
Yes you do. Your boo has
not one but two hustles.
Hey, whatever happened with
that Medicaid investigator
that came by the clinic?
I never heard back about
anything. So I figured no
news is good news.
Okay well, if you ever need
me to look over any of the
billing paperwork
baby, let me know.
Okay babe.
Thanks. I will.
Here we go.
What are your thoughts on the
murder of Mayor Clayborne?
Through tragic circumstance,
it's clear that our city is in
need of change.
I plan to aggressively seek
that change starting today.
The Prosecutor's Office needs
a slam dunk here Herman.
And we don't need any mistakes
from your department.
Anytime you want to do my
job, Rebecca, let me know.
Okay everybody, let's
get down to business.
Approximately thirty-six hours
ago we lost one of our own,
Mayor Pamela Clayborne.
Leads are still streaming
in from forensics.
Our primary person of
interest at this point is
Clayborne's lead
security, Ben Truman.
He's neither been seen nor
heard from since the
night in question
and he has not returned
to his residence.
The clock is ticking.
At this time I'd like to hand
over the floor to our newly
appointed mayor, Ella Johnson.
Excuse me a moment,
Chief, if I may?
I want to add that we have
assembled a task force just
to handle this case.
We're depending on your leads,
witnesses, and evidence.
No sloppy reports.
Maintain chain of custody.
Everything must be done
by the book. Thank you.
Screw the paperwork. I
want you guys out
there in the streets.
The citizens of Cypress are
starting to wonder if we
can keep them safe,
and I don't blame them.
Look at us.
We're in here talking
about what we need
to be doing instead of
out there doing it.
There should be no doubt
who controls this city.
We need to be visible
and vigilant.
Find out who did this.
And for the defense, do you
have any closing arguments?
Yes your Honor.
As all the
witnesses have stated...
I mean, as in case of,
Batson vs. Kentucky, my client's
rights have been violated.
Your honor, if I may.
In 1986, the Supreme
Court ruled that...
What we got?
Well, it's hopeful but
you never know. They got
the murder weapon.
Solely on a basis of race.
Mr. Murphy, I see you've
done your homework on
the Batson Rule.
All I'm asking for is a
fair trial in front of jury
of my peers.
I will take your motion for a
new trial under advisement.
Next case.
You know they planted that
damn gun on me.
- I know. I know.
- They framed me.
Then-then do what I'm paying you
to do and get me out of here.
- Let me handle this.
- Well handle it.
- We'll handle it.
Mr. Carter, are you
ready to proceed?
Yes, Your honor. We've
presented a motion to dismiss,
citing a lack of evidence.
Mr. McGrail, do you have any
objection to this motion?
Yes, your honor. The murder
weapon was found in the
defendant's vehicle
and he was identified by an
eye witness putting him at
the scene of the crime.
Your honor, their witness
identified seeing my client
in a similar make and
model of the car allegedly
driven by the suspect
at an entirely different
location. Not the scene
of the crime.
Is this true, Mr. McGrail?
The people have an additional
witness, your honor, placing him
at the scene of the crime-
Your honor we have nothing
on this as another witness.
I've heard enough. Motion
to dismiss is denied.
What would the people
like to present on bail?
We would like to continue remand
without bail, your honor.
This defendant has shown
a lot of criminal history
in the community.
Along with an uncanny history
for avoiding criminal
prosecution
in this courthouse.
Additionally I would like to
request that all financial
avenues be
frozen at this time pending
a further investigation-
- Your honor!
- The defendant is remanded.
Your honor-
Next case!
I am a business man, your honor.
And you're gonna sit up there
and let them frame me
because they screwed it up the
first time. That's not my fault-
I got this, leave me
alone Carter!
Watch your step here Mr. Fisher.
Your police officers are
throwing charges at me, trying
to make 'em stick.
And now you resort to
plant evidence on me.
Mr. Fisher, you are
talking yourself into a
contempt charge.
Yeah well I am in contempt. I'm
in contempt of you and this
whole crooked ass
system of yours.
- Quiet down your client,
Mr. Carter.
- You tryin' to play dirty
with me?
You expect me to roll over and
just take it. Well guess what?
- Bailif, remove Mr. Fisher from
my courtroom.
- I invented playing dirty!
I tell you what, you wanna try
and take me down?
Well I got somethin' on you and
everybody else in this whole
damn courtroom!
Your police officer. Your
politician. Everybody's
going down with me.
I'm not going down by myself.
You'll see what I'm gonna do.
You better deal with it Carter!
You better get me out of here!
How's it going, Nick?
We're hanging on by a thread,
Theresa. We barely had enough
evidence for this bail hearing.
How can we help?
Putting that gun in
his hand would help.
Rex is still inside. You
know Jabari flipped on him.
What? You want me to send
somebody over to the crib?
Naw, I've been waiting
a long time for this.
I'm gonna take care
of him myself.
Damn, it's like that bro?
Yeah, it's just like that.
Hey man, just keep it clean,
brotha. Keep it clean.
Damn.
I'ma hit you back.
License and registration please.
You know why I pulled you over?
No but I can guess.
Dispatch, I need you to run
a license. 030119852.
You gonna check my ID like you
don't know who I am, Coop?
No warrants on
that I. D.
Any drugs or contraband
in the vehicle?
No.
I need you to step out the car.
Based on what?
Are we gonna have a problem?
Step out of the vehicle.
I don't consent to no search.
We got anything, partner?
Man, I got a permit for that!
Check the trunk.
Up against the car.
Put your hands above your
head! Put them up now!
What? Hey, wha-what's going on?
Get down!
Officer requesting assistance.
Possible 10-54 on Main and MLK.
You've got the right to
remain silent. Get up!
Wait a minute. What's the
charge? I ain't do nothing.
You call that nothin?
Turn around!
- Yo, we good?
- Yup, we're good!
- Plan worked like a charm.
- Alright.
Everything went as planned.
What about the rest of it?
Don't got nothin'
to worry about.
Baby, you think we'll just be
able to live our lives, business
as usual, after this?
I just wish you would've
talked to me about this first.
Baby, I planned this
out to a T. Okay?
And even if that goes wrong, got
a plan for that too. Alright?
We got the cash, IDs,
keys to the safe house...
and this. Long as we have
this, we safe from Rex.
You trust me don't you?
You know I do baby.
I'm just not sure double
crossing Rex was the move.
Hey, it was the move!
Look, I don't want us to
live looking over our
shoulder anymore.
And Jada and you deserve better.
I need to know that
you're with me. Okay,
what I'm doing is real.
And it's gonna change our
lives but I need to know
that you got my back.
Look, no matter what!
You know I do baby.
I wonder how Coop got so lucky?
Yeah I imagine he's going to be
pretty unbearable after this.
Congratulations appear
to be in order.
I'm sure the details of your
arrest will be in your report?
Of course. Let's go.
Two down and one to go.
If we can get him to roll
on Jabari, we'll have
their whole crew.
Thank you for taking me
on such short notice!
No problem. I've been
meaning to call you
and congratulate you
on the opening of your
new clinic. You know I've
been doing some
pro bono work at a
few clinics, but
I've never owned
any of them.
Girl, the church owns
the clinic. I just run it.
Same difference.
I guess I don't even have to ask
how things are going between you
and that fine man of yours.
Hummm...
Hmmmmm... found ya!
You are definitely pregnant.
I'd say about 8 weeks.
Eight weeks? Are you sure?
Give or take a day.
Is that not the answer that
you wanted to hear?
I haven't been with my
boyfriend that long.
Well, you never know, he might
be excited about the news.
No, no, no.
I don't think you understand. I
haven't been with my
boyfriend...THAT long.
Damn Christie, what
do you wanna do?
It's your body. Your life.
Your choice.
Girl, it's been so long since I
really thought about what I
want, that I don't know anymore.
Look, no judgement.
Take one immediately.
And then take the rest according
to the packaged instructions.
At this point, it's only about
ninety-seven point three
percent effective.
- How are you?
- I'm doing great honey.
Hi Quincy how are you?
Great to see y'all.
- I got a little somethin'
waitin' for you.
- I know what it is honey!
- We have much to
discuss, much to discuss!
- Yes darling!
- How was the trip?
- It was okay...
Your career inspired
most of those hits.
You a musician? I used to
know a lot of musicians.
Yeah, you used to have jam
sessions at the house.
Is that how we know each other?
Y- y-you rolled back
through in '73, right?
No, Dad. I'm your son.
You're not my son.
My son name
Miles, just like the great one.
Yea, that's me dad.
Why you want to tell these lies?
My son is famous.
He's on the radio.
Yeah I used to be, Dad, but
now I've moved on. I'm-
Stop calling me Dad.
Cece! Cece, where
you at girl?
Cece?
- Sing it
- I'm singing it girl.
The two of you must
be so excited honey!
You know I thought I would never
get any grandkids out of you.
Yeah well, it has
been a wild ride.
Well you just make sure
you take advantage of,
of everything before that
little baby comes, okay?
And, do we know what we're
having? A girl or a boy?
I do know, but Miles
wants to be surprised.
Life has enough surprises.
- Mom?
- Yeah?
How long has he been like this?
It started getting worse
over the past few months.
Just last week he jumped
into one of the neighbors
cars and tried to drive off
and he doesn't even have
his license anymore.
Why didn't you tell me?
- I didn't want to bother you
son.
- You could never bother me.
You're the one that always
said "A closed mouth
doesn't gets fed."
I raised you well.
- I love you mom.
- I love you too, son.
You got something for me?
Hey, you forget something?
Problem?
We got a problem.
Money's short.
Nah, it's all there.
Check that.
Is it all there?
You trying to short me?
I'm taking all the risk, putting
my ass on the line, so you can
keep running your business.
Things is changing around
here. Didn't you hear?
Your services are no longer
needed, Officer Cooper.
What did you say?
Hold up. You
look like you getting a
little upset there.
Like you might do
something irrational.
No, I ain't upset, just
give me my money man.
- Hold on, hold on.
- Give me my money.
Whatchu gonna do? Shoot
me out here in front of
all these people?
Really? That's how you feel?
Y'all see this?
You think this little move
is going to stop me from
getting mine?
You better check yourself
son. I'll come back.
Alright.
We have a suspect in custody
for Pamela's murder.
Is he talking? Do we
know what happened?
Alright, we're still
piecing it together.
All we know is he's part
of Rex's crew. He
lawyered up already.
I should have known.
Well at least they're helping
me get a head start to
cleaning up this city.
Does he know about Pamela?
Can't be sure. He's in
and out of consciousness.
Has he said anything?
Travis...
You want to get along
with me you stay on
the line at all times.
You don't breathe unless
I say so. You don't piss
until I say so.
Lockdown!
Lights out!
Nice scarf Mom.
Thanks Teeny. Just thought
I'd try something new.
Something new
What?
I know what happened with Ford.
Hospital gossip is worse
than church gossip.
Lord...
Are you sure you're okay?
Let me take a look at-
- No I'm fine.
- No, mom-
No I'm fine. Nothing that a
little make up won't cure.
Mother, I'm looking at it.
Thank you.
My God!
I don't understand how
you can be so calm.
Honey the man didn't know what
he was doing okay? He suffered.
Now is that why you
really came over here?
So what is it?
Okay Christine, I know you.
What's going on?
What?
I'm pregnant.
Teeny, baby! Awe.
Aw! That's wonderful!
O...kay, so what's wrong?
I haven't told Levi yet.
Well why not?
It's not Levi's baby.
Wha- wait a minute. Miles?!
Really Christie? I raised
you better than that.
Okay mom look, I didn't
come over here for a
lecture from you.
I just need you to
tell me what to do.
You know Teeny, I am here
for you baby, you know that.
- Mom!
- No, but this one decision
you're going to have to
make on your own.
Miles Callaway, Really Christie?
Look at God.
We got a problem?
- You recognize me?
- No I don't.
Well...
it'll come to you.
I ain't got no problems
with you young blood.
Get your hands off me, man.
My father's dead
'cause of you.
You got to answer to that.
Let tell you something.
Your daddy's downfall ain't
my problem you little bitch.
Enjoy your hot dog!
Enjoy your hot dog!
Stop that! Come on man.
I'm good., I'm good.
Let's go Max.
Sup?
What up?
So look, there's gonna be a
couple changes around here.
Yeah, I heard.
What'd you hear?
That you flipped on Rex.
And left him hangin' in
jail. That's what I heard.
First of all, I ain't
no snitch. Let's get
that straight.
I ain't do nothing to
Rex that he ain't
already to do himself.
So, so you bossin'
up now?
See this is Rex's shop and
nothing's gon' change that.
You ain't gotta worry
about that no more.
Alright so get down or
you lay down. Which one?
I see how it is.
You've been making moves
for a while now
Time for you to
make the next one.
Hmph.
Yeah.
All good.
Yeah. Anybody else?
A suspect has been
apprehended in the shocking
murder of Mayor Pamela
Clayborne. Where she was
gunned down in her own home
- Thats what I thought.
The back
room is closed down.
Travis Ford also a
victim of a gunshot
wound to the chest,
remains at Cypress General
Hospital. Currently in
stable condition.
Yeah, I looked over the
finalized plans for the
sculpture and it is beautiful.
Really it's a pretty easy
job Levi. We just take out
this old slab here.
Put in a new on that's
strong enough to hold it.
Sounds like we're all set.
Really appreciate you giving us
this discount Brother Sanders.
Hey, my pleasure Levi.
Happy to do this for Pastor.
Chris! Chris!
What the hell are
you doing here?
I got a new batch of numbers. I
was in the area. Just figured we
could do some business.
You're not a business man
Jabari, you're a thug.
Woah, woah, woah. Your pill
popping ass do business with me.
So doesn't that make
you a thug too?
We shut it down anyway.
A Medicaid agent
paid us a visit.
Well when was you
gonna tell me that?
When were you going to tell me
you helped Rex kill my father?
Woah, I had nothing to do
with your father's death.
Really? You had nothing to
do with my father's death?
Why should I believe you?
- Christie you should know me
better than that?
- Why should I believe you?
Come on! You know I
could never do something
like that to Pastor.
Even after everything!
Really?
Okay. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry!
Come here, man.
So what do we do now Jabari?
Go collect the rest
of the checks alright?
I'll get at you after the
heat dies down.
- Alright?
- Alright.
- Morning CeCe.
- Morning baby.
Where do you keep
your coffee filters?
I've got to setup Quincy's
coffee like I do at home,
or else he will go into
a tailspin baby, just...
He's a handful for you
Routine is my savior girl.
You know what? You'll know what
I mean when that baby gets here.
Children are a handful too.
- Morning!
- Morning son.
Morning mom!
Good Morning baby.
Hi.
Hey so mom...
I want you to come to the
studio so you can see what
I've been working on.
- Okay.
- I need to borrow her.
- Yeah...
- See what I mean girl?
- You gonna like this.
- I know I will.
I'll make the coffee.
Great!...
Come on!
That's what I'm taking about.
I like it. It sounds good honey,
but I think you need to put just
a little more bounce in it.
- You know how we do it.
- More bounce in it. Yeah, yeah.
Why did you stop singing
Ma, you still got pipes.
Baby, you know what?
I had a son to raise.
And you were more
important than a song.
Cece! Stop!
Come on!
Miles!
Miles!
What is that?
Quincy. Quincy, I need you to-
Tamara I'm sorry!
Cece!
Is that the fire alarm?
Get up. Can you get up? Can you-
- Dad?
- Help!
- Dad!
- Help Cece!
- Hey! Cece a little help here!
- Cece help here.
- Tam! Tam, Babe-baby, be still.
- It was an accident.
- What did you do?
- It was an accident!
Just be still.
What did you do?
- Call 911.
- Call 911.
Why'd you hit her
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Pregnant, head trauma.
Slight smoke inhalation.
Blood pressure 120 over 70.
She gonna be alright, right?
Sir, we have to take her now.
You'll need to stay here.
The doctor will come
out and talk with you.
Well, where's the doctor?
Mr. Calloway, I need to get some
info from you about your wife.
- How far along is she?
- 13 weeks.
- Does she have any allergies?
- Not that I know of.
Okay that's all I need
for now. Thank you.
Hey what are you doing here?
Tam had an accident.
I hope it wasn't serious.
Do you even mean that?
Of course I mean that Miles
I am not a spiteful person.
What happened between us
had nothing to do with her.
Listen..um...
I wan...
I'm listening.
What are you trying to say to
me? What are you talking about?
I- Nothing. It's, it's
not the right time. You
have a lot going on.
Christie...
I'm pregnant Miles.
And it's yours.
Wha...
Mr. Calloway? Your wife is
asking for you. Right this way.
There's
something buried here.
Hey, Levi!
My God!
My God!
Tam, Tam, are you okay honey?
I am so sorry. You know Quincy
he didn't mean any harm.
He just get's
agitated at times.
Cece, we're fine.
- It's okay mom.
- Praise God.
Doctor says she needs some
rest so I'm going to take
her upstairs okay?
- Okay.
- Alright, come on.
- Alright, I'm glad you're home.
- Thank you.
- Take your time.
- I am.
Hold on the the rail. I got
you. She's okay mom.
I'm really sorry
about all this Tam.
- I'm gonna get a hotel for my
parents.
- Don't do that. I'm fine.
I don't want you to feel like
this could happen again.
Weirdly this actually feels
like we're a real family.
The Lord works in
mysterious ways.
Get some rest.
Mom! I'm gonna run out and
grab a prescription for Tam.
Mom?
Mom!
I'm sorry to
do this to you, son.
But you yourself reminded me "a
closed mouth never gets fed."
The things your father
needs, I can't provide,
but I know you can.
Take this opportunity to
get to know him again.
You two are more alike than
you think. I love you. Mom.
Travis.
Are you
having trouble?
You know,
you'd be surprised with
some of the many perks that
come with being Mayor.
But... then again,
you know don't you?
I know everything.
You know, I realize that.
And I asked myself over
and over again "Why would
he do that to me?"
I should have killed you
instead of your husband.
You killed Evan?
You killed him when you
started sleeping with my wife.
I thought it was him.
I should have known he would
never have done that to me.
I'm gonna expose you
for the slut you are.
No. Who I am Travis, is
mayor of this great city.
And I worked very
hard to get here.
And you're not gonna
take that away.
We'll see about that.
'Cause see, I don't
have anything to lose.
Yes, you do. The only
thing that really matters.
This season on
Saints and Sinners:
The Lord is the light
and my salvation.
Whom shall I fear?
We're just tryin' to find
out how her body ended up
buried at the church.
You gotta admit something is
not right with that family.
And the church.
I haven't been with anybody
since I been with you.
Think we should tell
her about the baby?
Are you crazy?
Why do you keep
doin' this to us?
You gotta be really close
to somebody to keep this
type of secret.
You live like a boss,
you gotta be a boss.
I thought you were
Rex's partner.
I'm makin' my own rules now.
Jabari is tryin' to
squeeze you out, man.
I know your game. And you
ain't never catchin' up.
Don't worry about me.
I got a plan.
I can finally...
who did it. What would
you like me to do?
I just need to know.
Corruption is happening. Let's
be the ones who stop it.
If I go down, I plan on dragging
you right along with me.
Hello, mother.
I get so tired of cleaning
up your messes!
You may have everyone else
fooled, but I know you have
bodies buried Ella.
You told me you
had this handled!
You said you had this
all figured out!
You can't do that!
You ain't got the
right to do that!
Why?!
My enemies would rather burn me
at the stake than see changes.