Saints & Sinners (2016–…): Season 5, Episode 1 - Immaculate Deception - full transcript

Previously on Saints and
Sinners.

Pastor Daniel Byrd's journals.

You think Pastor Byrd wasn't
mom's real dad?

I am nothing like you!

You are just like me. I did it
to survive!

I'm sorry about what happened to
you.

It's not like you had anything
to do with it, right?

Paige!

Jabari's a good man,

and I'll take real good care of
him.

She's basically recovered now.



I'm gonna reunite her and Jabari
tonight.

- Angela?

I wanna see my husband!

That's not authorized.

I want my businesses back.

Things just got real personal.

I would like to take this
opportunity to introduce

Upsurge's newest board member,
Jabari Morris.

I'm pregnant.

That's great news.

It's yours.

Malik proposed. With our divorce
going through,

I said yes.

What the hell is that?



- Get back here!

Leave us alone.

Give me that damn baby.

Leona!

Leona!

Hey.

Hey, you okay?

Hey, you okay?

Hey.

- Get her arm, man.

*Go on. Lift your hands, give
god the praise.

- Hey

- Hey

- Hey

* So I say

* We're just sinners

* saved by grace

* I'm the devil in disguise

* Who ooh ooh ooh

* Devil in disguise

Let me be clear.

I am innocent of every charge
that I have been accused of.

And I am fully cooperating with
the Cypress PD.

I'm the mayor. Let me go. Get
your hands off of me!

I did not kill Malik. I was set
up!

I'm gonna have everybody here
fired! Christie, Christie
baby...

I didn't do it. I swear to god I
didn't do it, Christie.

I didn't do it!

I'm making every effort to clear
my name,

and to bring Malik Thompson's
killer to justice.

Mayor Johnson, Joy Covington,
WQCL TV.

would you say that you're
working in conjunction with
police to find um

Mr. Thompson's killer?

Oh absolutely, yes.

The police and I are partners.

I want my lawyer.

I'm not answering any more of
your questions.

Now if you are not gonna charge
me, you need to let me go.

Mayor Johnson,

you are the primary suspect.

- Mayor Johnson, one more
question.

if you didn't place Malik
Johnson's body in your pool,

who do you suspect did?

I don't know.

But I promise you...whoever did
it,

will pay for it.

* I'm the devil in disguise

- You're holding press
conferences from your porch now?

You must be feelin' the
pressure.

I can't get past my driveway
much less city hall, but

that's what you wanted, right?

oh I wanted a lot of things,
Ella.

Yeah, like me behind bars.

Come on, Ella. It's not like
this is your first murder.

I don't give a damn about Malik.

Certainly not enough to kill him
but

you put his body in my pool,

so did you kill him too?

Will you lower your voice?

I'm not the one under
investigation.

Now if that's your theory,

how come you haven't floated it
to the cops?

Oh who's to say that I won't?

I do, because you know that I
know

where all your bodies are
buried.

Rex, what do you want?

You revoked my permit to my
transportation company.

You set me up for murder.

Actions have consequences.

Reinstate that permit.

I'm not doin' that. I don't know
what you're transportin'.

I am not linking my office with

anything that you're connected
with.

Yes you will.

I can blow your world up more
than you know, Ella.

You put a dead body in my pool.

You can't level up.

Don't test me.

The rules of the game have
changed.

Oh please, Rex. I know you.

Your bark is bigger than your
bite

when it comes to me.

You haven't seen my bite.

Now think about what I said,

and reinstate my permit.

In face, you need to fast-track
it.

This is a big loss for Upsurge.

For all of us.

You know Malik was the heart and
soul of this company.

He had major plans for this
company.

especially as it related to his
growth here in Cypress.

So we need to rally.

Well that's the problem.

Not to be crass but

Malik's death has shaken
consumer confidence.

Our numbers are down across the
board.

in every division.

I understand that, but this just
happened.

Look once we stabilize, we'll be
back on the upswing.

Upsurge is going to need a
visionary.

at the helm of this company to
make that happen.

Someone who knows
how to execute.

Maybe someone like you.

- Let's not get ahead of
ourselves.

Please.

- Mr. Thompson...

it's great to finally meet you,
in person.

Thank you. It's unfortunate it
couldn't be under

better circumstances, unlike
before.

Of course.

My son...

my Malik,

left quite a void.

One that won't easily be filled.

As chairman of Upsurge, I'll be
assessing the needs of the
company and

making appropriate changes.

One of those changes will of
course be the appointment of a
new

CEO.

With that said, Upsurge is in
turmoil and we need to stop the
bleeding.

All business development
projects will be put on hold
until

further notice.

Um sir, I understand the need to
stabilize the company, but

Malik and I had big projects
already set in motion, and

I know that he would've just--

Mr. Morris, don't presume to
tell me what my son would have
done

or would have wanted.

You don't speak for him.

We will weather this storm.

Upsurge began as a family
company.

We are family.

We'll get through this

and we'll honor my son by taking
Upsurge to

even greater heights.

That'll be all. Thank you.

Mr. Thompson--

Victor please. You're--

Stacia Cunningham, in-house
counsel.

Oh yes, yes. Good to put a face
with the name.

Your work's impressive.

Thank you.

Eh...we should talk privately.

There's something you need to
know about Malik's will.

Look, you need to get the police
to publicly clear me, and now!

And put an embargo on the press.

I don't give a damn about the
first amendment.

I need the press off my back so
all this can blow over.

Um...

leh let me call you back.

Wow, I didn't a

expect to see you.

I didn't expect to come back
here either.

Christie, look we can get--

Save it.

I find it interesting that I
spend a year in prison paying
for my crimes

while you're responsible of the
deaths of at

least 3 people that I know of

and you're walking around free.

Well...

don't forget who got you out of
prison.

Oh I haven't.

And if you believe what you're
saying,

then why didn't you turn me in?

I'm still trying to answer that
for myself.

Christie, regardless of what you
think,

I did not kill Malik.

I figured.

A body in the pool is not very
subtle.

I need something from you.

What, money/

My medical license.

I can't get you your
medical license back.

I did it to survive.

Wow, Christie.

There's a medical license
reentry program I've applied to.

And I have an opportunity to
work with a groundbreaking
physician.

Let me know when it's approved.

Man, Victor just doesn't
get it, man.

Malik and I had some big things
in the works.

He had me spearheadin'
acquisitions on local media
affiliates around the country.

Like buyin' local stations?

- Yeah, and we're gonna start

right here in Cypress with WQCL
TV.

So pitch it to Victor.

I mean maybe he'll back you if
he understands the goal.

Look, he's freezin' all new
business development.

I'm business development. He's
freezin' me out.

Look, we both know that that's
not what Malik would have
wanted.

You gotta go talk to Victor,
man.

Make your case.

Remind him how valuable you are.

Yeah, you- you right, man.

I know.

Thanks cuz.

It's I don't know-- it's just
all this stuff doin' on with
Malik's death and

Gloria and--

Paige?

Yeah, Paige.

It's like hard to know which way
is up right now.

I know. Look...

cuz, you got an ally. I got your
back

however you need me so let me
know, but I'm here.

Thanks. I appreciate you.

You need to get some sleep.

Miles, I can't sleep.

Every time I close my eyes I see
Malik.

It's like he's so close but

I can't reach him.

Look I get it, okay.

But this isn't good. You need to
sleep.

You need it so you can be there
for Austin.

He just went down for his nap.

- Thank you

Tamara, what do you need?

Malik.

I just need Malik.

It's just-- I'm sorry. I'm so so
sorry.

- Look...

you just try to relax and I'll
fix you some tea, okay?

I'll be right back, okay.

- Yeah.
- Just try to...

try to close your eyes.

- Hey.

- Hey.
- You alright?

Yeah, I'm just

worried about her, Miles.

Yeah, me too. Me too.

But look, we're we're doin' the
right thing you know. Just

tryin' to help her, you know.

Yeah, she-- she

needs us, right?

Yeah, she needs us.

You know when the time is right,

when she's strong enough, we'll
tell her about us, alright?

- Yes.
- It'll be alright.

Malik?

Stacia hey, I'm not really up
for visitors right now.

Hi. This'll only take a moment.
It's important.

Are we alone?

Ah Miles and Josie are here, but
they'll give us some privacy.

Okay, well it's up to you if you
want them to join us but

you're gonna want to hear this.

What is it?

It's Malik's will, Tamara.

Malik left you

everything.

- Obviously...

between Malik's Upsurge shares
and his personal

assets, you'll want for nothing.

You'll retain permanent usage of
the company car and he

even set up a trust for Austin,

which he was planning to
surprise you with.

Surprise me?

He intended the trust to be

a wedding present.

So he was lookin' out for my
son.

Even in his final moments he was
makin' sure we were taken care
of.

Yes. This was filed the day that
he died.

Wow.

I mean it shouldn't be a shock.

Even though we weren't together
for long, I just

I just knew Malik.

I mean he had this way of makin'
the whole world disappear.

I never felt that before.

Like I was the only woman in the
world.

I'm really sorry for your loss.

Malik clearly loved you.

He actually had this sealed for
you.

I don't know what's in it.

When you get a moment, go
through it.

And when you're ready...

let me know if you have any
questions.

A thank you for stopping by. I'm
sorry I'm

such a mess.

No it's okay it's--

it's a hard time for everybody.

Take care of yourself.

Oh and Stacia,

congratulations...

on the baby.

Thank you.

Somebody call an ambulance!

Mama, mama, mama, please.

- Jabari!

- Jabari.

My man. What's goin' on witcha,
young blood?

Just tryin' to clear my head. A
I drank all the hard stuff.

You want a beer?

Yeah, I'll take a beer.

You alright, man? What's on your
mind?

Same thing that been on my mind.

Just Gloria, Malik.

I just keep playin' that
night

over and over in my head. Just

why did I have to pull that damn
trigger?

Yeah.

If that bullet had hit Ella, you
wouldn't be beatin' yourself up
like this.

Yeah if that bullet had hit
Ella,

we would be havin' a different
conversation.

Maybe.

I just wish that I could take
that night back.

You know, if I could turn myself
in right now,

and Gloria would be alive, I
would do it in a heartbeat.

But that ain't gonna bring her
back.

You gotta keep movin' forward,
Jabari.

Livin' with regrets will each
you alive, man.

I killed my mother,
man.

I know.

But the only people in the
position to do anything about it

are right here in this room.

What about Ella?

Don't worry about Ella.

She gave me the footage. Been
taken care of.

Plus Ella's about to get a big
lesson in what I called a

Book of Revelations.

She gonna have so much on her
plate,

she ain't gonna have time to
worry about you.

Put that...there.

Hey.

Sweetheart, welcome home.

- Look, you know I gotta get you
off your feet.

I'm not an invalid, I'm just
tired.

Well, pregnancy will do that to
you.

You didn't have to do all this.

Sweetheart, you know I wanted
to.

But we have plenty of time to do
all this stuff.

There's no rush.

Well listen, the baby will be
here before you know it.

That's why I'm tryin' to get
this employment situation
figured out.

I need a real job.

Look, don't stress on that,
okay.

The right opportunity will come
along.

And in the meantime, I'm making
more than enough

at Upsurge. You take your time.

Find the right job.

I hear you, and I appreciate
that.

But I'm gonna provide for
you...and our baby.

God, man.

Let me get back to this.

- There.
- Thanks for dinner,

and for lettin' me stay here
while I recuperate.

- Hey hey, stop thankin' me.

- You think I'd let you recover
from that fall all by yourself?

And...you're helpin' me.

And besides Geeda, you're the
only thing makin' this house a
home,

honestly.

What's goin' on? Did somethin'
happen at work?

Mm hm.

Malik's dad showed up.

He's chairman of the board, and
until a new CEO is appointed,

he's pretty much in charge.

Is that a problem?

Yeah, he sidelined my ass.

He probably just needs to get to
know you.

See your talents and what you
have to offer.

Mm, I don't know.

Somethin' in my gut tells me
he's gonna take Upsurge in the
wrong direction.

Well change the direction.

The CEO seat is vacant. Take it.

Take it, take it how?

Take the job. Go to Victor's
office and make your pitch.

Powerful men respect that.

You think he and Malik just
waited around for theirs.

Take it.

They did.

$10,000.

It's open.

You know, it's probably not very
safe, especially with

a killer walkin' around free.

Really, Levi?

I go through the trouble of
slavin' over the

hot stove all day to prepare

this beautiful evening for us
and

that's what you lead with?

Can't just ignore it.

So when are you turning in the
evidence from St. Charles?

She killed people, Christie!

Now, Ella might get away with
Malik's murder,

we can make sure she gets held
accountable for the others.

You know good and well I do not
believe

she killed Malik,

and I know you're not doing this
for the justice of the

people. It's about you.

You hate her.

She's a murderer.

You're not usin' me for your
vengeance, Levi.

- I've got my own concerns

My own life to figure out and
worry about.

Right now I'm-- I'm just
focused.

I'm so focused on getting my
medical license back.

- Medical license?
- Mm hm.

What happened to first do no
harm?

I'm trying to help people.

Like Dr. Ross helped you.

Really? Then go to the cops.
That's gonna help a lot of
people.

I've been to prison. I'm not

sending my mother there.

Then give me the evidence. I'll
turn her ass in.

The evidence is gone, Levi.

I destroyed it.

You wouldn't.

You didn't?!

I did!

I've been to prison.

I know what that's like, and no
matter what's happened,

there's no way I can do that to
my own mother.

What about what you're doin' to
us!

Our second chance, Christie.

- Levi!
- Hey...

people make choices.

Guess this is the price.

I hope your mother's worth it.

This looks amazing.

Hope you don't mind eatin' it
alone.

And here with local breaking
news,

things are getting even more
complicated

for embattled mayor, Ella
Johnson.

Hidden journal entries from
deceased pastor Daniel Byrd

reveal he is not Mayor Johnson's
father.

What other secrets exist for
this

scandal-plagued politico?

Has been missing for over a
week and is the most

recent case of a series of
abductions

Hello?

- Damn Ella Mae,

the bombs just keep on comin'
don't they?

I wonder what's next?

- This story, that's a lie.

It's a lie, Rex. Why are you
doing this?

- That's your daddy's
handwritin'. Am I right?

The truth will set you free.

And there's more where that came
from.

These scans are outstanding.

The drug protocols have
remarkable results,

especially considering the
severity of the injuries

sustained from your bullet
wounds.

I'm extremely grateful, doc.

You gave me my life back.

No more pain. No more cane.

It's my pleasure. Happy I could
help.

Matter of fact, throw that cane
in the trophy case.

Sometime the reminder of what
you've been through can be

motivation.

Oh trust me..it will be.

So a you got all your guys and
gettin' ready to turn the hits?

Yeah, all the right guys have
been paid off so

as long as they get what they
need, you gonna get what you
need.

Your transportation company
gonna be ready in time?

Oh yeah, we gonna be ready.

You gotta understand

Rex Fisher is officially back.

Tell your boss I said his
shipment is in good hands.

- Let's get this money, baby.
- Let's get it.

- Alright, be safe out
there...Yeah.
- Alright. I will.

Hey pop.

What you doin' here, man?

I need a favor, man.

Yeah, well...get in line.

No, seriously...

I need a job.

Look, man...

you don't wanna work for me.

It's not about what I want.

It's about what I need to do.

Look man, I got a family to
support now.

Why don't you go find you a
little office job with some
benefits?

Huh?

Man you and I both know, no
office is hirin' an ex-con.

Man, let me come work for you.
Plus, I know that money is
better.

Look man, you sure you want to
work with me?

Cause you're a grown-ass man.

You're my son. If you want a
job, you got one.

But the responsibility is on
you.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Be ready.

Hi, I'm Doc--

I'm Christie Johnson.

I'm starting residence hours for
my license re-entry program. I'm
looking

for Dr. Ross?

Dr. Johnson.

It's good to see ya. So glad you
could join us.

- Yes.
- Your paperwork's been
processed.

Let's go ahead and get you
started.
- Great.

We'll be working very closely
together.

Thank you.

I'm looking forward to the
opportunity.

Me too.

Miles, thank you for being here.

I know things between us have
been challenging, but

I couldn't get through this
without you.

You don't have to, okay?

I got you.

Afternoon, ma'am.

A we're looking for Miles
Calloway. The address is listed
as one of his known

residences. Is a is he
available?

- You're looking for Miles?
- I got this.

Hi, can I help you?

Yes, we'd like to ask you a few
questions about Malik Thompson's
murder.

Murder?

Excuse me?

Witnesses stated you got into a
physical altercation with him

the night of the casino
shooting.

That was a disagreement, like

not murder.

You assaulted him, correct?

I think things got heated. It
was an exciting night.

A we got over excited. You know,
that that's it.

Did you have any other meetings
with Mr. Thompson following the
casino incident?

Um not not that I recall.

Can you tell us your whereabouts
the night of Malik Thompson's
murder?

I wa-- I was at my place,

the apartment that I'm stayin'
at is where I was at.

And you have witnesses that can
confirm that?

No, not that I'm aware of.

Mr. Calloway, would
you be willing to give

the police a sample of your DNA?

No!

Why would I do that?

You haven't been answering my
calls?

Believe it or not, I didn't want
you to find out that way.

That damn Rex and those
journals.

Rex?!

You want to blame Rex

for you lyin' to me my entire
life?

Oh don't use that tone with me.
I did what was necessary!

You should be thankin' me.

Thanking you for what?!

For causin' me nothin' but
grief.

Brutalizing my children. Holding
me to

impossibly high standards while
you lied to my face!

Who is my father, mother? Huh,
who?

- The janitor?
- Stop it!

I can explain.

I don't wanna hear it.

Your words aren't worth the spit
it takes to form them.

Don't you walk away from me,
Ella Mae.

You get outta my house.

Get the hell out!

What's the latest on Paige?

I thought I told you not to come
here.

And I told you the situation has
changed.

I need to know what's gonna
happen to Paige.

Malik Thompson is dead.

It's only a matter of time
before someone tracks his
finances

back to this facility. And that
means they find

Paige, which means they find
you.

You held her here. You didn't
tell her husband she was alive.

You'll go to prison.

I saved her life!

Unless you handle it...

handle Paige.

Have her moved, get rid of her.
I don't care how you do it.

I may have found a permanent
solution for our problem.

Your problem.

Like I said, I don't care how
you do it...

just do it.

Paige!

Move!

- Fellas, give me-- give me a
second.

Give me the journals, Rex.

Mayor Johnson, I'm happy you can
visit my establishment.

Give me the damn journals, Rex!

I'll be happy to, you reinstate
my permit.

I said no!

That latest stunt you pulled,
put even more media attention

on me. I can't make a move in
this city right now.

- Reissue my permit and I'll
give you one journal.

- What about the rest?

After the heat wears off on you,
we can talk about it.

Now, I've got several journals

and I'm startin' several
businesses.

Alright, fine. I'll get your
permits reinstated. You happy?

Journal, now!

You know what? Don't play with
me, Ella.

You try to pull a fast one on
me,

I'm gonna unleash all the
secrets.

Oh Rex, you'll get your green
light.

At least now you know I didn't
kill your real daddy.

- Victor.

Jabari, how can I help you?

A I think we got off on the
wrong foot yesterday.

Malik and I were working very
closely on some new ventures

that were guaranteed to shake
things up, but in a good way.

Would that be this proposal to

buy up media affiliates around
the country?

Yes. If we buy up local
television stations,

then we get to control the
narrative regarding the company

and our business interests.

Look, we can make inroads around
the country.

but we start right here in
Cypress.

See as CEO, I could take this
company--

CEO?

Is that what you
think?

That there's a world in which I
would put you in the

seat held by

my son?

Jabari, let me be
clear. I deferred to Malik's
judgment

when he hired you under some
misguided attempt to bond

with his brother, but make no
mistake. You

bring nothing to this company.

Excuse me?

Your media idea is trite.
Consider it dead on arrival.

Your only ally in this company
was my son,

and with him gone, I'm forced to
deal with his

well...with his mistakes.

I'm tolerating your presence for
now because you hold

too many shares for me to kick
you off the board, but

once I find a way...

you're out.

Man...

What the hell is your problem?

You're not fit to shine my son's
shoes, much less fill them.

Now get out of my office.

Hey, alright. Austin is strapped
in his car seat ready to go.

Oh.

Well, I really appreciate you
guys

takin' him for the afternoon.

I think you're right. I just
need to get some sleep.

Of course, girl. Rest up.

We will take Mr. Man. Make sure
he has a good time.

Just get some rest. We'll talk
to you later.

- Alright?
- Okay.

I'm just takin' up a few things
from my apartment.

I'll see you soon.

Yeah.

Jabari...

I'll call you right back.

Aah, ow!

Cut it out.

Levi, what the hell are you
doing in my apartment?

I need you to do somethin' for
me.

- You're going to convince
Jabari to leave Upsurge.

And sell me his sports seat and
his shares.

Oh come on. Jabari is never
gonna give up his stake at
Upsurge.

Oh, but he will

otherwise he's gonna find out
that his wife's still alive,

and you've been helping keep her
hidden.

- I didn't know that.
- Save it.

Jabari's already been planning
to buy WQCL

for Upsurge.

You're going to convince him to
buy it for himself.

You already know how

convincing you can be with men.

I'm with Jabari.

Yeah, but for how much longer?

It's up to you.

Get it done.

Or else.

Your hair smells amazing.

- You fool!

You and your stupid games.

You have no idea what you have
unleashed!

Leona...

- ...will you calm your ass
down.

Now you're just pissed off cause
all your dirty laundry bein'
aired.

And everybody about to find out
about all your secrets.

You have no idea what you have
done.

You have opened up Pandora's
Box.

Ella is gonna start asking
questions.

And she is not gonna like the
answers.

Can I help you?

I'm Victor Thompson, chairman of
Upsurge.

Malik Thompson's father.

May I come in?

- Help, help me! Please, help
me!

- Help me, please, please!
- It's o-- it's okay.

- Jessica!
- Calm down. What's your name?

- Jessica, yes. Please!
- It's all good--

- Who's tryin' to take you?
- Let her go.

- No, please!
- Wait. Can I help with her?

- Please, help me! Noooo!

He had already made up his mind
before I even spoke.

He's treating me like trash.

I mean I've run a successful
real estate company. I've sat on
the board

of a Fortune 500 company. I'm
not just some

thug.

You're right. Forget Victor.

What?

You don't need Upsurge.

And you certainly don't need to
answer to someone who doesn't
respect you.

Why do you need Victor's
permission anyway?

You should buy WQCL yourself.

Brush it on your own. Just do
your own thing.

You'll be amazing]

And I can help you.

You really believe in me, don't
you?

I do.

And with that in mind, I've

decided to continue doing
business here in Cypress.

Well I'm happy to hear that.

Is there anything that I can
help you with, Mr. Thompson?

You can tell me how my son's
body

ended up in your pool.

I didn't kill your son.

I didn't say you did.

Rex Fisher, he

put his body in the pool to make
me look guilty.

Hmm.

I can think it would.

- Breaking news, Miles
Calloway arrested for the

murder of Malik Thompson.

- What...

Miles?

- Our sources reveal Miles
Calloway's DNA was

found all over the crime scene.

- 5 Adam.
- Thank you, 5 Adam--

- Back in.

Did you know about this?

What I know, Ella Mae,

is that I'm your father.