Reasonable Doubt (2022) s01e02 Episode Script

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Previously on Reasonable Doubt
I'm Will. The nightly patrol you hired.
Wait, why can't you just move back in?
Yeah, so you can keep us safe.
I'll be back eventually.
But since I can't be here, we have Will.
Jax, I know you and
Lewis have your issues,
but you should really
think about making it work.
She up here stayin' with
her cheating-ass husband
and wanna give me relationship advice.
You gave me an ultimatum!
I had to. You don't listen
to me unless I threaten you.
Don't forget it's Paul's
birthday this weekend.
Actually, I did forget.
Your stepfather and I
expect to see you at this house.
Well, there's a guy who wants
to meet with us, Brayden Miller.
- And you can call me Rich.
- Funny my friends call me the same thing.
There's an issue with a former
employee of mine, Kaleesha Moore.
She's claiming I sexually assaulted her.
Jax does civil and criminal defense.
Then why are you here?
The last time I checked, sexual
assault was a crime, so
There is a Damon Cooke
who wants to speak to you.
He is up for parole.
Was he your client or something?
A long time ago.
If you do this, you will be
saying that you murdered that man.
You'll be saying you're a criminal.
I thought you liked criminals.
What if I was never
convicted? Then what?
Kaleesha's dead.
Fuck!
The body of Kaleesha Moore,
a former employee of Clout,
has been found dead in her home
on the 1300 block of
Aqua Vista in Studio City.
A preliminary forensics report
concludes her time of
death as last night,
but she was discovered by
a relative this morning.
Officials say although there
was no sign of a break-in,
they are investigating
this as a homicide.
Yep.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Are you related to the deceased?
I'm her husband. Ryan Moore.
Is it all right if we
ask you a few questions?
Who would do this?
We don't know yet, sir,
but we're going to find out.
Is this your shared residence?
No. We were separated.
But we had decided to get back together.
She was gonna move back in next week.
Sir, would it be all right
if we talked in private?
Can we?
You were the one who found her.
Yes, I am
was her cousin, Fallon.
We were meeting up
to prep for her Good
Morning America interview.
I
But she was gone.
Do you have any idea who
would want to harm Kaleesha?
Mr. Miller, are you still there?
Uh, yes, yes, I'm still here.
Are you sure it was Kaleesha?
She was identified by family.
I can't believe it. I just
Just what?
I I I just can't believe it.
I know this is upsetting, Mr. Miller,
but I have to warn you that the
police will likely question you
because you were her boss.
And it won't take long
for them to figure out
your other relationship with Kaleesha.
What? They gonna try to pin
this on me? I didn't do this.
No one is saying you did.
I just need for you
to hear me when I say
that if and when the police
question you, do not say anything.
Jax and I are on the way.
Jax?
Yes. And you can thank me later.
help me.
Morning, Queen.
Will.
Uh Uh
- Hey.
- Hey.
Do you have any oregano?
Oregano?
- Like the spice?
- Huh.
Yeah, the least I could do
is make you a little breakfast
after that amazing night.
No, I really appreciate
that gesture, Will, but it
No, I I get it.
You don't eat bacon.
It's all good.
Still getting to know you.
Yes. Yes.
You know what, Will? I really
need to get going, so
- Right now?
- Yes, now.
All right. Uh
Well, I'm sure you have to be
- somewhere as well, so
- Uh
Take care.
- Call me?
- All right. Buh-bye.
Detectives, anything to drink?
Uh, we're good.
We just have a couple of
questions for Mr. Miller
and then we'll be on our way.
I think we should speak in private.
Well, anything you need to
say to me, you can say to Theo.
He's my right hand.
No, it's all good.
I'll be in my office.
I'm not talking without my counsel.
Oh, this isn't an
interrogation, Mr. Miller.
We're simply asking for your help.
Because if there's anyone that can
help us get to the bottom of this,
it's the fearless leader of this
very, very successful company.
Just a few simple questions that
will send us down the right track.
Sure.
Thank you.
Kaleesha Moore was your employee?
Yes, EVP of Sales and Branding.
And how well do you know Miss Moore?
I know she was detailed, organized.
Bright ideas with a brilliant future.
I'm sure that's what you would have
said in her recommendation letter,
but that's not actually what I meant.
Um
How often did the two of you
interact within the office?
Um, fairly often.
Like I said, she was
a high-level employee.
And what about outside the office?
Well, I see we've
gotten started already.
Miss Stewart, good timing.
You know, we were just getting
the preliminary
questions out of the way.
- Preliminary questions, huh?
- Yeah, name, date of birth.
- All Google-able, got it.
- Mm-hmm.
And just so I have all the facts,
did Mr. Miller tell you
he was waiting for counsel
before you started asking
these preliminary questions?
- Yes, I did.
- Oh.
So you missed your cue
to stop talking, then.
I can walk you both out.
Sorry I'm late. What did they say?
Well, I'm more concerned
about what they didn't say.
They seem to have concocted a story
and Brayden's at the center of it.
I'm sure they've been
following the story in the press
and know that Kaleesha
was about to talk on GMA.
Maybe they were shoring
up Brayden's alibi?
Maybe. But you should
call the DA's office,
- see what they're up to.
- Or you could call Mike.
Didn't you two date when
we were in law school?
We did not date. And I already
did you a solid coming here.
I reserve my contacts for my clients.
Not this entitled asshole.
Since when has a client being
an asshole mattered to you?
Thank you for coming.
So, where do we go from here?
Going forward, you can direct
all legal matters to Rich,
as he is your attorney of choice.
Have a good day, gentlemen.
- Hey, hey, Mama Lu.
- Hey.
Thank you for taking the
kids to school for me today.
Of course.
Oh. Well, you need a cleaning lady
because you know I got one for you
No, no, no, no. It's,
uh, I've just been busy.
And speaking of, I gotta get going.
I gotta pick Terrence
up from the airport.
How is your brother
and his partner Jason?
Uh, yeah, Jason, doing
well as far as I can tell.
Good. Good.
How are you and Jacqueline?
Uh, fine.
You know, working it out.
Kids! Let's go. You're gonna be late.
Oh, hey, Mom Mom.
Oh, hi, baby.
- Mm.
- Hi, Mama Lu.
Hi, angel.
- See you after school.
- You got it.
Have an amazing day.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
Look, you don't have to listen to me,
but just hear this.
Fix your marriage before it's unfixable.
The longer you wait, the
more time the two of you
will find yourselves in
trouble you can't undo.
- Good morning, boss.
- Morning, Krystal.
You got any, uh, Nicorette?
Ooh. Okay.
You know I got you.
Anything is better than
them nasty-ass cigarettes.
Really?
Hmm. You can get rid of this folder.
I'm not taking Brayden
Miller on as a client.
Ooh, thank you, Heavenly
Father, and Jacqueline Stewart.
Um, I did not do it for you.
Uh, well, whomever you
did it for, I'm grateful
'cause his face was all over
the local news this morning
after they found Kaleesha.
Yes. And Kaleesha Moore's face
should be on the news, not his.
Well, he's the one who killed her.
And you know he killed her how?
Look, she was gonna take him
down, so he got rid of her ass.
You don't think he did it?
I'll decide once I see legal
evidence, not speculation.
Oh, Lord.
You're gonna bring him on, aren't you?
Get rid of that folder, Krystal.
Boo!
Boo!
Hey, I'm gonna take that as a
compliment from your hatin' ass.
Is that the only song you know?
What can I say? It's
everybody's favorite,
and it's the last song in my set,
and Jax will appreciate that.
I I, uh, I don't know
if Jax is gonna make it
to your show this weekend.
What? Why not?
Just work stuff.
Come on. I mean, it's cool,
right? We'll have some bro time.
Actually, Jason is
flying in for the show,
so I'm sure you would
rather it be a double date
than a third wheel situation.
I'm happy to call your sugar
mama myself and convince her.
Yo, come on, you know it'll
be more fun with her there.
No offense.
- Fine.
- Yes!
- Fine, fine, fine. All right.
- Yes, yes!
- All right, we'll be there.
- Great. Okay. I gotta get back.
You won't regret it.
Don't ever boo me again.
More than one song, please.
Okay. Okay. I'll see you soon.
Brayden Miller?
Yeah, I heard about that case,
but the police are
still investigating it,
so why are you bringing it up to me?
Hmm. I don't know.
Maybe because a high-profile
almost billionaire
is being implicated for the
murder of his former employee,
and I know the DA who
has political ambitions
would not be able to look the other way.
It may have caught my eye.
Well, did it also catch your eye
that the police are throwing
their entire investigation
towards the narrowed hunch that
Brayden could be a possible suspect?
He's her former employer.
You know how this works.
Anyone she knew closely or
intimately will be questioned.
Okay, but who else are they questioning?
Kaleesha had an ex-husband. Why
is he not on the suspect list?
According to my limited knowledge,
he was questioned and he
was at a work event in Pomona
surrounded by 60 other
people who can vouch for him.
We also have social media pictures
from his page to confirm it.
Wait, I thought Rich was on this.
He is.
Then, what are you doing here?
I'm being a team player.
You only play when
you think you can win.
And this isn't a winning case, Jax.
You know, I really
hope your investigation
is more thorough than swift.
I'd really hate to see you
chase after Eric Garcetti
only to end up like Gil.
Ouch.
Mr. Ortiz, they're ready for you.
Use the office.
All right, thanks.
- Daniel, hey.
- Yo, Jax.
So the cops found a valet
receipt in Kaleesha's house
from a restaurant that
Brayden and his wife ate at
for their anniversary dinner that night.
Meaning Brayden was at Kaleesha's house
the night of the murder.
Precisely.
So they have all the proof they need.
What the fuck do you want?
I miss you, babe.
They found Brayden's valet
receipt from that night
inside Kaleesha's house.
Did you know he was there
the night of the murder?
He did tell me he was going
to take care of it himself.
Take care of it? What, like kill her?
He said he could get
her to sign the NDA.
How?
Not sure.
But it was odd.
He said he knew what Kaleesha needed
and was going to give it to
her whether she liked it or not.
So did she sign the NDA?
She did.
He sent me a copy today.
I should have spoken up that day.
Stopped him somehow.
Actually, no. No.
- That's good.
- Excuse me?
If she signed the NDA,
then that means he got what he wanted.
He no longer had motive to kill her.
And that's why you
should be on this case.
- Oh.
- Most people would have heard that
and jumped right on
the guilty bandwagon.
But you saw right through it.
Nice try, but no. You're
doing a great job, Rich.
So good you put your investigator on it?
I'm guessing that's how you
knew about the valet receipt.
Daniel did look into
what the police know, yes.
But that was just because I wanted
to prove my hunch, which it did.
Look
I have no interest
in being on this case,
and Brayden does not
want me on it either.
He does now.
Well, yeah, because he needs
a token Black female attorney.
No, because he needs a
criminal defense attorney,
which I'm not.
I'm also not going to
discuss Black issues with you.
I'm just going to say,
you're the best person for the job.
You know I don't have to take on
any case I don't wanna take on.
Which is why I'm asking that you
please want to take on this case.
- You know you want to.
- I'll think about it.
That's not a no.
It's not a yes.
Okay, where did you hide the containers?
'Cause I know you didn't
cook that. I know you didn't.
Oh, really? You come in
here and talkin' about this?
Oh, leave it.
Wait a minute. Am I the first one here?
Autumn is stuck at work and I
don't know where Shanelle is.
Well, court adjourned early, so I
was able to make it here on time
- Hmm.
- and stop and get some chicken wings.
What, what!
Okay, okay. Look at you coming
early and with food in hand.
Uh-huh. I know you're not putting
grocery store chicken on my good plates.
Girl, stop frontin' like these are not
the best chicken wings in all of LA.
- Stop it.
- Guess you're right.
Okay.
So, what's the latest with y'all?
And did you finally get some sleep?
I got something.
Hmm.
Oh.
You got that donkey dick?
Sally, stop!
You got that donkey dick, didn't you?
- Oh, my God.
- Was it Lewis?
Whatever.
Good for you.
Thank you, girl.
Now, I mean, I know you
and Lewis are separated,
but are you gonna tell him?
I mean, that was a one-time thing.
I ain't gonna never
see that nigga again.
I feel you.
Now, where are these bitches at?
Call Shanelle.
I'm telling you, she's a mancha!
- Yes.
- Wait, what is a mancha?
You don't remember Shanelle and I
used to call our Auntie Tina that
because her limbs were
too short for her body?
She used to put her hands
on her hips like this.
To try to hide her little baby arms!
I cannot.
I can't with y'all. I swear.
Uh-oh. What happened?
Girl
My firm wants me to take on
this client, and I don't want to.
Well, why not?
Okay, so first, he didn't
want me on the case, right?
Now he does.
And without violating
attorney-client privilege,
I'm just gonna say
the situation is messy.
So then why not take this
client on if it's not about
how you feel about him?
First, she accused
him of sexual assault,
now the woman is dead.
That does sound messy.
Do you know if he raped her?
I don't know.
Well, maybe that's why you
don't wanna take the case.
Maybe you don't wanna be on his side.
I don't do my job based
on my feelings, Shanelle.
I know, girl. I'm
just trying to help.
That's all.
Well, youse a bad bitch,
and you can do whatever you want.
Okay.
It's called Binder, Hurwitz
and motherfuckin' Stewart.
So you ain't got to
explain shit to nobody.
Hmm. Cheers to that.
Cheers.
Oh, you know who else is a mancha?
- Stop.
- We're not going down that road again.
- We're not gonna do it.
- We're goin' straight to hell.
Mrs. Stewart.
Mr. Miller.
How can I help you?
I'm not gonna beg, so tell me,
how much to retain your services?
This is not about money.
I did my homework on you.
I know you used to be a public defender,
and now you work at a private firm.
So, like I told you once before,
everything is about money.
Except for when it comes
to picking a lawyer, right?
What made me so unappealing last time?
Was it my melanin or my genitals?
It's not about who I
have an affinity for.
It's about who I felt could get
done what I wanted to get done.
- And that was Rich.
- And now that a Black woman is dead,
someone like me is who you
need to get the job done.
How much, Mrs. Stewart?
And like I said, this
is not about money.
Take care, Mr. Miller.
Hey, hey, hey. Wait. What is happening?
- Spenser left his Bible.
- Ugh.
- Well, hurry up, Spenser.
We're gonna be late.
All right, let me see, baby.
Where's Mr. Will?
Yeah, Daddy. What happened to Mr. Will?
Uh, Mr. Will wasn't a good fit.
Oh. It seemed good to me.
Got it.
All right, let's go. Let's go.
Please, please, please.
I hope that loud lady's not
sitting in front of us today.
- Remember last time?
- Yes.
- Sister Jacqueline.
- Oh.
- Hey, Pastor.
- Hey.
I'd like to introduce you to someone.
This is Fallon Stephens,
a fellow member.
Now, her family has just
been struck with tragedy
and they are in need of assistance.
DA's office has been
given 'em the runaround,
and I thought you could help.
I don't think she can
help us, Pastor Thurston.
She's his lawyer.
He's at my firm, not my client.
Either way.
He's also not a suspect.
Not yet.
Well, since Mr. Miller is at my firm,
I am more than happy to
give you a recommendation
for a victim's advocate.
Between the tragedy and the legalese,
you'll need a strong liaison
who can handle the DA's office,
and the media, because it can be a lot.
You know, here, let me give you my card.
You just text me your number
and I will connect you two.
Excuse me.
Turn around and shake somebody's hand.
You tell 'em that God is good!
God is good!
Amen. Yes, he is!
Yes, he is!
Today is a blessing, family!
Yes, Lord.
Amen. Amen.
Now, while the deacons pass
around the offering plates,
I'm gonna ask everybody to
open up to Romans Chapter 12.
Now, we open this morning with
a personal sacrifice for others.
Jax?
Jax?
Jax?
Jax, hey, um,
are you busy tonight?
Uh, no, just working
on some briefs. Why?
Well, Terrence has a show and
Jason is coming to town for it.
They'd really like to see you.
Oh!
Yeah, it'd be good to see them.
Oh, so, you wanna go?
I could use a night out.
Terrence is always a good time.
Okay, great.
- Wow.
- You seem shocked I'm saying yes.
Yeah, a little, you
know, just, uh, and happy.
Okay, cool. So we can drop
the kids off at Lu and Paul's
before heading out.
Um, well, why don't we just have my mom
come to your place and watch 'em?
Okay. Cool.
I'll pick you up at 8:00?
Uh, well, it might be a
little tight with work,
but I'll just Uber to your
place, you drop me off after?
Bye, babies.
Oh, come on, Spenser. Really?
Are you hungry?
Yeah. Uh, Soul Food Kitchen's open.
Hi. What what
what are you doing here?
Were you at my church today?
First AME?
I didn't know that you
Look, you can pop up
all you like, Damon,
but I'm not changing my mind.
About what?
About not speaking to you again
if you confess to a crime
that you didn't commit.
That's what you did, right?
Yeah.
I don't want to, uh, state the obvious,
but, uh, your church is across
the street from here, so
Look, whatever, Damon. Just
stay away from me, okay?
You're at my house.
Anyone ever told you that your eyes,
they tell everything
that you're thinking?
It's nice to see you, too.
Ma'am, are you on the visitor's list?
Uh, no. No, I just stopped by.
Do we need to go over the
house rules again, Mr. Cooke?
No, no. This is my fault.
- I didn't know that he needed to have
- Brent.
I'll handle it.
You don't want me to
come to your church?
I'll find a new one.
I'm sorry.
It's all good.
Next time you wanna visit
call first.
I gotta follow the rules.
Y'all are not gonna be in
these devices all night.
Make sure you get that homework
done and get to bed by nine o'clock.
And no sweets.
Like you'll even know.
- What'd you say?
- Dad says we can have cake before bed.
His house. His rules.
You know what, Spenser? I'm
getting tired of your mouth.
And the parent that
says no wins, Spense.
Mama's got brownies ♪
- Mom!
- Ooh.
Look at y'all.
Looking like Peaches & Herb out here.
Ooh, well, did you do something
different with your hair?
No, Mom, it's exactly
the same as last week.
Oh, I guess I'm just used to
seeing you looking so tired.
- You work too
- Oh! We We should get going.
- We should go.
- Oh, Lord, please, yes.
Okay. Have fun.
Paul's got a boys' night out
so you guys can stay
out as late as you like.
Uh, yeah.
Oh, look what Mama has got here.
Why do you need a punching bag
when you got a brother like this?
Exactly.
I was kinda sensitive.
And now I know that is
where Spenser got it from.
- Hey.
- I'm sure
I'm telling you, Terrence,
that is exactly what
Spenser said to me, right?
- She's right.
- Yo, this little nigga is trippin'.
Finally, I feel seen!
- I see you.
- Thank you!
I wish we had a fun couple
to hang out with in Philly.
We had one we liked, but they broke up.
Didn't survive the pandemic.
- Hmm.
- I'm glad y'all are good.
I don't think we could take it.
We couldn't take it either.
Wanna do a TikTok with me?
I'm busy.
Why did you close your computer?
'Cause I was done with it.
Ooh, you're looking at nasty things.
What? Naima.
My God, this is why I hate
sharing a room with you.
I can't wait till this shit is over.
Spenser, do you think Mom
and Dad are getting a divorce?
They just went on a date, so no.
I heard them fighting the
other night and it sounded bad.
Really?
I didn't hear that.
Who do you think you'd live with?
This is a dumb conversation.
You know, Naima, Dad would
never let that happen.
But what about what Mommy wants?
Well, you know what I want?
Is for you to leave me alone.
God.
Thank you. Thank you.
And now, I would like to
dedicate my final selection
to my big brother and sister-in-love.
They are the model for
me and my husband Jason.
And I don't think we tell them enough.
It's just gettin' soft and brown ♪
I get lost, don't wanna be found ♪
I need you ♪
Let's take a trip around the world ♪
I can give you
everything you deserve ♪
Believe me ♪
Like tonight Imma
give you this lovin' ♪
We can ride to the
edge of the ocean, baby ♪
Yeah-yeah-yeah ♪
I'll meet you at the car.
Tell your friends that
you might not make it ♪
'Cause we got a chance
that's worth takin' maybe ♪
Oh, baby ♪
Maybe we can make love tonight ♪
Under the stars ♪
No one has to know but you and I ♪
Maybe we should not give a damn ♪
And follow our hearts ♪
No one has to know
we crossed the line ♪
Yeah ♪
Give me your love ♪
Give me your lo-o-ove ♪
That's all I want ♪
He don't know no other songs?
I asked this nigga the same question,
but he said you love this song.
I mean, I do, but damn.
He act like this Ribbon
in the Sky or something.
Even Stevie got other hits. Come on now.
Ribbon in the Sky, I can't.
You got me out here smiling and shit,
now he's never gonna
stop singing it. Damn.
I am telling you, we're
not going to his next show.
I feel like Sunshine Anderson.
I Heard I Heard It All Before.
over and over
and again and again ♪
Maybe we ♪
- You better sing, boy.
- Yes!
- Yes.
- Yes.
He said he'd be writing, babe.
He might just be writing the
same song over and over again.
- Say what?
- That's what I think.
You know you don't have
to walk me to the door.
Oh, come on, now.
Um
Thank you for coming.
I had fun.
And thanks for, you know, not
saying anything to Terrence.
I just I don't want
him in my business.
Oh, I get it. Trust me.
Hmm.
Uh, you know, it's, uh
It's a little weird dropping
my wife off at our house.
Yeah, I haven't gotten
used to it either.
Then don't.
Oh, I miss you.
- Is that what you want?
- Mm-hmm.
Yeah?
Is that what you want?
Oh, baby, yes, right there.
Hey, turn around.
Mm. What?
- Turn around.
- What?
- What are you doing?
- I'm giving you what you want.
Oh, you think this is what I want?
Apparently.
You started this game.
Well, you know what? I
don't wanna play anymore.
Oh, you just wanna play with him?
You know this was
never about Will, right?
You wanted a show, so I
gave you a fucking show
since you want to keep a
controlling eye on me all the time.
Stop acting like this is the first time
I've ever watched you like that.
That was a long time ago, Lewis, please.
Things are different. We are different.
Whatever. Fuck all of that.
I just want my wife back.
Yeah, I know. On your terms, right?
And you want me on your terms, Jax.
This is why I told your ass we
need to go to couples' therapy.
Or we could just talk to each other.
- Oh, please.
- But, nah, nah.
You wanna hire somebody else
and pay them all that bread
to tell me some shit I already know.
That's right, Lewis. 'Cause
you got all the answers, right?
'Cause you just a smarty-arty
know-it-all-ass nigga, right?
God damn it, Lewis!
Jax! Ja Jax. Jax.
Jax.
Can we just start over?
It's getting late. You need
to get back to the kids.
- Anything to get rid of me, huh?
- You're the one who left.
Uh
- Uh, what are you doing here?
I told you all to stay out late.
Nah, we had a good
time until we didn't.
Did Did y'all get in a fight?
I don't wanna talk about it.
Thanks again, though.
What's wrong? Are the kids all right?
Oh, yes, everyone's fine.
I just came by because I wanted
to see what's going on with you.
Lewis and I have been talking,
and we're worried about you.
He's trying hard to make things work.
- And I haven't been?
- Well, it doesn't seem like it.
You have a good man who loves you.
So whatever he did or didn't do
certainly can be forgiven, right?
You know what, Mom?
Why is it that every time
you bring up my marriage,
it seems like you're a
representative of Lewis?
I mean, have you ever
stopped to consider
that maybe I'm having a hard time too?
Or are you just so
used to defending a man
that it never even crossed your mind?
Wow.
I just told you that I came here
because I was worried about you.
Sometimes you act like
I'm not a good mother.
Mom, you know I don't think that.
You are my only child, and I
only want what's best for you.
I know, Mom.
I'm sorry.
It's late, so
Yeah.
Well, any time that you need
for me to watch the kids,
just let me know, okay?
I will.
Okay. Goodnight.
Good night.
Hey. I'm headed to court
for the Rydell case.
Any word from Mike or the detectives
on the Kaleesha Moore investigation?
Are you asking as my
colleague or co-counsel?
I'm asking as a curious citizen.
Well, there's no case.
The police are still investigating,
so there's nothing to do.
They did tell Brayden to let them know
if he plans on leaving
the country or state.
Oh, that's not a good sign.
You think he'll be charged?
I haven't thought about it.
- Jax.
- What? I haven't.
But since you're asking.
Yes, I think he might be.
- But I think it's a mistake.
- Why?
You know, I think the
police, the DA's office,
everyone has been
rushing to judgment here.
It's terrible for Brayden,
but it's kind of exciting as
a criminal defense attorney.
Wow.
You're sick.
But also, I'm not sure I trust Brayden.
I think there's more to this
Kaleesha story he's not telling us.
You know, it's one
thing to be a murderer,
but it's another to be a liar.
What if he's both?
One's a crime we took an oath to defend.
The other is just gross.
Her name is Emily Endris.
Emily? Hmm.
She clearly isn't Black.
She is not.
But she's an amazing victim's
advocate and a true ally.
We worked together at the
Public Defender's Office.
She says she's happy to help you
and she will reach out
to you sometime today.
Well, I can't see you
being a public defender.
Once a PD, always a PD.
I guess so.
Look, I wish there was more
I could do, Fallon, but
Oh, you've done more than enough.
Thank you. I'm extremely grateful.
You are more than welcome.
I know your firm is helping him,
but it's good to see that you're
on the right side of things.
I am so sick of Black women protecting
Black men who don't deserve it.
I couldn't agree with you more.
Why don't you, um
let me know how it goes?
- Hey.
- Hello.
Thanks for texting me.
Thanks for meeting me.
I had a break from
court, so I figured
No doubt. No doubt.
Uh
Get whatever you want. It's on me.
Uh, black coffee with milk.
What kinda milk?
Um, milk milk.
We have almond, hemp, coconut.
Forget it. Just make it black.
What roast?
What's that mean?
We have dark, medium roast,
cold brew, a flat white.
He will have an Americano with almond
milk and I will have a green tea.
Why I gotta fill out a
questionnaire to get a coffee?
It's definitely overkill.
She knew what you meant.
When was the last time
you went to the beach?
Mind if we just, just
sit for a little bit?
No, no, no.
No. Do you see this outfit?
I do, that's why I brought a blanket.
Look, I, um
I know you said you wouldn't
forgive me for what I did.
I shouldn't have said that and
Just hear me out, though, okay?
So the night that I decided
to admit to the crime,
I was reading this book, and
the author, whatever, like,
he was writing about this sand
that was running through
this woman's hands.
And I started to have,
like, a panic attack
because I just realized
that I can't remember
the last time I been to the beach.
Shit. I I I can't even swim.
So I'm sitting in this jail
cell and I realize I could die
and never get a chance to see this place
that, that's less than ten miles away.
What kind What kind
of shit is that? I mean
Anyway, I just
I want you to know that
that's one of the reasons
why I confessed to the crime.
I could stay in jail and dream
of this life that I could have
or I could I could actually live it.
It's just Damon, losing your case
devastated me.
It's what made me quit the
Public Defender's Office.
I would come to work
with all this passion,
and I would just set
myself up to be crushed,
knowing that no one else was fighting
to keep people like you outta prison.
I didn't want you to have
to compromise your dignity
to get a second chance at life.
You deserved more than that.
Thank you.
I can't tell you
how much it means to
me to hear you say that.
You know, I-I'd hate for you
to take this shit personally
after how hard you fought for me.
I ain't never had nobody fight
for me the way that you did.
Thank you.
But that was, that was my job.
No, no, it wasn't your
job. See, that's-that's you.
The law was never made for us.
It's actually designed for us to lose.
But you
you're built to win, Jax.
So I don't hate the
player. I say fuck the game.
Yeah.
Always been a sucker for
a good sports reference.
Yeah. I appreciate that.
I'm, uh, I'm glad you're happy now.
Yeah.
Me too.
You know what? I should
probably get going.
No doubt.
Thank you.
I'm just gonna hang
here for a little bit
before I go back to the auto shop.
You know what? You
You should really learn how to swim.
It's a lot of fun.
Imma add that to my list.
Any other suggestions?
I'll think about it.
- Promise?
- Promise.
To add it to the list of
things for me to think about.
Hello?
Did you rape Kaleesha?
- What?
- You heard me.
No, I did not rape Kaleesha.
Are you sure about that?
We had sex that night
before she signed the NDA,
and it was very much consensual.
Now, why would she have sex
with me if I had raped her?
It's actually more common than you think
for survivors to be intimate
with their aggressors
after a sexual assault incident.
- Really?
- Yes, really.
So I will ask you again,
did you rape Kaleesha?
- What you want me to say?
- The truth.
My truth?
No.
But apparently her truth is yes,
so honestly, I don't fuckin' know.
All I know is that she's
dead, and I'm sitting over here
looking guilty of a crime I
didn't even fuckin' commit.
You happy now?
Fine. I'll take you on as a client.
Seriously?
After all that?
What changed your mind?
I reserve the right to change my mind.
It's just a lesson in
consent, Mr. Miller.
And whether you know it or not,
you need me.
- Hey.
- Hey.
How was court?
I know you're happy
that Rydell case is over.
I lost.
Psych.
I won. Duh!
And, yes, I'm very happy.
Especially since we're gonna
be taking on a new client.
Oh. Let me guess.
Brayden Miller.
Look at you, anticipating my needs.
You know what? That is a good assistant.
Do you know how good you are, Krystal?
Uh-huh.
- Mm-hmm.
- Uh-huh.
Mm-hmm.
Brayden's stoked you're
finally on the team.
Oh, stoked?
His version of it, anyway.
Oh, and we're all set
for Brayden's interview
with the police tonight.
No, wait. What?
Detective Charles called to
arrange a formal questioning.
At least he went about it
the right way this time, huh?
No, Rich. Brayden should not be
talking to the police about anything.
Well, I've already arranged it.
Did you negotiate a discreet interview?
A private entrance in
the middle of the night?
Look, if the police know that
he's coming, then so do the press.
We are walking into a media storm.
Okay, look, let's just go
pick him up from his house
and then we'll prep him
on the way to the station.
He's not home. I was just there.
Then where is he?
I texted him to meet us
there, but he hasn't responded.
We have to find him.
Come on, let's go.
Oh, Theo, right?
Yeah. Jax, Rich.
Have you seen Brayden?
He didn't come in today.
Said he needed a day off.
Can't blame him.
Daniel, did you find Brayden?
I did. But he's clear across town.
I'll text you his location.
How long before we have
to be at the station?
An hour.
You go there in case we're
late. I'll go talk to Brayden.
Detective Charles.
Just calling to let you know
we might be a few minutes late.
Mr. Miller wouldn't be
making a run for it, would he?
Oh, wouldn't you love that?
If he can't answer a
few simple questions,
then that would
definitely tell us a lot.
Well, it's a good thing he's
not making a run for it, then.
Look, we just need a small grace period.
We will be there shortly.
Mr. Miller.
This partnership is getting
off to the wrong start.
You're supposed to be
at the police station.
It's not a good look to be late.
People might get the wrong idea.
Seems like people have already
formed their opinions about me.
Well, does it matter what people think?
It only matters what the law says.
Do you think I killed her?
That doesn't matter to me either.
What are we doing here?
This is where I come to think.
Never got into golf.
Always seemed so expected.
Trite.
I don't like being predictable.
Clearly. You're good.
I'm all right.
But my little brother he was a beast.
He had the skill and height for it.
Me, they called me Spud Webb 'cause
I had the speed and the jump shot.
He's five years younger than
me, so I had to look after him
and he always wanted
to come to the court.
He'd spend hours out there.
Until one day a stray bullet hit
him in the neck and took his life.
I held him in my arms
waiting for the ambulance,
but instead I ended
up watching him die.
I'm sorry. I didn't know that.
I know it's, uh, cliché
for the successful Black man
to marry a white woman.
But Sarah was with me when I
only had a nickel to my name.
She's a great wife great mother.
But you were in love with Kaleesha.
Yeah.
I was in love with her.
Have you ever experienced
being completely
Intoxicated by someone?
Well, it fuckin' sucks.
Wish I hadn't gone
over there that night.
I fell for her all over again.
You listen to me.
I will fight for you, but
running is not the answer.
We have to go to the police station
and take back control of the narrative.
I'm glad you changed your mind.
I don't like to be predictable either.
Mr. Miller.
Mr. Miller! Mr. Miller!
Mr. Miller came here
to assist the police
out of care and concern
for his friend and employee.
But it's clear the police
have their own agenda,
which is to immediately make a suspect
out of this pillar of the community,
not because there's any
reason to suspect him,
but for reasons that have
nothing to do with the facts.
And I think we all know
what those reasons might be.
No need to state the obvious.
We've heard the same
story time and time again.
But our firm is committed to making sure
that Mr. Miller's story has
a very different outcome,
one that's based on hard
evidence and legal precedents,
because at the end of
the day, our legal system
is based on the presumption
of innocence, not guilt.
And that's the only thing that matters.
This bitch.
First she accuse him of sexual assault.
Now the woman is dead.
- Do you know if he raped her?
- I don't know.
When I go to trial, I win.
- He's innocent!
- Yeah!
Your husband is okay
with friends comin' over?
He's not living here at the moment.
It has been a long time
since I've had this much fun.
You don't know half the
shit I do for this family!
You're my mother. You're
supposed to keep me safe.
How dare you blame me.
I'm sorry that you've had
so much trauma in your life.
But I suggest you deal with it.
Before you lose everything
and everyone you love.
Now I'm starting to think
maybe you killed her too.
You say that shit to me again.
You really good with Brayden
keeping secrets from you?
You're making it harder
for me to do my job.
Luckily for me, you're good at it.
We have a case to win.