Bel-Air (2022) s02e08 Episode Script
Pursuit of Happiness
1
Previously on "Bel-Air"
My pieces, they have
something powerful to say.
If this is unbecoming
of the Neeman Fellowship,
then so am I.
-
- [DRAMATIC MUSIC]
You don't get to say "nigger."
None of y'all do.
Well, I'm pretty sure I just said it.
I did not send the video.
I can't even believe you
would accuse me of that.
You had me and Carlton out
here beefing when it was you.
Oh, but can you prove it, though?
We'd like to bring you
in as an equity partner.
You can create whatever future
you envision for yourself.
So are you seriously considering this?
I think I have to.
But Doc told me not to count myself out.
At least he believes in me.
We'll see how much Doc
still believes in you
when I stop putting money in
his bank account every month.
- Let go of me!
- Relax.
You don't know shit about me, Will.
It's not gonna work
for me anymore, Will.
- So what are you saying?
- We can't be friends anymore.
The school is claiming
one of your classmates
told her parents they saw Ms. Hughes
giving books that weren't a part
of the approved curriculum.
I can't do this anymore.
So this is how it ends?
I guess so.
♪
OK, how's this?
"And while my comments were
in no way meant to tarnish
the reputation of the Neeman Fellowship,
I do wholeheartedly stand
by my opinions and apologize
for any harm I may have
caused the organization."
It's good that you're
standing by your principles.
You shouldn't have to
apologize for talking
about what you believe in.
Yeah, I mean, what's
the worst they can do,
cancel your fellowship?
You think they could do that?
- It's not gonna happen.
- Good morning.
- Morning, Dad.
- Morning, Phil.
OK, gotta get going, y'all.
I don't wanna be late to the gym.
So I walk in a room, and you walk out.
- How long are we gonna do this?
- I'm cool.
Yeah, well, I'm not.
Come on, your violin
lesson's starting soon.
You know, when you
came back in this house,
you wanted more independence.
And I promised to support that.
But if that support is
feeling more like control,
then I'm gonna ease up.
Yeah, so from now on,
I'm gonna let you decide
when you need my help.
That's all I wanted, just a
little bit of space to do me.
Then you got it.
You're in the driver's seat now.
- Just like that?
- Just like that.
Oh, hallelujah.
And I know you got your first
game with Zenith Hype later.
Geoffrey and I will be front and center.
You know I would be there if it wasn't
for this Neeman meeting.
It's all good. Just
catch the highlight reel.
You know I'm gonna drop 30 on them.
I really gotta get out of here.
I guess two reconciliations in one day
is too much to ask for, huh?
Well, it helps to start with an apology.
Oh, wow. You're taking his side.
How unexpected.
You OK, son?
Yeah, it's just a nosebleed.
The air's just super dry.
Well, do you want me
to get you a tissue?
No, no, no, no, I got it. It's fine.
[TENSE MUSIC]
I came up, I got me a bag ♪
Invested and doubled it bad ♪
Did it again, now
these haters is mad ♪
Don't matter their
feelings, they making me cash ♪
First game, you're gonna be great.
Oh, I'm gonna be more than great.
- I'ma kill them.
- [CHUCKLES]
Um
thanks for getting me
home the other night.
I know I got a little out of pocket.
I'm not even sure what I said.
I can remember a few things.
- Mm.
- [LAUGHS]
- Sorry.
- It's all good.
We all got something
we're going through.
I get it.
I'm ready to share a little bit more,
if you're still interested.
- If I'm still interested?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, I'm definitely still interested.
Good.
Swing by and pick me
up after work tomorrow?
It's a date.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
♪
Hey, do you know why Brian's
not on the team anymore?
Can't get a straight
answer from anybody.
Yeah, let's let's
talk about that too.
OK, well, I'll see you then.
OK.
Gotta get going. Here comes your uncle.
- Good luck.
- West Philly in the building.
- Big things, baby.
- What's up, Coach?
- Ready to do it?
- Yes, sir.
♪
What was that about?
He's just excited to
be starting in the game.
Hmm.
Be careful.
Don't say too much.
[EASY MCCOY'S "DÉJÀ VU"]
It's like déjà vu ♪
I see it all the time ♪
Yeah, it's like déjà vu ♪
I see it all the time ♪
♪
Yeah ♪
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to the Zenith Hype arena.
I see Frederick made it back.
Sorry it had to be such a quick visit.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
It's all good. It was the safest way.
I can't thank you and Viv
enough for making it happen.
Hey, no thanks needed.
I know my focus has been off lately
with all that's been going
on, but I want you to know
that I'm back 100%, Phil.
Glad to hear it.
Meet tomorrow's college
stars and NBA pros today.
I'm in outer space, I'm a satellite ♪
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
- Come on. Come on. Come on.
- Let's go.
Smith, let me holler at you real quick.
- Hey, circle up, everybody.
- What's up, Coach?
I see the work you've been putting in.
You stay grinding around the clock.
I'm proud of you. You ruled in Philly.
Now it's time to take the throne in LA.
Yes, sir.
- Bam. Clap it up.
- Fo' sho'.
- 14.
- That's what's up.
Yo, why did you pick 14?
My mom, she had me on
the 14th at 4:14 p.m.
Just reminds me of the day
I came into this world, man.
Been ballin' ever since.
Born in Philly, born in Bel-Air.
And now you're rockin' it with us!
ALL: Yeah!
- That's right, born in Philly.
- That's what's up.
All right, y'all, it's almost game time.
We've got a full house out there.
Compton is coming for your necks.
I say you go out there
and earn your respect.
And better yet, go out
there and take that shit.
Because that's what the fuck we do.
- Yes, sir!
- Let's go.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Zenith Hype on three! One, two, three!
ALL: Zenith Hype!
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Hey, boss.
Um
morning.
It's afternoon, actually.
You feeling pantsy or skirty?
[LIGHT MUSIC]
What are you all doing?
We're getting you up
and out of this room.
Usually, you've worked out,
dressed yourself impeccably,
and made us all breakfast by now.
Yeah, Phanta tried
but couldn't figure out
how to turn the stove on.
♪
Look, we get it, OK?
Breakups are hard.
But Simply Spiked and
those posts with LaMarcus
got us some real visibility.
Yeah, we've only come
this far because of you.
So let's build on that momentum.
You know, we need our boss back, Hil.
And also, we're hungry.
♪
So
♪
- Skirty.
- Yeah.
- Here you go.
- [LAUGHS]
Murda on the beat, so it's not nice ♪
Hey. That's right. Let's get 'em, baby.
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Come on. Let's go.
Boy, it's different out here, isn't it?
Oh, man, this definitely ain't Bel-Air.
[WHISTLE TWEETS]
Take it to it, boy.
Court-side seats so close
I could triple-referee ♪
Seen him drop the
fire, AND1, that's three ♪
The reason y'all losin',
you don't speak no D ♪
To win, gotta play
team ball, that's key ♪
Been won a championship in the trap ♪
Yeah!
Yo, help, help, help. Yo!
Gon' shine every time,
it's an open look, over with ♪
- That's a foul.
- He's flopping, Coach.
- Ain't no
- He's flopping.
He's flopping.
Defense, lock 'em up, fah, fah ♪
Ain't nobody hot as us, pump fake ♪
Shooter getting' added up ♪
24 pointers and the AP shot clock ♪
Damn, what them rocks
in your ear cost? ♪
A lot, on the grind, don't stop ♪
One day it's gonna pay off, pay off ♪
Made it from the
bottom to the play-offs ♪
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Damn.
[WHISTLE TWEETS]
We're gonna run a trap here and here.
We don't lose in our house.
Swiss cheese, Swiss cheese, slam ♪
Got the crowd out they seats ♪
- Now we're talking.
- Defense!
Defense!
Hit a Ja Morant
shot, get 'em big mad ♪
Real hustle, knew one day
was gonna pay off, pay off ♪
Come on. Come on.
Mansion in Miami,
ball at the Celtics ♪
Gotti, you the MVP,
yeah, I nailed it ♪
Bought a Rolls-Royce
on land, they mailed it ♪
No-look pass to the
Bagg, how you fail that? ♪
Ah, ah, shake 'em up,
cross 'em up, post move ♪
Defense, lock 'em up, fah, fah ♪
Ain't nobody hot as us, pump fake ♪
Yeah, that's my nephew!
Shot clock buzzer-beater Lambo ♪
You know what to do.
Take us home, West Philly.
Fast break, taken off,
lose one, shake it off ♪
You know I'm about to
take that from you, right?
Man, whatever. You about to take this L.
Got him!
[GRUNTS] [WHISTLE TWEETS]
- Foul.
- Oh!
[ALL SHOUTING]
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Calm down, calm down, calm down.
Come on. I got you. I got you. Come on.
Hey, ref, intentional foul.
Man, sit down and stop all that crying.
What's up?
You got a problem?
Yeah, that's what we thought.
- Yo, you good?
- Yeah, I'm good. I'm good.
Let's show them how we do.
When I make this free
throw, smother 'em.
Press 'em. Don't let
them breathe, all right?
All right, bet.
Hey.
Your mama still got
those dimples on her back?
[CHUCKLES]
Playtime over, this the tip-off ♪
They tried to cross me and spit ball ♪
No longer team, he got kicked off ♪
Threw up the alley and
watch how I lift off ♪
Press! Press! Press!
No Michael Jordan ♪
We in Dior, bet on the Warriors ♪
Stop the ball.
Yo, up top.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Perfect release from
the top of the key three ♪
Step back, pull up,
Swiss cheese Swiss cheese ♪
Slam ooh, got the
crowd out they seats up ♪
One step closer to the big ring ♪
Playtime over, this
the big ring GOAT ♪
Playtime over, this
the big ring GOAT ♪
- Hey.
- What's up?
You were flying.
Hey, I got that from y'all.
Yeah, let's go, baby!
Let's go!
I wanted y'all to play like
a team, and we did that.
I wanted that motherfucking
dub, and we did that.
- We did that!
- Yeah!
[ALL SHOUTING]
Zenith Hype!
Zenith Hype! Zenith Hype!
Is Janice not joining us?
No, it's just us as heads of the board.
We felt what we have to
say is best said in private.
Look, I know that my
comments were harsh.
Antiquated, conservative, out of touch,
those were your words.
Sometimes the truth is hard to hear.
The truth?
Your IG presence has already opened up
a wider and younger audience.
We know Janice's criticisms
have been stifling,
but she doesn't speak for all of us.
We see you as the future.
Wait, so you're not here to
strip me of the fellowship?
No.
We want to offer you the
executive director position.
But isn't that Janice's title?
Yes.
It's time for a change.
And it's yours if you want it.
Will put the Philly heat on them.
Listen, that boy can play.
Yeah, I'm really proud of him.
He' he's amazing.
Hold up.
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
I wonder what that's about.
- Huh?
- I'll look into it.
I'm out.
Thanks for your help, Lisa.
You let me know how that test goes, OK?
Will do.
Hey.
Hey, you're here early.
Yeah, well, I knew
that you'd be tutoring,
and I wanted to catch you before class.
For you.
♪
A swimmer charm?
This is beautiful.
But what's the occasion?
Well, I'm still in the
Founder's Award race.
Because what you said tapped
into what people want to hear.
Well, and you're always the one
encouraging me to speak my truth.
And no matter who's against
me, you always have my back.
I'll always be there for you.
You know that.
I just wanted to show you how
much I appreciate you, Lis.
You mean the world to
me, and I don't know
what I'd do without you.
Thanks.
♪
All right, I'll catch you later.
Thanks.
♪
Yeah, that's good. Thank you.
Hey, look what I got, vintage 1964.
- Oh, come on now.
- Mm-hmm.
Oh, I can hear Derek now.
"Black folks didn't get full rights
under the law until 1964."
"That's why it's the only vintage
we're gonna drink every year."
That's right.
I wish you were still here, brother.
Yeah, me too.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
You know, about the Garrison account
No, no, no, no.
Today is about memory
and celebration only.
Today is about Derek.
Right, right, but you still think
that this tribute is a good idea
given all the acquisition talk?
Yeah, I mean, even more so.
We've got to remind people
why me, you, and Derek
started the firm in
the first place, right?
I think they need to hear from us.
No, they need to hear from you, Phil.
And I need to empty this bottle.
♪
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Hey, Lis. Hold up.
So how was class?
[SIGHS]
[LIGHT FUNKY MUSIC]
♪
Yo, C.
Listen, man, we got to talk.
We're doing that now, huh?
No, no, no, but it's
this is important.
Look, Drew is the one who
leaked the locker room video.
What?
Yes, he basically admitted
it straight to my face.
And the only reason I'm telling you
is because him and Lisa
are linked up right now.
What I thought she was done with him.
No, man, I guess she
gave him a second chance.
I just saw them together.
Look, man, you got
to tell her what's up.
- Me?
- Yes.
Me and Lisa, we're not
on good terms right now.
You know?
If I tell her, it will
look like I'm being a hater,
but you guys are friends, OK?
She's got to know what type
of guy she's fucking with.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'll talk to her.
Good, see you later.
Uh, hey, look, Will.
For what it's worth, I'm sorry.
♪
That's not worth shit.
♪
To the Neeman Fellowship's
next executive director.
OK, I have not accepted
the position yet.
Oh, you could do whatever
you want with it now.
I mean, you could carve out
some time for your own artwork
and help new talent.
No place that I'd rather be ♪
Now, why aren't you more excited?
It's Janice.
It's not like she's a
friend, but I feel like
I'm stabbing a sister in the back.
OK, look, I respect what Janice
has done in the art world.
But let's just be honest here.
I mean, she should have
retired a long time ago.
I mean, somebody's
going to get that job.
Why not you?
I just need to think about
it a bit more, I guess.
OK, that's fair.
I mean, let's just
not talk about Janice.
Let's talk about the real
reason why I came over.
♪
Erika Baker is in LA.
So what's the plan?
We gon' track that
bitch down, key her car,
and slash her tires?
OK, stop it.
She still owes me $20 in gas money.
- I have not forgotten.
- We're not in college anymore.
And after what she's done to you?
That's just water under the bridge?
♪
We are grown and sophisticated women.
Fine.
I mean, you want to take the high road.
I mean, it's boring, but OK.
Look, she and Phil have a
professional connection now.
And I'm trying to give him
the space to just work it out.
Hmm.
What I see is, you are trying to be
considerate of everyone else,
I mean, Janice, Erika, Phil.
And while you're so busy putting
everyone else's feelings
first, who's dealing with yours?
Hmm?
♪
For your project, each team will build
a functional robot capable
of completing three tasks.
You all can pick
whatever tasks those are.
The teams will be as follows:
Madison and Sophia, Luke and Kaya,
Ashley and Olivia
♪
Mason and Justin,
Akasha and Laila, Jim and Fred.
Trying to see if she like me ♪
Maybe she could be my wifey ♪
Damn, I love your spot.
It's not put together yet.
Just moved in a week ago;
all I need is some furniture
and a woman's touch.
I remember your first
place in Santa Monica,
the townhouse.
I bought it with my
rookie signing bonus.
Mm-hmm, and you could not stop smiling.
Kind of like now.
♪
- Are you fucking kidding me?
- You up for a dip?
I know your ass still
look good in a bikini.
I'm here for business.
All right, cool.
We could start with that.
OK, so I'm looking to get
more engagement for the house.
And I have some football
cross-promotion ideas.
I would love to talk to you about them.
Look at you being a boss.
Well, it's no billboard
on Sunset, but I'm trying.
Billboard?
Yeah, my business partner, Ivy,
she has product lines and merch.
And she's always bragging
that they're gonna
give her some billboard on Sunset
for her nasty-ass water, H2Ivy.
Gotcha, OK.
So how can I help?
So I created a business strategy.
If you like it, maybe you can connect me
with your marketing people?
Done.
Wait, don't you want
to look at it first?
They're your ideas, so I
already know it's brilliant.
Yo, Gerry, it's LaMarcus Alton.
Hey, you got a minute?
♪
When James, Derek, and I
decided to start this firm,
we made a pact that we would
watch out for each other
and that we were gonna change the world.
We made a promise that we were
gonna kick down those doors
that were closed to us,
so that the next
generation wouldn't have to.
Not everyone wanted to
see three brothers succeed.
[LIGHT MUSIC]
We alternated paying our mortgages
just to keep this place afloat.
Mm-hmm.
So when we lost Derek to
a massive heart attack,
we thought that might
be the end of the firm.
But we fought harder, because
we know that our brother
would have wanted us to run this race,
even though he couldn't be here to cross
the finish line with us.
Which is why we gather
here every year in his name,
to recognize the day of his passing
and pay tribute to how far
we've all come together.
- To Derek.
- To Derek.
ALL: To Derek.
♪
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
[LAUGHS]
♪
I'll catch you later.
See ya.
Were you ever gonna tell
me about you and Drew?
People change.
You should know that better than anyone.
- He's not who you think he is.
- What's that supposed to mean?
He's the one that airdropped
the locker room video of me.
- What? That's ridiculous.
- Is it?
Ever since I came to the BSU,
the dude's been trying
to ruin my fucking life.
Carlton, stop.
Why are you defending him?
Because I think I know
what this is about.
If I led you to believe
that we were anything
more than friends, I'm sorry.
But that is all that we will ever be.
No, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry you're so
desperate to get over Will
that you're willing to
jump the first asshole
that pays you any attention.
♪
Fuck you.
[SANTÉ ROSE'S "LOST"]
As I lay in this four-wall hotel ♪
♪
I wonder if you think of me ♪
♪
All I've got left
is my bottle of gin ♪
My bottle of gin ♪
Your words still
haunt my aching soul ♪
♪
You might win the fight,
but you lost the war ♪
You lost someone, you lost, you lost ♪
You lost someone, you lost the war ♪
What's up?
Do you have any more peace offerings?
[LAUGHS]
What happened to, "Fuck off, Connor"?
What can I say? You know me.
I knew you could use it.
I could use a little more.
All right, follow me.
[ENGINE TURNING OVER]
[UPBEAT FUNKY MUSIC]
♪
- Come on.
- [ENGINE GRINDING]
- Let's go.
- [ENGINE GRINDING]
Hey, you need some help?
No, thanks.
Are you sure?
I've been driving my dad's car.
I don't he was supposed to take it
in the shop, and he didn't.
And now I'm stuck.
Well, I could, uh
give you a ride home if you want.
I'm not going home.
I'm going to the hospital.
Angela's in labor.
- Shit, like right now?
- Yes.
Well, come on. I can give you a ride.
I'm good.
Lisa, I'm not just
gonna let you sit here.
I said I'm fine, Will.
OK.
I'm fine. I'm fine.
[ENGINE GRINDING]
[GROANS]
[SIGHS]
You're late.
I wasn't even sure you'd show.
I think we should make a
robot that sorts recyclables.
I was thinking a cleaning
robot that sweeps floors.
Let's just see what parts we have.
So have you talked to her?
Who?
Mrs. Hughes.
Why do you care?
She was my favorite teacher too.
Then why'd you snitch on her?
I would never do that.
- It wasn't me.
- It wasn't?
I used to be her favorite,
so I was a little jealous that
she was giving you attention.
That's all.
Oh, my bad.
I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions.
I guess that makes two of us.
I thought you were a stuck-up mean girl.
That's not me at all.
I'm just kind of shy.
I get that. I am too.
The cleaning robot seems good.
Maybe it will clean my room for me.
- Yeah.
- [LAUGHS]
[MUFFLED RAP MUSIC]
♪
So these are your new friends now?
You jealous?
We met at a girl's pool party.
We hang out every now and then.
Yo, I left all my shit in the car,
so let's just get in and get out.
OK, they said, "Come on in now."
♪
They want the sound, want the sound ♪
[GUNFIRE]
Yo!
What's up?
Green beret, used
to be on the benches ♪
Now with cigars and creme brulée ♪
Gentlemen and gentlemen,
pick your pleasure,
snorted, injected, or smoked.
Let's party.
Actually, we weren't gonna stay.
- We were
- Well, I mean, why not?
- Yeah.
- Why not?
So line 'em up, line
'em up, line 'em up ♪
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
You were right.
I'm glad we did this today.
It felt good.
Well, as usual,
everyone responds to you.
I hope we made our brother Derek proud.
I'm sure he would have had a lot to say
about that fake-ass tribute.
I just got an interesting call.
You know, our law world is small, Phil.
And the Black one's even smaller.
What, did you think I
wasn't gonna find out?
My meeting with Carson & Lake.
Yeah, you called me out
about having a secret meeting.
And it seems like you've
been having some of your own.
It's an old friend, Erika Baker.
She's a partner there.
Damn, Phil.
I mean, brother, you're a big part
of why we're in this position.
Now you're just going to bail
and look out for yourself?
She asked me to come in. All right?
It was just an introduction to the team.
OK, so, you're not
considering a real offer?
♪
Well, congratulations.
You just fooled everyone into thinking
that you still care about this place.
♪
You didn't have to come inside.
Yeah, well, it didn't seem like you
wanted to walk in alone, so
A baby brother.
That's cool, right?
I don't know.
It's weird.
My dad's rebuilt a new
life, a new wife, a new baby.
It's like I'm on the outside
watching a whole other family
spring up that isn't mine.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Um
You know what?
It's cool.
I can hang.
- [KNOCK AT DOOR]
- Come in.
Viv, wow, what a surprise.
God, it's it's been forever.
Wow, you look fantastic.
Oh, are we really gonna play that game?
I assume you want to talk
about Phil's opportunity here.
If Phil's gonna take a job here,
we need to have a come to Jesus.
I was thinking about Mom,
and the car wouldn't start
and Will came, and now your
car is stranded at school.
Hey, hey, don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
Today is supposed to
be a happy occasion.
Yeah, for you and Angela.
And you.
We're all family, sweetheart.
It doesn't matter.
We don't even need to
talk about this now.
You have other priorities.
Lisa, you are my priority.
Almost time to push.
We'll finish this. I promise.
Hey.
Thanks.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[JUSTUS WEST'S "CONTROL"]
Sometimes I can't find a way out ♪
Stuck in the maze
that I call my head ♪
I'm going crazy over ♪
Things that I have no control of ♪
Stuck in my mind ♪
A complex design ♪
On a merry-go-round ♪
I'm so done, here we go again ♪
How much further?
You promised you wouldn't
ask any questions.
OK, open them.
Look.
Oh!
Oh, my gosh!
What am I seeing right now?
Well, I don't know about this Ivy chick,
but Hilary Banks deserves
her own billboard on Sunset.
I
I
I don't even know what to say.
Look, all I need you
to do is just listen
so I can get this out.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
I know I said I'm here
to just be friends, but
as soon as I saw you, I
there was no question.
I want you back.
Like, I miss you.
And I know you got a man, so
I don't mean any disrespect.
But I hope he's coming correct.
Because I know I am
for as long as it takes.
♪
I'm not losing you again.
♪
I think you just left me
speechless twice in one day.
Well, then I'm off to a good start.
Thank you.
All right, let me take a
photo of you in front of you.
- OK.
- [LAUGHTER]
Let's go. Come on.
[LAUGHS]
Hey, sorry to break the news, brother,
but you're stuck with me.
What does that mean?
Well, today, remembering our history,
seeing what we built
I'm always going to do what's
best for our firm's future.
I promise.
So no more secret
meetings for either of us?
From now on, it's just you and me.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
We'll take a look at the
terms of this acquisition,
and we'll work it out.
♪
No matter what,
I'm on your side.
We started this together.
♪
Let's finish it together.
Yeah.
♪
All these years, our history,
why didn't you come to me?
Well, we're not in the habit
of asking spousal permission
before making an offer.
Oh, cut the bullshit,
Erika, out of respect.
It's not like you don't have a pattern.
That was a long time ago.
Oh, so you're not the
same woman who slept
with her best friend's boyfriend?
I know that narrative makes good gossip.
But we both know you
and Phil were on a break
when he and I started dating.
You were my line sister.
In what world is that OK?
Phil didn't have a problem with it.
We worked through that.
Exactly, because it was college.
Everyone was on-again, off-again.
But you two were on again
for the next two years.
We were an important relationship
for each other, yes.
But ultimately, things didn't
work out, and you got the guy.
- You won.
- Oh, I know.
I just need to make
sure that moving forward
whatever Phil decides, you
don't have another agenda.
My interest in Philip
is strictly professional.
You have my word.
[SCOFFS]
You better hope that
means something this time.
Trying to find it on the right track ♪
Oh, wanna be just where the free at ♪
Hm, talk to Him, He don't speak back ♪
Ahh, fuck!
- Whoo!
- Whoo!
Do this to my loved ones ♪
I've got some nerve ♪
Don't think I'm not sorry ♪
Hm, hear me now, hey ♪
This time I'm ready for it ♪
Can't stop this war in me ♪
Can't stop this war in me ♪
Hm, I been here before ♪
Hm, h, I been here before, hey ♪
Can't stop this war in me ♪
Can't stop this war
in me, this fight ♪
This war in me, in me, in me ♪
[GROANS]
Oh, fuck.
[GASPING]
Oh, what the fuck?
Hey, Connor?
Oh, fuck.
Guys?
What the fuck?
Where the fuck are you?
Oh, fuck.
Oh, fuck.
Oh, fuck.
[OMINOUS MUSIC]
♪
What the fuck?
♪
Where the fuck is my car?
What the fuck?
♪
What the fuck?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
What happened?
Um
uh
uh
Connor and I were
hanging out after school.
OK, and?
And um
And
and he has a fake.
And so we grabbed a few beers.
Oh, my drinking?
Carlton, really.
I only had like, half a beer, Mom.
I swear, I swear, and
I wasn't even buzzed.
But I was driving home,
and I started feeling nauseous
and disoriented.
And so I pulled over
to the side of the road,
and I I started walking.
Right, I was walking.
And I just kept walking and walking.
And I looked up, and I
didn't even know where I was.
I don't even remember
where I parked the car, Mom.
I left my phone and wallet in there.
And look, I've had drinks before.
But this was different, Mom.
I swear. This was something else.
What do you mean?
It was the meds.
It had to be the meds, Mom. I know it.
We're going to figure this out.
OK, baby?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
Thanks for staying.
Well, of course.
I actually wanted to,
because the hospital Jell-O
is super fire, if you didn't know.
[LAUGHS]
You're a good friend.
- So we're friends again?
- I didn't say all that.
You sure?
You know, my whole life,
it was me and my mom.
And then I come out here, and
it's auntie, uncle, cousins.
You know, you're going
from a family of two
to a family of six just like that.
But family's still family,
even if they don't look
like the one you're used to.
Thanks.
Yeah.
You know, it takes a lot of energy
to keep making yourself the outsider.
Trust me, I know.
Well, he's here.
6 pounds, 7 ounces, big old head.
I understand if you're not ready yet.
[LIGHT FUNKY MUSIC]
I want to meet my little brother.
♪
Thanks, Will.
Oh, I just gave her a ride.
You did a lot more than that.
♪
Oh, Jackie. Jackie.
[COFFEE POT WHISTLING]
So he lost his car?
You really believe this? None
of this makes sense to me.
I know.
But at least he did the
right thing by calling me.
That's exactly what we asked him to do.
And combining his meds with alcohol?
That's just reckless. He
knows better than that.
Yes, and we need to
talk to him about it.
But he admitted to drinking
when he didn't have to.
If we attack him for it, he'll
never tell us the truth again.
And Dr. Richardson confirmed
that tapering off his meds
could lead to an episode
like he experienced?
Yes, I called him as soon as I got home.
Disorientation, nausea,
some of his patients
even experience vertigo.
So you believe his story holds up?
Right now I do.
Do you really want to go out
there and call him a liar?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
Oh.
I'm calm. I'm calm. No,
no, no, no, it's fine.
I know what I did was stupid.
The drinking, trust me,
I've learned my lesson.
I never want to do that again.
Yeah, well, you're
lucky it wasn't worse.
It's been a long night.
Yeah, I just want to lay down.
Yes, I'm going to go with him.
Look, I'm fine, Mom.
No, you're far from fine, Carlton.
We're gonna be keeping
a closer eye on you.
We all will.
Look, I know you've got a
lot on your mind right now,
but I have a bit of news about Doc.
Hey, you seen Jackie?
She went home.
Ah, fuck.
[DOOR CLICKS OPEN]
[DOOR SHUTS]
Yo, Brian, where the
hell have you been, man?
Look, I'm just here to get my shit.
Get your shit?
Hey, look, man, what's going on?
Look, you better tell me something,
because nobody else will.
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
Look, Doc is not who you think he is.
♪
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
- Geoffrey, what's up?
- I've got some good news.
I found your vehicle,
completely out of gas
and sand on the seats.
Hmm, uh, wow.
Hm, on the corner of Reseda and Victory.
Any of this sound familiar?
Uh, like I said, I was lost.
But thanks.
You know what I find interesting?
What's that?
It was about 10 miles
between where your mother
picked you up and where I found it.
Quite a distance for
someone traveling on foot.
Um
I don't know, Geoffrey.
I
I already told my parents
that I don't recall
most of what happened yesterday, so
Yeah.
I'm aware.
Sooner or later, your
truth will have no choice
but to reveal itself.
You know that, don't you?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
- [KNOCK AT DOOR]
- Yeah?
- Hey, Uncle Phil.
- Hey, nephew.
Hey, do you have time to
talk about Zenith and Doc?
Yeah, so apparently,
Doc has been taking bribes
to steer players to colleges and agents.
And now someone is threatening
to blow the whistle on
Doc and the entire team.
Hmm?
Yeah.
Have a seat.
[SIGHS]
Previously on "Bel-Air"
My pieces, they have
something powerful to say.
If this is unbecoming
of the Neeman Fellowship,
then so am I.
-
- [DRAMATIC MUSIC]
You don't get to say "nigger."
None of y'all do.
Well, I'm pretty sure I just said it.
I did not send the video.
I can't even believe you
would accuse me of that.
You had me and Carlton out
here beefing when it was you.
Oh, but can you prove it, though?
We'd like to bring you
in as an equity partner.
You can create whatever future
you envision for yourself.
So are you seriously considering this?
I think I have to.
But Doc told me not to count myself out.
At least he believes in me.
We'll see how much Doc
still believes in you
when I stop putting money in
his bank account every month.
- Let go of me!
- Relax.
You don't know shit about me, Will.
It's not gonna work
for me anymore, Will.
- So what are you saying?
- We can't be friends anymore.
The school is claiming
one of your classmates
told her parents they saw Ms. Hughes
giving books that weren't a part
of the approved curriculum.
I can't do this anymore.
So this is how it ends?
I guess so.
♪
OK, how's this?
"And while my comments were
in no way meant to tarnish
the reputation of the Neeman Fellowship,
I do wholeheartedly stand
by my opinions and apologize
for any harm I may have
caused the organization."
It's good that you're
standing by your principles.
You shouldn't have to
apologize for talking
about what you believe in.
Yeah, I mean, what's
the worst they can do,
cancel your fellowship?
You think they could do that?
- It's not gonna happen.
- Good morning.
- Morning, Dad.
- Morning, Phil.
OK, gotta get going, y'all.
I don't wanna be late to the gym.
So I walk in a room, and you walk out.
- How long are we gonna do this?
- I'm cool.
Yeah, well, I'm not.
Come on, your violin
lesson's starting soon.
You know, when you
came back in this house,
you wanted more independence.
And I promised to support that.
But if that support is
feeling more like control,
then I'm gonna ease up.
Yeah, so from now on,
I'm gonna let you decide
when you need my help.
That's all I wanted, just a
little bit of space to do me.
Then you got it.
You're in the driver's seat now.
- Just like that?
- Just like that.
Oh, hallelujah.
And I know you got your first
game with Zenith Hype later.
Geoffrey and I will be front and center.
You know I would be there if it wasn't
for this Neeman meeting.
It's all good. Just
catch the highlight reel.
You know I'm gonna drop 30 on them.
I really gotta get out of here.
I guess two reconciliations in one day
is too much to ask for, huh?
Well, it helps to start with an apology.
Oh, wow. You're taking his side.
How unexpected.
You OK, son?
Yeah, it's just a nosebleed.
The air's just super dry.
Well, do you want me
to get you a tissue?
No, no, no, no, I got it. It's fine.
[TENSE MUSIC]
I came up, I got me a bag ♪
Invested and doubled it bad ♪
Did it again, now
these haters is mad ♪
Don't matter their
feelings, they making me cash ♪
First game, you're gonna be great.
Oh, I'm gonna be more than great.
- I'ma kill them.
- [CHUCKLES]
Um
thanks for getting me
home the other night.
I know I got a little out of pocket.
I'm not even sure what I said.
I can remember a few things.
- Mm.
- [LAUGHS]
- Sorry.
- It's all good.
We all got something
we're going through.
I get it.
I'm ready to share a little bit more,
if you're still interested.
- If I'm still interested?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, I'm definitely still interested.
Good.
Swing by and pick me
up after work tomorrow?
It's a date.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
♪
Hey, do you know why Brian's
not on the team anymore?
Can't get a straight
answer from anybody.
Yeah, let's let's
talk about that too.
OK, well, I'll see you then.
OK.
Gotta get going. Here comes your uncle.
- Good luck.
- West Philly in the building.
- Big things, baby.
- What's up, Coach?
- Ready to do it?
- Yes, sir.
♪
What was that about?
He's just excited to
be starting in the game.
Hmm.
Be careful.
Don't say too much.
[EASY MCCOY'S "DÉJÀ VU"]
It's like déjà vu ♪
I see it all the time ♪
Yeah, it's like déjà vu ♪
I see it all the time ♪
♪
Yeah ♪
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to the Zenith Hype arena.
I see Frederick made it back.
Sorry it had to be such a quick visit.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
It's all good. It was the safest way.
I can't thank you and Viv
enough for making it happen.
Hey, no thanks needed.
I know my focus has been off lately
with all that's been going
on, but I want you to know
that I'm back 100%, Phil.
Glad to hear it.
Meet tomorrow's college
stars and NBA pros today.
I'm in outer space, I'm a satellite ♪
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
- Come on. Come on. Come on.
- Let's go.
Smith, let me holler at you real quick.
- Hey, circle up, everybody.
- What's up, Coach?
I see the work you've been putting in.
You stay grinding around the clock.
I'm proud of you. You ruled in Philly.
Now it's time to take the throne in LA.
Yes, sir.
- Bam. Clap it up.
- Fo' sho'.
- 14.
- That's what's up.
Yo, why did you pick 14?
My mom, she had me on
the 14th at 4:14 p.m.
Just reminds me of the day
I came into this world, man.
Been ballin' ever since.
Born in Philly, born in Bel-Air.
And now you're rockin' it with us!
ALL: Yeah!
- That's right, born in Philly.
- That's what's up.
All right, y'all, it's almost game time.
We've got a full house out there.
Compton is coming for your necks.
I say you go out there
and earn your respect.
And better yet, go out
there and take that shit.
Because that's what the fuck we do.
- Yes, sir!
- Let's go.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Zenith Hype on three! One, two, three!
ALL: Zenith Hype!
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Hey, boss.
Um
morning.
It's afternoon, actually.
You feeling pantsy or skirty?
[LIGHT MUSIC]
What are you all doing?
We're getting you up
and out of this room.
Usually, you've worked out,
dressed yourself impeccably,
and made us all breakfast by now.
Yeah, Phanta tried
but couldn't figure out
how to turn the stove on.
♪
Look, we get it, OK?
Breakups are hard.
But Simply Spiked and
those posts with LaMarcus
got us some real visibility.
Yeah, we've only come
this far because of you.
So let's build on that momentum.
You know, we need our boss back, Hil.
And also, we're hungry.
♪
So
♪
- Skirty.
- Yeah.
- Here you go.
- [LAUGHS]
Murda on the beat, so it's not nice ♪
Hey. That's right. Let's get 'em, baby.
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Come on. Let's go.
Boy, it's different out here, isn't it?
Oh, man, this definitely ain't Bel-Air.
[WHISTLE TWEETS]
Take it to it, boy.
Court-side seats so close
I could triple-referee ♪
Seen him drop the
fire, AND1, that's three ♪
The reason y'all losin',
you don't speak no D ♪
To win, gotta play
team ball, that's key ♪
Been won a championship in the trap ♪
Yeah!
Yo, help, help, help. Yo!
Gon' shine every time,
it's an open look, over with ♪
- That's a foul.
- He's flopping, Coach.
- Ain't no
- He's flopping.
He's flopping.
Defense, lock 'em up, fah, fah ♪
Ain't nobody hot as us, pump fake ♪
Shooter getting' added up ♪
24 pointers and the AP shot clock ♪
Damn, what them rocks
in your ear cost? ♪
A lot, on the grind, don't stop ♪
One day it's gonna pay off, pay off ♪
Made it from the
bottom to the play-offs ♪
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Damn.
[WHISTLE TWEETS]
We're gonna run a trap here and here.
We don't lose in our house.
Swiss cheese, Swiss cheese, slam ♪
Got the crowd out they seats ♪
- Now we're talking.
- Defense!
Defense!
Hit a Ja Morant
shot, get 'em big mad ♪
Real hustle, knew one day
was gonna pay off, pay off ♪
Come on. Come on.
Mansion in Miami,
ball at the Celtics ♪
Gotti, you the MVP,
yeah, I nailed it ♪
Bought a Rolls-Royce
on land, they mailed it ♪
No-look pass to the
Bagg, how you fail that? ♪
Ah, ah, shake 'em up,
cross 'em up, post move ♪
Defense, lock 'em up, fah, fah ♪
Ain't nobody hot as us, pump fake ♪
Yeah, that's my nephew!
Shot clock buzzer-beater Lambo ♪
You know what to do.
Take us home, West Philly.
Fast break, taken off,
lose one, shake it off ♪
You know I'm about to
take that from you, right?
Man, whatever. You about to take this L.
Got him!
[GRUNTS] [WHISTLE TWEETS]
- Foul.
- Oh!
[ALL SHOUTING]
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Calm down, calm down, calm down.
Come on. I got you. I got you. Come on.
Hey, ref, intentional foul.
Man, sit down and stop all that crying.
What's up?
You got a problem?
Yeah, that's what we thought.
- Yo, you good?
- Yeah, I'm good. I'm good.
Let's show them how we do.
When I make this free
throw, smother 'em.
Press 'em. Don't let
them breathe, all right?
All right, bet.
Hey.
Your mama still got
those dimples on her back?
[CHUCKLES]
Playtime over, this the tip-off ♪
They tried to cross me and spit ball ♪
No longer team, he got kicked off ♪
Threw up the alley and
watch how I lift off ♪
Press! Press! Press!
No Michael Jordan ♪
We in Dior, bet on the Warriors ♪
Stop the ball.
Yo, up top.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Playtime over, this
the big league, GOAT ♪
Perfect release from
the top of the key three ♪
Step back, pull up,
Swiss cheese Swiss cheese ♪
Slam ooh, got the
crowd out they seats up ♪
One step closer to the big ring ♪
Playtime over, this
the big ring GOAT ♪
Playtime over, this
the big ring GOAT ♪
- Hey.
- What's up?
You were flying.
Hey, I got that from y'all.
Yeah, let's go, baby!
Let's go!
I wanted y'all to play like
a team, and we did that.
I wanted that motherfucking
dub, and we did that.
- We did that!
- Yeah!
[ALL SHOUTING]
Zenith Hype!
Zenith Hype! Zenith Hype!
Is Janice not joining us?
No, it's just us as heads of the board.
We felt what we have to
say is best said in private.
Look, I know that my
comments were harsh.
Antiquated, conservative, out of touch,
those were your words.
Sometimes the truth is hard to hear.
The truth?
Your IG presence has already opened up
a wider and younger audience.
We know Janice's criticisms
have been stifling,
but she doesn't speak for all of us.
We see you as the future.
Wait, so you're not here to
strip me of the fellowship?
No.
We want to offer you the
executive director position.
But isn't that Janice's title?
Yes.
It's time for a change.
And it's yours if you want it.
Will put the Philly heat on them.
Listen, that boy can play.
Yeah, I'm really proud of him.
He' he's amazing.
Hold up.
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
I wonder what that's about.
- Huh?
- I'll look into it.
I'm out.
Thanks for your help, Lisa.
You let me know how that test goes, OK?
Will do.
Hey.
Hey, you're here early.
Yeah, well, I knew
that you'd be tutoring,
and I wanted to catch you before class.
For you.
♪
A swimmer charm?
This is beautiful.
But what's the occasion?
Well, I'm still in the
Founder's Award race.
Because what you said tapped
into what people want to hear.
Well, and you're always the one
encouraging me to speak my truth.
And no matter who's against
me, you always have my back.
I'll always be there for you.
You know that.
I just wanted to show you how
much I appreciate you, Lis.
You mean the world to
me, and I don't know
what I'd do without you.
Thanks.
♪
All right, I'll catch you later.
Thanks.
♪
Yeah, that's good. Thank you.
Hey, look what I got, vintage 1964.
- Oh, come on now.
- Mm-hmm.
Oh, I can hear Derek now.
"Black folks didn't get full rights
under the law until 1964."
"That's why it's the only vintage
we're gonna drink every year."
That's right.
I wish you were still here, brother.
Yeah, me too.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
You know, about the Garrison account
No, no, no, no.
Today is about memory
and celebration only.
Today is about Derek.
Right, right, but you still think
that this tribute is a good idea
given all the acquisition talk?
Yeah, I mean, even more so.
We've got to remind people
why me, you, and Derek
started the firm in
the first place, right?
I think they need to hear from us.
No, they need to hear from you, Phil.
And I need to empty this bottle.
♪
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Hey, Lis. Hold up.
So how was class?
[SIGHS]
[LIGHT FUNKY MUSIC]
♪
Yo, C.
Listen, man, we got to talk.
We're doing that now, huh?
No, no, no, but it's
this is important.
Look, Drew is the one who
leaked the locker room video.
What?
Yes, he basically admitted
it straight to my face.
And the only reason I'm telling you
is because him and Lisa
are linked up right now.
What I thought she was done with him.
No, man, I guess she
gave him a second chance.
I just saw them together.
Look, man, you got
to tell her what's up.
- Me?
- Yes.
Me and Lisa, we're not
on good terms right now.
You know?
If I tell her, it will
look like I'm being a hater,
but you guys are friends, OK?
She's got to know what type
of guy she's fucking with.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'll talk to her.
Good, see you later.
Uh, hey, look, Will.
For what it's worth, I'm sorry.
♪
That's not worth shit.
♪
To the Neeman Fellowship's
next executive director.
OK, I have not accepted
the position yet.
Oh, you could do whatever
you want with it now.
I mean, you could carve out
some time for your own artwork
and help new talent.
No place that I'd rather be ♪
Now, why aren't you more excited?
It's Janice.
It's not like she's a
friend, but I feel like
I'm stabbing a sister in the back.
OK, look, I respect what Janice
has done in the art world.
But let's just be honest here.
I mean, she should have
retired a long time ago.
I mean, somebody's
going to get that job.
Why not you?
I just need to think about
it a bit more, I guess.
OK, that's fair.
I mean, let's just
not talk about Janice.
Let's talk about the real
reason why I came over.
♪
Erika Baker is in LA.
So what's the plan?
We gon' track that
bitch down, key her car,
and slash her tires?
OK, stop it.
She still owes me $20 in gas money.
- I have not forgotten.
- We're not in college anymore.
And after what she's done to you?
That's just water under the bridge?
♪
We are grown and sophisticated women.
Fine.
I mean, you want to take the high road.
I mean, it's boring, but OK.
Look, she and Phil have a
professional connection now.
And I'm trying to give him
the space to just work it out.
Hmm.
What I see is, you are trying to be
considerate of everyone else,
I mean, Janice, Erika, Phil.
And while you're so busy putting
everyone else's feelings
first, who's dealing with yours?
Hmm?
♪
For your project, each team will build
a functional robot capable
of completing three tasks.
You all can pick
whatever tasks those are.
The teams will be as follows:
Madison and Sophia, Luke and Kaya,
Ashley and Olivia
♪
Mason and Justin,
Akasha and Laila, Jim and Fred.
Trying to see if she like me ♪
Maybe she could be my wifey ♪
Damn, I love your spot.
It's not put together yet.
Just moved in a week ago;
all I need is some furniture
and a woman's touch.
I remember your first
place in Santa Monica,
the townhouse.
I bought it with my
rookie signing bonus.
Mm-hmm, and you could not stop smiling.
Kind of like now.
♪
- Are you fucking kidding me?
- You up for a dip?
I know your ass still
look good in a bikini.
I'm here for business.
All right, cool.
We could start with that.
OK, so I'm looking to get
more engagement for the house.
And I have some football
cross-promotion ideas.
I would love to talk to you about them.
Look at you being a boss.
Well, it's no billboard
on Sunset, but I'm trying.
Billboard?
Yeah, my business partner, Ivy,
she has product lines and merch.
And she's always bragging
that they're gonna
give her some billboard on Sunset
for her nasty-ass water, H2Ivy.
Gotcha, OK.
So how can I help?
So I created a business strategy.
If you like it, maybe you can connect me
with your marketing people?
Done.
Wait, don't you want
to look at it first?
They're your ideas, so I
already know it's brilliant.
Yo, Gerry, it's LaMarcus Alton.
Hey, you got a minute?
♪
When James, Derek, and I
decided to start this firm,
we made a pact that we would
watch out for each other
and that we were gonna change the world.
We made a promise that we were
gonna kick down those doors
that were closed to us,
so that the next
generation wouldn't have to.
Not everyone wanted to
see three brothers succeed.
[LIGHT MUSIC]
We alternated paying our mortgages
just to keep this place afloat.
Mm-hmm.
So when we lost Derek to
a massive heart attack,
we thought that might
be the end of the firm.
But we fought harder, because
we know that our brother
would have wanted us to run this race,
even though he couldn't be here to cross
the finish line with us.
Which is why we gather
here every year in his name,
to recognize the day of his passing
and pay tribute to how far
we've all come together.
- To Derek.
- To Derek.
ALL: To Derek.
♪
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
[LAUGHS]
♪
I'll catch you later.
See ya.
Were you ever gonna tell
me about you and Drew?
People change.
You should know that better than anyone.
- He's not who you think he is.
- What's that supposed to mean?
He's the one that airdropped
the locker room video of me.
- What? That's ridiculous.
- Is it?
Ever since I came to the BSU,
the dude's been trying
to ruin my fucking life.
Carlton, stop.
Why are you defending him?
Because I think I know
what this is about.
If I led you to believe
that we were anything
more than friends, I'm sorry.
But that is all that we will ever be.
No, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry you're so
desperate to get over Will
that you're willing to
jump the first asshole
that pays you any attention.
♪
Fuck you.
[SANTÉ ROSE'S "LOST"]
As I lay in this four-wall hotel ♪
♪
I wonder if you think of me ♪
♪
All I've got left
is my bottle of gin ♪
My bottle of gin ♪
Your words still
haunt my aching soul ♪
♪
You might win the fight,
but you lost the war ♪
You lost someone, you lost, you lost ♪
You lost someone, you lost the war ♪
What's up?
Do you have any more peace offerings?
[LAUGHS]
What happened to, "Fuck off, Connor"?
What can I say? You know me.
I knew you could use it.
I could use a little more.
All right, follow me.
[ENGINE TURNING OVER]
[UPBEAT FUNKY MUSIC]
♪
- Come on.
- [ENGINE GRINDING]
- Let's go.
- [ENGINE GRINDING]
Hey, you need some help?
No, thanks.
Are you sure?
I've been driving my dad's car.
I don't he was supposed to take it
in the shop, and he didn't.
And now I'm stuck.
Well, I could, uh
give you a ride home if you want.
I'm not going home.
I'm going to the hospital.
Angela's in labor.
- Shit, like right now?
- Yes.
Well, come on. I can give you a ride.
I'm good.
Lisa, I'm not just
gonna let you sit here.
I said I'm fine, Will.
OK.
I'm fine. I'm fine.
[ENGINE GRINDING]
[GROANS]
[SIGHS]
You're late.
I wasn't even sure you'd show.
I think we should make a
robot that sorts recyclables.
I was thinking a cleaning
robot that sweeps floors.
Let's just see what parts we have.
So have you talked to her?
Who?
Mrs. Hughes.
Why do you care?
She was my favorite teacher too.
Then why'd you snitch on her?
I would never do that.
- It wasn't me.
- It wasn't?
I used to be her favorite,
so I was a little jealous that
she was giving you attention.
That's all.
Oh, my bad.
I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions.
I guess that makes two of us.
I thought you were a stuck-up mean girl.
That's not me at all.
I'm just kind of shy.
I get that. I am too.
The cleaning robot seems good.
Maybe it will clean my room for me.
- Yeah.
- [LAUGHS]
[MUFFLED RAP MUSIC]
♪
So these are your new friends now?
You jealous?
We met at a girl's pool party.
We hang out every now and then.
Yo, I left all my shit in the car,
so let's just get in and get out.
OK, they said, "Come on in now."
♪
They want the sound, want the sound ♪
[GUNFIRE]
Yo!
What's up?
Green beret, used
to be on the benches ♪
Now with cigars and creme brulée ♪
Gentlemen and gentlemen,
pick your pleasure,
snorted, injected, or smoked.
Let's party.
Actually, we weren't gonna stay.
- We were
- Well, I mean, why not?
- Yeah.
- Why not?
So line 'em up, line
'em up, line 'em up ♪
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
You were right.
I'm glad we did this today.
It felt good.
Well, as usual,
everyone responds to you.
I hope we made our brother Derek proud.
I'm sure he would have had a lot to say
about that fake-ass tribute.
I just got an interesting call.
You know, our law world is small, Phil.
And the Black one's even smaller.
What, did you think I
wasn't gonna find out?
My meeting with Carson & Lake.
Yeah, you called me out
about having a secret meeting.
And it seems like you've
been having some of your own.
It's an old friend, Erika Baker.
She's a partner there.
Damn, Phil.
I mean, brother, you're a big part
of why we're in this position.
Now you're just going to bail
and look out for yourself?
She asked me to come in. All right?
It was just an introduction to the team.
OK, so, you're not
considering a real offer?
♪
Well, congratulations.
You just fooled everyone into thinking
that you still care about this place.
♪
You didn't have to come inside.
Yeah, well, it didn't seem like you
wanted to walk in alone, so
A baby brother.
That's cool, right?
I don't know.
It's weird.
My dad's rebuilt a new
life, a new wife, a new baby.
It's like I'm on the outside
watching a whole other family
spring up that isn't mine.
[PHONE CHIMES]
Um
You know what?
It's cool.
I can hang.
- [KNOCK AT DOOR]
- Come in.
Viv, wow, what a surprise.
God, it's it's been forever.
Wow, you look fantastic.
Oh, are we really gonna play that game?
I assume you want to talk
about Phil's opportunity here.
If Phil's gonna take a job here,
we need to have a come to Jesus.
I was thinking about Mom,
and the car wouldn't start
and Will came, and now your
car is stranded at school.
Hey, hey, don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
Today is supposed to
be a happy occasion.
Yeah, for you and Angela.
And you.
We're all family, sweetheart.
It doesn't matter.
We don't even need to
talk about this now.
You have other priorities.
Lisa, you are my priority.
Almost time to push.
We'll finish this. I promise.
Hey.
Thanks.
[PHONE CHIMES]
[JUSTUS WEST'S "CONTROL"]
Sometimes I can't find a way out ♪
Stuck in the maze
that I call my head ♪
I'm going crazy over ♪
Things that I have no control of ♪
Stuck in my mind ♪
A complex design ♪
On a merry-go-round ♪
I'm so done, here we go again ♪
How much further?
You promised you wouldn't
ask any questions.
OK, open them.
Look.
Oh!
Oh, my gosh!
What am I seeing right now?
Well, I don't know about this Ivy chick,
but Hilary Banks deserves
her own billboard on Sunset.
I
I
I don't even know what to say.
Look, all I need you
to do is just listen
so I can get this out.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
I know I said I'm here
to just be friends, but
as soon as I saw you, I
there was no question.
I want you back.
Like, I miss you.
And I know you got a man, so
I don't mean any disrespect.
But I hope he's coming correct.
Because I know I am
for as long as it takes.
♪
I'm not losing you again.
♪
I think you just left me
speechless twice in one day.
Well, then I'm off to a good start.
Thank you.
All right, let me take a
photo of you in front of you.
- OK.
- [LAUGHTER]
Let's go. Come on.
[LAUGHS]
Hey, sorry to break the news, brother,
but you're stuck with me.
What does that mean?
Well, today, remembering our history,
seeing what we built
I'm always going to do what's
best for our firm's future.
I promise.
So no more secret
meetings for either of us?
From now on, it's just you and me.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
We'll take a look at the
terms of this acquisition,
and we'll work it out.
♪
No matter what,
I'm on your side.
We started this together.
♪
Let's finish it together.
Yeah.
♪
All these years, our history,
why didn't you come to me?
Well, we're not in the habit
of asking spousal permission
before making an offer.
Oh, cut the bullshit,
Erika, out of respect.
It's not like you don't have a pattern.
That was a long time ago.
Oh, so you're not the
same woman who slept
with her best friend's boyfriend?
I know that narrative makes good gossip.
But we both know you
and Phil were on a break
when he and I started dating.
You were my line sister.
In what world is that OK?
Phil didn't have a problem with it.
We worked through that.
Exactly, because it was college.
Everyone was on-again, off-again.
But you two were on again
for the next two years.
We were an important relationship
for each other, yes.
But ultimately, things didn't
work out, and you got the guy.
- You won.
- Oh, I know.
I just need to make
sure that moving forward
whatever Phil decides, you
don't have another agenda.
My interest in Philip
is strictly professional.
You have my word.
[SCOFFS]
You better hope that
means something this time.
Trying to find it on the right track ♪
Oh, wanna be just where the free at ♪
Hm, talk to Him, He don't speak back ♪
Ahh, fuck!
- Whoo!
- Whoo!
Do this to my loved ones ♪
I've got some nerve ♪
Don't think I'm not sorry ♪
Hm, hear me now, hey ♪
This time I'm ready for it ♪
Can't stop this war in me ♪
Can't stop this war in me ♪
Hm, I been here before ♪
Hm, h, I been here before, hey ♪
Can't stop this war in me ♪
Can't stop this war
in me, this fight ♪
This war in me, in me, in me ♪
[GROANS]
Oh, fuck.
[GASPING]
Oh, what the fuck?
Hey, Connor?
Oh, fuck.
Guys?
What the fuck?
Where the fuck are you?
Oh, fuck.
Oh, fuck.
Oh, fuck.
[OMINOUS MUSIC]
♪
What the fuck?
♪
Where the fuck is my car?
What the fuck?
♪
What the fuck?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
What happened?
Um
uh
uh
Connor and I were
hanging out after school.
OK, and?
And um
And
and he has a fake.
And so we grabbed a few beers.
Oh, my drinking?
Carlton, really.
I only had like, half a beer, Mom.
I swear, I swear, and
I wasn't even buzzed.
But I was driving home,
and I started feeling nauseous
and disoriented.
And so I pulled over
to the side of the road,
and I I started walking.
Right, I was walking.
And I just kept walking and walking.
And I looked up, and I
didn't even know where I was.
I don't even remember
where I parked the car, Mom.
I left my phone and wallet in there.
And look, I've had drinks before.
But this was different, Mom.
I swear. This was something else.
What do you mean?
It was the meds.
It had to be the meds, Mom. I know it.
We're going to figure this out.
OK, baby?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
Thanks for staying.
Well, of course.
I actually wanted to,
because the hospital Jell-O
is super fire, if you didn't know.
[LAUGHS]
You're a good friend.
- So we're friends again?
- I didn't say all that.
You sure?
You know, my whole life,
it was me and my mom.
And then I come out here, and
it's auntie, uncle, cousins.
You know, you're going
from a family of two
to a family of six just like that.
But family's still family,
even if they don't look
like the one you're used to.
Thanks.
Yeah.
You know, it takes a lot of energy
to keep making yourself the outsider.
Trust me, I know.
Well, he's here.
6 pounds, 7 ounces, big old head.
I understand if you're not ready yet.
[LIGHT FUNKY MUSIC]
I want to meet my little brother.
♪
Thanks, Will.
Oh, I just gave her a ride.
You did a lot more than that.
♪
Oh, Jackie. Jackie.
[COFFEE POT WHISTLING]
So he lost his car?
You really believe this? None
of this makes sense to me.
I know.
But at least he did the
right thing by calling me.
That's exactly what we asked him to do.
And combining his meds with alcohol?
That's just reckless. He
knows better than that.
Yes, and we need to
talk to him about it.
But he admitted to drinking
when he didn't have to.
If we attack him for it, he'll
never tell us the truth again.
And Dr. Richardson confirmed
that tapering off his meds
could lead to an episode
like he experienced?
Yes, I called him as soon as I got home.
Disorientation, nausea,
some of his patients
even experience vertigo.
So you believe his story holds up?
Right now I do.
Do you really want to go out
there and call him a liar?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
Oh.
I'm calm. I'm calm. No,
no, no, no, it's fine.
I know what I did was stupid.
The drinking, trust me,
I've learned my lesson.
I never want to do that again.
Yeah, well, you're
lucky it wasn't worse.
It's been a long night.
Yeah, I just want to lay down.
Yes, I'm going to go with him.
Look, I'm fine, Mom.
No, you're far from fine, Carlton.
We're gonna be keeping
a closer eye on you.
We all will.
Look, I know you've got a
lot on your mind right now,
but I have a bit of news about Doc.
Hey, you seen Jackie?
She went home.
Ah, fuck.
[DOOR CLICKS OPEN]
[DOOR SHUTS]
Yo, Brian, where the
hell have you been, man?
Look, I'm just here to get my shit.
Get your shit?
Hey, look, man, what's going on?
Look, you better tell me something,
because nobody else will.
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
Look, Doc is not who you think he is.
♪
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
- Geoffrey, what's up?
- I've got some good news.
I found your vehicle,
completely out of gas
and sand on the seats.
Hmm, uh, wow.
Hm, on the corner of Reseda and Victory.
Any of this sound familiar?
Uh, like I said, I was lost.
But thanks.
You know what I find interesting?
What's that?
It was about 10 miles
between where your mother
picked you up and where I found it.
Quite a distance for
someone traveling on foot.
Um
I don't know, Geoffrey.
I
I already told my parents
that I don't recall
most of what happened yesterday, so
Yeah.
I'm aware.
Sooner or later, your
truth will have no choice
but to reveal itself.
You know that, don't you?
[TENSE MUSIC]
♪
- [KNOCK AT DOOR]
- Yeah?
- Hey, Uncle Phil.
- Hey, nephew.
Hey, do you have time to
talk about Zenith and Doc?
Yeah, so apparently,
Doc has been taking bribes
to steer players to colleges and agents.
And now someone is threatening
to blow the whistle on
Doc and the entire team.
Hmm?
Yeah.
Have a seat.
[SIGHS]