Diggstown (2019) s03e04 Episode Script

1
If you take away race,
gender, sexual identity,
religion and you're left
with a legal system run by
economic inequity.
In a perfect world,
legal aid is supposed to
address this inequity.
And yet, our courts continue
to be clogged with defendants
and litigants who are self-represented.
It's time to bridge the gap
between legal aid and private firms.
I'm looking to raise
five million dollars
to establish a law firm
that will provide free full
spectrum legal services
to folks who can't afford a lawyer.
With access to the level of
talent I intend to provide,
David will have a fighting
chance against Goliath.
We all talk about the
need for equal justice,
But right now I'm asking
you to put your money
where your mouth is.
In this package I provided a
draught financing agreement
and a waterfall that explains
the potential return on investment-
I have to take this.
Getting to the money stay in your lane
Okay so,
That rail-to-rail move
that I just showed you guys
You're gonna keep your
feet shoulder width apart
And you're going to keep your
back foot over your fins.
It's going to reduce your drag
And it's going to increase your speed.
Alright?
Let's see how you do.
Marcie Diggs.
You doin' okay, kid?
How do I seem?
Well,
I hear you're trying to get rich people
to finance a revolution.
(CHUCKLES) Well then you've heard
that it's not going so well.
Champagne socialists
like their champagne.
Besides,
Do you think those people
are going to want to
associate with someone
who puts criminals back on the street?
Wow. We'll have to see.
How are things at the
Clayton Park office?
Oh, thank Christ I'm
only there part-time
Is all I can say.
Who knew I'd take to academia?
Colleen got her judgeship.
Oh yes.
The honourable Colleen MacDonnell.
She's gonna make a good judge.
What about Doug and Iris?
How they doin'?
Why are the cops here?
Taylor Dayal.
Taylor! OFFICER: Taylor!
Stop!
Taylor!
Calm the hell down!
Stop! You're hurting me!!
Stop resisting!
Let her go.
Not 'til I know she's calm.
You calm? Are you calm?
She's calm. Let her go.
What is this about?
Ms. Dayal's under arrest for possession
and distribution of child pornography.
It's not like what
they're saying, Marcie.
- All I did was
- Taylor! Taylor!
Stop talking.
Anything that you say
can be held against you,
So say nothing.
Okay? You understand?
I got you.
It's okay.
It's okay.
Just take a deep breath.
Good. Good.
You feel your feet on the floor?
You're okay.
Everything's gonna be okay.
Hi, I'm Marcie Diggs.
Yes, uh, Reverend Cliff Crawley,
um, with the St. Thomas Baptist Church.
Oh, that used to be my church.
Okay.
So Slaughter's gone?
I'm renovating his
house so he better be.
Taylor's parents,
we're old friends from Calgary.
I thought I might be able to
lend her some emotional support.
Well Reverend, I-
Oh, uh, Cliff.
Ah, please call me Cliff.
Cliff.
I need some time with my client.
Yes. Yes, of course.
Sure.
Hey Taylor, if you need anything,
Just give a call, okay?
We're all here for you.
Yeah.
Okay.
These guys in my intro to sosh class,
They got this hate on for me
'cause I was out with
some of my roommates
And one of them, Cora, she got wasted.
And so the guys were trying to smash,
you know,
but I wasn't letting that go down.
So I got her out of there.
Guess I pissed those guys off
'cause next thing I know,
they start messing with me.
First it's "memes" and "gifs"
and on my socials.
Just stupid stuff.
Then they're in my dms with-
Did you tell the school?
It wasn't anything, just
dumb boy nonsense.
Then, though,
when they're not
getting any play from me,
they start sending me snaps of random
Random what?
Like junk.
What'd you do then?
I sent them snaps of a bunch of asses
with the caption, "recognize yourself?"
You did that?
These boys think they can
get away with anything,
but they needed to know
that I wasn't putting up with it.
But then everything started
to get really aggressive.
They started sending me texts that
they were making rape jokes
saying that next time
they try to take Cora home
They'll put a
in my mouth to keep me quiet.
They sent me some dick pics
and they told me to "take my pick".
Is this when you complained
to the university?
Yeah, 'cause it weirded
me out and it felt threatening.
And I shouldn't have to
put up with this garbage
'cause I stopped those dumbasses
from raping my roommate.
What happened when you told the school?
Nothing.
Lowell, Ollie and Denny,
the guys,
they were told to apologize
and stop the behaviour.
University said because
I sent them the snap
that it justified them thinking
that it was just jokes.
Yeah, sexual assault
is a real knee-slapper.
Taylor, I'm-
I'm really sorry that you had
to go through all of this.
See, I thought that
would be that, you know?
I really figured that would end things.
But then Lowell sent me a "supercut"
of all their dick pics together.
And I had enough, you know?
I took the video Lowell sent me
And I added Meg Thee Stallion's "Savage"
And I added their names and socials
and I posted it to Trasheap
via a non-traceable VPN.
Nothing like a little Meg,
but maybe not the best move.
Do you still have the
compilation on your laptop?
I deleted it.
What about the original video?
I deleted it from my phone.
Okay, but it might still
be on your SD card.
No. Here.
I swapped this out of my phone
after I uploaded the video.
Police are likely trying
to get a warrant for this
As we speak.
Does anyone else know about this?
No.
Good.
Let's keep it that way.
(SIGHS) Taylor,
these charges,
possession and distribution
of child pornography,
they're serious.
I'm going to talk to the prosecutor
and see if they will treat your case
like they do sexting
charges involving minors.
I'm not going to let them ruin your life
because you did the right thing.
Well we better go.
Don't wanna be late.
My hands, they're shaking.
We're here.
We're okay.
I guess
Not "I guess", Austin,
"I feel".
I, uh
I feel that everything with
this young man and his plans
For Velma's family's land
opened up things I
I thought we worked
through 15, 20 years ago.
I thought we re-established
our trust for one another,
but I was wrong.
Guess if I'd known
Why is it my responsibility
to tell you why?
Except Velma,
Who has the talking stick?
Austin.
Austin, that's right.
So, what is the other person doing
when Austin has the talking stick?
Listening.
Listening. Yes, Velma.
I feel like I should get a treat now.
I'm not letting you near her
until you guarantee she'll
being treated like a minor.
But she's not a minor.
The youth criminal
justice act doesn't apply.
And I got three pairs of angry parents
who call me every day crying about
how their sons lives have been impacted.
And yet, they have
no problem prosecuting
my 19-year-old client as a sex offender.
Not to mention the
possible ten year sentence
if she's found guilty.
You have the discretion to decide.
It's not just sexting, Marcie.
Your client took a video of minors,
set music to it,
added text and
uploaded it to a porn site.
She made child pornography.
You have no proof.
(CHUCKLES) Oh, Marcie.
It's time to get a grasp
on what exactly is happening here.
And what the hell does that mean?
It means don't come bartering
If you've got nothing to offer.
What happened?
I'm sorry.
I didn't know that
Taylor, it's okay. Don't apologize.
Just tell me what's going on.
They found out about the charges.
They told me that I'm banned from campus
until all of this goes away.
Where did you get this?
The Director of Student Affairs.
She handed me this
and said the university
has a strict policy.
She said there are "kids" here.
That I was a danger.
I asked her about my scholarship,
she said I could lose it.
This isn't right.
I'm not gonna let anyone
take anything away from you.
I will figure this out.
Got a "red file" to help
make that go away?
Not that I wanna waste it on this one.
Cat's already out of the bag.
I think you've just got
to get her out from under
this double time before
the sex offender label
has an opportunity to stick.
Are you able to help me out?
Somebody try and stop me.
I'm wondering if you can
run interference for me
at the university on behalf of Taylor?
Done.
Legal aid's not gonna have a problem?
Don't worry about it.
I got it.
Marcie Diggs?
I'm Owen Clifton.
My son Denny is one of the
boys your client doxxed.
You mean one of the boys who
sexually harassed my client.
Look, we're getting calls
from pedophiles at our house.
They're-they're leaving sick messages.
My boy Denny won't even leave the house
because he's so embarrassed.
I hope you're not
looking for any sympathy.
It was your client who put
this filth on Trasheap.
I think you need to let go of me.
Now!
I'm sorry.
We spoke to the crown about
having them taken down,
but it doesn't seem like
much of a priority to her.
And what does this have to do with me?
We've agreed,
if you can have them removed,
we won't cooperate with the crown.
Sera Creed can still
subpoena your son to testify.
If you can make it so that
we don't have to worry
about these photos showing up online
when someone googles my son's name,
you have my word that Denny,
and his friend Oliver,
will not testify against your client.
This is an ugly criminal situation
and it's important that it be resolved
before we can consider
having Taylor back on campus.
This institution places the
well-being of its students
first and foremost.
We have 17 year olds,
in some cases 16 and 15 year
olds at this institution.
We simply can't make any exceptions.
Forgive my confusion
but where was this
zero tolerance approach
when those three boys
were harassing Taylor?
I'm not sure how familiar you are
with the situation, Mr. Thompson,
but Taylor wasn't really an
innocent in the entire matter.
Are you serious?!
I think what Helen's saying is
Taylor's hands weren't
necessarily clean.
Oh, this is the school's version of
"There are good people on both sides".
Come on, give me a break.
They were sending her dick pics.
Mr. Thompson,
these kids are a different breed
from when we were coming up.
Nearly 45% of them have traded nudes
by the time they reach our doors.
Imagine.
It's impossible to parse intention.
The boys apologized and
everyone agreed to move on.
Do you have a copy of
Taylor's original complaint?
Sure.
I'll grab a copy.
(KEYBOARD CLACKING) (TENSE MUSIC)
So are you in court today?
Just prepping for a murder case.
Hm. High profile.
Mentally challenged
woman kills a new mother,
kidnaps her baby thinking it's hers.
Just another pool of despair.
Ohh, sounds uplifting.
(CHUCKLES) Wanna talk about uplifting,
we should probably talk
about what's goin' on with you.
How's your "fundraiser" going?
(CHUCKLES) Don't be cute.
Do you know anyone who
might be able to remove
a video from a porn site?
Ho, Marcie Diggs asking for advice.
Feels like old times.
Look, it's not just about
removing the video
from Trasheap,
You've got to track down all the people
that downloaded the video
and then uploaded it to their sites.
That's my question.
I-I need somebody who really
understands this world.
Remember my friend Corbin Dexter,
The IP lawyer at M&M?
Works for Viva inc.
, that, uh, that gaming company.
I could give him a call.
I'm sure he'd be willing to help.
Okay.
Thanks.
Mr. And Mrs. Diggs,
You all don't know how shocked I was
when I saw you in my book.
Nearly fell off my chair.
How's your mum?
Mum's great.
How's Emily?
Mum told me she got COVID.
Yeah, it's been a struggle for her
to get back to 100%.
Hm. I need to go see her.
Oh my God,
Mum would be shocked if she knew
that you two were here for counselling.
She would always say,
"Hell would freeze before the
Diggs break up." (CHUCKLES)
So, tell me how can I help?
Um, I'm sorry.
I think we need to go.
Now.
'kay.
Well, it's been nice chattin' with you,
Vickie.
"Nearly fell off my chair".
Nope, Austin.
Vickie is too close for my comfort.
Between the talking stick
and the scream therapy
No, I blocked that out.
Who knew the hard part would
be finding the right person?
What's that saying?
"Nothing good is ever easy".
That's for sure.
Are you interested in grabbing a coffee?
Not like there's anywhere I need to be.
Hi, I'm Marcie Diggs.
I have an appointment
with Corbin Dexter.
Run while you still can.
Oh, it's not like that.
He's helping me with a case.
- You're a lawyer?
- Mmmhmm.
Cool.
My dad wanted that
for me but life, right?
I guess, uh-
in any event,
can you tell Corbin that I'm here
Corbin's not here.
Is there anything I can help you with?
I have a PhD in Computer Science
and a master's in
Computer Animation so
over-educated and under-employed.
That's so Scotia.
Can you scrub the internet for a video
that's been uploaded and take it down?
In my sleep.
You have the original file?
Mmmhmm.
This is, uh, really important.
I can feel.
That's why it's a good thing
you're leaving it with me
and not Corbin.
I'm Viv, by the way.
Thanks Viv.
No sweat.
Hey!
Old home week.
Tada.
University file on Taylor's complaint.
Thanks for this.
So, how are you guys?
Everyday's startin'
to feel like I'm jumping in the ring
with Holyfield.
That's a bit dramatic.
You ever think about jumping ship?
Bills, bills, bills.
What about you?
Reggie tells me that you have staff now.
Yeah.
More responsibility, less autonomy.
How does that work?
Well.
No, I'm good.
I miss you guys.
Aw.
Yeah. (PHONE RINGS)
Hold on.
Always the way.
Marcie Diggs.
No, that's not a problem, I
Well there was a woman who offered,
Her name was Viv and she
no, she didn't seem mad at all.
She just seemed happy to help.
Um, is everything okay?
Alright, well, thanks again, Corbin
and, uh, please thank Viv for me.
Okay.
Please take her phone from her.
Marcie.
I wasn't sure you were coming.
I wasn't going to
and then I remembered how
beautiful this place is.
You said your client wanted to talk.
Yes but a little context.
Two sets of the parents
want this to go away.
They don't want all this mess
floating around the internet forever.
You read the copy of the
university complaint I sent you?
Does your client want to talk to me
or am I only here to enjoy the view?
This doesn't need to
be that kind of talk, Sera.
Here's the deal.
I only need one complainant.
I've got that.
I don't get it.
You read the texts.
You've seen all the
stuff they said to me.
Don't you care?
You committed a crime Ms. Dayal
What out about them?
You're not the least bit sympathetic?
God no,
those boys are a bunch of micro penises.
And if you repeat that, I will deny it,
but you broke the law
and my job regardless of how
distasteful I may find it
is to prosecute people
who break the law.
But my client is the victim, Sera.
Not those boys.
Do you really want to send a message
that young women shouldn't fight back
- When they're being harassed?
- Screw you, Marcie.
- She pleads guilty
- Gives an acknowledgment
pleads guilty.
I will agree to six months in custody.
And when she is done,
I will agree to her not being
classified as a sex offender.
She's not going to jail, Sera.
Will I have a record?
Will I be able to go back to school?
Taylor, we're not taking the deal.
You won't be classified as a minor
So I can't promise you that,
But I will make a
written recommendation-
Sera, you're not hearing me.
We are not interested.
Speak to your lawyer.
But if you want to talk.
Bye, Marcie.
You're not taking the deal-
It's my life.
Those boys came after you
as an act of vengeance.
You don't deserve to have your
life destroyed because of that.
Isn't that what's already
happening, Marcie?
How is anything you're
doing changing that?
You missin' anything?
Oh my wetsuit.
Yeah, I forgot that here.
Just it's been so busy.
You sure you don't just want
to go back to legal aid?
Mom, I gotta do more.
Anyway what's, uh,
what's going on with you and Dad?
We're trying to figure it out.
We know we can't do
it the way we've done it
most of our marriage.
We need to take it outside.
I thought you guys had someone.
Well we did but you know me,
if I've got something to say,
I just gotta say it.
I can't truck with this
talking stick foolishness.
What about that new reverend?
Reverend?
Do my ears deceive me?
Look, mom, I just
I think that Cliff would be really good
for you guys to talk to.
And a plus is he's not from here, Mom.
It's not like he's going to be spreadin'
all your business.
Sounds great.
Let me know what your father thinks.
You know how much
use he has for men of God.
I'm right there with him.
But, uh, this guy just feels different.
Marcie Diggs.
Hey Marcie, it's me.
Ummm, me who?
It's Viv.
You gave me your video.
Right, right.
Uh, Viv from "Viva".
Why don't you come out to the house
and we'll talk about it.
The house?
The Fort, Smith's
Road, Lunenburg County.
I'll text you the directions.
Is that Vivian Jefferson?
Um, actually, uh, Viv,
I'm with my mom right now.
Uh, can I come out to
your office tomorrow?
I'll text you.
See you soon.
That was weird.
What does Vivian
Jefferson want with you?
I have no idea.
She grew up in Jellybean Square.
How come I don't know her?
Goodness knows.
But if I had Vivian Jefferson's money,
I'd burn mine.
People say she's like, uh,
that guy with the glasses.
Bill Gates?
Yeah, that's right, Bill Gates,
if he were a black woman.
Come on, baby.
Your curiosity got the better of you.
Of my mom.
Thankfully one of us stays current.
Proper introductions.
Vivian Jefferson.
Marcie Diggs.
No wonder Corbin was so
nervous when I mentioned you.
Hi, Marcie.
Hi, Ellery.
She's gonna make you feel special.
Don't fall for it.
Don't listen to her. She's just jealous.
If only.
Girls, am I right?
Let's jaw.
I'd have to clear it with the president
but I believe that if
the charges are resolved
and she doesn't appear on
the sex offender registry,
we can allow Taylor to return to campus.
I'm very happy to hear this.
However, she will need to
make amends to the boys.
Amends?
Apologize.
Make an apology to the boys.
You're out of your mind.
Excuse me.
I said, you're out of your mind.
Taylor's not apologizing to those boys.
She's got nothing to apologize for.
(SCOFFS) We're only
trying to help Taylor.
Help her?
She comes to you,
the Director of Student Affairs for help
and you do a sweet lot of nothing.
Other than re-traumatize her.
If it was up to me,
I would sue this place into the ground.
This is about establishing a law firm
that practices next level legal aid.
Access to all of the skills and talent
of lawyers who excel in their fields.
But at no cost.
The firm would be spearheaded by me.
I was
an associate in the corporate
commercial group at M&M,
The only person they hired
back in your articling year.
You left the year they
offered you partnership
for personal reasons.
Fell off the grid for a year.
Ended up at legal aid for four years.
You're currently
representing a young woman
who's facing a ridiculous
child pornography charge.
Am I up to date?
And a little creepy.
I didn't tell you anything an
eight-year-old couldn't learn
with a ten-second google search.
I pay attention though.
Plus Corbin runs off at the
mouth we he's, uh, nervous.
Uh, so anyway
Marcie, you don't have to pitch me.
I'm in.
What is this?
Didn't your momma ever tell
you not to block your blessing?
So you want to invest.
Okay, um
Let me, uh, walk you through
the co-financing agreement
No "co".
I'll finance all of it.
All of it.
And the strings?
No strings.
I won't interfere in your day-to-day.
I just need you to make me a promise.
Promise me you'll do what
you say in your deck.
"Our firm will focus on cases
that bring about systemic change."
"Where there are grave
injustices in education,
law enforcement, healthcare,
prison complexes, human rights."
"Our lawyers will shine a light on it
and push back against it".
What's in this for you?
You don't trust easily do you?
No.
Once Corbin told me who you were,
I looked you up,
heard about what you're doing.
It's bold, man.
Removing one of the main reasons
so many of us end up behind bars,
inadequate legal representation.
I love it.
It gives me goosebumps.
I want to help you hold
the system to account.
What do you say?
Taylor, I know you're upset
but just hear me out
before you make a decision
on the crown's offer.
I just want this over with, Marcie.
I know but what she's offering is
Okay, fine. I'll wait here.
Just give me an hour. I'll be there.
- Okay?
- Okay, bye.
This isn't our usual spot.
What's the occasion?
Well, I'm hoping to entice
you to come work with me.
Don't you mean for you?
It'll have my name on the door for now,
But, you know,
as we grow I'm, I'm open to change.
Listen, I miss working with you
and you know how at legal aid
everyone had their own files?
Well, at the new firm,
we work all of our cases together.
There won't be your case or my case.
They'll be our cases.
So, what's the money?
Doug.
What?
I got bills just like everyone else.
And here I thought you
weren't about the money.
How's that work?
You had me at "I miss working with you"
but this certainly helps.
I guess lunch is on me.
I guess so.
Marcie.
Dad.
Did you suggest to your mother
we go see some minister
about our marriage?
Ah, yes, I did Dad.
You know, she said that
Honey, I wish you
would've stayed out of it.
Mom said the two of you
were having trouble finding a therapist.
We tried the therapy
thing, it didn't work.
But for the first time in,
I-don't-know-how-many-months,
We had a coffee,
we had a meal together.
Real nice, Marcie.
I feel like we've turned a corner.
Sometimes all things
need to heal are time.
But they don't heal dad, do they?
They just scab over until
something hits you wrong
and then you find yourself
bleeding all over again.
Look, I'm sorry that I jumped
in the middle of things,
but if you two can't make it,
then we're all doomed.
I gotta go.
I love you.
I screwed up.
I thought if Sera could just
see who she's prosecuting,
That I could,
I don't know.
Just it backfired spectacularly.
We need to get her back on side.
Well I'm glad to see I'm not
the only one who stepped in it.
I got a little over aggressive
with the Director of Students lady
and threatened to sue the
university into the ground
if they didn't let Taylor come back.
Oooh.
See now that's the
Reggie I know and love.
What if it's not a threat though?
They offered a safe learning environment
And she accepted that offer
When she decided to pay her tuition.
I'm-I'm so sick and tired of
these people pushing her around.
If they want to be unreasonable,
then let's be unreasonable.
Oooh, I like the sound of that.
(MARCIE CHUCKLES) (RAISED VOICES)
Lowell: Why are you being so difficult?
You just need to plead
guilty and end all of this.
You're hurting all of us.
It was just jokes.
Why can't you be cool?
Hi, who are you?
This is Lowell.
Okay. You need to go.
Stop all of this.
You're just being a
vindictive little bitch.
Hey, you were asked to leave.
It was just jokes.
It was just jokes?
Threatening to rape me?
To rape my friend?
Those are jokes to you?
Get the hell out of here, boy.
You know what?
If I have to, I will go to jail.
I will take the punishment
just so everyone knows
what creeps you and your
little prez boys are.
You're crazy.
I'm trusting you, Marcie.
I'm trusting you'll do what you said.
We'll have to confirm with Taylor
whether she spoke to the
university before she sent the
"recognize yourself" snap.
You mean the ones with the hairy bums?
Yes, that one.
Seventeen or eighteen is the cut off
for something to be legally
considered child pornography.
Under the age of eighteen.
Huh.
What a way to spend your
eighteenth birthday.
What?
The meeting on Taylor's complaint.
One of the boys, Lowell.
It was his eighteenth birthday.
You got something?
The original video was
sent on February 15th.
All the boys were seventeen.
But Lowell's birthday was on April 23rd.
The day of the hearing
at the university.
But the original
"supercut" video that was,
that was sent on May 27th.
After he turned eighteen.
And since he is the original
author of the "supercut"
he procured, created and distributed
child pornography.
And should be charged right
alongside your client.
Looks like we're gonna
ruin Sera's morning.
So Austin,
why don't you tell me
where your people are from?
My-my people?
What's that got to do with me and Velma?
Just humour me.
Humour him.
Weymouth.
But you live in North Preston.
It must have been quite the adjustment.
Not particularly.
People are people, right?
So the people in the community
Just welcomed you with open arms?
Pretty much.
Pretty much, my eye.
Do you remember how those Smith boys
always tried to fight you?
Kept asking me when I was gonna
leave "Redbone" for a real man?
They used to tear into you.
They were just testing me, Velma.
Mad because I got the
prettiest girl up home.
See how he is?
How's that pivot work for you?
Hey.
Good morning.
Why me?
Ask her.
No, honestly.
Why me?
Viv and I have been
together for eight months.
What do I know?
All I can say is Vivian
develops fascinations
and currently you are one of them.
Don't get used to it.
But if she wanted
to invest in a law firm,
why wouldn't she just
set up her girlfriend?
She doesn't like mixing
work and personal.
So I shouldn't offer you a job?
Are you offering me one?
Are you looking?
You and Viv will get along just fine.
Late night, last night, Marcie?
I've been dealing with irate parents
since six this morning.
Why didn't you call me?
We could have worked this out.
Well you didn't seem keen
on working anything out.
So your response is to go
and file a child pornography
and criminal harassment complaint
against one of the victims in my case?
Sera, you're not someone
to play "chicken" with.
The boy who sent
the "supercut" to Taylor
was eighteen at the time.
He was not a minor but his friends were,
and we have the text to prove
that he facilitated making the video.
Procured it to use the technical term,
to use the legal term.
If you pursue charges against my client,
You have no choice but
to pursue charges against
the boy as well.
Does that seem fair?
Except your client took this
outside the realm of "sexting"
by uploading the video to Trasheap.
You know the press is going
to have a field day with this.
You are going to look like
a fool in front of the jury.
Oh I didn't know you cared.
I don't know about you,
but I think it's time
to be done with this.
Treat her like a minor.
It's restorative justice.
She'll acknowledge what
she did but no guilty plea,
no sex offender registry,
and definitely no apology
because they don't deserve it.
What do you say Sera?
We both get to be heroes.
Haddock's good.
Reminds me of that little
place on the south shore
we went to a couple years ago.
Remember?
Gilligan's.
I still think about that fish.
I'm glad you agreed to come
on this little date with me.
Well just so you know,
I'm not the kind of girl that
kisses on the first date.
That's not my memory.
Austin.
I know that ain't Austin Diggs.
Retta Cole.
What the hell are you doing here?
Still husslin'.
You know how it is.
This is my wife, Velma.
Nice to meet you.
So you're the one who stole him from us.
I can see why.
I used to gig with Retta and
her band back in the day.
Look, I'm about to go back up.
You might as well come
and join me and the boys
For a couple of songs.
Listen, Retta we're just
Ah, come on.
You mean to tell me you
gonna break a lady's heart
for a second time?
Sure, go.
I'm good.
Just one.
I'll take it, come on.
I knew from the beginning
you were worth my time
What are you doing?
Me?
You all up in that woman's face
Like a couple of high school kids.
(SCOFFS) It's just a performance.
Same as you and I do.
I'm your wife, Austin.
But maybe you and Retta forgot that
When you were gigging too.
We were having a nice lunch.
Can we go back inside
and start over again? Please.
I don't think so.
No.
You did your dirt, Austin.
And I let it go
'cause you're a good man
and a good father.
But if I'm being honest,
I don't trust you have my back.
What are you talk-
Is this still about
that boy and the land?
I just didn't agree.
When you decided to
leave me with the girls.
No no no, we-we-we decide-
No, you decided!
You figured you'd go off and
become the next Stevie Wonder.
So you decided!
And I went along
'cause I've always got your back!
Velma, I'm sorry.
I've always had your back.
When Austin?
When you were screwing
around on the road?
Twenty years ago? We're back there?
When you were helping that boy
try and take my family's land.
When you're grinnin'
and tee-heein' with the girls
about how foolish I am.
Tell me when you have my back?
I think I'm done.
They made the deal.
YJC, acknowledgement, no guilty plea,
and six months probation.
Your record will be sealed after that.
For real?
Thank you so much, Marcie.
I can't believe this is finally over.
Ahh, not quite.
We've reviewed your claim.
While we don't necessarily agree
with your recounting of the facts,
we're willing to permit Ms.
Dayal to return to class.
Great.
We just want to move on from
this whole sordid business.
I'm sure Taylor feels
exactly the same way.
Ah, just one more thing.
We're going to need an apology.
Yes. Okay.
Taylor we're sorry for not-
Publicly.
Perhaps a column in
the school newspaper.
Well, better than her agreeing
to a sit down with CBC News.
You know, so we can
be done with this whole
sordid business.
The whole nut?
Salaries, admin, building.
All of it.
That's scary.
(CHUCKLES) We're such lawyers.
It does sound too good to be true.
I know, it does.
But Vivian seems completely sincere.
And in my experience,
if something sounds too good to be true.
What, you don't believe in philanthropy?
Look at Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Sure. All I'm sayin'
is make sure you cross your "t's"
And dot your "i's"
and leave no room for surprise.
Nah, no such thing.
Reggie, if I've learned anything,
it's be ready for anything.
To being ready for anything.