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[cart wheels rattling]
[tarp crinkling]
[children calling playfully]
Careful.
Stassy,
did I ever tell you the story about the oyster?
One day, this oyster was living at the bottom of the ocean,
just watching the world go by,
and then
this giant wave washed it up to shore,
and this tiny speck of sand got in,
and guess what?
[Stassy] What?
It turned into a shiny pearl!
So see?
If you stay on the sidelines,
you're never gonna get your pearl,
so why don't you come on out and play?
You might even have some fun!
Okay, Miss Monica.
Okay, good girl.
[sighing]
[Laila] You working your magic again.
[Monica] I'm tryin'.
There's so many broken homes around here.
Hey, that better not be you beating yourself up
over your own divorce?
Oh, no, girl, I served my time in that marriage.
Amen to that.
We still on for tonight?
'Cause I'm thinking Happy Hour down on Marketplace.
Sorry, Isaiah's coming home.
I wanted to cook him something special tonight.
You know that military school is not the end of the world.
He'll be back for holidays.
I know.
So, is Isaiah still have practice Tuesdays?
Yes, he does.
Well, great, Happy Hour it is!
Because I will not make it through this week
without a cocktail,
or three.
Or four.
[both laughing]
Girl... Let's do it.
Right?
Cocktails it is.
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Mom!
Pop got me a smartwatch!
Said I deserved it
for getting into the Academy and all.
[Monica] That's great, honey,
but you gotta still keep working hard.
Oh, yes, I will.
Hey, hey, hey, do you not have manners?
We have clean glasses.
Put that back.
Yes, ma'am.
Am I supposed to let you fly the coop like this?
Really?
Well, I'll get by on my charm.
Hey, your suitcase arrived,
and you have a doctor's appointment.
I can take care of myself, Mom.
You do know that, don't you?
Okay, well then, how are you gonna get there?
You know the way?
Okay, well, you get on the 7,
then you transfer onto the 12,
-and then you transfer onto-- -Okay, all right, fine.
Mom, I'm 18,
I can get around the city on my own.
I'll be fine.
I promise.
Okay, good.
Then get your butt upstairs, and get cleaned up for dinner.
I need some help.
Aye, aye, Captain!
[laughing]
Whoo!
I'm gonna miss him.
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[typing]
[♪♪]
[message chiming]
[keyboard clattering]
[Laila] Girl, come on,
you've been divorced for three years!
What is this, conscious uncoupling?
[Monica] Well, I think it's better for everybody
if we all get along well,
don't you?
You two were never right for each other,
and I believe I called it.
Well, that's exactly what you wanna hear your BFF say,
"This is never gonna work,"
on your wedding day.
[Laila] Hey, I just call 'em like I see 'em, okay?
[Monica] Please.
Well, guess what, I have no regrets.
I learned a lot,
I have Isaiah.
and he's the only man I need in my life.
Him and Jesus.
Well, even Jesus had a girlfriend.
[gasping]
You are so bad.
Monica,
you deserve to be in a relationship.
All of this? You have so much love.
You need to be to giving that to somebody.
The only sin here
is you keeping those assets locked up.
Oh, you just do not let up.
Them's are the rules.
Never give up on your best friend's happiness.
I am happy.
I am really trying to be happy.
I think I am.
Nope, not true, uh-uh.
What do you mean?
I look for men. I look.
At church. I'm lookin'.
And I bet you see
a lot of happily married men, then, don't you?
Look, my faith, that's important to me.
Okay, so then you find the man,
and then you take him to church.
'Cause it doesn't work the other way around.
[sighing]
I don't know if I'm ready for this.
I have a lot of scars.
Where?
I don't see them.
All I see is an extremely gorgeous woman.
You know what I mean.
Okay, yes, I do,
but you can't keep letting the past define you.
You deserve to be in a relationship.
You really think someone's out there for me?
Yes, I do.
Nothing changes unless you make it change.
Oh, girl, please do not quote me back to me.
-[laughing] -What am I supposed to do,
take out a personal ad?
Personal ad?
Girl, why are talking about dating
like it's the '90s?
Uh, because that's the last time I dated.
[laughing]
You need to get on the internet.
Oh, no, ma'am, absolutely not,
I'm not getting on the internet.
-[laughing] -I'm not doing that.
You need to be online.
You know, I think you've got enough T-shirts,
but you're going to need to buy more underwear
when you get there.
Yeah, I think I can handle that.
Well, you did manage
to get to your doctor's appointment on time,
so I have high hopes.
[sighing]
Look,
I know this seems like a big move,
but you're gonna be so busy
you're gonna forget all about home--
It's not me that I'm not worried about, Mom.
For the first time in a long time,
you're gonna be all on your own in here.
I know,
but we can always call...
or I can text you.
Mom, it's not the same.
I know you find this hard to believe,
but I did have a life before I had you,
and before your father.
I know, Mom, I know,
but I really do think you should consider dating.
[sighing]
I think that you need to focus on you.
and your future,
and those 99 hoodies that you're trying to bring.
Mom...
I know it's my first time
leaving the house,
but even so, I...
I want you to know
that I'm always gonna be here for you.
I know.
I know that.
It's just that, um...
[sighing]
I'm gonna miss you, baby.
I'm gonna miss you, too, Mom.
I'm gonna miss you.
I'm gonna miss you so much.
I love you.
I love you so much.
I love you, too, Mom.
[dog barking distantly]
[♪♪]
[quiet conversations]
Well, thank you for coming with me.
Girl, you definitely owe me,
and what exactly is this I'm drinking?
Cranberry juice I think?
Well, you will be paying the tab
for the many Negronis I'll be needing after this.
This reminds me of the dances at our pre-school.
Boys on one side,
girls on the other side.
Next thing you know, you're gonna invite me outside
to climb the swing set.
Oh, come on, you've got to be positive.
I need this to work.
[Laila] Uh-oh, here comes an ineligible bachelor.
Oh, shoot,
I remember him.
His name is, um...
Barry.
I don't know if you remember me.
-Barry! Right. -Yeah!
We were on the church accounts committee together
for a few months.
Mm, how could you forget?
I just thought I'd come over and say hi.
-Hi! -Hi!
[laughing awkwardly]
Um...
It's great to see you again, Barry.
Thank you.
Negronis soon, please, or kill me now?
[chuckling]
Never mind her, she's a troubled soul.
That's why I brought her to church.
[laughing]
[sighing]
Well...
Well! [chuckling awkwardly]
Well, hey, uh, it's almost tax season.
Uh, maybe we could grab a coffee
and see if you're missing any deductibles?
[chuckling] Yeah!
Yeah?
Yeah, I'd like that.
[laughing] Okay, great!
I'll give you a call. [laughing]
All right.
-Okay. -Bye.
She said yes!
Oh, sweet Lord. [scoffing]
What?
Girl.
You don't think he's cute?
Girl!
I think he's nice.
-[laughing] -He's nice!
You need to get out more.
[♪♪]
Thank you.
Mm, that's a very attractive bracelet.
Didn't I see you trying to sell some at the church fair?
Oh, yeah, thank you.
I make them.
Um... yeah, I sell them.
Sometimes, I just give them away.
And where do you make these lovely pieces?
My dining room table?
Oh!
Well, then we should be able to reduce your taxable income
by a percentage of your work space.
Right. Wow. Great.
It's really great.
Maybe even by $300.
Amazing.
They call me the IRS whisperer.
I'll get on it.
[♪♪]
[exhaling]
[♪♪]
Wow.
You must be Tonita.
[chuckling] That's me.
You know, I had to buy my own drink
because you're kind of late.
Well, if you weren't so beautiful,
I wouldn't have to take so long getting dressed up for you.
Oh, you think I'm beautiful, Tony87?
Or is it just Tony?
You know, we almost have the same name.
Tony, Tonita.
Why don't you just call me Anthony?
That is, until you...
find the perfect nickname for me.
Okay.
You are so damn pretty.
You make me look good just sitting next to you.
My old boyfriend didn't think I was beautiful.
Yeah, well, he was a fool.
If you look so good sitting next to me,
shouldn't that cost you at least another drink?
It would be my pleasure.
Okay.
My man, could we get a refill,
and a Black Russian for me.
Thank you.
You are so beautiful.
[door unlocking]
[keys jingling in bowl]
[♪♪]
I just wanna find someone who loves me for me, you know?
I feel you, that's exactly what you deserve.
You're a princess--
No, no, you're a queen.
[giggling] You're so sweet to say that.
I'm just saying the truth.
Mm, all gone.
I guess it's time to go home.
Wow, okay.
Shall we?
Let's get you home.
[Tonita giggling]
Sorry.
That's okay.
Oh, I got you.
[laughing] I got you.
[sighing]
[♪♪]
[Tonita giggling]
So, that was fun.
It was fun.
My place is getting renovated right now,
but I was thinking maybe we could, uh....
go to yours?
I don't know...
You don't know?
No...
[giggling]
Let's be spontaneous.
I'll get us a motel.
Okay,
but you better not be married.
-[giggling] -All yours.
So how far is this motel?
It's two blocks.
Okay.
Okay?
Okay.
[giggling]
[♪♪]
[kissing, moaning softly]
Oh!
[giggling]
What's so funny?
You laughing at me?
You're being a--
Ooh, such a man.
Yeah?
Uh-huh.
Don't laugh at me.
Hey, tiger, take it easy.
Stop laughing.
I'm not.
Don't laugh at me!
I didn't.
Wait.
Wait, stop.
Stop!
Get-- Stop!
[gasping for air]
[strangled cries]
[gasping and struggling]
[Anthony breathing hard]
[Monica typing]
[♪♪]
[cart rattling]
[♪♪]
[chiming]
[Anthony, writes] "Hey, your smile drew me in.
You must have a big heart.
I'd love to chat and get to know you a little."
[cart rattling]
[♪♪]
[Monica] I can't believe I'm doing this.
[♪♪]
[alert chiming]
[Monica] Wow.
[sighing] Too young for me.
DC, that is so far away.
Well, we could be friends.
[typing]
[cart rattling]
[♪♪]
[unlocking door]
[cart rattling]
[door squeaking shut]
[message chiming]
[♪♪]
Gotcha.
[♪♪]
[shopping cart rattling]
[laughing] No!
Because then I told him,
I said "Jaden,
I am done waiting,
either we are moving in together,
or I am back on the market,"
and right away, he grabs his phone,
starts looking up rentals real quick.
[laughing] He's like--
Girl, what is with you?
Oh,
I did it.
I made a profile.
What?
A dating profile?
Yes.
Wait, an online dating profile?
-Yes, Lai! -[laughing]
I got with the 21st Century.
I didn't want to, but I did.
Ooh, I am so proud!
Wait, what happened to Mr. Spreadsheet?
Mm, he was boring,
even for me.
Mm-hmm.
So, did you browse the goods?
It does take a little effort,
but sometimes, you do find a diamond.
Well...
[clapping] Oh!
...this interesting guy,
he did hit me up right away,
but...
he doesn't live here though,
so I don't know,
and he's a lot younger,
but it was flattering.
Okay, nothing wrong with a younger guy,
'cause you know he will have a lot of stamina.
Oh, come on, that's not what I'm after.
Girl, everybody is after that.
[laughing]
Shh! Come on, girl, we in school!
Okay, okay, okay,
but you know, it is good that he lives a ways away.
Why?
Well, because then he won't be dropping by,
expecting whatever he's gonna be expecting.
Well...
...we've been texting all weekend.
[Laila gasping]
It's been fun!
[squealing] Oh, my God!
-[school bell ringing] -Oh, shoot.
Okay, well, even if it doesn't work out,
what's good is that you're getting back out there,
and soon enough,
you're gonna find your own Jaden,
you will see.
Thank you.
I think?
Oh, girl.
Bye.
[chuckling]
[carts rattling]
[flies buzzing]
[rattling cart]
[♪♪]
[garbage truck rumbling]
Whoo, you're slow up today! [laughing]
Guess you had one of your usual crazy weekends, huh?
I'd say I'd call it a success.
A little quality time with my ladies.
Moving a little slower than usual,
you know what I mean?
Yeah, yeah, you love those ladies,
and those ladies love you back, man.
I know how to treat a woman.
[laughing] Yeah.
I can't get a girl to pay me no attention whatsoever.
Well, first of all,
where are you meeting these girls?
I dunno, around.
You know, bars mostly.
[laughing] That's your first mistake.
What do you mean?
You gotta get in these apps!
These girls are looking for a man, dude.
They're dying to meet you.
Bro, you can talk.
It ain't so easy for me, okay?
I do hear what you're putting down, though.
Give it a shot.
Fish in a barrel.
[♪♪]
Ah, that is a beautiful use of color, Henrietta.
Your Mommy is going to love that.
[Stassy] That's mine!
[Rayleigh] It's my turn!
-[Stassy] Ow! -What happened?
He pushed me.
Rayleigh,
why did you push her?
Say you're sorry.
Okay then, come on.
Outside.
Why did you push her?
I wanted the pen!
Well, you could have waited your turn, right?
You don't care how I feel!
I do care,
but pushing is never okay, Rayleigh.
It's not fair!
Well, guess what, buddy,
the world is not fair,
but we don't treat people like that,
especially our friends, okay?
So are you ready to apologize?
Good.
Come on.
Apologize to Stassy.
-Sorry, Stassy. -That's okay.
I'll give you your pen back.
I'll wait my turn next time.
Okay.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
[♪♪]
[Detective Moreno] Okay, that's fine, just...
[police sirens woop]
Some kid sorting carts found the body.
He's inside right now being questioned.
Any idea when the cart was dumped here?
Uh, body decomposition indicates one night,
maybe... maybe two.
Autopsy will confirm.
[Detective Moreno] Poor girl.
[Chief Boyden] Looks like possible strangulation.
So transported here, and then left to rot.
Do we have any preliminary identification?
We're combing through
missing persons reports right now.
We should have a match in the next hour or two.
What about that camera?
-Non-functioning. -Are you kidding me?
That's all right, we've got quite a few more
scattered around the stores.
Well, hopefully, some of them are pointed in this direction.
And no eyewitnesses?
To someone pushing a shopping cart
in the middle of the night?
Not likely.
Don't be so sure. Keep looking.
The shopping cart? Fingerprints?
Anything we can use to trace this guy?
We don't have any fingerprints yet,
but we're gonna keep looking.
Okay, keep me informed,
and no leaks to the press, I wanna keep this tight.
We don't know what we're dealing with yet.
[♪♪]
[message chiming]
[♪♪]
[tapping message into phone]
[sighing]
[♪♪]
[police sirens woop]
[news report] ...local authorities
have released the name of the victim,
Tonita Smith, 29.
Efforts are now underway by Fairfax County
and Metro police
to trace her last movements.
Anyone with information can call police.
[turning off news]
Is that true? Are we in touch with Metro?
I've escalated my request.
Great.
I don't want any problems
because departments weren't talking.
Where are we at with Tonita's roommate?
She's on her way back from Florida.
We have a meeting set up for Monday.
That's three days from now.
We need to talk to her sooner.
Okay, all right.
Have you been home?
I am not clocking out
until I find something in these, okay?
We just need a lead, something tangible,
something to tell the parents.
Keep going.
Just don't screw up because you're tired.
[garbage truck rumbling]
[shift boss] Hey!
[sarcastically] Thank you so much
for coming to work on time.
We really appreciate it.
Yeah, you're welcome.
Yeah.
You've been out twice this week.
I was sick.
Yeah?
You were sick when you were on early shifts,
and then you were late three out of four times
for the afternoon shifts.
Okay, yeah, if you count a minute or two
here or there, sure.
You keep going this way, Tony,
you're gonna have to look for a new job.
It's Anthony,
and that's all right,
there's plenty of opportunity out here
for someone like me.
Are you sure about that?
Are ya?
Anthony?
All right.
Just let me know, okay?
I gotta get to work,
I don't wanna my angry boss to mark me as late!
Yeah, you do that.
[Isaiah] I'm a changed man, Ma, I promise.
I am up at 5:00, lights out by 9:00 p.m.,
no partying.
Is this the same Isaiah
who literally couldn't make up his bed
two weeks ago?
[laughing] Okay, okay.
What about you, though?
You been out lately?
No, not really,
I mean, I kinda met somebody online, but--
Online?
Uh... o-okay. Okay.
Uh, just be careful, all right?
You never know who you're going to meet
on these dating apps.
He could be a serial killer.
No, it's nothing like that at all, Isaiah.
We haven't met in person or anything.
Okay, all right, all right,
so... start with FaceTime.
You gotta be chill, though.
Suss out the vibes,
and go from there, yeah?
Okay. Okay, that's a good idea..
Uh, gotta go, Mom.
I love you.
Love you!
Suss out the vibe...
[tapping message]
[♪♪]
Well, thank you for coming in.
I just have five minutes.
My shift starts at 4:00.
Well, I just wanted to check in with you informally
and make sure everything was okay at home.
You know, Rayleigh's been having a few outbursts lately--
Outbursts?
Biting, pushing,
not wanting to apologize--
Okay, well, my kid doesn't do all that for no reason.
What are the other kids doing to him?
Well, you know, it can be kind of normal
for this kind of behavior at this age.
Then why am I here?
I just want to make sure everything's okay,
because sometimes this can insinuate
underlying issues.
Is everything okay at home?
Listen, lady,
I didn't come here for a parenting lecture.
I'm not trying to lecture you.
Yes, you are.
I work three jobs
to put a roof over that kid's head,
so why don't you focus on yours,
and I'll focus on mine--
which I'm late for. Excuse me.
[♪♪]
[Monica] Ah, much needed.
[Laila, sighing] Parents' night is no joke.
I had to listen to Stassy's mom complain
about how her daughter's IQ isn't growing fast enough.
[Monica] She's five!
[Laila laughing] Exactly.
[Monica] Well, I tried to talk to Rayleigh's mom
about his behavior,
and she literally stormed out of the room.
[sighing] You know what,
enough about work.
How are things with Anthony?
Ooh, Anthony!
Well, we had our first FaceTime.
What?
Girl, that is massive!
Is it?
Okay, well, how was it?
Did it stay PG?
Yes, of course, it did.
It was good.
It was great, actually.
It was very... comfortable.
Comfortable is not sexy.
Says who? Says you?
Girl, come on, I want all the dirty details.
Is he hot or what?
Yes.
He's very attractive.
Okay.
Well, firstly, I love this for you.
Secondly, there is nothing wrong
with getting a little digital sample
before you go in and try...
You know, just saying.
[laughing] My God, stop it.
That's enough advice for one night.
So, what about you, how's the house hunting going?
Well, no shock here, but Jaden has terrible taste.
Tried to sell me on a black kitchen.
-A black kitchen? -Black!
I'm like, babe, just because it's black
doesn't mean we don't have to clean it.
Yeah.
-[laughing] -Wow.
But you know, I think we did find someplace really sweet.
-You did? -Uh-huh,
and... it's close to you.
[gasping]
Congratulations to my bestie!
Here's to you finding your new home.
And here's to queens fulfilling their dreams.
Cheers.
[Monica, writes] "I just told my son Isaiah about you.
It's a big deal
because he's the center of my life.
Also my church.
I go to church every Sunday religiously,
although I think that's obvious."
[typing]
[Anthony writes] "My faith is important to me.
I've been going since I was little.
My mama made sure of that.
Say hi to Isaiah.
Can't wait to meet him sometime."
[message alert chiming]
[Monica write] "Laila is the one
who urged me to get online.
I've been pretty skeptical,
but maybe that's beginning to change."
[message alert chiming]
[Anthony writes] "I just got on the app.
You were one of the first women that I saw,
but with you, I feel like we have something real,
so I'm deleting it now."
[message alert chiming]
[Monica] "You don't have to do that for me,
but I'd be happy if you did.
What are you up to tonight?"
[message alert chiming]
[Anthony writes] "I'm going out with a buddy
to watch the Georgetown game,
so I might be out of touch for a couple of hours."
[message alert chiming]
[Monica writes] "I understand.
Have a great time,
and text me whenever you have a chance."
[♪♪]
[message alert chiming]
Who was that?
Oh, that... that was my brother.
[chuckling doubtfully]
Sure, it was.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
So, do you spend a lot of time on the apps?
God, no.
No, you're actually
the first woman I've been out with.
[laughing] Does that work for you?
What?
That line.
"Oh, you're actually the first woman I've been out with."
I just feel like we have something special.
We just met!
Okay.
All right, so what do you do in your free time?
Do you go to church?
Does it look like I spend a lot of time in church?
No, it doesn't, actually,
so what is it, what do you do?
I like going out to bars,
and drinking and partying with my friends,
and I'm not going to apologize for that.
I'm not asking you to.
Wait. Wait, what are you doing?
I'm going.
I'm just not feeling it.
Sorry.
Just like that?
Yeah, just like that.
[♪♪]
[quietly] Bitch.
[slamming door]
[opening beer top]
[shouting angrily]
[♪♪]
[shouting in frustration]
[tapping message]
[Anthony writes] "I would rather end this game
and see you.
Don't you think the time has come
for us to finally meet?"
[locking deadbolt]
[message alert chiming]
[♪♪]
I think your mom will be here soon.
Mommy's at work.
Daddy come pick me up.
Oh, well, maybe your dad lost track of time.
Why?
I don't know, buddy, sometimes, adults get busy.
Or Daddy left again.
What do you mean?
Daddy got mad, and Mommy had an owie.
Oh, okay.
Well, why don't we go inside,
I'll call your mom,
and guess what,
we can get some hot chocolate,
with whipped cream on top.
Would you like that?
Yeah? Let's go.
[♪♪]
I'm here!
I'm here...
Girl.
Finally!
Well, Rayleigh's dad was late,
and I had to stay and make him hot chocolate.
If you ask me, that family is trouble.
Rayleigh's mother is a hothead.
No, I don't know about that,
I think she might be going through something.
Something's happening at that house.
We might need to talk to social services.
But if I do that,
Rayleigh's gonna get put in the system,
and I don't want that.
I know it's sad,
but sometimes, that's just the way it goes.
Okay, can we please focus on the matter at hand?
Right! Right!
-My date! My date! -Monica's first date!
-Okay! -What am I wearing?
-All right. -Please, baby...
So this one... will bring out your eyes,
but this one says, "Let's get down to business."
Oh, no, definitely not that.
No, let me see this.
But what if he's six foot of incredible hunk?
Girl, do not be denying your impulses.
It is not good for you,
and in case you're about to argue,
just so you know, I will be driving you to this date,
because you are going to need a few drinks
to get through tonight, okay?
[sighing] I'm gonna need at least one.
Okay, that is gonna look cute, though.
Yeah, I think so.
Yes!
Can I borrow this?
[Monica] Okay...
-[Laila] All right. -[Monica] I'm nervous.
Are you sure you don't want me to come in with you?
No!
Girl, I'm a grown-ass woman.
I've got this.
All right, that's the attitude!
But you know, girl, I ain't 24 no more.
-[scoffing] -And I know I've lost weight,
and I look good, but, you know,
I've still got a lot of butter back here, baby.
Girl, stop!
I keep telling you, you are a queen, okay?
-You gotta believe it. -Right.
You gotta believe it, and you gotta repeat it.
-A queen. -A queen...
-You gotta believe it. -Wear that crown, girl.
That's right.
-I am a queen. -You are a queen!
And what if the queen doesn't like him?
Then just tell him that he's the greatest man
that you ever met, but not for you,
and then you just send him on his way.
But I don't want him to be disappointed.
I mean, you know, girl, he came a long way.
Okay, see, that is exactly how you ended up
staying with Daniel for so long!
No, Daniel was my husband.
-Mm-hmm. -This is different.
You're supposed to stay with your husband
through his struggles.
And this man is not your husband,
thank goodness.
-Okay? -Right.
So you're gonna go in there,
and you're gonna have some fun, right?
-Right! -Right!
-He might be fun! -Okay?
I'm scared.
-You got this, girl. -Okay, I got it, I got it.
-Yes! -I got it.
-[exhaling nervously] -Okay. You're a queen.
Okay. Queen.
[Laila laughing]
Girl, go have fun!
What if he's fine?
[both squealing with laughter]
[♪♪]
[Laila sighing]
[♪♪]
Anthony!
[quietly] Be cool.
Wow.
Monica, you... are even more beautiful in person.
It's great to meet you.
Thank you for coming all this way.
I just knew you'd be worth it.
I was right.
I gotta say,
you look a lot younger in person.
I hope that's not a problem.
No, I like older women.
Ah...
They've got the wisdom.
Got the experience.
It's not a problem for you, is it?
[laughing] No, no.
At least you're old enough
where nobody's going to confuse you for being my son.
[both laughing]
That's true.
Um... you hungry?
I thought maybe we could get something to eat?
Have you ever had pho?
No, no, I haven't had that yet.
Okay, good.
-Good. -Okay.
I think you're gonna like it.
All right.
Show me. [chuckling]
We'll get a cab.
-Okay. -Let's go.
[chuckling happily]
Could we get a bottle of white wine?
Thank you, sir.
-So... -Yes.
...you like movies?
I love movies, yeah.
They kind of take you out of yourself, you know?
Yeah, they can,
depends on the movie. [chuckling]
We could watch one later if you wanted.
Anthony,
have you been on these dating websites a lot?
I mean, I'm sorry,
I don't mean to ask you a thousand questions,
it's just that...
I'm really nervous,
and, um, I've never been on a date with a man
that I had never met before.
I understand,
and you can ask me anything you want, Monica.
Okay, um...
tell me about...
the best moment that ever happened to you.
Right now, it's getting to meet you.
[chuckling] No...
I'm not looking for flattery.
I really want to get to know you.
I'm just a simple man, with simple pleasures,
trying to find an amazing woman.
Okay, well then,
tell me about the biggest moment in your life
that really changed you.
Like the saddest?
If that's the moment that changed you.
Okay.
You know how you love Isaiah?
Yes.
Isaiah means everything to me.
That's how kids are.
You think that
they're gonna be this big part of your life,
and then you realize
that you're just a small part of theirs.
That is so true.
Yeah, I worked at a pre-school for a little while.
Oh, you did?
You never mentioned that before.
Mm.
But I know how you feel,
I mean, my kids... I love my kids.
Like a second family to them.
Right,
but sometimes, you know,
you could be their only family.
[sighing] That is...
that is very true.
Oh, I'm sorry,
you were telling me about the saddest moment.
Yeah, um...
My son...
he died when he was little.
He had an infection.
Oh, Anthony...
I'm so sorry.
No, no, it's okay.
Thank you, though.
But, um, I just don't wanna ruin our first date
with that kind of stuff.
That's huge.
I'm so sorry, I should not have pressed.
Don't apologize.
I want to be an open book for you anyways, Monica.
[♪♪]
Thank you.
Let's have some wine.
Thank you.
[entry bell jingling]
That was good.
It was real good.
I want to remember this.
Let's take a selfie.
All right.
Smile!
I'm gonna send that to Isaiah.
He's not gonna believe that I went on a date.
[laughing] Nice.
That was fun.
Baby, we've got all night and tomorrow to have more fun.
[chuckling] Where are you staying?
You made a reservation, right?
Well, I thought I'd maybe stay with you.
No, Anthony.
I'm old-fashioned.
I can't stay with a man that I just met.
Yeah, no, that's fair.
I-I just didn't get the chance to book the reservation.
I'll figure something out, it's okay.
You didn't make any arrangements at all?
Nah, I was too busy.
Okay.
You can stay on the couch.
On the couch?
Is that good?
Yeah.
Yeah, that works.
Okay.
-[giggling] -Let's go.
[kissing]
[Monica] Hey, hey...
let's take a breath, okay?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, I'm so excited by you.
I know, it's okay.
It's just, I was married 26 years, you know?
I need more of a connection.
I understand.
I really appreciate you opening up, you know?
Thanks.
There's, uh, something else that happened
that I want to talk to you about.
Yeah?
I was engaged to this great girl named Skye.
Man, she broke the mold.
She had these beautiful, soulful eyes,
and... we had so much fun together.
We would just go to bars and listen to music.
Just anytime we were together, really.
Skye is a beautiful name.
Yeah, it suited her, too.
She called me "Ant".
Short for Anthony.
We never argued.
Just... one time.
So, what happened to Skye?
She died.
She died?
Oh, Anthony.
Cardiac arrhythmia.
That's what they said at least,
but... no warning.
She was just gone.
Just like that.
You have certainly had your share of tragedy.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah.
She was a special one.
I'm sorry, baby.
I am so, so sorry.
[breath quietly ragged, almost crying]
[♪♪]
Anthony?
[front door opening]
Hey!
-Hey. -Miss me, beautiful?
Yeah.
Don't you look amazing.
No, I look terrible.
I need my coffee.
Coffee sounds like a great idea.
We could celebrate my good news.
Good news?
What good news?
I got a job.
You got a job here?
Yeah, at the Pet Chews warehouse.
I found it online,
I went over there, I start tomorrow.
What about your job in DC?
Tossing trash?
[laughing] That ain't for me.
Well, don't they owe you money?
Last payday was Thursday.
I've been calling in sick ever since then.
It doesn't matter.
I needed something nearby
now that I'm gonna be down here.
Anthony, what exactly do you mean "down here"?
I want to be here with you.
[exhaling]
Anthony, we didn't talk about this.
Didn't you have fun last night?
Yes.
I had a wonderful time,
but that's a long way between that
and you moving in here.
But then...
But you're everything I've ever wanted, Monica.
Oh, that is so sweet,
and that is so lovely to hear.
We can still keep seeing each other.
What about the distance?
DC is far.
No. No, nonsense!
I mean, look, you got here so fast,
at the click of a button.
The back and forth is expensive.
It's gonna get-- These buses, they start to add up.
We can share the cost, okay?
Anthony, I told you,
baby, I'm old-fashioned.
I need a chance for this relationship to grow.
You know?
I mean, besides,
if I give it all away,
what's gonna make you come back, huh?
Are you messing with me?
Yes, I'm messing with you.
I'm teasing!
Of course, lighten up.
Come on, you hungry?
Let me make you some pancakes.
Mine are delicious.
[Boyden] Where are we at with the dating sites?
[Moreno] Stonewalled.
They're claiming consumer privacy.
[Boyden] What? [Bleep]. It's a murder investigation.
Get a court order.
[Moreno] Yeah, I'm already on it.
I called Judge Halverston,
and he's gonna take care of it,
but it's gonna take some time,
due to budget cuts.
Anything else on the CCTV footage?
We're widening the radius
with a particular emphasis
on cameras located at bus stations.
That's gonna be hundreds of hours of footage.
Yeah, well, it could be worth it.
I mean, we're looking for somebody
who's acting suspiciously.
I mean, obviously,
creepy guys at Metro stations are a pretty big cohort,
but I don't know, it could be worth it.
Look for couples.
Maybe we'll catch a break and see them together.
Otherwise it's just a fishing expedition.
[sighing]
All right, let's review.
Tonita's last financial activity was at the bus station,
but no eyewitness identified seeing her with anybody.
If she met him online,
then he would have traveled to meet her.
Coroner confirms the body was discarded
after strangulation,
so that suggests
the murder took place somewhere nearby.
Yeah, listen, also the lab called.
Parts of the remains
had varying levels of decomposition.
There's... a second set of DNA.
So you're telling me--
There could be a second victim,
and, unfortunately, we have no idea
who she might be,
or when she might've been killed.
So we're possibly dealing with a serial killer?
Possibly.
And do we know for certain it's the same killer?
No.
Another happy day at the office.
[♪♪]
I could eat your cooking every day.
Oh, good. [chuckling] So you liked it.
I loved it.
Now, let me get my ticket here.
Oh, let me help you carry that.
No, my lady does not carry bags.
Please, I've been carrying bags my whole life for somebody.
My son, my husband, whomever.
Yeah, well, that's over with.
I plan on taking care of you.
I gotta tell you something.
I think I'm falling in love with you, Monica.
[exhaling]
That's so sweet.
Thank you, Anthony.
All right, see you soon.
Safe travels.
[♪♪]
[sighing]
He what? He didn't.
[Monica] Yes, girl, he did!
...kissed me at the bus station
in front of everybody!
Girl, you know I'm not used to that.
Well, there goes your concern
about finding a man willing to commit.
Well, honestly,
it kind of felt like I was breaking his heart.
Okay, but most importantly, do you like him?
[exhaling]
You know, I gotta say,
other than the mix-up about him thinking
he was gonna stay here,
it was a perfect date.
Hmm, all right, so maybe a little sad that he left?
Well, it did feel good.
Mm, I bet he did.
Girl, stop!
You know what,
he could be romancing other women
right now as we speak.
What would make you think that?
Because he seems to be way more comfortable
with those dating apps than I am,
and besides, I don't have any claims on him.
But would that bother you?
Yeah.
Maybe it does.
Okay, well, just tell him how you feel.
Do I have to?
Yes, girl, you got this.
[Monica groaning]
Girl, bye.
Okay, bye.
[♪♪]
[grunting]
[♪♪]
[phone buzzing]
You have one unheard message.
First unheard message.
Hi, Anthony, it's me, Monica.
I've just been thinking about you.
Give me a call when you have a chance.
[♪♪]
[parents and teachers cheering]
Whoo!
[laughing]
Oh, my God, these parents,
they are, like, serious with this.
Yeah, well, a sports scholarship
is a one-way ticket out of here, so...
Poor Rayleigh,
he is really going through it.
Did you try talking to his mom again?
She's ignoring me,
but I'm not giving up.
Good.
That kid is lucky to have you looking out for him.
Hey, we still on for tomorrow?
Yes, girl, we still on.
I'm bringing the vino.
I'm gonna need it.
Moving has been so stressful,
and Jaden has been worse than useless.
Also, I'm gonna need a full-on love-life update, please.
-Yes, ma'am. -[kids cheering]
[gasping]
What happened?
He pushed me!
Rayleigh, say you're sorry.
[Rayleigh] Sorry.
Okay. He's sorry.
Don't do that again, okay?
[Rayleigh] Okay.
[Monica] All right, he's sorry.
Give him a hug.
[Anthony writes] "I dreamt about you last night, baby.
My whole heart misses you."
What are you doing here, [bleep]?
What did you call me?
Man, get out of my face, I got--
Nah, you're fired.
I don't need losers like you working here.
[laughing] Losers. All you have is losers.
You're the biggest loser.
Get outta my yard.
-[Anthony scoffing] -Now.
Gladly, [bleep].
Don't think for a second
I don't know how to deal with little [bleep] like you.
deal with little [bleep] like you.
Don't ever come back! You got me?
[message alert chiming]
[♪♪]
[knocking]
-Hi! -Hey!
[laughing happily]
This is so cute! [squealing in delight]
[laughing]
-This is cute. -Right?
Hey, so how's Stassy?
Oh, Stassy's going to be okay.
You know kids are resilient.
And what about Rayleigh?
Well, the supervisor wants to have him kicked out,
but I am fighting for him.
Good. Well, I'll have your back.
Good.
This is for you!
Oh!
Hope you like it.
Oh! I love it!
It's cute, right?
Yeah.
Oh, my goodness, what is this?
[laughing]
Is this why Jaden wanted you to move in?
Girl!
Girl, yes, that's his housewarming gift,
and don't you be thinking that Anthony won't be showing up
expecting something similar.
Oh, we have only been on one date.
Mm-hmm, and if it was me,
I would've jumped him on the first date,
but I'm not the one
with Jesus looking over my shoulder.
It's not that.
I just want to get to know him
before I give myself to him.
You should invite him to your birthday party!
No.
I'm not doing that.
Yes! Okay, girl,
hear me out.
We can all meet him at the same time,
pretend not to be judging him,
but of course, yes, we will be judging him...
Mm-mm, mm-mm, you will be judging him so hard. No.
[laughing]
I'm just kidding, I won't lay it on too thick,
but there's power in numbers.
No, Isaiah's going to come home that weekend.
Exactly,
he's the one whose opinion matters the most, right?
You might as well just get it over with.
[sighing]
You think so?
Yes, come on.
You're never going to know if you really like this guy
unless you start spending some more time with him.
Just do it, just invite him.
[groaning in resignation]
Okay! I'll-I'll think about it.
Yeah, yeah, okay, okay--
Oh, my God.
What?
[♪♪]
They found another one.
[gasping]
...the remains of another female
have been found in this empty lot.
Authorities are still trying to identify the victim.
We're going live now to the Fairfax County
Police Chief news conference.
Oh, my God, these poor women.
You know, it's terrible,
but I can't help but be fascinated
by these stories--
--police chief of Fairfax County.
Today, as you already are aware,
a body was uncovered around 6:00 a.m.
off 65th Avenue.
This marks two bodies
in the last three weeks.
We can't divulge specific details,
and we do not know for certain
if this is the same repeat perpetrator
the media has dubbed "The Shopping Cart Killer".
It is just so disturbing to me.
It is,
but I kind of love watching it.
I don't know, women love their true crime.
-You're sick. -I hear you.
...and we urge any members of the public
who believe they have information
pertinent to this investigation
to please contact CrimeStoppers--
Thank you.
[♪♪]
[Anthony writes] "Hey, my love,
have I got the perfect birthday gift for you.
Can't wait to give it to you."
[♪♪]
[chopping]
[message alert chiming]
-Surprise! -[screaming]
-Isaiah! -[laughing]
What are you doing here?
Well, other than risking my life
to surprise my mom?
It's Mother's Day tomorrow,
you didn't think I'd forget, did you?
I thought you were coming home next weekend for my birthday.
Well, I wanted to make sure
we spent as much time together, Mom.
How dare you scare me like that.
Sit down.
I want to hear all about camp.
You want a Coke?
Yes, please.
That wasn't funny.
It was a little funny.
[Isaiah] So tell me about this guy.
There's nothing to tell, it's going.
Nothing you should concern your little self about.
[laughing]
When am I meeting him?
I don't know,
I was thinking about
inviting him to my birthday party.
Do it.
Really?
You're gonna be home.
Yeah, but I won't be staying late.
I've gotta head back to the base with the guys.
Okay.
Actually, I think I will.
Good.
I'm gonna go take a shower.
Good.
I smell you!
[chuckling]
[phone ringing]
Hey!
[Anthony] Hey, beautiful.
Your ears must have been buzzing.
Isaiah and I were just talking about you.
He surprised me for Mother's Day.
We were wondering if, um...
maybe you'd like to come to my birthday party
this weekend?
I thought you'd never ask.
[Monica] Good. Cool.
Okay, get ready for my family, because they are a lot.
Hmm.
No, I told them, don't judge you, just be nice.
I think it's gonna be cool...
[♪♪]
[sighing]
So, what's waiting for you down in Pennsylvania?
My...
I'm heading down for my girlfriend's birthday.
Isn't that nice.
Do you live up in the D.C. area?
For now.
It must be so hard, living so far apart.
Yeah,
but it won't last much longer.
Oh, why's that, dear?
The thing is,
first time you do something horrible
is the hardest,
but after that, it just gets... easier.
It's like you forget what you even did,
just like a... dream you had once.
[♪♪]
[phones ringing]
[knocking on door] We got it.
What?
We got a positive sighting of Tonita.
She was seen with a tall African-American male
at Roxy's bar on Friday the 23rd.
Excellent.
I bet there's CCTV cameras outside that bar.
Pull the footage.
I'm all over it.
[whispering] Yes!
[laughing]
[squealing] Ah! Happy birthday!
Hey!
It's my birthday!
[squealing and laughing]
-Here you go. -Oh, thank you!
Oh, you did not!
I did! You can thank me later.
-Of course you did. -[Laila laughing mischievously]
Come on, girl.
Let's see what we got here.
[Laila] Okay, birthday girl.
[Monica] Look at that. It's my birthday!
-It's your birthday! -[singing] It's my birthday!
Gonna party like it's my birthday, hey!
Whoo!
Now, that is how you do it.
[chatting]
Hey!
You made it.
I wasn't gonna miss my girl's birthday
for anything.
Besides, like I said,
I got you something special.
I think I already see my something special.
-You're sweet. -Come on,
let me introduce you to everybody.
This is Mike and Jeff, and this is Laila!
Oh, so you're the famous Anthony!
Come on, now.
It's okay, let her do her thing.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Laila.
Monica talks a lot about you.
Yeah, well, she's been talking about you a lot, too.
I hope so, 'cause she's all I think about.
Uh-huh, and you better keep thinking about her,
you understand?
[laughing] Yes, ma'am.
I fully intend to treat Monica like the queen that she is.
[Laila] Okay, okay,
I like that you used that word.
It's the only word to describe Monica.
Mm-hmm. You off the apps?
Because you better not be double-dipping.
We're gonna go get something to drink.
[Laila] What?
I'm watching you.
[laughing]
He thinks I'm playin'. I am not playin'.
He's cute, though.
Look at this,
I got your fave. I remembered.
I told them, if anybody touches that,
they have to answer to me.
Well, I appreciate you. Thank you.
Oh, this is my son.
This is Isaiah. Isaiah, this is Anthony.
Nice to meet you, sir.
Call me Anthony, man.
He just got back from military camp,
so he's very formal right now.
Oh, well, better late than never, right?
-[Monica] Right? -[Anthony] True.
Hey, you know, my mom was really excited
for you to come down here.
You're from D.C., right?
I'm from all around,
but, you know, I wanna move,
I really like it here.
But you've barely been out of the house.
Well, I like what I see so far.
Well, it's just old PA, but it's home.
Yeah, lots of work, too.
Oh, you work in pre-schools?
Nah.
I thought you said you worked in pre-schools?
No, baby, I did,
but it's, like, a long time ago, so...
All right, well, maybe Mom can help you out.
She knows everybody here.
Maybe.
You know what, I am being such a bad hostess.
Let me get you something to eat.
-Mom, it's your birthday. -Monica, it's your birthday
Wow, okay.
Two men fighting over me.
I think I like it.
Come on, babe, let me get you something.
Come on...
Good girl, Tonita.
Got you, you bastard.
We are looking for an African American male,
roughly six-foot, early 30s, buzzed haircut.
That's him?
Send out an emergency bulletin
to every police station nationwide.
Contact major news stations.
I want his picture on every street corner.
-You understand? -What if he's on the run,
and left the country?
No, I doubt it.
He's learning as he goes,
but the killings are getting quicker and quicker.
We have no time to lose.
All right, on it.
[exhaling]
[♪♪]
[laughing]
Lock it.
[party music thumping downstairs]
[knocking on door]
[Isaiah] Hey, Mom?
I'm leaving in a bit.
You good?
[Monica] I'm good!
[Monica giggling]
Are you sure?
I could stay in my room
and call the base in the morning--
Absolutely not,
I'm gonna be just fine.
[sighing]
What?
What's the matter?
You don't like Anthony?
No...
You just don't know that much about him.
We're dating,
we're getting to know each other.
You told me to date, we're dating.
Yeah, I know, I know.
Okay, good.
Then be on your way,
and call me tomorrow morning when you get there,
let me know you got there safe, okay, sweetie?
-Okay, Mom. -Love you.
-All right, love you, too. -Don't worry about me.
Jesus...
Hey! What are y'all drinking?
Cheers! It's my birthday!
[laughing]
I can already tell you're a special person,
and you are so beautiful.
Okay...
aren't you, you know, dating my Aunt Monica?
No.
She's... she's too old for me,
but I really love our connection.
What are you doing later?
I got a nice motel.
Maybe you can come by after, and we could...
get to know each other a little better--
I have to go.
[scoffs, whispering] Ugh, such a creep!
Who does that?
Hey. [awkwardly] Hey!
Where's Isaiah?
Oh, he went back to military camp.
He took off.
That's too bad,
I really wanted to say goodbye to him.
He's such a great kid.
Thank you.
I'm tired.
Yeah, I'm tired, too.
-Yeah. -Let's go.
Let's call it a night.
I'm glad you came.
Thank you. Thanks for having me.
[yard and house silent]
[dog barking distantly]
[♪♪]
Hey, hey...
look at me,
connect with me.
I want you.
[♪♪]
[sighing]
Babe, are you okay?
I could use a drink.
Anthony,
what did you say to Jasmine?
Who is Jasmine?
My 19-year-old niece.
Did you suggest
that you wanted to take her to a motel?
I was drunk.
She's barely of age, Anthony!
Why would you say something like that?
What the hell were you thinking?
I just told you, I was trying to... make jokes,
trying to be the funny guy.
Well, there's nothing funny about it.
I need you to get out of my house.
It didn't mean anything, Monica!
Well, it meant something to me!
[tearfully] Why would you disrespect me like that?
Why would you do that?
At my birthday party,
in front of my family?
Anthony, come on...
I need you to go.
I knew you'd reject me.
Anthony...
I was willing to give you everything.
Everything!
Don't you understand that?
And then you went...
and you said those things to Jasmine.
Look, I don't know why I do the things that I do!
I've done bad things!
Those women, they...
they didn't accept me for me.
They provoked me.
Provoked you...
Okay.
I'm sure that it wasn't your fault,
but I'm gonna need you to leave.
Please.
You need to go.
All right, then,
if that's how you wanna play it.
Hmm?
Fine!
[Monica gasping]
[door slams] [locking deadbolt]
[knocking head against door]
[breathing hard]
[screaming in rage]
[crying] Laila!
[Laila] Monica? What's going on?
[crying] Anthony and I had a really big fight,
and I threw him out.
What? Are you okay?
I don't know, I don't know.
I'm scared, I'm scared!
[breathing hard]
He's outside my house,
and he's just standing there, he's not leaving.
Okay, I am coming over, I'm coming over right now.
No, no, no, don't come over, don't come over.
I'm sorry I woke you up.
[sobbing] I'm so sorry.
Oh, god...
Well, did you at least lock the door?
[gasping] Oh, did I lock the door?
Yeah, yeah, I locked the door, I locked the door.
[♪♪]
Monica!
[Laila] You know, I didn't want to say anything,
but he did seem kind of odd to me.
[sobbing] No, I know, I know.
I know he was really awkward,
but I thought it was because of
everything that he had been through, you know.
He said he lost his child,
and he lost his girlfriend,
and I don't know.
He scared me, Lai.
He gave me chills.
Okay, if you want, we can go report him tomorrow.
I will come with you.
No, no, no, no, no, no, that's okay.
I just...
I just need to take a shower.
I need to wash him off of me.
Okay.
Okay, then I'm coming over.
I love you.
I love you, too.
[♪♪]
[door creaking]
You didn't think I'd just leave, did you?
Anthony!
You're just like the rest of them.
I wanted you to be different, Monica.
Can I call you Ant?
The way Skye did?
You know that you were my first, right?
My first in a very,
very, very long time,
I can't even remember how long it's been...
Yeah.
...and you know
how you wanted me to do
all those freaky things with you,
and I wasn't ready yet?
I do have my tastes.
I know you do, baby,
and maybe now I'm discovering mine.
What do you mean?
Well, you wanted to tie me up, right?
Yeah.
Maybe.
Maybe I don't like that.
Maybe I wanna do something different.
Like what?
Well, I'm gonna show you,
better than I can tell you.
[body thumping onto bed]
You wanna tie me up, right?
[Monica chuckling]
You like that?
Yeah.
Is that what you like?
You like to tie people up?
I'm gonna tie you up, baby,
and you're gonna love it.
You like that, right?
[chuckling]
Mm...
Hey!
Don't even think about it.
I'd rather die first
than ever see your face again.
Careful what you wish for, bitch.
[shouting]
[bed frame rattling]
Untie me, Monica!
[urgent knocking on door, gasping awake]
[Moreno] Monica White!
This is the Fairfax Police Department!
I need you to come to the door, please!
[knocking]
You Monica White?
Yes.
I'm Detective Moreno with Fairfax PD.
We need to speak to you regarding Anthony Robinson.
Can I come in, please?
Yeah.
[Moreno] We raided Robinson's apartment.
and we found your name on his desktop,
along with numerous other women.
How can I help?
I need you to tell me everything you know about him.
Every detail that you can possibly remember.
His name is Anthony Eugene Robinson,
and, um...
I met him on one of those dating apps,
called Connections.
Um...
he talked about doing really dark things to women...
...and, um...
[voice breaking] I'm sorry...
Hey, hey,
I have the entire force out there looking for him.
I swear to you, you are safe now.
Okay.
[exhaling]
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I should have known.
-No, it's not your fault. -I should have known...
I'm sorry [crying] It's not your fault.
I'm so angry.
I know.
I'm so mad, I'm so mad at myself!
[♪♪]
[officer] First to have eyes on,
let us know.
[police sirens wooping]
[Moreno] You see him? Where is he? Where is he?
[Boyden] Third seat.
[Moreno] Got it, got it, got it!
[Moreno] I need all passengers to disembark!
Anthony Robinson, you stay in your seat!
Everyone else, off the bus now!
Driver, too, let's go!
Get 'em off quickly.
Go, go, go! Come on! Move, move, move, move!
Let's go, everyone, off!
[police sirens wooping]
[Moreno] Anthony Robinson,
put your hands on your head now!
On behalf of the joint county task force,
you're under arrest
for the second-degree murder of Beth Redmon and Tonita Smith.
[news report] Anthony Robinson,
dubbed The Shopping Cart Killer
was arrested today.
He's been charged with two counts
of First Degree murder,
but police say there may be more victims out there--
and it appears a police car has arrived.
-Mr. Robinson! -[cameras clicking]
Mr. Robinson!
How do you respond to these charges?
Did you kill these women?
Is there anything you want to say to the public?
[crying]
[Isaiah] Oh, my God, Mom.
I'm safe.
I'm safe, baby.
I'm always gonna be safe,
because my instincts are good.
God is good.
Is there anything that I can do for you?
I want to pray.
I want to pray for those women who lost their lives
way too soon.
Dear God,
thank you so much for your peace,
your protection, and your guidance.
Please fill our hearts with love
as we remember those women
that were far less fortunate than ourselves.
Thank you.
In Jesus's name we pray.
Amen.
[Isaiah] Amen.
[Monica] Amen.
[children's laughter echoing]
[♪♪]
[Beverly] Miss Monica?
Hi.
I owe you a big thank you.
Oh, nonsense.
No, I do.
You fought for my boy, and I appreciate it.
There's just not a lot of people in our corner like that,
you know?
You know what,
I can't tell you what to do, Beverly,
but being with a man that doesn't treat you right--
that is never the answer.
There's been a time in my life
where I've ignored red flags, too,
and in turn, I put myself in danger,
and my family.
Baby girl...
that is not love.
Look at that beautiful boy.
You did that,
so believe in yourself.
Sometimes, being alone is not loneliness,
it is a source of strength.
I'm going to leave him.
I am.
You deserve better.
Rayleigh deserves better...
and if you need anything,
you just call me, okay?
[chuckling in relief]
I'll be right here.
Thank you.
Oh, honey,
it's gonna be okay.
[♪♪]
Thank you.
Rayleigh, let's go!
[♪♪]
[sighing]
[Beverly] Hey, how was your day?
[Rayleigh] Good.
[sighing]
Hey, you okay?
I will be.
Yes, you will be.
You know why?
Because you are a queen.
You know what, Lai,
I'm beginning to think
I'm a little bit more of a warrior princess.
[laughing]
Ooh, see, I love that.
Yeah, it really suits you.
[♪♪]