Our Kind of People (2021) s01e07 Episode Script

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Previously on "Our Kind of People"
You bought a piece of land here
about a few days after
Darius and I had our falling-out.
You mean after you killed him.
I received a letter
from a Nate Robinson.
- He asked you for help?
- I'm sure I can do something.
Your father was a security guard.
Do you remember anything
about him knowing drug dealers?
I used to hear stories about
how Teddy's brother Louis
was supposedly murdered by one.
Teddy keeps his big brother's
journals in his home office.
Well, I skimmed them
and did see something
in this one about a Calvin.
That's your dad, right?
How did my father die?
He shot himself in the head.
- Teddy.
- Mom, who's that man?
That man is Nate Robinson, your father.
Oh, my God!
Oh!
Oh!
My Louis.
Hey, little brother.
I have missed you so much.
And look at you!
No, no.
Look at you.
Very refined.
In your older years, just like dad.
- If only.
- Yeah.
I can't believe you're actually here.
May I ask? Why did you come?
Oh, r-right.
Um, brother, it is a long story.
It requires plenty o' time.
Which I seem to have plenty of.
Okay.
I'm, uh Something's not right.
Give me a minute?
I need a Okay.
I need a minute.
Louis, Louis, it hurts.
My heart hurts.
I know, Teddy.
I know.
Let's get an X-ray stat.
And a blood panel.
Calling radiology now.
Ventilating.
Watch your backs.
Let's get him on a heart monitor.
Nikki, I never wanted
you to find out this way.
Mom, what are you saying right now?
Like, really, what are you saying?
I know. Sweetie, I know.
And my worries must sound
like white noise to you
right now, but listen.
When I went to visit him in prison
Prison. Okay.
He's a good man, okay?
I'm glad you think that, 'cause
I don't plan on finding out.
I got her.
Nikki!
Look, Angela, I'm sorry
for how this whole thing
- went down with Nikki.
- Don't be.
It was never gonna be easy
to tell her you're her father.
But we'll figure it out, okay?
And I'm happy for you. You're free.
Yeah, Mr. Franklin did it.
I mean, for him to not even know me,
I mean, not even know our circumstances
speaks to how much he must care for you.
I'm I'm gonna get out of here.
Do you have
Mr. Franklin's letting me stay
at a room in his compound.
Um, just till I get situated.
That's why I was there
when he went down.
Well, okay.
I'll see you soon.
Franklins.
- Uh, I'll be back.
- I should go with you.
No, no. Please, don't leave.
Yes, Doctor. How's my father?
- Stable.
- What's going on?
I'm Angela Vaughn, his other daughter.
- How's Teddy?
- I'm Dr. Baker.
I was just about to say Mr. Franklin
suffered a mild heart attack.
Uh, Dr. Baker
could we talk privately?
Um, do you have any idea
what could have caused it?
Your father's X-rays
show lesions around his heart,
and his blood work shows he
might have been overmedicating
to hide his Parkinson's symptoms.
We're not sure.
Um, I'd like to see him.
I'd like to see him, too.
Why didn't you tell me
he had Parkinson's?
Why should I have to?
That's not what I meant.
I'm sorry.
I mean, this is a lot.
I haven't even told Raymond yet.
Daddy was so adamant that no one knew.
And it's important that
no one learn about it.
The board, the shareholders.
It could have damning consequences
on Franklin Holdings.
And his legacy.
And daddy is all about his legacy.
I won't say anything.
I promise.
I'm gonna go check on Raymond
and the kids.
I'll leave you I'll leave you alone.
I just lost my mama.
I can't lose you, too.
We have unfinished business, old man.
Don't die on me.
You owe me.
One at a time, please.
Mrs. Dupont, Teddy Franklin's condition
has major implications
for the financial world.
How's your father doing after
having a heart attack?
He's fine.
I wouldn't be home if he wasn't.
You'd be here if you were trying
to cover for him.
There's nothing to cover.
I think you all should leave now.
This is private property.
Leave or I'll have you
all escorted off the property.
Okay, now she's lying in wait
outside of our door?
I mean, and
And in all of our business.
Raymond, how did this climber even know
my father had a heart attack?
- Let's just forget about her.
- No. No.
I'm gonna figure out
what this woman is really
doing here in Oak Bluffs.
And I'm gonna squash it.
T-Tyrique, how long have you been here?
Oh, I just walked in.
I picked you up an apple fritter
from the Back Door.
I wanted to see how you were
doing with Nikki and Teddy.
Hanging in there best I can.
Thank you.
Teddy's stable.
I'm actually gonna go
to the hospital in a bit.
Nikki is not talking to me.
She'll come around.
It's a lot to digest, you know?
Believe me, I know.
I can't help but feel
responsible for Teddy
being in the hospital.
It's just what he told me
about my father, I just, um
What did he say?
He told me that my father
committed suicide.
What?!
Oh, my God.
I knew my father.
He wouldn't go out like that.
He was
He was a the type of man
that didn't hold his emotion.
Didn't have the ability to code-switch.
So, what are you gonna do?
I'm gonna hit up
some people he was close to,
get some answers.
I got to know the truth.
You want me to come with you?
I can go to the hospital later.
No, you have enough to deal with
with Nikki, Teddy, Nate.
Why can't things be simple?
Yes, if they're out there,
just park on the back road
and walk up.
Okay. Love you, too.
Quincy?
Yeah, he's making his way
home from the hospital.
You know, he's so strong,
spending the night with his grandfather.
I was just telling him
where to park in case
the press was still out there
or your ex lurking.
Hopefully, they'll be gone by now.
Lord, what is wrong with this woman?
It's like she has it out for us.
Do you think she's jealous?
She's angry that our parents
offered to pay her off
to dissolve our marriage.
I just found out about this.
I was gonna tell you,
but with everything
- that's going on with
- But you didn't.
So now I have to deal with
your baggage and her feelings.
I'm calling a press conference.
Feed this piranha on my own terms.
If this bitch wants a fight,
I'll shove it down her damn throat.
Is that her?
Hungry?
I still can't believe that I'm out.
Keep thinking I'm gonna wake up
and suddenly be back inside.
Mnh-mnh.
No, you're here.
You're out.
And despite what she's saying,
Nikki needs you.
I wouldn't have been able
to survive in there
if she hadn't been born.
And if it wasn't for
your mother's visits,
encouraging me and keeping me
in the loop on our daughter's life,
I wouldn't have a life, Angela.
Nate, I'm so sorry.
I should have told Nikki about you.
No. You did what you felt
you needed to do,
and that was protect her.
I respect that.
You sleeping on the floor?
Y-Yeah, I know.
It's just hard when you've
been conditioned like I have.
Just deprived of air and space,
humanity for so long.
I started growing my locks
because it felt like
it was the only luxury
they couldn't take away from me.
The only pure freedom I had left.
So you grew them out of spite.
Rebellion.
Anger.
At myself, really, for just being away
from you and Nikki for 17 years.
17 years of new growth
to remind me of all the pain
and the shame I put y'all through.
It hangs to remind me of that.
So there can be room for a future.
Can you help me with that?
Of course.
I think it's time to shed that pain.
Alright. You ready?
God, be with us.
Our ancestors taught us
that our spirituality resonates
not only in our hearts,
but also on the crowns of our heads.
When the heart grows heavy
and can't hold the pain
we sometimes suffer,
that pain is transferred to our hair.
It's God's way of allowing us to purge.
Purge our traumas.
Unburden our hearts.
And start anew.
My journal. Nikki should have this.
My whole life is in there.
Nik.
I know there's nothing I can
say to make this right.
But I just
Can you at least let me try to explain?
You were about 8 months old
when your father went to prison.
He was young, scared.
But he loved you.
He loved you more than anything.
Nikki
Nate is so much more than his mistakes.
He's a poet, an artist, just like you.
I don't want
I don't want you to miss out
on getting to know your father,
like I've missed knowing mine.
I thought you didn't like Teddy.
He's still my father.
And maybe I shouldn't have let my anger
close me off to him.
But I don't want that for you.
Nate always wanted to see you.
I kept him away.
What?
I-I was your age.
I was trying to protect you.
No, you were trying to protect yourself,
just like you always do.
I didn't need you to protect me.
I needed my father.
You, Aunt Piggy, Mama Eve
You lied to my face my entire life.
- I'm so sorry.
- No.
Can you please leave?
Oh, I was just about to call you.
Leah's giving a press conference.
I ensure you all that
my father's recovering
and doing very well.
Franklin Holdings is as strong as ever,
with our stadium project still on track.
Care to comment on EMTs
claiming that Teddy was
taken to the hospital by family friend
Tyrique Chapman and an ex-con
named Nate Robinson?
How does Mr. Robinson
fit into the equation?
He doesn't.
Nate Robinson has no bearing
on what happened.
- Is Mr. Franklin
- Well, I'm sure the public
would love to know more
about a convicted felon
who was once an accessory to murder.
We at Franklin Holdings
are dedicated to being the change
we wish to see in the world.
Starting with prison reform.
But does your father's
commitment to social justice
go beyond family members?
Meaning, is Nate Robinson
the father of your sister's child?
And on that note, I will not
be answering any more questions.
You all have a good day.
Accessory to murder.
Nikki.
Nikki.
Nicole!
It's one thing to come for Leah or me,
but what you're not gonna do
is come for my baby girl.
Alex.
Is there something else
you'd like to comment on?
Nope. Just a warning.
That's twice you've come for me
in as many days without repercussion.
I assure you,
if it happens a third time,
I won't be so
gracious.
Are you threatening me, Leah?
It's Mrs. Franklin-Dupont to you.
And you heard me.
Where's little Miss Alex?
She made a mistake talking about Nate
in that press conference
and coming for my baby girl.
I'm not having it.
She is relentless,
and I could use some backup.
Well, she messed with
the wrong woman this time.
Stand back, please.
W-What's happening? What's going on?
He's going into cardiac arrest.
Code blue, code blue, code blue.
Is below 90.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Stop compressions.
- Shock.
- Clear!
You were Dad's favorite.
No. I was his first.
You say that like it was a burden.
And you assume that it wasn't.
I loved this man.
Loved him very much.
But let's be clear.
You were the beneficiary
of all the mistakes he made with me.
And those mistakes may
have strengthened me
in a lot of ways,
made me admirable in his eyes,
but never did it make me his favorite.
That accolade he bequeathed to you.
Daddy's little Teddy.
I don't want this to be me,
to be the end.
I'm not ready.
God.
I'm not ready.
We never are.
Mommy called.
They're rushing granddaddy
into emergency surgery.
Daddy, I'm scared.
Come here, come here.
It's gonna be okay.
Your grandfather's a fighter.
I'm sorry.
I-I don't mean to interrupt.
Uh, Miss Jackie said
she was gonna leave me
a sandwich in the kitchen.
Nice, uh, haircut.
Uh, thanks.
It was, uh, time for a change.
I'm I'm really sorry
about Mr. Franklin.
He's a real good man.
I'll be praying for him.
Thanks.
We, um, appreciate it.
For what it's worth, what you
have with your dad is special.
I hope to have that
with my daughter one day.
Look, Nate, you don't have to
tip-toe around the house.
You're a guest here.
Make yourself at home, okay?
As you're all aware,
Mr. Franklin is currently
in emergency surgery.
Our story is that he's unavailable.
In his absence, our sole duty
is to keep things together here.
We are to keep away from any
members of the press,
ignore any inquiries about
Mr. Franklin's condition,
and report back to me
if anything seems amiss.
Now let's get back to work.
Tyrique!
It's good to see you.
What brings you by?
Well, a lot, actually.
I have some questions about my pops,
and I know you were
around back in the day
when he worked for Teddy.
I just learned that my father
may not have died the way
I thought he did.
And I need to know the truth,
whatever it is.
Well, there there was a guy
that knew your father, Calvin,
better than anybody.
His name is Darius Bates.
Your daddy would hire him sometimes
when he needed extra security.
Okay. Where can I find him?
Well, you can't. He's dead.
But he did have a girlfriend back then.
I think you might know her.
Patricia Vaughn?
Angela's Aunt Piggy?
That woman holds more secrets
than the grave.
It doesn't matter
how you frame it, okay?
You went too far.
Okay, well, I didn't get to where I am
by being soft, Raymond.
First, you ask me to help
you destroy Teddy Franklin.
Now you're telling me
to go easy. Which is it?
I was talking about Teddy, not my wife.
They are one in the same.
You don't get that by now?
Look, I only want my company back.
I don't want my wife
to get hurt in the process,
especially while her father
is laying on his deathbed.
Let me do what I came here
to do find dirt on Teddy.
We take him out, you get Darmon back,
and I get a great story.
Win-win.
If you were up in that hospital bed
and Teddy was down here,
what would he do?
He'd take what's his.
Exactly.
He deserves the same treatment.
Teddy and Olivia conspired
to steal your life from you.
To steal our life from us.
Don't you ever wonder
what we could have been?
No.
I love my wife.
Today.
We're done.
Stay away from my family.
That's just how it's been
Hey.
Are you okay?
Uh, that's a loaded question, Lauren.
How is Teddy?
Um, he's in surgery.
I took a walk because what else can
I really do but wait, you know?
Uh, I met your dad.
Um, um, sorry. I-I met Nate.
He seems cool.
Look, Nikki, I know that you and I
are not in the same situation.
But I just couldn't imagine not having
a relationship with my dad.
He just gets me.
And as much as I would hate for my mom
to hear this come out of my mouth,
he is by far the most important
relationship in my life.
He just has this, like, way about him.
It's just different.
I guess it's kind of hard
to explain. Um
Nikki, if you have the chance to
have that, too
take it.
Um, well, he actually
He gave his journal
to my mom to give to me.
It's from when he was in prison.
And I guess he wanted me
to know his thoughts, the truth.
But, Lauren, I'm low-key
afraid to read it.
You want me to?
"It's hard to breathe sometimes.
Air's thin where hope no longer lives
and sorrow breathes like dragons lungs.
- Fire's cold.
- Fire's cold.
Nothing to warm my wary soul in this
6x8 hole I've dug."
"To live, I cling to
7 pounds and 3 ounces of life
I once held in hands.
7 pounds, 3 ounces of life
that shined the moment
your eyes squinted hello to mine
then blinked away the blur
to say hello again.
My 175-pound frame never knew
that 7 pounds and 3 ounces
could blow me away like lint
and lift me above the haunting despair
of leaving you for this place.
7 pounds and 3 ounces.
Daddy breathes for you."
That that was about me.
Hey! I see we have a fellow
Bison in the house.
H.U.!
You know!
You went to Howard?
I'm a big fan of yours.
I watch you on TV every night.
Think I can get an autograph?
Oh, I'll do you one better.
Let's take a selfie.
With one caveat.
What can you tell me about
Mr. Franklin's condition?
Yes!
Hey, Tyrique. Angie's out.
I-I believe she's down at the hospital.
Okay. But I'm actually here to see you.
- Hmm.
- I wanted to ask you
about someone, a Darius Bates.
You dated him back in the day?
Um, Darius Bates?
That name don't ring no bell?
But, you know, the term "dating"
was rather generous back then.
I mean, you know, I dated
a whole lot of men that summer.
What can I say?
I was popular.
But I'm sorry.
I-I don't know no Darius Bates.
I thought I thought
there was a connection.
Guess I was wrong.
Well, you know what?
I know that I'll probably be asleep
by the time she gets in,
but I will tell Ange
that you came by.
Quite a bit of blood here.
Can't see where it's coming from.
I'm a thousand percent
sure that pain you're feeling
is linked to your past,
maybe your present.
This discomfort was never
in my life until Angela Vaughn.
Vaughn. I know the name very well.
- It belonged to Eve.
- Mm-hmm.
Is she, uh
Eve's daughter.
My daughter.
Did you know?
You knew. And let me guess.
Or should I assume you did
what you've always done
to hide your deceit
Kept her a secret.
And now that secret has a face
and wants to be heard.
Textbook Teddy.
Don't judge me.
You don't know my life, the sacrifices.
Oh, I disagree, Brother.
I know three very crucial sacrifices
that you've made in your
clamorous, voracious life.
Eve, her child, me.
We were all sacrifices
for your arrogance.
I've made mistakes. I own that.
Perfection was never
a quality that I possessed.
But I strived for it,
and that drive made me
Teddy Franklin, a giant,
a man of vigor, power, leverage.
I built a stadium and put
your name on it.
Is that arrogant?
I think it's sad.
And none of it erases the truth
you're desperately running away from.
I think we're done here.
There's only one way
we're done, and you know it.
Go to hell, Brother.
No leakage whatsoever.
That's what we want to see.
Close him up.
So, what? Are you the leak?
You telling her stuff about this family,
about Nate, about my daughter?
What?
What is she talking about?
What what You know!
Oh!
- You know!
- What is wrong with you?!
- Angela!
- What's wrong with me?
Yeah, what's wrong with you?
I saw him in the car with Alex.
The same woman who's coming for you,
who embarrassed me, who hurt my daughter
by outing Nate's business
He kissed her.
Say I'm lying.
You don't know the whole story.
So it's true? You were with her?
Yes. No! Okay, wait, listen.
Why would you do that?
Yo, I might have beef with your wife,
but I am watching her
do everything in her power
to hold it together.
And you out there making out
with some ho in a parking lot?
Aligning with the woman
who's trying to hurt your family?
Relax! Relax!
- And now mine?
- Relax, relax, relax.
- Whoa!
- Relax, relax.
I was trying to get her
to leave the island.
You need to watch what you're
saying, 'cause you have no idea.
Let me explain to you, sweetheart.
No, no, no, no, no.
I-I can't even have you
in this hospital right now.
Not now.
Oh. I'm glad I found you.
Your father's out of surgery.
Is he gonna be okay?
He's weak. We'll have to wait and see.
Oh. Thank you.
Good morning.
Morning.
Thank you for yesterday with Raymond.
Did you sleep?
Not really.
The arm rest kept digging into my side.
It's definitely not a suite at the Ritz.
Oh, wow.
I can't say I relate.
But I'd like to.
I'd also like to thank you for staying.
You surprised me.
To be honest, I've surprised myself.
I mean, my feelings about
Teddy are complicated.
But, still, I didn't
want to see you sitting
here by yourself.
You know, growing up, I always
liked being an only child.
You know, getting all the attention.
But the last few days,
I've just been grateful
that I didn't have to go
through this all alone.
So thank you.
Dear God, please deliver our father.
Make him whole again.
There's still so much life
that he has left to live.
Please return him to his family.
His whole family.
Amen.
Amen.
Hey.
I think He heard you.
Oh.
We're happy to see you awake, Teddy.
Alright, I'm gonna
give y'all some space.
No.
My girls.
Well, your grandfather
is awake and on the mend.
Baby, I know we need to talk.
How are you holding up?
Me?
Okay, I guess.
I guess I just didn't realize
how I would feel watching him
in that hospital.
Learning anything?
So much of this sounds like me.
It's like we were never together,
but it's like he's known me
my whole life.
Can I ask you something?
Of course.
How did he end up there for that?
He wanted to provide for you.
He was 18, just a year older
than you are now.
He got caught stealing
some items from a job.
In the process,
the security guard was shot.
He did not pull the trigger,
but he was there.
I almost lost my father.
And it it's made me want
to get to know him.
What about Mama Eve?
What about him walking out on you?
I don't know, baby.
I mean, if life was that simple,
we'd all have it figured out.
All I know is what's in my heart.
What's in yours?
I want to get to know Nate.
I want to get to know my dad.
Okay.
Everything I've ever done
has been for you
and the kids and this family.
And, yes, I asked Alex
to help me get Darmon back.
That's it.
Whatever Angela saw or she
thought she saw is not accurate.
So you never kissed her?
I can't believe you.
Here with breaking news
is ACN's Alex Rivera.
Today, we're bringing you
important information
on the health of billionaire
Teddy Franklin,
chairman and owner of one of the largest
holding companies in the world.
Full disclosure
I was once married to Raymond Dupont,
the son-in-law of Teddy Franklin,
who is now married
to Teddy Franklin's daughter
and second-in-command
at Franklin Holdings,
Leah Franklin-Dupont.
Despite my connection,
when something like this
affects the public
and the financial community,
it is my duty to report it.
It has been confirmed
that Teddy Franklin
of Franklin Holdings
is suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Wow.
You son of a bitch!
You know what?
You can go ahead and pack a bag,
because I want you out
of this house tonight.
Hey.
Hey.
Nate, meet your daughter, Nicole.
Hi, Nicole.
Hi.
Would you like to go for a walk?
Sure.
Come on.
While he's sleeping
You got so big.
As I reported earlier,
billionaire Teddy Franklin,
C.E.O. of Franklin Holdings,
is suffering
- from Parkinson's disease.
- Can I have the room, please?
How this news of his health struggles
will affect the market and shareholders
is something we'll be watching
very closely in the coming days.
I guess this is what happens
when you don't deal with your demons.
Everyone comes gunning for you.
Can't hide the truth forever, Brother.