Reasonable Doubt (2022) s03e08 Episode Script

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[AUTUMN OWENS] Previously
on Reasonable Doubt
[CRYING] No, no, no!
[DR. VINCENT HARLOW] Your
mother's cancer is a stage 2C.
It's the most aggressive
form of stage two cancer.
[EDDIE NICHOLAS]
I'm just glad she's okay.
[JAX STEWART] Me too.
I do think you should think
about getting off this roller coaster.
It's very difficult to feel like
you're dating your own husband.
[CHRIS BRASWELL] A divorce?
Don't you wanna figure this out?
[SALLY BRASWELL] Not anymore.
It's nice to meet you,
Sally from the Valley.
- I'm Bill.
- You should join us.
- [KRISTIN EDWARDS] I fucked up, didn't I?
- [DANIEL KIM] No, you didn't, no.
Hey, you're fine.
Ain't that a bitch?
I would, uh, confess my Kristin sins
to her sooner rather than later, Usher,
before someone else does.
There's something you should know.
I'm destroying my entire life for you!
You think this shit is easy for me?
[LEWIS STEWART] I know
the real reason why you're here.
Tell her, or I will.
[KRISTIN] You don't
have to worry about Alex.
- [HEART MONITOR BEEPING RAPIDLY]
- He's beat up pretty bad.
I doubt he'll even make
it through the night,
- which means
- [FLATLINE]
he won't be talking anytime soon.
["STOP PLAYING WITH ME" BY
TYLER, THE CREATOR PLAYING]
Shit.
[GRUNTING AND GROANING]
When I get to snappin' like doo-wop ♪
Really got the juice like 2Pac ♪
Shawty got a strong
jaw, might chew rock ♪
Got me cummin' out
the blue like nude cop ♪
- I been rockin' by myself, I'm through ♪
- [GROANING] Stop! No!
Stop, please! Just take
whatever you want, please!
[MASKED PERSON] Shut the fuck up!
Achoo ♪
[GROANS]
[KRISTIN] You don't
have to worry about Alex.
The fuck's that supposed to mean?
He's beat up pretty bad.
I doubt he'll even make
it through the night.
Which means he won't
be talking anytime soon.
No, I I I needed him.
[KRISTIN] No, you are better off.
Alex was a liar and a manipulator.
He was asking for this to happen.
What do you mean "asking for it"?
We made sure he got the point.
Don't you try to downplay my name ♪
You're "and others"
if I crash this plane ♪
Hated recess, I don't play no games ♪
Nigga, stop playing with me ♪
[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]
From La Brea to Slauson ♪
It's all us ♪
The Sun, Central
Ave Jazz, it's all us ♪
Where we at? Hit the Maverick Flats ♪
Leimert and right back to the ark ♪
It's all us ♪
We coastin' on the west
between sets and wealth ♪
We toast the sunset in the Dons ♪
Take flight into the
night under Cali stars ♪
In a world on wheels ♪
It's all us ♪
It's the world we feel ♪
It's all us ♪
From the Hills to Hollywood ♪
It's all us ♪
No doubt we all we got ♪
Hold it down Black and brown ♪
In a city of dreams ♪
It's all us ♪
[EDDIE] Lookin' good, Lu.
Um, here's the last of it.
Oh. Thank you for bringing
in the rest of the stuff, Dad.
And just for, um, taking
care of everything.
I'm happy you're here.
Truly.
[MAMA LU] I sure do love seeing
you two together, and happy.
[SIGHS] Um, I think I
left something in the car.
- I'll be right back.
- [JAX] Okay.
[CELL PHONE BUZZES]
[SIGHS]
[PENSIVE MUSIC FADES IN]
[CELL PHONE CHIMES]
[TUTS, SIGHS]
This nigga.
I've learned that's never good.
Everything okay?
No. I just got an email
from Chris' attorney,
and I don't understand a lot of
it, but I'm sure it's some bullshit.
Forward me the email.
I'm happy to take a look at it.
[SALLY] Oh, well, thank you.
But also, isn't that kinda weird?
Because I'm not your lawyer,
or because I was just inside of you?
Both.
Fair. But I really don't mind.
And plus, this way, you
get an informed opinion
before your lawyers get
into a dick swinging contest.
Hmm. I'll take you up on that.
But also, isn't it kinda crazy
that we're both going through this?
- Tell me about it.
- [SALLY] Hmm.
But it's nice to have
someone who gets it.
Who's also sexy and smart and funny.
- Sorry, was that too
- A little.
Yeah. I guess I don't know
how to not be in a relationship.
I never thought I would agree,
because I used to be in these streets.
[BOTH LAUGH]
But yeah, same.
Okay, how about this?
We do all the things two
people might do in a relationship
but with less expectations and more sex?
And I get free legal advice?
Are you sure you're not trying
to make me fall in love with you?
- Okay, Bill, I am kidding.
- Uh, I
How about we add more humor as well?
And more blowjobs?
- Okay.
- [BILL STERLING] What?
- Okay. Alright.
- What?
- You said more humor.
- Mm-hmm.
- Mm-hmm.
- I mean, unless you're gonna do it.
Oh, you know I'm gonna do it.
Now go to work. And read
my divorce papers, Billable Bill.
[LIGHT MUSIC PLAYING]
Bye.
After watching how Sal
and Rosie managed Ozzie,
something's telling me they might've
had something to do with Wendy's murder.
One, they had access to the cabin,
and, two, he was their cash cow.
So, Wendy threatened to change that.
They might have done
anything to stop her.
So, their testimony is a win-win.
They humanize Ozzie, and they
may provide reasonable doubt.
You know, Alex
could've been huge for us.
- But since he was beaten to death
- Do we know why?
No. But the publisher that
Alex had a book deal with
said that he was sitting
on something explosive
about the Edwards
family, so, I'll keep digging,
and I will find out what family
secrets are worth 1.2 milli.
I still can't piece together what
happened at the cabin that night.
[JAX] Oh, future defense
attorney's biggest mistake,
trying to solve the murder
rather than suggesting
alternative possibilities
so the jury can't find him guilty.
Let me ask you this.
What did O.J.'s lawyer
say happened that night?
Hmm? Exactly.
Their defense was that
the evidence was tainted
due to tunnel vision,
incompetence, and racism.
They never said, "Here's
who did it, and this is how."
[BILL] If you present
a theory to the jury
about what you think happened,
and the prosecution pokes a hole
in that theory, your case is over.
Which is what we plan to
do to the prosecution's theory
with our next witness.
We finally get to put
our forensic pathologist,
Dr. Robert Wilder, on the stand
to help us establish an alternate theory
that Wendy may have died
due to blunt force trauma
before the gunshot.
And with no weapon
found connected to Ozzie
and no scratches on Ozzie's knuckles,
we'll argue that the gunshot
was to cover something else
and that Ozzie might have been framed.
[JAX] Hmm. So, let's get to it.
- [DANIEL] Alright.
- [KRYSTAL WALTERS] Okay.
- Daniel.
- [DANIEL] Yo!
[JAX] Can you stay for a minute?
Sure.
- So
- [DANIEL] You know, I do think
I actually should go see
Lincoln Culpepper again.
- [JAX] Ah.
- I think there's some more there.
Why don't we start with
your girlfriend, Kristin?
Girlfriend? No. Why do y No, I
So, you're not sleeping with her?
Joggers.
- What?
- September, spring, summer.
- Daniel
- [DANIEL] Okay, Andy Cohen, yes, we are.
But, look, this is nothing serious.
- [JAX SIGHS]
- Okay? You can
Did Krystal tell you?
Well, she told me she
had her suspicions,
and now you just confirmed it.
Daniel!
For all we know, Kristin
could've killed Wendy.
Okay, no, no, no. There's no
way that she would do that, okay?
- Oh.
- [DANIEL] Okay, trust me.
Yes, she helped get the
book deal shelved, but
And now you are proving my second point.
Your relationship with her
is clouding your instincts,
including keeping this from me.
[DELICATE PIANO MUSIC PLAYING]
No, I I am sorry for
breaking your trust,
and look, I will do
everything I can to get it back,
starting with finding out
whatever information that Alex had.
What the hell, friendo?
You could've given me a heads-up.
I gave you a heads-up,
and you chose deceit.
I mean, why didn't you just go
on Tinder like a normal person?
Because pictures don't
capture my full essence.
You know that.
Jax is mad. No, worse,
she's disappointed.
So, I am mad at you.
Be mad at yourself.
You lied so you could date a liar.
What kinda mess is that?
Hmm.
[SIGHS]
Okay, I know you're still
mad, but I already told you.
I found out from some low-rent
journalist that Alex
was in the hospital,
so I went to check myself.
I did not hurt him.
If you were willing
to kill his book deal,
who knows what else
you were willing to do?
[SCOFFS] So, you think I killed Alex?
You're the one who's
on trial for murder.
So, you think I killed Wendy, then?
I [EXHALES]
Right.
Look.
You're my brother, and I love you.
But once we decide to start
thinking the worst of each other,
I mean, we might as well be
Our parents.
Yeah.
And neither of us want that.
Are we good?
I guess.
Better be.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Chelsea.
[OFFICER] You feel safe to go with him?
[SCOFFS] Don't worry. He's not my pimp.
Unfortunately, he's just my father.
- [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]
- [SIGHS]
[SIREN WAILING]
So, how'd this happen, again?
It wouldn't have happened
if you picked up the phone.
I was busy.
With Jax? Did you get the money?
- No. But, um
- Wow.
You had one job, and you
still couldn't get that done.
It's complicated.
Well, let me meet her.
I'll keep it real simple.
Now's not a good time to meet Jax.
- Her mother's
- Sick. I know.
You told me that two months ago.
And she's recovering
from surgery at Jax's house.
Alright? You don't
want to stress her out.
There's always some
excuse when it comes to her.
It's the truth, alright?
Now's just not the time.
Hell, I'm still trying to fix
my relationship with Jax.
Wow. I cannot believe
I fell for this shit again.
Okay, no, you care more about
scoring points with the good daughter,
while me and your grandkids
hardly ever get your time
Yeah, I'm not the one
who decided to get pregnant
at 16 and 26 and 28 by three men.
Wow. My daddy pointing
out my daddy issues.
Ain't that some shit?
- [SIGHS]
- You know what?
I don't need your
permission to talk to anybody,
let alone my sister.
Yeah, but you need me.
How long you think they gonna
let you keep that little good job
after you got arrested
for fighting a customer?
After the way she spoke to
me, that bitch had it coming.
Okay, even the cops
agreed she was at fault.
I only got picked up 'cause of a
bench warrant for some unpaid tickets.
Stop acting all high and
mighty. I don't need you.
Oh, you don't need me? Alright.
So, I guess you'd be
okay if I stopped reporting
my so-called back problems
and letting you collect
my disability, huh?
That's what I thought.
Don't fuck this up for me,
and I won't fuck up life for you.
Stay away from Jax.
Let's go.
["DON'T WASTE MY TIME" BY
USHER FT. ELLA MAI PLAYING]
My mind was changed ♪
To gettin' through this
last week of hell, together.
- Hmm. I'll cheers to that.
- [JAX CHUCKLES]
Mm.
Oof!
Listen, these past few days
I'm just glad my mom is doing better.
And despite my dad
keeping her illness from us,
I'm glad he was here for her, and me.
["DON’T WASTE MY TIME" CONTINUES]
What? Oh, come on.
You can't still think
he's up to something.
Clearly, what he was
hiding was about my mom.
You're right. I just
I love you so much.
And it hurts me to see you hurt by
anything or anyone, even if it's me.
So tonight, all I want to do
is eat, drink, and be married.
Is that alright?
Yes, baby. That's alright.
you'll touch me ♪
Bad habits, don't judge me ♪
Just don't waste my time ♪
[DANIEL] Thanks for letting me in.
He's been having a hard time.
Yeah, aren't we all?
But he's two months behind on
rent, so he better figure something out.
Alex.
Yo, Alex?
Alex, buddy, you here?
It doesn't look like he's here.
Yeah. Uh
You know what, I should, uh, I
should probably check the bathroom.
[SIGHS]
Oh. And what's that? Is that mold?
- [ZEE] Mold?
- Yeah.
- [ZEE] My God.
- Up in the corner.
Again? Where?
Damn it, I swear I had a guy
here a few weeks ago look at this.
I swore he got it all.
Uh, yeah, sorry, it
must've been a shadow.
My bad. Anyways, thanks
for letting me come through,
make sure my friend's not rotting.
- Okay, bye.
- [SIGHS]
Dr. Wilder, could you
please state your occupation?
I'm a forensic pathologist.
In reviewing the evidence
of Miss Collins' death,
what did you find?
The victim sustained a
concussion from a blow to the head,
resulting in cerebral edema.
[BILL] And what was your
determination upon that finding?
[DR. ROBERT WILDER]
That if left untreated,
cerebral edema could have
been the cause of death,
rather than the official cause,
which was a gunshot wound.
So, was the concussion that
resulted in cerebral edema
sustained pre- or post-gunshot wound?
In my opinion, pre-gunshot wound.
[BILL] Pre-gunshot wound.
To clarify, in your
professional opinion,
are you saying that the
victim might have died
from cerebral edema, not a gunshot?
[DR. WILDER] That's exactly right.
No further questions.
Dr. Wilder, can you conclusively state
the victim died of cerebral
edema, not a gunshot wound?
- [DR. WILDER] No, but that's not
- [MIKE ORTIZ] Nothing further.
Dr. Wilder, can you conclusively state
that cerebral edema played
no part in the victim's death?
Based on what we know forensically,
it's likely that the swelling in
her brain weakened her body,
making it harder for her to
withstand the gunshot trauma
and potentially
contributing to her death.
Nothing further, Your Honor.
I think I found that explosive
thing that Alex was willing to show.
Uh, now, trigger warning, it is graphic.
Uh, legit NSFW, even
though we are, uh, AW.
Come on.
[WENDY COLLINS] [ON TABLET] I
want you to use me however you want.
- Oh.
- I warned you.
[WENDY] Okay, big daddy?
Wait, how do you know Ozzie made it?
I'm no expert, but I
triple-checked the metadata myself,
and I also sent it over
to my friend Erika Harris,
who works in digital forensics,
but that could take weeks.
Why would Alex care if Ozzie
and Wendy had a sex tape?
Well, because nothing brings
in the cash like a sex tape
between a dead girl
and her accused killer.
[BILL] Hmm.
But who would want it back
so badly they'd kill for it?
We think Alex may
have stolen the sex tape
when he was here the
night Wendy was murdered.
Hmm, I don't think so.
Because that's not me in the video.
Okay. Then who is it?
No idea.
My mom said that Wendy cheated
on me, but she didn't know with who,
and she tried to show
me the tape that night,
but I couldn't watch it.
So, the fight that you and
Wendy had the night that she died
was about the sex tape?
Ozzie, do you see how easily
the DA could spin this as motive?
I honestly put it out of my mind after.
And Wendy denied it. I didn't
I didn't know what to believe.
Believe this, whoever made
that tape might've killed Wendy.
So, I need you to watch it to see
if you can identify
who the other person is.
What? No.
No.
I can't I can't stomach that.
More than prison?
[DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS]
Hey, big daddy. You've
been working so hard all day.
You deserve to be taken care of.
You're so strong. You're so powerful.
I can't believe I get to
be with a man like you.
- ["PENDULUM" BY FKA TWIGS PLAYING]
- You forget ♪
[EXCLAIMS]
How we fell in love ♪
It's an honor to be with a man like you.
- [VIDEO REWINDS]
- Hey, big daddy.
You've been working so hard all day.
How does it feel to have
me thinking about you? ♪
[VIDEO REWINDING]
It's an honor to be with
a man like you, baby.
Wishing my words were enough ♪
I want you to use me however you want.
Okay, big daddy?
[VIDEO REWINDING]
use me however you want.
[VIDEO REWINDING]
use me however you want.
[REMOTE CLICKS]
["PENDULUM" CONTINUES]
[JAX] Ozzie doesn't
know who's on the tape,
but introducing the video
through a key witness
proves there was another
person with motive to kill Wendy.
Or it proves that Ozzie
had a reason to kill Wendy.
Wait, so your plan is, what,
to just sit on video evidence
of another person close to
Wendy who could've killed her?
I'm not saying we should sit on it,
but we should use a different
witness with more credibility.
Because when I see Ozzie, I see my sons.
And I don't think I'd wanna take
a risk that could give them 15 to life.
Jax. Hi.
Rosie, glad you could
make it. Bill was just leaving.
Yes.
Thank you, Bill. Please, have a seat.
Is everything okay with Ozzie, or
Oh, yes, I'm sorry,
I know that Krystal was a bit
vague when she called you,
but that's because we're dealing
with some sensitive information here.
There is a sex tape involving
Wendy that may be circulating.
I I'm aware. A-as is Ozzie.
I told him about it the moment
I found out a few months ago.
He told me.
And Ozzie agreed to
watch the video last night.
He wasn't able to identify the
man in the video with Wendy.
[SIGHS] Oh, my poor baby.
Oh, girl, please.
Come on. You found that video,
and you used the
affair to pressure Ozzie
into ending things with Wendy.
Am I right, or am I right?
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
Jax, what do you need from me?
As you can see, I'm prepared
to do whatever it takes
to save my son.
Even from himself.
Whatever it takes? Like
killing Alex, or Wendy?
How about we skip the accusations
and focus on whatever the
fuck I need to say on that stand?
Well, let's start with the truth.
[ROSIE EDWARDS]
Fine. I'll tell you everything.
Ozzie's talent was always clear as day.
When he was three, he booked
his first national commercial.
And even then, we could tell he
had something special. [CHUCKLES]
So, you managed
Ozzie for his entire career
while also parenting him
and his sister. Is that right?
Yes, it was my job to
do everything I could
to protect my son.
But he still ended up being victimized,
and I'll never forgive myself for that.
Given your involvement in Ozzie's life,
were you aware of his
relationship with Miss Collins?
[ROSIE] Of course. And
Wendy wasn't just some girlfriend.
Ozzie actually planned to propose.
But
But what?
Then I found out about the affair.
[JAX] The affair?
What affair?
Sexual relations between
Wendy and my husband, Sal.
[CROWD MURMURING]
[JAX] Mrs. Edwards, how did
you find out about this affair?
I found their sex tape.
[MIKE] Sidebar, Your Honor?
Your Honor, Mrs. Stewart hasn't
submitted any tape into evidence.
I'm more than happy to take a
recess to play the video in chambers.
Right, so that the
jurors spend half the day
thinking about the victim
in a compromised position
while the court reflects on whether
to admit the video into evidence.
You trash the victim and ensure
that even if the tape isn't admitted,
they sympathize with the defendant.
Your Honor, as the witness will testify,
finding the video prompted
her to come forward
about her husband's alibi.
You may proceed, Mrs. Stewart.
Thank you, Your Honor.
Mrs. Edwards,
how did you come to be
in possession of this video?
[ROSIE] I was reorganizing a few things,
and I found it in Sal's office.
I didn't know who the man was at first,
but after 34 years,
I I recognized the
hand and-and watch.
[JAX] Did you ever
confront your husband?
Oh, I did. And he seemed
more angry than apologetic.
He, he thought that she
had told me about the video.
Now, were you ever able to convince him
that Wendy had nothing to
do with you finding the tape?
I didn't get a chance to.
He stormed out that night.
Which night are you referring to?
The night of Wendy's murder.
[JAX] But in your previous
statement to the police,
you said that you were home
with your husband and daughter.
I lied. I I was trying
to protect my marriage.
But then I I realized
I had no idea
[VOICE BREAKING] what
my husband was capable of.
[JAX] So, to clarify,
you were home alone
the night Miss Collins died?
[ROSIE] That's correct.
As for my husband
he could've been anywhere.
But he wasn't with me.
[JAX] Mrs. Edwards, one last thing.
Do you have access to your son's cabin?
The one Miss Collins' body
was found a few miles away from.
Well, it's a family cabin,
so we all have keys.
Do you all have access to the gun safe
located inside the cabin as well?
Oh, I do not. I, I hate guns.
But once again, I
cannot speak for others.
Thank you.
Mrs. Edwards, you previously told police
that your husband was with
you on the night of the murder,
but now you admit that was a lie.
Yes.
So, you've lied in the past
to protect someone you love?
Yes, but w-we all make mistakes.
Do you think your husband
made a mistake with Miss Collins?
That wasn't a mistake,
that was a choice.
He chose to betray our family.
Just like you're choosing to portray him
as a possible murderer to
a crime he didn't commit?
Objection. Argumentative.
I'll withdraw, Your Honor.
Mr. Edwards' alibi wasn't
just confirmed by you,
his car's GPS, and his phone records,
but your daughter also confirmed it.
Are you now saying that your
daughter lied to the police?
- No. But what I
- [MIKE] That's right.
The only admitted liar
is you, the betrayed wife.
And you said you'd do everything
you can to protect your son.
Wouldn't you, Mr. Ortiz?
Mrs. Edwards, please answer.
Yes.
Do you know where your son
was on the night of the murder?
He told me he was at home.
That's what he told me, so
I choose to believe my son.
And what a choice that is, Mrs. Edwards.
Nothing further.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]
[SAL EDWARDS] What
the fuck was that, Rosie?
I thought we were on the same side.
But I guess you'll take down
anybody who gets in the way
of what you really want, huh?
You gonna take care
of me like you did Alex?
The Alex situation wasn't
supposed to go that far.
I just wanted him to stop trying
to sell our family story, not
Don't you wanna keep
our son out of prison?
- Oh, don't start with that shit.
- I did what needed to be done.
You left the house that night.
To be with Vanessa. You know that.
You want me to blow up
her life, too? I don't think so.
Oh, not you protecting
your little white mistress.
Is this what you had planned all along?
To make it look like I
killed Wendy when you
When I what?
In case you forgot, this
did not start with me.
This started when you were
balls deep inside of Vanessa.
And just like you
got to finish, so did I.
[KNOCKS]
- Adam, we're ready to go.
- Rosie, we're not done.
Adam, start the fucking car.
[DOOR CLOSES]
Ozzie, according to my investigator,
this video was made
a year and a half ago,
which Kristin says coincides with
when you and Wendy were on a break.
So, my sister confirmed
the love of my life
wasn't officially with me
when she had sex with my dad,
and my mom might have
lied to me about that affair.
My sister might be covering for
[RETCHING]
I got it. I got it. Oh, my God.
[OZZIE COUGHS]
- Here.
- [OZZIE PANTING]
[SIGHS DEEPLY] I'm sorry.
I know this case has been a lot.
But now those jurors can turn
their attention away from you
and toward someone else.
I fucking miss her, Jax.
Every time I close my eyes, I see Wendy.
[COUGHING]
You shouldn't be alone right now.
Let me call Bill to
see if he can meet us.
Can I come to your house?
That night was the last time
I remember sleeping through
the night, and if I go home
Ozzie, no. You're not
supposed to leave your house.
- Plus, I'm having a family dinner tonight.
- Okay.
Okay. That sounds nice.
You said if there's ever a
reason that I need to leave,
you could get permission from
the judge, and I could come
- Yes, if it's an emergency.
- [LOUDLY] This is an emergency!
Please.
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
[SIGHS] Okay. Okay, okay.
I can try to get approval
from Judge Williams
for you to leave your house.
I'll tell him you're having
a rough time, okay?
Thank Thank you.
Come on. Let's get you out of here.
[OZZIE COUGHS]
Alright, Nisha, so
let's just get right into it.
Let's do it.
So, I don't know if
you heard this or not.
Some people are saying that you were
jealous of Wendy and
Ozzie's relationship.
[SCOFFS] Well, some
people can kiss my Black ass.
And while he out here
shucking and jiving,
talking 'bout some "pow,
pow, gotcha," behind cameras,
Ozzie ain't nothing
but a spoiled little bitch.
And a murderer.
Well, I gotta say, I am surprised
that you are still riding
so hard for your good sis,
especially after Rosie
Edwards' bombshell testimony
about Sal and Wendy's sex tape.
You believe that?
If Sal was on fire, Wendy
wouldn't have spit on his ass,
let alone slob on his little dusty dick.
Be for real.
- But the video.
- Which we never saw.
Even Rosie said that she'll
lie for the people she love.
I just wish Wendy would
have taken my advice
and left that man-child a little sooner.
And in honor of her memory,
I'm not keeping nothin'
a secret no more.
Everything Wendy told me
is coming the fuck out, period.
[FIERCE FRANCINE] Oof.
[KNOCK ON DOOR]
Hey. I figured it was a
tough day for both of us,
so I got burgers and
fries from Apple Pan.
It was. Thank you.
Well, these are nice. Was
it a special occasion, or
No. When I got home,
they were on my doorstep
with a note from Chris.
Well
looks like effort.
Barely.
Did you get a chance to
look at the divorce paperwork?
[BILL] Oh, yes, I did.
He's asking for spousal support.
But you can easily counter.
What concerns me is
he's requesting for the kids
to come and live with
him in South Carolina.
What? No, that's a mistake.
Chris is not moving to South Carolina.
That's what he's saying.
And he's citing the loss of the house
as the reason for both
the move and the custody.
What?
[SLOW, SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
[EDDIE] Alright.
Eddie.
It's about time you tell Jax.
About Chelsea.
Uh
Alright.
If that's what you want, fine.
- Baby girl.
- [JAX] Hmm?
I didn't mean right now.
There's something you should know.
Oh, no. Are you sick too?
No, but
Jax, you have a sister.
Her name is Chelsea,
and she's 30 years old.
- She lives in
- Okay, wait. Are you serious?
I am.
Ma, did you know about this?
It's his business to tell you, not mine.
I wanted to wait a little bit,
given all that's happened
with Lu and the trial,
but Lewis insisted, so
You knew?
For how long?
And why would you tell him and not me?
I didn't tell him, but Deputy
Dawg here found out somehow.
[KNOCK ON DOOR]
Lewis, did you hire a
fucking private investigator?
[MAMA LU] I got it.
Did you hire Daniel?
I was trying to protect you.
Protect me from what? From my father?
Listen, if he's hiding a
secret child, what else is
She's not a secret, okay?
I love Chelsea just like I love Jax.
But she's a
an unstable thief and a liar.
- Alright?
- [MAMA LU] Hello.
[EDDIE] Letting her into
your life would be dangerous.
Which is why I'm looking out
for my little girl, unlike you, Lewis.
You crackhead-ass nigga, I'll
Okay, this is ridiculous.
Okay? I'm gonna deal
with the both of y'all later. I
[MAMA LU] And look who's here.
Hi!
Hi, everyone.
Uh, I'm Ozzie.
- Hi, Ozzie.
- Hey, Ozzie.
So, can I get some of
that cornbread to go?
- [JAX CHUCKLES]
- It's amazing.
You like it? It's my recipe.
Then, ma'am, you must be
an angel, 'cause it's heaven.
Thank you all for reminding
me what family feels like.
You know, Ozzie, when I
was on the road with the band
Again with the music.
I learned celebrity
can be a lonely place.
You know?
Success don't mean much
without people to share it with.
Ozzie, you like video games, right?
You know, Lewis's company
worked on Assassin's Creed.
For real? That's sick.
Yeah, I'm very proud of that game.
I swear I have lost
time playing that game.
I guess the fantasy world
is better than the real world.
That's how I feel about wine.
Me, a bottle, and gettin' lost.
- [EDDIE CHUCKLES]
- [SOFTLY] Ma.
What?
It's okay. I, uh I understand.
Yeah
I'm five years sober.
And I know it don't feel like it, but
the craving passes in time. Yeah.
The trick is, is to not let it
get at you before it goes away.
But you're doing your part
just by being here with us.
You know? You can thank
a higher power for that.
Yes.
Yeah, I guess. I'm
not really into church.
[MAMA LU] Mm-hmm.
- No disrespect.
- [JAX] Hmm.
Well, then find the power inside of you.
You know, in the end,
the only voice that matters
is the one we spend the
most time listening to, our own.
I like that.
Can I use your bathroom?
- Yes, right to the
- I know, I know.
[JAX CHUCKLES]
["ANXIETY" BY DOECHII PLAYING]
Anxiety, keep on trying me ♪
I feel it quietly ♪
- Here you go.
- [DANIEL] Thank you.
My anxiety ♪
Hey, are you okay, by the
way? After your mom's testimony?
Oh. Yeah, it's it's whatever.
I'd rather not talk about
my shitty family though.
Yeah, I totally get it. Uh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
Actually, can I get a
water? I It's healthier.
And, uh, I know it's my apartment,
but I think I'm getting a cramp.
Uh, I hope it's not gout.
- Okay.
- [DANIEL] Huh? It could be gout.
[DANIEL GRUNTS, WINCES]
tryna silence me, yeah ♪
[KRISTIN] Still or sparkling?
Um
You know, how about some still?
- it's my anxiety, yeah ♪
- Brrah ♪
Anxiety, anxiet ♪
- Oh, I feel it tryin', keep it tryin' ♪
- Oh ♪
Actually, um, can I get a sparkling?
Keep it quiet, keep it tired,
oh, somebody's watchin' me ♪
Anxiety, anxiet
oh, I feel anxiet ♪
- Brrah ♪
- My anxiety, anxiet ♪
- Anything for you. [CHUCKLES]
- Thank you.
You alright? You seem off.
No, I'm good.
Okay, you know
Kristin, we need to talk.
I think you are a wonderful person,
and I think you deserve the very best.
I've been thinking a lot about us too.
And I What a
wonderful person you are.
And I think
Daniel, I think I'm
falling in love with you.
I I I love you, too.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Anxiety ♪
Keeps on tryin' me ♪
Anxiety ♪
Can I, uh, get a second. I
I have to go to the bathroom.
Okay. Of course. Do your thing.
Be right back.
Oh, I feel the silence ♪
- Brrah ♪
- Keep it quiet, keep it tired ♪
Oh, somebody's watchin' me ♪
Anxiety, anxiet
oh, I feel anxiety ♪
[KRISTIN] "What is Kristin hiding?"
[TOILET FLUSHES]
[EXHALES]
Thank you.
[JAX] Hey, you alright?
Yeah. Yeah.
[JAX] Your driver will take you home,
and I'll let the judge know that
[OZZIE EDWARDS] Hey, Jax?
Um
[SLOW, DRAMATIC MUSIC FADES IN]
Sorry.
I can't say I'm not disappointed.
But I'm also proud.
Why?
Because you gave 'em back.
I'm sure that was
harder than taking them.
Yeah, you're right.
Despite all of that, um,
this was still the best night
I've had in a really long time.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, you're
For everything.
You're welcome.
[MUSIC CONTINUES]
Call me when you get home.
[KNOCK ON DOOR]
No.
South Carolina? Really, Chris?
Was that the reason for the flowers,
to lube me up before you fuck me?
No, it was because I'm sorry
to have sprung all this on you.
Look, it's crazy for me too, okay?
I never thought we'd be like this
until you did what you did. I'm s
How long you gonna keep
dangling that shit over my head?
I refuse to be your punching bag
because you aren't man enough
to be the husband that I need.
And now, you want to try to take
my kids away from me out of spite?
Good fuckin' luck.
Out of spite?
I'm taking them to give them a home.
You know that thing that
you took away from our family?
Fuck you and that house, nigga.
I'd be damned if I let you take
my kids or anything else of mine.
So, buckle up, because
I'm coming for it all.
[EXHALES]
- [MUMBLING SOFTLY]
- [KEYS CLACKING]
- Hey, hey.
- Hey.
Look, uh
we didn't get to talk last
night about Eddie and Chelsea,
and, uh, I wanted to explain myself.
Okay.
Yeah. Yeah, I knew.
But I also told Eddie that he
better tell you, or else I would.
Look, we have been through too
much shit with the secrets and the
and-and the truth that I knew
I couldn't keep it to myself.
And I shouldn't have
hired Daniel, but
Jax, I just don't trust Eddie.
And then at the end of the
day, I was right. He was lying.
This woman, Chelsea,
his daughter, your sister,
if I had to guess why he was
keeping her secret from you,
it's because she knows the
kind of person he really is,
and he doesn't want her to tell you.
How much do you know about her?
I know just as much as you do.
But if you want to know
more, I have her number.
- Lewis.
- I'm
I'm just saying.
You said how nice it was
to have someone to lean on
when your mom got sick.
And maybe what you need
now is family, like family, family.
You lived your entire
life as the only child,
and that's not really the case.
[SIGHS] Okay, look, if this
Chelsea checks out to be legit
it could be nice for you to
have a relationship with her
like I have with my brother.
You know?
I understand that.
And I agree.
[LEWIS SIGHS]
But right now, Lewis, what I
need is to focus on saving Ozzie.
His bucket is so past overflowing.
He is a scared, lost, innocent
child trapped in a man's body,
facing losing the rest of his life.
He needs me, Lewis, as does my mom.
So, right now, what I need is
to focus on winning this case
and helping my mom heal.
Everything else waits, okay?
Of course, of course, it's okay.
I'm always here for you.
You know that, right?
I know.
I know that, baby. I know.
[NISHA MCCALL] [ON PHONE]
Everything Wendy told me
is coming the fuck out.
Tomorrow I'm going
live at 9:00 p.m. on IG,
and I'm spilling all the beans
about Ozzie little freak ass.
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
[EXHALES] This is Nisha McCall.
[OZZIE] [ON PHONE] I am
finally returning your calls.
Ozzie?
Why are you lying on me, Nisha?
Everything I said about you is true.
And so is the tea I'm 'bout to spill.
Oh, okay. Yeah. Well,
I got some tea, too.
I know you're a crooked bitch
who steals clothes from film
sets and resells them online
like they're brand new.
I'm gonna have to get you some
wet wipes for them sticky-ass hands.
[NISHA] Oh, my hands are sticky?
You've been fingering
Hollywood's top females
to get to where you are.
You have no idea what
you're talking about, Nisha.
[NISHA] Nah, Wendy told me
that you slept with the producer
to get the role in Homeboy Cop,
and that you fucked the director
to get the role in Get Right.
What, to be number two on a call sheet?
But I guess you've been freaky
ever since that old bitch diddled you.
Okay, look, look, look,
look, Nisha, Nisha,
I'm not playing games with you.
If you get on IG and
say anything less than
I'm the best fuckin' nigga
you ever met, I promise you,
I'll cut that fake ass of yours out
and shove it down your fucking throat
- till you fucking choke!
- [PHONE SLAMS]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
- [SIGHS]
- [KNOCK ON DOOR]
Hey, man, you got a second?
Oh, yeah, come in.
I was, uh, just hoping you
could give me some advice.
Sure, but I don't believe
we've met. I'm Bill Sterling.
William Sterling?
Yes.
You've been served.
[BILL] Divorce?
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
Bill. Hey.
I heard you and Jax had
quite the day in court yesterday.
I'm sure that has a lot to do with you.
Keep it comin'.
And I have a feeling you and
your family are gonna be happy
to see what happens after
the partnership vote next month.
I'm sure my family will be thrilled.
[STEPHEN BINDER] Just sayin'.
You have a good night, Bill.
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
[EXHALES]
[SAL] Yeah. Alright, thanks, Schmitty.
That was my buddy, Schmitty.
I'm sorry, Alan Schmidt,
editor of That's Live Online.
Seems our matriarch here should
be the one getting into acting.
What are you talking about?
That most of his press contacts think
that Rosie's testimony is
gonna get us a not-guilty verdict.
Although it may put me
in the back of a police car.
Eh, two birds.
You really couldn't have found
any other way to save our son
and leave me out of this?
- You know I didn't do anything.
- [OZZIE] I'm sorry, Dad.
Are you really sitting here
acting like Mom is the monster
when you fucked my girlfriend?
- I didn't!
- [OZZIE] And you're still denying it!
When there's a video proving it!
Uh W-what's going on?
Yeah, what the fuck is going on?
- I [SIGHS]
- Sal. Don't.
Somebody better start talking
right now before I start screaming.
- [SCREAMING HYSTERICALLY]
- [SAL] No, no, okay.
The-the-the tape is fake!
It's fake.
The woman in the video
is-is-is Vanessa, my old assistant.
We've been sleeping together
on and off for some time now.
Nine years and four months.
[SAL] After you brought
Wendy to the award show,
your mother had the
wonderful idea to pay Alex
to change Vanessa's face to Wendy's.
[ROSIE] Well, lucky for us,
the Edwards men like to
dip their sticks in vanilla.
Oh, my God.
Wait a minute. Are you telling
me that you hated Wendy so much
that you were willing to
pretend that Dad had sex with her
rather than just let me be
happy with the woman that I
How could you do this to me?
What exactly did we do to you?
Because before that
woman came into your life,
I was able to live mine in peace,
drinking my water, and
minding my business.
And now, I am the
mother of a drug-addicted,
sexually abused child
star accused of murder.
I can't even go to the grocery store
without seeing your face on magazines,
riddled with lies about all of us.
This family that has supported you
and sacrificed everything for you.
Did you kill Alex?
What?
How could you?
Mommy, did you kill Wendy?
I don't wanna be here anymore.
Sal.
[OZZIE] Mom! You
didn't answer the question!
[DOOR SLAMS]
I had no idea.
Ozzie, I swear! Ozzie!
[DOOR OPENS, SLAMS]
["GET ALONG WITH
YOU" BY KELIS PLAYING]
I did my due diligence
and found out what Wendy
told me about Ozzie was false.
Maybe Wendy isn't who I thought.
I still pray that her killer is found,
but I regret what I
said on Fierce Nation.
Sorry, Ozzie.
though digital's better ♪
Listen, just wanna
get along with you ♪
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
Rosie.
Hi.
Tonight, my son asked
me if I killed Wendy.
[JAX] Okay.
Did you kill Wendy?
[SIGHS] No, Jax, I did not.
But you must have a theory
about who did, though, right?
Is that why you're calling
me, to tell me who did it?
Orsel was a sweet child.
But now I
I realize there were some
things I wasn't ready to see.
I think it was Ozzie.
I think my son killed Wendy.
["GET ALONG WITH YOU" CONTINUES]
[LABORED BREATHING]
[SCREAMING HYSTERICALLY]
Ozzie? Ozzie, what's wrong?
What is it? Another nightmare?
Kristin
["GET ALONG WITH YOU" CONTINUES]
What if I killed Wendy?