Bel-Air (2022) s04e01 Episode Script
The Maybes
1
Previously on "Bel-Air"
Summer without basketball.
- You good?
- I am.
We are really about to
start a business together.
Blackccess is now global.
I tell ya, these colleges
are gonna eat this shit up.
I'm announcing that Campbell
Square is now being developed
by a new investment team.
Change starts with us.
In just a few more years,
we'll get to make us the priority.
Can you imagine?
Empty nest.
[INTRIGUING MUSIC]
Tell me this is not
what I think this is.
No!
Amira, it's time to wake up.
- Amira?
- [INHALES SHARPLY]
Boston is so far.
This facility specializes in
addiction tied with traumas.
Will you say yes
to marrying me in one week?
Jazz.
You look happy, Hilary.
What the hell is going on
between you two?
We kissed months ago.
Do not fucking follow me, Hilary.
I love you.
Meet me at the altar.
You may kiss the bride.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
I know you didn't go to sleep.
LaMarcus? Baby? LaMarcus?
They want you back.
- What's this?
- This is how I paid my debt.
Your little plan
with Roman fell through.
And that little tussle
with Frederick
[GRUNTING]
It was a fucking warning.
Ow. Hey. What the fuck?
Hey, hey!
[TIRES SQUEALING]
[APPREHENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
♪
[GROANS]
Will you marry me, Hilary Banks?
This is forever, baby.
[CAMERA SHUTTER SNAPS]
- I do.
- I do.
For better, for worse.
Till death do us part.
Babe?
Hey, can I get a hand with this?
These damn cufflinks be
playing with my emotions.
Oh, yeah.
Thank you.
You're heading out so soon?
Morning meeting.
Well, you know what makes
a morning meeting better?
A morning quickie.
Oh. [CHUCKLES]
- No.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, no. Okay.
- Mm-hmm.
Eww, stop whatever you're doing.
Just passing through,
looking for makeup.
- Oh, of course you are.
- Mm-mm.
Have a great day.
Thanks.
[ARMANI WHITE'S "ICONIC"]
♪
Ay ♪
Wake up shot-callin' ♪
Paid what? I bought it ♪
New crib psychotic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Fly down and see the islands ♪
She ain't even bring her wallet ♪
They don't get it but I got it ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Go meet your maker ♪
Lord, please, don't save him ♪
Minor bumps since
I been pavin' the road ♪
I go to sleep, go major ♪
Silver tooth
but I been playin' for gold ♪
- That metal, keep close range ♪
- [LAUGHS]
I cleaned up, still dangerous ♪
Can't change,
West Philly raised me ♪
- Oh!
- Hey! Let's go.
Paid what? I bought it ♪
New crib psychotic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Got ya stacks up
but you ain't got no rings ♪
Hell yeah ♪
Got my stacks up,
I'm living out my dreams ♪
Hell yeah ♪
Stretch this condo
I can fit a limousine ♪
Hell yeah ♪
Ain't that ironic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Yeah, I'm so iconic ♪
- Oh! Good catch.
- Yeah ♪
They don't get it but I got it ♪
Ain't that ironic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Blackccess merch.
Get your Blackccess merch.
- I want one.
- This is you.
- Oh, my God.
- This is for you.
That's my favorite shirt.
And then
Uh, this is for you, right?
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Yes. $15.
So sorry, these are already taken.
I did not forget your sweater.
Don't you worry about that.
I promise you.
- Will, let me get one.
- Sorry, playboy, we all out.
You're gonna have to order online.
Guys, guys, just check out
Instagram for our latest drop,
- all right?
- Yeah, @blackccess.
Yo, sold out in minutes.
We got kids clamoring for
the brand and the ladies
- clamoring for the kids.
- Yeah, I'm seeing it.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Oh, uh, Ms. Frankie.
- Yeah?
- Saved you a hoodie.
Thank you, Will.
- Gotta keep you fly.
- [BOTH CHUCKLE]
- Will!
- Oh, shit.
- [BOTH CHUCKLING]
- Sorry.
What's up?
What, you just out here
causing a commotion again?
I'm just giving
the people what they want.
Mm.
I made something special for you.
You made something for me?
Mm-hmm.
- Thank you.
- Turn it to the side.
Put my name on it. [LAUGHS]
- You like it?
- Thank you. I do.
Good.
[BOTH CHUCKLING]
Hey, Carlton.
- Save anything for me?
- Hey, Marisa.
Hold on.
I saved the best for last.
Perfect. [CHUCKLES]
We still on for later?
- I can't wait.
- I'll see you then.
Wow.
Carlton out here showing
all the short kings
- how to do it, huh?
- Mm.
Hey, height ain't nothing
but a number.
[SCOFFS] Tell that
to the roller coaster
you couldn't get on last summer.
[MOCKINGLY] Oh, tell that
to the roller coaster
you couldn't get on
Well, clearly, you got your mojo back.
Mojo, game, audacity.
Only two weeks into senior year,
and the old Carlton has risen
again minus the eight-balls.
Thank you.
Good, 'cause we got parties,
homecoming, senior ditch day
Oh. Hey, what the fuck? Hey!
[GRUNTING]
[TENSE MUSIC]
Where the fuck is Geoffrey?
- I don't know.
- Drive!
[TIRES SQUEALING]
- Come back to me.
- Go.
[GROANS]
- Go, Will!
- Geoffrey!
Now, Will! Go!
Will?
Will?
It happened again, didn't it?
Uh, no, no, no.
I'm I'm okay.
I'm okay.
[EASY MCCOY'S "DEJA VU"]
♪
Oh, yeah ♪
It's like déjà vu,
I see it all the time ♪
- Oh, yeah, oh, yeah ♪
- Yeah ♪
This is an honor.
This is an honor.
Good morning, honeybee.
Good morning, Daddy.
Thank you.
You know, sweetheart,
you don't have to say yes
to all these appearances.
Did you talk to Mom?
It's okay, Dad.
I mean, I'm his wife.
A wife who just lost her husband.
[MELANCHOLY MUSIC]
♪
You know, speaking at all these
tributes can take its toll.
Yeah.
Yeah, but when people see me,
they see LaMarcus,
and it gives them closure.
So it's the least I can do.
I'm proud of how strong you've been.
And we'll all be there
with you tomorrow.
It's a special day.
Yeah, thanks.
And of course, you know that
you can stay here with us
for as long as you need.
I know, Dad.
Mom said the same thing.
You know, you guys gotta compare notes
before you tag team me.
Anyway, I should go.
Okay.
[INTRIGUING MUSIC]
Glad you had a good summer.
Know how I spent mine?
College counseling workshops.
Sounds fun.
It's time to lock in. So hit me.
I started a whole business
this summer.
I'm the C, the E, and the O, yeah.
I brought you a bucket hat.
Really, I'm the brain trust
and lifeblood of Blackccess.
And Quentin Harrison
and I are like this.
How many other Princeton applicants
can say that they have a letter of rec
from the youngest person
on the Forbes 400 list?
It's quite impressive, Carlton,
but I'm not hearing specifics.
What's your plan?
Well, okay, um,
I'm gonna be a business major
with an entrepreneurial focus.
But my mom made it
very, very, very clear
that my aunt and uncle
ain't paying for college.
So you're gonna
need to turn in a FAFSA,
search for scholarships.
What's your list of schools,
target, safety, and reach?
Well, uh, I still gotta do
some more research,
but I'm thinking somewhere
local, like UCLA or USC.
Princeton all the way.
I plan on acing my interview
with the recruiter this week.
I know that you have
been fixated on one choice,
but there are over 2,000
colleges in the United States.
My GPA is top of the class.
I have a proven track record
of leadership skills.
I mean, Princeton should
be lucky to have me
on their campus. [CHUCKLES]
Philly kid comes to Bel-Air,
fish out of water but still thriving?
I mean, it's all in the essay, Ms. B.
Real talk, who wouldn't
want me at their school?
I should be interviewing them.
Real talk, we are in the era
of colorblind applications.
40,000 applicants for 1,600 spots.
I mean, it sounds like you
don't think I have the stuff.
It's quite the opposite, Carlton.
You have all the stuff and then some.
And even with a rec letter from Jesus,
it still may not be enough.
You need backups.
Widen your list beyond Princeton.
I need a solid list of schools
with entrepreneurship programs.
Let's meet again
at the end of the week.
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, ma'am.
Viv, I've been your doctor
for many years now.
Your health history is stellar.
No red flags outside
of the normal risk
of a geriatric pregnancy.
I hate that term.
Sounds like I should have a
walker instead of a diaper bag.
I bet a man came up with it.
Whatever we call it, any woman over 35
falls in the category.
But there's no reason that you
can't have a typical,
uncomplicated pregnancy.
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
Thanks, Dr. Anderson.
Congrats, Viv.
This is exciting.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
Shall we get this started?
Sorry, yeah, yeah,
just, uh just checking
to make sure the kids
have made it to school okay.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY] I took the city bus
and was walking to school
at six years old.
Turned out fine.
Okay, so where are we?
Mocked up a little something.
Okay.
Oh, this looks great.
Yeah, we can send this directly
to our potential retail tenants.
I'm still not sure about
the new name, though.
Legacy Heights?
I was partial to Campbell Square.
- Partial to your last name.
- [LAUGHS]
Given your rough start
with the community,
rebranding seemed important,
especially with our new investors.
Our biggest one being you.
So I will follow your lead.
People seem to like you better anyway.
As of last week,
we're at 40% commitment
for our retail spaces.
We're on track with our projections,
but we still haven't landed
any anchors, big retail fish
Whole Foods, Nordstrom.
I have a good relationship
with a few council people
who can help with a little incentive.
[SIGHS]
Kickbacks are illegal.
And we got way too many eyes on
us for any backdoor politics.
Too many eyes on you.
I get it, though.
It's your reputation
that's on the line.
Yes, it is.
My solution is,
I hired a PR firm.
We'll do some high-profile press,
spread the word.
Success attracts success.
Hmm.
Phil, that's why I like
being in business with you.
- You keep me honest.
- We make a good team.
[CHUCKLES]
How about Melanin Marketplace?
Right.
♪
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
I'm so lucky to have
the finest freshman
at Bel-Air Academy as my girl.
I never get tired of hearing that.
[CHUCKLES] You being sarcastic?
Like I say it too much?
'Cause I come up with a million more.
No. No, it's fine.
- I just have a lot going on.
- Yeah?
Hit me.
[SOFT UPBEAT MUSIC]
♪
But we we haven't kissed yet.
No. No, it's not mine.
This morning,
I was in my mom's bathroom
looking for my Fenty Gloss Bomb,
and I found a bunch of these
in the back of the drawer.
[SCOFFS] Damn, Big Phil!
It's called a condom, my dude.
Ew.
What do Will and Carlton think?
I can't tell them.
I mean, if she hasn't told us yet,
there has to be a legit reason.
But I should respect
her privacy, though, right?
Yeah.
Well, I suggest
you put that thing away,
- 'cause here they come.
- Shoot.
I'll see you later.
- Ho-ho!
- Whoo!
Look who it is.
Hey. Elliot, right?
Uh, no. No, no, no. It's
Uh, Elias.
- Eli.
- Eli.
Will, Carlton.
Hey, were you sticking your tongue
down my little sister's throat
in the middle of the hallway?
No. Not not at all.
- Oh, ho, ho.
- I never would.
Just an arm around the shoulder.
Oh!
Oh, an arm around the shoulder.
Just an arm around the shoulder.
- What we trippin' for?
- Yeah.
- What we trippin' for?
- No, you're right.
It's us. It's us.
You know, okay, so look, it starts
with an arm around the shoulder,
and then you're asking her to meet you
in the back seat of your car
during lunch hours.
Yeah, yeah. See, I know that trick.
You wanna know why?
'Cause actually, I invented it.
- Created it.
- [LAUGHS]
I I don't even drive.
- Oh, you don't even drive?
- Yeah.
- [LAUGHS]
- Now, would you like lessons?
I'm not gonna give you
driving lessons.
We're not gonna give
you no lessons, boy.
You done lost your mind!
Eli,
ain't gonna be
no smashing with my cuz.
Mm-hmm.
- Not on our watch.
- Yeah.
Yeah, nope. Nope.
[SCHOOL BELL RINGS]
Should, uh should
probably get to class.
Yeah. That's a good idea.
[LAUGHS] All right, excuse me.
- I like Eli.
- Yeah, same.
- Right?
- Good kid.
Good kid.
♪
Hey. [LAUGHS]
Surprise!
- Ah!
- God!
Oh, I missed you so much.
Amira, you look so good.
When when'd you get back
from Boston?
Thank you. Two days ago.
I wanted this to be a surprise.
- It is.
- And hi, Will.
Hey, girl. What are you doing here?
Oh.
Well, you remember
how you would always
joke about how funny it would be
if we went to the same school?
Well, I did some research,
and Bel-Air Academy
has one of the best records
of getting students
into top college
engineering programs, so
Does it?
Here I am.
Wow. Here you are.
- Yeah.
- One joke, and here she is.
That's awesome.
- Yeah, right?
- Yeah.
Well, uh, I'ma let you two,
uh, catch up.
- [LAUGHS]
- Good to see you.
Thanks, Will.
[CHUCKLES]
Maybe I shouldn't have
sprung this on you?
Are you okay?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, no, yes.
- You're sure?
- Yes.
It's just, um, we just haven't
spoke since you left, is all.
I know.
The facility is super strict.
No cell phones allowed.
Yeah, yeah.
But they got my ass
all the way back on track.
I mean, there's so much
that I want to tell you.
[VOICE MUFFLED]
The rehab center was amazing.
♪
How's the rest of the fam?
You know, Unc, Mama B,
C Note, Ash Bag?
- Just ask about Hilary.
- How is she doing?
She's all right, man.
Just talking at a bunch of memorials,
trying to give people closure,
I guess.
Damn.
I was trying to contact her
after the funeral,
but I don't want her to think
I was taking advantage
of a bad situation,
and I also don't want her
to think that
I'm not thinking about her.
[SIGHS] I mean, what you think?
I think you should
stop thinking so much.
She could use a friend, bro.
You're right.
[SIGHS]
That's it right there.
I just wanna find Geoffrey.
I have a very strict policy
on releasing surveillance footage.
Right, that's actually why
I brought my friend along.
He's actually a small business
owner such as yourself.
And technically,
showing us the footage
is up to the business's discretion.
No liability.
What kind of business do you own?
Charlie's Vinyl. Inglewood.
Oh, you two actually
have a lot in common.
You sell flowers, and he's
about to start selling flowers.
- How about that?
- Yes!
I'm trying to expand my business
into a weed dispensary.
You know, Mary Jane flowers?
Oh. [CHUCKLES]
I'm allergic.
To weed?
That's sad.
Uh, Mrs., uh, Blooms,
listen, I know you're busy,
but I'm just trying to
help my friend find his
Dog.
My dog. I lost my dog.
100% pure-bred French bulldog.
You have a Frenchie?
- Had.
- Mm-hmm.
He had a Frenchie, past tense.
Oh. Poor cuddle bug.
What's his name?
- Ooh, uh
- Ludacris.
Right. Right, right.
I was walking my dog
BOTH: Ludacris.
And, uh, a G-wagon
just pulled up and snatched him
right out of my arms
in broad daylight,
like it was nothing.
Oh, my God. That is heartbreaking.
Super heartbreaking.
We could really use your help.
I mean, if we could get that footage,
- that would be life changing.
- Life changing.
- Would change our lives.
- We could get Ludacris back.
So all we need is a license plate.
Please.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Nothing gives you perspective
like hitting rock bottom.
And honestly,
if it wasn't for Carlton,
I don't even know if
I would have made it to rehab.
[SIGHS]
How many times do you think
she's gonna say the word "rehab"?
Stop. Her story is inspiring.
And I thought you, of all people,
would be happy that
she's back on her feet.
And I think Bel-Air Academy
is gonna be good for her.
I am happy that she's here.
[SIGHS] I missed her a lot.
And, uh
- Spit it out, dude.
- [SIGHS]
Order up for Carlton and Lisa.
Wow, thanks.
I've just kind of moved on, you know?
Hey, this way.
Senior year has just
been a fresh start.
Like, people forgot
I was Carlton the addict.
But she seems intent on
everyone remembering
because she just keeps
talking about it
over and over and over.
Okay, well, then just
tell her how you feel.
Yo, yo, yo!
Check this out.
Is that what I think it is?
Call me Sherlock 'cause your
boy's been gathering clues.
Me and Jazz talked the business
into letting us
see their security footage.
Wait, hang on. You and Jazz?
Why didn't you just ask me? [SCOFFS]
Come on, I mean,
you're Carlton. Come on.
Okay, what's that supposed to mean?
No shade, I'm just saying,
you know how you are.
Okay, what does that mean? No shade?
- Okay, guys, guys, guys
- I'm just saying
Are you seriously
doing this right now?
There are more important things.
Like, we are worried about you
you having these episodes.
You don't have to worry about me.
I promise. I'm fine.
Well, you can still talk about it.
I wouldn't lie to you.
I promise you, I'm fine.
Yo, Lisa!
Come hear about this Tibetan
sound bath I took in rehab.
It was amazing.
There's that word again.
- Rehab?
- This isn't over.
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
You're good with graphics, right?
Uh, yeah.
You think you can clean this up?
Make it a little less blurry?
Jazz has a homegirl at the DMV
who can run the license plate.
Yeah, I'll AirDrop it to you.
Uh,
hey, Lisa is right, okay?
I'm worried about you too.
Like, what's your endgame here?
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
I don't know, bro.
I guess I'm just tired
of feeling helpless.
I mean, it's been how many weeks,
and we still haven't
heard from Geoffrey?
Yeah, I get that.
Look, I want answers, too,
but my dad is handling this.
- No, I'm
- All right?
This isn't on you.
No, I'm the one who can't sleep.
I'm the one that got picked up
off the street, right?
- Yes.
- Okay, then!
If you're worried,
let's do something about it.
♪
I didn't think so.
Come on.
♪
Will, you
[SIGHS]
Thanks for coming over, Joan.
So did you hear
that Soror Regina Baxter,
she is now the new national president
for Delta Pi Gamma?
I mean, listen,
it's a good follow-up job
after leaving Congress.
Oh, okay, yeah.
Well, she's all polished up now.
But I remember when she pledged us
and had me walk a mile in heels.
Mm.
Yeah, because you had
the nerve to trip.
Pledge Vivian, your feet
are disrespecting the legacy.
I could wait 100 years before
I have to see that woman again.
Uh, yeah, it's funny
that you should say that
because she is looking for someone
to paint her official
sorority portrait.
And maybe I, um,
enthusiastically recommended
you in a chapter meeting.
You didn't.
Listen, it's already
escalated to the top.
Everyone is so excited.
I just think it would look bad
if you backed out now.
What, back out? I never backed in.
Come on, Viv.
I mean, she repped us with pride
while she was on the Hill.
Ah, it's
I haven't even
picked up a paintbrush in over a year.
It's just like riding a bike.
Now, you have no reason
not to do this.
I'm pregnant.
[GASPS]
Well, damn, I guess you and Phil
really did get your groove back.
Stop.
This is amazing!
I'm gonna be an auntie!
I haven't told Phil yet.
Why?
Because it's a blessing,
and I feel guilty for not
feeling that way right now.
That's understandable.
I mean, an unplanned pregnancy
at any age, it's a lot.
It's okay to take some time
to process how you feel about this.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
But while you do, check your email
because Soror Regina, she wants
to thank you personally.
Girl!
[LAUGHS] I'm so happy for you.
[CHUCKLES]
Hey, how was school?
Hey, Unc. Pretty chill.
You were off campus for two hours.
Yeah.
Went out for lunch.
Senior privileges.
Hey, I'm doing my best
to ensure our safety,
and I can't do that
if you don't communicate.
What's not clear about that?
It's crystal clear.
Why were you outside
of Geoffrey's apartment?
[SIGHS]
I think the better question is,
why aren't you?
What about the guys who
put a gun to my head, huh?
Any updates on them?
Geoffrey's been gone for weeks.
Will, I know you've
been through a lot.
Yeah, I have.
And you have a lot more to worry about
than where I am at lunch.
[TENSE MUSIC]
You leave school, I need to know.
[DOOR SLAMS]
I get why Will is angry and scared.
Geoffrey risked his life to save him.
And now he's missing.
I think he blames himself
for what happened
and blames me for not doing enough.
No, you tried everything you could.
I made calls, you know?
I tried Penelope, Frederick.
I can't exactly go
to the police about my friend
being taken by his own gang.
This is his world.
We've gotta trust that he can
handle it like he always does.
[SIGHS]
So how was your day?
Well, I got some news to share too.
Well, I hope it's good news
'cause I could use it.
Um
I just got, um,
commissioned to do a portrait
for Regina Baxter.
Former Congresswoman and
Dean of Pledges Regina Baxter?
Yes, the newly elected
31st national president.
So I guess I'll be
back painting again.
Yes!
That's fantastic, baby!
You know that whatever gets you
to pick up the paintbrush,
- I support.
- Mm.
[SOFT TENSE MUSIC]
♪
[SOFT SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]
Geoffrey!
♪
[PANTING]
Geoffrey!
Will. Hey, Will!
You zoned out again, didn't you?
What? No.
No, I'm just I'm working
on college applications.
[SIGHS]
It's not an H or an F. It's an E.
How do you know?
Carlton, you are a Photoshop genius.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Look, um, I don't know
what it feels like
to get snatched off the street,
but I do know what
it feels like to spiral.
Now, you've been there for me
so many times.
Let me return the favor.
I'm here for you.
Whatever you need to get better.
I appreciate that, C.
Seriously.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[SIGHS]
What a great day to celebrate
all of our hard-working athletes.
Signing that offer letter
not only symbolizes
all of their athletic achievements,
but also their journey to
the next big chapter of life.
And our last athlete is Lisa Wilkes.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
- Whoo!
- What's up.
My mom and my godmother went here.
Swimming at this school
is a dream come true.
So I am excited that
I am going to be a Bison
on a full ride to Howard University!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
You earned that.
The Mecca!
Let's grab a photo
of all of our athletes.
Come on, guys.
I'm sure it's tough watching
your former teammates
be already committed.
No, it's okay.
I'm carving out my own path.
It might take a little longer,
but it'll be worth it.
Not only is today a time
to celebrate our athletes,
we have a special honor
to bestow on a former student
who was very beloved
by our athletic department,
LaMarcus Alton.
We're honored to have his wife,
also very dear to
our Bel-Air Academy family.
She's become a successful
cooking influencer
and is truly an inspiration
to our students.
So without further ado, Hilary Banks.
[APPLAUSE]
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING]
It's an honor to be here.
Thank you, Bel-Air Academy,
for dedicating this beautiful atrium
to my husband, LaMarcus Alton.
[APPLAUSE]
[SOFT MUSIC]
♪
LaMarcus was loved by a lot of people,
so I've been doing this a lot.
His fraternity, his Rams teammates,
the usher board at his church.
But
This one hits close to home.
I met LaMarcus in these hallways.
And
I can't help but look around
and just be reminded
that my first love is gone.
[CRYING]
It's okay, honey.
It's not okay.
It's not okay because he was perfect.
He was kind,
and he did not deserve this.
He did not deserve an early death.
And he deserved better than me.
I can't.
[CROWD MURMURING]
♪
Um, I think what
Hilary is trying to say
is that LaMarcus was more than just
an exceptional athlete.
He was an amazing person.
And he was our family.
So thank you.
♪
Hold on, let me see.
Well, it's just some
regular neighborhood.
Yeah, my homegirl said
it's in the Valley, so
Hey, man, I appreciate
you helping me out.
Uh-huh.
- Of course.
- Got you.
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
Hey, Hilary.
You good?
Uh
uh, Jazz was just here
helping me out with something.
Yo, Hil.
Hil, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Hilary, Hilary, Hilary.
I'm sorry, okay? For everything.
I wanted to reach out, but
I just wanted to give you
your space, you know?
I've been thinking about you,
like, every day.
And I've been praying that
you get through all of this.
I mean, I can't even imagine
what you're going through.
Really?
You thought you could come in here
with your condolences
and your prayers,
and that would make shit okay?
What we did okay?
[TENSE MUSIC]
Honestly, you're the last person
that I wanna see right now,
so just leave me the fuck alone.
♪
All right, everyone, gather 'round.
Ooh, yay! I love champagne.
- The color
- Mm-hmm.
- And the bubbles.
- Right.
- It's so pretty.
- Mm-hmm.
Sit down.
Okay, now,
I know that, uh,
things have been tough lately,
but we still need to find time
to celebrate the family wins.
Uh, should we wait for Hilary or
Oh, no, long day. She's resting.
No, we should totally wait for her.
Oh, we'll catch up later.
I'm not up for a drink right now.
Any specific reason
why you're not up for it?
Yo, Ash, what is up with you?
I'm just really excited
for whatever this news is.
- Carry on.
- Okay.
Okay, so your mom's big news is,
she's returning to painting again.
- [GASPS] Yes!
- Yo!
She's been commissioned to paint
a portrait of former
Congresswoman Regina Baxter.
Nice, Mom!
Congratulations, Aunt Viv. [CHUCKLES]
Wait.
So you're not pregnant?
- What?
- Huh?
- What?
- What? Pregnant?
Why would you think that, Ash?
[SCOFFS]
What about all the tests I found?
Tests?
Oh, I
Yeah.
I'm pregnant.
I'm pregnant! [LAUGHS]
Ooh, yay! I knew it. Oh!
Wow.
I'm so happy it's out now.
[LIGHT TENSE MUSIC]
Oh, snap, a baby?
Y'all can still do that?
How long have you known?
A few weeks.
Really?
- A few weeks?
- I'm sorry.
This is not how I meant
for it to come out.
Y'all think we should still
eat the cake, or just
Dude, my mom's having a baby.
- Right. Hey, congrats, y'all.
- Oh!
I'm gonna be a big sister.
♪
That's how old I'll be when
this kid graduates high school.
Yeah.
I have done the math.
Being a father at this age
I sneezed the other day
and thought I slipped a disk.
Our empty nest was
just around the corner.
I thought we were gonna
travel the world
or take salsa classes.
Have sex in every room in the house.
Our jobs.
Legacy Heights is gonna be so huge.
And I just started with Neeman.
And our kids?
They need us now more than ever.
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
Hey.
As terrified as I am, as we both are,
none of that's more important
to me than family.
Everything we built together,
that's what I'm most proud of.
♪
I'm gonna be here, right by your side.
I promise. I got you.
Now, if we show up at daycare
and someone thinks we're
picking up our grandkids
- I'm fighting them.
- [LAUGHS]
- You're gonna do it.
- [GIGGLES]
You're gonna make it look good.
[ODIE'S "ALL A DREAM"]
♪
[MUFFLED SHOUTING]
♪
[GUNSHOT]
Ah! Ah!
Geoffrey!
Fuck!
It's all a dream ♪
Now endlessly ♪
I feel love coming right up ♪
Chase it for me ♪
Wait and you'll see ♪
I can't keep running by ♪
[SIGHS]
♪
So
Mom's preggers?
I did not expect that.
Carlton's focused on how it's
gonna affect his trust fund.
[BOTH LAUGH]
[SIGHS]
I was happy.
Like, finally happy.
It's crazy how
your whole future can be
right there in front of you.
Well, it all changes in an instant.
I keep thinking to myself,
did I put too much stress on LaMarcus?
Like, maybe this
didn't have to happen.
He wasn't even cleared
to take that flight.
Oh, damn.
The maybes?
That's what keep me up at night.
Maybe if I hadn't have gone to
Geoffrey's apartment that day,
those guys wouldn't have picked me up.
Mm.
Maybe
if I would have fought back harder,
maybe he'd still be here.
You know?
Maybe if I would have
called 911 faster
maybe
he wouldn't have to take
his last breath in my arms.
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
[SIGHS]
I keep thinking that, like,
if I do these tributes,
maybe that would help.
But no.
Even being here close to family,
nothing helps me feel better.
That's why you're leaving.
♪
LaMarcus wanted to build
a house in Costa Rica,
and there's a wellness center there.
I just need the space and the quiet
to process what I'm feeling.
Yeah.
And I wish I had
some words of wisdom for you.
Oh, no. No.
I mean, seeing you take
the steps you need
to take care of yourself,
that helps.
[CHUCKLES]
Hang in there, cuz.
You too.
♪
[CHUCKLING]
Carlton, I have thoroughly
enjoyed our interview.
Thank you.
Nice to meet you.
Is something wrong, sir?
I do a lot of these interviews,
and I've met a lot of students
just like you
perfect transcripts and test scores.
You're all stellar.
But?
We're just looking
for more these days.
Like, what's your grit?
What's that Princeton
perseverance story?
Okay, um, actually
actually, there
there is something that I didn't
get the chance to mention.
Look, I've worked really hard
to be the young man
standing in front of you today, but
I'm actually a recovering addict.
Oh.
Okay, um
Thank you for sharing.
I I really appreciate that.
And I almost died.
Yes, um
This last summer
I OD'd in a pool.
It was really scary, actually.
I had to be resuscitated,
almost threw away not only
a chance at a bright future
[SOFT TENSE MUSIC]
But my life.
♪
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Carlton?
Carlton!
Uh, Ms. Bassin, hi.
How did the Princeton
interview go with Mr. Fuller?
He said he couldn't make any promises,
but he would make
a recommendation to admissions.
Amazing.
That's all you can
hope for at this point.
Have you seen Will?
He missed our check-in meeting.
No. No, I haven't.
Tell him it's his future, not mine.
I gotta give it to you, Phil.
This press is working in our favor.
And the CNBC interview
is gonna put us over the top.
And you're doing great, by the way.
Just stick to the talking points.
It's all about vision
and hope for the future.
Yes, it is.
Geoffrey.
Hey, Phil.
[SOFT MUSIC]
I'll see you out there.
[SIGHS]
I've been worried to death, man.
I didn't hear from you,
didn't know where you were.
Oh.
What what happened?
Occupational hazard.
Frederick and Penelope?
They're safe.
[SIGHS] I got them both before
I double-backed for Will.
Thank you for what you did
to help him get out of there.
It was because of me he
was there in the first place.
♪
It's so good to have you
back home, brother.
I just gotta go do this interview,
but there's so much to catch up on.
Phil.
There's more.
I had to make certain arrangements.
You're working for them again.
[TENSE MUSIC]
They made it very clear
the way to pay off my debt
is by serving my time.
It's the only way.
And
what exactly does that mean?
The organization has a significant
sum of money it needs cleaned.
A big construction project
is an ideal place
to launder money.
Legacy Heights.
You give them this idea?
I didn't have to.
All the press
it's everywhere, Phil.
So you know how important
this is to me, then.
CNBC is waiting. Time to shine.
Let's do this.
Right.
[SIGHS]
♪
How'd you even find me?
Jazz gave me the address.
Look, Carlton, I don't wanna
hear none of your sermons.
- I'm not taking that shit.
- Stop.
Who says I'm here for that?
Doing the right thing is overrated.
People just expect the worst
from you anyways.
♪
Yo!
What are you doing?
♪
Fuck it.
♪
[GRUNTING]
[CAR ALARM WAILING]
Come on!
Whoo!
This season on "Bel-Air"
Shut up!
And be early.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
I know you're still trying to
figure out this college thing.
I just want you to remember
you are a hell of a prospect.
Still are.
[BUZZER BLARES]
It's just a lot harder
than I thought it would be.
They wanna launder money
through Legacy Heights.
Are you seriously thinking about this?
No.
My children are my priority.
They're all I have room
to think about.
Oh, God! [GROANS]
Something's wrong. [WHIMPERS]
♪
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
♪
It's not every day
you hear about someone
overdosing and nearly dying
in a swimming pool.
Are you gonna say anything?
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
You should go talk to him.
♪
Hey.
♪
Going to college is the
ultimate test of your bond.
♪
I mean, if Will's going to get his ass
snatched up out the streets out here,
he might as well be back in Philly.
sync & corrections awaqeded
Previously on "Bel-Air"
Summer without basketball.
- You good?
- I am.
We are really about to
start a business together.
Blackccess is now global.
I tell ya, these colleges
are gonna eat this shit up.
I'm announcing that Campbell
Square is now being developed
by a new investment team.
Change starts with us.
In just a few more years,
we'll get to make us the priority.
Can you imagine?
Empty nest.
[INTRIGUING MUSIC]
Tell me this is not
what I think this is.
No!
Amira, it's time to wake up.
- Amira?
- [INHALES SHARPLY]
Boston is so far.
This facility specializes in
addiction tied with traumas.
Will you say yes
to marrying me in one week?
Jazz.
You look happy, Hilary.
What the hell is going on
between you two?
We kissed months ago.
Do not fucking follow me, Hilary.
I love you.
Meet me at the altar.
You may kiss the bride.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
I know you didn't go to sleep.
LaMarcus? Baby? LaMarcus?
They want you back.
- What's this?
- This is how I paid my debt.
Your little plan
with Roman fell through.
And that little tussle
with Frederick
[GRUNTING]
It was a fucking warning.
Ow. Hey. What the fuck?
Hey, hey!
[TIRES SQUEALING]
[APPREHENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
♪
[GROANS]
Will you marry me, Hilary Banks?
This is forever, baby.
[CAMERA SHUTTER SNAPS]
- I do.
- I do.
For better, for worse.
Till death do us part.
Babe?
Hey, can I get a hand with this?
These damn cufflinks be
playing with my emotions.
Oh, yeah.
Thank you.
You're heading out so soon?
Morning meeting.
Well, you know what makes
a morning meeting better?
A morning quickie.
Oh. [CHUCKLES]
- No.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, no. Okay.
- Mm-hmm.
Eww, stop whatever you're doing.
Just passing through,
looking for makeup.
- Oh, of course you are.
- Mm-mm.
Have a great day.
Thanks.
[ARMANI WHITE'S "ICONIC"]
♪
Ay ♪
Wake up shot-callin' ♪
Paid what? I bought it ♪
New crib psychotic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Fly down and see the islands ♪
She ain't even bring her wallet ♪
They don't get it but I got it ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Go meet your maker ♪
Lord, please, don't save him ♪
Minor bumps since
I been pavin' the road ♪
I go to sleep, go major ♪
Silver tooth
but I been playin' for gold ♪
- That metal, keep close range ♪
- [LAUGHS]
I cleaned up, still dangerous ♪
Can't change,
West Philly raised me ♪
- Oh!
- Hey! Let's go.
Paid what? I bought it ♪
New crib psychotic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Got ya stacks up
but you ain't got no rings ♪
Hell yeah ♪
Got my stacks up,
I'm living out my dreams ♪
Hell yeah ♪
Stretch this condo
I can fit a limousine ♪
Hell yeah ♪
Ain't that ironic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Yeah, I'm so iconic ♪
- Oh! Good catch.
- Yeah ♪
They don't get it but I got it ♪
Ain't that ironic ♪
I'm so iconic ♪
Blackccess merch.
Get your Blackccess merch.
- I want one.
- This is you.
- Oh, my God.
- This is for you.
That's my favorite shirt.
And then
Uh, this is for you, right?
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Yes. $15.
So sorry, these are already taken.
I did not forget your sweater.
Don't you worry about that.
I promise you.
- Will, let me get one.
- Sorry, playboy, we all out.
You're gonna have to order online.
Guys, guys, just check out
Instagram for our latest drop,
- all right?
- Yeah, @blackccess.
Yo, sold out in minutes.
We got kids clamoring for
the brand and the ladies
- clamoring for the kids.
- Yeah, I'm seeing it.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Oh, uh, Ms. Frankie.
- Yeah?
- Saved you a hoodie.
Thank you, Will.
- Gotta keep you fly.
- [BOTH CHUCKLE]
- Will!
- Oh, shit.
- [BOTH CHUCKLING]
- Sorry.
What's up?
What, you just out here
causing a commotion again?
I'm just giving
the people what they want.
Mm.
I made something special for you.
You made something for me?
Mm-hmm.
- Thank you.
- Turn it to the side.
Put my name on it. [LAUGHS]
- You like it?
- Thank you. I do.
Good.
[BOTH CHUCKLING]
Hey, Carlton.
- Save anything for me?
- Hey, Marisa.
Hold on.
I saved the best for last.
Perfect. [CHUCKLES]
We still on for later?
- I can't wait.
- I'll see you then.
Wow.
Carlton out here showing
all the short kings
- how to do it, huh?
- Mm.
Hey, height ain't nothing
but a number.
[SCOFFS] Tell that
to the roller coaster
you couldn't get on last summer.
[MOCKINGLY] Oh, tell that
to the roller coaster
you couldn't get on
Well, clearly, you got your mojo back.
Mojo, game, audacity.
Only two weeks into senior year,
and the old Carlton has risen
again minus the eight-balls.
Thank you.
Good, 'cause we got parties,
homecoming, senior ditch day
Oh. Hey, what the fuck? Hey!
[GRUNTING]
[TENSE MUSIC]
Where the fuck is Geoffrey?
- I don't know.
- Drive!
[TIRES SQUEALING]
- Come back to me.
- Go.
[GROANS]
- Go, Will!
- Geoffrey!
Now, Will! Go!
Will?
Will?
It happened again, didn't it?
Uh, no, no, no.
I'm I'm okay.
I'm okay.
[EASY MCCOY'S "DEJA VU"]
♪
Oh, yeah ♪
It's like déjà vu,
I see it all the time ♪
- Oh, yeah, oh, yeah ♪
- Yeah ♪
This is an honor.
This is an honor.
Good morning, honeybee.
Good morning, Daddy.
Thank you.
You know, sweetheart,
you don't have to say yes
to all these appearances.
Did you talk to Mom?
It's okay, Dad.
I mean, I'm his wife.
A wife who just lost her husband.
[MELANCHOLY MUSIC]
♪
You know, speaking at all these
tributes can take its toll.
Yeah.
Yeah, but when people see me,
they see LaMarcus,
and it gives them closure.
So it's the least I can do.
I'm proud of how strong you've been.
And we'll all be there
with you tomorrow.
It's a special day.
Yeah, thanks.
And of course, you know that
you can stay here with us
for as long as you need.
I know, Dad.
Mom said the same thing.
You know, you guys gotta compare notes
before you tag team me.
Anyway, I should go.
Okay.
[INTRIGUING MUSIC]
Glad you had a good summer.
Know how I spent mine?
College counseling workshops.
Sounds fun.
It's time to lock in. So hit me.
I started a whole business
this summer.
I'm the C, the E, and the O, yeah.
I brought you a bucket hat.
Really, I'm the brain trust
and lifeblood of Blackccess.
And Quentin Harrison
and I are like this.
How many other Princeton applicants
can say that they have a letter of rec
from the youngest person
on the Forbes 400 list?
It's quite impressive, Carlton,
but I'm not hearing specifics.
What's your plan?
Well, okay, um,
I'm gonna be a business major
with an entrepreneurial focus.
But my mom made it
very, very, very clear
that my aunt and uncle
ain't paying for college.
So you're gonna
need to turn in a FAFSA,
search for scholarships.
What's your list of schools,
target, safety, and reach?
Well, uh, I still gotta do
some more research,
but I'm thinking somewhere
local, like UCLA or USC.
Princeton all the way.
I plan on acing my interview
with the recruiter this week.
I know that you have
been fixated on one choice,
but there are over 2,000
colleges in the United States.
My GPA is top of the class.
I have a proven track record
of leadership skills.
I mean, Princeton should
be lucky to have me
on their campus. [CHUCKLES]
Philly kid comes to Bel-Air,
fish out of water but still thriving?
I mean, it's all in the essay, Ms. B.
Real talk, who wouldn't
want me at their school?
I should be interviewing them.
Real talk, we are in the era
of colorblind applications.
40,000 applicants for 1,600 spots.
I mean, it sounds like you
don't think I have the stuff.
It's quite the opposite, Carlton.
You have all the stuff and then some.
And even with a rec letter from Jesus,
it still may not be enough.
You need backups.
Widen your list beyond Princeton.
I need a solid list of schools
with entrepreneurship programs.
Let's meet again
at the end of the week.
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, ma'am.
Viv, I've been your doctor
for many years now.
Your health history is stellar.
No red flags outside
of the normal risk
of a geriatric pregnancy.
I hate that term.
Sounds like I should have a
walker instead of a diaper bag.
I bet a man came up with it.
Whatever we call it, any woman over 35
falls in the category.
But there's no reason that you
can't have a typical,
uncomplicated pregnancy.
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
Thanks, Dr. Anderson.
Congrats, Viv.
This is exciting.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
Shall we get this started?
Sorry, yeah, yeah,
just, uh just checking
to make sure the kids
have made it to school okay.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY] I took the city bus
and was walking to school
at six years old.
Turned out fine.
Okay, so where are we?
Mocked up a little something.
Okay.
Oh, this looks great.
Yeah, we can send this directly
to our potential retail tenants.
I'm still not sure about
the new name, though.
Legacy Heights?
I was partial to Campbell Square.
- Partial to your last name.
- [LAUGHS]
Given your rough start
with the community,
rebranding seemed important,
especially with our new investors.
Our biggest one being you.
So I will follow your lead.
People seem to like you better anyway.
As of last week,
we're at 40% commitment
for our retail spaces.
We're on track with our projections,
but we still haven't landed
any anchors, big retail fish
Whole Foods, Nordstrom.
I have a good relationship
with a few council people
who can help with a little incentive.
[SIGHS]
Kickbacks are illegal.
And we got way too many eyes on
us for any backdoor politics.
Too many eyes on you.
I get it, though.
It's your reputation
that's on the line.
Yes, it is.
My solution is,
I hired a PR firm.
We'll do some high-profile press,
spread the word.
Success attracts success.
Hmm.
Phil, that's why I like
being in business with you.
- You keep me honest.
- We make a good team.
[CHUCKLES]
How about Melanin Marketplace?
Right.
♪
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
I'm so lucky to have
the finest freshman
at Bel-Air Academy as my girl.
I never get tired of hearing that.
[CHUCKLES] You being sarcastic?
Like I say it too much?
'Cause I come up with a million more.
No. No, it's fine.
- I just have a lot going on.
- Yeah?
Hit me.
[SOFT UPBEAT MUSIC]
♪
But we we haven't kissed yet.
No. No, it's not mine.
This morning,
I was in my mom's bathroom
looking for my Fenty Gloss Bomb,
and I found a bunch of these
in the back of the drawer.
[SCOFFS] Damn, Big Phil!
It's called a condom, my dude.
Ew.
What do Will and Carlton think?
I can't tell them.
I mean, if she hasn't told us yet,
there has to be a legit reason.
But I should respect
her privacy, though, right?
Yeah.
Well, I suggest
you put that thing away,
- 'cause here they come.
- Shoot.
I'll see you later.
- Ho-ho!
- Whoo!
Look who it is.
Hey. Elliot, right?
Uh, no. No, no, no. It's
Uh, Elias.
- Eli.
- Eli.
Will, Carlton.
Hey, were you sticking your tongue
down my little sister's throat
in the middle of the hallway?
No. Not not at all.
- Oh, ho, ho.
- I never would.
Just an arm around the shoulder.
Oh!
Oh, an arm around the shoulder.
Just an arm around the shoulder.
- What we trippin' for?
- Yeah.
- What we trippin' for?
- No, you're right.
It's us. It's us.
You know, okay, so look, it starts
with an arm around the shoulder,
and then you're asking her to meet you
in the back seat of your car
during lunch hours.
Yeah, yeah. See, I know that trick.
You wanna know why?
'Cause actually, I invented it.
- Created it.
- [LAUGHS]
I I don't even drive.
- Oh, you don't even drive?
- Yeah.
- [LAUGHS]
- Now, would you like lessons?
I'm not gonna give you
driving lessons.
We're not gonna give
you no lessons, boy.
You done lost your mind!
Eli,
ain't gonna be
no smashing with my cuz.
Mm-hmm.
- Not on our watch.
- Yeah.
Yeah, nope. Nope.
[SCHOOL BELL RINGS]
Should, uh should
probably get to class.
Yeah. That's a good idea.
[LAUGHS] All right, excuse me.
- I like Eli.
- Yeah, same.
- Right?
- Good kid.
Good kid.
♪
Hey. [LAUGHS]
Surprise!
- Ah!
- God!
Oh, I missed you so much.
Amira, you look so good.
When when'd you get back
from Boston?
Thank you. Two days ago.
I wanted this to be a surprise.
- It is.
- And hi, Will.
Hey, girl. What are you doing here?
Oh.
Well, you remember
how you would always
joke about how funny it would be
if we went to the same school?
Well, I did some research,
and Bel-Air Academy
has one of the best records
of getting students
into top college
engineering programs, so
Does it?
Here I am.
Wow. Here you are.
- Yeah.
- One joke, and here she is.
That's awesome.
- Yeah, right?
- Yeah.
Well, uh, I'ma let you two,
uh, catch up.
- [LAUGHS]
- Good to see you.
Thanks, Will.
[CHUCKLES]
Maybe I shouldn't have
sprung this on you?
Are you okay?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, no, yes.
- You're sure?
- Yes.
It's just, um, we just haven't
spoke since you left, is all.
I know.
The facility is super strict.
No cell phones allowed.
Yeah, yeah.
But they got my ass
all the way back on track.
I mean, there's so much
that I want to tell you.
[VOICE MUFFLED]
The rehab center was amazing.
♪
How's the rest of the fam?
You know, Unc, Mama B,
C Note, Ash Bag?
- Just ask about Hilary.
- How is she doing?
She's all right, man.
Just talking at a bunch of memorials,
trying to give people closure,
I guess.
Damn.
I was trying to contact her
after the funeral,
but I don't want her to think
I was taking advantage
of a bad situation,
and I also don't want her
to think that
I'm not thinking about her.
[SIGHS] I mean, what you think?
I think you should
stop thinking so much.
She could use a friend, bro.
You're right.
[SIGHS]
That's it right there.
I just wanna find Geoffrey.
I have a very strict policy
on releasing surveillance footage.
Right, that's actually why
I brought my friend along.
He's actually a small business
owner such as yourself.
And technically,
showing us the footage
is up to the business's discretion.
No liability.
What kind of business do you own?
Charlie's Vinyl. Inglewood.
Oh, you two actually
have a lot in common.
You sell flowers, and he's
about to start selling flowers.
- How about that?
- Yes!
I'm trying to expand my business
into a weed dispensary.
You know, Mary Jane flowers?
Oh. [CHUCKLES]
I'm allergic.
To weed?
That's sad.
Uh, Mrs., uh, Blooms,
listen, I know you're busy,
but I'm just trying to
help my friend find his
Dog.
My dog. I lost my dog.
100% pure-bred French bulldog.
You have a Frenchie?
- Had.
- Mm-hmm.
He had a Frenchie, past tense.
Oh. Poor cuddle bug.
What's his name?
- Ooh, uh
- Ludacris.
Right. Right, right.
I was walking my dog
BOTH: Ludacris.
And, uh, a G-wagon
just pulled up and snatched him
right out of my arms
in broad daylight,
like it was nothing.
Oh, my God. That is heartbreaking.
Super heartbreaking.
We could really use your help.
I mean, if we could get that footage,
- that would be life changing.
- Life changing.
- Would change our lives.
- We could get Ludacris back.
So all we need is a license plate.
Please.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Nothing gives you perspective
like hitting rock bottom.
And honestly,
if it wasn't for Carlton,
I don't even know if
I would have made it to rehab.
[SIGHS]
How many times do you think
she's gonna say the word "rehab"?
Stop. Her story is inspiring.
And I thought you, of all people,
would be happy that
she's back on her feet.
And I think Bel-Air Academy
is gonna be good for her.
I am happy that she's here.
[SIGHS] I missed her a lot.
And, uh
- Spit it out, dude.
- [SIGHS]
Order up for Carlton and Lisa.
Wow, thanks.
I've just kind of moved on, you know?
Hey, this way.
Senior year has just
been a fresh start.
Like, people forgot
I was Carlton the addict.
But she seems intent on
everyone remembering
because she just keeps
talking about it
over and over and over.
Okay, well, then just
tell her how you feel.
Yo, yo, yo!
Check this out.
Is that what I think it is?
Call me Sherlock 'cause your
boy's been gathering clues.
Me and Jazz talked the business
into letting us
see their security footage.
Wait, hang on. You and Jazz?
Why didn't you just ask me? [SCOFFS]
Come on, I mean,
you're Carlton. Come on.
Okay, what's that supposed to mean?
No shade, I'm just saying,
you know how you are.
Okay, what does that mean? No shade?
- Okay, guys, guys, guys
- I'm just saying
Are you seriously
doing this right now?
There are more important things.
Like, we are worried about you
you having these episodes.
You don't have to worry about me.
I promise. I'm fine.
Well, you can still talk about it.
I wouldn't lie to you.
I promise you, I'm fine.
Yo, Lisa!
Come hear about this Tibetan
sound bath I took in rehab.
It was amazing.
There's that word again.
- Rehab?
- This isn't over.
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
You're good with graphics, right?
Uh, yeah.
You think you can clean this up?
Make it a little less blurry?
Jazz has a homegirl at the DMV
who can run the license plate.
Yeah, I'll AirDrop it to you.
Uh,
hey, Lisa is right, okay?
I'm worried about you too.
Like, what's your endgame here?
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
I don't know, bro.
I guess I'm just tired
of feeling helpless.
I mean, it's been how many weeks,
and we still haven't
heard from Geoffrey?
Yeah, I get that.
Look, I want answers, too,
but my dad is handling this.
- No, I'm
- All right?
This isn't on you.
No, I'm the one who can't sleep.
I'm the one that got picked up
off the street, right?
- Yes.
- Okay, then!
If you're worried,
let's do something about it.
♪
I didn't think so.
Come on.
♪
Will, you
[SIGHS]
Thanks for coming over, Joan.
So did you hear
that Soror Regina Baxter,
she is now the new national president
for Delta Pi Gamma?
I mean, listen,
it's a good follow-up job
after leaving Congress.
Oh, okay, yeah.
Well, she's all polished up now.
But I remember when she pledged us
and had me walk a mile in heels.
Mm.
Yeah, because you had
the nerve to trip.
Pledge Vivian, your feet
are disrespecting the legacy.
I could wait 100 years before
I have to see that woman again.
Uh, yeah, it's funny
that you should say that
because she is looking for someone
to paint her official
sorority portrait.
And maybe I, um,
enthusiastically recommended
you in a chapter meeting.
You didn't.
Listen, it's already
escalated to the top.
Everyone is so excited.
I just think it would look bad
if you backed out now.
What, back out? I never backed in.
Come on, Viv.
I mean, she repped us with pride
while she was on the Hill.
Ah, it's
I haven't even
picked up a paintbrush in over a year.
It's just like riding a bike.
Now, you have no reason
not to do this.
I'm pregnant.
[GASPS]
Well, damn, I guess you and Phil
really did get your groove back.
Stop.
This is amazing!
I'm gonna be an auntie!
I haven't told Phil yet.
Why?
Because it's a blessing,
and I feel guilty for not
feeling that way right now.
That's understandable.
I mean, an unplanned pregnancy
at any age, it's a lot.
It's okay to take some time
to process how you feel about this.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
But while you do, check your email
because Soror Regina, she wants
to thank you personally.
Girl!
[LAUGHS] I'm so happy for you.
[CHUCKLES]
Hey, how was school?
Hey, Unc. Pretty chill.
You were off campus for two hours.
Yeah.
Went out for lunch.
Senior privileges.
Hey, I'm doing my best
to ensure our safety,
and I can't do that
if you don't communicate.
What's not clear about that?
It's crystal clear.
Why were you outside
of Geoffrey's apartment?
[SIGHS]
I think the better question is,
why aren't you?
What about the guys who
put a gun to my head, huh?
Any updates on them?
Geoffrey's been gone for weeks.
Will, I know you've
been through a lot.
Yeah, I have.
And you have a lot more to worry about
than where I am at lunch.
[TENSE MUSIC]
You leave school, I need to know.
[DOOR SLAMS]
I get why Will is angry and scared.
Geoffrey risked his life to save him.
And now he's missing.
I think he blames himself
for what happened
and blames me for not doing enough.
No, you tried everything you could.
I made calls, you know?
I tried Penelope, Frederick.
I can't exactly go
to the police about my friend
being taken by his own gang.
This is his world.
We've gotta trust that he can
handle it like he always does.
[SIGHS]
So how was your day?
Well, I got some news to share too.
Well, I hope it's good news
'cause I could use it.
Um
I just got, um,
commissioned to do a portrait
for Regina Baxter.
Former Congresswoman and
Dean of Pledges Regina Baxter?
Yes, the newly elected
31st national president.
So I guess I'll be
back painting again.
Yes!
That's fantastic, baby!
You know that whatever gets you
to pick up the paintbrush,
- I support.
- Mm.
[SOFT TENSE MUSIC]
♪
[SOFT SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC]
Geoffrey!
♪
[PANTING]
Geoffrey!
Will. Hey, Will!
You zoned out again, didn't you?
What? No.
No, I'm just I'm working
on college applications.
[SIGHS]
It's not an H or an F. It's an E.
How do you know?
Carlton, you are a Photoshop genius.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Look, um, I don't know
what it feels like
to get snatched off the street,
but I do know what
it feels like to spiral.
Now, you've been there for me
so many times.
Let me return the favor.
I'm here for you.
Whatever you need to get better.
I appreciate that, C.
Seriously.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[SIGHS]
What a great day to celebrate
all of our hard-working athletes.
Signing that offer letter
not only symbolizes
all of their athletic achievements,
but also their journey to
the next big chapter of life.
And our last athlete is Lisa Wilkes.
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
- Whoo!
- What's up.
My mom and my godmother went here.
Swimming at this school
is a dream come true.
So I am excited that
I am going to be a Bison
on a full ride to Howard University!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
You earned that.
The Mecca!
Let's grab a photo
of all of our athletes.
Come on, guys.
I'm sure it's tough watching
your former teammates
be already committed.
No, it's okay.
I'm carving out my own path.
It might take a little longer,
but it'll be worth it.
Not only is today a time
to celebrate our athletes,
we have a special honor
to bestow on a former student
who was very beloved
by our athletic department,
LaMarcus Alton.
We're honored to have his wife,
also very dear to
our Bel-Air Academy family.
She's become a successful
cooking influencer
and is truly an inspiration
to our students.
So without further ado, Hilary Banks.
[APPLAUSE]
[CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING]
It's an honor to be here.
Thank you, Bel-Air Academy,
for dedicating this beautiful atrium
to my husband, LaMarcus Alton.
[APPLAUSE]
[SOFT MUSIC]
♪
LaMarcus was loved by a lot of people,
so I've been doing this a lot.
His fraternity, his Rams teammates,
the usher board at his church.
But
This one hits close to home.
I met LaMarcus in these hallways.
And
I can't help but look around
and just be reminded
that my first love is gone.
[CRYING]
It's okay, honey.
It's not okay.
It's not okay because he was perfect.
He was kind,
and he did not deserve this.
He did not deserve an early death.
And he deserved better than me.
I can't.
[CROWD MURMURING]
♪
Um, I think what
Hilary is trying to say
is that LaMarcus was more than just
an exceptional athlete.
He was an amazing person.
And he was our family.
So thank you.
♪
Hold on, let me see.
Well, it's just some
regular neighborhood.
Yeah, my homegirl said
it's in the Valley, so
Hey, man, I appreciate
you helping me out.
Uh-huh.
- Of course.
- Got you.
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
Hey, Hilary.
You good?
Uh
uh, Jazz was just here
helping me out with something.
Yo, Hil.
Hil, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Hilary, Hilary, Hilary.
I'm sorry, okay? For everything.
I wanted to reach out, but
I just wanted to give you
your space, you know?
I've been thinking about you,
like, every day.
And I've been praying that
you get through all of this.
I mean, I can't even imagine
what you're going through.
Really?
You thought you could come in here
with your condolences
and your prayers,
and that would make shit okay?
What we did okay?
[TENSE MUSIC]
Honestly, you're the last person
that I wanna see right now,
so just leave me the fuck alone.
♪
All right, everyone, gather 'round.
Ooh, yay! I love champagne.
- The color
- Mm-hmm.
- And the bubbles.
- Right.
- It's so pretty.
- Mm-hmm.
Sit down.
Okay, now,
I know that, uh,
things have been tough lately,
but we still need to find time
to celebrate the family wins.
Uh, should we wait for Hilary or
Oh, no, long day. She's resting.
No, we should totally wait for her.
Oh, we'll catch up later.
I'm not up for a drink right now.
Any specific reason
why you're not up for it?
Yo, Ash, what is up with you?
I'm just really excited
for whatever this news is.
- Carry on.
- Okay.
Okay, so your mom's big news is,
she's returning to painting again.
- [GASPS] Yes!
- Yo!
She's been commissioned to paint
a portrait of former
Congresswoman Regina Baxter.
Nice, Mom!
Congratulations, Aunt Viv. [CHUCKLES]
Wait.
So you're not pregnant?
- What?
- Huh?
- What?
- What? Pregnant?
Why would you think that, Ash?
[SCOFFS]
What about all the tests I found?
Tests?
Oh, I
Yeah.
I'm pregnant.
I'm pregnant! [LAUGHS]
Ooh, yay! I knew it. Oh!
Wow.
I'm so happy it's out now.
[LIGHT TENSE MUSIC]
Oh, snap, a baby?
Y'all can still do that?
How long have you known?
A few weeks.
Really?
- A few weeks?
- I'm sorry.
This is not how I meant
for it to come out.
Y'all think we should still
eat the cake, or just
Dude, my mom's having a baby.
- Right. Hey, congrats, y'all.
- Oh!
I'm gonna be a big sister.
♪
That's how old I'll be when
this kid graduates high school.
Yeah.
I have done the math.
Being a father at this age
I sneezed the other day
and thought I slipped a disk.
Our empty nest was
just around the corner.
I thought we were gonna
travel the world
or take salsa classes.
Have sex in every room in the house.
Our jobs.
Legacy Heights is gonna be so huge.
And I just started with Neeman.
And our kids?
They need us now more than ever.
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
Hey.
As terrified as I am, as we both are,
none of that's more important
to me than family.
Everything we built together,
that's what I'm most proud of.
♪
I'm gonna be here, right by your side.
I promise. I got you.
Now, if we show up at daycare
and someone thinks we're
picking up our grandkids
- I'm fighting them.
- [LAUGHS]
- You're gonna do it.
- [GIGGLES]
You're gonna make it look good.
[ODIE'S "ALL A DREAM"]
♪
[MUFFLED SHOUTING]
♪
[GUNSHOT]
Ah! Ah!
Geoffrey!
Fuck!
It's all a dream ♪
Now endlessly ♪
I feel love coming right up ♪
Chase it for me ♪
Wait and you'll see ♪
I can't keep running by ♪
[SIGHS]
♪
So
Mom's preggers?
I did not expect that.
Carlton's focused on how it's
gonna affect his trust fund.
[BOTH LAUGH]
[SIGHS]
I was happy.
Like, finally happy.
It's crazy how
your whole future can be
right there in front of you.
Well, it all changes in an instant.
I keep thinking to myself,
did I put too much stress on LaMarcus?
Like, maybe this
didn't have to happen.
He wasn't even cleared
to take that flight.
Oh, damn.
The maybes?
That's what keep me up at night.
Maybe if I hadn't have gone to
Geoffrey's apartment that day,
those guys wouldn't have picked me up.
Mm.
Maybe
if I would have fought back harder,
maybe he'd still be here.
You know?
Maybe if I would have
called 911 faster
maybe
he wouldn't have to take
his last breath in my arms.
[PENSIVE MUSIC]
♪
[SIGHS]
I keep thinking that, like,
if I do these tributes,
maybe that would help.
But no.
Even being here close to family,
nothing helps me feel better.
That's why you're leaving.
♪
LaMarcus wanted to build
a house in Costa Rica,
and there's a wellness center there.
I just need the space and the quiet
to process what I'm feeling.
Yeah.
And I wish I had
some words of wisdom for you.
Oh, no. No.
I mean, seeing you take
the steps you need
to take care of yourself,
that helps.
[CHUCKLES]
Hang in there, cuz.
You too.
♪
[CHUCKLING]
Carlton, I have thoroughly
enjoyed our interview.
Thank you.
Nice to meet you.
Is something wrong, sir?
I do a lot of these interviews,
and I've met a lot of students
just like you
perfect transcripts and test scores.
You're all stellar.
But?
We're just looking
for more these days.
Like, what's your grit?
What's that Princeton
perseverance story?
Okay, um, actually
actually, there
there is something that I didn't
get the chance to mention.
Look, I've worked really hard
to be the young man
standing in front of you today, but
I'm actually a recovering addict.
Oh.
Okay, um
Thank you for sharing.
I I really appreciate that.
And I almost died.
Yes, um
This last summer
I OD'd in a pool.
It was really scary, actually.
I had to be resuscitated,
almost threw away not only
a chance at a bright future
[SOFT TENSE MUSIC]
But my life.
♪
[SIGHS DEEPLY]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Carlton?
Carlton!
Uh, Ms. Bassin, hi.
How did the Princeton
interview go with Mr. Fuller?
He said he couldn't make any promises,
but he would make
a recommendation to admissions.
Amazing.
That's all you can
hope for at this point.
Have you seen Will?
He missed our check-in meeting.
No. No, I haven't.
Tell him it's his future, not mine.
I gotta give it to you, Phil.
This press is working in our favor.
And the CNBC interview
is gonna put us over the top.
And you're doing great, by the way.
Just stick to the talking points.
It's all about vision
and hope for the future.
Yes, it is.
Geoffrey.
Hey, Phil.
[SOFT MUSIC]
I'll see you out there.
[SIGHS]
I've been worried to death, man.
I didn't hear from you,
didn't know where you were.
Oh.
What what happened?
Occupational hazard.
Frederick and Penelope?
They're safe.
[SIGHS] I got them both before
I double-backed for Will.
Thank you for what you did
to help him get out of there.
It was because of me he
was there in the first place.
♪
It's so good to have you
back home, brother.
I just gotta go do this interview,
but there's so much to catch up on.
Phil.
There's more.
I had to make certain arrangements.
You're working for them again.
[TENSE MUSIC]
They made it very clear
the way to pay off my debt
is by serving my time.
It's the only way.
And
what exactly does that mean?
The organization has a significant
sum of money it needs cleaned.
A big construction project
is an ideal place
to launder money.
Legacy Heights.
You give them this idea?
I didn't have to.
All the press
it's everywhere, Phil.
So you know how important
this is to me, then.
CNBC is waiting. Time to shine.
Let's do this.
Right.
[SIGHS]
♪
How'd you even find me?
Jazz gave me the address.
Look, Carlton, I don't wanna
hear none of your sermons.
- I'm not taking that shit.
- Stop.
Who says I'm here for that?
Doing the right thing is overrated.
People just expect the worst
from you anyways.
♪
Yo!
What are you doing?
♪
Fuck it.
♪
[GRUNTING]
[CAR ALARM WAILING]
Come on!
Whoo!
This season on "Bel-Air"
Shut up!
And be early.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
I know you're still trying to
figure out this college thing.
I just want you to remember
you are a hell of a prospect.
Still are.
[BUZZER BLARES]
It's just a lot harder
than I thought it would be.
They wanna launder money
through Legacy Heights.
Are you seriously thinking about this?
No.
My children are my priority.
They're all I have room
to think about.
Oh, God! [GROANS]
Something's wrong. [WHIMPERS]
♪
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
♪
It's not every day
you hear about someone
overdosing and nearly dying
in a swimming pool.
Are you gonna say anything?
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
You should go talk to him.
♪
Hey.
♪
Going to college is the
ultimate test of your bond.
♪
I mean, if Will's going to get his ass
snatched up out the streets out here,
he might as well be back in Philly.
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