1 00:00:01,898 --> 00:00:04,357 I was lucky to grow up in a time and place where I could see 2 00:00:04,390 --> 00:00:06,014 my parents have great friendships 3 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:07,997 with other successful Black professionals. 4 00:00:08,023 --> 00:00:10,881 Hey, Bill, you remember them clubs 5 00:00:10,907 --> 00:00:12,757 we went to in Mississippi? 6 00:00:12,918 --> 00:00:14,678 No talking across the board. 7 00:00:14,804 --> 00:00:18,570 You tell 'em, Lil, my ace boon coon. 8 00:00:18,596 --> 00:00:21,265 Coach Long had known my dad since they were 8. 9 00:00:21,291 --> 00:00:23,911 Growing up, they bonded over games like stickball, 10 00:00:23,937 --> 00:00:25,864 pick-up sticks, hoop-and-stick... 11 00:00:25,890 --> 00:00:28,929 Yeah, sticks were basically their Internet back then. 12 00:00:29,168 --> 00:00:32,351 Like our dads, Cory and I had a special connection, too. 13 00:00:32,377 --> 00:00:33,614 We did everything together. 14 00:00:33,640 --> 00:00:35,207 Hey, Dad! Guess what. 15 00:00:35,233 --> 00:00:37,011 Me and Cory are going to enter 16 00:00:37,037 --> 00:00:38,716 the Montgomery Soap Box Derby together. 17 00:00:38,742 --> 00:00:41,972 And when we win, we'll go all the way to Nationals. 18 00:00:41,998 --> 00:00:45,145 We're just going to need a power saw, some lumber, 19 00:00:45,171 --> 00:00:47,262 - and a box of matches. - What are the matches for? 20 00:00:47,288 --> 00:00:48,757 To... burn things. 21 00:00:48,782 --> 00:00:49,913 Nice try. 22 00:00:49,939 --> 00:00:52,638 Like I'm gonna let a bunch of 13-year-old boys play with matches. 23 00:00:52,890 --> 00:00:54,333 Power saw's in the shed. 24 00:00:54,359 --> 00:00:56,093 - Thanks, Mr. Williams. - Thanks, Dad. 25 00:00:56,119 --> 00:00:58,929 Take it outside! I don't want any dust or blood in my house! 26 00:00:58,955 --> 00:01:02,164 While Daddy and Coach Long's friendship had stayed the same over the years, 27 00:01:02,190 --> 00:01:04,929 Mama's friendship with Coach had gotten a little trickier. 28 00:01:04,955 --> 00:01:06,625 They'd been work friends for years, 29 00:01:06,651 --> 00:01:09,578 then she got promoted and he had to report to her. 30 00:01:09,604 --> 00:01:12,093 Oh, damn, Lillian. You got the magic hand. 31 00:01:12,125 --> 00:01:15,005 Oh, by the way. I need to come in late tomorrow. I got a dentist appointment. 32 00:01:15,144 --> 00:01:17,093 Now, Cliff, you know all personal requests 33 00:01:17,119 --> 00:01:20,265 have to be submitted and approved by a supervisor. 34 00:01:21,626 --> 00:01:23,296 I'm just kiddin'. 35 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:26,120 I'll let it slide. Again. 36 00:01:26,258 --> 00:01:27,716 I know you have my back. 37 00:01:27,742 --> 00:01:30,273 See, it's good to be friends with the boss. 38 00:01:31,953 --> 00:01:34,301 Now, you can either win this book 39 00:01:34,439 --> 00:01:36,855 or be late for work tomorrow, but you can't do both. 40 00:01:37,442 --> 00:01:39,444 Gonna bring it right back. 41 00:01:42,826 --> 00:01:44,690 Lillian. There you are. 42 00:01:44,828 --> 00:01:47,797 I, I just read over the budget numbers you submitted. 43 00:01:47,875 --> 00:01:50,200 Good news, you're doing a great job. 44 00:01:50,226 --> 00:01:51,653 The department's never been more efficient. 45 00:01:51,679 --> 00:01:53,075 Why, thank you, Mr. Davidson. 46 00:01:53,101 --> 00:01:55,757 Bad news... you still need to cut another 10%. 47 00:01:55,874 --> 00:01:58,739 The person before you, really inflated the budget. 48 00:01:58,765 --> 00:02:00,680 He was the person before her. 49 00:02:00,706 --> 00:02:03,898 Well, I already trimmed all the fat. 50 00:02:04,070 --> 00:02:06,718 I'm not sure how you can expect me to find another 10%. 51 00:02:06,744 --> 00:02:10,099 Well, I'm going to empower you to make your own decision... 52 00:02:10,125 --> 00:02:11,841 without me telling you what to do. 53 00:02:11,867 --> 00:02:15,528 That's office speak for, "I'm covering my ass in case this goes poorly." 54 00:02:15,554 --> 00:02:17,352 But if I were to make a suggestion, 55 00:02:17,378 --> 00:02:20,718 it seems the simplest fix would be to let somebody go. 56 00:02:32,148 --> 00:02:33,286 Hey. 57 00:02:33,312 --> 00:02:35,429 Sorry I'm... I'm later than expected. 58 00:02:35,500 --> 00:02:37,062 The... The dentist messed up. 59 00:02:37,088 --> 00:02:38,724 I could hear the radio through my filling. 60 00:02:38,750 --> 00:02:41,192 Cliff, are those papers on your desk 61 00:02:41,218 --> 00:02:43,317 the ones you were supposed to file for the Birmingham office? 62 00:02:43,350 --> 00:02:46,276 Oh, no, t-those are just duplicates. Make me look busy. 63 00:02:47,753 --> 00:02:49,228 These... 64 00:02:50,309 --> 00:02:51,938 are the papers for the Birmingham office. 65 00:02:52,798 --> 00:02:54,593 You know what? I'm gonna get through that after break 66 00:02:54,619 --> 00:02:57,478 'cause you know I am worthless without my coffee. 67 00:02:57,736 --> 00:02:59,776 Ooh, shoot. It's almost 12:00. 68 00:02:59,802 --> 00:03:02,611 You know what? This might bleed into lunch. I'll be back. 69 00:03:08,791 --> 00:03:13,478 www.subtitulamos.tv 70 00:03:17,408 --> 00:03:20,336 Kim, come help your mother. My hands are full. 71 00:03:20,986 --> 00:03:22,702 What's all this? 72 00:03:22,728 --> 00:03:25,171 I need you to sort those into piles, 73 00:03:25,205 --> 00:03:27,569 and then I'll let you know which tabs go where, 74 00:03:27,595 --> 00:03:29,070 and I'll get the rest out the car. 75 00:03:29,096 --> 00:03:31,213 You know, I have other things to do with my life. 76 00:03:31,806 --> 00:03:35,728 Like your laundry or your history paper 77 00:03:35,754 --> 00:03:38,533 or your college applications? 78 00:03:38,955 --> 00:03:41,445 Do you want these alphabetized or color-coded? 79 00:03:41,471 --> 00:03:43,127 What's going on in here? 80 00:03:43,153 --> 00:03:45,026 I had to bring home a little work 81 00:03:45,052 --> 00:03:46,625 to keep from firing anybody. 82 00:03:46,651 --> 00:03:48,087 It's Cliff, isn't it? 83 00:03:48,416 --> 00:03:50,342 I just hope he appreciates everything you're doing for him. 84 00:03:50,368 --> 00:03:51,929 Well, I'm not letting him know. 85 00:03:51,955 --> 00:03:53,163 It'd be weird. 86 00:03:53,189 --> 00:03:55,882 So... if I'm doing Mr. Long's work, 87 00:03:55,908 --> 00:03:58,246 does that mean he's gonna fill out my college applications? 88 00:03:58,272 --> 00:04:00,314 Ooh, child. You don't want that. 89 00:04:05,033 --> 00:04:07,833 Now, before we break for lunch, 90 00:04:07,859 --> 00:04:09,736 I have a little announcement. 91 00:04:09,877 --> 00:04:13,436 We've all been working together to tighten the budget, 92 00:04:13,462 --> 00:04:15,663 which temporarily means 93 00:04:15,689 --> 00:04:18,814 we have to shorten lunch to a half-hour 94 00:04:18,840 --> 00:04:20,322 until we catch up. 95 00:04:25,886 --> 00:04:27,228 Hey... Hey, Lil. 96 00:04:27,254 --> 00:04:29,967 Between me and you, y-you're not making many friends here. 97 00:04:29,993 --> 00:04:32,275 - What do you mean? - Look. It's... 98 00:04:32,301 --> 00:04:34,282 Nobody's liking all your new rules. 99 00:04:34,308 --> 00:04:35,801 You might want to back off a little bit. 100 00:04:35,827 --> 00:04:37,518 Well, just between you and me, 101 00:04:37,544 --> 00:04:39,770 they want me to fire somebody and I don't want to do it. 102 00:04:39,796 --> 00:04:43,282 Well, look, I understand, but you're the boss now, so you got to hurt some feelings. 103 00:04:43,317 --> 00:04:46,908 So it's... it's better to hurt one person than the entire office. 104 00:04:46,934 --> 00:04:49,953 Now, if you want any suggestions... 105 00:04:50,127 --> 00:04:51,991 when I was leaving work early the other day, 106 00:04:52,134 --> 00:04:55,329 I saw Thompson already on the way out the parking lot. 107 00:04:55,467 --> 00:04:59,195 That is because Mrs. Thompson had just gone into labor. 108 00:04:59,221 --> 00:05:01,249 Where he going? She the one havin' the baby! 109 00:05:01,275 --> 00:05:02,663 You know what, Cliff? 110 00:05:02,802 --> 00:05:06,468 How about you run the productivity numbers for everybody in the office 111 00:05:06,494 --> 00:05:09,075 and then you let me know who's the weakest link? 112 00:05:09,209 --> 00:05:10,680 Sure thing, Lil. 113 00:05:11,114 --> 00:05:12,805 First thing tomorrow. 114 00:05:12,967 --> 00:05:15,189 Hey, fellas! Wait up! 115 00:05:15,460 --> 00:05:17,025 I got shotgun! 116 00:05:18,214 --> 00:05:21,295 I'm telling you, once we build it, we can definitely get a sponsor. 117 00:05:21,353 --> 00:05:23,069 Maybe the Cadillac dealership. 118 00:05:23,095 --> 00:05:24,561 - That'd be cool. - Yeah. 119 00:05:24,595 --> 00:05:27,085 Our best bet for a sponsor would've been a junkyard. 120 00:05:27,136 --> 00:05:28,517 Watch out! 121 00:05:28,585 --> 00:05:30,955 Jesus take the wheel! 122 00:05:36,715 --> 00:05:38,606 Hampton! That was amazing! 123 00:05:38,632 --> 00:05:40,035 That was only a test run. 124 00:05:40,061 --> 00:05:42,082 My dad said we're gonna make it even faster. 125 00:05:42,100 --> 00:05:44,274 - How you gonna do that? - Prayer. 126 00:05:44,623 --> 00:05:46,245 And my dad's an engineer. 127 00:05:46,452 --> 00:05:49,301 How's your car coming along? I bet it's super-cool. 128 00:05:49,327 --> 00:05:51,255 - It's coming great. - We definitely have a sponsor. 129 00:05:51,281 --> 00:05:53,129 We were going to need some extra help 130 00:05:53,155 --> 00:05:54,871 if we wanted to catch up with Hampton. 131 00:05:54,897 --> 00:05:57,364 But we had dads, too. Might as well use 'em! 132 00:05:57,390 --> 00:06:00,668 The best way to help you with your car is by not helping you with your car. 133 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:03,267 - Come again? - See, helping you in the short term 134 00:06:03,293 --> 00:06:05,098 is actually hurting you in the long term. 135 00:06:05,202 --> 00:06:08,411 You'll understand one day. And we won't be able to tell you when. 136 00:06:08,733 --> 00:06:12,882 Right. Because that that'll be helping us. 137 00:06:13,096 --> 00:06:15,746 Which... hurts us. 138 00:06:15,772 --> 00:06:17,210 You're welcome. 139 00:06:20,280 --> 00:06:23,166 Dean never finishes anything. I'm not gonna waste my weekend. 140 00:06:23,192 --> 00:06:26,600 Look. We are two busy men. We already have enough work as it is. 141 00:06:27,912 --> 00:06:30,949 That mean you finally finished that productivity report I asked for? 142 00:06:30,975 --> 00:06:32,400 I did. I did. 143 00:06:33,304 --> 00:06:36,202 - And? - And just as I thought. Thompson. 144 00:06:36,810 --> 00:06:39,507 Are you sure? Did you run everybody in the office? 145 00:06:39,533 --> 00:06:41,953 Yes. I-I mean, not... not me and you. 146 00:06:42,091 --> 00:06:44,861 We are obviously the glue that keep the office together. 147 00:06:44,887 --> 00:06:47,303 Now, now, after you fire Thompson, can I get a raise? 148 00:06:47,593 --> 00:06:51,039 Look, losing this overtime has put a real crimp on our family budget. 149 00:06:51,065 --> 00:06:52,499 A raise. 150 00:06:53,166 --> 00:06:55,465 Cliff, I'm supposed to cut the budget, not add to it. 151 00:06:55,491 --> 00:06:59,488 Yeah, of course, of course. Now, if you fired Thompson and Wiggins, that'd do it. 152 00:06:59,738 --> 00:07:01,533 See, I did the work for you. 153 00:07:01,559 --> 00:07:03,051 The coals should be hot by now. 154 00:07:03,077 --> 00:07:04,432 Y'all can get the rack out the oven. 155 00:07:04,458 --> 00:07:06,160 Oh, Lil, you got the ribs, right? 156 00:07:06,186 --> 00:07:07,703 Cliff was supposed to do them! 157 00:07:07,841 --> 00:07:10,491 Damn. I knew I was forgetting something. 158 00:07:10,905 --> 00:07:12,578 I should've started those hours ago. 159 00:07:12,604 --> 00:07:14,528 Mama's look said she had had enough, 160 00:07:14,554 --> 00:07:16,686 but Coach Long was face-blind and he couldn't tell 161 00:07:16,712 --> 00:07:18,955 that her expression meant, "Stop talking!" 162 00:07:19,054 --> 00:07:21,989 Hey, hey, Lil, you think you can grab some from Jerry's BBQ? 163 00:07:22,038 --> 00:07:25,265 Or Pits'? You know, whatever you decide. You always make it work. 164 00:07:25,734 --> 00:07:27,475 Cliff, you're fired! 165 00:07:28,311 --> 00:07:31,355 - From the barbecue? - No! From your job. 166 00:07:31,381 --> 00:07:33,832 I'm sick of covering for you! I'm done! 167 00:07:33,858 --> 00:07:34,858 What? 168 00:07:35,093 --> 00:07:37,022 - You can't fire me. I quit! - What?! 169 00:07:37,048 --> 00:07:39,223 Well, then you won't have any severance! 170 00:07:39,514 --> 00:07:41,288 I can't believe you just fired me. 171 00:07:46,811 --> 00:07:48,934 My husband just got fired from his job. 172 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:50,741 We're gonna be needing that! 173 00:07:56,301 --> 00:07:59,375 I'm not working on that open weekend. That's for sure. 174 00:07:59,401 --> 00:08:01,066 What are you up to? 175 00:08:01,092 --> 00:08:04,896 Hey, Max. Great work on the unclaimed-property report. 176 00:08:04,922 --> 00:08:06,337 Thanks. 177 00:08:08,215 --> 00:08:10,345 Where are you thinking of going to lunch? 178 00:08:10,371 --> 00:08:11,449 Out. 179 00:08:11,870 --> 00:08:14,043 Well, I hear there is 180 00:08:14,069 --> 00:08:17,957 a new businessman special at the Rooftop. 181 00:08:18,852 --> 00:08:20,474 It was a good lunch special, too. 182 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:22,106 Really nice spread. 183 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:24,127 - Swanee! - Lillian! 184 00:08:24,153 --> 00:08:26,088 I was just stepping away for a moment. 185 00:08:26,114 --> 00:08:27,877 I have Jennifer covering your line. 186 00:08:27,903 --> 00:08:29,395 Well, you're not in trouble. 187 00:08:29,676 --> 00:08:31,111 Why are people acting so funny? 188 00:08:31,137 --> 00:08:33,901 I thought they'd be happy to get overtime and hour lunches back. 189 00:08:33,927 --> 00:08:35,965 Well, Lillian, I... 190 00:08:36,098 --> 00:08:37,627 Permission to speak freely. 191 00:08:37,653 --> 00:08:39,502 Everyone's upset you fired Cliff. 192 00:08:39,528 --> 00:08:42,392 He was everybody's favorite in the office. He's so fun. 193 00:08:42,418 --> 00:08:44,090 Well, I can be fun in the office. 194 00:08:44,270 --> 00:08:45,658 You don't think I can be fun? 195 00:08:45,684 --> 00:08:48,455 It's just that you don't have a reputation 196 00:08:48,489 --> 00:08:52,549 for being the most not deadly serious person in the office. 197 00:08:52,575 --> 00:08:54,869 - Is that what people say? - I should stop talking. 198 00:08:54,895 --> 00:08:57,551 I see you're getting upset, and I don't want to get Cliff-ed. 199 00:08:58,572 --> 00:09:00,065 Is that what they're calling it? 200 00:09:00,091 --> 00:09:02,145 I think I hear the phone ringing. 201 00:09:04,302 --> 00:09:05,829 Unfortunately for Mama, 202 00:09:05,855 --> 00:09:07,693 there was no separation of church and state 203 00:09:07,719 --> 00:09:09,756 when it came to the cold shoulder. 204 00:09:14,001 --> 00:09:15,705 Hey, say, "Amen," everybody. 205 00:09:15,731 --> 00:09:16,832 - Amen! - Amen. 206 00:09:16,858 --> 00:09:19,426 Before we begin today's service, 207 00:09:19,455 --> 00:09:22,791 we'd like to ask if there's anyone here with a prayer request 208 00:09:22,817 --> 00:09:24,692 to come forth at this time. 209 00:09:24,826 --> 00:09:26,172 Is there one? 210 00:09:28,524 --> 00:09:31,301 Yes. Yes, sir. Come on up, young man. 211 00:09:32,295 --> 00:09:33,885 Come on. Give him an "Amen," everybody. 212 00:09:33,911 --> 00:09:35,543 Amen! 213 00:09:35,801 --> 00:09:36,996 All right. 214 00:09:39,751 --> 00:09:41,788 Now, I stand before you with a... 215 00:09:41,926 --> 00:09:45,166 heavy heart and a humble spirit... 216 00:09:45,343 --> 00:09:48,113 as I confess to the congregation... 217 00:09:48,361 --> 00:09:50,143 that I've lost my job. 218 00:09:50,369 --> 00:09:54,713 I have failed as a provider for my family. 219 00:09:57,541 --> 00:10:00,109 - And as you all know, I had a good job. - Good job. 220 00:10:00,135 --> 00:10:01,695 - A good job! - A good job. 221 00:10:01,721 --> 00:10:04,338 But it's when you're at your highest... 222 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,718 is when the devil shows up. 223 00:10:06,744 --> 00:10:08,642 - Yes, he does. - Or she. 224 00:10:08,819 --> 00:10:10,611 But he won't win this battle. 225 00:10:11,990 --> 00:10:13,971 Because I have the Lord... 226 00:10:15,685 --> 00:10:17,229 on my side! 227 00:10:23,657 --> 00:10:24,885 Amen. 228 00:10:24,911 --> 00:10:28,498 Now, everybody join hands together 229 00:10:28,682 --> 00:10:32,822 in support of Brother Long as he fights the good fight 230 00:10:33,104 --> 00:10:36,532 against the forces of evil. 231 00:10:36,791 --> 00:10:39,276 I mean, he was late every day. 232 00:10:40,122 --> 00:10:42,193 Mama was feeling really bad... 233 00:10:42,331 --> 00:10:45,429 and not the kind of bad you're supposed to feel after church. 234 00:10:45,455 --> 00:10:47,000 I know he was upset, 235 00:10:47,026 --> 00:10:49,468 but I can't believe Cliff went up there and put on a show 236 00:10:49,494 --> 00:10:52,677 - in front of God and everybody. - The man did just lose his job, Lillian. 237 00:10:52,703 --> 00:10:54,015 I'm well aware. 238 00:10:54,041 --> 00:10:56,542 That doesn't mean he have to tell the whole service about it. 239 00:10:56,568 --> 00:10:58,643 I thought the sermon was particularly enlightening. 240 00:10:58,669 --> 00:11:01,002 - Especially for your situation. - How so? 241 00:11:01,028 --> 00:11:03,706 Jesus was always very patient with the Apostle Peter, 242 00:11:03,732 --> 00:11:08,806 even when he was being brash or petulant or showing up late. 243 00:11:08,944 --> 00:11:11,659 - I don't remember that part. - You know what I mean. 244 00:11:11,685 --> 00:11:14,086 He wasn't a perfect follower, but Jesus still found ways 245 00:11:14,112 --> 00:11:16,896 for Peter to contribute that best fit his personality. 246 00:11:18,021 --> 00:11:20,783 I guess I could help Cliff find another job. 247 00:11:20,921 --> 00:11:22,815 I'm sure somebody I know is hiring. 248 00:11:22,841 --> 00:11:24,315 I think he'd appreciate that. 249 00:11:24,341 --> 00:11:26,854 I take it you're paying attention to the sermons now. 250 00:11:26,880 --> 00:11:29,174 - I always pay attention! - What about last week 251 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:33,114 when the Pastor said that brown liquor was the devil's elixir? 252 00:11:33,287 --> 00:11:34,633 That was real? 253 00:11:34,694 --> 00:11:37,568 I thought I dreamt that part when I nodded off. 254 00:11:39,153 --> 00:11:40,901 It was too bad Mama and Coach Long 255 00:11:40,927 --> 00:11:42,460 weren't speaking to each other. 256 00:11:42,486 --> 00:11:45,252 Luckily, Cory and I had no problem communicating. 257 00:11:45,278 --> 00:11:48,060 I'm telling you, Cory. The horn should go, "A-wooo-" 258 00:11:48,086 --> 00:11:49,823 Well, maybe your granddad's car. 259 00:11:49,849 --> 00:11:52,318 Race cars go, "Eeeee-Eeeee!" 260 00:11:52,344 --> 00:11:55,057 That's a siren, you dummy! We're not driving an ambulance! 261 00:11:55,093 --> 00:11:57,138 W-What is all this noise, man? 262 00:11:57,380 --> 00:12:00,221 - Y'all woke me up. - It was 3:00 in the afternoon. 263 00:12:00,247 --> 00:12:02,245 He was not taking unemployment well. 264 00:12:02,271 --> 00:12:04,120 Cory's being unreasonable. 265 00:12:04,146 --> 00:12:06,229 Dean's not taking any of my ideas. 266 00:12:06,255 --> 00:12:07,562 Okay. All right. I see what's going on. 267 00:12:07,588 --> 00:12:10,885 Y'all two need to learn about team dynamics, okay? 268 00:12:10,911 --> 00:12:13,568 In a creative process, you got to lay down some ground rules. 269 00:12:13,594 --> 00:12:16,869 Look, everyone must be heard. No bad ideas. Dean, what's your idea? 270 00:12:16,895 --> 00:12:19,825 I think the car horn should go... 271 00:12:20,653 --> 00:12:23,987 - Okay. What's your idea, son? - Well, I think the horn should go... 272 00:12:24,799 --> 00:12:26,500 All right. You know what? Forget what I said. 273 00:12:26,533 --> 00:12:28,375 Those are two terrible ideas. 274 00:12:28,401 --> 00:12:29,895 Why y'all worried about the horn anyway? 275 00:12:29,921 --> 00:12:32,836 W-Where the steering mechanism at, huh? Where the brake system at? 276 00:12:32,862 --> 00:12:34,471 How do we do that? 277 00:12:35,651 --> 00:12:37,446 All right. Let me see what I can do. 278 00:12:37,472 --> 00:12:39,305 - All right? - What do you want us to do? 279 00:12:39,331 --> 00:12:41,792 You can start by going in the house and getting me something to drink. 280 00:12:42,170 --> 00:12:43,439 All right. 281 00:12:43,831 --> 00:12:45,987 Y'all talking about some "A-wooo-" 282 00:12:46,518 --> 00:12:47,795 Boy... 283 00:12:49,410 --> 00:12:51,612 Guess it was "A-wooo-" 284 00:12:52,836 --> 00:12:54,391 After a long afternoon, 285 00:12:54,417 --> 00:12:56,853 we had made significant progress on the car. 286 00:12:56,879 --> 00:12:59,422 And by "we," I mean Coach Long. 287 00:12:59,448 --> 00:13:01,370 - Hey, Cory, Dean. - Yes?! - Yes? Yes? 288 00:13:01,396 --> 00:13:02,557 You're blocking my light. 289 00:13:02,753 --> 00:13:03,908 Move back. 290 00:13:03,934 --> 00:13:05,625 Come on, now. Y'all see me working. 291 00:13:05,651 --> 00:13:07,407 Is he gonna drive it, too? 292 00:13:07,433 --> 00:13:11,430 Wow! Look at you guys! The car's coming along great! 293 00:13:11,456 --> 00:13:13,697 Mom, how'd you fire Coach Long? 294 00:13:13,723 --> 00:13:15,691 Dean, that's grown folks business. 295 00:13:15,717 --> 00:13:18,383 Well, you're grown. Can you please fire him for us, Mrs. Williams? 296 00:13:18,409 --> 00:13:20,133 He is not letting us do anything! 297 00:13:20,159 --> 00:13:22,094 It's just like my diorama project. 298 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:24,914 He gave Lewis and Clark huge afros. 299 00:13:24,940 --> 00:13:26,573 Don't worry. 300 00:13:26,599 --> 00:13:29,326 I think I have something that'll get him out of your hair. 301 00:13:33,283 --> 00:13:34,393 Hey. 302 00:13:34,952 --> 00:13:37,135 So nice of you to work with our boys. 303 00:13:37,161 --> 00:13:39,737 At least someone appreciates my work. 304 00:13:41,392 --> 00:13:42,846 Well, 305 00:13:43,456 --> 00:13:45,344 I just wanted you to know 306 00:13:45,370 --> 00:13:47,299 that I reached out to a few people 307 00:13:47,325 --> 00:13:50,596 who I think would be lucky to have you working for them. 308 00:13:50,907 --> 00:13:54,167 And if you're interested, they'd love to meet you. 309 00:13:55,498 --> 00:13:56,982 What type of jobs are you talking about? 310 00:13:57,008 --> 00:13:59,195 Jobs that I think would suit you well. 311 00:13:59,221 --> 00:14:01,531 A couple of accounting firms 312 00:14:01,557 --> 00:14:04,838 and a law firm that's looking for a new financial manager. 313 00:14:05,223 --> 00:14:07,156 And you told them nice things about me? 314 00:14:07,294 --> 00:14:08,604 I did. 315 00:14:11,696 --> 00:14:13,906 Thank you, Lillian. I've been bummed out. 316 00:14:13,932 --> 00:14:16,243 We haven't been able to hang out with you and Bill like we used to. 317 00:14:16,269 --> 00:14:17,787 I agree. 318 00:14:18,354 --> 00:14:20,479 W-Why don't you and Vivian come over this weekend? 319 00:14:20,505 --> 00:14:21,881 You making your mac 'n' cheese? 320 00:14:21,907 --> 00:14:24,292 - You know I am! - Well, we there, then! 321 00:14:25,815 --> 00:14:28,026 How am I gonna break it to the boys I ain't gonna be able to finish? 322 00:14:28,052 --> 00:14:30,573 - Thanks, anyway! - No, no, no! We're good. We're good. We're good. 323 00:14:34,190 --> 00:14:35,745 Mama's gesture to Coach Long 324 00:14:35,771 --> 00:14:38,015 helped get things back to normal for all of us. 325 00:14:38,153 --> 00:14:40,633 Cory and I got back to work on our derby car, 326 00:14:40,659 --> 00:14:42,752 and our parents got back to spending time together. 327 00:14:42,778 --> 00:14:44,875 Well, don't keep me in suspense. 328 00:14:44,901 --> 00:14:47,510 I want to know about all your job interviews. 329 00:14:47,690 --> 00:14:49,617 Well, now that you mention it, 330 00:14:49,643 --> 00:14:51,503 I did get an offer from the law firm. 331 00:14:52,112 --> 00:14:53,453 Amazing! 332 00:14:53,479 --> 00:14:55,625 So will you be running their accounting department? 333 00:14:55,651 --> 00:14:56,992 Well, they didn't offer me a job. 334 00:14:57,018 --> 00:14:59,079 They actually want to represent me as a client. 335 00:14:59,105 --> 00:15:00,570 As a client? For what? 336 00:15:00,596 --> 00:15:02,448 We're gonna sue the state of Alabama. 337 00:15:02,763 --> 00:15:04,534 For wrongful termination. 338 00:15:04,938 --> 00:15:07,836 They think I have a really good case for racial discrimination. 339 00:15:07,862 --> 00:15:08,971 Yes! 340 00:15:09,267 --> 00:15:11,713 Wait. Are you accusing me of racial discrimination? 341 00:15:11,739 --> 00:15:15,820 Oh, Lil. It's not about you. We suing the state. 342 00:15:15,860 --> 00:15:18,495 - They have a lot of money. - A lot of money. 343 00:15:19,721 --> 00:15:21,964 Well, it affects me because I was the one... 344 00:15:21,990 --> 00:15:24,307 Oh, w-wait. Lillian. Let me stop you right there. 345 00:15:24,393 --> 00:15:26,940 I'm not allowed to talk about ongoing cases. 346 00:15:27,213 --> 00:15:30,570 Sweetie, you know, you just sound like a Black Perry Mason. 347 00:15:30,595 --> 00:15:32,063 I love it! 348 00:15:32,856 --> 00:15:35,548 Hey, hey, Bill, hey. Stop hogging that mac 'n' cheese. 349 00:15:35,686 --> 00:15:37,253 Don't make me sue you next. 350 00:15:38,779 --> 00:15:41,115 Come on. Pass that over. Let me get that. 351 00:15:45,029 --> 00:15:47,463 Lillian! Have you heard about the lawsuit? 352 00:15:47,601 --> 00:15:49,500 Yes, I have, and what are we gonna do about it? 353 00:15:49,526 --> 00:15:52,518 We're not doing anything. This was your doing. 354 00:15:52,544 --> 00:15:54,315 You told me to fire someone. 355 00:15:54,341 --> 00:15:56,787 My recollection is different. 356 00:15:56,813 --> 00:15:59,104 You've gotta fix this. I don't care what it costs. 357 00:15:59,130 --> 00:16:01,408 You told me to cut 10% of the budget. 358 00:16:01,434 --> 00:16:03,865 Again, your recollection. 359 00:16:04,246 --> 00:16:06,426 I don't want to be called in as a witness. 360 00:16:06,602 --> 00:16:10,255 I can't go back to court. It never ends well for me. 361 00:16:23,566 --> 00:16:25,472 What's this doing in my house? 362 00:16:25,683 --> 00:16:27,865 What'd I tell you about bringing in stuff from outside? 363 00:16:27,891 --> 00:16:29,203 And Cory? 364 00:16:29,229 --> 00:16:31,171 Don't worry, Dad. It's just staying in here 365 00:16:31,197 --> 00:16:33,574 so it doesn't get damaged before the race. 366 00:16:34,884 --> 00:16:37,230 It looks like an actual car. 367 00:16:37,688 --> 00:16:39,690 Well, great job, son. 368 00:16:39,800 --> 00:16:41,363 So that's what it feels like 369 00:16:41,389 --> 00:16:43,423 to finally have your dad be proud of you. 370 00:16:43,449 --> 00:16:45,777 If it's in the house when I get back, it's firewood. 371 00:16:45,990 --> 00:16:47,652 And there it is. 372 00:16:53,702 --> 00:16:55,694 - Hey, baby. - No. 373 00:16:56,049 --> 00:16:57,818 Don't touch. This is for Cliff. 374 00:16:57,844 --> 00:16:59,129 But he's suing you. 375 00:16:59,155 --> 00:17:01,858 You gonna make a casserole for that cop that pulled you over the other day? 376 00:17:01,884 --> 00:17:03,720 I'm just taking it over as a peace offering 377 00:17:03,746 --> 00:17:06,092 so I can talk him out of this lawsuit. 378 00:17:07,837 --> 00:17:10,356 I know you want to say something, so... 379 00:17:10,589 --> 00:17:12,453 Go ahead. Spit it out. 380 00:17:12,522 --> 00:17:15,850 - Remember when Pastor said... - No, please. No quotes from the Pastor. 381 00:17:15,876 --> 00:17:17,637 Just tell it to me straight. 382 00:17:17,998 --> 00:17:20,342 I know Cliff was slacking at work, 383 00:17:20,583 --> 00:17:23,162 but what would you have done for any other employee in that situation? 384 00:17:23,188 --> 00:17:25,225 Well, I would have given them a warning 385 00:17:25,251 --> 00:17:26,536 and then a formal write-up. 386 00:17:26,562 --> 00:17:27,748 Did you do that for Cliff? 387 00:17:27,774 --> 00:17:29,781 - No. He's my friend. - But you fired him. 388 00:17:29,807 --> 00:17:31,231 Well, he was taking advantage of the friendship. 389 00:17:31,257 --> 00:17:34,256 He was, but you also let the friendship get in the way. 390 00:17:34,334 --> 00:17:37,178 How was he supposed to know you were unhappy if you never told him? 391 00:17:40,335 --> 00:17:42,272 Thank you speaking up 392 00:17:42,298 --> 00:17:44,201 and letting me know I was in the wrong. 393 00:17:45,857 --> 00:17:48,405 - While we're at it... - And that's enough for today. 394 00:17:50,345 --> 00:17:51,587 Yeah. 395 00:18:01,528 --> 00:18:03,101 If you're coming to talk about the case, 396 00:18:03,127 --> 00:18:04,687 we told you we can't discuss that. 397 00:18:04,713 --> 00:18:07,814 Vivian, she got a hot plate. Let her in. 398 00:18:08,564 --> 00:18:10,970 I brought this to say I'm sorry. 399 00:18:12,396 --> 00:18:14,743 I'll give you guys some space. 400 00:18:20,171 --> 00:18:23,270 I should've been honest and told you I was upset 401 00:18:23,296 --> 00:18:26,309 about you coming to work late and leaving early... 402 00:18:26,335 --> 00:18:28,598 And I didn't always finish my assignments 403 00:18:28,624 --> 00:18:30,497 and I would always sleep in meetings 404 00:18:30,523 --> 00:18:33,086 and, I stole all that toilet paper. 405 00:18:33,112 --> 00:18:35,044 Wait. You were stealing toilet paper? 406 00:18:35,070 --> 00:18:38,679 Lillian, open up your eyes. The whole damn office is stealing toilet paper. 407 00:18:39,889 --> 00:18:43,548 Also everyone in the office misses you very much. 408 00:18:44,240 --> 00:18:45,820 Especially me. 409 00:18:47,805 --> 00:18:49,195 So... 410 00:18:49,504 --> 00:18:52,101 I came to offer you your job back. 411 00:18:59,257 --> 00:19:00,984 I'm flattered. 412 00:19:01,450 --> 00:19:02,570 Thank you. 413 00:19:03,797 --> 00:19:05,178 - But no. - What?! 414 00:19:05,316 --> 00:19:07,117 Vivian, I got this! 415 00:19:07,431 --> 00:19:09,571 You did me a favor by firing me. 416 00:19:09,803 --> 00:19:12,036 Look, it was good, but it wasn't my dream job. 417 00:19:12,062 --> 00:19:15,188 Now I got the opportunity to pursue something I'm passionate about. 418 00:19:15,214 --> 00:19:19,367 Well, I know you'll be good at whatever you put your mind to. 419 00:19:21,746 --> 00:19:24,614 So... you'll drop the lawsuit? 420 00:19:24,694 --> 00:19:26,796 Oh, well, yeah, the lawyers dropped the case. 421 00:19:27,124 --> 00:19:30,570 Turns out it's not racism if you're just bad at your job. 422 00:19:31,894 --> 00:19:35,251 So no job and no lawsuit. 423 00:19:35,843 --> 00:19:37,620 I hope that you're just as passionate 424 00:19:37,646 --> 00:19:39,671 about sleeping on that couch. 425 00:19:40,386 --> 00:19:42,887 - I don't work here. - And I don't do broke. 426 00:19:42,913 --> 00:19:44,468 But... But... But, baby! 427 00:19:46,702 --> 00:19:48,773 Mama told her boss that she got Coach Long 428 00:19:48,799 --> 00:19:51,726 to drop the lawsuit, and she used that as leverage. 429 00:19:51,752 --> 00:19:54,149 And if we can afford to hire Cliff back, 430 00:19:54,175 --> 00:19:57,476 we can afford to hire another employee to take up the slack. 431 00:19:58,404 --> 00:19:59,640 Makes sense. 432 00:19:59,666 --> 00:20:02,567 And... since you said this is my department, 433 00:20:02,814 --> 00:20:05,713 I'm gonna make sure I'm not the only Black employee here. 434 00:20:05,739 --> 00:20:07,601 My recollection is... 435 00:20:09,097 --> 00:20:10,968 exactly what you said. 436 00:20:11,451 --> 00:20:13,531 And that's exactly what she did. 437 00:20:13,557 --> 00:20:15,153 She hired a Black woman... 438 00:20:15,179 --> 00:20:17,192 who she fired two weeks later 439 00:20:17,218 --> 00:20:19,270 because "she thought she was cute." 440 00:20:19,296 --> 00:20:21,786 But she replaced her with another Black woman 441 00:20:21,812 --> 00:20:23,670 who worked there for 30 years. 442 00:20:23,808 --> 00:20:26,328 As for Mama's relationship with Coach Long, 443 00:20:26,466 --> 00:20:29,101 thankfully their friendship was back on track. 444 00:20:29,390 --> 00:20:31,294 And watching them taught me 445 00:20:31,320 --> 00:20:34,276 how to balance friendships and working relationships. 446 00:20:34,302 --> 00:20:36,132 For the extra gravity. 447 00:20:39,609 --> 00:20:41,223 You sure you don't wanna drive? 448 00:20:41,249 --> 00:20:43,335 Nah, man. You're gonna do great. 449 00:20:43,380 --> 00:20:44,637 Thanks. 450 00:20:44,827 --> 00:20:46,651 You can drive when we get to Nationals. 451 00:20:47,428 --> 00:20:48,567 Ready... 452 00:20:48,593 --> 00:20:49,963 - All right, Dean! Come on! - Come on! 453 00:20:49,989 --> 00:20:52,351 set... go! 454 00:21:01,583 --> 00:21:04,507 Oh, no, no, no, no! No, no, no, no! 455 00:21:08,094 --> 00:21:10,007 - Man! - Come on, now! 456 00:21:10,851 --> 00:21:13,195 - Man, I told you I should have drove! - The weight was too heavy. 457 00:21:13,221 --> 00:21:15,221 - You sabotaged me. - I knew they couldn't do it. 458 00:21:15,247 --> 00:21:16,999 Maybe we should've given them the matches. 459 00:21:17,025 --> 00:21:19,257 So they can burn that piece of junk to the ground. 460 00:21:19,688 --> 00:21:26,335 www.subtitulamos.tv