Queen Sugar

Who are you praying for?

Prosper.

Removing some of the loneliness.

The despair I believe he's starting to feel.

- How's Micah? - -Coming home.

Yeah, well, good luck.

It's this girl I go to school with. She look like sza.

And she is obsessed with you.

Please say hi and make her day?

I know your mama's on your mind.

- And that don't sound good. - - I'm fine.

Like I said, we got this. We just gotta believe.

I'm here to solve your problems, miss Thompson.

- Can you start on Monday? - Yes, I can.

Damn!

I ain't know all that was under there.

Isn't it beautiful?

It's totally original and perfectly preserved.

I'm gonna clean it today. And then, voila!

You're gonna come home to a brand-new chair.

Can't wait. Hey, babe...

Your uniform's on the clothesline.

- Thank you. - Appreciate you.

Hey, buddy.

I'm about to be out. See you later tonight.

I like that new outfit. It's very nice.

Thank you.

Before you go, mommy said that your new work clothes

can't come in the house when you come home.

It's a precaution.

Not just for us.

But it's also for the elderly people pop sees everyday.

- Yeah. - -So you don't get them sick.

You know, they take my temperature every day I go to work.

Just to make sure we all straight.

Yeah, I was just reading about the temperature-taking.

That everyone's doing these days.

And the normal body temperature can

actually fall into a much wider range than most people think.

Common knowledge is that the average human body temperature

is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit,

but really anything from 97 all the way up to 99 can be considered healthy.

It's usually lower in the morning, goes up during the day,

peaks in the late afternoon or evening.

Sometimes as much as just one or two degrees.

Give me some.

That's how you do your schoolwork.

- That's your son. - It's your son.

I'll see you later, baby.

Have a good day.

Be good to your mama.

- I will. - -Keep that up, blue.

I will.

Give me some more information when I get back.

I thought I smelled something good.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

The five-star treatment.

For a five-star lady.

You're spoiling me.

I'm also thinking you're up to something.

Something big.

I'm listening.

My kid's college.

They're sending everyone home.

She asked if she could quarantine with me.

Well, with us.

- Wow. Okay. - Yeah.

She's tested so...

Things really didn't go so well for me at your grandfather's party.

I know.

I know, but she wasn't a part of that.

All right? She was in her dorm in Texas.

So please don't lump her in with her mother. They're different people.

Are they?

I'm seriously asking. Are they different?

The mother and daughter bond is a powerful one.

Yes, I know. But she is nothing like her mother.

She's a young woman who's trying to figure out her place in the world.

And her world is much bigger than hailey's ever was.

She's learning.

And she's growing.

How do I know hailey's not sending Courtney here to spy on me?

In my own home.

Hailey thinks I'm the black bitch who wrecked her home.

Courtney hasn't listened to a word her mother's said

since she was 15.

They're like oil and vinegar.

And that's not what's happening here.

Look, I can't say no to your kid.

I'm not...

Comfortable with it.

But I'm not gonna keep you from your children.

Thank you.

You know, Courtney hasn't looked at me the same since the divorce.

But she's a great kid.

She's smart, independent.

This could be my chance to reconnect with her and get my daughter back.

Look at you!

Not the shoulder bop!

This is the most relaxed I've seen you in weeks, ma.

This is not relaxation.

It's...

Acceptance.

You know, I figured if we're gonna be living

like this, for a while, we may as well...

Make it enjoyable. Sometimes, at least.

Good point.

You know, I have my son, I am...

Not alone, I'm not sick. You're not sick.

As long as we keep it that way how bad could staying at home be, you know?

I know.

Need some help?

You know I always need some help in the kitchen.

You wanna grab those carrots?

- Yeah, I'm just gonna wash my hands. - Yeah.

You know, when you were little,

you couldn't wait to help me in the kitchen.

Really?

Well, I don't remember that.

This was back before, you know, we had help.

Back when we were just starting out.

People say that things are best when things are simple.

Or even hard.

I didn't believe that back then.

What about now?

If we could just take this horrible virus away, but leave the...

Quiet connection, you know. The downtime.

I'd take it in a heartbeat.

Yeah. It's really nice when you can

drown out all the drama and stuff and just...

Speaking of drama, what's going on in your world?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Tell me about this new girl you've been...

Wow!

It's her?

Y'all must be on the same wavelength.

Hey.

This is a great time. What's up?

What you rocking with?

Sza over salad.

Hollywood. How's it going?

They won't let me in, vi.

They won't let me see my own mother.

I thought they were gonna make an exception.

They changed their mind. They said it wasn't safe.

Baby, I'm sorry.

You know, I just sat in that hospital parking lot.

For four days.

Just looking at windows.

I ain't even know which one was hers so I

I picked one,

I stared at it and I prayed.

Now she in there all by herself.

Ain't breathing the way that they want,

saturation or something, I don't know.

But I know it ain't right.

I'm driving up there.

You don't need to be by yourself right now.

No, no, no, no, no, baby, no.

No!

Nah, baby. I'm okay.

I don't wanna be worried about both of y'all.

You stay right there.

Where you safe.

And I'll be okay.

As long as she okay.

Okay.

I guess you're right.

She gonna fight this thing.

She gonna come out of it.

Yes.

And we claim it in his mighty name.

- Amen. - Amen.

- I love you, shay. - I love you, baby.

Amen.

- When did she and her friend leave? - A while ago.

They're driving straight through.

She should be crossing to Louisiana in...

A couple of hours.

Do you think she'll like this towel set?

Or this one? Like, is... is she into pinks or greys?

I'm a little embarrassed to say, but

I don't know what she's into these days.

But I am excited and eager to find out.

I know she's gonna love you.

That's nice of you to say, but no offense,

we're not even sure she loves you.

- Dad. - Hey, snuggles.

Big fella!

You haven't called me that since November 5th, 2012.

Like, you remember the exact date?

It was actually my 13th birthday party.

And I gave you a contract where we agreed

you would never call me that again?

At least not in front of other people?

- Point taken. - It's good to see you.

Courtney,

this is nova. Nova, this is Courtney.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Courtney.

Actually, it's a pleasure to meet you, miss nova.