For Life

I was innocent.

And I became a lawyer to get myself out.

It took me a long time to figure out

how I really got in here.

That girl who OD'd at the club...

Her father's a major power broker

and a hedge-fund billionaire.

I have a district attorney targeting me

to gain access to you.

Your money and your friends.

And along the way, there was a whole lot of hurt.

Marie!

You're my brother, and I love you.

I'm moving in with Marie.

Do you love me?

Yes, Darius.

And Aaron?

But after 9 1/2 years, I got everything I wanted.

I'm exonerated.

I get to practice law.

And I'm going home.

It's a lot?

You know, they were all cheering for me when I walked out.

No one's ever done what you did.

You realize that, right?

My mom just texted.

They're gonna be here in like 10 minutes.

You got to bring the food out now.

I told you, you gotta keep that covered so it stays warm.

This tray's so hot, it's burning my hands.

So just put it down and get the fritters.

Not right there, Ronnie! Jazz.

What?

Everything's not gonna be perfect.

Okay?

It's nice.

Come on. Get your stuff.

My God. Marie.

Hey. How you doing?

How's the baby?

Eats, sleeps. Doing great.

I haven't seen Darius around.

He moved out.

My goodness.

Just in time?

Jazz?

Daddy!

I can't believe this day is finally here.

I know.

I know.

And I missed you so much, sweetheart.

Hey, Ronnie.

Hey, Mr. Wallace.

He's beautiful.

We've been calling him AJ.

Aaron Junior.

There you go.

Hey, there, AJ.

How's the world treating you so far?

I still can't believe you managed to make all this

with a newborn in the next room.

Where'd you get all that energy?

Helps to be 18, I guess.

So, you taking off work?

No.

I had a lot of vacation time coming to me,

so I just cut way back on my shifts

so I can get this girl up and running.

She's got some amazing tips, Dad.

Yeah, I bet she does.

Well, some things, you never forget.

Though, they've got these new blankets now

that basically swaddle themselves.

Remember how much trouble we used to have with that?

That was one thing I could do.

Nice and tight.

Had to keep my baby girl snug.

And you weren't too bad at the diaper changing.

Dad changed diapers?

Yeah. Maybe four or five.

Come on!

So, you, - you got any big plans

for tomorrow, for your first day back?

Yeah.

Yeah, I thought I'd have, um, breakfast

with my baby girl over here.

Then go see Jamal's sister.

Really? Yeah.

She's the key to his case.

I really want to get started on it.

How about Henry? I'm sure he's dying to see you.

Yeah, I spoke to him.

He said he has some big opportunity

he wants to talk to me about.

That's good.

Yeah, we'll see what it is.

Well, you do what you gotta do, Mr. Wallace.

I got a half day of school.

I should be back here around noon.

Thank you, Ronnie. Appreciate that.

I guess it's feeding time.-.

Well, today's your lucky day.

We're giving you the superstar.

Aaron Wallace?

I thought he was exonerated.

Of the drug charges.

He picked up probation for assault

during the prison riot.

He was released this afternoon to his wife's address.

I suggest you pay him a visit tomorrow.

And the politics?

You mean does he get any extra leeway

because he's already been a thorn in everybody's side?

Something like that.

I'm gonna say just the opposite.

I'm not gonna trip him up,

if that's what you're asking me.

How do you think he managed to get himself off?

And got Glen Maskins sent packing?

If the man's already got that kind of juice from the inside,

how long do you think it's gonna be

before he gets back into the life?

And if someone's gotta be on his ass,

he better not be white?

You caught this 'cause you're the best.

But if you're not down for it,

I could always give it to Darnell.

No. I'm down.

Good.

And stay all over him.

He's a crafty son of a bitch.

I think it's best you go home tonight.

We can figure out a plan tomorrow.

Yeah. I'll just go kiss Jazz and AJ good night.

Okay. Alright.

Good night, Mr. Wallace.

So glad you're home.

Come here.

You're a good man.

You stay that way, alright?

Yeah, I will, sir. Yes, sir.

And no more "Mr. Wallace."

It's "Aaron." Alright?

Yeah, yeah, sure.

That meant a lot to him.

Yeah.

I, got you a few things to wear,

until you have time to go shopping yourself.

I wasn't sure what style you were going for at this point,

so I went kind of neutral.

Thanks.

I have a real early shift tomorrow,

so I won't be here when you wake up,

but we need to get you to the DMV

so you can get an ID, to the bank.

We can go to the DMV on Thursday.

Probation office is around there, and I got to check in.

Right. Right. Right.

Well, I got you this for now.

I downloaded Uber for you,

so you can use that to get around.

And here's some walking-around money

until we get you an ATM card.

Thanks.

I...

I figured... you'd crash on the couch at first,

if that's okay.

Yeah, sure.

I mean, listen.

That's a king-size bed compared to what I'm used to.

And I'm sorry... There's no shower down here,

but you can use the one upstairs.

Yeah. No problem. Thanks.

Close cell 4!

Daddy?

I can't believe you're cooking.

Come on.

French toast still your favorite?

With strawberry jam?

You read my mind.

I've been having the worst cravings.

I got that bacon just like you like it... nice and crispy.

Now sit.

AJ still sleeping?

About 22 hours a day.

I didn't hear a peep all night.

He mostly sleeps right next to me.

That way, I don't even have to get up to feed him.

How's it going with school?

You gonna be able to catch up?

I'm not even behind.

I had them give me all my upcoming assignments last month.

I do everything at home the next six weeks,

go back end of January.

I'm proud of you, sweetheart.

I'm proud of you, Dad.

Eat.

You're my brother, and I love you.

But it's time for everyone to move forward.

So, you're the famous Aaron Wallace?