Queen Sugar

Previously on "Queen Sugar"...

Get out of the car now!

They won't give me the loan for the mill.

- What are you talking about? - Unless Davis signs off on it.

I think it's best for both of us

if we just keep things professional.

Things didn't end right. I wanna see you.

Me, too, baby.

You have my son in custody. This is your fault!

- These things happen. - These things?

You know what your damn problem is?

For once you don't have the answers.

It just feels like all of this has been moving really fast.

You're breaking up with me?

- Do you want a receipt? - No.

Thank you.

What's going on, Darla?

- Hey. - Hey.

What are you doing here?

Oh, you know, I just wanted to see you, that's all.

Come here.

Hey!

Hi.

Pop's taking me out on an errand, Mama.

What? That sounds like a special day.

Wanna come with us?

Can't. Wish I could. Working.

I got you something.

Beignets and that café au lait.

- That's the thing you like, right? - Yes.

- Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

So, I wanted to know about us, uh...

taking it slow and all.

But I was hoping I could take you out tonight.

On a date.

A real date.

A proper date.

You better get going.

No.

Not till I get my answer.

Is that a yes?

- Yeah? - Yeah.

- You heard that, Blue? - Yep.

- Bye, my loves. - Bye.

- Morning, y'all! - Morning.

How is everybody?

Looking like a queen as always, Nova.

Got some heads up in here this morning, D.

No doubt. Business been good.

Thank you.

This can's a little light, y'all.

Psst, psst.

Take this to the lady.

Thank you, honey. You're a sweetie.

If you come back through a little later,

I promise you it'll be straight.

Tips today... I want 'em in this here can, fellas.

Y'all feel me?

Every one of y'all know somebody sitting up in the OPP now

or did some time there in the past

'cause they couldn't raise 300, $400 to post bail.

A community bail fund could change that.

I'm not here to call anybody out.

I appreciate y'all giving what you can,

but do this for me.

Come out to the community fundraiser tonight

and show your love with your presence, too?

- Yeah? - Yes, ma'am.

And you, too?

I'll see y'all later.

All right, girl.

Take care, now.

- Hey. - Hey!

Dang! You got it going on in here, Aunt Vi!

Yeah, and the last batch will be out in a few minutes.

I don't know how I'm gonna repay you for all the time

- and energy you're putting into this. - Repay me?

I'm grateful, Aunt Vi.

And I know our volunteers will be, too, once they get a taste.

- Charley here? - Yeah.

She fixing to take Micah to summer school.

He went back already?

Back? He's been for three days.

How's he doing?

Well, he ain't eating much of anything

and acting like nothing's happened, so I don't know.

Nephew!

Hey, nephew.

Hey.

How's school?

It's all right.

Anything you wanna...

talk about?

No. I just...

I'm fine.

I don't know what those police said to you...

or what they did...

but we can talk about it.

We can talk about anything.

I'm fine... Aunt Nova, really.

Mill loan come through?

Yeah, should close the next day or so.

At least it better.

You've got this, Charley.

Harvest is right around the corner,

and I've gotta get these renovations going.

So it's back to NoLa for another dog and pony show?

I'm meeting with Davis this morning.

Divorce mediation. It's our final session.

- Why didn't you say something? - Say something about what?

What?

My final divorce mediation with Davis

is scheduled for this morning.

- Oh, Charley, baby... - I'm coming with you.

No, no one is coming with me.

This is why I didn't say anything.

- I know how y'all are. - That's right! We're family.

Look, I am perfectly capable of dealing with this by myself.

And what about Micah?

How's he dealing with this?

I know it's hard, but he's resilient.

It's a process.

Well, that boy has a lot to process right about now

between this and being stopped by the police.

I'm here for him. He knows that.

Hi. You ready?

Hey, baby. Let me fix you some breakfast.

- No, thank you. - Micah, you need to eat something.

We'll stop on the way.

Bye.

Well, since you're going in late,

I'm thinking hybrid soybean be your best bet, MG V.

Now, it's gonna cost you a little more up front,

but it grows to canopy faster

so you'll save on weed control later.

How much more?

Blue. Hey!

You can't just go in people's stuff like that.

I'm feeding the chicks.

I think they're hungry.

You know the drill, don't you, Blue?

Ernest used to bring him here.

Come on, Pop, I'll show you.

Just go ahead while I work you up a price.

All right.

- You can pet it. - I could pet it?

It's really soft.

What's up, buddy?

You know, your working the farm with your sisters,

this soybean planting,

you're thinking like a real farmer.

I appreciate that, Mr. Cyrus.

Ernest is smiling.

3,200?

Come on, Blue.

- The seeds are for Blue's Corner? - That's right, Blue's Corner.

I'm sorry, but your account is...

- What? Not enough money? - Oh, no, it's not that.

The signatory requirements have changed.

It now requires another signature for withdrawals...

Charley Bordelon-West.

Can you let this slide now, and I'll talk to her?

I can't. Bank policy.

Bank policy.

Come on, let's go, buddy.

Oh, uh, can he have this?

- Yeah. - Thank you.

- You want one, Pop? - I'm good, Blue. Come on.

- Roberta. - Yes, ma'am?

Excuse me, miss. Come on.

What's going on, fellas?

We're a little backed up, but I'm gonna take care of you.

Okay? All right.

- Aunt Vi! - Wai... hey.

I'm glad to see you. What you been doing?

- Helping Pop. - Well, that's good.

- He needs help, huh? - Back taking orders?

- I thought you was managing. - Don't mess with me.

I am down two waitresses, I got a leak in the kitchen,

and the freezer broke.

Can't serve any bacon or sausage

on account of the health department.

These folks was ready to fight up in here this morning.

- Damn, that's rough. - So, if y'all want something to eat,

you're gonna have to be patient.

Matter of fact, I was hoping for a favor, Aunt Vi.

Well, what's that?

I was wondering if you could watch Blue for me.

- Where's Darla? - She working.

I got some business I need to handle on the farm.

Well, you know Blue is welcome here with me anytime.

- Thanks, Aunt Vi. - Mm-hmm.

Can we have spaghetti for dinner?

Dinner, baby? What are you talking about?

Pop is taking Mama on a date.

Ain't nobody ask you all that... -

All right, baby. Listen, I'm working.

Go behind the counter and get the sugar packets

and restock the tables.

- Okay. - Go.