Black Cake

Previously on Black Cake...

Forgive me for keeping so many secrets.

The truth is,

learning that your perfect mother went through some shit

is kind of comforting when you spent your entire life

feeling like you could never live up to her standards.

Eight years ago, on Thanksgiving, was the last time I saw my family.

Marc, next week, the board will formally announce you

as the new director.

Byron, you will be reporting to Marc.

B and B, this is how I really became your ma.

Which school did you go to in Maryville?

My aunt's a teacher over at Stanton.

That's where I went.

I didn't realize it was co-ed.

Why you lying?

What aren't you telling us, Coventina?

Oh, stop trying to pawn that boy off on her, Edwina!

To Scotland!

Elly!

Coventina Brown was now officially dead.

Eleanor?

Don't you know your own name?

You're afraid to tell your story because you are lying.

You're running from something.

I'm so sorry, I never meant to cause any trouble.

- I'll see myself out. - It's gonna be okay.

No. Please stop.

You grow up thinking

that when someone does something terrible to you,

you will react, you will fight back.

London wasn't exactly safe,

but there he was,

my past, right in front of me.

I had to ask myself,

did I want to be seen?

We will! We will! We will...

Down with the slumlords! We are British just like you!

Fair housing now!

My God, Covey!

Don't call me that.

I wanted to make Scotland work.

I thought I could make a new life for myself there, but...

But then my... my coworkers started to suspect I was lying about who I was,

so I left before they could ask any more questions.

All this time, I thought I'd lost you.

I still can't believe you're really here.

You have no idea how good it feels

to be able to talk to someone who knows the real me.

I was afraid you'd forgotten about me.

Never.

When I read about the accident, I tried to move on,

but,

no one else compared.

Turns out, you're my one and only.

But,

maybe it was silly to hold onto that.

Why would you say that?

I thought maybe you had found someone else.

Well, have you?

Have you thought of me?

Gibbs,

thinking of you has been my escape.

A reminder of who I was.

Who I am.

You're my one and only.

You always will be.

I do have a favor to ask, though.

Can we take it slow?

Of course.

As slow as you like.

How could I tell Gibbs what had happened to me in Scotland?

I didn't want him to think of me any differently.

And I had a feeling that he was keeping secrets from me too.

But we buried all of that,

and we started living again.

[ BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID PLAYING ON SCREEN]

Then you jump first. No, I said.

What's the matter with you? I can't swim!

Why you crazy? The fall will probably kill you.

Remember when we used to beg for rain to save us from the heat?

Now it's just a nuisance.

Speaking of those days,

have you heard from Bunny?

No.

I only went back there once,

after the accident, when I had to settle my parent's estate.

I wish I could've met them.

Me too.

But I didn't want to see anyone from before.

Why not?

Too many memories.

Our memories.

But I did hear that the police arrested someone named Short Stack or Short Shirt,

something like that.

There wasn't much evidence, though, so,

case is still open.

Coventina?

I can't believe it!

Edwina!

We all thought you were dead!

We... We read about the train crash.

You were listed as one of the victims.

I-I know, I...

- It was a mistake. - Where is Elly?

I thought for sure, she would've written by now.

I'm sorry.

Covey?

Hey, just breathe.

We can't do this.

What? Do what?

Be together.

You saw what just happened.

I stole someone's identity.

I buried Coventina to be Eleanor,

which means that for the rest of my life,

I'm gonna keep looking over my shoulder,

running from people like Edwina.

You don't want to live a life of secrets.

We all have secrets.

Not like mine.

I don't want to put you in any danger.

And as long as I stay in London, I'll never have peace.

We'll never have peace.

Then let's leave.

I have some money put away from my parents.

We'll jump on the next plane out of here.

Start someplace fresh. Someplace far away.

And we'll never look back again.

And have you give up your entire life?

I can't go back to Jamaica. Little Man's brothers think I'm dead.

We may not be able to go back,

but we can go forward.

Together.

Marry me, Covey.

And I promise you'll never carry your secrets alone.

Are you crazy?

Marry me.

And I promise to buy you a ring as soon as we get where we're going.

But where will we go?

Marry me, and I'll tell you.

Back then, it was easier to disappear.

Back then,

you could open a new bank account,

or get a driver's license with just part of your birth name.

Promise me that when we have a family of our own,

we'll start fresh.

I want this to be the only wedding night we remember.

We'll never speak of it again.

Back then, "Gibbs" Gilbert Bennett Grant

cut all ties with his past to be with the woman he loved.

Happy anniversary, Bert.

Yes, B and B,

Gibbs, my one and only...

...is your father, Bert.

Take this, son.

Let the old folks show you how it's done.

Wait, wait, Bert, before you start,

I want to make a toast.

Congratulations, Byron, on getting your dream job.

You've known you wanted to be an ocean scientist

ever since you were six years old,

and you've overcome so much to get here.

We're so proud of you.

And... to my Benedetta,

you have so many talents:

your music, your painting, your cooking.

I love how passionate you are,

and I hope that culinary school brings you

all the success and joy that you seek.

Mm-hmm.

Thanks, Dad.

Amen.

Now, I hope one day in the not-too-distant future,

we'll be toasting to our in-laws.

Speaking of,

Byron has made some progress in that department.

Who is she, Byron?

Who is she?

If you must know, her name is Lynette.

And we met when I was being interviewed for that Trailblazers documentary.

Her documentary. She's a director, Ma.

And she is really making a name for herself in that world.

Well, I can't wait to meet her.

And... what about you, hm?