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Knowing Louie, this is no impulsive move.
Better the devil you know, Teddy remarks.
Franklin is the answer.
In the end, only he can bring your enemies down, he tells her.
Pulling up on Kane in a dimly lit bar, Veronique comes at the ex-con straight.
Im Franklin Saints girlfriend.
Im also having his child, she tells him after sliding into his booth.
Whether she can stay in L.A. or must flee to the east is all up to Kane.
I intend to keep my word, he tells her.
So, me and my baby will be safe?
she asks again for clarification.
You aint got a damn thing to worry about from me, Kane responds.
Only after this series of meetings does true wedding planning begin.
And what, you may ask, was at the top of Louies priorities?
A chocolate fountain, of course!
Jerome, always a musical man, has an idea for the DJ versus band conundrum.
Feeling light in anticipation of his wedding, Jerome is beaming.
I aint lost my temper in bout three weeks.
Aint had a drink in three days.
And I got this mean tuxedo jacket, he tells his fiancee.
But to Louie, This is how we control our future.
Its the only way.
When it is her turn, Louie matches his energy and yells, Yes!
Good Times by Chic leads them into the reception as dancing and eating commence.
Before he can fully process Veroniques early exit, Franklin begins to depart from reality.
Inaugurating marital bliss with a mass psychedelics trip, the wedding guests internal narratives begin to bend toward hallucination.
Just as drugs can offer reprieve, they are just as prone to inciting reflection and reckoning.
No, you couldnt control me, Rob rebuts before shooting Franklin to settle the score.
Once she gets her son off the floor and talking, Cissy begins to speak the unspoken.
Franklin, noticing the light leave his mothers eyes, inquiries, Mama, whats wrong?
In response, Cissy unleashes the very judgment he fears.
I got a son that puts white people above their father and money before God, thats whats wrong.
Everything you do, you do for yourself.
Thats not what your father taught you.
Thats not what your mother taught you.
Where did that come from?
Your fear let the worst thing your dad did come true for you, Franklins tethered tells him.
As his mirror image recounts the death toll he has facilitated, Franklin flounders to defend his actions.
You took me into your family even though I was from the streets, from the sewer.
… You never let nobody say I was less, Louie reflects.
), but as he listens to Avis reasoning, he begins to see another possibility for travel.
I always wanted to be in charge so I could know exactly what everybody was doing.
I said it was to protect you, but it wasnt that.
You were right; I shouldve listened.
I shouldve treated you like a partner … Its not too late he tells her.
Yeah, it is, Louie says as she walks off.
The episode closes as Officer Buckley has Kane and his boys in view.
Louies plans are already in motion, and Franklin has yet to get the rhythm of his aunts steps.
He dances in denial, and she dances with conviction.
Franklin has long thought he was the undisputed lead in their dance, but this time Louie dips him.
Setlist for the Saint Reception
Louie and Jeromes track: Lets Play House by Parliament.
No further explanation is necessary!
Cissys track:Cissy has been nothing but stressed in the U.S. and in Cuba.
Even the psychedelics cant bring her peace.
Gotta give Mama Saint Temporary Highs by Snoh Aalegra.
How you gon say that now, Wanda asks him, looking torn.
So you not gon come or?
Leon questions as she walks away.
His song isDrugs N Hella Melodies by Don Toliver (featuring Kali Uchis).
She also manages to get promoted by Franklin to property manager during the wedding.
It sounds a bit legendary if you ask me!
Only a song by a Grammy awardwinning artist could capture such iconic energy.
Wanda gets I Dont Do Drugs by Doja Cat (featuring Ariana Grande).
Parissas track:Gotta go with Youre Making High by Toni Braxton for this Persian queen.
Im sort of glad you got shot, she tells him.
This is much more fun than my usual Saturday nights.
Later on, he says he hopes that Jerome and Louie enjoy their wedding gift.
Not Skully drugging the entire party!
Toxic Chocolate by Kali is right on theme.
