[while embalming a body] Tobias, did you know that, in Africa, some people believe that albinos are magical? These people would actually kidnap random albinos, cut them up, grind their bones and sell it as magic dust.
I admire how you reinvented yourself after you lost your career as a politician. You went underground, built a whole new career with us and when we rewarded you with The 100, you did a good job.
But, ever since Black Lightning returned to Freeland, my partners have become less confident in your ability to lead The 100. [Tobias starts bristling] Is there something you would like to say?
I've literally made you millions of dollars and you're given me a hard time over one mistake.
EEve
But it isn't one mistake. It's your reputation. Your entire criminal career was built on the belief that you killed Black Lightning nine years ago when nobody else could. It's like you lied on your resume. Black Lightning's death was your calling card, and now people are beginning to feel like they've been deceived. And that's messing with my bottom line.
I got people paying up on protection and that's offsetting any lost revenue. And I'm gonna take Black Lightning out, once and for all.
EEve
How am I supposed to believe that you can take out Black Lightning now when you couldn't take him out then? And, on top of that, you're making a lot of noise! Your men shot a reverend and paralyzed a kid. They were talking about that kid going to the Olympics!
Well, he isn't now! And that's for sure. You need to take Black Lightning out and button this thing up quick. I'm not gonna tell you how to run your crew, but, if I were you, I would use some of that albino magic to get it done. Because if you don't, my partners are gonna turn you into dust.
The by-laws clearly state that it's my decision. You know, you seem a bit more concerned about what the Board wants than what's good for these kids. Tell the Board that it's my decision and my decision alone.
KKara
I care about Garfield as much as you. And I'm the vice-principal, not your secretary. So if you want the Board to know something, you should tell them yourself.
This stuff is like crack and PCP got together and had a baby. You should keep an eye on that student of yours. The way this stuff attaches to your neural receptors, you take it once and you're hooked.
Good, that should save us some time. Tell me about Green Light.
TBTwo-Bits
I know your MO. After I tell you what you wanna know, you just gonna knock me out and call the cops. That'd be my third strike. I get thirty years, man.
Alright, I won't call the cops if you tell me what I need to know and you stop selling drugs. Now, I hear you dealing again, I'm a-come find you.
TBTwo-Bits
OK, deal. So, I leave the money in the drop spot. I go pick up the product at the warehouse on 389 Hart Avenue. Re-up is every Thursday at noon. [Black Lightning starts to rear back his fist] Hey, real quick, before you knock me out, you think I can get a pic? [Wraps his arm around Black Lightning and holds up his smartphone to take a selfie] And can you make sure you light up?
I understand what you're going through. Black Lightning messed my life up too. I wanted you to have some nice things to keep your mind off your troubles. I know it's hard to see now, but in time you will. Black Lightning's the reason you're lying here paralyzed. There were many times when I was younger I needed help, but no one showed up. I don't want to have to see you go through the same thing.
Well, I followed your athletic career a long time and it hurt me to see you hurt. But what I've learned about pain is pain makes you stronger, pain makes you tougher. Eventually you get to a point where you don't even feel it. If you'd like, I can show you how to cure your pain.
Just 'cause you got that serum pumping through your veins that's keeping you from aging doesn't mean you and your sister are gonna have a happy ending. You think they told you everything before they gave it to you?
What they didn't tell me, I already figured out. Another thing I figured out is you're still working for the A.S.A., which makes you privy to all kinds of information. What I need from you is a name. Who is Black Lightning?
Not telling me what I need to know can get you killed, too. I'll admit, Black Lightning has become a personal problem. I'm guessing his presence in Freeland is a problem for you, as well.
Oh, okay. You still pissed he dumped you? [stands up] Well, maybe, instead of worrying about Khalil, you should worry about putting some lotion on those dusty-ass knees. [attempts to walk away, but Teala shoves her]
LLana
Oh, you know what? I've been wanting to knock you out since the sixth grade.
[Both Lana and Teala take a swing at Jennifer, who dodges both. Lana then tears the sleeve on the jacket Jennifer is wearing. Jennifer blocks a punch from Lana, sweeps Teala off her feet, then twists Lana's arm back, forcing her to her knees. Then Jennifer breaks Lana's wrist]
Exactly! And you need to figure out how to resolve conflict without fighting or losing your temper. And as your father taught you how to fight, he can be a big help, because, believe it or not, not everyone solves their problems with their fists! [storms off]
I just fought Black Lightning. I mean, one more minute and I would have killed him, I swear. I mean, something's wrong with his head. He looked half-dead.
Look, I know I should've waited, but Joey Toledo tried to kill me over and over again and he was Tobias' right-hand man. I couldn't miss the chance to go after him. I didn't get him, though. [Lynn examines an MRI of Jefferson's brain] What's that?
Anomalous but normal for you. If you did have a brain bleed, it's gone by now. Your powers turbocharged your recovery system. May not heal as fast as you used to, but it's still twice as fast as normal. [checks his heartbeat]
[pulls away] Stop it, Jefferson! You're pulling me back into this mess and I don't like it! I hate this! I hate having to stitch you back together! Living in fear of turning on the news and somebody finding your body dead in the gutter!
They looked enough like real guns to be the end of you. [pauses as two officers walk by] All it takes is for one cop, one cop, to see your color instead of your humanity and decide better dead than sorry. Look, you're a black woman. You don't have the luxury of being naive.
June 28th, 1994 and October 7th, 2001. Your daughters came into this world on those days. You're an amazing dad, their anchor in this world, but you can't be if you let the air out of your soul. And that's exactly what will happen if you commit murder, Jeff, shred your soul.
No, you think I don't understand. But I had some real talk with Anissa, and I've been thinking. I realize I was mad about not always being first in your life. But Black Lightning is part of you, and I can't deny that just because I want Jefferson Pierce all to myself. This isn't me fighting with you anymore, I accept who and what you are. This is about me reminding you that you're a hero, not a murderer.
