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A quick scene in a pitch meeting shows that his new team values his opinions and trusts his judgment.
He finally seems at home in a work environment.
On the other hand, his personal life is a bit of a mess.
He and Condola (Christina Elmore) havent reconciled, and he remains in the margins of her life.
Her mother graciously introduces herself, but Kyra is not impressed by his presence (Oh.
Thats why the baby look like that).
But despite this, when he holds his son, hes full of love.
This isnt what he planned for his first child, he says.
Hes intent on not being left out of future appointments.
The question, of course, is what was preventing him from being more involved before now?
But Condola is annoyed, saying shes already on top of it.
The tension between them is thick.
It feels pretty safe to say that will only lead to more conflict down the line.
Condola tells him that her family has already planned it, and her sister will send him the details.
This is what finally prompts Lawrence to note his objections for the record.
He doesnt like that hes informed of his sons schedule after the fact.
He wants to be involved in making decisions.
But as Condola points out, he told her to just keep me posted.
So thats what shes been doing.
To neutralize the situation, Lawrence asks if her schedule can accommodate him seeing Elijah every weekend.
Graciously, Condola says theyll work it out.
Back in San Francisco, Lawrence buys Elijah a crib.
At the baptism, Lawrences parents are dissatisfied with the proceedings and his lack of involvement.
On Condolas side, Kyra remains unimpressed, throwing catty barbs that would make the Black Auntie BrigadeTM proud.
But one night, after working late in San Francisco, he cancels at the last minute.
This is her life now, difficult as it may be.
She wants to know if they should go together.
Its a brief scene that reveals one telling detail: They have different nicknames for their son.
Condola calls him Eli, while Lawrence calls him Jah.
Shes in a matching suit with baby Simone, which Derek only finds mildly concerning.
She asks why he didnt check in with her first.
And heres where things begin to fall apart.
Derek wisely tells him that acting out is not the solution and that Elijah can sense the negative energy.
He encourages Lawrence to be Condolas teammate instead.
Its yikes on bikes, not gonna lie.
But thankfully, Derek is there to point out that adding stress to the situation helpsliterally no one.
With Lawrence back in San Francisco, we get a split-screen of his and Condolas average day.
He thinks hes made room for his son in his life, but has he really?
When Lawrence arrives to pick up Elijah for an overnight stay in Los Angeles, hes fussy and crying.
Angry, he tells her that hes Elijahs father and that he doesnt understand why shes so upset.
Lawrence defensively insists that hes trying, then (extremely rudely!!!)
He says that hes working hard and checks in when he can.
She points out that he moved away.
He tells her that she blew his life up.
At that, Condola is rightly incensed.
She refuses to let Elijah leave with Lawrence.
Furious, Condola kicks him out.
Its a nasty scene and its hard to take Lawrences side in it.
But his complete and total disregard for Condolas well-being is difficult to get past.
She is caring for a newborn and doesnt have a partner to care forher.
She is right that he has it much easier than she does.
She is consumed with the care of their child day in and day out.
He is free to simply leave, which is exactly what he does.
On the flight back to San Francisco, Lawrences plane hits some significant turbulence.
Lawrence is visibly shaken from the scare and calls Condola when he gets back to his place.
When she picks up the phone, its clear shes been crying.
He apologizes (finally!)
for his behavior and asks what they should do.
The way he treats Condola throughout this episode is, frankly, unforgivable.
Either way, #LawrenceHive has a lot to answer for.
Weeks Best Woot Woots
Walkers a good last name.
Who the hell dont want their baby to walk?
Speak that shit into existence, ya dig?
Chad
Okay, so she made an evite, and you gave up on your babys soul.
Mrs. Walker
I guess his forehead is saved, but what about the rest of him?
Mrs. Walker
Ashy Larry strikes again.
Kyra
I was really looking forward to Big Hands Kyle and his thick thumbs.
Condola
And that is a full baby with both your faces.
Kelli
Her obsession with my child is unsettling, but you know, free babysitting.
Derek
No, no, no.
Thats Pepper Pig with a hard r. You know, theres copyright issues.
Kelli
Now, I dont like children.
Their small features and stilted movements remind me of tiny demons.
Kelli
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