Its so bad, Im out of emotions/ Its so bad, Im stuck on this rollercoaster.
No, Im not venting about the headache that has been theJussie Smollett controversy.
Everybody that ever gained anything gained at someone elses pain, he says.

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But Cookie is over that narrative.
She thinks its time that the Lyons stopped dealing in dirt.
Down in the studio, Cookie finds Jamal burying his sorrows in work.
That sounds like reasonable behavior from a level-headed leader.
Can we get an HR rep in the room?
Give credit where its due.
Guess what else is due?
A whole lot of bills apparently since Kingsleys poor investments have left Empire in crippling debt.
Thurston thinks Lucious conspiring with Damon is a bad idea but does what hes told.
Andre does all of the talking while Devon sits there like a flea market end table being haggled over.
Andre returns to Samsons office without Devon later in the daythis time uninvitedto try a different method of persuasion.
Andre unsheaths a samurai sword and starts hacking away at Samsons beloved Takeda Shingen suit of armor.
Could their past flirtation turn into something messy?
In the studio, Tiana and Treasure are lobbying for a spot on a duet with Jamal.
The two ladies come head to head on the red carpet for New York Fashion Week.
Instead of helping Empires fledgling reputation, they nearly exchange blows.
The situation with Lucious mother has become unavoidable.
Hes called down to the nursing home because her violent tantrums require more staffing and more money.
He settles his debts there and pays for the next 6 months of care.
In a powerful exchange, Mrs. Walker lays into Dwight about what a terrible person he is.
Damon and Cookie continue their flirtations in Panama.
Is it because thats a question shes been asking herself?