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(male announcer) Previously, on Lincoln Heights...

Did you ever love me? I did. And I still do.

Then why won't you fight for us?

(sage) Is it true about you and Cassie?

That you guys are splitsville?

I just thought that we could hang out.

As friends.

Yo! Yo, let me at this scum, bro!

Hey, yo, I know you ain't expect me

to play nice with an all-star right now.

Streets are too hot.

Shots have been fired on both sides.

GAME'S AT 5:00. Remember our deal.

You guys call the troops.

Then come talk to us.

We're one team with one goal.

Keyshon, help, man.

I gotcha. Big right. I got it!

Whoo!

Today--

Reverend Hammond died this morning.

Oh, no. No, mom.

I always thought grandma died in an accident.

Was she killed because grandpa was a snitch?

It's just easier to be numb.

Dad, you've got to stop.

You're killing yourself.

Maybe that's what I deserve. I killed her.

Tay, hurry up.

Tay, I gotta go.

Don't do that.

Quit yelling at me. I'm not in there.

Cassie, hurry up!

Yeah, I gotta go too.

What is your particular pain?

Dad?

Mom and dad went for a walk.

Can't a man do his morning ablutions

in peace around here?

Grandpa!

What else can I do? He just got out.

He's depressed.

I leave him alone, he'll drink and wind up back in jail.

He needs treatment.

He needs family around him.

You know he's gonna drive us all crazy.

Hey, the kids and I get along with him fine.

Gonna need a new forward, coach.

They killed Ramon.

I heard.

Ramon was one of the players on my basketball team.

How did it happen?

He was always going off by himself.

He went over across spruce street.

And for that he gets killed?

(Jenn) That must be the mother.

Why don't you go pay your respects?

(keyshon) There's that cop Sutton.

(Winston) Even better.

Mrs. Muños, our condolences.

I'm Eddie Sutton, your son's basketball coach.

I know who you are, officer Sutton.

Ramon talked so much about that game.

He was so happy when his team won.

We'll do everything we can to catch his killer.

You wanna find his killer?

Look around you.

The streets, the gangs.

The fear.

That's what killed my Ramon.

Can you catch that?

Lock that up in prison?

We can change things. Well, good.

Hurry up and change them then.

Before the streets take my efren from me too.

Now, please excuse me.

I must go bury my son.

When will it all end?

When they're all dead.

Sorry.

It's just sometimes--

I know.

I know.

[sighs]

Do it.

There are women and kids there, man.

Man, I knew he'd punk out.

[tires squealing]

Get down!

[people screaming]

[techno-pop music]

♪ The city never sleeps ♪

♪ You've gotta live ♪ to your own beat ♪

♪ So easy come and easy go ♪

♪ But it's home ♪

♪ ♪

Mom, what happened?

I tripped.

It looks worse than it is.

Grandpa's here.

We know.

Your eggs are on the stove.

And the toast is ready, and the coffee's hot.

Okay...What'd you guys do with our kids?

Grandpa made us do it.

Well, you guys are in an awfully good mood on a school day.

This week is the food drive at school

for the church's harvest dinner.

And I know I'm gonna break all the records

for feeding the homeless.

Forget that. Today we get the new car.

No, today I get the new car.

Which I'll be driving, right, mom?

We'll talk after I see your grades.

I will destroy your dad

in a drag race, however. [doorbell rings]

[laughter]

Keep dreaming. Baby.

Hi, Dorothy. Good morning.

Are you okay?

Oh, I'm fine.

Well, our Lizzie needed flyers

for the food drive, so here I am.

(Lizzie) They look great!

Oh, mom, Ruben's out front.

Oh, he's just coming to pick me up for work.

But after that, I'll be cruising to the clinic in style.

(Spencer) You guys got any more shampoo?

[laughter]

Oh! Um...

Good morning.

I was just about to wash my hair, and--

I mean head.

You know, moisturize. That kinda thing.

I didn't really realize we had a guest.

Mrs. Hammond, Spencer Sutton, my father.

Dorothy Hammond, the pastor's widow

and the heart and soul of our church.

Oh, you give me too much credit.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Sutton.

Oh, the pleasure's all mine--whoops! oh!

...Almost all mine. I better be going.

I'll walk you out. You'll be coming to dinner tomorrow, yes?

Everyone will be fully clothed.

In that case, I wouldn't miss it.

Nice lady.

[coughing]

How long have you had that cough?

What? It's nothing.

You look a little worn.

Jenn.

When was the last time you had a physical?

Before the kids were born.

I'm in the best shape of my life.

I don't need a doctor to tell me that.

What's for breakfast?

Nothin'.

Not until you get dressed.

You can't wear a towel to the table.

All right.

All right.

Firebomb was thrown during an all-star's burial.

Shiloh street sending a message, no doubt.

You and Jenn nearly got the message.

So while Sutton's basketball idea

calmed things down for a while, that's over.

The war's back on, and we need to do a sweep.

Shiloh street only?

No. Shake the trees.

Bring in anyone who may know something about the firebomb

before the all-stars retaliate.

Any questions?

Okay, then, let's get going,

and let's keep our wits about us.

Look, you either get over him or get him back.

Because this whole drama queen thing is getting old.

If you mean Charles, he's last millennium.

I have much more in common with a guy like Luc.

Our passion for life,

our dedication to art.

Okay, your ibus are off the scale.

Hmm?

Your international baloney units.

Let me tell you something about Luc, okay?

The dude's a player. And he's dangerous.

How do you know so much about him?

Hello, I live in this world.

[laughing]

So you don't really know.

I know that sooner or later

he'll make a move.

He already has.

What?

What'd he do?

He kissed me.

Shut up!

When?

Where?

Hi.

Hi.

I was just giving sage a lift to school.

Her dad bought her a bus pass,

but there's this creepy guy stalking her, so...

She doesn't live very far.

Cool.

How was the art show?

That doesn't concern you anymore, remember?

What a witch, huh?

Hey, um,

could you give me a lift home after school?

That bus weirdo's really got me freaked.

Sure. Why not?

Uh, maybe on the way we can stop

at that famous body shop of yours.

I'd like to see where you work.

It's nothing.

It's just a messy old body shop.

It's nothing but tools, paint, and blow torches.

That sounds kinda sexy.

What, you think I'm lame?

No, I don't.

Okay. Then we're on, then.

Wait. I can't.

I have a date.

The date's with my dad.

Promised I'd cook him dinner tonight.

So I'll take a rain check.

You used to fall for that one every time.

Someone's been practicing.

Knights are more valuable in the beginning.

Bishops are worth more in the end game. That's right.

Ruben taught me. Ruben again.

Next he'll be turning water into wine.

How are the girls treating you?

I do okay. Kinda have a girlfriend now.

Rebecca. Cute?

Of course. [laughing]

the Sutton tradition.

Lizzie got a boyfriend?

Yeah. And he's way into her.

As well he should be.

How 'bout Cassie? She still seeing the white kid?

Naw. Charles is outta the picture.

He dumped her.

What? Boy must be crazy.

Check...

And mate.

Yeah! [laughing]

show that to Ruben.

[laughing]

Mocha...

Mm. White mocha...

Is now mocha Lisa.

Ooh, I like that.

Chamomile...Is boring.

How 'bout still life with chamomile?

That's good.

"cafe mocha de Valencia."

what is that anyway?

It's not a common drink,

but you should be able to make one.

Come here. I'll show you.

Come on.

Okay, look, you always put it in a glass

so the customer can appreciate the look first.

You start with the steamed milk.

[milk pouring]

Slow down.

Wonderful.

All right, now you pour two shots of espresso.

Whoa-ho!

Gently, slowly now.

Okay, now you add a little foam right there.

A little foam.

Now a bit of orange syrup.

Let me help you with that.

[Luc chuckles]

[R&B music]

♪ ♪

Mm. Good.

Now taste it.

♪ ♪

Mm!

Mm!

[both laughing]

It's heaven.

We can call it Venus de Valencia.

And we can call you Casanova de cappuccino.

Ahem! Excuse me. Damn.

Person working here.

♪ I'm gonna be making love to your mind ♪ ♪

Let's go fellas. Come on.

Right over here.

Up against this wall right here.

Up against the wall, man!

What's your problem?

You too. All right?

You know, that Molotov wasn't my call.

Man, don't play me, man.

I know your set bombed Ramon's funeral.

Nestor, you know me, man.

Come on, man, it wasn't my--

[all talking at once]

This is for Ramon!

You all right? I look all right?

You look like somebody who could use some help.

Come on. Go on. Your room's ready.

Serves you right, bitchin' up like that.

Stop actin' soft and get your mind right!

There's no gettin' through to them.

Not all at once, maybe.

But if we get 'em one at a time...

You're doing that "we" thing again.

Nestor and keyshon were tight when they were kids.

You saw 'em play hoops together.

They're not built for this.

Probably too scared not to join the set.

We get 'em on one, we catch our bomber...

And change a kid's life.

Now, come on, man.

You'll clear it with the lieutenant?

I'll clear it with the lieutenant.

You know how much it sucks being your partner?

Come on.

The food drive was huge!

I still have six bags left at school.

Can you help me get them?

I'm sorry. I gotta get to work.

Why bother? You don't even get paid.

Whoa.

What kinda job is that?

I'm a barista. I make coffee--

I know what a barista is.

How come you're not getting paid?

Well, I work for tips and art lessons.

Her boss is an "artist."

a B.S. artist if he's got you workin' for nothing.

I have to go.

Bye, grandpa.

Bye.

How long has this been going on?

Since her school shut down her art program.

She spends every free minute at that place.

I think she thinks she's in love with her boss.

Well, what's he like?

Older guy. Good-looking.

Real good-looking. You know where this place is?

I do, but I still have to get cans from school.

Don't worry about that.

Just put this food away, and let's go.

[soul music]

♪ Baby, when I'm wrapped up ♪

♪ In your arms ♪

♪ It never rains ♪

♪ Mm-mm-mm-mm mm ♪

♪ And I'm praying for more ♪

♪ More and more each and every day ♪

Ah, ah, ah, don't eat that.

I'll pay for it.

No, that's not what I mean.

I don't want you spoiling your appetite.

I'm making dinner for you tonight at my place.

You are?

Unless you have other plans, I mean...

Can I get a mocha Lisa Grande, please?

I think we should get to know each other first

before I go to your apartment.

That's what the dinner's for.

Why can't we just go on a date

and then talk first?

We can talk during dinner.

After dinner?

We'll see what happens.

You know what? I have to study my SATs.

But why don't you give me a call AT 9:00 and then we'll talk?

Tell you what.

Make that mocha Lisa Grande, and I'll call you.

I got you, man. All right.

Nice look, Lulu. Steppin' up your game.

Thanks.

I know waitressing isn't your real job.

Now, what do you really do?

Actually, I sing.

See, I figured you to be a model.

Oh, stop.

Hi, grandpa.

Cassandra. Hey, nice place.

Thank you. Can I talk to you for a second?

Yeah.

Go on. Lulu and I will be just fine.

[chuckling]

Why did you bring grandpa here?

He made me. What's the problem?

Lizzie, this is my space.

Grandpa doesn't fit in.

I don't see any sign around here

saying "Cassie's coffee spot."

and besides, he does too belong.

Look at him.

Ooh, Mr. Sutton, you are really workin' it.

Call me Spencer.

Which one of these fine young gentlemen

is Luc?

Over there.

'scuse me, darling. I'll be right back.

Okay.

Well, coffee, black, and a vanilla decaf.

Very cool place you got here.

Thanks.

Some find ladies. Whoo!

Of course, at my age, it's all academic.

I doubt that.

But a good-lookin' brother like yourself...

It must be hog heaven.

Yeah, you know.

Yeah, I know.

Uh, your waitress. She's kinda special.

Lulu?

No, the other one.

Oh, Cassie.

I'm kinda workin' on that one.

She a little young for you?

She's young, but she's feelin' me.

I heard that.

[chuckling]

But you, uh, keep your options open, right?

Oh, no doubt, baby. No doubt.

Thank you.

I see you met my boss.

Sure did. You listen to your granddad.

Stick with Charles.

♪ But we won't let nothin' ♪

♪ Nothin' shake the love we found ♪

♪ We got love ♪

♪ Baby, we got love ♪

Might as well get comfy.

You'll be spending a lotta time here.

Because this is how it's going to be.

All day, every day.

Still we find who threw that bomb.

Don't know nothin' about that.

Well, I hope it's worth it, Ty'ree.

Protecting Winston.

We know he gave the order.

And if you're smart, you'll help yourself right now

come out ahead.

But if you'd rather end up in the pen, well...

That's on you.

[snickers]

Go ahead and laugh.

But sooner or later,

somebody's gonna talk-- They always do.

And that's who's gonna walk away.

(Eddie) I know you rep Shiloh.

But I saw you talking to your boy Nestor.

This life isn't for you, keyshon.

There are other choices.

Mm-mm.

There are ways we can protect you.

Now just think about it.

We're plugged into the homeboy vocational program.

There's job corps, G.E.D. classes.

I can get you a bus ticket if that's what you need.

But the violence...

That's got to stop.

(Lund) You guys were homies once, weren't you?

That was years ago.

Right. Now, it's all about your set, right?

We're gonna roust you every day, Nestor.

You and the shilohs...

Till we find who threw that bomb.

Keyshon said it wasn't him, okay?

Okay.

(Eddie) You know, that firebomb

almost hit me and my wife.

Not to mention some innocent people.

What innocent people?

You know, I wish whoever did it

would stand up and face me like a man.

You talk a lotta smack with that badge on.

At the courthouse, you promised you'd take it off.

I'm glad you brought that up.

You want me, Winston, now's a good a time as any.

There's nobody here but us.

So take your best shot.

I didn't think so!

(Mrs. Hammond) Well, thanks to Lizzie,

we have more canned goods for this year's harvest dinner

than ever before!

When that girl sets her mind to something,

it usually gets done.

Well, it depends on what it is.

The reverend said that you had great potential.

And the way she's handling this harvest dinner,

I know he was right.

Mom, do you want me to get the lasagna?

No, I'm trying to wait on your grandfather.

Where is he?

He rushed out

when we got back from revolution.

And he took the new car.

He took my car? Without asking?

I'm sure he had a good reason.

Look, we should eat.

Dorothy, why don't you sit here?

(Dorothy) Thank you.

I think that you're lucky

to have the kids' grandfather staying with you.

Yeah, the kids love having him around.

Tay, why don't you go bring the food to the table, please?

Jenn, this lasagna is wonderful.

Oh, I'm so glad you like it.

Oh, I'm sorry I'm late.

There are more bags in the car.

Thanks, grandpa.

Sit down, dad. We'll get the bags later.

Spencer, I don't mind you taking the car,

but you should have asked first.

You're absolutely right, Jenn. I apologize.

I just wanted to help my granddaughter

get the food from school.

That's very nice of you, Mr. Sutton.

Thank you.

Call me Spencer.

And you're more than welcome.

Hey!

Drop the burger.

[hard rock music]

I got salad,

roast chicken, Rosemary potatoes.

Wasn't this supposed to be your dad's dinner?

Yeah, but he blew me off.

He called and said he was gonna be late, start without him.

My mom does that all the time.

Yeah, mine too. You get used to it.

Not really.

You live with your mom?

Yeah. And her husband too.

Well, dig in. There's tons.

So this is the famous body shop, huh?

I see Cassie set herself up here.

Actually, I set that up.

Expect her to come back?

Not really.

So you don't like him.

Who? Your stepfather.

Why do you say that?

Uh, 'cause you called Him "her husband."

Stepfather. What's the difference?

Do you get along with your dad?

I guess. I mean, he's easy to handle.

I don't expect you

to have trouble handling most men.

♪ ♪

Not bad.

I had no idea you were so talented.

You'd be amazed at the talents I have.

Really.

Mm-hmm.

[cell phone rings]

Hey, dad.

I'm just doing homework with a friend.

I know, but you--

Okay, fine.

Bye.

Hey, um, I have to go home.

I'll drive you.

Oh...

Fascinating, this church business.

I think that

our assistant minister, reverend Mitchell,

is going to be our new pastor.

I think you should be the new pastor, Mrs. Hammond.

Oh... [chuckles]

well, that's very sweet of you, Lizzie,

but no.

No, I don't think I'm ready.

I think Lizzie's right. You'd make a fine pastor.

Fine is right.

I mean fine replacement, son.

Mrs. Hammond,

worldly woman like yourself,

you know what the church needs.

The congregation will probably be more than happy

to follow you

all the way to the promised land.

I know I would.

Dorothy, more lasagna?

No, thank you.

I've eaten too much already.

You know, I'm trying to watch my weight.

Nothing's wrong with your weight--

Not from where I'm sitting. Dad!

[laughing]

You know, I've been looking for a church home

since I got back.

I would love to help with the harvest dinner.

That is, if you'll have me.

That's wonderful. Thank you.

You have no shame at all, do you?

What?

That's reverend Hammond's widow in there!

It's only been seven weeks,

and you're at the dinner table actin' like a hound.

I was being friendly.

Too friendly.

Son, loosen up. Here, have a cigar.

Are you trying to get us killed?

Now, you know Jenn does not allow smokin' in the house.

Oh, yeah.

Your mom never allowed smoking either.

Cassandra and Jenn are a lot alike,

except your mom never could make lasagna.

I'm headed back to work.

I thought your shift was over.

It is, but I'm trying to get a kid outta the life,

and we release him in the morning.

I just wanted one more crack at him.

Now, please stay outta trouble.

Kids right here at home,

and you wanna go talk to a hoodlum.

You think you can fix things by talking to these lowlifes?

Maybe if somebody talked to them 22 years ago,

mom would still be alive today, cookin' bad lasagna.

I told you I was studying with a friend.

Yeah, without schoolbooks or notebooks.

Aren't you the observant policeman?

Look, you live under my roof.

You talk to me with respect.

I wanna know where you were.

Where were you? I stayed late

trying to keep street thugs from killing each other.

Then I went to have a drink to unwind.

I told you that when I called.

I cooked dinner for us. I know.

So then why didn't you come home?

Because I figured that you'd eat without me.

I didn't think it was that big a deal.

Yeah, you're right. It's not.

It stopped being a big deal on my eighth birthday.

You know, that was the night

that I stopped looking out my window

thinking that you were gonna come back for me.

It's not because I didn't want to.

Then why?

Look...

When you were...

Born,

and I first held you all red and wrinkled,

it was like holding my heart in my hands.

And I couldn't wait to get home and see you

and play with you.

But...

There was so much... Garbage between your mom and me

that I just--I--

I was afraid it would damage you somehow.

So when she took you, I...

I thought it would be best if I left you alone.

Yeah, but best for who?

Me or you?

Maybe it was the wrong choice.

Yeah, you think?

Leaving me with no father.

I'm trying to be a father now. What do you want from me?

Someone who cares about me.

Officer Sutton,

my name's miri.

You got my boyfriend in there.

Who's your boyfriend? Keyshon.

He didn't do anything wrong. You gotta let him go.

Keyshon runs with Shiloh street.

Yeah, but he ain't really with them anymore.

Doesn't look that way to me.

He's trying to get out, but they won't let him.

They're just gonna come after him.

How old's your baby?

9 months.

We could have a life if you help keyshon.

Please.

Loo, you got a minute?

Hey. How's that sergeant's exam application coming?

I'm working on it, sir.

But I wanna talk to you about the shilohs and the all-stars.

Nice job bringing them in.

Thanks. But a sweep will only slow 'em down.

How about letting me have some latitude?

How much latitude?

I think I can flip one of 'em,

but I gotta put something on the table.

There's not a lot to offer.

What little we can offer might be enough.

Okay, fine. Go for it.

After watch, on your own time.

And they get nothing without giving up something in return.

Thanks, loo.

Who threw the Molotov cocktail?

I don't know.

I can help you out of this life,

but you gotta give me something.

I got nothing to give.

If you don't wanna do it for yourself,

do it for miri and your son.

That's right.

I know about your baby boy.

Look, you got something to live for now,

people who need you.

The department can relocate all three of you,

hook you up with job corps, but you gotta help me out.

Who threw the bomb?

Look, was it Winston, Ty'ree?

I can't help you, man. I can't.

Then I can't help you.

Officer, take him back, please.

Hold up, man. I can't go back to my cell.

They gonna know I was talkin' to you.

That ain't my problem.

(Eddie) That's enough!

Hey, hey, hey. That's enough.

That's enough.

Now I can go back to my cell.

Come on.

He didn't call last night, did he?

Who?

Who's that?

His latest, I guess.

Cassie, this is Gabrielle.

Gabrielle, Cassie Sutton.

I've been looking forward to meeting you.

I love your work.

Thanks.

And I have for you... This check.

$150?

Your painting sold for 250.

That's your 60%.

Gabrielle's Sam Henry's assistant.

You know, Sam Henry, the gallery owner?

No, I know. It's just--

It's her first sale.

Well, let us know when you have more work to show.

Wait!

Who's the buyer?

He paid cash.

He didn't leave a name.

Good-looking guy.

He drove an old Mustang.

Cool ride.

What color?

Yellow, gold.

You know him? No.

[laughs] No.

Bye.

You want me to cash that for you, Cassie?

No.

What? Are you mad at me

because I didn't call you last night?

Were you supposed to?

You were studying for your SATs.

I didn't want to disturb you.

I'm not good over the phone, Cassie.

Work on it, Luc.

Nice. Now call Charles.

Something happen to keyshon?

No, he's okay.

We're releasing him in a few hours.

So nothing's changed.

I tried to help him. He won't cooperate.

Cooperate how?

I need to know who threw that firebomb.

Is that your idea of helping us,

getting him to snitch?

Winston and Ty'ree aren't worth protecting.

Leave us alone!

I should have known better asking a cop for help.

What's this?

Two tickets.

Good for anywhere the bus line goes.

Pack your bags.

When keyshon gets home, get him to leave.

What if he won't go?

He'll go. How do you know?

Because you'll be taking his son.

Why are you doing this for us?

Your little boy smiled at me.

Okay, so we have enough plates and napkins.

Do we have enough chairs?

Your attention to detail is impressive.

But we're fine.

All that's left is the main course.

Spencer, can you help?

That's what I do.

Okay, this should take care of chicken, fruit, and trash bags.

It's all in the list.

It would be my privilege, Mrs. Hammond.

Dorothy.

Now you're talkin'.

Do you know where the supermarket is?

I know. I'll show him.

Wonderful.

Wait, grandpa, you can't. YOU HAVE YOUR PHYSICAL AT 4:00.

Forget that physical. I got food to buy.

Come on, grandpa. It won't take long.

We can stop on the way.

You don't wanna get mom mad.

All right, let's go.

[relaxing music]

♪ ♪

[sighs]

I don't need your pity.

Huh?

You bought my painting.

Yes. Why?

Because I like it.

It's beautiful.

It's you.

You know no one else bought anything, right?

Cassie, it wasn't a pity purchase.

I've always liked your work.

I wanted it hanging on my wall.

No other reason?

No.

Well, then, thank you.

I'm sorry I came down on you.

Forget it.

Who did this?

Uh, I did.

[scoffs]

On my easel, with my pencils?

Charles, and you let her?

Well, they're not yours anymore.

You could have asked.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think you'd want them anymore.

I don't.

You know what?

I don't want this either.

Sorry for the wait.

The staff's small here. I'm Ruben.

Yeah, I heard about you.

I've heard about you too.

Good things, I hope.

Taking any medications?

Nope. Some antacids once in a while.

Not even aspirin? No.

No. No aspirin.

Under the tongue.

Temperature's fine.

BP is 150 over 90.

That's kinda high.

Dr. Mario'll be right in to see you.

Grandpa, where are you going?

What? Uh--nowhere.

Go home, Tay.

But grandpa--

Tay, I said go home!

(Eddie) See you tonight.

We'll keep your cells warm for you.

Miri's waitin' on you with your son.

No bomber, no witnesses.

What now?

I'll think of something.

[tires squealing]

You gotta help him! Who?

Keyshon! Winston and Ty'ree, they took him in the car.

So what? He's with his set.

Except that he don't wanna go.

Did he say something? He didn't have to.

Look, I know him, man. He was shook.

They saw us talking. They know we were friends.

What kinda car was it?

You think they'll head back to Shiloh street?

Or thereabouts.

Maybe they'll just give him a beat down

and leave it at that.

They might.

(dispatch) 6-Adam-30, what is your twenty?

Central, 6-Adam-30 proceeding north on Grinnell.

Passing maple.

Stand by.

[suspenseful music]

♪ ♪

I know I ain't gotta tell you

I didn't say nothin' to that cop, right?

Or to Nestor.

Nestor?

What, you two on a first-name basis now?

Man, I knew him when we were kids, that's all.

I hate them all-star punks, man!

I don't even conversate with 'em.

That ain't what we heard.

Yo, man, whatever you heard, it's not true.

I did six months in y.a. for y'all.

I been your family since we was 12.

Then why you and that cop so tight these days?

He pulled me out last night. What was I supposed to do?

Fact is, your stuff is real shaky right now, dog.

Look, I-I could go away.

You could tell everybody whatever you want.

Just let me go.

Please, man. I got a son.

Shoulda thought about that before you dissed us.

Peace-treating with that all-star punk.

Yo, man, you the one

who let that cop punk you in the courtroom.

I didn't have nothin' to do with that.

Get out the car.

(keyshon) My blood bleeds Shiloh street!

Always has, always will!

(dispatch) All units in the vicinity,

dark blue Oldsmobile

seen at east end of Edgar street overpass.

Handle code three.

Help! Help!

No!

Freeze!

On the ground!

Hands behind your head!

Do it--now!

On the ground!

Let's go. Get on 'em.

It's not the way, Eddie. It's not the way.

Listen to me. Listen to me.

Listen to me-- It's not the way!

Just listen to me. It's not the way.

[sobbing, muttering]

Aah!

Here you go, my man.

Ease on down the road.

[blues music]

♪ ♪

♪ I tell ya ♪

♪ I got up this morning, baby ♪

♪ Couldn't, I couldn't get out of my door ♪

Hey, can I ask you something?

Shoot.

I'm not a cop. I can see that.

What's your question?

♪ I didn't know where to go ♪

If a man wanted to, um,

acquire heat...

Any way you could hook it up?

How much we workin' with here?

Say 500.

I might can help.

You figuring on robbin' a bank?

No.

I'm figuring on killing the son of a bitch

who murdered my wife.

Any word? Not yet.

And you say he just ran out of the clinic,

didn't say where he was going or why?

No, sir. He just told me to go home.

Dorothy, I'm so sorry about this.

I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.

I'm calling it in.

[car drives past]

That's him.

Where were you?

Driving.

Where's the church money, the $500?

Gone. What do you mean, gone?

I know you didn't spend it on booze.

Did you gamble it away? No!

Then where is it? It's just gone.

People came with their families, grandpa.

Poor people, homeless people, kids.

And we fed them canned beans and corn.

No!

You're nothing but a drunk, grandpa,

and I wish you'd just go away.

No. No.

The fault was mine.

I didn't know about your struggle with alcohol.

I gave you more than you could handle.

And for that...

I apologize.

[Neo-soul music]

♪ ♪

Hi. Um...

One latte tall,

and one regular coffee, short.

♪ ♪

Oh. I'm breaking Charles in gently.

Charles doesn't drink coffee.

He does now.

Hey. Thank you.

Oh! Oops!

Sorry. Guess you might wanna mop that up.

Was that Charles' shirt?

Yeah.

Oops.

All fixed.

♪ Told me she was just a friend ♪

♪ Now my heart will never mend ♪

[melancholy music]

♪ ♪

[baby crying]

♪ ♪

[baby continues crying]

♪ ♪

[paper rustles]

[techno-pop music]

♪ ♪