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I don't get it.

Get what?

This music.

I hate it.

Someday, T .T., you're going to have to move beyond the BG.

Give up Maurice, Barry, and Robin for Gangster 47?

Never happened.

Last number, he's going to want to press some flesh before he splits.

Too risky.

We'll take him out the back and straight to the car.

Situation's under control, super cop. Something else cool with us?

You're not the ones that got the death threat, okay? The boy's under our

protection. We expect your cooperation.

My daddy doesn't need you guys' help.

Cops have never done him any favors.

Your father is in rival gang territory.

All we want is his safety.

And this is me pretending to believe you.

The Tennessee boys can take care of their own.

Woo!

Give me a hug.

Go ahead.

I don't use the back door, nothing except my limousine. You're a target out

here, and you know that.

There'll be some fool aiming for me to be a target.

Look, trigger dog's all mouth.

No Fifth Avenue assassin's man enough to kill me.

Let's not put that theory to a test, gangster 4730.

Why don't you make yourself useful?

Go write some pocket tickets or something.

You want to get yourself killed? Do it in another city on another cop's time.

Hey, easy, son. Let's go.

You see that, baby?

The man just tried to save me from my own CD.

Back up. All I wanted was an autograph.

Got a gunshot victim at 6th and Pacific.

Need paramedics. Shooter is in a white early 80s Firebird headed west on 6th.

Artel, do something! Help is on its way. Get out of my face, Lovett!

I knew you'd be useless!

It's alright.

Bye.

Take a look around.

Just another day in L .A.

One A letter down, just another day

It's good to find you have a night to ourselves.

Hello.

I'm sorry I've been so busy lately.

Maybe you should cut down on the overtime a little.

I told you how beautiful you look tonight.

Have I told you what I've got planned for after dinner?

Look at that.

That's Gangster 47.

Well, let's present TC.

Honey, I should check in and see what's going on.

It looks like they've got everything handled.

Come with me.

Great.

Another date ending with Beth at a crime scene.

Check me.

Linda. Look, I know you love me, Victor, but I think you love the badge more. Go

on, I'll see you later. Come on.

Linda?

Your dealing days are over.

You can give that message to Anastasia woman.

As a matter of fact, I've given the message myself.

Let's get out of here.

You okay, honey?

What happened, baby? You all right?

They stabbed a man, three of them. They stabbed me. Okay, show me where.

Show me where. It's okay. I'm here, baby.

He's dead.

Sorry to rouse you out this late at night, wishbone.

Yeah. Goes with the territory, T .C.

He dead?

He was still living when the ambulance pulled away. How many in the car? Just

one. He was hooded, had a heavy caliber, semi -automatic.

Forensics pulled a slug out of the wall. We think it was a .45. One man posse.

That doesn't fit the gang hit profile.

There was a death threat thrown down by a rival rapper named Trigger Dog.

Another mouth that runs over time. He and Gangsta talk like bad action, but

is mostly part of their show.

These guys are singers, not shooters.

Well, somebody is. These are definitely .45.

Detective Ben Collins, my partner, Chris Kelly.

Everyone calls me Wishbone.

You want to go over to the hospital?

If Gangsta lives, he may be able to help us.

That's a good idea. I'll finish things up here.

The guy's name is Paco Alvarez, the gopher for Anastasia Luna's drug

by way of Lone Folk and Beckville. Not much of a pedigree. I brought him in

before for dealing.

You think he crossed Luna? Alvarez?

He never smarts to cross his fingers.

Did you get a clear look at the killer?

Yeah, it was very dark back there, Lieutenant. I don't think she was that

It's okay, Victor.

I saw what he looked like.

I'll pull in the sketch arts. I'll meet you back at the firehouse.

Are you sure you want to do this? I have to do what's right, Victor.

I'm just saying we don't know who we're dealing with here.

We heard your father just came out of surgery.

How's he doing?

He's got a 50 -50 chance.

Yeah, no thanks to you.

Hello, Ardell.

What can you tell us? Not much, wishbone.

We got cars, guns, and dead black men.

I'm telling you, I'd pay to find a brother responsible.

Now, Dad, get off it. You know who shot my daddy.

And who would that be, young lady?

Trigger dog.

Any street fool knows that.

He said he raised my daddy before New Year's.

He said it in his song. As I recall, your daddy sang the same lullaby Trigger

Dog's way.

There was just one shooter in the car, Shalona. That's not the Fifth Avenue

Assassin style.

Daddy says blood settles blood.

And I believe him.

I'm gonna smoke that coward.

Calm down, Shalana. Let me talk to the man here for a second.

The creator of the new millennium commands the new order to rise.

Purification is at hand.

The valley of the shadow of death invites us.

Only the pure of heart shall enter.

All others will be destroyed.

Blessed are the survivors.

Ten of them shall lead the way.

Ten will establish the new millennium.

Blessed is our redemption.

Hallowed is our mission.

My will be done.

Amen.

The eyebrows were a little thicker.

That's it. That's him.

How's it going?

We're done.

This is the killer.

What?

El Cuchillo, the knife.

So it wasn't one of Mendoza's men.

It was Mendoza. You know how he got his nickname?

Story goes that he cut off the ear of a rival drug dealer.

So how do you want to handle this, Lieutenant?

Same as we do every other K.

If Linda can pick him out of a lineup, we'll lock him up. No one's ever lived

long enough to testify against Mendoza. He escaped on five felony charges.

Every witness either died, disappeared, or got amnesia. I know you're concerned

for Linda's safety. Her safety? Her life is on the line if she tags Mendoza. We

can give her protection, Victor.

24 hours a day for the rest of her life.

Look, I can't erase what she saw.

We have to follow up.

Let me tell her.

Tell me what?

Heard the shooter's car turned up. Yeah, a motor unit found it three miles from

the blast -off club.

Like Swiss cheese on wheels had so many bullet holes in it. They dusted for

prints? Yeah, they lifted 18 partials. All the same finger.

Perp's glove must have had a hole in it.

Axel William Stroh.

Two priors for aggravated assault and ADW.

Definitely not the man I would have bet on. Me neither, but notice the weapon of

choice. 45 semi -auto.

Judge delusionally violent and psychopathic served 20 months in a

hospital, then four years in the slam.

Paroled last summer for good behavior.

It always pays to be multifaceted.

In case he's still local, procrastinate things out.

What am I going to tell my friends?

You're only going to be here for a few days.

Just till we work things out.

What's there to figure out?

It's no mystery. I saw who killed that man.

That's not what I mean.

Then what?

Look, Victor, I know this Mendoza's bad news.

It's worse than that, Linda.

Hector Mendoza is one of the youngest, most powerful men in the Mexican mafia.

And you caught him doing his own dirty work.

And you think he might kill me, too?

I just don't want anything to happen to you. It already has.

If you'd seen that murder, would you shut up about it?

I didn't think so.

Look out.

Look out.

It's okay.

It's all right.

It's all right.

It's okay. It's okay. He's gone.

I got you.

So you don't know anyone named Paco Alvarez?

Don't know the name. What about Anastasio Luna?

Never heard of him. Your mentor.

And your rival.

And you haven't even heard of him?

You think I'm lying?

I know you're lying.

But you have no proof.

I don't even think you have a reason to hold me. Shut it down!

You were picked out of a line if you're not going anywhere.

You've got the wrong man.

I didn't even call my attorney, and I have nothing to hide.

I have an eyewitness who says you put a knife in Paco Alvarez's heart.

Again with the knife.

Every time someone gets cut, they want to put the blade in my hand.

So why'd you get the nickname El Cuchillo?

For my dancing.

Let's see if you can dance to this.

You sent somebody to kill my girlfriend last night. In my house.

The boy has a problem.

No, you're the one with the problem.

Two of them.

One is murdered with special circumstances.

The other one is me.

All this on the word of your little girlfriend.

Behind that mirror.

She was walking in a dark alley very late at night.

Who do you think the jury's going to believe, Mendoza?

The jury.

I would be shocked if Linda Dominguez lives long enough to see a jury.

I'm gonna take care of business for you.

Blood for blood.

Just like you always did.

What's up?

Shalona's gone. She got a piece and went after Trigger Dog.

How did she get a hold of a gun?

Tell it, Ardell.

Keep a peace shooter under my pillow for protection.

I didn't think she knew it was there. That's just great. She gets hurt.

Gangster's gonna be on me like that. Oh, well, let's make sure we keep you out

of trouble, Ardell.

People like Mendoza never back off.

What happened in the pictures could just be the beginning.

You mean, I never stopped looking over my shoulder. Is that it?

There's an alternative.

A witness protection program.

Oh, boy.

In exchange for your testimony, I would give you a new identity and you would be

relocated to a different part of the country.

Some exchange?

I'd trade my whole life.

For what?

Telling the truth.

I would have a new name?

Yes. And a chance at a new start.

What about my little brother? Does he have to give up his life, too?

I'm afraid so.

If he stayed, Mendoza might go after him to get to you.

Look, Linda, this is probably the most important decision you'll ever make.

No one will fault you either way.

Where does that leave us?

I think you and Victor would have to rethink your relationship.

You mean we never see each other again?

I told you I want deli for the buffet for 150 people. Make sure my dressing

is painted white. Not cream, not beige, not brown.

And get Woody on the monitor. That other guy's stinking.

Gotta go.

Chill, little sister. It's payback time for daddy. Trick or die like a dog.

I've never done gangsta any harm, Shalona.

Why don't you be a man and tell the truth? I am, girl. I ain't no

I'm just a singer. He's right, Shalona. Give it up before someone gets hurt.

Somebody already got hurt. It is all because of him. We know who tried to

your dad.

It wasn't Trigger Dog.

Like hell it wasn't. His name is Axel Grobe White.

Yeah, so you say.

I've got no reason to lie to you.

You're a cop.

That's reason enough.

You shoot.

It'll cost you your life.

That's not revenge.

The news will kill your dad.

Alana, I'm really sorry about your daddy.

I mean that.

I can't let you disappear from my life, Alana.

What else can we do?

Well, you know, it was very dark in that alley.

I thought about that, just forgetting what I saw.

But my parents raised me to stand up for what I believe in.

They're dead now, and...

If I run away from this, I'd be killing their spirit, too.

I'm scared, Victor.

Oh, baby, I know.

Victor!

Mendoza made bail. He's out? They let him out? One million. He posted half in

cash.

1 -PB -7, Officer McNamara has reached the body located between lifeguard

9 and 10.

Surfers found him floating offshore.

I thought you might want to know.

Surfers like Stan Tepper don't just drown.

They're too good in the water.

TC. Does anyone see anything?

TC?

Can you hear me?

Dr. Curtis.

Dr. Curtis.

Please call 105.

Dr. Curtis.

Let it go, baby.

But you always said...

I'll watch over her.

Don't worry.

We got six uniforms surrounding the place.

I don't think my daughter would be that stupid.

What about Ricky?

Well, I already picked him up. He's fine.

At least I'll have company.

How would you like some more?

What I mean is, if you go into witness protection, I want to go with you.

Think about what you're saying, Victor.

You'd be walking away from a lifetime.

I'll fix cars.

I'll push a broom.

I'll do whatever it takes to keep us together.

No, it's too big a sacrifice.

I'm not giving up on us, Linda.

I waited my whole life for somebody like you.

I love you.

And I want to marry you.

I want you to be my wife.

I've dreamt of you asking for so long.

But I always thought it would be more romantic in a candle -lit restaurant,

sipping champagne.

We'd have a beautiful wedding, with a white dress and flower train.

And then we'd look for a little house someplace with room for the kids.

But now I'd never be.

Hector Mendoza has seen to that.

The hell with Hector Mendoza.

It can't be all that you dreamed about, Linda. Because wherever you go, we'd be

together. No. Yes.

No, I can't marry you, Victor.

Why not?

Because the man I love is a police officer.

It's in his heart and soul.

If he quits and moves away with me, he'd lose a part of himself that my love

could never replace.

And that would make us both unhappy.

Where are you going?

To see if Hector Mendoza will change his mind.

I thought Miss Congeniality was in child services.

Technically.

I was bringing her whenever I can so she could be near her dad.

What's up?

Axel Stroh killed Stan Tepper.

Surf King Stanton?

How? Drowned him. Bruises on Stan's neck indicated he was choked from behind.

Down and dirty gangster.

White breath surfer. What's the connection?

I don't know.

In case you care, I stopped wandering two miles back when we left our

jurisdiction. I told you before, this is a stress reduction ride.

Can I help you, officer?

Is this your car?

One of them.

You a meter maid now?

Well, you're parked in the red zone. That's a $150 fine.

If you keep this up, I'm gonna go broke in about 10 ,000 years.

I just need a moment alone.

Away from my lieutenant, the station.

And here we are.

Here's the drill.

If you go after Linda, I'll take my badge off.

It's too bad.

I was hoping to take it off myself.

Anytime.

Meanwhile, you have a nice day.

My laws are the only laws.

All who disobey shall be punished.

My righteousness.

shall cleanse and redeem the innocence.

I am the light.

I am the truth.

I am the way.

You really dig this cop stuff, huh?

Yeah. I like the action.

Feeling of doing something positive.

Yeah, when my daddy got shot, you saved my life.

Same thing at Trigger Dog.

I mean, why?

You don't even know me.

Helping people is my job.

Yeah, well, that's not what my dad says.

He says you guys are about hassling us.

Maybe you should make up your own mind.

But not all the same.

You ever see anyone?

The worst thing I've ever done made me sick.

That's how I felt when Trigger died.

But it's like I didn't know it was going to make me feel like that.

That maybe I was a coward.

Shooting someone doesn't make you great.

Daddy says forget revenge.

That is stupid.

It's like he doesn't even believe in his own music anymore.

Maybe he has some new music in mind.

Maybe you can help him write it.

What could I write?

How did you feel when you were shot?

Cared.

Alone.

Those are emotions.

Start with that.

That's him, the dealer that worked for Mendoza.

You guys hide now. One, Buckle Alvarez, DOA.

Two, you, DOA. Me? Yes.

How do I die?

Hector Mendoza kills you when he learns you're dealing with us. But I'm not.

That's not how he'll hear it. Come on, you guys are jamming me up here. You're

jamming yourself up, Caesar.

Now it's Mendoza squeezing out Luna and the other drug suppliers. Yes.

He stabbed Alvarez to send a message to the organization.

Did it work?

Perfecto. Luna's going to meet Mendoza and graciously offer to join forces.

When and where? Come on, Del Toro, I don't know, man. I'm just a little guy.

Well, it's time to grow up.

This is the building.

My caller said he saw the guy in the plier.

He's on the back.

Describe throw to a tee.

You okay?

Ambulance?

What are these X's and numbers?

As far as we can tell, strokes keeping score. Each one of them corresponds to a

local murder victim.

Gangster 47, rap guy.

Stan Tepper.

Surfer's wife. Suits for divorce. Alleges adultery.

Youth attacks parents.

I can't see any link between these victims.

I think these numbers are the key.

They're from 1 to 10, but not in the order of the dead.

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

What's the first commandment? Which gangster 47 broke when he called himself

God. Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Then temper the seventh commandment. He's working his way through the Bible's

holiest laws, exacting punishment himself.

Whereupon the old laws have been ignored too long.

Obedience begats belief.

Belief?

He's talking about Gangster 47.

He's going to kill him.

I love you, Danny.

I'm glad you told me, Corian.

How long has he been there?

A couple of hours at least.

We heard that Mendoza and Luna were going to meet and make nice, and Victor

it in his head that he can bring Mendoza down.

She's happy when I'm afraid, huh?

A call from the car.

Our Delta security man will be waiting in the room with Gangster and Shalona

until we get there.

So much for security. Come on.

Drop it! Drop it!

I command you obey.

Let the girl go.

She hasn't broken any of your laws.

Even a gentle lamb can be drenched in sin.

Please don't hurt her. If you want a hostage, take me instead.

God has demanded examples be made.

When the masses see my word is to be followed, order will be restored.

You see, I'm not crazy.

I didn't want to do that.

There was nothing I could do. I had no choice.

No, you didn't.

No choice at all.

Come on, baby.

I have no idea what it is that we need to do about all of these problems, but

I'm sure that...

Officer, request assistance at the junkyard on 11th and Washington.

murders, shots fired, three suspects still on the premises.

Proceed with extreme caution. This is 5PB1 and 2 responding.

Make a smart move.

You have to be on your back.

Come on, do it!

Put the gun down.

My offer is this.

I will forget that you and Linda exist if you let me go.

I'll even help you out a little.

How does a million dollars sound?

Not bad.

But not as good as two million.

Well, that could be arranged.

Could take some time.

Yeah, but how about three?

How about four?

Why don't we make it six million, Mendoza?

Let's make it six.

Stay here with them.

What happened?

I had to shoot him.

You fired first?

Yes.

But I don't know what I would have done if he hadn't.

How are you feeling?

Better.

Good to have my life back, but knowing another man had to die for it to happen.

Well, Hector Mendoza wasn't just a man.

He was an evil man.

I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Neither do I. So what do you want to talk about?

Us.

That's been on my mind also.

I want you to know that whatever we said a couple days ago, I don't hold you to

it. Which part, baby?

Any of it.

We were both under stress and like in cloud thinking.

You mean, maybe I wouldn't have proposed to you if it weren't for the

circumstances?

Yes. That's very kind and understanding.

I'd like to propose a toast.

Here's the most wonderful and understanding girlfriend a man can ever

In fact, there's only one thing in the whole world that can make it better.

And that's if she would consent to be my wife.

Oh,

Victor.

Ben and Dominguez, will you marry me?

Victor del Toro, I will.

It works for me.

Take a look around.

Just another day in LA.

Everybody needs more than me.

Anybody thinks he is free?

Someday.

What is it now? Just another day.