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The story of my life will be written in graffiti on the walls of the parlor. A

dude was down, so I cut him a kick. He would have killed me first, so who's the

victim? My eyes are shooting daggers. My hood is on fire, marked by all the

taggers. I'm in hell, sitting in the finals. You better step off my wood.

You're in my mood, oh my lord.

This is Diablo's turn. And Loco said he told you once. He ain't gonna tell you

again. No other gangsta drugs should accept Diablo. Loco?

Man, I ain't afraid of no Loco.

We can't just let the gang take over.

It's our school, too.

Why don't you tell them that?

Huh?

Yeah,

you think you're tough, huh?

Go ahead, Chato. Stick that puck.

Let it go, Chato.

Give me the knife.

Don't make this any worse than it already is.

All right, show's over.

Get your stuff and get to class.

See what I mean?

What's this all about?

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Now take him to the principal's office.

Hey, Ricardo.

This school's really getting out of control.

Someone's got to do something. Yeah, but who?

This is Walker. We're on.

Yeah, we got Texas Rangers on our tail.

We'll be there in five minutes.

Make sure the helicopter's ready.

Stop.

In the eyes of a ranger, the unsuspecting stranger had better know

wrong from right.

Cause the eyes of the ranger are upon you.

Any hope you do, he's gonna see.

When you're in Texas, look behind you.

Cause that's where the ranger's gonna be.

I'll pass on the kiss.

Check it down.

Hey, Superman Pauly wants cake back.

What the hell were you thinking to jump and grab that skin?

But I had time to think for a bit. I would have done it.

It's loco.

No, no, no, no, no.

Yo,

loco.

It ain't what you think.

It ain't what I think?

What, are you some kind of mind reader, mister?

You gonna tell me what I'm thinking? Is that what you're gonna do, punk?

No.

I didn't think so, chavala.

Yo, loco.

Why you frontin'? You know this is 12th Street territory, ese.

Why don't you just step off?

This used to be 12th Street territory.

But now it belongs to los diablos.

Okay, loco.

It's cool. The territory is yours, ese.

just let us go it's a little bit too late for that it's time to set an

Who's the punk now, huh?

The victims' names were Chacho Gomez and Manuel Vega, both of them students over

here at Lemon Avenue Middle School, both of them 14 years old.

Walker's prime was practical gang dad.

Gang member?

Probably the area around you is a hotbed for gang activity.

Walker? Rebecca?

What have you got?

Another night in paradise.

Drive -by? No, this was up close and personal.

The preliminary examination indicates the cause of death in both cases were

gunshot wounds in the back.

Well, the gunshot may have been the means.

The drugs were the cause.

Six gang -related homicides in the past four weeks.

The community's turning into a war zone.

Yeah.

Lemon Avenue Middle School's right in the middle of it.

The Metroplex gang unit is saying that area around the middle school is a

dispute of turf.

At least five gangs are laying claim to it.

Five gangs.

I wonder if one of them is trying to take control.

It leaves us with two questions. Which gang and why now?

Yeah.

You know, to make a move on that neighborhood is going to take some

leadership.

Yeah, it would.

Trevette, why don't you check what prison release records say for the last

See which players are moving back into the hood.

Yeah.

You got it.

Hey,

good one.

Where'd you learn that one, Trent?

What do you think?

Walker. Uh -huh.

Tell me the truth.

Think we'll ever be able to be Walker at spying?

Sure.

Like 20 or 30 years.

So, man, how's school doing?

To be honest, things are starting to get bad.

Two more kids got killed last night, Trent.

I feel like quitting.

It's like we're losing the war.

Have you talked to Walker?

Well, maybe you should.

Trent says you've been working out with him.

Yeah, I'm down at Thunder Karate three or four times a week now.

You and Trent were definitely my two most challenging students.

Challenging? I only stepped out of line that one time.

A thousand jumping jacks later, I decided I'd never do that again.

I said challenging, not stupid.

You've done good for yourself, Ricardo.

I'm proud of you.

So, what was it you wanted to talk about?

Well, you know, Walker, things were bad when I was a student at Cape Drugs.

But now, six murders, the gangs are trying to take over the school.

It seems to be getting out of control.

I feel like I should be doing something.

I know it's tough at Lemon Avenue School, but don't get discouraged.

Because you are doing something, Ricardo.

You're teaching these kids to be responsible for their actions and stay

gangs.

That's important.

I guess you're right, Walker.

I am.

Now come on. We still have five miles to go.

The numbers don't lie.

According to the latest statistics...

The average high school dropout will make $650 ,000 during the course of

lifetime.

The average high school graduate, $950 ,000.

So you're saying a high school diploma is worth more than $300 ,000?

That's like getting two Lamborghinis for graduating high school.

You know, Hector...

Hey, who's saying I'm dumb?

And that also means that in their lifetime, a college graduate will earn

million dollars more than a high school dropout.

That's just what I've been talking about, Faith.

You make me so proud.

Where do you think you're going?

I got something I gotta do. Do it after class.

Sit back down. Sit back down.

It's all about choices, people.

And it's very simple.

The better choices you make today, the more choices you'll have tomorrow.

Yo, Mr. L, I got a question.

For example, about choices.

Let's go, Wadum.

We've got to take care of some business.

Sit down.

Excuse me, but we're in session here and you need to leave now.

Look, assistant, I'll leave when I'm ready to leave.

You better step up before you get stepped on.

Yo, G, I don't know where you think you are, but you've obviously made a

mistake.

Now, this is school property, not gang turf.

Look, you see, I don't make mistakes.

You're making a mistake.

Is that a threat?

You see, I don't make threats.

That's not a promise.

I said you need to leave.

Got a problem here, Mr. Lopez?

No, no problem.

These gentlemen appear to be lost.

If you could show them to the exit, I'd appreciate it. Yes, sir.

Over 300 known gangbangers from East Dallas released from incarceration this

past year.

I contacted the gang units to cross -reference these names with the gangs

are active on the Lemon Avenue middle school turf.

They're a little busy down there right now, so it's going to take a while.

I tell you what.

In the meantime, why don't you contact the Dallas parole office?

Let them know what we're looking for.

That's a good idea.

Parole officers know these gangbangers better than their own families do.

Got it.

Have a great day, people.

And don't forget your homework.

Boy, Mr. Lopez, I mean, I would really like to learn how to fight like that.

For self -defense.

Oh, Malcolm, I have a friend who runs a karate school.

How about one day after school I take you down there and introduce you?

Would you really?

You bet.

Thank you.

Rally.

I told you there was no one with this in.

Look, I don't want any trouble with you.

Why don't you just get back in your car and be on your way?

Tell me, teach.

Is this school property or gang territory?

Tell me.

Because it's getting harder and harder to tell them apart.

Hey teach!

As I'm concerned, the whole dog -gone -thing's a bunch of hogwash.

Teenagers have always had a tough time of them.

But now they have more advantages than they've ever had before.

Jimmy, son, let me tell you. When I was growing up, I... I know, I know. You

walked 10 miles to school with holes in your shoes.

Shoes? Who in the hell could afford shoes?

Here, ask Walker. Yeah.

Ask Walker what?

If you could be a teenager again, would you?

It was tough enough when I was a kid.

Today, it's practically impossible.

I agree.

I mean, society has changed so much in the past few years. The pressure in

today's teens, it's enormous.

CD, turn that up.

A wave of violence which has swept through East Dallas for the past few

has claimed yet another life. Popular middle school teacher Ricardo Lopez was

gunned down in the parking lot this afternoon right here at Lemon Avenue

School.

Well, the police report said teachers had found Ricardo's body.

Saw a late model dark sedan driving away from the scene and a student running in

the other direction.

You think a student may have witnessed the shooting?

Well, it's possible.

Well, then why didn't he or she come forward?

Maybe too scared.

Save the life of a child and you will live

forever.

Give your time while you have time to give.

Change the life of a child.

You'll always be remembered in the things that child

does.

Save the life of a child.

My name is Mr. Walker.

I'll be replacing Mr. Lopez.

I know how you all feel.

Mr. Lopez was a good man.

He was also a good friend of mine.

You knew Mr. Lopez?

Yes, I did.

I've known him ever since he was about your age.

All Mr.

Lopez was trying to do was make the school a better place.

The school's the way it is, man.

No one can make it better.

It's really a shame that something like this had to happen.

And whoever did it, getting away.

The police believe that someone witnessed the shooting.

But ran away.

None of you know who that person could be, do you?

Let me ask you a question.

Yesterday, Hector, you said that no one could do anything to make this school

better.

Since I'm new here, maybe you can tell me what the problem is.

Mr. Walker, the problem is the game.

They come in here acting like they're all bad and all. No, it isn't the game.

The problem is us.

The school is bad because we let it be bad.

And if we want it to be good, then we've got to make it good.

Well, it seems to me you're both right.

The gangs are the problem, Chantel.

What you're talking about, Faith, is the solution to the problem.

Hey, what are you doing here?

I've been thinking about Ricardo.

It's about all the work he was doing with these kids.

Walker, is there anything I can do to help?

Well, now that you mention it.

Okay, front kick, reverse punch on my count.

Ready?

One, nine, nine, two, three, three,

four.

Okay, big loud key eye in this one, all right?

The

most

important thing to remember is that we're the eyes and ears of the school,

the hands.

If you see something wrong, don't try to stop it. Go for help.

Big smile.

Nobody disrespects Diablo this way.

Nobody.

We need to set an example.

Just like we did with Chato and Manuel.

You said you wanted to be Diablo?

More or less.

Good.

Then it's time for your initiation.

I want you to bust the cap in her.

One

might

have told me that.

Ricardo had a run -in with a gangbanger by the name of Loco.

Loco.

Here we go.

Loco, real name Juan Morales, known associate of the Diablo street gang.

Are the Diablos active in the area of the school?

Yeah, they're one of five gangs.

Morales was released from Huntsville six months ago after serving a three -year

sentence for aggravated assault and attempted murder.

Three years for assault and attempted murder?

What's wrong with our system?

Walker, you think he's the one who killed Ricardo?

Right now, he's our prime suspect.

It's a petition to get metal detectors installed at the entrance of the school.

So, do you want a sign?

Thanks.

How about you guys?

I want you to bust a gap in there.

I want you. I want you. I want you. I want you. I

want you.

I can't feel my legs.

What's the matter with me?

What's going on?

Faith, the bullet hit your spinal column. It splintered the L5 vertebrae.

it's too early to tell how bad the damage is.

It's okay.

God never gives us more than we can handle.

What does that mean? I'm just supposed to handle this?

popular middle school teacher shot and killed and a young girl who may spend

rest of her life confined to a wheelchair.

The full story tonight at 10.

Thank you, Sharon.

There he is.

That's the down home boy right there.

What's up, little G?

Looks like you're the man of the moment right now, homie.

I didn't do it, loco. Hey.

Don't be so down on yourself.

So what if you didn't take her out?

No, but... Hey, I said don't worry about it.

You still busted a gap in her.

And what they're saying on TV, she ain't never gonna walk again, huh?

Trust me, little you.

Ain't nobody in that school gonna talk with us again.

Nobody.

How's the girl?

Doctor says she may never walk again.

Wow, that's tough.

Anything on the shooting?

No, uh -uh.

Nobody saw anything.

No bullet found.

Do you think this is retaliation for the work she's doing at the school?

Well, if it is, they made a big mistake.

Y 'all know that this is me.

Get by in this mundo malo. Spend the night hittin' at the Mario. Take a ride

when the cops hit the barrio. Diggin' home, we're dealin' at the casa.

Late at night, talkin' about la raza. Ride with me and my charioteer. Yo, G,

don't tell her. You're in my mundo malo.

You're in my mundo malo.

He's strong and of good courage.

Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.

For the Lord thy God is with thee, whithersoever thou goest.

Mr. Walker?

Yes, Chantel?

Is Faith going to be okay?

She was hurt pretty bad.

Okay, thanks, Kevin.

Well, how about it?

The bullet hit her spinal column.

Does this mean she might be paralyzed?

Well, does it?

The doctors aren't sure yet.

I don't want to lie to you, Faith.

Rehab can be difficult, even painful.

But all things considered, the sooner we get you started, the better your

chances are for recovery.

I'm going to be fine.

I don't need rehabilitation.

You know, Faith, positive thinking is really important, but... It isn't

thinking, Dr. Green.

My mom and dad were right.

God is just testing me.

I know I'm going to be just fine.

Who shot Mr. Lopez, Malcolm?

Loco.

I knew I should have told the police, but I was too scared.

All I could do was run away.

I got home and I started thinking.

If only I had a gun, I could have stopped him.

That night, I went out and I bought a gun. I started carrying it in my

The day Faith got shot at school, I had the gun in my backpack.

I was putting in the locker when I saw Carlos come around the corner.

He was just walking like he was in some sort of weird trance.

I found a stop, and he pulled out a gun.

He was going to shoot Faith.

I knew I had to stop him.

Mr. Walker, I was so nervous.

I was afraid. I was afraid for Faith, and I was afraid for me.

Was I doing the right thing? And I tried to get my gun out of the backpack. And

Carlos was already drawing his gun.

And I couldn't get to the gun and just pretend.

I was so nervous the backpack just fell.

It was me.

I shot Faith.

I didn't mean to. I mean...

I just wanted to be able to help.

I didn't want to.

I know you didn't, Malcolm.

But I think you've learned that carrying a gun is the problem, not the

answer.

We'll be right back.

I don't know.

Go ahead, Carlos.

Cap him.

Don't do it, Carlos.

Put the gun down.

Don't listen to him. Do it.

Think about it, Carlos.

Loco's going to prison.

You haven't done anything yet.

You got your whole life ahead of you.

I said capo, mister.

Go ahead. I said do it.

You got a big decision to make here, Carlos.

Don't make the wrong one.

Go ahead, Carlitos. Capo.

What you're waiting for is to do it.

Come on, little G.

You're a diablo.

Not anymore.

Good choice, Carlos.

Ranger Walker?

Hi, Faith.

Malcolm came back this morning. He told me what happened.

Is he going to be in trouble?

Well, he's going to have to do some community service.

But other than that, no.

But that's not the reason I came in here.

He came to talk to me about my rehabilitation.

Mm -hmm.

I don't need it, Ranger Walker.

God is going to take care of me.

I'm sure he is, Faith, but...

Can I tell you a little story?

Sure.

I met a man a while back who stopped believing in God.

That's really sad.

Yeah, it is.

He said that he prayed every day for ten years to God to win the lottery.

And he didn't win, so he blamed God?

Yeah.

But an interesting thing.

Even though he prayed every day for ten years to win the lottery,

He never bought a lottery ticket.

Do you understand what I'm trying to say?

Yeah. Kind of like God helps those who help themselves.

Kind of like.

I can do it.

I can do it!

Any long you do, he's gonna see.

When you're in Texas, look behind you.

Cause that's where the rain comes from.