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Straight to the spot.

No stops, no detours.

You fuck this up, you done.

You hear me?

Yeah.

-What, nigga? -I got it.

Relax.

Hey, look at this nigga.

As scared as shit.

Go nigga.

Come on.

Fuck.

Gotta got some money around this bitch.

Fuck.

Oh, wait. Please, please.

Please.

Give me the fucking bag.

Please, I can't.

I got to deliver this or Benny will kill me. Please.

You think he the only one with a fucking gun?

Give me the bag, kid.

I can't!

Nigga, give me the bag!

I can't!

What the fuck?

Mom, you should have seen me today at recess.

Crossing those kids up, breaking ankles.

-Could they guard you? -No, I moved too fast.

Oh, okay. Is that right?

Yep.

I just euro step on them and swish.

Okay, superstar.

You didn't break anyone's ankles for real, did you?

Nah.

It just means they lost their balance and couldn't guard me.

Gotcha.

Well, you keep practicing and getting better.

So proud of you.

Thanks, Mom.

I love you, Nathan. Don't you ever forget that.

Love you, too.

Can I go to the Fabulous Friday game tonight?

I don't know, Nathan.

I've got plans tonight and I'm not really comfortable

with you being there by yourself.

There was two shootings there last weekend.

It was not something that...

But Coach Redman will be there and he can watch me.

Okay.

But only if Coach says he can keep eyes on you.

I've already asked him. He said yes.

Of course you did.

Oh, shit.

This is bad, bro.

This is bad.

Yo, relax. Shit happens.

Yeah. But I...

Hey, I didn't mean to kill the kid, bro.

He panicked.

He panicked, and I had the gun.

I told him. I said, stop moving.

I told him, stop moving.

You sure he's dead?

Yeah, bro. I'm sure.

Good.

That means no witnesses.

Now, Benny gonna be looking for whoever jacked his stash.

So we gotta move smart.

-All right. -Come on.

All right.

It ain't good.

-Hey, girl. -Hey.

He was just a kid.

Do they know who it is?

Yeah.

His names James Shartan.

Oh.

They say he caught up with the gangs.

My God. When will it stop?

Exactly. It's like every day something bad's happening.

Well, I gotta go feed Nathan.

We're still getting together later, right?

-Yeah. I'll meet you there. -All right.

There's your man.

All right, I'll go see you later, girl.

Nathan. Here!

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

What did I say about running off like that?

There's a lot going on.

Hey, Miss Faith.

Benny.

Find out who did this.

They left a message for us.

Hey, message received.

Well, we gotta send one back though.

I'll finish up here. Just get the paperwork done.

Got to find out who did this shit.

I got a feeling who it is.

Nathan...

You stay away from Benny and his crew.

That life, that's not for you. You hear me?

Yes, ma'am.

You are a straight A student and a star basketball player.

You focus on that, not the street life.

Promise me you'll keep your distance.

-I promise. -Mm-hmm.

All right, now go get cleaned up.

Gotta eat before we leave.

Hey.

I love you.

Love you, too.

He is the spitting image of you.

God, protect our son.

Oh...

-Hey. -Hey.

You okay?

Yeah.

Benny, do you think he is...

No, no. That'd just be speculation.

All right?

As far as I know, no one knows anything.

So, I really doubt it was my nephew. Okay?

-I'm sorry. -Don't be. I get it.

I know he's in that gang, but he's only 17.

And I believe there's still hope for him.

You always get quiet when you look at that picture.

Does it bother you?

Not at all.

When I look at this picture, I...

It reminds me how important family is.

How you and Nathan are a reminder of

how God restores lives.

Not just yours, but mine.

Come here.

Now you know I will always be there for you and Nathan.

You know that, right?

Both of you are my family.

I'm happy to have you in our family.

Where's Nathan?

Getting cleaned up.

Oh, so he's gone.

I think it was that pretty smile I fell in love with.

You always say the right thing at the right time.

You know, I try.

Seriously though, are you sure you're okay?

Yeah.

The violence in our neighborhood...

When will it stop?

All we can do is pray.

Fight for change.

Just keep showing up.

Yeah.

Speaking of showing up, I'm really glad

you're heading the youth fundraiser tonight.

-Hey, I'm just doing my part. -Thank you.

Well, you have access to the church.

I'll be around here to help with what happened,

but you call me if you need anything, right?

-Yeah. -Come here.

Will I see you later?

Looking forward to it.

-Be safe. -Always.

-I love you. -Love you more.

Hey! Benny, are you just getting home?

I been waiting on you.

Hey.

That kid, was that...

Nah, you know I don't approve of harming kids.

I hope not.

You know your mama would never forgive you.

God rest her soul.

And neither would I.

Can I have some money?

Nah, I'm not supplying your habit.

Don't judge me.

Yeah, I miss her, too.

Look, I got to pay the mortgage.

Word is, it was Dee Ray.

Dee Ray?

Look, I got to handle some business.

Stay in tonight.

I'll handle the mortgage.

-We handling that? -Yeah.

Let's find the motherfucker.

Benny.

Be careful, okay?

Nathan, sweetie, come on, we got to go.

Baby!

You look so cute in your little uniform.

-Mom, I'm not a baby. -Well, you're my baby.

Come on, we got to go.

What's up? What's up sister? Yo.

What up, my G?

-Hey. -Hey.

-How you doing? -Good to see you.

What's up, man? Good to see you, fam.

Man, there's a lot of kids out here today.

We have officially become the neighborhood babysitters.

It's going to be a good day out here, though.

Mom, there's Coach Redman. Can I go now?

Stay with Coach and listen to what he says.

You hear me?

And I know I don't have to tell you this, but behave.

-I will. -Okay.

-Love you, Nathan. -What's up, Nathan?

What's up? Go warm up.

-Love you, too. -Hey, all right.

I love you, man.

-Thanks again, Coach. -You're welcome.

I just thank you for allowing him to play.

He's a great player, but even a greater kid.

I don't know how I got so lucky.

-He has a big heart. -Yep.

Well, I'm going to be over at the church,

helping with the youth fundraiser.

Let me know if you need anything.

Yes, ma'am. Good seeing you.

Mm-hmm.

-Enjoy the rest of your evening. -All right, now.

Let's play.

What?

Wearing the wrong shoes!

Your lucky shoes. Where they at?

I think I left them at the house.

I'll be back. Tell Coach Redman for me?

You going to tell me you forgot it again?

Oh, look, there it is.

Hey, hey.

Well, hey, girl.

Okay, jeans.

Girl, you look good.

You know, just want to make it like y'all.

Please.

Thank you guys so much for helping me with this.

-Yeah, of course. -Of course.

Sis, how have you been?

And how's that godson of mine?

He's good.

Great, actually.

He brought me home some straight As.

Oh!

See, that's what I'm talking about.

Where is he tonight?

He's over at the community center.

They had that Fabulous Friday tournament tonight.

You know, he loves him some basketball.

You know, him and Jackson are all being cute

in their little uniforms, having fun.

I love it.

You know, I heard about James.

That's so sad.

You know, the world would be such a better place

if people just pick up their Bibles and go to church.

Mm-hmm.

Well, in the meantime, I keep my gun close.

You know, bullets ain't have no eyes.

Don't scare me.

If more people just turn to God, our streets will be safer.

Okay, enough on that, y'all.

This fundraiser needs to be next level.

-The kids need some hope. -They do.

And speaking of, I want to shout out to my girl, Crystal,

for hooking up these flyers.

Yes! Yes, I did.

They look good.

And you know your girls got mad skills.

I mean, look at this.

We know. We know, girl.

-That's what I did. -Thank you.

Man to man.

To man, CJ.

Hey, man.

DC10, bitch!

Shit!

Nathan!

Everybody down!

Where's Nathan?

Nathan!

No, no! Oh, no, no!

Somebody call 911!

Stay with me, Nathan.

Dunbar.

Is he okay?

Shit.

Help me, Nate. Stay with me, buddy.

Come on, girl.

She doesn't know what she's missing.

Hey, that's...

There's been a shooting.

Nate got hit.

What do you mean, Nate got hit?

Is my baby okay?

I don't know, ambulance took him.

How could you let this happen?

No, I'm sorry. He was with me for one second.

-Looked up, he's gone... -A second?

A second is all it takes for something to happen!

Where is he?

They took him to County Memorial.

Come on, let's go. I'll drive.

Wh... where's Jackson?

Jackson's okay.

He's with Coach Dunbar at the community center.

-Come on. -Oh, my God.

Pastor Steve, this is Crystal.

Nathan's been shot.

Fuck!

Boy, what is wrong with you?

Oh, nothing.

I know you better than that.

And you done done some shit.

I fucked up. I fucked up.

You better watch your mouth.

I'm still your auntie.

You ain't nothing but 17.

I know I ain't been the best,

but I ain't trying to bury you too, baby.

You and this gang bullshit.

After a while, ain't gonna be nobody else left to fight.

Look, I don't need this shit right now.

Woo-hoo!

Damn, nigga, it's me.

Nigga, you need to chill busting doors like that.

Look, auntie, give us a minute.

I'm sure whatever it is, it's gonna work itself out.

Like it always do.

Look, man, streets talking.

Quiet. Ain't nobody saying shit.

He got what was coming, my nigga.

We gotta find nigga Blaze.

-Nigga, the kid, nigga. -Fuck the kid, nigga.

Nigga, you know the rules. No kids.

You getting weak, my nigga.

You getting weak. Snap out of it.

Stop pissing me off.

Let's kick this shit, nigga.

My son, Nathan Overton. He was shot.

Brought in by ambulance.

One moment.

He's currently in surgery.

Surgery? Is... Is he okay?

Ma'am, I don't have any other information,

but I will inform his medical team that you're here.

-I need to see him! -I understand.

You all can have a seat in the waiting room.

Someone will come find you.

I shouldn't have let him go.

You were supposed to make sure he was okay!

How could you let this happen?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I got you. I got you.

God!

Please...

Faith? Faith.

I'm so sorry.

I came as fast as I could.

They shot my baby!

Man, I hate seeing here like this.

Yeah.

She's already been through so much, I mean...

Losing Nate Sr. To gang violence, and now this?

Yeah, I know.

It's a lot on her.

He was one of my brothers in the streets.

I mean, we all were tight.

We're not on the streets no more,

but we always gonna be brothers. You know that.

I'm so glad you left the streets when you did back then.

I mean, shit got pretty rough.

Man, losing my sister... Benny's mom.

I just had to get out.

I was really hoping I could keep things like this

from touching me again.

I'm so sorry about your sister, man.

I mean, I know it was years ago,

but that shit still hits deep.

Everybody's not as lucky as you and me.

I mean, leaving the game was probably the best thing

-I could have done. -Yeah.

I mean, truth be told, Steve...

Do we truly ever leave?

I mean, this younger generation,

they need more men like me and you

to make a difference out here.

I found my calling as a pastor.

Brother, you found yours.

I mean, I see what you're doing in the community,

you know, trying to heal it.

I mean, we got out the streets.

But the streets remember us.

They still watch us, too.

I just hope and pray we make a more positive impact than not.

I mean, I hear you.

But listen, if I hear anything, anything,

I'm going to call you.

I appreciate that, man.

-Love you. -Love you, too, man.

Have you heard anything yet?

No, not yet.

Excuse me, I'm looking for the mother of Nathan Overton.

Yes, hi.

Yes, ma'am, I'm his mother.

I'm Dr. Evans.

I'm the surgeon who is working on your son.

Is he okay?

Why don't you have a seat?

Oh...

He's in critical condition,

but we managed to stabilize him for now.

Where was he shot?

He had bullets penetrate his right upper shoulder,

his right lower leg,

which caused some internal bleeding.

He also had an injury to his head

that caused some brain swelling.

Oh, my God.

We were able to remove the bullets,

but his injuries are very severe.

We've had to put him in a medically induced coma.

That's the best way to allow his brain and his body to heal.

He's on a ventilator,

but his vitals are holding steady for now.

Is my baby going to be okay?

It's too early to tell,

but he has made it through the worst part.

He's fighting with everything he has,

and we're doing everything we can to help him.

I know this can be very overwhelming.

I, too, have a son, and I can't even imagine.

Just please know I'm treating him as if he were my own.

Thank you.

Do you have any questions?

No.

Someone will be down to take you to see him soon.

How's little Nate doing?

He just got out of surgery,

he's in an medically induced coma.

You all right?

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, I'm good.

Okay.

Sorry to hear about Little Nate.

Thanks, Benny.

Listen, you, uh, did you hear anything about the shooting?

Nah. Nah, nah, I'll find out, though.

Appreciate you, man. Thank you.

Yeah.

Appreciate your cooperation.

-Hey. Later, Unc. -Later.

Excuse me. I'm looking for Miss Faith Overton.

That's me.

I'm Detective Bill Shankley.

Well, it's about damn time.

I'll be leading the investigation

into what happened to your son, Nathan Jr.

Do you know who shot him?

Unfortunately, no. Not yet.

But I do have a few questions that I have to ask you, okay?

Was Nathan affiliated with a gang?

-A gang? -Yes, ma'am.

He's... He's nine years old.

He's in the fourth grade.

He's on the AAU basketball. He gets straight A's.

What part of that sounds like he's in a gang?

Well, I am familiar with your late husband, Nathan Sr.,

who was involved in a gang.

I'm sorry. What does it have to do with anything?

You are?

I'm Nathan's pastor, Steve Jeffries.

What about his friends?

Did he hang out with any gang members?

Well, hold up, hold up, hold up.

Clearly, Nathan is not hanging out with gang members.

-Crystal, please. -No!

I am not going to stand here and let him treat

Nathan like he's a suspect when he is the damn victim.

Crystal, Crystal. Calm.

Not all Black kids are gang members.

And you are?

Crystal. Nathan's godmother.

I'm just covering all the bases of the case.

My son is more than a case file.

My apologies.

I just need to gather all the facts.

How do I get in touch with a Marnie Rivera?

I was told that her son was a witness.

Look, detective, why don't you try this some other time?

Okay, of course.

I'll check back shortly.

He's not going to do anything.

Just like with Nathan Sr.

You know, he's got some nerve accusing Nathan

of being in a gang.

Everything's straight?

Yeah, we good. They don't know anything.

You find out where Blaze is?

Yeah.

Let's go pay him a visit.

Tear him down.

Get inside, okay?

Jackson...

Jackson, baby, what's wrong?

Nathan didn't deserve it.

I know.

I know, but the doctors said they're doing

everything they can.

The guy who did it, he was just here.

Jackson?

Jackson, did you see who shot Nathan?

Jackson, baby, did you?

It was Benny.

Please don't tell nobody, Mama. He'll kill me.

No, he's not going to do anything to you, okay?

Okay, it's going to be our little secret, okay?

We're not going to tell anybody.

We're not going to tell Crystal. We're not going to tell Faith.

We're not even going to tell Pastor Steve, okay?

Okay, nothing's going to happen to you, okay?

We're going to be just fine. Come here.

We're going to be okay.

We're going to be okay, okay?

We're going to be okay.

Miss Overton.

I added my cell phone in case you think of anything

or want to get a hold of me directly.

Just find out who did this.

You know, in cases like these,

people rarely speak on what they know.

Just rest assured,

I'll do everything I can to get the answers.

Just do your job.

The nerve of him.

Who does he think he is?

He accuses Nate of being a criminal,

then act like he cares.

He's just doing his job.

Accusing innocent people of being criminals

is not doing his job.

Meanwhile, the real criminal's out there doing dirt,

walking free.

She's not wrong, you know.

There go Blaze right there.

Let's finish this.

No, no, no, no, no.

Let him live.

He needs to be sent a message.

Fuck you mean, let him live?

This shit gonna keep rolling either way.

Let's go.

Miss Overton?

Nathan's been moved to his room in the ICU.

You can see him now.

Okay, thank you.

Only two visitors at a time, though.

Crystal, you go with her.

Before you go in, I just want to prepare you.

There's swelling.

He has tubes to help him breathe and heal.

He's stable, but it can be a little overwhelming to see.

Just take me to him.

Oh, my God!

Nathan...

Baby?

Mama's here, baby.

Oh...

He shouldn't be here like this.

Why? Why is this happening?

Oh...

I...

I can't tell you why, Faith.

But I do know he's a fighter.

Who did this to him?

Somebody knows something,

and I need to know why.

I'll make a few calls and see what I can find out.

I'll be back to check on you later.

You call me if you need me.

Faith, Faith, I need you to be strong.

He's gonna be okay.

I love you, friend.

Carter.

You good?

Yeah. Sorry for the late text.

I need a favor.

I know it ain't what I think it is.

You know the rules, Crys.

It is my Godson, Carter.

And Faith is my best friend.

I ain't get to where I am by snitching.

Look, you owe me.

Just, please.

I just need a name. That's all I need.

All right. I'll give it to you later.

Hey...

I love you.

You keep your head up in there, okay?

Yeah. I love you, too.

Please, God, please.

Please, please, please help my baby, make him whole.

God, please, please, bring my baby back.

He's all I got left. God, please.

Please.

Hey, hey, hey.

I brought these for you.

Thank you.

I just need to check his vitals, and I'll let you rest.

It's kind of hard to get rest, you know?

I understand.

Faith.

Hey, you want to go home and rest,

-I can stay with him. -No, I'm not leaving him.

I'm sorry I snapped.

It's okay.

It's just... I need to stay here with him.

His heartbeat sounds strong.

The doctor will be in tomorrow to run more tests.

If you need anything, just hit the call button.

Thank you.

Faith...

Here. Get some rest.

Hey, need you to do me a favor.

See if you can pull records

for security cameras in the apartment complex.

Hey-hey! What's up, friend?

My man, we're going out tonight.

Who is it?

Can I help you?

Detective Bill Shankley.

Mind if I ask a few questions?

What is this about?

I'm investigating a shooting from yesterday

and I noticed that you are...

Look, I can't help you.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have somewhere to be.

Yeah, I'm gonna need you to put a rush

on that request and I need a subpoena.

Okay, thank you.

Hey, girl.

You okay?

Didn't get much sleep last night.

Well, let me take you home.

That way you can shower and grab some clothes.

I'm sure he'll be okay

and I'm sure Steve will stay with him.

Okay.

-Hey, Pastor. -Hey, Crystal.

I'm gonna take Faith home for a bit.

Okay.

Do you mind just staying with Nathan?

Yeah, yeah, I'll stay with him.

Okay.

Nathan, baby.

Gonna be going home, okay? But just a second.

I'll be right back.

I love you.

I'll be here when you get back.

Okay?

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

You need anything?

No.

Being here is enough.

Just a second.

Oh!

Faith, Detective Shankley is here.

Now?

Miss Overton. Sorry to bother you.

I saw you come in.

-You following me? -No, no.

Just in the neighborhood.

Investigating the shooting.

Right, uh...

How can I help you?

Can I come in?

Sure.

Did you find out who shot my son?

Unfortunately, no. Neighbors aren't talking.

What about you? Either of you hear anything?

Nah, I've been at the hospital.

They're scared of being next.

Crystal, I did my research on you

and it seems that you are affiliated with a Mr. Carter?

And?

Well, you're his alibi in the case that I was...

And what does any of that have to do with Nathan?

Detective... Do you have any questions for me?

Because I gotta get back to the hospital.

Did Nathan have access to a gun?

No.

You know, despite what you may feel about the kids

in this neighborhood, Nathan was a good kid.

Miss Overton, I'm going to be very transparent.

When a relative, in Nathan's case, his father,

is in a gang

was in a gang,

we automatically assume that the child

is in a gang as well, okay?

So I'm just trying to do my job thoroughly.

Well, let me be transparent, Detective.

My husband was trying to get out of that gang safely

so he can be a better husband and a better father.

He was a good man and he was murdered.

His case, never solved.

I'm not letting that happen to my son.

Noted.

We're running ballistics on some bullet casings that we found.

Hopefully it will lead us to the owner of the gun.

Do you have any other leads?

There may be video footage of the shooting.

I requested a subpoena.

How soon will you know?

As soon as I know something, you'll be the first to know.

In the meantime, you two hear anything,

reach out to me, okay?

You okay?

Yeah.

What was that between you and Shankley?

He has it out for Carter.

He had a few run-ins when he was out.

I don't have much faith that he'll find answers,

but even if he doesn't, I will.

I'm with you.

You will get justice.

I'll be right back.

Miss Baker, let me help you with those.

I can carry my own groceries.

Nah.

I insist.

Whoa, bitch.

Anybody else here?

No.

You sure about that?

Don't want any accidents.

No one else is here.

What do you want?

Where does that record to?

Bitch!

Get your fat ass up.

I ain't fucking playing with you.

Where?

Hard drive under the TV stand.

Just take it and go, please.

Just take it and go.

That detective comes sniffing around,

you better say the right thing.

Okay.

Or I'll take more than just a hard drive.

You feel me?

What are you doing?

Something's happening to Miss Baker.

What?

Hi, Miss Baker?

This is Crystal from down the hall.

Just checking on you.

Miss Baker?

It's Faith.

You okay?

I don't have the tape.

Wait.

Miss Baker, it was you with the recording?

-Did you see... -Look.

I can't help you.

I don't even know what was on the tape.

Miss Baker, who did this to your face?

I've already said it too much.

Sorry, I gotta go.

Wh...

You think that reporter that covered James' story

would interview me?

You wanna go on TV and say what?

Ask for help.

Everybody is scared to speak up.

I'm scared, too. But it has to stop.

What child has to be shot next?

You sure you wanna do this?

Hi. My name is Faith Overton.

My son was shot last night.

I was hoping I could speak to Marsha Mathews.

You know I don't smoke that shit.

It's why you coughing, bro.

We beat the shit out of Blaze, though.

Yeah.

You know street code. He gonna hit back for sure.

He ain't gonna do shit.

He a street kid.

Plus I don't need no more bodies on me unless I have to.

Ain't need no more bodies, man.

Plus Lil' Nate getting caught in that crossfire like that?

Man, that's reason enough to drop him.

'Cause of Lil' Nate.

Whatever, bro.

If it wasn't for them gritty motherfuckers,

we wouldn't be in this position.

I ain't trying to make killin' a habit, man.

You ain't trying to make killin' a habit?

Nigga, you ain't built for this shit, dude.

You're full of hot air, bro.

Turnin' all holy and shit.

Shut up, bro.

No one saw it, right? No eyes on you?

It don't matter.

Nobody's gonna talk.

But I'm ready, just in case.

Everything's gonna be all right, okay?

Hey, I need to talk to Redman.

Okay. I'll be in the car.

How you doin'?

Faith, how you holdin' up?

Best I can, considering.

I owe you an apology.

No need for that.

Yeah, I do.

It wasn't your fault.

I was just angry and...

Listen, listen. I get it.

I should've been more aware of the kids that day.

Yeah, but I still shouldn't have reacted the way that I did.

And for that, I'm sorry.

It's all good.

Look, if either one of you need anything, let me know.

Yeah.

Have you heard anything?

Surprisingly, no.

And if anyone saw anything, they're too scared to say.

But I'm gonna keep my ears open.

Thanks again.

You know I got you and Nate.

Just say the word if you need anything.

Yeah.

-Good seeing you. -All right.

You take care.

Yo.

I need to know every move Benny make.

He gotta go.

-Hey. -Hey.

Thanks for staying with him.

You don't gotta thank me.

I'm here for the both of y'all.

No matter what.

Get a chance to talk to Benny?

I'll follow up with him.

Listen, I gotta go to church to handle some things.

You need anything before I head out?

Oh, no, I'm okay. Thank you.

Okay.

Hey...

Oh, almost forgot, the church collected

a little love offering for you and Nathan.

Oh.

You feel up to it, come by later and pick it up?

Yeah. Thank you. I appreciate that.

Of course.

-Love you. -Love you.

Nathan, baby.

Mama's back.

Went to the house and I got you something.

It's your favorite jersey.

I remember when you first got this jersey.

You and your dad went to the game.

You said it was the best day of your life.

Guess what?

It was the best day of my life, too.

Watching you and your dad laugh.

Baby, I need you to get better, okay?

I need you to fight for mama.

I can't do this life without you.

Detective.

Miss Overton, is this a good time for you?

Yeah.

We didn't have any luck with the ballistics report,

and I'm afraid no luck with the security footage.

But I am looking into a few leads right now, and uh...

Detective, I need answers.

I need you to tell me who shot my son.

We're doing everything we can.

Yeah, well, it's not enough.

I'll let you know when I have more.

Yes.

Mrs. Overton, Marsha Mathews.

We'd love for you to talk to us about Nathan.

Get your hands off of me.

Deacon, Deacon! It's okay.

It's okay. Just...

He's my brother.

It's okay. It's okay.

Lorraine, please, just have a seat.

It's okay.

Please.

How are you?

I'm good.

It's been a few years since I've seen you at the church.

What brings you by?

Well...

I got something for ya.

Okay, what's it going to cost me?

Why do you think I want something?

Because I know you.

And I can see you still using.

Lorraine, please just let me help you.

I don't need no help.

Damn sure don't need you judging.

I'm not judging.

I just want to help.

We got the same Mom. Remember?

You ain't no better than nobody else.

You was out here in these streets, too,

before you got all saved and holy.

You right.

And the streets are what pushed me to change.

Losing our sister almost destroyed me,

almost destroyed us.

I ain't come here for no family reunion.

I know who shot your little girlfriend's son.

What do you mean, you know?

Who?

I gonna need some money, because I got these bills.

How much?

$50.

Lorraine, you really need to take a look at yourself

and get it together.

Mama would be so heartbroken

she were to see you this way.

How dare you?

You ever ask yourself how I get this way?

Huh?

I was drowning.

One night I got in Benny's stash.

He had to join that gang to pay off my debt.

Lorraine, you could have got him killed!

You think I don't know that?

Look, you want the information or not?

Yes, sir.

Benny shot the kid.

What?

I overheard him talking to his boys.

He didn't mean to shoot him.

Look, he family.

So you know you can't say nothing.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

I'm going to get clean one day.

All right.

Mm-hmm.

-What's going on? -It's good.

10.

Check this out.

Nigga, where the fuck did you get this?

That's handled, but that kid?

He saw our faces.

There any copies of this?

Nah, we good.

Ain't nothing to worry about, then.

Hold up.

What about the kid?

What about him?

If he see our faces, he can identify us.

Look, his mom dates my uncle.

We good.

You sure about that?

Don't question me, man.

Faith and the kid are off limits.

Got that?

You're the boss.

Hey, come on in.

Um, thanks.

Just came to pick up that check.

Oh...

You okay?

Yeah, just a long day.

I saw Lorraine leaving.

Yeah, she, um

she stopped by for a visit.

So...

Did you get a chance to speak to Benny?

The check.

Here you go. Just sign there.

Did you get a chance to talk to Benny?

I know he's heard something by now.

Yeah, I plan on stopping by and talking to him

when I finish here.

I'll come by later now. I'll update you.

All right.

I'll let you get back to work.

Yeah, I'll walk you out.

I love you, Faith.

I love you, too.

Hey, hey, hey.

Oh, I didn't know he had a visitor.

I was just leaving.

What's up, Unc?

Hey, B.

Have a word with you?

Yeah. Come on in.

What's up?

Did you do it?

Do what?

Don't play dumb with me, boy.

Look, Unc, I didn't do it on purpose.

Look, the kid got in the way.

You have any idea what you did?

Losing your mom almost destroyed our family.

Now you're gonna turn around and do the same thing to Faith.

Do the same thing to me.

I'm not gonna let you ruin her life, B.

Now you're gonna turn yourself in.

Turn myself in?

Unc, you know better than that.

-That ain't happening. -Oh, it is happening.

Faith and Nathan are family.

And what am I?

Who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do?

Where were you when I was fighting like hell

to stay alive?

Where were you when we didn't have enough food to eat

because auntie smoked it all up?

Oh, yeah.

That's right.

While we were starving,

you were off becoming the next best pastor.

But still the worst family man.

Watch your mouth.

Miss me with that righteous bullshit.

Boy, I am still your uncle.

Well, uncle

turning myself in ain't an option.

And you ain't gonna tell nobody, you at least owe me that.

All right.

You give me some time to figure out how to handle this.

And until then, you make sure that Faith and Nathan are safe.

Heard.

Don't be nervous.

I'll ask a few questions about Nathan

and then we'll talk about what happened.

We'll go at your pace.

If you don't feel comfortable answering, we can move on.

Sound good?

Yeah.

Any questions before we start?

No. I'm ready.

All right.

Let's begin.

Nathan sounds like an amazing kid.

Tell me about him.

He's just... amazing.

He makes me proud every single day.

He didn't deserve what happened to him.

I know the police have no leads at this time,

but can you tell us what happened to Nathan?

I know it's gang related.

It's always gang related.

Two rival gangs,

DC 10 and LifeForce are pushing drugs

in our neighborhood.

Police ain't doing nothing about it.

What message would you like to leave with the community?

If.

If you saw something, if you know something...

I'm begging you.

Please come forward before this happens to another child.

This has to stop.

Eenie...

Meenie...

Minie...

Moe.

Hello?

Miss Overton?

Detective, I know you probably saw the interview.

Did we get any leads?

No, but that interview explains a lot.

What do you mean?

I'm at your place.

There's been a break-in.

What?

Miss Overton, calling out a gang by name, it's brave,

but it also puts a target on your back.

Do you think they'll come after Nathan and me?

I assigned an officer to stand guard at Nathan's room,

so he's safe.

Oh, thank God. Thank you.

Faith, you have got to be more careful.

Well, please, just trust the law to do their job.

We have an officer dusting for prints.

I'm going to step out and interview the neighbors.

-Thank you. -Yeah.

Look, I'm going to go with the detectives.

Are you going to be okay?

Yeah, I just will stay and clean up this mess.

Okay.

Hey, girl. We'll help.

-Yeah, we got you. -You okay?

I'm holding up best I can.

Faith, you need to do more to protect yourself.

You need a gun.

Well, I don't like guns, but Crystal's right.

Right? These people are dangerous.

Do you want one of mine?

No.

I already own one.

Come on, y'all. I was the wife of a gangster.

Nathan Sr. Always make sure I was protected.

Okay, Foxy Brown.

Well, you need to carry one on you just in case.

I thought you didn't like guns.

I don't. All right, but I love you and Nathan more,

and I don't want anything else to happen to you two.

Sometimes I feel like Nathan Sr. Knew

he wouldn't be in this life long.

Like he was trying to prepare me.

Oh, Faith.

Sweetie, come here.

My girls.

Yeah. I'll have to look that up and see.

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Yeah, tell me you weren't at the apartment today.

No, but I heard about it.

Look, I handled it.

So you ain't got nothing else to worry about.

I thought we were clear on that before.

Look, you and I both know that she was out of line

for calling us out on TV like that.

They acted without me. It's handled.

Better be, Benny.

Faith and Nathan stay safe.

Or you and your boys, y'all gonna feel my wrath.

Thank you both.

-You know we got you. -Of course.

I need a second.

I heard something.

What is it?

People are saying that it was Benny.

You knew.

And you didn't tell Faith?

I got a son to protect.

So you kept it a secret?

What about Nathan?

He's a child.

And my Godson.

No, we have to tell Faith.

You can tell her. Just leave me out of it, please.

This is not something easy for me to say.

Why not?

How am I gonna go to my best friend and say,

hey, the nephew of your pastor boyfriend shot Nathan.

Benny?

No, no, that... that can't be.

Faith...

Was it? Was it him?

Tell me.

It was him.

I just found out today.

Why would Benny shoot Nathan?

The bullets weren't meant for him.

Yeah, but it hit him.

I've been going crazy trying to figure out

who and why

and grieving and praying.

Just trying to keep it together.

Faith... I know it hurts.

Hurts?

My son could die.

And it wasn't enough to shoot him.

They came into my home, Crystal.

My home!

I think about getting revenge.

About killing the person who shot my son.

And it's Benny?

And y'all knew?

I...

You knew?

Say it.

Faith, I...

You know and you let me go through everything

that I've been going through?

Faith, I can explain everything. Look, uh...

I was trying to get him to turn himself in.

You were negotiating with my son's shooter?

Hey, it's not that simple. He's still my nephew.

Well, maybe I should live by the street code, too.

What?

An eye for an eye?

Faith, listen, you don't mean it.

Get out.

-Faith, just give me a second. -Get out.

-Look, I know you angry... -Please!

-Faith... -Leave my house!

Smartie!

Biz as usual, bruh.

Yo.

Uh...

I know you say you got shit under control, but...

No, buts. Let it go.

You seem to forget I was in the whip with you.

You seem to forget who runs shit.

Let it go.

All right.

All right.

You say you got shit handled? You got shit handled.

Look, I pulled the trigger. So it falls on me either way.

Just chill, man.

I'll hit you after the drop, bro.

All right, bro.

-10. -10.

-What you want, honey? -That's what's up.

We'll be waiting around the corner.

Hey.

Y'all seen Benny?

Nah.

Well, I need to talk to him.

Ooh.

What you need is keep DC-10

out your motherfucking mouth, sweetheart.

Hey, we got a problem? You got a problem here?

Nah. OG.

Good. You all right?

-I'll see you later. -Yeah.

What the fuck with this old ass nigga?

Hey, chill out, bro.

You still got influence over them?

I mean, it's mutual respect.

They know I stay strapped out here in these streets.

And, look, I saw the interview.

And I also heard about the break-in, too.

Just want justice.

I know, sis.

Someone will cave.

-Thanks again. -No problem.

I heard you was looking for me.

Is it true?

Look, nobody was trying to shoot him.

But you did. You shot my son.

Look, you need to stop running in your mouth.

Excuse me?

He's fighting for his life.

And I'm telling you, stop making things worse.

And keep your mouth shut.

Keep my mouth shut?

Damn! You got a gun?

Look, it was an accident.

If you keep stirring shit up?

I won't be here to protect you or Lil Nate.

Nathan, baby, I need you to wake up.

Mama needs you.

I love you so much.

God, please heal my baby.

God...

Miss Overton?

We've reviewed Nathan's latest test results.

There are slight signs of improvement.

He's fighting.

Do you think he'll make a full recovery?

We still have to take it day by day.

Keep fighting, baby.

We'll keep monitoring him.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you, doctor.

Hey.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I just wanted to see if you were okay.

No, I'm not.

I was going to tell you.

I was just trying to figure out how and...

I'm really sorry.

I never intended to keep that from you.

Faith, please don't be mad at me.

I want the same thing you do for Nathan.

I could never stay mad at you.

I love you, friend.

I love you.

Saw Benny today, here at the hospital.

He threatened me to stay quiet.

Then I get up here and I see one of his boys

at the nursing station.

This is just... it's too much.

What would Nate Sr. Do?

You got to handle them before they handle you.

I'll find out where Benny's hanging tonight.

And then you decide.

I just need to process this.

I'll get you the info either way.

For now, I just... I need to be here with Nate.

Understood.

You call me if you need anything, okay?

Talk.

Send me the address.

-Hey. -Hey.

I just got word that Benny's going to be hanging out

at his girlfriend's house tonight.

I'm texting you the address now.

All right.

I'm outside. Open the door.

And make sure you keep your gun in your car.

You know I don't want no smoke in my house.

Yeah, I got you.

Y'all know what the fuck going on?

Lock us up, but we're still getting money around this bitch.

Feel me?

It's money to be made, no time to waste.

-I'm here for it. -Stay strapped.

I know you got 10 toes, you feel me?

Sure.

How y'all feeling? Y'all straight?

Feeling good, bro. We're ready.

-Y'all, you straight, my nigga? -Yeah, my nigga.

-All right, for sure. -Sure.

You want me to give me something?

-Yeah, I got you. -Hold on.

That's Benny's Aunt.

So?

What the hell? Come on.

Go home, Lorraine.

I just need a little something.

Benny don't want us to serve you.

You know that shit, come on. Fuck.

He won't know!

You don't know when to give up, do you?

You shot my baby.

And you're here to take revenge?

Oh, put the gun down. You're not gonna shoot me.

Fuck... shit.

-Fuck. -This is for Dee-ray.

Oh, my God, Benny!

Benny?

Help! Somebody help, please!

My boyfriend's been shot. Please, send help!

What up?

What? Slow down.

Shit...

Benny got shot.

-My Benny? -Benny got shot.

Come on!

Summer!

Miss Lorraine, we were on the phone

and I heard a woman's voice.

And they were arguing and I heard the shots.

A woman?

Find out where that bitch at, man.

Now, nigga!

God, please, please protect my baby.

No...

Nathan, Nathan, I love you so much, baby.

Lorraine? Lorraine, what's going on?

Benny got shot.

What?

His boys think Faith did it.

They're looking for her.

Faith, it's Steve.

Call me when you see this, all right?

Stay wherever you are.

Lorraine, I got to check on Faith.

Look, I'm sorry, okay? I love you.

Love you, too.

Hi, I'm looking for the family of Mr. Goodwin.

Yes, I'm his auntie.

Hi, I'm Dr. Evans. Benny's out of surgery.

He's awake.

You want to come? I'll take you to him.

What's up, Benny?

What's up?

I'll give you two a minute.

You got lucky, bro.

I think it's time to give these streets up.

Truthfully?

I'm tired.

Excuse me?

Benny.

Here we go.

May I have a word?

Hmm.

Do you know who shot you?

No, I don't.

And even if I did, I ain't no snitch.

I handle my business.

Oh, I see.

So, was that what you were doing the night that Nathan

got shot, just handling your business?

Detective, Benny is a minor.

And if I'm not mistaken, you need parental consent

to question him about anything.

Okay. Fine. I'll be back.

Yeah.

Bitch, you shot Benny!

Please. Please.

I'm tired of your fucking shit.

Please.

And your little fucking precious boy.

Make sure he never gets out that fucking hospital.

Look, your boys think Faith shot you.

And now they're looking for her.

Hey, I just seen a detective leaving.

You good enough here?

Yeah.

Auntie, you got my phone?

Oh.

She didn't do it. Stand down.

What the fuck you mean, she didn't do it?

It wasn't her. I said stand down.

Then who?

Blaze hit back like you said.

God must be fucking looking out for you.

Fuck!

It's handled.

You did the right thing.

God, it's me.

I know we talked earlier.

I asked you to save my son,

and now I...

I...

oh my God, what have I done?

I don't even know if you're still listening to me.

How can I ask you to forgive me when I can't forgive myself?

How can I ask you to save my son's life

when I took someone else's?

I shot him, God.

I know he's dead, and I'm so sorry.

Please forgive me.

I know vengeance is not mine, God.

I let the hurt and the hate get so big, God.

That wasn't who I was,

but now

is that who I am?

A murderer?

Oh my God.

I just wanted to save my son, God.

Oh God, the guilt.

Oh, the guilt is eating me alive, God.

I can't take it.

I already lost my husband, God.

Please don't let me lose my son.

I can't. It's too much.

Oh God, I'm confessing my sins, God.

I'm asking for forgiveness. Please, please, God.

Please don't leave me.

I need you, God.

I need you more than ever.

My son needs you, God.

I need you to fix it.

Please, please, God.

Hey, hey...

Come here.

It's okay. It's okay. It's okay.

I got you. I got you.

I'm here.

Faith...

Did you?

If somebody shot your only child, what would you do?

I shot Benny, then what?

What?

Miss Overton.

I'll get right to the point.

Did you find out who shot Nathan?

Unfortunately, we still don't have any leads on Nathan's case.

But we are actively searching.

We do, however, have a witness.

They said they saw who shot Benny.

A Blaze Mitchell.

We tried speaking with Benny in the hospital,

but I realized he's underage.

So when he gets better, you're going to have

to have a guardian bring him down

to the station for questioning.

Okay?

Sorry to bother you.

You know, Miss Overton,

you know, despite what you might think,

I do care for this community.

And I hope your son gets well soon.

-Pastor. -Detective.

Come here. It's okay.

Church, today, I want to talk to you

about love, forgiveness, family.

The greatest gift God has ever given us

and the foundation of everything we do is love.

But love isn't just a word.

It's an action.

I Corinthians 13 verses four through seven says,

"Love is patient. Love is kind.

"It does not envy. It does not boast.

"It is not proud.

"Love does not dishonor others.

"It is not self seeking.

"It is not easily angered.

"It keeps no record of wrongdoings.

Love never fails."

Sometimes we all may fall.

We all have made mistakes.

But God's love doesn't waver when we fall.

He loves us even in our own brokenness.

He doesn't love us because we are perfect.

Even though we're not perfect.

He loves us even though we are imperfect.

So church, I ask you,

why do we wait to forgive?

The greatest blessing God has ever given us

and yet we hurt family the most.

You see, the devil wants to divide us.

He wants to break our families apart.

With anger, pride, revenge.

But God calls for us to fight for one another,

not against one another.

And church, I say to you today, it's time to do better.

-Amen. -Amen.

It is time to love.

It is time to forgive.

It is time to bring back families together

stronger than ever.

-That's right. -Yes, brother.

And I say to you, church...

I say to you, it is time to heal.

Let the church say amen.

-Amen. -Amen.

Church, I say to you today, it's time to do better.

It is time to love.

It is time to forgive.

It is time to bring back families together

stronger than ever.

It is time to heal.

Amen to that.

Amen.

Oh my God.

You're awake.

Oh, thank you God.

Baby, I love you so much.

I love you, too, Mama.

Oh... He's awake!

Oh, baby, you're awake!

He's awake.

Nathan, can you hear me?

Yeah.

Oh, baby.

Good service today.

Is it your first time here?

Lorraine.

You look good.

Thanks to you, I'm getting better.

One second.

Hey, Faith. Everything okay?

Praise God. I'm on the way.

All right, bye.

Nathan's awake.

I gotta go, but, uh...

Come here.

I am so proud of you.

See you later at dinner?

I love you.

Pastor Steve?

It's so good seeing you awake, son.

I heard you praying for me. Thank you.

It's what family do.

Great sermon today.

It seems like they've decided to pick up a Bible after all.