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(BIRDS TWITTERING)

You gonna ask him?

You kidding? I'd stand a better chance with my mom.

If you strike out, I can sell your ticket.

No. I'll see you there at 8:00.

Good luck.

(DOG BARKING)

Hi, honey.

Dinner's early tonight.

Peter and I are seeing that film.

Raybops are giving a concert tonight.

Randy and I got some tickets.

(WHINING) You're watching Kevin tonight.

Mom, it's special, though.

You can get a babysitter.

You'll have to ask Peter.

You know what he'll say.

Say about what?

Hey, big guy!

(KEVIN BABBLING)

You have something you wanted to ask me?

Raybops are giving a concert tonight.

I was wondering...

You want to go?

It's my only chance to see them.

You're babysitting Kevin. It's all planned.

Well, plans can change.

Call a sitter.

It's too late to get one.

You should show some responsibility.

Get moving.

You know how jammed that restaurant gets.

See you, guys.

Hey!

Thanks.

The heat.

Yeah, right.

(CHATTERING ON T.V.)

Something wrong?

I want a job.

Don't start that.

I want to make some money

so you won't work so hard.

I don't mind working hard.

You finish school.

Then you can get a job.

Then I'll let you take care of us.

If you won't eat, clear the table.

I can eat a little.

See you later.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING ON T.V.)

Sorry, you know.

Really.

Right.

Heather, this is Eric Roberts.

My parents wonder if you can babysit Kevin

for several hours.

Oh, you can't?

You know anybody that could?

No?

Okay. Thanks.

Bye.

(POP GOES THE WEASEL PLAYING)

Look!

Will you be a good boy?

Huh?

Here you go.

(CROWD CHEERING WILDLY)

Randy. Randy. What's happening?

You made it!

Escape from Alcatraz!

Just barely.

No matter what's happening,

I must be out by 10:45.

ANNOUNCER: Ladies and gentlemen,

the Raybops!

Where the hell have you been?

You didn't go out?

You left Kevin alone!

You know better!

I tried to find a sitter!

You've stepped over the line.

It was only for a little while!

I put Kevin in the playpen!

Nothing was going to happen to him. Nothing did, did it?

No.

Something could have happened!

You weren't fair.

It's not your place to decide

what's fair and what isn't.

Mom?

You shouldn't have left...

But...

No buts!

(DOG BARKING)

PETER: I don't know. He's not stupid.

SUE: He's quite smart.

He does lousy in school.

He doesn't like school.

He cuts and plays video games.

He left Kevin alone.

Maybe he's jealous of Kevin.

There's no doubt about who's more loved in this house.

I've tried with Eric. I really have.

It's not easy inheriting a teenager.

It's not what I thought marriage was.

Nobody twisted your arm to marry me!

Eric was supposed to live with his father!

His father beat him!

We can't send him back!

It'd be easier if he weren't here.

Yes, it'd be easier, but so what?

(DOOR CLOSES)

What was that?

(COUGHING)

Mama! Mama! Wake up, Mama!

We can't take the stairs!

The window!

Bring the table over here!

MAN: Get a blanket!

All right. Spread it out.

Okay. On three.

One, two, three.

(SCREAMING)

Come on, jump!

Go on, Luis!

You first.

(COUGHING)

(SCREAMS)

Okay, Luis!

Luis, no!

(CRASH)

There he is!

Your money, mama!

Mama, I got your money!

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

It was the drunk downstairs.

He fell asleep smoking a cigarette.

He won't do that again.

Luis.

Should I feel sorry for him?

We'll do our best,

but there's a waiting list

for apartments that come up.

A waiting list?

Where do we wait?

There's temporary shelter available.

You'll be off the streets.

MAN: Okay, next.

This is the Sotavento family.

We've only got three cots available now.

(BABY CRYING)

It's like a zoo.

MS. SOTAVENTO: What time do the lights go out?

They never go out entirely

to discourage theft.

It's these three.

We don't belong here,

not a place like this.

We have no choice.

Girls...

Stay close to Luis and me all the time,

okay?

WOMAN ON P.A.: Coach to New York departing in five minutes.

(MEN COUGHING)

(MAN SNORING)

(SIREN WAILING)

(SIREN WAILING)

(CARS HONKING)

Where you going?

Places.

Places better than where you come from, huh?

What makes you think I come from any particular place?

A girl like you,

I figure come from somewhere

she don't want to go back to.

I know what you're selling.

I'm not selling, I'm giving.

Is that the way to Times Square?

Look, I'm not interested.

Here's my card.

Time comes you need a friend, call.

All right?

This guys says 15 over there.

I got what you want.

Good coke.

No thanks.

A pretzel, sir.

A buck.

Thank you.

Hot chestnuts!

(CRICKETS CHIRPING)

(MEN CHATTERING)

It's past 3:00.

Where can he be?

It doesn't do any good to get all excited.

He's all right.

How can you say that?

If anything serious happened,

the hospitals would know.

So he's not dead. Great.

I think he heard us last night,

saying it would be easier without him.

He's taken us at our word.

Spending a night out isn't so bad.

Don't you have any feelings?

You sit there being reasonable.

I'm trying to help you.

Help me?

That is exactly the problem.

You're not involved.

How would you feel

if Kevin were missing?

That's not fair. Kevin's my son.

And Eric's not.

And don't you think he knows it?

What are you doing in there?

I'm sorry! I didn't have any place to sleep!

I didn't take anything.

Just another punk.

Beat it.

Beat it before I call a cop!

Do your potty and come right back.

(TOILET FLUSHING)

(BABY WAILING)

The hotel will be temporary.

I don't understand.

I'm glad, but...

Why do we get a place

before these other people?

It's your daughters.

We remove families with little children

as soon as possible.

Look!

New York city. That's impossible.

I remember him very clearly.

Thank you.

PETER: This is crazy. You're not going alone.

You can't come with me. What about Kevin?

We'll leave Kevin with my mother.

She can't handle him for long.

Besides, it's between Eric and me.

What are you saying?

I have to find him.

I have to convince him that he can trust me.

He feels like he's been traded in

on a new baby.

Peter, things must change

if this is going to be a family.

This is the Sotavento family.

We need a room for all four.

(BABIES CRYING)

(SIRENS WAILING)

Where do I cook?

Most residents have hot plates.

The pits, isn't it?

My name's Carla.

(ELECTRO MUSIC PLAYING ON BOOM BOX)

Ladies.

Who's he?

You don't want to know him.

He works the streets.

(SIREN WAILING)

(TELEPHONE RINGS)

Hello.

Hello.

(SIREN WAILING)

(VIDEO GAME MACHINES BEEPING)

(PEOPLE EXCLAIMING)

(PHONES RINGING)

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

Excuse me...

Have a seat.

Hey, good game.

Oh, thanks.

Want to play against me?

Yeah, sure.

All right.

First time here?

I just came to New York.

Rick.

Eric.

Alberto's like a little brother.

Play again. I'll pay for it.

Alberto, remember those two guys over there?

Yeah. Nice guys.

They want to see you.

Yeah. Sure.

Now?

It depends on Eric .

Would you do me and Alberto a favor?

Those guys like being around young people...

Drive around, listen to music.

Know any guys like that?

No.

They'd like to spend time

with Alberto and somebody else.

I'd go, but I'm too old.

Maybe you'd go along.

I hate asking you,

but Alberto needs the money.

Money?

Yeah. 40 bucks.

You can have half.

Get stoned, too. Those guys got a lot of weed.

Why would they pay?

They're lonely.

Alberto's been with them before.

Couple of times.

They just drive around?

And talk.

You'd be doing us a favor.

(SIRENS WAILING)

Rick says you get high.

Sometimes.

Ah, here's David.

(MAN INHALING)

How you doing, Alberto?

All right.

So, Eric, you're from out of town?

Yeah.

(JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO)

How did you find the arcade?

I just saw it.

We know many boys at the arcade.

(SIGHING) Oh, I like this song.

Do you like this song, Eric?

It's okay.

How do you like the grass?

I think I'm getting high already.

Want to go for a walk?

Sure.

We're going outside for a while.

You seem like a very nice boy, Eric.

You know,

I can tell right away

if I'm going to like somebody.

Are you that way, too?

What are you doing?

Well...

Because we like each other,

I just want to be closer.

Well, just don't.

It's your first time, Eric.

I know that,

so just relax.

Enjoy yourself

like your friend, Alberto.

Get your hands off of me!

Let me out of here!

Let me out!

Mrs. Roberts? I'm Lieutenant Debbins.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

That's all right.

Your boy is missing?

Yes.

Does he have friends in New York?

Or relatives?

No, that's why this doesn't make sense.

Your son and 12,000 others. That's how many runaways we get a year.

Why do they come here?

Times Square.

It draws them like a magnet.

Lights, action, millions of people. They can hide.

Most go home after they experience

life on the streets.

The others, what happens to them?

We figure we have a week to find a kid.

After that, they've learned to live life on the streets

and we can pretty well forget about them.

They're lost.

Lost?

Child prostitution, pedophiles, drugs,

street crime...

They're lost and they don't want to be found.

They think what they have

is better than what they left.

Eric's not like that.

Good.

Then we've got a shot.

(PHONES RINGING)

How can I help?

You already have.

You traced him to New York. You alerted us.

He'll probably return home soon.

If we find him, we'll call you.

You expect me to go home knowing that my son is out there?

There's nothing else you can do here.

Don't try to find him.

Your getting hurt won't help anyone.

You have a lot of cases.

Eric only has me.

He won't get lost in the shuffle.

Why didn't you tell me?

What difference does it make?

It makes a difference to me, that's why!

Here's the money.

I don't want it!

What are you doing?

You can't do that.

He's like my brother.

You should've told me.

Alberto didn't like it either the first time.

Now he doesn't care.

It's easy money. It can be for you, too.

Let him go.

Let him go!

Skater, if he's a friend of yours, say something.

He's a friend of mine.

You owe him money?

He didn't earn it.

Pay him. I don't want any money!

Pay him!

Take it.

Why didn't you say he's one of you?

Thanks.

What's he mean, "one of you"?

It's a club.

You a runaway?

Don't worry. I am, too.

Where you staying?

Nowhere, really.

Come with me.

Where you going?

Don't worry, nobody will try kissing you.

Watch your step.

Hey.

C.J., Eric.

I think Otis will like Eric.

If you say so.

See you in the a.m.

Everybody, listen up.

This is Eric, from out of town.

(PHONE RINGING)

Hello.

It's me.

I was hoping it was.

How's Kevin?

Fine. I'll leave him with mother tomorrow.

Don't worry.

How's it going?

All right.

I finally found the proper place.

It's called the runaway unit.

It's so depressing.

There's so many kids there,

all running away.

And the policeman there said

if he's not found within a week,

it's too late.

Too late?

There are vultures waiting for them.

He'll be fine.

Eric's got a good head on his shoulders.

That's why it's so frustrating.

I meant what I said

about things having to change at home.

I know you did.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Hurry home, darling.

We don't live here.

We just sleep here.

I mean, those of us who don't have anyplace else.

How many of you are there?

Eight. Nine, if Otis likes you.

What do you do?

Otis will explain.

He's our main man.

We trust each other.

Won't you ever go home?

This is our family now.

We wouldn't have left if we liked it, right?

I guess.

We won't be here much longer.

We're getting a real place.

A condo.

Otis is banking our money for us.

We all got our own share,

just like a regular corporation.

Leopard Incorporated. Just like the sneakers.

Leopard's our family now.

I want this picture enlarged.

And I want 100 copies.

I'll pick them up later.

Yes, ma'am, I understand.

You're welcome.

Your parents want you home, Debbie.

They'll pay airfare.

No!

I don't have any choice.

I have to put you on that plane.

You make out a complaint, then...

The hell with you!

I have to use the bathroom.

Officer.

Show Debbie to the ladies' room, please.

Good morning.

How sad.

How old is she?

15.

Why won't she return home?

You want my opinion?

What I know is, she's a habitual runaway.

What I think is her stepfather is sexually abusing her.

You send her back?

She won't report him.

We'll notify the authorities,

but beyond that...

(GIRL SCREAMS)

(PEOPLE ALL CHATTERING)

The girl?

Door's locked.

Debbie!

(DEBBIE SCREAMING)

(WAILING)

Come here.

Stay with her

until she's on that plane.

Is she all right?

Well, nothing broken, anyway.

I wanted to give you some of these.

Then you're not going home?

No.

All right.

Jot down for her the list of places

kids might look for help or shelter.

It's a long shot.

Please,

don't wander those streets at night.

This will just take a minute.

Hi.

The lieutenant said you've been out there.

I'm looking for my son.

I think he's in New York.

Have you seen him?

If he wanted you to find him,

you wouldn't need me.

I'm on his side.

I love my son.

My parents say that, too.

You're right. It's not enough to just say it.

I really love him.

But I'm not sure he knows that right now.

Please help me.

He is in New York.

You've seen him?

When? Where'd you see him?

Couple times, on the Deuce.

What's the Deuce?

42nd Street. Times square.

Debbie, thank you.

Thank you, honey.

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

How's he get all his money?

I don't know exactly,

working the streets, I guess.

But he's trouble, Luis.

I'll be right back.

I want to check on my sisters.

Hey, look at this card.

Carla says you make money,

you work the streets. What's that mean?

Carla should shut up.

Why are you interested?

I'm interested in making money.

Not everybody can do it.

You got to be smart.

I'm smart.

All right. Come with me.

Now?

Suit yourself.

(ELECTRO MUSIC PLAYING)

(OTIS WHISTLES)

Hey, that's Otis. Kill the music.

Good morning.

Morning.

All present?

Uh, Brian's not here again.

Well...

We have strangers among us.

This is Eric.

I met him on the street yesterday.

I see.

This is Luis. He wants to make money.

Eric. Luis.

Welcome.

We may be of mutual benefit to one another.

All right, I want these desks lined up,

not a spot of dust on or under them.

We've got a delivery in 15 minutes.

(BOYS ALL CHATTERING)

All right.

You get high?

Sometimes.

Marijuana?

Anything else?

You wanted to escape.

Your house was like that?

Yeah, I thought so.

But you can't get high anymore.

Not if you decide to stay with the Leopards.

See...

Getting high

makes a boy unreliable,

which is bad for me.

Turn him into a sucker,

which is bad for him.

Do you know what we do?

Skater wouldn't tell me.

Skater's the best boy I have.

We're in the business of giving the suckers

what they want.

Right now, suckers want cocaine.

(MAN WHISTLES)

Hey, C.J., get the rope.

The money and drugs

are never in the same place.

That's the main supplier.

I don't even know who he is.

Only Otis knows.

Got a big one.

We go from here to buildings on both sides.

From there to the next buildings.

The cops would have to cover the whole block.

There are two kinds of suckers.

There are suckers who order from me.

And suckers buying on the street.

Leopards deliver to both kinds.

You ever sell magazines door to door?

Candy.

Same thing.

Only, this

is sold to people in cars

and on the sidewalk.

In these little envelopes.

What if you're caught?

Luis has asked the question,

"What happens if you're caught?"

What's the first rule?

ALL: Be smarter. Run faster.

If you're smarter and faster, what happens?

Now, who's been caught?

Come on, now, who?

What happened, Victor?

They sent me back to Brooklyn.

We went to court, but

I came back the next day.

Since then?

I've been smarter and faster.

Police don't mess with young boys with drugs.

They can't catch them.

Courts don't mess with them, either.

When are you adults here?

ALL: When you're 16.

If you're caught then?

Jail.

Now, that's why all Leopards

are 15 or younger.

We won't accept you now.

Learn a little bit more about us.

And we'll learn more about you.

But I promise you this.

If you do become Leopards,

you'll know who your friends are.

You'll make lots of money!

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

Hold it!

Don't nobody move!

BRIAN: Open the door, it's me.

It's okay. It's Brian, Otis.

Skater,

C.J.,

bring him to me.

Hey guys, what's happening?

Otis is here.

What's he doing here?

You didn't signal from below like you should.

You broke security!

Please, let me go!

Come on!

No! No!

Somebody stop him!

You broke security.

Anything can happen when you break security.

Could've had cops here or worse.

It won't happen again.

He won't do it again.

What do you say?

You believe him? You trust him?

We believe him.

But can you trust him?

ALL: Yeah. Yeah.

Hear that, Brian?

You can be trusted.

I hope you don't disappoint them.

(SIRENS WAILING)

You can't enter.

I'm looking for my son.

This policeman told me

children come here for shelter.

We take kids in.

We give them protection and shelter.

Protection from who?

From pimps,

child abusers, you'd be surprised who barges in.

This is 14-year-old Eric Roberts.

I just want to make sure he's safe.

You're sure?

We have almost 300 kids here,

but I see them all every day.

I'm sorry, but Eric hasn't been here.

Phase one, delivery to the suckers.

Eric. Eric. Stick with Skater.

You'll learn the ropes.

Luis, you go with C.J.

Tired?

Grab a sandwich and a drink.

Going to learn the next phase.

Go ahead.

(BOYS CHATTERING)

All right.

Eric, Luis, listen up.

But I want all of you to listen.

Each Leopard is given 20 envelopes,

each sells for $20.

At the end of a night's selling,

we meet back here,

the money and unsold envelopes are turned in.

Commission is $5.00 per envelope,

paid at the end of the week.

Trini, Leopards sell where?

Streets around Times Square.

Where don't Leopards sell?

Subways, video arcades,

streets west of 9th and east of 5th.

Why is that, Bradley?

Those territories belong to other groups.

We don't sell on their turf, they don't sell on ours.

Eric and Luis were recruited by Skater and CJ.

If they decide to join us,

and we decide we want to accept them,

then Skater and C.J. receive the usual bonus,

25% of their recruit's commissions for the first month.

Now,

we have a pact,

The Leopards and I.

My job's to organize,

to supply and protect.

Anybody has a problem, he comes to me.

I'm there for him.

The Leopard is to follow orders

and to deliver.

We care about each other, trust each other.

As long as we abide by the pact,

we're strong.

He means it.

He's not like the others.

Take care of your envelopes.

They're your responsibility.

Move out.

Excuse me, have you seen this boy?

Pardon me, have you seen this boy?

Go!

Let's go! Let's go!

SKATER: All right, guys.

Be smarter and run faster.

All right!

BOY: All right!

Eric.

Each Leopard has a hiding place.

Carry two envelopes and $60 at a time.

I use lockers.

I come here every two sales,

but I've never been ripped off.

Excuse me, I'm looking for this kid.

Have you seen him around?

Is it okay to sell to kids?

They're suckers.

If they didn't buy it from me, they'd buy it from someone else.

Only difference is, I wouldn't get the money.

Thanks, man.

Hey!

What are you doing?

Shut up!

What happened to you?

I...

I got ripped off.

Let's go.

Did you get a look at him?

No.

I had never seen him before.

If you ever see him again,

tell one of the members or tell me.

You'll have to pay for the loss

out of your commission.

I know.

The important thing

is that you're all right.

Hmm?

Why don't you go get yourself a drink?

Eight returns, $240.

Much better, Trini.

Your commission...

12 units, $60.

Uh, four returns, $280.

There should be six returns.

Where are the other two?

Somebody must have stolen them.

I must have been followed.

That's your loss.

You'll pay for it out of your commissions.

Next time, you'll be more careful.

Now, let's turn to the subject

of our possible recruits.

You've been around them.

What do you think?

In or out?

Luis has been on me like a cheap suit.

He'll work hard.

Eric's never been on subway before.

Now he knows it like the back of his hand.

I say yes to both of them.

Anybody disagree?

Then it's up to you.

If it's yes,

you're one of us.

Recipient of our affection, protection,

but also subject to our rules and disciplines.

And don't make this decision lightly.

I'm in.

Yeah, I'm in, too.

Welcome to Leopards, Incorporated.

All right.

Sounds real good.

You'll get $50 each

to get you started.

Eric.

Thanks.

You'll pay back.

Thanks a lot.

Luis.

Thanks.

(BABY CRYING)

Where were you?

With my friends.

What friends?

Turn off the light, Mama.

You can't stay out like this.

I won't let you.

It's okay. They're nice guys.

SKATER: Otis started like me,

working for a main man.

Became number one.

What happened to the other main man?

Well, he slipped up,

got put in jail.

(SIRENS WAILING)

I've been wondering,

and instead of wondering, I'll ask.

Why don't you go home?

Your family's got money.

These kids

got nothing.

And ones with parents, they beat them.

My father did that.

My real father.

You don't live with him.

My new father doesn't want me at all.

Makes it hard on my mother.

This is your new family.

You fit in here just fine.

Otis likes you a lot.

Isn't Otis' jacket beautiful?

It cost $1,200.

I wish I had one.

Buy one. You make enough.

Otis wouldn't like that.

He's the main man. He wears the jacket.

But...

You never know.

Know what?

Nothing.

Just, you never know.

BOY: Nice.

Catch up with us.

Hey, Eric.

How do I look? Great, huh?

Maybe Otis won't care.

Maybe someday.

Have you seen this boy?

I don't look at the kids out here.

They'll beg or rip you off.

What do you want? Pretzels? Chestnuts?

Hey, lady, I got that blow. 20 bucks'll get you right.

Don't you like young men?

The best out here.

Two regular customers didn't come.

Let me taste.

You buy it.

I could take it.

Yeah, you could,

but my friends would make you sorry.

How'd you do?

They bought two,

but they were so young.

They would've gone somewhere else.

And we wouldn't get the money.

But it's weird, though.

Hey,

who are those guys?

Looks like they're selling.

They don't belong here.

What do we do?

Tell Skater, I guess.

Let's go tell him.

(CARS HONKING)

They're selling.

You know them?

Never seen them before.

They might know me or you.

Eric, find out what they're dealing.

Not that way.

Go around.

Want to get dusted?

Want some blow?

15 bucks for two lines.

The best.

No, thanks.

(CARS HONKING)

SKATER: They're outsiders and cutting our price.

Let's waste them.

No, let's finish here,

then we'll tell Otis.

I think we...

You don't think.

I tell you what to do, okay?

Okay.

We're out of here.

Get that blow.

(MAN CHATTERING ON P.A.)

I just got in.

Debbie.

Okay.

I got to go.

I'll be outside.

Hey!

Hey, you!

Not you, him.

His mother's here looking for him.

Tell him!

What?

You think your mother misses you?

Maybe a little. Why?

No reason.

Just wondering.

Man, come on.

(FUNK MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO)

How you doing, little mama? All right?

Glad to see me?

Yeah.

Good.

Out of here.

How was your trip? Good.

That leg okay? Yeah.

Glad you called.

Bradley, wait.

Could you loan me $40?

I guess, on payday.

What are you doing?

Now.

I'm two envelopes short.

Then I'd be short. Sorry.

Oh!

They'd think you slipped.

Brian!

Give it to me!

All right.

Come on.

You better not tell anybody.

Seven returns, $260.

(ALL EXCLAIMING)

Nine returns, $220.

Very good.

You boys are learning fast.

Brian.

Uh...

Two returns,

360 bucks.

Okay.

Come on, Bradley.

Come on Bradley. You're last.

I sold nine for $180,

but I'm short two.

I only have nine returns.

What happened?

I lost them.

That's odd.

You lost them.

That's the same amount Brian lost last time.

Don't you think that's odd, Brian?

I don't know.

You don't know.

Come here.

Why?

Get over here.

What did you do that for, man?

You're using, aren't you?

Don't deny it.

I never believe a user.

I should have known sooner.

Lost envelopes,

breaking security.

You're no use anymore. You're out.

Come on, please.

Don't cry to me!

You know the rules.

You did this.

He didn't do anything.

You did it.

If you bother Bradley, or any other Leopard,

you'll answer to me.

Don't get any ideas about the cops.

If you cause trouble for me,

you will be dead, understand?

Skater, lock the door behind him.

(GASPS)

Does anyone want to say anything about Brian?

No? Good.

A user is a sucker,

and a sucker is unreliable.

There's no room for someone that's unreliable in the Leopards.

Let's talk about those guys you saw.

They're probably punks who didn't know better.

Or they could be testing us

to see if we'll protect our territory.

In either case, they must be dealt with quickly

and decisively.

If you see them on our streets, tell Skater.

Skater, take all the help you need.

All right.

If for some reason you can't handle it,

if they're too much for you,

you come get me.

Excuse me, kid. I was wondering, have you seen this boy?

I'm his mom.

No.

I might have. I don't know.

When?

BOY: Cops!

POLICEMAN: You got some ID?

I don't remember.

Wait!

Wait!

Wait!

Hurry up.

(ALL CLAMORING)

Hey, buddy. What's happening?

Long time no see.

Those kids are back.

How many?

Just the two of them.

(WHISTLES)

C.J., over here.

Let's go.

You get the idea?

Get out of here!

Yeah! Yeah!

(ALL WHOOPING)

(ALL LAUGHING)

C.J., that was a great tackle.

I never knew you played football.

I did play football.

I quit. The game wasn't rough enough.

(SKATER LAUGHING)

Otis!

My main man!

(ALL CHEERING)

All right, all right.

Does everybody have enough to eat?

Yeah!

Good.

Now, this is the day

that it's all about.

Payday.

All right! All right!

And, since you all did such good work,

besides your commission...

Skater, Skater, Skater...

There's a bonus for everybody.

(ALL CHATTERING)

I've never had this much money.

This is silly!

Look at this!

Gosh! Geez!

That one's got a chance.

It must be very satisfying.

His family cares about him.

That's what counts.

Lieutenant, I came by to say

(PHONES RINGING)

I've come to the conclusion you were right

about my not doing any good here.

I'm going home.

Are you superstitious?

A little, I guess.

I am.

Maybe I haven't found Eric because...

Maybe just deciding to do things differently

isn't enough.

My husband and I have to work it out.

We've started to because of this.

To make a better home for Eric to come home to.

Then maybe he will come home.

Does that make any sense?

I think so.

Tell me you'll find him.

Please tell me you'll find him.

I hope so.

(VIDEO GAMES BLARING)

How's it going?

Fine.

Some scene with Otis, huh?

Well, it doesn't matter. Time had to come.

I'm branching out on my own.

I need a supplier.

Do you know who supplies Otis?

No.

Fat chance he'd let anyone find out.

I wouldn't tell you.

Of course not.

I was kidding.

Skater, if I wanted to buy some blow, a few envelopes,

would you give me a discount?

Why should I?

I thought we were friends.

We were. Now you're just another sucker.

Hey. Don't go asking any of the other guys.

You want to buy, you pay the price.

Where will he get the money?

For blow?

Where will he get the money to live?

That's his problem now.

I bought a color TV!

A surprise for my mama!

But I need help carrying it to the hotel.

How big is it?

It's not that big.

I'll only need one of you.

I'll go.

Come on. It's so cool!

Hold that elevator!

Look! A TV for Mama!

Where did you get it?

Mama, I got you a TV!

Where did you get it?

Don't scratch it.

Turn it on!

Luis, where did you get it?

I have a job now.

What kind of jobs pay televisions?

Color!

I don't want it.

There. Leave that!

What have you gotten Luis into?

He's my friend.

You're going back to school!

I'm not a child anymore.

It's best.

It's best for all of us.

You have to go now.

Nice to meet you.

Mama, it's all paid for.

You might as well watch it.

I love you, mama.

Hey, residents only.

Go on. Upstairs.

Is there another way up?

Is there?

The back stairs!

Whoa!

They went this way.

Which way down?

The fire escape!

Get back!

What's wrong? What's happening?

Carla, get back!

Luis!

Get down here!

No!

(SCREAMS)

(SIREN WAILING)

(VIDEO GAMES BLARING)

We have to tell Otis.

I don't want to tell Otis.

We have to.

Otis will know what to do.

May I help you?

We're looking for Otis Talbot.

May I say who?

His friends from the boys' club, Skater and Eric.

I know that guy. That's Otis' supplier.

Mr. Talbot? There's a Skater and Eric.

Yes, in the lobby.

Go on up. 1157.

The guy who just left works at the boys' club, too.

Mr. Kirkpatrick.

That's it, Mr. Kirkpatrick.

You broke security. There better be a good reason.

How's the kid?

He's shaky. Didn't even want to come.

We've got to find out who those guys are.

Eric can help us.

What, me?

You're going to point the guy out, the dude with the hat.

I want to go home.

What you want doesn't matter.

A Leopard is dead.

We're going to do something about it.

This isn't a family.

All you care about is the money we make.

You're going.

Do it or I'll do you,

from your Adam's apple down.

(SIRENS WAILING)

"Kirkpatrick, 555-5567."

The way I see it,

it's one of four groups trying to move in.

It shouldn't take us long to check it out.

Let's go.

Take me to the airport.

I've got to use the john.

You don't use the john here.

The john is for dealing, and other things.

What about that dude with the hat?

(PHONE RINGING)

Come on.

Stop the car! Stop the car!

SUBWAY ATTENDANT: Hey!

You've got to have a token.

Get back here!

Hey, lady!

Watch it, lady.

Stop! Stop!

Stop! No!

No! No!

We'll be up top.

Did a black man with two boys

get off the last train?

I didn't see them.

Sorry.

That's okay.

That's him, is it?

Stop! Stop!

A black man and a boy have my son!

Where?

I don't know! They were on the last train!

The man wore a leather jacket.

They're up on the street.

Walter, look!

Go out! Now!

Freeze!

Out the back!

Eric!

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

You can take him home.

I don't think he can shine much light on our end.

Narcotics will want to talk to him and his friend.

We'll notify you.

What will happen?

Nothing much.

Two kids. First offense.

Otis Talbot would have been different.

We're going after these gangs.

If it ever happens again...

They're letting me go.

Lucky you.

They'll let you go.

They want to hear about Otis.

(PHONES RINGING)

Will you be coming back to New York?

I don't think so.

No.

Are you going to stay with your grandmother?

You gotta be kidding. No way.

You'll miss seeing me in my new leather jacket.

Jacket?

I'm picking it up when I get out of here.

The Leopards will go on with a new main man.

Yours truly.

I'm setting it up with Otis' buyer, Kirkpatrick.

You know you'll end up like Otis.

Not me, man. I'm different.

I've got to go. We'll see you.

Yo, Eric.

Remember. Be smarter, run faster.

Right.

Taxi!

Are you ready to come home?

Yeah, I am.

Hey, mister.

You want to have a good time?