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

And you're still growin'.

You've got all the makings � of a young black man.

You're a lot like � your mom's dad. � Grandpa Bradshaw?

Dad says I look like � Grandpa Bradshaw.

I don't think � I look like him.

Rich black people � aren't down.

I know I'm a proud � black man,

and nothing you say or do � can change that.

We eloped because my daddy � didn't think

you were good enough � for me.

And then when I got pregnant

and you married me, � he was forced to accept you.

When the neighborhood went down, � so did the people

who couldn't afford � to move away.

Or they resent � the ones who could.

Like you and your dad.

So why did you leave?

'Cause sometimes � you gotta move on.

Like it or not.

[children laughing]

[ice cream truck music]

Ice cream truck!

We about ready to stick � a fork in it? 'Cause I'm hot.

Feels more like summer break � than spring break.

Least the weather'll be good � for you for this weekend.

Hey, don't start.

Tay's sweet 16 party.

His coming-of-age party.

I don't get it.

So it's like a Bar Mitzvah,

but with soul music?

Tay's turning 13 this weekend.

He's coming of age. � What's not to get?

And you're gonna get him � a hooker?

What the hell's � wrong with you?

Nothing's wrong with me.

I'm not the one throwing my son � a cotillion.

You know, sometimes � you can act real basic, man.

I tell you.

(Lund) � So why don't we stop � at the corner

and get a cold one?

[tense music]

(Layla) � God!

Oh, my God, Freddy!

Oh, my God.

Freddy, oh, my--

Bishop, put the gun down, now! � Now!

Just take it easy!

Take--just take it easy.

(Lund) � Nice and slow.

Now keep your hands � where I can see 'em.

It's not my gun!

Took it off of crazy Freddy � off of self-defense.

He pulled it on me � for no reason.

Yeah, I bet.

I'll check it out.

That true, Freddy?

That true?

(Layla) � I was--I was in the back.

I heard a noise, � and I came out,

and they were goin' at it.

I don't know nothin'. � You know what I think?

I think you beat Freddy down � old-school style.

This was on the counter.

Check it out.

That's a lot of cash.

Yeah, too much cash.

So who's it belong to?

(Eddie) � Okay, assault,

battery, cash, guns.

Nobody's talkin'. � It's all one big mystery?

So I guess I gotta take � everybody in.

Sort this thing out, huh?

[muttering]

Turn around.

Hands on the back � of your head, let's go.

[tense music]

�� ��

Let's go. This way.

Caught you a big fish � today, huh?

Oh, just doing my job, � Franklin.

Come on, son, � everybody here knows

how much you been wantin' � to bring that scumbag in.

Just sayin' I hope it's � for somethin' that sticks.

Hey, Eddie, � you been to holding yet?

Guys are still � being processed.

No, I'm talkin' � about the drunk wack job

that's drivin' everybody nuts.

Loud, won't shut up.

And musta heard somebody � say your name,

because he keeps demanding � to talk to you.

What's he wanna talk � to me for?

'Bout time you got here.

What the hell? � That's what I'm sayin'.

Don't just stand there.

Do somethin'.

So he's not lying? � He really is--

Yeah.

I got it.

All right, if you ain't � gonna get me out of here,

then least you could give me � a proper greeting.

Hey, Dad.

[raucous snoring]

Jen.

Jen.

Time to wake up.

Jen.

Look, I got some good news � and some bad news.

I wanted to tell you � last night.

Went to bed early. � I was tired.

There was a brawl yesterday � at the liquor store

we cited for nuisance � last month.

That's nice, honey. � When we got there,

guess who came out swingin'?

Who?

The good Reverend � William Bishop, Jr.,

kickin' the snot � out of somebody.

I arrested him.

You arrested Bishop?

Yeah. � That's good news.

Now I got 48 hours � to pin something on him,

beyond assault � and battery.

Which means you have to work � this weekend?

Yeah. � Eddie.

This coming-of-age celebration � for Tay was your idea.

But we both agreed � that we should expose our kids

to the African heritage, � now, didn't we?

We did.

And I'm all for anything � that makes Tay

a strong black man, but--

Well, then, � now we agree.

And just think how happy � your dad will be

when he finds out � his lowly cop son-in-law

won't be in his face � all weekend.

Now, I gotta go nail Bishop.

We're movin' out of here, � but like my mother said,

you gotta leave things better � than how you found 'em.

[knock at door]

Mom, Dad, there's an old � homeless guy

sleeping on the sofa.

This wouldn't be � the bad news, would it?

My dad was pulled over � yesterday for a DUI.

When the guys found out � who he was,

they held him, � but they didn't arrest him.

That's Grandpa � on the sofa?

Your father's here?

What's a DUI?

The same weekend � as my father?

Driving Under the Influence.

Of alcohol, right? � Yeah.

Can I wake him up?

Yeah, go ahead.

He said he couldn't wait � to see you.

Just wake me � when the party's over.

[sighs]

Whoo! � Hey!

Hi, Grandpa!

I didn't know � you were coming.

But you know I had to come � and check on my baby girl.

Now, how you holding up � after your big ordeal?

I'm fine. I'm--

I'm going � to counseling now,

so I'm learning to let go � of my anger and forgive.

If I could get my hands � on the guys

who nabbed you, � they'd have to put me in jail

for more than a DUI.

Hey, Grandpa. � What's that?

Hmm?

Oh, um, just a fancy � joggin' meter.

Oh, no, come on, Dad.

Tell him the truth. � What?

That Grandpa has a few drinks � every now and then?

Uh-huh.

You get stopped by the cops, � and some judge

tries to run your life,

tellin' you the only place � you can go

is to and from work.

Huh.

Well, how come � they let you come here?

(Eddie) � I pulled some strings.

Got him released � into my custody

for the next three days.

Old man with a minor � misdemeanor

is a--a real threat � to society.

He is when he drives drunk.

Hey, I gotta go.

I'll try to get home early.

And, Dad, no trips down � to the corner store.

You're under house arrest, � remember?

I'm not going � nowhere, son.

Me and my grandson

got a lot � of catchin' up to do.

Grandpa!

Pookie!

Hey!

Mom and Dad said � you couldn't make it.

See how much they know?

My God. � You--you--

You're a grown lady.

You're as pretty � as your grandmother.

I'm glad Dad named me � after her.

And you wear it well.

Um...

So tell me, where-- � where do they, uh,

keep the hard stuff � around here?

(Jen) � I heard that, Spencer Sutton.

There'll be no drinkin' � on my watch.

So have some more � grape juice.

It's good for you.

You hear the news?

You heard from ballistics � about the gun already.

Whoa, there, Nelly.

Ballistic testing � takes longer than that.

But the 50 thou � you brought in yesterday? � Yeah.

Narcotics unit � found traces of drugs on it.

See, I knew this was � a drug deal gone bad.

Anything hard?

Cocaine, but there's not � enough of it.

But we got � a chance, right?

Look, you get something more � than assault on this guy,

he does some real time.

Now, I say do � what you gotta do,

as long as it takes.

(Lindo) � No, I don't think so.

After you hooked � your phony preacher,

another perp in lockup

used his one phone call � to call a real preacher.

The good Reverend � Denny Hammond.

Don't tell me that fool's � backin' this fool.

No, but as long as we keep � Bishop here,

we risk the fire � from the folks

who actually think � he's a good person.

Oh, come on, Lieutenant.

Drug deal gone bad, � assault. � Alleged assault.

You gotta prove it wasn't � self-defense.

Now, as for the drug deal, � where's the evidence?

Unregistered � semi-automatic gun,

cash with traces � of drugs on it?

We need a confession � or this guy gets kicked

and soon.

[tense music]

�� ��

So, preacher. � Detective.

Your church is on the other side � of the Heights.

So?

So what's a God-fearing � holy man like yourself doing

in a low-down dive like � Layla's Liquor Store, anyway?

I was going � to visit a friend.

Stopped by the store � to pick up a bottle of wine,

a few drinks.

Is that all you buy?

Few drinks?

Didn't have any twenties,

so you gave the guy � a $100,000 bill

for that good cognac?

He gave you 50 grand

in change back?

I also wanted to pick up � a few snacks.

What kind of snacks, � Bishop?

Scooby snacks?

Snacks notwithstanding, � I told you

it was self-defense.

(Dyson) � So you were defending yourself.

Yeah, but I didn't pull � a gun on nobody.

I went to the back room.

I needed to restock � some shelves.

And that's when I saw it.

Bishop getting busy � with Layla.

What's that got to do with you? � You're just the employee.

Everybody says Layla � is Bishop's woman.

But she's your girlfriend too.

So you got mad � at Bishop

for banging your girl, � and you pulled a gun on him.

Look, I said � I went in there,

I yelled at him,

he got mad at me, he--

And then he--

Bitch-slapped you � with his Ferragamos?

Come on, man, � I ain't buyin' nothing

that you're sellin'.

Just tell me whose gun it is.

(Layla) � I can't tell you � what I don't know.

Come on.

Freddy's getting slammed � around your store,

and you expect me � to believe

you have no idea why?

That's what I said.

I didn't see � how it started.

I was in the back.

That's interesting.

Because Freddy said � he was in the back.

Hey.

Somebody get me a fresh cup � of joe in here.

I can see this � is gonna take a while.

Hey.

I need a favor. � Sure.

You ever make up with that � lady friend of yours

in ballistics?

Janet O'Banion? � Oh, yeah.

You think you can get her � to fast-track

the ballistics testing � on the gun we pulled off Bishop?

Yeah, I'll give her a call.

Better yet, � why don't you go see her?

Give her some � of that Kevin Lund vibe

the sistahs love so much.

Okay.

All right, thanks.

Hey, Eddie.

You're not getting too close � to this, are ya?

Oh, we're cops.

We catch bad guys, right?

Yeah.

Well, that's all I'm doin'.

If I happen to feel � a lot better

if we catch � a particular jackass

who's after me � and my family,

what's wrong with that?

Not a thing.

Cassie and Lizzie.

You have to help � with the food,

clean the house,

and finish making � your gifts.

Tay, how's your speech � coming?

Slow.

All you have to do � is write a few words

on how you feel � about this rite of passage.

To where?

All I'm doin' is turning 13.

(Spencer) � I don't get it, either.

This whole coming-of-age thing.

You know, in every culture � of the world

there used to be a ritual � just like this.

Eddie and I think it's a great � tradition to restore.

Why?

Eddie didn't have � no coming-of-age deal.

And he turned out fine.

Hell, in my day,

all you had to do � was kick a sucka's ass

and sleep � with a big-butt woman,

and you'd be the man.

Spencer, there's more � to being a man

than sex and violence.

Well, then, � teach me, darlin'.

So for this event, � Spencer,

we're not buying presents.

The gifts we give Tay

we will make ourselves

and give from our hearts.

Sounds to me like you're � a little short on cash.

You sure buyin' this house

didn't strap you?

[doorbell rings]

It's Grandpa Bradshaw!

Hey, everyone!

Hey, girls.

Hey, Daddy.

All right, darlin'.

What took you so long?

Ah, heavy traffic � on the freeway.

And I certainly wouldn't � wanna take the side streets

of this neighborhood.

Good to see you, � young man.

Technically, I'm not a man � till Sunday.

But you've been a Bradshaw man � since the day you were born.

(Spencer) � Sutton.

The boy's name � is Taylor Sutton.

Hello there, Spencer.

What are you doing here?

Jenny said you couldn't � make it.

Well, I knew how � disappointed you'd be.

I wasn't gonna let � a little thing

like a home detention device � stop me.

Grandpa Sutton's � under house arrest.

What? � Oh, Daddy.

You know, we'll talk � about that later.

You must be so tired.

Why don't you come in � and sit down?

How's Mom?

Oh, she sends her love.

She's sorry � she couldn't cancel

her club luncheon.

Oh, well, typical.

All right, so let's discuss � sleeping arrangements.

Cassie and Lizzie, � you guys are gonna double up.

Mom, I don't want her � in my room.

She'll see what I'm making � for Tay.

Grandpa can use my bed.

I'll use my sleeping bag. � Sounds great to me.

We can be roommates.

Uh, you know,

one of you could sleep � on the sofa bed.

Actually, you know, � it's so comfortable.

No, no, no, no.

I--my back won't take another � night on that sofa bed.

Since you were unexpected, � you take what you get.

This ain't no � Holiday Inn, man.

And since you showed up last--

Holiday Inn wouldn't even be � in this neighborhood.

Oh, we could, uh, � flip a coin.

Excuse me � just one minute.

I'll be right back.

All right.

Heads or tails?

Man, I'm not gonna use � your coin.

Ah, I got the coin.

Yeah, you got a penny.

[phone rings]

Hey, baby. � What's up?

(Jenny) � My dad just arrived.

And they're starting already.

What? � Fighting over Tay.

All right, look, � I'll try to get there soon.

You're lucky you just have � criminals to deal with.

Hey, what's up?

They're giving us nothin'.

Layla refuses to corroborate � either story.

It's Freddy's word � against Bishop's. � Oh, so that's it?

You're just gonna let 'em � walk out of here?

Charge him with assault, � but I doubt the D.A.'s

gonna want to prosecute him.

You look like a man � with some good news.

So good I get to make fun � of Tay's party all I want.

That gun we pulled � off of Bishop?

Janet's just finished � the database run

on the bullet striations.

We get a match? � Yeah.

And it's a doozy.

There's a body � on the gun.

Unsolved murder � from three weeks ago.

Why doesn't that � surprise me?

Bullets match those � pulled out of a woman

named Jessica Cho.

And get this.

The victim also owned � a liquor store.

Sorry you lost � the coin flip, Grandpa.

Oh, you win some, � you lose some.

Shoot, I slept on the ground � in the jungle

when I was in 'Nam.

So why'd you fight � Grandpa Bradshaw about it?

Long story, but when you get � to be a man,

we'll talk about it.

That's Sunday.

So you got a lot � to learn by then. � Like what?

Let's start with poker.

Get me the deck of cards � from my bag.

Have a seat.

Let's see.

There was a time � when the boys in Vegas

wanted me to be � a dealer,

I was so good.

But, uh, you know, � I had other things to do.

(Franklin) � So let's talk about Jessica Cho.

(Hunter) � What about her?

Does her name sound � familiar to you?

Sure.

Sort of a common name. � Rings a bell.

I'm also sure my client's heard � of Jessica Rabbit.

Haven't seen her � around lately.

You gonna accuse me � of killin' her?

Remembering Jessica Cho's name � is the least you can do.

Since a bullet from the gun � that was in your hand

killed her � three weeks ago.

You mean the gun � that was allegedly

in his hand � three weeks ago.

(Eddie) � I'm tellin' you, � I can rattle this guy.

(Franklin) � Yeah? Why?

Because he thinks � he's smarter than me.

Is he?

Lieutenant, � I can get to him.

Now, he's arrogant.

Sending in a peon like me � is a no-brainer, right?

Now, he gets loose-- � maybe a little too loose.

He trips himself up, � talks a little too much.

[Bishop laughing]

So you finally stopped � window-shopping, huh?

What makes you think � I been watching you?

'Cause that's what � you patrolmen do.

You're good at it.

'Specially when it comes � to watching me. � Bishop.

Does he let you talk,

or does he buy � your pantyhose, too?

Take a break.

It's just me � and my old friend

Officer Sutton.

Look-- � Leave us.

So.

Jessica Cho.

I'm not changin' � my story.

Story is you were attacked � for no reason

on the other side � of town.

Stop sweatin' me � about where I go.

This is a free country, � right?

You're the one stuck drivin' � the same route every day,

not me.

I got friends all over.

From Woods Place � to Spruce Street.

Downtown to Rivertown.

Mission Vista and beyond.

I got reach.

I'm the American Dream � come true.

Amen, brother.

Amen.

[tense music]

�� ��

Did you catch that?

What?

From downtown to Rivertown.

There is no Rivertown � in Mission Vista.

So we'll pull a list � of Rivertowns

where a guy like Bishop � can blend in

and set up shop.

Maybe we'll find � something there.

All right.

Good job, Sutton.

Jimmy J.

It's me, Eddie Sutton � from Lincoln Heights.

Hope Detroit P.D. � is treatin' you well.

Listen, I'm in a jam.

I got 36 hours � to get some info

on a William Bishop, Jr.

Can you run a local � background check for me?

Full house. � Man, this is cool.

You can win a lot of money � playing poker, can't you?

Poker teaches you � how to read people,

talk trash, � and command respect.

Then there's the smart way � of doing things.

Getting an education.

Brought you these � from Harvard.

Summer enrichment program.

Never too early � to start thinking ahead.

Thanks.

You went there, � didn't you?

And you will too.

Best education he can get � right now

is learnin' how to handle � himself in the streets.

Cut. � Why? He's not staying here.

What, you didn't see

the "For Sale" sign � out front?

Probably too hung over � to see straight last night.

Grandpa.

If you liked it here so much, � why didn't you stay?

Dad always said � he didn't want to go.

Oh.

I guess that's just � another question

for when I'm a man, huh?

I'll go get you � some more grape juice.

[doorbell rings]

Hi, Becky. � Thanks for saving my life.

Wanda, who invited you? � I did.

We need three girls � if we're gonna do

a Destiny's Child routine.

I thought you were gonna � ask Jessie P.

She can't sing � as good as me.

And I have � a karaoke machine.

She won the eighth grade � talent contest.

Yeah, but Wanda, you got me � in serious trouble shoplifting.

My sister lost her job.

I'm sorry about that.

Didn't you get my emails?

I said I was sorry.

50 times.

[sighs]

�� So can we be friends ��

The three of us singing � together will be fierce.

Well, since I'm learning

to let go of my anger � and forgive,

okay.

(Lizzie) � Come on.

(Franklin) � Jessica Cho.

We confirmed today

she was shot � with the same gun

that Bishop was carrying.

I-I wanna talk to him.

I wanna talk to Bishop. � Get me Bishop.

She owned a liquor store, � just like you, Layla.

Did you know that?

You wanna end up like this?

Do you?

I'm not gonna end up � like her.

You sure about that?

[whimpering] � I don't feel so good.

I'm wiggin' out � 'cause you put

those death pictures � in front of me.

You know that's � bad luck, right?

Not as bad as being

the person in the photos.

Why don't you tell me � what's really goin' on?

You on drugs, Freddy? � No, I'm clean.

I thought you were � dealing drugs.

Maybe Bishop beat you up � 'cause you were using his drugs

and screwing his woman.

You owe him money, � don't you?

Somebody get an ambulance!

Sutton, you look shell-shocked.

You've seen an addict go � through withdrawal before.

I'm just hoping our best chance � of getting Bishop

didn't leave here � on a gurney.

We gotta get it � out of Layla.

How's school going, � little Cassie?

All As and Bs.

Oh, that's good.

Got a main squeeze?

Yes, but I don't think � you'd approve of him.

Why?

Because he's white?

How did you know?

Mind if I join you?

Sorry, but this � is an A and B conversation.

So you can C � your way out.

We were just talking � about my boyfriend, Grandpop.

Come on in.

I'll make you a sandwich.

It was just a good guess.

You know, � you young people

don't see color � like we do.

I got no problem.

Black or white.

Rich or poor.

It's Coleman here � who's got the problem

with stuff like that.

Why would you put that � on me?

When Eddie was set � to marry Jen,

you remember the little � conversation we had

at the Red Rooster � Supper Club?

All right, I'm off � to the hairdresser.

Only thing I remember � about that night

is I had to foot the bill.

You two can continue � your walk

down memory lane without me � for a few hours.

Come on, man.

You invited me � to that little fancy place

so you could flash your little � gold credit cards

and then demanded I tell Eddie � to forget about Jen.

Daddy, is that true?

See, he ain't right.

I'm a grown man, � Coleman Bradshaw.

I can handle you.

Just don't try those little � scare tactics

on Cassie's little white boy.

Cassie.

You--your boyfriend is white?

Daddy, don't start.

You have a problem � with that?

Not--not really.

Just--it's not like � you're gonna marry the guy.

I am so outta here.

Oh, Mom, we need more � grape juice and lunch meat.

Can you stop by the store?

No, no, no. Look.

I'll go. � I need some air.

And we can clear the air � when you're gone.

Would you just please stop? � Please?

You're actin' worse � than the kids.

Beverly, the man � hasn't changed a bit.

Actually, he's even worse.

He's wearing a house arrest � device for drunk driving.

I mean, what kind of example � is that for our grandchildren?

[tires squeal, crash]

Damn!

Somebody just � rear-ended me.

I bet you he doesn't even � have insurance.

Beverly, I'll call you back.

Unbelievable.

I'm sorry, sir. � Are you okay?

Yeah, but you did some damage � to my bumper here.

Don't move, don't scream, � and nobody gets hurt.

Gimme your watch, your cell, � and your wallet.

Young man, you don't know � who you're messin' with.

I'm--I'm a circuit court judge.

Dead judge.

You've got two seconds.

Come on.

Your watch.

Now, look, you stay � on your knees

until you hear us � drive off.

Or it'll be more than your � bumper we mess with.

I've never seen my father � so angry.

He wants us to move � immediately.

And your dad kept teasing him � about getting jacked.

I mean, all night, � he kept calling him a--

[giggling]

I can't even say the word.

A what?

It just starts � with a P.

Just tell him to stop.

What, a punk?

Worse.

He is so vulgar.

And yours is rude � and arrogant.

You should've heard the way

he talked to the guys � at the precinct last night.

He was scared, Eddie.

A classic case of guys � who put down cops

until they're in a jam.

Oh, you should've seen him

when I showed up � on the scene.

Happy to see his son-in-law � the cop then.

I don't think I can take another � day with the two of them.

I don't.

All right.

Look, I'll talk � to my dad, okay?

In the meantime, � you just hang in there.

All right?

(Franklin) � Sutton.

Tried to reach you at home � and let you know.

Can't keep her � any longer.

Sorry.

Whatever you got to say, � popo, save it.

You and Freddy were trying � to get out

from under Bishop, � weren't you?

I was doing what I try � to do every day.

Survive any way I can.

We both know you keep � covering for Bishop.

That somewhere down the line, � you're gonna end up in jail.

If you're willing � to testify

about your dealings � with Bishop,

the police can protect you.

I-Is that how � you make it through?

Singin' like a canary whenever � things don't go your way?

Look at Jessica Cho.

Sooner or later, � when he has no use

for you anymore,

don't you see what's going � to happen to you?

But what you didn't see � was what my life was like

before he--

I made my bed.

Thanks for your so-called � concern.

But I stand by my man.

Which one?

Whichever one's winnin'.

(Spencer) � Partyyyyy!

'Bout time you came back � to the Heights, old man!

Spencer!

Hey, hey, how you been?

If I didn't know � it was you,

I'd think you were Denzel's � baby brother.

Ahh! � [laughing]

Hey, y'all know � my grandson Tay?

We're here to celebrate � his manhood.

So small fry's about � to bust a move, huh?

I guess.

Go get your sisters.

I want 'em in on this.

His folks are throwing him

some kinda weird, � new age ritual on Sunday.

But my grandson deserves � to have fun.

Hey, Pete.

Play that song you wrote

back when you used � to be a star.

[laughter]

[bluesy harmonica music]

Whoo!

�� ��

Spencer.

Whoo! � Ha, ha, ha!

[all cheer]

�� ��

Come on, girl.

I know you got moves.

[laughter]

[hip-hop music]

�� ��

�� I got yo' back ��

�� Like nobody got it ever ��

�� The rough and stormy weather ��

�� I'm down to do ��

�� Whatever I need to ��

�� 'Cause you're my family ��

�� No one could love you down ��

�� Like you love me ��

�� It's always just so � plain to see ��

[karaoke machine fizzles]

(Lizzie) � What--

What happened?

This happened once before.

Well, why don't we just � sing a capella?

As the group's manager,

I think it's not � to our advantage.

You guys, this is only � for my family.

I mean, come on.

I can't disappoint � my little brother.

Why don't you just � sing solo, Lizzie?

I've never sang solo � in my entire life.

It's just for your family.

[loud disco music]

�� ��

Who the hell � are these people?

Oh, ask your father � about that.

(man) � Top that!

(Spencer) � Hit me again.

Bottom's up.

(Eddie) � A contest?

You two grown men � are having a drinking contest?

[coughing] � Hey, son.

We're just havin' some fun.

But don't--oh.

Hiya, Eddie.

Good to see you � again, Pinky.

Now get out.

Everyone else.

Get out.

Stop what you are doing.

Back away, � and get out of my house!

But these are my old friends.

Well, you're supposed � to be spending time

with your grandkids.

Now, don't treat them � like you did me.

What are you talking � about, Eddie?

I was always there � for you.

(Pinky) � Hey, Spencer.

[sighs]

See my new ride?

Showoff.

Everybody know that Lil' Pinky � bought him that car.

No-job Lil' Pinky?

How can he afford � a ride like that?

I don't ask folks questions.

Folks into all kinds of � money-making schemes these days.

'Specially those fools � over on Spruce Street.

Spruce Street.

[groans]

Sorry about that.

[sighs]

For our anniversary, � you better do something

to make me forget � all about this.

Got it.

Hey, do you and the night watch � group patrol Spruce Street?

Oh, definitely.

Actually...

that's where we found � that stash of guns

a few weeks back.

I knew it.

[phone rings]

[sighs]

Hello?

Eddie, it's me. � I've got news.

What's goin' on?

It's about Freddy.

Somebody shot him.

He's dead.

(Hunter) � How could my client

have anything to do � with Freddy's death?

He's been here � the entire time.

(Lund) � He's smart, I'll give him that.

If you're gonna have � somebody whacked,

the best alibi � in the world is

"I was at the police station � when it happened."

Now, he didn't pull � the trigger,

but this fits his M.O.

He covers his tracks � with blood.

He got to Freddy somehow.

Any luck finding Layla?

She's in the wind.

That doesn't make her � the shooter.

Oh, I think she did it.

I think she's trying � to let Bishop know

she's still down � for him.

Bishop's brokering a sale � of illegal weapons

in Lincoln Heights.

He said he had friends

from Wood Place � to Spruce Street.

Point being?

The stash of guns � the neighborhood watch found

was on Spruce Street.

That's what he was really doing � on the other side of town.

So you're thinking--

His gun is connected � to two liquor stores.

The murder of Jessica Cho

and the assault � on Freddy.

It's no coincidence.

He's using the stores � to launder money.

That would explain � the $50,000.

And Freddy's habit would explain � the beat down.

Hands in the till.

He came up short.

Bishop had to teach � him a lesson.

The same lesson he taught � Jessica Cho.

Plus Freddy was sleeping � with Layla.

Why didn't Bishop kill him � to begin with?

Layla tried to stop him. � That's when we showed up.

So he finished the job later.

There's only one problem � with your theory.

You got no proof.

Look, I appreciate � your work, Sutton,

but we're out of time.

You gotta let him go.

[Lizzie singing tunelessly] � �� As long-- ��

�� As lo-- ��

�� As long as I can remember ��

�� As long as I c-- ��

[groans]

(Jenny) � Tay.

Why aren't you dressed?

All I have to do � is put on

that gown you and Dad � bought me.

It's a dashiki, Tay.

Great men like Nelson Mandela � and Kofi Annan,

they wear them � at special events.

How's your speech coming?

I'm working on it.

By playing video games?

Okay, it's almost done.

Okay, hurry up, Tay.

You don't have � a lot of time.

[ominous music]

�� ��

'Scuse you, brother.

You know, I gotta � give it to you.

You're the tenacious type.

I just hope you know � when to move on.

You know, � I'm on to you.

And it's only � a matter of time.

Question is who runs out � of it first.

See you around.

Better believe it.

Hey.

You all right?

Yeah.

I got a little � consolation prize for you.

Just got word.

Slug the coroner pulled � out of Freddy

came from another � Glock nine,

just like the one � Bishop was carrying.

And just like the weapon � we found on Spruce Street.

I was right.

About Bishop and the guns.

So don't worry, man.

Just gotta keep sittin' � on this guy.

We'll get him next time.

All due respect, Franklin,

next time ain't soon enough.

He's made my life hard enough � for me and my family.

[phone rings]

Hey, baby.

Eddie, you need � to come home

'because Jennifer Sutton, � she's about to commit murder.

(Jenny) � I don't care what Sutton Family � tradition it is.

You had no right.

(Spencer) � Come on, Jen. � It'll grow back.

Damn, Dad.

What the hell made you � shave Tay's head?

Told her it's a family � tradition.

I shaved yours when you � were his age, too.

What tradition?

A kid in my class � had lice.

The whole school had to shave � their heads.

I hated it.

I like mine. � I look like Grandpa.

Tay, why don't you � go downstairs,

work on your speech?

Spencer, you could have � asked us first.

Listen, Jen, � I-I'm sorry.

I-I didn't mean any harm.

[doorbell rings] � Must be the drummer.

You know, maybe we should just � cancel this whole thing.

No, no, no. � Come on, Jen.

This is supposed � to be for Tay.

Now, if he likes his haircut, � maybe we should, too.

[ceremonial drumming]

Today marks the starting point

for our manchild, � Taylor Sutton.

He leaves boyhood � and is starting his odyssey

to becoming the strong, � mature, capable man

we know he's going � to be.

Tay.

We're gathered here � to bless you...

and to guide you.

My gift to you...

Kente cloth.

My gift to you, Tay...

is my granddad's � gold watch.

My gift to you, Tay...

a mother's pillow � to rest your head at night.

So Destiny's Child 2 � was supposed to sing to you.

But--

Here it goes.

�� I got yo' back ��

�� Like nobody got it ever ��

�� Through rough � and stormy weather ��

�� I'm down to do ��

�� Whatever I need to ��

�� 'Cause you're my family ��

�� No one can love you back ��

�� Like you love me ��

�� And it's always just � so plain to see ��

�� This bond that we share ��

�� As long as I � can remember ��

�� We've always stuck together ��

�� Even when you get me � in trouble ��

�� I can't stay mad at you � very long ��

�� I know that as � we get older ��

�� We may not see much � of each other ��

�� But remember what � Mama told us ��

�� Don't forget your family ��

�� I got your back �� ��

[laughter and applause]

And I got yours.

Here's mine.

[giggling]

[murmurs of amazement]

Cassie.

(Spencer) � Beautiful.

Oh, that's wonderful.

It's kinda cool.

Well, son,

there anything special � you wanna say now?

Today is important � because

I'm supposed to put away � my childish things

and become a man.

I promise to do that.

(Spencer) � All right.

That's it?

You were supposed � to write a speech

about what your day � meant to you.

I don't know what to say.

Leave the boy alone. � He's doing the best he can.

Well, he can do better. � Will you just let it slide?

No, I won't.

You're always wanting

to let something slide.

It's not a slide-by world.

That's what today is about.

Now, Tay is not gonna run away � from his responsibilities.

Like I did.

Eddie, you think I don't see � the way you look at me?

Same look you've been � giving me

ever since we left the Heights � when you were a boy.

That's not true. � It is, too.

And you know it.

Tay.

You asked me why � I left the neighborhood.

Well...

It was good for me here � when my Cassie was alive.

But after she died...

the way they took her...

I couldn't face it.

So I ran.

And I got used to running.

I admire what your father � has done.

Movin' here.

Trying to rebuild it.

Eddie, don't be so quick � to judge people who run.

It might be the only way � they can stay alive.

How would you feel if...

you lost Jen?

Well, he's not gonna lose her,

because I'm not gonna lose � my daughter

to a place where you can't � go to the store

and buy lunchmeat � without getting jacked.

All right, � you got jacked.

Is that your new "what I learned � in the hood" word

for the week?

I'll pay for the move.

Whatever it takes � to get you out of here.

Daddy, we can't move � to Santa Barbara.

Ah, baby.

Areas like Lincoln Heights,

they--they deserve � a chance.

But this...

this lifestyle.

It's got to be wearing � on you.

Dad.

I know this may come � as a surprise to you,

but I like it here.

But, baby, � you're used to the best.

Private schools, � credit cards,

a new car � when you were 16.

Okay, believe me � when I tell you

all that is not what makes me � happy anymore.

I could set Eddie up � in his own security firm.

Think how happy � that would make him.

What's better than a man � with his own business?

Police work is Eddie's � business, Dad.

And perhaps � you haven't noticed

how proud and happy � he is now.

Jen, he's just a beat cop.

Not a detective. � Not even a sergeant.

Okay, hold it � right there, Daddy.

Okay?

Eddie could be anything � he wanted to be.

He could be a sergeant, � a detective.

He could even � be a judge

if he wanted to be.

And probably a better � judge than you

because it wouldn't be � about power

and prestige and--

Is that what you think � of me?

Daddy, I--

You tried to talk Eddie � out of marrying me.

Jennifer, I just wanted you � to be happy.

Daddy, look.

I am happy.

I love my husband.

I got three great kids.

I got a job.

I make a difference � in the world.

That's happiness to me.

That's it.

Just give it a few months.

A few months. � Please stop.

Jennifer, you will love � Santa Barbara.

I love you, Daddy.

[faint applause]

Tay made a new toast.

You could've had � a glass of grape juice.

Tay and I will have our own � private toast later.

Well, I just wanted � to say...

I think it took a lot of guts � for you to say

what you said today.

Yeah, well, it takes a man � to own up to his mistakes.

Hmm.

That I definitely agree with.

What about the time � you asked me

to break up Eddie and Jen?

Touché.

I guess, � all things considered,

my daughter could have done � a lot worse for herself.

[laughs]

What?

Is that your way of saying � you were wrong?

I'll take the Fifth � on that.

A fifth of gin, � or a fifth of vodka?

[laughs]

I didn't think it � was gonna work, you know?

What, with our fathers � being here?

No, this whole � coming-of-age thing.

But I think having both our � fathers here

was a gift � in and of itself.

And I think Tay's � gonna turn out just fine.

With you as his dad, � how could he go wrong?

[doorbell rings]

Freeze frame? � Mm-hmm.

Don't move.

Hey, Lund, what's up?

Bishop's dead.

What?

Your Detroit hookup called

after you left.

William Bishop, Jr. � checks out to the letter.

Attended seminary, � graduated top of his class,

pastored a faithful � congregation.

He was arrested � and booked one time

demonstrating for the rights � of the foreign homeless.

There's just one small glitch.

Reverend William Bishop, Jr.

was a white man.

Deceased June 2004.

It's his obit.

If this is � the real reverend,

then who the hell is Bishop?