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[company music theme]

[chanting song by M. Stepka]

[heavy breathing]

MAN: That's what happens to lil' whores who suck monkey dick.

Need to learn a lesson…

Remember that, you hillbilly bitch.

Stupid little cunt. [spitting]

Just like yo' stupid white ass sittin' here, doing fuckin' nothing.

Where the fuck you've been all night yo?

Deshawn please, just stop…

Shit, I can talk to you any fuck I want, yo!

You know what, man… That's what I'm talkin' about.

I should put a fuckin' leash around your neck…

Just like a fuckin' dog. 'Cause you's a bitch!

Now get your motherfucking ass home.

Did you hear what I said? Get your fuckin' ass home.

That's what I'm talking about. I can't fuckin' stand you.

[birds singing and dogs barking]

- I know man, I know. - I'm coming, yo, coming'...

I heard your first time motherfucker. I'm coming, yo.

Just tell your boss, I'm scrapping some money right now.

Strait like that.

Yeah, give me like, an hour, motherfucker.

I'm gonna get it, yo.

You know I'm legit, right?

Right... All right. Later…

[sounds of textile and hangers]

Yeah, yeah, like this...

[birds singing and dog barking]

[jazz instrumental by M. Skitzki]

You're late kid.

Three bills to sit in minimum and no sob stories this time, right...

Shit right here...

Gotta at least be...

couple of Gs, know I'm saying.

I wouldn't know.

Yo nigga, shut the fuck up!

Pawn that shit before you get here.

I don't even know why we let you in this game anyway, dude.

'Cause he always looses.

Mr. Lee... Could you please?

Give me this thing man.

So, what's the story Mr. Lee?

Underground market...

Hong Kong or Macau...

Nice craftsmanship, but low quality.

They ship this shit to a San Fran all the time...

How much, Mr. Lee?

Five, six hundred top.

Oh, oh, oh... You try to play me, motherfucker?

- Hey watch your language Ice Cube. - This ain't no fucking antique road show!

350. It's all you get.

You want your money or not?

That's what I thought. Let's play some cards.

[fast classical instrumental]

[inhaling and exhaling]

Oh no... Oh God, no...

Shit! Fuck you!

My granddaughter's having a birthday real soon. She might like this.

Fuck that shit. That's coming home with me along with your motherfucking bread.

It might be.

What I don't understand is how someone can suck in cards so bad...

...and still be fuckin' cocky.

Yo man, fuck you, pasta-eating looking motherfucker.

You know, you exactly ain't no Hamarillo Slim over there.

Hey yo, shorty.

Goose.

Goose goose, got my playa feelin' loose.

Goose ain't cheap, brotha. Hope you got some paper, know what I'm saying!

Don't forget to tip the nice lady.

[glass breaking]

You fuckin' nigger.

- Read 'em and weep, nigga! - [laughing]

That's some straight bull shit.

Giving me change for gold?

Fuck all of you motherfuckers, man.

I want 2 bills out on this motherfucker, right now!

You want 2 bills? I give you 2 bills.

I want your ignorant ass outta here now.

We're done here, pal. Done.

This ain't legit.

Shut your ghetto lip, brotha!

This is legit, totally legit, brotha.

So get the fuck out brother.

Don't forget to tip my girl, bro.

Wait a minute.

Mr. Mansfield, I don't preach, but I have a few words to say before you leave...

Southern Nam! 1968...

My division just got back from Kon Tum province after four months of rain...

Mosquitos, NVA bullets, pure hell.

We got ambushed... by...

...gooks.

The entire unit was gone, wasted. I got shot in the legs, stomach...

Shit, I was in the mud for hours waiting to die.

And guess what pal...

A fucking miracle happened.

Someone picked me up, and, all I remember this...

...man kept repeating over and over again this prayer, like a mantra, calling God.

Carrying me in his arms, on his shoulders, in his arms... I shit all over the guy.

I woke up the next day in a hospital in Saigon, and I asked a doctor...

What the hell happened to me, and how the hell did I get here?

Doc looks at me, points to another bed, I look over...

And...

...there he was.

My Savior.

That man...

Gave me another chance of life.

We're all brothers of the man. We are all brothers...

...brotha.

[loud car approaching]

[steps outside, doors opening]

'Da fuck you're still doing up? Need to be gettin' my motherfuckin' food.

VIRGINIA: Dear Lord, please have mercy on my soul.

Disrespectful motherfucker... You did this?!

You goddamn fool, you sold my mother's diamond necklace?!

- [Deshawn laughing] - You goddamn fool...

You're growing balls over there. You're growing balls?!

You ain't getting disrespectful, Virginia. I know that shit.

Fuck you. You ain't no man.

Oh, I ain't no man, huh?

And that bastard in the crib ain't mine.

Let me tell you, you stupid motherfucker.

I don't like your little fucking attitude around here.

And the next time you want to throw my motherfucking bottles of beer...

I'm gonna beat your ass with the belt, hear me?

Whateva...

[punching face and screaming]

[kicking and screams]

[baby crying in the background]

- Deshawn no! Stop! - Don't hurt my baby!

I'm tired of your motherfuckin' kid, yo!

Stooop!

- Shut the fuck up! - Shut the fuck up!

[phone dialing and heavy breathing]

[street noise]

[Virginia's crying]

VIRGINIA: Help.

MAN: Need help?

Yes, it's my baby.

- Where's your baby? - She's in the house.

In the house?

VIRGINIA: It's my baby girl. She won't wake up!

Do you trust me?

I don't know, but if you can save my baby girl, I'll do anything...

Give her to me.

Oh Lord, my heavenly Father, it's your fateful Son.

[loud rap music]

GUY: Hey bro, what's happening?

Can't call it done, done...

TY, ma'.

You know me, man. Making sure that shit's right at home, you know.

Sounds like you. How's the baby doing?

Dear God, all you say, whatever I ask shall be received.

- Get the fuck outta here. - That white bastard ain't mine.

I thought your lil' white girl was a virgin?

Yo man, told me she got raped by some motherfuckin' white boy...

That's why I can't fuck with white bitches, know what I mean.

They all fuckin' liars, know what I mean.

- Go ahead, cry your eyes out. - It's in God's hands now.

God gives it, and God takes it away.

Why? Why give it, and take it away?!

I can't answer that, but I can tell you...

He'll take care of you. I promise.

[baby's noise]

- [distant EMT siren] - Teddy!

- Right? Think of fatherhood. - It's a blessing and a course.

Gotta keep 'em all in line.

Oh no. Best for me if I keep mines in line, ya feelin' me?

- Oooh, big Dick! - What's up, my nigga?!

- She fine now, sir. - She'll be okay. Look at her.

You sure?

- Are you okay? - [baby's crying]

- But, take her to your doctor. - Okay?

Hey what's up with you, ma?

- Hello big fella. - You must be new around here.

Please call me Diamonds. Can I take in the back for a dance?

Motherfucker yeah, you can.

I'm about to go in the back with Ms. Diamond, here.

- Diamonds honey. - It's just Diamonds.

- You want me to call the cops? - No cops! It's all fine, sir.

- Tell you what, gotta a sister named Peg. - She makes a mean pie, and hot chocolate.

Why don't you and a little baby girl come over?

Well, I don't know where my Dashawn went, so yeah, that'd be fine with me and Teddy.

Teddy. That's a cute name for a baby girl.

Well, her full name's Tedandra, but we call her Teddy, for sure.

My mother died when I was 9. She loved teddy bears, so...

I kinda named her after mom, in a weird lil' way.

That way I know she'll always be close to my heart.

That is so sweet.

What should I call you? My name is Virginia.

Virginia? My name is Clarence, but I would like for you to call me Pops.

Thank you Pops.

Thank our lord, young lady.

- How old is she? - 2 months.

You sure are lucky.

She's beautiful.

I'm lucky she alive. Pops here saved her life, prayed over her like nobody before.

Pop's is a prayer warrior.

Now he has a lot of good connections with the man upstairs.

Nah, I just read the word.

I pray, know we all have to pray.

- Do you go to church, Virginia? - I used to with mom, back in Tennessee.

But she died, my dad started drinking, and he stopped taking us.

So, my friends moving to Cleveland. I moved too, and I met Deshawn.

Hum, I'm sorry for being so nosy.

You know that's one thing 'bout Peg.

She don't know how to keep her doggone mouth shut.

I really would like to go to church again.

Tell you what, we go to church four nights a week...

And on Sunday morning. But you can... You're always welcome in our church.

Amen.

Clarence, will you go and play some music for our guest? I'm sure the lil' one will love...

Well what's that night without some good music?

[music from the car]

[tires screeching]

[jazz piano instrumental]

Virginia, Teddy has kinda, an awkward stare. But so cute.

I know, the doctor said she was born with...

...developmental disabilities, or... She ain't supposed to be alive, but she made it well.

She had a good mommy taking care of her.

[mumbling]

- Hey Virginia! Virginia! - [mumbling and throwing things]

Virginiaaaa!

Can you sing?

Can I sing? Only in church.

That's good enough.

- You know what I think. - What?

- I bet, and I'm not a betting man. - One day Teddy's gonna sing for all town.

Pops, Teddy ain't supposed to be able to talk.

- She has a mouth! Doesn't she? - Yeah.

- And ears? - Yeah.

- And she has lungs. - Well, yeah.

And I know she has a diaphragm.

Therefore, she can sing!

Pops can make a singer out of anybody. He's in the church choir.

He sings better than I do.

If you say so, Pops.

You know, God has the plan for everybody.

Believe in me.

- I'm gonna kill that bitch. - Wait til' she gets home...

You was at that old fucker's house last night, weren't you?

Listen man, that's it. I don't wanna hear you over there...

If I do, there's gonna be some problems.

- Be smooth, D. He's a good... - You hear what the fuck I said?!

You better shut the fuck up, and start listening to me.

Cuz I'm the one who need to be worried about.

If I catch your ass there again, I'm gonna beat your fuckin' ass!

Shit, I'm your nigger.

I'm the one that provides for your ass. If wasn't for me, you wouldn't have a shit!

We're gonna have us a baby, you hear me? Our baby!

[baby crying]

[acoustic guitar instrumental]

[theme song by M. Stepka] ♪Youuuuu, in the rain…♪

♪Youuuuu, in the rain…♪

♪You and me, in the rain...♪

♪A wonder, there's rain.♪

♪A water's flowing, body's glowing…♪

♪From the last time…♪

♪The ether broke down, lining shell out…♪

♪A crack in the sky…♪

♪Is it the same rain?♪

- Oh no! Oh God, not now! - [painful voice]

Oh God! I think my water just broke. Not sure...

You okay sweetie? We gotta get you to the hospital.

- Where's Teddy? - In the house, alone.

- Okay, Pops take her to St. - Paul's, I'll take care of the baby.

NURSE: It's gonna be all right.

I need some drugs! Please somebody give me something.

DOCTOR: Virginia you're doing great. On 3, we're gonna push. Okay, 1, 2, 3, push!

ALL: Push, push, push!

Couple of deep breaths, okay? 1, 2, 3... Push, push, push!

Almost there, push, push!

Almost there... Push!

Oh, congratulations, Virginia! You got beautiful baby girl.

You did good. Good job. [baby crying]

- Where she at, man? - Deshawn...

Fuck you, old man. I know she back there. Where is she?

Relax son. She had a tough time.

She's resting now. Yeah, oh, by the way, our girl did well.

Our girl? So, you're fucking my bitch now?

RECEPTIONIST: Sir, excuse me, can you please take it outside?

Let's go outside.

Hello security.

You can't come in here right now.

I need you to stay outta my family business.

You didn't know she was in labor. I took her to the hospital, so it is my business.

By the way, that lil' angel that came out...

Fuck all of that. I want my bitch now!

She's not a bitch. She's the mother to your child...

- You're no better than me. - I still remember.

[punching body]

Must be hard to hear, motherfucker.

COP: Put the gun down! Do it now!

Do what they tell you to do. Put it down.

- Put the gun on the ground. - Kick it towards me.

Get on your knees. Put your hands on your head.

- Do it now! - I'll be back.

- [police sirens] - Cuff him Jesse. I got him.

They got all kind of charges, assault, possession... I mean...

You just worry about lil' Annabelina now.

I know. I just wish I can work and live on my own.

For my sake, and for Annie and Teddy.

I think Ms B's bakery, down the street, is hiring.

That would be perfect. I can watch the kids, while you work.

And I'm fine with it, too.

[baby crying]

Oh Lord, I ask that you protect these two babies...

Keep them from danger and harm's way, and...

Father I ask that you protect the mother, give her the strength, and protect her...

[radio playing]

- Hey how are you?! - Hey Sally, how are you?

Good. Business' been good lately.

I see that you have all your goodies out.

Yeah, can never start too early.

Who's this young lady?

This is Virginia.

Welcome Virginia to my bakery, would you like to sample one of my kolachkey?

Best in Cleveland.

- You have to Virginia. - They're really good.

I've been baking since I could talk. God's honest true.

I'm gonna send some to Pops. I made a box.

You so sweet... But I have to ask you a question.

What's that?

Hum... Virginia needs a job.

Would you happen to have any openings?

I'll start on Monday, minimum wage, 15-20 hours. Do a good job, I'll increase the wages.

How's that sound?

Thank you so much.

[radio playing]

[soft classical music]

[1070s urban beat]

[closing record player]

Fuck you Clarence! Fuck you and all your excuses!

What?

- What? Say something! - Calm down.

You're gonna blame...

Vietnaaaaam...

...for all your problems ain't you? Well, fuck you nigga!

Stop! You can't be drinking while taking medication.

Who are you kiddin' Clarance? I don't...

...need a doctor, you're fucking psycho, can't you see, you drivin' me to insanity!

[mumbling and clothes grabbing]

Calm down, I'll call police.

Go ahead call the cops.

You bitch-ass nigga! You punk...

Motherfucker, call 'em! 'Cuz you can't handle a strong woman, can you?

Mom! Daddy!

- See what you did. - You woke our son.

I'm not your fucking mother!

Everything will be okay, baby. Mommy will be back.

[classical guitar and Annie's voiceover]

Our mother cared for us, she raised us, two little girls for eight years, by herself.

She worked at the bakery, while we stayed at Auntie Peg's house.

Hi, what can I get for you today?

I'll have a small coffee, 2 brownies and 3 cheesecake muffins.

[bakery equipment sounds]

- Here, ma'am. - [phone ringing]

Oh, give me one second.

Hi dear.

How many? Okay. I love you, too. Bye.

My husband. Can you add one more chocolate muffin to that order, thank you?

He knew I was coming here, too.

Yeah, Jessie just loves muffins.

I always tell him where to get 'em, but he never gets it...

Typical cop. Likes to dominate, huh.

JESSE'S VOICE: That's what happens to whores who suck monkey dick, remember that hillbilly bitch!

Virginia, are you okay? Not feeling well? What's wrong?

Nothing. I just... I just miss the girls.

Go home take the rest of this beautiful afternoon off and spend it with your girls.

Thank you so much.

Thank the good Lord above.

And the light shineth in darkness...

And the darkness comprehended it not.

[loud heavy metal music]

I'm looking for the dude named Todd. You heard of him?

Yeah, yeah, I know Todd.

Another cat named Big Dick...

You seen him around?

Biiig? Not sure about that.

Don't worry about him. He just sits here and babbles in another language all day.

Yo, look man, I'm just looking for a dude by the name of Todd.

And if he's not here, I'm gonna bounce somewhere else, you know.

Oh Todd's here.

Oh yeah? Where he at?

He's in the back.

Yeah, you know the back door.

- [laughing] - Better not be sayin' funny...

- Todd back there? - Who might you be?

- Deshawn, yo. - Deshawn! We're expecting you.

DESHAWN: See these motherfuckers don't have day jobs here.

- Shit. - [mumbling]

Our man is back after seven years. Damn!

- Seven years? - Your ass still in place?

Who the fuck's this hillbilly bitches right here, man?

Hey watch your attitude son.

- Who the fuck you talkin' to? - [group chatter]

Fuck these hills-have-eyes bitches right here, man!

These guys run the biz, the biz is really good.

Yo, you can trust these motherfuckers?

Absolutely.

You need a fat blunt and some juicy pussy.

Got it... a fat blunt.

And some pussy.

Ain't no pussy in this motherfucker man.

Got fags upstairs.

You know what, we had to restructure a few things.

Fags like to spend money.

Which is what we've been making a lot of. This is where you come. Relax, make money.

Welcome back to the new Cleveland.

Let me introduce you to someone. Hey Cinnamon!

[upbeat pop music by Marc James]

♪A kermit named Hermit…♪

♪His name, his money, spends well here…♪

♪The land game is the same.♪

♪Gold and booty...♪

♪To land and all around get lost and not found.♪

♪I'm going underground Try to stop me.♪

♪Don't try to stop me Hang on lil' baby…♪

♪Cause I think I'm going down.♪

♪I'm going underground, Don't worry, don't worry…♪

[glass tapping]

[ball bouncing]

Hello little girl.

Mommy Mommy, there is a stranger outside.

- What stranger? - Where's your sister?

You girls go inside and watch cartoons. I'll be there…

[eerie dramatic music]

- What's up? - [startled gasp]

Deshawn, why are you here?

- Why the fuck not? - Got some motherfucka livin' here?

Huh? Some white boy? When I see his ass I'll shoot him.

Don't got nobody. I think you better leave.

No phone calls, no visits.

Don't even know who that little girl is up there!

You hurt me Deshawn, did bad things, like your drugs and shit. I got my life back now.

I go to school. I have a job. I take care of my home and my girls.

Look who's talkin'.

Nigga had it good when he was hustlin'.

Making that ends meet.

Helping your white ass out, know what I'm sayin'?

It's over Deshawn, was over 8 years ago when you pulled the gun.

It's over when I say it's over.

This is like marriage.

Til' death do us part, now you gonna give me some ass.

Get out, go! You're fucked up!

[slapping face]

[screaming and heavy breathing]

Bitch! I'll kill you!

[ball bouncing]

[dramatic music]

[police radio]

[police siren, and tires screeching]

- [POLICE car speaker] - Don't move!

- Mama? - [eerie music]

Peg, take the girls back to the car, give me a moment.

- Okay. - Take my jacket.

Lord I know you have reason for taking this child.

Please forgive the sinner, protect Teddy and Annie.

May your will be done. Amen.

Goodbye my daughter.

[chattering]

- How's everything at home Peg? - It must be tough on the girls.

It's okay, it's been 3 months since their mom has passed.

Pops and I are all they have now. We're their parents.

I know.

Annie... She's so smart.

Sometimes she talks too much.

But...

And Teddy, she doesn't say a word...

But she has all this in her head, she can't get it out, you know?

Yes, I understand, my little niece has a similar problem.

Little angel.

Auntie Peg... I miss my mommy.

I know baby, but she's in heaven with Jesus, remember?

I know, I just really miss her.

How's your coloring coming along? Let me see that.

- Isn't that beautiful Ruth? - Oh my, look at that.

I'm going to put this on the board for everyone to see.

- I said shut the fuck up! - [loud ghostly noise]

TEDDY'S VOICE: Mamaaa.

Teddy, baby girl, wake up for mama.

Come on girl wake up, wake up for mama.

[screaming]

Teddy, Teddy? It's okay Teddy, okay it's just a nightmare.

You're gonna be okay?

Go back to sleep.

[ANNIE's voiceover] Teddy didn't speak at all.

Was it her illness, dark memories, or…?

We didn't know.

Peg, what?

- I'm worried about Teddy. - What we gonna do with her?

How about if I taught her how to sing?

Sing?

She can't even speak English.

The teachers are always talking about how she's unsociable with the other kids.

Peg, why have you lost so much faith in God?

Clarence, I haven't lost faith.

This is out of our control.

But it's not beyond God's control.

- [ANNIE's voiceover] - And our school years...

It was an experience I'll never forget.

The boys, the bullies, Mrs. Rockroggen.

Hey retard!

Yo retard, I'm talking to you.

- Stupid girl! - Are you that stupid?

Let's kill her teddy bear!

What you gonna do now Teddy?

- Not gonna talk to us? - Stupid idiot!

Next time could be you on the ground.

- Don't play stupid with us. - You got it? Dumb ass!

- [boys laughing] - Oh...

Don't you ever mess with my sister again retards!

Who's next?!

- Yo, chill Annie... - Just playing.

Let's get out of here Teddy.

[piano keys]

How's your day girls?

The kids were picking on Teddy again Auntie.

Do we have to give these bullies a lesson?

I guess so.

The only lesson you gonna give anybody is from this book.

Clearance, please.

Markie, I'm full. Do you want my sandwich?

The bread comes from Mrs. B's bakery.

Sure...

- [gagging] - Oh no...

- Tattle tale! - CROWD: Tattle tale!

Now Teddy the goal is to get to the finish line down here.

My my baby, what possessed you to use big-girl words?

I made you some cookies, bedtime in a half hour.

Teddy, we have to take all the little guys to finish line.

Teddy, Teddy!

Focus!

Focus!

Fa, fa, fa...

Foooocus.

- Fouuu... - Cuss...

- Cusss. - Fooocus.

- Focus, focus, Teddy focus. - Fou, fou, cus.

- Focus! - Focus.

- Yes Teddy, yes yes... - Focus, focus!

TEACHER: Alright my little angels, are we ready to do some reading?

Who read chapter 3 last night?

Looks like most of you read chapter 3 last night. Yes, Joshua?

Can I go the the bathroom?

Yes, Joshua.

What I would like to do is read chapter 3 together...

Tedandra, would you begin reading chapter 3 for us?

Teadandra? I'm not going to ask you again.

Would you begin reading chapter 3?

She can't hear you.

Is she deaf, of course she can hear me...

Of course she can hear me, she's just being defiant.

- I said she can't hear you. - Listen Annabelina...

If you're going to make comments then you will lose recess.

Tedandra, please read now! [crowd laughing]

You see Tedandra, that's what happens when you don't read.

You get mocked.

Stop it Mrs. Rockroggen, Teddy has a reading problem, okay?

Tedandra doesn't have a reading problem,

...she has a listening problem.

She never does that she's told and she never responds.

Is she stupid or something?

Want to know something Mrs. Rockroggen?

What?

Go to hell you fucking bitch!

[crowd laughing]

[TV show music playing]

Annie, I got a call today that I did not want to get.

I know you are a good girl, where in heavens name did you...

...hear those bad words?

Conner.

- Boy at school... Right? - Yes Pops...

Annie, I know you mean well but you know better.

You know better than to use foul language against authority.

You know I'm greatly disappointed and so is God.

I'm sorry pops but...

Ms. Rockroggen was so mean to Teddy and the kids…

All the kids were laughing at her. I just couldn't take it anymore!

You know that's certainly no excuse.

- I'm sorry Pops. - Don't say sorry to me, say it to God.

I'm sorry God!

- Let's pray. - Okay.

Bow your head.

Dear God, I am sorry for my behavior today at school and for saying inappropriate things to Mrs. Rockroggen.

Please forgive me. Amen... Oh, and one more thing, please...

Make the kids at school stop teasing Teddy.

Amen. Do you have any homework?

Okay, go ahead and finish it. Okay?

This little girl, oh my God, let me tell you this story...

She's the biggest little bitch. She in the classroom the other day... Hold on a sec.

Oh my God! Ouch, shit! Fuuuck!

Annabelina Kelleran...

Little nigger cunt.

- Okay Teddy, repeat what I say. - Apple, orchard...

Aaaaple...

Orrrchard.

Okay your turn. Why don't you try it?

App… App… Apple.

App… App… Apple.

Very good, very good.

Auntie Peg why did God make Teddy the way she is?

God made you special Annie and he made Teddy special too.

Just in his own sort of way.

What do you mean?

Well you're both very smart little girls.

It's just that he made Teddy a little different so that she could stand out.

Why did Jesus want Teddy to stand out?

Well, he didn't want to make everybody the same...

So he gave us all different gifts.

You like to help me cook, so that's your special gift to the world.

I have many gifts Auntie...

...like beating Teddy and Pops in games.

That you do.

What are Teddy's gifts?

She has trouble reading at school.

Teddy's gift to the world is that she has never been mean...

She cares about everyone.

She has the biggest heart.

That's her gift to the world and not many people are like that.

I hope that God gives Teddy more gifts. She's too special.

Bear...

Good Teddy. Tell you what... After dinner I'm gonna teach you how to sing.

[gospel music]

[choir's loud singing]

ANNIE'S VOICE: Years went by, Pops and Auntie Peg continued to care for us as their own...

Pops worked hard and moved our family to the Cleveland suburbs.

The loss of our mother was hard on me... And extremely hard on Teddy.

She was trying to get out of her shell, her speech began to improve, and she started to come into her own.

She wanted to reveal her true self.

She just needed a spark, a match, a light, and that was to come when she turned 21.

[pop song on TV, by Peach Martine]

You want to be a pop star like Peach, don't you Teddy?

[phone ringing]

Hi Mrs. B. Yeah, okay, yeah okay...

Yeah, okay, text me the address, okay, bye.

[happy piano instrumental]

- Hi Teddy. - Hi Caleb.

- Well, hello young man. - Good afternoon, Caleb.

Can I go get ice cream with Caleb, Pops?

- Just be back before sundown. - Thanks.

- So how you've been Teddy? - I'm good.

[excited voice and self-slap]

[dramatic fast violin]

Out of curiosity how did you end up in this entertainment business?

Well...

Gentlemen service, this is what I call it. I'm an entrepreneur, Mr. Crowny.

I owned a successful bakery on the east side for many years. A few years ago...

I retired... When I went to Las Vegas, I found it very entertaining and enlightening.

I like your spirit, please continue.

Well in my opinion, these services should be legal everywhere. It makes total sense. It's just business.

Unemployed ladies can be employed and men don't have to stay in cheap motels. The state makes money, too.

I'm a good Christian woman, Mr. Crowny.

I've helped people all my life. The young ladies in the bakery and now my service associates.

So have you decided yet?

- As for the girl? - Yes, which one?

- Anna... Bell... - Annabelina.

Yes, yes.

She'll be perfect for your little art film.

I still have to audition my talent.

But of course.

How about this?

Tonight, downtown... 10pm.

No problem. It's already done. She'll be there.

Excellent.

Now, about my commission.

Well how much would you like?

How many inches do you have?

You wait right there, I'll be back in ten...

[modern jazz music]

Oh, don't hold back Crowny, be the man. I need it.

[heavy rock music]

[lyrics by N. Gobor] ♪The Earth was so good...♪

♪Before the darkness came, The floodgates of sin...♪

♪Were open the the world, If sunlight starts shining, ♪

♪In your darkest hour, That could be the last chance, ♪

♪In your entire life, The strong desire, ♪

♪Sometimes misleads you, Never make a promise...♪

♪The light in the darkness, can bring the salvation...♪

- Crowny? - Annabelina?

- You drink? - I'm supposed to get my money...

Would you like to make couple of thousand dollars?

Come to my studio.

[soft piano music]

[loud radio-music in the bar]

- No way! Clarance, you dog! - Falcon, my friend!

- How ya' doing today? - Oh gosh, such a long time...

Business is good. God is better.

- Praise the God. Wonderful... - Go check out the stage.

- Come on Teddy, come on. - Let's go to check it out.

- [improvisational singing] - Wake up, look what you've...

...done today, you put a smile on my face!

Come on, come on Teddy.

- [improvisational singing] - I keep wondering through...

- A lemonade, please. - Put it on my tab.

And you are?

Jesse. Jesse McArthur.

- Hi, I'm Annie. - Nice to meet you, Annie.

- Glad to... - You know, you're a good singer.

- Really? - Yes, really.

- One lemonade! - [glass sliding]

I come in here a lot after my shift.

I'm a cop.

Right.

- Rookie, actually. - Nice.

Been on the force about 2 weeks now.

- That must be hard. - It's not that bad.

- Hey Teddy! - How did I do there?

- You looked great! - Really great.

Listen Teddy, this is officer Jesse. Jesse, this is Teddy.

Hi Teddy.

- [DESHAWN'S yelling] - I said, shut the fuck up!

- [YOUNG TEDDY'S voice] - Mama...

[scary noise and moaning]

- I'll call somebody! - Is she all right?!

[chattering]

Annie wait! Here, take my number. If you need anything...

Call me or text me. I live just a few miles down the road.

Just have a seat, please.

I'm glad you showed up.

And, quiet on the set!

- I'm not... - Shhhhh!

We have to be quiet. They are about to shoot.

VIDEOGRAPHER: And, action!

- I don't do porn. - Porn?

Annie...

This is adult entertainment industry, a billion-dollar business.

Your manager, Mrs. B, said that you are perfectly fine with...

...this content.

Unfortunately, we lost our star, so we really need your help.

Just couple of scenes, a girl on girl, a BJ, possibly anal...

If you're okay with it... I can tell you one thing.

It's a really good pay day.

[loud moaning]

What kinda pay day?

$2,000 cash.

Plus, you're gonna be in the scene with the big star...

Dick Reamington himself. Don't you recognize him?

- No. - It's okay.

Okay?

Okay.

[funk music, lyrics by Marc James]

♪She got the job outta town, As it helps to get around...♪

♪She's moving, doesn't matter, The girl's so pretty!♪

♪She says the only way is, To run out of it, forever!♪

♪Forever! Fo-fo forever!♪

♪The girl can dance!♪

[water and city noise]

- Teddy! - Teddy, will you marry me?

What?!

[water splashing]

- Will you merry me? - What?! What?

[funk song continues]

Take out your bibles.

Please turn to John...

Chapter 1...

...verse 5.

And the light shineth in darkness,

And the darkness...

...comprehended it not.

Why did you bring me to church?

Because Annie, you are a whore.

Whore?

I'm only whore because you fucking prostitute me everywhere, to every fucking man.

Don't you screw up my business or your future.

I brought you to church, so you can repent for your ungodly nature...

I'm a good Christian woman...

Let go of me, you crazy psycho bitch.

What did you say I?

I said, get the fuck out, you crazy manipulative whore.

Wow. After all I did for your mother and for you...

- This is what I get? - Huh.

Doesn't surprise me. That's those nigger genes inside of you.

Virginia...

She needs me still.

Jesus will forgive you, Jesus will save you for all you do.

You think Jesus will forgive after what you made me do?

You make all this dirty money out of me, tell me to repent...

And you fuckin' do it all over again.

You were nothing before me you are nothing now, and you will always be nothing. Don't you forget.

I am not doing this anymore.

I dishonored God. I fuckin' shamed my family.

I'm fuckin' worthless in every way.

[requiem music]

- [ANNIE'S voiceover] - The things that gave me...

...joy and happiness are being overshadowed by...

...what I've done, and who I've become.

Pops...

Auntie Peg, Teddy, I love you all so much.

But I just can't do this anymore.

God if you're even there if I have any merit with you at all, please take care of my family.

[song and lyrics by M.O.T.] ♪Mother!♪

[acoustic guitar]

[dark guitar tunes]

[dark acoustic music continues]

♪The face of a motherrrrr, motherrrrr...♪

[body dropping]

- [TEDDY'S voice] - Annieee!

[crying]

- [reciting poem] - Don't cry my Annie...

Everything will be okay...

Don't cry my Annie, You'll have another day.

[sad violin music]

Don't cry my Annie... [crying]

[crying and sad reciting]

[sad violin tunes]

Don't cry my Annie, You'll have another day.

Don't cry my Annie.

She should be closely observed.

Hi Teddy, how's your sister?

I should be going. But, I would like to talk to you privately.

Teddy baby!

I'm not sure if you know or ever knew my father. He was a Cleveland cop years ago.

You know, I've known a lot of cops from this town.

I have to tell you about your son Deshawn.

You know, Deshawn is Annie's biological father.

Yes. I do. My father was the one who arrested Deshawn...

He told me all about it before he passed away.

He died?

He died two years ago.

Cancer.

Sorry to hear that.

You should also know, and you're probably not aware...

Deshawn was released from prison a week ago.

What?

He served 13 years.

13 years? He got 20 to life!

I know. See, his sentence was shortened.

Prisons are overcrowded and he...

According to prison files he displayed very good behavior.

As a matter of fact, he was spotted couple of days ago.

Probably curious about his daughter...

He might try to get in touch.

Sir, I don't know Annie and Teddy that well, but I do care a lot about their well-being.

I have to report to work now, but there is more I'd like to tell you, do you mind if we get together another time?

Definitely. Sure.

Thank you.

[slow piano music]

So, Annie baby, how are you?

Yeah I'm good. I'm good.

I'm just goin' to see Jesse, you know, the cop...

- Is he your boyfriend? - Noooo!

He's not. He's just a nice guy.

What?!

Nothing, nothing at all.

Oh, it's him. I gotta go.

Don't forget tonight, for your sister's birthday karaoke.

I'm not gonna be late for Teddy's 21st.

All right.

Gotta go. Bye!

[restaurant chatter]

- Thanks for lunch. - No problem.

- Thanks for saving my life. - Thank Teddy.

She's the one that saved you.

There's something I have to tell you.

Something you deserve to know.

If it's about my father I already know.

It's about my father.

Okay.

Never knew him that well, my parents divorced when I was 10...

I lived with my mom...

Didn't speak to him that much. He was kind of difficult, very conservative.

He was a racist asshole.

God...

- But it's something else. - What?

My father is Teddy's father. I'm her half-brother.

All I know just what my dad told me before he passed away.

My mom never even knew.

After all these years and no one ever knew?

- I mean, does Pops know? - No.

Not yet.

You're the only one I've told.

- You're Teddy's brother? - Half brother.

Feels good to tell someone.

[background pop music]

[soft guitar music]

Going to make you look beautiful Teddy.

Yeah...

Are you ready to sing your heart out?

You can do it. I wish our mom was here.

Mama!

[whimsical guitar]

It's okay Teddy.

Everything will be okay.

Mommy's coming back.

Mommy always comes back.

[whimsical violin]

[crowd chattering]

Please give a warm house welcome to Teddy Kelleran!

[crowd clapping]

[karaoke w/music by P. Martine]

♪It came wondering, through my mind...♪

♪And I thought of you and how you're out of time.♪

♪I went out of my way, to save you that day...♪

♪Now you can do what I say, or love what I hate...♪

♪But I was there all along, that's why I'm writing this song.♪

[car engine]

[keys jingling]

[clapping and cheering]

Hey, are you still coming tonight?

Yea, just now leaving the station.

- How did Teddy do? - Yea, she did really great!

See you soon. Bye.

And the light shineth in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.

Love you mom.

And I can also tell by your t-shirt, you're a huge fan of Peach.

Guess what?

We brought in Peach Martine!

Everybody!

[clapping and cheering]

Which one do you want to sing Teddy?

Frenemy.

- Frenemy, one of my favorites. - You got it, let's do it.

[karaoke pop music]

♪I didn't know what to think, when I first met you...♪

♪We get a little jealous everyday...♪

♪Then we look at each other like it's okay...♪

♪I wish I could go back and change it forever...♪

[police sirens in distance]

[glovebox click]

[cocking pistol]

[karaoke music and singing]

[karaoke singing continues]

[audience clapping]

[crowd chattering]

Hey Pops, I set up a room in back with food and snacks...

Go back there and enjoy yourselves.

[stepping on concrete]

[crowd chattering]

[piano: “Fur Elise” by Beethoven]

[group chattering]

- Hey, it's Caleb! - How you doing Caleb?

Let's take a picture.

Ready, 1, 2, 3, big smiles, yeah.

Okay, come on, let's all take one. Jessie here, take it…

Jesse you need to be in the picture, come on!

Yeah, but who's gonna take it?

I'm gonna take it. Surprised?

You was hoping you never see me again, huh?

I am family, ain't I?

It's been a long time.

Pops! What a boat-ass nigga...

Lookin' good, man.

Auntie!

Stupid bitch.

Ma lil' girl.

Beautiful sweet Annabelina.

You know I used to tell your moms...

If I ever had a little girl I would name her Annabelina.

Yeah, she liked that too, yo. She liked a lot...

Can we go outside and talk?

Outside?!

Every time this nigga go out he gets jail time! Ain't that right, Pops?!

You can eat a dick.

- 'Cuz I ain't the one. - Mr. Mansfield.

Yo, you need to shut your shady ass up!

I know you. You fuckin' police.

Your fuckin' daddy fucked my black ass up!

Fucked my bitch!

Planted shit on me and send my ass to Youngstown.

'Da fuck you wanna do?!

You don't belong here motherfucker!

You and that retarded ass sister of yours.

I need you to shut the fuck up, get away from my lil' girl.

I'm not your little girl you son of a bitch!

- Yes the fuck you are. - I'm your fuckin' daddy!

You just like me.

Annie... I don't feel well.

Son...

Listen to me.

It's all my fault.

I left you a long time ago.

Please forgive me! God. He'll forgive you.

Don't be kickin' that religious shit to me! I don't give fuck about you!

- Poooops!! - [gun shot]

[high pitch noise]

[eerie sound]

I don't want to preach to you but I have a few words…

…to say before you leave us.

That man gave me another chance in life…

That man...

...was your father.

So, say hi to Pops when you see him for me, all right.

[multiple gun shots]

[gurgling & heavy breathing]

[chanting by M. Stepka]

ANNIE'S VOICE: There are many different paths one can take, my mom traveled hers, and I traveled mine.

Some people are forced down dark paths through circumstances beyond their control.

While others make choices of their own that darken the soul.

But there is always a way out.

There is good in this world.

There is beauty. There is a path of light.

What Teddy showed me is that you can't change how you…

…come into this world, but you can change how you go out.

[end-credits song “Burn Away” by Kev Rowe]