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Hey, babe, I'm about to start the slow cooker.

If your parents have any food allergies,

speak now or forever hold your peace.

Nichelle?

Sorry. No food allergies. Cool.

Now it is

breakfast time for two. Mmm. Okay.

Hey, if anybody should be nervous about tonight, it's me.

I'm the one who's got to meet your folks for the first time.

I've told you my dad is an idealistic man,

very opinionated...

You don't become the Dean of Social Sciences

unless you got opinions. My mom, too.

What made her such a good real estate agent was being...

judgy about everything.

You just described a whole bunch of parents, including my own.

I am so excited to finally meet your mom and dad,

even if it is a few years overdue.

I'm just warning you that they're gonna have some thoughts

on the color of the baby's room, the size of the crib,

and schools and...

You get the picture, right? Yeah.

I don't want you to be put off.

Sounds like we're gonna have some good

family conversation tonight.

It's gonna be fun.

I'm glad one of us thinks so.

If they start pitching baby names,

can you just smile and nod? Can you?

Hmm.

Hey, you switching up your stance

or something? No.

Just not getting great sleep, man. It's not a big deal.

I'm fine. Hey, you can talk to me if something's up.

No shut-eye is usually a symptom, not the cause.

Bonnie's been traveling a lot more for work lately.

She's hitting all these VIP sporting events,

couldn't make it back

for our anniversary.

We've been apart a lot. I'm not gonna lie.

It's been hard. I just miss my wife.

Damn. I'm sorry. I wish there was something I could help with.

Officer Luca? Yeah.

Dominique Luca? Yeah.

Morning. Hey.

Sorry to interrupt.

Um, my name is Eva Durant.

Can I talk to you? Uh, now's not really great.

Look, I can ping somebody if you're working patrol for us.

Oh, actually, it's a personal matter.

Is there somewhere we can talk?

Well, my SWAT teammates are family, so you can say whatever

you needed to say. Well...

I'm your sister.

What are you talking about?

I.. I don't have a sister.

I'm afraid you do. Look, I don't know

what you're playing at, but there's no way. All right.

Let.. let me back up.

Long story short, I lost my mom recently.

Sorry for your loss. Yeah.

Condolences.

Uh, but the point is, I've never known who my father was.

She wouldn't tell me, but right before she died,

she changed her mind.

She confessed to me that she had an affair

years ago when she worked

out of Hollenbeck with a guy named Carl Luca.

You can look her up... Detective Sofia Durant.

No.

No way my dad would've cheated on my mom. Okay.

I know I'm blindsiding you here.

And as far as I know,

your dad... he doesn't know about me.

He never knew

that my mom was carrying his baby.

Just... what exactly do you want from me?

I just... wanted to meet my half-brother...

..and talk.

You know, I got to admit,

it's pretty cool, the both of us being LAPD,

carrying on our parents' legacies.

Stop. Just.. just stop, okay?

I don't want to call your mom

a liar, especially because

she just died, but

you got it all wrong, you understand me?

Look, where do you work out of?

Maybe I can get him to touch base with you later.

I'm mid-watch out of 27th Division.

And, look, I.. I get that this isn't something

he wants to believe.

But it's the truth.

Burrows.

Hate to say it, but

Robbery Homicide's gonna need SWAT's help on this one.

Copy that. What's the story so far?

Fire-bombing and a shooting.

Suspect hit the phone bank here with two Molotov cocktails.

Then, when workers were fleeing the fire, he started

picking them off. Some messed up stuff, right?

What kind of toll are we looking at?

Three dead, 11 wounded, including the security guard.

He shot back, and even though he didn't end up

hitting the guy, he did manage to force the shooter

back into his getaway car.

So it could've been even worse?

Yeah, still might be.

You think this is the start of something?

More like a continuation. This was the second attack.

A fulfillment center in Toluca Lake

got hit about an hour before this went down.

Sheriff's Department responded.

Shooter was gone by the time they got there.

In and out, hit and run,

just like this one? Yeah.

There, uh, security footage? Yeah.

We're canvassing it now, as well as spent shells

for ballistics. So, if there's an arsonist

spree shooter on the loose, there's a good chance

he's prepping for his next hit.

That's what we're afraid of,

and that's why I called SWAT.

All right, we'll work with RHD to figure out

who this guy is and where he's going next,

and when he strikes... we'll stop him.

What do you got, Street?

We compared witness statements from both shootings.

They reported seeing the same vehicle... blue Chevy Impala.

It was reported stolen

yesterday in North Hollywood. I already put out a BOLO,

so we'll know if it hits traffic cams or turns up anywhere.

Wonder if the shooter will keep the ride

now that we got cops all over the city on this.

Well, if he keeps it, we'll find him.

Now, Hondo and Tan are looking into connections

between the two businesses that got hit,

hoping we can figure out why they were targeted.

All right, good.

Deacon and Cabrera are headed over to the hospital

to talk to the wounded security guard.

Maybe he can shed some light on this.

Hey, check on ballistics.

Maybe the shells left behind can give us something.

Roger that, Commander.

I want this sick bastard stopped.

Oh, thank you. Mm-hmm.

Mr. Ellis? Mm-hmm.

I'm Sergeant Kay, this is Officer Cabrera.

Thanks for talking to us.

Uh-huh, I know how important time is for you guys, so...

Anything you've got on our shooter...

it'd be a big help.

Um... shooter had on a hoodie, but I saw his face.

Kid was young, couldn't have been more than 18,

19, tops.

Was there anyone else in the car? Any accomplices?

I tried to see but couldn't make anything out.

Tinted windows.

You said you got a look at the shooter's face.

Mm-hmm. Can you describe him?

Well, Hispanic kid, if that helps.

Did he say anything that might hint at a motive?

If he did, I didn't hear it.

Were there any threats made at the business beforehand?

Mm, nothing. I would have heard about something like that.

Hey, you seen Hondo? Motor pool, I think.

All right. Hey, man, you all right?

Just want to make sure you're okay.

What, okay with this lady coming out of nowhere,

saying that my dad cheated on my mom?

That he had an affair with some coworker?

Sofia Durant. That's what she said her mother's name was.

If you want, I can look up her PD file.

No, absolutely not.

I'm not gonna play into this ‘cos I don't believe her.

Okay, my dad is a good guy.

He wouldn't have done what she's saying.

Listen, I don't think she came by

just to break up the Luca family.

Yeah, but that's what she's doing.

Okay, my parents are old, they finally got

to a place where they just seem... settled.

What's something like this going to do to them?

I get it, man. It's.. it's a lot to process,

but what if you just sat down and talked with her?

That's all Eva wants right now.

After all, if she is your sister...

Hey, Hondo, I just talked to Deke.

The wounded guard from the phone bank didn't know

of any threats to the company or its employees.

Yeah, I heard pretty much the same thing

from Detective Burrows. Whatever the connection is between

the two targets this morning, we still haven't found it.

Which means the attacks could be random.

Making this even more dangerous and unpredictable

than we thought. Our shooter could pop off

anywhere, any time.

Still waiting on the ballistics report.

Hopefully it tells us something when it comes in.

Yeah.

What? Everything all right?

Nichelle's father is inside asking for me.

Were you expecting him? No. No. I was supposed

to meet him for the first time tonight at dinner.

I wonder why he'd come by here first.

Well, only one way to find out.

Yeah.

Mr. Carmichael, this is a surprise.

Nice to finally meet you. I know this is a little preemptive.

I hope you don't mind. No.

I was admiring the history here. You don't see many faces

like ours until the last few decades, hmm?

Well, change takes time, sir. Mm.

And two parties giving each other a chance. Mm.

But I like to think that things are improving.

Well, let's hope we're moving back

to a better L.A. than the one we left.

My wife and I really enjoyed New York.

It took a lot to pull me away from Cornell.

Well, I know Nichelle is so happy

that you're back.

And I'm sure your grandchild is worth relocating for.

Listen... Daniel,

the reason I came down here is

to cut through the theatrics and get to brass tacks.

My wife and I are looking forward to dinner tonight.

But, man to man, do me the courtesy

of not mistaking our presence as approval.

May I ask what exactly do I need to do to win you over?

I'm afraid it's not that simple.

Well, sir, I never thought that it would be.

I just learned from my father to boil it down

to where everyone knows what the real problem is.

Hondo, ballistics just came back on our shooters.

Sorry to interrupt. Uh,

it's okay. I, uh... I've said my piece.

I'll let you get back to work.

Well, I'll see you tonight, Mr. Carmichael.

Mm-hmm. Nice of you to stop by.

I know.

Okay, what was that all about?

That was Nichelle's father.

He just came to fire a shot across the bow

of Nichelle and my relationship.

Well, you ask me,

just seems like a guy with a bug up his ass.

Nichelle warned me that he might feel some type of way

about her coming down from Baldwin Hills

and settling in my hood.

Does that make you feel a certain way?

Just that it's gonna be real interesting tonight at dinner.

Come on.

Ammo from the Toluca Lake attack

was a three and a half inch buckshot shell.

In Van Nuys, it was a two and three quarter shotgun slug.

Different ammo, and to fire them, different guns.

Plus, the Toluca Lake shooter wore green.

Witnesses from Van Nuys reported a gray hoodie.

So there's more than one shooter?

The BOLO on the blue Impala from this morning just got a hit.

Turned up in a housing project in East L.A.,

two blocks south of ELAC.

That's a rough part of town. Do we know who controls the block?

No. I just talked to GND.

That block's in a constant turf battle.

Main set's always changing.

So we don't know who we might be dealing with?

But we do know the shooter's car is there.

That's our best lead yet.

Grab the squad. It's worth a recon.

Street, you're with me on the car.

Luca, Tan, Cabrera,

check out the building, watch our six.

Stay liquid.

Hey, you good?

Yeah, of course.

Okay, lookouts are calling their friends.

Definitely the right ride.

Where'd our shooters go? Well, they could be

anywhere here, or they could be miles away by now.

Excuse me?!

Anyone know who dumped this car here?

30-David to Command. No sign of the suspects.

Contact Detective Burrows at RHD.

Have them roll out to our location

and process a vehicle.

Hey, you know who runs this block?

Yeah. Not you guys.

Tough neighborhood. You come from here,

you might not stand a chance.

Hey, there's tagging all over this place.

This is Third Street Bravos' territory.

And if you take into account that witnesses said

the shooters were in their teens...

I'm thinking the attacks today could be

gang initiation killings.

Yeah, who knows how many recruits are involved,

or how many initiations we could be looking at.

Nothing around here happens

without the shot-caller's approval.

We're not trying to rile this place up, right?

No. Let's head back to HQ.

We'll work with GND, see if we can find out

who the shot-caller is and where we can find him.

Sounds like a plan. I doubt anyone here's gonna talk to us.

¡Sinverguüenza!

!¡Rata! Stop right there!

Back it up.

Vendida gringa huh! Stay. Stay back.

!¡Lárgate! Maybe she'll talk to us.

Looks like she got a lot to say.

Doesn't seem to like female cops very much.

It's not that. She doesn't like me.

!¡Lárgate! She's my cousin.

You know what? That's it!

Hey, back up! Back up! Give me your hand.

Hey, we don't have the numbers for crowd control

if this pops off.

No, We don't. Let's get out of here. Let's move!

Back up. Stay back! Let's go.

Let's go. Right now. Back up. Stay back. Stay back!

Hey, get in. Now!

Cabrera, you all right?

I take it things aren't great between you and your cousin.

What's the story there?

Long and short of it, ten years ago, when Raquel was a teenager,

she was going down a bad path.

She got involved with the wrong people.

She was about to join a gang.

Since I was just out of the Academy, her mom came to me.

She knew Raquel had done some stuff.

Hold-ups, theft, B&E's.

So her mom asked you to turn Raquel in?

She went to jail for a year.

But it kept her from joining a gang.

And I became the family rat in the process.

Does she know her mother asked you to do it?

No. As a cop, I felt

it was a burden I could bear alone,

her hate focused on me, better than on her mom.

Damn. That's a lot to put on your shoulders.

But, for what it's worth,

I think that's huge.

Hey, if Raquel still lives in the neighborhood,

you think she's got some info

on the Third Street Bravos?

She might.

Worth a shot. Okay.

Yo. Hey.

Street said Nichelle's dad came by earlier.

Everything good?

Hmm.

Ah, Deke, put it this way.

Uh, he is not my biggest fan.

I wouldn't let that get to you.

Annie's parents aren't my biggest fan, either.

Never have been. That right there is a surprise.

I thought they'd be all about you.

Are you kidding? Their pride and joy’s in law school,

on her way to becoming a lawyer

or a judge or a senator.

She gets pregnant, drops out.

Who do you think they blame? Okay,

but they still come around, especially for the kids.

How you making that work?

You really want to know?

It sounds silly, but it works.

Whenever they come into town, I just...

I imagine myself as a bank hostage.

I just do what I'm told.

I do nothing to upset them because I know I only have

to survive until they leave.

Damn, Deke. I never thought I'd have to put myself in the shoes

of a hostage to get through a dinner. No, it works.

And then, when they're gone, I... I tell Annie I love her,

hug my kids, because that's what's important.

You got to ask yourself...

what's worse? Keeping things status quo

for Nichelle and your future kid,

or confronting her parents head-on, and spoiling everything

because your pride can't take it?

Hmm. That's all I'm thinking about right now.

Ah, do yourself a favor.

Don't overthink it.

Look, Raquel, you know how this works.

You help us out, there's a chance

we'll make the "assaulting an officer" charge go away.

Help you? You mean snitch on someone.

Hmm? Be a rat?

Was it hard giving me up years ago?

I hope it was, seeing as I'm family and all.

Listen, you're in some trouble right now.

Whatever your personal beef is, this is only

gonna make things worse for you.

We think the Third Street Bravos are behind

the fire-bombings and shootings earlier today.

We both know

word gets around in the project, so you know what's up.

Okay. Yeah, I heard about what popped off today. So what?

So the crimes have all the hallmarks of gang initiations.

Do you know who's behind them? Ain't the Bravos.

Okay, no offense, but how about you give us the Bravos'

shot-caller, and we can, uh, confirm that for ourselves?

You don't need to talk to him.

Like you said, word gets around.

Bravo homeboys ain't the ones popping off.

Then why did we find the shooters' getaway car

in Bravo’s territory? Because

the guy behind this wanted you to find it there.

Had his guys dump it on our block so LAPD would roll in,

maybe crack a few heads, slap some cuffs on.

Mm. Like these right here.

So you do know who's behind this? I ain't a rat.

Even if this guy is bringing heat to your neighborhood,

trying to implicate the Bravos? You're okay with that?

We're not asking you to be a rat, Raquel.

We're just asking you to stand up for your hood.

Keep who knows how many more innocent people

from getting killed.

Look, just give us a name?

Raquel, do the right thing.

There's a banger... Felipe Calvo.

He's real dangerous, all right?

One of the craziest fools I ever heard of.

Got kicked out of the Bravos last month.

kicked out? Why? ’cos that fool

wanted to kill homies that left the gang.

So this Felipe Calvo

guy's into retribution? Word.

But Bravos ain't about that.

If you can't handle the life, you can walk.

I know, ‘cos my boyfriend was in the game.

So Felipe gets kicked out of the Bravos.

So now, he's looking to start his own gang.

Makes sense,

don't it?

What do we have on this jackass?

Felipe Calvo. He's got a list of priors - drug possession,

armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon.

He'd be the perfect decoy if Raquel's trying

to lead us down the wrong road.

I don't know. Cabrera thinks that Raquel's on the level.

Despite their history, she says we can trust her.

All right, then. Let's dig into Calvo's known associates.

Maybe we can find out who his gang recruits are,

see if we can ID his shooters.

Are we any closer to identifying their next target?

Deacon and Tan have a theory, but they're still testing it.

Well, I don't have to tell you two that time's short.

Tick tock, boys.

man: I brushed the glass out of the seat for you.

Yo, load up.

Hey, you ready to do this? Hell yeah.

But cops are probably all over this by now.

You know, maybe it makes sense to wait

till tomorrow to let the heat die down.

Nah. There's no waiting. Only way out of this is

you do your part and be one of us.

Okay.

Hey, Commander, if Felipe Calvo wants

to take out former Third Street Bravos,

that could be the connection between the two businesses

that were hit this morning. Turns out both of them employ

reformed bangers, including some ex-Bravos.

Well, how did we miss that connection earlier? Former gang

affiliation isn't something employers have to produce.

We only found it because we were looking for it.

Okay, so now we have the link between the two targets

and how it ties to Felipe's motive.

Exactly. Which means he'll likely target another business

that employs former bangers.

They're trying to straighten out their lives,

now they're being hunted down because of it. Great.

Yeah, I found 16 businesses in the Valley

that work with social workers to employ ex-cons

and former homeboys.

Could be any of them at any moment. All right,

I'll have patrol units sitting on every one of them

in case our shooters show up, but in the meantime,

we got to try to narrow this down. Hey.

North Hollywood Division just got a report

of a stolen car at a Vineland strip mall.

Caught my eye because

it's the same area where the blue Impala got boosted.

Somehow, I feel like they're connected.

Well, three potential businesses they can target

right around where the car was stolen.

Wait a second. Chucho's is an active Lucky Boy hangout.

There's no way former Bravos would work there.

That's right. They're rival gangs. That's instant beef.

And Boyd's is currently closed for a renovation, which means

Mike Blanca's could be employing

ex-Bravos and be Felipe's next target.

You sold me. Roll out.

Plate matches our stolen car.

30-David to Command.

We've located the stolen vehicle

and a lone suspect.

Come on. Let's go, let's go. Move, move, move.

LAPD! Hands where we can see them!

Get out of the car! Do it now!

Turn around and walk backwards toward us.

Lift up your shirt!

Slowly.

Down on your knees,

hands behind your head and clasp your fingers.

All right, move in.

Cabrera, go.

30-David to Command, suspect in custody. Show us Code Four.

This doesn't need to be the end of the world, Talia.

You're only 17. You got your whole life ahead of you.

You help us find Felipe and the other shooters,

we can help you get your life back on track.

I don't know anyone named Felipe.

You might want to think harder. Do that, and we can maybe work

with the D.A. to get your charges reduced.

You could be looking at just a few months in Los Padrinos,

some community service. But first,

you need to tell us the names of your friends

and where we can find them.

I don't know nothing.

You know, I'm guessing

Felipe coached you on what to say in case you got scooped up?

Talia, he's not your friend.

And I know it doesn't seem like it,

but right now, we are.

And we really want to help you, but you got to help us, too.

Talia, look at me.

I think you want to help us,

and in doing so, you help yourself.

I just want to be left alone.

Hey, man. What's up? Talk to me.

Hey, I looked up Eva's mom, and things kind of line up.

She worked with my dad, and I know my folks were going

through a long rough patch right around then.

But there's still part of you

that feels it can't be true?

‘cos this just throws everything upside down

between me and my dad, and between my parents.

This might blow up some Luca history

but this is a girl who just wants to know who her family is,

who she's connected to. Can you accept that part of it?

It's just, this changes so much. That's the problem.

I know, but it's not her fault.

I doubt she wanted things to shake out this way.

I'm trying to get you to see the positives here.

Tell me what you think those are.

Well, for one,

you got a sister now, who you never knew before.

You're not the type of guy to freeze anyone out.

You're too good a dude for that.

Plus, knowing the truth is always worth it,

even if it hurts.

Listen, man. I get where you're coming from.

But she wants to talk.

I got no clue what I'm supposed to say to her.

Look, she just lost her mom.

She probably feels like an orphan.

You don't have to say anything to her.

You just got to be there to listen.

Hondo?

Just wanted to check.

Did Talia say anything?

No, she's not helping us or herself.

Commander Hicks and Deacon couldn't get anywhere with her.

Mind if I try?

I just want to feel her out.

I think I might be able to...

get her to open up.

Not criticizing what they might've tried,

it's just that I think

I can connect with her.

Because you got ties to the hood.

Guess I've tried to keep that chapter of my life closed.

Especially when it comes to work life.

I know how hard it is, coming from my community,

to be a cop, but I do

believe it's possible to keep one foot in each world.

So if you think your past will help,

now's your time to speak up.

¿Quieres agua?

La traje para ti.

I don't speak Spanish really.

What's your family think about that?

‘cos my mom used to give me flak

for my pocha Spanish.

But I would think...

I grew up here.

Most of my friends only spoke English in school.

I went to Roosevelt, you know that?

Same as you.

I'm East Los, through and through.

Tell you the truth,

I feel like I'm looking in a mirror.

Man, we ain't the same.

Maybe not, ‘cos I got lucky.

My parents did

everything to keep me away from the game.

But most of my friends, even family,

they were in it,

just like you are now.

So now you think you know me?

What my life is like?

I looked you up.

Your aunt's been raising you since you were three.

Your parents have been out of the picture.

Yeah, they're both doing time.

You don't have to end up like that too, Talia.

Don't I?

What else do I got?

You still have choices.

You can help us.

And in return, we'll help you.

Nah. You playing me.

You're probably not even from the same hood or nothing.

Just trying to get me to snitch.

Straight up?

I still got shame.

I know what it's like to get the stares.

To see the way people look at you when you say

where you grew up, where you live.

You're just trying to join a gang ‘cos it's

the one thing that'll make you proud of where you're from.

You rep a certain set, you're a badass.

But what's that gonna get you inside a prison cell?

I guess we'll find out.

I know you're probably thinking about what Felipe told you

to say in case this happened.

And what your hood's gonna say if you help us.

That I'm a rat.

What's worse than that?

The world

is way bigger than the hood.

You can still escape it.

Like I did.

I know what you're feeling, but...

those are expectations of people who ain't your friends.

They don't want what's best for you.

I do.

I promise you.

What was supposed to happen next?

After I shot up the coffee place...

I was gonna text Felipe.

Then he'd send me the location for the next meetup.

You're doing the right thing, Talia.

Cabrera sent a confirmation text to Felipe

from Talia's phone. We're just waiting to see

if he responds with the meetup location.

Did you get anything back on the other shooters Talia ID’ed?

Yeah, Hector Reynoso and Rafael Galindo.

Both 18 and have juvie jackets.

Reynoso's been suspended from one school for dealing drugs.

Another for assaulting a teacher.

Then there's Galindo.

He's been expelled twice, for fighting

and for bringing a gun to school.

They're from the same neighborhood?

It all comes back to community ties.

Guys, Felipe responded to Talia's text.

He says, "El Topo in Pacoima, 15 minutes. See you then."

It's a restaurant off Balboa and Rayner.

That's a busy part of town, a lot of foot traffic.

We're gonna need all available units for a contain and callout.

Let's roll.

Honestly...

didn't think she'd go through with it.

Yeah? Why not?

Just thought she'd chicken out or something.

Took her damn time.

Probably had to wind up the nerve.

So once she gets here, we're done, yeah?

We're laying low?

Nah.

We're just getting started.

Well, what do you mean?

We did our initiations.

You did, but that doesn't mean our work is done.

There's a bakery on Lindell.

A former Bravo and his jaina work there.

We're gonna hit that place together.

Show those chavalos what this life is: blood in, blood out.

That's the code.

Four hits in one day?

Isn't that a lot?

Cops are gonna be on us.

And what the hell's taking Talia so long?

Mike Blanca's. How may I help you?

Well, the café... it's still in business.

Told you she chickened out.

Or she got scooped up already, and the cops just played us.

Let's bounce.

Let's go!

All right, get the innocents to safety.

Keep the shooters hemmed in.

Go, go, go, go!

Ma'am, ma'am, come this way!

Get behind me. We'll keep you safe.

Move back with me, go!

Deacon, Cabrera, take the three side of the building. Move!

Hey, come on, let's go! Get behind me.

Go, go, go. Follow me.

Suspect heading west on foot!

26-David, in foot pursuit!

Hey! Hey, stick together!

Give me your hands!

25-David to D-Team, first suspect in custody.

Cover!

30-David to D-Team, second suspect

in custody.

Stay down! I said stay down! Come on, man, I didn't do anything, man.

You're done.

20-David to Command, three suspects in custody.

Code Four.

Felipe Calvo, you're under arrest.

You're free to go now.

The, uh, "assaulting an officer" charge

has been dropped. Thanks.

I guess.

For real, you ain't even gonna say it?

Thank you for your help.

With your information,

we got the shooters.

You helped save lives today.

Nah, you ain't gonna apologize for back then?

Hmm?

Ever?

Raquel, I'm sorry

I'm the reason you did time.

I still believe I did the right thing.

And if I had to do it over again, I would.

It meant keeping you out of the gang life.

And I still have my cousin,

even if she doesn't see eye to eye with me.

You're a real G, you know that?

Takes one to know one, I guess.

These guys tripping or what?

No. They're your ride home.

Hey, Raquel?

One last thing.

Can you tell your mom I say hey?

Please?

Eva, hey.

Figured I'd roll over here

after your shift.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I didn't really give you a fair shake.

You know, I guess I kind of went into

full denial mode. You don't have to apologize.

I know that must've been tough

coming from a total stranger.

Well, look, we're not strangers.

I looked your mom up.

She was a hard charger.

I mean real impressive.

I'm sure she made the people in her life really proud.

Thank you.

Losing her's been tough.

My captain wants me to take off more time, but...

Feels better to be on the job?

With your team-mates.

‘cos they're like family, too.

You wanna to go somewhere and talk?

Yeah.

What are you thinking?

Well, I got to eat.

There's my food truck...

But, you know, that's not really a sit-down place.

So I'm thinking... Art's Deli?

I mean, it's on me. Sure.

Art's is fine. Okay.

I'll drive. All right.

What's the name of your food truck?

Guate-Mama.

Hold up, that place is yours?

Yeah. That place is legit.

You know, I really like 'malteco food.

You surf, also?

Where do you go?

Malibu. What about you? Redondo.

Oof.

We got a lot to talk about.

Hey, Cabrera, hold up a second.

I want to say thank you.

You came up huge for us today.

It's funny, I...

turned my back on my community to become a cop.

Felt like I had no other choice.

Never imagined growing up where I did could be an asset.

When I first became a cop, everybody told me

it was Black... or blue.

I had to pick.

But when we lose track of where we come from,

the cop life just becomes us...

versus them.

Your upbringing is nothing to be ashamed of.

Been thinking about that a lot today, wondering just...

how to embrace where I come from again.

Do you live around there?

Nah, I moved out as soon as I could.

Got me a place in the Valley.

For what it's worth, the more time

you spend there, it could do some good.

For your community.

And for you.

Good job.

Thank you.

Okay.

Everyone, help yourselves, please.

Oh, smells delicious.

Thank you so much for cooking, Hondo.

Oh, it was my pleasure. I'm glad to finally get the chance

to meet you. Likewise.

So, how's it feel to be back home?

Oh, we enjoyed the East Coast.

Called New York our sanctuary

for five years, but, uh... we'll miss it.

What was your favorite part about living near Ithaca?

For me, retiring.

Don't get me wrong, I loved

the market out here, but real estate's a hustle.

I still have some good contacts though.

A really good listing agent for when you two start looking

after the baby's born.

We haven't talked about leaving this neighborhood.

This is our home.

Schools here got better while you two were away.

And they're still improving.

You know how many kids from South L.A.

attended Cornell? None.

Dad, I don't think the issue is

where the neighborhood kids come from.

The issue might be Cornell.

I'm just saying, this is a big city

with a lot of different neighborhoods.

If something better is out there...

Okay. Excuse me.

Is this really about the neighborhood?

Or is it more about who she's with?

The company she keeps.

Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael,

I'm sure you wanted Nichelle to marry somebody

with a different... pedigree.

An unwed mother raising a baby with a cop in South L.A.

probably wasn't your dream. But I am happy

and fulfilled and...

I'm certainly old enough to make my own decisions.

And this is the decision I've made.

That we've made.

But there's a baby on the way.

And I hope you two are not putting

your own agendas ahead of hers.

Okay, look.

My parents' goals for me were not my own.

And your grandchild, she may choose to do something in life

that I'm not gonna be too high on.

But you best believe she's gonna get all the love

and support Nichelle and I can give.

Because bringing a child that looks like us into the world,

she's gonna need a village behind her.

Lord knows it took one to raise me.

Nichelle is everything I dreamed of.

Everything.

And I am so excited about

our life ahead with our baby.

And the two of you.

If you want to be a part of it.

Doesn't sound like you're trying too hard

to win me over.

All due respect,

why do we have to?

Oh.

Okay, um...

Wesley, why don't we go outside and cool down a little?

Daniel needs to apologize first. Dad.

Your pride is a thing.

I deserve an apology.

For what exactly?

You're a real piece of work.

I know.