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(rap music)

(indistinct chatter)

-Boss. -Bossy.

(indistinct chatter)

Ray!

(vehicles departing)

(ominous music)

And as for you... you're gonna drive.

(ominous music)

(sirens wailing in distance)

(camera shutter clicking)

(Officer) Chief, four different locations, nine dead.

All Santi's men. We have a bystander.

A young girl. She got hit. That's her father right there.

Yeah, we already know who did it.

Vernon and Lester's boys. Retaliation for Kleintjie.

(Phumeza) Not sure if it matters right now,

but I spoke to those two from Nyanga earlier on.

Turns out the same night that Kleintjie went missing,

there was a report on a shooting outside Vernon's place.

Now, there's a rumour going around that Lester took a bullet that night.

Why didn't we know?

It was reported their side. No one linked it to Kleintjie.

So, I guess it got lost. But...

Two brothers getting shot in one night? Can't be a coincidence, right?

(suspense music)

Not if Santi used Kleintjie differently

-to how we originally thought. -What do you mean?

F*** me!

He sent the boy to go and shoot one of his own brothers.

Kleintjie gets shot in the process.

(clicking tongue) Santi's crew goes and finishes him off afterwards.

Explains the gap in his wounds. Why they dumped the body.

So, we bring in the brothers, some of the boys, see who will speak.

Ah, they're not gonna say s*** to us.

No, no, no. This all started with Santi,

and he's gonna have to respond to what happened here.

Maybe he does something stupid.

Maybe we catch him in the act. Put a car on that f***er.

-If he moves, I wanna know about it. -Right.

(ominous music)

He got shot. You know that.

He saw wrong. I was sorting the envelopes. He just got confused.

Uh-uh.

I don't know what you want me to say. It was a misunderstanding.

All the money's there. You can go check for yourself.

If you don't believe me... call Damien.

(Anchor) Gang warfare battered the streets of Rockhill

in the Western Cape today as gang-affiliated men were gunned--

(Kayla) Boy-boy, come eat.

(Anchor) Communities remain on edge after nine victims were slain...

-(door opening) -(keys jingling)

(Kayla) On the news, they say the gangsters are shooting again.

Didn't hear anything about it.

I brought pizza for you.

I'm not hungry.

(dramatic music)

Don't worry, Mommy, I liked the pizza.

(panting)

(whimpering)

(breathing heavily)

(whispering) Ethan? Are you awake?

-(Ethan whispering) Yeah. -Why didn't you eat your pizza?

(sighing) I said I wasn't hungry.

(Byron) You know she's really trying.

So what?

So, you don't have to be so hard on her all the time.

(sighing)

You know things are gonna go wrong with her again.

When they do, I'll be the one taking care of you.

Like you're taking care of me now? You're not even around no more.

(rap music)

(car engine revving)

But if he keeps going like this, the engine's gonna blow.

-(car engine revving) -(tyres screeching)

(car engine revving)

-Ethan! -(tyres screeching)

Ethan!

-(car engine switching off) -(Jackie sighing)

(Ethan) What's up?

What you talking about? We just got started.

I agree with Jackie. We should call it a day.

-What you guys talking about? -The engine's gonna blow, Ethan!

No, man, the engine's fine. I'd know, I'm the one in the car.

Be tired another day! We only have two days!

Plus, you have to get a better feel of my routine. Come!

(car engine roaring)

(Sophie cooing)

Damien?

(Damien sniffing)

(sighing)

Hey...

Okay.

(groaning)

(groaning)

(sighing) R415 for the embroidered tulle now?

And R1 300 for the bridal lace?

Didn't realise those things cost so much.

(sighing) Yes, it's imported from India.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm just trying to make sure that the scout notices us on Sunday.

Thought you guys are serious about Red Bull.

We are, and everybody's working hard, but we don't need another Robin.

(handbrake engaging)

Dude, I know you know cars, but so do I.

When I say the engine's had enough, it's had enough.

Alright, man! I'm sorry, okay?

How was practice?

(clicking tongue) Ethan drove well.

That's good. Like my mince.

Which is done. Staying for supper, Ethan?

Yeah, he's staying.

(rap music)

-(Phumeza) No sign of Tony? -(Nazeem) Nah.

Sylvester's looking pretty f***ed up, too.

-Guess your Nyanga cop was right. -Mm.

(suspense music)

-Seventy-thirty. -Sixty-forty.

Terms agreed?

(suspense music)

(Phumeza) Did they just call a truce?

Yes, but Santi's never given an inch to a rival in his life.

-Then why would he now? -(sighing) I don't know.

Maybe he's trying to throw us off. Buying time for another plan.

-Like what? -I don't know. (sighing)

F***!

Hey, boy. I've got a couple of things to do this morning,

but I was thinking, maybe we can go to the pools later.

I'm going to work, so he's at day care.

So? I'll pick him up from there.

Please, Mommy?

It's The Hills Play Centre. You know where it is?

Yeah. See you later, buddy.

(suspense music)

-Stay here. Mommy's coming now, okay? -(cutlery clattering)

(indistinct chatter)

-(car door closing) -(car retracting)

(sighing)

(Damien) I appreciate you driving me today.

What are we doing all the way out here?

-Turn left here. -(indicator clicking)

-(handbrake engaging) -(car engine switching off)

I'm gonna be a few hours.

(tense music)

(machine beeping)

Mr Santi... I was glad to hear you decided to give treatment a try.

Has the nurse explained the side effects?

What to expect over the coming days?

Good luck. I'll see you in a few weeks.

(Gerald) Calm down? I reported this a few days ago

and you've done nothing about it.

That b***ard nearly burnt my store down!

(Detective) What did you expect me to do?

You don't have CCTV and you didn't see his face.

They sell these masks all over.

Do you want me to arrest anyone who's ever bought one?

What's going on?

(sighing) His store got robbed this week and we don't have any leads.

-The assailant was wearing that? -Mm-hm.

Afternoon, sir. I'm Detective Makheba.

Can I ask, do you remember how old he was?

I know he was skinny.

-And your store, where is it located? -Vistula Road.

That's about two blocks off of Beatrix Court, right?

-Yes. -What does that matter?!

(Phumeza) I've got it from here. Thanks.

(car engine revving over video)

(car door opening)

(video stopping)

Let's go.

(car engine starting)

-Where? -Anywhere, I don't care.

(Damien grunting)

(retching)

(Damien coughing)

You must be wondering why I'm asking you of all people to drive me today.

Truth is, I couldn't find anybody else I could trust.

For a man in my position, sick ain't a good look. You know?

It's nice here, hey?

You know, back in the day, us coloureds

used to live this side of the mountain. Not in these mansions.

We had proud communities, dignified.

And then the forced removals happened.

They ripped our people from their homes, dumped them on The Flats,

and made them live like animals.

We didn't talk about the other day.

I heard you were there when Stevie's boys got hit.

(suspense music)

People will tell you to forget that s***, put it out of your mind.

But I say keep it close so it can make you strong, more focused.

And focus is what you're gonna need for this next job.

It doesn't work without you.

Okay...

When you had tussled with him, which way did he ran out? Left or right?

I don't know. Left, I think.

Alright. Thank you. So, if he walks through here--

Where are you going? He robbed me in here!

-(knocking on door) -(papers rustling)

Sorry to bother. Um... I was wondering if you have a minute?

Mm.

Um, I know I haven't been here long, but...

My son, I had to put him in day care to take this job.

I was wondering if I can get an advance.

Just once. I promise I won't ask again.

(sighing) You seem like a hard worker, Kayla.

(upbeat music)

(children laughing)

How come you bringing me here today?

I wanted to spend some time with you.

I'm sorry for not being around lately,

but I've been working on something big for us.

-(Byron) You have? -Yeah.

And if everything works out, it's gonna change our lives.

(Amber) Ethan.

We seem to keep bumping into each other.

You're not following me around, are you?

No. You're not following me?

-(scoffing) Your brother? -Nah, just some boy I found.

I'm not "some boy", I'm Byron.

Funny. Hi, Byron, I'm Amber. This is my brother Wayde.

Do you wanna put your stuff with ours?

Sure.

Wayde, why don't you go swim with Byron?

I'm busy. Huh?!

Fine. Come on, Byron, let's go.

-(Byron) Come on, let's jump in. -Uh-uh, shallow end only, Byron!

(Wayde) This way.

Hot today.

Yeah. I think I'm actually also gonna go in.

(both chuckling)

Thanks, I guess.

Is he coming?

No... he's not around anymore.

-Sorry, I didn't realise. -It's okay.

It's just Byron and I now.

So, your mom isn't around either?

She is. It's just... It's-- it's another story.

And you? How did you get into spinning?

At first, I thought it was very silly.

it eventually went from there.

What was up at school?

Let's just say I wasn't the most popular girl.

I didn't like what the other girls liked. Anyway...

And like they say, "The rest is history."

Fell in love with it.

It's like everything just... just slows down, becomes one moment.

(chuckling) Fortunately for me, I'm good at it, too.

Yeah, you're basically famous.

Yeah... I could do without all that.

The sponsorships, the pressure to win...

I'd kill to get where you are now.

So... do you have a girlfriend?

(gentle music)

Um...

No.

-Why not? -(chuckling) I don't know.

-Do you have a boyfriend? -No.

Why not?

Um...

(Nazeem) I am listening. Uh--

You're the one that said you wanted to get rid of it.

I-- It's a couch, Claire.

Look, I've gotta go. Yeah, oh, look, can we talk about this tonight? Okay.

You wanted leverage?

There it is.

Wayde can hold his breath for so long. Can I play with him again?

Ethan?

I'm sure he'd like that. Um...

I just have to go see some friends. But I'll be okay. Okay?

(Byron) Okay.

-That your brother? Sweet kid. -I still have nothing to say.

No talking this time. You're under arrest this time.

What? (grunting) What for?!

For someone in your position, to rob a store in your own neighbourhood...

-Very stupid thing to do. -(scoffing)

Why did you do it?

The question isn't why. The question is what it means.

And what it means is that you're f***ed!

We'll let him stew in lock-up, question him in the morning.

I'll call Child Services, get a social worker out.

Wh-- That's just gonna complicate things!

This kid just did a f***ing robbery

and you're worried about his welfare?!

Whatever he has done, he is still a minor, Nazeem.

Alright, make your f***ing call. (clicking tongue)

(ominous music)

Nothing to see here!

(car engine starting)

Hey, sleepy-bum, are you hungry?

Are you sure your brother said he was going to a friend last night?

That's what he said.

When you're done, I want you to go and dress. I wanna pass by work.

But you said you have Sundays off?

Yeah, I left something behind. It won't take long.

(dramatic music)

Williams, get up!

Where am I going?

(keys jingling)

(sewing machine whirring)

(Kayla) Geraldine? I didn't expect you here.

Oh, I think I left my purse at the back.

Do you mind if I...

Hello, aunty.

Okay, um... You sit here.

Hey, don't touch a thing, I'm coming now-now.

(suspense music)

(retching/coughing)

(groaning)

(grunting)

(grunting)

(groaning)

Where are you? We need to get the car to the pitch. Call me back.

Chill, Jack. He's probably on his bike, can't answer the phone.

Turn there quickly.

-Trev, check the tyre there! -And?

-Just turn it. -(indistinct mutter)

(Gary sighing)

(Shane) Getting there, Daddy.

-Where's your driver? -That's a good question, Uncle G.

(Shane) He's gonna be here.

And that, Daddy?

(sighing)

I spoke to Simon. (sighing) His kid is sick and I've got no one to cover.

-Today? -My hands are tied, Shane.

I've gotta get to Beaufort West before dark.

You know I wanted to be there.

I'll give you a call from the road to see how it went.

Okay.

Didn't I say he's gonna be there. Just take the car to the pitch.

I'll text him to meet us there. Okay?

(tools clattering)

I've got a 12 o'clock in Pinelands, so if we can push this along?

-Yeah, no problem. -And where's the boy, anyway?

Oh, he's in holding. I just need to get my lead detective,

and then we'll be on our way.

(ominous music)

Um...

-Uh, have you seen Nazeem? -Huh?

-Have you seen Nazeem. -Earlier. He went out.

-Where did he go? -I don't know.

He went out with some kid. Do you mind? I'm busy.

What are we doing here, Mom?

-Um... -(indistinct chatter)

Let's go home.

(Elton) Kayla!

What are you doing here?

-Um... -Byron.

-I... -(Elton sniffing)

I wanted to talk to you, but I can see you're busy.

It's just a beer. It's Breyton's birthday.

What do you wanna talk about?

Um, baby...

-Go and buy us a Cream Soda. -Cheers, Byron.

I was hoping you can help me with something, actually.

Yeah?

-What is this? -Bridal lace and other fabrics.

Good quality. It goes for about a couple of hundred a square metre,

and there's 12 metres there. I was wondering if you can help me sell it.

But I'm a carpenter, I don't make dresses.

I know, but... you know people.

Where did you get it?

It doesn't matter. It's just a once-off thing. Do you know someone?

Let me see what I can do.

Do you wanna join us for a drink? We have other stuff, not just beer.

Um, next time. I must get Byron home.

Okay. It was good to see you, Kayla.

(ominous music)

-Why is the lady detective not here? -(cellphone vibrating)

(Nazeem) She's busy. Just you and me today.

Remember this place?

Maybe a little fresh air to jog your memory.

-(whimpering) No, no! -Remember now?!

My partner seems to think that you're a good kid.

Just stuck in a bad situation. But do you know what I think?

(screaming) You're hurting me! (panting)

I think you're a lying piece of s*** who threw an innocent boy down there!

(Ethan screaming)

-(whimpering/panting) -Now...

I can charge you with a robbery.

-Or... -(screaming)

we can go another route and I can forget about this whole thing.

(grunting) I don't know anything about Klein-- (screaming)

-You are lying! -(grunting)

I know that truce is bulls***.

-Damien is planning something. What? -(whimpering) I don't know!

-(screaming) -This is your driving arm, hey? Hey?

-Do you still need it? -What are they planning?!

-(bones cracking) -(screaming) A heist!

A heist! They're planning a heist!

What? (stammering) What-- what is this about a heist?

I-- I swear I don't know the details.

All I know is he wants to pull a score.

Something about an armoured van.

What is a-- a drug runner... doing hitting a armoured van?

(grunting) Cash for guns!

-To fight the brothers. (coughing) -When?

(sniffing) I don't know yet.

We'll find out Tuesday. I'll only know then.

If I don't hear from you midday Tuesday with specific details,

or if I find out that you're f***ing lying to me,

your life is gonna get a whole lot worse.

-(screaming) -(handcuffs unlocking)

(grunting/groaning)

Enjoy your walkies home.

(grunting/groaning)

(car engine starting)

S***! S***! (grunting)

I've never seen this place so busy.

Yeah, there's a scout here today, so now everyone's here.

(upbeat music)

(Announcer) The Hills, are you ready to see some smoke up in here?

(crowd cheering)

This is no ordinary Sunday.

We have a special guest in the house today.

Please give a warm The Hills welcome to Duran Morkel!

(crowd cheering)

Listen, pace is gonna be everything today, Amber.

You need to show Duran you can pull some precision moves

-right at the end. -Yeah, Daddy, you said this already.

(Announcer) Duran's been travelling the province for the best crews

to compete at the Red Bull Burn Out.

-Four hundred K on the line, baba! -Still nothing, man.

(Announcer) The Hills, let's show him where we're at!

(clicking tongue) Where's your driver?

(grunting/panting)

(grunting)

S***! (groaning)

-(car engine revving) -(crowd cheering)

(upbeat music)

Maybe he got cold feet.

Maybe he played us from the start. How about that?

What do you mean, he played us from the start, Jackie?

There's no way. He covered 2K for you!

Okay now, then where is he?

-(crowd cheering) -Check.

(car engine revving)

(Jackie) When did Robin learn to drive like that?

-He's left-foot braking. -He's what?

-(car engine revving) -(crowd cheering)

(crowd cheering)

(sighing) Just like you did a thousand times.

Remember, set the tone.

-(car engine starting) -(Announcer) Check it, check it!

Our very own Amber!

-(rap music) -(crowd cheering)

(tyres screeching)

(ominous music)

(grunting)

(car engine revving)

-I think I've seen enough. Thank you. -Sure. Thanks for coming, man.

Uh, guys... Guys, Duran's leaving!

There goes all our work for nothing.

Trust me. Give him a chance, Jackie. Stall Duran.

-Okay, but how? -I don't know. Just wing it.

I'm not good at improvising, Shane!

-(car engine revving) -(crowd cheering)

(ominous music)

What the f***?!

It's a bad puncture, Mr Morkel.

That's Jackie. We can change it. Real quick.

For free.

(car engine revving)

(Ethan shouting) Shane!

-What happened to your arm? -I'm fine. Scout still here?

You've got one chance. Make it count.

(panting) Mm.

-(handbrake releasing) -(car engine starting)

(Jackie) It's not coming loose, man.

Just get out of the way. I'll do it.

Nah. Nah. There, there, I feel something now.

Trevor, help me change the tyre, man.

If Ethan's not here within the next two minutes,

then I don't know what we're gonna do.

(Shane whispering) He's here, he's here.

(dramatic music)

Mr Morkel, there's one more driver you have to see.

He's the reason why you came.

-Guys, guys, what about my tyre?! -No, it's fine.

(dramatic music)

(car engine revving)

(crowd cheering)

(screaming)

(crowd jeering)

(ominous music)

(heart beating slowly)

(crowd grumbling)

(heartbeat accelerating)

(car engine revving)

-(rap music) -(crowd cheering)

(tyres screeching)

(tyres screeching)

(car engine revving)

(ominous music)

(crowd cheering)

(car engine roaring)

(crowd cheering)

-What did you say his name was? -Ethan.

-(screaming) -Holy s***!

-I need to get back out there. -Why? You've done enough already.

They think he's better than me, Daddy!

(panting) Amber!

(car engine starting)

-I thought Amber had her run already. -She did.

(car engine revving)

-(ominous music) -(car engine revving)

(crowd cheering)

(ambient sound fading)

(ominous music)

-(ambient sound returning) -(loud snapping)

(crowd screaming)

F***. F***!

(Sidney) Amber, wake up!

Amber?! Amber, wake up, baby! Amber! Amber, wake up!

Baby, wake up! Baby? Amber, wake up! Amber!

(Phumeza) What the f***, Nazeem?!

-What's with the potty mouth? -Where's Williams?

He's fine. He's just doing something for me.

(scoffing)

You said we needed to be on the same page, so I gave you that robbery.

And I used it. In my own way.

And it worked. I've got something for us.

I was right about the truce. Santi's planning a heist.

-A heist?! -Yeah. And the boy is playing ball.

We get these f****rs in cuffs. One time!

And all of this before you leave, right?

What did you do to get this information out of him?

(sighing) What is it with you and this boy?

If you hadn't noticed, we're in a whole other world, Phumeza.

These gangsters, they don't play fair.

And if we fight with one arm tied behind our back, we lose. Every time.

This boy's made his choice. You need to make yours.

Besides, this is the boy's best way out. With Santi gone, he's free.

Nazeem...

Don't cut me out again.

What do yous think happened?

I don't know, bro. Maybe she just made a mistake.

Nah, bro. Best driver in The Flats?

I just hope she's okay, man.

I reckon she would've, like, burned to death or something.

(inhaling sharply) I need some air.

Is it what I said?

-(shuddering breath) -(Shane) Ethan! Ethan, slow down!

Ethan, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Amber almost dies and that's what you're worried about?

You almost blew our chances today.

But I didn't! I was there and I killed it.

-Nah, nah, nah, that's not enough. -(sombre music)

What do you wanna know, Shane?

Huh? That I almost got shot the other day?

That the four guys around me did?

That I'm doing everything that I can to just...

Point is, I was there.

So give me a f***ing break, man.

Do you want macaroni and cheese for dinner?

I know it's your favourite. (chuckling)

Kayla! It's been so long, hey?

I understand you were helping with Byron while I was away.

Yeah, we were all just praying for you. How are you?

I'm home.

That's all that matters, hey? Um... How's Ethan?

-He's fine. (chuckling) -Good. I was worried about him.

You know?

-How do you mean? -Ethan was arrested.

(door closing)

(Kayla) Sit down. I said sit down!

You got arrested. And don't try to deny it, Samantha saw.

-It doesn't matter. It's nothing. -And this?!

Does that also not matter? Whose blood is on that T-shirt?

I know you had to do things to get by. That's my fault.

But him? Him, of all people, you had to go work for him?

He paid our rent.

He gave us food. He's the only reason why we survived.

I've got a job. I will take care of yous.

You don't have to work for him anymore.

I can't just walk away. You know it doesn't work like that.

-I don't care how things work! -Where are you going?

I'm gonna tell him to stay the f*** away from you!

-You can't! -You're not gonna end up

-like your father! -Mom, you-- Ma!

-Leave me the f*** alone! -Listen!

You talk to him, you get me killed! Is that what you want, huh?!

-F***ing leave me! (crying) -Listen! I am working on a way out.

I've got a plan! But if you talk to him, it doesn't work!

Do you understand?

(sombre piano music)