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Just a minute!

All right, I'm coming. I'm coming.

Thank you.

Oh no!

Run straight home.

Yeah?

Done?

No sweat. Three up and three down.

Don't no sweat me, man.

I want detail.

No time now. Things are pretty heavy.

Right.

Ready for the big score?

I'll tell you when.

Okay. I gotta split.

Just be handy when I need you.

Look baby. I've got business.

Oh, King.

Come on. Go ahead.

King?

Go ahead.

Three good people got hurt today.

We lost bread and slips.

With this heat, we better pay the regulars who claim they hit.

You talkin' some big bucks, man.

No shit.

This whole scene is costing. Can you dig it?

Hey, there's no line on them at all.

We don't even know who's behind it or where they're coming from.

I want answers, bro, and I want them fast.

We've been trying.

Trying my ass. Trying don't mean shit.

I pay big bucks for you to keep my territory running smooth.

They come out of nowhere, they hit hard, they hit fast.

And then they split!

They ain't even any of them was on the street.

Let it be known how well we pay for information.

Calvin, change the routes, change the pickups, and change the drops.

That's no small job.

You think can out run them?

It can't hurt to throw a few curves.

If you can't protect the old routes, what are you going to do with the new ones?

Things have been cool for a long time.

Then zap. All of a sudden, we get ripped off all over town.

Somebody wants this territory bad.

You don't think changing the routes will solve the problem, do you?

No. But it should buy us some time.

Buy as much muscle as we need and protect our people.

We can't be at every news stand and store in town.

Cut the bullshit. Get out and do your job.

Check in later with Calvin for the new routes.

He's right, King. You need an army.

Then we'll get an army.

Well, who's going to pay for the army, man? That's going to bleed us, too.

This is the only way I see for us to stay in business

It's your show.

You bet your sweet ass it's my show.

Now get out and figure out those new routes.

This is Velvet Smooth.

I am not available at the moment,

but if you wish to leave a message, you may do so at the sound of the tone.

And I will contact you.

♪ Velvet Smooth ♪

♪ You are the one. ♪

♪ Who is Velvet Smooth? ♪

♪ With love or with gun. ♪

♪ When you know your time has come ♪

♪ then you won't be ♪

♪ able to run. ♪

♪ Your Velvet Smooth with piece in hand. ♪

♪ If fate takes your youth, ♪

♪ I won't understand. ♪

♪ Velvet Smooth. ♪

♪ Oh, you are the one. ♪

Velvet? This is King.

Very urgent.

I must see you tonight.

I'll be at your place at 11.

♪ Velvet Smooth. Ha ha. ♪

♪ With love or with gun. ♪

♪ When you know. When you know your time has come. ♪

♪ Oh, then you won't be able to run. ♪

♪ Velvet Smooth. ♪

Come on in, Papa.

The door is open.

Mmm, Mama.

Looking at you sure makes business a pleasure.

Keep looking, baby.

I get paid by the hour.

Drink?

I could use one.

Word has it you got big troubles.

That's why I called.

I didn't figure this was a social call.

I heard the news stand was ripped apart, and Eddie got pretty beaten up today.

You don't miss a trick, do you?

That's a word I rarely use.

My business is to know what's happening.

I'm really up against the wall, Mama.

I being ripped off all over town.

I mean, my whole organization is shaky.

You say the word and I'm in.

I said the word when I called.

All the way?

I've got no choice.

You name it.

I have to know every step of your operation,

top to bottom, players, runners, bagmen, routes, the works.

You never needed that information before.

You never called me in on anything this big before.

Okay. Calvin will lay out the whole operation for you.

You got any ideas?

I'm blank.

Whoever it is is a stranger trying to move in.

And succeeding.

Right.

Is there anybody in your organization you don't trust?

It doesn't figure to be inside.

We've had a good thing going for a long time.

I don't screw my people and they don't screw me.

Money and power do strange things to people.

Don't discount anyone.

You've been around too long to trust even your own mother.

But I'm trusting you, lady.

I'm on the case.

How soon can I start looking at the operation?

Right now.

Martinez is out making collections

And Calvin's back at the office going over the new routes.

You're covered, Papa.

Move out, bro.

I've got work to do.

Call me first thing.

Hello.

Need you. Right away.

Aww, you have to be kidding.

Get Frankie too.

Oh, come on.

I have an exam tomorrow.

Hey. Play lawyer some other time.

This is really big.

Sounds heavy. I'll be right over.

I'm waiting on you.

Okay.

It gets so busy, I'm never going to get my law degree.

Hello.

Aw shit. You're putting me on.

It's after midnight.

It's for you.

You're busting up a beautiful night, Ria.

What's happening?

Right on. I'm on my way.

Sorry about that.

Oh, Frankie. Awe shit.

What am I supposed to do? Damn.

Oh, Mama, you're looking good.

Oh, you got a sweet ass.

Right on. Right on. Way to go.

Go girl. That's right.

Hey, come on in.

You keep hitting those numbers, Ria, and you'll be on the Supreme Court by next year.

We always wanted someone on the inside.

Okay, Velvet. Fill me in. This sounds big.

Did you get Frankie?

Oh, yes, I certainly did.

She'll be here any minute.

There's coffee in the kitchen. Help yourself.

Thank you.

It's open, Frankie. Come on in.

Hey, what's happening?

Frankie, you made it.

No baby, you interrupted Darryl.

King Lathrop was here.

He's got big troubles.

That's no news.

We've been hired to pull him out.

That's big time action.

We're a big time crew.

Right.

Ria, King's accountant, Calvin Christopher is waiting for you.

I want you to go over King's operation piece by piece.

If there's a dime in the wrong column, I want to know it.

What about people?

I'm hoping something will grab you

by the way the whole thing is laid out.

Frankie, Martinez is out making collections.

Shadow him.

Check out every move he makes.

He should be leaving King's in about 15 minutes.

Don't let him know you're there.

I'm cool, Mama.

I'll just go out and do my thing.

What are you doing, Velvet?

I'm gonna head up to Mat's place.

There's always information where the action is.

Don't bruise your knuckles on the craps table.

Tonight's all business.

See you later.

Okay. Bye bye.

Do think anyone's holding out?

It's all there. Why don't you figure it out?

You know, you're really a pleasure to work with.

Hey, you're not here at my request.

Hey, I thought we were on the same side.

I don't need any help doing my job.

From the looks of things, if you don't get some help, you won't have a job.

Well, King should be buying muscles and not secretaries.

You'd be amazed at my skills.

Now let me them list of boots.

Nobody sees that.

Don't argue with me, Calvin.

Just do it.

I'm still working on that, but I should be finished by tomorrow

if you feel like crying some more.

Don't worry. I'll be back.

Not if I have anything to say about it.

I'm sure you won't.

Hello.

Yeah, hold on. I'll be right with you.

Excuse me. This is private.

Naturally.

Yeah. What's happening?

Yeah, my guest just split.

Oh wow, they really blew it.

They didn't even get the bread?

I know that puts us behind schedule.

Right.

I'll set that up right now.

Right.

Well,

No more bets.

Lady coming up. Here we go. Here we go.

Number nine!

All right!

Congratulations, big winner here.

Thank you, boys. It's been a pleasure.

Hey Sugar, How you doin'?

Isn't anything nothing much happening. Slow night.

Any new faces around?

Why? You looking for somebody special?

No one special.

Just a few things hot I'd like to check out.

Yeah, well, why don't you check with him. He's over at the wheel.

Groovy. Check you later.

Pay 19.

Hey, look who's here.

Mama's here.

Hey player. What's shakin'?

Mean streak, mama. Mean streak.

Alright, that's what I'm asking.

You know some big feel good tried to make King into a fart?

Any ideas?

Best kept that secret in town, baby.

Noticing any new faces around?

Only a guy with a ring.

Give me a ring if you hear anything.

In a minute, baby.

Keep in touch, bruv.

Hey baby, what a pleasant surprise.

Well, unfortunately, I'm working.

Working with my chips as usual.

You gonna buy me a drink?

Sure, baby. Any time.

I knew you were working.

Figures.

What's up?

I suppose you heard about King.

Well, his problems are now my problem.

That's a hard point, baby. Can I help?

Have you seen any strange dudes hanging around?

Notice any unusual action on the street?

Everyone is getting a little edgy, but

no one knows where it's coming from.

I know. All I've done is hit blank walls.

No one seems to be holding out, but they just don't know.

Well, off to the wars.

See you later?

Sure. I'll need a little R&R.

Listen, bitch.

Listen good.

If you don't drop King from your client list now, we're gonna drop you.

You hear me, bitch?

Fuck you!

This is your last chance, ho.

Fuck you.

Get the fuck outta here!

Okay, creep. Who set me up?

I don't know. I don't know.

I don't know.

Don't jive me, man. Who set me up?

It's all done by phone. I don't know who it is.

Don't hand me that shit.

It's the truth, man. I just got out the Slammer.

It was easy money. No questions asked.

Oh.

Good night.

Unexpected visitors.

Looks like open warfare.

On two fronts. Calvin really gave me a bad time.

That's strange.

He did show you everything you needed, right?

Reluctantly.

It was obvious King laid down the law to cooperate with me

and Calvin resented it.

Any reason for him to be uptight?

Everything was in the right place.

It certainly looked legit,

but he really seemed like he was trying to hide something.

I don't know.

He just sent off bad vibes.

Nothing you could grab on to, though, huh?

No, not really.

The only thing that wasn't complete were the new routes.

But it figures he wouldn't have time to finish them.

I think he's going to queer our deal with King.

No sweat. King knows where it's at.

Hello.

Been trying to get you. Martinez is home free.

He has no idea why, but he is.

What does that mean?

Some heavy dudes backed him in a corner.

I get a little clean up job and his prayers were answered.

Are you okay?

Yeah. A little rough around the edges, but I'll survive.

Did you get a look at any faces?

Yeah, but they're not from around here.

I didn't recognize any of them.

Oh Velvet,

If nothing else is happening tonight, I have a very sick friend in bed.

Send them my regards.

Right.

Morning, Mama.

How ya doin', Papa?

Nice seein' ya.

Oh, guess you had a busy night.

We all had our hands full.

I got to fetch my coffee.

Want some?

Sounds good.

How do you take it?

Any way I can get it.

King?

Not now, woman. I'm busy.

I can see that.

I can see that.

I guess you had your hands full too.

I always try to keep busy.

Come on. Fill me in.

I mixed things up pretty good last night.

Oh, really?

I heard things are dead at Mat's place.

So you had your own little detective agency working, huh?

Right.

Things were quiet at Mat's,

but they got a little more interesting when I got home.

Okay. Lay it on me.

It was a welcoming party waiting.

Five badass dudes.

Shit.

They were sent to warn me off.

By who?

That's the wild part.

They didn't know who sent them and their main man wasn't there.

Well, whoever he is, he really gets his info fast.

But in Frankie's case, not fast enough.

You heard?

Martinez didn't know who it was.

He described the female whirlwind.

When Frankie stepped in, he put his ass in gear and ran.

Is Frankie okay?

She's all right.

That was a new route for Martinez, right?

You know it was. Top of the list.

Who else but Calvin knew the routes?

Me and I guess Ria.

Hey, Velvet.

What are you getting at?

Calvin played a very strange scene with Ria last night.

What do you mean, strange?

Maybe hostile's a better word?

You know he's a tight ass.

Is he called this morning after Ria left moaning about us opening up

for big trouble letting anybody know our system.

Ria felt it was more than that.

Hey. He's my man.

He's known me from the beginning.

Listen, Velvet. We grew up in this thing together.

Calvin does is thing, and this is the first time I've interfered.

It figures he'd be uptight.

I don't know. It's just something.

Oh, Miss Smooth. Good morning.

We have some coffee, bro. We're trying to figure last night.

I don't need any help. I can figure it out.

Cut the shit.

Velvet works for me.

We're in this together, bro.

Yeah, we've done all right.

We've come a long way together

without any broads nosing around our business.

Hey, brother. We're looking to help.

We couldn't give one shit about the numbers game.

Hey, look, King, I don't care about Velvet

working the streets anyplace else she can help.

She can't help my end. Now, keep her out.

Slow down, bro.

Look. It's got to be my way.

Or maybe you don't trust me anymore.

Okay,

You got it.

Understand?

You make the rules, baby.

It's your turf.

Now that that's settled, I can get to work.

Don't worry about Calvin.

He's cool.

Code 37. Request an ambulance and assistance.

Anyone see anything here?

No.

Who was the first one here?

We were.

You were.

Yeah.

You didn't see anything?

No.

No witnesses, huh?

I don't know.

That's what I'm trying to find out.

No one recognizes him?

No one knows him, huh?

But who was the first one? Stay back here. Would you mind?

Yo, stay back here.

Get back here, buddy.

Over here.

Take care of this. Keep these people back here.

The ambulance is on the way.

This guy doesn't need an ambulance.

He's just taking a quick trip to the morgue.

Where are the guys from the lab?

They are on the way.

Any witnesses?

No one saw it happen.

Right. Just like my brother's an only child.

What did you do? Make a public announcement for witnesses?

Well, I asked around in the crowd.

You nitwit.

Why didn't you take an ad in the newspaper?

Hey, what's bugging you, Lieutenant?

You know, people down here clam up when they see a cop.

You don't make public announcements for witnesses.

They cleaned him out.

Hey, you think robbery was a motive, huh?

No. Write in your book it was a 10-40.

This character was a bagman for King Lathrop.

Numbers racket.

Brilliant.

Another month or two and you might learn what's going on in this precinct.

Bust up this crowd.

Say Lieutenant.

How did you know that was one of Lathrop's men?

When you've been around as long as I have,

you get to know every face.

Really?

Okay, bust up this crowd.

Okay.

Bye-bye.

Lieutenant Ramos, what are you doing in this neighborhood?

Come on in.

As usual, King, this is not a social call.

That's right.

Cool it!

I'm sorry, Lieutenant. I've haven't been introduced to your new partner.

That's right, King. King, this is Sergeant Barnes.

The next police commissioner.

What can I do for you, Ramos?

Your boy, Rodriguez got it.

Sorry, Lieutenant.

Familiar name, but I just...

Don't give us that crap.

Lathrop.

Don't play games with me, King.

I know you've got big trouble down here lately.

I don't what you mean, Lieutenant.

Things are cool in the neighborhood, as far as I know.

Who do you think you're kidding, Lathrop?

Kidding?

You're the only joke in this room.

I'll bust you.

Easy.

You're stepping all over the man's constitutional rights.

You try that again, pig,

and I'll chew you up and spit you out.

Nobody pulls that shit on me.

Relax, King.

Or I'll bust both of you up.

All right, Lieutenant.

Let me lay it out straight.

Sure, I know Rodriguez, and I'm sorry he got hit,

But I don't know the whites to my wine.

The picture of innocence.

That's it for now, King,

but hang loose because I want to see you again.

Drop in anytime.

Sergeant Barnes,

it's been a pleasure.

Calvin, come in here.

I've got some important business.

If I'd known Rodriguez was on the street, I might have been able to help.

It hurts. He was a decent guy.

There was no way of knowing. He wasn't on Calvin's list.

Maybe that's why his name was missing.

Then you think my feelings were right?

I thought 30. Right from the go.

No way to get King to see it?

He's convinced that Calvin's completely loyal.

That's a pretty dangerous position to take.

Hmm.

Let's figure out a way to set Calvin up and prove it one way or the other.

Yeah, but Calvin's the number two, man.

Will always be the number two man.

I don't think he has the balls to cross King alone.

Then who the hell could he be working for?

That's the big payoff.

I have a feeling we better find out fast.

It's tough enough getting ripped off.

Right.

We lose the key, man, I guess that means war.

Right.

What's the next move?

Finding the enemy.

You have any ideas, Calvin?

Ah no, it beats me. I just can't figure it out, Man.

I've got a few ideas.

You mean that bitch, Velvet?

How do you figure she's involved?

Ria saw the new routes.

They knew where Rodriguez would be.

Rodriguez's name wasn't on the list you showed Ria.

What are you trying to say?

Let me ask you this: Why would Velvet save Martinez's ass,

and turn around and axe Rodriguez?

What are you driving at, King?

You're into logic, Calvin.

What does it tell you?

It tells me you're traveling in circles, King.

Logic tells me

the trouble is right here.

You mean someone on the inside?

Not someone.

Fucker.

What are you talking about, man?

I'm talking about my old friend.

My brother, Calvin Christopher.

You're crazy, King. I wouldn't hurt you.

Mother fucker.

No, King. You're wrong.

There's no other answer.

It's gotta be you.

My man, Calvin.

Please, King.

Please.

Please.

I'm going to give you a break.

I'm going to let you live,

but if I ever see your ass,

I'm going to break your fucking face with my bare hands.

You hear me?

Now get the fuck out.

Three to one, it's King.

Velvet Smooth.

Velvet, I just cleaned house.

We've been discussing just that.

It was Calvin, wasn't it?

Yeah. I almost killed the son of a bitch.

Me. I'm surprised you didn't.

Open up a bottle of champagne.

Then sign up for unemployment.

Do you really think that's the end of it?

You know it, Mama. I just cut out the cancer.

You think Calvin was in this alone?

It figures.

I'm not just looking for work, baby,

but my intuition tells me that Calvin was not the main man.

I don't buy that.

Let's just call it a day.

You're the boss.

See you later, Mama.

Just dumped Calvin, right?

You heard it.

As far as King's concerned, we're off the case.

Are we?

No way.

Where do we go from here?

Let's start with the night off.

Good, I have a lot of studying to catch up on,

and a week's worth of laundry to do.

And I have a lot of laundry to undo.

I hear you.

I'll see you in the morning.

Say hello to Mat.

Night.

Bye.

Velvet, baby. How are you?

Fine, and you?

Beautiful as always.

Thank you.

Let me get Mat.

Sure

Hey baby, get what you were looking for?

Tonight, I'm here to party.

You must have wrapped things up pretty quick.

They don't call me Smooth for nothing.

Hey, Lady.

You keep talking to the help, and I'm going to be out of business.

Is that any way to greet your best customer?

How about if I buy my best customer a drink?

You're on, Popi.

♪ And this was the last time ♪

♪ that I saw him standing by her ♪

♪ and I knew ♪

♪ that the day had come. ♪

♪ And for the last time, ♪

♪ He saw me smiling. ♪

♪ Was when I had that gun in my hand. ♪

♪ Bye bye, Mr. Heartbreak. ♪

♪ I've searched the world for you. ♪

♪ Now I've found you. ♪

♪ And I will save your time. ♪

♪ And back in the darkness, ♪

♪ Seeing some light your face. ♪

♪ As I raise my gun ♪

♪ to do what I must. ♪

♪ Expose your ripple of silence. ♪

♪ Terror runs through the faces about. ♪

♪ As I see you falling down on the floor. ♪

♪ Bye bye, Mr Heartbreak. ♪

♪ I searched the world for you. ♪

♪ Now, I've found you. ♪

♪ And I'm afraid it's your time. ♪

♪ Bye bye, Mr Heartbreak. ♪

♪ I've searched the world for you. ♪

♪ Now, I've found you. ♪

♪ And I'm afraid it's your time. ♪

That's really hard to believe.

Yeah man, but as far as I'm concerned, the case is not really closed.

Feminine intuition,

Detective intuition.

I worry about you, baby.

I'd hate to see one of these cases blow up in your face.

Take King's bread, and move on to something else.

I can't do it, honey.

I just know.

Yeah, you always know.

The glass is empty, Mat.

I know a nice, quiet place where you can take my mind off the case.

Velvet, you know I can't split.

Have I lost my charms?

Have I lost my mind?

Yeah, Mat.

I'm going to split with Velvet.

Okay, Mat. I'll take care of things while you're gone.

Gonna get a cab.

You know, it's such a nice night, and I'm still a little uptight.

Let's walk.

Sounds good to me.

We should do this more often.

Well, we're both busy. And it's hard to pry you away from your place.

Pry me away? Velvet, you're always on the move.

You know that's why we stick together.

Yeah, we're both a little crazy.

♪ You open up my eyes, ♪

♪ and what I see ♪

♪ and a love ♪

♪ I love like I'll go on forever. ♪

♪ And a life, ♪

♪ a life we can spend together. ♪

♪ Oh, baby. ♪

♪ Your touch fills my heart with love. ♪

♪ And my body, ♪

♪ my body aches when you're not around. ♪

♪ Oh, baby. ♪

Can I get you a drink, Mat?

On the house.

Yes, I'd love one.

All right, freeze.

Everybody get your ass up against that goddamn wall.

And I mean you.

Cool it!

Pay attention and nobody gets hurt.

Everybody! Behind that roulette table.

Move or I'm going to mess you up.

You don't think Mat's gonna let you get away with this?

Too bad he ain't here.

You're signing your death warrant.

It's time to get a little more comfortable.

Get as comfortable as you like, woman.

Right.

♪ And a love ♪

♪ Oh, and a love like ours goes forever. ♪

♪ And a life. A life we can spend together. ♪

You holding out on me, bitch?

♪ Oh baby, ♪

♪ I've got to have you all the time. ♪

♪ For our hearts and our minds keep working together. In time. ♪

Get into the office. It's time for the big bread.

You guys know, Mat. This is suicide.

Chump, you've got ten seconds to get down.

Hurry up and open that safe.

Or I'll blow your head off.

Move it, Digger.

You know this is suicide, man. You know Mat.

It's gonna to be easy when I blow your brains out.

I hate to break up the party, but I really have to get back.

Oh Mat, we're just getting warmed up.

You're too much.

You're not bad yourself.

Give me a minute to put something on.

I'll come back with you.

Okay. I'll close up, and we'll grab some breakfast.

Something is wrong, baby.

I don't like what I hear.

Then move it, I'm going in to find out.

Not without me, you're not.

Suit yourself, tough guy.

Mother!

Mat! Over here, Mat!

If it's the last thing I'll do, I'll kill those bastards.

Calm down.

Any idea who they were?

Well, I'm not sure. There were five or six of 'em.

And the main man, he had on a snake ring.

A little guy.

That's all I know.

Man, that ring can really sing.

No jive, Player.

If you know who it was, tell me.

Baby. I know you gave me a break, you know.

But look, man, I know that ring.

The only one I know wearing that ring is Snake.

Mat!

Got something, Velvet?

Snake's your man.

Right on, baby.

Are you absolutely sure about that?

Hey, bro, there's a heavy number.

There's no way in the world I'm gonna say something like this unless I meant it.

You understand?

Where do I find the son of a bitch?

I'll break him in two.

Cool it, Mat. Let me handle this.

This is my score to settle.

Mat, I know where to find Snake, and I know just how to come down on him.

Leave it to me. You've got enough to handle right here.

That's right, bro.

This woman is tough, and she's mean

When she's on the case, she's like a machine.

Okay, do your thing.

Don't get yourself killed, baby.

Take anybody you want with you.

Say, Mama. I'm available.

That's what I'm afraid of.

That's okay. I'll get my people.

Later, Papa.

Hey, man, What happened to you? You look like you were hit by a truck.

Never mind what happened to me.

Oh, that's silly. It's all here. Everything you need.

Nobody goes through there, bitch.

Okay, everybody. Freeze!

All right, let's bring this place up.

You guys get against the wall.

What the hell did you do?

I warned him, but he refused to stop.

He refused to stop so you shot him?

I fired a warning shot, but he kept going.

Warning?

He didn't have a chance, Pig.

Listen, Lathrop. If you're looking for trouble, I'll give it to you.

Put that gun away, you dumb son of a bitch.

You have caused enough damage for today.

Damage?

I was carrying out my duty as a police officer.

You better watch your ass on the street, baby.

Everybody hates a trigger-happy, cop.

He wasn't even armed.

He should have stopped when I warned him.

That's funny. I didn't hear any warning.

Listen, I don't have to explain to anyone.

Except to me, right?

Call the wagon. Clean up those people in the back room.

Don't forget to read them their rights.

What about these four?

These four concerned citizens,

who were trying to help the department?

I'll take care of them.

This was really stupid.

I should lock you all up in the Slammer to cool down.

I guess my problem is over permanently.

Let's hope so, but I really doubt it.

All right, beat it out of here.

I got a big mess to clean up.

Next time.

Every time.

If it isn't the phone, it's the doorbell.

I wonder who the fuck it is now.

Hello.

Who is this?

This is your new partner.

I take it my calling card has arrived.

You son of a bitch.

Cool it, bro. I mean business.

I've been picking apart your operation for a reason.

That reason is simple.

I'm taking over your numbers game.

I'm taking over your whole territory and everything in it.

Listen, you.

I'm going to give you a break.

You're a bright boy, King.

So I'm going to give you a chance to keep a nice piece of the action.

What do you have in mind?

It's about time we meet face to face.

I want to make a deal.

Okay, brother,

you name the time and place.

No time like the present.

Meet me on the roof of the MTA building,

Alone.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

♪ He's coming now. ♪

♪ He's after you. ♪

♪ You grew up. ♪

♪ You scored some points. ♪

♪ You never ♪

♪ been in the joint. ♪

♪ You crossed up ♪

♪ somebody who ♪

♪ will never ♪

♪ give up on you. ♪

♪ He's coming ♪

♪ to get you now. ♪

♪ There's just no ♪

♪ escape no how. ♪

Right on, Lathrop.

Shit. Barnes.

Well, this is an appropriate day for a meeting.

The angels are crying for you already.

As a police officer, I'm merely doing my duty.

Keep the streets safe.

Law and order, you know?

My laws and my orders.

Double cross, Pig.

Listen good, Lathrop.

I let you live 'cause I could use you.

Nobody uses me.

You're not as smart as I thought you were, Lathrop.

Shut up and listen.

I've got you by the balls and you know it.

I'm willing to let you keep a percentage of the operation

and all you got to do is be my friend.

You're gonna to take care of me like you took care of Calvin.

Calvin?

Calvin was a fool.

He panicked.

I deal dirty, but I don't deal with scum like you.

Deal with me or die.

Fuck you.

Barnes!

Goddammit, King where are you?

Lieutenant Ramos.

Ramos, It's Velvet.

Trouble?

I don't know.

I've been trying to reach King all morning.

And there's no answer.

He's always home at this hour.

Relax, beautiful. He's a big boy.

I don't know.

I've got a gut feeling. There's been too much happening.

If you're that upset about it, I'll get a hold of Barnes,

and we'll check out the neighborhood.

No, I'd like to talk to you.

Start talking.

Not on the phone.

I'll be down in a few minutes.

Anything you say, Beautiful.

I'm walking down the street.

This guy bumps into me, and all of a sudden my wallet is gone.

What'd he look like?

I don't know. He's about your height.

You know, close to that.

What color was his hair?

Uh, dark. Dark.

I filled out-

What did he look like?

I put that on the form. The guy-

I don't like what's been happening, Ramos.

No sweat.

It'll cool off.

I'm getting pressure from both sides.

The heat's on from downtown,

and the activity in the street looks like an all out war.

They've got no beef downtown.

We collared half a dozen yesterday.

Yeah, but they were all small potatoes except for one guy,

And he's on a slab.

That couldn't be helped.

Don't hand me that shit.

Every man in the precinct's a little uptight,

but an unarmed man got shot in the back,

It makes the whole department look bad.

You worry about public relations, and I'll worry about the streets.

Ramos, we've been knocking around together for a long time,

so I'll play it your way,

but don't fuck up.

I haven't blown it yet.

Howdy, Captain.

You don't waste any time, do you?

What's on your mind, Velvet?

I have a feeling I'm being left out of something.

I'll leave you two alone.

I've got some public relations to worry about.

Goddammit, you're breaking my arm.

Hey punk. Quiet down.

Fucking pig.

Did you read him his rights yet?

Yeah.

You have the right to remain silent.

You have a right to an attorney.

Take him outta here.

How much do you know about your new partner?

Well, he's hotheaded.

He makes mistakes, but I think he's going to be all right.

But he's trigger-happy.

The first time since he's been on the job that he's used his gun.

You remember the first time you shot someone?

Yeah. It shook the hell out of me.

I dropped to my knees, held the guy in my arms, and then I put him down.

That's what bothers me.

Barnes didn't lick an eye.

What are you driving at, Velvet?

I'm not sure, but I think Barnes got rid of Calvin.

I think Barnes is working for somebody else besides the department.

That's pretty heavy, Velvet.

I don't make those kind of statements lightly.

I don't buy it.

Where's the bright boy now?

I don't know. I haven't seen him all morning.

That's strange.

I haven't been able to reach King all morning either.

Bull shit. One thing has nothing to do with the other.

I think it does.

That's why I'm here.

I just don't buy it, Velvet. You're drawing at straws.

At least trust me enough to check it out.

I'll check it out, but don't expect anything.

I never expect anything.

I'll see you later.

Hey, what's your rush?

I'll buy you a cup of coffee.

Thanks for the offer, but I'm going back to look for King.

Oh, excuse me.

By no means, baby.

Excuse me.

Come on in here.

Where have you been all morning?

Jesus Christ.

What the hell happened to you?

I'm all right, Lieutenant.

It was just a little smash up.

What did the other car do?

Hit you in the face?

The son of a bitch hit me from behind.

I went BAM to the windshield.

I'm okay. It was just a minor accident.

Did you see the doctor?

Yeah. Good ole Snider patched me up.

Say Lieutenant,

if you don't need me right now,

I am a little shaken up.

All right.

Take it easy for the rest of the day.

Catch up on some of your paperwork, then go home.

Thanks Lieutenant.

Barnes.

Don't interrupt.

Just listen.

I want to settle our business.

Meet me right away at the old warehouse.

Come alone.

King.

Hold it. King?

Round up everyone.

Meet me at the old warehouse.

King!

Where are you, King?

Lathrop?

Was that you, Lathrop?

I thought you wanted to finish our business.

Put that gun away, Barnes.

I can't do that, Ramos.

You shouldn't have followed me here.

Now you're a dead man.

You're not going to be that stupid.

Are you, Barnes?

You give me no choice.

What the hell?

What are you doing here?

You tell us.

Shit! I knew it couldn't have been him on the phone.

Why not?

You figure it out, bitch.

I'm going to come down on you so hard,

and mess you up so bad,

that you're going to beg me to stop.

So you can tell me everything I want to know.

Fuck you.

PB, Let me take care of this.

Get out of my way. He's mine.

Get this son of a bitch!

What did you do with King?

He won't cause any more trouble.

King is dead.

Is what?

He's dead lady, and I did him in myself.

Ramos.

King is dead.

Yeah, I heard the whole thing.

You knew it was Barnes all along, didn't you?

And I had a gut feeling it was him.

So I figured I would set him up and let him do the rest.

It puts me in a tough spot.

Everything was going so smooth. So slick.

Now that King's dead I'll have to get another front for my numbers operation.

♪ Velvet Smooth. ♪

♪ You are the one. ♪

♪ Who is Velvet Smooth? ♪

♪ With love or with gun. ♪

♪ When you know your time has come. ♪

♪ Then you won't be ♪

♪ able to run. ♪

♪ Your Velvet Smooth with piece in hand. ♪

♪ If fate takes your youth, ♪

♪ I won't understand. ♪

♪ When you know that you time has come ♪

♪ then you won't be able to run. ♪

♪ Velvet Smooth. Oh. ♪

♪ You are the one. ♪

♪ Velvet Smooth. Ha ha. ♪

♪ With love or with gun. ♪

♪ When you know, ♪

♪ when you know your time has come, ♪

♪ oh, then you won't be able to run. ♪