Broken Bonds (2026)

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(majestic music)

(sweeping music)

(intense music)

(dirt crunching)

(person breathing heavily)

(music intensifies)

(person breathing heavily)

(person panting)

(footsteps crunching)

(g*n firing)

(intense music fades)

(upbeat electronic music)

Hold up

Why don't they drown the kid

I'm about to prove 'em

all wrong again, let's go

I gotta know tolerance

'Cause they don't even

know what their problem is

It's me

You waitin' on the boy to fail

Now hold your breath

and face your death

'Cause you're playin' roulette

With each step I progress no less

Go ahead and place your bets

'Cause we know what we get

We know we top 10

'Cause all the hate that you bring

We know it stops there

I'm takin' off like a rocketeer

Ain't stoppin' here, restrained

Can I see the future

bus sin' profit here

Oh my God Wait up

We gon' always win

Promise that that's not a promise, yeah

That is a threat

You know that I promise

to bring the team commas

When the whole team

win that's when you flex

Win, win

And I'm like do it again

Watch me win, win -

Hey, hey, slow down, okay?

It's your first day,

just start with a couple.

I got it.

I'm okay.

(person sighs)

New girl stressin' you out?

I mean, seriously, where

is Ricky finding these girls?

(person sighs)

Everything all right?

That table is super drunk

and the guy over there?

He can't keep his eyes off me.

They're regulars.

Yeah, well, regulars or not, let me know

if I need to call security.

It's all good, they tip really well.

Well, sh*t.

Can I get two beers?

(upbeat music) (guests murmuring)

[Bartender] Here you go.

Okay, I got it this time.

I be on them all the time.

How come they never tip me like that?

I don't know. Maybe they

just like her more than you.

f*ck you!

No loss, no loss, look

I'm-a always win

Where they go

I'm winnin' again...

I got no reason to give my love

You don't need that reason

(door clicks)

[All] Surprise!

Aw man!

(guests clapping)

Welcome home, baby!

Thank you, mama.

I'm, hey!

- Hey!

- He's back!

- Hey, welcome back!

- James is back, man!

(guests chattering)

(uplifting music)

Oh boy I'm happy, I missed you, boy!

I missed you too, man. I

can feel the love right now.

Yeah.

[Speaker] What we gonna do to make sure?

Hey, uh, I never gotta tell you much

I appreciate you looking after me.

- Come on. No, man.

- No, I mean it.

All those years you was visiting,

putting money on my books.

I, I can't repay you enough for that.

Hey, my little brother,

right? That's my job.

Besides, who else gonna

look after your heart.

Watch it, we ain't kissing.

Hi!

- My favorites!

- Anything for my baby.

(both laughing)

What? Come on.

Hey boy. Come on now.

Slow down. Ain't that serious.

Let me have that, bro. You think you fast?

You think you fast?

You ain't even...

(upbeat music)

We set the record straight for a minute

Hey I get it stay with it

I don't give a

I'm cool with it

Play up, keep my fans with it

Yeah they gonna remember my

Great work tonight.

How was your first day?

- So far so good.

- Stacey. Tanya.

Who's opening tomorrow?

I am.

You know, it's about time

I get my own set of these.

You keep the customers

coming and maybe you'll get one.

And they'll keep coming if

you let me revamp this place.

You can do whatever you

want once you're in charge.

I'm sorry. Is that a promotion I hear?

Not yet. But she's close.

She'll be there in no time. Trust me.

Alright ladies. I'm heading out.

He's all talk and no action.

Why don't you just quit?

Oh, I don't know

because I wasn't born with

a silver spoon in my mouth.

I can't just walk into a job

and get whatever I want.

Some of us actually have

to work hard. Let's finish up.

I'm ready to go.

Hey don't take what

she said too personally.

You wanna last around here,

you better toughen up buttercup.

I was counting on the days

when I could eat one of these again.

I could tell.

Yeah for a minute I forgot

how good y'all had it out here.

Well, I, I wouldn't say all that.

Almost a completely

different person when you left.

Really?

It's all behind us. I know.

So they got your time in half, huh?

Yeah. I mean, because they should.

I mean them dumb cops.

They messed up My evidence.

Ain't no choice but to let me go.

Got lucky.

All good?

Mhm.

(footsteps creaking)

- I'm glad you're home.

- Me too.

(bottles clack)

Hey, you still in the g*ng?

- Why you ask?

- Because I want in.

- You can't do that.

- Why not?

Because you just got outta jail, man.

You don't need to be selling no drugs.

So what you want me to do?

Like go work at some fast food place?

Like, man, I can't be

living at my mama's house

like some kid.

I need my own sh*t.

Look, I told mom

that I'll help you get back on your feet.

All right. But not like this.

Stop being stingy.

I look, we live right down

the street from a college town.

I turn this whole thing into an operation.

Now let me help you double

no triple what you got going on.

No, no, no, no, no. I'm good, alright.

I've been stacking up, man.

I've been stacking up to leave all this.

Man get the f*ck outta here.

What, my boy's a quitter?

Is this the first thing on

your mind straight outta jail?

This, this is the only thing on my mind.

Then maybe you need to

spend a couple more days there

'cause you ain't run enough, Chase.

Look. Come on man.

Mike, please.

I promise I won't stay

in long just for a short

Chase. I said no.

Drop it. (Upbeat music)

(insects chirping)

(person knocking)

Tanya.

- Hey.

- You avoiding me.

No, I just went at work all day.

So that means you have my rent.

Not exactly, but look, I'll

have it next week. I promise.

Listen, sorry doesn't

pay the bills. Okay Tanya?

And I gave you plenty of chances.

And no more special discounts either.

Don't flatter yourself.

Maybe you shouldn't have raised the rent.

Listen, I like you Tanya,

but if you don't have

my money in seven days,

I'm going to evict you.

Okay? I'll have your money.

I'm not playing. I'm serious.

I got it. Seven days.

I got it. Okay.

(door creaking)

Hey.

Hey, Dad.

- Hi bud.

- How are you feeling?

Okay. How was work?

It was work. We had a

new girl show up today.

- Remember when that was you?

- Yeah. Unfortunately I do.

Yeah. Well, just remember,

you're there for a good time.

Not for a long time.

Yeah. I'm still waiting

for it to be a good time.

So quit. Get your life back on track.

Come on.

Go back to medical school.

Let's go sit down. Come on.

Sweetheart.

Look, you know I can't do that.

And I can barely afford the nurse as it is.

And I, I just got another

rejection letter from insurance.

No one's gonna cover the treatment.

I don't need the nurse or the treatment.

Yes you do. I I'm not gonna

sit here and let you die, Dad.

Look, if it comes, it comes.

No, you have to stop talking like that.

We're not having that conversation.

That's not what's going to happen.

I don't want you holding off

on your dreams because of me.

Dad, you're getting

the treatment. That's it.

(somber music)

(Stacey sobbing)

(door creaking)

(door slamming)

Hey.

Something wrong with your phone?

I must have been busy at work. Sorry.

I can care less if you was busy or not.

When I call, you answer.

Hey, I'm sorry.

Why do you need this job

anyway? I take care of you.

Well, I just, I wanna have

some extra money for myself.

I don't see the problem.

- Okay, gimme your purse.

- What are you doing?

Go ahead and put in

your two weeks notice.

(upbeat electronic music)

You good. How you feeling?

Never better, ready

to get in the game, man.

Come on now. Oh, you serious?

I can't do that for you brother.

Plus you just got out.

You find a nice woman.

Chill out for a minute.

No woman's gonna want

a n*gga fresh outta prison

with no motion.

I got the money. All right.

I see the drugs, man.

Where'd you get the money?

- Where you think?

- Victor? Really?

Yes really? Finally came to his senses.

- Finally want you in, huh?

- Hell yeah.

This sh*t turned into a family affair.

(upbeat electronic music continues)

Hey, gorgeous. Don't be shy, how you doing?

Don't afraid, won't hurt you

I'm doing fine. This all you?

It sure is. I just bought it.

I named her princess.

- Just made that sh*t up.

Shh!

Matter of fact, I think I

seen you around a few times.

I think I've seen you around as well.

But it's nice to finally meet

you in person. I'm Jasmine.

Y'all can't do this on

the other side of the car.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry. Come check it out.

Really? Because I'm free all night.

But it looks like you might be busy.

- Man, f*ck you.

- Set it up for that.

(door slamming)

Oo!

(upbeat electronic music continues)

Here comes the job, don't be obsessive

It could be intensive

it could be expl*sive,

it could be offensive

Don't be defensive

Don't be aggressive

It will be a waste,

we could be expensive

Need a little thing in your life

(intense music)

Hey Ricky, can I talk to you real quick?

Yeah, sure.

I really need a raise.

You know, with my dad.

There's just a lot going on right now.

Stacey, you know how

much I value your work here,

but I just can't give it to you.

If we had the cash

flow, I would. I'm sorry.

Look, you're a hard worker.

The hardest worker

here, but you're a hard a*s.

People want a bartender

they can talk to, chat it up with.

If you tried a more friendly demeanor,

I know you'd k*ll the tips.

Thanks. Thanks Ricky.

Track your money like this (upbeat music)

Stacey I need two beers and a whiskey.

Ah, yeah.

Oh f*ck!

Just take a second.

(upbeat music continues)

(door slamming)

All my life is waiting now

All my life is waiting now

Waiting to get it all

- Are you okay?

- Yeah, I'm fine.

- You don't seem okay.

- Everything's fine.

If you could just not spill any

more f*cking drinks tonight,

that would be great.

You think you could do that?

(phone buzzing) (crowd chattering)

- Hey gorgeous.

- Hi.

- You don't remember me?

- Yep. What can I get you?

Why the long face.

Last time you were so happy.

You should smile more.

(upbeat music continues)

Happy now? What can I get for you?

Thought you'd never ask.

- Don't touch me.

- What's the problem?

I said don't touch me.

What's going on over here?

Did fresh meat need to

learn herself some manners.

Fresh who?

Hey, I'm sorry, Kirk.

She's new. I'll have a talk with her later.

For now have a drink on the house. Huh?

I'm not thirsty anymore.

(g*n c*ck)

You and I both know I'd turn

this m*therf*cker upside down

if I wanted to.

Lucky I like you, Ricky.

Let's get outta here.

Still not smiling.

(intense music)

Tonight we could have

lost a very loyal customer.

Do you understand how

much that guy spends here?

Maybe I'll just take it

out of your next paycheck.

Of course he does.

He's a f*cking drug lord.

I don't give a damn what he is.

His dollars help keep this place running

And so do your employees, Ricky.

So maybe you start

sticking up for them too.

You're right. I apologize.

I just want what's best for you girls.

The better we do,

the more money I can

afford to pay you ladies.

- Hmm.

- Sorry.

It won't happen again.

You ladies have yourselves a nice night.

(somber music)

I wanted to say I'm sorry about earlier.

I, you didn't deserve any of that.

Why were you so upset?

I just found out there's no way

I can make enough money

to pay for the treatment

- my dad needs to stay alive.

- Oh my God.

I'm sorry.

He's still fighting. That's what matters.

Wow. Surprised

you're telling the new girl.

It took her months before

she told me about her dad.

I owe her.

I started working here to

pay for his medical bills.

Yeah, she dropped out of

medical school. You believe that?

True testament to her character.

Can't wait till I end up at the hospital

and went into Dr. Stacey McDonald.

Jesus Christ. Don't.

- How about you?

- Me?

Well, I left at 18.

My uncle couldn't keep

his f*cking hands to himself,

so I left and I never looked back.

I'm sorry that happened to you.

It's life.

I ended up here and plan

on running this place one day.

- This place?

- Yeah.

When everyone comes here,

it's like a center for the

community, you know?

I'm just glad someone

has faith in this .S hole.

Well, I've been working here for years

and Ricky still hasn't move me up, so.

You just can't wait to

start bossing me around.

Oh really? Yeah.

Well get used to it puta.

Anyway. Your turn new girl.

- I don't know.

- Hey, come on.

We told you our sh*t.

My boyfriend and I are going

through a really rough patch,

I'm just saving up enough

money for a fresh start.

This place might be a sh*t h*le,

but there's one thing for sure.

We take care of each other.

That's right.

In fact, I say we toast to that.

Let's do it.

Salud.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

- Oh!

- Oh.

It's definitely well liquor.

She's a rookie. (Both laughing)

(traffic roaring)

(intense music)

f*ck is this bullshit.

It's not what you think,

it's not what you think.

Man f*ck you.

Hey, wait, wait, wait, wait!

(g*ns firing) (intense music)

- What happened?

- You okay?

They shot each other.

- Wait.

- Oh my God. Oh my God.

Wait! f*ck.

sh*t.

(footsteps thumping)

Is he, is he alive?

No, he's f*cking shot in the head.

f*ck oh f*ck.

Um really?

Well how else do we know?

I'm gonna call the police.

My phone's in the bar.

Yeah. Yeah.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

- I'll be right back.

- Stacey!

You do realize we're in the middle

of a f*cking active crime scene

and there are two dead bodies, right?

- Oh, oh, is that...

- Yes. Cash.

- Oh!

- Stop touching it.

Yeah, she, she's right. Put it back.

No.

Don't be a f*cking idiot.

Well it takes one to know one.

Guys stop, Tanya, seriously put it down.

You don't wanna get arrested.

She can't put it down now.

Her f*cking fingerprints are all over it.

f*ck, f*ck.

I f*cking hate this b*tch.

What, why?

- I'm calling the police.

- You know what,

if you wanna go to

jail, you're going alone.

Hey. Hey you guys.

This is a present from Jesus.

(intense music) (door creaking)

- Hello.

- f*ck.

(intense music continues)

Well, thank God you came to your census.

Yeah, I still think you two are crazy

leaving so much money behind?

I'm not crazy, Tanya.

But we don't wanna be mixed up

in whatever happened out there, serious.

Hi, my dad's really not doing well

and the nurse can't stay.

I need to go like right now.

Oh, oh, go, go.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, please.

Okay. I'll see you tomorrow.

- Yeah.

- Forgot.

- Oh my God.

- Thank you. Bye.

(footsteps thumping)

- Holy f*ck.

- Wow.

You're a little jumpy, honey.

What the f*ck, Tanya?

Now's not the night.

I was thinking,

you know that money can

help you and your dad right?

Well, I appreciate it, Tanya.

I just, but now's really

not the time I have to go.

I, I got it. I got it.

(sirens wailing)

(intense music) (radios chattering)

I'll talk to the witnesses.

I am Detective Rogers. I'm

gonna ask you a few questions.

Okay?

What happened here?

Looks like a drug deal gone wrong.

Two suspects unload their firearms,

sending each other 11 to 12 shots,

looking from the shell casings.

Luckily no one else was injured.

They did you however leave

10 kilos of cocaine over there.

No money?

(sirens wailing) (radio chattering)

- Jesus.

- Yeah, man. Just a kid.

No bag of money. Any cameras?

No cameras. Just possible witnesses.

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

So, nothing?

We know. We really didn't see anything.

Sorry to interrupt.

Detective Ethan Craig.

Hi.

I see you met my

partner, Detective Rogers.

Yeah we were just telling your partner

that we didn't say anything.

Sorry.

You didn't hear any g*nshots either?

- g*nshots.

- No,

but I mean, we had the

music up really loud, so.

Yeah, really loud.

And it was only the two of

you working here tonight?

No, our other coworker was here,

but she had a family emergency.

Her dad has cancer.

Would you mind writing down

her contact information please?

Sure. (Sirens wailing)

You know, I'm sure you

ladies have had a long night.

It's probably best that we let you be aware

we'll be reaching out for you

if we have any further questions.

- Okay.

- Thank you.

- Thanks.

- Thank you ladies.

(sirens wailing)

- They have the money.

- You think?

Yeah, I don't know.

(radio chattering)

(somber music)

(insects chirping)

This is a lot of money.

- I told you.

- Hey shh my dad is sleeping.

I cannot believe you put

this in my f*cking trunk.

- You're welcome.

- No, Tanya.

It's not a you're welcome situation.

We need to call the police.

And tell them what that

you took a bag of money

from the crime scene

and brought it to your house.

- She has a point.

- Nia.

- I'm not saying she's right,

but there is a stolen bag

of money in your house.

The police are gonna

figure out we have it anyway.

- How?

- I don't know Tanya.

Cameras, witnesses, your fingerprints.

With a thousand other

people's fingerprints.

Plus there's no cameras in the alley.

You don't know that.

What about the people

that this money belongs to?

They're gonna be looking for it.

More of a reason

for us to spend it faster.

Plus my rent is past due.

I don't know if this is a good idea.

Come on. We can split it evenly.

Nia, you can take your cut

and finally get away

from that crazy ex of yours.

You know what? You got a point.

- Yeah. Right.

- You're right.

But but before we spend

a dollar, we just wait to see

how this whole thing blows over.

- No.

- You guys.

Nobody knows that we have this penny.

If we all do the same thing

and keep our mouth shut, we'll be fine.

Yeah, well then you're gonna blow it

immediately big mouth.

Bite me.

So we doing this or what?

- Hell yes, I'm in.

This is an awful idea.

Stace. Think about your dad.

This money could save his life.

That is low and you know it.

Come on.

You need this money just like we do.

For my dad.

- Then it's agreed.

- Yes.

Good. I'm exhausted.

Okay. Well, what are

we doing with the money?

Where are we keeping it?

Does anybody have a safe?

Ooh yes.

At the bar.

And that way we can

all keep our eyes on it.

I don't wanna touch it anymore.

I do.

(intense music)

(lock clicks)

Where the f*ck you been?

I, I was at a coworker's last night.

- Are you going somewhere?

- She needed some help.

So I'm gonna stay with her again tonight.

Why are you lying to me?

Careful. Trust is important

in this relationship.

If we are going to make this work,

I need you to tell me what you're doing.

Okay? I don't wanna be with you anymore.

(intense music continues)

(Nia gasps)

Where are you gonna go? Huh?

You don't have anyone.

I'm the only support that you have.

And even if you manage

to leave, you'll be back.

I'm sure of it.

(both grunting)

Don't you ever put your

hands on me again. (Panting)

(door slamming)

Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Yeah. That's my boy, that's my boy.

Every single time, baby.

Threes from half court.

(phone buzzing)

Okay. Hey ma.

- They k*lled him!

- What?

Who's that?

- They k*lled my baby.

- Just, just slow down.

Okay. What's, what are you saying?

What's going on?

- Chase is dead.

- Wait, what?

Where are you?

(mother sobbing) (somber music)

No, no, no, mom! (Mother sobbing)

(somber music continues)

Tell them we run this town

Run this town

And you are sure

Ricky doesn't use the safe.

Oh yeah, I'm sure.

See, he forgot the combination,

and I kind of pretend like I did too.

I used to have my vapes

in here before I quit smoking

so we're good.

(upbeat music)

Oh no. Absolutely not, no, no.

I have one cancer patient

already. I don't need a second.

- That's right.

- Okay.

- Can I talk to you?

- Yeah, of course.

So last night things got really rough

with my boyfriend and I decided that

that was gonna be the last time

I let him put his hands on me.

I, I had to sleep in my car.

This is a really big ask and,

and you can say no if you want to,

but I was wondering if I

can sleep on your couch.

I can give you more of my share or

No, absolutely you don't

have to give me your share.

No, of course. I have a spare room.

Stay as long as you need. Okay?

- Thanks.

- Yeah.

Alright. Think we're in business, ladies.

- All right.

- Let's get outta here.

(intense music)

To represent, know we run this town

We represent, tell

them we run this town

We represent

(upbeat rock music)

Stacey McDonald.

Detectives?

We were hoping you

could answer a few questions.

Yeah. I just need to set up the bar.

By all means. Take your time.

We missed you last night.

Yeah, my dad had a medical emergency.

Do you often have

shootouts in this neighborhood?

Yeah. Unfortunately it

happens not infrequently.

- So you didn't see anything?

- No.

I needed to leave a little early.

What time did you head home?

Around three.

Did you see our squad cars pulling up?

I left out the front door. I

was parked across the street.

So you didn't hear the 12 g*nshots?

I was wearing my headphones.

In the bar while the music was playing.

I always wear 'em.

You do know that two people were k*lled

right outside this building last night.

I do, my coworkers

told me. I, it's awful.

Maybe you can help

me understand something.

A drug exchange went sideways

right outside this building last night.

Now we've located the product,

but you know what's mysteriously missing?

A bag of cash equal in value.

Any idea where it might be?

That is mysterious.

You do know that

tampering with evidence carries

some serious jail time.

Can't help you with that.

Okay?

Thank you for your time Ms. McDonald.

We'll be seeing you. (Somber music)

(traffic roaring)

- I will catch you inside.

- Okay.

Victor Brown, what brings

you to this side of the tracks?

What happened to my brother Ethan?

I can't disclose any of that information.

There's an active investigation pending.

Coming for me is one thing,

coming after my brother,

must have lost your mind.

I don't know what you're talking about.

And you're getting

awfully close to as*ault.

Oh, you ain't seen nothing yet.

It's like father, like

son, I will tell you this.

It's one of your own people, Marcus Kelly.

You might wanna keep a better eye

on the people you hang around.

(person knocking)

(door creaking)

You got some f*cking explaining to do.

Apparently we both do.

How did my brother end up in

a bad deal with a bag of coke

you gave Marcus?

The you mean how?

He said you was in with him.

What, I never let Chase in on this.

We didn't, where'd he get the, the money,

'cause right now I'm down 10 keys.

I don't know.

We had to get it from somewhere.

And since the cops took my sh*t,

you going to pay me my f*cking money.

I ain't got nothing to do with that.

See, your pops never

put me in no bad business.

And that's why you would

never be the man that he was.

I ain't trying to be.

Clearly but lucky for you

I know exactly where it is.

See I got eyes and

ears all around that bar.

It's these three chicks down there

that been yapping like crazy.

They think they slick, but

I know one of 'em got it.

But if you know, then go get it yourself.

Nah, you gonna clean up Chase's mess.

(intense music)

(door creaking) (door slamming)

(intense music continues)

(crowd chattering)

(ice clattering)

How are you? Are you all right?

- Yeah, everything's fine.

- Are you sure? Because...

Oh yeah. I'm good, I'm good.

All right. You got this?

I'm sure.

Hi. Did you get everything moved in?

Oh yeah. Tanya even helped.

Oh, that's great. The

detectives came today.

What?

Started asking all sorts of

questions about the money

and where it was and what

What did you say?

I didn't say anything.

I just told him I really didn't know.

God. We gotta keep a little profile.

You are late, go check

up on the customers

and be on your best behavior okay?

Okay. Sorry.

It's just the, the guy in the booth.

He just needs to be cashed out.

Okay. Got cash out.

Oh, got it. Alright.

(intense music continues)

sh**t. Hey.

Right. So that will be 11 bucks.

All right. I'll be right

back with your change.

Keep it.

- You want me to keep $89?

- Yeah.

- And what's the agenda?

- I don't have one.

- Everybody has one.

- Good thing my name is Victor

and not everybody.

Can I get your name?

- It's Nia.

- Nia, nice to meet you.

(crowd chattering)

What happened over there?

It's been a night.

How long have you been working here, Nia?

- Couple weeks.

- You like it?

You're asking a lot of questions.

Well, I can't have a

innocent conversation?

Yo. I got other tables.

So are you gonna order something else or?

I'm sorry. Okay.

I just, I just lost my brother recently

and you just seem like

somebody nice to talk to.

I didn't, I didn't mean about...

Hey, I'm really sorry.

This place is really starting to get to me.

- Why's that?

- I just,

I mean, everybody here is

carrying so much baggage

and I just...

Looks like you need somebody to talk to.

Oh, I gotta really get back to work.

What?

Oh, I'd like to get your

number if that's okay with you.

So there was an

agenda. (Crowd chattering)

She's coming, my bad boss!

(crowd chattering)

(traffic roaring)

(camera snapping) (intense music)

How is he?

There's not much more we can do for him.

He needs the treatment.

He won't survive without it.

And there's, there's

nothing else you can do.

I'm sorry.

(dad coughing)

(door slamming)

It wasn't supposed to happen this way.

You know, I remember like it was yesterday

while you were running

around with your father,

Chase was in the living room

studying to be a engineer,

trying to make something of himself.

That is until he heard you bragging about

all the no good dealers

you were dealing with.

Come on now, ma.

You know, I kept him away from all that.

Yeah well, I know you're

lying because he came over

after the party and told me all about it.

What exactly did he tell you, mom?

You knew. You knew.

He looked up to you.

He got himself k*lled trying

to be like his big brother.

Wait, wait, wait.

You, you trying to say

that all this is my fault?

No, no, no, no. Of course not.

It's mine. It's my fault.

Because the moment I

knew you were selling dope,

I should have packed my bags

and moved us up outta here.

Ma, what you want me to do?

I wanted you to be an older

brother and look after my son.

You act like I don't

know that's my brother.

You know what?

Let's not forget who taught

me to be the man that I am.

The very man that you handpicked to raise.

Hey, you watch your

mouth when you speaking

of my late husband.

He had me out in the

streets when I was 15.

15, ma.

What? You wasn't paying me no attention.

No, what you think I

didn't wanna go to school

and be something too?

See, ma, you would've noticed

that if he wasn't out

there driving the fancy cars

and wearing the mink culture.

Living in the house that

your ungrateful butt grew up in.

You think I did all of that for me?

No, I put up with him,

so the two of you can have

something, a roof over your head,

food on the,

hell you should be thanking me.

- Thanking you.

- Yes.

You know what? I can't

do this with you, ma.

I'm not having this conversation. I'm gone.

Then go! Run like you always do.

Yeah, but let me tell you something.

When your father found

out that I was pregnant,

he didn't even want you.

No as a matter of fact, he begged me

to have an ab*rtion.

But I was the one who refused.

See, you are right.

We were having fun living our lives.

But let me tell you something.

If it wasn't for me, you

wouldn't even be born.

Well, if it wasn't for you,

I'd still have a brother.

(mother cries) (somber music)

(door slamming)

(pills rattling)

Victor. (Somber music continues)

I told you this wasn't for you.

You went and got yourself k*lled.

Nah, you got me k*lled.

(intense music)

(Victor gasps)

(traffic roaring)

Hey dad.

You're gonna be okay.

Okay?

I promise I'm gonna do everything

I can to make sure you're okay.

(traffic roaring)

Hello?

Yeah, I'd like to schedule an appointment.

(water splashing) (Victor panting)

Just do this. (Somber music)

(phone buzzing)

- Hello?

- Victor.

- Who's this?

- It's Nia from the bar.

Oh, hey Nia.

[Nia] Did I catch you out at a bad time?

I, I don't know, maybe.

[Nia] Are you okay?

Honestly, not really.

- Talk to me.

- I don't,

I don't wanna bother you with my issues.

I barely even know you.

[Nia] It's no bother.

And I've been told I'm

a pretty good listener.

Okay? My life is falling apart right now.

I lost my father and my

brother and my mother,

she's blaming me for all this.

And yeah, maybe, maybe I

did just take a hand full of pills

to ease the pain,

but at least, at least allowed

me to see my brother again.

[Nia] Hey, let's talk face to face.

(traffic roaring) (insects chirping)

- You find something?

- Possibly.

That's the guy that paid

you a visit. Is he an informant?

No. Not exactly.

Well, you have a lot of pictures of him.

Who is he?

Victor Brown.

As in?

Brother to Chase Brown.

Son of Carter Brown.

Wait, the local drug dealer

that the department tried to bring down

before your father died?

Would've been the biggest bust

in this precinct's history.

Your father was a legend.

Yeah, he was.

He made me realize that it's up to us

to keep these streets safe.

Why you so interested in him?

Because he may be

after our missing money.

(bouncy music)

Are you sure you

shouldn't go to the hospital?

Positive. Thanks for this.

It was on the way.

So tell me about yourself.

I hate that question.

How about your plans for the future?

That's better.

Well, I, I love fashion. Really

wanna move to New York.

I mean, that's where all

the fashion companies are.

Fashion designer.

Exactly.

What inspired you?

Boredom, I'm an only child.

So my mom would go to work.

I would go through her

closet and try on her clothes.

My bedroom became my little fashion studio

and my hallway became my runway.

Wow that is very

inspiring and really lonely.

Yeah. Yeah. (Laughs)

So how about you?

I am in sales.

- Hmm. What kind of sales?

- Real estate.

Really? In this climate?

It's gotta be tough.

I know. That's why I plan on getting out.

But it's in my DNA, my

father. He was a salesman.

What about you? How's work been?

Oh my God, I don't know if you know,

but there was a sh**ting at the bar.

- You saw it?

- No.

Well, how is everybody handling it?

I mean, I'm okay, my

coworkers on the other hand,

that's another story.

I think we're all just

trying to take it day by day.

You know? (Romantic music)

(insects chirping)

(Nia laughs)

Hey, thank you for meeting me.

You are welcome.

(Nia gasps)

Found you.

Shh, I don't wanna hurt you.

No, no, no, no!

Don't blame you for breaking up with me.

Things got a little messed up.

Okay we can talk about this.

Perfect. We can talk

about it when we get home.

- Let's go.

- No, I'm not going to.

You really trying to leave me.

I'm not going home with you.

Come, come here, come here!

(fists thudding)

No, no, no, no, don't k*ll him!

- You know this guy.

- He's my ex.

(g*n c*ck)

You ever put your hands

on her or even look at her,

I'll k*ll you.

Come on. Come on.

My place is around the corner. Let's go.

Come on. Come on.

(intense music)

(crowd chattering)

- What you doing?

- I was gonna take my cut.

You plan on mentioning it first.

- My dad's gonna die.

- Stacey.

Oh, come here. I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Okay. Good luck.

Thank you.

(engine roaring) (dramatic music)

(glasses clinking) (liquid pouring)

Mm?

Wow.

Thanks.

Welcome.

I didn't mean to fall asleep, sorry.

So how are you feeling?

Better.

Embarrassed.

Can't believe all that happened.

Crazy ex-boyfriend?

He said that I could never leave.

That I'd never be able to

live on my own without him.

And for a minute I started to believe him.

I'm done with all that.

- Thank you.

- You are welcome.

Just glad that I got a way out now.

- What do you mean?

- I don't plan on

being in town much longer.

Did you and your friends

take a bag of money?

What?

The sh**ting the other night.

- We didn't take any money.

- Listen to me

when I tell you this,

keeping that money will get you k*lled.

What do you mean?

Look, if I tell you anymore,

it'll put you in danger.

And I'm just trying to,

I'm trying to save you.

I need you to trust me. I need that bag.

(sirens wailing)

Hi. Is this where I can

pay for a patient's bill?

It is.

The patient is Howard

McDonald. You do take cash, right?

Yeah. (Phone ringing)

Sorry.

Yeah. Hello?

You need to get back here now.

What are you talking about?

- What is it?

- It's a recording device.

You're not gonna believe what's on this.

Play it.

[Chase] My name is Chase William Brown.

I'm risking my life, but I want

the world to know the truth.

(insects chirping)

(zipper rasping)

(door slamming)

Don't get yourself k*lled.

You're not getting all

nervous on me, are you?

What if Victor doesn't do a deal?

You just better hope that he does.

But nothing's gonna happen to you

as long as you do what you're told.

You're asking me to

f*ck over my own brother.

And you do know this is blackmail, right?

You could always finish

out your jail sentence.

Okay. Alright man.

I'll go back in.

I'll do the rest of my time then.

Look, you're going to get this done.

If not, I'm gonna describe

to your poor mother the gory details

about how her son got stabbed to death

because he didn't know how to listen.

Then I'm gonna arrange for

the same thing to happen to her.

And after that, I'll just figure out a way

to deal with Victor on my own.

Are we clear?

Yeah. Yeah, I got you.

(fabric rustling)

(door slamming)

You f*cked up.

What do you mean?

I just got a call from evidence

and they don't have

anything on file for that money

you gave Chase Brown.

Yeah. Sorry, I was going to tell you.

Are you crazy?

You stole from the department.

You could lose your badge for this

and take me down with you.

- Did you report it?

- No.

I covered for you partner,

but I'm not with this shady sh*t.

Tell me why you would even do it.

So I'm setting up a deal

with his childhood best

friend, Marcus Kelly.

I don't want to have to do

this, but I have no choice.

It's either him or my family.

So you did all this to take down Victor.

He's a drug dealer.

Why not just arrest him?

You think I haven't tried that.

There's never been enough evidence.

Chase got arrested, I saw there

was a window of opportunity.

Are you outta your damn mind, Ethan,

you are way off the reservation with this.

I know.

You can get the money back,

but you need to stop with this vendetta.

I can't.

Please don't make me report you.

Don't.

You're not leaving me much of an option.

Either help me or report me,

but I'm going to get

Victor. (Intense music)

That m*therf*cker.

Victor Brown is a drug dealer.

We have to tell Nia.

Ah put it down.

Kirk. What the f*ck are you doing?

- Gimme the bag.

- What are you doing?

No. You don't want that bag.

Shut the f*ck up.

I'm f*cking serious.

You don't understand.

You don't want that bag.

You got about 10 seconds

or I'm k*lling both of you bum a*s b*tches.

But you don't

Stacey, just give him the bag.

Give it to him.

- Smart girl.

- Look, you got it. Okay?

You got what you came for.

- Sorry.

- No!

(g*n firing)

Holy f*ck.

- Oh my God.

- Are you guys okay?

No. f*ck, get away from him.

- He's a f*cking drug dealer.

- What?

What are you talking about?

- We have it on tape.

- Yeah.

Your brother was

working with Ethan Craig.

What? What the bag was wired?

You need to gimme that.

Absolutely the f*ck not.

Look, listen, look.

You may not know this, but

we're all on the same side, okay?

So let's just have a conversation. Yeah?

Fine. Let's talk.

Okay if Ethan finds out

that that recording exists

and you have it, he'll k*ll you.

Then we need to take

it to the news right now

and have them release it because I'm

No, no, no. You can't do that, all right.

It's, you'll be dead

before it even gets before a judge.

- So what should we do?

- I'll take the money

and I'll give it back to Ethan,

like you asked, and you

three never found a recorder.

What?

Okay, so then what?

Life just goes on after that.

I don't, your brother

made this as life insurance

and you just wanna forget that it exists?

No listen, I did not say that.

Just hide it. Take care of it for now.

- Then what about him?

- I'll handle it.

Spoken like a true drug dealer.

- I did just save you.

- Guys.

Okay. How about we do this?

We can take the money

and find a place to go

outta town somewhere.

Exactly. But where?

I dunno. Anybody get a place outta town?

No.

Yeah. I, I do.

What?

My uncle, he, he has a farm.

It's in the middle of absolutely nowhere.

- Cool. I'm with it.

- Okay. Me too.

Yeah.

Good. Okay.

So the three of you,

you just, you get outta here, right?

You lay low, but you gotta go now.

Wait, you're not coming?

I'll catch up to you. I promise.

Yeah, you better

because we're not done talking about this.

Be safe.

Go. Come on, let's go.

(footsteps shuffling)

(dramatic music)

(footsteps crunching)

(intense music)

(shovel thuds) (intense music continues)

Are you f*cking crazy?

You lied to me about Chase.

You had him set up and k*lled.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Know what I'm talking about?

You know what, you

know what's good for you,

you stay away from me and my family.

Yeah. Yeah.

You, you thought my brother was an idiot,

but he got everything on tape.

He was wired.

So you found the money.

Yeah. Way to go, Detective.

You're playing with fire, Victor.

Guess what? I already been burned.

(intense music continues)

- What the f*ck was that?

- Nothing.

(intense music continues)

Alright, here we go.

Alright, here.

I, I got it. I got it.

I just wanna help.

I, I I'm good.

Okay. The nurse should

be here in like 15 minutes.

I'm gonna go pack. Okay?

Wait a minute.

You still haven't told

me where you're going?

They haven't told me yet.

What kind of medical internship is this?

Listen, don't worry about me, dad.

Just you focus on, on getting better, rest.

Okay no, I'll just be happy

my button is getting

her life back on track.

I'm just glad you're okay.

Thank you.

- Alright.

- I'll see you later.

(dramatic music)

(Victor knocking)

[Mother] Now I know no son

of mine is pounding on my door.

Look, ma, ma, I, I just need

you to open the door. Okay?

I gotta tell you something.

[Mother] Well, I could

hear you fine right here.

My look, mom, I'm, I'm,

I'm not proud of myself

in my past, okay?

I hated Dad for setting me

up on the pathway he did.

And I, and I hate myself

for what happened to Chase.

I just ma that's not on me. Okay?

It, it was the cops, they forced Chase

into a deal that got him k*lled.

Okay, ma, I hate that I can't talk to you

face to face, ma.

I'm done. I'm out of the game, ma.

Oh, thank you Lord. Thank you.

It means I gotta leave

and I might not make it out,

but, but I gotta, I gotta try, right?

I gotta try for, for me, for you.

I just want to say goodbye.

Listen, listen.

You don't have to hate yourself.

You didn't deserve any of this, son.

Listen. Listen.

Let's go forward and be better.

He will want that.

Love you, mom.

I love you too, son.

(birds chirping)

(door creaking)

(paper rustling) (somber music)

(door slamming)

(wind blowing)

(peaceful music)

Okay. We made it.

Yay.

I told you I'd get us there in one piece.

I didn't believe you,

but okay, we're here.

Alright. (Peaceful music continues)

Hiya sprout.

- Uncle Jimmy!

- Come here.

Come here. Oh, it's so good to see you.

You got big!

Oh yeah. Let me look at you.

You look like your mom.

Thanks for having us.

Yeah. Who's your friend?

- This is Nia.

- Hi.

Hi. You have a beautiful home.

Oh, thank you.

It's been in the family for forever.

- Hi, I'm Tanya.

- Hi Tanya. Nice to meet you.

- Thanks for having us.

- Listen any friend of Sprout

is a friend of mine.

So yeah.

Hey, leave your

bags, I'll take you inside,

show you your rooms, yeah?

Alright. Come on.

- He's so hot.

- Stop it.

- Perfectly average height.

- Oh average height.

(door creaking)

Alright. This can be you Nia.

This was actually my room

when we used to come here.

Did you come here often?

Yeah. Yeah.

We used to come all the

time before my mom died.

It was really hard on my

dad and my uncle Jimmy too.

But she's the reason why I wanted

to be a doctor in the first place.

That's nice.

This place is beautiful.

It's just like, I remembered it.

So is there like a auntie

Jimmy around here?

- You have to be kidding me.

- What?

I could be Auntie Tanya.

- No.

- Come on. Auntie TT.

There's no way over my dead body.

- Gross.

- Oh my gosh.

Kiss the can.

(footsteps crunching)

Watch the thorns. (Peaceful music)

This was like my favorite

place to come as a kid.

I don't know. Something about the tree.

It just feels like life.

So are we gonna talk about the plan?

You both are welcome to

stay here as long as you want.

I do think it'd be smart if we split up

for a while after that though.

Yeah, I agree.

I'm gonna stay for a couple days

and then I'm head down south.

Where do you think you're gonna go?

I think in Mississippi.

Ooh.

I think I might open a small

diner. Maybe start a family.

I love me a good tour to Honey.

I didn't know you cooked.

What about you, new girl?

Well, I'm gonna head to New York.

Focus on my fashion.

I have this dress design

that I cannot wait to bring to life.

You are gonna do big things.

How about you?

I think I'll probably stay here

until I know that my

dad's treatment takes him,

but he's stable you know?

And then maybe have

apply to med school abroad.

Leave the country, I guess.

Oh, okay. What country?

I've always wanted to go to Italy.

Bono!

Oh, I am really proud of you.

- Congrats.

- I'm proud of you too.

And you come here.

Yeah. Come on.

Bring it in, new girl.

Oh, I appreciate you guys.

I'm really glad you guys are here.

Me too.

(peaceful music)

Hello. Okay. (Intense music)

We got hit on the money.

- Where?

- Grace Memorial Hospital.

There was a cash payment made for a patient

by the name of Howard McDonald

who happens to be the

father of Stacey McDonald.

Let's go.

(intense music continues)

Look I know you're just doing your jobs,

but I'm sorry I haven't seen her in days.

Did you check with her father?

We did.

Is there anywhere else Stacey

and the other two girls could be.

I wish I knew.

I came into work and they were just gone.

Didn't give me any notice. Nothing.

You could always hire some new girls

with your cut of the money.

What?

- Nothing, huh?

- Okay. Not nothing.

But they didn't give me any warning.

Listen, you can stop pretending.

I don't know anything about this money

or where the girls are, I swear.

Yeah, listen.

Why don't you cut the bullshit out!

Wait, wait. Stop, stop.

- Cut the bullshit.

- No. No.

- Cut the bullshit.

- I don't know anything.

Okay. Thank you.

We'll call you if we

have any more questions.

All right. Let's go..

Appreciate your time.

Between the drug dealers and the cops...

Let's do a full rundown

on any family members

that may... What the f*ck was that?

I wasn't gonna hurt him. All right.

Just a hard push to make sure

he wasn't giving us the runaround.

I don't like what I'm seeing.

(intense music continues)

(wind chimes chiming)

Hmm.

Hey, how's your pops?

He's okay. Yeah, you

know, he got the treatment.

It's supposed to help,

but he's still fighting.

- That's good to hear.

- Mm.

Girl, you put your foot in this.

I'm sorry. What?

It just means that the food's good.

- Yes.

- Okay.

It's fire.

- Oh, it is.

- Thank you. Thank you.

You can stay as long as you like.

Don't encourage her.

- You know now.

- Down girl.

What?

Don't worry about it,

Jimmy. You're doing great.

Oh, nothing, Uncle Jimmy.

Oh... (person knocking)

(suspenseful music)

Is that for you?

No.

Expecting company?

(chair creaking)

- Who's there?

- It's Victor.

Victor who?

Oh, he's with us.

Hi.

It's nice to meet you, Jimmy.

I'm so sorry, Uncle Jimmy.

I forgot to tell you we had

another person coming.

Well a friend of Sprout's is

Yeah. Close enough.

Alright.

Thanks for opening up your home to us.

I'm just helping out Sprout,

out of all the places in the

world she could have chosen,

she chose old Uncle Jimmy's farm.

So come on. We're eating.

(Victor knocking)

Come in.

I missed you.

You lied to me.

- Yeah.

- Why?

'Cause I, look, I'm done selling drugs.

Nia, you're special.

Am I?

You saved my life.

You saved mine too. (Peaceful music)

(birds chirping)

(phone buzzing)

- Hey, pops. What's up?

- We need to talk.

Where did you get the

money to pay for my treatment?

- What do you mean?

- Two detectives

were just over here

asking me where you are.

Detectives are talking to you?

That what, what did you,

what did you tell them?

Did you know the bills

you paid with are marked?

Stacey, you need to tell me what's going on

right now, young lady.

(suspenseful music)

Hey guys, you need to get down here.

- Don't touch me.

- Whoa, whoa, whoa.

What's happened?

Tell 'em.

The money that we stole,

those bills were marked.

You're joking.

Does it look like I'm f*cking joking.

Ethan. He gave my brother marked bills.

Wait, wait, wait.

Does that mean we can't

use any of the money?

None of it.

Oh god. What did we do?

I f*cking knew this was

gonna happen. I f*cking knew.

And I told you all along to

leave the money where it was

and to call the f*cking police.

And nobody f*cking listened to me.

This was everyone's decision, Stacey.

How the f*ck was this

everyone's decision, Tanya.

You put that money in my

f*cking car without telling me.

Oh, really?

Because the only reason they found out is

because you spent the money.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Stop.

We can figure this out.

No, because she's putting this all on me.

That money saved your dad's life.

You should be thanking me.

- Thanking you?

- Yes.

b*tch, for what?

Because I'm gonna spend

the rest of my f*cking life

in a jail cell.

And how is that saving my dad?

Yeah. All right.

Because you got all the answers.

More than that.

Breathe.

Stupid.

Calm down.

We get to think of a plan B.

There's no f*cking plan B.

Do you get this? Like this whole thing?

Us here we're done is over.

I mean, we can turn

ourselves into the police.

Maybe that

No, no, no, no, no,

no, no, no, no, no, no.

You can't do that.

What? Why?

'Cause Ethan Craig will

have you k*lled, all of you.

And you spent the cash. So

he probably knows we're here.

We need to leave now.

Okay.

f*ck this whole thing is just f*cked up.

Stacey.

Hey Sprout.

I can't.

What'd I miss?

(intense music)

(footsteps thumping) (door slamming)

Wait, Tanya. Wait, wait, come on.

Hey, I'm sorry.

Wait, wait, wait. Tanya.

Victor's here.

- We should call for backup.

- No.

They won't make it here in enough time.

You're rushing into things.

Look, this road is the

only access to the farm.

I need you to take the car

go to the entrance and make sure

nobody's trying to make a run for it.

No, I should come with you.

Look, Carmilla, listen.

I need you to have my

back up there. Trust me.

- This is a bad idea.

- I know.

(door slamming)

- Don't get yourself k*lled.

- You can do the same.

(engine roaring) (birds chirping)

(intense music)

(Ethan knocking)

Can I help you?

Detective Craig from Metro PD?

You're far from your jurisdiction.

- James Anderson.

- Oh, that depends.

I have reason to believe

that you're harboring a fugitive,

your niece, Stacey McDonald.

She's wanted in a suspected of felony fraud

and obstruction of justice.

Yeah. I ain't seen her.

The owner of that car is also wanted.

I don't think you're

being too honest with me.

Hmm.

Where are they?

It gets real quiet around

here. Especially at night.

I like cop shows.

They're always going on

and on about Miranda rights,

search and seizure, warrants.

It just got me thinking,

where's your warrant?

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- Last chance Jimbo.

- (Laughs) For what?

I think you did

(g*n firing)

What the f*ck was that?

(engine roaring)

Oh my God. They're here.

(intense music)

I don't have the keys!

(g*n firing)

Victor!

I don't, I need you to hide.

Don't argue with me.

(intense music)

It is a shame it had to

come down to this Victor.

My father was a good cop.

He was a hero who took

pride in serving his community,

but your father took

this all away from him.

Now what I learned after being on the force

for all these years, Victor,

many times Victor, doesn't do the trick

with people like you.

He should have let you

animals die by your own sword.

Don't you miss your brother Victor?

He really took that b*llet for you.

Huh?

What a great big brother you are.

(door rattling)

(g*ns firing)

(g*n clicking)

(fighters grunting)

Come on, come on.

(fighters grunting)

Come on, come on. (Fighters grunting)

(object clattering)

(Nia yelps)

(Victor yells)

(g*n firing) (suspenseful music)

Run!

(intense music continues)

(fighters grunting)

Get the f*ck off me!

He, he k*lled Victor. He

k*lled Victor, he k*lled Victor.

He shot him.

We have to get to the car.

No, no, no. He's there.

He's at the car. He's at the car.

We have to run away.

Raise up your f*cking hands.

We know we're turning ourselves in.

Don't make me sh**t you.

Stacey, what the f*ck?

I'm really glad to see you.

I, I didn't know what to do.

Victor showed up and

he started making us do

all these things and it was really scary.

Yeah. Did he make you

spend that money on your father?

No, no, no. That, that,

that, that was on me.

Yeah yeah.

She's right. Right.

We didn't want any of this.

Hey, stay where you are.

(fighters grunting)

(g*n firing)

(footsteps crunching)

What the f*ck is going on?

It's not what you think it is.

Okay. Talk to me, Ethan. (Intense music)

I told you to stay in

the car for a reason.

Damn it Craig, you

know I gotta take you in.

No.

(g*ns firing) (Rogers gasping)

(footsteps crunching) (Nia panting)

(punch thuds)

(Tanya groans)

Stacey, Stacey?

Stacey, come on.

Stacey, no, Stacey?

My God. Wake up please, Stacey.

Please, please, please. (Sobs)

(intense music) (g*n firing)

You always were an as*h*le.

(intense music continues)

(Nia coughing)

Oh sh*t!

Yeah. Stay with me, stay with me.

Okay, hold on. I need you to help here.

Put pressure right

here. Stop the bleeding.

This is Detective Carmela Rogers.

Yes. I need a bus sent to

my location immediately.

(Nia gasping)

Come on. Just breathe,

Nia, please just breathe.

Nia, Nia, Nia, Nia?

Come on Nia, come on.

No. (Sobs)

(dramatic music)

Stacey's uncle came by and

gathered up her belongings.

Detective Rogers keeps on checking in on us

just to make sure, I

guess that things are okay.

I am sorry you didn't

deserve any of this, Ricky.

No one did.

I was most upset about

how you ladies left

without giving me a warning.

I mean, have you ever tried to use

that stupid frying machine?

Almost burned my eyebrows off twice.

Yeah. I actually have plenty of times.

So how much time you have left?

- Six months.

- Got anything planned?

I don't know taking a look at my record,

I won't for a long time.

I'd like to beg to differ.

You know, with all the news coverage,

I thought I was gonna have

to close the place down,

but to my surprise, it

went the opposite direction.

And that's largely thanks to you, Tanya.

Pretty soon we're looking at

opening up a second location

and I'd like you to run it.

Me?

I don't know what to say.

It's long overdue, kid.

See you in six months?

- I'll be there.

- Okay.

(somber music) (Tanya sniffling)

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