Power (2014) s03e01 Episode Script
Call Me James
1 GHOST: Previously on Power GREG: I saw them talking at Angela's apartment.
MAN: She's filed a formal harassment complaint, Greg.
You're suspended, effective immediately.
What are you doing here? You sold me out because you know your boyfriend's dirty.
You know he's Ghost, right? He's going down, Angela.
You're going down with him.
I'm gonna leave town with the kids.
I want you to come with us.
SHAWN: Is it true? Is what true? Have you been using me this whole time to get revenge on Ghost? You don't deserve to be my son.
WOMAN: This is my fault, 'Keisha.
This the gun you used to kill your own son? He wasn't my son no more.
He was your son.
[gunshot.]
[dramatic music.]
Why would somebody break in here to start a fire? Nobody broke in here.
Somebody broke out.
It's you and me, Tommy, just like it's always been.
What else I got to do to prove my loyalty to you? Tommy, Ghost sent me away.
I didn't want to leave you.
He made me go.
TOMMY: My brother's gone, so I'ma do your lyin' ass a favor and take over.
I'ma distribute for Lobos from now on.
There is no more business.
Keeping them alive was too risky.
There ain't nobody left.
ANGELA: Lobos, his whole New York syndicate is dead or missing.
- I heard.
- I can't be with Ghost.
Angela, Ghost is dead, but James St.
Patrick is real.
Tomas, I need you to do something for me.
Kill Ghost.
JOE: They say this is a big, rich town I just come from the poorest part Bright lights, city life I gotta make it, this is where it goes down I just happen to come up hard Legal or illegal, baby, I gotta make it 50 CENT: I never took a straight path nowhere Life's full of twists and turns, bumps and bruises I live, I learn I'm from that city full of yellow cabs and skyscrapers It's hard to get a start in these parts without paper Homey, I grew up in hell, a block away from heaven That corner every 15 minutes, they moving seven Pure snow, bag it, then watch it go Occupational options, get some blow or some hos Shoot the ball or the strap, learn to rap or to jack Fuck it, man, in the meantime Go head and pump a pack This my regal, royal flow, my James Bond bounce That 007, that's 62 on my count I'm an undercover liar, I lie under the covers Look a bitch in the eyes and tell her, baby, I love ya You're my inspiration, you're my motivation You're the reason that I'm moving with no hesitation JOE: They say this is a big, rich town Yeah, I just come from the poorest part Bright lights, city life I gotta make it, this is where it goes down Legal or illegal, baby, I gotta make it [Major Lazer's Lean On.]
WOMAN: Do you recall not long ago We would walk on the sidewalk? Innocent, remember? All we did was care for each other Wow, look at this crowd.
Jamie, this is amazing.
WOMAN: All around the wind blows We would only hold on to let go Blow a kiss, fire a gun We need someone to lean on Blow a kiss, fire a gun [dance music playing.]
All we need is somebody to lean on You must be happy with this, right? I'm happy with you.
There's so much to get done, you know? There's a whole list at this club and the two other ones.
And you'll do it.
I have faith in you.
WOMAN: What will we do when we get old? Will we walk down the same road? Will you be there by my side? I wish I could stay right here with you, baby, but, uh, I got to get to work.
All good.
Go on.
Go make me some money.
WOMAN: All around the wind blows We would only hold on to let go Blow a kiss, fire a gun We need someone to lean on Blow a kiss, fire a gun HOLLY: We going out? Bell's growing so fast.
I need to grab some food for her.
You're not coming with me, babe.
Why not? Oh, you don't fuckin' trust me, even though everything I said about Ghost was true.
This ain't about trust.
I ain't taking you, Holly.
It's called plausible deniability.
You can't tell nobody what you didn't see, in case you get picked up again.
Fuck you, Tommy.
You stay out of trouble, nobody will have a reason to pick me up.
Stay out of trouble.
That's the point.
We both stay out of trouble.
Say I get nicked and you're with me, baby.
Who brings the fucking bail money? [cell phone buzzing.]
What up, J? Now? Yeah, I got something to do.
You know what? Forget it.
I'll meet you downstairs.
Was that Julio? What's goin' on? I just want to help.
If you want to help, I'll give you something to do, but not this.
For now, just go get the goddamn dog food, okay? [dramatic music.]
[men arguing in Spanish.]
MAN: Yo, hold up.
The fuck? Yo, Poncho.
What'd I miss? They broke our agreement.
Those corners belong to us now.
Oh, yeah? Ain't nobody heard from Vibora Ruiz might not be around anymore, but I bet that we could work something out.
Motherfucker, ain't nothing to work out.
Whoever you are, this don't concern you.
If you don't want trouble, blanquito Whoa, whoa, whoa.
You better go back to Midtown where you belong.
Relax, because if you don't want trouble, y'all would get the fuck off Soldado corners, because if you don't, I'm gonna be dragging his nuts across your face.
[men grunting and shouting.]
[siren wailing.]
[indistinct police radio chatter.]
Let's go! [tense music.]
WOMAN: Adam two, respond.
Alley clear.
Yo, what the fuck? Ruiz arranged a deal where they will stay off the corners in this neighborhood if we kick back to the head of the ALM.
So fucking pay him.
I don't have any products to sell.
I don't have any products.
I don't have any money.
No products, no money, no fucking kickbacks, man.
Yeah, I'll take care of it.
Yo, Tommy, if you don't come through soon, I'm gonna have to get my shit somewhere else, man.
When's the re-up comin'? And where the fuck is Ghost? I saw the head count.
It's even more people than you said would show.
We don't even know what the numbers mean.
I mean, I think more people's better than not more people.
We got good numbers tonight, but most of that shit's coming off the buzz of me buying the clubs from Stern.
It ain't like slinging dope.
Drugs sell themselves.
Legit shit takes more work, more finesse.
Looking the part is the first step.
Could you go downstairs and make sure that security's got this place on lock? Last thing we need is someone getting in with a gun.
Grand reopening, grand reclosing for real.
All right, no doubt.
I hear you.
- I got you, Ghost.
- Another thing.
When we're here, use your real name.
When you cross that doorway here, you're Andre, and forget Ghost.
Call me James.
[dramatic music.]
[indistinct chatter.]
[cell phone buzzes.]
Jamie, I'm sorry I have to go, but I have to be at work early tomorrow.
It's quite all right.
Duty calls.
I get it.
The club looked better because you were in it.
Mm.
The last time I was here Oh, don't do that.
Come on, Angie.
I'd rather remember the first time.
It's all kind of a blur.
Is that a challenge? [snickers.]
Because I have no problem reminding you.
What if someone comes in here? Well, too bad for them, because the doors automatically lock.
Since when? GHOST: Since I got them fixed.
Besides, it's my club.
[Kiiara's Gold.]
- Jamie.
- It's my desk.
You're my girl.
KIIARA: Gold up, gold up in my teeth You forgot something.
Whoops.
KIIARA: Gold up, gold up in my teeth Don't care what you say to me I'ma bite your feelings out Gold up in my teeth And I missed you in the basement Yeah, gold up in my teeth Bodies on the pavement Oh, gold up in my teeth And if you love me, love me But you never let me go - [gasps.]
- [sighs.]
KIIARA: When the roof was on fire You never let me know [moans.]
KIIARA: Say you're sorry, honey But you never really show Gold up in my teeth And I could leave the party Without ever letting you know [sniffling.]
Tariq.
Tariq, turn around and face me, boy.
What's wrong? Did the police tell you what happened to Shawn? You told us you were gonna tell us when they called.
They haven't called back yet, 'Riq.
All they told me was that he passed.
I just want to know what happened.
Me too, baby.
Me too.
[somber music.]
- [groans.]
- Oh, sorry.
That was my bad.
I think I'm used to being in here alone in the morning.
And I think I'm used to more space.
I mean, you know, I love your place, but No, no, it's fine.
Of course you are.
But you know what? We'll get the hang of it, and then we'll move.
I thought you said you liked my apartment.
Come here.
Honestly, I'm a little nervous this morning.
I'm going to ask my boss for a transfer to another department.
Because? ANGELA: Because I think I'm ready for a change.
Time to start something new.
I want to be head of a department.
Maybe in Victim Witness or White Collar, I'll have a shot.
It could mean I'd be working more hours, though.
Whew, with three clubs, I'll be working more hours, that's for sure.
Not a lot of time left for you or for the kids.
Hmm.
I'm ready to meet them when you're ready for that, whenever that is.
Sure, babe.
Sounds good.
I wasn't stalking her.
I know you weren't, but when it comes to this shit, women have all the power.
Nobody wants to get sued, especially not the DOJ.
She should be in prison.
She's fucking James St.
Patrick, and she knows that he's Lobos' New York distro.
She knows he's Ghost.
If you want to prove Angela had criminal intent to protect St.
Patrick, you'd have to prove St.
Patrick is involved with Lobos first, and this could all be moot anyway.
I don't even know if we're going forward with the case.
Lobos was stabbed in custody, severe injuries.
Last I heard, it was touch and go.
Holy shit.
Looks like the Jimenez hit his whole network.
Vladimir Jankovic and Drifty are dead.
Ruiz is in the wind.
You guys sure it was the Jimenez? Let it go.
You'll come back off suspension.
You'll transfer to another department away from Valdes and put this all behind you.
Okay, you really need to get some, dude.
You go blast one off to get your head where it needs to be.
[laughs.]
Yeah.
No, yeah, you're probably right there.
You got any leads? I'm gonna let it go.
Good.
Thanks for coming by.
[dramatic music.]
Stern's VIP guest list.
I got it right before he fired me, and then I deleted the file from his records.
It'll take him at least a month to rebuild it.
That's nice work.
I set up those new meetings with the, uh, new security firms like you asked.
Good.
Time to upgrade there too.
Agreed.
I'm gonna head over to Verbatim.
Kantos, Andre here's gonna go over with you so you can show him around.
Give us a minute if you will.
All right, so look, man.
This club shit is all right, but I want to know when we're gonna mix it up, move some weight.
Look, I figure, you know, since you're not fucking with Tommy no more, you need somebody in that shotgun seat.
I mean, just holler at your boy, man.
What's our new hustle? The club is the new hustle.
I promised to get you off of a corner, to get you out of the hood.
I guaranteed you a fat paycheck, but you're gonna put that shit in the bank, not in your goddamn mattress.
I said I want to look clean like you.
I ain't never say I want to be clean.
- I want money, man.
- You're gonna get that.
You want a better life for your daughter or not? You want to look over your shoulder the rest of your life? So you not looking over your shoulder, just like that? I was thinking if I want to move forward in my career, maybe Violent Crimes isn't the best place for me to do it, at least not here in Southern District.
You want a transfer? I want a fresh start, and when Greg Knox comes back to work, it might be best for me to be somewhere else.
I think there's some openings at the Eastern District office out at Cadman Plaza I'm sorry, Angela.
You can't go anywhere.
I need you here to help the Lobos task force.
I thought the case might be over.
You thought wrong.
Lobos woke up.
He's stable.
So we're proceeding with the case.
We're due in chambers in 20 minutes.
[dramatic music.]
[keyboard clicks.]
In light of the government's inability to protect my client, Felipe Lobos, I move that all federal charges against him be dropped and that he be returned to Mexico, where the Federales can handle his prosecution.
You know they're not gonna prosecute him.
You're looking for a get-out-of-jail-free card.
Get-out-alive, Mr.
Sandoval.
My client's life is in danger as long as he's in your custody.
CROSS: It's clear that whoever wanted the defendant dead knew exactly where to find him.
Has the government addressed the issue of the defendant's safety in its papers? Not at this time, Your Honor, but it's clear the Jimenez hired an assassin from within the prison.
Your Honor, if you send Lobos to Mexico, he'll go right back to conducting business, selling drugs, ordering murders That's the Federales' problem.
Your Honor, if I may, what if we helped the idea that Lobos is dead? - Helped? - We freeze his assets.
We start seizing his American properties.
We spread the word through the prison system that the Jimenez killed the defendant, and we mount a John Doe prosecution.
We never put his name on a prisoner manifest, we move him in secret, and all materials associated with "U.
S.
v.
John Doe" remain under seal.
Your Honor, the Eastern District has prosecuted almost 60 John Doe cases in the last five years.
You want my client to waive his right to a public trial because you can't keep people safe? ANGELA: A John Doe prosecution would give the government the ability to protect the defendant while prosecuting him for his crimes against the people of the United States.
It is a solution in the interest of justice.
Isn't that why we're here? Game, set, match, Mr.
Kessler.
The government's motion is granted, and the John Doe prosecution will move forward.
Mr.
Sandoval, I expect extraordinary measures here from your staff.
No DOJ property leaves the building, no laptops, no files, and restricted smartphone use.
I understand, Your Honor.
All proceedings from this point shall be maintained under seal, Counselors.
I'm due in court.
You'll see yourselves out? I'd like to go with you to interview Lobos if that's okay, Mike.
I'll get back to you.
[dramatic music.]
The kids are at school already.
I know they aren't here.
Came to talk to you.
Tasha, when they are here, we need to sit both Tariq and Raina down and tell them about Angela.
About Angela? What about Shawn, Ghost? What about the fact that someone who was in their lives is suddenly dead with no explanation? Don't pretend like you didn't know.
- I knew.
- Then why didn't you tell me? The police called me to identify his body.
I called you, Ghost.
I had to tell the kids about Shawn alone.
- What'd you tell them? - That he died, Ghost.
What else was I supposed to say? [scoffs.]
You got anything you need to tell them, anything you want to get off your chest? What happened to your face, Ghost? Were you in a fight? You think I did this to him? I told you, I sent him away.
You tell me a lot of things.
I told Shawn that Kanan was using him to get to me.
Instead of leaving town, Shawn went to Kanan to confront his father about what I told him.
And Kanan shot him.
So my face looks like this, um, because I killed Kanan.
[scoffs.]
Kanan is dead? And Lobos too.
I'm out the game.
Why should I believe anything you have to say? I know it's easy for you to blame me for Shawn's death, and I know I've lied to you in the past.
Mm-mm, don't touch me.
I'm sorry you had to do that alone.
I should have been here.
But you can ask Tommy.
When he went to see Kanan, I was with Tommy, getting him out of jail.
Call me when you're ready to talk.
[rock music.]
So, man, the heat you were getting from the feds, it's all gone now? All gone.
They can't even try to come get me now.
Yo, I know the product, and I know the game, and now that I've seen how they work up close, I know even better how to move serious weight without law enforcement suspecting a goddamn thing.
I'm gonna get you the best product at the best price.
The shipments will be reliable, and they'll be on time.
And not on Sundays.
I'm a little busy on Sundays.
Yeah, I got you.
And if anybody ever fuck with you, they fuck with me, and people that fuck with me, well, they end up on the wrong side of the grass.
So how green you want to fucking get? MAN: Uh Uh Uh DYLAN: You know, I know you from somewhere.
Didn't you used to roll with that black guy, Ghost? Used to, past tense.
Why, is there a problem? SHEN: No, there is no problem.
I just don't like doing business with niggers.
Can't trust them.
MAN: Uh You'll be hearing from me soon.
You're way more expensive than the other top security firms.
I've heard we're about twice as much.
You heard right.
We're worth it.
My men are military trained at identifying conflict and suppressing it before the situation gets out of hand.
They contain and control because once a brawl breaks out, it's too late.
If you hire me, you and your patrons will be completely safe within these walls, safer than they've ever been before.
Darryl, it's Ange.
I need to talk to you about Greg Knox.
[knock at door.]
That was nice work with Judge Cross today.
You know, she's a battle-ax, but she never ignores precedent.
I think we both rose to the occasion.
That's what's so frustrating about you, Valdes.
You know how to be a good prosecutor when you want to be.
Maybe that's why Mike keeps you around, 'cause you're the Calamity Jane of this fuckin' department, and yet somehow you're still on this case.
I guess you've forgotten how we arrested Lobos in the first place.
If it gets out that Lobos is alive, whoever tried to kill him the first time will come back for round two.
That could happen.
Could? Will.
And if Lobos isn't kept under strict seal, he could order a preemptive hit, give orders for a retaliation kill right from his cell.
The person who ordered the hit would be in danger.
I don't give a shit if one of the Jimenez assholes gets clipped because they tried to kill Lobos, but my career is on the line here.
Any mistake you make to jeopardize this case, I'll go to Collins if I have to I don't give a fuck to make sure you're removed.
[dramatic music.]
Tommy, what the hell? What you want, Tash? I want to know why you haven't been returning my calls.
I've been trying to tell you that Shawn is dead.
What happened to him? Ghost says Kanan did it and that he killed Kanan afterwards, but I don't believe a word that motherfucker says anymore.
Oh, yeah? Me either.
Good luck with that.
What happened between you? It don't matter what happened.
Can't change it now.
Tommy, for the kids.
They need an explanation.
I need to know if Ghost killed Shawn the night of that party at Truth, the night you got out of jail.
Ghost was with me.
He picked me up.
I know he killed Kanan too.
He ain't lying about that either.
I'm sorry about Shawn.
I'm sorry the kids got to go through that.
Ghost says he's out the game now.
That why you're mad at him? Good-bye, Tasha.
Is this a commentary on my cooking? If I said no, would you believe me? Mm.
You know, it was nice having you at the club the other night.
It felt right.
Yeah, for me too.
Think you can come again tomorrow? You know, if you don't have to get up too early? Yeah, maybe.
Jamie, there's something we need to talk about.
[cell phone buzzes.]
I have to go to Truth.
The club doesn't open until 10:00.
You got to go right now? Yeah, right now, baby.
I'm sorry.
You know, some nights, things come up unexpectedly.
It's part of the nightlife business.
You were saying something, something you wanted to talk about? Just Paz stuff.
It can wait.
Go.
Dominique, man, you look gorgeous tonight.
Now, make sure you take care of this guy.
Big spender.
[indistinct chatter.]
[thumping hip-hop music playing.]
Excuse me, you run this place? I do.
Can I help you? Maybe, maybe not.
Don't know.
I was wondering about her.
She got a boyfriend or anything? I don't believe so, no.
- Good, thank you.
- [chuckles.]
What time you let them off work? I'll, um I'll play by the rules.
Look, I don't know what you heard about me or where you heard it from, but I don't do that anymore.
I must be misinformed.
Don't be offended, Mr.
Kantos.
What can I do for you, Officer? Actually, I want to ask you a few questions about Thomas Egan and James St.
Patrick.
I haven't seen Tommy Egan in a very long time.
He never really hung out here much.
As for James, anything you want to ask him, you can ask him directly.
He'll be in tomorrow.
Now, if we're all done here, I'd be happy to cover your tab.
Whole thing? Mm, thank you.
I'll see myself out.
[tense music.]
You noticed.
Why am I not on a plane to Mexico right now? Jefe, I tried to use the argument this morning as we planned, but I told you, I couldn't control the judge.
Apparently they've seized all my assets, and I can't even afford to pay for the gardener at my house in Polanco.
And Manuel, he does amazing things with roses but not for free.
We have to make it look like you're dead.
If your money's moving, it means you're alive to move it.
Now, I'm doing what I can to impede the progress of the case.
The La Araña cards went back to the NYPD precincts for each individual murder.
When we want them back for evidence, it'll take a year to find them.
The only witnesses that can hurt you are Ruiz, who we're looking for, and Ghost.
I have that under control.
I will let you know when we find Ruiz.
Why in the world would I ever give up my U.
S.
attorney that I have in my back pocket? I'm assuming that Ghost is keeping his, right? Angela is with him, yes, and I told you, she may be useful later to help destroy your case.
She wants to be present at your next interview.
Bring her.
I want to see if she breaks under pressure.
If she's weak, she may present too great a risk.
If anything happens to Angela, it will blow back on both of us.
A U.
S.
attorney dies while prosecuting you? Forget it.
You have to trust me, Jefe.
I've taken care of every loose end.
[cell phone buzzing.]
[buzzing stops.]
Hello, sir.
Uh, good evening, sir.
I'm here to visit a friend, Tatiana Boriskaya.
[sniffs.]
Sorry, there's no answer.
She's probably out.
But if you like, I could tell her you stopped by.
No, I was just in the neighborhood, so I'll catch up with her another time, all right? Take care.
MIKE: I take it, Mr.
Lobos, that your lawyer has explained the John Doe prosecution to you.
Yes, yes, yes, he has.
Overnight I have no name, no money, nothing.
It's it's like I ceased to exist all because I had the grave misfortune of being stabbed while I was in your custody, so I understand.
Would you please describe the events of the morning you were injured? Mr.
Kessler, can you control your client, please? We can talk about cocks all day, Mr.
Lobos, but you are going to have to answer my questions.
You can say whatever you want to me.
I'm not afraid of you.
Is that a threat? We can add charges to the indictment.
What do you want to know? Your meal was delivered.
The slot was opened.
What happened next? The only reason why I am still alive is because the Jimenez are so cheap.
You get what you pay for.
- [chuckles.]
- Shut up.
And you're sure the Jimenez sent the assassin? They've been trying to kill me for months.
Who else would try so hard to put me down? [dramatic music.]
[dog whimpering.]
[door opens, closes.]
He hadn't taken them yet.
That church one wasn't the easiest.
The priest caught me, I actually had to give a confession to get out of there.
I bet you had plenty of material.
You're a very dirty girl.
Not dirty, creative.
So why did you and Ghost have those boxes stashed all over the city? In case shit ever popped off and we had to split.
It was Ghost's idea.
Half his money, half mine.
Clean weapons, small bills.
Instant escape plan.
It was smart.
And I'm gonna hide them again but in places he don't know about.
And that's what makes you smart, Tommy.
Fuck Ghost.
Yeah, fuck Ghost.
You don't need him, Tommy.
You're gonna be better off without him.
You're the boss now.
You can do things all your own way, the Tommy Egan way, the right way.
Oh, fuck.
Oh! Jesus, Tommy.
[moaning.]
Oh, oh.
[cell phone buzzes.]
No, no, no, ignore it.
I will.
Just let me check.
Oh.
- Hello? - Tomas? Jefe, uh, what's up? LOBOS: I hear that you're making headway in rebuilding the organization.
Is that true? I don't know how you know that, but you damn straight.
I got the Soldados plus a bunch of other primeras lined up, but I need that product.
Tomas, did you forget our deal? First you kill Ghost.
Then I send you the product.
No, I did not forget, Jefe, but I can do what you asked me to do and sell product at the same time.
LOBOS: Good, because you're gonna have to do just that.
I'm experiencing an unexpected cash flow problem, and, Tomas, I need money.
The pickup arrangements are the same.
Nothing changes except one thing.
Everyone must think that I'm dead.
What? LOBOS: It's best for everybody if it is believed that Ghost's attempt on my life was a success.
Whatever you say, Jefe.
LOBOS: I'm gonna send you the product, but Ghost needs to be dead soon.
Otherwise your little family, they won't be safe.
I understand.
[grunts.]
Um, kids, your your mother and I have talked to you about where we grew up.
Mm, yeah, but you never take us there.
TASHA: That's because it can be very dangerous, 'Riq.
I mean, most people there are good, but some people there are they're Some people break the law for a living.
- Yes.
- Shawn grew up there too.
Some of the friends he grew up with, they never left, and Shawn was spending a lot of time with them.
And, well, he got hurt.
Okay, but if they were his friends, why would they shoot him? It's the hood, baby.
Situations can change on the drop of a dime.
He might have said the wrong thing to the wrong person or been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
We'll never know for sure, but we want you two to understand that you're safe.
As long as you follow our rules.
Daddy, when are you coming home? Um, baby girl, there's no plans on me doing that.
RAINA: But why? We love you both.
That has not changed.
And yes, there will be a few changes, and it's a transition for all of us, but you can always come to me if you need to talk.
Or me.
[sighs.]
You know, he'll be okay.
I hope you're right, Ghost.
You don't need to use that name, Tasha.
Just call me James.
Yo, what the fuck are you doing, man? Fuck you! [grunts.]
[laughs.]
Come on.
There you go.
There you go.
Ho-ho-ho-ho! Oh, don't look down, Chalupa.
We're higher than a giraffe's pussy.
Whoa, it's dangerous up here.
Dangerous, like when you fuck with the Soldados, like when you shoot one of them.
I'm gonna shoot your mama in the face with my dick! - What was that? - I'm gonna [screams.]
[groaning.]
Yo, J, you see? He didn't die.
I knew that shit would work.
Guess I lost that bet.
Nah, he did.
[gunshots.]
Now No, no, please.
I promise I'll do whatever you want.
I promise I won't fuck with the Soldados ever.
- Please.
- You're damn right.
Hey.
No, no, look at me.
Look at me! I want you to remember this face, because if anyone from the ALM fucks with the Soldados again, I'm the man that's gonna kill you.
You work for me, you're protected.
You fuck with me, you're dead.
You think you could tell everybody that? Yeah, you got it.
No problem.
So can I please get out of this, please? No.
[screams.]
[thuds.]
- T, what the fuck, man? - What? He might have a couple broken bones, but he can still talk.
That's my fucking point, Tommy.
The fuck you thinking, showing your face, man? What you think Ghost's gonna say when this shit gets back to him off the streets? Shut your fucking mouth.
Ghost ain't here.
He don't exist.
I don't want to hear his fucking name again.
Yeah.
Yeah, man.
[hip-hop music playing.]
MAN: Money, money, money Yeah Yeah Money, money, money Money, money, money One, one for the money Two for the show Three for Big Moe Four for Chrizzo I'm cool as a pillow Talking the other side Other dudes talking tough Why are you here? Tommy threw a guy off a building tonight.
Now, I'm not saying that motherfucker didn't deserve it, but Tommy took credit for it.
He literally pulled his mask off and told the guy's friend to spread the word.
He would have never done that if you were there.
He says you're out.
What the hell happened? He's right.
I'm out.
This club, this life, this is who I am now.
I didn't get in this game to work for Tommy.
You got me out of the gang, you.
You set me up so I can take care of my family, not Tommy.
What do you want me to say? Tommy Egan's the boss now.
Guess you better do what he wants.
Well, then I better go do a pickup down on Elizabeth.
Shit, I best hit the road.
You're still doing pickups on Elizabeth? Yes.
Nothing's changed.
[dramatic music.]
You telling me you're still working with Lobos? Why wouldn't we be? Tommy didn't say shit, but my guess is, Lobos is still inside moving weed.
Nothing's gonna stop the motherfucker till he's dead.
We need you out on these streets.
I need you.
Tommy's gonna get us all fucking killed.
Take care of yourself, man.
What is that supposed to mean? It means take care of yourself.
[door shuts.]
[man speaking indistinctly.]
Hey, Darryl.
I was just wondering, did you get anything off the Greg Knox cell phone trace I asked about? Angela, hi.
I need to know if he's still stalking me, Darryl.
I know, but if you're really that concerned about it, you need to go through the proper channels.
Get a protective detail.
You know I love you, but you're real radioactive around here these days, and if I get caught helping you, I can get fired.
Good luck with Greg, Ange.
Darryl [sighs.]
[dramatic music.]
What the fuck? What's up, Dre? You need something? Man, I was just looking for a tie.
Aren't I Andre now? Yeah, I guess so.
Yo, you strapped? I mean, never leave home without it.
You want me to change that too? No.
All right.
Hey, James, I called you last night.
You didn't pick up.
I need to talk to youse about something right now.
I want to know, did you send invitations to the grand opening for Verbatim? Yup.
To everybody on Stern's VIP list? Yeah, every single one.
It's right here.
- Perfect, thanks.
- It's not about that, though.
It's all right.
We'll talk later, I promise.
- Hey, folks.
- WOMAN: Hi.
I want to extend my appreciation to you all for stepping up to make the launch of JSP Nightlife come to fruition.
[applause.]
An ideal employee is loyal, trustworthy, fully committed.
I've been trying to find someone that can serve in the role of general manager for all three of our clubs.
Josh Kantos, would you come up here, please? - MAN: Nice, Josh.
- WOMAN: Yeah, Josh.
Kantos here is the exact opposite of everything I want this place to be.
From now on, this lying, bullshitting, backstabbing piece of shit isn't welcome on these premises.
If you see him here after today, in fact, call security.
Matter of fact, I think they're ready for him now.
James, James, you need me.
You you can't run this place without me.
I can, and I will.
Get him the fuck out of my sight.
Loyalty is everything to me.
I deserve it, and I demand it.
Now, let's get to work.
Yo, Tommy, that shit with Chuleta, man, I'm hearing it from everybody, yo.
Yeah? Now people know not to fuck with us or with you.
Glad to hear it.
Yo, good looking out, man, for that and the weight.
Got it this morning.
Mm.
- Vaya.
- Vaya.
Nice work getting the product out to them so fast.
Yeah, man, we got the weight, but the shipment was light.
You feed the Soldados first? Reward Poncho's loyalty? No doubt, but the other primeras might get pissed.
Can you think of a reason why Lobos wouldn't send the full amount? No, I'll ask him, though.
Listen, as far as the streets are concerned, Lobos is dead.
Only you and I know any different, all right? Why does he want people to think he's dead? I don't know, and I don't care.
I'm just doing what that crazy motherfucker says.
Look, Ghost ain't coming back.
I'm number one now, and you could be number two, but you ain't never gonna second-guess me again.
Either you're in, or you out.
I'm in.
Good.
Never really reheats the same.
Yeah, you're right.
Who was that guy last night? What guy? At the club, with the big 718 tattoo on his neck, Latino, tall.
It's a gang tattoo, Toros Locos in the Bronx.
Look at you.
Been holding out on me.
I never knew you ran with the Toros.
You promised to forgive my past.
Mm, I promised I would try.
Who is he, and why did he come to the club last night? He grew up in the Toros.
I got him out a few years ago.
His name is Julio.
And what does he do now? Now? I can't tell you that.
But he used to work for me.
[bangs table.]
[dramatic music.]
He came to the club because he didn't believe I was out.
I told him it was over.
It's over, Angie.
I don't know how else to make you believe me.
I don't know what else I have to do.
Hey.
How hard are you willing to try? Because if we can't be honest with each other, may as well give up right now.
Felipe Lobos is alive.
What? He survived the attack in prison.
All the records are sealed.
As far as the public is concerned, he died, but he didn't.
If this information gets out, Jamie, if he is hurt and they trace this back to me, I wouldn't just lose my job or my license.
I would go to prison.
I understand.
I talked to him.
You talked to Lobos? He thinks the Jimenez ordered the attack.
You're safe.
It's all over.
I guess Ghost really is dead.
Holly.
Holly? I got you that shitty pan pizza you like.
[dramatic hip-hop music.]
Where you at? [sighs.]
I want to lie here forever.
Well, then you should.
But I can't.
I got to take a shower and get myself ready for the real world tomorrow.
Okay.
MAN: I really do my best to make you good and happy It's like a bullet to my chest Bullet to my chest Bullet to my chest I really do my best to make you good and happy It's like a bullet to my chest Bullet to my chest Breakdown Tommy, we need to talk, man.
It's Ghost.
[50 Cent's Drama Never Ends.]
50 CENT: I get that gun You know that blow and baking soda be the recipe Fo' sho' I make that 40 Cali' blow You get the best of me The drama's gonna never end Never end
MAN: She's filed a formal harassment complaint, Greg.
You're suspended, effective immediately.
What are you doing here? You sold me out because you know your boyfriend's dirty.
You know he's Ghost, right? He's going down, Angela.
You're going down with him.
I'm gonna leave town with the kids.
I want you to come with us.
SHAWN: Is it true? Is what true? Have you been using me this whole time to get revenge on Ghost? You don't deserve to be my son.
WOMAN: This is my fault, 'Keisha.
This the gun you used to kill your own son? He wasn't my son no more.
He was your son.
[gunshot.]
[dramatic music.]
Why would somebody break in here to start a fire? Nobody broke in here.
Somebody broke out.
It's you and me, Tommy, just like it's always been.
What else I got to do to prove my loyalty to you? Tommy, Ghost sent me away.
I didn't want to leave you.
He made me go.
TOMMY: My brother's gone, so I'ma do your lyin' ass a favor and take over.
I'ma distribute for Lobos from now on.
There is no more business.
Keeping them alive was too risky.
There ain't nobody left.
ANGELA: Lobos, his whole New York syndicate is dead or missing.
- I heard.
- I can't be with Ghost.
Angela, Ghost is dead, but James St.
Patrick is real.
Tomas, I need you to do something for me.
Kill Ghost.
JOE: They say this is a big, rich town I just come from the poorest part Bright lights, city life I gotta make it, this is where it goes down I just happen to come up hard Legal or illegal, baby, I gotta make it 50 CENT: I never took a straight path nowhere Life's full of twists and turns, bumps and bruises I live, I learn I'm from that city full of yellow cabs and skyscrapers It's hard to get a start in these parts without paper Homey, I grew up in hell, a block away from heaven That corner every 15 minutes, they moving seven Pure snow, bag it, then watch it go Occupational options, get some blow or some hos Shoot the ball or the strap, learn to rap or to jack Fuck it, man, in the meantime Go head and pump a pack This my regal, royal flow, my James Bond bounce That 007, that's 62 on my count I'm an undercover liar, I lie under the covers Look a bitch in the eyes and tell her, baby, I love ya You're my inspiration, you're my motivation You're the reason that I'm moving with no hesitation JOE: They say this is a big, rich town Yeah, I just come from the poorest part Bright lights, city life I gotta make it, this is where it goes down Legal or illegal, baby, I gotta make it [Major Lazer's Lean On.]
WOMAN: Do you recall not long ago We would walk on the sidewalk? Innocent, remember? All we did was care for each other Wow, look at this crowd.
Jamie, this is amazing.
WOMAN: All around the wind blows We would only hold on to let go Blow a kiss, fire a gun We need someone to lean on Blow a kiss, fire a gun [dance music playing.]
All we need is somebody to lean on You must be happy with this, right? I'm happy with you.
There's so much to get done, you know? There's a whole list at this club and the two other ones.
And you'll do it.
I have faith in you.
WOMAN: What will we do when we get old? Will we walk down the same road? Will you be there by my side? I wish I could stay right here with you, baby, but, uh, I got to get to work.
All good.
Go on.
Go make me some money.
WOMAN: All around the wind blows We would only hold on to let go Blow a kiss, fire a gun We need someone to lean on Blow a kiss, fire a gun HOLLY: We going out? Bell's growing so fast.
I need to grab some food for her.
You're not coming with me, babe.
Why not? Oh, you don't fuckin' trust me, even though everything I said about Ghost was true.
This ain't about trust.
I ain't taking you, Holly.
It's called plausible deniability.
You can't tell nobody what you didn't see, in case you get picked up again.
Fuck you, Tommy.
You stay out of trouble, nobody will have a reason to pick me up.
Stay out of trouble.
That's the point.
We both stay out of trouble.
Say I get nicked and you're with me, baby.
Who brings the fucking bail money? [cell phone buzzing.]
What up, J? Now? Yeah, I got something to do.
You know what? Forget it.
I'll meet you downstairs.
Was that Julio? What's goin' on? I just want to help.
If you want to help, I'll give you something to do, but not this.
For now, just go get the goddamn dog food, okay? [dramatic music.]
[men arguing in Spanish.]
MAN: Yo, hold up.
The fuck? Yo, Poncho.
What'd I miss? They broke our agreement.
Those corners belong to us now.
Oh, yeah? Ain't nobody heard from Vibora Ruiz might not be around anymore, but I bet that we could work something out.
Motherfucker, ain't nothing to work out.
Whoever you are, this don't concern you.
If you don't want trouble, blanquito Whoa, whoa, whoa.
You better go back to Midtown where you belong.
Relax, because if you don't want trouble, y'all would get the fuck off Soldado corners, because if you don't, I'm gonna be dragging his nuts across your face.
[men grunting and shouting.]
[siren wailing.]
[indistinct police radio chatter.]
Let's go! [tense music.]
WOMAN: Adam two, respond.
Alley clear.
Yo, what the fuck? Ruiz arranged a deal where they will stay off the corners in this neighborhood if we kick back to the head of the ALM.
So fucking pay him.
I don't have any products to sell.
I don't have any products.
I don't have any money.
No products, no money, no fucking kickbacks, man.
Yeah, I'll take care of it.
Yo, Tommy, if you don't come through soon, I'm gonna have to get my shit somewhere else, man.
When's the re-up comin'? And where the fuck is Ghost? I saw the head count.
It's even more people than you said would show.
We don't even know what the numbers mean.
I mean, I think more people's better than not more people.
We got good numbers tonight, but most of that shit's coming off the buzz of me buying the clubs from Stern.
It ain't like slinging dope.
Drugs sell themselves.
Legit shit takes more work, more finesse.
Looking the part is the first step.
Could you go downstairs and make sure that security's got this place on lock? Last thing we need is someone getting in with a gun.
Grand reopening, grand reclosing for real.
All right, no doubt.
I hear you.
- I got you, Ghost.
- Another thing.
When we're here, use your real name.
When you cross that doorway here, you're Andre, and forget Ghost.
Call me James.
[dramatic music.]
[indistinct chatter.]
[cell phone buzzes.]
Jamie, I'm sorry I have to go, but I have to be at work early tomorrow.
It's quite all right.
Duty calls.
I get it.
The club looked better because you were in it.
Mm.
The last time I was here Oh, don't do that.
Come on, Angie.
I'd rather remember the first time.
It's all kind of a blur.
Is that a challenge? [snickers.]
Because I have no problem reminding you.
What if someone comes in here? Well, too bad for them, because the doors automatically lock.
Since when? GHOST: Since I got them fixed.
Besides, it's my club.
[Kiiara's Gold.]
- Jamie.
- It's my desk.
You're my girl.
KIIARA: Gold up, gold up in my teeth You forgot something.
Whoops.
KIIARA: Gold up, gold up in my teeth Don't care what you say to me I'ma bite your feelings out Gold up in my teeth And I missed you in the basement Yeah, gold up in my teeth Bodies on the pavement Oh, gold up in my teeth And if you love me, love me But you never let me go - [gasps.]
- [sighs.]
KIIARA: When the roof was on fire You never let me know [moans.]
KIIARA: Say you're sorry, honey But you never really show Gold up in my teeth And I could leave the party Without ever letting you know [sniffling.]
Tariq.
Tariq, turn around and face me, boy.
What's wrong? Did the police tell you what happened to Shawn? You told us you were gonna tell us when they called.
They haven't called back yet, 'Riq.
All they told me was that he passed.
I just want to know what happened.
Me too, baby.
Me too.
[somber music.]
- [groans.]
- Oh, sorry.
That was my bad.
I think I'm used to being in here alone in the morning.
And I think I'm used to more space.
I mean, you know, I love your place, but No, no, it's fine.
Of course you are.
But you know what? We'll get the hang of it, and then we'll move.
I thought you said you liked my apartment.
Come here.
Honestly, I'm a little nervous this morning.
I'm going to ask my boss for a transfer to another department.
Because? ANGELA: Because I think I'm ready for a change.
Time to start something new.
I want to be head of a department.
Maybe in Victim Witness or White Collar, I'll have a shot.
It could mean I'd be working more hours, though.
Whew, with three clubs, I'll be working more hours, that's for sure.
Not a lot of time left for you or for the kids.
Hmm.
I'm ready to meet them when you're ready for that, whenever that is.
Sure, babe.
Sounds good.
I wasn't stalking her.
I know you weren't, but when it comes to this shit, women have all the power.
Nobody wants to get sued, especially not the DOJ.
She should be in prison.
She's fucking James St.
Patrick, and she knows that he's Lobos' New York distro.
She knows he's Ghost.
If you want to prove Angela had criminal intent to protect St.
Patrick, you'd have to prove St.
Patrick is involved with Lobos first, and this could all be moot anyway.
I don't even know if we're going forward with the case.
Lobos was stabbed in custody, severe injuries.
Last I heard, it was touch and go.
Holy shit.
Looks like the Jimenez hit his whole network.
Vladimir Jankovic and Drifty are dead.
Ruiz is in the wind.
You guys sure it was the Jimenez? Let it go.
You'll come back off suspension.
You'll transfer to another department away from Valdes and put this all behind you.
Okay, you really need to get some, dude.
You go blast one off to get your head where it needs to be.
[laughs.]
Yeah.
No, yeah, you're probably right there.
You got any leads? I'm gonna let it go.
Good.
Thanks for coming by.
[dramatic music.]
Stern's VIP guest list.
I got it right before he fired me, and then I deleted the file from his records.
It'll take him at least a month to rebuild it.
That's nice work.
I set up those new meetings with the, uh, new security firms like you asked.
Good.
Time to upgrade there too.
Agreed.
I'm gonna head over to Verbatim.
Kantos, Andre here's gonna go over with you so you can show him around.
Give us a minute if you will.
All right, so look, man.
This club shit is all right, but I want to know when we're gonna mix it up, move some weight.
Look, I figure, you know, since you're not fucking with Tommy no more, you need somebody in that shotgun seat.
I mean, just holler at your boy, man.
What's our new hustle? The club is the new hustle.
I promised to get you off of a corner, to get you out of the hood.
I guaranteed you a fat paycheck, but you're gonna put that shit in the bank, not in your goddamn mattress.
I said I want to look clean like you.
I ain't never say I want to be clean.
- I want money, man.
- You're gonna get that.
You want a better life for your daughter or not? You want to look over your shoulder the rest of your life? So you not looking over your shoulder, just like that? I was thinking if I want to move forward in my career, maybe Violent Crimes isn't the best place for me to do it, at least not here in Southern District.
You want a transfer? I want a fresh start, and when Greg Knox comes back to work, it might be best for me to be somewhere else.
I think there's some openings at the Eastern District office out at Cadman Plaza I'm sorry, Angela.
You can't go anywhere.
I need you here to help the Lobos task force.
I thought the case might be over.
You thought wrong.
Lobos woke up.
He's stable.
So we're proceeding with the case.
We're due in chambers in 20 minutes.
[dramatic music.]
[keyboard clicks.]
In light of the government's inability to protect my client, Felipe Lobos, I move that all federal charges against him be dropped and that he be returned to Mexico, where the Federales can handle his prosecution.
You know they're not gonna prosecute him.
You're looking for a get-out-of-jail-free card.
Get-out-alive, Mr.
Sandoval.
My client's life is in danger as long as he's in your custody.
CROSS: It's clear that whoever wanted the defendant dead knew exactly where to find him.
Has the government addressed the issue of the defendant's safety in its papers? Not at this time, Your Honor, but it's clear the Jimenez hired an assassin from within the prison.
Your Honor, if you send Lobos to Mexico, he'll go right back to conducting business, selling drugs, ordering murders That's the Federales' problem.
Your Honor, if I may, what if we helped the idea that Lobos is dead? - Helped? - We freeze his assets.
We start seizing his American properties.
We spread the word through the prison system that the Jimenez killed the defendant, and we mount a John Doe prosecution.
We never put his name on a prisoner manifest, we move him in secret, and all materials associated with "U.
S.
v.
John Doe" remain under seal.
Your Honor, the Eastern District has prosecuted almost 60 John Doe cases in the last five years.
You want my client to waive his right to a public trial because you can't keep people safe? ANGELA: A John Doe prosecution would give the government the ability to protect the defendant while prosecuting him for his crimes against the people of the United States.
It is a solution in the interest of justice.
Isn't that why we're here? Game, set, match, Mr.
Kessler.
The government's motion is granted, and the John Doe prosecution will move forward.
Mr.
Sandoval, I expect extraordinary measures here from your staff.
No DOJ property leaves the building, no laptops, no files, and restricted smartphone use.
I understand, Your Honor.
All proceedings from this point shall be maintained under seal, Counselors.
I'm due in court.
You'll see yourselves out? I'd like to go with you to interview Lobos if that's okay, Mike.
I'll get back to you.
[dramatic music.]
The kids are at school already.
I know they aren't here.
Came to talk to you.
Tasha, when they are here, we need to sit both Tariq and Raina down and tell them about Angela.
About Angela? What about Shawn, Ghost? What about the fact that someone who was in their lives is suddenly dead with no explanation? Don't pretend like you didn't know.
- I knew.
- Then why didn't you tell me? The police called me to identify his body.
I called you, Ghost.
I had to tell the kids about Shawn alone.
- What'd you tell them? - That he died, Ghost.
What else was I supposed to say? [scoffs.]
You got anything you need to tell them, anything you want to get off your chest? What happened to your face, Ghost? Were you in a fight? You think I did this to him? I told you, I sent him away.
You tell me a lot of things.
I told Shawn that Kanan was using him to get to me.
Instead of leaving town, Shawn went to Kanan to confront his father about what I told him.
And Kanan shot him.
So my face looks like this, um, because I killed Kanan.
[scoffs.]
Kanan is dead? And Lobos too.
I'm out the game.
Why should I believe anything you have to say? I know it's easy for you to blame me for Shawn's death, and I know I've lied to you in the past.
Mm-mm, don't touch me.
I'm sorry you had to do that alone.
I should have been here.
But you can ask Tommy.
When he went to see Kanan, I was with Tommy, getting him out of jail.
Call me when you're ready to talk.
[rock music.]
So, man, the heat you were getting from the feds, it's all gone now? All gone.
They can't even try to come get me now.
Yo, I know the product, and I know the game, and now that I've seen how they work up close, I know even better how to move serious weight without law enforcement suspecting a goddamn thing.
I'm gonna get you the best product at the best price.
The shipments will be reliable, and they'll be on time.
And not on Sundays.
I'm a little busy on Sundays.
Yeah, I got you.
And if anybody ever fuck with you, they fuck with me, and people that fuck with me, well, they end up on the wrong side of the grass.
So how green you want to fucking get? MAN: Uh Uh Uh DYLAN: You know, I know you from somewhere.
Didn't you used to roll with that black guy, Ghost? Used to, past tense.
Why, is there a problem? SHEN: No, there is no problem.
I just don't like doing business with niggers.
Can't trust them.
MAN: Uh You'll be hearing from me soon.
You're way more expensive than the other top security firms.
I've heard we're about twice as much.
You heard right.
We're worth it.
My men are military trained at identifying conflict and suppressing it before the situation gets out of hand.
They contain and control because once a brawl breaks out, it's too late.
If you hire me, you and your patrons will be completely safe within these walls, safer than they've ever been before.
Darryl, it's Ange.
I need to talk to you about Greg Knox.
[knock at door.]
That was nice work with Judge Cross today.
You know, she's a battle-ax, but she never ignores precedent.
I think we both rose to the occasion.
That's what's so frustrating about you, Valdes.
You know how to be a good prosecutor when you want to be.
Maybe that's why Mike keeps you around, 'cause you're the Calamity Jane of this fuckin' department, and yet somehow you're still on this case.
I guess you've forgotten how we arrested Lobos in the first place.
If it gets out that Lobos is alive, whoever tried to kill him the first time will come back for round two.
That could happen.
Could? Will.
And if Lobos isn't kept under strict seal, he could order a preemptive hit, give orders for a retaliation kill right from his cell.
The person who ordered the hit would be in danger.
I don't give a shit if one of the Jimenez assholes gets clipped because they tried to kill Lobos, but my career is on the line here.
Any mistake you make to jeopardize this case, I'll go to Collins if I have to I don't give a fuck to make sure you're removed.
[dramatic music.]
Tommy, what the hell? What you want, Tash? I want to know why you haven't been returning my calls.
I've been trying to tell you that Shawn is dead.
What happened to him? Ghost says Kanan did it and that he killed Kanan afterwards, but I don't believe a word that motherfucker says anymore.
Oh, yeah? Me either.
Good luck with that.
What happened between you? It don't matter what happened.
Can't change it now.
Tommy, for the kids.
They need an explanation.
I need to know if Ghost killed Shawn the night of that party at Truth, the night you got out of jail.
Ghost was with me.
He picked me up.
I know he killed Kanan too.
He ain't lying about that either.
I'm sorry about Shawn.
I'm sorry the kids got to go through that.
Ghost says he's out the game now.
That why you're mad at him? Good-bye, Tasha.
Is this a commentary on my cooking? If I said no, would you believe me? Mm.
You know, it was nice having you at the club the other night.
It felt right.
Yeah, for me too.
Think you can come again tomorrow? You know, if you don't have to get up too early? Yeah, maybe.
Jamie, there's something we need to talk about.
[cell phone buzzes.]
I have to go to Truth.
The club doesn't open until 10:00.
You got to go right now? Yeah, right now, baby.
I'm sorry.
You know, some nights, things come up unexpectedly.
It's part of the nightlife business.
You were saying something, something you wanted to talk about? Just Paz stuff.
It can wait.
Go.
Dominique, man, you look gorgeous tonight.
Now, make sure you take care of this guy.
Big spender.
[indistinct chatter.]
[thumping hip-hop music playing.]
Excuse me, you run this place? I do.
Can I help you? Maybe, maybe not.
Don't know.
I was wondering about her.
She got a boyfriend or anything? I don't believe so, no.
- Good, thank you.
- [chuckles.]
What time you let them off work? I'll, um I'll play by the rules.
Look, I don't know what you heard about me or where you heard it from, but I don't do that anymore.
I must be misinformed.
Don't be offended, Mr.
Kantos.
What can I do for you, Officer? Actually, I want to ask you a few questions about Thomas Egan and James St.
Patrick.
I haven't seen Tommy Egan in a very long time.
He never really hung out here much.
As for James, anything you want to ask him, you can ask him directly.
He'll be in tomorrow.
Now, if we're all done here, I'd be happy to cover your tab.
Whole thing? Mm, thank you.
I'll see myself out.
[tense music.]
You noticed.
Why am I not on a plane to Mexico right now? Jefe, I tried to use the argument this morning as we planned, but I told you, I couldn't control the judge.
Apparently they've seized all my assets, and I can't even afford to pay for the gardener at my house in Polanco.
And Manuel, he does amazing things with roses but not for free.
We have to make it look like you're dead.
If your money's moving, it means you're alive to move it.
Now, I'm doing what I can to impede the progress of the case.
The La Araña cards went back to the NYPD precincts for each individual murder.
When we want them back for evidence, it'll take a year to find them.
The only witnesses that can hurt you are Ruiz, who we're looking for, and Ghost.
I have that under control.
I will let you know when we find Ruiz.
Why in the world would I ever give up my U.
S.
attorney that I have in my back pocket? I'm assuming that Ghost is keeping his, right? Angela is with him, yes, and I told you, she may be useful later to help destroy your case.
She wants to be present at your next interview.
Bring her.
I want to see if she breaks under pressure.
If she's weak, she may present too great a risk.
If anything happens to Angela, it will blow back on both of us.
A U.
S.
attorney dies while prosecuting you? Forget it.
You have to trust me, Jefe.
I've taken care of every loose end.
[cell phone buzzing.]
[buzzing stops.]
Hello, sir.
Uh, good evening, sir.
I'm here to visit a friend, Tatiana Boriskaya.
[sniffs.]
Sorry, there's no answer.
She's probably out.
But if you like, I could tell her you stopped by.
No, I was just in the neighborhood, so I'll catch up with her another time, all right? Take care.
MIKE: I take it, Mr.
Lobos, that your lawyer has explained the John Doe prosecution to you.
Yes, yes, yes, he has.
Overnight I have no name, no money, nothing.
It's it's like I ceased to exist all because I had the grave misfortune of being stabbed while I was in your custody, so I understand.
Would you please describe the events of the morning you were injured? Mr.
Kessler, can you control your client, please? We can talk about cocks all day, Mr.
Lobos, but you are going to have to answer my questions.
You can say whatever you want to me.
I'm not afraid of you.
Is that a threat? We can add charges to the indictment.
What do you want to know? Your meal was delivered.
The slot was opened.
What happened next? The only reason why I am still alive is because the Jimenez are so cheap.
You get what you pay for.
- [chuckles.]
- Shut up.
And you're sure the Jimenez sent the assassin? They've been trying to kill me for months.
Who else would try so hard to put me down? [dramatic music.]
[dog whimpering.]
[door opens, closes.]
He hadn't taken them yet.
That church one wasn't the easiest.
The priest caught me, I actually had to give a confession to get out of there.
I bet you had plenty of material.
You're a very dirty girl.
Not dirty, creative.
So why did you and Ghost have those boxes stashed all over the city? In case shit ever popped off and we had to split.
It was Ghost's idea.
Half his money, half mine.
Clean weapons, small bills.
Instant escape plan.
It was smart.
And I'm gonna hide them again but in places he don't know about.
And that's what makes you smart, Tommy.
Fuck Ghost.
Yeah, fuck Ghost.
You don't need him, Tommy.
You're gonna be better off without him.
You're the boss now.
You can do things all your own way, the Tommy Egan way, the right way.
Oh, fuck.
Oh! Jesus, Tommy.
[moaning.]
Oh, oh.
[cell phone buzzes.]
No, no, no, ignore it.
I will.
Just let me check.
Oh.
- Hello? - Tomas? Jefe, uh, what's up? LOBOS: I hear that you're making headway in rebuilding the organization.
Is that true? I don't know how you know that, but you damn straight.
I got the Soldados plus a bunch of other primeras lined up, but I need that product.
Tomas, did you forget our deal? First you kill Ghost.
Then I send you the product.
No, I did not forget, Jefe, but I can do what you asked me to do and sell product at the same time.
LOBOS: Good, because you're gonna have to do just that.
I'm experiencing an unexpected cash flow problem, and, Tomas, I need money.
The pickup arrangements are the same.
Nothing changes except one thing.
Everyone must think that I'm dead.
What? LOBOS: It's best for everybody if it is believed that Ghost's attempt on my life was a success.
Whatever you say, Jefe.
LOBOS: I'm gonna send you the product, but Ghost needs to be dead soon.
Otherwise your little family, they won't be safe.
I understand.
[grunts.]
Um, kids, your your mother and I have talked to you about where we grew up.
Mm, yeah, but you never take us there.
TASHA: That's because it can be very dangerous, 'Riq.
I mean, most people there are good, but some people there are they're Some people break the law for a living.
- Yes.
- Shawn grew up there too.
Some of the friends he grew up with, they never left, and Shawn was spending a lot of time with them.
And, well, he got hurt.
Okay, but if they were his friends, why would they shoot him? It's the hood, baby.
Situations can change on the drop of a dime.
He might have said the wrong thing to the wrong person or been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
We'll never know for sure, but we want you two to understand that you're safe.
As long as you follow our rules.
Daddy, when are you coming home? Um, baby girl, there's no plans on me doing that.
RAINA: But why? We love you both.
That has not changed.
And yes, there will be a few changes, and it's a transition for all of us, but you can always come to me if you need to talk.
Or me.
[sighs.]
You know, he'll be okay.
I hope you're right, Ghost.
You don't need to use that name, Tasha.
Just call me James.
Yo, what the fuck are you doing, man? Fuck you! [grunts.]
[laughs.]
Come on.
There you go.
There you go.
Ho-ho-ho-ho! Oh, don't look down, Chalupa.
We're higher than a giraffe's pussy.
Whoa, it's dangerous up here.
Dangerous, like when you fuck with the Soldados, like when you shoot one of them.
I'm gonna shoot your mama in the face with my dick! - What was that? - I'm gonna [screams.]
[groaning.]
Yo, J, you see? He didn't die.
I knew that shit would work.
Guess I lost that bet.
Nah, he did.
[gunshots.]
Now No, no, please.
I promise I'll do whatever you want.
I promise I won't fuck with the Soldados ever.
- Please.
- You're damn right.
Hey.
No, no, look at me.
Look at me! I want you to remember this face, because if anyone from the ALM fucks with the Soldados again, I'm the man that's gonna kill you.
You work for me, you're protected.
You fuck with me, you're dead.
You think you could tell everybody that? Yeah, you got it.
No problem.
So can I please get out of this, please? No.
[screams.]
[thuds.]
- T, what the fuck, man? - What? He might have a couple broken bones, but he can still talk.
That's my fucking point, Tommy.
The fuck you thinking, showing your face, man? What you think Ghost's gonna say when this shit gets back to him off the streets? Shut your fucking mouth.
Ghost ain't here.
He don't exist.
I don't want to hear his fucking name again.
Yeah.
Yeah, man.
[hip-hop music playing.]
MAN: Money, money, money Yeah Yeah Money, money, money Money, money, money One, one for the money Two for the show Three for Big Moe Four for Chrizzo I'm cool as a pillow Talking the other side Other dudes talking tough Why are you here? Tommy threw a guy off a building tonight.
Now, I'm not saying that motherfucker didn't deserve it, but Tommy took credit for it.
He literally pulled his mask off and told the guy's friend to spread the word.
He would have never done that if you were there.
He says you're out.
What the hell happened? He's right.
I'm out.
This club, this life, this is who I am now.
I didn't get in this game to work for Tommy.
You got me out of the gang, you.
You set me up so I can take care of my family, not Tommy.
What do you want me to say? Tommy Egan's the boss now.
Guess you better do what he wants.
Well, then I better go do a pickup down on Elizabeth.
Shit, I best hit the road.
You're still doing pickups on Elizabeth? Yes.
Nothing's changed.
[dramatic music.]
You telling me you're still working with Lobos? Why wouldn't we be? Tommy didn't say shit, but my guess is, Lobos is still inside moving weed.
Nothing's gonna stop the motherfucker till he's dead.
We need you out on these streets.
I need you.
Tommy's gonna get us all fucking killed.
Take care of yourself, man.
What is that supposed to mean? It means take care of yourself.
[door shuts.]
[man speaking indistinctly.]
Hey, Darryl.
I was just wondering, did you get anything off the Greg Knox cell phone trace I asked about? Angela, hi.
I need to know if he's still stalking me, Darryl.
I know, but if you're really that concerned about it, you need to go through the proper channels.
Get a protective detail.
You know I love you, but you're real radioactive around here these days, and if I get caught helping you, I can get fired.
Good luck with Greg, Ange.
Darryl [sighs.]
[dramatic music.]
What the fuck? What's up, Dre? You need something? Man, I was just looking for a tie.
Aren't I Andre now? Yeah, I guess so.
Yo, you strapped? I mean, never leave home without it.
You want me to change that too? No.
All right.
Hey, James, I called you last night.
You didn't pick up.
I need to talk to youse about something right now.
I want to know, did you send invitations to the grand opening for Verbatim? Yup.
To everybody on Stern's VIP list? Yeah, every single one.
It's right here.
- Perfect, thanks.
- It's not about that, though.
It's all right.
We'll talk later, I promise.
- Hey, folks.
- WOMAN: Hi.
I want to extend my appreciation to you all for stepping up to make the launch of JSP Nightlife come to fruition.
[applause.]
An ideal employee is loyal, trustworthy, fully committed.
I've been trying to find someone that can serve in the role of general manager for all three of our clubs.
Josh Kantos, would you come up here, please? - MAN: Nice, Josh.
- WOMAN: Yeah, Josh.
Kantos here is the exact opposite of everything I want this place to be.
From now on, this lying, bullshitting, backstabbing piece of shit isn't welcome on these premises.
If you see him here after today, in fact, call security.
Matter of fact, I think they're ready for him now.
James, James, you need me.
You you can't run this place without me.
I can, and I will.
Get him the fuck out of my sight.
Loyalty is everything to me.
I deserve it, and I demand it.
Now, let's get to work.
Yo, Tommy, that shit with Chuleta, man, I'm hearing it from everybody, yo.
Yeah? Now people know not to fuck with us or with you.
Glad to hear it.
Yo, good looking out, man, for that and the weight.
Got it this morning.
Mm.
- Vaya.
- Vaya.
Nice work getting the product out to them so fast.
Yeah, man, we got the weight, but the shipment was light.
You feed the Soldados first? Reward Poncho's loyalty? No doubt, but the other primeras might get pissed.
Can you think of a reason why Lobos wouldn't send the full amount? No, I'll ask him, though.
Listen, as far as the streets are concerned, Lobos is dead.
Only you and I know any different, all right? Why does he want people to think he's dead? I don't know, and I don't care.
I'm just doing what that crazy motherfucker says.
Look, Ghost ain't coming back.
I'm number one now, and you could be number two, but you ain't never gonna second-guess me again.
Either you're in, or you out.
I'm in.
Good.
Never really reheats the same.
Yeah, you're right.
Who was that guy last night? What guy? At the club, with the big 718 tattoo on his neck, Latino, tall.
It's a gang tattoo, Toros Locos in the Bronx.
Look at you.
Been holding out on me.
I never knew you ran with the Toros.
You promised to forgive my past.
Mm, I promised I would try.
Who is he, and why did he come to the club last night? He grew up in the Toros.
I got him out a few years ago.
His name is Julio.
And what does he do now? Now? I can't tell you that.
But he used to work for me.
[bangs table.]
[dramatic music.]
He came to the club because he didn't believe I was out.
I told him it was over.
It's over, Angie.
I don't know how else to make you believe me.
I don't know what else I have to do.
Hey.
How hard are you willing to try? Because if we can't be honest with each other, may as well give up right now.
Felipe Lobos is alive.
What? He survived the attack in prison.
All the records are sealed.
As far as the public is concerned, he died, but he didn't.
If this information gets out, Jamie, if he is hurt and they trace this back to me, I wouldn't just lose my job or my license.
I would go to prison.
I understand.
I talked to him.
You talked to Lobos? He thinks the Jimenez ordered the attack.
You're safe.
It's all over.
I guess Ghost really is dead.
Holly.
Holly? I got you that shitty pan pizza you like.
[dramatic hip-hop music.]
Where you at? [sighs.]
I want to lie here forever.
Well, then you should.
But I can't.
I got to take a shower and get myself ready for the real world tomorrow.
Okay.
MAN: I really do my best to make you good and happy It's like a bullet to my chest Bullet to my chest Bullet to my chest I really do my best to make you good and happy It's like a bullet to my chest Bullet to my chest Breakdown Tommy, we need to talk, man.
It's Ghost.
[50 Cent's Drama Never Ends.]
50 CENT: I get that gun You know that blow and baking soda be the recipe Fo' sho' I make that 40 Cali' blow You get the best of me The drama's gonna never end Never end