S.W.A.T. (2017) s06e09 Episode Script

1
Hey, babe, I'm about
to start the slow cooker.
If your parents have any food allergies,
speak now or forever hold your peace.
Nichelle?
- Sorry. No food allergies.
- Cool.
Now it is breakfast time for two.
Mmm. Okay.
Hey, if anybody should be
nervous about tonight, it's me.
I'm the one who's got to meet
your folks for the first time.
I've told you
my dad is an idealistic man,
very opinionated
You don't become the
Dean of Social Sciences
- unless you got opinions.
- My mom, too.
What made her such a good
real estate agent was being
judgy about everything.
You just described a whole bunch
of parents, including my own.
I am so excited to finally
meet your mom and dad,
even if it is a few years overdue.
I'm just warning you that
they're gonna have some thoughts
on the color of the baby's room,
the size of the crib,
and schools and
- You get the picture, right?
- Yeah.
I don't want you to be put off.
Sounds like we're gonna have some good
family conversation tonight.
It's gonna be fun.
I'm glad one of us thinks so.
If they start pitching baby names,
can you just smile and nod?
Can you?
Hmm.
Hey, you switching
up your stance, or something?
No. Just not getting great sleep, man.
It's not a big deal. I'm fine.
Hey,
you can talk to me if something's up.
No shut-eye is usually
a symptom, not the cause.
Bonnie's been traveling
a lot more for work lately.
She's hitting all
these VIP sporting events,
couldn't make it back,
for our anniversary.
We've been apart a lot.
I'm not gonna lie.
It's been hard. I just miss my wife.
Damn. I'm sorry. I wish there
was something I could help with.
- Officer Luca?
- Yeah.
- Dominique Luca?
- Yeah.
- Morning.
- Hey.
Sorry to interrupt.
Um, my name is Eva Durant.
- Can I talk to you?
- Uh, now's not really great.
Look, I can ping somebody
if you're working patrol for us.
Oh, actually, it's a personal matter.
Is there somewhere we can talk?
Well, my SWAT teammates are family,
so you can say whatever
you needed to say. Well
I'm your sister.
What are you talking about?
I-I don't have a sister.
I'm afraid you do.
Look, I don't know what you're
playing at, but there's no way.
All right. Let-let me back up.
Long story short,
I lost my mom recently.
- Sorry for your loss.
- Yeah.
Condolences.
Uh, but the point is, I've never
known who my father was.
She wouldn't tell me,
but right before she died,
she changed her mind.
She confessed to me
that she had an affair
years ago when she worked
out of Hollenbeck
with a guy named Carl Luca.
You can look her up
Detective Sofia Durant.
No.
No way my dad would've cheated
on my mom.
Okay. I know I'm blindsiding you here.
And as far as I know, your dad
he doesn't know about me.
He never knew that my
mom was carrying his baby.
Just what exactly
do you want from me?
I just wanted
to meet my half brother
and talk.
You know, I got to admit,
it's pretty cool,
the both of us being LAPD,
carrying on our parents' legacies.
Stop. Just-just stop, okay?
I don't want to call your mom
a liar, especially because
she just died, but
you got it all wrong, you understand me?
Look, where do you work out of?
Maybe I can get him
to touch base with you later.
I'm mid-watch out of 27th Division.
And, look, I-I get that this isn't
something he wants to believe.
But it's the truth.
Burrows.
Hate to say it, but
Robbery Homicide's gonna need
SWAT's help on this one.
Copy that. What's the story so far?
Firebombing and a shooting.
Suspect hit the phone bank here
with two Molotov cocktails.
Then, when workers were fleeing
the fire, he started picking 'em off.
Some messed up stuff, right?
What kind of toll are we looking at?
Three dead, 11 wounded,
including the security guard.
He shot back, and even though
he didn't end up hitting the guy,
he did manage to force the
shooter back into his getaway car.
So it could've been even worse?
Yeah, still might be.
You think
this is the start of something?
More like a continuation.
This was the second attack.
A fulfillment center in Toluca Lake
got hit about an hour
before this went down.
Sheriff's Department responded.
Shooter was gone
by the time they got there.
In and out, hit and run,
- just like this one?
- Yeah.
- There, uh, security footage?
- Yeah.
We're canvassing it now,
as well as spent shells, for ballistics.
So, if there's an arsonist spree shooter
on the loose,
there's a good chance he's
prepping for his next hit.
That's what we're afraid of,
and that's why I called SWAT.
All right, we'll work with RHD
to figure out
who this guy is
and where he's going next,
and when he strikes we'll stop him.
What do you got, Street?
We compared witness statements
from both shootings.
They reported seeing the same
vehicle blue Chevy Impala.
It was reported stolen
yesterday in North Hollywood.
I already put out a BOLO,
so we'll know if it hits traffic cams
or turns up anywhere.
Wonder if the shooter will keep the ride
now that we got cops
all over the city on this.
Well, if he keeps it, we'll find him.
Now, Hondo and Tan
are looking into connections
between the two businesses that got hit,
hoping we can figure out
why they were targeted.
All right, good.
Deacon and Cabrera are
headed over to the hospital
to talk to the wounded security guard.
Maybe he can shed some light on this.
Hey, check on ballistics.
Maybe the shells left behind
can give us something.
Roger that, Commander.
I want this sick bastard stopped.
- Oh, thank you.
- Mm-hmm.
- Mr. Ellis?
- Mm-hmm.
I'm Sergeant Kay,
this is Officer Cabrera.
Thanks for talking to us.
Uh-huh, I know how important
time is for you guys, so
Anything you've got on our shooter
it'd be a big help.
Um shooter had on a hoodie,
but I saw his face.
Kid was young, couldn't
have been more than 18,
19, tops.
Was there anyone else
in the car? Any accomplices?
I tried to see but
couldn't make anything out.
Tinted windows.
You said you got a look
at the shooter's face.
- Mm-hmm.
- Can you describe him?
Well, Hispanic kid, if that helps.
Oh, did he say anything
that might hint at a motive?
If he did, I didn't hear it.
Were there any threats made
at the business beforehand?
Mm, nothing. I would have heard
about something like that.
- Hey, you seen Hondo?
- Motor pool, I think.
All right. Hey, man, you all right?
Just want to make sure you're okay.
What, okay with this lady
coming out of nowhere,
saying that my dad cheated on my mom?
That he had an affair
with some coworker?
Sofia Durant. That's what
she said her mother's name was.
If you want, I can look up her PD file.
No, absolutely not.
I'm not gonna play into this
'cause I don't believe her.
Okay, my dad is a good guy.
He wouldn't have done what she's saying.
Listen, I don't think she came by
just to break up the Luca family.
Yeah, but that's what she's doing.
Okay, my parents are old,
they finally got to a place where
they just seem
settled.
What's something like this
going to do to them?
I get it, man. It's-it's
a lot to process,
but what if you just
sat down and talked with her?
That's all Eva wants right now.
After all, if she is your sister
Hey, Hondo, I just talked to Deac.
The wounded guard
from the phone bank didn't know
of any threats to the company
or its employees.
Yeah, I heard pretty much the
same thing from Detective Burrows.
Whatever the connection is
between the two targets this morning,
we still haven't found it.
Which means the attacks could be random.
Making this even more dangerous
and unpredictable than we thought.
Our shooter could pop off
anywhere, any time.
Still waiting on the ballistics report.
Hopefully it tells us something
when it comes in.
Yeah.
- What?
- Everything all right?
Nichelle's father is
inside asking for me.
- Were you expecting him?
- No. No. I was supposed
to meet him for the first time
tonight at dinner.
I wonder why he'd come by here first.
Well, only one way to find out.
Yeah.
Mr. Carmichael, this is a surprise.
- Nice to finally meet you.
- I know this is a little preemptive.
- I hope you don't mind.
- No.
I was admiring the history here.
You don't see many faces
like ours
until the last few decades, hmm?
- Well, change takes time, sir.
- Mm.
And two parties giving
each other a chance.
But I like to think
that things are improving.
Well, let's hope we're moving back
to a better L.A. than the one we left.
My wife and I really enjoyed New York.
It took a lot
to pull me away from Cornell.
Well, I know Nichelle is
so happy that you're back.
And I'm sure your grandchild
is worth relocating for.
Listen Daniel,
the reason I came down here is
to cut through the theatrics
and get to brass tacks.
My wife and I are looking
forward to dinner tonight.
But, man to man, do me the courtesy
of not mistaking our presence
as approval.
May I ask what exactly do I need
to do to win you over?
I'm afraid it's not that simple.
Well, sir, I never thought
that it would be.
I just learned from my father
to boil it down
to where everyone knows
what the real problem is.
Hondo, ballistics just came back
on our shooters.
- Sorry to interrupt.
- Uh,
it's okay. I, uh I've said my piece.
I'll let you get back to work.
Well, I'll see you tonight,
Mr. Carmichael.
- Mm-hmm.
- Nice of you to stop by.
I know.
Okay, what was that all about?
That was Nichelle's father.
He just came to fire a shot
across the bow
of Nichelle and my relationship.
Well, you ask me, just seems
like a guy with a bug up his ass.
Nichelle warned me that he might
feel some type of way
about her coming down from Baldwin Hills
and settling in my hood.
Does that make you feel a certain way?
Just that it's gonna be real
interesting tonight at dinner.
Come on.
Ammo from the Toluca Lake attack
was a three and a half inch
buckshot shell.
In Van Nuys, it was a two
and three quarter shotgun slug.
Different ammo, and
to fire them, different guns.
Plus, the Toluca Lake shooter
wore green.
Witnesses from Van Nuys
reported a gray hoodie.
So there's more than one shooter?
The BOLO on the blue Impala from
this morning just got a hit.
Turned up in a housing project
in East L.A.,
two blocks south of ELAC.
That's a rough part of town. Do
we know who controls the block?
No. I just talked to GND.
That block's in a constant turf battle.
Main set's always changing.
So we don't know who
we might be dealing with?
But we do know the shooter's
car is there. That's our best lead yet.
Grab the squad. It's worth a recon.
Street, you're with me on the car.
Luca, Tan, Cabrera,
check out the building, watch our six.
Stay liquid.
Hey, you good?
Yeah, of course.
Okay, lookouts are calling
their friends.
Definitely the right ride.
Where'd our shooters go?
Well, they could be anywhere here,
or they could be miles away by now.
Excuse me?!
Anyone know who dumped this car here?
30-David to Command.
No sign of the suspects.
Contact Detective Burrows at RHD.
Have them roll out to our location,
and process a vehicle.
Hey, you know who runs this block?
Yeah. Not you guys.
Tough neighborhood.
You come from here, you might not
stand a chance.
Hey, there's tagging
all over this place.
This is Third Street Bravos' territory.
And if you take into account
that witnesses said
the shooters were in their teens
I'm thinking the attacks today
could be gang initiation killings.
Yeah, who knows
how many recruits are involved,
or how many initiations
we could be looking at.
Nothing around here happens
without the shot-caller's approval.
We're not trying to rile
this place up, right?
No. Let's head back to HQ.
We'll work with GND,
see if we can find out
who the shot-caller is
and where we can find him.
Sounds like a plan. I doubt
anyone here's gonna talk to us.
!¡Sinverguüenza!
- ¡Rata!
- Stop right there!
Back it up.
- Vendida gringa. Huh?
- Stay. Stay back.
- ¡Lárgate!
- Maybe she'll talk to us.
Looks like she got a lot to say.
She doesn't seem to like
female cops very much.
It's not that. She doesn't like me.
- ¡Lárgate!
- She's my cousin.
You know what? That's it!
- Hey, back up! Back up!
- Give me your hand.
Hey, we don't have the numbers
for crowd control if this pops off.
No. We don't. Let's get out
of here. Let's move!
- Back up. Stay back!
- Let's go.
- Let's go. Right now.
- Back up. Stay back. Stay back!
Hey, get in. Now!
Cabrera, you all right?
I take it things aren't great
between you and your cousin.
What's the story there?
Long and short of it, ten years
ago, when Raquel was a teenager,
she was going down a bad path.
She got involved with the wrong people.
She was about to join a gang.
Since I was just out of
the Academy, her mom came to me.
She knew Raquel had done some stuff.
Hold-ups, theft, B&E's.
So her mom asked you to turn Raquel in?
She went to jail for a year.
But it kept her from joining a gang.
And I became the family rat
in the process.
Does she know
her mother asked you to do it?
No. As a cop,
I felt it was a burden
I could bear alone,
her hate focused on me,
better than on her mom.
Damn. That's a lot
to put on your shoulders.
But, for what it's worth,
I think that's huge.
Hey, if Raquel still lives
in the neighborhood,
you think she's got some info
on the Third Street Bravos?
She might.
- Worth a shot.
- Okay.
- Yo.
- Hey.
Street said Nichelle's dad
came by earlier.
Everything good?
Hmm.
Ah, Deac, put it this way.
Uh, he is not my biggest fan.
I wouldn't let that get to you.
Annie's parents aren't
my biggest fan, either.
- Never have been.
- That right there is a surprise.
I thought they'd be all about you.
Are you kidding? Their pride
and joy is in law school,
on her way to becoming a lawyer
or a judge or a senator.
She gets pregnant, drops out.
Who do you think they blame?
Okay. But they still come around,
especially for the kids.
How you making that work?
You really want to know?
It sounds silly, but it works.
Whenever they come into town, I just
I imagine myself as a bank hostage.
I just do what I'm told.
I do nothing to upset them
because I know I only have
to survive until they leave.
Damn, Deac. I never thought I'd
have to put myself in the shoes
of a hostage to get through a dinner.
No, it works.
And then, when they're gone,
I I tell Annie I love her,
hug my kids,
because that's what's important.
You got to ask yourself
what's worse? Keeping things status quo
for Nichelle and your future kid,
or confronting her parents
head-on, and spoiling everything
because your pride can't take it?
Hmm. That's all
I'm thinking about right now.
Ah, do yourself a favor.
Don't overthink it.
Look, Raquel, you know how this works.
You help us out, there's a chance
we'll make the "assaulting
an officer" charge go away.
Help you? You mean snitch on someone.
Hmm? Be a rat?
Was it hard giving me up years ago?
I hope it was,
seeing as I'm family and all.
Listen, you're in some
trouble right now.
Whatever your personal
beef is, this is only
gonna make things worse for you.
We think the Third Street
Bravos are behind
the firebombings
and shootings earlier today.
We both know
word gets around in the project,
so you know what's up.
Okay. Yeah, I heard about
what popped off today. So what?
So the crimes have all the
hallmarks of gang initiations.
- Do you know who's behind them?
- Ain't the Bravos.
Okay, no offense, but how about
you give us the Bravos'
shot-caller, and we can, uh,
confirm that for ourselves?
You don't need to talk to him.
Like you said, word gets around.
Bravo homeboys ain't the ones
popping off.
Then why did we find
the shooters' getaway car
- in Bravos territory?
- Because
the guy behind this wanted you
to find it there.
Had his guys dump it on
our block so LAPD would roll in,
maybe crack a few heads,
slap some cuffs on.
Mm. Like these right here.
- So you do know who's behind this?
- I ain't a rat.
Even if this guy is bringing
heat to your neighborhood,
trying to implicate the Bravos?
You're okay with that?
We're not asking you
to be a rat, Raquel.
We're just asking you
to stand up for your hood.
And keep who knows
how many more innocent people
from getting killed.
Look, just give us a name?
Raquel, do the right thing.
There's a banger Felipe Calvo.
He's real dangerous, all right?
One of the craziest fools
I ever heard of.
Got kicked out of the Bravos last month.
- Got kicked out? Why?
- 'Cause that fool
wanted to kill homies
that left the gang.
So this Felipe Calvo
guy's into retribution?
Word. But Bravos ain't about that.
If you can't handle the life,
you can walk.
I know, 'cause my boyfriend
was in the game.
So Felipe gets kicked out of the Bravos.
So now, he's looking
to start his own gang.
Makes sense, don't it?
What do we have on this jackass?
Felipe Calvo he's got a list
of priors drug possession,
armed robbery,
assault with a deadly weapon.
He'd be the perfect decoy
if Raquel's trying
to lead us down the wrong road.
I don't know. Cabrera thinks
that Raquel's on the level.
Despite their history,
she says we can trust her.
All right, then. Let's dig
into Calvo's known associates.
Maybe we can find out
who his gang recruits are,
see if we can ID his shooters.
Are we any closer to identifying
their next target?
Deacon and Tan have a theory,
but they're still testing it.
Well, I don't have to tell
you two that time's short.
- Ticktock, boys.
- Yup.
I brushed the glass
out of the seat for you.
Yo, load up.
- Hey, you ready to do this?
- Hell yeah.
But cops are probably
all over this by now.
You know, maybe it makes
sense to wait till tomorrow
to let the heat die down.
Nah. There's no waiting.
Only way out of this is
you do your part and be one of us.
Okay.
Hey, Commander, if Felipe Calvo wants
to take out former Third Street Bravos,
that could be the connection
between the two businesses
that were hit this morning.
Turns out both of them employ
reformed bangers,
including some ex Bravos.
Well, how did we miss
that connection earlier?
Former gang affiliation isn't something
employers have to produce.
We only found it
because we were looking for it.
Okay, so now we have the link
between the two targets
and how it ties to Felipe's motive.
Exactly. Which means he'll
likely target another business
that employs former bangers.
They're trying
to straighten out their lives,
now they're being hunted down
because of it. Great.
Yeah, I found 16 businesses
in the Valley
that work with social workers to
employ ex-cons, and former homeboys.
Could be any of them at any moment.
All right. I'll have patrol units
sitting on every one of 'em
in case our shooters show up,
but in the meantime,
we got to try to narrow this down.
Hey. North Hollywood Division
just got a report
of a stolen car
at a Vineland strip mall.
Caught my eye because it's the same area
where the blue Impala got boosted.
Somehow, I feel like they're connected.
Well, three potential
businesses they can target
right around where the car was stolen.
Wait a second. Chucho's is
an active Lucky Boy hangout.
There's no way former Bravos
would work there.
That's right. They're rival
gangs. That's instant beef.
And Boyd's is currently closed
for a renovation,
which means Mike & Blanca's
could be employing
ex-Bravos and be Felipe's next target.
You sold me. Roll out.
Plate matches our stolen car.
30-David to Command.
We've located the stolen vehicle,
and a lone suspect.
Come on. Let's go, let's go.
Move, move, move.
LAPD! Hands where we can see 'em!
Get out of the car! Do it now!
Turn around
and walk backwards toward us.
Lift up your shirt!
Slowly.
Down on your knees,
hands behind your head
and clasp your fingers.
All right, move in.
Cabrera, go.
30-David to Command, suspect
in custody. Show us Code Four.
This doesn't need to be the end
of the world, Talia.
You're only 17. You got
your whole life ahead of you.
You help us find Felipe
and the other shooters,
we can help you get your life
back on track.
I don't know anyone named Felipe.
You might want to think harder.
Do that, and we can maybe work
with the D.A.
to get your charges reduced.
You could be looking at just
a few months in Los Padrinos,
some community service. But first,
you need to tell us
the names of your friends
and where we can find them.
I don't know nothing.
You know, I'm guessing Felipe
coached you on what to say
in case you got scooped up?
Talia, he's not your friend.
And I know it doesn't seem like it,
but right now, we are.
And we really want to help you,
but you got to help us, too.
Talia, look at me.
I think you want to help us,
and in doing so, you help yourself.
I just want to be left alone.
Hey, man. What's up? Talk to me.
Hey, I looked up Eva's mom,
and things kind of line up.
She worked with my dad,
and I know my folks were going
through a long rough patch
right around then.
But there's still part of you
that feels it can't be true?
'Cause this just throws
everything upside down
between me and my dad,
- and between my parents.
- Yeah.
This might blow up some Luca history.
But this is a girl who just
wants to know who her family is,
who she's connected to.
Can you accept that part of it?
It's just, this changes so much.
That's the problem.
I know, but it's not her fault.
I doubt she wanted things
to shake out this way.
I'm trying to get you to see
the positives here.
Tell me what you think those are.
Well, for one,
you got a sister now,
who you never knew before.
You're not the type
of guy to freeze anyone out.
You're too good a dude for that.
Plus, knowing the truth
is always worth it.
Even if it hurts.
Listen, man. I get
where you're coming from.
But she wants to talk.
I got no clue what I'm
supposed to say to her.
Look, she just lost her mom.
She probably feels like an orphan.
You don't have to say anything to her.
You just got to be there to listen.
Hondo?
Just wanted to check.
Did Talia say anything?
No, she's not helping us or herself.
Commander Hicks and Deacon
couldn't get anywhere with her.
Mind if I try?
I just want to feel her out.
I think I might be able to
get her to open up.
Not criticizing
what they might've tried,
it's just that I think
I can connect with her.
Because you got ties to the hood.
Guess I've tried to keep
that chapter of my life closed.
Especially when it comes to work life.
I know how hard it is,
coming from my community, to be a cop,
but I do believe it's possible to keep
one foot in each world.
So if you think your past will help,
now's your time to speak up.
¿Quieres agua?
La traje para ti.
I don't speak Spanish really.
What's your family think about that?
'Cause my mom used to give me flack
for my pocha Spanish.
But I would think
I grew up here.
Most of my friends only
spoke English in school.
I went to Roosevelt, you know that?
Same as you.
I'm East Los, through and through.
Tell you the truth,
I feel like I'm looking in a mirror.
Man, we ain't the same.
Maybe not, 'cause I got lucky.
My parents did everything to
keep me away from the game.
But most of my friends, even family,
they were in it,
just like you are now.
So now you think you know me?
What my life is like?
I looked you up.
Your aunt's been raising you
since you were three.
Your parents have been
out of the picture.
Yeah, they're both doing time.
You don't have to end up
like that too, Talia.
Don't I?
What else do I got?
You still have choices.
You can help us.
And in return, we'll help you.
Nah. You playing me.
You're probably not even
from the same hood or nothing.
Just trying to get me to snitch.
Straight up?
I still got shame.
I know what it's like to get the stares.
To see the way people
look at you when you say
where you grew up, where you live.
You're just trying to join
a gang 'cause it's
the one thing that'll make you
proud of where you're from.
You rep a certain set, you're a badass.
But what's that gonna get
you inside a prison cell?
I guess we'll find out.
I know you're probably thinking
about what Felipe told you
to say in case this happened.
And what your hood's
gonna say if you help us.
That I'm a rat.
What's worse than that?
The world
is way bigger than the hood.
You can still escape it.
Like I did.
I know what you're feeling, but
those are expectations of
people who ain't your friends.
They don't want what's best for you.
I do.
I promise you.
What was supposed to happen next?
After I shot up the coffee place
I was gonna text Felipe.
Then he'd send me the location
for the next meetup.
You're doing the right thing, Talia.
Cabrera sent a
confirmation text to Felipe
from Talia's phone.
We're just waiting to see
if he responds with the meetup location.
Did you get anything back on
the other shooters Talia ID'd?
Yeah, Hector Reynoso and Rafael Galindo.
Both 18 and have juvie jackets.
Reynoso's been suspended from
one school for dealing drugs.
Another for assaulting a teacher.
Then there's Galindo.
He's been expelled twice, for fighting
and for bringing a gun to school.
They're from the same neighborhood?
It all comes back to community ties.
Guys, Felipe responded to Talia's text.
He says, "El Topo in Pacoima,
15 minutes. See you then."
It's a restaurant off Balboa and Rayner.
That's a busy part of town,
a lot of foot traffic.
We're gonna need all available
units for a contain and callout.
Let's roll.
Honestly
didn't think she'd go through with it.
Yeah? Why not?
Just thought she'd
chicken out or something.
Took her damn time.
Probably had to wind up the nerve.
So once she gets here, we're done, yeah?
We're laying low?
Nah.
We're just getting started.
Well, what do you mean?
We did our initiations.
You did, but that doesn't
mean our work is done.
There's a bakery on Lindall.
A former Bravo and his jainawork there.
We're gonna hit that place together.
Show those chavalos what this
life is: blood in, blood out.
That's the code.
Four hits in one day?
Isn't that a lot?
Cops are gonna be on us.
And what the hell's
taking Talia so long?
Mike & Blanca's. How may I help you?
Well, the café
it's still in business.
Told you she chickened out.
Or she got scooped up already,
and the cops just played us.
Let's bounce.
Let's go!
All right, get the innocents to safety.
Keep the shooters hemmed in.
Go, go, go, go!
Ma'am, ma'am, come this way!
Get behind me. We'll keep you safe.
Move back with me, go!
Deacon, Cabrera, take the three
side of the building. Move!
Hey, come on, let's go! Get behind me.
Go, go, go. Follow me.
Suspect heading west on foot!
26-David, in foot pursuit!
Hey! Hey, stick together!
Give me your hands!
25-David to D-Team,
first suspect in custody.
Cover!
30-David to D-Team,
second suspect in custody.
- Stay down! I said stay down!
- Come on, man,
I didn't do anything, man.
You're done.
20-David to Command,
three suspects in custody.
Code Four.
Felipe Calvo, you're under arrest.
You're free to go now.
The, uh, "assaulting an officer" charge
- has been dropped.
- Thanks.
I guess.
For real, you ain't even gonna say it?
Thank you for your help.
With your information,
we got the shooters.
You helped save lives today.
Nah, you ain't gonna
apologize for back then?
Hmm?
Ever?
Raquel, I'm sorry
I'm the reason you did time.
I still believe I did the right thing.
And if I had to do it
over again, I would.
It meant keeping you
out of the gang life.
And I still have my cousin,
even if she doesn't see
eye to eye with me.
You're a real G, you know that?
Takes one to know one, I guess.
These guys tripping or what?
No. They're your ride home.
Hey, Raquel?
One last thing.
Can you tell your mom I say hey?
Please?
Eva, hey.
Figured I'd roll over here
after your shift.
I'm sorry about earlier.
I didn't really give you a fair shake.
You know, I guess I kind of went into
- full denial mode.
- You don't have to apologize.
I know that must've been tough
coming from a total stranger.
Well, look, we're not strangers.
I looked your mom up.
She was a hard charger.
I mean real impressive.
I'm sure she made the people
in her life really proud.
Thank you.
Losing her's been tough.
My captain wants me to
take off more time, but
Feels better to be on the job?
With your teammates.
'Cause they're like family, too.
You want to go somewhere and talk?
Yeah.
What are you thinking?
Well, I got to eat.
There's my food truck
But, you know, that's not
really a sit-down place.
So I'm thinking Art's Deli?
- I mean, it's on me.
- Sure.
- Art's is fine.
- Okay.
- I'll drive.
- All right.
What's the name of your food truck?
Guate-Mama.
Hold up, that place is yours?
Yeah. That place is legit.
You know, I really like 'malteco food.
You surf, also?
Where do you go?
- Malibu. What about you?
- Redondo.
Oof.
We got a lot to talk about.
Hey, Cabrera, hold up a second.
I want to say thank you.
You came up huge for us today.
It's funny, I
turned my back on my
community to become a cop.
Felt like I had no other choice.
Never imagined growing up where
I did could be an asset.
When I first became a cop,
everybody told me
it was Black or blue.
I had to pick.
But when we lose track
of where we come from,
the cop life just becomes us
versus them.
Your upbringing is nothing
to be ashamed of.
Been thinking about that a
lot today, wondering just
how to embrace where I come from again.
Do you live around there?
Nah, I moved out as soon as I could.
Got me a place in the Valley.
For what it's worth,
the more time you spend there,
it could do some good.
For your community.
And for you.
Good job.
Thank you.
Okay.
Everyone, help yourselves, please.
Oh, smells delicious.
Thank you so much for cooking, Hondo.
Oh, it was my pleasure. I'm glad
to finally get the chance
- to meet you.
- Likewise.
So, how's it feel to be back home?
Oh, we enjoyed the East Coast.
Called New York our sanctuary
for five years,
but, uh we'll miss it.
What was your favorite part
about living near Ithaca?
For me, retiring.
Don't get me wrong, I loved the market
out here,
but real estate's a hustle.
I still have some good contacts though.
A really good listing agent
for when you two start looking
after the baby's born.
We haven't talked
about leaving this neighborhood.
This is our home.
Schools here got better
while you two were away.
And they're still improving.
You know how many kids from South L.A.
attended Cornell? None.
Dad, I don't think the issue is
where the neighborhood kids come from.
The issue might be Cornell.
I'm just saying, this is a big city
with a lot of different neighborhoods.
If something better is out there
Okay. Excuse me.
Is this really about the neighborhood?
Or is it more about who she's with?
The company she keeps.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael,
I'm sure you wanted
Nichelle to marry somebody
with a different pedigree.
An unwed mother raising a baby
with a cop in South L.A.
- probably wasn't your dream.
- But I am happy
and fulfilled and
I'm certainly old enough
to make my own decisions.
And this is the decision I've made.
That we've made.
But there's a baby on the way.
And I hope you two are not putting
your own agendas ahead of hers.
Okay, look.
My parents' goals
for me were not my own.
And your grandchild, she may
choose to do something in life
that I'm not gonna be too high on.
But you best believe she's
gonna get all the love
and support Nichelle and I can give.
Because bringing a child that
looks like us into the world,
she's gonna need a village behind her.
Lord knows it took one to raise me.
Nichelle is everything I dreamed of.
Everything.
And I am so excited about
our life ahead with our baby.
And the two of you.
If you want to be a part of it.
Doesn't sound
like you're trying too hard
to win me over.
All due respect,
why do we have to?
Oh.
Okay, um
Wesley, why don't we go outside
and cool down a little?
- Daniel needs to apologize first.
- Dad.
Your pride is a thing.
I deserve an apology.
For what exactly?
You're a real piece of work.
I know.