A Mother's Confession (2025) Movie Script
Straight to the spot.
No stops, no detours.
You fuck this up, you done.
You hear me?
Yeah.
-What, nigga? -I got it.
Relax.
Hey, look at this nigga.
As scared as shit.
Go nigga.
Come on.
Fuck.
Gotta got some money around this bitch.
[grunting]
Fuck.
Oh, wait. Please, please.
Please.
Give me the fucking bag.
Please, I cant.
I got to deliver this or Benny will kill me. Please.
You think he the only one with a fucking gun?
Give me the bag, kid.
I cant!
Nigga, give me the bag!
I cant!
[gunshot]
What the fuck?
[panting]
Mom, you should have seen me today at recess.
Crossing those kids up, breaking ankles.
-Could they guard you? -No, I moved too fast.
Oh, okay. Is that right?
Yep.
I just euro step on them and swish.
Okay, superstar.
You didnt break anyones ankles for real, did you?
Nah.
It just means they lost their balance and couldnt guard me.
Gotcha.
Well, you keep practicing and getting better.
So proud of you.
Thanks, Mom.
I love you, Nathan. Dont you ever forget that.
Love you, too.
Can I go to the Fabulous Friday game tonight?
I dont know, Nathan.
Ive got plans tonight and Im not really comfortable
with you being there by yourself.
There was two shootings there last weekend.
It was not something that...
But Coach Redman will be there and he can watch me.
[sighs]
Okay.
But only if Coach says he can keep eyes on you.
Ive already asked him. He said yes.
Of course you did.
[panting]
Oh, shit.
[crying]
This is bad, bro.
This is bad.
Yo, relax. Shit happens.
Yeah. But I...
Hey, I didnt mean to kill the kid, bro.
He panicked.
He panicked, and I had the gun.
I told him. I said, stop moving.
I told him, stop moving.
You sure hes dead?
Yeah, bro. Im sure.
Good.
That means no witnesses.
Now, Benny gonna be looking for whoever jacked his stash.
So we gotta move smart.
-All right. -Come on.
All right.
[murmuring]
It aint good.
-Hey, girl. -Hey.
He was just a kid.
Do they know who it is?
Yeah.
His names James Shartan.
Oh.
They say he caught up with the gangs.
My God. When will it stop?
Exactly. Its like every day something bads happening.
Well, I gotta go feed Nathan.
Were still getting together later, right?
-Yeah. Ill meet you there. -All right.
Theres your man.
All right, Ill go see you later, girl.
Nathan. Here!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
What did I say about running off like that?
Theres a lot going on.
Hey, Miss Faith.
Benny.
Find out who did this.
They left a message for us.
Hey, message received.
Well, we gotta send one back though.
Ill finish up here. Just get the paperwork done.
Got to find out who did this shit.
I got a feeling who it is.
[door unlocks]
Nathan...
You stay away from Benny and his crew.
That life, thats not for you. You hear me?
Yes, maam.
You are a straight A student and a star basketball player.
You focus on that, not the street life.
Promise me youll keep your distance.
-I promise. -Mm-hmm.
All right, now go get cleaned up.
Gotta eat before we leave.
Hey.
I love you.
Love you, too.
[sighs]
He is the spitting image of you.
God, protect our son.
[knocking]
Oh...
-Hey. -Hey.
You okay?
Yeah.
Benny, do you think he is...
No, no. Thatd just be speculation.
All right?
As far as I know, no one knows anything.
So, I really doubt it was my nephew. Okay?
-Im sorry. -Dont be. I get it.
I know hes in that gang, but hes only 17.
And I believe theres still hope for him.
You always get quiet when you look at that picture.
Does it bother you?
Not at all.
When I look at this picture, I...
It reminds me how important family is.
How you and Nathan are a reminder of
how God restores lives.
Not just yours, but mine.
Come here.
Now you know I will always be there for you and Nathan.
You know that, right?
Both of you are my family.
Im happy to have you in our family.
Wheres Nathan?
Getting cleaned up.
Oh, so hes gone.
[laughing]
I think it was that pretty smile I fell in love with.
You always say the right thing at the right time.
You know, I try.
Seriously though, are you sure youre okay?
Yeah.
The violence in our neighborhood...
When will it stop?
All we can do is pray.
Fight for change.
Just keep showing up.
Yeah.
Speaking of showing up, Im really glad
youre heading the youth fundraiser tonight.
-Hey, Im just doing my part. -Thank you.
Well, you have access to the church.
Ill be around here to help with what happened,
but you call me if you need anything, right?
-Yeah. -Come here.
Will I see you later?
Looking forward to it.
-Be safe. -Always.
-I love you. -Love you more.
[door opens, closes]
[hip hop music playing]
[scoffs]
Hey! Benny, are you just getting home?
I been waiting on you.
Hey.
That kid, was that...
Nah, you know I dont approve of harming kids.
I hope not.
You know your mama would never forgive you.
God rest her soul.
And neither would I.
Can I have some money?
Nah, Im not supplying your habit.
Dont judge me.
Yeah, I miss her, too.
Look, I got to pay the mortgage.
Word is, it was Dee Ray.
Dee Ray?
Look, I got to handle some business.
Stay in tonight.
Ill handle the mortgage.
-We handling that? -Yeah.
Lets find the motherfucker.
Benny.
Be careful, okay?
[laughs]
Nathan, sweetie, come on, we got to go.
[gasps] Baby!
You look so cute in your little uniform.
-Mom, Im not a baby. -Well, youre my baby.
Come on, we got to go.
Whats up? Whats up sister? Yo.
What up, my G?
-Hey. -Hey.
-How you doing? -Good to see you.
Whats up, man? Good to see you, fam.
Man, theres a lot of kids out here today.
We have officially become the neighborhood babysitters.
Its going to be a good day out here, though.
Mom, theres Coach Redman. Can I go now?
Stay with Coach and listen to what he says.
You hear me?
And I know I dont have to tell you this, but behave.
-I will. -Okay.
-Love you, Nathan. -Whats up, Nathan?
Whats up? Go warm up.
-Love you, too. -Hey, all right.
I love you, man.
-Thanks again, Coach. -Youre welcome.
I just thank you for allowing him to play.
Hes a great player, but even a greater kid.
I dont know how I got so lucky.
-He has a big heart. -Yep.
Well, Im going to be over at the church,
helping with the youth fundraiser.
Let me know if you need anything.
Yes, maam. Good seeing you.
Mm-hmm.
-Enjoy the rest of your evening. -All right, now.
[chattering]
Lets play.
What?
Wearing the wrong shoes!
Your lucky shoes. Where they at?
I think I left them at the house.
Ill be back. Tell Coach Redman for me?
You going to tell me you forgot it again?
Oh, look, there it is.
Hey, hey.
Well, hey, girl.
Okay, jeans.
Girl, you look good.
You know, just want to make it like yall.
Please.
Thank you guys so much for helping me with this.
-Yeah, of course. -Of course.
Sis, how have you been?
And hows that godson of mine?
Hes good.
Great, actually.
He brought me home some straight As.
Oh!
See, thats what Im talking about.
Where is he tonight?
Hes over at the community center.
They had that Fabulous Friday tournament tonight.
You know, he loves him some basketball.
You know, him and Jackson are all being cute
in their little uniforms, having fun.
I love it.
You know, I heard about James.
Thats so sad.
You know, the world would be such a better place
if people just pick up their Bibles and go to church.
Mm-hmm.
Well, in the meantime, I keep my gun close.
You know, bullets aint have no eyes.
Dont scare me.
If more people just turn to God, our streets will be safer.
Okay, enough on that, yall.
This fundraiser needs to be next level.
-The kids need some hope. -They do.
And speaking of, I want to shout out to my girl, Crystal,
for hooking up these flyers.
Yes! Yes, I did.
They look good.
And you know your girls got mad skills.
I mean, look at this.
We know. We know, girl.
-Thats what I did. -Thank you.
Man to man.
To man, CJ.
Hey, man.
DC10, bitch!
-[gunfire] -Shit!
Nathan!
Everybody down!
[grunts]
Wheres Nathan?
Nathan!
[shouting]
No, no! Oh, no, no!
Somebody call 911!
Stay with me, Nathan.
[sirens approaching]
Dunbar.
Is he okay?
Shit.
Help me, Nate. Stay with me, buddy.
[chattering]
Come on, girl.
She doesnt know what shes missing.
Hey, thats...
Theres been a shooting.
Nate got hit.
What do you mean, Nate got hit?
Is my baby okay?
I dont know, ambulance took him.
How could you let this happen?
No, Im sorry. He was with me for one second.
-Looked up, hes gone... -A second?
A second is all it takes for something to happen!
Where is he?
They took him to County Memorial.
Come on, lets go. Ill drive.
Wh... wheres Jackson?
Jacksons okay.
Hes with Coach Dunbar at the community center.
-Come on. -Oh, my God.
Pastor Steve, this is Crystal.
Nathans been shot.
Fuck!
Boy, what is wrong with you?
Oh, nothing.
I know you better than that.
And you done done some shit.
I fucked up. I fucked up.
You better watch your mouth.
Im still your auntie.
You aint nothing but 17.
I know I aint been the best,
but I aint trying to bury you too, baby.
You and this gang bullshit.
After a while, aint gonna be nobody else left to fight.
Look, I dont need this shit right now.
Woo-hoo!
Damn, nigga, its me.
Nigga, you need to chill busting doors like that.
Look, auntie, give us a minute.
Im sure whatever it is, its gonna work itself out.
Like it always do.
Look, man, streets talking.
Quiet. Aint nobody saying shit.
He got what was coming, my nigga.
We gotta find nigga Blaze.
-Nigga, the kid, nigga. -Fuck the kid, nigga.
Nigga, you know the rules. No kids.
You getting weak, my nigga.
You getting weak. Snap out of it.
Stop pissing me off.
Lets kick this shit, nigga.
[sobbing]
My son, Nathan Overton. He was shot.
Brought in by ambulance.
One moment.
Hes currently in surgery.
Surgery? Is... Is he okay?
Maam, I dont have any other information,
but I will inform his medical team that youre here.
-I need to see him! -I understand.
You all can have a seat in the waiting room.
Someone will come find you.
I shouldnt have let him go.
You were supposed to make sure he was okay!
How could you let this happen?
Im sorry. Im sorry.
-[sobbing] -I got you. I got you.
God!
Please...
Faith? Faith.
Im so sorry.
I came as fast as I could.
They shot my baby!
Man, I hate seeing here like this.
Yeah.
Shes already been through so much, I mean...
Losing Nate Sr. to gang violence, and now this?
Yeah, I know.
Its a lot on her.
He was one of my brothers in the streets.
I mean, we all were tight.
Were not on the streets no more,
but we always gonna be brothers. You know that.
Im so glad you left the streets when you did back then.
I mean, shit got pretty rough.
Man, losing my sister... Bennys mom.
I just had to get out.
I was really hoping I could keep things like this
from touching me again.
Im so sorry about your sister, man.
I mean, I know it was years ago,
but that shit still hits deep.
Everybodys not as lucky as you and me.
I mean, leaving the game was probably the best thing
-I could have done. -Yeah.
I mean, truth be told, Steve...
Do we truly ever leave?
I mean, this younger generation,
they need more men like me and you
to make a difference out here.
I found my calling as a pastor.
Brother, you found yours.
I mean, I see what youre doing in the community,
you know, trying to heal it.
I mean, we got out the streets.
But the streets remember us.
They still watch us, too.
I just hope and pray we make a more positive impact than not.
I mean, I hear you.
But listen, if I hear anything, anything,
Im going to call you.
I appreciate that, man.
-Love you. -Love you, too, man.
Have you heard anything yet?
No, not yet.
Excuse me, Im looking for the mother of Nathan Overton.
Yes, hi.
Yes, maam, Im his mother.
Im Dr. Evans.
Im the surgeon who is working on your son.
Is he okay?
Why dont you have a seat?
Oh...
Hes in critical condition,
but we managed to stabilize him for now.
Where was he shot?
He had bullets penetrate his right upper shoulder,
his right lower leg,
which caused some internal bleeding.
He also had an injury to his head
that caused some brain swelling.
Oh, my God.
We were able to remove the bullets,
but his injuries are very severe.
Weve had to put him in a medically induced coma.
Thats the best way to allow his brain and his body to heal.
Hes on a ventilator,
but his vitals are holding steady for now.
Is my baby going to be okay?
Its too early to tell,
but he has made it through the worst part.
Hes fighting with everything he has,
and were doing everything we can to help him.
I know this can be very overwhelming.
I, too, have a son, and I cant even imagine.
Just please know Im treating him as if he were my own.
Thank you.
Do you have any questions?
No.
Someone will be down to take you to see him soon.
Hows little Nate doing?
He just got out of surgery,
hes in an medically induced coma.
You all right?
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, Im good.
Okay.
Sorry to hear about Little Nate.
Thanks, Benny.
Listen, you, uh, did you hear anything about the shooting?
Nah. Nah, nah, Ill find out, though.
Appreciate you, man. Thank you.
Yeah.
Appreciate your cooperation.
-Hey. Later, Unc. -Later.
Excuse me. Im looking for Miss Faith Overton.
Thats me.
Im Detective Bill Shankley.
Well, its about damn time.
Ill be leading the investigation
into what happened to your son, Nathan Jr.
Do you know who shot him?
Unfortunately, no. Not yet.
But I do have a few questions that I have to ask you, okay?
Was Nathan affiliated with a gang?
-A gang? -Yes, maam.
Hes... Hes nine years old.
Hes in the fourth grade.
Hes on the AAU basketball. He gets straight As.
What part of that sounds like hes in a gang?
Well, I am familiar with your late husband, Nathan Sr.,
who was involved in a gang.
Im sorry. What does it have to do with anything?
You are?
Im Nathans pastor, Steve Jeffries.
What about his friends?
Did he hang out with any gang members?
Well, hold up, hold up, hold up.
Clearly, Nathan is not hanging out with gang members.
-Crystal, please. -No!
I am not going to stand here and let him treat
Nathan like hes a suspect when he is the damn victim.
Crystal, Crystal. Calm.
Not all Black kids are gang members.
And you are?
Crystal. Nathans godmother.
Im just covering all the bases of the case.
My son is more than a case file.
My apologies.
I just need to gather all the facts.
How do I get in touch with a Marnie Rivera?
I was told that her son was a witness.
Look, detective, why dont you try this some other time?
Okay, of course.
Ill check back shortly.
Hes not going to do anything.
Just like with Nathan Sr.
You know, hes got some nerve accusing Nathan
of being in a gang.
Everythings straight?
Yeah, we good. They dont know anything.
You find out where Blaze is?
Yeah.
Lets go pay him a visit.
Tear him down.
Get inside, okay?
Jackson...
Jackson, baby, whats wrong?
Nathan didnt deserve it.
I know.
I know, but the doctors said theyre doing
everything they can.
The guy who did it, he was just here.
Jackson?
Jackson, did you see who shot Nathan?
Jackson, baby, did you?
[crying]
It was Benny.
Please dont tell nobody, Mama. Hell kill me.
No, hes not going to do anything to you, okay?
Okay, its going to be our little secret, okay?
Were not going to tell anybody.
Were not going to tell Crystal. Were not going to tell Faith.
Were not even going to tell Pastor Steve, okay?
Okay, nothings going to happen to you, okay?
Were going to be just fine. Come here.
Were going to be okay.
Were going to be okay, okay?
Were going to be okay.
Miss Overton.
I added my cell phone in case you think of anything
or want to get a hold of me directly.
Just find out who did this.
You know, in cases like these,
people rarely speak on what they know.
Just rest assured,
Ill do everything I can to get the answers.
Just do your job.
The nerve of him.
Who does he think he is?
He accuses Nate of being a criminal,
then act like he cares.
Hes just doing his job.
Accusing innocent people of being criminals
is not doing his job.
Meanwhile, the real criminals out there doing dirt,
walking free.
Shes not wrong, you know.
There go Blaze right there.
Lets finish this.
No, no, no, no, no.
Let him live.
He needs to be sent a message.
Fuck you mean, let him live?
This shit gonna keep rolling either way.
Lets go.
[yawns]
Miss Overton?
Nathans been moved to his room in the ICU.
You can see him now.
Okay, thank you.
Only two visitors at a time, though.
Crystal, you go with her.
Before you go in, I just want to prepare you.
Theres swelling.
He has tubes to help him breathe and heal.
Hes stable, but it can be a little overwhelming to see.
Just take me to him.
[machines beeping]
[shudders]
Oh, my God!
Nathan...
Baby?
Mamas here, baby.
Oh...
He shouldnt be here like this.
Why? Why is this happening?
Oh...
I...
I cant tell you why, Faith.
But I do know hes a fighter.
Who did this to him?
Somebody knows something,
and I need to know why.
Ill make a few calls and see what I can find out.
Ill be back to check on you later.
You call me if you need me.
Faith, Faith, I need you to be strong.
Hes gonna be okay.
I love you, friend.
[phone vibrates]
Carter.
You good?
Yeah. Sorry for the late text.
I need a favor.
I know it aint what I think it is.
You know the rules, Crys.
It is my Godson, Carter.
And Faith is my best friend.
I aint get to where I am by snitching.
Look, you owe me.
Just, please.
I just need a name. Thats all I need.
All right. Ill give it to you later.
Hey...
I love you.
You keep your head up in there, okay?
Yeah. I love you, too.
[sobbing]
Please, God, please.
Please, please, please help my baby, make him whole.
God, please, please, bring my baby back.
Hes all I got left. God, please.
Please.
Hey, hey, hey.
[sobbing]
[knocking]
I brought these for you.
Thank you.
I just need to check his vitals, and Ill let you rest.
Its kind of hard to get rest, you know?
I understand.
Faith.
Hey, you want to go home and rest,
-I can stay with him. -No, Im not leaving him.
Im sorry I snapped.
Its okay.
Its just... I need to stay here with him.
His heartbeat sounds strong.
The doctor will be in tomorrow to run more tests.
If you need anything, just hit the call button.
Thank you.
Faith...
Here. Get some rest.
Hey, need you to do me a favor.
See if you can pull records
for security cameras in the apartment complex.
Hey-hey! Whats up, friend?
My man, were going out tonight.
Who is it?
Can I help you?
Detective Bill Shankley.
Mind if I ask a few questions?
What is this about?
Im investigating a shooting from yesterday
and I noticed that you are--
Look, I cant help you.
Now if youll excuse me, I have somewhere to be.
Yeah, Im gonna need you to put a rush
on that request and I need a subpoena.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, girl.
You okay?
Didnt get much sleep last night.
Well, let me take you home.
That way you can shower and grab some clothes.
Im sure hell be okay
and Im sure Steve will stay with him.
Okay.
-Hey, Pastor. -Hey, Crystal.
Im gonna take Faith home for a bit.
Okay.
Do you mind just staying with Nathan?
Yeah, yeah, Ill stay with him.
Okay.
Nathan, baby.
Gonna be going home, okay? But just a second.
Ill be right back.
I love you.
Ill be here when you get back.
Okay?
-Thank you. -Youre welcome.
You need anything?
No.
Being here is enough.
[knocking]
Just a second.
Oh!
Faith, Detective Shankley is here.
Now?
Miss Overton. Sorry to bother you.
I saw you come in.
-You following me? -No, no.
Just in the neighborhood.
Investigating the shooting.
Right, uh...
How can I help you?
Can I come in?
Sure.
Did you find out who shot my son?
Unfortunately, no. Neighbors arent talking.
What about you? Either of you hear anything?
Nah, Ive been at the hospital.
Theyre scared of being next.
Crystal, I did my research on you
and it seems that you are affiliated with a Mr. Carter?
And?
Well, youre his alibi in the case that I was--
And what does any of that have to do with Nathan?
Detective... Do you have any questions for me?
Because I gotta get back to the hospital.
Did Nathan have access to a gun?
No.
You know, despite what you may feel about the kids
in this neighborhood, Nathan was a good kid.
Miss Overton, Im going to be very transparent.
When a relative, in Nathans case, his father,
is in a gang...
was in a gang,
we automatically assume that the child
is in a gang as well, okay?
So Im just trying to do my job thoroughly.
Well, let me be transparent, Detective.
My husband was trying to get out of that gang safely
so he can be a better husband and a better father.
He was a good man and he was murdered.
His case, never solved.
Im not letting that happen to my son.
Noted.
Were running ballistics on some bullet casings that we found.
Hopefully it will lead us to the owner of the gun.
Do you have any other leads?
There may be video footage of the shooting.
I requested a subpoena.
How soon will you know?
As soon as I know something, youll be the first to know.
In the meantime, you two hear anything,
reach out to me, okay?
You okay?
Yeah.
What was that between you and Shankley?
He has it out for Carter.
He had a few run-ins when he was out.
I dont have much faith that hell find answers,
but even if he doesnt, I will.
Im with you.
You will get justice.
Ill be right back.
Miss Baker, let me help you with those.
I can carry my own groceries.
Nah.
I insist.
Whoa, bitch.
[whimpers]
[clatter]
Anybody else here?
No.
You sure about that?
Dont want any accidents.
No one else is here.
What do you want?
Where does that record to?
Bitch!
Get your fat ass up.
I aint fucking playing with you.
Where?
Hard drive under the TV stand.
Just take it and go, please.
Just take it and go.
That detective comes sniffing around,
you better say the right thing.
Okay.
Or Ill take more than just a hard drive.
You feel me?
[whimpers]
What are you doing?
Somethings happening to Miss Baker.
What?
[crash]
[crying]
[sobbing]
Hi, Miss Baker?
This is Crystal from down the hall.
Just checking on you.
[crying]
Miss Baker?
Its Faith.
You okay?
[door unlocks]
I dont have the tape.
Wait.
Miss Baker, it was you with the recording?
-Did you see-- -Look.
I cant help you.
I dont even know what was on the tape.
Miss Baker, who did this to your face?
Ive already said it too much.
Sorry, I gotta go.
Wh--
You think that reporter that covered James story
would interview me?
You wanna go on TV and say what?
Ask for help.
Everybody is scared to speak up.
Im scared, too. But it has to stop.
What child has to be shot next?
You sure you wanna do this?
Hi. My name is Faith Overton.
My son was shot last night.
I was hoping I could speak to Marsha Mathews.
[coughing]
You know I dont smoke that shit.
Its why you coughing, bro.
We beat the shit out of Blaze, though.
Yeah.
You know street code. He gonna hit back for sure.
He aint gonna do shit.
He a street kid.
Plus I dont need no more bodies on me unless I have to.
Aint need no more bodies, man.
Plus Lil Nate getting caught in that crossfire like that?
Man, thats reason enough to drop him.
Cause of Lil Nate.
Whatever, bro.
If it wasnt for them gritty motherfuckers,
we wouldnt be in this position.
I aint trying to make killin a habit, man.
You aint trying to make killin a habit?
Nigga, you aint built for this shit, dude.
Youre full of hot air, bro.
Turnin all holy and shit.
Shut up, bro.
No one saw it, right? No eyes on you?
It dont matter.
Nobodys gonna talk.
But Im ready, just in case.
Everythings gonna be all right, okay?
Hey, I need to talk to Redman.
Okay. Ill be in the car.
How you doin?
Faith, how you holdin up?
Best I can, considering.
I owe you an apology.
No need for that.
Yeah, I do.
It wasnt your fault.
I was just angry and...
Listen, listen. I get it.
I shouldve been more aware of the kids that day.
Yeah, but I still shouldnt have reacted the way that I did.
And for that, Im sorry.
Its all good.
Look, if either one of you need anything, let me know.
Yeah.
Have you heard anything?
Surprisingly, no.
And if anyone saw anything, theyre too scared to say.
But Im gonna keep my ears open.
Thanks again.
You know I got you and Nate.
Just say the word if you need anything.
Yeah.
-Good seeing you. -All right.
You take care.
Yo.
I need to know every move Benny make.
He gotta go.
-Hey. -Hey.
Thanks for staying with him.
You dont gotta thank me.
Im here for the both of yall.
No matter what.
Get a chance to talk to Benny?
Ill follow up with him.
Listen, I gotta go to church to handle some things.
You need anything before I head out?
Oh, no, Im okay. Thank you.
Okay.
Hey...
Oh, almost forgot, the church collected
a little love offering for you and Nathan.
Oh.
You feel up to it, come by later and pick it up?
Yeah. Thank you. I appreciate that.
Of course.
-Love you. -Love you.
Nathan, baby.
Mamas back.
Went to the house and I got you something.
Its your favorite jersey.
I remember when you first got this jersey.
You and your dad went to the game.
You said it was the best day of your life.
Guess what?
It was the best day of my life, too.
Watching you and your dad laugh.
Baby, I need you to get better, okay?
I need you to fight for mama.
I cant do this life without you.
[phone rings]
Detective.
Miss Overton, is this a good time for you?
Yeah.
We didnt have any luck with the ballistics report,
and Im afraid no luck with the security footage.
But I am looking into a few leads right now, and uh...
Detective, I need answers.
I need you to tell me who shot my son.
Were doing everything we can.
Yeah, well, its not enough.
Ill let you know when I have more.
[scoffs]
[phone rings]
Yes.
Mrs. Overton, Marsha Mathews.
Wed love for you to talk to us about Nathan.
Get your hands off of me.
Deacon, Deacon! Its okay.
Its okay. Just...
Hes my brother.
Its okay. Its okay.
Lorraine, please, just have a seat.
Its okay.
Please.
How are you?
Im good.
Its been a few years since Ive seen you at the church.
What brings you by?
Well...
I got something for ya.
Okay, whats it going to cost me?
Why do you think I want something?
Because I know you.
And I can see you still using.
Lorraine, please just let me help you.
I dont need no help.
Damn sure dont need you judging.
Im not judging.
I just want to help.
We got the same Mom. Remember?
You aint no better than nobody else.
You was out here in these streets, too,
before you got all saved and holy.
You right.
And the streets are what pushed me to change.
Losing our sister almost destroyed me,
almost destroyed us.
I aint come here for no family reunion.
I know who shot your little girlfriends son.
What do you mean, you know?
Who?
I gonna need some money, because I got these bills.
How much?
$50.
Lorraine, you really need to take a look at yourself
and get it together.
Mama would be so heartbroken
she were to see you this way.
How dare you?
You ever ask yourself how I get this way?
Huh?
I was drowning.
One night I got in Bennys stash.
He had to join that gang to pay off my debt.
Lorraine, you could have got him killed!
You think I dont know that?
Look, you want the information or not?
Yes, sir. [cackles]
Benny shot the kid.
What?
I overheard him talking to his boys.
He didnt mean to shoot him.
Look, he family.
So you know you cant say nothing.
Are you sure?
Yeah, Im sure.
Im going to get clean one day.
All right.
Mm-hmm.
-Whats going on? -Its good.
Check this out.
Nigga, where the fuck did you get this?
Thats handled, but that kid?
He saw our faces.
There any copies of this?
Nah, we good.
Aint nothing to worry about, then.
Hold up.
What about the kid?
What about him?
If he see our faces, he can identify us.
Look, his mom dates my uncle.
We good.
You sure about that?
Dont question me, man.
Faith and the kid are off limits.
Got that?
Youre the boss.
[inhales]
Hey, come on in.
Um, thanks.
Just came to pick up that check.
Oh...
You okay?
Yeah, just a long day.
I saw Lorraine leaving.
Yeah, she, um...
she stopped by for a visit.
So...
Did you get a chance to speak to Benny?
The check.
Here you go. Just sign there.
Did you get a chance to talk to Benny?
I know hes heard something by now.
Yeah, I plan on stopping by and talking to him
when I finish here.
Ill come by later now. Ill update you.
All right.
Ill let you get back to work.
Yeah, Ill walk you out.
I love you, Faith.
I love you, too.
[machines beeping]
Hey, hey, hey.
Oh, I didnt know he had a visitor.
I was just leaving.
Whats up, Unc?
Hey, B.
Have a word with you?
Yeah. Come on in.
Whats up?
Did you do it?
Do what?
Dont play dumb with me, boy.
Look, Unc, I didnt do it on purpose.
Look, the kid got in the way.
You have any idea what you did?
Losing your mom almost destroyed our family.
Now youre gonna turn around and do the same thing to Faith.
Do the same thing to me.
Im not gonna let you ruin her life, B.
Now youre gonna turn yourself in.
Turn myself in?
Unc, you know better than that.
-That aint happening. -Oh, it is happening.
Faith and Nathan are family.
And what am I?
Who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do?
Where were you when I was fighting like hell
to stay alive?
Where were you when we didnt have enough food to eat
because auntie smoked it all up?
Oh, yeah.
Thats right.
While we were starving,
you were off becoming the next best pastor.
But still the worst family man.
Watch your mouth.
Miss me with that righteous bullshit.
Boy, I am still your uncle.
Well, uncle...
turning myself in aint an option.
And you aint gonna tell nobody, you at least owe me that.
All right.
You give me some time to figure out how to handle this.
And until then, you make sure that Faith and Nathan are safe.
Heard.
Dont be nervous.
Ill ask a few questions about Nathan
and then well talk about what happened.
Well go at your pace.
If you dont feel comfortable answering, we can move on.
Sound good?
Yeah.
Any questions before we start?
No. Im ready.
All right.
Lets begin.
Nathan sounds like an amazing kid.
Tell me about him.
Hes just... amazing.
He makes me proud every single day.
He didnt deserve what happened to him.
I know the police have no leads at this time,
but can you tell us what happened to Nathan?
I know its gang related.
Its always gang related.
Two rival gangs,
DC 10 and LifeForce are pushing drugs
in our neighborhood.
Police aint doing nothing about it.
What message would you like to leave with the community?
If...
if you saw something, if you know something...
Im begging you.
Please come forward before this happens to another child.
This has to stop.
[rattling]
[door closes]
Eenie...
Meenie...
Minie...
Moe.
[grunting]
[chattering]
[phone rings]
Hello?
Miss Overton?
Detective, I know you probably saw the interview.
Did we get any leads?
No, but that interview explains a lot.
What do you mean?
Im at your place.
Theres been a break-in.
What?
Miss Overton, calling out a gang by name, its brave,
but it also puts a target on your back.
Do you think theyll come after Nathan and me?
I assigned an officer to stand guard at Nathans room,
so hes safe.
Oh, thank God. Thank you.
Faith, you have got to be more careful.
Well, please, just trust the law to do their job.
We have an officer dusting for prints.
Im going to step out and interview the neighbors.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
Look, Im going to go with the detectives.
Are you going to be okay?
Yeah, I just will stay and clean up this mess.
Okay.
[knocking]
Hey, girl. Well help.
-Yeah, we got you. -You okay?
Im holding up best I can.
Faith, you need to do more to protect yourself.
You need a gun.
Well, I dont like guns, but Crystals right.
Right? These people are dangerous.
Do you want one of mine?
No.
I already own one.
Come on, yall. I was the wife of a gangster.
Nathan Sr. always make sure I was protected.
Okay, Foxy Brown.
Well, you need to carry one on you just in case.
I thought you didnt like guns.
I dont. All right, but I love you and Nathan more,
and I dont want anything else to happen to you two.
Sometimes I feel like Nathan Sr. knew
he wouldnt be in this life long.
Like he was trying to prepare me.
Oh, Faith.
Sweetie, come here.
My girls.
Yeah. Ill have to look that up and see.
Yeah.
[phone ringing]
Excuse me.
Yeah, tell me you werent at the apartment today.
No, but I heard about it.
Look, I handled it.
So you aint got nothing else to worry about.
I thought we were clear on that before.
Look, you and I both know that she was out of line
for calling us out on TV like that.
They acted without me. Its handled.
Better be, Benny.
Faith and Nathan stay safe.
Or you and your boys, yall gonna feel my wrath.
[sighs]
Thank you both.
-You know we got you. -Of course.
I need a second.
I heard something.
What is it?
People are saying that it was Benny.
You knew.
And you didnt tell Faith?
I got a son to protect.
So you kept it a secret?
What about Nathan?
Hes a child.
And my Godson.
No, we have to tell Faith.
You can tell her. Just leave me out of it, please.
This is not something easy for me to say.
Why not?
How am I gonna go to my best friend and say,
hey, the nephew of your pastor boyfriend shot Nathan.
Benny?
No, no, that... that cant be.
Faith...
Was it? Was it him?
Tell me.
It was him.
I just found out today.
Why would Benny shoot Nathan?
The bullets werent meant for him.
Yeah, but it hit him.
Ive been going crazy trying to figure out
who and why
and grieving and praying.
Just trying to keep it together.
Faith... I know it hurts.
Hurts?
My son could die.
And it wasnt enough to shoot him.
They came into my home, Crystal.
My home!
I think about getting revenge.
About killing the person who shot my son.
And its Benny?
And yall knew?
I...
You knew?
Say it.
Faith, I--
You know and you let me go through everything
that Ive been going through?
Faith, I can explain everything. Look, uh...
I was trying to get him to turn himself in.
You were negotiating with my sons shooter?
Hey, its not that simple. Hes still my nephew.
Well, maybe I should live by the street code, too.
What?
An eye for an eye?
Faith, listen, you dont mean it.
Get out.
-Faith, just give me a second. -Get out.
-Look, I know you angry-- -Please!
-Faith... -Leave my house!
[shudders]
Smartie!
Biz as usual, bruh.
Yo.
Uh...
I know you say you got shit under control, but--
No, buts. Let it go.
You seem to forget I was in the whip with you.
You seem to forget who runs shit.
Let it go.
All right.
All right.
You say you got shit handled? You got shit handled.
Look, I pulled the trigger. So it falls on me either way.
Just chill, man.
Ill hit you after the drop, bro.
All right, bro.
-10. -10.
-What you want, honey? -Thats whats up.
Well be waiting around the corner.
Hey.
Yall seen Benny?
Nah.
Well, I need to talk to him.
Ooh.
What you need is keep DC-10
out your motherfucking mouth, sweetheart.
Hey, we got a problem? You got a problem here?
Nah. OG.
Good. You all right?
-Ill see you later. -Yeah.
What the fuck with this old ass nigga?
Hey, chill out, bro.
You still got influence over them?
I mean, its mutual respect.
They know I stay strapped out here in these streets.
And, look, I saw the interview.
And I also heard about the break-in, too.
Just want justice.
I know, sis.
Someone will cave.
-Thanks again. -No problem.
I heard you was looking for me.
Is it true?
Look, nobody was trying to shoot him.
But you did. You shot my son.
Look, you need to stop running in your mouth.
Excuse me?
Hes fighting for his life.
And Im telling you, stop making things worse.
And keep your mouth shut.
Keep my mouth shut?
Damn! You got a gun?
Look, it was an accident.
If you keep stirring shit up?
I wont be here to protect you or Lil Nate.
Nathan, baby, I need you to wake up.
Mama needs you.
I love you so much.
God, please heal my baby.
God...
Miss Overton?
Weve reviewed Nathans latest test results.
There are slight signs of improvement.
Hes fighting.
Do you think hell make a full recovery?
We still have to take it day by day.
Keep fighting, baby.
Well keep monitoring him.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you, doctor.
Hey.
Im sorry about earlier.
I just wanted to see if you were okay.
No, Im not.
I was going to tell you.
I was just trying to figure out how and...
Im really sorry.
I never intended to keep that from you.
Faith, please dont be mad at me.
I want the same thing you do for Nathan.
I could never stay mad at you.
I love you, friend.
I love you.
Saw Benny today, here at the hospital.
He threatened me to stay quiet.
Then I get up here and I see one of his boys
at the nursing station.
This is just... its too much.
What would Nate Sr. do?
You got to handle them before they handle you.
Ill find out where Bennys hanging tonight.
And then you decide.
[sighs]
I just need to process this.
Ill get you the info either way.
For now, I just... I need to be here with Nate.
Understood.
You call me if you need anything, okay?
[phone vibrates]
Talk.
Send me the address.
[phone rings]
-Hey. -Hey.
I just got word that Bennys going to be hanging out
at his girlfriends house tonight.
Im texting you the address now.
All right.
[phone chimes]
Im outside. Open the door.
And make sure you keep your gun in your car.
You know I dont want no smoke in my house.
Yeah, I got you.
Yall know what the fuck going on?
Lock us up, but were still getting money around this bitch.
Feel me?
Its money to be made, no time to waste.
-Im here for it. -Stay strapped.
I know you got 10 toes, you feel me?
Sure.
How yall feeling? Yall straight?
Feeling good, bro. Were ready.
-Yall, you straight, my nigga? -Yeah, my nigga.
-All right, for sure. -Sure.
You want me to give me something?
-Yeah, I got you. -Hold on.
Thats Bennys Aunt.
So?
What the hell? Come on.
Go home, Lorraine.
I just need a little something.
Benny dont want us to serve you.
You know that shit, come on. Fuck.
He wont know!
You dont know when to give up, do you?
You shot my baby.
And youre here to take revenge?
Oh, put the gun down. Youre not gonna shoot me.
[grunts]
[groaning]
Fuck... shit.
-Fuck. -This is for Dee-ray.
Oh, my God, Benny!
Benny?
Help! Somebody help, please!
My boyfriends been shot. Please, send help!
[phone ringing]
What up?
What? Slow down.
Shit...
Benny got shot.
-My Benny? -Benny got shot.
Come on!
Summer!
Miss Lorraine, we were on the phone
and I heard a womans voice.
And they were arguing and I heard the shots.
A woman?
Find out where that bitch at, man.
Now, nigga!
[crying]
God, please, please protect my baby.
No...
Nathan, Nathan, I love you so much, baby.
[sobbing]
Lorraine? Lorraine, whats going on?
Benny got shot.
What?
His boys think Faith did it.
Theyre looking for her.
Faith, its Steve.
Call me when you see this, all right?
Stay wherever you are.
Lorraine, I got to check on Faith.
Look, Im sorry, okay? I love you.
Love you, too.
Hi, Im looking for the family of Mr. Goodwin.
Yes, Im his auntie.
Hi, Im Dr. Evans. Bennys out of surgery.
Hes awake.
You want to come? Ill take you to him.
[sobbing]
Whats up, Benny?
Whats up?
Ill give you two a minute.
You got lucky, bro.
I think its time to give these streets up.
Truthfully?
Im tired.
Excuse me?
Benny.
Here we go.
May I have a word?
Hmm.
Do you know who shot you?
No, I dont.
And even if I did, I aint no snitch.
I handle my business.
Oh, I see.
So, was that what you were doing the night that Nathan
got shot, just handling your business?
Detective, Benny is a minor.
And if Im not mistaken, you need parental consent
to question him about anything.
Okay. Fine. Ill be back.
Yeah.
Bitch, you shot Benny!
Please. Please.
Im tired of your fucking shit.
Please.
And your little fucking precious boy.
Make sure he never gets out that fucking hospital.
Look, your boys think Faith shot you.
And now theyre looking for her.
Hey, I just seen a detective leaving.
You good enough here?
Yeah.
Auntie, you got my phone?
Oh.
[phone ringing]
She didnt do it. Stand down.
What the fuck you mean, she didnt do it?
It wasnt her. I said stand down.
Then who?
Blaze hit back like you said.
God must be fucking looking out for you.
Fuck!
Its handled.
You did the right thing.
God, its me.
I know we talked earlier.
I asked you to save my son,
and now I...
I...
oh my God, what have I done?
I dont even know if youre still listening to me.
How can I ask you to forgive me when I cant forgive myself?
How can I ask you to save my sons life
when I took someone elses?
I shot him, God.
I know hes dead, and Im so sorry.
Please forgive me.
I know vengeance is not mine, God.
I let the hurt and the hate get so big, God.
That wasnt who I was,
but now...
is that who I am?
A murderer?
Oh my God.
I just wanted to save my son, God.
Oh God, the guilt.
Oh, the guilt is eating me alive, God.
I cant take it.
I already lost my husband, God.
Please dont let me lose my son.
I cant. Its too much.
Oh God, Im confessing my sins, God.
Im asking for forgiveness. Please, please, God.
Please dont leave me.
I need you, God.
I need you more than ever.
My son needs you, God.
I need you to fix it.
Please, please, God.
Hey, hey...
Come here.
Its okay. Its okay. Its okay.
I got you. I got you.
Im here.
Faith...
Did you?
If somebody shot your only child, what would you do?
I shot Benny, then what?
What?
Miss Overton.
Ill get right to the point.
Did you find out who shot Nathan?
Unfortunately, we still dont have any leads on Nathans case.
But we are actively searching.
We do, however, have a witness.
They said they saw who shot Benny.
A Blaze Mitchell.
We tried speaking with Benny in the hospital,
but I realized hes underage.
So when he gets better, youre going to have
to have a guardian bring him down
to the station for questioning.
Okay?
Sorry to bother you.
You know, Miss Overton,
you know, despite what you might think,
I do care for this community.
And I hope your son gets well soon.
-Pastor. -Detective.
Come here. Its okay.
[bell ringing]
Church, today, I want to talk to you
about love, forgiveness, family.
The greatest gift God has ever given us
and the foundation of everything we do is love.
But love isnt just a word.
Its an action.
I Corinthians 13 verses four through seven says,
"Love is patient. Love is kind.
"It does not envy. It does not boast.
"It is not proud.
"Love does not dishonor others.
"It is not self seeking.
"It is not easily angered.
"It keeps no record of wrongdoings.
Love never fails."
Sometimes we all may fall.
We all have made mistakes.
But Gods love doesnt waver when we fall.
He loves us even in our own brokenness.
He doesnt love us because we are perfect.
Even though were not perfect.
He loves us even though we are imperfect.
So church, I ask you,
why do we wait to forgive?
The greatest blessing God has ever given us
and yet we hurt family the most.
You see, the devil wants to divide us.
He wants to break our families apart.
With anger, pride, revenge.
But God calls for us to fight for one another,
not against one another.
And church, I say to you today, its time to do better.
-Amen. -Amen.
It is time to love.
It is time to forgive.
It is time to bring back families together
stronger than ever.
-Thats right. -Yes, brother.
And I say to you, church...
I say to you, it is time to heal.
Let the church say amen.
-Amen. -Amen.
[gasps]
STEVE: Church, I say to you today, its time to do better.
[phone chimes]
It is time to love.
It is time to forgive.
It is time to bring back families together
stronger than ever.
It is time to heal.
Amen to that.
Amen.
Oh my God.
Youre awake.
Oh, thank you God.
Baby, I love you so much.
I love you, too, Mama.
Oh... Hes awake!
Oh, baby, youre awake!
Hes awake.
Nathan, can you hear me?
Yeah.
Oh, baby.
Good service today.
Is it your first time here?
Lorraine.
You look good.
Thanks to you, Im getting better.
[phone rings]
One second.
Hey, Faith. Everything okay?
Praise God. Im on the way.
All right, bye.
Nathans awake.
I gotta go, but, uh...
Come here.
I am so proud of you.
See you later at dinner?
I love you.
[sighs]
[police radio chatter]
Pastor Steve?
Its so good seeing you awake, son.
I heard you praying for me. Thank you.
Its what family do.
Great sermon today.
It seems like theyve decided to pick up a Bible after all.
No stops, no detours.
You fuck this up, you done.
You hear me?
Yeah.
-What, nigga? -I got it.
Relax.
Hey, look at this nigga.
As scared as shit.
Go nigga.
Come on.
Fuck.
Gotta got some money around this bitch.
[grunting]
Fuck.
Oh, wait. Please, please.
Please.
Give me the fucking bag.
Please, I cant.
I got to deliver this or Benny will kill me. Please.
You think he the only one with a fucking gun?
Give me the bag, kid.
I cant!
Nigga, give me the bag!
I cant!
[gunshot]
What the fuck?
[panting]
Mom, you should have seen me today at recess.
Crossing those kids up, breaking ankles.
-Could they guard you? -No, I moved too fast.
Oh, okay. Is that right?
Yep.
I just euro step on them and swish.
Okay, superstar.
You didnt break anyones ankles for real, did you?
Nah.
It just means they lost their balance and couldnt guard me.
Gotcha.
Well, you keep practicing and getting better.
So proud of you.
Thanks, Mom.
I love you, Nathan. Dont you ever forget that.
Love you, too.
Can I go to the Fabulous Friday game tonight?
I dont know, Nathan.
Ive got plans tonight and Im not really comfortable
with you being there by yourself.
There was two shootings there last weekend.
It was not something that...
But Coach Redman will be there and he can watch me.
[sighs]
Okay.
But only if Coach says he can keep eyes on you.
Ive already asked him. He said yes.
Of course you did.
[panting]
Oh, shit.
[crying]
This is bad, bro.
This is bad.
Yo, relax. Shit happens.
Yeah. But I...
Hey, I didnt mean to kill the kid, bro.
He panicked.
He panicked, and I had the gun.
I told him. I said, stop moving.
I told him, stop moving.
You sure hes dead?
Yeah, bro. Im sure.
Good.
That means no witnesses.
Now, Benny gonna be looking for whoever jacked his stash.
So we gotta move smart.
-All right. -Come on.
All right.
[murmuring]
It aint good.
-Hey, girl. -Hey.
He was just a kid.
Do they know who it is?
Yeah.
His names James Shartan.
Oh.
They say he caught up with the gangs.
My God. When will it stop?
Exactly. Its like every day something bads happening.
Well, I gotta go feed Nathan.
Were still getting together later, right?
-Yeah. Ill meet you there. -All right.
Theres your man.
All right, Ill go see you later, girl.
Nathan. Here!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
What did I say about running off like that?
Theres a lot going on.
Hey, Miss Faith.
Benny.
Find out who did this.
They left a message for us.
Hey, message received.
Well, we gotta send one back though.
Ill finish up here. Just get the paperwork done.
Got to find out who did this shit.
I got a feeling who it is.
[door unlocks]
Nathan...
You stay away from Benny and his crew.
That life, thats not for you. You hear me?
Yes, maam.
You are a straight A student and a star basketball player.
You focus on that, not the street life.
Promise me youll keep your distance.
-I promise. -Mm-hmm.
All right, now go get cleaned up.
Gotta eat before we leave.
Hey.
I love you.
Love you, too.
[sighs]
He is the spitting image of you.
God, protect our son.
[knocking]
Oh...
-Hey. -Hey.
You okay?
Yeah.
Benny, do you think he is...
No, no. Thatd just be speculation.
All right?
As far as I know, no one knows anything.
So, I really doubt it was my nephew. Okay?
-Im sorry. -Dont be. I get it.
I know hes in that gang, but hes only 17.
And I believe theres still hope for him.
You always get quiet when you look at that picture.
Does it bother you?
Not at all.
When I look at this picture, I...
It reminds me how important family is.
How you and Nathan are a reminder of
how God restores lives.
Not just yours, but mine.
Come here.
Now you know I will always be there for you and Nathan.
You know that, right?
Both of you are my family.
Im happy to have you in our family.
Wheres Nathan?
Getting cleaned up.
Oh, so hes gone.
[laughing]
I think it was that pretty smile I fell in love with.
You always say the right thing at the right time.
You know, I try.
Seriously though, are you sure youre okay?
Yeah.
The violence in our neighborhood...
When will it stop?
All we can do is pray.
Fight for change.
Just keep showing up.
Yeah.
Speaking of showing up, Im really glad
youre heading the youth fundraiser tonight.
-Hey, Im just doing my part. -Thank you.
Well, you have access to the church.
Ill be around here to help with what happened,
but you call me if you need anything, right?
-Yeah. -Come here.
Will I see you later?
Looking forward to it.
-Be safe. -Always.
-I love you. -Love you more.
[door opens, closes]
[hip hop music playing]
[scoffs]
Hey! Benny, are you just getting home?
I been waiting on you.
Hey.
That kid, was that...
Nah, you know I dont approve of harming kids.
I hope not.
You know your mama would never forgive you.
God rest her soul.
And neither would I.
Can I have some money?
Nah, Im not supplying your habit.
Dont judge me.
Yeah, I miss her, too.
Look, I got to pay the mortgage.
Word is, it was Dee Ray.
Dee Ray?
Look, I got to handle some business.
Stay in tonight.
Ill handle the mortgage.
-We handling that? -Yeah.
Lets find the motherfucker.
Benny.
Be careful, okay?
[laughs]
Nathan, sweetie, come on, we got to go.
[gasps] Baby!
You look so cute in your little uniform.
-Mom, Im not a baby. -Well, youre my baby.
Come on, we got to go.
Whats up? Whats up sister? Yo.
What up, my G?
-Hey. -Hey.
-How you doing? -Good to see you.
Whats up, man? Good to see you, fam.
Man, theres a lot of kids out here today.
We have officially become the neighborhood babysitters.
Its going to be a good day out here, though.
Mom, theres Coach Redman. Can I go now?
Stay with Coach and listen to what he says.
You hear me?
And I know I dont have to tell you this, but behave.
-I will. -Okay.
-Love you, Nathan. -Whats up, Nathan?
Whats up? Go warm up.
-Love you, too. -Hey, all right.
I love you, man.
-Thanks again, Coach. -Youre welcome.
I just thank you for allowing him to play.
Hes a great player, but even a greater kid.
I dont know how I got so lucky.
-He has a big heart. -Yep.
Well, Im going to be over at the church,
helping with the youth fundraiser.
Let me know if you need anything.
Yes, maam. Good seeing you.
Mm-hmm.
-Enjoy the rest of your evening. -All right, now.
[chattering]
Lets play.
What?
Wearing the wrong shoes!
Your lucky shoes. Where they at?
I think I left them at the house.
Ill be back. Tell Coach Redman for me?
You going to tell me you forgot it again?
Oh, look, there it is.
Hey, hey.
Well, hey, girl.
Okay, jeans.
Girl, you look good.
You know, just want to make it like yall.
Please.
Thank you guys so much for helping me with this.
-Yeah, of course. -Of course.
Sis, how have you been?
And hows that godson of mine?
Hes good.
Great, actually.
He brought me home some straight As.
Oh!
See, thats what Im talking about.
Where is he tonight?
Hes over at the community center.
They had that Fabulous Friday tournament tonight.
You know, he loves him some basketball.
You know, him and Jackson are all being cute
in their little uniforms, having fun.
I love it.
You know, I heard about James.
Thats so sad.
You know, the world would be such a better place
if people just pick up their Bibles and go to church.
Mm-hmm.
Well, in the meantime, I keep my gun close.
You know, bullets aint have no eyes.
Dont scare me.
If more people just turn to God, our streets will be safer.
Okay, enough on that, yall.
This fundraiser needs to be next level.
-The kids need some hope. -They do.
And speaking of, I want to shout out to my girl, Crystal,
for hooking up these flyers.
Yes! Yes, I did.
They look good.
And you know your girls got mad skills.
I mean, look at this.
We know. We know, girl.
-Thats what I did. -Thank you.
Man to man.
To man, CJ.
Hey, man.
DC10, bitch!
-[gunfire] -Shit!
Nathan!
Everybody down!
[grunts]
Wheres Nathan?
Nathan!
[shouting]
No, no! Oh, no, no!
Somebody call 911!
Stay with me, Nathan.
[sirens approaching]
Dunbar.
Is he okay?
Shit.
Help me, Nate. Stay with me, buddy.
[chattering]
Come on, girl.
She doesnt know what shes missing.
Hey, thats...
Theres been a shooting.
Nate got hit.
What do you mean, Nate got hit?
Is my baby okay?
I dont know, ambulance took him.
How could you let this happen?
No, Im sorry. He was with me for one second.
-Looked up, hes gone... -A second?
A second is all it takes for something to happen!
Where is he?
They took him to County Memorial.
Come on, lets go. Ill drive.
Wh... wheres Jackson?
Jacksons okay.
Hes with Coach Dunbar at the community center.
-Come on. -Oh, my God.
Pastor Steve, this is Crystal.
Nathans been shot.
Fuck!
Boy, what is wrong with you?
Oh, nothing.
I know you better than that.
And you done done some shit.
I fucked up. I fucked up.
You better watch your mouth.
Im still your auntie.
You aint nothing but 17.
I know I aint been the best,
but I aint trying to bury you too, baby.
You and this gang bullshit.
After a while, aint gonna be nobody else left to fight.
Look, I dont need this shit right now.
Woo-hoo!
Damn, nigga, its me.
Nigga, you need to chill busting doors like that.
Look, auntie, give us a minute.
Im sure whatever it is, its gonna work itself out.
Like it always do.
Look, man, streets talking.
Quiet. Aint nobody saying shit.
He got what was coming, my nigga.
We gotta find nigga Blaze.
-Nigga, the kid, nigga. -Fuck the kid, nigga.
Nigga, you know the rules. No kids.
You getting weak, my nigga.
You getting weak. Snap out of it.
Stop pissing me off.
Lets kick this shit, nigga.
[sobbing]
My son, Nathan Overton. He was shot.
Brought in by ambulance.
One moment.
Hes currently in surgery.
Surgery? Is... Is he okay?
Maam, I dont have any other information,
but I will inform his medical team that youre here.
-I need to see him! -I understand.
You all can have a seat in the waiting room.
Someone will come find you.
I shouldnt have let him go.
You were supposed to make sure he was okay!
How could you let this happen?
Im sorry. Im sorry.
-[sobbing] -I got you. I got you.
God!
Please...
Faith? Faith.
Im so sorry.
I came as fast as I could.
They shot my baby!
Man, I hate seeing here like this.
Yeah.
Shes already been through so much, I mean...
Losing Nate Sr. to gang violence, and now this?
Yeah, I know.
Its a lot on her.
He was one of my brothers in the streets.
I mean, we all were tight.
Were not on the streets no more,
but we always gonna be brothers. You know that.
Im so glad you left the streets when you did back then.
I mean, shit got pretty rough.
Man, losing my sister... Bennys mom.
I just had to get out.
I was really hoping I could keep things like this
from touching me again.
Im so sorry about your sister, man.
I mean, I know it was years ago,
but that shit still hits deep.
Everybodys not as lucky as you and me.
I mean, leaving the game was probably the best thing
-I could have done. -Yeah.
I mean, truth be told, Steve...
Do we truly ever leave?
I mean, this younger generation,
they need more men like me and you
to make a difference out here.
I found my calling as a pastor.
Brother, you found yours.
I mean, I see what youre doing in the community,
you know, trying to heal it.
I mean, we got out the streets.
But the streets remember us.
They still watch us, too.
I just hope and pray we make a more positive impact than not.
I mean, I hear you.
But listen, if I hear anything, anything,
Im going to call you.
I appreciate that, man.
-Love you. -Love you, too, man.
Have you heard anything yet?
No, not yet.
Excuse me, Im looking for the mother of Nathan Overton.
Yes, hi.
Yes, maam, Im his mother.
Im Dr. Evans.
Im the surgeon who is working on your son.
Is he okay?
Why dont you have a seat?
Oh...
Hes in critical condition,
but we managed to stabilize him for now.
Where was he shot?
He had bullets penetrate his right upper shoulder,
his right lower leg,
which caused some internal bleeding.
He also had an injury to his head
that caused some brain swelling.
Oh, my God.
We were able to remove the bullets,
but his injuries are very severe.
Weve had to put him in a medically induced coma.
Thats the best way to allow his brain and his body to heal.
Hes on a ventilator,
but his vitals are holding steady for now.
Is my baby going to be okay?
Its too early to tell,
but he has made it through the worst part.
Hes fighting with everything he has,
and were doing everything we can to help him.
I know this can be very overwhelming.
I, too, have a son, and I cant even imagine.
Just please know Im treating him as if he were my own.
Thank you.
Do you have any questions?
No.
Someone will be down to take you to see him soon.
Hows little Nate doing?
He just got out of surgery,
hes in an medically induced coma.
You all right?
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, Im good.
Okay.
Sorry to hear about Little Nate.
Thanks, Benny.
Listen, you, uh, did you hear anything about the shooting?
Nah. Nah, nah, Ill find out, though.
Appreciate you, man. Thank you.
Yeah.
Appreciate your cooperation.
-Hey. Later, Unc. -Later.
Excuse me. Im looking for Miss Faith Overton.
Thats me.
Im Detective Bill Shankley.
Well, its about damn time.
Ill be leading the investigation
into what happened to your son, Nathan Jr.
Do you know who shot him?
Unfortunately, no. Not yet.
But I do have a few questions that I have to ask you, okay?
Was Nathan affiliated with a gang?
-A gang? -Yes, maam.
Hes... Hes nine years old.
Hes in the fourth grade.
Hes on the AAU basketball. He gets straight As.
What part of that sounds like hes in a gang?
Well, I am familiar with your late husband, Nathan Sr.,
who was involved in a gang.
Im sorry. What does it have to do with anything?
You are?
Im Nathans pastor, Steve Jeffries.
What about his friends?
Did he hang out with any gang members?
Well, hold up, hold up, hold up.
Clearly, Nathan is not hanging out with gang members.
-Crystal, please. -No!
I am not going to stand here and let him treat
Nathan like hes a suspect when he is the damn victim.
Crystal, Crystal. Calm.
Not all Black kids are gang members.
And you are?
Crystal. Nathans godmother.
Im just covering all the bases of the case.
My son is more than a case file.
My apologies.
I just need to gather all the facts.
How do I get in touch with a Marnie Rivera?
I was told that her son was a witness.
Look, detective, why dont you try this some other time?
Okay, of course.
Ill check back shortly.
Hes not going to do anything.
Just like with Nathan Sr.
You know, hes got some nerve accusing Nathan
of being in a gang.
Everythings straight?
Yeah, we good. They dont know anything.
You find out where Blaze is?
Yeah.
Lets go pay him a visit.
Tear him down.
Get inside, okay?
Jackson...
Jackson, baby, whats wrong?
Nathan didnt deserve it.
I know.
I know, but the doctors said theyre doing
everything they can.
The guy who did it, he was just here.
Jackson?
Jackson, did you see who shot Nathan?
Jackson, baby, did you?
[crying]
It was Benny.
Please dont tell nobody, Mama. Hell kill me.
No, hes not going to do anything to you, okay?
Okay, its going to be our little secret, okay?
Were not going to tell anybody.
Were not going to tell Crystal. Were not going to tell Faith.
Were not even going to tell Pastor Steve, okay?
Okay, nothings going to happen to you, okay?
Were going to be just fine. Come here.
Were going to be okay.
Were going to be okay, okay?
Were going to be okay.
Miss Overton.
I added my cell phone in case you think of anything
or want to get a hold of me directly.
Just find out who did this.
You know, in cases like these,
people rarely speak on what they know.
Just rest assured,
Ill do everything I can to get the answers.
Just do your job.
The nerve of him.
Who does he think he is?
He accuses Nate of being a criminal,
then act like he cares.
Hes just doing his job.
Accusing innocent people of being criminals
is not doing his job.
Meanwhile, the real criminals out there doing dirt,
walking free.
Shes not wrong, you know.
There go Blaze right there.
Lets finish this.
No, no, no, no, no.
Let him live.
He needs to be sent a message.
Fuck you mean, let him live?
This shit gonna keep rolling either way.
Lets go.
[yawns]
Miss Overton?
Nathans been moved to his room in the ICU.
You can see him now.
Okay, thank you.
Only two visitors at a time, though.
Crystal, you go with her.
Before you go in, I just want to prepare you.
Theres swelling.
He has tubes to help him breathe and heal.
Hes stable, but it can be a little overwhelming to see.
Just take me to him.
[machines beeping]
[shudders]
Oh, my God!
Nathan...
Baby?
Mamas here, baby.
Oh...
He shouldnt be here like this.
Why? Why is this happening?
Oh...
I...
I cant tell you why, Faith.
But I do know hes a fighter.
Who did this to him?
Somebody knows something,
and I need to know why.
Ill make a few calls and see what I can find out.
Ill be back to check on you later.
You call me if you need me.
Faith, Faith, I need you to be strong.
Hes gonna be okay.
I love you, friend.
[phone vibrates]
Carter.
You good?
Yeah. Sorry for the late text.
I need a favor.
I know it aint what I think it is.
You know the rules, Crys.
It is my Godson, Carter.
And Faith is my best friend.
I aint get to where I am by snitching.
Look, you owe me.
Just, please.
I just need a name. Thats all I need.
All right. Ill give it to you later.
Hey...
I love you.
You keep your head up in there, okay?
Yeah. I love you, too.
[sobbing]
Please, God, please.
Please, please, please help my baby, make him whole.
God, please, please, bring my baby back.
Hes all I got left. God, please.
Please.
Hey, hey, hey.
[sobbing]
[knocking]
I brought these for you.
Thank you.
I just need to check his vitals, and Ill let you rest.
Its kind of hard to get rest, you know?
I understand.
Faith.
Hey, you want to go home and rest,
-I can stay with him. -No, Im not leaving him.
Im sorry I snapped.
Its okay.
Its just... I need to stay here with him.
His heartbeat sounds strong.
The doctor will be in tomorrow to run more tests.
If you need anything, just hit the call button.
Thank you.
Faith...
Here. Get some rest.
Hey, need you to do me a favor.
See if you can pull records
for security cameras in the apartment complex.
Hey-hey! Whats up, friend?
My man, were going out tonight.
Who is it?
Can I help you?
Detective Bill Shankley.
Mind if I ask a few questions?
What is this about?
Im investigating a shooting from yesterday
and I noticed that you are--
Look, I cant help you.
Now if youll excuse me, I have somewhere to be.
Yeah, Im gonna need you to put a rush
on that request and I need a subpoena.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, girl.
You okay?
Didnt get much sleep last night.
Well, let me take you home.
That way you can shower and grab some clothes.
Im sure hell be okay
and Im sure Steve will stay with him.
Okay.
-Hey, Pastor. -Hey, Crystal.
Im gonna take Faith home for a bit.
Okay.
Do you mind just staying with Nathan?
Yeah, yeah, Ill stay with him.
Okay.
Nathan, baby.
Gonna be going home, okay? But just a second.
Ill be right back.
I love you.
Ill be here when you get back.
Okay?
-Thank you. -Youre welcome.
You need anything?
No.
Being here is enough.
[knocking]
Just a second.
Oh!
Faith, Detective Shankley is here.
Now?
Miss Overton. Sorry to bother you.
I saw you come in.
-You following me? -No, no.
Just in the neighborhood.
Investigating the shooting.
Right, uh...
How can I help you?
Can I come in?
Sure.
Did you find out who shot my son?
Unfortunately, no. Neighbors arent talking.
What about you? Either of you hear anything?
Nah, Ive been at the hospital.
Theyre scared of being next.
Crystal, I did my research on you
and it seems that you are affiliated with a Mr. Carter?
And?
Well, youre his alibi in the case that I was--
And what does any of that have to do with Nathan?
Detective... Do you have any questions for me?
Because I gotta get back to the hospital.
Did Nathan have access to a gun?
No.
You know, despite what you may feel about the kids
in this neighborhood, Nathan was a good kid.
Miss Overton, Im going to be very transparent.
When a relative, in Nathans case, his father,
is in a gang...
was in a gang,
we automatically assume that the child
is in a gang as well, okay?
So Im just trying to do my job thoroughly.
Well, let me be transparent, Detective.
My husband was trying to get out of that gang safely
so he can be a better husband and a better father.
He was a good man and he was murdered.
His case, never solved.
Im not letting that happen to my son.
Noted.
Were running ballistics on some bullet casings that we found.
Hopefully it will lead us to the owner of the gun.
Do you have any other leads?
There may be video footage of the shooting.
I requested a subpoena.
How soon will you know?
As soon as I know something, youll be the first to know.
In the meantime, you two hear anything,
reach out to me, okay?
You okay?
Yeah.
What was that between you and Shankley?
He has it out for Carter.
He had a few run-ins when he was out.
I dont have much faith that hell find answers,
but even if he doesnt, I will.
Im with you.
You will get justice.
Ill be right back.
Miss Baker, let me help you with those.
I can carry my own groceries.
Nah.
I insist.
Whoa, bitch.
[whimpers]
[clatter]
Anybody else here?
No.
You sure about that?
Dont want any accidents.
No one else is here.
What do you want?
Where does that record to?
Bitch!
Get your fat ass up.
I aint fucking playing with you.
Where?
Hard drive under the TV stand.
Just take it and go, please.
Just take it and go.
That detective comes sniffing around,
you better say the right thing.
Okay.
Or Ill take more than just a hard drive.
You feel me?
[whimpers]
What are you doing?
Somethings happening to Miss Baker.
What?
[crash]
[crying]
[sobbing]
Hi, Miss Baker?
This is Crystal from down the hall.
Just checking on you.
[crying]
Miss Baker?
Its Faith.
You okay?
[door unlocks]
I dont have the tape.
Wait.
Miss Baker, it was you with the recording?
-Did you see-- -Look.
I cant help you.
I dont even know what was on the tape.
Miss Baker, who did this to your face?
Ive already said it too much.
Sorry, I gotta go.
Wh--
You think that reporter that covered James story
would interview me?
You wanna go on TV and say what?
Ask for help.
Everybody is scared to speak up.
Im scared, too. But it has to stop.
What child has to be shot next?
You sure you wanna do this?
Hi. My name is Faith Overton.
My son was shot last night.
I was hoping I could speak to Marsha Mathews.
[coughing]
You know I dont smoke that shit.
Its why you coughing, bro.
We beat the shit out of Blaze, though.
Yeah.
You know street code. He gonna hit back for sure.
He aint gonna do shit.
He a street kid.
Plus I dont need no more bodies on me unless I have to.
Aint need no more bodies, man.
Plus Lil Nate getting caught in that crossfire like that?
Man, thats reason enough to drop him.
Cause of Lil Nate.
Whatever, bro.
If it wasnt for them gritty motherfuckers,
we wouldnt be in this position.
I aint trying to make killin a habit, man.
You aint trying to make killin a habit?
Nigga, you aint built for this shit, dude.
Youre full of hot air, bro.
Turnin all holy and shit.
Shut up, bro.
No one saw it, right? No eyes on you?
It dont matter.
Nobodys gonna talk.
But Im ready, just in case.
Everythings gonna be all right, okay?
Hey, I need to talk to Redman.
Okay. Ill be in the car.
How you doin?
Faith, how you holdin up?
Best I can, considering.
I owe you an apology.
No need for that.
Yeah, I do.
It wasnt your fault.
I was just angry and...
Listen, listen. I get it.
I shouldve been more aware of the kids that day.
Yeah, but I still shouldnt have reacted the way that I did.
And for that, Im sorry.
Its all good.
Look, if either one of you need anything, let me know.
Yeah.
Have you heard anything?
Surprisingly, no.
And if anyone saw anything, theyre too scared to say.
But Im gonna keep my ears open.
Thanks again.
You know I got you and Nate.
Just say the word if you need anything.
Yeah.
-Good seeing you. -All right.
You take care.
Yo.
I need to know every move Benny make.
He gotta go.
-Hey. -Hey.
Thanks for staying with him.
You dont gotta thank me.
Im here for the both of yall.
No matter what.
Get a chance to talk to Benny?
Ill follow up with him.
Listen, I gotta go to church to handle some things.
You need anything before I head out?
Oh, no, Im okay. Thank you.
Okay.
Hey...
Oh, almost forgot, the church collected
a little love offering for you and Nathan.
Oh.
You feel up to it, come by later and pick it up?
Yeah. Thank you. I appreciate that.
Of course.
-Love you. -Love you.
Nathan, baby.
Mamas back.
Went to the house and I got you something.
Its your favorite jersey.
I remember when you first got this jersey.
You and your dad went to the game.
You said it was the best day of your life.
Guess what?
It was the best day of my life, too.
Watching you and your dad laugh.
Baby, I need you to get better, okay?
I need you to fight for mama.
I cant do this life without you.
[phone rings]
Detective.
Miss Overton, is this a good time for you?
Yeah.
We didnt have any luck with the ballistics report,
and Im afraid no luck with the security footage.
But I am looking into a few leads right now, and uh...
Detective, I need answers.
I need you to tell me who shot my son.
Were doing everything we can.
Yeah, well, its not enough.
Ill let you know when I have more.
[scoffs]
[phone rings]
Yes.
Mrs. Overton, Marsha Mathews.
Wed love for you to talk to us about Nathan.
Get your hands off of me.
Deacon, Deacon! Its okay.
Its okay. Just...
Hes my brother.
Its okay. Its okay.
Lorraine, please, just have a seat.
Its okay.
Please.
How are you?
Im good.
Its been a few years since Ive seen you at the church.
What brings you by?
Well...
I got something for ya.
Okay, whats it going to cost me?
Why do you think I want something?
Because I know you.
And I can see you still using.
Lorraine, please just let me help you.
I dont need no help.
Damn sure dont need you judging.
Im not judging.
I just want to help.
We got the same Mom. Remember?
You aint no better than nobody else.
You was out here in these streets, too,
before you got all saved and holy.
You right.
And the streets are what pushed me to change.
Losing our sister almost destroyed me,
almost destroyed us.
I aint come here for no family reunion.
I know who shot your little girlfriends son.
What do you mean, you know?
Who?
I gonna need some money, because I got these bills.
How much?
$50.
Lorraine, you really need to take a look at yourself
and get it together.
Mama would be so heartbroken
she were to see you this way.
How dare you?
You ever ask yourself how I get this way?
Huh?
I was drowning.
One night I got in Bennys stash.
He had to join that gang to pay off my debt.
Lorraine, you could have got him killed!
You think I dont know that?
Look, you want the information or not?
Yes, sir. [cackles]
Benny shot the kid.
What?
I overheard him talking to his boys.
He didnt mean to shoot him.
Look, he family.
So you know you cant say nothing.
Are you sure?
Yeah, Im sure.
Im going to get clean one day.
All right.
Mm-hmm.
-Whats going on? -Its good.
Check this out.
Nigga, where the fuck did you get this?
Thats handled, but that kid?
He saw our faces.
There any copies of this?
Nah, we good.
Aint nothing to worry about, then.
Hold up.
What about the kid?
What about him?
If he see our faces, he can identify us.
Look, his mom dates my uncle.
We good.
You sure about that?
Dont question me, man.
Faith and the kid are off limits.
Got that?
Youre the boss.
[inhales]
Hey, come on in.
Um, thanks.
Just came to pick up that check.
Oh...
You okay?
Yeah, just a long day.
I saw Lorraine leaving.
Yeah, she, um...
she stopped by for a visit.
So...
Did you get a chance to speak to Benny?
The check.
Here you go. Just sign there.
Did you get a chance to talk to Benny?
I know hes heard something by now.
Yeah, I plan on stopping by and talking to him
when I finish here.
Ill come by later now. Ill update you.
All right.
Ill let you get back to work.
Yeah, Ill walk you out.
I love you, Faith.
I love you, too.
[machines beeping]
Hey, hey, hey.
Oh, I didnt know he had a visitor.
I was just leaving.
Whats up, Unc?
Hey, B.
Have a word with you?
Yeah. Come on in.
Whats up?
Did you do it?
Do what?
Dont play dumb with me, boy.
Look, Unc, I didnt do it on purpose.
Look, the kid got in the way.
You have any idea what you did?
Losing your mom almost destroyed our family.
Now youre gonna turn around and do the same thing to Faith.
Do the same thing to me.
Im not gonna let you ruin her life, B.
Now youre gonna turn yourself in.
Turn myself in?
Unc, you know better than that.
-That aint happening. -Oh, it is happening.
Faith and Nathan are family.
And what am I?
Who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do?
Where were you when I was fighting like hell
to stay alive?
Where were you when we didnt have enough food to eat
because auntie smoked it all up?
Oh, yeah.
Thats right.
While we were starving,
you were off becoming the next best pastor.
But still the worst family man.
Watch your mouth.
Miss me with that righteous bullshit.
Boy, I am still your uncle.
Well, uncle...
turning myself in aint an option.
And you aint gonna tell nobody, you at least owe me that.
All right.
You give me some time to figure out how to handle this.
And until then, you make sure that Faith and Nathan are safe.
Heard.
Dont be nervous.
Ill ask a few questions about Nathan
and then well talk about what happened.
Well go at your pace.
If you dont feel comfortable answering, we can move on.
Sound good?
Yeah.
Any questions before we start?
No. Im ready.
All right.
Lets begin.
Nathan sounds like an amazing kid.
Tell me about him.
Hes just... amazing.
He makes me proud every single day.
He didnt deserve what happened to him.
I know the police have no leads at this time,
but can you tell us what happened to Nathan?
I know its gang related.
Its always gang related.
Two rival gangs,
DC 10 and LifeForce are pushing drugs
in our neighborhood.
Police aint doing nothing about it.
What message would you like to leave with the community?
If...
if you saw something, if you know something...
Im begging you.
Please come forward before this happens to another child.
This has to stop.
[rattling]
[door closes]
Eenie...
Meenie...
Minie...
Moe.
[grunting]
[chattering]
[phone rings]
Hello?
Miss Overton?
Detective, I know you probably saw the interview.
Did we get any leads?
No, but that interview explains a lot.
What do you mean?
Im at your place.
Theres been a break-in.
What?
Miss Overton, calling out a gang by name, its brave,
but it also puts a target on your back.
Do you think theyll come after Nathan and me?
I assigned an officer to stand guard at Nathans room,
so hes safe.
Oh, thank God. Thank you.
Faith, you have got to be more careful.
Well, please, just trust the law to do their job.
We have an officer dusting for prints.
Im going to step out and interview the neighbors.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
Look, Im going to go with the detectives.
Are you going to be okay?
Yeah, I just will stay and clean up this mess.
Okay.
[knocking]
Hey, girl. Well help.
-Yeah, we got you. -You okay?
Im holding up best I can.
Faith, you need to do more to protect yourself.
You need a gun.
Well, I dont like guns, but Crystals right.
Right? These people are dangerous.
Do you want one of mine?
No.
I already own one.
Come on, yall. I was the wife of a gangster.
Nathan Sr. always make sure I was protected.
Okay, Foxy Brown.
Well, you need to carry one on you just in case.
I thought you didnt like guns.
I dont. All right, but I love you and Nathan more,
and I dont want anything else to happen to you two.
Sometimes I feel like Nathan Sr. knew
he wouldnt be in this life long.
Like he was trying to prepare me.
Oh, Faith.
Sweetie, come here.
My girls.
Yeah. Ill have to look that up and see.
Yeah.
[phone ringing]
Excuse me.
Yeah, tell me you werent at the apartment today.
No, but I heard about it.
Look, I handled it.
So you aint got nothing else to worry about.
I thought we were clear on that before.
Look, you and I both know that she was out of line
for calling us out on TV like that.
They acted without me. Its handled.
Better be, Benny.
Faith and Nathan stay safe.
Or you and your boys, yall gonna feel my wrath.
[sighs]
Thank you both.
-You know we got you. -Of course.
I need a second.
I heard something.
What is it?
People are saying that it was Benny.
You knew.
And you didnt tell Faith?
I got a son to protect.
So you kept it a secret?
What about Nathan?
Hes a child.
And my Godson.
No, we have to tell Faith.
You can tell her. Just leave me out of it, please.
This is not something easy for me to say.
Why not?
How am I gonna go to my best friend and say,
hey, the nephew of your pastor boyfriend shot Nathan.
Benny?
No, no, that... that cant be.
Faith...
Was it? Was it him?
Tell me.
It was him.
I just found out today.
Why would Benny shoot Nathan?
The bullets werent meant for him.
Yeah, but it hit him.
Ive been going crazy trying to figure out
who and why
and grieving and praying.
Just trying to keep it together.
Faith... I know it hurts.
Hurts?
My son could die.
And it wasnt enough to shoot him.
They came into my home, Crystal.
My home!
I think about getting revenge.
About killing the person who shot my son.
And its Benny?
And yall knew?
I...
You knew?
Say it.
Faith, I--
You know and you let me go through everything
that Ive been going through?
Faith, I can explain everything. Look, uh...
I was trying to get him to turn himself in.
You were negotiating with my sons shooter?
Hey, its not that simple. Hes still my nephew.
Well, maybe I should live by the street code, too.
What?
An eye for an eye?
Faith, listen, you dont mean it.
Get out.
-Faith, just give me a second. -Get out.
-Look, I know you angry-- -Please!
-Faith... -Leave my house!
[shudders]
Smartie!
Biz as usual, bruh.
Yo.
Uh...
I know you say you got shit under control, but--
No, buts. Let it go.
You seem to forget I was in the whip with you.
You seem to forget who runs shit.
Let it go.
All right.
All right.
You say you got shit handled? You got shit handled.
Look, I pulled the trigger. So it falls on me either way.
Just chill, man.
Ill hit you after the drop, bro.
All right, bro.
-10. -10.
-What you want, honey? -Thats whats up.
Well be waiting around the corner.
Hey.
Yall seen Benny?
Nah.
Well, I need to talk to him.
Ooh.
What you need is keep DC-10
out your motherfucking mouth, sweetheart.
Hey, we got a problem? You got a problem here?
Nah. OG.
Good. You all right?
-Ill see you later. -Yeah.
What the fuck with this old ass nigga?
Hey, chill out, bro.
You still got influence over them?
I mean, its mutual respect.
They know I stay strapped out here in these streets.
And, look, I saw the interview.
And I also heard about the break-in, too.
Just want justice.
I know, sis.
Someone will cave.
-Thanks again. -No problem.
I heard you was looking for me.
Is it true?
Look, nobody was trying to shoot him.
But you did. You shot my son.
Look, you need to stop running in your mouth.
Excuse me?
Hes fighting for his life.
And Im telling you, stop making things worse.
And keep your mouth shut.
Keep my mouth shut?
Damn! You got a gun?
Look, it was an accident.
If you keep stirring shit up?
I wont be here to protect you or Lil Nate.
Nathan, baby, I need you to wake up.
Mama needs you.
I love you so much.
God, please heal my baby.
God...
Miss Overton?
Weve reviewed Nathans latest test results.
There are slight signs of improvement.
Hes fighting.
Do you think hell make a full recovery?
We still have to take it day by day.
Keep fighting, baby.
Well keep monitoring him.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you, doctor.
Hey.
Im sorry about earlier.
I just wanted to see if you were okay.
No, Im not.
I was going to tell you.
I was just trying to figure out how and...
Im really sorry.
I never intended to keep that from you.
Faith, please dont be mad at me.
I want the same thing you do for Nathan.
I could never stay mad at you.
I love you, friend.
I love you.
Saw Benny today, here at the hospital.
He threatened me to stay quiet.
Then I get up here and I see one of his boys
at the nursing station.
This is just... its too much.
What would Nate Sr. do?
You got to handle them before they handle you.
Ill find out where Bennys hanging tonight.
And then you decide.
[sighs]
I just need to process this.
Ill get you the info either way.
For now, I just... I need to be here with Nate.
Understood.
You call me if you need anything, okay?
[phone vibrates]
Talk.
Send me the address.
[phone rings]
-Hey. -Hey.
I just got word that Bennys going to be hanging out
at his girlfriends house tonight.
Im texting you the address now.
All right.
[phone chimes]
Im outside. Open the door.
And make sure you keep your gun in your car.
You know I dont want no smoke in my house.
Yeah, I got you.
Yall know what the fuck going on?
Lock us up, but were still getting money around this bitch.
Feel me?
Its money to be made, no time to waste.
-Im here for it. -Stay strapped.
I know you got 10 toes, you feel me?
Sure.
How yall feeling? Yall straight?
Feeling good, bro. Were ready.
-Yall, you straight, my nigga? -Yeah, my nigga.
-All right, for sure. -Sure.
You want me to give me something?
-Yeah, I got you. -Hold on.
Thats Bennys Aunt.
So?
What the hell? Come on.
Go home, Lorraine.
I just need a little something.
Benny dont want us to serve you.
You know that shit, come on. Fuck.
He wont know!
You dont know when to give up, do you?
You shot my baby.
And youre here to take revenge?
Oh, put the gun down. Youre not gonna shoot me.
[grunts]
[groaning]
Fuck... shit.
-Fuck. -This is for Dee-ray.
Oh, my God, Benny!
Benny?
Help! Somebody help, please!
My boyfriends been shot. Please, send help!
[phone ringing]
What up?
What? Slow down.
Shit...
Benny got shot.
-My Benny? -Benny got shot.
Come on!
Summer!
Miss Lorraine, we were on the phone
and I heard a womans voice.
And they were arguing and I heard the shots.
A woman?
Find out where that bitch at, man.
Now, nigga!
[crying]
God, please, please protect my baby.
No...
Nathan, Nathan, I love you so much, baby.
[sobbing]
Lorraine? Lorraine, whats going on?
Benny got shot.
What?
His boys think Faith did it.
Theyre looking for her.
Faith, its Steve.
Call me when you see this, all right?
Stay wherever you are.
Lorraine, I got to check on Faith.
Look, Im sorry, okay? I love you.
Love you, too.
Hi, Im looking for the family of Mr. Goodwin.
Yes, Im his auntie.
Hi, Im Dr. Evans. Bennys out of surgery.
Hes awake.
You want to come? Ill take you to him.
[sobbing]
Whats up, Benny?
Whats up?
Ill give you two a minute.
You got lucky, bro.
I think its time to give these streets up.
Truthfully?
Im tired.
Excuse me?
Benny.
Here we go.
May I have a word?
Hmm.
Do you know who shot you?
No, I dont.
And even if I did, I aint no snitch.
I handle my business.
Oh, I see.
So, was that what you were doing the night that Nathan
got shot, just handling your business?
Detective, Benny is a minor.
And if Im not mistaken, you need parental consent
to question him about anything.
Okay. Fine. Ill be back.
Yeah.
Bitch, you shot Benny!
Please. Please.
Im tired of your fucking shit.
Please.
And your little fucking precious boy.
Make sure he never gets out that fucking hospital.
Look, your boys think Faith shot you.
And now theyre looking for her.
Hey, I just seen a detective leaving.
You good enough here?
Yeah.
Auntie, you got my phone?
Oh.
[phone ringing]
She didnt do it. Stand down.
What the fuck you mean, she didnt do it?
It wasnt her. I said stand down.
Then who?
Blaze hit back like you said.
God must be fucking looking out for you.
Fuck!
Its handled.
You did the right thing.
God, its me.
I know we talked earlier.
I asked you to save my son,
and now I...
I...
oh my God, what have I done?
I dont even know if youre still listening to me.
How can I ask you to forgive me when I cant forgive myself?
How can I ask you to save my sons life
when I took someone elses?
I shot him, God.
I know hes dead, and Im so sorry.
Please forgive me.
I know vengeance is not mine, God.
I let the hurt and the hate get so big, God.
That wasnt who I was,
but now...
is that who I am?
A murderer?
Oh my God.
I just wanted to save my son, God.
Oh God, the guilt.
Oh, the guilt is eating me alive, God.
I cant take it.
I already lost my husband, God.
Please dont let me lose my son.
I cant. Its too much.
Oh God, Im confessing my sins, God.
Im asking for forgiveness. Please, please, God.
Please dont leave me.
I need you, God.
I need you more than ever.
My son needs you, God.
I need you to fix it.
Please, please, God.
Hey, hey...
Come here.
Its okay. Its okay. Its okay.
I got you. I got you.
Im here.
Faith...
Did you?
If somebody shot your only child, what would you do?
I shot Benny, then what?
What?
Miss Overton.
Ill get right to the point.
Did you find out who shot Nathan?
Unfortunately, we still dont have any leads on Nathans case.
But we are actively searching.
We do, however, have a witness.
They said they saw who shot Benny.
A Blaze Mitchell.
We tried speaking with Benny in the hospital,
but I realized hes underage.
So when he gets better, youre going to have
to have a guardian bring him down
to the station for questioning.
Okay?
Sorry to bother you.
You know, Miss Overton,
you know, despite what you might think,
I do care for this community.
And I hope your son gets well soon.
-Pastor. -Detective.
Come here. Its okay.
[bell ringing]
Church, today, I want to talk to you
about love, forgiveness, family.
The greatest gift God has ever given us
and the foundation of everything we do is love.
But love isnt just a word.
Its an action.
I Corinthians 13 verses four through seven says,
"Love is patient. Love is kind.
"It does not envy. It does not boast.
"It is not proud.
"Love does not dishonor others.
"It is not self seeking.
"It is not easily angered.
"It keeps no record of wrongdoings.
Love never fails."
Sometimes we all may fall.
We all have made mistakes.
But Gods love doesnt waver when we fall.
He loves us even in our own brokenness.
He doesnt love us because we are perfect.
Even though were not perfect.
He loves us even though we are imperfect.
So church, I ask you,
why do we wait to forgive?
The greatest blessing God has ever given us
and yet we hurt family the most.
You see, the devil wants to divide us.
He wants to break our families apart.
With anger, pride, revenge.
But God calls for us to fight for one another,
not against one another.
And church, I say to you today, its time to do better.
-Amen. -Amen.
It is time to love.
It is time to forgive.
It is time to bring back families together
stronger than ever.
-Thats right. -Yes, brother.
And I say to you, church...
I say to you, it is time to heal.
Let the church say amen.
-Amen. -Amen.
[gasps]
STEVE: Church, I say to you today, its time to do better.
[phone chimes]
It is time to love.
It is time to forgive.
It is time to bring back families together
stronger than ever.
It is time to heal.
Amen to that.
Amen.
Oh my God.
Youre awake.
Oh, thank you God.
Baby, I love you so much.
I love you, too, Mama.
Oh... Hes awake!
Oh, baby, youre awake!
Hes awake.
Nathan, can you hear me?
Yeah.
Oh, baby.
Good service today.
Is it your first time here?
Lorraine.
You look good.
Thanks to you, Im getting better.
[phone rings]
One second.
Hey, Faith. Everything okay?
Praise God. Im on the way.
All right, bye.
Nathans awake.
I gotta go, but, uh...
Come here.
I am so proud of you.
See you later at dinner?
I love you.
[sighs]
[police radio chatter]
Pastor Steve?
Its so good seeing you awake, son.
I heard you praying for me. Thank you.
Its what family do.
Great sermon today.
It seems like theyve decided to pick up a Bible after all.