1×21 “Light On The Edge Of Town”
Written by: Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo

SCOTTSWOOD YMCA

Kendrick looked around the crowded YMCA as the youth basketball team played, watching the ball bounce up and down the court. Watching the people from the hood that he grew up with seeing their boys playing ball. In truth some of those young men would be in the gangs down the line recruited by his own men because that is what they knew, what his men needed to pass the baton when needed to the next generation. Scottwood was going places and it would with him at the helm, soon the drugs would infect the rest of the city and they could turn to poverty and the living conditions that forced Scottswood to become what it was. Taking out his phone he saw the text alert from Rocky who was watching the house he left with no bag meaning they could get in and get the drugs. He went to text Rocky back only to stop when Loco approached him to tell him that Ronan was spotted at the club what the fuck?

He had covered his tracks with the attempt and Loco already told him that Ivan had went back to the club to turn on him back to Ronan. Others in the rally did the same and his heart raced as one of the teams made a basket, Ronan would not be pleased that he took Yasmine. Ronan wouldn’t be pleased with how he treated the girls at the club not to mention Thor would tell him everything about what happened with Philip and Cassie. Yasmine’s words came back at him that he pushed a white man out of power and now that he had that power he was not letting it go. He nodded his head at Loco and then turned around to see Merci enter the gym. He wasn’t even sure he had invited her but she knew about it and seeing how they were seeing each other or fucking, he supposed in a relationship was the right word. It wasn’t crazy for her to be here his throat tightened he had to make her leave. Ronan would want his revenge.

“I wasn’t expecting you to be here. Don’t you have some fancy party to plan for?” Kendrick said hugging her briefly before pulling back. Things had been good between them but he knew in the life he led that it never lasted, it was why he pushed women away after Gina. He wouldn’t see another woman he cared about in a casket and his mind drifted back to Yasmine what was he doing? Yasmine was Gina’s sister, but she had betrayed him by going to Jamal behind his back and giving the stash to Jackson to move. “You really shouldn’t be here right now.”

Merci was a little annoyed that Kendrick didn’t invite her to some community event. Next time she’d help and give this little YMCA event a little class. Looking around the sweaty gym she saw so many faces. The way he approached her she felt like something was off. Playfully she punched his shoulder the man was so much taller than her. A smile appeared on her face. “Look people don’t know me and you are dating. You’ve made that very clear dude so I’m here to support a friend. I want to support the cause. These young men you help deserve and here’s a donation to the YMCA.” She saw a small child run up and hug Kendrick. “He’s adorable.” She smiled as she saw all the love for him and she couldn’t help but wonder why he went into the mob and gangster lifestyle.

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Episode 1×19 “Down A Rabbit Hole”
Written by: Chirs Coleman/Kelly Zollo
Theme Song: Unsteady, X Ambassadors
Warning: Episode contains language, sexual situations and content
Guest Starring: Jessica Lowndes (Valentina “Val” Ruiz)

FBI Safehouse/Unknown Street Atlas Falls

Jamal stood outside of the dorms as the winter air blew against his skin. It had been so long since he had been here. It almost looked like another person’s home as he felt the brutal winds blowing past him. He knew that if he didn’t do something that his family would forever be looking over their shoulders. It wasn’t a good feeling knowing something you’d done had set up his family for self destruction. Folding his arms he walked into the dorms with his hoodie on. As he unlocked his dorm door and moves his chest by his bed. With one move he pulled up the floorboard and finally saw his leather book bag. There he unzipped the bag and found all the bricks of coke were there. It was molly, ecstasy, meth, coke, and prescription pills. It was more than 2 million street profits. He was going to shut everyone up as he found a solution to the problem that he had. No matter if his sister had Kyan fix this he could still be killed for his betrayal. If Kendrick and Ronan knew for a fact he was never to say anything.

Looking around he saw a picture of Money, Ivan, and himself. They were his boys and Money was gone, and Ivan was still in the mix. No doubt he wouldn’t be lost in this game. This game that he played everyone so well in. It was now called life or death and in his solicitude with the law the streets would have to know he wasn’t a snitch. Not only that but Yasmine deserved a chance even if it wasn’t with him. She was getting a raw deal and they’d never let her out. Not unless someone got her out of the game once and for all. This was what he had to do to make it right. To make everyone come away with their hands clean. As he zipped up the bag he texted Yasmine. Looking outside his truck was still there and so was his old identity. Who was he fooling? No matter what he did, Jamal didn’t belong in this lane. He wasn’t a gangster or thug but he was smart. He was smart enough to wheel and deal.

She was at the club a place he didn’t want to go. He simply informed her to meet him around the next corner. Walking out of the dorm he ran down the steps. When Bridget a prep from the Valley Tresca area approached him.

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Episode 1×17 “Burning House”
Written by: Chris Coleman/Kelly Zollo
Warning: Episode contains language, strong sexual situations and content
Guest Starring: Eva Green as Joelle Beaumont

Philip’s Condo

Philip knew avoiding her wasn’t the answer. Hell what was he supposed to say to Max right now? I believe that my ex-fiance little sister is a sociopath and killed her? At first it was just to find out what happened to Veronica. Then when he stumbled onto Scarlett’s little scheme with Mason well it made him more curious. It was exactly eight months ago when he first delivered the first letter it also happened to be the night Steven Kincaid died. Stalking Scarlett was one of the most satisfying things he’d ever done. Especially when he found Veronica’s diaries. The disturbing things that went on in that home. The Nichols looked kind the all American family but they were twisted and he thought his family was bad. In her diary Veronica revealed that she feared for her life.

A diary that constantly haunted him. How could he move forward when everything was still there eating at his entire soul. If she killed Veronica he’d get her peace. That was something he promised her no matter what. As he grabbed his keys Philip knew it was time to drive Scarlett even more crazy. He heard she thought it was Diego. He would use that to his advantage. As he grabbed his jacket he thought carefully. Kendrick had placed the club under siege exactly what was he to do with himself? For the last few years he wanted to work off his own name and became a shrewd businessman in his own right. However he was needing his father power to prove to Max he was the man for her. Walking outside he saw Jon standing there just waiting.

“Don’t you have someone else to harass Harrison? Sorry no new information today for you.” Philip pressed the elevator button on the condo.

Jon looked at Philip and folded his arms as he leaned against the wall. “I just honest feel you know a little more than you are saying.”

“Ironic, just like I begged your department into finding out if Veronica really drowned. A swimmer since the age of ten just was swept away. Well that sound like something well suspect. Now unless you have reason to be here this is private property. So I’d appreciate if you leave.” Philip said disgusted with the gall of Jon. This man really bothered him. Everything about Jon’s arrogance made him want to punch him. That night he sent Scarlett the first message. That bitch killed Veronica and stole every portion of her life. It disgusted him that he knew the truth. That the police wouldn’t even listen to him.

“Tell me Jon do you think you deserve my support when you all closed the investigation on Veronica. I didn’t see a damn thing and I can’t remember anything out of the ordinary so get the hell out of my house. I’m not playing Jon go!” Philip roared as he saw Jon wasn’t budging nowhere.

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