Sugar

Stolen?

- We can return it. - Thanks.

Sugar.

I heard somewhere, there are up to 300 steel pellets in a shotgun shell.

I don't know if that's true or not.

But it sure feels like it.

We're told to treat our bodies like a temple,

consume nutrients,

burn calories,

fitness,

avoid drive-by's.

We can take a lot.

And that was a lot.

Come on.

Sometimes I close my eyes and imagine I decided not to stay.

I changed my mind, I'm flying back with the others,

racing past strange worlds, unfamiliar stars.

I'm off. I'm free. I'm going home.

And then I wake up.

I'm still here, so I shower, I shave,

I put on a new suit and get back to work looking for Ji.

Wow.

Yeah, he's fast.

So, you all right?

Yeah, I'm fine, it was just...

- Just a lot of blood. - I thought it was your blood

and you were gonna fucking die or something.

No. I'm fine, Val.

It's impressive.

Yeah, my guy, he's an artist.

Cool.

All right, how much do I owe you?

We'll figure it out later.

You're good at this.

- I like you, Val. - I like you too.

Yeah, but things have gotten more dangerous than I anticipated,

and I don't want you getting hurt.

Yeah, I hear that.

Look, there's a lot of things that are dangerous out there.

And they don't pay as well as you do, so...

I get it. I've been warned.

But fuck it.

Besides, I got that camera.

- You did? - Yeah.

Is it a camera that takes calls?

No, man, it's a camera camera.

- You know how to use it? - You know.

All right.

LA is the homeless capital of the world.

Over 40,000 people.

Bad choices, bad outcomes, but mostly just bad luck.

Human beings can be beautiful, kind, full of light.

They can be. I see it every day.

And I see how they treat their own most in pain.

I see it sometimes, and it shocks me.

Sandra Jaquez?

Yes?

Hi. My name is John Sugar.

Hello.

Hello.

Your son, Jesus... Chuy.

I wanted to ask, you heard what happened?

I heard.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

I can come back another time.

No, now...

But not here.

I'm so sorry.

Chuy was always a good boy.

Always had a conscience.

Even when he was out with those others, doing what they do.

You mean the Ez4s?

Bad boys. Not funny, not like the movie.

Can you think of any reason why someone might have wanted to hurt your son?

I don't have to think of a reason for someone to hurt my son. I know it.

It's all because of Fire Sale.

Fire Sale?

Feeding us the Fentanyl.

Chuy didn't like it.

I-I told him you better keep quiet.

They'll-They'll get you like they got Kobe and Johnnie Cochran.

But Chuy didn't listen. And those bad friends of his.

So, they got him. He's gone.

Careful, or they'll get you too.

Hey, Sandra.

You take care.

- Hey. - Hey.

Dave and Bunny, from the other night.

Their friend had just OD'd.

Still looking for that kid?

Yeah, yeah. Where are you headed?

We got an apartment.

You got an apartment? That's amazing.

It's a new program. We passed a piss test, so we qualified.

We'll call you. We'll have you over once we're settled.

- It's a deal. You still got my card? - Yep.

Congratulations. It's amazing.

Hold up, kid.

Someone I want you to meet.

Len Pankow. Mind if we... we interrupt?

No.

Saw you fight Mbanefo the other night.

What he outweigh you? Twenty-five pounds?

Twenty-eight pounds.

Geez.

Nice job. Nice job. Good feet, you stick and you slip well.

Thanks.

You know Nestor Rodrigues?

Of course he does. Who doesn't know Nestor?

I know him.

Wanna talk about coming to Vegas, fighting him for me?

For real?

Yeah, we can break bread, we can talk about it.

You like sushi?

Sure.

All right, champ.

All right. Next time.

Thank you.

Jesus, kid. Nestor fucking Rodrigues in Vegas.

Would it kill you to fucking smile?

- Congratulations. You earned it. - Thanks, man. Thanks, Teddy.

- Ji? - Moon bro!

- What the fuck? - Are you there? Can you hear me?

I can hear you. What the f... What's going on? Where are you?

I got your message. I know you're mad, but it's gonna be okay.

There are people looking for you. Where are you?

Home.

Manual mode.

Shutter speed.

Shutter priority.

Like I said, just use auto mode at first. It's... That's easiest.

All right.

How are those?

They're good.

- I think I got it. Yeah. - Yeah?

All right. Watch Hannah's house. If Ji shows up, let me know. That's it.

Pretty cool.

Danny, hey. What's up?

Yo. Ji just called me.

And... And these guys, they're following me, man.

Where are you now?

Can I help you, sir?

I know you guys are busy right now,

but when you have a moment

tell your boss,

I haven't forgotten

and that I'll be talking to him soon.

Pass that along for me?

Thank you.

Ez soldiers keeping an eye on Danny,

hoping he leads them to his brother.

I'm glad Danny called. Still doesn't trust me, but it's progress.

That's it?

What do you mean?

I thought you were gonna show 'em your gun or something.

I don't carry a gun.

The club that Ji called from, do you know where it is?

I'll show you, but how are we gonna lose them?

By driving away.

There's music on our planet.

A single note sustained through a stalk of folded grass.

But the music here is...

Well, it's different.

Peg?

Peg!

Sugar! Look at you! Out on the dance floor.

My bad.

Hey!

Sorry.

You're okay.

Ji-Ho!

What the hell are you doing?

I know.

Tina and I were just hitting the...

Tina?

Shit...

Noelle... sorry.

- What's with the hair? - It's sick, right?

Undercover.

Got this fucking guy after me.

This fucking guy...

- What guy? - You have no idea.

What are you talking about?

We just... We gotta be careful.

Fucked up and high in a nightclub is fucking careful to you?

It's fine, man. Fuck! Okay.

We set this thing up, we go to the desert, chill, let that shit die down,

and then boom, we're back, baby. Moon Bros!

- What the fuck are you talking about? - Bro, we got some money coming in.

The money from the drugs that you stole from a fucking hospital?

You think you're better than me?

I didn't say that.

- You're not better than me. - Fucking A, man.

I'm just glad we found you, man.

We who? Who's we?

Who the fuck is that?

- That's Sugar. He's been help... - What the fuck? I said no cops.

Hey!

Get the fuck out of here!