Sugar

Street-talk translation

11 YEARS AGO

just chop it up with our clients and we got everything on lock.

Peace out.

Where you headed?

Am I going home?

As the sixth prescribed methodology states:

"Lying, cheating, or manipulating people...

or institutions for personal gain."

What's your name? -I'm Sugar.

Knock it off, Sugar. I know what I did.

You new here?

For a few weeks now. -And? What do you think?

It's vibey.

Yeah? -Well, I haven't seen much...

and I haven't traveled much. I haven't picked a career yet. But it's...

interesting.

I chose kindergarten teacher and I totally loved it.

"Mrs. Rosenthal. Good morning, Mrs. Rosenthal."

I mean, they taught me everything.

And one day, during naptime, I was just messing around on the school computer...

and I stumbled upon these things called financial markets. I was instantly hooked.

It was over.

Suddenly, finger painting with six-year-olds just didn't hit the same anymore.

What's finger painting? -They dip their hands in paint...

and draw with their fingers.

So I quit teaching, started a hedge fund, and...

What do you want? -Papaya?

We don't have it. -Toast. No butter, jam...

or cinnamon. I'm allergic. -A Caesar salad...

and the hanger steak with curly fries and green beans.

And yes, I'm totally ghosting the rule that bans eating meat.

Pardon? -I was talking to him.

And do you recommend the ladyfingers or the chocolate cake?

Just bring both. But no cinnamon. I'm allergic to that too.

We gotta take care of our bodies. -I do... by giving it what it wants.

Anyone can do it, you know. In case you ever get curious.

Good luck out there.

Excuse me.

Here you go. Just holler if you need anything else.

Yeah, I love you.

My sis.

What kind of job are you vibing with?

Therapist, maybe. Or something with animals.

Okay, what else?

Spit it out.

Cop.

Make it make sense.

Well, people going through a crisis...

and needing help with injustice and hardship.

That's such a wild mix of experiences.

That appeals to me. -I get that.

There's some violence involved though. -Well, not really. Maybe, but...

I'd watch my step. -Oh yeah?

Or is that lowkey part of the appeal?

Violence?

Nah. I'd just watch out.

The steak is pulling up.

Thanks.

This is a good thing.

Your family, your friends...

They're waiting for you. -They don't want me back.

It didn't stop at the hookups, the food, or the cash.

It's a slippery slope. One thing led to another.

Eventually, I was doing way worse stuff.

Well, it's still your turf.

No matter what we've done. It's always gonna be home.

Glad they sent you...

to come pick me up. -Same here.

I've literally never cried.

Can we pull over for some tissues?

For sure.

Pretty wild, right?

And it's always different.

I'm gonna miss finger painting.

I'll be right back.

One of my absolute faves.

The slippery slope.

One thing leads to another.

Yo, I brought you an Opuntia microdasys.

Come on in. -It's part of the prickly pear cactus family.

And it's super quiet. That's my favorite part. The peace and quiet.

And if you don't mind me asking: how are you guys paying for this?

We aren't. It's totally free.

Free? How's that even possible? -Government grant.

A new multi-billion-dollar housing program.

From who? -The city. We had to qualify.

Yeah. Gotta hunt for jobs, pass drug tests, that kind of stuff...

"Proving we're down for the community."

Did they actually say that?

Either way, we're super grateful.

I bet. God, that's awesome. I'm so stoked for you guys.

People...

The stuff they put each other through. Making people qualify for a roof over their heads...

It's real quiet.

Tyler Ko?

I got some questions for you about Ji Moon.

I mean, that Ji guy. It's honestly mind-blowing.

Well, actually not really, since he's a total junkie, but still...

It really sucks.

Can I come in? -Yeah, for sure why not?

When I last saw him, how I knew he was dead, stuff like that.

What'd you say? -Nothing, just like we practiced.

I slayed it. -Sure you did.

Did he buy it? -I think so.

I'm a good liar. -You sure about that?

Nah, my bad, man.

Vega is sus. It's only a matter of time.

Ji? Yo. There he is.

I brought you some walnuts. Read they help with detoxing.

I was lowkey hoping for gummies. -My bad. Can I hang out?

Garry says you're doing way better.

Yeah, I'm not dead anymore. -This spot is totally worth every penny.

Nah, bro. All thanks to you. Fr.

You were smart enough to have naloxone on you.

Good thing I was there to use it.

You're totally right. I'm a genius. -I didn't say all that.

How's Danny doing? -Good. He misses you.

He's stoked for the match.

For real? I gotta get out of here. I need to start training again. Vegas is in like two weeks.

No can do. It's not safe yet. -When will it be?

I gotta deal with that deputy who wants you dead first.

How's that going?

What? -Your plan to take that guy down.

I mean, thanks for the bag of nuts, but what are you actually doing?

I'm working on it.

So y'all have one guard at the gate? Unarmed?

It's out in the boonies, but we aren't a fortress.

He can't leave.

I strongly advise Ji to finish his treatment.

Got it. -But...

this also isn't a prison. -True that.

Who is he? -Good kid. Just had some bad...

luck.

Bad luck that he stole meds at the wrong time.

True. -He's no angel.

And he's 33, Sugar. He's way past being a kid.

Fair point. Thanks, Gary.

I brought walnuts. Total flop. He's got candy in his bag.

They don't recommend that while detoxing, but he's over the worst of it.

Yo. What's this? -His phone?

Wasn't someone with him? -No clue.

Grab his cash and phone and the tracker. We're bouncing.

He shouldn't have that.

Where'd you get this?

Wdym? -Where'd you get that phone?

Your phone?

Jesus. Totally forgot you had it? -Guess so. Had a lot on my mind.

Clearly. -Alright, let's roll. Thanks.

We'll see about that.

Alright, let's get down to business. Another 30,000 units from my southern homies.

The good stuff? -Purest you can get.

Still 10 cents a pill?

You got it. -Damn.

Break down this Clearance sale again. In industry terms, 'cause I'm totally lost.

Industry terms?

Alright, you scope out the target audience...

you lock down the turf and then you flood it.

Why do it like that though? Nobody's making any bread off this.

Way too many questions, ese.

I don't care. We're still getting that bag. I was just curious.

Clearly.

Almost.

Wdym? -We're almost there.

Nah, we aren't almost there. This is it. We're here.