Stumptown

Previously on "Stumptown"...

It's a peer-to-peer group that I go to.

You should come.

Vets and active military from all over the country

drop in whenever they're in town.

It's no big deal.

The people I work for?

They're into something way bigger.

I wanna know what else they're up to. I wanna know the bigger play.

We stumbled into something above our pay grade.

Heroin.

Hoffman, we have a problem.

How'd your crew score the heroin?

They told me they boosted a delivery truck

and the drugs were on the back.

Arrieta.

You're a jackass and you're dirty.

You're on the take with whoever got their heroin stolen?

What's the plan now?

I get someone to front as a buyer.

We need your help, Dex.

Rear view mirror?

Check.

Side view? Check.

Brake?

Check.

Turn signal? Check.

Seat belt?

Check.

Hands?

Check.

Okay, buddy.

Let's eat.

Here you go.

For you.

Good burger.

Dex, when do I get to drive?

Ansel, slow down!

Well, don't look at me! Look at the road!

Look at this...

I don't want to die.

I don't want to die.

All in good time, buddy.

All in good time.

Can you explain this?

It looks like an application.

With your handwriting on it.

Well, I helped fill it out.

So, it was your idea? Did I say that?

Well, he got it from somewhere.

Well, maybe he's sick of having people

drive him around all the time, okay?

He wants a little independence.

And I think that's normal. No, it's dangerous.

Don't you think you're overreacting just a little bit?

It is my job to protect him.

Fine. Then don't sign it.

Yeah, sure. Make me the bad guy.

Well, I'm not his legal guardian.

So yes, it's up to you.

Look, Ansel likes cars.

He wants to drive.

Guess what? Your brother's a dude.

Am I interrupting?

Yeah. No.

Either way, let's get started.

Name?

What're we, role playing now?

Just answer the question.

Chrystal.

Chrystal what?

Is this jackass for real?

She just call me a jackass?

Look, the less we know about each other,

the less chance we rat each other out

if one of us gets pinched.

And the fact that you guys don't know that

tells me you're a bunch of chooches.

All you need to know is I have a million dollars cash

not far from here.

And you, you have a ton of heroin

that you need to unload before you make a stupid mistake

and end up in jail or dead or worse.

And trust me, there is a worse.

So... shall we make a deal?

I mean, she had me at "chooches."

Don't underestimate these guys.

They're in over their heads.

That makes them unpredictable.

Once you meet Leo, you wait for him to call.

If he does... Wild guess...

I give them the money, and I take the drugs.

Is the sarcasm really necessary?

This is serious.

I know. One last thing...

What's this? Basic boilerplate stuff.

Protects the department against lawsuits

in the highly unlikely event that you're killed...

Or maimed.

I had to sign one, too.

Maimed?

You'll be in and out.

No one's getting maimed.

Table is dirty.

Must'a just happened.

No, there were 10 spots, right in front.

And for a half a block walk, we park for free.

Can I help you?

Yeah. What kind of food do you serve here?

Burgers and fries.

It says so right there... burgers and fries.

I asked him. He works here.

I'm looking him right in the eyes.

I ask him a simple question, yet you have to answer.

You know, you could be Stephen Hawking,

I could ask you about string theory,

she'd answer for you.

Well, where do you want to sit?

Now he wants my opinion.

Yes. Like I want gout.

You know what? Sit where you like.

I cede to you that awesome power.

Thank you.

Let it be on your tombstone.

"Here lies Morris Zivkin.

His life? Meh.

But at least he sat where he liked."

Well, believe me, if I went to my grave tomorrow...

you'd come with me, out of spite.

What's up?

Tookie, Grey left me in charge. I need your help.

So, I understand your client has agreed to cooperate.

If his conditions are met.

You say that like you have leverage.

My client's taking a huge risk talking to you.

Your client took a huge risk when he went on the take.

He has information. We want assurances.

Federal pen, out of state, and I want protective custody.

Not my call.

Cosgrove has pull.

Yeah, but you burned that bridge.

You tell me what I need to know,

maybe I'll put in a good word.

"Maybe's" not good enough.

Maybe...

I open these blinds.

The whole squad room sees you in here, no union rep.

You know cops... they talk, they gossip.

I wonder how long before those people you work for

find out that you ratted them out.

Last chance.

Where are they?

Detective, if you think

you are going to threaten my client...

Seattle.

They work for people who work for people.

It's like one of those Russian dolls.

What do they know about the heroin?

They know it's gone missing.

They coming to get it back?

Not personally.

Too smart.

So, they send a contract man to retrieve it.

Or the money it was sold for.

Or kill whoever took it.

How long do we have?

These people, they don't mess around.

So if you're gonna pull a sting, you better do it fast.

Hey.

Hello.

This is Chrystal.

Chrystal.

Well, you must be Leo.

I hear good things.

Grey's word goes a long way with us.

Well, Grey is a man of his word.

If he wasn't, I would not be here.

I got a question.

Okay. Shoot.

It's more of an observation.

I don't see a lot of women doing this kind of thing.

I thought it was pretty progressive up here.

Turns out that chauvinistic pigs are alive and well in Portland.

What'd you call me? Sit down, Scuzzy.

Man, don't worry about it. I ain't gonna hit a lady.

Well, I can take care of myself.

I wasn't talking about you.

Well, you run a tight ship.

Back off, Scuzz.

Sit down.

Well, money is ready to go,

if you're ready to show me the product.

We'll keep you in mind.

There's some other interested parties we're talking to.

Well, you better talk fast.

I go back to L.A. tonight.

Well, what's the hurry?

I value my life.

You talk to people, they talk, word spreads.

People you ripped off might want their product back, right?