COREY: Listen, I'm tired of this.
-It's the same thing! -Look, I don't --
Over and over and over again.
-I don't give a fuck, okay? -The same fucking shit
-all the time. -I'm tired of your shit.
-Why would you even be -It's fucking crazy.
I'm not crazy! Don't fucking call me crazy!
-Threaten me one more time. -Fuck you!
You think I'm not gonna do it? You think I'm not gonna do it?
-I'll do it! -Then fucking do it!
[ Gunshot ]
COREY: Fucking crazy bitch!
No.
No!
[ Coughs ]
[ Coughing ]
I really hope you're not coming down with something.
[ Clears throat ]
All right.
No, no fever.
I'm going to get you a vitamin.
That'll help boost you up.
[ Pills rattle ]
Hey, Mom, can I ask you something?
SAM: Yeah, what's up, Munch?
What happened with you and Corey?
I'm no longer seeing Corey, A.J.
That's over, and he won't be coming around anymore.
Speaking of which, I don't want you talking to him.
If he comes near you, I want you to walk the other way
and call me immediately.
Do you understand me?
-Why? -No, listen to me.
Stay away from him. I'm serious.
Okay.
Good.
Alright, get your backpack. I want you to your bus.
[ Door opens, closes ]
[ Line ringing ]
VOICE: Please leave a message after the tone.
Hey, Des, it's Sam.
I know it's early, but at important.
and I really need your help. I didn't know who else to call.
Um, when you get a chance, give me a call back
at your earliest convenience, all right?
Thanks.
REPORTER: The latest breaking news.
The CDC has now announced that a second wave
of a significant spike in infection...
So, what I did was I had Hector...
VOICE: In the red category.
COREY: ...make sure that they took care of everything.
VOICE: So now, once again, calling for
an immediate shutdown.
Yeah, it's good. So...
Oh, thank God. There you are. Okay.
They're going to want to focus on page 4, okay?
That's what they want to hear,
and you got a call from Mr. Bennington.
Uh, just tell him I'm out sick, please.
Okay. Guess we have a lot to catch up on.
Well, that concludes our meeting for this morning.
We will reconvene back here at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.
Thank you.
Samantha, do you have a minute?
Um, sure. Is something wrong?
No, quite the opposite, actually.
I just wanted to check in
and see how things are working out.
Is everything okay? You seem a bit, uh,
off calibrated.
Uh, no.
No, I'm fine. I'm great, actually.
You know about that call from my son's school
the other day where I had to leave early, I apologize.
My son's just been having a hard time
adjusting since we moved here.
I mean, it's mostly teenage stuff.
-Right. -You know, he's doing
much better.
I'm completely focused.
Well, that's good to hear that.
You've been a great addition to the team,
and I'd hate for anything to get in the way of your success here.
I'm looking forward to those ideas of yours
being implemented with the next set of recruits.
Absolutely. I'm on it.
-Thank you. Go get 'em. -Thank you.
-Hey, girl. -Hey, Corey.
I'm just calling to check on you after you left
so abruptly the other day.
I wanted to make sure you're okay.
Yeah, no, I'm -- I'm good.
I'm just a little under the weather, actually.
Getting ready to lay down.
I know. I heard. I called your job.
They said that, uh, you called in sick.
I mean, no -- no stalker shit or nothing.
I just, you know...
Uh, yeah.
You know, I spent most of the day over at Urgent Care.
They gave me some meds. I'm sure I'll be fine.
I made you some soup.
I got everything that you need for you to feel better.
I got some turmeric in it. I have some garlic.
Some cayenne pepper.
Wow, that's so sweet.
But listen, it's getting late.
I really think it's best that I just get some rest.
Sam.
Sam, you have no idea how much I want to take care of you.
Look, I hate to do this over the phone, but I-I can't.
I'm tired.
-No. -Work has been
absolutely insane.
School is kicking my butt,
and A.J. needs me right now.
This is just too much. I need a break...
-No, no, Sam. -...from everything.
-Sam, don't do that. -I think that you're amazing,
and I truly appreciate everything you've done.
This is just not the right time.
Look, I made this soup for you, okay?
I got everything you need. It's gonna make you feel better.
Okay? Just let me -- let me.
SAM: I really hope you understand.
Let me bring the soup over, and...
-Okay, bye-bye. ...let me just take care of you.
S-Sam. Sam?!
[ Sighs ] Oh, my God, he so knows.
That's okay.
No, you did good.
He definitely know something's up.
[ Sighs ]
Look, I checked with my contact at the local precinct.
He's credible.
He and I were in the same class together in the academy.
-Okay. -Yeah, and Arnez,
he checks out.
As a courtesy to her family, they launched
a new investigation into Meagan's death.
An official who's close to a relative of hers
pressed to have the case reopened.
From what they're saying,
all the forensics and evidence points to suicide.
But what about the video?
Well, here's the thing.
Arnez said that they already have recovered
several video cameras from the scene.
Other than violating someone's privacy laws,
nothing points to murder.
There's no record of anyone
physically being there at the time.
But Corey is the one who found her and called authorities.
Is it possible that the police didn't find the video
and that's how Corey retrieved it and pinned it on Arnez?
Maybe.
My contact made no mention of any of the videos with audio.
So that could be the major break in the case.
Come on. That is clearly him in the video.
-That's his voice. -There's one other thing.
-Your guy... -Unh-unh.
-That is not my guy. -All right.
That stalker man, he clearly has a penchant
for stalking pretty woman.
Has he ever mentioned a Stephanie Love?
-No. -A single mother like you
who lived on Terror Drive.
This year, she filed a complaint against Corey.
Well, what happened?
She moved.
She never followed through with her case.
I guess she decided it best to get out
and move as far away as possible.
Wow.
I sure know how to pick them.
Oh, there's more.
Oh, no.
Guess which apartment Miss Love resided in?
-This one. -Yeah.
She lived in this very apartment.
Shit. That's...
Look, it's going to be okay. All right?
I don't know, Des.
I think A.J. and I should just get a hotel
until he's arrested.
You're going to be all right, Sam.
I wouldn't leave you here if I thought otherwise.
But...
Look, hold this.
-What? No! -Take it.
Just until tomorrow when I get back.
This is my non-issue piece. Okay?
Just to put you at ease.
You're not going to have to use it.
Now, like we discussed.
First thing in the morning,
you're going to go to the precinct.
You're going to hand over that hard drive to the authorities,
and then you're going to file for a temporary
order of protection for both you and A.J.
Okay.
DES: And you may want to move.
These things get messy in the end.
You're going to want a fresh start when
it's all said and done.
Look, I would spend the night.
Trust, the last thing you need is a 5'4" Puerto Rican
stalking you, too.
[ Both laugh ]
-Yeah. -After work,
I'll check in on you.
Now, if you up for it, maybe we can wrap up
-this, uh, project, all right? -Yes, please. We should.
All right.
You'll be fine.
[ Door hinges squeak ]
A.J.: Mom!
SAM: A.J., what's wrong?
[ Engine starts ]
Damn it, this is the fourth time I've called you.
Why aren't you picking up?
Samantha, I have called you four times in the past two days.
Now, why aren't you calling me back?
Now I'm really getting worried about you and A.J.
I need you to call me back now.
Bye!
[ Knock on door ]
Hello? Management.
[ Sighs ]
[ Line ringing ]
You all right, Munch?
Yeah.
You're not still feeling dizzy, are you?
[ Yawns ] Not really.
[ Cellphone rings ]
Oh, I need to get you home.
-Hey. -Hey, Jo.
Sam, I got your message from earlier.
What's going on with my king?
Yeah, no, he's fine. I guess.
They ran some labs. He has dangerously high toxins.
Toxins? What type of toxins?
The doctor says he has high levels of carbon monoxide
in his blood.
Said it might be coming from the vents in the apartment.
That would explain why we both
haven't been feeling well lately.
That's crazy. Do you know how dangerous that is?
You all could have died in your sleep.
I know.
Look, I'm going straight to management when I get back.
Doctors just say to open the windows
and let air circulate until the issue is resolved.
-I'm just glad y'all all right. -Yeah.
There's more I need to tell you, but we'll talk later, all right?
Okay, well, just hit me later when you're free.
I'm about to leave here and go check on on Auntie.
I just wanted to make sure y'all was straight.
Yeah, we straight.
But, Jo, listen, not a word Mama, Okay?
Oh, girl, you know, I got you.
Just keep your head up. Kiss Munch for me.
And, um, you know I love y'all.
-We love you, too. -Okay, bye-bye.
[ Lock rattling ]
Shit.
No, no, no, go hit the shower.
You need to eat, take your meds, and go to bed.
[ Keys jingle ]
[ Cellphone rings ]
Hey, what's up, Sam?
-He was here. -What?
Corey. He broke into my apartment.
The envelope is missing.
Shit. Sam, I thought you were going to the precinct
first thing in the morning.
I know. I know I was. But I had an emergency.
I had to rush A.J. to the hospital.
Des, he took the gun.
That motherfucker!
I'll be over there as soon as possible.
[ Engine starts ]
[ Cellphone chimes ]
Oh, shit.
Excuse me. I'm looking for Corey Bennington.
-Corey Bennington? -Yeah.
Yeah, he works right here.
Oh.
Corey Bennington? Yeah. I'm Detective Peterson.
The 64th. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?
Sure. Just come in, have a seat.
So I presume that you're not here for an apartment.
[ Chuckles ] No.
I'd like to ask you some questions about Meagan Phillips.
I thought that that investigation was concluded.
Yeah, it's reopened.
I understand it was you that found her
and contacted the police.
Were you in her apartment the night
she allegedly committed suicide?
So you have everything you need?
Not really, no.
Well, what you need?
Have you spoken to Samantha, Jo?
No, not really. Not recent.
Don't lie to me, young lady.
I'm not.
I'm gonna give you one last chance to tell me
what is going on with my child and my grandson.
When I look at what's going on with Sam and A.J.,
it's like reliving what happened with Joseph.
She was with us that night, you know?
What?
We went out to get ice cream.
And they pulled us over, and when they stopped us,
they said it was for a broken tail light.
Oh, Joseph.
I know they know who he was.
He was not gonna go without a fight.
Felt like he was being mistreated.
They shot him.
And Sam saw it.
ANGELA: Miss Jones, what can I do for you today?
We have a serious problem.
One of your staff members was in my apartment
earlier this morning.
-Well, let's take a look. -Yeah, there's no need.
I know exactly who it was.
I've also been made aware that there's
a carbon monoxide issue in my unit, and I'm sure
that this individual is connected to that, as well.
Okay, for starters, let's not jump the gun here.
You know our policies.
We have to have keys to the dwellings,
and we never enter unless we have a request to do so.
And we always alert the tenants
well in advance before we enter the apartments.
And would you also alert the tenants of Corey's involvement
in Meagan Phillips' murder?
I beg your pardon.
Yes, he has stalked and killed Meagan Phillips.
He has also stalked Stephanie Love
and drove her out of town.
And he's doing the same thing to me.
He was in my apartment.
I'm sure he was,
as I'm sure that you've probably been in his.
You know what?
My son and I have been exposed to high levels
of carbon monoxide.
Here are the medical records.
I know he has something to do with this.
Miss Jones, I'm sorry for any challenges
you and your son have incurred moving here,
but carbon monoxide?
Please save it.
Save it. I'm moving out.
But in the meantime, I'm going to need you
to change my locks now.
And send maintenance over to do something
about this carbon monoxide issue
before I sue the shit out of you.
Look I assure you, we will do our due diligence
and conduct a full investigation.
Of Corey, too.
But if this is just some ploy or flimsy attempt
to get out of your lease,
you should know you'll be paying two months rent and a penalty.
Yeah, good luck with that.
Okay. That should do it. Here's a new set of keys.
-Thank you. -Angela said to let you know
that the service is free,
but next time she'll have to charge you.
Mm-hmm. Trust me, there won't be a next time.
I also did a routine check of your alarms and filters
and, um, I came across pretty weird stuff.
Like what?
Your carbon monoxide detectors. You have two of them.
Well, they didn't have batteries in them,
so I replaced the batteries.
But that got me thinking,
that's -- that's kind of strange.
So I went to go check on your fuel tank.
Well, you have a hole the size of a quarter
leaking fumes to your vents.
I repaired it, but without proper ventilation,
you and your kid could die.
There's a hole?
And what? That just happens on its own?
No, no, somebody did that on purpose.
Wait, what?
That was -- that was a good one.
-Hey. -I appreciate that.
Mr. Corey Bennington?
-Yes, sir. -You've been served.
Have a good one.
The other day, I walked in on Corey
trying to get keys to your unit,
and he didn't want to use his password,
so he tried to get me to do it.
Thank you.
Yeah.
You take care of yourself.
You too. Thanks.
[ Laughing ]
Y'all got scared!
What, you can't swim, brah?
We know you can't swim.
[ Laughs ]
Oh, you're too high.
I'm a little lit, too, man.
What I want to know is where the hos at?
You ho was just in my DMs last night.
Oh, you don't have to run that shit.
You don't have to run that shit, nigga.
-Bros over hos. -Huh?
-Bros over hos. -I know everybody at school.
Bro, what you talking about. I know everybody at school!
-Fellas -What? School --
You know it's after hours, right?
This nigga. What, you a part time truant officer?
Oh, you got jokes, huh? Oh, you got jokes?
You know I can send a notice to your parents
to get you kicked out, right?
Oh, my bad. Fuck you, nigga, man.
Oh, did you really just throw this at me?
-Yeah. -You need me to call your daddy?
Oh, my bad. He's not around.
Oh, how about that?
It's too funny. Listen, forget all that.
Before I have to send a note to your parents,
get y'all kicked out of here.
I need you to do me a favor.
-Right. -[ Laughs ]
-Oh, man. -[ Sighs ]
You okay?
Yeah, I just hope we got everything covered.
Yeah, look, you did everything you were supposed to do.
You got a temporary order of protection.
Went to management, you got your keys changed.
You did good.
About my gun, though.
-I'm taking Mack for a walk. -Honey, stay close.
You can walk her right out front, okay?
A.J.: What up, Des?
What's up, man?
[ Door opens, closes ]
-I got a "Hey, Des." -Baby steps.
-Got a "Hey, Des." -Hey.
[ Grunts ]
[ Grunting ]
Let him go!
-Let him go. -Now, hold on.
Listen now.
So you a beast, nigga, huh?
No, look, hey, hey, hey. Hey, hey.
-Turn around. -Take it easy.
Turn around!
All right.
Turn around!
Take it easy, son.
[ Gun clicks ]