chapter 2
Zion arrived in Philadelphia's Southwest Center City with Bryony. They considered taking a short ride for their gift. Bryony held the gun while looking out the window, enjoying the ride, as he drove to stay on course. He was observing the surroundings while driving slowly and eventually reached the barbershop, where someone either mentioned or recognized Zion.
Zion: Have you done this shit before?
Bryony: No. I've been playing with the gun. I learned how to shoot, though.
Zion: I feel you.
Bryony: *hearing*
Zion: I'm about to pick up some stuff if you're interested?
Bryony: *nods softly* Sure.
Zion and Bryony: *getting out of the car and heading to the barbershop*
Worker: *looks at them*
Zion: *punches him in the face*
Bryony: *watching Zion*
In Lindenwold, Malik and Andie, having enjoyed themselves, ended up on top of the car after finishing their day at work. The car stopped right in front of the apartment under the tree. Malik was drinking water, while Andie was reading a news article on her phone.
Andie: Malik, come here and look at this.
Malik: *looks at Andie's phone* Oh shit, there's the guy from the party.
Andie: That's crazy.
Malik: I knew they kept playing.
Andie: The same old two.
Malik: *hearing*
Andie: What should we do with our belongings when we're out there during work?
Malik: I need to check; I wrote something on the list to improve our effort—visiting most places and getting organized.
Andie: *hearing*
Malik: Just two of us.
Andie: Two of us?
Malik: *nods softly*
In the room, Malik and Andie lie on the bed, cuddling while watching TV, with snacks nearby. Andie looked at him and gently bit his nose.
Malik: Ahh....
Andie: *giggles*
Malik: Why would you do that?
Andie: Remember, you were smacking my butt at the auto repair? Now I've got you back.
Malik: Fair play.
Andie: I'm not gonna make you like a messy or being a little pussy.
Malik: You're sweet; you know.
Andie: *smiles softly*
Malik: I love you, OK?
Andie: I love you, too.
In Philadelphia, Teddy is taking photographs while on the job, as he has been exploring more ideas lately. He stopped on the football field to capture some shots. Meanwhile, Jenny and Lucy spend time playing catch with a football and discussing the same news story that they saw.
Jenny: It'll take more than a day to his funeral, as much as I heard.
Lucy: *sighs* Do you know why these assholes are still at it?
Jenny: Not anymore; I think the last person who killed him. He could've given up.
Lucy: *passing the ball to her*
Jenny: *catches*
One week later, Zion stood behind the car, observing everyone attending Zeke's funeral. He removed his sunglasses as the person approached him.
Ailea: I'm surprised you're showing up at the funeral; I didn't expect.
Zion: Why, because you are a cop?
Ailea: No. I'm giving out any suspect who was watching on target.
Zion: Believe me, I am not the one who targets; he's a friend of mine.
Ailea: How figured.
Zion: I'm most likely him. I don't wanna waste my time coming to spend time, even if my friends died in a burial on the ground.
Ailea: *sighs*
Zion: Sounds like you were giving yourself a confession.
Ailea: That's not my damn problem.
Zion: This shit was unnecessary. I'm about to head on. *puts his sunglasses back on and heads back in the car*
Ailea: *watching him*
Zion: *drives away*
In Pennsauken, Danielle was home alone while her parents went out on a trip. She was standing right in front of the kitchen window, looking out at the view, until she heard knocking on the door. She opened it, and it was William. He was supposed to come in, but had decided to stay outside on the porch. She felt that he was having a hard time telling her something.
Danielle: What's going on?
William: I don't feel right.
Danielle: What do you mean you didn't feel right? I don't understand.
William: I saw Poe at the party; he's with these guys. I don't have any problem with that. We've hung out before, except Malik and Franklin. I just went to say hi to Poe; he seemed different.
Danielle: So, are you telling me you and he are....
William: Lost brother.
Danielle: This shit was different to you; that was a very, very long time.
William: To be honest, we hadn't seen each other until a few months ago. I'm not saying it was serious; I was just trying to do the right thing for the right person.
Danielle: *rubbing her back*
William: *feels it*
Danielle: He will get to know you; trust me.
William: I am. I'll try reaching out to him to see if he's remembered.
Danielle: *kisses his cheek*
William: *feels it*
In Lindenwold, Malik and Andie lie on the couch, relaxing and cuddling together, with money in hand. Malik is holding the money in the air, while Andie bites her lip, contemplating the money and planning to hold onto it, as she is saved very soon.
Andie: I can feel the air.
Malik: I don't know why you're obsessed with this damn money.
Andie: So you think you're funny?
Malik: I'm not. Clearly, this should save us money if we have the chance.
Andie: What kind of chance? It better not be worse; I mean... we have to do something in the near future.
Malik: *hearing and thinks*
Andie: *touching the money*
Malik: *watching her*
Andie: Nice...*grabs the money and puts it on the table before turning around and kissing him*
Malik: *kisses her back* Are you sure we're heading out of the country for our near future?
Andie: Totally.
Malik: *looks at her*
Andie: *continues kissing him*
Malik: *kisses her back while caressing her hair*
Andie: Mmmm....*keeps kissing towards his neck*
Malik: *holds her during kisses*
Andie and Malik: *moans softly while having sex*
*Rutgers University - Camden*
Swish and Jenelle quickly left the dorm building after being caught with some drugs. They hid the drugs in their coat pockets when questioned, in hopes of avoiding further trouble. They then separated to head to work, trying to avoid getting caught outside the campus as they started their day.
Teddy: *comes outside of the building carrying the bag and walking around*
Susan: *sees him* Teddy!
Teddy: *sees her*
Susan: *walks over to him* Hey, what are you off to?
Teddy: Stop at the library. Catching up to read another book.
Susan: Perfect. I was on the way there too, but I kindly need a little help; it's something you may not know, as I don't recall which class I took.
Teddy: What is it?
Susan: Geography.
Teddy: I know the class is, but I ain't gotten on my list though.
Susan: *hearing*
Teddy: Come on. *starts walking*
Susan: *follows him*
Swish and Jenelle went about their business, exchanging money while they continued to stroll around; they also mentioned it to their classmates without informing the professor, as they walked back towards them.
Jenelle: How did it go?
Swish: *takes out the money and shows it* It did go well.
Jenelle: Wow, Swish...here we go again. *does the same*
Swish: It's not just about waiting five to ten seconds before moving on to the next customer.
Jenelle: Let's go back to the dorm before I have my next class to catch.
Swish: You better hurry.
Jenelle: *walks back inside*
Swish: *follows her*
The following morning, Malik went outside just as Andie, who was heading to work, was leaving. Since Malik had the day off, he was planning to go to North Carolina after Franklin messaged him to meet the crew there. They exchanged a hug and a kiss right before he left.
*Raleigh, North Carolina*
The crew was already in the city, near the park, waiting for Malik to arrive. He was dropped off on the highway to keep driving and nearly arrived there seeking directions after Franklin reached the location for him.
Malik: *sees them outside while parked right in front of the other cars*
Poe: Malik. *walks over to him*
Malik: *gets out of the car* Don't destroy my shit. *walks over to him*
Poe: *looks at him*
Malik: What are we doing here anyway?
Poe: Spending time over here, catching a little bit more work to do.
Jenny: To be honest, Lucy ain't there; I'm still contacting her to make sure she's alright.
Malik: Is she alright?
Jenny: She had family issues.
Malik: Damn.
Poe: *looks at them*
Malik: I hope we can improve ourselves while hanging out in town, and sometimes people need help to get drugs if they have a chance. In the past, we've been involved in various endeavors, including war and the decision to discontinue the sale of certain products. We're in the team, these things are about to be different.
All: True.
Malik, Franklin, Poe, Sandra, and Jenny begin their day exploring the city; they are heading back in the car. As they enjoy their time, they decide to go to a restaurant to eat before leaving town.
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