In this scene, Frank and G.C. attend the funeral of Otha Prescott, their late center fielder and rookie cop who killed himself in Episode 2: "Shooting Stars," over the wrongful death of an innocent man. Pete, league big shot and City Rock's nemesis, tries to control his racism while letting the Rock know that he's checking up on them.
IINT. O’DONNELL’S FUNERAL PARLOR
The viewing room is full of blue uniforms paying respect to the deceased Officer O, grimly sleeping in his coffin. In the back of the room, G.C., Frank, and Larry stand together near Pete, Mitch and Vinny.
PETE
Kid got in over his head. Bad break. Having to pull the trigger so soon outta the academy.
FRANK
Point is, they didn’t have to pull the trigger, Pete. The guy wasn’t armed. Otha was just following the lead of the older officers. He panicked.
G.C. rolls his eyes wishing Frank would shut up. Vinny smirks. Mitch stands stoic.
PETE
Ay. I been in the joint. I ain’t no badge-lover, but I respect a man doing what he’s gotta do.
FRANK
In this case, they didn’t do what they had to do. Three armed men, two of them white, shot an unarmed black man in front of his home getting his keys out.
G.C. is dying to get out of there. Larry and Vinny are bemused. Mitch doesn’t change.
PETE
What’re you a...
(he catches himself)
Aayy...
(to G.C. and Larry)
...you know, I don’t mean nothin’ negative, you know.
G.C. and Larry look at each other slyly, then at Pete blankly, allowing him to flounder a little before G.C. bails him out.
G.C.
We know, Pete. Our buddy here just can’t control his mouth sometimes.
PETE
Anyway, I’m glad you didn’t bring that asshole shortstop of yours with you. That triple play he made against us, he coulda only made that play in his sleep... or luded out, eh?
G.C., Frank and Larry look at each other in concerned surprise.
PETE
Yeah, I know his deal. I been around and word gets around. I like to know who’s playin’ ball in my league, you know? Like that Marcel kid with the fastball... where’d he come from?
FRANK
Parking lot, as far as I know.
PETE
I’ll find out.
See this entire episode performed live at Shetler Studios on 4/11!
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