For a moment ..
I thought it was all a horrific nightmare.
Maybe it was some.. kinda sick joke that the world was playing on me.
But..
Each morning
I would have to accept the ugly truth that he was now gone.
It happened all so suddenly.
He was just here..
With me..
And the next , his death was being broad-casted all over the news.
It hurts me to even accept the fact that he was never coming back.
But it hurt even more to not know who had did this.
That was the hardest part of all.
And now..
Today is going to be even harder.
We come here today to celebrate the life of Saint
A young man who passed away before his time.
May us all bow our heads and just remember all the great moments and times we had with him.
Even if you didn't know him personally.
Just pray for his family.
MY BABY!
NOOO!!
[Sobbing]
Liberty?
I thought I recognized that beautiful face.
Hey Ms. Smith
How are you?
It's not easy but you know..
I have always been strong..
It's hard for both of us..
I know baby..
But listen..
I thought you would want to have this.
Just something to remember him by.
I know you two cared a lot about each other.
I could never get that boy to shut up about you.
Thanks Ms.Smith..
No problem doll face.
You stay safe..
[Music]
Listen Saint if you don't pull your grades up by next week you can kiss any kind of scholarship you have goodbye.
Academics is everything when it comes to being an professional sports player.
You're senior
If you want any kind of opportunity at a full round scholarship. You need to strike NOW!
So what you expect me to do?
Hi.
Hey... I need your help.
What's your name?
Liberty..
You don't talk too much, do you?
I like to remain a mystery.
I like that..
Okay.. so does anyone want to tell me what the 'Diary of Anne Frank' was about?
How about you Liberty?
Oh.. Um..
The diary of a young girl is based on a young girl named Anne Frank who was jewish and hid out with her family.
During World War II to escape from the Nazi's from being put into a concentration camp.
But..
After 2 years they we're found and deported to the concentration camp and they all died except for her father Otto.
And her diary was found and it became pretty..famous..
Why you even call on her?
You know her ass ain't got better things to do than sit in her room all day and read.
You ever been in a fight?
That was random.
I just notice how Cameron be talking to you sometimes.. It ain't right.
Isn't she your girlfriend?
Fuck said that?
Everybody..
Nah.. She ain't my type..
Well.. What is your type?
So, the key to having the upper hand in a fight is to literally hit below the belt.
For a female that is..
So..
Tackle me..
WHAT!?
You're crazy.
Do it.
I'm not tackling you.
I knew you ain't have it in you.
Oh, really?
Yeah..
Anytime you need me for anything. I'm always gonna be here for you Lib.
I'm always gonna be here for you too.
And the other thing you said..
[Giggles]
I can't believe he's gone..
Saint..
I'm so sorry about your dad.
Come here..
[Car Horn]
[Car Horn]
[Car Accelerator]
[Car peeling off]
[Heavy Breathing]
You okay?
Um..
Get up.
Thank you for that.
You look a little distraught.. You alright?
Oh..
Yes sir. I'm fine.. I was just..
Thinking about a lot and zoned out and I just..
Froze.
I could've been dead right now had you not saved me.
Yeah.. I was walking out of the store when I saw the car coming.
After a couple seconds I could see you wasn't there and decided to help out.
Well thanks again sir.
I should get going..
Don't be so modest..
Just call me Supreme.
You want to join me for some breakfast at Ihop?
You seem like you could use some good food.
It's on me.
I don't really talk to strangers.. Sorry.
Well.. Aren't all friends strangers the first time when you meet them?
Slow down..
Here, drink something. Don't need you choking on them pancakes.
Sorry, I haven't eaten anything all day.
Must be a rough day for you.
It is..
But..
I rather not talk about it.
I wasn't going to ask.
I'm a bit of the same way when I'm upset. I just try my best to forget about the situation no matter how unhealthy it is.
Yeah.. Me too.
So are you going to tell me your name? Or do I have to do a background check for that.
[Chuckles]
It's Liberty.
Usually people don't care.
It's not about people caring. It's about you being assertive.
You should want people to know who you are.
Yeah.. I guess you're right.
So...
Um..
Is this something you do all the time?
Do good deeds for people who seem like they need help.
I wouldn't say I'm a bad man but I wasn't exactly getting gold stars for my behavior during my time if you follow.
People change.
You have a good spirit.
Pretty sure that bike of yours got banged up after that incident.
It's okay, I live right down the road from here.
You sure?
Yeah..
Thanks for the food and everything
I really appreciate it Supreme.
Anytime you need anything just give me a call.
Liberty!
Liberty...
What!?
Where the hell have you been?
I've been calling you non-stop all weekend and you haven't answered any of my calls.
And you wasn't even in school today.
I decided to skip.
Who are you?
Because I never known you to skip a day of school in your life.
I know you have a lot on your plate right now but..
You really just going to sit up here and throw away your education.
And ignore your best friend since second grade?
I can deal without listening to your broken English for a couple of days Mya.
Wow..
You know what Liberty..
I'm just going to give you your space.
I only came to check on you to remind you that dance classes start to tomorrow at Mrs.Smith Dance Studio.
I thought maybe dancing would take your mind off of everything. Seeing as though that's what friends do.
[Sigh]
Mya..
Dammit.
Uh.
What are you doing here at my house Cameron?
Matter fact. How the hell do you even know where I live?
Relax..
I came to talk to you about something important.
Your life..
May depend on it.
Please.. I don't have time for this.
A lot of people think..
You set Saint up.
You got to be kidding me right?
It's just a stupid rumor!
Look!
I know that we never got a long.
But believe it or not.
I don't think you had anything to do with it either.
But people around here do.
Wow..
And isn't that the same chain Saint was wearing when they found him dead?
Yes. It is.
I gave Saint this the night before he left for Florida for his birthday.
His mother gave it back to me at the funeral to remember him by.
Listen..
I don't think you would do anything as far as to set Saint up.
Because I simply don't think you have it in you.
GEE. Thanks!
It's a compliment.
And I honestly think that you loved him
Almost just as much as I did.
But you may just want to watch who you talk to from now on.
Because people will try to flip the script on you.
Thanks Cam.
How did this rumor even come about anyway? I would think I would be the last person people would be talking about.
As far as I know..
According to them.
You we're the last person to be with Saint the night before he disappeared.
But.. How did they even know I was with him in the first place-
[Scoffs]
[Banging on Door]
Who the hell is this?
BOY! That better not be that damn police at my door for you again!
I ain't even do nothing!
Where's your sister?
Come out back. I've been meaning to talk to you
Just come out back.
If this is about everyone thinking that I set up Saint.
I know already.
Cameron told me.
Yeah.. I heard about that too.
Look.
I honestly think that you should just need to lay low for awhile..
I know you didn't do anything but people out here have so much love for him that they are out here ready to blow off the head of the first suspect they hear about.
Kevin..
You we're one of his closest friends.
You can't talk any sense into them or nothing?
The streets have a code Liberty.
Shoot first ask questions later.
It's a stupid code I know but that's just how these N- operate.
I've already told most of them that you would never do anything like that.
But.. I can't speak for everyone else.
Saint had love everywhere and unfortunately I can't talk sense into all these people.
Are you saying I basically have a hit on my head?
Relax.. I'm not saying that.
But
I will say. Watch your back.
I never told you this but..
When you two first met. Saint made me promise that if anything ever happened to him that I would never let anything happen to you.
I just never thought it would happen so soon.
I'm sorry Kev.
I know this is hard on you.
Yeah.. but it's cool I learned a long time ago how to suppress my emotions.
I guess the only thing I can do is make sure that you're safe.
Thanks.
But you wouldn't even have to do this if your sister would have just kept her big mouth shut.
What you mean?
I asked Camren why did everyone think I set up Saint.
And she told me because I was the last person to be with Saint before he went missing.
The only person who knew that was Mya because I told her.
Don't worry about it. I'll talk to her.
No need.
So first you blow me off and now you're in my backyard talking crap about me?
Well I wouldn't have much to say about you if you learned how to keep your big ass mouth shut!
What are you even talking about?
Everyone thinks that I set up Saint because you went around telling everybody about us being together that last night he was found alive!
I didn't go around telling everybody.
Jasmine and I we're just having a talk.
And I told her how worried I was about you and the night ya'll spent together before he passed.
Jasmine!?
You told Jasmine of all people!?
You know that girl loves to start gossip!
I'm sorry. If I would have known this would happen I would have never spoken a word to her in the first place.
Well that's not going to change anything is it?
I'm out of here.
Liberty, I'm sorry!
Whatever.
Don't go to school tomorrow.
Why not?
Out of sight. Out of mind.
But I have dance classes after school.
I'm not saying for you to completely stop living your life Liberty.
But just give it a couple of days.. I'm sure it won't affect you.
Alright.
Thanks Kev.
No problem. Stay safe.
[Car peeling off]
Okay everyone. Thank you all for showing up on the first day of dance classes.
So the first thing we are going to do is get to know each other through dance.
I will call you all up one by one and you can play any song of your choice and dance any genre you like.
Understood?
Good.
Let's begin.
[Heartbeat]
Oh my God.
She's okay. She's still breathing.
Did you eat anything today baby?
Are you dehydrated?
I ate before I got here.
Go get a drink of water.
I'm just glad you're okay.
How are you feeling?
I'm okay. I don't know what happened back there.
You said you ate something right?
Yeah but for some reason for the past few days I haven't been able to keep anything down.
I think it's because of all this stress.
You sure it's not something else?
What do you mean?
I hate to bring this up but..
Did you and Saint use a condom that night?
I mean I don't really remember.
But it can't be that.
It might not.
But, you want to make sure.
I know you're stressed out and all but for you to be throwing up in the past few days sounds a bit weird.
Fine.
Cool.
We will ditch school together tomorrow.
Now you have me worried Mya.
Relax. It's just a test.
Alright.
See you tomorrow.
We going to go in here and get right back out.
I feel nauseous.
Chill.
You have nothing to worry about unless the test comes back positive.
Which one do I get?
Get the first response
Too pricey.
I'll get the Clearblue.
It's like the same price.
It's a .99 cent difference.
Whatever. Let's get it and get out of here.
This is it for you?
$10.89.. Thank you!
How is everything going in there?
I haven't even peed on it yet.
Well hurry it up.
Alright. I'm doing it.
Hey.
Liberty.
I know we never really resolved anything but.. I want to apologize for telling Jasmine about you and Saint.
The last thing I would think was that people would hate you for it.
And try to use it against you.
I'm sorry too.
I should've never pushed you away.
You was only being my best friend.
And it wasn't your fault Mya. People are just stupid and looking for any reason to avenge Saint's passing away.
To be honest.
I don't blame them.
But.
Still, you didn't do anything wrong.
It doesn't matter.
I don't know what I am going to do.
I'm only 17 and I can't go back to that school with everyone looking at me crazy.
Trust me.
Kev loves you like a little sister.
He would do anything to protect you.
Saint always protected me and yeah I have Kevin but it's not exactly his job to watch after me.
I just hate to put such a burden on him.
No such thing.
Let's take your mind off of that.
What does the test say?
I can't even look at it right now Mya.
Here. You do it for me.
Fine give it to me-
[Glass Breaks]
What the hell was that?
Get back Liberty!
How did they even know where I live!
How did they get in!? It's a gated community!
Well at this point it could be anybody but we got bigger fish to fry.
Liberty.
You're pregnant!
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