The show opens with Russ Skokie (Timothy Hutton) receive a phone call from Detective Chuck Palmer (Brent Anderson), who requests his presence. Russ arrives in Modesto and meets with Chuck Palmer of the Modesto Police Department. Russ is transported to the station, where he identifies the body of his son, Matt. He soon learns his wife, Gwen, is at hospital in critical condition and was likely sexually assaulted. Chuck insists they’re looking for a Hispanic suspect. Next, a Hispanic man, Hector Tonz (Richard Cabral), purchases a bunch of electronics using Matt’s credit cards.

Next, we’re introduced to Jenny Gutierrez (Gleendilys Inoa), who is grilled by her father for having a boy over. The father questions his son about the boy, before Russ breaks the news to his ex-wife. She doesn’t seem too concerned, but wants the police to get the “illegal”. Next, we join a big party, where a woman is attacked and robbed. Carter cares for Aubrey (Caitlin Gerard), before they argue about the stolen drugs. Aubrey insists she is going to do more and help them get more money.

Russ and the rest of the family visit Gwen in the hospital. Barb suggests speaking to a reporter, Eve and her husband do not agree. Meanwhile, Mijo attempts to convince his father to let Jenny go to the party, but he refuses. Hector takes the electronics to a drug den, where he is belittled for his purchases. Hector is given $50 for the headphones, before leaving. Barb calls home and tells Mark she doesn’t want to look at Matt’s body. Mark confirms he’ll fly in, as soon as he can. Next, Mijo allows Hector to drive the vehicle that was fixed at his father’s garage. Next, Mijo is pulled over for driving the vehicle. Tony is pulled out of the car and taken to the station.

Tony is questioned at the police station. He is asked about the car and his Sunday night. Aubrey and Carter share a bottle of beer, before Aubrey attempts to ply her trade for money, but Carter puts a stop to it and insists he’ll handle the money issue. The Skokie couple give an interview and speak about their son. Afterwards, the pair argue in the car, while Barb blames Russ for gambling their money away years ago. The pair separate, as Barb continues walking down the street.

Carter is seen recovering a gun, before Mr. Gutierrez finally arrives at the station. He confirms the accuracy of Tony’s statements. He demands his son to tell the truth. Carter heads to a drug house, where he attempts to score drugs. Since he doesn’t have $40, Carter pulls the gun and beats the dealer, before stealing the drugs. He returns back to Aubrey and the pair get high. Next, Tony admits to letting a few of his friends drive the car for money. He insists his friend Adam knew someone, who offered him $50 to drive the car. In order to confirm his statements, Tony gives the police his cell phone.

Meanwhile, Hector attempts to purchase more stuff, runs off. The police chase him down and shoot him in the leg. Next, Hector is cuffed to a hospital bed and interrogated. He insists he didn’t kill anybody. Hector tells them about Carter and Aubrey. After giving up their location, Carter and Aubrey are arrested by Swat officers. Alonzo questions his son about deleting his text messages, before the cops enter and arrest Tony for murder. At the same time, Aubrey is treated at the hospital, while Barb and Russ learn about the arrest. Barb questions the death penalty, before insisting she wants to see the suspect. Carter is hauled out in cuffs and chains, before being loaded into a van.

Russ speaks to an investigator, who questions about Matt’s lifestyle. She questions whether or not Matt was on drugs. It is confirmed that a large amount of meth and weed was found in Matt’s house and it was likely being sold.

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