Darnell "D-Mac" McDowell

**Darnell "D-Mac" McDowell** is a major character in the Power Universe, serving as a mentioned character in Power Book II: Ghost and a major character in Power Book IV: Force. He is the son of JP Gibbs, the nephew of Tommy Egan and the grandson of Kate Egan and Herman Gibbs. He is also the best friend of Marshall Cranon.

He served as one of the tritagonists in season 1-3.

He was mentioned in Power Book II: Ghost season 3.

## Character Description

Independent, fiercely loyal and completely unflinching when called upon to represent his crew, D-Mac is still a kid at heart looking for someone to take care of him. After a run in with his uncle Tommy proves to be more than a fluke, D-Mac looks to Tommy as he hits a crossroads in his life that can completely upend his future. He is close to Marshall Cranon.

## History

### Background

D-Mac was born to JP Gibbs and an unnamed mother. He was adored by his father who wanted to do everything he could to be in his life. However, his mother took him away after JP came out of the closet.

As a result, D-Mac became a young man who was raised by the streets of Chicago’s Southside. His mother was barely around before ultimately leaving, while he also grew to resent his father for supposedly leaving him.

### In the series

In *Storm Clouds*, he once more attacks his father's business but JP confronts him and demands answers. While his friend wants to run, D-Mac is angry that JP does not recognize him. He shoots a pole light and runs off.

During *This is Who We Are*, he is tasked by Jenard Sampson to watch Tommy Egan (who unknown to both is D-Mac's uncle) and is paid for the job. After following him, D-Mac spots something unexpected, Tommy speaking to JP at the house of their grandmother. He is confused by the sight and runs off in shock. He tells Jenard he can't do the job and returns his money before leaving.

In *He Ain't Heavy*, D-Mac is waiting at a corner before Tommy walks by and without looking, questions him on what he wants. D-Mac is impressed that Tommy could tell where he was and says he needs some work because he is out of CBI. Tommy questions on what use he could be to him, and the young man says he's good at math. He is able to prove himself by correctly answering math questions Tommy gives him. He also impresses him by adding math to the drug game. Tommy then tells him that he may have a spot for him in his organization, to his joy. That night, D-Mac inspects his secret case and places money in it before heading out. Unknown to him, he was secretly followed by Tommy who upon investigating the box discovers that D-Mac is the son of JP, his half-brother. Tommy is shocked to realize that D-Mac is his nephew.

During *Trust*, he is approached by Marshall who reveals Jenard tossed him out of the dealings with his cousin. He apologizes to D-Mac and the latter accepts, offering him the chance to work with him and Tommy. The two take a duffle bag of dahlia to Marshall's cousin and promise more if he rejects Jenard, he agrees but threatens them if they don't honor the arrangement. D-Mac tells Tommy of this, and he is upset, as D-Mac thought he would be happy. However, Tommy is livid and reveals he is aware of D-Mac shooting up JP's club and JP is his father. D-Mac is greatly shocked that Tommy knows but is speechless when Tommy reveals he is his uncle, JP's brother. D-Mac storms out and Tommy finds him sitting on a curb, as they discuss the scenario and D-Mac voices how he didn't know he had an uncle. They decide to tell JP, wondering how he'll handle it and D-Mac states he won't call him "Uncle Tommy". Not too soon, a car pulls up and Tommy pushes D-Mac out of the way after it starts shooting but Tommy is able to shoot one of the passengers and the car flees. D-Mac calls out to Tommy, calling him Uncle Tommy and reveals he was shot in the stomach, as Tommy carries him to safety. While he was at the hospital, Tommy tells JP who D-Mac is and the latter goes to see his son.

In Family Business, he regains consciousness and sees his father who apologizes for not recognizing him but D-Mac shrugs him off, before going back to sleep. Tommy enters and asks about him, which JP gives that he is in and out of consciousness. The next day, he has fully regained consciousness and is visited by his father and uncle, who brought his grandmother Kate Egan. After talking with Tommy, he was shocked to hear of his relation to Kate before casually greeting her. At the end, he is seen connecting with his whole family.

## Murders committed by D-Mac

* **Seamus Bennigan:** Shot in the back of the head to save Tommy and Diamond.
* **Joseph”Mad Dog “Little:** Shot in the chest and in the head to appease Diamond on killing Leon.

## Notes

* He is Tommy's third relative that he found in Chicago.
* He is very well educated in math.
* He never met his great-grandmother Miriam.
* D-Mac was unaware of his biracial heritage, on his father's side until meeting Kate.