Seven-Four

**Seven-Four** is the fifth episode of the the first season of Snowfall. It is the fifth episode overall.

Outline

Franklin's indecision causes issues at Jerome's 4th of July BBQ. Teddy and Alejandro are stranded. Lucia's family vets Gustavo.

## Summary

### Teddy

We see a plane stranded somewhere in the Mexican Desert, and Teddy is duct taping the landing gear and Alejandro out cold. Apparently they had a hard landing in the desert and Teddy is working to get the plane ready for flight while preserving some of the water they have and doing what he can to keep his comatose pilot alive. He then points out that the change of landing zone was his idea and the last thing he wanted was an incident at Hawthorne, all the while berating the coma-stricken Alejandro. He drinks more water and returns to work on the plane.

### Gustavo

As Gustavo is counting the bags of cocaine, Lucia is near the front door informing her female employees that there was no work for them today. The ladies leave and Lucia returns back into the lab to count the money while Gustavo finished bagging up the baggies and storing them in a cabinet. Lucia informs Gustavo that they won't be able to make the next shipment especially with Ramiro between them and the Eastside. She does point out that with Independence Day on the horizon, they may be able to make some ground. She does ask if Oso is heading anywhere on the 4th. Oso tells her sure. She kisses him on the cheek and wishes him a happy 4th of July.

### Franklin

Franklin is in the kitchen looking at an old photo as Cissy returns home and enters the kitchen to greet her son. Franklin tells his mother how he pulled some lawn chairs to take to Jerome's place as per her request. Cissy reminds him the request was for day prior. Franklin did ask if she remember the 4th of July parties they used to throw at their home and pointed out his father showed no respect for this country yet used it as an excuse to get crazy. He reminisces about his buddies from Oakland being there and shows her the photo he was staring at. He asked about how he never saw the photo before and states how well she can use a camera. Cissy then states that photography doesn't exactly pay the bills nor does his disrespectful actions. Franklin informed her that he quit his job at Cho's. Cissy then points out to Franklin that she can't have him being idle for too long while preparing to make dinner and asked if he wanted anything to eat. Franklin tells her he already ate while staring at his photo consisting of his father at a young age as a black panther causing a scene in front of two cops. The next day, Franklin is near a homeless encampment under a bridge asking for directions, and at a police station he sits and waits while some visitor is causing somewhat a disruption and getting mouthy with one of the guards as he sees his father being released. Alton turns and actually sees Franklin and pauses for a moment but when he collects his things Franklin leaves. Alton then turns toward where Franklin was only to see him gone.

### Gustavo

Gustavo is at the crack house doing pull ups as well as relaxing and watching television. As he is resting, he hears the door opening and reacts only to see Pedro entering. Pedro tells him to come along with him to his family's 4th of July party. Gustavo states it not so much a good idea. Pedro does point out that he already informed his family that Oso does collections for him so it would be awkward not to come along and suggests getting some clean clothes.

### Teddy

Still stranded, Teddy is taking a piss on the dirt and thought to ask a coma induced Alejandro who lost more men at Lexington and Concord and imitates a buzz stating how the redcoats received the worst of it on their end. Apparently, he is out of his mind knowing he can't fly a plane himself while keeping the plane from falling apart and the only person that can fly them home is out cold who he constantly converses with on unusual topics, especially talking about spending his 4th of July stranded in a desert in Mexico with a Nicaraguan contra and 75 kilo of Peruvian cocaine. As he continues to keep an invalid Alejandro nourished with water, the parachute used as a canopy to keep Alejandro shaded blows off do to a gust of wind and Teddy chases after it. He manages to get a hold of the parachute and as he returns to the plane, he sees the jug of water pouring out. He drops the parachute and manages to save the rest of the water and place it the jug in the plane. He then jumps on Alejandro body and explains the situation. He demands for him to wake up as the winds blows harder and even slaps him across the face but it's useless.

### Franklin

Jerome is in his house bringing a stereo speaker outside with Kevin hold the door for him as he is hosting a 4th of July party. He placed it outside and turns it up then he goes onto his lawn and greets his guests while they are living it up. Franklin is there and he sees Melody arrive with a dish called bread pudding as her father put it who points out her father is spending all week working late. Cissy and Louie are also having fun while cooking on the barbecue. Things go sour for Cissy when her estranged husband, Alton, appears, She approaches him despite Louise attempting to hold her back and demands he leaves immediately. Alton, who is not right in his mind, explains he needs to speak to Franklin. He stated that he wanted him for bailing him out of jail. Cissy, still angry with Alton, tells him if he was going to be at the party, he is to clean himself up. As Alton enters the house, Cissy glares at Franklin wondering how and why he bailed him out. Franklin places a change of clothes for Alton outside the bathroom while he is showering. Cissy later approaches Franklin and scorns him about bailing him out and telling him where the party was. She asked Franklin how he was able to bail him out especially with the salary he had. Cissy tells Franklin she can't do this with Alton there, but Franklin reminds her she allowed Alton to stay. Cissy then Franklin Alton can have one hour tops then he's out of there. Franklin rejoins the party and approaches Jerome and Louise who ask about Alton being at their home, with Alton looking outside the bathroom window at them.

### Pedro

A cleaned up Gustavo arrives with Pedro to Mauricio's Villa where there is a 4th of July party being held. Lucia sees they arrived and greets them both while fixing Gustavo's tie. Pedro, of course, jokes about no one else wearing a tie. Ramiro approaches the trio and Pedro introduces him to El Oso. Pedro recommends Oso to his father as a member of the Cartel. Ramiro asks Oso to come talk with him. After they walk inside, Lucia scolds Pedro for letting Gustavo sit with his father. She fears a possibility of being strung up by him. Pedro reminds her he is his only son and nothing will happen to him, he then tells her to be calm. She then walks off.

### Teddy

Teddy is digging in the desert and pulls out a heavy duffel bag, possibly containing the cocaine and loads other bags like that in the plane. He then loads Alejandro in the cockpit and wiped the dirt off the windows. He then hops in the cockpit and starts up the ignition. He looks at some notes on how to get the plane going and tries some buttons but it's useless. He shuts the plane down and shouts in frustration.

### Franklin

Jerome is on the roof with a box of fireworks while Cissy is demanding him to get off the roof. Franklin and Leon are talking business with Kevin in ear sight about getting his business started. Leon then brings up how his business is back on the street and states that J.J., a Western Tribe gangster and one of Karvel's guy, was murdered with his girlfriend. As they continued talking, Alton asked to speak to Franklin for a moment and asked how he found him. He started asking other questions like how he was able to post his bail, what he was talking about with Jerome, and how he got a bruise on his face. Franklin tells him he got it on a job. Alton asked further, whether it was a shelving accident at Cho's or slinging for his uncle. Franklin told him to shut it and didn't want to hear his stories or apologies. Alton stated to him he wanted to be his own man. Franklin then bluntly stated he ain't no man. Alton tells Franklin he ain't got no clue, otherwise, why would he be looking for him. Jerome has a mishap with the box of fireworks on the roof, causing him tumble off the roof and run inside while his box of fireworks is going off.

### Teddy

Teddy is outside the plane just staring at the old Usteves family photo. He reminisces about Elena asking him to give the photo to Teddy and mentioning his kid. Alejandro is barely breathing as he is regaining sanity. Teddy then turns around as sees Alejandro awake but barely conscious.

### Gustavo

In the villa, Mauricio and Ramiro explains to Gustavo that they grow their products, smuggle them across the border and distribute them while avoiding conflict, also working with people they trust. Ramiro then explains how there was trust issues recently. Ramiro then states they'll need new people going forward and asks Oso what he wants other than money. Gustavo answers just work and respect. Ramiro tells him if he works with them long enough, he'll get some power, but warned him about crossing the Villanuevas. The meeting is adjourned and Gustavo exits.

### Teddy

Alejandro, finally able to stand, drinks down some water. Teddy asks if they landing gear will hold. Alejandro assures Teddy that they should be good for takeoff but they'll see what happens when they land. Teddy states they never should have landed there to begin with and tells Alejandro he wants to leave that desert as he jumps back in the cockpit. Alejandro agrees.

### Franklin

Everyone is enjoying the party as Jerome tells some of his friends how he planned to fire some M-80's off the roof but Cissy says no. The police arrive at the home asking who owns the place. Jerome speaks up but Cissy approaches the cops asking if there was a problem. They state there were complaints about gunshots being fired at that location. Cissy said that was the fireworks they do annually. The officer then asks about the open containers of booze and the weed. Jerome gets mouthy with the police and they order him to shut up. Franklin then shouts out that they need to check these nuts. One of the cops motions toward him but Cissy stands in his way and states she will not move unless they have a civil conversation. The cop shoves Cissy out of the way and slams his baton in Franklin's gut and places him in a chokehold while the other guests are mouthing off at them. The other cop draws his weapon and orders the guest to stay back. Franklin sees that his father is just standing there watching while he has an officers arm around his neck. Andre arrives in his squad car and orders his men to stand down and leave the property immediately. He then sees Franklin gasping for air and Jerome snaps at him telling him to stay away from his nephew while Louie backs Jerome away. Andre even sees Melody there and says her name. As Franklin is continuing his gasp for air with Cissy by his side, he watches as his father just walks away. Later on the party continues, Franklin is drinking from a cup as he as Cissy talk about that chokehold he received from the cop earlier. Cissy then asks if Alton said anything before leaving. Franklin tells her no and states he plans on making back the $200 he spent on that bail. They enjoy the party as fireworks are set off throughout the neighborhood.

### Gustavo

Fireworks are being shot off outside the Villa. Gustavo tells Lucia how she has a family of lunatics with the exception of her father as they enjoy the firework show while Ramiro and Pedro enjoy a drinking while conversing about Gustavo. Ramiro asks Pedro if they can trust Gustavo. Pedro assures him. Ramiro then reminds Pedro on how they trusted Enrique. Pedro suggested to his father that there was nothing to worry about, that the was nothing he wouldn't do for him as he continues his glass. Ramiro then reprimands him for further drinking. Gustavo then informs Lucia that he knows someone who can help them move the product, but will only introduce them on the condition that he would be made a full partner with her and Pedro. Lucia thought him to be crazy, but Oso reminded her he killed 2 people for them. He then states they are either equals or it's just her and Pedro with Oso around. Lucia tells Oso Pedro won't like that, but Gustavo could care less. Lucia, however, agrees, but only if it works out, unaware that Ramiro is eyeing them both.

### Teddy

Teddy and Alejandro are in the skies of Los Angeles and sees fireworks throughout the city. Teddy hands Alejandro the family photo, he tells him Elena requested it. He then asked if they were good down there. Alejandro then asked if they were backed by the CIA, what does it matter if they were good down there. Teddy tells Alejandro he has a point.

### Franklin

Franklin is on the rooftop of Jerome's house with Leon and Kevin as they see the party winding down. Leon and Kevin are drunk and talking with each other. Franklin asks Kevin if it was possible that he borrow his Auntie's car for a few hours the day after. Kevin asks why. Franklin then states that he doesn't want to take the bus to Avi's place, instigating he's getting back in the game.

## Cast

Main* Damson Idris as Franklin Saint
* Carter Hudson as Teddy McDonald
* Emily Rios as Lucia Villanueva
* Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Gustavo "El Oso" Zapata
* Michael Hyatt as Cissy Saint
* Amin Joseph as Jerome Saint
* Angela Lewis as Louanne Saint
* Juan Javier Cardenas as Alejandro Usteves
* Isaiah John as Leon Simmons
* Filipe Valle Costa as Pedro Nava
* Malcolm M. Mays as Kevin Hamilton

Recurring* Reign Edwards as Melody Wright
* José Zúñiga as Ramiro Nava
* Kevin Carroll as Alton Williams
* Marcus Henderson as Andre Wright
* Carlos Linares as Mauricio Villanueva
* Karl Risinger as Officer Clark
* Troy Mittleider as Officer Jones
* Matt O'Toole as Curtis
* Kyrsten V. Williams as Girlfriend
* Albert A. Vega as Jabali

## Music

* *New Generation* by **The Universals**
* *Love T.K.O.* by **Teddy Pendergrass**
* *Brotherman* by **The Final Solution**
* *Can You Get to That* by **Funkadelic**
* *Feel it in Your Bones* by **Directory**
* *Bionic Lover, Part 1* by **Gentle**