Mitch approaches Tavon’s house carrying food, expecting a normal interaction with someone he has known and dealt with for years.

But immediately, something feels different.

People are moving with purpose. The atmosphere has changed. Tavon isn't talking to Mitch the way he normally does. He barely even looks at him.

Mitch feels it before he understands it.

Then Tavon asks:

“You heard from Marcus?”

That's the moment everything changes.

Mitch has been secretly communicating with Marcus because Marcus is someone he grew up with. He knows Tavon wants him dead, and Mitch tried to find another way to help his friend without openly choosing sides.